TOPIC 1 AND 2

Question 1

The specific Republic Act known as the “Civil Engineering Law” in the Philippines.

Answer 1

RA No. 544

Question 2

The date when Republic Act No. 544 was officially enacted.

Answer 2

June 17 1950

Question 3

The Republic Act that amended R.A. 544 on June 16, 1956.

Answer 3

RA 1582

Question 4

The minimum age requirement for an individual to be appointed as a member of the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers.

Answer 4

30yrs old

Question 5

The government official responsible for appointing the chairman and members of the Board of Examiners.

Answer 5

President

Question 6

The term of office (in years) for a member of the Board of Examiners.

Answer 6

3yrs

Question 7

The minimum number of years of active practice required for a Civil Engineer to qualify as a Board Member.

Answer 7

not less than 10 yrs

Question 8

The professional organization that published the Manual of Professional Practice containing the Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers in 2001.

Answer 8

PICE

Question 9

The specific Canon that requires Civil Engineers to perform services only in areas of their competence.

Answer 9

Canon 2

Question 10

The legal status or crime defined for any person who violates the provisions of R.A. 544.

Answer 10

MISDEMEANOR

Question 11

The professional title used for a person duly registered with the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers.

Answer 11

board members and civil engineer

Question 12

The minimum age requirement for an applicant to take the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination.

Answer 12

21 years old

Question 13

The percentage weight of the “Principles of Structural Analysis and Design” subject in the board examination.

Answer 13

35 percent

Question 14

The term used for the legal requirement that a Board member must not have a “financial stake” or interest in any school teaching civil engineering.

Answer 14

pecuniary

Question 15

The current Chairman of the Board of Examiners for Civil

Answer 15

Praxedes P Bernardo

Question 16

Give the four (4) qualifications required for an applicant to take the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination.

Answer 16

atleast 21yrs of age, Must be a graduate of a four year course of civil engineerinh from a school or institution that is recognized by the government or state, Must be of good moral and good reputation, Be a Citizen of the Philippines

Question 17

5–7: List the three (3) members of the current Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers mentioned in the document.

Answer 17

Praxedes P Bernardo, Romeo A. Estañero, Pericles P Dakay

Question 18

8–10: Enumerate three (3) classes of work that a “Maestro de Obras” is prohibited from undertaking under the exemptions of R.A. 544.

Answer 18

Steel Structures,Anything taller than 2 floors:,Concrete Buildings

Question 19

11–15: List five (5) of the seven (7) Fundamental Canons of the Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers.

Answer 19

Hold safety paramount
-Service With competence
- Issue true Statements
-Act as a faithful agent
-Reputation by Merit
-uphold professional honor
-continue professional development

Question 20

ATLEAST 3, Qualification of board members

Answer 20

-Be at least thirty years of age and of good moral character
-Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines
-Be a registered civil engineer duly qualified to practice civil engineering in the Philippines

Question 21

As of late 2024, there are around _____ registered Civil Engineers in the Philippines, with about _____ in active practice.

Answer 21

214,975 and 141,805

Question 22

Penal provisions

Answer 22

-any person who shall impersonate any registrant civil engineer of different name
-any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board

Question 23

ATLEAST 2, Refusal to issue

Answer 23

-to any person guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct
-to any person of unsound mind

Question 24

Civil Engineers shall approve or seal only those design documents, reviewed or prepared by them, which are determined to be safe for (public health and welfare in conformity) with accepted engineering standards.

Answer 24

Canon 1 – Hold safety paramount

Question 25

Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their duties.

Answer 25

Canon 1 – Hold safety paramount

Question 25

ATLEAST 3, Powers and duties of the board

Answer 25

- administer oaths, issue, suspend and revoke certificates of registration for the practice of civil engineering - to discharge such other powers and duties as may affect ethical and technological standards of the civil engineering profession in the Philippines - investigate such violations of this Act and the regulations

Question 26

1Civil Engineers shall recognize that the (lives, safety, health and welfare) of the general public are dependent upon engineering judgments, decisions and practices incorporated into structures, machines, products, processes and devices.

Answer 26

Canon 1 – Hold safety paramount

Question 27

Civil Engineers should be committed to improving the environment by adherence to the principles of sustainable development so as to enhance the quality of life of the general public.

Answer 27

Canon 1 – Hold safety paramount

Question 28

Civil Engineers should seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic affairs and work for the advancement of the safety, health and well-being of their communities, and the protection of the environment through the practice of sustainable development.

Answer 28

Canon 1 – Hold safety paramount

Question 29

Civil Engineers who have knowledge or reason to believe that another person or firm may be in violation of any of the provisions of Canon 1 shall present such information to the proper authority in writing and shall cooperate with the proper authority in furnishing such further information or information as may be required.

Answer 29

Canon 1 – Hold safety paramount

Question 30

Civil Engineers shall not use the Special Engineering Title such as Structural Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Water Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Engineer, etc. without the PICE Specialist Accreditation.

Answer 30

Canon 2 – Service with competence

Question 31

Civil Engineers shall not affix their signatures or seals to any civil engineering plan or document dealing with subject matter in which they lack competence by virtue of education or experience or to any such plan or document not reviewed or prepared under their supervision and control.

Answer 31

Canon 2 – Service with competence

Question 32

Civil Engineers may accept an assignment requiring education or experience outside of their own fields of competence, provided their services are restricted to those phases of the project in which they are qualified. All other phases of such project shall be performed by qualified associates, consultants, or employees.

Answer 32

Canon 2 – Service with competence

Question 33

1Civil Engineers shall undertake to perform engineering assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the technical field of engineering involved.

Answer 33

Canon 2 – Service with competence

Question 34

Civil Engineers shall be dignified and modest in explaining their work and merit, and will avoid any act tending to promote their own interests at the expense of the integrity, honor and dignity of the civil engineering profession and/or related professions.

Answer 34

Canon 3 – Issue true statements

Question 35

Civil Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on civil engineering matters which are inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they indicate on whose behalf the statements are made.

Answer 35

Canon 3 – Issue true statements

Question 36

Civil Engineers, when serving as expert witnesses, shall express civil engineering opinion only when it is founded upon adequate knowledge of the facts, upon a background of technical competence, and upon honest conviction.

Answer 36

Canon 3 – Issue true statements

Question 37

1Civil Engineers shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or testimony. They shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports, statements, or testimony.

Answer 37

Canon 3 – Issue true statements

Question 38

Civil Engineers should endeavor to extend the public knowledge of civil engineering and sustainable development and shall not participate in the dissemination of untrue, unfair or exaggerated statements regarding civil engineering.

Answer 38

Canon 3 – Issue true statements

Question 39

a. Civil Engineers shall avoid all known or potential conflicts of interest with their employers or clients and shall promptly inform their employers or clients of any business association, interests, or circumstances which could influence their judgment or the quality of their services.

Answer 39

Canon 4 – Act as a faithful agent

Question 40

Civil Engineers shall not accept compensation from more than one party services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to and agreed to, by all interested projects.

Answer 40

Canon 4 – Act as a faithful agent

Question 41

Civil Engineers shall not accept professional employment outside of their regular work or interest without the knowledge of their employers.

Answer 41

Canon 4 – Act as a faithful agent

Question 42

Civil Engineers shall not use confidential information coming to them in the course of their assignments as a means of making personal profit if such action is adverse to the interests of their clients, employers or the public.

Answer 42

Canon 4 – Act as a faithful agent

Question 43

Civil Engineers shall advise their employers or clients when, as a result of their studies, they believe a project will not be successful.

Answer 43

Canon 4 – Act as a faithful agent

Question 44

Civil Engineers in public services as members, advisors or employees of a governmental body or department shall not participate in consideration or actions with respect to services solicited or provided by them or their organization in private or public engineering practice.

Answer 44

Canon 4 – Act as a faithful agent

Question 45

Civil Engineers shall not solicit or accept gratuities, directly or indirectly, from contractors, their agents, or other parties dealing with their clients or employers in connection with work for which they are responsible.

Answer 45

Canon 4 – Act as a faithful agent

Question 46

a. Civil Engineers should keep current in their specialty fields by engaging in professional practice, participating in continuing education courses, reading in the technical literature, and attending professional meetings and seminars.

Answer 46

Canon 7 – Continue professional development

Question 46

a. Civil Engineers shall not give, solicit or receive either directly or indirectly, any political contribution, gratuity or unlawful consideration in order to secure work, exclusive of securing salaried positions through employment agencies.

Answer 46

Canon 5 – Reputation by merit

Question 46

Civil Engineers shall not falsify or permit misrepresentation of their academic or professional qualifications or experience.

Answer 46

Canon 5 – Reputation by merit

Question 47

a. Civil Engineers shall not knowingly act in a manner which will be derogatory to the honor, integrity, or dignity of the civil engineering profession or knowingly engage in business or professional practices of a fraudulent, dishonest or unethical nature.

Answer 47

Canon 6 – Uphold professional honor

Question 48

Civil Engineers may request, propose or accept professional commissions on a contingent basis only under circumstances in which their professional judgments would not be compromised.

Answer 48

Canon 5 – Reputation by merit

Question 49

Civil Engineers should negotiate contracts for professional services fairly and on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of professional required.

Answer 49

Canon 5 – Reputation by merit

Question 50

Civil Engineers shall uphold the principle of mutually satisfying relationships between employers and employees with respect to terms of employment including professional grade descriptions, salary ranges, and fringe benefits.

Answer 50

Canon 7 – Continue professional development

Question 51

Civil Engineers should encourage engineering employees to attend and present papers at professional and technical society meetings.

Answer 51

Canon 7 – Continue professional development

Question 52

Civil Engineers should encourage their engineering employees to become registered at the earliest possible date.

Answer 52

Canon 7 – Continue professional development