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    Civil Engineering Law and Practice Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions

    1. What law governs the practice of foreign civil engineers in the Philippines?

    a. RA 544

    b. RA 8981

    c. RA 1096

    d. RA 6713

    Answer: b. RA 8981

    2. Who is responsible for securing a special permit for foreign civil engineers practicing in the

    Philippines?

    a. The Department of Trade and Industry

    b. The Civil Service Commission

    c. The client hiring the foreign civil engineer

    d. The foreign civil engineer themselves

    Answer: c. The client hiring the foreign civil engineer

    3. Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by civil engineers?

    a. Design services

    b. Consultation

    c. Academic teaching

    d. Software development

    Answer: d. Software development

    4. Which of the following is a Canon of Ethics for civil engineers?

    a. Civil Engineers shall promote their work aggressively.

    b. Civil Engineers shall act as faithful agents for their clients.

    c. Civil Engineers shall charge the highest possible fees.


    d. Civil Engineers shall perform services outside their expertise.

    Answer: b. Civil Engineers shall act as faithful agents for their clients.

    5. The PICE Code of Ethics allows engineers to accept professional commissions on a contingency

    basis under what condition?

    a. When there is a high risk involved

    b. When it does not compromise their professional judgment

    c. When they need to gain experience

    d. When the client agrees

    Answer: b. When it does not compromise their professional judgment

    True or False Questions

    1. Civil Engineers can affix their signatures to documents even if the project is outside their field of

    expertise. False

    2. Civil Engineers must act as faithful agents to both their clients and the public interest. True

    3. Under no circumstances should a civil engineer accept commissions on a contingency basis.

    False

    4. Civil Engineers can be employed as consultants while also working for a private firm, provided

    there is proper disclosure. True

    5. It is permissible for civil engineers to issue exaggerated statements about their professional

    capabilities in advertising. False

    6. Civil engineers must perform services only in areas in which they are competent by education or

    experience. True

    7. The PICE Code of Ethics encourages civil engineers to participate in the development of

    sustainable infrastructure. True

    8. Civil Engineers may accept professional employment outside their regular work without notifying

    their employer. False

    9. The welfare of the public is secondary to the interests of the civil engineer's client. False
    10. Civil engineers can issue public statements without disclosing any affiliation with interested

    parties. False

    Identification

    1. RA 8981 - The law that allows foreign civil engineers to practice in the Philippines under specific

    conditions.

    2. Contingency Basis - The employment arrangement where civil engineers are paid based on the

    outcomes of their work without compromising professional judgment.

    3. Sustainable Development - A core principle in the PICE Code of Ethics aimed at protecting the

    environment and ensuring the safety and welfare of the public.

    4. Design Competition - A process where civil engineers compete based on innovative proposals to

    solve a client's needs.

    5. Canon 1 - The section of the PICE Code of Ethics that prioritizes the safety, health, and welfare of

    the public.

    6. Consulting Engineer - A civil engineer who provides specialized professional services to clients.

    7. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) - The governing body that issues permits for foreign

    civil engineers to practice in the Philippines.

    8. Geotechnical Engineering - A field of civil engineering involving soil and rock analysis for

    construction projects.

    9. Expert Testimony - A service provided by civil engineers where they offer professional opinions

    during legal disputes.

    10. PICE Code of Ethics - The ethical guidelines followed by civil engineers in the Philippines.

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