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THE ECEBOARD EXAMINATION

LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter completing this module, the learners should be able to:Discuss and appreciate the different laws, memorandums, and resolutions that are related to the ECE Board Examination.R.A. No. 1080P.D. No. 997Board Circular No. 8509NTC Memorandum Circular No. 11-89Executive Order No. 200Board Resolution No. 7 Series of 1993PRC Resolution No. 256 Series of 1993PRC Resolution No. 332PRC Resolution No. 298PRC Resolution No. 93-268Republic Act No. 1080Republic Act No. 1080An Act declaring the Board Examinations and Bar Examinations for lawyers as equivalent to government eligibility examinations. When was R.A. 1080 approved?It was approved on June 15, 1954.What is the equivalent of the Board and BarExamination?It is equivalent to a first grade regular examination given by the Civil Service Commission What is the requirement for CSC eligibility for theBoard and Bar examination?At least four years of study in college and practice for at least two years for first grade regular examination.Less than four years of college study for second grade regular examinationPresidential Decree No. 997Conferring Civil Service Eligibilities to Scientificand Technological Specialists (Professionals)

When and where was P.D. 997 passed?The law was passed on September 16, 1976 in the City of Manila.Reasons for Passing P.D. 997To meet the efforts of the government to emphasize scientific and technological programs.To meet constitutional provision to promote scientific research and invention.To meet constitutional provision on the advancement of science.To promote recruitment into the government of scientific and technological personnel.Because the CSC, responsible for government service examination, does not have a test for scientific and technological personnel.Because scientific and technological specialist in the government service need to be given some form of recognition.Because technical qualifications through education, research and experience, can be considered adequate for government job.

What shall the government policy be on science and technology?To give support and encouragementTo attract specialists into the public serviceWhat is a technology specialist?A person with a Bachelors Degree with major or specialization in any of the following fields:1. Applied Sciences4. Engineering Sciences2. Biological Sciences5. Mathematics3. Biophysical Sciences6. Physical SciencesWhat are the requirements for conferment of eligibility?3 years experience in research and/ or teachingGraduate degreeWho may sit in the deliberations of the qualifying committee?The chairman of Civil Service Commission or his representatives.

Board Circular No. 8509Revision of the subjects for the ECE board examination.

What are the three major topics and their weights for the board examination?Mathematics (30%) for six hoursElectronics (35%) for seven hoursCommunications (35%) for seven hours

Republic Act No. 9292 (New Law)

Scope of Examination: 1. Mathematics6. Applied Sciences2. Laws and Ethics7. Electronics3. Communications8. Computers4. Engineering Economics 5. Information and Communications TechnologyRating: 70% on each subject

NTC Memorandum Circular No. 11-89Allowing ECE graduates to take the commercialradiotelephone operators exam

Issued by: Commissioner Jose Luis A. Alcuaz

When was this memorandum issued?The memorandum was issued on August 23, 1989.What laws cover the Radiotelephone OperatorsExam?Radio Control LawR.A. 3846D.O. 5

Executive Order No. 200Institutionalizing of the full computerization of thelicensure examinationsWhen did E.O. 200 take effect?The law took effect on September 20, 1994.\

How does E.O. 200 describe the licensureexaminations?The most vital means of initially certifying thetechnical fitness or competence of an aspirant ofthe practice of a profession.

What does E.O. 200 mandate?The PRC shall undertake measures towards the full computerization of the licensure examinations of allProfessional Regulatory Boards under itssupervision.

What duty should the regulatory boards performpursuant to E.O. 200?

Work with PRC to establish guidelines for the implementation of full computerization of licensureexamination.What areas require guidelines for computerization of the licensure examination?

Examination objectives, standards, and nature.Establishment and operation of a computerized test bank.Correction of test papers and grading, deliberating, decoding, and release of test results through computers.

Board Resolution No. 7 Series of 1993The full computerization of the ECE Board Examination.

Why was this resolution passed?

To preserve and improve the standards of the Electronics and Communications Engineering

What is the benefit of the computerization of the ECE Board exam?

To strengthen the public trust and faith in the process of the examination.How will this resolution be made public?Publication of the official gazette or newspaper of general circulation.Circularized to the school/colleges offering BSECE

PRC Resolution No. 256 Series of 1993All board examination shall be computerized in1993, except those professions with examineesbelow 1000 which shall be computerized in 1994

What is an examination test bank?It is a computer database from which questions areextracted and randomly arranged.

When was the first fully computerized ECE Boardexam given?It was given on November 6 and 7, 1993.How are questions entered into the test bank?An initial of 500 questions for each subject.Minimum of 300 test questions every examination.Ideal 3000 test questions or more.Can questions in the test bank be removed orreplaced? YesHow will the questions of the examination be rated?55% for objective type questions, 45 % for problem solving, essay type or similar nature of questions How many sets would be generated for each board examination? At least two sets.How different would the sets be for an examination?Same questions but having different sequence of arrangement.PRC Resolution No. 298Guidelines for the release of examination topnotchWhen was this resolution implemented?It was implemented on January 31, 1994.

Why is this resolution implemented?To bestow honor and distinction to the topnotch and their alma matter for their laudable excellent performance.To motivate future examinees and their colleges to excel through qualitative educational preparation.To enhance the standard of education.To upgrade and enhance the quality of graduates.

How and when is the topnotch list released?

Rank, Name, College, and the Rating of the Topnotch shall be indicated the same time as the official release of the examination results.

PRC Resolution No. 93-268Guidelines for the mass oath taking of professionalsWhen was this implemented?This was implemented on April 19, 1993.

What are the specific oaths to be taken?Oath as a professionalOath as a new member of the Accredited Professional Organization (APO)

Why is the oath taking necessary?Because it is required by the law that every successful examinee must, before exercising the rights and privileges of a professional, take this professional oath in the form prescribed by the commission, before any person authorized to administer the same.

When should the mass oath taking be given?

Within 15 days after the release of the examination results.

How should the mass oath taking be conducted?There shall be solemnity in the occasion.

What are the options for the attire of the participants?

Uniform prescribed by their schools/collegesFormal attireEither Barong Tagalog or long sleeves with tie for male