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Customs Laws Tutorial Mock Board Exam 2022

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

It refers to the capability to apply or use a set of knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform and implement critical work functions or tasks in a defined work setting.

a)

Professionalism

b)

Competency

c)

Skilled work

d)

Learning ability

2.

At the District Collector level, the right of appeal is premised to compliance with the time frame to dispute a decision or order is received. The general time frame is 15 days. What is/are the exception to the general rule?

a)

In case of denial of an application for refund.

b)

In case of government’s right of compulsory acquisition.

c)

In case of declaration of forfeiture.

d)

All of the above

3.

Under CMTA who of the following officials may authorize Police Colonel Juan De La Cruz to exercise police authority under the provisions of CMTA?

a)

Collector upon approval of the Commissioner of Customs

b)

Commissioner of Customs in coordination with the PNP Chief

c)

Commissioner of Customs

d)

Commissioner of Customs subject to approval of the Secretary of Finance

4.

How many Senators and Congressmen are there in the Congressional Customs Oversight Committee?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

5.

What shall be done with the validated and recognized CUs?

a)

Basis for the issuance of certificate of completion.

b)

Accumulated and transferred in accordance with the Pathways and Equivalence of the PQF.

c)

Forwarded to APO for purposes of CGS issuance.

d)

None of the choices.

6.

Under CMTA what is the reason why an exporter may be entitled to act as declarant?

a)

Exporter is the holder of the bill of lading.

b)

Exporter is the owner of the goods to be shipped out.

c)

Exporter is the party who indorses the bill of lading.

d)

All of the above

7.

The Continuing Professional Development Council (CPDC) for Customs Brokers shall be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members. Who shall act as the Chairman?

a)

Chairman of the PRBCB.

b)

A member of PRBCB selected by PRC.

c)

A member of PRBCB selected among them by themselves.

d)

A member selected by CPDCB members among themselves.

8.

The Bureau of Customs shall provide information relating to a specific matter as may be requested by interested parties for legitimate use. What are the limitations of this right to access information?

a)

Only customs brokers and importers or exporters shall have right to access.

b)

Information requested should not be confidential or for internal use of the Bureau of Customs.

c)

Information requested should have been covered by previous customs issuances.

d)

Information requested should not be used for pecuniary purposes.

9.

TCCP was expressly repealed by CMTA. Is/are there are other laws expressly repealed by CMTA?

a)

Yes, in the case of regulatory laws.

b)

Yes, in case of customs duty deposit requirement for L/C.

c)

No, it was only TCCP that was expressly repealed.

d)

There were no laws expressly repealed. In the case of TCCP certain provisions in the Code were adopted under CMTA.

10.

In course of search of a vessel a customs officer removed a false bottom resulting to damage to the vessel, may the officer be held personally liable for the damage?

a)

Yes, if the search is without a Mission Order.

b)

No, in the absence of showing that the damage occurred by reason of gross negligence.

c)

Yes, in the absence of showing that the approval of the District Collector was secured.

d)

No, because damage naturally occurs during removal of a false bottom especially that unmanifested goods may have been discovered.

11.

Who are disqualified to participate in auction sale?

a)

Relatives of customs officer or employee.

b)

BOC registered customs brokers.

c)

Those who are not accredited importers by the Bureau of Customs.

d)

None of the choices.

12.

In case of search of persons arriving from foreign countries what is a way that the dignity of the person under search and detention is respected?

a)

The search shall be done in strict confidential basis.

b)

Female inspectors may be employed for the examination and search of persons of their own sex.

c)

The Bureau of Customs shall apply risk management in the search of persons.

d)

Only suspected terrorists shall be subject to search.

13.

In forfeiture proceedings, when shall the District Collector issue an order of hearing?

a)

For general cargoes District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within

30 days from issuance of warrant of seizure.

b)

For general cargoes District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within

15 days from issuance of warrant of seizure.

c)

For general cargoes District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within

30 days from enforcement of warrant.

d)

For general cargoes District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within

15 days from enforcement of warrant.

14.

For forfeiture of perishable goods, when shall the District Collector issue an order of

hearing?

a)

District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within 7 days from issuance of

warrant of seizure.

b)

District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within 5 days from issuance of

warrant of seizure.

c)

District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within 7 days from enforcement

of warrant of seizure.

d)

District Collector shall issue an order of hearing within 5 days from enforcement

of warrant of seizure.

15.

Aside from the Commissioner of Customs who has the authority to exercise the power to

visit and inspect?

a)

Deputy Commissioner of Customs, IG

b)

Deputy Commissioner of Customs, EG

c)

Any customs officer with written authorization from the Commissioner

d)

All of the above

16.

If there are only five (5) Deputy Commissioners, how many should have come from the

ranks?

a)

All the five (5) should come from the ranks

b)

Not more than three (3) should come from the ranks

c)

At least three (3) should come from the ranks

d)

It depends on the President of the Philippines who is the appointing power.

17.

It refers to learning activities such as online training, local/international seminars/non-

degree courses, company sponsored training programs and the like which did not

undergo CPD accreditation but may be applied for and awarded CPD units.

a)

Informal learning

b)

Indirect CPD

c)

Self-directed learning

d)

Self-development training

18.

In case there is determination by the District Collector that there is no existence of

probable cause what shall be his immediate action?

a)

Impose surcharge

b)

Importer may request for tentative release of imported goods

c)

District Collector shall issue lifting of alert order

d)

District Collector shall issue order of release

19.

Which of the following is not a qualification for appointment as a member of the PRBCB?

a)

Membership to the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)

b)

A resident of the Philippines

c)

BOC registration

d)

At least 10 years experience

20.

What shall be considered by a District Collector in case of seizure of vessel for failure to

pay fine or penalty?

a)

The flag of registry of vessel

b)

There is already final determination in court proceedings of the liability for fine or

penalty

c)

Nature of cargo on board the vessel

d)

None of the choices

21.

The Commissioner shall regularly furnish several government offices with electronic

copies of all customs goods declaration processed and cleared by the Bureau. Choose

the office which shall not be a recipient of the electronic copies of goods declaration?

a)

PSA

b)

NEDA

c)

Tariff Commission

d)

All of the above shall receive electronic copies of goods declaration

22.

Who shall act as the Chairman of the APO Committee on Nomination for PRBCB

Members?

a)

Members will elect among themselves

b)

Most recent past president

c)

Chairman shall be elected by the members of the APO at large

d)

Current APO president

23.

Under CMTA how may the government attract and retain competent and capable

customs officers and personnel?

a)

By giving financial rewards to performing customs officers

b)

By giving high salaries

c)

By instituting professionalism and meritocracy

d)

All of the above

24.

Is the use of Customs Brokers by importers mandatory in customs clearance?

a)

Yes, for control purposes

b)

Yes, to ensure accountability

c)

No, because importers have a choice on whether or not to employ the services of

customs brokers

d)

Yes, as reflected in the Single Administrative Document (SAD) form

25.

In the exercise of the power to inspect and visit, a warrant of seizure was issued and actual seizure made. Which of the following statements would best describe the reason for the seizure?

a)

The owner of the goods was not in the place where the imported goods were

stored.

b)

The seizure was made in relation to the civil remedy of distraint.

c)

The owner of the goods failed to present evidence of payment within the period

prescribed by law.

d)

The goods seized are prohibited goods.

26.

A customs broker is NOT considered in the practice of his profession if he:

a)

Employed as Exports Assistant at Coca Cola Bottlers

b)

Employed as Imports Assistant at Pepsi Cola Philippines.

c)

Teaches Business Mathematics at UST

d)

All of the above are considered in the practice of CB profession

27.

When are imported goods deemed entered for consumption?

a)

When the carrying vessel enters Philippine jurisdiction with intention to unlade

therein

b)

When the goods are released to the consignee

c)

When the goods declaration is electronically lodged with the Bureau of Customs

together with required supporting documents

d)

When the goods declaration for consumption has been properly processed

before the pertinent customs office and goods released from customs custody

28.

Condition before an Alert Order may be issued?

a)

An Alert Order may only be issued after submission of inward foreign manifest

b)

An Alert Order may only be issued after entry of carrying vessel to Philippine

territory

c)

An Alert Order may only be issued after lodgment of goods declaration.

d)

In any of the above situations

29.

Who can designate the members from the Lower House for the Congressional Customs

and Tariff Oversight Committee?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

Senate President

c)

Chairman of the Ways and Means of the Lower House.

d)

By majority vote of the members of the Lower House

30.

In forfeiture cases, how many days should the District Collector render a decision from

the date of termination of hearing?

a)

Decision must be rendered within 7 days

b)

Decision must be rendered within 15 days

c)

Decision must be rendered within 30 days from termination of the hearing

d)

Decision must be rendered on the same day of the termination of hearing.

31.

RA 9280 was passed into law in 2004. When “A” who passed the CBLE last 1990 was

renewing his PIC he was advised that he has to take the CBLE again because RA 9280.

Is this proper?

a)

Yes, RA 9280 was passed in 2004 and only those who passed the CBLE from

2004 onwards may be issued a PIC.

b)

No, but those who passed earlier than 2004 must write PRC of their intention to

continue with the practice of the profession before they may be issued PIC.

c)

Yes, but those who passed the CBLE five (5) years before 2004 may be issued

PIC

d)

No, because customs brokers who are registered with PRC as customs brokers

are automatically registered as CBS under R.A. No. 9280

32.

Which of the following cases may not be subject of compromise?

a)

Tariff classification cases

b)

Valuation cases

c)

Rules of Origin cases

d)

Forfeiture cases

33.

In civil remedies for the collection of duties and taxes what is the time frame by which

levying officer must submit to the Commissioner a report on levy.

a)

Within 7 days after receipt of the warrant

b)

Within 10 days after receipt of the warrant

c)

Within 15 days after receipt of the warrant

d)

Within 30 days after receipt of the warrant

34.

The general rule is that property under customs custody shall be disposed on the port

where the property is located. Who has the authority to decide to transfer the property to

other ports for disposal purposes?

a)

District Collector subject to approval of the Commissioner of Customs

b)

Commissioner of Customs

c)

Commissioner of Customs subject to approval of the Secretary of Finance

d)

Secretary of Finance

35.

Forfeited goods shall be subject to disposition after liability have been established by the

proper administrative or judicial proceedings. What is the exception to this general rule?

a)

Regulated goods

b)

Restricted goods

c)

Prohibited goods

d)

All of the choices

36.

Principal Port of Entry of Collection District XII.

a)

Port of Cebu

b)

Port of Cagayan de Oro

c)

Port of Davao

d)

Port of Iloilo

37.

Importer “A” has a shipment at POM and a goods declaration for consumption has been

lodged. Before the release of the shipment he received a letter from the District Collector

that he has an outstanding account with the Bureau of Customs. He failed to pay within

30 days from receipt of the letter.

May the District Collector issue a WSD for the shipment?

a)

No, because the liability is for a past shipment and not for the current shipment

at customs

b)

No, because the proper remedy is for the Commissioner of Customs to issue a

warrant of distraint.

c)

Yes

d)

Yes, but the District Collector must be sure that duties and taxes have not been

paid on the shipment

38.

It refers to mechanisms that provide access to qualifications and assist professionals to

move easily and readily between the different education and training sectors, and

between these sectors, and the labor market, through the Philippine Credit Transfer

System.

a)

PQF

b)

Pathways and Equivalences

c)

Career Progression and Specialization Program (CPSP)

d)

None of the choices

39.

DOJ filed a case against CB Juan De La Cruz last 2015. The Presiding Judge rendered a

decision yesterday which found CB Cruz guilty of smuggling. What shall be the basis of

the penalty?

a)

CMTA provision on penalty for smuggling because the decision was rendered

when CMTA is already in force and effect.

b)

TCCP because the offense was committed when TCCP was still in force.

c)

It depends on which penalty is higher i.e. TCCP or CMTA penalty.

d)

It depends on the Presiding Judge

40.

When may an allegation be considered as derogatory information?

a)

The allegation indicates whether goods declaration has been verified

b)

The allegation indicates whether the carrying vessel has entered Philippine

jurisdiction

c)

The allegation indicates the violations and other necessary specifics thereof.

d)

The allegation indicates whether the violation is an assessment and/or

enforcement case.

41.

If the District Collector accepts written order from the carrier for the delivery of imported

goods, what shall be required of the importer?

a)

Sufficient security

b)

Copy of the bill of lading

c)

Written undertaking

d)

All of the above

42.

When may an alert order by reason of undervaluation be issued?

a)

When goods declaration shows discrepancies

b)

When an allegation of undervaluation is based on derogatory information

c)

When the imported goods are rice, sugar or onions.

d)

When undervaluation is caused by the submission of forged invoice or other

documents.

43.

Is it an absolute rule that an importer must pay the difference in duties and taxes as

declared and as found before protest may be made?

a)

Yes, thus the term payment under protest

b)

No, because an importer may protest without paying such an amount

c)

Yes, as provided for in CMTA as adopted from TCCP

d)

It depends. If the difference is below P500,000.00 then payment is mandatory

before protest may be adhoog made.

44.

The principal port of entry of Collection District No. I.

a)

Port of Batangas

b)

Port of Bataan

c)

Port of San Fernando

d)

Port of Pangasinan

45.

To whom shall the letter of the importer expressing his intention to abandon goods be

addressed?

a)

Commissioner of Customs

b)

Deputy Commissioner, RCMG who has jurisdiction over the Legal Service

c)

District Collector

d)

Any of the above depending on the value of the importation to be abandoned

46.

If there are three (3) vacant positions in the PRBCB what is the maximum number of

nominees that may be submitted by the APO to PRC?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

15

47.

To whom shall protest be filed?

a)

District Collector who rendered the decision imposing additional duties and taxes

b)

District Collector if decision rendered imposing additional duties and taxes is

made by a Sub-Port Collector

c)

Commissioner of Customs

d)

All of the above

48.

A WSD was issued by reason of the failure of the owner of imported goods stored in a

warehouse to furnish Bureau of Customs evidence of payment of duties and taxes.

When the customs officer was to serve the warrant of seizure to the owner he

discovered that the owner was not in the warehouse.

To whom should the warrant be served?

a)

The customs officer must wait for the importer to go back to the warehouse

b)

The customs officer must in the presence of 2 witnesses leave the warrant at the

premises of the warehouse

c)

The customs officer must post the warrant at the door of the warehouse so that the

importer can see it when he comes back to the warehouse

d)

The customs officer must serve the warrant to the warehouse manager.

49.

When challenged by the Master of the vessel what shall be presented by the person

authorized to exercise police authority to disclose his official character?

a)

Mission Order

b)

Search warrant

c)

Written authority issued by the District Collector

d)

BOC issued ID

50.

Is the Bureau of Customs allowed by law to seize vessels outside of the Philippine

territory?

a)

No, because that will infringe on the territorial integrity of other countries.

b)

Yes, as long as the pursuit of the offending vessel started within the Philippine

territory.

c)

Yes, as long as the vessel is registered under the Philippine flag.

d)

No, because customs laws may only be enforced within the Philippine territory.

51.

It refers to learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning,

which may be structured and made more flexible according to educational and training

arrangements.

a)

Informal learning

b)

Nonformal learning

c)

Indirect learning

d)

Self directed learning

52.

Which of the following shall not be considered property under customs custody subject

to disposition?

a)

Seized goods

b)

Abandoned goods

c)

Goods subject to valid lien

d)

All of the above are property under customs custody subject to disposition

53.

Subject to the approval of the PRC the PRBCB may issue Special Permit to Foreign

Customs Brokers? What is the condition under R.A. No. 9280?

a)

Subject to provision in ATIGA

b)

When the President of the Philippines allows the issuance

c)

Under General Agreement for Tariffs and Services

d)

When their services are urgently needed in the absence of local customs brokers

54.

How shall the Bureau of Customs dispose of forfeited regulated goods?

a)

By donation

b)

By destruction

c)

By referral to the regulatory agency concerned

d)

All of the above depending on the decision of the Bureau of Customs

55.

How shall debts and credits be distrained?

a)

It shall be distrained through seizure of debts and credits

b)

It shall be distrained through service of warrant of distraint with the person owing

the debts

c)

It shall be distrained through a CTA order.

d)

It shall be distrained by a customs officer with written authorization from the

Commissioner of Customs

56.

If you are the owner of goods which were forcibly thrown overboard by reason of stress

of weather and the owners of the goods saved failed to perform their obligation to

contribute to the common fund to compensate you. May the District Collector withhold delivery of the goods belonging to the delinquent

owners?

a)

Yes, upon proper request and presentation to District Collector of evidence by

the owner

b)

Yes, upon the order of the Commissioner of Customs

c)

Yes, upon notice to the District Collector by way of lawful order of the court

d)

Any of the above is valid.

57.

In the exercise of his automatic review power in a forfeiture case the Commissioner of

Customs failed to render a decision within the prescribed period. What will happen?

a)

The decision of the District Collector is considered affirmed.

b)

The Commissioner of Customs will forward the case folder to the Secretary of

Finance immediately.

c)

The Secretary of Finance will exercise his automatic review power.

d)

The Commissioner of Customs may be held administratively liable.

58.

Which of the following statements is proper with regard to persons authorized to

exercise police authority under CMTA?

a)

Officials of PNP on all cases falling within the regular performance of their duties,

when payment of internal revenue taxes is involved.

b)

Officials of the AFP on all cases falling within the regular performance of their

duties, when payment of internal taxes is involved.

c)

Officials of the BIR on all cases falling within the regular performance of their

duties, when payment of internal taxes is involved

d)

All the statements are correct

59.

What shall be included in the sworn application for the issuance of judicial search

warrant by reason of CMTA violation? Choose the best statement.

a)

Name of the Judge.

b)

Goods declaration number and date lodged.

c)

Carrying vessel of the goods to be seized.

d)

Probable cause and particularly describing the place to be searched and the

goods to be seized.

60.

PRC cancelled the Certificate of Registration of CB John last April 2019 because he was

convicted with finality of a crime involving moral turpitude. Today is June 2022 and he

asked your advice how he can resume practice of his profession. What advice can you

give him?

a)

Better look for another source of living as he is now forever barred from

practicing the Customs Broker profession

b)

Take the customs broker licensure examination (CBLE). If he pass the exam

PRC shall register him again as a Customs Broker

c)

Appeal the cancellation of his PRC Registration to regular court

d)

Under the provisions of RA9280 request for reinstatement in the PRC Registry as

a Customs Broker

61.

For purposes of serving warrant of seizure, who may be considered as owner of the

seized goods?

a)

Person holding the bill of lading

b)

Consignee

c)

Importer

d)

All of the above

62.

What is the condition before the District Collector may issue the lifting of an alert order?

a)

Duties and taxes have been paid

b)

Issued hold order has been lifted

c)

Commissioner failed to render a decision on the order of release issued by the

District Collector

d)

All of the above

63.

For canned goods, how many hours from receipt of the recommendation of an Alerting

Officer (examining customs officer in the IRR) should the District Collector render a

decision?

a)

Within 48 hours

b)

Within 72 hours

c)

Within 96 hours

d)

Within 120 hours

64.

For customs cases other than protest and forfeiture what is the next step if the

Commissioner fails to render a decision within the period prescribed in the exercise of

his automatic review power?

a)

Decision under review becomes final and executory

b)

Importer appeals to CTA

c)

Commissioner returns to the District Collector the case file

d. Commissioner forwards case file to the Secretary of Finance

d)

Commissioner forwards case file to the Secretary of Finance

65.

Where should goods seized by officers and men of the Philippine National Police (PNP)

who were deputized by the Commissioner of Customs to exercise police authority under

CMTA?

a)

Chief, PNP

b)

Judicial Court

c)

Bureau of Customs

d)

Camp Crame in coordination with the Bureau of Customs

66.

In the disposition of proceeds from the sale of property under customs custody which of

the following charges may the Commissioner of Customs set the maximum amount to be

charged to the proceeds?

a)

Government storage charges

b)

Storage charges of arrastre operator

c)

Expenses for appraisal of the goods

d)

Any of the above

67.

May a decision of the District Collector which imposes fine on a forfeiture case be

subject of an appeal by way of protest?

a)

Yes, as a matter of right.

b)

No, as per CMTA

c)

No, because a motion for reconsideration may be filed

d)

Any of the choices is correct depending on the value of the importation

68.

On which of the following instances where the cost of physical examination shall be for

the account of the importer?

a)

A physical examination was done by reason of an Alert Order and the goods stuffed

in the container examined are the same as that declared in the goods declaration.

b)

A physical examination was done by reason of an Alert Order and the entered tariff

classification was found to be in order.

c)

The physical examination was conducted by reason of the selectivity module in the

e2m Customs System but no misdeclaration was discovered.

d)

Any of the choices is proper.

69.

With God’s grace and hard work you will pass the CBLE this coming November. Under

PRC rules you will have to renew your PIC in 2025. How many CPD Credit Units should

you earn for PRC to renew your PIC?

a)

15 CUs.

b)

None, if you are teaching in a school offering BSCA

c)

None, as you are not required under existing rules and regulations.

d)

None, if you are not engaged in the practice of the profession. As for example,

instead of practicing the profession you establish your own on-line food business.

70.

May the Commissioner of Customs inquire into bank deposits of importers?

a)

Yes, to check accuracy of entered value

b)

Yes, to check accuracy of price actually paid

c)

No

d)

A and b are correct

71.

Who has the authority to overturn an Advance Ruling on tariff classification issued by the

Tariff Commission?

a)

Office of the President

b)

NEDA Director General

c)

Secretary of Finance

d)

All of the above

72.

When should the Tariff Commission issue an advance ruling on tariff classification?

a)

Within 60 days from receipt of a properly documented application.

b)

Within 30 days from receipt of a properly documented application.

c)

Within 45 days from receipt of a properly documented application

d)

Within 30 working days from receipt of a properly documented application.

73.

What is an activity that may be applied for the self-directed and/or lifelong learning.

a)

PRBCB Chairman and Members: Full credit units within the compliance period.

b)

CHED Technical Committee on Customs Administration – Chairperson or

Members – Full credit within the compliance period.

c)

Outstanding Customs Broker awardee

d)

All of the above.

74.

Who has the authority to compromise any administrative case arising from the conduct

of a post clearance audit?

a)

PCAG AsComm subject to approval of the Commissioner of Customs

b)

Secretary of Finance

c)

Commissioner of Customs subject to approval of the Secretary of Finance

d)

Any of the choices depending on the value of the penalty imposed after conduct

of post clearance audit.

75.

The rule is that customs issuances as far as practicable be made readily available prior

to its effectivity. What is the exception to this general rule?

a)

The customs issuance is of general application

b)

The customs issuance is of specific application

c)

The advance notice is precluded

d)

Any of the choices is correct

76.

Bureau of Customs shall not impose penalty on errors in goods declaration when such

errors are inadvertent. To discourage repetition of such errors penalty may be imposed.

What is the limitation of such penalty?

a)

Penalty shall not exceed the value of the goods

b)

Penalty shall not exceed the surcharge imposable under the law

c)

Penalty shall not be excessive

d)

Penalty shall not exceed the appraised value

77.

Who is not responsible for the accuracy of goods declaration?

a)

Declarant

b)

Customs Broker

c)

VASP

d)

All of the choices are responsible for the accuracy of goods declaration

78.

In the disposition of the proceeds in the sale of impliedly abandoned goods under

customs custody, which of the following items comes 3rd?

a)

Expenses for the appraisal, advertisement and sale of auctioned goods.

b)

Taxes due on the goods

c)

Customs duty due on the goods

d)

Government storage charges

79.

What is the condition for a customs issuance to be published in the Official Gazette or a

newspaper of general circulation?

a)

The issuance should be of general application.

b)

The issuance should be of specific application.

c)

The issuance should be of combined general and specific application.

d)

All issuances should be published.

80.

These are goods liable to perish or be wasted, or those that depreciate greatly in value

while stored, or which cannot be kept without great disproportionate expenses.

a)

Goods for human consumption.

b)

Goods for animal consumption.

c)

Perishable goods.

d)

All of the choices

81.

In a protest case the Commissioner of Customs fails to render a decision within the

prescribed period. What is the proper scenario?

a)

File a motion for reconsideration

b)

Request for reinvestigation

c)

Appeal to CTA

d)

Secretary of Finance exercises his automatic review power.

82.

What is the next step if there is finding by the District Collector of the authenticity and

completeness of evidence presented by owner of goods seized in the exercise of power

to inspect and to visit?

a)

District Collector shall cause the immediate release of the security posted by the

owner of imported goods.

b)

District Collector shall cause the immediate release of the seized goods

c)

District Collector shall refer the matter to the Commissioner of Customs for

proper disposition

d)

District Collector shall not issue a warrant of seizure

83.

Classify imported fake iWatch.

a)

Regulated

b)

Restricted

c)

Prohibited

d)

Free importation

84.

It refers to learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning,

which may be structured and made more flexible according to educational and training

arrangements.

a)

Informal learning

b)

Indirect learning

c)

Nonformal learning

d)

Self directed learning

85.

Who may appoint a Senator for him to become a member of the Congressional Customs

Oversight Committee?

a)

Majority vote by incumbent Senators

b)

Senate President

c)

Chairperson of the Committee on Ways and Means

d)

President of the Philippines

86.

May Customs Guards assigned to customs bonded warehouses be given authority to

exercise police authority under CMTA?

a)

No, because the position is very low to authorize them to exercise police

authority.

b)

No, because this is not allowed under existing Civil Service Commission’s (CSC)

rules and regulations.

c)

Yes, as this is explicitly provided for in CMTA

d)

Yes, but subject to approval of the Secretary of Finance

87.

Which ranks 4 th in the disposition of proceeds from the disposition of property under

customs custody?

a)

Government storage charges

b)

Taxes

c)

Arrastre and private storage charges

d)

Expenses for the appraisal, advertisement and sale of auctioned goods

88.

How may the Bureau of Customs collect duties and charges imposed by reason of post

clearance audit?

a)

By sending demand letters.

b)

By withholding delivery of imported goods belonging to the delinquent auditee

c)

By civil or criminal action

d)

All of the above

89.

How shall the matter be resolved if the Advance Ruling issued by Tariff Commission is

disputed by BOC?

a)

Refer to Court of Tax Appeals

b)

Refer to Tariff Commission

c)

Refer to Department of Trade and Industry

d)

Refer to Secretary of Finance

90.

Regulatory agency for used cars.

a)

Bureau of Product Standards

b)

Land Transportation Office

c)

Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau

d)

DOTR

91.

A PRBCB member may serve maximum of two (2) terms. What is that in number of

years?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

8 years

d)

Indefinite number of years.

92.

PCG has authority to prevent and suppress smuggling?

a)

No, as CMTA provides that the authority is exclusive to BOC

b)

Yes, it has concurrent authority with BOC

c)

No, because PCG has no technical expertise on the matter

d)

None of the choices

93.

Pursuant to CMTA what is the implication if a decision to impose additional duties and

taxes is not protested?

a)

Customs will impose surcharge on the amount imposed

b)

Goods declaration shall be subject to post clearance audit.

c)

Decision of the District Collector may be appealed to CTA

d)

Decision of the District Collector shall be deemed final.

94.

When should duties and taxes be paid in case of regulated goods that are imported

without prior import permit as otherwise the goods shall be deemed abandoned?

a)

Duties and taxes will not be required to be paid anymore as the regulated goods

will be seized and subject to forfeiture proceedings.

b)

Duties and taxes must be paid within 15 days from receipt of notice of

assessment

c)

Duties and taxes must be paid within 15 days from date of final assessment

d)

Duties and taxes must be paid within 15 days from lodgment of goods

declaration.

95.

Under CMTA how many Deputy District Collectors should there be?

a)

Three: Deputy Collector for Assessment, Deputy Collector for Operations,

Deputy Collector for Administration.

b)

Minimum of 3 and maximum of 5

c)

Minimum of 3 and maximum of 6

d)

None of the choices

96.

Who of the following are not authorized to effect search, seizure and arrest?

a)

Officials of the Bureau of Customs, District Collectors and Deputy District

Collectors

b)

Officials of BIR in all cases failing within the regular performance of their duties

when payment of internal revenue taxes is involved

c)

Customs Appraisers

d)

None of the choices

97.

In a protest case the Commissioner of Customs rendered a decision which is adverse to

the government with the amount protested in the amount of P11.00 million. Is the

decision of the Commissioner of Customs subject to automatic review by the Secretary

of Finance?

a)

Yes, because the amount breached the P10.00 million threshold.

b)

No, because the Secretary of Finance has no such authority under CMTA

c)

No, because it is not in the exercise of automatic review power of the

Commissioner of Customs

d)

Yes, because it is in the exercise of the automatic review power of the

Commissioner of Customs

98.

Is it an absolute rule that the supporting documents be attached to an appeal?

a)

Yes, otherwise the officer that shall review the appeal will not have any basis to

review the case.

b)

No, provided that the value of the goods involved in the appeal does not exceed

P10.0 million.

c)

No, provided that the supporting documents are submitted within a reasonable

time as defined by the Bureau of Customs.

d)

Yes, because this is provided for in the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act

(CMTA)

99.

A person’s skills, knowledge and competencies that have been acquired through work

experience, training, independent study, volunteer activities and hobbies, that may be

applied for academic credit, as a requirement of a training program or for occupational

qualification.

a)

Competency

b)

Prior Learning

c)

Continuing Professional Development

d)

Lifelong Learning

100.

The law which provides that CPD is a mandatory requirement in the renewal of the

Professional Identification Card.

a)

R.A. No. 10863

b)

R.A. No. 9280, as amended by R.A. No. 9853

c)

R.A. No. 10912

d)

R.A. No. 10963