De La Salle University
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Electronics and Communications Engineering
In Partial Fulfilment of
The Requirements in
ECE Laws, Contracts and Ethics
Compilation of FAQs
Presented To:
Engr. Ann E. Dulay
Presented By:
Marquez, Ian Christopher M.
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Chapter 1
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EO 546
1. What is an Executive Order?
“ an order having the force of law issued by the president to the army, navy, or other part of executive branch of the government.”
(dictionary.com)
2. When was EO 546 implemented? July, 23 1979
3. What is the agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Transportation and Communications that responsible for the supervision, adjudication and control over all telecommunications services throughout the Philippines?
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
4. It is the government organization that is responsible for the supervision, adjudication and control over all telecommunications services throughout the Philippines?
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
5. According to Section 16 of EO 546, the commission shall be composed of?
A Commissioner and two Deputy Commissioner (Preferably a lawyer and an economist)
6. What must be issued for the operation of communications utilities and services, radio communication systems, wire or wireless telephone or telegraph systems, radio and television broadcasting system?
a. Certificate of Compliance c. Certificate of Registration
b. Certificate of Authenticity d. Certificate of Public Convenience 7. When the Armed Forces of the Philippines used ________ that were allowed/assigned
by the Commission; they can be considered not a subject to the provisions of EO 546.
a. Bandwidth c. Frequencies
b. Transmitter Power d. Transmitting Equipment
8. True or False. The NTC sub-allocate series of frequencies of bands for specific services?
3 9. True or False. When abolished the Board of Communications and the Telecommunications Control Bureauand their functionsare transferred to the National Telecommunications Commission?
True.
NTC Memorandum Order/ Circulars: NTC MC NO. 03-11-2005
Subject: Guidelines for the Registration of VoIP Service Providers and Resellers 1. According to NTC MC NO. 03-11-2005, for a company to register as a VoIP service
provider, the company should pay a registration amount of: a. PhP 10,000.00/year
b. PhP 25,000.00/year c. PhP 50,000.00/year d. PhP 100,000.00/year
2. According to NTC MC NO. 03-11-2005, Certificates of Registration (COR) issued to VoIP Providers and Resellers is only valid for how many years?
a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 4 years
3. True or False. According to NTC MC NO. 03-11-2005, each registered VoIP service provider shall be assigned a VoIP service prefix “09xx”?
True NTC MC NO. 10-11-2005
Subject: Guidelines on the Cablecasting of CATV Channels with “CHATROOM” Formats
1. True or False. According to NTC MO No. 10-11-2005, not all Cable TV (CATV) stations cablecasting channels with “chat room” formats are required to employ the use of Automated Filter Dictionary (AFD)?
False
2. According to NTC MO No. 10-11-2005, the software for the Automatic Filter Dictionary (AFD) has the capability to?
4 a. Automatically mask pre-determined words or phrases not suitable for
cablecasting
b. Preview all messages prior to cablecasting c. Provide the operator to edit or delete messages d. ALL OF THE ABOVE
3. According to NTC MO No. 10-11-2005, Cable TV (CATV) channels with “chat room” formats refer to interactive channels that enable viewers to interact and send messages via what?
a. E-mail b. Facebook c. SMS d. Twitter
NTC MC NO. 11-11-2005
Subject: GUIDELINES FOR SHARING/CONSOLIDATION OF HEAD-END FACILITIES OF CABLE TELEVISION STATIONS
1. According to NTC MC NO. 11-11-2005, the sharing of head-end facilities by two or more CATV systems shall require the approval of?
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
2. According to NTC MC NO. 11-11-2005, aside from the petition, motion or application, what else should be submitted to the Commission to officially file intent of sharing/consolidation of head-end facilities of cable television stations?
MOA and technical feasibility report.
3. True or False. According to NTC MC NO. 11-11-2005, existing CATV operator serving adjoining/contiguous municipalities/cities is not allowed to consolidate its individual head-end facilities into a single head-end station.
False. NTC MC NO. 01-03-2006
Subject: PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR RADIO AND TV BROADCAST AND CABLE TV STATIONS
1. It is the self-regulatory body for the broadcast media in the Philippines that is duly recognized by the NTC.
5 2. True or False. According to NTC MC NO. 01-03-2006, KBP program standards are
being adopted by the NTC. True.
3. True or False. According to NTC MC NO. 01-03-2006, the members of the KBP are allowed to include information that may identify the location of troops even if it’s a highly sensitive issue.
False.
4. According to NTC MC NO. 01-03-2006, what branch of the KBP is duly recognized by the NTC to consider and adjudicate all complaints against any KBP member?
KBP Standard Authority. NTC MC NO. 14-07-2000
Subject: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Interconnection of Authorized Public Telecommunications Entities
1. According to the NTC MO No. 14-07-2000 Section 4, it is mandatory for all duly authorized PTEs to interconnect with one another. True or False?
True.
2. What Republic Act has effectively liberalized the telecommunications services and has demonstrated its commitment to healthy and sustainable competition by allowing multiple operations by local service providers in partnership with firms of varying nationalities in most segments of the domestic and international telecommunications markets?
Republic Act No. 7925
3. According to the NTC MC No. 14-07-2000, what network is used for the interconnection of PTEs aside from using direct basis, provided that no additional charges shall be passed on to end-users?
Inter-Exchange Carrier’s (IXC’s) network.
4. True or False.According to the NTC MC No. 14-07-2000, a supplier shall commit acts constituting anti-competitive practices.
False
5. True or False. NTC has the power to set rates charged by local firms. False
6 Other Memorandum Circulars
1. MC No. 10-8-91. Can a foreigner who is living in the Philippines be qualified by the NTC to have his or their own private radio communication network?
Applicants must be 100% Filipino or there are at least 60% Filipino shareholders and 40% foreign shareholders in their company.
2. MC No. 2-05-88. What are needed in order to sell, manufacture, or purchase radio communication equipment?
People who want to engage in the sales of radio communication equipment must get certain permits issued by the NTC.
3. MC No. 01-03-2010. How much frequency band is allocated by the NTC for 3G? 10Mhz paired frequency band is allocated by NTC for 3G.
4. MC No. 09-04-94A. Who shall be authorized to be responsible in endorsing the approval of renewing the amateur licenses?
A Class “A” licensed amateur radio operator or an Amateur Radio Club, recommended by the Chairman of ARCP to the Commission, shall be responsible to endorse the approval of the renewal of amateur licenses.
5. MC No. 09-04-94A. An Amateur Radio Consultative Panel (ARCP) is created under Memorandum Circular No. 06-02-1994 for Amateur Radio Service. How should ARCP be composed?
ARCP shall have 5 members
o 2 representatives from the Commission
o 2 class A amateurs (recommended by PARA – Philippine Amateur Radio Association)
o 1 class A amateur with unquestionable reputation
6. MC No. 01-03-88. Yes or No. Can an Amateur Radio Enthusiast purchase a radio transceiver from abroad?
Yes, provided that the person has been granted a Permit to Purchase from NTC. If purchasing locally, the other party should have a Permit to Sell from NTC and
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Divisions of NTC:
1. This division of the NTC is responsible for the development, formulation and implementation of policies programs and operational standards relating to the regulation and authorization of domestic and international telecommunications carriers.
Common Carrier Authorization Department
2. This department of the NTC is responsible for planning, programming and project development as well as the radio frequency spectrum management program; also responsible for the standardization of telecommunications equipment and facilities.
Telecommunications Planning and Development Department
3. This department under the NTC undertakes functions relative to the registration of radio transmitter / transceiver equipment, licensing of all radio stations, issuance of Safety Radiotelegraphy / Radiotelephony Certificates for ships, recognition of radio training schools.
Radio Regulations Licensing Department
4. Originally a part of RRLD, the _______ of the NTC has been elevated to Division status, per DBM approval in 1988. It undertakes functions relating to the issuance of Certificates of Public Convenience and Licenses for Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations.
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D0 88 AND D0 11
FAQs for DO 88
1. When submitting an application for a radio station construction permit to the Radio Control Office, What materials/requirements shall be supported when passing the permit? - Engineering plan and design with corresponding specifications of the radio stations 2. Which types of telecommunication stations are exempted from the provisions of DO 88?
Amateur stations
Citizens Band Radio Stations
Land mobile or portable stations operating in the VHF/UHF microwave bands Aircraft stations in the non-commercial service
Ship low power radio-telephone stations Stations not utilized for commercial purposes
Stations operating on a non-multiplex basis with coverage area not to exceed 5 km radius.
3. Who should supervise the installation or construction of a radio station, radio communications system and broadcasting network?
- Registered ECE
4. Who is required to supervise the installation or construction of a radio communications system comprised of less than 5 of any type of land radio stations?
- No One
5. What is the carrier power of a standard AM broadcast station that is exempted from the provisions?
- Not exceeding 1 kW
6. What is the radiated power of a standard FM broadcast station that is exempted that is from this provisions?
- Not exceeding 3 kW
7. What is The RF carrier power of a TV translator that is exempted from these provisions? - Not exceeding 1 kW
8. What is the radiated power of TV RF power boosters that is exempted from the provisions?
9 9. True or False. When modifying the frequency of an existing radio station a permit shall not be granted unless the applicant applies another application.
- True
10. What Republic Act penalizes those who violates or not comply with any provision of this order?
- Act No. 3846 and/or RA No. 5734 FAQS for DO11
1. It is a person, firm, company, association or corporation holding a certificate or written authority issued by the National Telecommunications Commission to possess, own, transfer, construct, manufacture, purchase or sell radio transmitters or transceivers or to construct a radio station.
- Permittee
2. A person, firm, company, association or corporation legitimately engaged in the business of buying and selling of radio transmitters and transceivers duly registered with the National Telecommunications Commission.
- Dealer
3. What does this person need (Ans. to #2) in order to legitimately be engaged in buying or selling of radio transmitter and transceivers?
- Dealer’s permit
4. Is a certificate or written authority issued by the National Telecommunications Commission the construction or installation of a radio transmitter or transceiver or a radio station as required by the these regulations.
- Construction permit
5. This is a certificate or written authority issued by the National Telecommunications Commission to a person, firm, company, association or corporation, authorizing the holder thereof to operate a radio station during the period specified in said instruments or authorization.
- Radio station license
6. A radio communication service of transmission to be received by the general public. This service may include transmissions of sounds or transmissions by television, facsimile or other means.
- Broadcasting service
7. A station intended to be used while in motion or during halts at unspecified points. - Mobile station
10 8. A radio installation consisting of a separate radio transmitting apparatus or radio receiving apparatus or a combination of radio transmitting and/or radio receiving equipment including the accessory equipment for carrying on a definite radio communication service.
- Radio station
9. A person, firm, company, association or corporation CAN possess or own radio transmitters or transceivers without registering the same with the National Telecommunications Commission. TRUE or FALSE.
- False
10. NO person, firm, company, association or corporation CAN construct or manufacture, or purchase radio transmitters or transceivers without a permit issued by the National Telecommunications Commission. TRUE or FALSE.
- True
11. What are the information that must be furnished upon registering radio transmitters and transceivers in the National Telecommunications Commission?
Name and address Location
Make, model and serial number.
Name and address of whom it is acquired. Date acquired
If it is homemade/custom built, state the power, date, and the name and address.
12. What is first needed in order to construct and operate a radio transmitting station? - Obtain a franchise from the Congress of the Philippines.
13. One must have this before the construction / installation of any Radio Station. - Permit from the National Telecommunications Commission.
14. Given that you already have a permit, can you add an additional transmitter, increase in power, change in location, antenna, etc. without prior notice? (Yes/No)
- No.
15. Who issues the Radio Station License?
- National Telecommunications Commission.
16. The duration of a Station License issued is three (3) years. (True/False) - True.
11 17. When should you apply for renewal of a station?
- 2 months before its expiration.
18. Who is the only allowed person to do the actual operation, tests and adjustment of apparatus?
- Licensed Operators.
19. Station and Operator Licenses should be posted in the premises in their respected places, transmitter and work place, respectively. (T/F)
- True
20. When can the station license be revoked?
When a false statement on material facts is made.
When the license fails to operate the station substantially in conformity with the provisions.
For wilful violations of the radio laws and regulations.
21. What should happen to those transmitters and transceivers not in working condition when acquired or those in working condition but which became unserviceable and not intended to be rebuilt, repaired or reconditioned?
- Condemned and registered with the Radio Control Office
22. What happens to the radio equipment whose plates have been removed, changed, or altered without proper authority?
- Subjected to confiscation
23. What happens to the permits issued to a permittee when the permittee provides false information or material facts?
- Revocation of permits.
24. Who issues the permit to engage in the construction, manufacture, and Sale of Radio Transmitters or Transceivers?
- National Telecommunications Commission
25. TRUE or FALSE. The change or transfer of ownership of a radio station, transmitter, or transceiver without prior authority from the National Telecommunications Commission is allowed.
- False
26. What provisions should a station observe with regards to operating procedures and traffic handling in accordance with the radio service carried on by the station?
12 27. What is the modulation limit of the emitted carrier?
- 100 % Modulation
28. What should license holders of radio stations have in order to keep its operations in check?
- Log Book
29. What is the fine for any firm, association, company, or corporation for failing or refusing to observe or violating any provision of these regulations?
- Not more than Php 5000
30. What will be assigned the frequency of broadcasting services, as well as fixed service, whether domestic or international?
- A separate call sign
31. Who issues the permit to purchase to persons, firms, companies, associations, or corporations in order for them to sell radio transmitters and transceivers?
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BECE 03-75: ECE practice in MATV, CATV, CCTV,
Paging, Background Music, Telephone and
Computer Installations
NTC MC No. 11-89: Radio Telephone Operator’s
Examination
PRC Resolution 217: Delisting of delinquent
professionals from the Roster
Information and Communications Technology
Office (ICTO)
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BECE 03-75: ECE practice in MATV, CATV, CCTV, Paging, Background Music, Telephone and Computer Installations
Article I. Limitation
1. Which of the following equipment/installations is not covered by the rules and regulations in BECE 03-75:
A. Master Antenna Television B. Community Antenna Television C. Close Circuit Television
D. Paging System
E. Background Music System F. Alarm System
G. Telephone Installation H. Computer Installation
Answer: F. Alarm System
2. Who signs the required plans/specifications for the said equipment/installations? Answer: Duly registered ECE
3. For all plans/specifications to be prepared/signed by a duly registered ECE, all equipment and installation costs of all MATV, CATV, CCTV in a commercial or industrial establishment must:
A. Exceed P25,000 B. Exceed P15,000 C. Exceed P10,000
Answer: A. Exceed P25,000
4. In commercial/industrial establishments, what amount should the cost of computer installations be, before its plans/specifications have to be signed by a duly registered ECE?
15 5. In telephone installation in a commercial or industrial establishment, more than how many lines are required so that it should be provided with a service entrance?
Answer: 3 lines
6. What should be provided in a commercial/industrial establishment when there are more than 3 telephone lines that will be installed?
Answer: Service Entrance
7. Should a registered ECE prepare, sign and seal the plans/specifications of the said telephone installation?
Answer: Yes
Article II. Enforcement by officer of the law
8. The enforcement of the provisions of the implementing rules and regulations under BECE 03-75 shall be the duty of ________,_________, _________, _________.
Answer: National Government, provincial, city or municipal Government, duly constituted officers of the law
9. Who shall act as the legal adviser of the Board, and shall assist in upholding these rules and regulations?
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NTC MC No. 11-89: Radio Telephone Operator’s Examination
10. Who shall conduct the Commercial Radiotelephone Operator’s Examination?
Answer: the Commission specifically, the National Telecommunications Commission 11. What do the Radio Control Law and Department Order No. 5 require radio operators to have to be able to operate radio stations?
Answer: Commercial Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate
12. According to NTC MC No. 11-89, who are allowed to take the Commercial Radiotelephone Operator's Examination?
Answer: ECE graduates (with valid Special Order No. from CHED)
13. True or False. The applicant who is an Electronics and Communications Engineering graduate should have undergone a training/seminar on radio laws and regulations.
Answer: True
14. True or False. A certification from the applicant’s employer that he/she is performing the duties of a radio operator is not one of the requirements to be able to take the exam.
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PRC Resolution 217: Delisting of delinquent professionals from the Roster
15. When will the certificate of registration of the registered professionals who have been delinquent in the payment of the annual registration be suspended?
Answer: After the lapse of 5 consecutive years from the last year that the annual registration was paid.
16. True or False. The professional regulatory boards may delist the names of the said delinquent professionals from the Rolls of Registered Professionals with or without surrender of their certificate of registration.
Answer: True
17. Would a professional be notified of his suspension beforehand? Answer: Yes
18. What are the forms of notification? Answer:
1. The delinquent registrant is notified about the commission’s intention at his/her address on file with his/her records
2. The details of the delinquent registrant is published in a newspaper of a general circulation.
19. True or False. The professional has the right to reason himself/herself from the said enforcement.
Answer: True
20. How many days from the said notification shall be given for the submission of avalid justification of the delinquency of payment before the suspension and/or delisting of the said registrant?
Answer: 30 days
21. What can a delinquent do to make amends and have his/her name returned to the list of registered professionals?
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Answer: If practicable, in certain cases, substitute services by publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation pursuant to the Rules of Court may be allowed.
22. Would it be considered a crime when a professional skips annual registration to the point of the suspension of his certificate of registration?
Answer: No
23. True or False. The professional who has been suspended and delisted from the Rolls of Registered Professional list shall be held criminally liable for illegal practice of their profession if they practiced during the period of suspension.
Answer: True
24. When shall be the registered professional’s name whose certificate has been suspended be reinstated or re-enrolled in the Rolls of Registered Professionals, his/her certificate be returned, and his/her license be renewed?
Answer:
1. Upon filing of application
2. Compliance with the Continuing Education (CPE) requirement (unless exempted) 3. Payment of the annual registration fees (professional license fee) and surcharge of every calendar year
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Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) Executive Order No. 47
25. Under what law was the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) renamed as the Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO)?
Answer: Executive Order No. 47
26. The Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) is placed under the policy, technical and administrative supervision of what department?
Answer: Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 27. The ICTO shall be headed by whom?
Answer: Executive Director, with the rank of an Undersecretary who shall report directly to the DOST Secretary.
Overview
28. Which of the following are areas of ICTO’s primary thrusts for 2011-2016:
A. ICT Industry Development B. E-Government
C. ICT Policy Development
D. ICT Infrastructure and Cyber Security E. All of the above
Answer: E
Executive Order No. 47, s. 2011
29. Who has the power and control over executive departments, bureaus and offices, as well as the continuing authority under existing laws to reorganize such executive departments, bureaus and agencies?
20 30. True or false. One of the functions of ICTO is to formulate, recommend and implement an appropriate policy and program framework that will promote the rapid development and improve global competitiveness of our country’s information and communications technology industry through research and development and through effective linkages to industry.
Answer: True
31. NTC ensures the provision of efficient and effective information and communications technology infrastructure, information systems and resources to support efficient, effective, transparent and accountable governance and, in particular, support the speedy and efficient enforcement of rules and delivery of accessible public services to the people
Answer: False, ICTO is in charge of it.
32. How does ICTO improve the quality of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) education and the production of globally competitive ICT manpower?
Answer: By continuing research and development in partnership with academic institutions
33. How can ICTO help in building the capacities of public sector institutions and their personnel?
Answer: By using ICT for the improvement in planning, management, delivery of mission, critical functions and monitoring and evaluation.
34. True or False. The NTC is in charge of the formulation of the Government Information System Plan and administering the E-Governance Fund.
Answer: False, ICTO is in charge of it. Section3
35. What is transferred to DOST and will form part of the internal structure of ICTO? Answer: National Computer Center (NCC) and Telecommunications Office (TELOF) Section 4
36. True or False. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHILPOST) are under DOST.
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ICTO Strategic Thrust
37. What are the strategic plans of ICTO? A. ICT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
B. E-GOVERNMENT
C. ICT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT D. ICT PLANNING AND POLICY
E. All of the above
38. What strategic plan is used to ensure that ICT access and internet opportunities are available for the entire country by developing effective and sustainable and strategic ICT infrastructures?
A. E-GOVERNMENT
B. ICT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
C. ICT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT D. ICT PLANNING AND POLICY
39. What strategic plan is used to create interactions between the government and citizens which allows citizens to have easy access to information and services by strategically engaging them through digital channels?
A. ICT PLANNING AND POLICY B. E-GOVERNMENT
C. ICT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
D. ICT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
40. What strategic plan is used for the development and implementation of comprehensive programs to ensure the continuous growth and competitiveness of ICT industry sectors? A. E-GOVERNMENT
B. ICT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT C. ICT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT D. ICT PLANNING AND POLICY
41. What strategic plan is used to help ICTO in formulating ICT policies, implementing plans and programs that could help provide research support for Government, e-Business and e-Society concerns?
A. ICT PLANNING AND POLICY B. E-GOVERNMENT
C. ICT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
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ICTO Projects
42. What is not part of the projects of ICTO? A. TV White Space Initiative (TVWS)
B. Government Fiber Core Network
C. Upgrade of National Microwave Network D. Cloud Top e-Learning for Public Schools
E. Bluetooth Technology for Medical Applications F. Internet TV Testbed
43. What kind of Cloudtop project of ICTO in cooperation with DOST - Technological Research Center (TRC) is used to aim in the reduction of hardware acquisition costs for computers?
Answer: Cloud Top e-Learning for Public Schools
44. The Cloudtop project is able to reduce hardware acquisition costs by using which of the following?
A. Thin client and cloud computing for educational use B. Government cloud applications
C. Sustainable energy solutions. D. All of the Above
45. What Project of ICTO aims to use the unused frequencies for television for data connection?
A. TV White Space Initiative (TVWS) B. Government Fiber Core Network
C. Upgrade of National Microwave Network D. Cloud Top e-Learning for Public Schools E. Internet TV Testbed
46. It is the essential component of ICTO’s E-Government that will utilize existing government assets.
A. Internet TV Testbed
B. Cloud Top e-Learning for Public Schools C. Upgrade of National Microwave Network D. Government Fiber Core Network
23 E. TV White Space Initiative (TVWS)
47. What Project of ICTO is used to upgrade microwave network links between existing government-owned and private sector source data networks by using microwave links to be able to provide redundancy between these networks?
A. TV White Space Initiative (TVWS) B. Government Fiber Core Network
C. Upgrade of National Microwave Network D. Cloud Top e-Learning for Public Schools E. Internet TV Testbed
48. In cooperation with partners in Industry and Academe, what project of ICTO that will be used to deliver digital contents and will be a key for public applications?
A. Internet TV Testbed
B. Cloud Top e-Learning for Public Schools C. Upgrade of National Microwave Network D. Government Fiber Core Network
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EO 109 and EO 59
Executive Order (EO) NO. 59
PRESCRIBING THE POLICY GUIDELINES FOR COMPULSORY INTERCONNECTION OF AUTHORIZED PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS IN ORDER TO CREATE A
UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE AND FULLY INTEGRATED NATIONWIDE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AND THEREBY ENCOURAGE GREATER PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1.When was EO 59 created? a. February 24, 1994 b. February 24, 1993 c. February 29, 1993 d. February 14, 1993
2. TRUE or FALSE. It is compulsory for public telecommunications carriers to provide interconnection.
Answer: True. Telecommunications carriers should be interconnected to allow one carrier to access a subscriber of another carrier.
3. What are the requirements when establishing and maintaining interconnection between carriers?
Answer: There should be sufficient capacity and in sufficient number to meet traffic demands.
4. TRUE or FALSE. Interconnection of other telecommunications services such as radio paging, trunking radio, store and forward systems, etc., shall be mandatory
Answer: True. Interconnection is mandatory for telecommunications services that the NTC determines to be in the interest of the public and allows for a universally accessible, fully integrated nationwide telecommunications network. 5. How long do two parties have to negotiate interconnection terms before the NTC intervenes?
Answer: Negotiation between parties have ninety (90) days from the date of notice to the NTC before the NTC intervenes. After this time, the NTC will be the one to determine the terms and conditions for aspects that the parties did not agree upon so as to have a workable interconnection and traffic settlement.
25 6. When is the rerouting of calls from an international gateway operator to another international gateway allowed?
Answer: In the event of strikes, lock-outs, disasters, calamities and similar causes, calls are permitted to be rerouted to another international gateway operator that is still operative.
7. How are the connection rates determined?
Answer: A per minute rate shall be evolved with day and night differential. The rate is based on the principle of recognizing recovery of the toll related cost and return of the investment of the facilities used to make the tall call exchange. 8. In what manner do telecommunication companies interconnect?
Answer: Non-discriminatory.
9. Who is responsible for detailing, assigning and approving of costs and division of income from the Interconnection of telecommunications networks using Points of Connection (PC) between public telecommunication carriers’?
a. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) b. President of the Philippines
c. National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) d. Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)
10. Who must share with the interconnection cost, maintain and operate their facilities in accordance with their obligation as approved by the NTC?
a. Interconnecting Parties b. President of the Philippines c. Citizens of the Philippines d. Supplier
11. What may be revoked, revised or amended by the NTC as it deems fit in the public service interest?
Answer: Interconnection and revenue-sharing agreements
12. Who may impose penalties, i.e. administrative fines or sanctions, when any of the provisions is violated?
a. Department of Defence (DoD)
b. National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) c. Department of Justice (DOJ)
26 13. Who withholds any government loan or credit accommodation of the violating carrier
or operator from government financial or lending institutions? Answer: President of the Philippines
14. Who, from the violating carrier or operator, cannot be disqualified from being employed in any enterprise or entity supervised by the NTC?
a. Employees b. Officers c. Lawyer d. Directors
15. Whose services cannot be disrupted even if there is a suspension of authorized rates from any violating carrier or operator?
a. Public b. Private
c. Voluntary Services
16. From section 14 of EO 59, it states that ‘NTC is directed to promulgate the implementing rules to this Executive Order within how many days from the date of effect’?
27 Executive Order (EO) NO.109 – July 12, 1993
POLICY TO IMPROVE THE PROVISION OF LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER SERVICE
Note: The answer to a multiple choice question is the one that is in bold. 1. When was EO 109 implemented?
a. July 12, 1993 b. March 10, 1990 c. December 1, 1996 d. November 1, 1992
2. All of these are targets of the National Telecommunication Development Plan (NTDP) of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) except for:
a. To ensure the orderly development of the telecommunication sector through the provision of service to all areas of the country
b. To generate adequate funds in order to further extend the provision of local exchange services
c. To satisfy unserviced demand for telephones
d. To provide healthy competition among authorized service providers
3. In order to subsidize funds for the development of the local exchange service, funds may be generated from:
a. National, international long distance and other telecommunications services
b. Local and international sponsorships c. Fund Raising activities
d. Cellular Mobile Telephone Systems (CMTS) only
4. Refers to a telecommunications service, primarily but not limited to voice-to-voice service, within a contiguous geographic area are furnished to individual.
a. Basic Telecommunication Service b. Local Exchange Service
c. Both a and b d. None of the above
5. Refers to local exchange residence and business telephone service and telegraph service without additional features.
a. Basic Telecommunication Service b. Local Exchange Service
28 d. None of the above
6. Refers to a system of pricing in which the actual cost of providing service establishes the basic charge to which a fixed mark-up is added to collect a standard charge to all users without discrimination.
a. Value based pricing b. Cost based Pricing c. Actual Pricing d. Neutral Pricing
7. Refers to a system of pricing where cost of service establishes the minimum charge and a variable mark-up is added to collect revenue from those who value the service more highly.
a. Value based pricing b. Cost based Pricing c. Actual Pricing d. Neutral Pricing
8. Refers to the availability of reliable and affordable telecommunications service in both urban and rural areas of the country.
a. Global Mobility
b. International Accessibility
c. Basic Telecommunication Service d. Universal Access
9. TRUE or FALSE. As stated in Section 2, the objective of this policy is to improve the provision of local exchange service in UNSERVED AREAS ONLY as defined by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
Answer: FALSE. Unserved and underserved areas are both improved as stated by the NTC.
10. Section 3 includes what policy that covers the ownership and operation of telecommunication facilities and services?
a. Policy of Telecommunications b. Policy of Democratization c. Policy of Nation Alliance d. Policy of Communism
29 11. TRUE or FALSE. As stated in Section 4, local exchange service shall continue to be cross subsidized by other telecommunication services within the same company as long as universal access telecommunications service is achieved and such service is priced to reflect the actual cost.
Answer: TRUE
12. TRUE or FALSE. Authorized international gateway operators shall be required to provide local exchange service in unserved and underserved areas, including Metro Manila, within 3 years from the grant of an authority from the NTC.
Answer: TRUE
13. How many local exchange lines per international switch termination must an authorized gateway operator should provide?
a. A minimum of 300 lines
b. A minimum of 5000 lines and a maximum of 500,000 lines c. 10 (per subscriber)
d. 10 million lines both for local and international services
14. For every rural exchange line, how many urban exchange lines must be installed? a. 40
b. 20 c. 30 d. 10
15. TRUE or FALSE. The establishment of Public Calling Offices at rural barangay level need the appropriate credit by NTC in order to provide local exchange service.
Answer: TRUE
16. TRUE or FALSE. Carriers already providing local exchange service in accordance to sections 5.a, 5.b and 5.c shall be authorized to operate an international gateway.
Answer: TRUE
17. Authorized international gateway operators may also be authorized to provide?
Answer: Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) services and non-basic telecommunications service
18. TRUE or FALSE. A subsidiary of a public telecommunications carrier that is operating an authorized international gateway is allowed to operate another gateway.
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Answer: FALSE. The subsidiaries of a public telecommunication carrier operating an authorized international gateway shall not be allowed to operate another gateway in accordance with Executive Order No. 59 (1993)
19. Authorized providers of non-basic telecommunications service shall be required to provide local exchange carrier service in accordance with guidelines rules and regulations prescribed by the:
a. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) b. National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) c. KapisananngmgaBrodkasterngPilipinas (KBP) d. National Broadcasters Association (NAB)
20. TRUE or FALSE. Telecommunications service providers shall provide equivocal financial reports.
Answer: FALSE
21. How many years does an existing telecommunications service provider have to comply with the above requirements in order to provide local exchange services?
a. 1 year b. 3 years c. 5 years d. 10 years
22. TRUE or FALSE. International Gateway Facility, Cellular Mobile System (CMTS), and other Value added Services (VAS)pending and existing applications do not need to revise their applications.
Answer: TRUE
23. TRUE or FALSE. All telecommunications service networks shall be interconnected in a non-discriminatory manner.
Answer: TRUE
24. Who was the president when this executive order 59 and 109 were promulgated? a. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
b. Joseph Ejercito Estrada c. Fidel Ramos
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1. What is the process in which it enables a telecommunications entity to relay and receive voice, data, electronic messages, written or printed matter, fixed or moving pictures, words, music or visible or audible signals or any control signals of any design and for any purpose by wire, radio or other electromagnetic, spectral, optical, or technological means.
a. Telecommunications b. Public Telecommunications c. Private Telecommunications d. Authorized Telecommunications
2. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation, government or private, that is engaged in the provision of telecommunications services to the public for compensation.
a.Public telecommunications entity b. Public telecommunications government c. Public telecommunications group
d. Public telecommunications organization
3.An undertaking, the object of which is to transmit over-the-air commercial radio or television messages for reception of a broad audience in a geographic area.
a.Transmission b. Broadcasting c. Regulation d. Communication
4. What is the privilege conferred upon a telecommunications entity by Congress, authorizing that entity to engage in a certain type of telecommunications service?
Franchise
5. An entity providing transmission and switching of any telecommunications services, primarily but not limited to voice-to-voice service, in a geographic area anywhere in the Philippines.
a. Local Exchange Operator b. Local Switch Operator c. Local Trunk Operator d. Local Geographic Operator
32 6. An entity, sometimes referred to as carrier's carrier or national backbone network operator, authorized to install, own and operate facilities which connect local exchanges within the Philippines and to engage in the business of inter-exchange national long distance services.
a. Intra-exchange carrier b. Inner-exchange carrier c. Inter-exchange carrier d. Local-exchange carrier
7. An entity primarily engaged in the business of providing transmission and switching of any telecommunications service between the Philippines and any other point of the world to which it has an existing correspondent or prospective interconnection agreements.
a. Global carrier
b. International carrier c. World carrier
d. Host carrier
8. It is an entity which, relying on the transmission, switching and local distribution facilities of the local exchange and inter-exchange operators, and overseas carriers, offers enhanced services beyond those ordinarily provided for by such carriers. Value-added service provider (VAS)
9. A non-exclusive facility at which the public may, by the payment of appropriate fees, place as well as receive telephone calls and/or telegrams or other messages.
a. Public toll calling station b. Public toll station
c. Public toll static station d. Public toll dynamic station
10. True or False. Mobile radio telephone system is a wide area mobile radio telephone system with its own switch, base stations and transmission facilities capable of providing high capacity mobile telecommunications by utilizing radio frequencies.
True.
11. True or False. Intra-connection is the linkage, by wire, radio, satellite or other means, of two or more existing telecommunication carriers or operators with one another for the purpose of allowing or enabling the subscribers of one carrier or operator to access or reach the subscribers of the other carriers or operators.
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False (Interconnection)
12. What is/are the fundamental objective/s of the government?
I. Develop and maintain a viable, efficient, reliable and universal telecommunication Infrastructure.
II. Use the best available and affordable technologies, as a vital tool to nation building and Development.
III. Develop and produce professional engineers that may help in improving, not only the technology, but also the socio-civic and economy of the country.
a. I and II only b. I and III only c. II and III only d. All of the above
13. True or False. The expansion of the telecommunications network shall give priority to improving and extending basic services to areas not yet served. For this purpose, government shall promote a fair, efficient and responsive market to stimulate the growth and development of the telecommunications facilities and services, with emphasis on the accessibility by persons to basic services in unserved and underserved areas at affordable rates.
True
14. Who will allocate the radio frequency spectrum to service providers? a. Government
b. Enterprise c. President d. Congress
15. Rates and tariff charges shall be fair, just, and reasonable and for this purpose, the regulatory body shall develop a tariff structure that is based on what?
I. Socio-economic factors
II. Financial, technical and commercial criteria III. Business factors
a. I and II b. II and III c. I and III
d. All of the above
16. Public telecommunications services shall be provided by who? a. Government
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b. Private Enterprises c. All of the above
17. True or False. A healthy competitive environment shall be fostered, one in which telecommunications carriers are free to make business decisions and to interact with one another in providing telecommunications services, with the end in view of encouraging their financial viability while maintaining affordable rates.
True
18.True or False. A fair and reasonable interconnection of facilities of authorized public network operators and other providers of telecommunications services is necessary in order to achieve a viable, efficient, reliable and universal telecommunications services.
True
19.True or False. The government shall give some of the assistance and encouragement to Philippine international carriers in order to establish interconnection with other countries so as to provide access to international communications highways on a competitive basis.
False; ALL
20. For efficiency, practicability, and convenience, but with due regard to the observance of due process at all times, regulation of telecommunications entities shall rely principally on a/an _________ process that is stable, transparent and fair, giving due emphasis to technical, legal, economic and financial considerations.
a. Tributary
b. Administrative c. None of the above
21. True or False.Any single franchise shall authorize an entity to engage in both and broadcasting, either through the airwaves or by cable. (False, NO single franchise shall authorize)
22.True or False. Ownership of public telecommunications entities to as wide a number of people as possible, preferably to its customers, in order to encourage efficiency and public accountability and to tap personal savings shall be encouraged. (True)
23. What do/does support the development of telecommunications? I. Human Resources skills
II. Manufacturing industry a. I
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c. I and II
d. None of the above
24. True or False. The DOTC serves as the principal administrator of R.A. 7295. They take necessary measures to implement the policies and objectives of this Act
- False || National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)
25. True or False. The NTC facilitates an administrative process for the entry of qualified service providers and adopts a pricing policy to provide basic telecommunications services in unserved and undeserved areas.
- True || Adopt a pricing policy that would generate sufficient returns to encourage basic telecommunications services in unserved and undeserved areas
26. True or False. The DOTC shall not exercise any power which will tend to influence or effect a review or a modification of the Commission’s quasi-judicial functions.
- True || Although this is true, the NTC is now under the Office of the President and not the DOTC
27. Which of the following telecommunications categories would a telecommunications entity may be authorized to operate?
a. Local Exchange Operator b. Inter-Exchange Carrier c. International Carrier
d. Value-Added Service Provider e. All of the above
* e. || A franchise shall be authorized to operate in one or more telecommunications category provided that each of its categories is covered by the franchise.
29. The number of entities allowed to provide inter-exchange national long distance services may be limited, but as a matter of policy, where it is economically viable, at least two (2) carriers, shall be authorized.
- True
30. Providing local exchange services is not required for a telecommunications entity to be allowed to operate as an international carrier given that it can demonstrably show technical and financial capability to install and operate an international gateway facility.
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- False || An international carrier has to comply with its obligation to provide local exchange service in unserved and undeserved areas within 3 years from the grant of authority.
31. A VAS provider shall be allowed to competitively offer its services and/or expertise, and lease or rent telecommunications equipment and facilities necessary to provide such specialized services, in the domestic and/or international market in accordance with network compatibility. Provided that it does not put up its own network, a Value-Added Service Provider need not secure a franchise.
- True
32. In a local telephone exchange area, only one duly enfranchised provider of mobile radio services, distinct and separate from the local exchange carrier, may be allowed to operate.
- False
|| More than one duly enfranchised provider may be allowed to operate
|| Such entities shall secure prior authority from the Commission, comply with the conditions imposed on the VAS, and with the norms on radio frequency spectrum utilization
33. The operator of a mobile radio telephone system shall comply its obligations to provide local exchange service in unserved and underserved areas in accordance with existing regulations. Failure to comply with this obligation within _________ from the grant of the authority shall be a cause to cancel its authority or permit to operate a mobile radio telephone system.
a. one (1) year b. two (2) years c. three (3) years
34. The Commission allows telecommunications subscribers to use type approved terminal equipments, such as telephone, PABX, facsimile, data, record, message and other special-purpose or multi-function telecommunication terminal equipment intended for such connection.
- True.
35. The radio frequency allocation and assignment will only be reviewed once.
- False. The radio frequency spectrum allocation and assignment shall be subject to periodic review.
36. If in case the demand for specific frequencies exceeds availability, the Commission shall hold a bidding process and ensure wider access to this limited resource.
37 37. True or False. The owner should obtain a franchise before conducting the public telecommunications business entity.
- True.
38. What are the conditions that the Commission may impose in granting the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)?
A. The duration and termination of owning a franchise B. The standard or technical aspects of the equipments C. Rates and services
D. All of the above
39. Which of the following circumstance/s does not require the approval of the Commission?
A. Expansion and financing of network and services in order to service additional demand in the same areas where the previously approved network have been installed.
B. The upgrading of existing plant and network facilities to improve the quality of service.
C. Both A and B. D. None of the above.
40. The Commission shall establish rates and tariffs which are fair and reasonable and which provide for the economic viability of telecommunications entities and a fair return on their investments considering the prevailing cost of capital in the domestic and international markets.
- True.
41. When can the Commission exempt any specific telecommunications service from its rate or tariff regulations?
A. When the telecommunications service has no competition
B. When the telecommunications service has paid the prescribed fee C. When the telecommunications service has requested for exemption D. When the telecommunications service has sufficient competition
42. Upon which conditions can the Commission re-impose rate and tariff regulations after exemption of a telecommunications service?
A. When ruinous competition results B. When a monopoly or a cartel exists
C. When the rates and tariffs are unable to function freely D. The public is adversely affected
38 43. All access charge/revenue sharing between all interconnecting carriers are arranged by the Commission.
- False.
The access charge/revenue sharing arrangements between all
interconnecting carriers shall be negotiated between the parties and the agreement between the parties shall be submitted to the Commission.
44. International carriers and mobile radio operators which are mandated to provide local exchange services shall be exempted from the requirement to provide the cross-subsidy when they interconnect with the local exchanges of other carriers.
- False.
45. Telecommunications entities are required to set up a uniform system of accounts which shall be one of the bases in establishing rates and tariffs.
- True.
46. What kind of service, which is non-discriminatory, reliable, and conforming to the minimum standards set by the Commission, should be entitled to telecommunications users as part of their basic rights?
Answer: Utility Service
47. When should a FIRST single-line connection be given to the user upon application for service against deposit?
a. Within 1 week b. Within 1 month c. Within 2 weeks d. Within 2 months
48. When should a FIRST party-line connection be given to a group of users or barangay, given that the targeted commencement of service per the original schedule of service expansion has passed by already?
a. Within 3 weeks b. Within 3 months c. Within 2 weeks d. Within 2 months
49. True or False: Regular, timely and accurate billing AND courteous and efficient service at utility business offices and by utility company personnel are BOTH basic rights of telecommunications users.
39 50. Complaints received over the telephone will be entertained but users should still make a formal and written complaint for it to be given prompt and thorough investigation and, proper and necessary actions.
Answer: False
51. Aside from facilities currently being planned under various bilateral funding arrangements, telecommunications facilities will and shall be privatized under what conditions:
I. When they are operated by the government for public use
II. When they are currently owned by the government for public use a. I and II
b. I or III c. I and/or II
52. Any advantage, favour, privilege, exemption, or immunity granted under existing franchises shall become part of previously granted telecommunications franchises provided that this will not apply nor affect:
a. Territory covered by the franchise b. Life span of the franchise
c. Type of service authorized by the franchise d. ALL of the above
53. What kind of certificate, stating the areas covered and date the grantee shall commence the service, should a franchise applied for or secured, to operate and not be deemed revoked?
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RA-9292 is also known as?
“ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING LAW OF 2005”
1. The science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons or other carriers of electric charge
a. Electronic Analysis b. Electronics c. Engineering Physics d. Digital Communications
2. A person who is qualified to hold himself/herself out as a duly registered/licensed Professional Electronics Engineer and affix to his/her name the letters "PECE“ is called:
a. Electronics Technician
b. Professional Electronics Engineer c. Electronics and communications engineer d. Electronics Teacher
3. The acquisition, production, transformation, storage and transmission/reception of data and information by electronic means in forms such as vocal, pictorial, textual, numeric is called:
a. Information systems b. Information overload
c. Information and communications technology d. Information inquiry
4. It is the process of sending and/or receiving information, data, signals and/or messages between two (2) or more points by radio, cable, optical wave guides or other devices and wired or wireless medium
a. Communications b. Telecommunications c. Broadcasting
d. Networking
5. Any transmission, emission or reception of voice, data, electronic messages, text, written or printed matter, fixed or moving pictures or images, words, music or visible or audible signals or sounds, or any information, intelligence and/or control
41 signals by wire, radio or other electronic, electromagnetic and technological means is:
a. Communications b. Telecommunications c. Broadcasting
d. Networking
6. ________ is an undertaking the object of which is to transmit audio, video, text, images or other signals or messages for reception of a broad audience in a geographical area via wired or wireless means.
a. Sari-Sari store b. Computer shop c. Industrial Plant
d. Commercial Establishment
7. _______includes all manufacturing establishments and other business endeavors where electronic or electronically-controlled machinery or equipment are installed and/or are being used, sold, maintained, assembled, manufactured or operated.
a. Sari-Sari store b. Computer shop c. Industrial Plant
d. Commercial Establishment
8. Any building/s or area/s for business purposes, where electronic or electronically-controlled machinery or equipment are installed and/or are being used, sold, maintained, assembled, manufactured or operated is called:
a. Sari-Sari store b. Computer shop c. Industrial Plant
d. Commercial Establishment e.
9. What are the categories of engineering and technician that are covered in RA-9292? (a) Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE)
(b) Electronics Engineer (ECE) (c) Electronics Technician (ECT)
10. What is the nature of practice of an Electronics technician?
consist of non-engineering work relating to “installation, construction, operation, maintenance of electronic devices and apparatus” including the
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teaching and training of technical and professional subjects given in the electronics technician curriculum and licensure examinations.
11. What is the difference of the nature of practice of an Electronics Engineer and a Professional Electronics Engineer?
a Professional Electronics Engineer has the sole authority to provide consulting services and to sign and seal electronics plans, drawings, permit applications, specifications, reports and other technical documents prepared by himself/herself and/or under his direct supervision
12. The seal of design of a Professional Electronics Engineer should have the following details except:
a. Registrant`s name b. Registration number c. Title (PECE,ECE) d. Date of Registration
13. Who shall promulgate the code of ethics for Electronics engineer and technician? The Board shall adopt a Code of Ethics and the Code of Technical Standards of Practice for Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians, which shall be promulgated by the “Accredited Professional Organization”. -Article IV-section 30
14. No person shall offer himself/herself in the Philippines as, or use the title "Professional Electronics Engineer", "Electronics Engineer" or "Electronics Technician", as defined in RA-9292 without holding a valid Certificate of Registration and a valid Professional Identification Card
TRUE
15. No firm, company, partnership, association or corporation may be registered or licensed as such for the practice of electronics engineering and electronics technician.
TRUE
16. The Board of Electronics Engineering composes of the following: a. 1 chairman, 2 members
b. 1 chairman, 3 members c. 2 chairman, 2 members d. 2 chairman, 1 member
43 17. What is not included in the power and functions of the Board below?
a. Administer/implement the Provisions of this Act
b. Maintain the Roster of PECE, Electronics Engineers, Electronic Technicians c. Issue, suspend or revoke Certificates of Registration and Identification Card d. Power to Close a School
18. What is not included in the Qualifications of Board Members below? a. Be of good moral character and integrity;
b. Be a holder of a valid Certificate of Registration and a valid Professional Identification Card as a Professional Electronics Engineer
c. Be atleast 40 years of age
d. Be a member of good standing of the Accredited Professional Organization 19. How long is the term of office of the members of the Board?
a. 5 years b. 4 years c. 2 years d. 3 years
20. Who can remove or suspend any members of the Board? a. President of the Philippines
b. President of the accredited professional organization c. senator
d. engineer
21. To be eligible in the licensure examination, what are the qualifications? For ECE/Electronics Engineer:
- A citizen of the Philippines - With a good moral character
- A holder of degree in Bachelor of Science in ECE/Electronics Engineering For Electronics Technician:
- A graduate of Associate, Technician, Trade or Vocational Course in Electronics - Completed atleast the minimum 3rd year equivalent of BS in ECE/Electronics
Engineering
22. What are the scopes of the examination? - Mathematics,
- Applied Sciences
- Engineering Economics - Laws and Ethics
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- Communications
- Computers and Information & Communication Technology
23. What should be the passing rate? 70%
24. How long will the result come out?
- Within 15 days after taking the board exam; today only 3 days 25. In applying for PECE, what are the qualifications needed?
- A valid certificate of registration and professional identification card as electronics engineer
- Valid/current membership identification card from the Accredited Professional Organization
- A certified experience of record of active self-practice and/or employment for at least 7 years
*Accompanied by 3 PECE signed certificates for the factuality of documents 26. When can an applicant for PECE register?
- anytime and will have an en banc oral interview scheduled by the Board. 27. To whom can the certificate of Registration & Professional Identification Card be
issued?
- Examinees who passed the Electronics Engineer & Electronics Technician licensure examination
- Registered PECE
- Registered Electronics Technicians without examination (all subject to payment fees)
28. Can suspension of Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card & Cancellation of Special Permits happen?
- Yes, if such actions violated any of the rules and regulations from the Act, Code of Ethics, and Code of Technical Standards of Practice. Also includes falsifying any documents used in practice, malpractice, incompetency and mentally ill.
29. What are the requirements for registration without examination for Electronics Technicians?
