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CE Laws, Contracts and Ethics Reviewer What happens if a contractor fails to renew their license? A) They are fined immediately B) They are given a grace period of one year C) Their license is suspended until...

CE Laws, Contracts and Ethics Reviewer What happens if a contractor fails to renew their license? A) They are fined immediately B) They are given a grace period of one year C) Their license is suspended until renewal D) They must reapply for a new license Which government agency is responsible for regulating the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines? a) Department of Public Works and Highways b) Professional Regulation Commission c) Civil Engineering Board of the Philippines d) Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines What is the role of the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering? a) Conducting licensure examinations for civil engineers b) Setting construction standards and guidelines c) Enforcing labor laws in the construction industry d) Administering contracts for civil engineering projects Which of the following is a violation of the Code of Ethics for civil engineers in the Philippines? a) Failing to disclose conflicts of interest to clients b) Reporting safety concerns to the appropriate authorities c) Collaborating with other professionals to improve project outcomes d) Engaging in lifelong learning to enhance professional competence Which type of contract is commonly used in civil engineering projects in the Philippines? a) Fixed price contract b) Cost plus contract c) Lump sum contract d) Time and materials contract What is the purpose of a performance bond in a civil engineering contract? a) To ensure completion of the project on time b) To protect the owner against defective workmanship c) To guarantee payment to subcontractors and suppliers d) To cover the cost of potential project changes In the Philippines, which government agency is responsible for the registration and accreditation of contractors? a) Department of Public Works and Highways b) Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines c) Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board d) National Economic and Development Authority What is the purpose of the Philippine Government Procurement Reform Act? a) To promote transparency and efficiency in government procurement b) To provide financial assistance to civil engineering projects c) To regulate the professional fees of civil engineers d) To enforce strict quality control standards in construction What is the maximum allowable contract period for a public infrastructure project in the Philippines? a) 2 years b) 4 years c) 6 years d) 8 years What is the main purpose of RA 4566? A. To regulate the practice of engineering in the Philippines B. To create the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) C. To oversee the construction of public buildings D. To implement environmental policies in construction Which government agency is responsible for monitoring and enforcing occupational safety standards in construction sites? a) Department of Public Works and Highways b) Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines c) Department of Labor and Employment d) National Housing Authority What is the purpose of the Philippine Civil Engineering Code of Ethics? a) To ensure fair competition among civil engineers b) To establish professional standards and conduct c) To regulate the fees charged by civil engineers d) To encourage collaboration among industry stakeholders Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior for a civil engineer in the Philippines? a) Providing accurate and truthful information to clients b) Respecting the intellectual property rights of others c) Engaging in bribery or corruption d) Promoting sustainable construction practices What is the maximum fine for practicing civil engineering in the Philippines without a valid license? a) ₱10,000 b) ₱50,000 c) ₱100,000 d) ₱500,000 Which document is commonly used to define the rights, responsibilities, and scope of work in a civil engineering contract? a) Memorandum of Agreement b) Bill of Quantities c) Technical Specifications d) Contract Agreement In the Philippines, what is the period of retention money held by the owner or client after completion of a civil engineering project? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 9 months d) 12 months How often must a contractor’s license be renewed under RA 4566? A. Annually B. Every two years C. Every three years D. Every five years Which party typically prepares the project specifications in a construction contract? a) Contractor b) Client c) Engineer of Record d) Architect In a design and build contract, who is responsible for both the design and construction of the project? a) Architect b) Civil engineer c) Client d) Contractor What is the standard form of contract commonly used for government infrastructure projects in the Philippines? a) Joint Venture Agreement b) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract c) Lump Sum Contract d) Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Agreement Which ethical principle requires civil engineers to act in the best interest of the public? a) Professional competence and integrity b) Confidentiality c) Sustainability and environmental stewardship d) Public welfare and safety When faced with an ethical dilemma, what should a civil engineer do first? a) Consult with a lawyer b) Seek advice from a senior engineer c) Review applicable laws and regulations d) Maintain confidentiality What is the penalty for a registered civil engineer found guilty of unethical conduct by the Professional Regulation Commission? a) Fine and suspension of license b) Community service c) Mandatory professional development training d) Verbal warning What is the primary objective of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB)? A. To provide technical training to contractors B. To regulate and license contractors in the Philippines C. To fund infrastructure projects D. To mediate disputes between contractors and clients Which government agency is responsible for monitoring and regulating public infrastructure projects in the Philippines? a) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) b) Commission on Audit (COA) c) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) d) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) What is the purpose of the "Design and Build" method of project delivery? a) Ensure quality control during construction b) Reduce project costs and completion time c) Increase transparency in the bidding process d) Promote collaboration between engineers and architects Which government agency is responsible for implementing the government procurement law in the Philippines? a) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) b) Department of Budget and Management (DBM) c) Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) d) Commission on Audit (COA) Which procurement method involves a direct negotiation between the government agency and a single supplier or contractor? a) Competitive bidding b) Direct contracting c) Shopping d) Small Value Procurement (SVP) Which type of procurement project is subject to post-qualification of the winning bidder? a) Competitive bidding b) Shopping c) Limited source bidding d) Negotiated procurement In case of a failed bidding, when can the procuring entity conduct a repeat bidding for the same project? a) After 30 days b) After 45 days c) After 60 days d) After 90 days Who is required to obtain a contractor's license? A. Only large construction firms B. Any person or entity engaged in the construction business C. Only foreign contractors D. Only contractors working on government projects Which procurement method is typically used for the acquisition of off-the-shelf items with readily determinable specifications? a) Competitive bidding b) Shopping c) Limited source bidding d) Negotiated procurement What is the maximum duration of the warranty period for goods under the Philippine government procurement law? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 1 year d) 2 years Which of the following is NOT a classification of a contractor under RA 4566? A. General Engineering B. General Building C. Specialty Contractor D. Financial Contractor What is the term used to describe the process of reviewing, evaluating, and comparing bids or proposals to determine the winning bidder? a) Prequalification b) Post-qualification c) Bid evaluation d) Contract award What is the maximum period allowed for the procuring entity to issue the notice of award after the bid evaluation? a) 7 calendar days b) 10 calendar days c) 14 calendar days d) 21 calendar days Which type of procurement method is used when there is only one qualified supplier or contractor available? a) Direct contracting b) Competitive bidding c) Shopping d) Limited source bidding What is the maximum amount of advance payment allowed for procurement projects under the Philippine government procurement law? a) 10% of the contract amount b) 15% of the contract amount c) 20% of the contract amount d) 25% of the contract amount What is the term used to describe the process of examining and verifying the authenticity and completeness of the submitted eligibility, technical, and financial documents of the bidder? a) Pre-bid conference b) Prequalification c) Post-qualification d) Bid opening Which government agency is responsible for ensuring compliance with government procurement rules and regulations? a) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) b) Department of Budget and Management (DBM) c) Commission on Audit (COA) d) Government Procurement Policy Board - Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) The advance payment shall be repaid by the contractor by deducting percent from his periodic progress payments. a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 25% The concerned government office/agency/corporation should issue the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the successful bidder not later than calendar days from the date of approval of the contract by the concerned/authorized government official. a) 7 b) 15 c) 21 d) 30 Partnership or corporation duly organized under the laws of the Philippines, and at least percent of the capital stock of which belongs to Filipino citizens may be allowed to bid. a) 60 b) 75 c) 90 d) 80 The value of the contractor's largest single contract, escalated to present prices, completed within the period specified in the notice for prequalification/eligibility screening, and similar to the contract to be bid, must be at least percent of the approved budget for the contract to be bid. a) 50 b) 75 c) 80 d) 85 Performance security in the form of cash, manager's check, cashier/s check, irrevocable letter of credit, bank draft shall be percent of the total contract price. a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 20 Bids may be withdrawn only in writing working days before the deadline of submission of bids. a) 5 b) 10 c) 15 d) 20 What happens if a contractor fails to renew their license? A) They are fined immediately B) They are given a grace period of one year C) Their license is suspended until renewal D) They must reapply for a new license