Atlas Book

Question 1

Title of the Book

Answer 1

Philippine National Road Network/Road Atlas

Question 2

The first comprehensive reference to a Road Classification System is found in ___________________

Answer 2

Executive Order No. 483, s. 1951

Question 3

Known as the “Philippine Highway Act of nineteen hundred fifty-three”

Answer 3

Republic Act No. 917

Question 4

In 1955, ________________, “Establishing the Classification of Roads,” was implemented pursuant to the provisions of Section 26, Article VIII of R.A. No. 917 in 1953

Answer 4

E.O. No. 113, s. 1955

Question 5

Known as the Reorganization Act of the Ministry of Public Works and Highways

Answer 5

E.O. No. 124, s. 1987

Question 6

Abbreviation:

TWG

Answer 6

Technical Working Group

Question 7

Abbreviation:

NRIMP-1

Answer 7

National Roads Implementation and Management Program 1

Question 8

Abbreviation:

DPWH

Answer 8

Department of Public Works and Highways

Question 9

Abbreviation:

DENR

Answer 9

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Question 10

Abbreviation:

RPMO

Answer 10

Regional Project Management Office

Question 11

Abbreviation:

BARMM

Answer 11

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Question 12

Abbreviation:

DBM

Answer 12

Department of Budget and Management

Question 13

Abbreviation:

IRI

Answer 13

International Roughness Index

Question 14

Abbreviation:

NRRIP

Answer 14

National Road Roughness Index Program

Question 15

Abbreviation:

GAA

Answer 15

General Appropriations Act

Question 16

Abbreviation:

VCI

Answer 16

Visual Condition Index

Question 17

3 Road Classifications of National Roads

Answer 17

1. National Primary Roads
2. National Secondary Roads
3. National Tertiary Roads

Question 18

Abbreviation:

RNS

Answer 18

Route Numbering System

Question 19

3 Road Classifications of Local Roads

Answer 19

1. Provincial Roads
2. Municipal and City Roads
3. Barangay Roads

Question 20

1 Road Classifications of Other Roads

Answer 20

1. Expressways

Question 21

2 Paved Surface Types

Answer 21

1. Concrete
2. Asphalt

Question 22

2 Unpaved Surface Types

Answer 22

1. Gravel
2. Earth

Question 23

4 Road Condition Ratings

Answer 23

1. Good (>70 - 100)
2. Fair (>40 - 70)
3. Poor (>20 - 40)
4. Bad (>1- 20)

Question 24

3 DEO Classifications

Answer 24

1. 1st Class
2. 2nd Class
3. 3rd Class

Question 25

The system that organizes and regulates the various categories of roads to contribute to the efficient management and development of the national road network.

Answer 25

Road classification

Question 26

Roads designated with distinct route numbers, specifically allocated for “main” routes or corridors that establish connections among three or more cities.

Answer 26

National Primary roads

Question 27

Roads that link two cities and complement the national arterial roads by facilitating access to additional major population and production centers.

Answer 27

National Secondary Roads

Question 28

A distinct classification of roads serving as local roads within the national road network, primarily managed by local government units (LGUs), with no route numbers assigned.

Answer 28

National Tertiary roads

Question 29

A system introduced to simplify and rationalize navigation along national roads classified as Primary or Secondary, ensuring roads of a certain classification and numbering scheme meet similar performance standards.

Answer 29

Route Numbering System (RNS)

Question 30

Relates to funding or ownership of the road, determining which organization is responsible for managing and maintaining an individual road

Answer 30

Road Conversion

Question 31

An index displaying road condition values along with corresponding condition ratings and recommended treatment measures.

Answer 31

Visual Condition Index (VCI)

Question 32

A standardized measure used to quantify the roughness or irregularities in the pavement surface that adversely affect the riding quality of a vehicle.

Answer 32

International Roughness Index (IRI)

Question 33

A measure that quantifies the road network’s extent within a given area, usually per unit of land area, providing valuable information about accessibility and connectivity crucial for economic development, transportation planning, and infrastructure management.

Answer 33

Road Density

Question 34

A group established to recommend changes to the road classification system.

Answer 34

Technical Working Group (TWG)

Question 35

A system established to improve planning and management of the national road network.

Answer 35

Route Numbering System (RNS)