MCQ in Engineering Laws and Ethics Part 11 | ECE Board Exam

(Last Updated On: June 9, 2022)

This is the Multiples Choice Questions Part 11 of the Series in Engineering Laws and Ethics as one of the General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including past Board Questions in General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) field.

PRC Board of Electronics Engineering Examination Syllabi (ECE Board)

The licensure exam shall cover different areas in the field of Electronics Engineering as prescribed by the Board. Under the Implementing Rules and Regulation of R.A. 9292, the licensure exam shall compose of four subjects each with 100 items covering different areas and with its own bearing to the overall rating. The applicant shall have a general weighted average of more than 70% and a grade above 70% for each subject areas to pass the licensure exam.

 Mathematics – 20%

1. College Algebra

• • Equations in One Variable
  • Functions
  • Determinants
  • Matrices
  • Sequences and Series

  2. Trigonometry

  • Trigonometric functions
  • Applications

  3. Geometry

  • Analytic Geometry
  • Plane Geometry
  • Solid Mensuration

  4. Differential Calculus

  • Derivatives and its Applications
  • Functions, Continuity and Limits
  • Higher-Order Derivatives
  • Parametric Equations and Partial Differentiation

  5. Integral Calculus

  • Integration and its Applications
  • Surface and Multiple Integrals and its Applications

  6. Differential Equations

  • First-Order, First-Degree ODE and its Applications
  • Higher-Order ODE and its Applications

  7. Advanced Engineering Mathematics

  • Complex Number and its Applications
  • Power Series, Fourier Series and its Applications
  • Laplace Transforms, Inverses, and its Applications
  • Fourier Transforms, Inverses and its Applications
  • Z-Transforms
  • Partial Differential Equations

  8. Probability and Statistics

  • Fundamental Principles of Counting
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Measures of Central Tendency and Variations
  • Probability Distributions
  • Presentation of Data and Sampling Techniques
  • Inferential Statistics
  • Analysis of Variance, Regressions and Correlations

  9. Discrete Mathematics

  • Set Theory and Mathematical Logic
  • Binary Operations
  • Growth of Functions
  • Algorithms

  10. Numerical Methods

  • Analysis of Errors
  • Evaluation of Series Expansion of Functions
  • Analysis of Variance, Regressions and Correlations
  • Simultaneous Linear and Nonlinear
  • ODE
  • PDE

  General Engineering and Applied Sciences – 20%

  1. Engineering Mechanics

  2. Strength of Materials

  3. College Physics

  4. General Chemistry

  5. Thermodynamics

  6. Engineering Materials

  7. Engineering Economics

  8. Engineering Management

  9. Electromagnetics

  10. Laws and Ethics

  • Contract and specifications
  • Telecommunications and broadcasting laws and regulations
  • Electronics Engineering Law of 2004
  • Code of professional ethics and conduct
  • Philippine electronic code

  Electronics Engineering – 30%

  1. Electricity/Magnetism Fundamentals

  • Atomic Structure
  • Electric Charge
  • Laws (ohms, Kirchhoff, coulomb, etc.)
  • Magnetic Power
  • Magnetic field/flux
  • Magnetic/electric quantities/units
  • Magnetic/electromagnet principles

  2. Electrical Circuit

  • Ac-dc circuits
  • Resistors
  • Inductors
  • Capacitor

  3. Solid State Devices/Circuits

  • Semi-conductor fundamentals
  • Transistor components, circuits, analysis, and design
  • Special services (photo, electric, photo voltaic etc.)

  4. Power Generator, Sources, Principles and Applications

  • Cells and batteries
  • Electric Generator
  • Electronic power supply
  • Voltage regulation
  • Distribution transformer
  • MUPS/Float-battery system
  • Converters/inverters

  5. Electronic (Audio/RF) Circuit, Analysis and Design

  • Amplifiers
  • Oscillators
  • Rectifier
  • Filters
  • Voltage regulation

  6. Tests and Measurements

  • Volt-ohm-ammeter (analog/digital)
  • R-L-Z bridges
  • Oscilloscope
  • RF meters
  • Signal generators (audio, RF, video)
  • Noise generators
  • Power/reflectometer/grid dip meter

  7. Microelectronics

  • Integrated circuits components, characteristics, and products
  • Operational amplifiers/multivibrators

  8. Industrial Electronics Principles and Applications

  • Electronic control system
  • Industrial solid-state services
  • Welding system/high frequency heating
  • Feedback systems/servomechanism
  • Transducers
  • Motor speed control systems
  • Robotic principles
  • Bioelectrical principles
  • Instrumentation and control

  9. Computer Principles

  • Analog/digital system
  • Binary number system, Boolean algebra
  • Mathematical logic and switching networks
  • Basic digital circuits (logic, gates, flip-flops, multivibrators etc.)
  • Static and dynamic memory devices
  • Programming and machine languages
  • Information and acquisition processing
  • Analog/Digital conversion
  • Computer Networking

  Electronics Systems and Technologies – 30%

  A. Radio Communication Systems

  1. Transmission Fundamentals

  • • Transmission system
    • Transmission medium
    • Primary line constants
    • Velocity and line wavelength
    • Characteristic Impedance
    • Propagation constants
    • Phase and group velocity
    • Standing waves
    • Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
    • Telephone lines and cables
    • Wave guides
    • Balanced and unbalanced lines
    • Twisted pair wire
    • Coaxial Cable
    • The decibel
    • Power dB calculations
    • Signal and Noise fundamentals

  2. Acoustics

  • • Definition
    • Frequency range
    • Sound pressure level
    • Sound Intensity
    • Loudness level
    • Pitch and frequency
    • Internal and octave
    • Sound distortion
    • Room acoustics
    • Electro-Acoustics transducers

  3. Modulation

  • • Amplitude modulation
    • Phase modulation
    • Frequency modulation
    • Pulse modulation

  4. Noise

  • • External noise
    • Phase noise
    • Noise calculation and measurements
    • Radio interference

  5. Radiation and Wave Propagation

  • • Electromagnetic radiation
    • Radio spectrum
    • Wave propagation
    • Radiation patterns
    • Wavelength calculations
    • Radiation resistance
    • Diversity systems

  6. Antennas

  • • Basic considerations
    • Wire Radiators in Space
    • Isotropic radiator
    • Current and voltage distribution
    • Resonant, non-resonant antennas
    • Terms and definition
    • Antenna gain and resistance
    • Bandwidth, beamwidth, polarization
    • Effects of ground on antennas
    • Grounded, ungrounded antennas
    • Grounding systems
    • Antenna height
    • Design and applications
    • Matching systems
    • Impedance calculations
    • Antenna types
    • Directional and non-directional
    • Microwave antennas
    • Wideband and Special purpose antennas

  7. Wire and wireless communications System

  • • The telephone set
    • Connection and performance
    • Exchange area plant
    • Loop design
    • Trunks in the exchange plant
    • Insertion loss
    • Traffic calculations
    • Reference Equivalent and standards
    • Telephone networks
    • Signaling, Billing, CAMA, ANI
    • Echo, signing and design loss
    • Via net loss
    • Network hierarchy, class type
    • VF repeaters
    • Transmission considerations in long distance network
    • Telephone features – IDD, NDD, LEC
    • Mobile communications
    • Cellular communication, trunk radio, radio paging system etc.

  8. Microwave Communications and Principles

  9. Basic principles of various Electronics System

  • • Electro-optics/photonics/optoelectronics
    • Electromagnetic
    • Avionics, aerospace, navigational and military applications
    • Medical electronics
    • Cybernetics
    • Biometrics

  B. Digital and Data Communications Systems

  1. Digital Communication Networks

  • • Bit and Binary transmission
    • Signaling rate
    • Error probability
    • Digital filtering
    • Switching
    • Packet circuit
    • Vertical circuit
    • Open systems interconnection
    • Multiplying, modulation, and synchronization
    • Pulse code modulation
    • Companding
    • Encoding
    • Bandwidth and signal to noise ratio
    • Delta modulation
    • Slope overload
    • Adaptive delta modulation
    • Codes and protocol
    • Error detection and correction codes
    • Digital carrier systems
    • Frequency shift keying
    • Phase shift keying
    • Differential phase shift keying
    • DC nature of data transmission
    • Loops
    • Neutral and polar
    • Binary transmission and the concept of time
    • Asynchronous and synchronous
    • Timing
    • Distortion
    • Bits, band, WPM
    • Data interface standards
    • Data input/output devices
    • Digital transmission on analog channel
    • Modulation – demodulation schemes parameters
    • Circuit conditioning
    • Modem applications
    • Serial and parallel transmission

  2. Fiber Optics

  • • Principles of light, transmission
    • Types
    • Light sources, laser, LED
    • Light detectors
    • Modulation and waveform
    • System design
    • General application
    • Design procedure
    • Dispersion limited domain
    • System bandwidth
    • Splicing techniques

  3. Satellite, Broadcasting and Cable TV System

  a. Satellite system

  • • • The satellite system
      • Types of satellite
      • Satellite orbit
      • Uplink considerations
      • Demand assignments multiple access
      • Antenna tracking
      • Satellite link budgets
      • Path loss
      • Figure of merit
      • Ratio of carrier to thermal noise power
      • Station margin
      • VSAT

  b. Broadcasting and Cable TV System

  • • • Radio transmitter (AM, FM, Television)
      • Studio (Microphone, Amplifiers, Cameras, Lighting etc.)
      • Cable television

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  ⇐ MCQ in Engineering Laws and Ethics Part 10 | ECE Board Exam

  Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

  501.         The keystone of professional conduct is:

  a.         Honesty

  b.         Justice

  c.         Courtesy

  d.         Integrity

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  502.         Constitute the foundation of ethics.

  a. Honesty

  b. Justice

  c. Courtesy

  d. all of these

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  503.         What Executive Order integrated the Telecommunications Control Bureau and the Board of Communications into a single entity known as the Department of Transportation and Communications?

  a.         EO 59

  b.         EO 109

  c.         EO 205

  d.         EO 546

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  504.         The rules and regulations requiring the services of a duly registered ECE.

  a.         DO 88

  b.         RA 5734

  c.         DO 227

  d.         RA 3846

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  505.         Rules and regulations governing radio training schools in the Philippines.

  a.         DO 5

  b.         DO 6

  c.         DO 7

  d.         DO 88

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  506.         Rules and regulations governing Land Mobile Radio Service and its operators.

  a.         DO 5

  b.         DO 6

  c.         DO 7

  d.         DO 88

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  507.         An act providing for the regulation of public and radio communications in the Philippines.

  a.         RA 3396

  b.         RA 5734

  c.         RA 7306

  d.         RA 3846

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  508.         Regulating the operation of CATV systems in the Philippines.

  a.         EO 109

  b.         EO 196

  c.         EO 205

  d.         EO 255

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  509.         An order that requires all radio stations with musical format programs to broadcast a minimum of four OPM compositions in every clock hour.

  a.         EO 109

  b.         EO 196

  c.         EO 205

  d.         EO 255

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  510.       Provides the policy to improve the provision of local exchange carrier services.

  a.         EO 109

  b.         EO 196

  c.         EO 205

  d.         EO 59

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  511.       The DOTC Memorandum Circular, which is known as the Cellular Mobile Telecommunications Systems Policy.

  a.         90-252

  b.         90-248

  c.         90-483

  d.         92-269

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  512.       DOTC Memorandum Circular No. _______ is for Domestic Satellite Communications Policy.

  a.         90-252

  b.         91-260

  c.         92-269

  d.         93-273

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  513.       Known as the Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines.

  a.         RA 3396

  b.         RA 7925

  c.         RA 7306

  d.         RA 3846

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  514.       DOTC Memorandum Circular covering the allocation of frequencies for two-way paging service.

  a.         19-11-98

  b.         2-3-99

  c.         11-8-98

  d.         3-3-99

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  515.       Prescribing the policy for compulsory interconnection of authorized public telecommunications carriers.

  a.         EO 59

  b.         EO 109

  c.         EO 196

  d.         EO 205

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  516.       To pass the ECE licensure examinations, a candidate must obtain an average of ____ % with no rating below _____% in any subject.

  a.         70, 50

  b.         75, 50

  c.         70, 60

  d.         50, 70

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  517.       A listing of names, addresses and places of business of all registered ECE’s.

  a.         master list

  b.         database

  c.         ECE data file

  d.         roster of ECE

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  518.       The maximum diameter of the official dry seal of an ECE.

  a.         1 inch

  b.         1 ½ inches

  c.         1 ¾ inches

  d.         1 7/8 inches

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  519.       How many electrons are orbiting around the nucleus of an atom of our official dry seal?

  a.         2

  b.         3

  c.         4

  d.         5

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  520.       Who administers the provisions of R.A. 5734?

  a.         PRC commissioner

  b.         ECE board

  c.         IECEP

  d.         President GLORIA

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  521.       If your certificate of registration is suspended or revoked, after how many days can you make an appeal?

  a.         10 days

  b.         15 days

  c.         30 days

  d.         90 days

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  522.       The lightning symbols in the official dry seal of an ECE indicates

  a.         wireless emissions

  b.         voltage pulses

  c.         current pulses

  d.         both a and c

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  523.       A professional license must be renewed every ____ years.

  a.         2

  b.         3

  c.         4

  d.         5

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  524.       Which of the following is not a nature or scope of work of an ECE?

  a.         investigating

  b.         planning

  c.         designing

  d.         directing

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  525.       The chairman and members of the ECE board are appointed by the

  a.         IECEP National Chapter

  b.         PRC Commissioner

  c.         Head of CHED

  d.         President of the Philippines

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  526.       CPE credit units required to renew a professional license.

  a.         60

  b.         90

  c.         105

  d.         50

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  527.       The minimum age of a registered ECE to become a member of the ECE board is _____ years old.

  a.         21

  b.         31

  c.         30

  d.         60

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  528.       Ground for refusal of the Board to issue a Board Certificate

  a.         conviction of any crime

  b.         unsound mind

  c.         continued neglect of duty

  d.         tolerance of irregularities

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  529.       Judgment on the case against an ECE shall become final and executory after ___days.

  a.         10

  b.         15

  c.         30

  d.         60

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  530.       Who are exempted from complying with CPE requirements?

  a.         professionals practicing abroad

  b.         professionals in the government

  c.         teachers

  d.         members of the ECE board

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  531.       The ECE Law of the Philippines was approved on

  a.         June 16, 1669

  b.         June 21, 1969

  c.         June 21, 1970

  d.         June 23, 1969

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  532.       Violation of any provision under R.A. No. 5734 shall be punishable by a fine of

  a.         not less than PhP1000.00

  b.         not less than PhP3000.00

  c.         not less than PhP2000.00

  d.         not less than PhP5000.00

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  533.       An applicant for the ECE Licensure Examinations shall be at least ____ years of age

  a.         18

  b.         21

  c.         31

  d.         35

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  534.       The last day for the filing of application for the ECE licensure examinations is _____ days before the first day of examinations.

  a.         10 calendar

  b.         10 working

  c.         30 working

  d.         30 calendar

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  535.       The following are sources of CPE points except

  a.         seminars

  b.         books

  c.         graduate studies

  d.         community service

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  536.       A contract in which there is a promise by one party to perform certain acts provided the other party does certain things.

  a.         unilateral

  b.         bilateral

  c.         multilateral

  d.         lateral

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  537.       Contracts which exist as consequences of court judgments.

  a.         contract under seal

  b.         contract of record

  c.         simple contract

  d.         parole contract

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  538.       A contract which is in full force and enforceable by court action.

  a.         valid

  b.         void

  c.         voidable

  d.         unenforceable

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option A

  Solution:

  539.       A contract which is created by implication of law.

  a.         express

  b.         implied

  c.         quasi

  d.         written

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  540.       A contract in which two or more persons enter into a contract as promisors or promisees but keep their liability more or less separate.

  a.         two-party

  b.         joint

  c.         several

  d.         third party beneficiary

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  541.       An offer is ________ by the death or insanity of the person making the offer.

  a.         voidable

  b.         void

  c.         unenforceable

  d.         revoked

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  542.       A false representation of a material fact or non-disclosure of a material fact.

  a.         falsification

  b.         fraud

  c.         misrepresentation

  d.         obstruction of justice

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  543.       If a person is compelled to sign a contract at the point of a gun.

  a.         undue influence

  b.         shotgun contract

  c.         duress

  d.         intimidation

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  544.       A consideration based on love, affection and blood relationship

  a.         valued

  b.         valuable

  c.         consanguinity

  d.         good

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  545.       An executory contract is a classification of contract as to

  a.         form

  b.         completion status

  c.         origin

  d.         participants

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  546.       The following cannot enter into a contract except

  a.         infants

  b.         convicts

  c.         accused

  d.         drunkards

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

  547.       The following are negotiable instruments except

  a.         insurance bonds

  b.         collateral

  c.         bank checks

  d.         promissory notes

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option B

  Solution:

  548.       The following are ways to discharge a contract except

  a.         bankruptcy

  b.         alteration

  c.         amendment

  d.         court ruling

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  549.       A parole contract is a classification of contract as to

  a.         origin

  b.         obligation status

  c.         legal status

  d.         form

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option D

  Solution:

  550.       A unilateral contract is a classification of contract as to

  a.         participants

  b.         origin

  c.         obligation status

  d.         legal status

  View Answer:

  Answer: Option C

  Solution:

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  PART 2: MCQ from Number 51 – 100                   Answer key: PART 2
  PART 3: MCQ from Number 101 – 150                 Answer key: PART 3
  PART 4: MCQ from Number 151 – 200                 Answer key: PART 4
  PART 5: MCQ from Number 201 – 250                 Answer key: PART 5
  PART 6: MCQs from Number 251 – 300                 Answer key: PART 6
  PART 7: MCQ from Number 301 – 350                 Answer key: PART 7
  PART 8: MCQ from Number 351 – 400                 Answer key: PART 8
  PART 9: MCQ from Number 401 – 450                 Answer key: PART 9
  PART 10: MCQ from Number 451 – 500                 Answer key: PART 10
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