THE ECE

BOARD EXAMINATION

MODULE 3

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Learning Objectives
After 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. 1080
P.D. No. 997
Board Circular No. 8509
NTC Memorandum Circular No. 11-89
Executive Order No. 200
Board Resolution No. 7 Series of 1993
PRC Resolution No. 256 Series of 1993
PRC Resolution No. 332
PRC Resolution No. 298
PRC Resolution No. 93-268

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Republic Act No. 1080

An 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 Bar
Examination?
It is equivalent to a first grade regular examination
given by the Civil Service Commission
What is the requirement for CSC eligibility for the
Board 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 examination
Presidential Decree No. 997
Conferring Civil Service Eligibilities to Scientific
and Technological Specialists (Professionals)
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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. 997
To
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.

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What shall the government policy be on science and

technology?
To give support and encouragement
To attract specialists into the public service
What is a technology specialist?
A person with a Bachelors Degree with major or
specialization in any of the following fields:
1. Applied Sciences
4. Engineering Sciences
2. Biological Sciences 5. Mathematics
3. Biophysical Sciences 6. Physical Sciences
What are the requirements for conferment of
eligibility?
3 years experience in research and/ or teaching
Graduate degree
Who may sit in the deliberations of the qualifying
committee?
The chairman of Civil Service Commission or his
representatives.
Board Circular No. 8509
Revision of the subjects for the ECE board
examination.
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What are the three major topics and their weights

for the board examination?
Mathematics (30%) for six hours
Electronics (35%) for seven hours
Communications (35%) for seven hours
Republic Act No. 9292 (New Law)
Scope of Examination:
1. Mathematics
6. Applied Sciences
2. Laws and Ethics
7. Electronics
3. Communications
8. Computers
4. Engineering Economics
5. Information and Communications Technology
Rating: 70% on each subject
NTC Memorandum Circular No. 11-89
Allowing ECE graduates to take the commercial
radiotelephone operators exam
Issued by: Commissioner Jose Luis A. Alcuaz
When was this memorandum issued?
The memorandum was issued on August 23, 1989.

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What laws cover the Radiotelephone Operators

Exam?
Radio Control Law
R.A. 3846
D.O. 5
Executive Order No. 200
Institutionalizing of the full computerization of the
licensure examinations.
When did E.O. 200 take effect?
The law took effect on September 20, 1994.
How does E.O. 200 describe the licensure
examinations?
The most vital means of initially certifying the
technical fitness or competence of an aspirant of
the practice of a profession.
What does E.O. 200 mandate?
The PRC shall undertake measures towards the full
computerization of the licensure examinations of all
Professional Regulatory Boards under its
supervision.
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What duty should the regulatory boards perform

pursuant to E.O. 200?
Work with PRC to establish guidelines for the
implementation of full computerization of licensure
examination.
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 1993
The full computerization of the ECE Board
Examination.
Why was this resolution passed?
To preserve and improve the standards of the
Electronics and Communications Engineering

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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 1993
All board examination shall be computerized in
1993, except those professions with examinees
below 1000 which shall be computerized in 1994
What is an examination test bank?
It is a computer database from which questions are
extracted and randomly arranged.
When was the first fully computerized ECE Board
exam given?
It was given on November 6 and 7, 1993.

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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 or
replaced? Yes
How 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. 332
Guidelines for the implementation of E.O. 200.
When was this resolution implemented?
It was on November 24, 1994.
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How does this resolution describe the licensure

examination?
Examination with the objective to obtain valid and
reliable information as to whether examinees possess
the technical competence required for admission to
the profession.
How should the level of difficulty be scaled?
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
How does the examination test cognitive abilities?
By testing the examinees cognitive abilities such as:
1. Comprehension 4. Problem solving
2. Interpretation
5. Analysis
3. Application
6.Other higher order thinking
skills
What is an examination syllabus?
Approved subject syllabus harmonized with the
curriculum in the under graduate level.

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What is the limitation or questions for the

examination?
Only topics listed in the syllabus for each subject.
Where shall the examination test bank be
established?
At the PRC facilities and only by authorized
computer personnel.
When can questions be withdrawn or replaced?
Questions which have been used in the last
examination.
Questions which have become irrelevant.
When can questions be redeposited?
Questions, if they are still relevant, and after
are modified.

they

What are the questions which can be used to replace

withdrawn question?
Questions that are abreast of the economic,
technological, and scientific modernization and
globalization of the profession.

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When and where is the examination prepared?

Inside the PRC security room within reasonable
hours before the start of the examination.
PRC Resolution No. 298
Guidelines for the release of examination topnotch.
When 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.
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PRC Resolution No. 93-268

Guidelines for the mass oath taking of professionals.
When was this implemented?
This was implemented on April 19, 1993.
What are the specific oaths to be taken?
Oath as a professional
Oath 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.
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What are the options for the attire of the

participants?
Uniform prescribed by their schools/colleges
Formal attire
Either Barong Tagalog or long sleeves with tie
for male

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