Chemical Engineering Law – Primer Practice Test

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