WorksheetsPhilippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the full name of RA 8560?
Republic Act No. 8561
RA 8500
RA 8600
Republic Act No. 8560
When was the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998 enacted?
May 15, 1998
July 10, 1998
June 23, 1998
August 5, 1998
What is the main purpose of RA 8560?
To establish the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) as the sole agency responsible for the development of the coconut and other palm oil industry in the country.
To promote the use of synthetic oils over coconut and palm oil
To establish the Philippine Banana Authority instead of the Philippine Coconut Authority
To ban the production of coconut and palm oil in the country
Who is responsible for the implementation of the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998?
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Philippine Association of Geodetic Engineers (PAGE)
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
What are the qualifications required to become a Geodetic Engineer under RA 8560?
Master's degree in Geodetic Engineering and pass the Geodetic Engineer Licensure Exam
Associate's degree in Geodetic Engineering and pass the Geodetic Technician Exam
Bachelor's degree in Geodetic Engineering and pass the Geodetic Engineer Licensure Exam
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and pass the Civil Engineer Licensure Exam
What are the penalties for violating the provisions of RA 8560?
Verbal warning
Community service
Revocation of fishing license
Fines, imprisonment, and confiscation of catch, gear, and vessels
What is the role of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geodetic Engineering?
Issuing driver's licenses
Managing public transportation systems
Regulating the fishing industry
Regulating and supervising the practice of geodetic engineering
How does RA 8560 protect the public interest?
By allowing monopolies in the pawnshop industry
By regulating pawnshops and ensuring fair practices.
By increasing interest rates on pawnshop loans
By reducing government oversight on pawnshop operations
What are the key provisions of the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998?
Requirement for geodetic engineers to wear specific uniforms
Regulation of practice, creation of Board of Geodetic Engineering, qualifications and examination requirements, penalties for violations
Mandatory retirement age for geodetic engineers
Establishment of a national geodetic engineering holiday
How does RA 8560 contribute to the development of the geodetic engineering profession in the Philippines?
RA 8560 contributes to the development of the geodetic engineering profession in the Philippines by setting standards for licensure, professional conduct, and qualifications.
RA 8560 hinders the development of the geodetic engineering profession in the Philippines
RA 8560 promotes unethical practices within the geodetic engineering profession in the Philippines
RA 8560 has no impact on the geodetic engineering profession in the Philippines
