CHELAWS Quiz 1 - Laws of ChE Profession Flashcards

• The PRC Modernization Act (RA 8981) • The Chemical Engineering Law of 2004 (RA 9297) and Implementing Rules & Regulations (IRR) • The Chemical Engineering Licensure Exam • Code of Ethics for Chemical Engineers

1
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The “Board” that is mentioned in the definition on the IRR of RA 9297 refers to ___.
a. Board of PRC
b. Board of Convenors
c. Board of Examiners for ChE
d, None of these

A

c. Board of Examiners for ChE

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2
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This document may be issued by the Board of Chemical Engineering to a person for advanced studies and major accomplishments in research in chemical engineering.

a. certificate of registration
b. certificate of recognition
c. certificate of proficiency
d. certificate of exemption

A

Certificate of Recognition

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In order for a person to practice chemical engineering he should be a holder of valid certificate of registration and professional I.D. card issued by

a. Board of ChE
b. Registrar of school where the person graduated
c. PRC
d. both a and c

A

d. Both a and c

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4
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When a chemical engineer does not accept payment or remuneration for his professional services, it means that he is not rendering ‘chemical engineering services’.

A

False

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5
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An industrial plant may be considered as

a. a big factory
b. a laboratory with pilot scale and industrial equipment
c. any entity that utilizes unit processes and unit operations
d. a waste treatment plant

A

Any entity that utilizes unit processes and unit operations

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6
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An integrated national professional organization that is duly accredited and recognized by the corresponding Board and the PRC is referred to as

a. Accredited Professional Organization
b. Recognized Professional Association
c. Accredited Professional Association
d. Accredited and Recognized Professional Organization

A

Accredited Professional Organization

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7
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A PhD holder in chemical engineering who has not passed the licensure examination in chemical engineering is automatically allowed to teach chemical engineering professional subjects.

A

False

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8
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When a person is given a special permit to practice in their specialty field of endeavor in chemical engineering, the person is given ____.

a. license to practice
b. certificate of recognition
c. registration certificate
d. professional ID

A

Certificate of Recognition

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9
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The chemical engineering profession is always under the administrative control and supervision of the PRC.

A

True

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10
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The members of the board of chemical engineering are nominated by

a. President of the Philippines
b. PRC
c. PIChE
d. PIChE Chapters

A

PRC

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11
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One of the duties of the Board of Chemical Engineering is to administer the licensure examination and recommends to PRC those qualified to be granted authority to practice chemical engineering

A

True

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12
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The members of the Chemical Engineering Board are not allowed to visit or evaluate schools offering chemical engineering since this tasked is mandated to the CHED.

A

False

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13
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The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering can issue subpoena ‘duces tecum’ to require witnesses to attend hearings scheduled by the Board.

A

True

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14
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The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering are empowered to decide on which of the following cases brought to them

a. criminal case that involves the practice of ChE
b. administrative cases
c. Civil case that involves damages to persons and industrial plants
d. none of these

A

Administrative Cases

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15
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Decisions of the Board on cases filed before it is may be appealed for in

a. 1 year
b. 1 month
c. 15 days
d. 7 days

A

15 days

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16
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The design of the dry seal that is required of chemical engineers to order to practice the profession must be authorized by

a. PIChE
b. PRC
c. DOST
d. Board of Chemical Engineering

A

d. Board of Chemical Engineering

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17
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A naturalized Filipino citizen may become a member of the Board of Chemical Engineering as long as he is of good moral character, has the required degree and has practiced the profession for at least 10 years.

A

False

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18
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In order for the plans and design of industrial plant be approved by the concerned government agencies, these must be stamped on all pages with the chemical engineer’s professional dry seal.

A

True

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19
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RA 9297 is known as

a. Chemical Engineering Law of 2004
b. Revised Chemical Engineering Law
c. RA 318
d. Chemical Engineering Law of 2005

A

Chemical Engineering Law of 2004

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20
Q

Which of the following is not included in the practice of chemical engineering?

a. estimation
b. preparation of specifications
c. chemical analysis
d. teaching professional chemical engineering subjects

A

c. chemical analysis

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21
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Which of the following is not included in the powers and duties of the Board of Chemical Engineering?

a. supervise and regulate the practice of chemical engineering profession
b. issue warrant of arrest for violators of RA 9297
c. prosecute criminal action against violators of RA 9297
d. adopt official seal

A

b. issue warrant of arrest for violators of RA 9297

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22
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Who will appoint the secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?

a. board
b. chairman
c. PRC
d. president

A

PRC

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23
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The licensure board examination for chemical engineering covers

a. 5 subjects
b. 4 subjects
c. 3 subjects
d. 2 subjects

A

3 subject

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24
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Jose Ang took the ChE Board examination with the following results:
PCP 95%
GE 49%
ChEP 89%

a. Jose Ang passed
b. Jose Ang failed
c. Jose Ang shall retake the exam — only in the GE exam

A

He failed

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25
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The Board of Chemical Engineering shall complete the correction of examination papers within __ days from the last day of examination,

a. 20
b. 15
c. 10
d. 5

A

20

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26
Q

In what age does a BSChE graduate can take the ChE Board Examination?

a. 21
b. 18
c. 25
d. no age restrictions

A

No age restrictions

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27
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RA 9297 is repealed RA 318

A

True

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28
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Which among the following statements is not true regarding the codes of ethics?

a. they are based on human values
b. they involve persons learning what is right or wrong, and then doing what is beneficial to them
c. they include the fundamental ground rules by which people live by.
d. The are lists of guidelines that govern a person’s conduct.

A

they involve persons learning what is right or wrong, and then doing what is beneficial to them

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29
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Which among these is among the duties and powers of the Chemical Engineering Regulatory Board?

a. The Board determines the contents of the course syllabi being used in the different educational institutions offering the ChE program
b. The Board inspects the facilities, faculty, equipment, and other aspects directly related to the chemical engineering program offered by educational institutions
c. The Board issues subpoena to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents in connection with any administrative case before a judicial court.
d. The Board endorses to any judicial court an action against any violator of RA 9297

A

The Board inspects the facilities, faculty, equipment, and other aspects directly related to the chemical engineering program offered by educational institutions

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30
Q

How many years compromise one term for the members of the ChE Regulatory Board?

a. 3
b. 5
c. 4
d. 6

A

3

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31
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Which among the following is considered as an objective for giving licensure exminations for qualified ChE applicants?a. to limit the number of applicants to be allowed to practice proffesion

b. to keep the quality of licensed chemical engineers at par with the best in the world
c. to test the overall knowledge and proficiency of the applicants for the practice of the profession
d. all of the above

A

to test the overall knowledge and proficiency of the applicants for the practice of the profession

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32
Q

The compensation and/or honorarium provided for the members of the ChE Regulatory Board is provided by this body.

a. Office of the President of the Philippines
b. PRC
c. PICHE
d. No compensation provided

A

PRC

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33
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Which among these is not included in the Statement of Policy as included in the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?

a. to ensure that educational institutions, industrial plants, and companies involved in the chemical engineering profession are not committing any violation according to the new Chemical Engineering Law
b. To reserve the practice of the chemical engineering profession to Filipino citizens
c. to supervise and regulate the practice of chemical engineering
d. none of these

A

None

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34
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According to the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004, who appoints the members of the ChE Regulatory Board?

a. PRC
b. President of PICHE
c. President of the Country
d. none of the above

A

President of the Country

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35
Q

What body is responsible in determining the contents of ChE licensure examination?

a. CHED
b. PRC
c. DepEd
d. ChE Regulatory Board

A

CHE Regulatory Board

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36
Q

The general passing average for ChE licensure examination is

a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 70%
d. 75%

A

70%

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37
Q

The following are requirements for applicants who intend to take the ChE licensure examination except this.

a. possess good moral character
b. conferred with a BS ChE degree
c. a citizen of the Philippines
d. none of the above

A

None

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38
Q

The following may be taken as grounds for the revocation of a ChE license except this.

a. tax evasion
b. gross immorality
c. acts of misrepresentation
d. none of the above

A

None

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39
Q

Which among the following is not involved in the administration of the ChE licensure examination?

a. PRC
b. ChE Regulatory Board
c. PICHE
d. none of the above

A

PICHE

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40
Q

Which among the following is not in accordance with the ChE Code of Ethics?

a. the chemical engineer shall not indulge in self-laudatory advertisements
b. the chemical engineer shall review the work of another chemical engineer only upon consent of their common client
c. the chemical engineer shall uphold at all times the dignity of the chemical engineering profession and shall protect it from misrepresentation.
d. none of the above

A

The chemical engineer shall review the work of another chemical engineer only upon consent of their common client

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41
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Foreign chemical engineers may be allowed to practice the profession in the country as long as their country also allows Filipino chemical engineers to practice the profession in their territory by virtue of reciprocity.

a. this statement is TRUE
b. this statement is FALSE
c. this statement is TRUE for foreign countries who have active diplomatic ties with the Philippines
d. this statement is true for chemical engineers under the age of 60 years

A

The statement is TRUE

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42
Q

The Chemical Engineering Law of 2004 is otherwhise known as this.

a. RA 2979
b. RA 9279
c. RA 9297
d. RA 2997

A

c. RA 9297

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43
Q

The practice of chemical engineering may include the following activities except this.

a. equipment design
b. preparation of specifications
c. teaching, lecturing, and reviewing professional chemical engineering subjects
d. none of the above

A

None

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44
Q

In a calendar year, how many times is the ChE Licensure Examination officially given?

a. once
b. twice
c. three times
d. upon the discretion of the PRC

A

Twice

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45
Q

Which among the following is allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?

a. pencils
b. ballpen of any color
c. Periodic Table of Elements
d. all of the aboce

A

Pencil

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46
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A chemical engineer in public service, as a member of a government body or department, shall not participate in decisions with respect to professional services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private engineering practices.

a. absolutely true
b. absolutely not true
c. it is okay to participate in the decision-making if there is no professional fee for the public service work

A

a. absolutely true

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47
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A chemical engineer shall not accept allowances or commissions from suppliers, contractors and other entities dealing with clients or employers of the Chemical Engineering in connection with work for which the Chemical Engineer is responsible.

a. absolutely true
b. absolutely not true
c. can directly accept
d. can accept if immediate superior approves

A

a. absolutely true

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48
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A chemical engineer shall not disclose confidential information of the technical process to any present or former client or employer on which they serve.

a. absolutely true
b. absolutely not true
c. can disclose, if with consent of the client or employer

A

a. absolutely true

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49
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A chemical engineer shall not complete, sign or seal plans and specifications that are not in conformance with chemical engineering standards. If the client or employer insists;

a. the chemical engineer shall comply with the wishes of the client or employer
b. the chemical engineer shall withdraw from further service on the project
c. the chemical engineer shall notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project

A

The Chemical Engineer shall notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project.

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50
Q

Chemical engineers shall not accept outside employment

a. absolutely true
b. absolutely not true
c. can accept, even without notifying their employers if the work is not detriment of their regular work and interest
d. can accept, if not detrimental to their regular work and interest and if with permission from their employee

A

Can accept, if not detrimental to their regular work and interest and if with permission from their employee

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51
Q

Chemical engineers shall not use equipment, supplies, laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to carry on outside private practice.

a. absolutely true
b. absolutely not true
c. can use, if with consent from employer and does not conflict with his/her work

A

a. absolutely true

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52
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A chemical engineer shall not make public comments or statements in areas outside of his competence

a. absolutely true
b. absolutely not true
c. can comment, but only on the details of a project within the area of knowledge and limited to enquiries which seek deeper understanding to assist the public to evaluate engineering works w/o the engineering implying personal competence in the area
d. can comment, as long as they feel that by so doing they can constructively advance the well-being of the community

A

a. absolutely true

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53
Q

Who enacted Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?

a. President
b. PRC
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

President

54
Q

Who has the administrative control and supervision over the Board of Chemical Engineering?

a. President
b. PRC
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

a. President

55
Q

How many articles does RA 9297 contain?

a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9

A

5

56
Q

How many persons composed the Board of Chemical Engineering?

a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9

A

3

57
Q

The statement(s) of Policy of RA 9297 is/are:

a. to prescribe the subjects in the Chemical licensure examination
b. to supervise and regulate the practice of Chemical Engineering Profession
c. both a and b
d. none

A

Both A and B

58
Q

Who recommends nominees to become Chairman and Members of the Board of Chemical Engineering to the President?

a. Vice-President
b. PRC
c. PICHE
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

b. PRC

59
Q

What is an Order or Writ to secure the attendance of witnesses in connection with any administrative case before the Board of Chemical Engineering?

a. search warrant
b. warrant of arrest
c. subpoena
d. subpoena duces tecum

A

c. subpoena

60
Q

What is an Order or Writ to secure the production of documents in connection with any administrative case before the Board of Chemical Engineering?

a. search warrant
b. warrant of arrest
c. subpoena
d. subpoena duces tecum

A

d. subpoena duces tecum

61
Q

The decision of the Board of Chemical Engineering for administrative cases filed against Chemical Engineers and firms employing Chemical Engineers may be appealed to the

a. President
b. PRC
c. PICHE
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

PRC

62
Q

The annual report on the proceedings and accomplishments during the year of the Board of Chemical Engineering are submitted to the

a. President
b. PRC
c. PICHE
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

PRC

63
Q

Which one does not belong to the set of qualifications of the Board Chairman and Members?

a. a filipino citizen
b. a resident of the philippines
c. a registered chemical engineer who has been in active practice for at least ten (10) years
d. none

A

a. a filipino citizen

64
Q

Who appoints the secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?

a. President
b. PRC
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

b. PRC

65
Q

Who prescribes the dates and venues of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?

a. President
b. PRC
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

PRC

66
Q

Who conducts the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?

a. PRC
b. Board of Chemical Engineering
c. PICHE
d. none

A

b. Board of Chemical Engineering

67
Q

The relative weight of the Chemical Engineering subjects in the Licensure Examination is not less than

a. 30%
b. 33%
c. 40%
d. 50%

A

c. 40%

68
Q

A naturalized Filipino Citizen can apply for admission to the Chemical Engineering Examination.

a. True
b. False

A

True

69
Q

A naturalized Filipino Citizen can become a Chairman of the Board of Chemical Engineering

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

70
Q

The Board of Chemical Engineering may file a complaint against registered Chemical Engineer w/o a complaint filed by any person.

a. true
b. false

A

True

71
Q

Where shall the complaints against registered Chemical Engineers an firms employing Chemical Engineers be filed?

a. Secretary of PRC
b. Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering
c. Secretary of PICHE
d. Secretary of the President

A

b. Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering

72
Q

A firm, partnership, corporation or association may be licensed and registered for the practice of chemical engineering.

a. true
b. false

A

False

73
Q

Who shall keep a roster of all duly licensed and registered Chemical Engineers?

a. PICHE
b. PRC
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

c. Board of Chemical Engineering

74
Q

Who adopts and promulgates the IRR of RA 9297?

a. President
b. PRC
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

c. Board of Chemical Engineering

75
Q

Who approves the IRR of RA 9297?

a. President
b. PRC
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. Senators and Congressmen

A

b. PRC

76
Q

What does the emblem of the official Seal of the Board of Chemical Engineering symbolize?
a. the sphere of practice in which the Chemical Engineering Profession is involved in and of the field it evolves around
b. the flame that can be viewed as an open book to identify the profession w/ knowledge and w/ the need for continuing education for Chemical Professionals
c. The symbol represents the partnership between the Board of Chemical Engineering and the PRC
d all of these

A

The sphere of practice in which the Chemical Engineering Profession is involved in and of the field it evolves around

77
Q

What is the lifetime (in years) of Professional Identification Card?

a. one (1)
b. two (2)
c. three (3)
d. four (4)

A

c. three (3)

78
Q

To whom does the Board of Chemical Engineering or its authorized representative coordinate in the inspection of facilities, faculty, equipment and other aspects directly related to the Chemical Engineering program of educational institutions?

a. PRC
b. CHED
c. PICHE
d. DOST

A

CHED

79
Q

The existing integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers is a profit and stock corporation.

a. true
b. false

A

False

80
Q

What are the functions of PICHE?

a. nominations to the vacancy of positions to the Board of Chemical Engineering
b. endorsement of the practice of foreign nationals to be issued temporary/special permit
c. both a and b
d. none

A

Both a and b

81
Q

To whom shall the Chemical Engineer report any infraction of any rules or professional conduct for proper appraisal?

a. law of enforcement officers
b. Board of Chemical Engineering
c. PRC
d. PICHE

A

PICHE

82
Q

A ChE student who graduated Summa Cum Laude took the ChE Licensure Exam and passed it but did not land in the top 10. Since his ambition is to top the examination, after rigid review he took the exam again after a year and topped it. In this case,

a. his being the topnotcher will be invalidated
b. he will be given the honor as a topnotcher conditionally
c. it is the fault of PRC for allowing him to take the exam again, thus he should be given the full honor unconditionally
d. his being a topnotcher is withheld pending the decision of the ChE Board of Examiners

A

His being a topnotcher is withheld pending the decision of the ChE Board of Examiners

83
Q

Prior to the implementation of RA 9297, a chemical engineer is already using a dry seal adapted from another engineering profession and it is readily accepted by the government agencies when he submits documents. By virtue of the new law he should

a. continue using the seal, anyway it has been accepted in the past
b. replace his old seal with the required design by buying a new one from a sidewalk vendor
c. apply and register his new seal according to the requirements of RA 9297
d. just borrow a legitimate seal from a fellow chemical engineer, anyway no one will know the difference

A

Apply and register his new seal according to the requirements of RA 9297

84
Q

Which among the following is not included in the list of fundamental canons a professional engineer should follow?

a. engineers should hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public
b. engineers should perform services only in areas of their competence
c. engineers should avoid issuing public statements
d. none of the above

A

Engineers should avoid issuing public statements

85
Q

When an engineer has come upon instances when the Engineering Code of Ethics has been violated, he should ____.

a. report the violation to the appropriate professional bodies and also to public authorities as needed
b. call the attention of the aggrieved party and allow them to confront the violators themselves
c. report the violation to the appropriate while remaining anonymous to safeguard his identity
d. remain silent since putting his nose in other people’s businesses is considered unethical as well

A

Report the violation to the appropriate professional bodies and also to public authorities as needed

86
Q

In his efforts to serve the interest of the public, the engineer should ___.

a. extend public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and its achievements
b. adhere to the principles of sustainable development
c. participate in civic affairs and youth career development
c. all of the above

A

All of the above

87
Q

Engineers who are employed by the government are entitled to review and evaluate the work of other engineers/

a. this statement is TRUE
b. this statement is FALSE
c. it depends on the scope of the engineering work being reviewed
d. it depends on the requirements as part of their employment duties

A

It depends on the requirements as part of their employment duties

88
Q

To be patentable, an invention must have the following characteristics except this.

a. novelty
b. affordable
c. of practical use
d. must possess an inventive step

A

b. affordable

89
Q

A chemical engineer just recently learned from a good friend who has approached another chemical engineer to do a project for him. Since they are the best of friends, he offered to do the same project for half the price. Is this engineer is doing something

a. ethical
b. non-ethical
c. justifiable action since it is for a good friend
d. understandable, anyway it will depend on the decision of his friend

A

Non-ethical

90
Q

Which body developed the code of ethics for chemical engineers?

a. PICHE
b. CheN
c. Board of Chemical Engineering
d. none of the above

A

PICHE

91
Q

According to Section 1 of the Code of Ethics of Chemical Engineers, which is not a characteristic of a professional chemical engineer?

a. fair
b. partial
c. honorable
d. none of the above

A

partial

92
Q

Which among the following should a chemical engineer avoid?

a. government institutions
b. low-key industries
c. academe
d. enterprise with questionable character

A

Enterprise with questionable character

93
Q

The chemical engineer shall express his professional opinion only when

a. he is adequately informed of the facts related thereto
b. the purposes for which the opinion is asked is known by him
c. a and b
d. none of the above

A

a and b

94
Q

It is the duty of the chemical engineer to do the following except:

a. uphold the dignity of Chem Eng’g profession
b. report defective equipment and the danger concerning chemicals
c. protect the interest of his client
d. issue criticisms and statements on matters of public concern paid for by private interests

A

Issue criticisms and statements on matters of public concern paid for by private interests

95
Q

The employer has the right to know the chemical engineer’s _______ that might restrict or interfere with his work.

a. other professional obligations
b. financial interests
c. A only
d. A and B only

A

d. A and B only

96
Q

The chemical engineer shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise from more than one client or employer who is in the same line of business or has conflicting interest with the other.

a. true
b. false
c. depends, if there is consent of all parties

A

True

97
Q

If a chemical engineer’s professional judgement or work, for which he is responsible, is overruled, he must

a. keep silent and accept the decision
b. insist forcefully that his opinion be followed
c. present the consequences or the risk of overruling his opinion
d. sue his employer

A

Present the consequences or the risk of overruling his opinion

98
Q

When a chemical engineer is asked about his opinion on something he is not very knowledgeable about it, he must

a. pretend to know about it
b. ask for some time and study the matter extensively
c. suggest that his client engage the services of experts on that field
d. none of the above

A

Suggest that his client engage the services of experts on that field

99
Q

The Code of Ethics suggests that the chemical engineer

a. share general information and experience with his fellow chemical engineers
b. share company secrets for the advancement of knowledge of his colleagues
c. a and b
d. none of the above

A

Share general information and experience with his fellow chemical engineers

100
Q

It is a chemical engineer’s right not to accept inadequate compensation for professional services if he believes that he did his work well.

a. true
b. false

A

True

101
Q

The chemical engineer shall not compete with his fellow engineer unfairly. Which of the following statement(s) is/are false?

a. he can reduce his professional fees if he hears that his colleague’s professional fee is lower
b. he can injure or attempt to injure the other’s reputation if he knows that the engineer is really a bad person
c. a and b
d. none, both are true

A

He can reduce his professional fees if he hears that his colleague’s professional fee is lower

102
Q

A three-man Commission known as the PRC shall be headed by

a. 1 full-time Commissioner & 2 full-time Associate Commissioners
b. 1 full-time Commissioner & 1 full-time Associate Commissioners
c. 2 full-time Commissioner & 2 full-time Associate Commissioners
d. 2 full-time Commissioner & 1 full-time Associate Commissioners

A

1 full-time Commissioner & 2 full-time Associate Commissioners

103
Q

A person can be appointed as chairman or member of the Commission if he is the following except

a. at least 40 years of age
b. familiar with the principles and methods of licensing
c. at least 5 years of executive experience
d. at least ten years of experience in chemical engineering

A

At least ten years of experience in chemical engineering

104
Q

Section 5 of the PRC Law states the

a. exercise of powers and functions of the Commission
b. compensation of the commission
c. composition of the commission
d. powers of the commission

A

Powers of Commission

105
Q

The full-time Commissioner appointed by the President shall serve for a term of

a. 3 years
b. 6 years
c. 9 years
d. 10 years

A

9 years

106
Q

The first full-time Associate Commissioner appointed by the President shall serve for

a. 3 years
b. 6 years
c. 9 years
d. 10 years

A

6 years

107
Q

The second full-time Associate Commissioner appointed by the President shall serve for

a. 3 years
b. 6 years
c. 9 years
d. 10 years

A

3 years

108
Q

The following are the powers of the Commission except

a. to enforce the regulatory policies of the National Government
b. to formulate licensure examination questionnaire
c. to recommend to the President of the Philippines nominees for appointment as members of the Boards
d. to issue certificate of registration signed by the members of the Board with the affixed official seal of the Board

A

To issue certificate of registration signed by the members of the Board with the affixed official seal of the Board

109
Q

Section 7 of the PRC Law states the

a. names of various boards
b. compensation for the commission
c. composition of the commission
d. powers of the commission

A

Names of various Boards

110
Q

The names of the various boards shall be changed by the commission by deleting the word
a. chairman
b examiners
c. commissioners
d. engineer

A

b examiners

111
Q

Section 4 of the PRC Law states the

a. exercise of powers and functions of the commission
b. compensation of the commission
c. composition of the commission
d. powers of the commission

A

Compensation of the Commission

112
Q

Section 3 of the PRC Law states the
functions of the commission
b. compensation of the commission
c. composition of the commission
d. powers of the commission

A

Exercise of powers and functions of the Commission

113
Q

The following are the powers, functions & responsibilities of the Commission except:

a. determine and prepare the contents of licensure examinations
b. score and rate the examination papers
c. submit the results to the commission within 90 days after the last examination day

A

Submit the results to the Commission within 90 days after the last examination day

114
Q

The composition of the commission is appointed by the

a. president
b. chairperson
c. commissioner
d. elected by the body not appointed

A

president

115
Q

According to RA 8981, the term of the commissioner lasts for

a. 9 years
b. 7 years
c. 6 years
d. 3 years

A

7 years

116
Q

The following are the powers and functions of the commissioners except

a. responsible for the implementation of the policies and the program adopted by the commission
b. impose the penalty of suspension from taking licensure examination upon any examinee
c. admit successful examinees to practice of profession authorize any officer of the commission to administer oaths
d. exercise administrative supervision over various PRB and its members

A

Responsible for the implementation of the policies and the program adopted by the commission

117
Q

The following are the powers and functions of the PRB except

a. regulate the practice of the professionals
b. determine and prepare the questions for licensure examination
c. monitor the performance of schools in licensure examination
d. conduct ocular inspection in schools, colleges or universities in coordination with CHED

A

Determine and prepare the questions for licensure examination

118
Q

According to RA 8981, the chairperson shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to

a. commissioner
b. department secretary
c. undersecretary
d. at least lower than two salary grades than the salary grade of the commissioner

A

b. department secretary

119
Q

The compensation of the members of the PRB are issued jointly by the

a. office of the president and the commission
b. office of the president and the dept. of budget and management
c. dept. of budget and management of the commission
d. commission alone

A

Dept. of Budget and Management of the Commission

120
Q

The board shall furnish CHED with the listing of the various subj. included in licensure examination together w/ the copies of the syllabi of the examinations within

a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days

A

b. 60 days

121
Q

The amount necessary for the continued implementation of RA 8981 was provided by

a. PRC
b. PRB
c. Dept. of Budget and Management
d. General Appropriation Act

A

General Appropriation Act

122
Q

The commission was authorized to use its income not exceeding the amount of ___ a year, for a period of ___. After the effectivity of of RA 8981.

a. P 50,000,000 and 5 years
b. P 50,000,000 and 10 years
c. P 45,000,000 and 5 years
d. P 45,000,000 and 10 years

A

P 45,000,000 and 5 years

123
Q

Any person who manipulated licensure examination results, secretly informed licensure examination questions, or tampered the grades shall be punished by

a. imprisonment of 6 mo & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P 50,000 to P 500,000
b. imprisonment of 4 years & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P 20,000 to P 49,000
c. imprisonment of 2 years & 1 day to 4 yrs or a fine of P 5,000 to P 19,000
d. imprisonment of 6 years & 1 day to 12 yrs or a fine of P 50,000 to P 100,000

A

Imprisonment of 6 years & 1 day to 12 years or a fine of P 50,000 to P 100,00

124
Q

For the accomplice, he/she shall be punished by

a. imprisonment of 6 mo & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P 50,000 to P 500,000
b. imprisonment of 4 years & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P 20,000 to P 49,000
c. imprisonment of 2 years & 1 day to 4 yrs or a fine of P 5,000 to P 19,000
d. imprisonment of 6 years & 1 day to 12 yrs or a fine of P 50,000 to P 100,000

A

Imprisonment of 4 years & 1 day to 6 years or a fine of P 20,000 to P 49,000

125
Q

For the accessories, he/she shall be punished by

a. imprisonment of 6 mo & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P 50,000 to P 500,000
b. imprisonment of 4 years & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P 20,000 to P 49,000
c. imprisonment of 2 years & 1 day to 4 yrs or a fine of P 5,000 to P 19,000
d. imprisonment of 6 years & 1 day to 12 yrs or a fine of P 50,000 to P 100,000

A

Imprisonment of 2 years & 1 day to 4 years or a fine of P 5,000 to P 19,000

126
Q

The effectivity of IRR of the PRC Modernization Act was taken effect after __ following is complete publication in the Official Gazette

a. 5 days
b. 10 days
c. 15 days
d. 20 days

A

15 days

127
Q

This is also known as RA 8981

a. The PRC Modernization Act of 2000
b. IRR of the PRC Modernization Act of 2000
c. Both a and b
d. none of these

A

c. Both a and b

128
Q

RA 8981 is composed of __ Rules.

a. 5
b. 6
c. 8
d. 9

A

6

129
Q

The following are the powers and functions of the Commission Chairperson except

a. shall preside over the meetings of the commission sitting as collegial body
b. responsible for the implentation of the policies and the programs adopted by the commission
c. impose the penalty of suspension from taking licensure examinations upon any examinee
d. none of these

A

Impose the penalty of suspension from taking licensure examinations upon any examinee

130
Q

A person whose name and registration/professional licensed no. is in the commission’s registry book & computerized database

a. foreign professional
b. practicing professional
c. professional
d. all of the above

A

Professional

131
Q

One of the objectives of Proclamation No. 1365 is to

a. fix the date of the holding of the PICHE National Convention
b. Take the place of the traditional mid-year national convention held in september every year
c. enhance public consciousness in order to raise the level of technical and ethical proficiency and standards in the practice of chemical engineering
d. all of the above

A

Enhance public consciousness in order to raise the level of technical and ethical proficiency and standards in the practice of chemical engineering