VOLUME 10: AREA 1 (AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS POWER, ENERGY AND MACHINERY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED SUBJECTS)

VOLUME 10 - AREA 1

Question 1: Otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”, shall undertake applied research, extension, dispersal, management and regulation of agricultural and fisheries machinery and equipment, including the collection of fees.

A) RA 7160

B) RA 11203

C) RA 10915

Explanation: RA 7160 devolved certain agricultural functions and regulatory powers to Local Government Units.

Question 2: Memorandum Circular (MC) informing all City and Municipal Building Officials, all City and Municipal Engineers regarding the Implementation of RA 8559 in the processing and approval of building permits for agricultural buildings and structures required under Presidential Decree No 1096, the National Building Code of the Philippines.

A) BOAE Memorandum Circular No 2000-18 series of 2008

B) BOAE Memorandum Circular No 2009-17 series of 2009

C) BOAE Memorandum Circular No. 2009-09 Series of 2009

D) BOAE Memorandum Circular No. 2005-09 Series of 2005

Explanation: This circular ensures that ABE professionals are involved in the permitting process for agricultural structures.

Question 3: It refers to a tax levied on a commodity imported from another country. It earns revenues for the government and regarded as instruments to promote local industries by taxing their competitors.

A) Tariff

B) Quantitative Restrictions

C) Tariffication

Explanation: A tariff is a financial charge on imports used for revenue and protectionism.

Question 4: It shall be written, all in capital letters, at the upper part of the seal, middle center in between the circle and the dodecagon. Two dots shall be placed before and after the last name. The words “AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEER” shall be written at the lower part of the seal middle center in between the circle and the polygon. All fonts shall be readable and clear.

A) The seal of an agricultural and biosystems engineer

B) The name of the agricultural and biosystems engineer

C) PRC registration number

Explanation: This describes the specific placement of the engineer's name within the official seal.

Question 5: It shall consist of an annual appropriation of Ten billion pesos (₱10,000,000,000.00) for the next six (6) years following the approval of this Act and shall be automatically credited to a Special Account in the General Fund of the National Treasury which shall be in place within ninety (90)’ days upon the effectivity of this Act.

A) Rice Fund

B) Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund

C) All of the above

Explanation: RCEF (or the Rice Fund) was established by RA 11203 to assist farmers during the transition to tariffication.

Question 6: It refers to local activity or series of activities to maintain or raise the quality or change the form or characteristics of agricultural, fishery, forestry and biological products/materials and includes, but is not limited to, cleaning, sorting, grading, treating, drying, dehydrating, grinding, mixing, milling, canning, dressing, slaughtering, freezing, pasteurizing, conditioning, packaging, repacking, transporting of agricultural, fishery, forestry and other biological products/materials.

A) Agricultural and Biological Waste Utilization and Management

B) Agricultural and Bio-Processing

C) Agricultural and Biosystems Power and Machinery

Explanation: Bio-processing covers all post-harvest activities that change the physical or chemical state of biological products.

Question 7: It is where the fifty percent (50%) of the Rice Fund shall be released to and implemented by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) as grant in kind to eligible farmers associations, registered rice cooperatives and local government units (LGUs), in the form of rice farm equipment, such as tillers, tractors, seeders, threshers, rice planters, harvesters, irrigation pumps, small solar irrigation, reapers, driers, millers, and the like, for purposes of improving farm mechanization.

A) Rice Farm Machineries and Equipment

B) Rice Seed Development, Propagation and Promotion

C) Expanded Rice Credit Assistance

Explanation: This is the largest component of RCEF, focused on reducing production costs through mechanization.

Question 8: It is where the thirty percent (30%) of the Rice Fund shall be released to and implemented by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and shall be used for the development, propagation and promotion of inbred rice seeds to rice farmers and the organization of rice farmers into seed growers associations and/or cooperatives engaged in seed production and trade.

A) Rice Farm Machineries and Equipment

B) Rice Seed Development, Propagation and Promotion

C) Expanded Rice Credit Assistance

Explanation: This RCEF component focuses on high-quality inbred seed distribution to increase yields.

Question 9: It is where the ten percent (10%) of the Rice Fund shall be made available provided by PHilMech, PhilRice, Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for teaching skills on rice crop production, modern rice farming techniques, seed production, farm mechanization, and knowledge/technology transfer through farm schools nationwide as follows: seventy percent (70%) to TESDA, ten percent (10%) each to ATI, PhilRice and PHilMech.

A) Rice Extension Services

B) Rice Seed Development, Propagation and Promotion

C) Expanded Rice Credit Assistance

Explanation: This covers the training and educational support needed for modern rice farming.

Question 10: Also known as the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016. An Act Mandating and Strengthening the Continuing Professional Development Program for All Regulated Professions, Creating Continuing Professional Development Council, and Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other Related Purposes.

A) RA 11524

B) RA 10912

C) RA 10915

Explanation: RA 10912 requires professionals to undergo lifelong learning for license renewal.

Question 11: It refers to the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization or the Accredited Professional Organization in a given profession.

A) AIPO/APO

B) AQRF

C) ASEAN MRA

Explanation: For ABEs, the current AIPO is the Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE).

Question 12: It is the process of transforming the agriculture and fisheries sectors into one that is dynamic, technologically advanced and competitive yet centered on human development, guided by the sound practices of sustainability and the principles of social justice.

A) Agricultural Mechanization

B) Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization

C) Agro-Processing Activities

Explanation: This is the broad goal defined in the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA).

Question 13: It refers to the device that enables comparisons of qualifications across ASEAN Member States.

A) Accredited Integrated Professional Organization or the Accredited Professional Organization or AIPO/APO

B) ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework or AQRF

C) ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement or ASEAN MRA

Explanation: The AQRF allows different countries to align their education and training standards.

Question 14: It refers to the use and application of agricultural and biosystems sensors such as, but is not limited to, computer models for control and automation in the agricultural and fishery production industry and the biological systems and likewise, robotics for farm operation when use of machines are difficult or impossible, agricultural and biosystems machine design and automated controls, precision farming systems, agricultural safety and controlled- environment agriculture; and the development and application of metrology equipment such as moisture meters, weighing scale and other metrology equipment.

A) Agricultural and Biosystems Automation and Instrumentation

B) Agricultural and Bio-Processing

C) Agricultural and Bio-Information System

Explanation: This covers the "Smart Farming" aspects including sensors and robotics.

Question 15: It refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter-or multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning.

A) Continuing Professional Development or CPD

B) Philippine Qualifications Framework or PQF

C) PRC – Licensure Examination

Explanation: CPD is the formal process for professionals to stay current in their field.

Question 16: It refers to mineral resources, classified as renewable energy resource, in the form of: (i) all products of geothermal processes...

A) Geothermal Energy Systems

B) Geothermal Energy

C) Geothermal Resources

Explanation: This defines the raw energy source before it is converted into power.

Question 17: It refers to the quality assured national system for the development, recognition and award of qualifications at defined levels, based on standards of knowledge, skills and values, acquired in different ways and methods by learners and workers.

A) Continuing Professional Development or CPD

B) Philippine Qualifications Framework or PQF

C) PRC – Licensure Examination

Explanation: The PQF provides a hierarchy of education and skill levels in the Philippines.

Question 18: It refers to the lifting of all existing quantitative restrictions such as import quotas or prohibitions, imposed on agricultural products, and replacing these restrictions with tariffs.

A) Tariff

B) Quantitative Restrictions

C) Tariffication

Explanation: Tariffication is the process of converting non-tariff barriers into clear financial duties.

Question 19: It refers to an ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE) who has successfully applied to and is authorized by the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) of a Host Country to work, not in independent practice, but in collaboration with one or more Professional Engineer of the Host Country.

A) Registered Foreign Professional Engineer (RFPE)

B) ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE)

C) None of the above

Explanation: RFPE is the status granted to cross-border practitioners under the ASEAN MRA.

Question 20: About how long upon the enactment of AFMech Law does registrants must provide certification by an accredited certifying body of all products that they have in the market or intend to market and withdraw all products that have no certification.

A) Three (3) years

B) One (1) year

C) Five (5) years

Explanation: RA 10601 provides a 3-year grace period for total product certification compliance.

Question 21: It guarantees that the machine produced, purchased or sold in the market meets the national standards, and shall be Issüed by BAFE for all agricultural and fisheries machinery with PNS/PAES.

A) Certificate of Ownership

B) Certificate of Occupancy

C) Compliance Certificate

Explanation: The Compliance Certificate is proof that machinery adheres to technical standards.

Question 22: It assailed and clarified to the High Tribunal the manner in which the “just share” in the national taxes of Local Government Units (LGUs) has been computed...

A) Mandanas-Garcia Ruling

B) National Building Code of the Philippines

C) None of the above

Explanation: This Supreme Court ruling significantly increased the tax share of LGUs.

Question 23: It shall be obtained from the Building Official by any person, firm, or corporation... intending to construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure...

A) Business Permit

B) Certificate of Occupancy

C) Building Permit

Explanation: A building permit is required before any physical construction or alteration begins.

Question 24: This test determines the duration of time an equipment can meet its performance requirements. eg. lifetime span, or it determines characteristics of an equipment under various load conditions over time, or its fitness for purpose over its intended lifetime.

A) Endurance Test

B) Durability Test

C) Materials Test

Explanation: Durability testing focuses on the long-term reliability of machinery.

Question 25: It is hereby created as a regular bureau of the DA which shall be under the supervision of the DA Undersecretary.

A) Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE)

B) Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech)

C) Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS)

Explanation: BAFE was established as a regular bureau under RA 10601.

Question 26: Also known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008. An act promoting the development, utilization and commercialization of renewable energy resources and for other purposes.

A) RA 9513

B) RA 10912

C) RA 10915

Explanation: RA 9513 provides incentives for the use of biomass, solar, wind, and hydro power.

Question 27: It shall be operated as business enterprises that will provide services like after-sales service, custom plowing, and repairs.

A) Unified National Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Research and Development and Extension (RDE) Agenda

B) Agri-fisheries Mechanization RDE Network

C) Agri-fisheries Machinery and Equipment Service Centers

Explanation: These centers provide localized mechanical and technical support to farmers.

Question 28: It uses biomass resources to produce heat, steam, mechanical power or electricity through either thermochemical, biochemical or physico-chemical processes.

A) Biomass Energy Systems

B) Biomass Resources

C) Natural Recharge

Explanation: These systems convert organic matter into usable energy forms.

Question 29: It refers to the policy objective, plan and strategy of meeting the food requirements of the present and future generations...

A) Food Security

B) Global Competitiveness and Sustainability

C) Agro-Processing Activities

Explanation: Food security is a national mandate ensuring food is available and affordable.

Question 30: A term when a Geothermal Energy is produced where hot water used in the geothermal process is re-injected into the ground to produce more steam as well as to provide additional recharge to the convection system.

A) Natural Recharge

B) Enhanced Recharge

C) None of the above

Explanation: Enhanced recharge involves human intervention (re-injection) to maintain energy levels.

Question 31: It refers to machines or other equipment that converts geothermal energy into useful power.

A) Geothermal Energy Systems

B) Geothermal Energy

C) Geothermal Resources

Explanation: This identifies the infrastructure and mechanical part of geothermal power generation.

Question 32: It refers to the energy derived from solar radiation that can be converted into useful thermal or electrical energy.

A) Solar Energy

B) Solar Energy Systems

C) Solar Energy Resources

Explanation: Solar energy is the primary radiation source from the sun used for power.

Question 33: It refers to the energy that can be derived from wind that is converted into useful electrical or mechanical energy.

A) Wind Energy

B) Wind Energy Systems

C) Wind Energy Resources

Explanation: Wind energy is harnessed using turbines to produce mechanical or electrical power.

Question 34: A test that determines the capacity of an equipment to handle its expected load for continuous period of time or under sustained or prolonged use.

A) Endurance Test

B) Durability Test

C) Materials Test

Explanation: Endurance testing evaluates continuous operation under load.

Question 35: Also known as Rice Tarification Law (Rice Liberalization Law). An Act Liberalizing the Importation, Exportation and Trading of Rice, Lifting for the Purpose the Quantitative Import Restriction on Rice, and for Other Purposes

A) RA 7160

B) RA 11203

C) RA 10915

Explanation: RA 11203 replaced rice quotas with tariffs and created the RCEF.

Question 36: It refers to the machines or other related equipment that convert wind energy into useful electrical or mechanical energy.

A) Wind Energy

B) Wind Energy Systems

C) Wind Energy Resources

Explanation: Systems refer to the mechanical assembly (like windmills) that does the conversion.

Question 37: It refers to a specific limits on the quantity or value of goods that can be imported (or exported) during a specific time period (such as import quotas or prohibitions).

A) Tariff

B) Quantitative Restrictions

C) Tariffication

Explanation: QRs are non-tariff barriers that limit the volume of trade.

Question 38: Memorandum Circular (MC) informing the Secretaries of DA, DAR, DPWH and DENR, All heads of LGUs, Regional Governor of ARMM and Regional Secretaries, regarding the implementation of RA 8559 in the identification, validation, design and Construction of Farm-to-Market Roads.

A) BOAE Memorandum Circular No 2000-18 series of 2008

B) BOAE Memorandum Circular No 2009-17 series of 2009

C) BOAE Memorandum Circular No. 2009-09 Series of 2009

D) BOAE Memorandum Circular No. 2005-09 Series of 2005

Explanation: This circular mandates ABE involvement in rural infrastructure projects like roads.

Question 39: Also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

A) RA 9513

B) RA 8749

C) RA 9003

Explanation: RA 9003 governs waste management, including composting, which is relevant to ABE.

Question 40: The law that states that a copyright is the legal protection extended to the owner of the rights in an original work...

A) Law on Trademarks

B) Law on Patents

C) Law on Copyright

Explanation: Copyright protects original literary, scientific, and artistic works.

Question 41: This Decree shall be known and cited as the "Agricultural Investments Incentives Act”. Prescribing incentives for investments in agricultural enterprise.

A) PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1159

B) PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 159

C) PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 5911

Explanation: PD 1159 was enacted to encourage investments in agricultural projects by providing tax incentives and other benefits.

Question 42: The right to be protected from infringement of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade names and other proprietary rights, have been registered with the Board and the appropriate agencies of the Government of the Philippines.

A) Protection of Patents and Other Proprietary Rights

B) Capital Gains Tax Exemption

C) Intellectual Property Right

Explanation: This refers to the specific investment incentive that ensures an investor's technical designs and brands are legally protected.

Question 43: It shall be issued to the applicant within seven (7) days from completion of the requirements for inspection and occupancy and payment of any and all fees therefore, unless the building Official or his Deputy.

A) Business Permit

B) Certificate of Occupancy

C) Building Permit

Explanation: The Certificate of Occupancy is the final clearance required before a building can be legally used for its intended purpose.

Question 44: It is where the ten percent (10%) of the Rice Fund shall be made available in the form of credit facility with minimal interest rates and with minimum collateral requirements to rice farmers and cooperatives, to be managed equally by the LBP and the DBP.

A) Rice Farm Machineries and Equipment

B) Rice Seed Development, Propagation and Promotion

C) Expanded Rice Credit Assistance

Explanation: This RCEF component provides low-interest loans to help farmers finance their production needs.

Question 45: This act shall be known as the “Intellectual Property Code Of The Philippines.” An act prescribing the intellectual property code and establishing the intellectual property office.

A) RA 9513

B) RA 8749

C) RA 8293

Explanation: RA 8293 is the foundational law covering patents, trademarks, and copyrights in the Philippines.

Question 46: It refers to any creation or product of the human mind or intellect. It can be an invention, an original design, a practical application of a good idea, a mark of ownership such as trademark, literary and artistic works, among other things.

A) Intellectual Property

B) Intellectual Property Rights

C) Intellectual Property Code

Explanation: Intellectual property is the broad term for intangible assets created by human ingenuity.

Question 47: The salient provisions under this law stipulate the patentable inventions and the right to a patent. It also has provisions on patent application, procedure for grant of patent, and registration of utility models.

A) Law on Patents

B) Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Trade Names

C) Law on Copyright

Explanation: The Law on Patents specifically protects new, inventive, and industrially applicable technical solutions.

Question 48: It is the systematic and objective process of assessing the construction and performance of a machine or equipment using specified repeatable procedures.

A) Testing

B) Evaluation

C) Test Engineer

Explanation: Testing is the technical act of data collection through standardized mechanical and physical procedures.

Question 49: A licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer (ABE) who is trained to perform testing and evaluation of agricultural and fisheries machinery pursuant to RA 10915.

A) Materials Engineer

B) Safety Officer

C) Test Engineer

Explanation: Under the ABE law, a Test Engineer is a specialized professional responsible for verifying machinery performance.

Question 50: It shall refer to systems which convert biodegradable materials such as, but not limited to, animal manure or agricultural waste, into useful energy through processes such as anaerobic digestion, fermentation and gasification.

A) Waste-to-energy technologies

B) Bio-mass Energy

C) Bio-mass Energy Resources

Explanation: Waste-to-energy specifically focuses on utilizing agricultural residues and manure to generate power or heat.

Question 51: It determines safety features and characteristics of the equipment and their compliance to specifications and operator safety requirements.

A) Endurance Test

B) Safety and Inspection Test

C) Materials Test

Explanation: This test specifically evaluates the presence of guards, labels, and mechanical safety mechanisms to protect the operator.

Question 52: It is an initial test report summarizing the specifications and performance of the machine, issued prior to the final Test Report.

A) Preliminary Test Report

B) Test Report

C) Management Report

Explanation: A preliminary report allows for immediate review of initial findings before the comprehensive final documentation is completed.

Question 53: It is a narrative report showing the description, performance and conditions of the machine, method of test used, result of test as well as photographs of the machine.

A) Preliminary Test Report

B) Test Report

C) Management Report

Explanation: The official Test Report is the complete documentation used for certification and verification of machinery standards.

Question 54: Any private or government entity including Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) which has the capacity to measure, examine, test, calibrate or otherwise determine the characteristics and performance of agricultural and fisheries machinery and has undergone accreditation by the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE).

A) Accredited Testing Center

B) AMTEC Branch Center

C) AMTEC Main Center

Explanation: Accreditation by BAFE ensures that these centers have the technical competency to perform standardized testing.

Question 55: It refers to non-fossilized, biodegradable organic material originating from naturally occurring or cultured plants, animals and micro-organisms... that can be used in bioconversion process.

A) Biomass energy systems

B) Biomass resources

C) Geothermal energy

Explanation: This defines the organic raw materials (like rice hulls and coconut husks) used for renewable energy production.

Question 56: It detects defects and determines the physical and mechanical properties of equipment components, including but not limited to hardness, bend strength, break load, among others.

A) Endurance Test

B) Safety and Inspection Test

C) Materials Test

Explanation: Materials testing verifies the structural integrity and quality of the metals or polymers used in machinery construction.

Question 57: Any accredited testing center which is formally recognized by the University of the Philippines - Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (UPLB-AMTEC) as one of its partners in testing and evaluation.

A) Accredited Testing Center

B) AMTEC Branch Center

C) AMTEC Main Center

Explanation: Branch centers act as decentralized extensions of AMTEC to provide testing services across different regions.

Question 58: This law states that a trademark is a tool used to differentiate goods and services from each other... The certificate of registration shall remain in force for ten (10) years.

A) Law on Patents

B) Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Trade Names

C) Law on Copyright

Explanation: This law protects brand identity and commercial marks, requiring renewal every decade.

Question 59: It is the process of assessing a machine or equipment, preferably in numerical or quantitative terms relative to statutory requirements and/or specific standards.

A) Testing

B) Evaluation

C) Test Engineer

Explanation: While testing is the act of gathering data, evaluation is the analytical process of comparing that data against standards.

Question 60: Also known as Clean Air Act of 1999.

A) RA 9513

B) RA 8749

C) RA 9003

Explanation: RA 8749 is the comprehensive air quality management policy in the Philippines.

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