Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the official title of RA 7920?

A) The Electrical Engineering Practice Act

B) The Electrical Safety Code
C) The New Electrical Engineering Law
D) The Electrical Licensing Act
Answer: C) The New Electrical Engineering Law

2. What is the primary purpose of RA 7920?

A) To provide guidelines for electrical appliance manufacturers

B) To regulate and supervise the practice of electrical engineering in the Philippines
C) To standardize electricity rates nationwide
D) To allow foreign electrical engineers to practice freely in the Philippines
Answer: B) To regulate and supervise the practice of electrical engineering in the
Philippines

3. Which organization is responsible for implementing RA 7920?

A) Department of Energy (DOE)

B) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
C) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
D) Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Answer: B) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

4. What is the main function of the Board of Electrical Engineering?

A) Manufacture electrical equipment

B) Supervise and regulate electrical engineering practice
C) Set electricity rates for consumers
D) Provide electrical services to private companies
Answer: B) Supervise and regulate electrical engineering practice

5. How many members are there in the Board of Electrical Engineering?

A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: C) Three

6. Who appoints the members of the Board of Electrical Engineering?

A) Senate of the Philippines

B) Supreme Court
C) President of the Philippines
D) House of Representatives
Answer: C) President of the Philippines

7. Which of the following is NOT considered a practice of electrical engineering under RA

7920?

A) Supervision of erection, installation, and testing of power plants

B) Teaching electrical engineering subjects
C) Selling electrical appliances in a store
D) Designing electrical distribution systems
Answer: C) Selling electrical appliances in a store
8. Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a Board member?

A) Must be a Filipino citizen

B) Must be at least 35 years old
C) Must have at least 10 years of experience in electrical engineering
D) Must be a faculty member of an engineering school
Answer: D) Must be a faculty member of an engineering school

9. How long is the term of office for Board members?

A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B) 3 years

10. What is the minimum fine for violating RA 7920?

A) ₱1,000
B) ₱5,000
C) ₱10,000
D) ₱50,000
Answer: C) ₱10,000

11. What is the maximum penalty of imprisonment for violating RA 7920?

A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: D) 5 years

12. What is the minimum educational qualification required to become a Professional

Electrical Engineer (PEE)?

A) High school graduate

B) Technical vocational graduate
C) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
D) Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Answer: C) Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

13. Which examination is required for Registered Electrical Engineers (REE)?

A) Oral interview only

B) Written technical examination
C) Physical examination
D) Multiple-choice exam only
Answer: B) Written technical examination

14. What is the minimum age requirement to take the REE licensure exam?

A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) 30 years old
Answer: B) 21 years old

15. How often is the Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination given?

A) Once a year
B) Twice a year
C) Every two years
D) Every five years
Answer: B) Twice a year

16. What is the passing general weighted average rating for the REE examination?

A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
Answer: C) 70%

17. Which of the following is NOT a category under the RA 7920 licensure system?

A) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)

B) Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
C) Licensed Electrician Technician (LET)
D) Registered Master Electrician (RME)
Answer: C) Licensed Electrician Technician (LET)

18. How many years of experience is required for a Registered Electrical Engineer to qualify
as a Professional Electrical Engineer?

A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
Answer: B) 4 years

19. Which of the following professionals is authorized to affix their seal on electrical plans?

A) Registered Master Electrician

B) Professional Electrical Engineer
C) Any electrical engineering graduate
D) Registered Electrical Engineer
Answer: B) Professional Electrical Engineer

20. What is the purpose of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program?

A) To provide employment opportunities

B) To ensure engineers stay updated with new knowledge and technology
C) To replace the licensure exam
D) To regulate electricity rates
Answer: B) To ensure engineers stay updated with new knowledge and technology

21. What is the minimum number of kilovolt-amperes (kVA) required for an installation to
be supervised by a Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)?

A) 50 kVA
B) 100 kVA
C) 500 kVA
D) 1000 kVA
Answer: C) 500 kVA

22. Which organization should all licensed electrical engineers be a member of?

A) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

B) Integrated and Accredited Electrical Engineering Association
C) National Association of Electricians
D) Philippine Society of Engineers
Answer: B) Integrated and Accredited Electrical Engineering Association

23. Which of the following electrical professionals is allowed to supervise the installation
and maintenance of electrical wiring in residential and commercial buildings?

A) Registered Master Electrician (RME)

B) Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
C) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)
D) Any engineering graduate
Answer: A) Registered Master Electrician (RME)

24. What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant taking the Registered Master
Electrician (RME) examination?

A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) 30 years old
Answer: A) 18 years old

25. Which of the following is NOT part of the Board of Electrical Engineering’s duties?

A) Supervise the practice of electrical engineering

B) Set electricity prices in the country
C) Investigate violations of RA 7920
D) Issue certificates of registration to qualified professionals
Answer: B) Set electricity prices in the country

26. How often should a Professional Electrical Engineer renew their professional license?

A) Every 1 year
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 5 years
D) Every 10 years
Answer: B) Every 3 years

27. What is the required passing mark for the Registered Master Electrician examination?

A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
Answer: C) 70%

28. Under RA 7920, what is the required minimum number of members for the Board of
Electrical Engineering?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
Answer: B) 2

29. Which government agency is responsible for administering the electrical engineering
licensure examination?

A) Department of Energy (DOE)

B) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
C) Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
D) Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Answer: B) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

30. Which of the following is considered a violation under RA 7920?

A) Practicing electrical engineering without a license

B) Falsifying examination results
C) Using another person’s professional license
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

31. How many years must a Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) practice before they can
qualify for a Board position?

A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years
Answer: B) 10 years

32. What is the maximum fine for violating the provisions of RA 7920?

A) ₱10,000
B) ₱25,000
C) ₱50,000
D) ₱100,000
Answer: C) ₱50,000

33. Which of the following tasks can be performed by a Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)?

A) Design and supervise electrical systems

B) Teach electrical engineering subjects
C) Operate and maintain power plants
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

34. What is the primary law governing the practice of electrical engineering in the
Philippines?

A) RA 184
B) RA 7920
C) RA 9292
D) RA 9184
Answer: B) RA 7920

35. What does CPE stand for in the context of electrical engineering licensure?

A) Certified Professional Engineer

B) Continuing Professional Education
C) Commission of Professional Engineers
D) Code of Professional Ethics
Answer: B) Continuing Professional Education

36. Which type of electrical professional is allowed to conduct an oral examination for
certification?

A) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)

B) Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
C) Registered Master Electrician (RME)
D) Any licensed electrician
Answer: A) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)

37. Which of the following is NOT included in the REE licensure examination subjects?

A) Engineering Mathematics
B) Electrical Circuits and Systems
C) Engineering Law
D) Civil Engineering Structures
Answer: D) Civil Engineering Structures

38. What is required before an individual can legally practice electrical engineering in the
Philippines?

A) A degree in electrical engineering

B) A certificate of registration and a professional license
C) At least five years of experience
D) All of the above
Answer: B) A certificate of registration and a professional license

39. What is the primary law that RA 7920 repealed?

A) RA 6541
B) RA 184
C) RA 6969
D) RA 10175
Answer: B) RA 184

40. Who has the authority to suspend or revoke an electrical engineer’s license?

A) The Senate
B) The Supreme Court
C) The Board of Electrical Engineering
D) The Department of Energy
Answer: C) The Board of Electrical Engineering

41. What is the maximum period a foreign electrical engineer can work in the Philippines
under a special permit?

A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
Answer: A) 6 months

42. What is the required certification for an electrical engineer to sign electrical plans?

A) Registered Master Electrician

B) Registered Electrical Engineer
C) Professional Electrical Engineer
D) Licensed Electrician
Answer: C) Professional Electrical Engineer

43. What is the primary purpose of the Board of Electrical Engineering?

A) To enforce electrical safety laws

B) To issue electrical permits
C) To regulate and supervise electrical engineering practice
D) To provide technical training to engineers
Answer: C) To regulate and supervise electrical engineering practice
44. What must a licensed electrical engineer do before signing an electrical plan?

A) Obtain approval from the DOE

B) Affix their official seal
C) Get an endorsement from the PRC
D) Notify the Board of Electrical Engineering
Answer: B) Affix their official seal

45. Who is responsible for prosecuting violators of RA 7920?

A) The Department of Justice

B) The Board of Electrical Engineering
C) The Department of Energy
D) The Supreme Court
Answer: B) The Board of Electrical Engineering

46. What is the role of a Registered Master Electrician (RME)?

A) Conduct power plant design

B) Supervise electrical installations below 500 kVA
C) Approve electrical engineering syllabi
D) Manage transmission line operations
Answer: B) Supervise electrical installations below 500 kVA

47. Which category of electrical practitioners is allowed to supervise industrial electrical

systems?

A) Registered Master Electrician (RME)

B) Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
C) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)
D) All of the above
Answer: C) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)

48. Which government agency oversees the Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
program for electrical engineers?

A) PRC
B) DOE
C) DPWH
D) DOLE
Answer: A) PRC

49. Under RA 7920, what happens to an engineer who fails to renew their professional
license?

A) Their license is automatically revoked

B) They must take the licensure exam again
C) They are required to pay penalties and renew their license
D) They are permanently banned from practicing
Answer: C) They are required to pay penalties and renew their license

50. What is the final requirement before an electrical engineer can practice their
profession?

A) Passing the board exam

B) Taking an oath
C) Obtaining a job
D) Paying registration fees
Answer: B) Taking an oath
51. What is the required minimum experience for a Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) to
be eligible for a Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) license?

A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C) 4 years

52. What is the required passing mark for the Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) oral
interview?

A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) There is no percentage; it's pass or fail
Answer: D) There is no percentage; it's pass or fail

53. What is the role of the Integrated and Accredited Electrical Engineering Organization
under RA 7920?

A) To issue electrical permits

B) To conduct licensure examinations
C) To represent the interests of electrical engineers in the Philippines
D) To regulate electricity rates
Answer: C) To represent the interests of electrical engineers in the Philippines

54. What should a Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) do before submitting an electrical
design to authorities?

A) Obtain approval from the PRC

B) Affix their official seal and signature
C) Submit it directly to the Department of Energy
D) Have it notarized by a lawyer
Answer: B) Affix their official seal and signature

55. What is the term of office for the Chairman of the Board of Electrical Engineering?

A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B) 3 years

56. Which entity approves the rules and regulations set by the Board of Electrical
Engineering?

A) Department of Energy
B) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
C) Senate of the Philippines
D) Department of Public Works and Highways
Answer: B) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

57. What is the purpose of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)?

A) To set guidelines for electrical safety and installation practices

B) To regulate the cost of electricity
C) To manage the licensing of engineers
D) To supervise electric companies
Answer: A) To set guidelines for electrical safety and installation practices

58. How many days after an examination must the Board of Electrical Engineering submit
the results to the PRC?

A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 120 days
D) 150 days
Answer: D) 150 days

59. What happens to an electrical engineer found guilty of using fraudulent documents to
obtain a license?

A) Their license is revoked permanently

B) They are required to take another exam
C) They receive a warning only
D) They are allowed to continue practicing
Answer: A) Their license is revoked permanently

60. What is the minimum penalty for engaging in the unauthorized practice of electrical
engineering?

A) ₱5,000 fine
B) ₱10,000 fine and/or imprisonment of at least 6 months
C) Suspension for 1 year
D) A written warning from the PRC
Answer: B) ₱10,000 fine and/or imprisonment of at least 6 months

61. Under RA 7920, which of the following is considered an electrical supply equipment?

A) Light bulb
B) Circuit breaker
C) Electric meter
D) Electric generator
Answer: D) Electric generator

62. A substation is defined as a facility that:

A) Houses transformers and electrical equipment for power distribution

B) Generates electricity for national grids
C) Manufactures electrical wiring
D) Serves as an office for electrical engineers
Answer: A) Houses transformers and electrical equipment for power distribution

63. What is the voltage range that requires supervision by a Professional Electrical
Engineer?

A) Below 250V
B) 250V to 600V
C) Above 600V
D) All voltage levels
Answer: C) Above 600V

64. Who is responsible for inspecting electrical installations for safety compliance?

A) Department of Energy inspectors

B) Professional Electrical Engineers (PEEs)
C) Local government unit representatives
D) Any licensed electrician
Answer: B) Professional Electrical Engineers (PEEs)

65. The practice of electrical engineering includes which of the following?

A) Design and preparation of electrical plans

B) Supervision of electrical installations
C) Investigation and consultation related to electrical systems
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

66. What is required for a Registered Electrical Engineer to become a Professional Electrical
Engineer?

A) Pass an oral interview

B) Submit a technical report
C) Have four years of experience
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

67. Which of the following is NOT required to become a Professional Electrical Engineer
(PEE)?

A) Having an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

B) Passing a written licensure exam
C) Submitting a technical report
D) Passing an oral interview
Answer: B) Passing a written licensure exam

68. What does the acronym "RME" stand for in electrical engineering?

A) Registered Master Electrician

B) Recognized Master Engineer
C) Registered Maintenance Engineer
D) Regulated Master Electrician
Answer: A) Registered Master Electrician

69. What is the purpose of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)?

A) To license and regulate professionals in various fields

B) To provide technical support to electrical engineers
C) To set electricity rates
D) To oversee power plant operations
Answer: A) To license and regulate professionals in various fields

70. Which of the following professionals can legally conduct energy audits?

A) Registered Master Electrician (RME)

B) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)
C) Any licensed technician
D) Any electrical engineering graduate
Answer: B) Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE)

71. What should be indicated on the professional documents of an electrical engineer?

A) Their PRC license number and expiry date

B) Their educational background
C) Their salary range
D) Their employment history
Answer: A) Their PRC license number and expiry date
72. What is the primary role of a Registered Master Electrician?

A) To design electrical systems

B) To supervise the operation and maintenance of electrical wiring
C) To create power plant designs
D) To conduct electrical engineering research
Answer: B) To supervise the operation and maintenance of electrical wiring

73. Under RA 7920, how long must foreign engineers work with a Filipino understudy?

A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years
Answer: B) 6 months

74. Which of the following is NOT covered by RA 7920?

A) Regulation of electrical engineering practice

B) Licensing of electrical engineers
C) Setting electricity prices
D) Imposing penalties for unlicensed practice
Answer: C) Setting electricity prices

75. The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program is required for:

A) All licensed electrical engineers

B) Only Professional Electrical Engineers
C) Only Registered Master Electricians
D) Engineers working for the government
Answer: A) All licensed electrical engineers