Electrical Engineering Board Exam
Revised Questions And Answers
1. Hat are the qualifications for an applicant to be registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer
according to Section 16(d) of Article III? - ANSWER The applicant must have a good reputation,
not be convicted of moral turpitude, be a citizen of the Philippines, and hold a BSEE degree from
an accredited institution.
2. What are the qualifications for an RME to install electrical systems over 500 kVA? - ANSWER He
must hold a BSEE degree, be under the supervision of a PEE or REE, and have more than 5 years
of electrical installation experience.
3. What are the qualifications for applicants for Registered Master Electricians according to Section
18(4) of Article III? - ANSWER Applicants must have graduated from a recognized 2-year
electrician course and have at least 2 years of electrical practice, or meet other specified
educational and practice criteria.
4. What does 'computed load' refer to in Section 2 (h) Article I of RA 7920? - ANSWER It refers to
the installed capacity of an alternating current electric plant or supply equipment, or the
connected load of industrial plants/commercial buildings.
5. What does R.A. No. 7920 define in terms of electrical capacity? - ANSWER The installed capacity
of an alternating current electric plant or supply equipment, or the connected load of industrial
plants, commercial establishments, and institutional buildings expressed in kilovolt-amperes.
6. What does Rule 5 of RA 7920 state regarding the official actions of the Board? - ANSWER The
official action of the Board, other than a decision, resolution, or order in an administrative case,
is valid only after it is approved by the Commission and published in the Official Gazette or a
newspaper of general circulation.
7. What is the significance of the EE Board's regulations for electrical engineers? - ANSWER They
ensure ethical practice and protect the interests of clients and the public.
, 8. What is the significance of the Electrical Engineering Law in the Philippines? - ANSWER It
establishes the standards and regulations for the practice of electrical engineering.
9. What is the significance of the Official Gazette in the context of RA 7920? - ANSWER It is
required for the publication of the Board's official actions to be valid.
10. What is the significance of the phrase 'good reputation with high moral values' in the context of
electrical engineering qualifications? - ANSWER It is a requirement for applicants for
registration as Professional Electrical Engineers.
11. How many days does one have to appeal a decision made by the board according to Section 4 (I)
of Article II of RA 7920? - ANSWER 10 days
12. How many years must an RME wait after the revocation of their Certificate of Registration
before it can be reissued? - ANSWER After 2 years from the surrender of the certificate.
13. How many years must each member of the board have practiced the electrical engineering
profession prior to his appointment according to Section 5 (f) of Article II of RA 7920? - ANSWER
Not less than 5 years
14. How often must a professional renew their license according to Section 23 of Article III? -
ANSWER The professional is required to renew their license every year upon payment of the
registration fee.
15. In Article I of RA 7920, what does 'kVA' refer to? - ANSWER The installed capacity of an
alternating current (AC) electric plant supply equipment, or the connected load of industrial
plants, commercial establishments, institutional buildings expressed in kilovolt-amperes.
16. In which rule of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 7920 is the program of
examination provided? - ANSWER Rule 10.
17. Under Article I of RA 7920, what refers to any equipment that produces, modifies, regulates, or
controls the supply of electrical energy? - ANSWER Electric supply equipment
Revised Questions And Answers
1. Hat are the qualifications for an applicant to be registered as a Professional Electrical Engineer
according to Section 16(d) of Article III? - ANSWER The applicant must have a good reputation,
not be convicted of moral turpitude, be a citizen of the Philippines, and hold a BSEE degree from
an accredited institution.
2. What are the qualifications for an RME to install electrical systems over 500 kVA? - ANSWER He
must hold a BSEE degree, be under the supervision of a PEE or REE, and have more than 5 years
of electrical installation experience.
3. What are the qualifications for applicants for Registered Master Electricians according to Section
18(4) of Article III? - ANSWER Applicants must have graduated from a recognized 2-year
electrician course and have at least 2 years of electrical practice, or meet other specified
educational and practice criteria.
4. What does 'computed load' refer to in Section 2 (h) Article I of RA 7920? - ANSWER It refers to
the installed capacity of an alternating current electric plant or supply equipment, or the
connected load of industrial plants/commercial buildings.
5. What does R.A. No. 7920 define in terms of electrical capacity? - ANSWER The installed capacity
of an alternating current electric plant or supply equipment, or the connected load of industrial
plants, commercial establishments, and institutional buildings expressed in kilovolt-amperes.
6. What does Rule 5 of RA 7920 state regarding the official actions of the Board? - ANSWER The
official action of the Board, other than a decision, resolution, or order in an administrative case,
is valid only after it is approved by the Commission and published in the Official Gazette or a
newspaper of general circulation.
7. What is the significance of the EE Board's regulations for electrical engineers? - ANSWER They
ensure ethical practice and protect the interests of clients and the public.
, 8. What is the significance of the Electrical Engineering Law in the Philippines? - ANSWER It
establishes the standards and regulations for the practice of electrical engineering.
9. What is the significance of the Official Gazette in the context of RA 7920? - ANSWER It is
required for the publication of the Board's official actions to be valid.
10. What is the significance of the phrase 'good reputation with high moral values' in the context of
electrical engineering qualifications? - ANSWER It is a requirement for applicants for
registration as Professional Electrical Engineers.
11. How many days does one have to appeal a decision made by the board according to Section 4 (I)
of Article II of RA 7920? - ANSWER 10 days
12. How many years must an RME wait after the revocation of their Certificate of Registration
before it can be reissued? - ANSWER After 2 years from the surrender of the certificate.
13. How many years must each member of the board have practiced the electrical engineering
profession prior to his appointment according to Section 5 (f) of Article II of RA 7920? - ANSWER
Not less than 5 years
14. How often must a professional renew their license according to Section 23 of Article III? -
ANSWER The professional is required to renew their license every year upon payment of the
registration fee.
15. In Article I of RA 7920, what does 'kVA' refer to? - ANSWER The installed capacity of an
alternating current (AC) electric plant supply equipment, or the connected load of industrial
plants, commercial establishments, institutional buildings expressed in kilovolt-amperes.
16. In which rule of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 7920 is the program of
examination provided? - ANSWER Rule 10.
17. Under Article I of RA 7920, what refers to any equipment that produces, modifies, regulates, or
controls the supply of electrical energy? - ANSWER Electric supply equipment
