Republic Act 8495 Set 1

c) Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act of 1998

Section 1: What is the official title of Republic Act No. 8495?
a) The Mechanical Engineering Law of the Philippines
b) An Act Regulating Mechanical Engineers
c) Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act of 1998
d) The Professional Mechanical Engineering Act

b) A vital role in nation-building

Section 2: According to the State Policy, what role do mechanical engineers play in the Philippines?
a) A minor role in industrialization
b) A vital role in nation-building
c) A significant role only in power generation
d) An important role in education only

c) Talents, competence, ethics, productivity, and well-roundedness

Section 2: What does the State aim to promote and develop in mechanical engineers?
a) Only technical skills and productivity
b) Primarily ethical conduct and global competitiveness
c) Talents, competence, ethics, productivity, and well-roundedness
d) High quality practice through minimal regulation

c) Designing, preparing plans, or estimates for mechanical equipment

Section 3(a): Which of the following activities is included in the "Practice of Mechanical Engineering"?
a) General business management not requiring ME knowledge
b) Performing architectural design of buildings
c) Designing, preparing plans, or estimates for mechanical equipment
d) Practicing electrical engineering in power plants

c) Part of the Practice of Mechanical Engineering

Section 3(a): Teaching professional ME subjects in recognized engineering schools is considered:
a) Outside the scope of ME practice
b) A form of consultancy service
c) Part of the Practice of Mechanical Engineering
d) Only permissible for PMEs

c) Internal combustion engines

Section 3(b): Which of the following is listed under "Prime Movers" in the definition of Mechanical Equipment?
a) Boilers
b) Pumps
c) Internal combustion engines
d) Cooling towers

b) 70 kPa

Section 3(b): According to the definition, piping systems are considered "Mechanical Equipment" if their working pressure is at least:
a) 50 kPa
b) 70 kPa
c) 100 kPa
d) 15 psi

c) A geothermal power plant

Section 3(c): Which of the following is an example of a "Mechanical Process, Work, Project, or Plant"?
a) A commercial bank
b) A software development company
c) A geothermal power plant
d) A residential subdivision

c) By the total kilowatt rating of all installed prime movers

Section 3(d): How is the "Capacity of Plant/Project" determined under this Act?
a) By the total output capacity of the driven equipment
b) By the floor area of the plant
c) By the total kilowatt rating of all installed prime movers
d) By the number of employees in the plant

c) One Chairman and two Members

Section 4: The Board of Mechanical Engineering is composed of:
a) One Chairman and three Members
b) Three Members appointed by the PRC
c) One Chairman and two Members
d) Five members from the accredited organization

b) The President of the Philippines

Section 4: Who appoints the Chairman and Members of the Board of Mechanical Engineering?
a) The PRC Commissioner
b) The President of the Philippines
c) The accredited national organization of MEs
d) The Senate President

b) 35 years old

Section 5: What is the minimum age requirement for a member of the Board of Mechanical Engineering?
a) 30 years old
b) 35 years old
c) 40 years old
d) 45 years old

c) Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)

Section 5: A member of the Board must be a holder of which license with at least 10 years of active practice prior to appointment?
a) Registered Mechanical Engineer (ME)
b) Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM)
c) Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)
d) Any engineering license

c) 3 years

Section 5: A candidate for the Board must NOT have been a faculty member of any ME school for how many consecutive years immediately prior to appointment?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years

c) Moral turpitude

Section 5: Conviction of a crime involving what element disqualifies a person from becoming a Board member?
a) Simple negligence
b) Political dissent
c) Moral turpitude
d) Financial debt

b) 3 years

Section 6: What is the term of office for a member of the Board of Mechanical Engineering?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years

b) Two regular terms

Section 6: What is the maximum number of regular terms a Board member may serve?
a) One regular term
b) Two regular terms
c) Three regular terms
d) Unlimited terms

d) General Appropriations Act

Section 7: The compensation of the Board Chairman and Members is comparable to that of other regulatory boards under the PRC and provided for in the:
a) Mechanical Engineering Act itself
b) PRC Modernization Act
c) Civil Service Rules
d) General Appropriations Act

c) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Section 8: The Board of Mechanical Engineering is under the general supervision of the:
a) Office of the President
b) Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
c) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
d) Accredited ME organization

c) Issue, suspend, or revoke Certificates of Registration

Section 9: Which of the following is a power and duty of the Board?
a) Prosecute violators of the Act in court
b) Appropriate funds for its operations
c) Issue, suspend, or revoke Certificates of Registration
d) Appoint personnel for the PRC

c) Mechanical Engineers (MEs)

Section 9: The Board is empowered to prescribe or adopt a Code of Ethics for:
a) The Board members only
b) All engineers in the Philippines
c) Mechanical Engineers (MEs)
d) PRC personnel

d) President (through the PRC)

Section 10: The Board is required to submit an annual report detailing its activities, accomplishments, and recommendations to the:
a) Congress of the Philippines
b) Supreme Court
c) Accredited ME organization
d) President (through the PRC)

c) Neglect of duty or incompetence

Section 11: On what ground can a Board member be removed from office by the President?
a) Disagreement with PRC policies
b) Low examination passing rates
c) Neglect of duty or incompetence
d) Failure to attend international conferences

c) Passing a written technical examination

Section 12: What is generally required for all applicants for registration for the practice of mechanical engineering?
a) An interview with the Board
b) Membership in the accredited organization
c) Passing a written technical examination
d) A recommendation from a PME

b) Mechanical Plant Engineer (MPE)

Section 13: Which of the following is NOT one of the three categories of registration for mechanical engineers under this Act?
a) Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)
b) Mechanical Plant Engineer (MPE)
c) Mechanical Engineer (ME)
d) Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM)

c) 4 years

Section 14: An applicant for Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) must be a registered ME and have how many years of active practice after registration?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years

b) A B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree from a recognized school

Section 15: What is the primary academic qualification required for an applicant for Mechanical Engineer (ME)?
a) A Master's degree in ME
b) A B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree from a recognized school
c) A vocational course in mechanical technology
d) Any engineering degree

b) 2-year course in stationary/power plant engineering or mechanical plant operation

Section 16: An applicant for Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM) must have graduated from a vocational/trade school with at least a:
a) 1-year course in any mechanical trade
b) 2-year course in stationary/power plant engineering or mechanical plant operation
c) 4-year technology course
d) High school diploma with mechanical experience

c) 100 kW

Section 16: The active practice required for a CPM applicant must be in mechanical plant operation with a capacity of at least:
a) 50 kW
b) 75 kW
c) 100 kW
d) 300 kW

c) Testimonial process involving experience and an engineering report

Section 17(a): The examination for PME is primarily a:
a) Written technical examination
b) Practical demonstration
c) Testimonial process involving experience and an engineering report
d) Computer-based simulation test

c) Machine Design, Materials, and Shop Practice

Section 17(b): Which subject is covered in the written examination for Mechanical Engineer (ME)?
a) Advanced Thermodynamics only
b) Chemical Engineering Principles
c) Machine Design, Materials, and Shop Practice
d) Civil Engineering Laws

b) Elements of Industrial Plant Machinery

Section 17(c): The examination for Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM) covers Elements of Power Plant Machinery, Shop Machinery and Practice, and:
a) Advanced Mathematics
b) Elements of Industrial Plant Machinery
c) Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
d) Electrical Circuits

c) No grade below 50% in any single subject

Section 18: To pass the ME or CPM examination, a candidate must obtain an average of 70% and:
a) No grade below 60% in any subject
b) At least 80% in major subjects
c) No grade below 50% in any single subject
d) Pass all subjects individually

b) 15 days

Section 19: The Board must submit the results of the examinations to the PRC within how many days, unless extended?
a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 20 days
d) 30 days

b) 1 year

Section 20: An applicant who fails the examination for the third time must wait how long before being allowed to take it again?
a) 6 months
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) 3 years

b) A professional oath

Section 21: Successful examinees must take what before starting their practice?
a) An advanced training course
b) A professional oath
c) A review seminar
d) A background check

a) Professional Identification Card (PIC) / License

Section 22: Upon passing the examination and paying fees, a registrant receives a Certificate of Registration (CoR) and a:
a) Professional Identification Card (PIC) / License
b) Diploma of Mechanical Engineering
c) Letter of Commendation
d) Membership Certificate to the accredited organization

b) Only one

Section 23: How many integrated and accredited national organizations for Mechanical Engineers shall be recognized by the Board and the PRC?
a) As many as apply
b) Only one
c) Two (one for PMEs/MEs, one for CPMs)
d) Three (one for each category)

c) Automatic upon registration and payment of fees

Section 23: Membership in the integrated and accredited national organization for all registered PMEs, MEs, and CPMs is:
a) Voluntary
b) Required only for PMEs
c) Automatic upon registration and payment of fees
d) Optional after 5 years of practice

c) Every sheet of designs, plans, specifications, reports, etc. involving mechanical works

Section 24: A Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) receives an official seal upon registration, which must be stamped on:
a) Personal correspondence
b) Application letters for jobs
c) Every sheet of designs, plans, specifications, reports, etc. involving mechanical works
d) Only the final page of a technical report

b) Moral turpitude

Section 25: The Board may refuse to issue a Certificate of Registration to any person convicted by a court of a crime involving:
a) Traffic violations
b) Moral turpitude
c) Breach of contract
d) Libel

c) Gross negligence or incompetence

Section 26: Which of the following is a ground for the Board to suspend or revoke a Certificate of Registration (CoR)?
a) Changing employment frequently
b) Practicing in a different region
c) Gross negligence or incompetence
d) Failing to attend CPE seminars

c) This Act, its rules, or the Code of Ethics

Section 27: The grounds for suspending/revoking a license or special permit include fraud, incompetence, negligence, illegal practice, and violation of:
a) The company's internal policies
b) The Labor Code
c) This Act, its rules, or the Code of Ethics
d) Building codes only

c) 2 years

Section 28: A revoked CoR or license may be reinstated by the Board after a minimum period of:
a) 6 months
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) 5 years

c) Every 3 years

Section 29: How often must a professional license be renewed? (Implied by payment covering 3 years)
a) Every year
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 3 years
d) Every 5 years

b) Automatically registered under RA 8495

Section 30: Mechanical engineers registered under previous laws (like CA 294) at the time RA 8495 took effect are:
a) Required to retake the examination
b) Automatically registered under RA 8495
c) Required to apply for conversion
d) Given temporary licenses only

b) 3 months in a 12-month period

Section 31: A temporary/special permit for a foreign ME consultant called for a specific project is generally limited to a stay of less than:
a) 1 month in a 6-month period
b) 3 months in a 12-month period
c) 6 months in a 12-month period
d) 1 year in a 2-year period

b) Once

Section 31: For foreign technical officers/consultants in special ME branches, the engagement duration under a special permit is typically limited to 6 months, renewable how many times?
a) Not renewable
b) Once
c) Twice
d) Indefinitely

b) License number, validity duration, and PTR number

Section 32: What information must a practicing ME indicate on documents they sign, use, or issue in connection with their professional work?
a) Only their name and signature
b) License number, validity duration, and PTR number
c) University graduated from
d) Home address and contact number

b) Only a Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)

Section 33(a): Who is authorized to be in responsible charge of preparing mechanical plans, designs, investigations, or specifications?
a) Any Mechanical Engineer (ME)
b) Only a Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)
c) A Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM) with 10 years experience
d) An ME with a Master's degree

c) An ME with a Master's or Doctorate degree in ME

Section 33(b): Teaching professional mechanical engineering subjects generally requires one to be a PME or:
a) A CPM with teaching experience
b) An ME with any Master's degree
c) An ME with a Master's or Doctorate degree in ME
d) Any licensed engineer

b) ME or PME

Section 33(c): Being in responsible charge of construction, erection, installation, or alteration of mechanical works/plants requires at least the license of:
a) PME only
b) ME or PME
c) CPM or ME
d) Any licensed engineer involved in the project

c) CPM, ME, or PME

Section 33(d): Operating, tending, or maintaining mechanical works/plants with a capacity of 100 kW to 300 kW requires the supervision of at least a:
a) PME only
b) ME only
c) CPM, ME, or PME
d) Skilled worker under a PME

b) ME or PME

Section 33(e): Operating, tending, or maintaining mechanical works/plants above 300 kW up to 2000 kW requires the supervision of at least a:
a) PME only
b) ME or PME
c) CPM with 5 years experience
d) Team of CPMs

a) PME only

Section 33(f): Operating, tending, or maintaining mechanical works/plants above 2000 kW requires the supervision of at least a:
a) PME only
b) ME or PME
c) ME with a Master's degree
d) Team of MEs

b) One ME or one PME

Section 34: For a mechanical plant with capacity over 300 kW up to 2000 kW operating 24 hours, what is the minimum personnel requirement per shift?
a) One CPM
b) One ME or one PME
c) One PME
d) One ME and one CPM

c) One PME

Section 34: For a mechanical plant with capacity over 2000 kW operating 24 hours, what is the minimum personnel requirement per shift?
a) One ME
b) One ME or one PME
c) One PME
d) Two PMEs

b) Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)

Section 35: It is unlawful to order or cause the fabrication or construction of mechanical equipment unless the designs, plans, and specifications were prepared by or under the responsible charge of, and signed/sealed by a:
a) Registered ME
b) Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)
c) Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM)
d) The plant owner

c) No, practice is an individual professional service

Section 36: Can firms, companies, partnerships, or corporations be registered or licensed to practice mechanical engineering?
a) Yes, if the majority owner is a PME
b) Yes, if registered with the SEC
c) No, practice is an individual professional service
d) Only partnerships, not corporations

c) Conspicuous place protected by glass or equivalent

Section 37: Owners/managers of mechanical works/plants (>= 100 kW) must post the original CoRs of their employed engineers/mechanics in a:
a) Locked vault
b) Company website
c) Conspicuous place protected by glass or equivalent
d) Personnel file only

c) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Section 38: Who prepares the roster of all registered PMEs, MEs, and CPMs?
a) The accredited national organization
b) The Board of Mechanical Engineering
c) The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
d) The Civil Service Commission

c) Foreign reciprocity

Section 39: What principle governs the ability of foreign MEs/mechanics to practice or be registered in the Philippines?
a) Presidential discretion
b) Needs of the industry
c) Foreign reciprocity
d) Bilateral trade agreements

c) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Section 40: Which government body is tasked with the enforcement of this Act and its rules, through the Board?
a) Department of Justice (DOJ)
b) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
c) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
d) Philippine National Police (PNP)

c) A Master's or Doctorate degree in ME

Section 41: If a government or private position requires a PME license, a registered ME holding what other qualification is considered eligible?
a) A certification from the accredited organization
b) 10 years of experience
c) A Master's or Doctorate degree in ME
d) A foreign ME license

b) P50,000 to P200,000

Section 42: What is the range of the monetary fine for violating RA 8495 or its rules?
a) P10,000 to P50,000
b) P50,000 to P200,000
c) P100,000 to P500,000
d) P200,000 to P1,000,000

c) 6 months to 3 years

Section 42: What is the range of imprisonment for violating RA 8495 or its rules?
a) 1 month to 6 months
b) 3 months to 1 year
c) 6 months to 3 years
d) 1 year to 5 years

c) The Board of Mechanical Engineering

Section 43: Who is responsible for formulating and issuing the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for RA 8495?
a) The PRC alone
b) The accredited ME organization
c) The Board of Mechanical Engineering
d) The Office of the President

c) General Appropriations Act

Section 44: Funding for the implementation of RA 8495 shall be included in the:
a) PRC annual budget
b) Budget of the Office of the President
c) General Appropriations Act
d) Accredited organization's membership dues

b) The remaining parts remain valid and effective

Section 45: If any part of RA 8495 is declared invalid or unconstitutional, what happens to the remaining parts?
a) The entire Act is invalidated
b) The remaining parts remain valid and effective
c) The Act must be re-enacted by Congress
d) The IRR becomes invalid

c) Commonwealth Act No. 294 (as amended by RA 5336)

Section 46: Which law, related to mechanical engineering practice, is explicitly mentioned as being repealed or modified by RA 8495?
a) Civil Code of the Philippines
b) Corporation Code
c) Commonwealth Act No. 294 (as amended by RA 5336)
d) PRC Modernization Act

c) Professional Mechanical Engineers (PME)

Section 47(a): Under the transitory provisions, existing Mechanical Plant Engineers (MPEs) registered under CA 294 who hold a BSME degree shall be registered as:
a) Mechanical Engineers (ME)
b) Certified Plant Mechanics (CPM)
c) Professional Mechanical Engineers (PME)
d) Associate Mechanical Engineers

d) 5 years

Section 47(b): Faculty members currently teaching professional ME subjects were given how many years from the approval of RA 8495 to comply with the requirement of being a PME or an RME with a Master's degree in ME?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years

c) 15 days

Section 48: RA 8495 takes effect how many days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a major national newspaper?
a) Immediately
b) 7 days
c) 15 days
d) 30 days

c) February 12, 1998

Approval/Signatories: When was RA 8495 approved?
a) January 28, 1998
b) February 3, 1998
c) February 12, 1998
d) December 15, 1997

c) Fidel V. Ramos

Approval/Signatories: Who signed RA 8495 as the President of the Philippines?
a) Joseph E. Estrada
b) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
c) Fidel V. Ramos
d) Corazon C. Aqui