Understanding Republic Act No. 10915

What is the title of Republic Act No. 10915?

• National Education Reform Act

• Student Loan Forgiveness Act

• Higher Education Act

• Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

What is the primary goal of the Act?

• To establish regulations and guidelines for compliance and public welfare.

• To limit public access to information and resources.

• To promote private business interests exclusively.

• To increase government revenue through taxation.

Who is recognized under this Act as an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer?

• An unlicensed individual with a degree in mechanical engineering.

• A licensed professional with a degree in agricultural engineering or biosystems engineering.

• A professional with a degree in environmental science.

• A farmer with no formal education in engineering.

What does Agricultural and Biosystems Power and Machinery include?

• It includes crop rotation techniques and soil management.

• It focuses solely on livestock breeding practices.

• It is limited to organic farming methods.

• It includes machinery design, operation, maintenance, and technology integration in agriculture.

What year was the Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Act enacted?

• 2020

• 2015

• 2016

• 2018

Which government agency is responsible for implementing this Act?

• Department of Education

• The responsible agency varies by Act, e.g., EPA for environmental laws.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

What are the qualifications required to become a licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer?

• A bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering, work experience, and passing the FE and PE exams.

• Only passing the PE exam is necessary

• A master's degree in environmental science

• No work experience required

What is the significance of the Act in relation to agricultural practices?

• The Act promotes sustainable agricultural practices and enhances food security.

• The Act eliminates government support for farmers.

• The Act restricts crop diversity and promotes monoculture.

• The Act increases pesticide use in farming.

How does the Act aim to enhance the profession of agricultural engineering?

• The Act reduces the number of agricultural engineers needed.

• The Act enhances agricultural engineering by setting educational standards, promoting research, and offering professional development.

• The Act eliminates educational requirements for agricultural engineers.

• The Act focuses solely on mechanical engineering practices.

What are the penalties for practicing without a license under this Act?

• No penalties imposed

• Fines, suspension of activities, and potential criminal charges.

• Verbal warnings only

• Mandatory training sessions