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  • 1. 

    551.Under RA 7160 Local Government Code Section 236, "a province, city, or a municipality in Metropolitan Manila Area, may levy an annual tax on idle lands at the rate not exceeding of the assessed value of the property which shall be in addition to the basic real property tax:" 

    • A.

      5%

    • B.

      7%

    • C.

      8%

    • D.

      10%

    Correct Answer
    A. 5%
  • 2. 

    552. Municipalities as a group are entitled to 34% of total Internal Revenue Allotment, distributed based on formula adoptedsince 3rd ear of RA 7160 implementation- 60% population, 40% land area The practical ,implication of this scheme is that -

    • A.

      Urbanization in already-populous towns is reinforced with bigger IRA allotments.

    • B.

      There is ambivalent signal for towns to control population growth and succeed in family planning.

    • C.

      The allocation does not consider 'actual need' such as poverty incidence or median family income.

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Urbanization in already-populous towns is reinforced with bigger IRA allotments.
  • 3. 

    553.Because the value of real property rises in direct relation to perceived progress, RA 7160 Sec.235 allows LGUs to capture part of private gains from "value added" by regular public spending on roads, infrastructure, and utilities by institutionalizing a special levy at one percent (1%) of assessed value of real property,which revenues are then funneled to the local treasury as

    • A.

      Special Education Fund

    • B.

      Development Fund

    • C.

      General Fund

    • D.

      Real Property Cost Recovery

    Correct Answer
    A. Special Education Fund
  • 4. 

    554. Under RA7160 Sec. 241, a Local Sanggunian may impose a "special benefit levy" on real properties that directly benefit from an LGU's special investment on a section of town. Rate of levy is not uniform but varies in calibrated manner according to degree of benefit that a property derives from physical improvement. This special levy lasts for 

    • A.

      five to ten years

    • B.

      Seven to nine years

    • C.

      Five to seven years

    • D.

      Three to five years

    Correct Answer
    A. five to ten years
  • 5. 

    555. Specific fiscal scheme used by local governments to finance redevelopment and revitalization of blighted areas by capturing the additional property taxes generated from the improvement of the tax base. 

    • A.

      Ad Valorem Taxation

    • B.

      Tax Increment Financing

    • C.

      Indirect Taxation

    • D.

      Recoupment

    Correct Answer
    A. Ad Valorem Taxation
  • 6. 

    556. Under RA 7160 Sec.271, how much is the share of each barangay from the total proceeds of Real Property Tax?

    • A.

      35% for barangays in provinces, and 25% for barangays in cities and in Metro Manila

    • B.

      30% for barangays in provinces,and 20% for barangays in cities and in Metro Manila

    • C.

      20% for barangays in provinces, and 10% for barangays in cities and in Metro Manila

    • D.

      25% for barangays in provinces, and 15% for barangays in cities and in Metro Manila

    Correct Answer
    A. 35% for barangays in provinces, and 25% for barangays in cities and in Metro Manila
  • 7. 

    557. Under RA 7160 Sec. 107, who should prepare the multi-sectoral development plan at the village level?

    • A.

      Barangay Development Council

    • B.

      Federation of Village Neighborhood and Homeowners Associations

    • C.

      Lupong Tagapamayapa ng Pook

    • D.

      Sangguniang Barangay

    Correct Answer
    A. Barangay Development Council
  • 8. 

    558. This principle encourages shared responsibility between government and the private sector in infrastructure development and management through joint venture schemes such as BOT, BTO, BLT,BOO, and the like. 

    • A.

      Public-Private Partnership

    • B.

      State & Non-State Collaboration

    • C.

      Detente

    • D.

      Rapprochement

    • E.

      GONGO Cooptation

    Correct Answer
    A. Public-Private Partnership
  • 9. 

    559. A contractual arrangement whereby a project proponent undertakes the financing of construct ion of a given infrastructure or development facility and after Its completion turns it over to the government agency or local government unit concerned which-shall pay the-proponent on an agreed schedule its total investments expended on the project, plus a reasonable rate of return thereon.

    • A.

      Build and transfer

    • B.

      Build, transfer and operate

    • C.

      Build, own and operate

    • D.

      Develop,operate and transfer

    Correct Answer
    A. Build and transfer
  • 10. 

    560. As per RA 7718 BOT Law, a Build-Operate-Transfer undertaking at the local level with value between PhP 200M- 300M has ·to be approved by what government body?                   

    • A.

      Investment Coordination Committee

    • B.

      Cabinet Committee or Cabinet Cluster

    • C.

      Regional Development Council

    • D.

      Ocal Development Council

    Correct Answer
    A. Investment Coordination Committee
  • 11. 

    561. As in the case of the ZTE National Broadband Network deal, when a joint venture or negotiated contract at the national level exceeds the value of PhP 300M,the approving government body is

    • A.

      NEDA Board

    • B.

      Investment Coordination Committee

    • C.

      Council of state

    • D.

      Cabinet of the President

    Correct Answer
    A. NEDA Board
  • 12. 

    562. It is the process of predicting the likely environmental consequences of implementing a project or undertaking and then designing appropriate preventive, protective,mitigating, and enhancement measures

    • A.

      Environmental Impact Assessment

    • B.

      Environmental Accounting and Audit

    • C.

      Strategic Environmental Assessment

    • D.

      Environments: Risk Assessment

    Correct Answer
    A. Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 13. 

    563. Which environment assessment methodology addresses long-term frameworks, policies, and regulatory regimes more substantively than project impacts and activity outcomes?

    • A.

      Environmental Impact Assessment

    • B.

      Environmental Accounting and Audit

    • C.

      Strategic Environmental Assessment

    • D.

      Environmental Risk Assessment

    Correct Answer
    A. Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 14. 

    564. The use of a set of scientific methods to define the probability and magnitude of potentially adverse effects which can result from exposure to toxic and hazardous materials, compounds, and substances is called

    • A.

      Toxic Prevention Protocol

    • B.

      Environmental Risk Assessment

    • C.

      Strategic Environmental Assessment

    • D.

      Chemical Containment and Control

    Correct Answer
    A. Toxic Prevention Protocol
  • 15. 

    565. The quantity of chemicals or wastes that could be dumped into the environment without causing damage of its uses or dislocation of living organisms, is known as 

    • A.

      Containment capacity

    • B.

      Pollution permit

    • C.

      Assimilative capacity

    • D.

      Sinking capacity

    Correct Answer
    C. Assimilative capacity
    Explanation
    as per Cebu sample exams, Containment capacity is the answer. For me assimilative is the answer.

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  • 16. 

    566. This is the technical planning term for abandoned, idle, or underused industrial and commercial facilities, usually               .  .vacant and obsolete, where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental Contamination .

    • A.

      Greenfield

    • B.

      Grayfield

    • C.

      Minefield

    • D.

      Brownfield

    Correct Answer
    A. Greenfield
  • 17. 

    567. Which category of industries tend to be generally non-pollutive and non-hazardous?  

    • A.

      Cyber-spatial

    • B.

      Heavy

    • C.

      Medium

    • D.

      Light

    • E.

      transient and fleeting

    Correct Answer
    A. Cyber-spatial
    Explanation
    As per Cebu sample exams, its cyber-spatial. Other materials say - light.

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  • 18. 

    568. The following projects, except one, need not submit Project Description nor Environmental Impact Statement but need only to comply with registration and documentary requirements of city, town or barangay.

    • A.

      Sari-sari or neighborhood variety store

    • B.

      Backyard fowl-raising of less than 10 heads

    • C.

      Private-practice office in home garage with 5 employees

    • D.

      Municipal waterworks system

    Correct Answer
    A. Sari-sari or neighborhood variety store
    Explanation
    Previous sample exams answer is - municipal waterworks system.

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  • 19. 

    569. These projects need not submit an Environmental Impact Statement but  one has to submit a simple Project Description

    • A.

      Cluster of stalls selling goto, lugaw, arrozcaldo , and pares in historic lntramuros, Manila

    • B.

      Home-based aquaculture using metal tanks and concrete ponds

    • C.

      Palay marketing warehouse of Samahang Nayon or rural farmers' cooperative

    • D.

      An urban grocery store of around 2500 sq.m. total area

    Correct Answer
    A. Cluster of stalls selling goto, lugaw, arrozcaldo , and pares in historic lntramuros, Manila
    Explanation
    Cluster of stalls ---- as per Cebu sample exams. Previous exam - parang iba..urban grocery yata.

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  • 20. 

    570. Except one the following are considered environmentally-critical areas where all major projects are subject to IEE 

    • A.

      Tawi-tawi Seaweed Farms

    • B.

      Tubattaha Reef

    • C.

      Chocolate Hills

    • D.

      Mount Banahaw

    Correct Answer
    A. Tawi-tawi Seaweed Farms
  • 21. 

    571. Which of these projects should be subjected to Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) by DENR's regional field Units?

    • A.

      Six-classroom extension of an existing public elementary school

    • B.

      Each house measuring 400 sq.m. near world-famous Pagudpud, tlocos Norte

    • C.

      5,000 sq.m.viewdeck for tourists and watchers of migratory birds in Candaba swamps, Pampanga

    • D.

      30 sq.m.DOST field instruments station on the slopes of Mount Apo national park

    Correct Answer
    C. 5,000 sq.m.viewdeck for tourists and watchers of migratory birds in Candaba swamps, Pampanga
    Explanation
    six-classroom as per Cebu sample exams. viewdeck answer sa ibang sample exams.

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  • 22. 

    572. The following are all examples of environmentally-critical projects (ECPs) except one:

    • A.

      Perimeter work on centuries-old Plaza Miranda

    • B.

      Petrol Refineries & Oil Depots in Batangas City

    • C.

      RingDike-CircumferentialaroundLagunade Bay

    • D.

      Laiban Dam, Kaliwa River, Tanay, Rizal

    Correct Answer
    A. Perimeter work on centuries-old Plaza Miranda
  • 23. 

    573. Which of these projects should submit a full-blown Environmental Impact Statement?  

    • A.

      High-end residential subdivision of more than 10 hectares with additional area for golf course

    • B.

      Tree planting on urban parks by 6000 students

    • C.

      Rain-fed fanning of around 50 hectares

    • D.

      Ydrop0nic and aeroponic fanning inside greenhouse tents and cages

    Correct Answer
    A. High-end residential subdivision of more than 10 hectares with additional area for golf course
  • 24. 

    574.  Why is a mass housing project in the watershed area of La Mesa Reservoir Dam unsound and environmentally dangerous? 

    • A.

      All of the choices

    • B.

      Because trees to capture precipitation, not housing and impervious structures, are the priority in a catchment reserve

    • C.

      because domestic solid wastes and leachates from septic tanks can contaminate water supply for 12 million people

    • D.

      Because a dedared watershed is a protected area and hence not alienable and disposable

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the choices
  • 25. 

    575. Which project in a declared tribal land with CADT title does not require a full-blown Environmental Impact Assessment?

    • A.

      Sericulture & vermicomposting

    • B.

      National highway

    • C.

      Dam for reservoir & hydroelectric power

    • D.

      Mining

    Correct Answer
    A. Sericulture & vermicomposting
  • 26. 

    576. Which of the following conditions requires the most serious consideration in the EIA of a major Sanitary Landfill for any city or urban LGU?

    • A.

      About 100 meters from a river used for water supply

    • B.

      Around 20 kilometers from the city

    • C.

      About 1000 meters from an active geologic fault line

    • D.

      Has an in-take capacity of 6 years only

    Correct Answer
    A. About 100 meters from a river used for water supply
  • 27. 

    577. According to RA 9003,which three environmentally sensitive resources' should a Sanitary Landfill be most concerned about? 

    • A.

      Aquifer, groundwater reservoir, water shed area

    • B.

      Flora, fauna,and biota

    • C.

      Landscapes, seascapes ,and viewscapes

    • D.

      Bionetwork, germplasm,and wildlife habitats

    Correct Answer
    A. Aquifer, groundwater reservoir, water shed area
  • 28. 

    578. According to RA 9003, sorting or segregation of 'solid wastes' into bio-degradable and non-biodegradable should be done

    • A.

      At source

    • B.

      At the factory level

    • C.

      At the end of production/consumption

    • D.

      At the option of family concerned

    Correct Answer
    A. At source
  • 29. 

    579. This is a garbage recycling center in a village ,or for a cluster of villages, which also serves as drop-off center for.sorted wastes ,composting center, and processing center to consolidate segregate, recyclables for re-manufacturing.

    • A.

      Materials Recovery Facility

    • B.

      Waste Exchange Facility

    • C.

      Community Junk Shop

    • D.

      Barangay Waste Recycling Center

    Correct Answer
    A. Materials Recovery Facility
  • 30. 

    580. The following elements define planning experience" according to AICP. Which element most requires the planner to have adequate skills in effective communication, social marketing,negotiation, and conflict management? 

    • A.

      "Influencing public decision-making in the public interest"

    • B.

      "Employing an appropriately comprehensive point of view"

    • C.

      "Applying a planning process appropriate to the situation."

    • D.

      "Involving a professional level of responsibility and resourcefulness."

    Correct Answer
    A. "Influencing public decision-making in the public interest"
    Explanation
    as per cebu sample exams - "Influencing public decision-making in the public interest", pero duda ako dito.

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  • 31. 

    581. Which element of participatory planning process implies multi-stakeholdership?

    • A.

      All of the choices

    • B.

      Consensus-building and dispute resolution

    • C.

      Negotiated rule-making and policy dialogue

    • D.

      Coalition of partners and groundswell of Support

    • E.

      Collective leadership and innovative decision-making

    • F.

      Bottom-up process to define and prioritize local needs

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the choices
  • 32. 

    582. An architect is normally in charge of vertical or upward development, while a civil engineer normally handles

    • A.

      Horizontal and lateral construction

    • B.

      Mining

    • C.

      Diagonal oblique development

    • D.

      Sub-surface structures

    Correct Answer
    A. Horizontal and lateral construction
  • 33. 

    583. Which of the following is not a challenge proper to a professional environmental planner?

    • A.

      He/she has to bridge the huge gap between the arts and the sciences.

    • B.

      He/she produces both diagnosis and prognosis of social problems; but his/her prescription is tempered by what is feasible to government and what is acceptable to the public

    • C.

      He/she has to reconcile long term vision with short-term political exigencies and financial considerations

    • D.

      He/she has to be a generalist most of the time and a specialist at certain times;

    Correct Answer
    A. He/she has to bridge the huge gap between the arts and the sciences.
  • 34. 

    584.Which act of the planner is not enumerated as punishable under PD 1308 of 1978, Regulating the Practice of Environmental Planning in the Philippines?

    • A.

      Having his/her professional seal done by informal businesses along CM Recto Ave., Manila

    • B.

      Engaging in the practice of environmental planning in the Philippines without having been registered

    • C.

      Assuming, using or advertising any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is an environmental planner without holding a valid certificate of registration

    • D.

      Giving any false or forged evidence of any kind, or impersonating any registered environmental planner

    Correct Answer
    A. Having his/her professional seal done by informal businesses along CM Recto Ave., Manila
  • 35. 

    585. Under PD 1308, a consulting firm, partnership, or company of registered environmental  planners should have 

    • A.

      At least 75% of entire membership and 75% of capitalization owned by registered environmental planners

    • B.

      At least 59% of entire membership and 50% of capitalization owned by registered environmental planners

    • C.

      The fifty-plus one rule of membership and capitalization

    • D.

      60%40% combination of licensed planners and unlicensed planners.

    Correct Answer
    A. At least 75% of entire membership and 75% of capitalization owned by registered environmental planners
  • 36. 

    586. According to American Planning Association , basic ethics for planners includes all but one of following principles: 

    • A.

      Never be the last one in or the first one out.

    • B.

      Neither seek nor offer favors

    • C.

      Ensure full disclosure at public hearings

    • D.

      Avoid conflict of interest

    Correct Answer
    A. Never be the last one in or the first one out.
    Explanation
    yan sagot sa cebu sample exams. :)

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  • 37. 

    587. As head city planner, you recommend an amendment to a Sanggunian ordinance to provide specific urban design guidelines on form zoning(building exteriors and streetscapes. You should emphasize in your report that this will 

    • A.

      Provide legal basis for enforcing design guidelines

    • B.

      Allow community to enforce Transfer of Development Rights

    • C.

      Assure present quality of life will be preserved

    • D.

      Discourage big-box mall retailers from locating in town.

    Correct Answer
    A. Provide legal basis for enforcing design guidelines
  • 38. 

    588.You are the Local Planning and Development Coordinator ofan LGU.Which of the following does not constitute a conflict of Interest?                                                                                 ·

    • A.

      Applying for business permit and health clearance to operate a private fruit stand in Farmers' Market

    • B.

      Processing a rezoning application of your own property

    • C.

      Working for a developer who has an action before the Local Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustment

    • D.

      Accepting a monetary gift from a local building finn

    Correct Answer
    A. Applying for business permit and health clearance to operate a private fruit stand in Farmers' Market
  • 39. 

    589. You are the Local Planning and Development Coordinator of an LGU. Your wedded spouse runs the recreational Country Club and applies for a permit to construct an Olympic size swimming pool that would utilize water from a public spring. What is the most rational action for you to do?

    • A.

      Hire an independent consultant for an objective analysis of the application

    • B.

      Just keep quiet about it

    • C.

      File for divorce.

    • D.

      Ask for job transfer or reassignment

    Correct Answer
    A. Hire an independent consultant for an objective analysis of the application
  • 40. 

    590. The CPDC office has been criticized for poor dient service. There have been a number of complaints from the public that information is difficult to obtain over the counter, and that it takes too long to get zoning, general plan, and land ownership information. Which of the following would be the best action for the CPDO Head to take?

    • A.

      educate the planning staff that they have a special obligation to serve the public and they should work toward being more responsive to public inquiries.

    • B.

      Place a complaint box on the counter and review the contents of the box twice a month

    • C.

      Ask the staff to work longer on volunteer time, so that at least 3 hours per day are spent purely on requests from the public.

    • D.

      Allow the public to directly use the offices computer units so that the requesting parties can get the information themselves without bothering the staff.

    Correct Answer
    A. educate the planning staff that they have a special obligation to serve the public and they should work toward being more responsive to public inquiries.
  • 41. 

    591. In a case of sexual harassment in a planning consulting Company, the- following ethical principles apply except one. 

    • A.

      A planner should not be penalized for sexual urges that have nothing to do with his/her profession.

    • B.

      A planner must respect the rights of others and must not discriminate.

    • C.

      A planner must not commit a deliberately wrongful act, which reflects adversely on the planners professional fitness

    • D.

      A planner must have special concern for the long-range consequences of present actions.

    Correct Answer
    C. A planner must not commit a deliberately wrongful act, which reflects adversely on the planners professional fitness
    Explanation
    eto sagot sa cebu sample exams - A planner should not be penalized for sexual urges that have nothing to do with his/her profession.

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  • 42. 

    592. Under RA 9184 Government .Procurement Reform Act of 2002, what is the most preferred manner of government procurement of goods and services? 

    • A.

      Competitive bidding

    • B.

      Single source procurement or direct contracting

    • C.

      Negotiated procurement

    • D.

      Selective bidding or limited source bidding

    Correct Answer
    A. Competitive bidding
  • 43. 

    593. In cases where open public biddings have failed on two (2) consecutive occasions and no suppliers have qualified to participate or win in the bidding,LGUs, through the local chief executive with the approval of the Sanggunian, may undertake procurement of supplies and services without public bidding through: 

    • A.

      Single source procurement or direct contracting

    • B.

      Competitive bidding

    • C.

      Negotiated procurement

    • D.

      Selective bidding or limited source bidding

    Correct Answer
    A. Single source procurement or direct contracting
  • 44. 

    594. In emergency cases such as typhoon.or-earthquake damage-where the need for.supplies_and services is exceptionally urgent or absolutely indispensable and in order to prevent imminent danger to, or loss of, life or property,LGUs may make emergency purchases or place repair orders, without open public bidding, provided

    • A.

      Public safety and vita! public services, infrastructure and utilities, would be endangered if contracts are rescinded,abandoned, terminated, or not taken over,

    • B.

      It is the best offer and most advantageous price among quotations submitted by at least three preselected suppliers kept in the database of the government agency as having reliable, positive track record

    • C.

      Amount is within the range of 50,000-250000 or even higher according to ceilings previously approved by the Government Procurement Policy Board

    • D.

      Goods and commodities of any amountare procured from another government agency under L01755 and EO 359

    • E.

      All of the above *

    Correct Answer
    A. Public safety and vita! public services, infrastructure and utilities, would be endangered if contracts are rescinded,abandoned, terminated, or not taken over,
  • 45. 

    595. Under RA 9184 Government Procurement Reform Act of 2002, the Bids and Awards Committee with five to seven members has to be headed by

    • A.

      At least third ranking permanent official

    • B.

      Resident auditor detailed by COA

    • C.

      Resident Ombudsman

    • D.

      Chief of procuring entity

    Correct Answer
    A. At least third ranking permanent official
  • 46. 

    596. Under the rule cited in immediately-preceding question which of the following should not chair the Bids and Awards Committee? 
    1. C (B)  (C)  (0) 

    • A.

      Audio-Visual Technician

    • B.

      Chief of Administrative Division

    • C.

      Head of Engineering Section

    • D.

      Planning Officer V

    Correct Answer
    A. Audio-Visual Technician
  • 47. 

    597. The acceptable form of security furnished by a contractor of a public project as a guarantee of good faith on his/her part to execute the contracted work In accordance with the terms of the approved contract. 

    • A.

      Performance Bond

    • B.

      Retention or Retained Earnings

    • C.

      Surety Bond

    • D.

      Completion Guarantee

    • E.

      Insurance

    • F.

      Collateral

    Correct Answer
    A. Performance Bond
  • 48. 

    598. Under RA 9184 Government Procurement Reform Act, Sec, government may hire Consulting Services for the following functions ,broadly matching the competencies of Registered EnPs. For which function are Environmental planners generally least prepared? 

    • A.

      Construction supervision;

    • B.

      Management-related services and technical

    • C.

      Design; Services

    • D.

      Pre-investment or feasibility studies, special studies

    • E.

      Advisory and review services

    Correct Answer
    A. Construction supervision;
  • 49. 

    599. A Highly-Urbanized City (HUC) bids out in transparent manner the revision of its CLUPZO·for an approved budget of contract (ABC) of 6 million.Four companies participated in open bidding. In the BAC evaluation of technical proposals, Company A got 89 points, Company B earned 64 points, Company C, 78 points, and Company 0, 42 points as the last company missed out on the required GIS-RS component. After technical examination ,the sealed financial proposals were opened and the bid amounts were revealed as follows:Company A= 6.8 million; Company B = 6.2 million; Company C = 5.9 million; and Company D = 4.5 million.Overall, which company offered the "most responsive bid" or "lowest calculated complying bid" and should receive the Notice of Award of Contract from the head of agency.

    • A.

      Company C

    • B.

      Company B

    • C.

      Company D

    • D.

      Company A

    Correct Answer
    A. Company C
  • 50. 

    600. As a planner, yoµ schedule a series of public meetings and workshops .Why should you evaluate such open participation events? 

    • A.

      To improve future events

    • B.

      To demonstrate that this event worked better than previous such events

    • C.

      To establish a record of the event

    • D.

      To estimate level of attendance

    Correct Answer
    A. To improve future events

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