Chemical Engineering Law – Primer Practice Test

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• RA 9297 repealed RA 318. True or False.
• Which statement best captures the core duties of engineers toward the public?
• Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the Board of Investment act?
• One duty of the Board is to administer the licensure examination and recommends to PRC those qualified to practice chemical engineering.
• To be considered an invention, it must be
• Which statement about conflicts of interest disclosure is true?
• Which entity is not involved in the administration of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
• If Inventor Dies, Who Holds Patent Rights?
• A chemical engineer shall not use equipment, supplies, laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to carry on outside private practice.
• What is the annual interest rate charged for unpaid income taxes?
• This tax is imposed on the right of a deceased person to transmit his estate to his lawful beneficiaries upon his death.
• 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.
• How many persons composed the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Which act fixes the maximum selling price of essential articles and creates a price control council?
• This is usually attached to an obligation or contract to assume greater liability in case of breach.
• Which act number provides incentives and guarantees to investment in the Philippines?
• The statement that a Chemical Engineer shall not review the work of another Chemical Engineer who is not employed without the prior notice of the employed engineer; this assertion is:
• An employee performing activities outside the mandated scope of the company during office hours is considered what?
• A chemical engineer shall not make public comments or statements in areas outside of his competence.
• Which statement about taxation of income in the Philippines is true?
• 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 chemical engineer should express a professional opinion only when both of the following are true: he is adequately informed of the facts and the purposes for which the opinion is asked are known.
• Who holds the number one registration in the Roster of Chemical Engineers?
• The Kyoto Protocol was adopted as part of international efforts following which major environmental summit held in 1992?
• IRR stands for in relation to RA 9297.
• The main proponent of the 2004 Chemical Engineering Law came from which branch of government?
• The compensation/honorarium for the members of the ChE Regulatory Board is provided by which body?
• The Term Of Protection For Copyright Is?
• Which item is not a power or duty of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Who has the administrative control and supervision over the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Who owns an invention related to the company product where one is employed but there is no clear policy when the activity was undertaken?
• From which date does the term of a patent begin?
• Which statement correctly identifies the New Chemical Engineering Law?
• It is the act regulating the practice of chemical engineering in the Philippines.
• The Philippines is the ____ signatory to the Stockholm Convention.
• Which certificate is issued by the Board of Chemical Engineering to recognize advanced studies and major accomplishments in research in chemical engineering?
• Which body is responsible for licensing and regulation of practicing chemical engineers?
• An act prescribing incentives and guarantees to investment in the Philippines creating the Board of Investment, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.
• Which statement reflects a proper professional standard for chemical engineers?
• Which of the following is not a ground for revocation of a chemical engineer license?
• Which act provides incentives and exemptions to registered export producers, export traders and service exporters?
• If a client insists on non-conforming plans, what is the proper professional response?
• Who can apply for a patent?
• An industrial plant may be considered as which of the following?
• Which of the following can practice chemical engineering?
• Which of the following correctly identifies a person who may apply for a patent?
• The practice of chemical engineering may include the following activities, except this.
• A chemical engineer has the right not to accept inadequate compensation for professional services if he believes that he did his work well. True or False?
• Which of the following did not participate in adopting or approving the IRR of RA 9297?
• The Board can issue subpoena duces tecum to require witnesses to attend hearings scheduled by the Board.
• Which statement about taxation on income in the Philippines is not legitimate?
• The PRC Modernization Act is RA 8981.
• Which activity is included in the practice of chemical engineering?
• Which statement is not included in the Statement of Policy as included in the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
• The Chemical Engineering Law of 2004 is otherwise known as this.
• In public service, as a member of a government body or department, a chemical engineer shall not participate in decisions with respect to professional services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private engineering practices.
• Which statement best describes the Patent Cooperation Treaty?
• The Toxic Substances and Hazardous Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 is also known as which act?
• The effective date of IRR of RA No. 9297 was on
• To which body does the Board of Chemical Engineering coordinate for inspections of the Chemical Engineering program at educational institutions?
• Which form of advertisement is not allowed?
• A chemical engineer shall disclose all know or potential conflicts of interest to their clients by promptly informing them of any business association, interest or other circumstances which could influence or appear to influence their judgement of the quality of their services.
• It is defined as the discipline or study of the moral issues arising in and surrounding engineering.
• The rule about compensation is intended to prevent conflicts of interest by limiting compensation from multiple clients. Which description best captures this intent?
• This group administers and implements the state policies declared in the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
• Which act number provides protection for trademarks and service marks?
• Who recommends nominees to become Chairman and Members of the Board of Chemical Engineering to the President?
• According to the Code of Ethics, which action is appropriate regarding information sharing?
• Which government agency supervises the Bureau of Patents, Trademarks, and Technology Transfer?
• Protection of a utility model lasts for a period of:
• Which body is responsible for administering licensure examinations for chemical engineers?
• When was RA 9297 approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?
• Which of the following is a duty of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Which body determines the contents of the licensure examination for chemical engineers?
• Which protocol is designed to phase out ozone-depleting substances?
• Which of the following is part of a chemical engineer's duties?
• Which pairing of institutions is cited for copyright registration and deposition?
• The Term For Unauthorized Use Of A Patented Invention Is?
• Which body issues the professional ID card to licensed chemical engineers?
• The integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers is PICHE.
• What is the field that studies moral issues arising in engineering?
• When asked about a topic he is not very knowledgeable about, what should a chemical engineer do?
• The Board is empowered to decide on which type of cases brought before it?
• The Code of Ethics was adopted in which year?
• Which term best describes the obligation to perform or refrain from performing a given action by law?
• What is the general passing average for the ChE Licensure Examination?
• If a chemical engineer's professional judgment or work, for which he is responsible, is overruled, what action should he take?
• Where shall the complaints against registered Chemical Engineers and firms employing Chemical Engineers be filed?
• A PhD holder in chemical engineering who has not passed the licensure examination is automatically allowed to teach chemical engineering professional subjects.
• What does the emblem of the official Seal of the Board of Chemical Engineering symbolize?
• Copyright is registered and deposited at the
• A presidential decree creating the Professional Regulation Commission and prescribing its powers and functions?
• Which of the following is the starting point when forming a contract?
• Who appoints the Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• A duly registered chemical engineer must be a holder of the following except this.
• What are the Functions of PICHE?
• If there are two inventors working on a project, who can apply for a patent?
• Is it ethical to obtain research funds from another agency without your employer's knowledge?
• Which action is explicitly listed among the powers and duties of the Board?
• Who authored the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines?
• Which decree is associated with the creation of the Professional Regulation Commission?
• Which treaty ensures the protection of industrial designs?
• The protection period for a utility model is counted from the filing date with payment of the filing fee.
• The Board of Chemical Engineering shall complete the correlation of examination papers within how many days from the last day of examination?
• Chemical Engineers shall not accept outside employment.
• What is the lifetime (in years) of the Professional Identification Card?
• Which act creates a patent office, prescribes its powers and duties, regulating the issuance of patents, and appropriating funds therefore?
• How many sections does the code of Ethics contain?
• An industrial design can be registered for a period of:
• If a project is funded by an external agency and the work is performed on company premises, which ownership arrangement best describes the output?
• The licensure board examination for chemical engineering covers how many subjects?
• Which of the following is NOT a required eligibility to take the ChE Licensure Examination?
• The term of a patent from the filing date of the application is:
• CPE stands for
• Jose Ang took the Chemical Engineering Board Examination with the following results: Physical and Chemical Principles 95%, General Engineering 49%, Chemical Engineering 89%. Did he pass or fail?
• 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?
• Which Republic Act aims to integrate, coordinate, and intensify scientific and technological research and development and to foster invention to provide funds therefore?
• An act to provide standards for foods and drugs and to provide penalties for violations of the same.
• Which statement describes a duty of the Chemical Engineering Regulatory Board?
• Which among the following should a chemical engineer avoid?
• Which body determines the contents of the licensure examination for chemical engineers?
• Ethics is a
• The Window To File A Compulsory Licensing Petition Closes After How Many Years From Filing?
• Correction of the ChE Licensure Examination papers must be completed within how many days from the last day of examination?
• Which among the following is allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?
• The duty of the chemical engineer includes all of the following except?
• Who approves the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9297?
• The chemical engineering profession is under the administrative control and supervision of which body?
• Which of the following is an objective of licensure examinations for qualified ChE applicants?
• Which of the following describes the board's inspection scope for educational programs?
• Who conducts the Chemical Enginering Licensure Examination?
• The Intellectual Property Office is under the supervision of which department?
• In what year was RA 9297 approved by the President?
• The term used for someone who uses an invention to profit without the inventor's permission is called an
• The Philippine Bureau of International Revenue is under the supervision of which government arm?
• In the absence of a clear policy, ownership of an invention unrelated to the company product made by an employee belongs to
• Which item is not included in the practice of chemical engineering?
• Who will appoint the secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering are nominated by which entity?
• PICHE stands for which organization?
• Who owns an invention that is unrelated to the company product where one is employed but there is no clear policy on this matter when the activity was undertaken?
• RA 9297 was approved by which Philippine President?
• When Does The Patent Become Effective?
• In what year was PIChE founded?
• Who prescribes the dates and venues of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
• Who Can Give Permission For Compulsory Licensing Of A Patent?
• Under RA 9297, what should a chemical engineer do about their seal?
• When was the New Chemical Engineering Law approved?
• What is an Order or Writ to secure the attendance of witnesses in connection with any administrative case before the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• To whom should a Chemical Engineer report any infraction of rules or professional conduct for proper appraisal?
• According to the Code of Ethics, which statement about sharing information is true?
• Who prescribes the dates and venues of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
• The Chemical Engineering Law was signed on _____?
• Innovation Of A Machine Can Be Registered Under?
• Which country did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol and was symbolically signatory as of 2005?
• Which among the following is not included in the list of fundamental canons a professional engineer should follow?
• The decisions of the Board of Chemical Engineering for administrative cases filed against Chemical Engineers and firms employing Chemical Engineers may be appealed to the
• Who nominates the members of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Copying Books Without Permission From The Author Is Known As?
• A naturalized Filipino Citizen can apply for admission to the Chemical Engineering Examination
• Foreign chemical engineers may be allowed to practice the profession in the country as long as reciprocity exists. Which statement best describes this condition?
• Which entity is responsible for regulating engineering professions in the Philippines?
• If two inventors are involved and there is no policy addressing ownership, which statement best describes ownership?
• A firm, partnership, corporation or association may be licensed and registered for the practice of Chemical Engineering.
• The annual report on the proceedings and accomplishments during the year of the Board of Chemical Engineering are submitted to the
• The Chemical Engineer shall not review the work of another Chemical Engineer for the same employer without the prior knowledge and consent of such Chemical Engineer who is not employed anymore by such employer.
• Which tax is imposed on the right of a decedent to transmit his estate to heirs?
• Which among the following is not allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?
• Which is patentable?
• Which term describes a contractual clause that attaches greater liability in case of breach?
• Which characteristic is NOT required for an invention to be patentable?
• Who appoints the Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• R.A. 9297 is commonly known as which law?
• In a calendar year, how many times is the ChE Licensure Examination officially given?
• Which statement about the seal’s symbolism is true?
• WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. True or False?
• Who appoints the members of the ChE Regulatory Board?
• It protects the inventor from the illegal use of his invention?
• Which form of advertisement is not allowed?
• What is the formal name of the UN agency abbreviated as WIPO?
• Which act amended some portions of RA 5186?
• For an industrial design, renewal can occur as which of the following?
• What term describes a juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do?
• RA 9297 contains how many articles?
• When and where was the Code of Ethics adopted?
• Which organization listed is associated with chemical engineering in the Philippines as per the material?
• Patents Granted By IPO Are Enforced In Which Jurisdiction?
• It is all right for a chemical engineer to review the work of another chemical engineer for the same client or employer without prior knowledge and consent of such engineer when the client or employee relation has already been terminated. True or False?
• A naturalized Filipino citizen can become a Chairman of the Board of Chemical Engineering.
• In what age does a BSChE graduate can take the ChE Board Examination?
• Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, RA No. 8293 became effective on
• How many Articles does RA 9297 contain?
• The existing integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers is a profit and stock corporation.
• If an employee receives a grant from another funding agency and the activities were performed on company premises, who owns the output of the project?
• A Chemical Engineer shall not accept allowances or commissions from suppliers, contractors, and other entities dealing with clients or employers of the Chemical Engineer in connection with work for which the Chemical Engineer is responsible.
• The Statement(s) of Policy of RA 9297 is/are:
• What is the term for an order or writ used to compel the production of documents in an administrative proceeding before the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• The chemical engineer shall express his professional opinion only when
• The relative weight of the Chemical Engineering subjects in the Licensure Examination
• The use of employer equipment for outside private practice is permitted under any circumstances.
• Patents approved in the Philippines are protected in the
• When and where was IRR of RA No. 9297 done?
• Who in the Philippine Senate was the main proponent of the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
• Under the Chemical Engineering Law, which body is primarily responsible for supervising and regulating the practice of chemical engineering?
• In his efforts to serve the interest of the public, the engineer should ______.
• The term length for members of the ChE Regulatory Board is:
• Which term describes the act of copying someone's written research without acknowledging the author?
• Which body developed the code of ethics for chemical engineers?
• Who shall keep a roster of all duly licensed and registered Chemical Engineers?
• Which statement best describes the Board's subpoena power?
• Which statement about licensing and practice is true?
• Which option is not in accordance with the Chemical Engineering Code of Ethics?
• It is the copying of one's written research without acknowledging the author.
• Who was the first president of the Philippines Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE)?
• Which body issues the professional ID card and the certificate of registration for chemical engineers?
• The employer has the right to know the chemical engineer's _____ that might restrict or interfere with his work.
• The chemical engineer shall not accept compensation from more than one client or employer who is in the same line of business or has conflicting interests with the others. True or False?
• This was the previous chemical engineering law repealed by the 2004 version.
• An integrated national professional organization that is accredited and recognized by the corresponding Board and the Professional Regulations Commission is referred to as which?
• A naturalized Filipino Citizen can apply for admission to the Chemical Engineering Examination
• When was the IRR of RA No. 9297 published in the Official Gazette?
• When did RA 9297 take effect?
• Which act is intended to invigorate economic growth by granting incentives and exemptions to registered export producers, export traders and service exporters?
• Which act provides for the registration and protection of trademarks, tradenames, and service marks, defining unfair competition and false marking and providing remedies against the same?
• Using a Patented Invention Without Permission Is Known As?
• 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, the engineer shall:
• When submitting industrial plant plans for approval, whose seal must be stamped on all pages?
• Which among the following does not fall within the rights of a patent owner?
• Good, drugs, or cosmetics that contain any substance considered poisonous or detrimental to human health are considered these.
• The relative weight of the Chemical Engineering subjects in the Licensure Examination is 40%
• The design of the dry seal that is required of chemical engineers in order to practice the profession must be authorized by
• Which designation corresponds to the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines?
• The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines is otherwise known as this.
• Which international agreement focuses on controlling and reducing greenhouse gas emissions after the Earth Summit of 1992?
• What is the initial step in the formation of a contract?
• Mark used in the sale and advertising of services to identify the services of one person and distinguish them from the services of others.
• Which organization would most likely advise on ethical standards for chemical engineers?
• The Right To A Patent Belongs To?
• Which act number established the patent office?
• The following are requirements for applicants who intend to take the ChE Licensure Examination except this.
• Which act number provides standards for foods and drugs?
• Under the IRR of RA 9297, the term 'Board' refers to which body?
• Which statement about codes of ethics is not true?
• The Stockholm Convention aims to protect environmental and human health from which hazards?
• Which statement is not directly associated with PIChE's early activities as described?
• Which document is used to secure attendance of witnesses in administrative proceedings before the Board?
• Which body administers the licensure examination and recommends to PRC those qualified to practice chemical engineering?
• Which body regulates professional licensure for engineers in the Philippines?
• Which certificate is used to recognize advanced studies and major achievements in chemical engineering research?
• This treaty protects the rights associated with trademarks.
• Which international agreement aims to protect the earth's ozone layer by reducing ozone-depleting substances?
• What is the existing integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers?
• According to the IRR of RA 9297, the professional ID card cannot be renewed by PRC if the required number of CPE units is not complied.
• When Can A Petition For A Compulsory License Be Applied For?
• Which of the following is not a treaty recognized by WIPO?
• Which entity receives reports of infractions for proper appraisal?
• Which Republic Act number corresponds to the act about integrating science and technology development?
• Who is disqualified to apply for a patent?
• Which statement about unfair competition is false?
• In order for the plans and design of industrial plant be approved by the concerned government agencies, there must be stamped on all pages with the chemical engineer's professional dry seal.
• Which of the following is NOT required to be held by a legally licensed chemical engineer?
• The Intellectual Property Office is supervised by which department?
• What is the exclusive right granted to an inventor for his invention?
• Under the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004, which may be exempt from registration?
• A chemical engineer who does not accept payment for professional services is not rendering chemical engineering services.
• Which term describes a nationwide professional organization that is accredited and recognized by the Board and PRC?
• Which act provides for the fixing of maximum selling price of essential articles or commodities and creates the price control council?
• Which statement about the relationship between RA 9297 and RA 318 is true?
• Which of the following does not officially grant patents?
• Which body is responsible for recommending nominees to become Chairman and Members of the Board of Chemical Engineering to the President?
• Which Officer Is Capable Of Granting Compulsory Licensing Permission?
• When an engineer has come upon instances when the engineering Code of Ethics has been violated, he should _____.
• Board members are not allowed to visit or evaluate schools offering chemical engineering since this task is mandated to the Commission on Higher Education.
• A Chemical Engineer offered to do the same project for half the price for a good friend. Is this ethical?
• In a scenario where a ChE student who graduated Summa Cum Laude passed the licensure exam and retakes after a year and tops it, what is the status of the topnotcher designation?
• To which class of chemicals is the Stockholm Convention primarily directed?
• Which country did not agree to sign the Kyoto Protocol and, as of 2005, was the largest emitter per capita of gases believed to cause global warming?
• Which organization is credited with developing the code of ethics for chemical engineers?
• Who adopts and promulgates the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9297?
• Which one does not belong to the set of qualifications of the Board Chairman and Members?
• In patent law, which body is typically responsible for granting patents within a country?
• Who conducts the Chemical Enginering Licensure Examination?
• What percentage is the general passing average for the ChE Licensure Examination?
• Which area does the Hague Agreement primarily address?
• Decisions of the Board on cases filed before it may be appealed for in
• In Which Jurisdiction Are Patents Enforceable?
• Which organization administers licensure examinations for engineers in the Philippines, including chemical engineering?
• PIChE stands for which organization?
• The Board of Chemical Engineering may file a complaint against a registered Chemical Engineer even without a complaint filed by any person.
• How many members does the Board of Chemical Engineering consist of?
• The lifetime of the Professional Identification Card is
• Which credential demonstrates licensure to practice as a chemical engineer?
• Which statement is true about the Intellectual Property Code in the Philippines?
• Which international treaty is primarily associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions reductions?
• According to the Code of Ethics, which is not a characteristic of a professional chemical engineer?
• When a person is given a special permit to practice in their specialty field of endeavor in chemical engineering, which certificate is issued?
• Potential members of the ChE Regulatory Board are nominated by this body.
• Meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself with respect to the other to give something or to render
• Who enacted the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
• What is the Republic Act number of the new Chemical Engineering Law?