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An ACP is a minerals industry professional who is a member or Fellow of PSEM, GSP and/or SMEP, duly accredited as an ACP by the professional organization to which he/she belongs. What does ACP means?
a. Accredited Competent Person
b. Authorized Competent Person
c. Accredited Competent Professional
d. Authorized Competent Person

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c. Accredited Competent Professional

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What is the melting point of Alumina?
a. 760 degrees
b. 1,500 degrees
c. 3,700 degrees
d. 2,800 degrees

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c. 3,700 degrees

2,072 °C (3,762 °F)

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A line has a bearing of S 30° W. What is its equivalent azimuth?
a. 30°
b. 150°
c. 210°
d. 330°

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c. 210°

Bearing is an angle measured from either the north or south direction, typically less than 90°. It’s expressed using cardinal directions (N, S, E, W).

Azimuth is an angle measured clockwise from the north direction, ranging from 0° to 360°.

To convert the bearing S 30° W to an azimuth, you start with the south direction, which is 180° in the azimuth system. Since the bearing is 30° west of south, you add 30° to 180°.

Azimuth = 180° + 30° = 210°

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The Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee shall allot annually a minimum of what amount for the Development of Mining Community, Sciences and Mining Technology?
a. 3-5% of the direct mining and milling costs
b. 1.5% of the operating costs
c. 3.5% of the operating costs
d. 1-5% of the direct mining and milling costs

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d. 1-5% of the direct mining and milling costs

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In the Philippines, Azimuth is always measured from?
a. North
b. South
c. North and South
d. East

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b. South

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Which of the following processes Aluminum can be extracted from its core?
a. Bayer’s process
b. Dow’s process
c. Merril-Crowe process
d. Kroll process

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a. Bayer’s process

The Bayer process is the primary industrial method for refining bauxite ore to produce alumina, which is the precursor for aluminum metal. The process involves dissolving the aluminum-containing compounds from the crushed bauxite using hot caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) under high pressure.

b. Dow’s process is a method for extracting magnesium from seawater.
c. Merrill-Crowe process is used to recover gold and silver from a cyanide-based solution.
d. Kroll process is used to extract titanium from its ore.

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In the appropriated fund for the Development of Mining Community, Sciences and Mining Technology, what percentage shall be allotted for SDMP?
a. 50%
b. 65%
c. 75%
d. 85%

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c. 75%

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This sets out the minimum standards, recommendations, and guidelines for Public Reporting in the Philippines of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Mineral Reserves.
a. MMT
b. PMRC
c. JORC
d. CRIRSCO

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b. PMRC (Philippine Mineral Reporting Code)

CRIRSCO (Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards) is a global body that develops and promotes international best practices for reporting mineral resource and reserve estimates to protect investors and promote trust in the mining industry.

JORC (Joint Ore Reserves Committee) - Australia

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This means the wise use and optimum utilization of mineral resources.
a. Preservation
b. Reservation
c. Conservation
d. Development

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c. Conservation

Conservation refers to the careful management and protection of a resource to prevent its depletion, and this includes using it efficiently and wisely. This principle applies to natural resources like minerals, where the goal is to extract and utilize them in a way that minimizes waste and ensures long-term availability.

a. Preservation is about protecting a resource from any use or alteration.
b. Reservation means setting aside a resource for a specific use or for future use.
d. Development refers to the process of growth or improvement, which can include the utilization of resources but doesn’t necessarily imply wise or optimal use.

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Which among the following is the shortcut key to open the shortcut menu for the active window?
a. Alt+Spacebar
b. Alt+F4
c. CTRL+F6
d. CTRL+Spacebar

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a. Alt+Spacebar

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This refers to water, sea bottom and substratum measured twenty-four (24) nautical miles seaward from the baseline of the Philippine Archipelago.
a. EEZ
b. Contiguous Zone
c. Offshore
d. Continental Shelf

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b. Contiguous Zone

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A line has an azimuth of 300°. What is its equivalent bearing?
a. N 60° W
b. N 30° W
c. S 60° E
d. S 30° E

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a. N 60° W

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Which of the following countries is a member of CRIRSCO?
a. India
b. China
c. Mexico
d. Venezuela

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a. India

Australasia (JORC Code)
Brazil (CBRR)
Canada (CIM Definition Standards)
Chile (Commission for the Chilean Mining Code)
Colombia (CCRR)
Europe (PERC Reporting Standard)
Indonesia (KCMI)
Kazakhstan (KAZRC)
Mexico (FMC)
Mongolia (MRC)
Russia (NAEN)
South Africa (SAMREC Code)
United States of America (SME Guide)

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Term used to describe market conditions when share prices are declining.
a. Wet market
b. Tiger market
c. Bear market
d. Bull market

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c. Bear market

A bear market is a period where prices in a financial market, particularly a stock market, are falling. This is usually accompanied by widespread pessimism and a negative investor outlook.

d. A bull market, on the other hand, is the opposite—it’s a period where prices are rising or are expected to rise. The terms are often linked to how the animals attack their prey: a bear swipes downward with its paws, while a bull thrusts its horns upward.

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This refers to an applicant’s high regard for the environment in its past resource use ventures and proof of its present technical and financial capability to undertake resource protection, restoration and/or rehabilitation of degraded areas and similar activities.
a. Environmental Management Record
b. Environmental Impact Assessment
c. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program
d. Corporate Social Responsibility

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a. Environmental Management Record

b. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process used to evaluate the likely environmental consequences of a proposed project or development before a decision is made to proceed. It’s a forward-looking tool to predict potential impacts and find ways to avoid or mitigate them.
c. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) is a comprehensive plan that a company, particularly in the mining industry, prepares. It outlines the specific activities and measures to protect the environment and rehabilitate areas affected by their operations over the life of the project. The EPEP is a detailed plan of action, not a record of past performance.
d. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a broader business model where a company integrates social and environmental concerns into its operations and interactions with its stakeholders. While it includes environmental protection, it is a much wider concept that also covers ethical labor practices, philanthropy, and community engagement.

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The forward azimuth of a line is 110°. What is its back azimuth?
a. 70°
b. 290°
c. 180°
d. 270°

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b. 290°

The relationship between a forward azimuth and a back azimuth is that they differ by exactly 180∘
*If the forward azimuth is less than 180∘, you add 180∘ to find the back azimuth.
*If the forward azimuth is greater than 180∘, you subtract 180∘ to find the back azimuth.
In this case, the forward azimuth is 110∘ , which is less than 180∘. Therefore, the back azimuth is calculated by adding 180∘:
110∘+180∘=290∘

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Which of the following minerals causes AMD?
a. Azurite
b. Smithsonite
c. Pyrite
d. Siderite

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c. Pyrite

An iron sulfide mineral, also known as “fool’s gold”

a. Azurite: A blue copper carbonate mineral.
b. Smithsonite: A zinc carbonate mineral.
d. Siderite: An iron carbonate mineral.

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What is the shortcut key to display the Microsoft Windows help?
a. WINKEY + Tab
b. WINKEY + SHIFT + M
c. WINKEY + S
d. WINKEY + F1

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d. WINKEY + F1

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An ACP must have a minimum of how many years of relevant experience in the style of mineralization or type of mineral deposit under consideration and to the activity which that person is undertaking?
a. 3 years
b. 5 years
c. 10 years
d. 12 years

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b. 5 years

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This is used to report what the business owns, what it owes, and other financial matters related to the company’s profitability.
a. Financial Statement
b. Profit and Loss Statement
c. Balance Sheet
d. Cash Flow Statement

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a. Financial Statement

b. Profit and Loss Statement (or Income Statement): This report details the company’s profitability by summarizing its revenues, costs, and expenses over a period of time.
c. Balance Sheet: This report shows what the business owns (assets) and what it owes (liabilities) at a specific point in time.
d. Cash Flow Statement: This report tracks the cash inflows and outflows of a business over a period.

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The value where the Variogram levels off out at a constant value (plateau).
a. Range
b. High Nugget Value
c. Sill
d. Low Nugget Value

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c. Sill

A variogram is a geostatistical tool used to measure and model the spatial continuity or dependence of a variable. It plots the average dissimilarity (or semivariance) between data points as a function of the distance between them. A typical variogram curve has three key components:

c. Sill: This is the constant value that the variogram reaches when it levels off. It represents the total variance of the data and indicates that beyond a certain distance, the data points are no longer spatially correlated with each other. The sill is the plateau of the variogram.
a. Range: This is the distance at which the variogram first reaches the sill. It signifies the distance beyond which there is little to no spatial correlation. Data points separated by a distance greater than the range are considered spatially independent.
*Nugget Effect: This is the value of the variogram at a separation distance of zero. In a theoretical sense, the variogram should start at zero, as a point has perfect correlation with itself. However, due to measurement error or variability at scales smaller than the sampling distance, the variogram often shows a “jump” from zero. This jump is the nugget effect.

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In computer programming, HTML stands for?
a. Hypertext Markup Language
b. Hierarchical Technology Mainstreaming Location
c. Hypertext Multimedia Language
d. Handheld Technology Memory Library

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a. Hypertext Markup Language

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Which of the following is not a modifying factor in the conversion of a mineral resource to reserve?
a. Infrastructure
b. Geological confidence
c. Governmental
d. Marketing

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b. Geological confidence

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What is the melting point of Uranium?
a. 1,512° F
b. 1,859° F
c. 2,070° F
d. 2,675° F

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c. 2,070° F

The melting point of Uranium is approximately 1132°C (2070°F). This is the temperature at which solid uranium transforms into a liquid state.

°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32

The melting point of tungsten (W) is approximately 3,422°C (6,192°F; 3,695°K). This makes tungsten the metal with the highest melting point of any metal, a property that, along with its high density and hardness, leads to its use in demanding industrial and military applications.

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Line AB has a bearing of N 45° E. Line BC has a bearing of S 20° E. What is the interior angle of point E? a. 25° b. 65° c. 115° d. 155°
b. 65°
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In an internet world, each computer is known as? a. User b. Guest b. Host d. Server
b. Host In computer networking, a host is any device or computer that can be identified by an IP address and is connected to a network. This is the most general and correct term for any machine, whether it's a personal computer, a server, or a mobile phone, that's part of the internet. a. A user is a person who interacts with the computer. b. A guest is a temporary user with limited access rights. d. A server is a type of host that provides resources and services to other hosts (known as clients).
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This refers to the water, sea bottom and subsurface measured from the baseline of the Philippine Archipelago up to the two hundred (200) nautical miles offshore. a. EEZ b. Contiguous Zone c. Offshore d. Continental Shelf
a. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
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This is a comprehensive study of a range of options for the technical and economic viability of a mineral project that has advanced to a stage where a preferred mining method, underground or surface, has been established and an effective method of mineral processing has been determined. It includes a financial analysis based on reasonable assumptions on the Modifying Factors and the evaluation of any other relevant factors which are sufficient for an ACP, acting reasonably, to determine if all or part of the Mineral Resource may be converted to a Mineral Reserve at the time of reporting. a. Feasibility Study b. Bankable Feasibility Study c. Pre-feasibility Study d. Scoping Study
c. Pre-feasibility Study
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This refers to the people living at the barangay(s) outside the mine camp, where the mining project is located. a. Host Community b. Neighboring Community c. Indigenous Peoples d. People's Organization
a. Host Community
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Which metal has the highest melting point of all metals? a. Tungsten b. Molybdenum c. Tantalum d. Rhenium
a. Tungsten
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The process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance through capturing images on satellites. a. Quantum GIS b. Radiometric Survey c. Aerial Photography d. Remote Sensing
d. Remote Sensing a. Quantum GIS (QGIS) is a type of software used to process, analyze, and display the geographic data (including remote sensing imagery) but is not the data acquisition process itself. b. Radiometric Survey is a specific type of remote sensing that measures natural gamma-ray emissions, making it too narrow to describe the entire process. c. Aerial Photography is another specific method within remote sensing, using cameras from aircraft to capture visible light, but the broader term encompasses all types of sensors and platforms, including satellites and a full range of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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This refers to the permit that may be granted to a contractor, accredited dealer, retailer, processor and other Permit Holders to transport minerals/mineral products. a. Mineral Travel Permit b. Authority to Transport Minerals c. Ore Transport Permit d. Ore Travel Permit
c. Ore Transport Permit
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Line AB has an azimuth of 75° and line BC has an azimuth of 150°. If the interior angle at point B is 105°, what is the bearing of line BC? a. S 30° E b. S 60° E c. S 75° W d. N 15° W
a. S 30° E
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These are those that are likely to be turned into cash within one fiscal year, including cash, debt securities, accounts receivable and inventory. a. Current assets b. Fixed assets c. Accounts Payable d. Accruals
a. Current assets b. Fixed assets are long-term assets like machinery or buildings that are not expected to be converted to cash within a year. c & d. Accounts payable and accruals are liabilities, representing what the company owes, not what it owns.
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A part of Mineral Resource for which quantity, grade, densities, shape and physical characteristics are estimated with confidence sufficient to allow the application of Modifying Factors to support detailed mine planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the mineral deposit. a. Inferred b. Indicated c. Measured d. Probable
c. Measured
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$200,000 was deposited in a rural bank at an interest rate of 4% compounded semi-annually. Compute the worth of the deposit after 5 years and 6 months. a. $245,000 b. $246,000 c. $247,000 d. $248,000
d. $248,000 (FV=PV(1+r/n)^nt
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In 2021, which of the following companies produced the highest Nickel Direct Shipping Ore? a. Platinum Group Metals Corporation b. Taganito Mining Corporation c. Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation d. CTP Construction & Mining Corporation
b. Taganito Mining Corporation
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This refers to the land of the public domain which has been classified as agricultural land, mineral land, forest or timber land subject to management and disposition or concession under existing laws. a. Public Land b. Ancestral Land c. Private Land d. Mineral Reservation
a. Public Land
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In a closed traverse, the following interior angles are measured. What is the angular misclosure? Angle A: 100°30'15'' Angle B: 85°12'30'' Angle C: 110°44'30'' Angle D: 63°32'15'' a. 0°00'25'' b. 0°00'15'' c. 0°00'30'' d. 1°00'00''
c. 0°00'30''
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In computers, VGA stands for? a. Visual Graphical Array b. Video Graphics Array c. Voice Guided Automation d. Virtual Graphic Architecture
b. Video Graphics Array
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This refers to the expression of the amount of material of interest irrespective of the units of measurement. a. Grade b. Tonnage c. Recovery d. Mineralization
a. Grade
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Which of the following is not a base metal? a. Aluminum b. Tin c. Copper d. Platinum
d. Platinum Base metals are common, inexpensive metals that oxidize, tarnish, or corrode relatively easily when exposed to air or moisture. The most common examples include: Aluminum (Al) Tin (Sn) Copper (Cu) Iron (Fe) Lead (Pb) Zinc (Zn) Nickel (Ni)
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The following areas are open to mining applications, except: a. Timber or forest lands as defined in existing laws b. Lands covered by expired/abandoned/canceled mining/quarrying rights c. Offshore areas within five hundred (500) meters from the mean low tide level and onshore areas within two hundred (200) meters from the mean low tide level along the coast. d. Mineral Reservations
c. Offshore areas within five hundred (500) meters from the mean low tide level and onshore areas within two hundred (200) meters from the mean low tide level along the coast.
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A map has a scale of 1:50,000. If two towns are 12 cm apart on the map, what is the actual ground distance between them? a. 600m b. 6km c. 60km d. 600km
b. 6km
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This refers to the business owner's interest in a company and how much it is worth. It is measured by calculating the difference between assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The difference represents the value of a business, which can be a positive or negative number. a. Diversification b. Return on Investment c. Net Income d. Equity
d. Equity Assets=Liabilities+Equity Equity=Assets−Liabilities
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Unconsolidated email is known as? a. Phishing b. Malware c. Pharming d. Spam
d. Spam Spam refers to unsolicited and unwanted electronic messages, especially in the form of bulk email. These messages are typically sent indiscriminately to a large number of recipients, often for commercial purposes or to spread malware. a. Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to trick someone into giving up sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details, by disguising the communication as a trustworthy entity. b. Malware is a blanket term for malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. It is often spread through spam or other means. c. Pharming is a form of cyberattack where a hacker redirects website traffic from a legitimate site to a fake one to steal personal information, even if the user correctly types the website address.
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The maximum are that a Qualified Person may apply for or hold at any one time under an Exploration Permit for Onshore, in any one province for individuals is? a. 40 blocks b. 100 blocks c. 1,620 hectares b. 16,200 hectares
c. 1,620 hectares
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What is the committee for the reporting of mineral resources and reserves in the USA? a. JORC b. SME c. SAMREC d. PERC
b. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) c. SAMREC (South Africa) SAMCODES Standards Committee (SSC) and operates under the joint auspices of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) and the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA). a. JORC (Australia) d. Pan-European Reserves and Resources Reporting Committee (PERC) (Europe)
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The purchase of at least a controlling percentage of a company's stock to take over its assets and operations. a. Internal trading b. Carryovers c. Leveraged Buy Out d. Buyout
d. Buyout a. Internal Trading is a misnomer for insider trading, which is the illegal act of buying or selling a company's stock based on non-public, material information. b. Carryovers is an accounting term used to describe the transfer of unspent funds or unused deductions from one accounting period to the next. c. Leveraged Buyout (LBO) is a type of buyout, but it is too specific. An LBO is a buyout where the purchase is financed with a significant amount of borrowed money. The general term that fits the description is "buyout".
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In emails, CC stands for? a. Carbon Copy b. Credit Card c. Cover Copy d. Computer Copy
a. Carbon Copy Blind Carbon Copy (BCC)
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A surveyor measures a distance of 1.25 miles. To report this in feet, you would multiply by: a. 528 b.1609 c. 5280 d. 63360
c. 5280
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The location map/sketch plan of the proposed permit area showing its geographic coordinates/meridional block(s) and boundaries in relation to major environmental features and other project must use a topographic map from what government agency? a. PHIVOLCS b. NAMRIA c. DENR d. USGS
b. National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA).
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A type of clean coal technology where crushed coal is fed with crushed limestone or dolomite to fluidized bed furnace with a bed material (silica sand). At a controlled furnace temperature of 800-950° C, the limestone or dolomite due to its reactive CaO or MgO absorbs and reacts with SOx gas, thereby reducing the formation of this gas. At the said temperature, NOx emission is also controlled. a. Flue Gas Desulfurizer (FGD) b. Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Combustion Technology c. Coal washing/preparation d. Coal Degasification
b. Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Combustion Technology
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CRIRSCO stands for? a. Code for Reporting Reserves Standards b. Committee of Reporting International Reserves Standard Codes Organization c. Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards d. Code for the Reporting of International Reserves Standards Organization
c. Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards
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A map has a scale of 1inch : 200 feet. What is the equivalent Representative Factor (RF)? a. 1:1200 b. 1:2400 c. 1:63360 d. 1:760320
b. 1:2400
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Offshore exploration activities shall be carried out in accordance with which of the following agencies? a. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea b. National Economic Development Authority c. Department of Environment and Natural Resources d. Maritime Industry Authority
c. Department of Environment and Natural Resources In the Philippines, offshore exploration activities fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the management of natural resources, in accordance with principles established by the international United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). UNCLOS establishes the Philippines' rights to explore and exploit resources within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and the DENR enforces regulations for these activities.
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A cost that does not change with the volume of sales. a. Marginal cost b. Fixed cost c. Overhead cost d. Variable cost
b. Fixed cost a. Marginal cost: This is the additional cost of producing one more unit. It does change with the volume of sales. c. Overhead cost: This refers to indirect costs that are not directly tied to production, such as administrative expenses. While some overhead costs might be fixed, others might be variable depending on the specific business. d. Variable cost: These costs change directly with the level of production or sales. Examples include raw materials and direct labor.
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The first general purpose programmable electronic computer was? a. Macintosh b. ENIAC c. IBM d. UNEC
b. ENIAC ENIAC, which stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, was completed in 1945. It is widely recognized as the first electronic, general-purpose, and programmable digital computer. While other machines existed that had some of these features, ENIAC was the first to combine all three. a. Macintosh is a line of personal computers from Apple, first introduced in 1984.
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How long does it take a Landsat satellite to complete one full orbit around the Earth? a. Approximately 99 minutes b. Approximately 12 hours c. Approximately 24 hours d. Approximately 1 week
a. Approximately 99 minutes
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What mine where 18 miners died due to carbon monoxide leak at a coal mine as the workers were dismantling mining equipment since the mine has already been closed two months prior to the incident? a. Hpakant Mine b. Diaoshuidong Mine c. Kohistan Mine d. Bolaang Mongondow Mine
b. Diaoshuidong Mine Eighteen miners died due to a carbon monoxide leak at China's Diaoshuidong coal mine in December 2020 after the mine had been closed for two months and the incident occurred while workers were dismantling mining equipment.
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An FTAA may be entered into for the exploration, development and utilization of the following minerals except for: a. Chromite b. Lead c. Zinc d. Cement raw materials
d. Cement raw materials A Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) is a contract between the Government of the Philippines and a contractor for large-scale exploration, development, and utilization of mineral resources. Under the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 (Republic Act 7942), FTAAs are specifically intended for large-scale metallic mineral projects.
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A survey measures a field and finds the perimeter to be 800 feet. When creating a drawing of the field with a scale of 1 inch : 50 feet, what will the perimeter of the drawing be? a. 4 inches b. 16 inches c. 64 inches d. 160 inches
b. 16 inches
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How many kilobytes are there in a gigabyte? a. 1,000 kB b. 10,000 kB c. 1,000,000 kB d. 1,000,000,000 kB
c. 1,000,000 kB Mega is 1,000 kB Giga is 1,000,000 kB Tera is 1,000,000,000 kB Peta is 1,000,000,000,000 kB
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Which of the following is not a type of Mineral Agreement under the IRR of the Mining Law? a. Mineral Production Sharing Agreement b. Co-Production Sharing Agreement c. Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement d. Joint Venture Agreement
c. Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement
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The interior angles of a closed traverse must sum up to: a. 180° exactly b. (n-2) 180°, where n is the number of sides c. 360° exactly d. (n+2) 180°, where n is the number of sides
b. (n-2) 180°, where n is the number of sides
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Which of the principles governing the operation and application in the reporting of mineral resources and reserves requires that a Public Report contains all the relevant information which investors and their professional advisers would reasonably expect to find in the report, for the purpose of making a reasoned and balanced judgment regarding the Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Mineral Reserves being reported? a. Transparency b. Materiality c. Competence d. Integrity
b. Materiality a. Transparency requires that the reader of a Public Report is provided with sufficient information, the presentation of which is clear and unambiguous, so as to understand the report and not to be misled by this information or by omission of material information that is known to the Accredited Competent Person (ACP). c. Competence requires that the Public Report be based on work that is the responsibility of suitably qualified and experienced persons who are subject to an enforceable professional code of ethics (the ACP)
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An atomic number in the periodic table is equal to the total number of what in an atom? a. Neutron b. Nucleus c. Proton d. Electron
c. Proton
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In computer science, BIOS stands for? a. Beginner Integrated Operating System b. Bytes In Operating Systems c. Basic Input Output System d. Bitmap Integrated Operating Systems
c. Basic Input Output System
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A set of instructions or guidelines that commands computer how to perform a task is known as? a. Hardware b. Software c. Program d. Stored Data
b. Software c. A program is a specific type of software, but the broader and more accurate term for the entire set of instructions is software. d. Stored data is the information that the software processes or uses, but it isn't the instructions themselves.
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The unit gradian is defined as: a. 1/400 of a circle b. 1/360 of a circle c. 1/100 of a right angle d. 1/90 of a right angle
c. 1/100 of a right angle A gradian (or gon) is a unit of plane angle. A full circle is 400 gradians. Since a right angle is one-quarter of a circle, it is equal to 100 gradians. Therefore, one gradian is 1/100th of a right angle.
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The first element to be created artificially was? a. Technetium b. Promethium c. Neptunium d. Astatine
a. Technetium Technetium (Tc) was the first element to be created artificially. It was discovered in 1937 by Carlo Perrier and Emilio Segrè by bombarding a molybdenum target with deuterium nuclei. Its discovery filled a gap in the periodic table, as no stable isotopes of an element with atomic number 43 existed in nature.
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An agreement between the Government and the Contractor wherein the Government shall provide inputs to the mining operations other than the mineral resources. a. Mineral Production Sharing Agreement b. Co-Production Agreement c. Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement d. Joint Venture Agreement
b. Co-Production Agreement
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A mining software for evaluating financial viability and the optimal strategy for a deposit. It is also used in mine planning and optimizing mine profits and takes into account real mining constraints. a. SURPAC b. WHITTLE c. GEMS d. PCBC
b. WHITTLE WHITTLE is a highly-regarded strategic mine planning software used to evaluate the financial viability and optimal long-term strategy for a mining deposit. It's specifically known for its ability to optimize profits by taking into account complex real-world mining constraints and economic factors.
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The REE in the Philippines is recovered in the form of which of the following? a. Mixed Nickel-Cobalt Sulfide b. Lanthanum Oxide c. Cerium oxide d. Scandium oxalate
a. Mixed Nickel-Cobalt Sulfide Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in the Philippines are not primarily recovered as individual elements like lanthanum or cerium oxides, but rather as a by-product of nickel and cobalt processing. The REEs are co-precipitated along with nickel and cobalt, forming a Mixed Nickel-Cobalt Sulfide product. This is a common practice in lateritic nickel ore processing, where REEs are naturally present in small quantities within the ore.
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As a concern for cleaner energy and climate change, which of the following increased the demands for REEs? a. Batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles b. Alloys in metallurgy c. Permanent magnets that are stable at high temperatures d. Amplifiers in fiber-optic data transmission
a. Batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles
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Which GNSS is owned and operated by Russia? a. GPS b. GLONASS c. Galileo d. BeiDou
b. GLONASS GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System). GLONASS is Russia's counterpart to the U.S.'s GPS and provides global positioning, navigation, and timing services using a constellation of satellites.
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For corporation, partnership, association or cooperative to be eligible for a Mineral Agreement, at least how much of the capital of which is owned by Filipino citizen? a. 0% b. 50% c. 60% d. 100%
c. 60%
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In computer science, IBM stands for? a. Integrated Business Models b. International Business Machines c. Internal Basic Mechanism d. Internet-Based Mailing
b. International Business Machines
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Which of the following is a gold telluride ore? a. Calaverite b. Argentite c. Aurostibite d. Chlorargyrite
a. Calaverite b. Argentite: This is a silver ore, with the chemical formula Ag2S. c. Aurostibite: While this contains gold, it is primarily an antimony compound, not a telluride. d. Chlorargyrite: This is a silver halide ore, containing silver and chlorine.
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Which of the following is not a web browser? a. QQ b. Edge c. Opera d. Baidu
d. Baidu Baidu is primarily a search engine and a technology company, similar to Google. While they do have a web browser called Baidu Browser, "Baidu" itself is not the name of a web browser in the same way the others are. a. QQ is a popular instant messaging platform, but Tencent, the company behind QQ, also has its own web browser called QQ Browser. b. Edge is Microsoft's web browser. c. Opera is a well-known web browser.
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What is the national geodetic reference system used in the Philippines? a. WGS84 b. PRS91 c. PRS92 d. EPSG:4617
c. PRS92 The national geodetic reference system used in the Philippines is the Philippine Reference System of 1992 (PRS92), a GPS-based geodetic network established in 1992 to provide a unified and accurate spatial framework for all surveying and mapping activities in the country.
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What is the maximum area allowed under a Mineral Agreement for individuals, onshore in any one province? a. 81 hectares b. 810 hectares c. 1,620 hectares d. 4,050 hectares
b. 810 hectares
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Which of the following is not a search engine? a. DuckDuckGo b. Yandex c. Yippy d. Safari
d. Safari Web Browser: This is the application you use to access the internet. It displays web pages and other online content. Examples include Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Search Engine: This is a website or service that helps you find information on the internet. It uses algorithms to search for and index web pages. Examples include DuckDuckGo, Yandex, Yippy, and Google Search.
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Which of the following is an alloy of various rare earth metals? a. Mischmetal b. Spiegeleisen c. Rose metal d. Nichrome
a. Mischmetal Mischmetal is a specific alloy primarily composed of various rare earth metals, with a typical composition including cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, along with small amounts of other rare earth elements and iron. It is notable for its pyrophoric properties, meaning it can produce sparks when struck, which is why it is used in "flint" ignition devices for lighters.
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One degree is equal to: a. 100 minutes b. 100 gradians c. π/180 radians b. 2π radians
c. π/180 radians
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Which of the following is not an ore of rare earth elements? a. Bastnasite b. Monazite c. Franklinite d. Lateritic clays
c. Franklinite Franklinite is primarily an ore of zinc and iron, not rare earth elements. a. Bastnasite is a primary mineral ore for rare earths, particularly the light rare earth elements (LREEs) like cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium. It is one of the most economically important rare earth ores in the world. b. Monazite is a phosphate mineral and another major source of light rare earth elements. It is often found in placer deposits, like heavy mineral sands. d. Lateritic clays, also known as ion-adsorption clays, are a crucial source of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs). Unlike hard-rock ores, REEs are adsorbed onto the clay particles, making them relatively easy to extract through a process called ion-exchange leaching. This type of deposit is particularly important for HREEs, which are less abundant in other ores.
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What is the maximum term of a mineral agreement? a. 25 years b. 50 years c. 75 years d. 100 years
b. 50 years
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What was the original name of the Landsat program? a. Earth Imaging Satellite b. Terrestrials Observation Network c. Earth Resources Technology Satellites (ERTS) d. Global Positioning System (GSP)
c. Earth Resources Technology Satellites (ERTS)
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In computer images, PNG stands for? a. Photographic Number Generated b. Protocol Numbered Group c. Private Network Group d. Portable Network Graphic
d. Portable Network Graphic
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What is the maximum FTAA contract area that may be applied for or granted per Qualified Person in the entire Philippines onshore? a. 810 hectares b. 8,100 hectares c. 81,000 hectares d. 324,000 hectares
c. 81,000 hectares (1,000 blocks)
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Which of the following companies produced the highest quantity of Gold in 2021? a. Apex Mining Company Inc. b. Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation c. Phil. Gold Processing & Refining Corp. d. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company
a. Apex Mining Company Inc. Based on data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Apex Mining Company Inc. produced the highest quantity of gold among the listed companies in the Philippines in 2021. According to the MGB's summary of Philippine metallic mineral production for 2021, Apex Mining Company Inc.'s Maco Operation produced 11,156 kg of gold. In 2024: It's still Apex.
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What is the counterpart in other countries (China) of X (Twitter) from US? a. Weibo b. WeChat c. Tencent QQ d. KakaoTalk
a. Weibo b. WeChat is a multifaceted app that functions as a combination of messaging, social media, and mobile payment services, but is not considered the primary counterpart to Twitter in terms of microblogging. c. Tencent QQ is an instant messaging platform with additional social features, but Weibo is more directly comparable to Twitter's microblogging functionality. d. KakaoTalk is the dominant messaging app in South Korea, not China, and serves as a super-app linking various daily services.
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Which leveling method is suitable for relative flat terrain? a. Trigonometric Leveling b. Reciprocal Leveling c. Differential Leveling d. Profile Leveling
c. Differential Leveling Differential leveling involves taking readings on a level staff with the instrument set up at various points along a line, providing accurate elevation differences between them. This method is particularly well-suited for flat areas as it minimizes the cumulative errors associated with longer sight lines. a. Trigonometric Leveling: This method uses horizontal distances and vertical angles to calculate elevation differences. It's more suitable for areas with significant slope changes or when direct measurements are difficult. b. Reciprocal Leveling: This method is used to determine elevation differences between two points that are too far apart for standard leveling. It's useful for situations with obstacles or bodies of water, not necessarily for relatively flat terrain. d. Profile Leveling: This method involves establishing the elevation profile along a specific line, often for construction purposes. While it can be used on flat terrain, differential leveling is generally preferred for its higher accuracy in determining precise elevations.
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In computers, CD-ROM stands for? a. Computer Drive Read Only Memory b. Computer-Designed Random Override Memory c. Compact Disk Read Only Memory d. Compact Drive Read Only Memory
c. Compact Disk Read Only Memory
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Which of the following is not a rare earth element? a. Yttrium b. Europium c. Samarium d. Protactinium
d. Protactinium
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An agreement wherein the Government grants to the Contractor the exclusive right to conduct mining operations within, but not title over, the contract area and shares in the production whether in kind or in value as owner of the minerals therein. The Contractor shall provide the necessary financing, technology, management, and personnel. a. Mineral Production Sharing Agreement b. Co-Production Agreement c. Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement d. Joint Venture Agreement
a. Mineral Production Sharing Agreement
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Where does the Philippines import majority of its coal to sustain operations of its coal-fired power facilities? a. China b. Vietnam c. Indonesia d. Thailand
c. Indonesia The Philippines imports the vast majority of its coal from Indonesia to fuel its coal-fired power facilities. Other, much smaller volumes come from countries like Australia and Vietnam. Key details about the Philippines' coal imports: In 2023, Indonesia accounted for approximately 97% of the Philippines' total coal imports by value. The overwhelming reliance on a single supplier like Indonesia leaves the Philippines vulnerable to supply disruptions and price volatility in the global coal market. Despite efforts to increase renewable energy, coal-fired power plants continue to be the Philippines' top source of electricity, making these imports critical for meeting the country's energy demand.
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What is the maximum term of FTAA? a. 25 years b. 50 years c. 75 years d. 100 years
b. 50 years
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What instrument is used in conjunction with plane table to create rapid, on-site maps and drawings? a. Theodolite b. Total Station c. Alidade d. Level
c. Alidade
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LCD is a type of computer monitor. LCD stands for? a. Liquid Crystal Display b. Light Colored Display c. Liquid Colored Display d. Light Crystal Display
a. Liquid Crystal Display
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