Restrictions on Outside Employment for Public Officials Quiz

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What is the maximum number of signatories that official papers and documents should contain?

Two

Four

One

Three (correct)

In the absence of authorized signatories, who should sign official papers on their behalf?

The head of the department

The highest-ranking official in the office

The office assistant

The officer next in rank or officer in charge (correct)

What is the expected response time for public officials and employees when attending to the public's transactions?

Intermittent response

Prompt and expeditious (correct)

Slow and delayed

Unresponsive

What is a prohibited act for public officials related to financial transactions?

Direct or indirect financial or material interest in office transactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

During their term, what restriction do public officials face regarding outside employment?

They cannot engage in any outside employment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with public documents according to the text?

Make them accessible and available for inspection by the public during working hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the restriction regarding solicitation or acceptance of gifts by public officials?

They cannot accept any gifts, favors, or entertainment from any person. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a public official accept a gift from a foreign government?

Scholarships and fellowship grants are acceptable. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the divestment requirement for public officials in case of conflict of interest?

They must resign from private business enterprises within 30 days and divest within 60 days. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which act in the Philippines mandates Criminology as a profession?

Republic Act Number 6506 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Republic Act Number 1131 related to Criminology?

It amends Republic Act Number 6506. (D) Signup and view all the answers

'What is the primary focus of the outside employment restrictions mentioned in the text?'

'To ensure public officials maintain conflict-free positions.' (C) Signup and view all the answers

During their incumbency, public officials and employees are prohibited from engaging in which of the following activities?

Practicing their profession privately without authorization (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a violation of the regulations regarding outside employment according to the text?

Recommending someone for a position in a private enterprise with official transactions with their office (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would NOT be in violation of the rules regarding outside employment and activities related to it?

Divulging confidential information for personal benefit (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one action that public officials and employees are allowed to do regarding outside employment during their incumbency?

Engage in the private practice of their profession with proper authorization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a restriction that continues to apply for one year after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office?

Recommending individuals for positions in private enterprises (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT prohibited for public officials and employees regarding outside employment and activities related to it?

Managing a private enterprise that has no official transaction with their previous office (D) Signup and view all the answers