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WorksheetsDiagnostic Exam Forestry Refresher Course2022
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 51mins
When harvesting planted trees within private lands that are registered with DENR, a cutting permit is no longer necessary when harvested timber is not to be transported.
A. statement is true
B. statement is false
C. statement is violation to Sec. 68 of PD 705 as amended
D. only true for A&D lands.
Alienable lands of public domain shall be limited to agriculture.
A. true
B. false
C. should be used for forestry purposes.
D. should be reserved to aliens or foreigners
One of the norms and guidelines in the Code of Filipino Foresters is “develop and maintain a high professional prestige. Uphold high standard of the forestry profession and take pride in its practice. Observe _______________
A. austerity measures
B. fairness
C. proper decorum
D. love of work and dignity of labor
Considered as the center piece of all DENR people-oriented programs
A. CBRMP
B. ISFP
C. FLMA
D. CBFMA
EO 192 defined __________ as a process of change to meet the needs of the people without lessening the potential for meeting their future needs, the needs of other societies and those of future generations.
A. ecological stability
B. sustainable development
C. DENR’s program
D. people empowerment
Under the Local Government Code of 1991 enforcement of forestry laws, pollution control laws, and small scale mining is devolved to:
A. municipality
B. barrio
C. province
D. other government offices
Lands occupied, possessed and utilized by individuals, families and clans who are members of ICCs/IPs since time immemorial.
A. ancestral domain
B. ancestral lands
C. cultural lands
D. grabbed lands
Destroying signs and billboards relative to forest protection and conservation falls under the category of
A. qualified theft
B. forest offense
C. vandalism
D. trespassing
The first president of the Commonwealth
A. Sergio Osmeña Sr.
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Carlos P. Garcia
D. Jose P. Laurel
The research, collection, utilization of biological and genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived from them for scientific na/or commercial purposes.
A. technological research
B. bioprospecting research
C. genetic research
D. ecosystem research
Code of ethics states that foresters are obliged to be fair and just in dealing with coforesters and _______________
A. superiors
B. subordinates
C. indigenous peoples
D. environment
The objective of Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization act is:
A. poverty alleviation and social equity
B. food security
C. global competitiveness
D. all of the above
It refers to the process of tracking changes in the forest biophysically and economically (in monetary terms)
A. environmental quality assessment
B. forest resource accounting
C. impact assessment
D. analog forestry
Filipino citizens can acquire lands of the public domain by either
A. purchase
B. grant
C. homestead
D. all of the above
Resource utilization under CBFM depends on
A. Community Resource Management Framework
B. Resource Use Plan
C. Annual Work Plan
D. all of the above
The maximum slope of any forest lands which may be classified as grazing land
A. 50%
B. 18%
C. 49%
D. 45%
Which of the following is not a classification of public domain:
A. Agricultural lands
B. Buffer Zones
C. Mineral lands
D. National parks
Refers to a permit issued by the President or his duly authorized representative certifying that a project will not bring about unacceptable impact.
A. Environmental Impact System
B. Environmental Clearance
C. Environmental Compliance Certificate
D. Lease Agreement
In the logo of the Society of Filipino Foresters, the three trees symbolizes:
A. narra, our national tree
B. mancono, Philippines’ hardest wood
C. Dipterocarps, the single dominant family in the tropical rainforest
D. all of the above
Refers to the individuals or entities duly deputized by the DENR in accordance with DAO 41 series of 1991:
A. SDENRO
B. DENRO
C. Green Rangers
D. Forest Rangers
The flagship species of DENR Region 8 office is
A. mancono
B. Phil. Spotted deer
C. Phil. Mallard
D. Molave
A form of recognition of the significant role of ICCs of the Cordillera are playing their smallholdings for livelihood, biodiversity conservation and as buffer zones against destructive human intrusions in the uplands:
A. Pinugo payo
B. Muyong Resources Permit
C. Ancestral claim
D. Cordillera IPs claim
Clean Air Act of 1999
A. RA 8749
B. RA 7849
C. RA 8479
D. RA 8947
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
A. RA 8003
B. RA 3009
C. RA 9003
D. RA 3009
Local Government Code of 1991
A. RA 7610
B. RA 7160
C. RA 7610
D. RA 1760
In the reforestation program of DENR, association, organization, foundations, or cooperatives can engaged into contract for an area of:
A. 5-10 hectares
B. 10-100 hectares
C. more than 100 hectares
D. up to 80 hectares only
It refers to the research agreement entered into by and between private persons or corporations, or foreign international entities, and the government of the Philippines for the purpose of undertaking bioprospecting.
A. Academic Research Agreement
B. Inter-agency Committee on Biological and Genetic Resources
C. Commercial Research Agreement
D. none of the above
Forest policy from 1800 to the present can be seen as a shift from _______________ to one that is more decentralized, participatory and people-oriented.
A. defeatist and anti-industry
B. technology-drive and extraction focused
C. regulatory, centrally controlled and industry biased
D. leasehold and mass-based
The abilities required for environment and natural resources management workers and professional are classified into the following basic skills:
A. problem identification and analysis skills
B. decision-making and judgment skills
C. Implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
D. b & c
E. all of the above
This year the Society of Filipino Foresters will celebrate its ________ anniversary.
A. 56
B. 57
C. 50
D. 54
E. none of the above
Government agencies proposed to be merge with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
A. Department of Agrarian Reform
B. Department of Agriculture
C. Department of Energy
D. a&b
E. All of the above
The current Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
A. Sec. Robert Defensor
B. Sec. Elizea Gozun
C. Sec. Jamby Madrigal
D. Sec. Heherson Alvarez
E. Sec. Roy A. Cimatu
Is a system of monitoring the environmental consequences of forest management by communities and other stakeholders:
A. criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management
B. environmental impact system
C. monitoring and evaluation system
D. forest resource assessment
By virtue of this law, the DENR was organized as the primary government agency responsible for the sustainable development of the country’s resources
A. EO 912
B. EO 192
C. EO 182
D. EO 162
E. EO 182
This program is the very recent addition to the total package of CBFMP which aims to scrutinize or put value to existing and future forest plantation harvest
A. Forest Resources Insurance System
B. Forest Resources Securitization System
C. Forest Resources Valuation System
D. Forest Resources Surety System
This law is known as Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act of 2001
A. RA 7586
B. RA 9674
C. RA 9147
D. RA 3821
E. RA 1776
With RA 7161, the government will now be able to capture an acceptable economic rent of the forest resources with forest charges now levied at _______ of actual FOB market price for timber
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
Community-based Forest Management is based on the concept...
A. Effective law enforcement and sustainable forestry will follow
B. stakeholder analysis and sustainable forestry will follow
C. watershed-based management approach and sustainable forestry will follow
D. people first and sustainable forestry will follow
Wildlife species in the possession of private person must be registered with DENR which include:
A. threatened species
B. exotic species
C. non-threatened faunal species
D. all of the above
Prospecting of biological and genetic resources shall be allowed only with __________ of the concerned local communities.
A. payments of entrance fee
B. prior informed consent
C. courtesy call
D. free patent
The maximum slope of any forest land which may be classified as grazing land
A. 50%
B. 18%
C. 45%
D. 49%
Titled lands can be expropriated, or title cancelled or amended in favor of the government when:
A. the President wants it
B. said lands are not tilled or cultivated
C. public interest so requires
D. non payment of taxes
Any person who shall provide nay information leading to the apprehension and conviction of any offender foe violation of forest laws, rules and regulations or confiscation of forest products shall be given a reward in the amount of _________ of the proceeds of the forest products.
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Indigenous cultural communities is also known as:
A. Indigenous Peoples
B. Original Residents
C. Native Folks
D. Filipino Aborigines
Fees which refer to payment being made for the services and operational expenses of the government in the processing, monitoring and managing the licenses/permits being issued by DENR:
A. forest charges
B. rental
C. administrative fees
D. performance bond
All mossy forests are part of the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) and considered as:
A. national parks
C. nature biotic area
B. strict nature reserves
D. resource reserves
All private plantations within titled or tax declared lands should be registered at:
A. CENRO
B. PENRO
C. FMS-DENR Regional Office
D. MENRO
Permit required for harvesting planted premium species such as narra:
A. Private Land Timber Permit
B. Special Private Land Timber Permit
C. Muyong Resources Permit
D. Planted Timber Cutting Permit
It is a document defining the terms and procedures for access, use, and protection of natural resources within CBFMA area:
A. Interim Resource Use Permit
B. Ancestral Domain Management Plan
C. Resource Use Plan
D. Community Resource Management Framework
Protection and development of ancestral domain is primarily contained in:
A. Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan
B. Community Resource Management Framework
C. Ancestral Domain Management Unit
D. Ancestral Domain Management Plan
The revision in the organizational structure of DENR regional office which legalize the existence of ARED (Assistant Regional Executive Director) is contained in:
A. DAO 99-50
B. DAO 99-51
C. DAO 99-52
D. none of the above
The government’s plan for the implementation of the Community-based Forest Management Strategy containing therein its short, medium and long term goals and strategies:
A. Community Based Forest Management Plan
B. National Comprehensive Community Forestry Action Plan
C. Community Resource Management Framework
D. Community Based Resource Management Program Plan
It is an office attached to the DENR which serves as the country’s mapping agency:
A. Land Management Bureau
B. National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
C. Forest Management Bureau
D. Natural Resources Development Corporation
This a package of interventions which the government shall pursue to ensure the welfare and integration of disadvantaged groups or basic sectors of the society into political and economic mainstream
A. Philippine Agenda 21
B. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
C. Social Reform Agenda
D. Philippines 2000
Refers to a permit issued by the President or his duly authorized representative certifying that a project will not bring about unacceptable impact.
A. Environmental Impact System
B. Environmental Clearance
C. Environmental Compliance Certificate
D. Lease Agreement
The chairman of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) is:
A. RTD of PAWD
B. RTD of FMS
C. President of Peoples’ organization
D. Barangay captain where the protected area is located
Which of the following statements is true regarding the “financing system” within Protected areas:
A. PASU collects the entry fee subject to guidelines approved by PAMB
B. entry fee is kept by the PASU or his duly authorized representative
C. tenured migrants pays an entry fee as soon as they enter the protected area
D. income generating activity such planting cash crops within protection zone is allowed
Areas released as A&D can be processed for titling for private ownership. Which of the following statements will not apply when the area is proclaimed as Protected Area?
A. A&D lands will be reverted to timberland
B. A&D lands will be reverted to timberland including titled lots
C. untitled properties can no longer be titled
D. All titling process within protected areas will be suspended
The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for public officials and employees
A.RA 7613
B. RA 56713
C. RA 6713
D. RA 6731
Under DENR rules and regulations regarding the harvesting of naturally grown timber within private lands, the number of permit allowed is:
A. one permit per person per year
B. one permit per titled property per year
C. more than one permit per titled property per year depending on the harvestable volume
D. a & b
Social forestry is an approach to forest management that involves:
A. people’s participation
B. social equity
C. sustainable forest productivity
D. all of the above
One of the following is not a form of social forestry:
A. agroforestry
B. community forestry
C. community-based forest management
D. family type of contract reforestation
This wildlife species is endemic to the Philippines and is confined to the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte and some parts of Mindanao. Locally, it is called mamag, malmag, or mago in Mindanao: mago in Samar; magau in Leyte; and maga-tilok-lok by the manobo. What is the scientific name of this species?
A. Cervus alfredi
B. Tragulus nigricans
C. Tarsius syrichta
D. Sus barbatus
Private lands includes:
A. Titled lands (both administrative and judicial titles)
B. A&D lands of approved patent application
C. A &D under certificate of land ownership award
D. all of the above
Refers to the act by which the national government confers and transfer power and authority heretofore performed by national agencies, together with the corresponding person, equipment, assets, liabilities, records and other opportunities, to the various LGUs to perform specific functions and responsibilities
A. devolution
B. revolution
C. deconcentration
D. turn over
It is an organization, direction, coordination and control of human and material resources to achieve common purpose.
A. management
B. supervision
C. administration
D. authority
Enacted by Congress in 1993, which provides among others, for the increase in forest charges.
A. RA 7160
B. RA 7161
C. RA 7061
D. RA 7611
A mode of utilizing and developing natural resources as stated in the 1987 Constitution:
A. co-production
B. joint venture
C. production sharing
D. all of the above
The concept of “jura regalia” means that:
A. all natural resources are owned by the State
B. natural resources shall be under the control of DENR
C. full control and supervision by the State
D. forest offender/violators is subject to due process of law
Which of the following characterizes “forestry crisis”
A. serious inadequacy of policies, framework, strategies and programs
B. monotonic decline of forest resources
C. serious shortages of forest goods and services
D. All of the above
To pass the licensure examination for Foresters, the candidate must obtain an average of 75% on all of the subjects with no rating below __________ in any of the subjects.
A. 50 %
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 65%
A Filipino who is a graduate of a four-year course in forestry from an educational institution abroad is ___________ to take Foresters examination:
A. not allowed
B. surely to fail when
C. is allowed
D. not provide for in RA 6239
A bill passed by Congress becomes a law when:
A. when the President signs it
B. when the President does not sign nor communicate his veto of the bill within 30 days of receipt thereof
C. when the vetoed bill is repassed by Congress by 2/3 vote of all its members, each house voting separately
D. all of the above
Responsible for the reorganization of the Bureau of Forestry after the World War II
A. Florencio Tamesis
B. Nicanor Lalog
C. Francisco Tamolang
D. Carlos Sulit
Spooner Amendment provides that:
A. no sale, lease or disposition of public lands or timber in mining lands shall be made
B. not more than 30 licensees shall be granted in one province
C. license shall be granted for one year
D. all of the above
Refers to the inculcation, assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and moral values after the initial registration of a professional, that raises and enhances the professional’s technical skills and professional competence.
A. Self-directed learning package
B. in-service training
C. continuing professional education
D. apprenticeship training
With RA 7161, the government will now be able to capture an acceptable econmic rent of the forest resources with forest charges now levied at _______ of actual FOB market price for timber
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
Community-based Forest Management is based on the concept...
A. Effective law enforcement and sustainable forestry will follow
B. stakeholder analysis and sustainable forestry will follow
C. watershed-based management approach and sustainable forestry will follow
D. people first and sustainable forestry will follow
Wildlife species in the possession of private person must be registered with DENR which include:
A. threatened species
B. exotic species
C. non-threatened faunal species
D. all of the above
Prospecting of biological and genetic resources shall be allowed only with __________ of the concerned local communities.
A. payments of entrance fee
B. prior informed consent
C. courtesy call
D. free patent
This foundation has been involved in forestry activities since 1973. It initiated the development of the first communal lease agreement in the country which it the legal right to develop these lands into a “multi-use” forest
A. Haribon Foundation
B. Foundation for Philippine Environment
C. Kalahan Educational Foundation
D. Federation of Free Farmers
The maximum slope of any forest land which may be classified as grazing land
A. 50%
B. 18%
C. 45%
D. 49%
Titled lands can be expropriated, or title cancelled or amended in favor of the government
A. the President wants it
B. said lands are not tilled or cultivated
C. public interest so requires
D. non payment of taxes
Any person who shall provide nay information leading to the apprehension and conviction of any offender foe violation of forest laws, rules and regulations or confiscation of forest products shall be given a reward in the amount of _________ of the proceeds of the forest products.
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Indigenous cultural communities is also known as:
A. Indigenous Peoples
B. Original Residents
C. Native Folks
D. Filipino Aborigines
Fees which refer to payment being made for the services and operational expenses of the government in the processing, monitoring and managing the licenses/permits being issued by DENR:
A. forest charges
B. rental
C. administrative fees
D. performance bond
The branch of forestry which deals with the understanding of the interrelationship between the forest ecosystem and the human social system
A. Forest Ergonomics
B. Human Resources Development
C. Forestry Extension
D. Social Forestry
A levy imposed by the government on naturally growing timber and other forest products cut by a permittee or licensee and from plantations established in compliance with TLA reforestation obligations
A. forest charges
B. rental
C. value added tax
D. timber sales tax
It is a comprehensive program action adopted by governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development(UNCED) on June 1992 in Brazil which provides a blueprint for action in all areas relating to the sustainable development of the planet up to the 21st century.
A. Agenda 21
B. Forest Principles
C. Rio Declaration
D. Climate Change Charter
The staff bureau under the DENR which, among other functions, recommend policies and/or programs for the effective protection, development, occupancy, management and conservation of forest lands and watershed to ensure continued supply of forest water, goods and services
A. Forest Management Bureau
B. Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
C. Lands management Bureau
D. Environment Management Bureau
A rule for action manifesting or clarifying specific organization goals, objectives, values, or ideals and often prescribing the obligatory or most desirable ways and means for their accomplishment
A. Manifesto
B. Code of conduct
C. Guidelines
D. Policy
It was created to provide the mechanism for the implementing the principles od sustainable development in the country
A. Philippine Council for Sustainable DevelopmentC. Social Reform Council
B. Philippine Agenda 21 council
C. Social Reform Council
D. Philippine Technical Working Group for Sustainable Development
It is a means to create conditions for development through people’s participation. It is a strategy for mobilizing people to become fully and collectively involved in the activities that aim to improve their lives.
A. Participatory planning
B. participatory development
C. community organizing
D. community planning
Which of the following is not a guiding principle of CBFM strategy
A. Sustainable Development
B. autonomy
C. people empowerment
D. participatory approach
Which of the following is not an objective of social forestry?
A. strengthening of local communities/institutions
B. improvement of the socio-economic status of the communities
C. hiring of community members as project workers
D. promotion of social equity
Which of the following is not a group method of conducting extension work?
A. field visits
B. home visits
C. community meetings
D. method demonstration
The first Director of the Bureau of Forestry
A. David H. Brown
B. Arthur S. Fisher
C. George P. Ahern
D. Dence McPeque
This agency was established on June 1900 through General Order 92 of the United States government
A. Bureau of Forestry
B. Department of Forest Service
C. Inspeccion General de Montes
D. Reforestation Administration
A guaranteed peaceful possession and use of specific forestland area and the resources found therein, covered and agreement, contract, or grant which cannot be altered or abrogated without due process:
A. tenure
B. permit
C. lease
D. agreement
The last person who need to sign a BILL in order to become a LAW in this country
DENR Secretary
President of the Philippines
Governor
Congressman
BONUS QUESTION: The full name of the newly elected President of the Philippines
Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr
Bongbong R. Marcos Jr.
Ferdinand I. Marcos Jr.
Rodrigo Roa Duterte
The Chairman of Philippine Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Sen. Cynthia Villar
Sen. Robin Padilla
Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
Sen. Raffy Tulfo
