Geotagging Pre-Test

What is the Building Serial Number (BSN)?

• A unique five-digit number assigned to every geotagged building in a barangay.

• A number that indicates the age of the building.

• A code used for tax purposes.

• A number assigned to buildings based on their height.

What types of facilities are excluded from geotagging?

• Non-functional facilities with no reference BSN.

• All government-owned facilities.

• Facilities that are operational.

• Healthcare facilities.

What is a physical space to house learning resources and facilities of a learning program for out-of-school children in special cases and adults?

• Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning Center

• SNED Center

• Library/Reading Center

• Barangay Reading Center

University U in the Philippines, has 22 colleges, 1 senior high school department, and 2 junior high school department. This university has 11 academic buildings, including library open only for students, faculties,alumni and researchers. How many times should the MDC geotag the said university?

• 26

• 4

• 3

• 2

The construction of a new bridge started on 30 April 2021 and was discontinued. Is the project for geotagging?

• No, the construction is not within the reference period

• No, because the project was discontinued

• Yes, although the project was discontinued, the construction started within reference period

• Yes, to reach the needed output

At the time of visit, Public Elementary School Z is operational, moreover, an ongoing construction of additional school building have seen during the visit. How should be the facility geotagged?

• Geotag the facility in Service Facility and Government Project and Provide Building Construction Information.

• Geotag the facility in Government Project and Provide Building Construction Information.

• Geotag the facility in Service Facility and Government Project only.

• Geotag the facility in Service Facility only

Interviewing an eligible respondent to provide building construction information is part of what POPCEN-CBMS Form 8 operation phase?

• Map Data Review

• Map Data Processing

• Map Data Preparation

• Map Data Collection

A barangay hall houses two or more facilities (e.g., barangay health center and day care center). How should be the facility/ies be geotagged?

• A Geotag the facility only as a barangay hall

• Geotag the facility thrice (barangay hall, barangay health center, and day care center)

• Geotag the facility only as a barangay hall, then select barangay health center and day care center, as other usages.

• Geotag the facility twice as barangay health center and day care center.

During the interview with the respondent, who is the owner of a bungalow house with ongoing construction, it appeared that the respondent's statements were unclear. However, it seemed that the respondent does not have an approved building permit. What actions should MDC take?

• Assess the status of building permit of the building construction accordingly and never argue with the respondent.

• Call the TS and ask him/her to immediately go to the area and speak with the respondent.

• Exclude the building constructions from the geotagging activity.

• Reprimand the respondent and force him/her to show the approved building permit.

The following protocols must be observed during the geotagging of building constructions, EXCEPT:

• Use the POPCEN-CBMS Form 9B Integrated Listing Record to list all building constructions for geotagging, but only as a backup in case the tablet intended for geotagging encounters technical issues.

• For building constructions within a private subdivision or village, seek assistance from the village manager.

• Limit the listing to areas near the service facilities and government projects

• If the building construction does not appear on the satellite image especially for non-building and newly-built facilities, estimate the location of the buildings based on landmarks or other adjacent structures in the field and on the map