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Question 1

It encompasses the comprehensive process of procuring and delivering projects of exceptional quality.

Answer 1

The Practice of Civil Engineering

Question 2

Give 3 main responsibilities that Civil Engineers are expected to take on according to the standard of
practice in Civil Engineering.

Answer 2

Studying, conceiving, designing, observing construction, assisting in the programming for operating and maintaining engineering works

Question 3

In the Civil Engineer’s work engagement, _________ and _______ are of utmost importance.

Answer 3

Environmental preservation and protection

Question 4

Give 3 proper relationships between civil engineers and their public and private clients

Answer 4

Obligations of the civil engineer, obligations ofthe client, liability of the civil engineer and the clientlimitation or civil engineer’s responsibility damages, suspension or termination of services, settlement of
disputes, ownership of data, designs and documents

Question 5

How many days shall be given by the civil engineer for suspension or termination of services.

Answer 5

30 days

Question 6

Provide at least two limitations of the civil engineer’s responsibility

Answer 6

Not responsible for any costs, loss, or damage resulting from errors in plans, design, or specifications noprepared by the Civil Engineer, not responsible for any acts or omissions by the Client, other consultants, contractors, or suppliers, not be responsible for the performance of other consultants, contractors, and
suppliers regardless of recommendation, not be held responsible for the procedures of techniques
adopted by any third party.

Question 7

If a dispute occurs, both parties must inform each other in writing and request resolution through ___.

Answer 7

Conciliation

Question 8

True or False. The Professional Engineer owns the design materials and must only be used for the
agreed project.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Give 2 critical factors to consider when selecting a civil engineer

Answer 9

Qualifications, experience , reputation, quality of client service

Question 10

This entity serves as the prime professional who renders service

Answer 10

Consulting Civil Engineers

Question 11

Give 2 entities mentioned in the manual where CEs can be employed

Answer 11

Consulting firms, educational institutions, construction firms, manufacturing and commercial entities

Question 12

The cost of the full range of engineering services should be ___ of the life-cycle cost of the
construction projects

Answer 12

Not less than 1% to 2%

Question 13

process through which a Civil Engineer is selected above other competitors based on proposal
or innovative approach to solving a client’s needs

Answer 13

Design Competition

Question 14

Canon 5c or PICE Code of Ethics provides that
“Engineers may request, propose or accept professional commissions on a _______only under
circumstances in which their professional judgments would not be compromised.”

Answer 14

contingency basis

Question 15

This law allows the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines.

Answer 15

RA 8981

Question 16

True or false. Foreign Civil Engineers who were former citizens of the Philippines, who had been
registered and issued a certificate of registration and a professional identification card prior to their
naturalization as foreign citizens are allowed by law to practice the profession in the Philippines.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True or False. Consultants to be engaged in foreign-funded, joint venture or foreign-assisted
projects of the government are allowed to practice the civil engineering profession in the
Philippines.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or False. The Civil Engineer shall not be solely responsible for the payment of damages to
the client in the event that a breach of the duty of care is proven against the Civil Engineer in
connection with their agreement.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

How many days does the client have to provide written notification to the Civil Engineer upon
becoming aware of any matter that will alter or has altered the scope of the Civil Engineer’s
services?

Answer 19

7 days

Question 20

True or False. The Civil Engineer may recommend specialist suppliers and/or contractors to
design and execute certain parts of the works. In such cases, the Civil Engineer shall be liable for
any acts of negligence, default, or omission by the person or persons recommended.

Answer 20

False