Mechanical Engineering Board Structure Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a member of the Board of Mechanical Engineering?

Thirty

Forty

Twenty-five

Thirty-five (correct)

What is the maximum number of terms a member of the Board can serve?

Three regular terms

One term

Four regular terms

Two regular terms (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a member of the Board?

Active practitioner for not less than ten years

Must possess a degree from any college (correct)

Professional Mechanical Engineer

Natural born citizen of the Philippines

What is the role of the Professional Regulation Commission in the creation of the Board?

They recommend candidates for position. Signup and view all the answers

For how long must an individual have been a practitioner before being eligible for appointment to the Board?

At least ten years Signup and view all the answers

Which condition must a potential board member fulfill in relation to academic institutions?

Must not have been a faculty member for three years prior to appointment. Signup and view all the answers

What must a member of the Board have never been convicted of?

An offense involving moral turpitude Signup and view all the answers

When must the Board of Mechanical Engineering be organized by?

Within six months of the Act's affectivity Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to fill a vacancy occurring within the term of a member?

The President of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

How long can a member appointed to fill a vacancy serve?

For the unexpired portion of the term vacated and a maximum of two full terms Signup and view all the answers

What should a member of the Board do before officially performing duties?

Take an oath of office Signup and view all the answers

What records does the Commission keep regarding the Board’s activities?

All administrative and investigative records along with examination materials Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a specific power of the Board?

To execute contracts on behalf of the Commission Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Board and the Commission?

The Board operates under the general supervision of the Commission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following benefits do the Chairman and members of the Board receive?

Compensation and allowances comparable to other regulatory boards Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the appointee comes from the incumbent Board?

The appointee serves the remaining term plus prior years served Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Creation and Composition of the Board of Mechanical Engineering

Establishment of the Board comprising a Chairman and two members appointed by the President of the Philippines.
Appointments made from a ranked list of nominees provided by the Professional Regulation Commission.
The Board must be organized within six months of the Act's effectivity.

Qualifications of Members of the Board

Members must be natural-born citizens and residents of the Philippines.
Minimum age requirement is thirty-five years.
Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Required to be a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer with at least ten years of active practice prior to appointment.
Cannot have been a faculty member of any institution teaching mechanical engineering for three consecutive years before appointment.
No association with review centers or groups conducting licensure exam preparation in the last three years before appointment.
Must have no convictions involving moral turpitude.

Term of Office

Members serve a term of three years, with a limit of two regular terms.
Vacancies due to resignation, disability, or death will be filled by presidential appointment for the unexpired term.
A member can serve additional terms if the total tenure does not exceed two full terms.

Compensation and Allowances

Compensation and allowances for Board members are equivalent to those of existing regulatory boards as determined by the General Appropriations Act.

Supervision and Records

The Board operates under the general supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission.
The Commission retains custody of all Board records, including examination applications and results.
The Commission designates a secretary for the Board and provides necessary secretariat support services.

Powers and Duties of the Board

Authorized to create rules and regulations for implementing the Act.
Responsible for overseeing the registration and practice of mechanical engineers in the Philippines.
Has the authority to administer oaths to successful licensure examinees.
Issues certificates of registration to candidates who pass the examination.
Holds the power to issue, suspend, or revoke certificates and licenses after due process.

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Test your knowledge on the creation and composition of the Board of Mechanical Engineering as outlined in Article II. This quiz will cover key details about the roles, appointments, and structure of the board in the Philippines.