Chemical Engineering Law – Primer Practice Test

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