Republic Act 8495 Set 2

a) Article I

Which Article of RA 8495 contains the Title, Policy, and Definitions?
a) Article I
b) Article II
c) Article III
d) Article IV

c) Section 1

Which Section of RA 8495 contains the official title of the law?
a) Preamble
b) Section 2
c) Section 1
d) Section 3

b) Section 2

Which Section of RA 8495 outlines the State Policy regarding mechanical engineers?
a) Section 1
b) Section 2
c) Section 3
d) Section 4

d) To achieve excellent, high-quality, world-class, and globally competitive professional practice

What is the specific goal mentioned in Section 2 (Statement of Policy) regarding ME professional practice?
a) To ensure all MEs work for the government
b) To limit ME practice to Filipinos only
c) To promote research and development exclusively
d) To achieve excellent, high-quality, world-class, and globally competitive professional practice

a) Section 3

Which Section of RA 8495 provides the Definition of Terms used in the Act?
a) Section 3
b) Section 2
c) Section 4
d) Section 1

d) Managing or supervising the manufacture, sale, supply, or distribution of mechanical equipment parts

Which of the following is explicitly listed as part of the "Practice of Mechanical Engineering" under Section 3(a)?
a) Environmental impact assessment unrelated to ME
b) Financial auditing of engineering firms
c) Civil structural design
d) Managing or supervising the manufacture, sale, supply, or distribution of mechanical equipment parts

b) Escalators

Under Section 3(b), which of these falls under Materials Handling equipment?
a) Furnaces
b) Escalators
c) Gas turbines
d) Compressors

a) OTEC plants

Which type of plant is explicitly mentioned under Section 3(c) defining Mechanical Processes, Works, Projects, or Plants?
a) OTEC plants
b) Textile mills without prime movers
c) Chemical processing plants (general)
d) Food processing plants using manual labor only

d) Section 3(d)

Which specific subsection under Section 3 defines the "Capacity of Plant/Project"?
a) Section 3(a)
b) Section 3(b)
c) Section 3(c)
d) Section 3(d)

b) Article II

Which Article of RA 8495 deals with the Board of Mechanical Engineering?
a) Article I
b) Article II
c) Article III
d) Article IV

a) Section 4

Which Section details the Creation and Composition of the Board of Mechanical Engineering?
a) Section 4
b) Section 5
c) Section 6
d) Section 3

d) From a list submitted by the accredited national organization of MEs

According to Section 4, where does the PRC get the list of nominees (from which the President appoints Board members)?
a) Directly from engineering schools
b) From applications submitted directly to the PRC
c) From recommendations by current Board members
d) From a list submitted by the accredited national organization of MEs

b) Section 5

Which Section enumerates the Qualifications required for Members of the Board?
a) Section 4
b) Section 5
c) Section 6
d) Section 7

a) Be a natural-born Filipino citizen and resident

What is the citizenship and residency requirement for a Board Member under Section 5?
a) Be a natural-born Filipino citizen and resident
b) Be a naturalized Filipino citizen
c) Be a resident for at least 5 years
d) Citizenship is not specified, only residency

c) Hold a B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) from a CHED-accredited school

What is the educational qualification required for a Board Member according to Section 5?
a) Hold any engineering degree
b) Hold a Master's degree in ME
c) Hold a B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) from a CHED-accredited school
d) Hold a Doctorate degree in ME

d) Not connected with any ME review center for 3 consecutive years before appointment

Section 5 disqualifies a candidate for the Board if they have connections to what type of entity for 3 consecutive years prior?
a) Manufacturing firms
b) Construction companies
c) Government agencies
d) ME review centers

c) Section 6

Which Section specifies the Term of Office for Board Members?
a) Section 5
b) Section 7
c) Section 6
d) Section 8

d) Members take an oath before starting official duties

Besides term length and reappointment, what procedural requirement is mentioned in Section 6 for Board Members?
a) They must pass an ethics examination
b) They must divest from all private practice
c) They must attend a PRC orientation
d) Members take an oath before starting official duties

d) Section 7

Which Section states that the Board Members' Compensation is provided for in the General Appropriations Act?
a) Section 6
b) Section 8
c) Section 9
d) Section 7

a) Section 8

Which Section covers the Supervision of the Board by the PRC and the support provided?
a) Section 8
b) Section 7
c) Section 9
d) Section 10

b) The PRC

According to Section 8, who keeps all records of the Board, including applications, exams, minutes, etc.?
a) The Board Secretary
b) The PRC
c) The National Archives
d) The accredited ME organization

a) Section 9

Which Section lists the Powers and Duties of the Board?
a) Section 9
b) Section 8
c) Section 10
d) Section 11

c) Administer oaths to successful examinees

Which of these specific powers is granted to the Board under Section 9?
a) Setting the national budget for ME projects
b) Appointing PRC commissioners
c) Administer oaths to successful examinees
d) Disciplining government employees outside PRC

d) Adopt an official seal

According to Section 9, the Board has the power to adopt what symbol of its authority?
a) A flag
b) A logo for MEs
c) A specific uniform
d) An official seal

a) Prescribe Continuing Professional Education (CPE) guidelines

Section 9 empowers the Board to prescribe guidelines for what type of professional development, in conjunction with the accredited ME organization?
a) Prescribe Continuing Professional Education (CPE) guidelines
b) Mandatory foreign training
c) Annual technology updates seminar
d) Business management courses

b) Hear administrative cases and issue subpoenas

Under Section 9, the Board has quasi-judicial power to do what regarding violations of the Act, Rules, or Ethics Code?
a) File criminal charges directly with the court
b) Hear administrative cases and issue subpoenas
c) Impose fines without a hearing
d) Order the arrest of violators

c) Section 10

Which Section mandates the Board to submit an Annual Report?
a) Section 9
b) Section 11
c) Section 10
d) Section 12

d) Section 11

Which Section deals with the grounds and procedure for the Removal of a Board Member?
a) Section 10
b) Section 12
c) Section 13
d) Section 11

a) PRC

According to Section 11, the President removes a Board Member upon the recommendation of which body?
a) PRC
b) The accredited ME organization
c) The Civil Service Commission
d) Congress

c) Article III

Which Article of RA 8495 covers Examination, Registration, and License?
a) Article I
b) Article II
c) Article III
d) Article IV

c) Section 12

Which Section explicitly states that an Examination is Required for ME registration?
a) Section 11
b) Section 13
c) Section 12
d) Section 14

b) Section 13

Which Section lists the three Categories of registration?
a) Section 12
b) Section 13
c) Section 14
d) Section 15

d) Section 14

Which Section specifies the Qualifications for a Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)?
a) Section 13
b) Section 15
c) Section 16
d) Section 14

a) At least two PMEs

Under Section 14, the competency of a PME applicant must be attested to by how many PMEs?
a) At least two PMEs
b) One PME
c) Three PMEs
d) The Board Chairman

b) Section 15

Which Section specifies the Qualifications for a Mechanical Engineer (ME)?
a) Section 14
b) Section 15
c) Section 16
d) Section 17

c) Section 16

Which Section specifies the Qualifications for a Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM)?
a) Section 15
b) Section 17
c) Section 16
d) Section 18

d) A PME

According to Section 16, who must attest to the competency and experience of a CPM applicant?
a) The applicant's employer
b) A registered ME
c) The vocational school director
d) A PME

a) Section 17

Which Section describes the Scope of Examination for each category?
a) Section 17
b) Section 16
c) Section 18
d) Section 19

c) Mathematics, Engineering Economics, Basic Engineering Sciences

Besides Machine Design/Materials/Shop Practice and Industrial/Power Plant Eng'g, what other subjects are covered in the ME written exam under Section 17(b)?
a) Chemistry and Physics only
b) Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics only
c) Mathematics, Engineering Economics, Basic Engineering Sciences
d) Law, Ethics, and Contracts

d) Yes, with PRC approval, to align with technological changes

According to the Note under Section 17, can the Board revise the examination subjects, syllabi, etc.?
a) No, the subjects are fixed by the law
b) Yes, anytime at the Board's discretion
c) Yes, but only upon request from the accredited organization
d) Yes, with PRC approval, to align with technological changes

b) Section 18

Which Section defines the Ratings needed to pass the examinations?
a) Section 17
b) Section 18
c) Section 19
d) Section 20

c) Section 19

Which Section sets the timeframe for the Board to Report the Ratings (examination results) to the PRC?
a) Section 18
b) Section 20
c) Section 19
d) Section 21

d) Section 20

Which Section contains the rule regarding Re-examination after failing three times?
a) Section 19
b) Section 21
c) Section 22
d) Section 20

a) Section 21

Which Section mandates the taking of a professional Oath?
a) Section 21
b) Section 20
c) Section 22
d) Section 23

d) The Board or an authorized official

Who can administer the professional oath mentioned in Section 21?
a) Only the Board Chairman
b) Any PME
c) A PRC Commissioner
d) The Board or an authorized official

d) Article IV

Which Article of RA 8495 is titled "Practice of the Profession"?
a) Article II
b) Article III
c) Article V
d) Article IV

a) Section 22

Which Section deals with the Issuance of Certificates of Registration and Licenses?
a) Section 22
b) Section 21
c) Section 23
d) Section 24

c) Specialty certificates

According to Section 22, what may be issued to PMEs with documented expertise in specific fields, following Board/PRC guidelines?
a) Honorary doctorates
b) Lifetime licenses
c) Specialty certificates
d) Senior PME designation

b) Section 23

Which Section mandates the Integration of Mechanical Engineers into one accredited national organization?
a) Section 22
b) Section 23
c) Section 24
d) Section 25

d) Payment of required fees/dues

Section 23 states that membership benefits in the integrated organization require what?
a) Active participation in committees
b) Attendance at annual conventions
c) Endorsement from the Board
d) Payment of required fees/dues

c) Section 24

Which Section requires PMEs to obtain and use an official Seal?
a) Section 23
b) Section 25
c) Section 24
d) Section 26

d) It is unlawful

What is the implication under Section 24 of using the PME seal after the certificate has been revoked or cancelled?
a) It requires a special permit
b) It is allowed for existing projects
c) It incurs a small administrative fine
d) It is unlawful

a) Section 25

Which Section lists grounds for the Non-issuance of a Certificate of Registration?
a) Section 25
b) Section 24
c) Section 26
d) Section 27

c) Provide written reasons which will be recorded

According to Section 25, if the Board refuses registration, what must it do?
a) Publish the refusal in a newspaper
b) Inform the applicant verbally only
c) Provide written reasons which will be recorded
d) Require the applicant to undergo counseling

b) Section 26

Which Section covers the Revocation or Suspension of the Certificate of Registration (CoR)?
a) Section 25
b) Section 26
c) Section 27
d) Section 28

d) Within 15 days to the PRC

As per Section 26, decisions of the Board to revoke/suspend a CoR are appealable within what timeframe and to whom?
a) Within 30 days to the Court of Appeals
b) Within 15 days to the Office of the President
c) Within 30 days to the Regional Trial Court
d) Within 15 days to the PRC

c) Section 27

Which Section lists the Grounds for Suspending or Revoking Licenses or Special Permits?
a) Section 26
b) Section 28
c) Section 27
d) Section 29

a) PRC, then potentially Regional Trial Court

According to Section 27, where are decisions to suspend/revoke licenses or cancel permits appealable?
a) PRC, then potentially Regional Trial Court
b) Directly to the Supreme Court
c) Only to the PRC, whose decision is final
d) To the Office of the President

d) Section 28

Which Section deals with Reinstatement of revoked certificates/licenses and Replacement of lost ones?
a) Section 27
b) Section 29
c) Section 30
d) Section 28

b) Reasons of equity and justice

Besides application and payment of fees after 2 years, Section 28 allows reinstatement based on what grounds?
a) Recommendation of the accredited organization
b) Reasons of equity and justice
c) Completion of community service
d) Passing a reinstatement examination

a) Section 29

Which Section mandates License Renewal?
a) Section 29
b) Section 28
c) Section 30
d) Section 31

b) Section 30

Which Section addresses the Vested Rights of those registered under previous laws?
a) Section 29
b) Section 30
c) Section 31
d) Section 32

c) Section 31

Which Section governs the issuance of Temporary or Special Permits, particularly for Foreigners?
a) Section 30
b) Section 32
c) Section 31
d) Section 33

d) Prior employment (>1 year) with the engaging firm (or its foreign partner) outside the Philippines

Under Section 31(b), what is one specific condition for issuing a special permit to a foreign technical officer/consultant (besides 'no competent Filipino available')?
a) Must speak Filipino fluently
b) Must have a local counterpart PME
c) Must invest capital in the Philippines
d) Prior employment (>1 year) with the engaging firm (or its foreign partner) outside the Philippines

a) Section 32

Which Section requires MEs to indicate their License Number, Validity, and PTR Number on professional documents?
a) Section 32
b) Section 31
c) Section 33
d) Section 34

b) Section 33

Which Section defines the Authorized Field of Action and Prohibitions based on license category?
a) Section 32
b) Section 33
c) Section 34
d) Section 35

c) Section 34

Which Section specifies the minimum Personnel Required in Mechanical Plants based on capacity?
a) Section 33
b) Section 35
c) Section 34
d) Section 36

a) 1 CPM, or 1 ME, or 1 PME (plus 1 per additional shift for 24-hr operation)

According to Section 34(a), what is the minimum licensed personnel requirement for a plant of 100 kW to 300 kW capacity?
a) 1 CPM, or 1 ME, or 1 PME (plus 1 per additional shift for 24-hr operation)
b) 1 ME or 1 PME only
c) 1 PME only
d) 1 CPM only

d) Section 35

Which Section requires Plans and Supervision by Licensed Engineers, specifically mentioning PME signing/sealing?
a) Section 34
b) Section 36
c) Section 37
d) Section 35

b) Proposals/quotations for fire protection systems

Under Section 35, which of the following specifically requires the signature and seal of a PME?
a) Routine maintenance reports
b) Proposals/quotations for fire protection systems
c) Employee performance evaluations
d) Financial proposals for plant expansion

a) Section 36

Which Section states that the Practice of ME is Not Allowed for Firms, but partnerships of licensed MEs are permissible?
a) Section 36
b) Section 35
c) Section 37
d) Section 38

c) Using "Mechanical Engineers" in the name

According to Section 36, what naming convention must be used if licensed MEs form partnerships or associations registered with the SEC?
a) Using "ME Consultants" in the name
b) Using "Engineering Solutions" in the name
c) Using "Mechanical Engineers" in the name
d) No specific naming rule mentioned

b) Section 37

Which Section requires the Posting of Certificates of employed engineers/mechanics in plants?
a) Section 36
b) Section 37
c) Section 38
d) Section 39

c) Section 38

Which Section mandates the PRC to prepare a Roster of Engineers and Mechanics?
a) Section 37
b) Section 39
c) Section 38
d) Section 40

d) Section 39

Which Section establishes the principle of Foreign Reciprocity for practice rights?
a) Section 38
b) Section 40
c) Section 41
d) Section 39

a) Section 40

Which Section designates the PRC as the Enforcement agency for the Act?
a) Section 40
b) Section 39
c) Section 41
d) Section 42

a) Article V

Which Article contains the Penal and Concluding Provisions?
a) Article V
b) Article IV
c) Article III
d) Article VI (Not present)

b) Section 41

Which Section deals with Qualification Requirements for positions in government or private entities requiring ME degrees/licenses?
a) Section 40
b) Section 41
c) Section 42
d) Section 43

c) Section 42

Which Section specifies the Penalties (fines and imprisonment) for violating the Act?
a) Section 41
b) Section 43
c) Section 42
d) Section 44

c) Or both (at the court's discretion)

According to Section 42, can a violator be sentenced to both fine and imprisonment?
a) No, it must be either fine OR imprisonment
b) Yes, fine and imprisonment are always imposed together
c) Or both (at the court's discretion)
d) Only if the violation involves gross negligence

d) Section 43

Which Section tasks the Board with formulating the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)?
a) Section 42
b) Section 44
c) Section 45
d) Section 43

a) Section 44

Which Section states that Funding for the Act will be included in the General Appropriations Act?
a) Section 44
b) Section 43
c) Section 45
d) Section 46

b) Section 45

Which Section contains the Separability Clause?
a) Section 44
b) Section 45
c) Section 46
d) Section 47

c) Section 46

Which Section is the Repealing Clause, specifically mentioning CA 294?
a) Section 45
b) Section 47
c) Section 46
d) Section 48

d) Section 47

Which Section contains the Transitory Provisions regarding existing MPEs, faculty, and the incumbent Board?
a) Section 46
b) Section 48
c) Approval Clause
d) Section 47

c) Continue serving until the new Board under this Act is constituted

What does Section 47(c) state about the Board members serving at the time RA 8495 took effect?
a) They must resign immediately
b) They automatically become the new Board
c) Continue serving until the new Board under this Act is constituted
d) They must re-apply for their positions

a) Section 48

Which Section is the Effectivity Clause?
a) Section 48
b) Section 47
c) Final Section
d) Section 1

b) Jose De Venecia, Jr.

Who signed RA 8495 as the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
a) Neptali A. Gonzales
b) Jose De Venecia, Jr.
c) Roberto P. Nazareno
d) Fidel V. Ramos

a) Neptali A. Gonzales

Who signed RA 8495 as the President of the Senate?
a) Neptali A. Gonzales
b) Jose De Venecia, Jr.
c) Hezel P. Gacutan
d) Fidel V. Ramos

c) Roberto P. Nazareno

Who signed RA 8495 as the Secretary General of the House of Representatives?
a) Neptali A. Gonzales
b) Jose De Venecia, Jr.
c) Roberto P. Nazareno
d) Hezel P. Gacutan

d) Hezel P. Gacutan

Who signed RA 8495 as the Secretary of the Senate?
a) Roberto P. Nazareno
b) Jose De Venecia, Jr.
c) Neptali A. Gonzales
d) Hezel P. Gacuta