- Laws and standards -

Known as The Philippine Public Telecommunications Policy Act.

a. D.O. No. 88

b. D.O. No. 211

c. R.A. 5734

d. R.A. 7925

ans: d

Effectivity of the Philippine Telecommunications Policy Act.

a. March 22, 1995

b. April 21, 1995

c. May 21, 1995

d. June 21, 1995

ans: a

An act to promote and govern development of the Philippine Telecommunications and the delivery of
public telecommunications services.

a. R.A 467

b. R.A 7925

c. R.A.546

d. R.A. 5734

ans: b

E.O. no. 59, prescribing the guidelines of compulsory interconnection of authorized public
telecommunications carrier took effect on
 a. Feb 24, 1993

b. April 23, 1993

c. March 24, 1993

d. May 24, 1993

ans: a

Effectivity of Executive Order 59.

a. Feb 14, 1993

b. Feb 24, 1993

c. June 21, 1993

d. June 24, 1993

ans: b

The Electronics and Communications Engineering Act of the Philippines.

a. E.O. 59

b. R.A. 7453

c. R.A. 5743

d. R.A. 5734

ans: d

When was the effectivity of the ECE Act of the Philippines?

a. June 21, 1964

b. June 21, 1965

c. June 21, 1966

d. June 21, 1969

Decree created the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

a. P.D. 322

b. P.D. 232

c. P.D. 223

d. P.D. 323

ans: c

Effectivity of the Presidential Decree creating PRC

a. July 21, 1973

b. June 22, 1973

c. June 28, 1973

d. June 12, 1973

ans: b

A law prescribing the functions of the National Telecommunications Commission.

a. E.O. 543

b. E.O. 544

c. E.O. 545

d. E.O. 546

ans: d

When was E.O. 546 promulgated?

a. July 23, 1978

c. July 23, 1980

d. July 23, 1981

ans: b

Rules and regulations requiring the services of a duly registered ECE in the planning and designing,
installation or construction, operation and maintenance of radio stations, and in the manufacture
and/or modification of radio communications equipment.

a. D.O. No. 88

b. D.O. No. 11

c. D.O. No. 68

d. R.A. No. 3864

ans: a

What law provides for the regulation of radio station, communications in the Philippines and other
purposes?

a. D.O. No. 88

b. P.D. 223

c. R.A. 5734

d. R.A. 3846

ans: d

The institutionalization of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs of the various
regulated professions under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission.

a. E.O. 266

b. E.O. 286

c. E.O. 622
 d. E.O. 626

ans: a

The CPE program was institutionalized through an executive order dated

a. July 25, 1994

b. July 25, 1997

c. July 25, 1996

d. July 25, 1995

ans: d

Otherwise known as the Municipal Telephone Act.

a. R.A. 6984

b. R.A. 6849

c. R.A. 8694

d. R.A. 6984

ans: b

Municipal Telephone Act was approved on

a. Feb. 8, 1990

b. Feb. 8, 1992

c. Feb. 8, 1991

d. Feb. 8, 1993

ans: a

An order providing for a national policy on the operation and use of international satellite
communications in the country.
 a. E.O. 486

b. E.O. 467

c. E.O. 576

d. E.O. 567

ans: b

When was the effectivity of the national policy on the operation and use of international satellite
communications in the Philippines?

a. February 17, 1998

b. March 17, 1998

c. April 17, 1998

d. June 17, 1998

ans: b

Policy to improve the provision of local exchange carrier service.

a. E.O. 59

b. E.O. 69

c. E.O. 88

d. E.O. 109

ans: d

Effectivity of the Executive Order 109

a. June 15, 1993

b. July 15, 1993

c. August 15, 1993

d. September 15, 1993

The implementing rules and regulations governing the practice of ECE in the Philippines on MATV,
CATV, CCTV, Paging and Background Music System, Telephone and Computer installations are embodied
in

a. BECE Resolution No. 3

b. BECE Resolution No. 2

c. BECE Resolution No. 4

d. BECE Resolution No. 5

ans: a

Under R.A. 5734, the minimum age of a registered ECE to become a member of the ECE Board is _____
years old.

a. 21

b. 31

c. 35

d. 40

ans: b

Judgment on the case against an ECE shall become final and executory after _____ days.

a. 10

b. 15

c. 30

d. 60

ans: c

According to Act 3846, the maximum penalty for a person who commits two offenses are
 a. P 2,000 fine and 2 years imprisonment

b. P 1,000 fine and 1 years imprisonment

c. P 4,000 fine and 4 years imprisonment

d. P 3,000 fine and 3 years imprisonment

ans: c

Ground for refusal of the Board to issue a Board Certificate.

a. conviction of crime involving moral turpitude

b. immorality and dishonorable conduct

c. unsound mind

d. all of these

ans: d

What is the keystone of professional conduct?

a. honesty

b. courtesy

c. justice

d. integrity

ans: d

The foundation of moral philosophy.

a. integrity, honesty, and justice

b. justice, honesty, and courtesy

c. justice, courtesy, and integrity

d. sincerity, honesty, and justice

Refers to inculcation, assimilation, and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and
moral values, to raise and enhance the professional's level of competence.

a. Continuing Professional Education

b. Professional License

c. Continuing Program Education

d. Continuing Professional Lessons

ans: a

The CPE program aims to

a. ensure the continuous education of a registered professional on latest trend of his profession

b. promote and protect the general welfare of the public

c. raise and maintain the professional's capability for delivering quality professional service

d. all of these

ans: d

A professional license must be renewed

a. every 3 years

b. on the birthdate of the professional

c. on or before the 20th day of the month following his/her birthdate

d. all of these

ans: d

CPE credit units required to renew a professional license.

a. 60
 b. 90

c. 105

d. 75

ans: a

Who are exempted from complying with CPE requirements?

a. professional who reached the age of 65 years

b. professionals working abroad or practicing his profession abroad

c. professionals studying abroad

d. all of these

ans: d

Participants of a convention / seminar earns how many credit units.

a. 1 credit unit per hour

b. 2 credit unit per hour

c. 3 credit unit per hour

d. 5 credit unit per hour

ans: a

An international organization concerned with revising and preparing/proposing recommendations for

a. NTC

b. IEC

c. JIS

d. CCITT

ans: d
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Which agency of the United Nations formulates standards and recommended practices for all civil
aviation?

a. FAA

b. ICAO

c. IATA

d. ATO

ans: b

A United Nations body for telecommunications.

a. ANSI

b. AT&T

c. ITT

d. ITU

ans: d

What does ITU mean?

a. International Telecommunications Unit

b. International Telecommunications Union

c. International Telephone and Telegraph Union

d. International Telecom Unit

ans: b

For the allocation of frequencies in the world, ITU divides the world into how many regions?

a. 3

b. 5
 c. 7

d. 4

ans: a

Philippines is under what region of frequency allocation?

a. Region 1

b. Region 2

c. Region 3

d. Region 4

ans: c

What does NTC stand for?

a. National Telecommunications Commission

b. National Telephone and Telegraph Commission

c. National Telecommunications Council

d. National Telecommunications Corporation

ans: a

A private radio communications system in the Land Mobile Service limited to portable transceiver for
short range communications.

a. Short Range Land Service

b. Short Range Mobile Service

c. Short Range Radio Service

d. all of these

ans: c

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 An authority issued by the NTC to individuals and/or entities for the possession and operation of radio
station under the SRRS.

a. SRRS Type Approval

b. SRRS Special Permit

c. SRRS Operating Permit

d. SRRS Acceptance Approval

ans: b

SRRS means

a. Short Range Radio Service

b. Short Range Receiving Service

c. Short Radio Receiving Service

d. none of the above

ans: a

A certification issued by the NTC for SSRS radio equipment complying to the SSRS technical standards
and specifications, where equipment has already been type approved by the administration whose
certification is acceptable and whose process does not require laboratory testing.

a. type acceptance

b. type certification

c. type approval

d. all of the above

ans: a

A certification issued by the commission for SRRS equipment complying to the technical standards and
specifications whose process requires laboratory testing.

a. type acceptance
 b. type certification

c. type approval

d. all of the above

ans: c

The radio transceiver in the SRRS in the Philippines is of what type emission.

a. FM only (12KOF3E)

b. FM only (10KOF3E)

c. FM only (11KOF3E)

d. FM only (13KOF3E)

ans: c

The radio transceiver in the SRRS in the Philippines has a maximum transmitted output power of

a. 3 W

b. 4 W

c. 5 W

d. 6 W

ans: a

What is the international color used to paint broadcast antenna towers?

a. white and orange

b. white and yellow

c. white and red

d. orange and yellow

ans: a
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Broadcast transmitters are designed to have an operating life of _____ years.

a. 10

b. 20

c. 30

d. 40

ans: b

_____ of a frequency band is the entry in the table of frequency allocation of a given frequency for the
given purpose of its use by one or more terrestrial or space radiocommunication services or the radio
astronomy service under specified conditions.

a. assignment

b. allocation

c. allotment

d. regulation

ans: b

The power of any conducted spurious emission shall be attenuated below the maximum level of carrier
frequency in accordance with the following formula with P = carrier power output in watts.

a. Attenuation (dB) = 43 + 10logP

b. Attenuation (dB) = 43 + logP

c. Attenuation (dB) = 43 + logP / 10

d. Attenuation (dB) = 43 + 20logP

ans: a

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 Cordless telephones or telephone line extenders with coverage area beyond 300 feet shall have a
maximum transmitting power of

a. 1 W

b. 20 W

c. 50 W

d. 10 W

ans: d

Cordless telephone line extends with coverage area beyond 300 feet shall have a frequency range of

a. Tx : 326.250 - 326.475 MHz, Rx : 218.250 - 218.475 MHz

b. Tx : 300.000 - 326.475 MHz, Rx : 218.250 - 218.475 MHz

c. Tx : 326.250 - 326.475 MHz, Rx : 210.000 - 218.475 MHz

d. Tx : 326.250 - 327.475 MHz, Rx : 218.250 - 218.475 MHz

ans: a

The frequency band allocated for SRRS shall be _____ MHz using 12.5 kHz channeling plan _____ MHz
using 12.5 kHz channeling plan.

a. 325 - 325.4875

b. 325 - 352.4875

c. 325 - 325.25

d. 325 - 342.25

ans: a

Satellite communications services provided by a satellite carrier to a carrier, usually a terrestrial-based

a. Satellite Carrier's Carrier Services

b. Satellite Carrier Services

d. Satellite Services

ans: a

Any entity authorized by NTC to lease space segment capacity.

a. space segment occupant

b. space segment lessee

c. space occupant

d. space segment player

ans: b

A data network operated by an enfranchised telecommunications carrier that is authorized to provide

a. Public Switched Telephone Network

b. Public Switched Communications Network

c. Public Switched Data Network

d. none of these

ans: c

A telephone network operated by an enfranchised telecommunications carrier that is authorized to

a. Public Switched Telephone Network

b. Public Switched Communications Network

c. Public Switched Data Network

d. none of these

ans: a
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A non-exclusive facility at which the public may, by the payment of appropriate fees, place as well as
receive telephone calls or a telegram or other messages.

a. Public Toll Service Station

b. Public Toll Calling Station

c. Public Toll Carrier Station

d. Public Toll Bus Station

ans: b

An entity which, relying on the transmission, switching and local distribution facilities of the local
exchange and inter-exchange operators, and overseas carriers, offer enhanced services beyond those
ordinarily provided by such carriers.

a. Value-added exchange

b. Value-added carrier

c. Value-added tax

d. Value-added service provider (VAS)

ans: d

A wider area mobile radio telephone system with its own switch base stations and transmissions by
utilizing radio frequencies.

a. Mobile Telephone System

b. Cellular Radio System

c. Cellular Telephone System

d. Mobile Radio Telephone System

ans: d

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 The linkage, by wire, radio, satellite, or other means, of two or more existing telecommunications
carriers or operators with one another for the purpose of allowing or enabling the subscribers of one
carrier or operator to access or reach the subscriber of the other carriers or operators.

a. tie-up

b. cross-connection

c. interconnection

d. all of these

ans: c

A facility consisting of international transmission, switching and network management facilities which
serves as point of entry and exit in the Philippines of international traffic between the national network
and points outside the Philippines.

a. International Gateway Network (IGN)

b. International Gateway Carrier (IGC)

c. International Gateway Facility (IGF)

d. all of these

ans: c

A specific point as defined on the network where point of interconnection shall occur in such a way
that interconnection between and among local exchange carriers, inter-exchange carriers and
international gateway facilities operations can be made efficient and effective.

a. point of presence

b. point of interference

c. point of interconnection

d. carrier point

ans: a

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 The duly enfranchised and NTC certified telecommunications carrier and/or any entity duly authorized
by law including the government to provide public telecommunications services.

a. Public Communications Carrier

b. Public Telecommunications Entity

c. Public Telecommunications Carrier

d. all of these

ans: c

Composed of orbiting satellite and the associated equipment used to track, monitor and control the
operation of the satellite.

a. space segment

b. satellite segment

c. space device

d. tracking segment

ans: a

An owner or operator of in-orbit communication satellite system, which leases or sells communications
capacity to duly authorized space segment lessees.

a. space segment franchise

b. space segment authority

c. space segment provider

d. all of these

ans: c

Any entity authorized by the NTC to provide satellite communications services, either as a carrier's
carrier and/or common carrier.

a. Satellite Communications Service Provider

c. Satellite Communications Authority

d. none of these

ans: a

A satellite earth station designed to receive satellite signals. Such stations may be used to receive data,
such as stock market prices or newswire service or television programs.

a. Receive-only satellite earth station

b. Receive-only earth station

c. transmit-receive earth station

d. transmit-only earth station

ans: a

The act of receiving satellite TV programs and retransmitting same through any mode, i.e. tape, wire or
wireless for public viewing.

a. distribution of satellite TV programs

b. transmission of satellite TV programs

c. redistribution of satellite TV programs

d. receiving of satellite TV programs

ans: c

Transmission, emission and/or reception of radio signals involving one or more space and earth
stations.

a. satellite communications

b. microwave communications

c. wire communications

d. wireless communications
 ans: a

Any process which enables a telecommunications entity to relay and receive voice, data, electronic
message, written or printed matter, fixed or moving pictures, words, music or audible or visible signals
or any control signals of any design and for any purpose by wire, radio, and other electromagnetic,
spectral, optical or technological means.

a. communications

b. telecommunications

c. broadcasting

d. wireless communications

ans: b

Any entity primarily engaged in the business providing transmission and switching of any
telecommunications service between the Philippines and any other point of the world to which it has an
existing corresponding or prospective interconnection agreement.

a. international carrier

b. load carrier

c. inter-exchange carrier

d. national carrier

ans: a

An entity, sometimes referred to as carriers or national backbone network operator, authorized to

a. international carrier

b. inter-exchange carrier

c. local exchange carrier

d. national carrier
 ans: b

Any entity providing transmission and switching of telecommunications services, primarily but limited
to voice-to-voice service in geographical area in the Philippines.

a. local exchange franchise

b. local exchange operator

c. local exchange provider

d. local exchange entity

ans: b

Any person, firm, partnership or corporation, government or private, engaged in the provision of
telecommunications services to the public for compensation.

a. Public Telecommunications Facility

b. Public Telecommunications Provider

c. Public Telecommunications Franchise

d. all of these

ans: a

Refers to facilities consisting of but not limited to equipment, devices, materials, required to make two
telecommunications systems or networks interwork with each other.

a. interface

b. exchange

c. interconnection

d. none of these

ans: a

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 Refers to the defined area as determined by the NTC within a municipality or city or combination of
two or more cities and/or municipalities under a common local exchange rate schedule.

a. Local Exchange Service Area

b. Local Network Area

c. Local Exchange Area

d. Local Exchange Network Area

ans: a

Refers to the local exchange service area where the telephone density is 1 per 100 inhabitants and shall
be based on the telephone density target from the approved National Telephone Development Plan
(NTDP), expressed as main station per 100 persons.

a. provincial

b. metro

c. rural

d. urban

ans: d

Refers to local exchange service area where the telephone density is less than 1 per 100.

a. provincial

b. metro

c. rural

d. urban

ans: c

Refers to the local exchange service area within the Philippines where there is no existing telephone
exchange service.

a. undeserved area
 b. dead area

c. unserved area

d. serve area

ans: c

Refers to the local exchange residence and business telephone service and telegraph service without
additional features.

a. Basic Communications Service

b. Basic Telecommunications Service

c. Basic Telephone Service

d. Basic Service

ans: b

Refers to the local exchange telephone service area within the Philippines where the local exchange
service is available but the number of existing telephone connections and available lines than the
established telephone density as defined under Urban or when the LEC cannot provide the service to
90% of the applicants within 10 working days from the date of application.

a. undeserved area

b. unserved area

c. deficit area

d. backlog area

ans: a

Refers to the enhancements made over the plain telephone/telegraph service for which the subscribers
are made to pay additional charges.

a. additional features

b. additional services
 c. additional facilities

d. additional lines

ans: a

Refers to the port in the switching international gateways system equivalent to 4 kHz or 64 kbps
(analog or digital) where international circuit terminates.

a. International Gateway Termination

b. International Carrier Termination

c. International Switch Termination

d. Inter-exchange Termination

ans: c

Any government department or service responsible for discharging the obligations of the ITU
regulations.

a. NTC

b. commission

c. administration

d. committee

ans: c

Any one of a number of measures permitting direct dealings between authorized entities and
international satellite system providers at specified levels as defined by the NTC.

a. direct order

b. direct measure

c. direct contact

d. direct access

ans: d
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Satellite newsgathering refers to the use of satellite service to provide temporary communications
services for news media organizations covering news events such as summit, conferences or disasters.
This requires the use of transportable earth stations such as

a. GMPSC

b. Fixed Satellite Service and Mobile Satellite Service

c. Mobile Satellite Service Only

d. Fixed Satellite Service Only

ans: b

Foreign news media organizations wanting to bring SNG earth stations to the Philippines shall secure a
special NTC permit. What does SNG mean?

a. Satellite Newscasters Group

b. Satellite News Group

c. Satellite Newsgathering

d. Satellite Network Group

ans: c

CDMA means

a. Code Division Mobile Access

b. Cellular Division Mobile Access

c. Cellular Device Mobile Access

d. Code Division Multiple Access

ans: d

CMTS means

a. Cellular Motion Telecommunications System

c. Cellular Mobile Telecommunications System

d. Cellular Mobile Telephone and Telegraph System

ans: b

CPE means

a. Continuous Professional Education

b. Continuous Program of Education

c. Continuing Program of Education

d. Continuing Professional Education

ans: d

CPCN means

a. Certificate of Private Comfort and Necessity

b. Certificate of Public Communications Network

c. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

d. Certified Public Communications Network

ans: c

IXC means

a. International Exchange Carriers

b. Inter-Exchange Carrier

c. International Exchange Center

d. none of these

ans: b
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The first symbol of emission is

a. the type of information to be transmitted

b. the nature of signals modulating the main carrier

c. the type of modulation of the main carrier

d. none of these

ans: c

The second symbol of emission is

a. the type of information to be transmitted

b. the nature of signals modulating the main carrier

c. the type of modulation of the main carrier

d. none of these

ans: b

The third symbol of emission is

a. the type of information to be transmitted

b. the nature of signals modulating the main carrier

c. the type of modulation of the main carrier

d. none of these

ans: a

The maximum ground resistance in an equipment installation is required by Volume 1 of the Philippine
Electronic Code (Safety Code) is

a. 10 ohms

b. 25 ohms
 c. 5 ohms

d. 1 ohm

ans: c

A certificate issued to an ECE who passed the licensure examinations provided upon payment of the
required fees.

a. Certificate to Practice

b. Certificate of Registration

c. Certificate of Public Convenience

d. Certificate of Oath

ans: b

In order to be admitted to the ECE licensure examinations, an applicant must, at the time of filing of his
application, be at least _____ years old.

a. 18

b. 19

c. 20

d. 21

ans: d

A foreigner can take the ECE licensure examinations after following all requirements based on the
policy of _____ law.

a. immigration

b. nationality

c. foreign reciprocity

d. international

ans: c
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To pass the ECE licensure examinations, a candidate must obtain an average of _____ % with no rating
below _____ % in any of the board subjects.

a. 70, 50

b. 70, 70

c. 70, 60

d. 75, 50

ans: a

The Chairman and members of the ECE Board are appointed by the

a. IECEP international chapter

b. PRC Commissioner

c. head of schools

d. President of the Philippines

ans: d

Which of the following is not one of the powers and duties of the ECE board?

a. issue, suspend, or revoke licenses for ECE practice

b. conduct hearing especially homicide cases of ECE

c. administer professional oath for new ECEs

d. study, examine and prescribe in cooperation with CHED with regards to curricula development and
facilities of schools offering ECE course.

ans: b

The following are the grounds for refusal for the ECE board to issue a certificate of registration of an
ECE except.

a. unsound mind
 b. conviction of court of competent jurisdiction

c. immorality

d. unstable job and designation

ans: d

Which of the following is a valid ground for revocation of a professional license?

a. competence

b. ethical conduct

c. honesty

d. fraud and deceit

ans: d

To qualify as a member of the ECE board, one must be a

a. registered ECE

b. 31 years of age

c. in active practice in the ECE profession for at least 10 years

d. all of these

ans: d

Any violations of the ECE act shall be punished by

a. a fine of one thousand pesos

b. an imprisonment of not less than six months nor more than six years

c. a fine of no less than two thousand pesos but not more than 5 thousand pesos

d. choices b and/or c

ans: d
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Which of the choices below is not covered in the penal provision of the ECE Act of the Philippines?

a. any person who advertise himself as an ECE where in fact he is not only registered with the board

b. any person holding a license who shall not engage in wire-tapping

c. any person who passed the exams but had not taken his oath

d. any person who is using a revoked or suspended license.

ans: c

What government agency is responsible for the formulation of the Rules and Regulations governing the
examination regulation and practice of an ECE in the Philippines?

a. Professional Regulation Commission

b. National Telecommunications Commission

c. Civil Service Commission

d. Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines

ans: c

Which of the following is not a nature or scope of work of an ECE?

a. investigating

b. planning

c. designing

d. directing

ans: d

The official seal of an ECE which is circular in shape has a maximum outside diameter of

a. 1 7/8 inches

b. 1 2/3 inches
 c. 1 1/4 inches

d. 1 1/2 inches

ans: a

Symbols signifying radio and wireless communications, positioned one each at the four cardinal points
of the compass in the official ECE dry seal.

a. alternate dot and dashes

b. an atom

c. four lightnings

d. three lightnings

ans: c

In the official dry seal of a registered ECE, the alternate dots and dashes are placed

a. below the atom

b. above the license number

c. between the lightning symbols

d. along the band of the license number

ans: c

The sole professional organization of ECEs which was founded in 1950.

a. IECEP

b. ECES

c. IEEE

d. IIECE

ans: a

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 An applicant for a new CATV station shall file a petition for _____ with the NTC.

a. Certificate of Public Convenience

b. Certificate of Authority

c. Franchise certificate

d. License

ans: b

A type of gov't resolution needed for new CATV station.

a. Sangguniang Bayan Resolution

b. Congress Resolution

c. ECE board resolution

d. Senate resolution

ans: a

According to E.O. 59, for junction exchange point of intersection, short haul connection should not
exceed

a. 150 km

b. 100 km

c. 30 km

d. 200 km

ans: a

According to E.O. 59, for junction exchange point of intersection, long haul connection should not
exceed

a. 100 km

b. 150 km
 c. 175 km

d. 200 km

ans: b

One of the requirement for a new broadcast radio station is the filing of petition for certificate of _____
with NTC.

a. franchise

b. public convenience

c. permit

d. authority

ans: b

Authorized international gateway operators shall be required to provide local exchange service in
unserved and underserved areas within _____ years from the grant of authority from NTC.

a. 5

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

ans: c

Authorized gateway operators shall provide a minimum of _____ local exchange lines per international
switch termination.

a. 150

b. 300

c. 600

d. 500

ans: b
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At least one rural exchange line shall be provided for every _____ urban local exchange lines installed.

a. 5

b. 10

c. 15

d. 20

ans: b

No permit for international gateway facility shall be granted to an applicant for local exchange carrier
service unless there is a clear showing that it can establish the necessary _____.

a. foreign correspondenceship

b. franchise

c. international agreement

d. treaty

ans: a

Which of the following stations does not require a franchise from the Congress of the Philippines?

a. an experimental station

b. a training station

c. a station on board a mobile vessel

d. all of these

ans: d