FGSF_FTB_2018 Flashcards by Brillianne Mae Ballasio

The Code of Ethics obliges foresters to be loyal to the Constitution and the laws of the land and to observe the provisions of the ______ and to respect duly constituted authority.

a. Philippines
b. family
c. country
d. flag

c. country

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In broad sense, it means growing annual crops between rows of trees.

a. contour farming

b. agroforestry

c. alley cropping

d. interplanting

c. alley cropping

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Reorganization Act of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

a. EO 146

b. EO 247

c. EO 192

d. EO 342

c. EO 192

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All, except one, are classifications of agroforestry based on the nature of component.

a. overlapping

b. agrisilvicultural

c. complex agroforestry system

d. silvipastoral

a. overlapping

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SALT-2 is one of the modifications of the original Sloping Agricultural Land Technology, which means.

a. Small Agrofruit Livelihood Technology

b. Simple Agro-Livestock Technology

c. Sustainable Agroforest Land Technology

d. Sustainable Agroforest Livelihood Technology

b. Simple Agro-Livestock Technology

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Which of the following is not an attribute of agroforestry?

a. Only trees are produced either simultaneously or sequentially on the same unit of land.

b. The practice increases yield and services per unit area.

c. The system is consistent with the cultural patterns of the local communities.

d. The practice is consistent with sound ecological principles.

a. Only trees are produced either simultaneously or sequentially on the same unit of land.

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Strips of lands less than 18% in slope can be designated as needed for forest purposes are:

A) Twenty-meter strips of land along the edge of the normal high waterline of rivers and streams with channels of at least ten (10) meters wide.

B) Strips of mangrove or swamplands at least fifty (50) meters wide, along shorelines facing oceans, lakes, and other bodies of water, and strips of land at least twenty (20) meters wide facing lakes.

a. A and B are correct.

b. Both A and B are incorrect.

c. Only A is correct.

d. Only B is correct.

b. Both A and B are incorrect.

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Ronald, who is the president of Bugauak Range Company ordered Ryan, his assistant, to cut a large white lauan inside the range being managed by the company. They don’t have any authority for doing the cutting. Which of the statements is true based on Section 68 of PD 705?

a. Only Mark is liable.

b. Both of them are liable

c. Only Reymart is liable.

d. Both of them are not liable.

b. Both of them are liable

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The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004.

a. RA 8275

b. RA 9725

c. RA 9272

d. RA 9275

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Known as IPRA law.

a. RA 8317

b. RA 8731

c. RA 9275

d. RA 8371

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In Clean Development Mechanism, it refers to the direct human-induced conversion of non-forested land to forested land through planting, seeding and/or the human-induced promotion of natural seed sources, on land that was forested but that has been converted to non-forested land.

a. regeneration

b. reforestation

c. afforestation

d. plantation establishment

b. reforestation

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As provided for in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, what legislative body is authorized to determine the specific limits of forest lands and national parks?

a. DENR Legal Team

b. House of Representatives

c. Congress

d. Senate

c. Congress

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The branch of forestry which deals with altering the attitude, behavior and skills of forest occupants towards conservation:

a. forest policy

b. forestry extension

c. forest law enforcement

d. forest influences

b. forestry extension

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The practice of forestry in the Philippines started as early as _____ with the creation of the “Inspeccion General de Montes”.

a. 1863

b. 1853

c. 1896

d. 1900

a. 1863

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Grazing shall be confined and restricted to those portions of the FLGMA area having slope of below.

a. 60%

b. 50%

c. 40%

d. 55%

b. 50%

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As used in RA 7161, FOB means.

a. Furniture and Other Businesses

b. Free On Board

c. Financial Obligation Book

d. Forecast Over Backlog

b. Free On Board

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The cutting cycle prescribed in all areas of the country where logging is allowed except in Palawan and Region 8.

a. 30 years

b. 40 years

c. 35 years

d. 45 years

c. 35 years

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The norms and conduct of every Filipino-Forester is governed by the.

a. Forestry Code of the Philippines

b. Code of Ethics of Filipino Forester

c. Sustainable Forestry Act

d. DENR Code of Conduct

b. Code of Ethics of Filipino Forester

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What section in the Constitution states “All lands of the public domain, waters, minerals, coal, petroleum and other mineral oils, all forces of potential energy, fisheries, forests or timber, wildlife, flora and fauna and other natural resources are owned by the State?

a. Section 16, Article II

b. Section 2, Article XII

c. Section 3, Article XII

d. Section 16, Article XIII

b. Section 2, Article XII

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The DENR is using this technique in monitoring NGP sites across the country, which involves adding geographical identification metadata to photographs taken in the project area.

a. GPS tracking

b. digitizing

c. georeferencing

d. geotagging

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The Industrial Forest Management Agreement is a _____________ contract entered into by and between the DENR and a qualified applicant wherein the DENR grants to the latter exclusive right to develop, manage, protect and utilize a specified area of forest land and forest resources.

a. joint venture

b. license

c. production-sharing

d. co-production

c. production-sharing

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The liquid, usually rainwater, that seeps through a landfill and is frequently contaminated by materials dissolved from the waste in the landfill.

a. effluent

b. leaks

c. leachate

d. sludge

c. leachate

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The issuance dated May 18, 1996 that prescribes the guidelines and procedures for the prospecting of biological and genetic resources in the Philippines.

a. EO No. 247

b. EO No. 263

c. EO No. 240

d. EO No. 291

a. EO No. 247

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The rate of forest charge for almaciga resin based on DAO 2000-63.

a. P1.50/g

b. P1.50/kg

c. P150/kg

d. P15/kg

b. P1.50/kg

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One of the mass methods to increase the level of public awareness on certain issues or undertakings is through audiovisual media. Which of the following does not belong to the category? a. documentary film b. slide presentation c. radio-drama d. movie film clips

c. radio-drama

Not among the requirements for the registration (original/new application) of chainsaws. a. registration fee b. duly accomplished application form c. photographs of chainsaw d. detailed specification of chainsaw

c. photographs of chainsaw

One approach to increase the level of public awareness on certain activities or issues is through the broadcast media. Which of the following does not belong to the category? a. community consultation b. jingles c. spot reports d. radio program

a. community consultation

It refers to a project that has high potential for significant negative environmental impact. a. Potential Project b. Environmental Project c. Environmentally Critical Project d. High Impact Project

c. Environmentally Critical Project

It is an office under the DENR which formulates and recommends policies and programs on matters relating to environmental management conservation and pollution control. a. Land Management Bureau b. Forest Management Bureau c. Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau d. Environmental Management Bureau

d. Environmental Management Bureau

Which of the following was proclaimed as national park by Republic Act 9237 in 2003? a. Mt. Giting-Giting b. Mt. Kitanglad c. Mt. Apo d. Mt. Iglit-Baco

c. Mt. Apo

The certificate of timber origin (CTO) is issued on one-shipment basis only. It is valid only for a period of fifteen (15) days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays) from date of issuance to after loading in case of export, or in case of domestic transport, upon discharge at the point of destination, which ever serve first. a. Only the first statement is correct. b. Both statements are correct c. Only the second statement is correct d. Both statements are incorrect

a. Only the first statement is correct.

It is a form of agroforestry which combines the production of agricultural crops, tree crops and animals in the same unit of land. a. Agri-silvi-pastoral b. Aqua-silvi-cultural c. Agro-silvicultural d. Silvi-pastoral

a. Agri-silvi-pastoral

It refers to acknowledged claims, privileges, prerogatives or ownership over land and/or natural resources to which one is entitled by reason of law, license, contract or tradition. a. usufruct right b. human right c. prior vested right d. suffrage

c. prior vested right

It refers to the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events. a. mitigation b. vulnerability management c. adaptation d. disaster risk reduction

d. disaster risk reduction

If you happened to destroy or damage a two-hectare forest area which might be rented out by the government at the rate of P1,000/hectare/year. You are supposed to pay the government an equivalent charge amounting to: a. P10,000 b. P20,000 c. P30,000 d. P40,000

b. P20,000

The jurisdiction of this committee is "All matters directly and principally relating to ecosystem management including pollution control. a. House Committee on Natural Resources b. House Committee on Ecology c. House Committee on Reforestation d. House Committee on CBFM

b. House Committee on Ecology

This law is known as the Climate Change Act of 2009. a. RA 9729 b. RA 7942 c. RA 9027 d. RA 9367

a. RA 9729

It is the organization that introduced the Sloping Agricultural Land Technology. a. Kalahan Educational Foundation b. Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC) c. Timpuyog ti Imelda Farmers Association, Inc. d. Federation of Responsive Associates for Magat Ecology, Inc

b. Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC)

Which of the following is a complete list of carbon pools? a. Tree biomass, grassland biomass, mangrove biomass, cropland biomass, inland water biomass b. Above-ground biomass, belowground biomass, litter, dead wood, soil organic carbon c. Above-ground and belowground biomass, litter, snags, soil organic carbon d. Fossil fuel, living vegetation, litter, soil carbon

b. Above-ground biomass, belowground biomass, litter, dead wood, soil organic carbon

Forest as defined by DENR is a land with an area of more than ___ ha and tree crown (or equivalent stocking level) of more than ___. The trees should be able to reach a minimum height of ___ at maturity in situ. a. 1 ha, 30%, 2 meters b. 5 ha, 20%, 1.3 meters c. 0.5 ha, 10%, 5 meters d. 1 ha, 10%, 5 meters

c. 0.5 ha, 10%, 5 meters

Under the current reorganization of the DENR, the Land Management Bureau is now a: a. line bureau b. staff bureau c. functional bureau d. attached agency

b. staff bureau

Refers to the integration of policies and measures that address climate change into development planning and sectoral decision-making. a. mitigation b. disaster risk reduction c. adaptation d. mainstreaming

d. mainstreaming

Section 68-B of PD 705, as amended, is about. a. rewards to informants b. Illegal occupation of public lands c. Cutting, gathering and/or collecting timber, or other forest products without license d. Administrative authority of the Department Head to order confiscation

a. rewards to informants

Controlled grassland burning is a pasture management tool that may be used to: I. eliminate undesirable weeds and brushes II. stimulate forage growth III. improve forage quality a. I, II, and III b. II and III c. I and II d. I and III

a. I, II, and III

Which of the following are aims of the National Greening Program? I. Contributes in reducing poverty of all people of the Philippines II. Implements sustainable management of natural resources III. Mitigates climate change a. I, II and III b. I and II c. II and III d. I and III

c. II and III

This agroforestry system is characterized by a random mix of various species that create at least two layers of canopy. a. improved fallow b. alley cropping c. Taungya d. multistorey

d. multistorey

Which of the following is the correct target of the National Greening Program? a. 1.50 M trees in 1.5 M hectares of land for a period of 5 years from 2010 to 2015 b. 1.5 B trees in 1.5 M hectares of land for a period of 6 years from 2011 to 2016 c. 1.5 B trees in 1.5 M hectares of land for a period of 5 years from 2010 to 2016 d. 1.5 T trees in 15 M hectares of land for a period of 6 years from 2011 to 2016

b. 1.5 B trees in 1.5 M hectares of land for a period of 6 years from 2011 to 2016

It refers to the adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. a. mitigation b. disaster risk reduction c. adaptation d. mainstreaming

c. adaptation

Known as the "King of Flowering Plant". a. rafflesia b. saraca c. amherstia d. durian

b. saraca

The last stage in EIA process: a. screening b. scoping c. Issuance of ECC d. baseline data collection

c. Issuance of ECC

Enrichment of a water body with nutrients, resulting in excessive growth of phytoplankton, algae, or vascular plants, leading to depletion of oxygen. a. water pollution b. siltation c. eutrophication d. red tide

c. eutrophication

Which of the following is not a group method of conducting extension work? a. community meetings b. home visits c. field trips d. method demonstrations

b. home visits

Cultivated land that is allowed to lie dormant, with no crops growing on it, during a growing season. a. woodland b. fallow c. taungya d. land put to bed

b. fallow

The policy issuance that created the Integrated Social Forestry Program: a. BFD Cir. No. 45, S. of 1979 b. MAO 11, S. 1979 c. FAO No. 62 S. 1971 d. LOI 1260 in 1982

d. LOI 1260 in 1982

Republic Act No. 7160 is also known as: a. Local Government Code of 1991 b. Agrarian Reform Law c. Reorganization Act of the DENR d. Peoples Scale Mining Act of 1991

a. Local Government Code of 1991

It is the main greenhouse gas behind global warming. a. nitrate b. carbon dioxide c. methane d. oxygen

b. carbon dioxide

This refers to a strip of vegetation consisting of one or more species of plants or trees, which serves as protection of croplands from the destructive effects of strong winds. a. shelterbelt b. firebreak c. buffer zone d. terrace

a. shelterbelt

The DENR awards Social Industrial Forest Management Agreement to qualified individual/family and association of cooperatives. In case of married individuals, SIFMA is issued in the name of: a. the husband b. the wife c. both spouses d. the household head

c. both spouses

The Code of Ethics obliges foresters to provide exemplary _______ to employees, clients and public; to be honest in all dealings while handling properly information classified or confidential. a. information b. service c. offer d. award

b. service

Lands of the public domain which has not been subject of the present system of classification: a. forest reservation b. forest reserve c. forest land d. public forest

d. public forest

The management approach adopted by EO 318. a. Watershed-based integrated ecosystems management approach b. Ecosystem management c. Community-based forest management d. Co-management approach

a. Watershed-based integrated ecosystems management approach

IFMA holders are allowed to use up to ____ of suitable portions of their IFMA areas for agricultural purposes. a. 25% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20%

b. 10%

The Constitution provides that the public domain and other natural resources may be utilized or disposed of in accordance with the principles of agrarian reform of: a. stewardship b. cooperative c. mortgage d. credit system

a. stewardship

Green manuring, mulching and use of animal manure are examples of: a. organic farming methods b. inorganic farming methods c. water retention methods d. agro-forestry methods

a. organic farming methods

From the species groupings where the rate of forest charges are based on FOB market price, which of the following belongs to the premium species category? a. almon b. yakal c. tanguile d. ebony

d. ebony

The CBFM strategy recognizes the individual rights of occupancy through the granting of. a. land titles b. Certificate of Land Ownership c. Certificate of Stewardship d. Certificate of Tenure

c. Certificate of Stewardship

Based on DAO 2004-29, the objectives of the CBFM preparatory stage are the following except: a. to inform and educate POs, NGOS, LGUs and the general public about CBFMP b. to establish institutional linkages between the DENR and the LGU c. to identify and delineate CBFM areas d. to assist the PO in preparing their Community Resource Management Framework

d. to assist the PO in preparing their Community Resource Management Framework

The implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9175 or the Chain Saw Act of 2002. a. DAO 24, s. 2003 b. DAO 24, s. 2002 c. DAO 26, s. 2003 d. DAO 26, s. 2002

a. DAO 24, s. 2003

All of the following are traits of ecotourism except: a. low impact and environmentally sound activity b. maximizes use of natural resources in the ecotourism area c. promotes environmental understanding and education d. yields socio-economic benefits to the community

b. maximizes use of natural resources in the ecotourism area

Which of the following is not a category of protected area? a. Natural Park b. Resource Reserve c. Sustainable Use Zone d. Natural Management

d. Natural Management

Known as the "Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act," it took effect on June 30, 1998. a. RA No. 8524 b. RA No. 8245 c. RA No. 8452 d. RA No. 8425

d. RA No. 8425

It amended the Revised Forestry Code. a. P. D. No. 410 b. P. D. No. 1569 c. P. D. No. 705 d. P. D. No. 1559

d. P. D. No. 1559

A corporation is qualified to apply for IFMA provided that at least ____of its capital is owned and controlled by Filipino citizens. a. 40% b. 50% c. 60% d. 70%

c. 60%

It is the predecessor of the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau. a. Parks and Wildlife Office b. Forest Research Institute c. Forest Products Research Commission d. Wood Industry Development Authority

b. Forest Research Institute

A geographic area that shares the same air. a. leeward b. airshed c. windward d. airspace

b. airshed

All mossy forest form part of the National Integrated Protected Areas System and considered as: a. Strict Nature Reserves b. Resource Reserves c. Natural Biotic Areas d. Protected Landscapes

a. Strict Nature Reserves

Republic Act No. 10535 is otherwise known as: a. The Philippine Standard Time (PST) Act of 2013 b. Climate Change Act of 2009 c. Disaster Preparedness Act of 2014 d. Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

a. The Philippine Standard Time (PST) Act of 2013

What agency is tasked to provide the official time to all national and local government offices? a. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) b. National Mapping and Resource Information Authority c. Philippine Information Authority d. Department of National Defense

a. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA)

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016. a. RA 10690 b. RA 10750 c. RA 10820 d. RA 10912

d. RA 10912

As of June 19, 2018, there are three accredited CPD providers, and they are: I. National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) II. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) III. Training Center for Tropical Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability (TREES) IV. UPLB Institute of Agroforestry a. I, II, III b. I, II, IV c. I, III, IV

a. I, II, III

The term "forester" as used in RA 10690 is a natural person duly registered with the Board of Examiners as a forester with the following qualifications: (1) duly qualified and exempt from taking the board examination; (2) who passed the Forestry Board Examination. a. Only the first qualification b. Only the second qualification c. Either of the qualifications d. Both qualifications

d. Both qualifications

The chair of the Forestry Professional Regulatory Board is For. Neria A. Andin. The members of the said board are For. Jose A. Lorenzo and For. Gerardo T. Cabreros. a. Only the first statement is correct. b. Only the second statement is correct. c. Both statements are correct. d. Neither statement is correct.

c. Both statements are correct.

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