Chemical Engineering Law – Primer Practice Test

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• The Statement(s) of Policy of RA 9297 is/are:
• It protects the inventor from the illegal use of his invention?
• Who enacted the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
• Where shall the complaints against registered Chemical Engineers and firms employing Chemical Engineers be filed?
• When was the New Chemical Engineering Law approved?
• It is the copying of one's written research without acknowledging the author.
• When Can A Petition For A Compulsory License Be Applied For?
• The Board can issue subpoena duces tecum to require witnesses to attend hearings scheduled by the Board.
• When and where was the Code of Ethics adopted?
• Which body is responsible for administering licensure examinations for chemical engineers?
• An industrial plant may be considered as which of the following?
• According to the Code of Ethics, which statement about sharing information is true?
• The Window To File A Compulsory Licensing Petition Closes After How Many Years From Filing?
• Which body issues the professional ID card and the certificate of registration for chemical engineers?
• Which option is not in accordance with the Chemical Engineering Code of Ethics?
• Which form of advertisement is not allowed?
• A chemical engineer shall disclose all know or potential conflicts of interest to their clients by promptly informing them of any business association, interest or other circumstances which could influence or appear to influence their judgement of the quality of their services.
• If Inventor Dies, Who Holds Patent Rights?
• Which among the following does not fall within the rights of a patent owner?
• What percentage is the general passing average for the ChE Licensure Examination?
• Which item is not a power or duty of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Which body determines the contents of the licensure examination for chemical engineers?
• Who owns an invention related to the company product where one is employed but there is no clear policy when the activity was undertaken?
• Which treaty ensures the protection of industrial designs?
• Copyright is registered and deposited at the
• Potential members of the ChE Regulatory Board are nominated by this body.
• This tax is imposed on the right of a deceased person to transmit his estate to his lawful beneficiaries upon his death.
• Who appoints the Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Chemical Engineers shall not accept outside employment.
• An industrial design can be registered for a period of:
• A Chemical Engineer offered to do the same project for half the price for a good friend. Is this ethical?
• An act to provide standards for foods and drugs and to provide penalties for violations of the same.
• Which form of advertisement is not allowed?
• Which statement about conflicts of interest disclosure is true?
• Who prescribes the dates and venues of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
• Which certificate is used to recognize advanced studies and major achievements in chemical engineering research?
• In Which Jurisdiction Are Patents Enforceable?
• WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. True or False?
• Who was the first president of the Philippines Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE)?
• In what year was RA 9297 approved by the President?
• The Intellectual Property Office is under the supervision of which department?
• What is the formal name of the UN agency abbreviated as WIPO?
• The following are requirements for applicants who intend to take the ChE Licensure Examination except this.
• One duty of the Board is to administer the licensure examination and recommends to PRC those qualified to practice chemical engineering.
• In the absence of a clear policy, ownership of an invention unrelated to the company product made by an employee belongs to
• Which act amended some portions of RA 5186?
• Under the IRR of RA 9297, the term 'Board' refers to which body?
• What is the term for an order or writ used to compel the production of documents in an administrative proceeding before the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Which act fixes the maximum selling price of essential articles and creates a price control council?
• Which one does not belong to the set of qualifications of the Board Chairman and Members?
• The Chemical Engineering Law of 2004 is otherwise known as this.
• Who conducts the Chemical Enginering Licensure Examination?
• Which entity is responsible for regulating engineering professions in the Philippines?
• If two inventors are involved and there is no policy addressing ownership, which statement best describes ownership?
• In patent law, which body is typically responsible for granting patents within a country?
• RA 9297 was approved by which Philippine President?
• Which of the following is not a treaty recognized by WIPO?
• Which Republic Act number corresponds to the act about integrating science and technology development?
• Ethics is a
• In order for the plans and design of industrial plant be approved by the concerned government agencies, there must be stamped on all pages with the chemical engineer's professional dry seal.
• The Term For Unauthorized Use Of A Patented Invention Is?
• Which of the following is not a ground for revocation of a chemical engineer license?
• The Term Of Protection For Copyright Is?
• Which statement about codes of ethics is not true?
• Which is patentable?
• Which area does the Hague Agreement primarily address?
• In public service, as a member of a government body or department, a chemical engineer shall not participate in decisions with respect to professional services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private engineering practices.
• If there are two inventors working on a project, who can apply for a patent?
• The annual report on the proceedings and accomplishments during the year of the Board of Chemical Engineering are submitted to the
• If a client insists on non-conforming plans, what is the proper professional response?
• Which pairing of institutions is cited for copyright registration and deposition?
• Board members are not allowed to visit or evaluate schools offering chemical engineering since this task is mandated to the Commission on Higher Education.
• The Code of Ethics was adopted in which year?
• Which country did not agree to sign the Kyoto Protocol and, as of 2005, was the largest emitter per capita of gases believed to cause global warming?
• Jose Ang took the Chemical Engineering Board Examination with the following results: Physical and Chemical Principles 95%, General Engineering 49%, Chemical Engineering 89%. Did he pass or fail?
• Which statement reflects a proper professional standard for chemical engineers?
• The Board of Chemical Engineering shall complete the correlation of examination papers within how many days from the last day of examination?
• What is the Republic Act number of the new Chemical Engineering Law?
• Who holds the number one registration in the Roster of Chemical Engineers?
• Which statement about the seal’s symbolism is true?
• When Does The Patent Become Effective?
• Which tax is imposed on the right of a decedent to transmit his estate to heirs?
• Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, RA No. 8293 became effective on
• What is an Order or Writ to secure the attendance of witnesses in connection with any administrative case before the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Which organization would most likely advise on ethical standards for chemical engineers?
• Which act provides for the fixing of maximum selling price of essential articles or commodities and creates the price control council?
• Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the Board of Investment act?
• Foreign chemical engineers may be allowed to practice the profession in the country as long as reciprocity exists. Which statement best describes this condition?
• What is the exclusive right granted to an inventor for his invention?
• Which among the following is allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?
• IRR stands for in relation to RA 9297.
• Which among the following should a chemical engineer avoid?
• It is the act regulating the practice of chemical engineering in the Philippines.
• Which act number provides protection for trademarks and service marks?
• Which act number provides incentives and guarantees to investment in the Philippines?
• A presidential decree creating the Professional Regulation Commission and prescribing its powers and functions?
• A PhD holder in chemical engineering who has not passed the licensure examination is automatically allowed to teach chemical engineering professional subjects.
• Which activity is included in the practice of chemical engineering?
• Who owns an invention that is unrelated to the company product where one is employed but there is no clear policy on this matter when the activity was undertaken?
• How many persons composed the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• A chemical engineer has the right not to accept inadequate compensation for professional services if he believes that he did his work well. True or False?
• This was the previous chemical engineering law repealed by the 2004 version.
• The chemical engineer shall not accept compensation from more than one client or employer who is in the same line of business or has conflicting interests with the others. True or False?
• From which date does the term of a patent begin?
• Which statement correctly identifies the New Chemical Engineering Law?
• Under the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004, which may be exempt from registration?
• A naturalized Filipino Citizen can apply for admission to the Chemical Engineering Examination
• Which of the following can practice chemical engineering?
• Which action is explicitly listed among the powers and duties of the Board?
• Copying Books Without Permission From The Author Is Known As?
• Which statement is not directly associated with PIChE's early activities as described?
• Which protocol is designed to phase out ozone-depleting substances?
• The Right To A Patent Belongs To?
• When a person is given a special permit to practice in their specialty field of endeavor in chemical engineering, which certificate is issued?
• Which body administers the licensure examination and recommends to PRC those qualified to practice chemical engineering?
• Correction of the ChE Licensure Examination papers must be completed within how many days from the last day of examination?
• Which statement is true about the Intellectual Property Code in the Philippines?
• This is usually attached to an obligation or contract to assume greater liability in case of breach.
• Which of the following describes the board's inspection scope for educational programs?
• How many members does the Board of Chemical Engineering consist of?
• Which among the following is not allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?
• The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines is otherwise known as this.
• Who conducts the Chemical Enginering Licensure Examination?
• The term used for someone who uses an invention to profit without the inventor's permission is called an
• RA 9297 repealed RA 318. True or False.
• Who in the Philippine Senate was the main proponent of the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
• If a chemical engineer's professional judgment or work, for which he is responsible, is overruled, what action should he take?
• To be considered an invention, it must be
• Who Can Give Permission For Compulsory Licensing Of A Patent?
• Under the Chemical Engineering Law, which body is primarily responsible for supervising and regulating the practice of chemical engineering?
• Who is disqualified to apply for a patent?
• Which country did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol and was symbolically signatory as of 2005?
• What are the Functions of PICHE?
• In a calendar year, how many times is the ChE Licensure Examination officially given?
• Which act provides for the registration and protection of trademarks, tradenames, and service marks, defining unfair competition and false marking and providing remedies against the same?
• Innovation Of A Machine Can Be Registered Under?
• In a scenario where a ChE student who graduated Summa Cum Laude passed the licensure exam and retakes after a year and tops it, what is the status of the topnotcher designation?
• Which statement best describes the Patent Cooperation Treaty?
• A chemical engineer shall not make public comments or statements in areas outside of his competence.
• Which body issues the professional ID card to licensed chemical engineers?
• Which act number provides standards for foods and drugs?
• Who approves the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9297?
• A Chemical Engineer shall not accept allowances or commissions from suppliers, contractors, and other entities dealing with clients or employers of the Chemical Engineer in connection with work for which the Chemical Engineer is responsible.
• In what year was PIChE founded?
• Which characteristic is NOT required for an invention to be patentable?
• The relative weight of the Chemical Engineering subjects in the Licensure Examination
• Which act provides incentives and exemptions to registered export producers, export traders and service exporters?
• Which act is intended to invigorate economic growth by granting incentives and exemptions to registered export producers, export traders and service exporters?
• Who will appoint the secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Mark used in the sale and advertising of services to identify the services of one person and distinguish them from the services of others.
• The relative weight of the Chemical Engineering subjects in the Licensure Examination is 40%
• Which certificate is issued by the Board of Chemical Engineering to recognize advanced studies and major accomplishments in research in chemical engineering?
• Which statement best captures the core duties of engineers toward the public?
• Good, drugs, or cosmetics that contain any substance considered poisonous or detrimental to human health are considered these.
• The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering are nominated by which entity?
• The term of a patent from the filing date of the application is:
• Which international treaty is primarily associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions reductions?
• Which international agreement focuses on controlling and reducing greenhouse gas emissions after the Earth Summit of 1992?
• Who recommends nominees to become Chairman and Members of the Board of Chemical Engineering to the President?
• Which statement about licensing and practice is true?
• RA 9297 contains how many articles?
• Which of the following is NOT required to be held by a legally licensed chemical engineer?
• A duly registered chemical engineer must be a holder of the following except this.
• Which organization administers licensure examinations for engineers in the Philippines, including chemical engineering?
• Which term best describes the obligation to perform or refrain from performing a given action by law?
• Meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself with respect to the other to give something or to render
• Using a Patented Invention Without Permission Is Known As?
• Is it ethical to obtain research funds from another agency without your employer's knowledge?
• It is all right for a chemical engineer to review the work of another chemical engineer for the same client or employer without prior knowledge and consent of such engineer when the client or employee relation has already been terminated. True or False?
• Which of the following did not participate in adopting or approving the IRR of RA 9297?
• When and where was IRR of RA No. 9297 done?
• Decisions of the Board on cases filed before it may be appealed for in
• The lifetime of the Professional Identification Card is
• Which term describes a contractual clause that attaches greater liability in case of breach?
• PIChE stands for which organization?
• The main proponent of the 2004 Chemical Engineering Law came from which branch of government?
• R.A. 9297 is commonly known as which law?
• Which statement is not included in the Statement of Policy as included in the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
• Patents Granted By IPO Are Enforced In Which Jurisdiction?
• Which body is responsible for recommending nominees to become Chairman and Members of the Board of Chemical Engineering to the President?
• The duty of the chemical engineer includes all of the following except?
• In what age does a BSChE graduate can take the ChE Board Examination?
• Which of the following is NOT a required eligibility to take the ChE Licensure Examination?
• When was RA 9297 approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?
• Which entity receives reports of infractions for proper appraisal?
• To whom does the Board of Chemical Engineering or its authorized representative coordinate in the inspection of facilities, faculty, equipment and other aspects directly related to the Chemical Engineering program of educational institutions?
• The practice of chemical engineering may include the following activities, except this.
• Which item is not included in the practice of chemical engineering?
• When an engineer has come upon instances when the engineering Code of Ethics has been violated, he should _____.
• Who appoints the Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• Protection of a utility model lasts for a period of:
• Which statement best describes the Board's subpoena power?
• A chemical engineer who does not accept payment for professional services is not rendering chemical engineering services.
• The decisions of the Board of Chemical Engineering for administrative cases filed against Chemical Engineers and firms employing Chemical Engineers may be appealed to the
• It is defined as the discipline or study of the moral issues arising in and surrounding engineering.
• A chemical engineer should express a professional opinion only when both of the following are true: he is adequately informed of the facts and the purposes for which the opinion is asked are known.
• Which credential demonstrates licensure to practice as a chemical engineer?
• Which statement about taxation on income in the Philippines is not legitimate?
• What term describes a juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do?
• A naturalized Filipino citizen can become a Chairman of the Board of Chemical Engineering.
• A chemical engineer shall not use equipment, supplies, laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to carry on outside private practice.
• The Stockholm Convention aims to protect environmental and human health from which hazards?
• Which of the following is an objective of licensure examinations for qualified ChE applicants?
• An integrated national professional organization that is accredited and recognized by the corresponding Board and the Professional Regulations Commission is referred to as which?
• A naturalized Filipino citizen may become a member of the Board of Chemical Engineering as long as he is of good moral character, has the required degree and has practiced the profession for at least 10 years.
• How many sections does the code of Ethics contain?
• Who adopts and promulgates the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9297?
• What is the field that studies moral issues arising in engineering?
• This group administers and implements the state policies declared in the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
• According to the Code of Ethics, which is not a characteristic of a professional chemical engineer?
• For an industrial design, renewal can occur as which of the following?
• Which Officer Is Capable Of Granting Compulsory Licensing Permission?
• Which of the following is a duty of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• The compensation/honorarium for the members of the ChE Regulatory Board is provided by which body?
• Which Republic Act aims to integrate, coordinate, and intensify scientific and technological research and development and to foster invention to provide funds therefore?
• According to the IRR of RA 9297, the professional ID card cannot be renewed by PRC if the required number of CPE units is not complied.
• When was the IRR of RA No. 9297 published in the Official Gazette?
• What is the existing integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers?
• What is the initial step in the formation of a contract?
• The Chemical Engineering Law was signed on _____?
• Who can apply for a patent?
• The Intellectual Property Office is supervised by which department?
• If an employee receives a grant from another funding agency and the activities were performed on company premises, who owns the output of the project?
• Which act number established the patent office?
• The Board is empowered to decide on which type of cases brought before it?
• Which international agreement aims to protect the earth's ozone layer by reducing ozone-depleting substances?
• The chemical engineering profession is under the administrative control and supervision of which body?
• The rule about compensation is intended to prevent conflicts of interest by limiting compensation from multiple clients. Which description best captures this intent?
• The protection period for a utility model is counted from the filing date with payment of the filing fee.
• Which body regulates professional licensure for engineers in the Philippines?
• What does the emblem of the official Seal of the Board of Chemical Engineering symbolize?
• What is the lifetime (in years) of the Professional Identification Card?
• A firm, partnership, corporation or association may be licensed and registered for the practice of Chemical Engineering.
• The chemical engineer shall express his professional opinion only when
• Which statement about the relationship between RA 9297 and RA 318 is true?
• The effective date of IRR of RA No. 9297 was on
• What is the general passing average for the ChE Licensure Examination?
• What is the annual interest rate charged for unpaid income taxes?
• The term length for members of the ChE Regulatory Board is:
• Who shall keep a roster of all duly licensed and registered Chemical Engineers?
• Who has the administrative control and supervision over the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• The Chemical Engineer shall not review the work of another Chemical Engineer for the same employer without the prior knowledge and consent of such Chemical Engineer who is not employed anymore by such employer.
• Which entity is not involved in the administration of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
• The Philippine Bureau of International Revenue is under the supervision of which government arm?
• If a project is funded by an external agency and the work is performed on company premises, which ownership arrangement best describes the output?
• A Chemical Engineer shall not disclose confidential information of the technical process to any present or former client or employer on which they serve.
• Which statement describes a duty of the Chemical Engineering Regulatory Board?
• An employee performing activities outside the mandated scope of the company during office hours is considered what?
• This treaty protects the rights associated with trademarks.
• The integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers is PICHE.
• When did RA 9297 take effect?
• Which of the following is the starting point when forming a contract?
• How many Articles does RA 9297 contain?
• Which of the following correctly identifies a person who may apply for a patent?
• Which body is responsible for licensing and regulation of practicing chemical engineers?
• Which term describes a nationwide professional organization that is accredited and recognized by the Board and PRC?
• Who authored the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines?
• The Kyoto Protocol was adopted as part of international efforts following which major environmental summit held in 1992?
• Under RA 9297, what should a chemical engineer do about their seal?
• PICHE stands for which organization?
• A naturalized Filipino Citizen can apply for admission to the Chemical Engineering Examination
• Which of the following does not officially grant patents?
• To which class of chemicals is the Stockholm Convention primarily directed?
• The PRC Modernization Act is RA 8981.
• When asked about a topic he is not very knowledgeable about, what should a chemical engineer do?
• The employer has the right to know the chemical engineer's _____ that might restrict or interfere with his work.
• To whom should a Chemical Engineer report any infraction of rules or professional conduct for proper appraisal?
• Which body developed the code of ethics for chemical engineers?
• A Chemical Engineer shall not complete, sign, or seal plans and specifications that are not in conformance with chemical engineering standards. If the client or employer insists, the engineer shall:
• CPE stands for
• The design of the dry seal that is required of chemical engineers in order to practice the profession must be authorized by
• Which document is used to secure attendance of witnesses in administrative proceedings before the Board?
• The existing integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers is a profit and stock corporation.
• Who nominates the members of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
• The use of employer equipment for outside private practice is permitted under any circumstances.
• Which decree is associated with the creation of the Professional Regulation Commission?
• Who appoints the members of the ChE Regulatory Board?
• To which body does the Board of Chemical Engineering coordinate for inspections of the Chemical Engineering program at educational institutions?
• The licensure board examination for chemical engineering covers how many subjects?
• Which designation corresponds to the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines?
• Which statement about taxation of income in the Philippines is true?
• Which act creates a patent office, prescribes its powers and duties, regulating the issuance of patents, and appropriating funds therefore?
• The Toxic Substances and Hazardous Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 is also known as which act?
• When submitting industrial plant plans for approval, whose seal must be stamped on all pages?
• The Philippines is the ____ signatory to the Stockholm Convention.
• Who prescribes the dates and venues of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
• Which government agency supervises the Bureau of Patents, Trademarks, and Technology Transfer?
• The Board of Chemical Engineering may file a complaint against a registered Chemical Engineer even without a complaint filed by any person.
• Which of the following is part of a chemical engineer's duties?
• Which among the following is not included in the list of fundamental canons a professional engineer should follow?
• Which organization is credited with developing the code of ethics for chemical engineers?
• An act prescribing incentives and guarantees to investment in the Philippines creating the Board of Investment, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.
• Which term describes the act of copying someone's written research without acknowledging the author?
• In his efforts to serve the interest of the public, the engineer should ______.
• According to the Code of Ethics, which action is appropriate regarding information sharing?
• Which body determines the contents of the licensure examination for chemical engineers?
• Patents approved in the Philippines are protected in the
• The statement that a Chemical Engineer shall not review the work of another Chemical Engineer who is not employed without the prior notice of the employed engineer; this assertion is:
• Which statement about unfair competition is false?