Mock Exam 2005 Flashcards
T/F. When harvesting planted trees within private lands that are registered with DENR, a cutting permit is no longer necessary when harvested timber is not to be transported.
TRUE
T/F. Alienable lands of public domain shall be limited to agriculture.
TRUE
One of the norms and guidelines in the Code of Filipino Foresters is “develop and maintain a high professional prestige. Uphold high standard of the forestry profession and take pride in its practice.
Observe _______________
proper decorum
Considered as the center piece of all DENR people-oriented programs
CBFMA
EO 192 defined __________ as a process of change to meet the needs of the people without lessening the potential for meeting their future needs, the needs of other societies and those of future generations.
sustainable development
Under the Local Government Code of 1991 enforcement of forestry laws, pollution control laws, and small scale mining is devolved to:
province
Lands occupied, possessed and utilized by individuals, families and clans who are members of ICCs/IPs since time immemorial.
ancestral lands
Destroying signs and billboards relative to forest protection and conservation falls under the category
of
A. qualified theft
C. vandalism
B. forest offense
D. trespassing
C. vandalism
The first president of the Commonwealth
Manuel L. Quezon
The research, collection, utilization of biological and genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived from them for scientific na/or commercial purposes.
bioprospecting research
Code of ethics states that foresters are obliged to be fair and just in dealing with co-foresters and
_______________
subordinates
The objective of Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization act is:
A. poverty alleviation and social equity
C. global competitiveness
B. food security
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
It refers to the process of tracking changes in the forest biophysically and economically (in monetary
terms)
forest resource accounting
Filipino citizens can acquire lands of the public domain by either
A. purchase
C. homestead
B. grant
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Resource utilization under CBFM depends on
A. Community Resource Management Framework
C. Annual Work Plan
B. Resource Use Plan
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
The maximum slope of any forest lands which may be classified as grazing land
49%
Which of the following is not a classification of public domain:
A. Agricultural lands
C. Mineral lands
B. Buffer Zones
D. National parks
B. Buffer Zones
Refers to a permit issued by the President or his duly authorized representative certifying that a project will not bring about unacceptable impact.
Environmental Compliance Certificate
In the logo of the Society of Filipino Foresters, the three trees symbolizes:
Dipterocarps, the single dominant family in the tropical rainforest
Refers to the individuals or entities duly deputized by the DENR in accordance with DAO 41 series of
1991:
DENRO
The flagship species of DENR Region 8 office is
mancono
A form of recognition of the significant role of ICCs of the Cordillera are playing their smallholdings for livelihood, biodiversity conservation and as buffer zones against destructive human intrusions in the uplands:
Muyong Resources Permit
Clean Air Act of 1999
RA 8749
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
RA 9003
Local Government Code of 1991
RA 7160
In the reforestation program of DENR, association, organization, foundations, or cooperatives can engaged into contract for an area of:
10-100 hectares
It refers to the research agreement entered into by and between private persons or corporations, or foreign international entities, and the government of the Philippines for the purpose of undertaking bioprospecting.
Commercial Research Agreement
Forest policy from 1800 to the present can be seen as a shift from _______________ to one that is more decentralized, participatory and people-oriented.
regulatory, centrally controlled and industry biased
The abilities required for environment and natural resources management workers and professional are classified into the following basic skills:
A. problem identification and analysis skills
B. decision-making and judgment skills
C. Implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
D. b & c
E. all of the above
E. all of the above
This year the Society of Filipino Foresters will celebrate its ________ anniversary.
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Government agencies proposed to be merge with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Department of Agrarian Reform
Department of Agriculture
The current Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
MARIA ANTONIA YULO LOYZAGA
Is a system of monitoring the environmental consequences of forest management by communities
and other stakeholders:
criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management
By virtue of this law, the DENR was organized as the primary government agency responsible for
the sustainable development of the country’s resources
EO 192
This program is the very recent addition to the total package of CBFMP which aims to scrutinize or put value to existing and future forest plantation harvest
Forest Resources Securitization System
This law is known as Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act of 2001
RA 9147
With RA 7161, the government will now be able to capture an acceptable economic rent of the forest resources with forest charges now levied at _______ of actual FOB market price for timber
25%
Community-based Forest Management is based on the concept…
people first and sustainable forestry will follow
Wildlife species in the possession of private person must be registered with DENR which include:
A. threatened species
C. non-threatened faunal species
B. exotic species
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Prospecting of biological and genetic resources shall be allowed only with __________ of the concerned local communities.
prior informed consent
This foundation has been involved in forestry activities since 1973. It initiated the development of the first communal lease agreement in the country which it the legal right to develop these lands into a “multi-use” forest.
Kalahan Educational Foundation
The maximum slope of any forest land which may be classified as grazing land
49%
Titled lands can be expropriated, or title cancelled or amended in favor of the government when:
public interest so requires
Any person who shall provide nay information leading to the apprehension and conviction of any offender foe violation of forest laws, rules and regulations or confiscation of forest products shall be given a reward in the amount of _________ of the proceeds of the forest products.
20%
Indigenous cultural communities is also known as:
Indigenous Peoples
Fees which refer to payment being made for the services and operational expenses of the government in the processing, monitoring and managing the licenses/permits being issued by DENR:
administrative fees
All mossy forests are part of the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) and considered as:
strict nature reserves
All private plantations within titled or tax declared lands should be registered at:
CENRO
Permit required for harvesting planted premium species such as narra:
Special Private Land Timber Permit
It is a document defining the terms and procedures for access, use, and protection of natural resources within CBFMA area:
Community Resource Management Framework
This a package of interventions which the government shall pursue to ensure the welfare and integration of disadvantaged groups or basic sectors of the society into political and economic mainstream
Social Reform Agenda
Refers to a permit issued by the President or his duly authorized representative certifying that a project will not bring about unacceptable impact.
Environmental Compliance Certificate
Which of the following statements is true regarding the “financing system” within Protected areas:
A. PASU collects the entry fee subject to guidelines approved by PAMB
B. entry fee is kept by the PASU or his duly authorized representative
C. tenured migrants pays an entry fee as soon as they enter the protected area
D. income generating activity such planting cash crops within protection zone is allowed
A. PASU collects the entry fee subject to guidelines approved by PAMB
Areas released as A&D can be processed for titling for private ownership. Which of the following
statements will not apply when the area is proclaimed as Protected Area?
A. A&D lands will be reverted to timberland
B. A&D lands will be reverted to timberland including titled lots
C. untitled properties can no longer be titled
D. All titling process within protected areas will be suspended
B. A&D lands will be reverted to timberland including titled lots
The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for public officials and employees
RA 6713
The chairman of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) is:
RTD of PAWD
Under DENR rules and regulations regarding the harvesting of naturally grown timber within private lands, the number of permit allowed is:
one permit per person per year
Social forestry is an approach to forest management that involves:
A. people’s participation
C. sustainable forest productivity
B. social equity
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
One of the following is not a form of social forestry:
A. agroforestry
C. community-based forest management
B. community forestry
D. family type of contract reforestation
A. agroforestry
This wildlife species is endemic to the Philippines and is confined to the islands of Bohol, Samar,Leyte and some parts of Mindanao. Locally, it is called mamag, malmag, or mago in Mindanao: mago in Samar; magau in Leyte; and maga-tilok-lok by the manobo. What is the scientific name of this species?
Tarsius syrichta
Private lands includes:
A. Titled lands (both administrative and judicial titles)
B. A&D lands of approved patent application
C. A &D under certificate of land ownership award
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Refers to the act by which the national government confers and transfer power and authority heretofore performed by national agencies, together with the corresponding person, equipment, assets, liabilities, records and other opportunities, to the various LGUs to perform specific functions and responsibilities
devolution
It is an organization, direction, coordination and control of human and material resources to achieve common purpose.
administration
Enacted by Congress in 1993, which provides among others, for the increase in forest charges.
RA 7161
A mode of utilizing and developing natural resources as stated in the 1987 Constitution:
A. co-production
C. production sharing
B. joint venture
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
The concept of “jura regalia” means that:
all natural resources are owned by the State
Which of the following characterizes “forestry crisis”
A. serious inadequacy of policies, framework, strategies and programs
B. monotonic decline of forest resources
C. serious shortages of forest goods and services
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
To pass the licensure examination for Foresters, the candidate must obtain an average of 75% on all
of the subjects with no rating below __________ in any of the subjects.
B. 60%
A Filipino who is a graduate of a four-year course in forestry from an educational institution abroad is _________ to take Foresters examination:
is allowed
A bill passed by Congress becomes a law when:
A. when the President signs it
B. when the President does not sign nor communicate his veto of the bill within 30 days of receipt thereof
C. when the vetoed bill is repassed by Congress by 2/3 vote of all its members, each house voting separately
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Spooner Amendment provides that:
A. no sale, lease or disposition of public lands or timber in mining lands shall be made
B. not more than 30 licensees shall be granted in one province
C. license shall be granted for one year
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Responsible for the reorganization of the Bureau of Forestry after the World War II
Carlos Sulit
Refers to the inculcation, assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and moral values after the initial registration of a professional, that raises and enhances the professional’s technical skills and professional competence.
continuing professional education
With RA 7161, the government will now be able to capture an acceptable econmic rent of the forest resources with forest charges now levied at _______ of actual FOB market price for timber
25%
Community-based Forest Management is based on the concept…
people first and sustainable forestry will follow
Wildlife species in the possession of private person must be registered with DENR which include:
A. threatened species
C. non-threatened faunal species
B. exotic species
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Prospecting of biological and genetic resources shall be allowed only with ________ of the concerned local communities.
prior informed consent
This foundation has been involved in forestry activities since 1973. It initiated the development of the first communal lease agreement in the country which it the legal right to develop these lands into a “multi-use” forest.
Kalahan Educational Foundation
The maximum slope of any forest land which may be classified as grazing land
49%
Titled lands can be expropriated, or title cancelled or amended in favor of the government when:
public interest so requires
Any person who shall provide nay information leading to the apprehension and conviction of any offender foe violation of forest laws, rules and regulations or confiscation of forest products shall be given a reward in the amount of _________ of the proceeds of the forest products.
20%
Indigenous cultural communities is also known as:
Indigenous Peoples
Fees which refer to payment being made for the services and operational expenses of the government in the processing, monitoring and managing the licenses/permits being issued by DENR:
administrative fees
The branch of forestry which deals with the understanding of the interrelationship between the forest ecosystem and the human social system
Social Forestry
A levy imposed by the government on naturally growing timber and other forest proiducts cut by a permittee or licensee and from plantations established in compliance with TLA reforestation obligations
Forest Charges
It is a comprehensive program action adopted by governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development(UNCED) on June 1992 in Brazil which provides a blueprint for action in all areas relating to the sustainable development of the planet up to the 21st century.
Agenda 21
The staff bureau under the DENR which, among other functions, recommend policies and/or programs for the effective protection, development, occupancy, management and conservation of forest lands and watershed to ensure continued supply of forest water, goods and services
Forest Management Bureau
A rule for action manifesting or clarifying specific organization goals, objectives, values, or ideals and often prescribing the obligatory or most desirable ways and means for their accomplishment
Code of Conduct
It was created to provide the mechanism for the implementing the principles of sustainable development in the country
Philippine Council for Sustainable Development
It is a means to create conditions for development through people’s participation. It is a strategy for mobilizing people to become fully and collectively involved in the activities that aim to improve their lives.
community organizing
Which of the following is not a guiding principle of CBFM strategy
A. Sustainable Development
C. people empowerment
B. autonomy
D. participatory approach
B. autonomy
Which of the following is not an objective of social forestry?
A. strengthening of local communities/institutions
B. improvement of the socio-economic status of the communities
C. hiring of community members as project workers
D. promotion of social equity
C. hiring of community members as project workers
Which of the following is not a group method of conducting extension work?
A. field visits
C. community meetings
B. home visits
D. method demonstration
B. home visits
The first Director of the Bureau of Forestry
George P. Ahern
This agency was established on June 1900 through General Order 92 of the United States government
Bureau of Forestry
A guaranteed peaceful possession and use of specific forestland area and the resources found therein, covered and agreement, contract, or grant which cannot be altered or abrogated without due process:
Tenure
