Day 1 Quiz

What is the purpose of the 2023 Census of Philippine Business and Industry (CPBI)?

• To collect and generate information on the levels, structure, performance and trends of economic activities of the establishments

• To gather demographic data on Philippine citizens

• To conduct a survey on educational institutions

• To analyze trends in international trade

How often is the Census of Philippine Business and Industry conducted?

• Every year

• Every five years

• Every ten years

• Every fifteen years

Which government agency is responsible for conducting the 2023 CPBI?

• Philippine Economic Authority (PEA)

• Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

• National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

When was the first economic census in the country conducted?

• 1948

• 1939

• 1961

• 1903

What establishments are included in the 2023 CPBI?

• Only formal establishments

• Only informal establishments

• Both formal and informal establishments

• Only establishments in urban areas

Under Republic Act No. 10625, what is the consequence of breaching the confidentiality of information obtained through statistical inquiries, surveys, and censuses?

• A fine ranging from P1,000 to P5,000

• A fine ranging from P5,000 to P10,000 and/or imprisonment of three months to one year

• A warning letter from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

• Suspension from government service

Which act considers data provided to statistical inquiries as privileged communication, according to Section 26?

• Republic Act No. 6713

• Republic Act No. 10625

• Executive Order No. 352

• None of the above

Which section of Republic Act No. 10625 mandates respondents to give truthful and complete answers to statistical inquiries of the PSA?

• Section 6

• Section 25

• Section 26

• Section 27

What does the Statistical Business Register (SBR) primarily comprise?

• Records of educational institutions

• Records of all business units in economic activities

• Records of government agencies

• Records of healthcare facilities

What characteristic distinguishes establishments from movable stalls or ambulant peddlers?

• Flexibility in business operations

• Permanency of business location

• Variety of goods and services offered

• Ownership structure