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Law PART 1

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

Which are examples of personal properties?

a)

  Machinery, receptacles, instruments or implements intended by the owner of the tenement for an industry or works which may be carried on in a building or on a piece of land, and which tend directly to meet the needs of the said industry or works

b)

Mines, quarries, and slag dumps, while the matter thereof forms part of the bed, and waters either running or stagnant

c)

  Animal houses, pigeon-houses, beehives, fish ponds or breeding places of similar nature, in case their owner has placed them or preserves them with the intention to have them permanently attached to the land, and forming a permanent part of it; the animals in these places are included

d)

Shares of stock of agricultural, commercial and industrial entities with real estate

2.

The following are elements of an obligation, except:

a)

Juridical/ legal tie

b)

Active subject

c)

Passive subject

d)

Consideration

3.

Mang Juan promised to pay Engr. Maria 150,000 pesos if he can undertake a subdivision survey of his property, which is located in an MNLF infested area. This is an example of.

a)

pure obligation and contract

b)

mixed obligation and contract

c)

casual obligation

d)

conditional obligation

4.

  These are properties owned by the state in its public or sovereign capacity and intended for public use and not for the use of the state as juridical person

a)

Community property

b)

Patrimonial property

c)

Public dominion

d)

  Immovable property

5.

Which characteristic does NOT refer to an alluvion?

a)

Accretion is gradual

b)

There is only attachment

c)

Accretion can be identified

d)

Accretion belongs to the owner of the land to which attachment is made

6.

Charlie gave his diamond-encrusted watch worth Php 25,000.00 to his friend Danny as a birthday gift. Danny readily accepted the gift with profuse gratitude. One month later, they had a serious quarrel; hence, Charlie demanded the return of the watch from Danny. Danny refused to return the watch. What is the nature of this donation?

a)

Valid, because there was intention to donate and delivery by the donor Charlie.

b)

Valid, because there was acceptance and receipt of the donated personal property by the donee Danny.

c)

Void, because the value of the thing donated exceeded Php 5,000.00 and the donation and acceptance were not in writing.

d)

Void, because the value of the thing donated exceeded Php 5,000.000 and the donation and acceptance were not in a public instrument.

7.

  All surveys made of extensive areas consisting of several lots for cadastral registration proceedings, agricultural development or for any purpose pursuant to provisions of Cadastral Act No. 2259

a)

Conversion Surveys

b)

Cadastral Land Surveys

c)

Government Land Surveys

d)

Other Land Surveys

8.

Under the IRR of Republic Act No. 10023, the application of a parcel of lot for highly urbanized cities shall not exceed square meters.

a)

200 SQ.M.

b)

500 SQ.M.

c)

750 SQ.M.

d)

1000 SQ.M.

9.

Under the IRR of Republic Act No. 10023, the application of a parcel of lot for other cities shall not exceed                             square meters.

a)

200 SQ.M.

b)

  500 SQ.M.

c)

   750 SQ.M.

d)

  1000 SQ.M.

10.

Under the IRR of Republic Act No. 10023, the application of a parcel of lot for first class and second-class municipalities shall not exceed            square meters

a)

   200 SQ.M.

b)

500 SQ.M.

c)

750 SQ.M.

d)

   1000 SQ.M.

11.

Before provincial roads are monumented a notice shall be sent to the.

a)

Municipal engineer

b)

City engineer

c)

Provincial Environmental and Natural Resources Office

d)

District engineer DPWH

12.

The liability of the school, its administrators and teachers, or the individual, entity or institution engaged in child care over the minor child or damage caused by the acts or omissions of the unemancipated minor while under their supervision, instruction or custody shall be:

a)

Joint and subsidiary

b)

Principal and solidary

c)

Principal and joint

d)

Subsidiary and solidary.

13.

The creditor has the right to the fruits of the thing from the time:

a)

the thing is delivered

b)

the obligation to deliver the things arises

c)

the contract is perfected

d)

the fruits are delivered

14.

An obligation which is based on equity and natural law is known as:

a)

pure

b)

quasi-contract

c)

civil

d)

natural

15.

The following are modes of extinguishing usufruct except,

a)

Expiration of the period for which it was constituted.

b)

Merger of the usufruct and ownership in the same person.

c)

Total loss of the thing.

d)

Bad use of the thing in usufruct

16.

    An Act to Regulate the Practice of Geodetic Engineering in the Philippines or the "Geodetic Engineering Law

a)

Republic Act No. 4374

b)

  Republic Act No. 9200

c)

  Republic Act No. 8560

d)

   Republic Act No. 26

17.

Any person, technically and legally qualified to practice Geodetic engineering under RA 4374, shall be known as

a)

Engineer

b)

Master GE

c)

Surveyor

d)

Geodetic Engineer

18.

1.     The Board of Examiners for Geodetic Engineers, referred to as the Board, shall be composed of

a)

   1 Chairman, 3 Members

b)

   1 Chairman, 1 Member

c)

  1 Chairman 2 Members

d)

  1 Chairman 4 Members

19.

    All members of the Board shall be appointed by the

a)

   President of the Philippines

b)

  Commissioner of Civil Service

c)

   Previous Chairman of the Board

d)

   Commission on Appointments

20.

If a Board member has been a faculty member, how many years consecutively should he have stopped before appointment

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

3 years

d)

4 years

21.

     Members of the Board shall hold office for a term of

a)

   1 year

b)

   2 years

c)

  3 years

d)

   4 years

22.

What is the primary purpose of an action to quiet title?

a)

To evict a tenant who has unlawfully withheld possession.

b)

To resolve a boundary dispute between neighboring landowners.

c)

To establish the validity of a title to real property against a conflicting claim.

d)

To enforce a contract for the sale of real property.

23.

What is the key difference between a real right and a personal right?

a)

Real rights are always over movable property; personal rights are always over immovable property.

b)

Real rights are enforceable against specific individuals; personal rights are enforceable against the world at large.

c)

Real rights are enforceable against the world at large; personal rights are enforceable against specific individuals.

d)

Real rights involve intangible things; personal rights involve tangible things.

24.

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of "accession" in property law?

a)

The acquisition of ownership through discovery of hidden treasure.

b)

The right of an owner to everything produced by, or attached to, their property.

c)

The termination of a co-ownership through judicial proceedings.

d)

The process by which a riparian owner acquires land through gradual deposits of soil.

25.

Which of the following is NOT a source of obligations?

a)

Law

b)

Contracts

c)

Quasi-contracts

d)

Arbitration

26.

A corporation wants to purchase a large tract of alienable public land for a commercial development. What is the MOST accurate statement regarding their ability to acquire this land?

a)

They can purchase it outright.

b)

They can only lease it.

c)

They can purchase it, provided they obtain congressional authorization.

d)

They cannot acquire it under any circumstances.

27.

Pedro discovers that his Certificate of Title includes a small adjacent public road by mistake. What is the correct procedure to correct this error?

a)

He can simply amend the certificate himself.

b)

He must initiate court proceedings to amend the title.

c)

He must notify the Register of Deeds and request a correction.

d)

No action is required, as the mistake is inconsequential.

28.

What is a cadastral registration proceeding?

a)

A voluntary process initiated by a landowner.

b)

A compulsory registration proceeding initiated by the government.

c)

A process used to register mortgages on land.

d)

A process used to settle disputes over unregistered lands.

29.

What is the primary purpose of land registration under the Torrens System?

a)

To simplify the process of land taxation.

b)

To finally settle title to real property and prevent future disputes.

c)

To increase government revenue from land sales.

d)

To facilitate land redistribution to tenant farmers.

30.

Maria and Pedro both claim ownership of a parcel of unregistered agricultural land. Maria has been openly and continuously cultivating the land for the past 12 years, paying property taxes during that time. Pedro presents a faded deed of sale from 1990, but it's unclear if this deed was ever registered. Which statement BEST describes the likely outcome of a legal dispute over the land?

a)

Pedro automatically wins due to the older deed.

b)

Maria automatically wins due to her longer period of possession.

c)

The court will prioritize Pedro's deed if it can be proven authentic and that it represents valid ownership.

d)

The court will order the land to be declared public land.

31.

David, a registered geodetic engineer, is found guilty of providing false information to the Board to obtain his certificate. What is the MOST likely consequence according to the Act?

a)

His certificate will be suspended for six months.

b)

He will face a fine of up to five thousand pesos, imprisonment for up to six years, or both.

c)

He will be required to retake the geodetic engineering examination.

d)

His certificate will be automatically revoked without further proceedings.

32.

The maximum land area which an applicant may apply/hold under quarry permit hectares.

a)

10

b)

5

c)

15

d)

25

33.

The juridical relation resulting from a lawful, unilateral and voluntary act which has for its purpose the payment of indemnity to the end that no one shall unjustly enrich, what it is called?

a)

Quasi-contract

b)

Contacts

c)

Arising from Law

d)

Obligation

34.

Minerals processing permit is issued for a period of 5-years, renewable for another 5-years but not exceed 25 years by the.

a)

MGB regional director

b)

Provincial governor

c)

MGB Director

d)

DENR Secretary

35.

Dolce contracted the services of Geodetic Engr. Locsin to conduct a relocation survey of his twenty-five hectares property for a professional fee of P180, 000. Who is the passive subject?

a)

Bruno

b)

Creditor Bruno

c)

Surveyman of Engr. Locsin

d)

Geodetic Engr. Locsin

36.

The law which repealed PD 772

a)

RA 8435

b)

RA 8368

c)

RA 7586

d)

RA 2056

37.

X and Y were to marry in 5 months. Meantime, to express his affection, X donated a house and lot to Y, which donation X wrote in a letter to Y. Y wrote back, accepting the donation and took possession of the property. Before the wedding, however, Y suddenly died of heart attack. Can Y's heirs get the property?

a)

No, since the marriage did not take place.

b)

Yes, since all the requisites of a donation of an immovable are present.

c)

Yes, since X freely donated the property to Y who became its owner.

d)

No, since the donation and its acceptance are not in a public instrument.

38.

The immovable that which is the subject of the easement is called.

a)

Dominant estate

b)

Servient estate

c)

Real estate

d)

All of the above

39.

For purpose of qualifying a public land applicant of a free patent under RA 10023, the average annual income of a 2nd class municipality where he is applying is equal to or more than 45 million but not exceeding.

a)

75M

b)

45M

c)

65M

d)

55M

40.

Under RA 6657, Transferability of Awarded Lands shall not be sold, transferred or conveyed for a period of?

a)

12 years

b)

2 years

c)

10 years

d)

5 years

41.

This is the right to consume the thing by its use

a)

jus utendi

b)

jus abutendi

c)

jus disponendi

d)

jus vindicandi

42.

When one exercises a right recognized by law, knowing that he thereby causes an injustice to another, the latter is entitled to recover damages. This is known as the principle of.

a)

res ipsa loquitur.

b)

damnum absque injuria.

c)

vicarious liability.

d)

abuse of rights.

43.

An agent, authorized by a special power of attorney to sell a land belonging to the principal succeeded in selling the same to a buyer according to the instructions given the agent. The agent executed the deed of absolute sale on behalf of his principal two days after the principal died, an event that neither the agent nor the buyer knew at the time of the sale. What is the standing of the sale?

a)

Voidable.

b)

Valid.

c)

Void

d)

Unenforceable.

44.

Contracts take effect only between the parties or their assigns and heirs, except where the rights and obligations arising from the contract are not transmissible by their nature, by stipulation, or by provision of law. In the latter case, the assigns or the heirs are not bound by the contracts. This is known as the principle of.

a)

Relativity of contracts.

b)

Freedom to stipulate.

c)

Mutuality of contracts.

d)

Obligatory force of contracts.

45.

X borrowed money from a bank, secured by a mortgage on the land of Y, his close friend. When the loan matured, Y offered to pay the bank but it refused since Y was not the borrower. Is the bank's action correct?

a)

Yes, since X, the true borrower, did not give his consent to Y's offer to pay.

b)

No, since anybody can discharge X's obligation to his benefit.

c)

No, since Y, the owner of the collateral, has an interest in the payment of the obligation.

d)

Yes, since it was X who had an obligation to the bank.

46.

Which of the following is NOT a restriction on one's capacity to act?

a)

Minority

b)

Marriage

c)

Deaf-mute

d)

Civil Interdiction

47.

The following are the elements of an obligation, except:

a)

Juridical/Legal Tie

b)

Active subject

c)

Passive subject

d)

Consideration

48.

It is a conduct that may consist of giving, doing, or not doing something.

a)

Obligation

b)

Juridical necessity

c)

Prestation

d)

Contract

49.

It is a juridical relation arising from lawful, voluntary and unilateral acts based on the principle that no one should unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another.

a)

Quasi-contract

b)

Quasi-delict

c)

Contract

d)

Delict

50.

The following are the elements of quasi-delict, except:

a)

Act or omission

b)

Fault/negligence

c)

Damage/injury

d)

Pre-existing contract

51.

This term refers to a delay on the part of both the debtor and creditor in reciprocal obligations.

a)

Mora accipiendi

b)

Mora solvendi

c)

Compensation morae

d)

Solutio indebiti

52.

It is a principle that prevents a party from asserting a legal right or claim because of an unreasonable and unexplained delay in doing so, causing prejudice to the other party.

a)

Ownership

b)

Laches

c)

Prescription

d)

Testate

53.

In the two modes of titling lands as authorized by our laws, the resulting output from the Bureau of Lands is the patent, while the resulting output from the Land Registration Authority is called.

a)

Certificate of title

b)

Decree

c)

Decision

d)

Tax declaration

54.

Which of the following best describes the type of owner of a gradual accumulation of soil or land abutting or adjoining the banks of rivers and streams that become part of the land.

a)

Beneficial owner

b)

Riparian owner

c)

Adjoining Owner

d)

Rightful owner

55.

Which of the following is not a mode of acquiring ownership under the civil code?

a)

Donation

b)

Law

c)

Tradition

d)

Intellectual Possession

56.

X is the owner of land NOT protected by a Certificate of Title (Torrens Title). His right is however, duly registered in the Registry (for the deed of sale in his favor has duly registered). If Y, a stranger, takes possession of the land in good faith (from a seller- forger), is there a chance for him to become, after 10 years, the owner of the land, as against X?

a)

Yes, because X is not protected by a Certificate of Title.

b)

Yes, because it is his right.

c)

No, because X is the owner and his right is registered in the Registry.

d)

No, it just cannot happen.

57.

This system guarantees that the holder of the title in good faith has a valid and legally protected ownership of the land.

a)

Statutory Land Law

b)

Torrens system

c)

Customary Land Tenure

d)

Mixed or Hybrid Systems

58.

Under RA 8371, who has the priority right to harvest or exploit any or all natural resources within ancestral domains/lands?

a)

Community leaders only

b)

Philippine government

c)

Members of ICCPs/IPs

d)

Corporations duly registered with SEC

59.

Can guardians and trustees donate the properties entrusted to them?

a)

As trustees, they can donate but cannot sell

b)

Yes, they can

c)

They cannot donate but they can sell

d)

No, they cannot

60.

After his land is forfeited, DAR shall subsequently award the foreclosed land to.

a)

the wife of Mang Isko

b)

any employee of DAR

c)

other qualified beneficiaries

d)

the nearest kin of Mang Isko

61.

A type of contract which requires delivery of the object of the contract in order to be perfected.

a)

Consensual contract

b)

Quasi-contract

c)

Real contract

d)

Contract of option

62.

The maximum land area which an applicant may apply/ hold under quarry permit.

a)

10

b)

5

c)

15

d)

25

63.

In underground mining operations, no person shall be employed below years old.

a)

21

b)

18

c)

25

d)

20

64.

Under the comprehensive agrarian reform program, idle, abandoned, foreclosed and sequestered lands shall be planned for distribution, as.

a)

farm lots exclusively for rural women in the area

b)

home lots for disqualified tenants in adjacent towns

c)

residential lots for tenants in nearby barangays

d)

farm and home lots for occupants of the subject lots

65.

Under our 1987 Constitution, are associations allowed to lease alienable lands of the public domain?

a)

Yes, they are.

b)

Partnerships are also allowed but NOT associations.

c)

No, they are NOT.

d)

Only corporations are allowed.

66.

Can a property within the city devoted to public use be converted to another public use?

a)

No, it needs an authority from congress.

b)

Yes, the city government through an ordinance can convert it.

c)

Yes, but with the approval of HLURB.

d)

No, it must pass through the DENR.

67.

In 1950, the Bureau of Lands issued a Homestead patent to A. Three years later, A sold the homestead to B. A died in 1990, and his heirs filed an action to recover the homestead from B on the ground that its sale by their father to the latter is void. Are the heirs correct?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

It depends

d)

NOTA

68.

Under the Public Land Law, alienable and disposable public land may be alienated or disposed of to a qualified individual, to become his private property thru:

a)

purchase, homestead, or confirmation of imperfect or incomplete title (judicial or administrative legalization thru Bureau of Lands Free Patent)

b)

Emancipation Patent of Special Patent

c)

Prescription, Accretion or Reclamation

d)

Certification of Land Transfer

69.

Don was the owner of an agricultural land with no access to public road. He had been passing through the land of Ernie with the latter's approval for over 10 years. Subsequently, Don subdivided his property into 20 residential lots and sold them to different persons. Ernie blocked the pathway and refused to let the buyers pass through his land. Did Don acquire an easement of right of way?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

It depends

d)

NOTA

70.

After 5 years from the issuance of the patent and within 25 years after the issuance of the title, no alienation, transfer or conveyance of any homestead maybe done without the approval of:

a)

Secretary of DENR

b)

President of the Philippines

c)

Director of Lands

d)

Regional Trial Court

71.

Demetrio knew that a piece of land bordering the beach belonged to Ernesto. Ernesto went abroad, Demetrio occupied the same and constructed thereon nipa sheds with tables and benches which he rented out to people who want to have a picnic by the beach. When he returned, he demanded the return of the land, Demetrio agreed to do so after he has removed the nipa sheds. Ernesto refused to let Demetrio remove the nipa sheds on the ground that these already belonged to him. Who is correct?

a)

Ernesto

b)

Demetrio

c)

Both of them

72.

The action for annulment of a contract where one of the parties is incapable of giving consent to a contract and where the consent is vitiated by mistake, violence, intimidation, undue influence or fraud shall be brought within years.

a)

2

b)

5

c)

4

d)

never

73.

An action for the declaration of the inexistence of a contract prescribes in years.

a)

2

b)

5

c)

4

d)

never

74.

A mortgage action prescribes after years.

a)

5

b)

15

c)

10

d)

20

75.

Real actions over immovable prescribe after years.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

20

d)

30

76.

    An action for forcible entry, detainer and defamation must be filed within

a)

6 months

b)

1 year

c)

2 years

d)

5 years

77.

A type of condition when the fulfillment of the condition depends upon chance or upon the will of a third person.

a)

Potestative

b)

Mixed

c)

Casual

d)

Resolutory

78.

A certain author acquires ownership with regards to his literary, dramatic, historical, legal, philosophical, scientific or other work. This method of acquiring ownership is.

a)

By occupation

b)

By intellectual creation

c)

By prescription

d)

By tradition

79.

The right or interest of a person over a specific thing without a definite passive subject against whom the right maybe personally enforced.

a)

Vested right

b)

Personal right

c)

Real right

d)

Specific right

80.

What waters belong to the state?

I.  Subterranean or ground waters

II.  Rain water falling on private lands

a)

only I

b)

only II

c)

both I and II

d)

neither I or II

81.

What is the degree of possession of a lessee?

a)

Possession without any title

b)

Possession with a juridical title

c)

Possession with a just title

d)

Possession with a title in fee simple

82.

To maintain the integrity of land registration, possessor entitled to receive the fullest protection of the law.

a)

a Torrens title

b)

an A & D land

c)

an agricultural land

d)

a tax declaration

83.

Are agrarian reform beneficiaries represented in the Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC)?

a)

Yes, but they are not allowed to talk and vote.

b)

No, they are not represented in the PARC.

c)

Yes, but limited to only six representatives through-out the country.

d)

No, but they are permitted to established temporary camps at DAR central office.

84.

  Under RA 8371, who has the priority right to harvest or exploit any or all natural resources within ancestral Domains/lands?

a)

Community leaders only

b)

Philippine government

c)

Members of ICCPS/IPS

d)

Corporations duly registered with SEC

85.

What is the order of accuracy for mineral surveys which are executed for mineral agreements as per mining act of 1995?

a)

2nd order

b)

4th order

c)

5th order

d)

3rd order

86.

The azimuth checks for secondary transverse should not exceed.

a)

20"

b)

30"

c)

15"

d)

10"

87.

A hidden treasure was found by Mr. A in the property of Mr. B without the permission of the latter. Is the former entitled to a share?

a)

Yes, but Mr. A is only entitled to one-third of the treasure.

b)

Yes, Mr. A is entitled to one-half share.

c)

No, Mr. A is not entitled to any share of the treasure.

d)

No, the treasure belongs to the government.

88.

All original surveys of lands, claimed or owned by individuals, partnership, corporations or any other form of organization, undertaken for use in original land registration proceedings pursuant to PD 1529:

a)

Private Land Surveys

b)

Amendment Surveys

c)

Public Land Surveys

d)

Conversion Surveys

89.

Some of the co-owners of an old house would like to convert it into a hotel for productive purposes. Others would like to preserve as an ancestral home. What is the best solution?

a)

  Seek relief from the court.

b)

   They should seek assistance from the office of the city engineer.

c)

  Proceed with the conversion anyways; it is beneficial to everybody.

d)

  Consult other relatives

90.

Penalty for fraudulent acts in reconstitution of lost or destroyed certificate of titles

a)

   1 year imprisonment, 10000 fines

b)

   2 years imprisonment, 20000 fines

c)

12 ears imprisonment, 2000000 fines

d)

  Reclusion perpetual

91.

     Any person found extracting and disposing minerals without a mining agreement lease, permit or license, shall upon conviction be fined or imprisoned from six months to years.

a)

10

b)

6

c)

3

d)

12

92.

      Which Act regulates the practice of geodetic engineering in the Philippines?

a)

   RA 4374

b)

   RA 8560

c)

   RA 9200

d)

   RA 3844

93.

       What is the required general average passing score in the GE board exam?

a)

  65% with no subject below 50%

b)

   70% with no subject below 55%

c)

  75% with no subject below 60%

d)

   80% with no subject below 65%

94.

  Which PRC resolution adopted the existing Code of Ethics pending a new one?

a)

  Res. No. 05, s. 2000

b)

Res. No. 10, s. 2000

c)

  Res. No. 15, s. 2005

d)

  Res. No. 20, s. 2010

95.

       What must a geodetic engineer obtain and affix on professional plans?

a)

  PRC Commission Seal

b)

Board Certification Stamp

c)

Official Seal of Geodetic Engineer

d)

   DENR Land Title Seal

96.

Under RA 8560, who supervises the Board and custodial records?

a)

CHED

b)

DENR

c)

PRC

d)

SEC

97.

“Practice of geodetic engineering” is defined as

a)

   Only cadastral boundary surveys

b)

  Gathering and processing Earth‐surface data with precision instruments

c)

   Academic teaching of GIS

d)

Operation of GPS receivers only

98.

      A “Geodetic Engineer” is a person who:

a)

  Holds a civil engineering degree

b)

   Passed the civil engineer board exam

c)

   Was issued a Certificate of Registration by the Board of Geodetic Engineering and took the oath

d)

   Completed 10 years of practice

99.

     Which Section of RA 8560 authorizes the Board to adopt a Code of Ethics?

a)

  Sec. 3

b)

   Sec. 8

c)

Sec. 12

d)

   Sec. 20

100.

1.        What is the required sidewalk width for both economic and socialized housing when the right-of-way is 10 meters

a)

3.2

b)

2.3

c)

0.5

d)

1.2