COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING S ENGINEERING PART 15PART 15 LAWS AND ETHICS
LAWS AND ETHICS
Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter that
Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.corresponds to your answer. 1.
1. The keystone of professional conduct is:The keystone of professional conduct is: a. a. HonestyHonesty b. b. JusticeJustice c. c. CourtesyCourtesy d. d. IntegrityIntegrity 2.
2. Constitute the foundation of ethics.Constitute the foundation of ethics. a. Honesty a. Honesty b. Justice b. Justice c. Courtesy c. Courtesy d. all of these d. all of these 3.
3. What Executive Order integrated the Telecommunications ControlWhat Executive Order integrated the Telecommunications Control Bureau and the Board of Communications into a single entity Bureau and the Board of Communications into a single entity known as the Dep
known as the Dep artment of Transportation and Communications?artment of Transportation and Communications? a. a. EO 59EO 59 b. b. EO 109EO 109 c. c. EO 205EO 205 d. d. EO 546EO 546 4.
4. The rules and regulations requiring the services of a duly registeredThe rules and regulations requiring the services of a duly registered ECE. ECE. a. a. DO 88DO 88 b. b. RA 5734RA 5734 c. c. DO 227DO 227 d. d. RA 3846RA 3846 5.
5. Rules and regulations governing radio training schools in theRules and regulations governing radio training schools in the Philippines. Philippines. a. a. DO 5DO 5 b. b. DO 6DO 6 c. c. DO 7DO 7 d. d. DO 88DO 88 6.
6. Rules and regulations governing Land Mobile Radio Service and itsRules and regulations governing Land Mobile Radio Service and its operators. operators. a. a. DO 5DO 5 b. b. DO 6DO 6 c. c. DO 7DO 7 d. d. DO 88DO 88 7.
7. An act providing for the regulation of public and radioAn act providing for the regulation of public and radio communications in the Philippines.
communications in the Philippines. a. a. RA 3396RA 3396 b. b. RA 5734RA 5734 c. c. RA 7306RA 7306 d. d. RA 3846RA 3846 8.
8. Regulating the operation of CATV systems in the Regulating the operation of CATV systems in the Philippines.Philippines. a. a. EO 109EO 109 b. b. EO 196EO 196 c. c. EO 205EO 205 d. d. EO 255EO 255 9.
9. An order that requires all radio stations with musical formatAn order that requires all radio stations with musical format programs to broadcast a minimum of four OPM compositions in programs to broadcast a minimum of four OPM compositions in
d. d. EO 255EO 255 10.
10. Provides the policy to improve the provision of local exchangeProvides the policy to improve the provision of local exchange carrier services. carrier services. a. a. EO 109EO 109 b. b. EO 196EO 196 c. c. EO 205EO 205 d. d. EO 59EO 59 11.
11. The DOTC Memorandum Circular, which is known as the CellularThe DOTC Memorandum Circular, which is known as the Cellular Mobile Telecommunications Systems Policy.
Mobile Telecommunications Systems Policy. a. a. 90-25290-252 b. b. 90-24890-248 c. c. 90-48390-483 d. d. 92-26992-269 12.
12. DOTC Memorandum Circular No. _______ is for Domestic SatelliteDOTC Memorandum Circular No. _______ is for Domestic Satellite Communications Policy. Communications Policy. a. a. 90-25290-252 b. b. 91-26091-260 c. c. 92-26992-269 d. d. 93-27393-273 13.
13. Known as the Public Telecommunications Policy Act of theKnown as the Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines. Philippines. a. a. RA 3396RA 3396 b. b. RA 7925RA 7925 c. c. RA 7306RA 7306 d. d. RA 3846RA 3846 14.
14. DOTC Memorandum Circular covering the allocation ofDOTC Memorandum Circular covering the allocation of frequencies for two-way paging service.
frequencies for two-way paging service. a. a. 19-11-9819-11-98 b. b. 2-3-992-3-99 c. c. 11-8-9811-8-98 d. d. 3-3-993-3-99 15.
15. Prescribing the policy for compulsory interconnection of authorizedPrescribing the policy for compulsory interconnection of authorized public telecommunications carriers.
public telecommunications carriers. a. a. EO 59EO 59 b. b. EO 109EO 109 c. c. EO 196EO 196 d. d. EO 205EO 205 16.
16. To pass the ECE licensure examinations, a candidate must obtainTo pass the ECE licensure examinations, a candidate must obtain an average of ____ % with no
an average of ____ % with no rating below _____% in any subject.rating below _____% in any subject. a. a. 70, 5070, 50 b. b. 75, 5075, 50 c. c. 70, 6070, 60 d. d. 50, 7050, 70 17.
17. A listing of names, addresses and places of business of all registeredA listing of names, addresses and places of business of all registered ECE’s.
ECE’s. a.
a. master listmaster list b.
b. databasedatabase c.
c. ECE data fileECE data file d.
d. roster of ECEroster of ECE 18.
18. The maximum diameter of the official dry seal of The maximum diameter of the official dry seal of an ECE.an ECE.
19.
19. How many electrons are orbiting around the nucleus How many electrons are orbiting around the nucleus of an atom ofof an atom of our official dry seal?
our official dry seal? a. a. 22 b. b. 33 c. c. 44 d. d. 55 20.
20. Who administers the provisions of R.A. 5734?Who administers the provisions of R.A. 5734? a.
a. PRC commissionerPRC commissioner b.
b. ECE boardECE board c.
c. IECEPIECEP d.
d. President GLORIAPresident GLORIA 21.
21. If your certificate of registration is suspended or revoked, after howIf your certificate of registration is suspended or revoked, after how many days can you make an appeal?
many days can you make an appeal? a. a. 10 days10 days b. b. 15 days15 days c. c. 30 days30 days d. d. 90 days90 days 22.
22. The lightning symbols in the official dry seThe lightning symbols in the official dry se al of an ECE indicatesal of an ECE indicates a.
a. wireless emissionswireless emissions b.
b. voltage pulsesvoltage pulses c.
c. current pulsescurrent pulses d.
d. both a and cboth a and c 23.
23. A professional license must be renewed every ____ years.A professional license must be renewed every ____ years. a. a. 22 b. b. 33 c. c. 44 d. d. 55 24.
24. Which of the following is not a nature or scope Which of the following is not a nature or scope of work of an ECE?of work of an ECE? a. a. investigatinginvestigating b. b. planningplanning c. c. designingdesigning d. d. directingdirecting 25.
25. The chairman and members of the ECE board are appointed byThe chairman and members of the ECE board are appointed by the
the a.
a. IECEP National ChapterIECEP National Chapter b.
b. PRC CommissionerPRC Commissioner c.
c. Head of CHEDHead of CHED d.
d. President of the PhilippinesPresident of the Philippines 26.
26. CPE credit units required to reCPE credit units required to re new a professional license.new a professional license. a. a. 6060 b. b. 9090 c. c. 105105 d. d. 5050 27.
27. The minimum age of a registered ECE to become a member of theThe minimum age of a registered ECE to become a member of the ECE board is _____ years old.
ECE board is _____ years old. a. a. 2121 b. b. 3131 c. c. 3030 d. d. 6060
d. tolerance of irregularities
29. Judgment on the case against an ECE shall become final and executory after ___days.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 30
d. 60
30. Who are exempted from complying with CPE requirements? a. professionals practicing abroad
b. professionals in the government c. teachers
d. members of the ECE board
31. The ECE Law of the Philippines was approved on a. June 16, 1669
b. June 21, 1969 c. June 21, 1970 d. June 23, 1969
32. Violation of any provision under R.A. No. 5734 shall be punishable by a fine of
a. not less than PhP1000.00 b. not less than PhP3000.00 c. not less than PhP2000.00 d. not less than PhP5000.00
33. An applicant for the ECE Licensure Examinations shall be at least ____ years of age
a. 18
b. 21
c. 31
d. 35
34. The last day for the filing of application for the ECE licensure examinations is _____ days before the first day of examinations. a. 10 calendar
b. 10 working c. 30 working d. 30 calendar
35. The following are sources of CPE points e xcept a. seminars
b. books c. graduate studies d. community service
36. A contract in which there is a promise by one party to perform certain acts provided the other party does certain things. a. unilateral
b. bilateral c. multilateral d. lateral
37. Contracts which exist as consequences of court judgments. a. contract under seal
b. contract of record c. simple contract d. parole contract
c. voidable d. unenforceable
39. A contract which is created by implication of law. a. express
b. implied c. quasi d. written
40. A contract in which two or more persons enter into a contract as promisors or promisees but keep their liability more or less separate. a. two-party
b. joint c. several
d. third party beneficiary
41. An offer is ________ by the death or insanity of the person making the offer.
a. voidable b. void c. unenforceable d. revoked
42. A false representation of a material fact or non-disclosure of a material fact.
a. falsification b. fraud
c. misrepresentation d. obstruction of justice
43. If a person is compelle d to sign a contract at the point of a gun. a. undue influence
b. shotgun contract c. duress d. intimidation
44. A consideration based on love, affection and blood relationship a. valued
b. valuable c. consanguinity
d. good
45. An executory contract is a classification of contract as to a. form
b. completion status c. origin d. participants
46. The following cannot enter into a contract except a. infants
b. convicts c. accused d. drunkards
47. The following are negotiable instruments except a. insurance bonds
b. collateral c. bank checks d. promissory notes
d. court ruling
49. A parole contract is a classification of contract as to a. origin
b. obligation status c. legal status d. form
50. A unilateral contract is a classification of contract as to a. participants
b. origin c. obligation status d. legal status
51. If your certificate of registration is suspended or revoked, after how many days can you make an appeal?
a. 10 days b. 15 days c. 30 days d. 90 days
52. An act creating a patent office, prescribing its powers and duties, regulating the issuance of patents and appropriating funds thereof. a. R.A. 165
b. R.A. 166 c. R.A. 167 d. P.D. 49 53. The term of a patent
a. 15 years b. 17 years c. 18 years d. 20 years
54. A mark used in the sale or advertising of services to identify the services of one person and distinguish them from the service of others.
a. trade name b. trade mark c. service mark d. slogan
55. The following are considered intellectual properties except a. books
b. paintings c. computer programs
d. NOTA
56. Creation of the Professional Regulations Commission a. PD 839
b. PD 223 c. EO 546 d. EO 109
57. Listing of the date and time events, programs, equipment, tests, malfunctions, and corrections in a communications system. a. file
b. reporting c. documentation
b. secretary of the ECE Board c. IECEP president d. IECEP secretary
59. Prepared to supplement the advertisement and should contain the directions for the – preparation of proposals and prescribe such formalities as may be required in the presentation.
a. Instructions to Bidders b. Performance Bond c. Invitation to Bid d. Bid Bond
60. The following are stipulated in the General Conditions of the Contract except:
a. intent b. business details c. definitions d. agreement
61. The potential difference between any exposed structured to ground in any electrical installation should not exceed __________ volts RMS.
a. 10
b. 45
c. 0
d. 30
62. Which one is not the basic electrical protection measures in the Philippine Electronics Code?
a. shielding
b. grounding and bonding c. undergrounding
d. voltage/current limiting and interrupting
63. How many satellite orbital slots are requested by the Philippine Government from ITU?
a. 2
b. 6
c. 5
d. 3
64. The maximum power suggested by KBP on 919-1312 AM broadcast station in Metro Manila is
a. 10 kW b. 20 kW c. 15 kW d. 5 kW
65. An agency of the United Nations that formulates standards and recommended practices for all civil aviation.
a. ICAO
b. CAA
c. IATA
d. ATO
66. Any government regulation in telecommunication, which provide policy to improve the provision of local exchange carrier service. a. E.O. 109
b. Act 3846 c. E.O. 59 d. E.O. 546
b. Telecommunications Control Bureau
c. Department of Transportation and Communications d. Bureau of Telecommunications
68. The International Radio Consultative Committee is referred to in international radio communication as __________.
a. IRCC
b. ITU c. IRR
d. CCIR
69. In radio regulation, the first symbol in the designation of radio emission is __________.
a. bandwidth
b. nature of signal(s) modulating the main carrier c. type of modulation of the main carrier d. type of modulation to be transmitted
70. Who is the principal administrator of Republic Act 7925?
a. BOC
b. DOTC
c. Congress
d. NTC
71. Known as the Maritime Communications Law, which was enacted December 5, 1927.
a. R.A. No. 109 b. R.A. No. 3396 c. R.A. No. 7925 d. R.A. No. 3846
72. In regulation of public telecommunications carrier such as in the evaluation of new entrant, the following considerations shall be given emphasis to __________.
a. legal, technical and citizenship b. technical, citizenship and kind of service c. citizenship, capacity and financial d. technical, legal and financial
73. An entity providing transmission and switching of telecommunications services, primarily but not limited to voice to voice, in a geographic area anywhere in the country.
a. franchise
b. value-added service operator c. public toll calling operator d. local exchange operator
74. A regulation recently issued (March 1999) by the National Telecommunications Commission providing for the guideline for mobile personal communication having a global coverage using satellite.
a. NMT
b. GMPCS
c. GSM
d. TACS
75. What are the legislative functions of the International Telecommunications Union in its international conference issues on orbital resources?
a. Assign frequencies and organized conferences.
76. What is the minimum carrier power output of an standard AM broadcast where effective and direct supervision of an Electronics and Communications Engineer is required?
a. 5 kW
b. 4 kW
c. 1 kW
d. 3 kW
77. Vesting the jurisdiction, control and regulation over Philippine Communications Satellite Corp. with the National Telecommunications Commission.
a. E.O. 109 b. E.O. 196 c. E.O. 205 d. E.O. 255
78. As per Proclamation No. 238, the “National Electronics and Telecommunications Week” will be __________ every year. a. 1st week of April
b. April 22 to 28 c. 1st week of May d. May 17 to 23
79. Proclamation No. 381 declares the period from __________ of every year as “Rural Broadcasting Week”.
a. 1st week of April b. April 22 to 28 c. 1st week of May d. May 17 to 23
80. The period for “National Gospel Broadcast Week” as declared in Proclamation No. 262.
a. 1st week of April b. 1st week of May c. 1st week of June d. 1st week of July
81. As per NTC Memorandum Circular No. 11-89, for an ECE graduate to be able to take the commercial radiotelephone operator’s certificate exam, he must have
a. a valid special order (SO) number from DECS b. a PRC license
c. a school diploma d. all of the above
82. For the purpose of frequency allocation, into how many regions is the world divided?
a. one
b. two c. three d. four
83. The VHF radiotelephony international calling frequency. a. 158.6 MHz
b. 156.6 MHz c. 121.5 MHz d. 156.8 MHz
85. What is required when installing a base radio station prior to issuance of license? a. permit to operate b. license c. construction permit d. permit to purchase
86. What authorization from NTC is needed for the operation of a portable transceiver?
a. permit to purchase b. permit to possess c. construction permit d. radio station license
87. Prior to issuance of a radio station license, NTC requires this certificate of authorization for the installation and construction of a VHF land based station.
a. Construction Permit b. Provisional Authority c. Inspection Report d. Type Acceptance Certificate
88. A radio station intended to be used for operation during unspecified halts or while in motion is called
a. central
b. base
c. mobile d. repeater
89. A ship station is classified as a. land station b. maritime mobile station c. coastal station d. radio navigational station
90. If the circumstances permit, immediately before a crash or forced landing, radio apparatus must be
a. switched-off b. destroyed
c. tagged for identification d. set for continuous emission
91. Does the provision for secrecy of communication apply to broadcast stations?
a. NO
b. YES
c. Exempted only in time of distress d. Exempted by permission of NTC
92. A transmitter may be adjusted for maximum power regardless of interference
a. when authorized frequency is being used b. in distress situations
c. when no one is using the channel d. never
93. The logbook and file of messages handled by a radio station shall be preserves and retained for a period of
a. 2 – years b. 3 – years c. 5 – years
d. indefinitely until cleared by NTC for disposition
94. How long does a logbook containing distress entries be retained? a. 2 – years
b. 3 – years c. 5 – years
d. preserved until cleared by NTC to be disregarded 95. What permit is required if a transmitter is to be shipped from Manila
to Davao City?
a. Permit to Change Location b. Permit to Possess c. Permit to Modify
d. Permit to Transport
96. An act to make the installations of Radio Apparatus obligatory for ships of Philippine register.
a. RA 3396 b. RA 5734 c. RA 7306 d. RA 3846
97. Who is authorized to make corrections in the logbook? a. radio operator who made the entry
b. radio operator supervisor c. an ECE
d. the lawyer of the company
98. Department Order No. 88 is basically base from a. RA 5734 and RA 3396
b. RA 3396 and RA 7306 c. RA 7306 and RA 3846 d. RA 3846 and RA 5734
99. Qualifications to become a Registered ECE in the P hilippines. a. At least twenty-one years of age
b. A citizen of the Philippines c. A person of good moral character d. All of the above
100. What are the grounds for proceeding against an Electronics and Communications Engineer for the revocation and/or suspension of the validity of his certificate of registration?
a. Immoral or dishonorable conduct; and conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of any crime involving moral turpitude.
b. Engineer of unsound mind; and unprofessional or unethical conduct, malpractice, or incompetence.
c. Employment of fraud, deceit, or false statement in obtaining said certificate of registration.
