EE Laws and Ethics

EE Laws and Ethics Objectives
1. Branch of the unwritten law which was originally founded on the customs of merchants,
mariners, and business men generally in their dealings with one another throughout the civilized
countries of the world
A. Law merchant B. Law of businessmen C. Law of mariners D. Law of people
2. A remission when it is shown by words or declaration of the oblige
A. Partial B. Complete C. Express D. Implied
3. An obligation which is not subject to conditions or burdens nor does it mention a specific date
for its fulfillment and as such it is immediately demandable
A. Pure obligation B. Conditional obligation C. Reciprocal obligation D. Alternative obligation
4. Damages that covers the direct financial loss
A. Actual damages B. Nominal damages C. Moral damages D. Special damages
5. A novation where there is a change in the person of the parties and the objects or modification
of principal condition
A. Mixed novation B. Real novation C. Personal novation D. Substitute novation
6. What consists if the responsibilities and rights that ought to be endorsed by those engage in
engineering, and also of desirable ideas and personal commitments in engineering?
A. Ethics B. Code of ethics C. Engineering ethics D. Engineering standards
7. A damage or injury by the party seeking rescission by reason of the fact that the price is unjust
or inadequate
A. damage B. effect C. lesion D. payment
8. A kind of solidarity when it exists among creditors only; if debtors = passive solidarity
A. Active solidarity B. Passive solidarity C. Mixed solidarity D. Solo solidarity
9. A period agreed by both parties
A. Judicial period B. in diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period
10. What refers to situation in which moral reasons come into conflict, or in which the application
of moral values is problematic?
A. Silo mentality B. Preventive ethics C. Ethical issues D. Moral dilemmas

11. A contract which possesses all the essential requisites of a valid contract, namely, consent,
object and cause or consideration. It is valid until it is annulled
A. Void or Inexistent contract C. Voidable contract
B. Unenforceable contract D. Negotiorum Gestio
12. A classification of contracts as to its “cause” where the cause is the mutual undertaking or
promise of either of the contracting parties
A. Gratuitous contract C. Onerous contract
B. Remuneratory contract D. Liberation contract
13. A period established by law
A. Ex die B. In diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period
14. A period authorized by the court
A. Judicial period B. In diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period
15. What is defined as a legally binding agreement or promise to exchange goods or services?
A. Consideration B. Partnership C. Contract D. Obligation
16. A kind of condition that produces the extinguishment of an obligation upon the happening of
the event
A. Suspensive condition C. Reciprocal condition
B. Alternative condition D. Resolutory condition
17. What is another term for “punitive damages”?
A. Liquidated damages C. Compensatory damages
B. Exemplary damages D. Nominal damages
18. The following are requisites of contract except
A. Consent B. Object of contract C. Cause of contract D. Effect of contract
19. The following are requisites of quasi-delicts except
A. an act or omission
B. accompanied by fault or negligence
C. there must be no pre-existing relation between the parties
D. acts or omission punished by law

20. An obligation where two parties are mutually obliged to do or to give something
A. Pure obligation B. Condition C. Reciprocal obligation D. Alternative obligation
21. An obligation which is capable of partial performance
A. Joint obligation B. Solidary obligation C. Divisible obligation D. Indivisible obligation
22. A rule is defined as:
A. a fundamental belief that usually encompasses several rules
B. a system of non-statutory, non-mandatory rules on personal conduct
C. an oath taken by an individual in a ceremony
D. a guide for contract and action in a certain situation
23. A contract that has not yet performed
A. Express contract B. Implied contract C. Executed contract D. Executory contract
24. An obligation can be extinguished by the following except:
A. By payment or performance C. By altering the signature
B. By the condition or remission of the dept D. By the loss of the thing due
25. Refers to an element of contracts that consist of the unusual stipulation of the parties such as
conditions, terms, etc.
A. Essential element B. Natural element C. Accidental element D. Unnatural element
26. A contract wherein the intent of the parties is shown by words, oral, or written
27. An obligation wherein various things are due, but the payment of one of them is sufficient,
determined by the choice which as a general rule belongs to the obligor
28. What refers to a fundamental obligation under the contract which goes to the root of the
contract?
A. Warranty B. Condition C. Injunction D. Innominate terms
29. A contract comes from the Latin word ___ which signifies an agreement
A. Kontrus B. Contractus C. Tractum D. Contractumus

30. What states the moral responsibilities of engineers as seen by the profession, and as
represented by a professional society?
A. Preventive ethics B. Work ethics C. Code of ethics D. Professional code
31. An obligation whose consequences are subject in one way or the other to the expiration of said
term
A. Pure obligation C. Reciprocal obligation
B. Obligation with a period D. Alternative obligation
32. A novation where the principal conditions of the obligation is changed
A. True novation B. Real novation C. Personal novation D. Substitute novation
33. Damages which are given in enhancement merely of the ordinary damages on account of
wanton, reckless, malicious, or oppressive character of the acts complained of
A. Actual or Compensatory damages C. Moral damages
D. Exemplary or Corrective damages B. Nominal damages
34. The general contractor who hires different subcontractors is known as ____ contractor
A. real B. original C. prime D. legitimate
35. Damages which are small and trivial sums awarded for a technical injury due to a violation of
some legal right, and as consequence of which some damages must be awarded to determine the
right
A. Actual or compensatory damages C. Moral damages
B. Nominal damages D. Temperate or Moderate damages
36. What is defined as a non-performance that results in the injured party receiving something
substantially less than or different from what the contract is intended?
A. Willful breach B. Material breach C. Unintentional breach D. Intentional breach
37. What is a set of attitudes, which implies a motivational orientation, concerning the value of
work?
A. preventive ethics B. Work ethics C. Code of ethics D. Professional code
38. One in which each of the debtors is liable for the whole obligation and each of the creditors
may demand compliance of the entire obligation

39. It is the sum of money which the law awards or imposes as pecuniary compensation,
recompense, or satisfaction for an injury done or a wrong sustained as a consequence either of a
breach of contract
A. Payment B. Injury C. Damages D. Compensation
40. A classification of contracts as to its “cause” where the cause is the pure liberality of the giver
41. Requisites of obligation that refers to a person who can demand the performance of the
obligation or known as the creditor or oblige
A. Juridical or legal tie C. Active subject
B. Prestation D. Passive subject
42. A contract that is perfected by delivery of the thing which is the object of the contract
A. Consensual contract B. Bilateral contract C. Real contract D. Unilateral contract
43. If a penalty is not paid at the same time for demand failure. This is ____ type of penal clause:
A. Joint B. Subsidiary C. Solo D. Partial
44. “A” borrowed money from “B” of P50 promised to pay asap. If later on they cannot agree on
the specific date, the remedy of B is to go to court to fix date when the dept is to be paid. This
illustrates:
45. A type of division also known as moral, intellectual or mental division
A. Qualitative B. Quantitative C. Ideal D. all of these
46. What contract document is part of the construction contracts?
A. Agreement form B. General condition C. Drawings and spec. D. all of these
47. Damages that cover actual injury or economic loss. It typically includes medical expenses, lost
wages and the repair or replacement of property

48. A type of compensation that takes place when the obligations are of the same amount and
compensation extinguishes the obligations entirely.
A. Legal compensation B. Total compensation C. Judicial compensation D. Partial compensation
49. A obliged himself to deliver 6 sacks of rice to B as follow: 3 sacks on May 1 st, and another 3
sacks on June 1st. This illustrates:
50. Damages that includes physical suffering, mental anguish, fright, serious anxiety, besmirched
reputation, wounded feelings, moral shock, social humiliation, and similar injury
51. A nature of obligation under civil code which is legally demandable and the courts of justice
may compel their performance
A. Civil obligation B. Natural obligations C. Pure obligation D. Condition
52. What refers to the rendition of service by a duly licensed professional by virtue of his technical
education, training, experience, and competence?
A. Professional practice C. Legal practice & service
B. Professional service D. Professional consultation
53. Marc obliged himself to deliver to Edwin either a piano or ref. The delivery of the piano or ref
is sufficient compliance with the obligation. March could not compel Edwin to accept only a part
because this illustrates:
54. When a contract cannot be sued upon or enforced in court unless it is ratified is said to be
55. Which of the ff does not constitute the foundation of ethics?
A. Honesty B. Justice C. Integrity D. Courtesy
56. A stage of contract that includes all the initial stages up to the time the parties agree upon the
terms of contract
A. Preparation of conception C. Consummation or Termination

B. Perfect or Birth D. Deliberation
57. The tort law is concerned with ____.
A. Imprisonment B. fine C. compensation for the injury D. Punishment
58. A entered into a contract with B whereby A will not enter into any enterprise whatever in the
Phil. This limitation upon the right to contract that refers to
A. Contrary to law C. Contrary to good customs

B. Against moral D. Contrary to public order
59. A kind of period with a resolutory effect and the validity of obligation is up to a certain date
A. Exdie B. In diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period
60. What is a civil wrong committed by one person causing damage to another person of his
property, emotional well-being, or reputation?
A. Consequential damage C. Punitive damage
B. Fraud D. Tort
61. What is defined as a non-performance that results in the injured party receiving something
substantially less than or different from what the contract is intended?
A. Willful breach B. Material breach C. Unintentional breach D. Intentional breach
62. A kind of remission when the environment of the obligation is waived or renounced totally
63. What is the major advantage of a standard contract?
A. The meanings of the clauses are well established
B. The clauses of this contract are to be litigated
C. The clauses of this contract are rarely ambiguous
D. All of these
64. What refer to fundamental obligation under the contract which goes to the root of the
contract?
A. Warranty B. Condition C. Injunction D. Innominate terms
65. It is the meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself with respect to the
other to give something or to render some service
A. Contract B. Obligation C. Quasi-delicts D. Condition

66. A contract wherein the intent of the parties is shown by conduct
A. Express contracts B. Implied contracts C. Executed contracts D. Executory contracts
67. Refers to an element of contracts that consist of the unusual stipulation of the parties such as
conditions, terms, etc
A. Essential element B. Natural element C. Accidental element D. Unnatural element
68. Requisites of obligation that refers to a person who can demand the performance of the
obligation or known as the creditor or oblige
A. Juridical or legal tie B. Prestation C. Active subject D. Passive subject
69. A & B to married on 8-10-07. Invitations were printed and distributed to relatives and friends
and apparel were purchased including matrimonial bed. A, however walked out of it and was
never heard of again. This limitation up the right to contract refers to
A. Contrary to law B. Against moral C. Contrary to good customs
D. Contrary to public order
70. Remedy in equity by means of which a written instrument is made or contoured so as to

express or conform to the real intention of the parties when some error or mistake has been
committed
A. Reformation B. Novation C. Defect D. Erroneous
71. “Damages” where the amount of which has been agreed upon by the parties or fixed by the
judgement of a competent court
A. Liquidated damages C. Corrective damages
B. Exemplary damages D. Compensatory damages
72. A classification of contracts as to its “cause” where the cause is the service or benefit for which
the renumeration is given
73. Requisites of obligation consists in giving, doing or not doing something

74. An obligation whose consequences are subject in one way or the other to the expiration of said
term
75. A obliged himself to deliver to B a car. Subsequently, they entered into another contract
whereby instead of A delivering a car. A would deliver a tract. This illustrates
77. A contract where only one of the parties has an obligation such as in commodatum or
gratuitous deposit
78. A contract can be determined with which of the ff reasons?
A. Death of a party to the contract C. Mutual agreement of the praise to the contract
B. Failure of consideration D. All of these
79. What is the basic requirement in order for a contract to be binding?
A. There must be a clear, specific and definite offer
B. There must be some form of conditional future consideration
C. There must be an acceptance of the offer
D. All of these
80. Juan delivers the horse to Pedro and the same is accepted. Pedro gives the amount P2,000 as
purchase price and the latter receives it. This example is what stage of contract
A. Preparation or conception C. Consummation or Termination
B. Perfection or Birth D. Deliberation
81. A stage of a contract that refers to the time when the minds of the parties meet in agreement
upon the object or subject matter as well as to the price or consideration

82. A remission when it is inferred from the acts or conduct of the oblige
A. partial B. Complete C. Express D. Implied
83. A remission when the waiver or renunciation refers only to a part of the obligation
A. partial B. Complete C. Express D. Implied
84. What refers to the rendition of service by a duly licensed professional by virtue of his technical
education, training, experience, and competence?
A. Professional practice C. Legal practice and service
B. Professional service D. Professional consultation
85. It is the voluntary administration of the abandoned business or property belonging to another
without the consent of the latter
86. A contract that creates reciprocal obligations
A. Consensual contract C. Real contract
B. Bilateral contract D. Unilateral contract
87. What is the study of the decisions, policies, and values that are morally desirable in
engineering practice and research?
A. engineering ethics C. Engineering system
B. engineering management D. Engineering integrity
88. The ff are considered to be the essential elements of contracts except:
A. consent of the parties C. Cause or consideration
B. object or subject matter D. effects to the subject
89. Requisites of obligation that refers to a person from whom prestation is demandable or known
as the debtor or obligor
A. Juridical or legal tie C. Active subject
B. Prestation D. Passive subject
90. A novation where another person is sustained in place of the debtor or he is subrogated to the
rights of the creditor

91. A, for and in consideration of P1k entered into a contract with B whereby the latter agreed to
murder C. This limitation upon the right to contract that refers to
92. An obligation which is not capable of partial performance
B. Nominal damages D. Exemplary or Corrective damages
94. What contract documents is part of the construction contracts?
A. Agreement form B. General condition C. Drawings and specification
D. All of these
95. An element of contracts which refers to those the existence of which is presumed by law
unless there is an agreement to the contrary
A. Essential element B. Natural element C. Accidental elements D. Unnatural elements
96. A novation where there is a change in the person of the parties and the objects or modification
or principal condition
A. Mixed novation B. Real novation C. Personal novation D. Substitute novation
97. What states the moral responsibilities of engineers as seen by the profession, and as
represented by a professional society?
A. Preventive ethics B. Work ethics C. Code of ethics D. Professional code
98. A type of compensation that takes place when two obligations are of the different amounts
and a balance remains unextinguished after the compensation.
A. Legal compensation C. Judicial compensation
B. Voluntary compensation D. Partial compensation
99. A contract that is perfected by mere consent, such as a contract of sale

100. A type of compensation that takes place when compensation extinguishes two debts in their
concurrent amounts even without the express agreement of the parties.
101. An uncertain event which wields an influence on a legal relation
102. What refers to the condition in a contract between two parties, only the parties to a contract
may sue under it and that any third-party names in that contract or who benefit from that contract
cannot sue or be sued under that contract?
A. Doctrine of contract C. Equity of contract
B. Partly policy of contract D. Privity of contract
103. One of the ff is not considered as a source of obligation
A. law B. contracts C. quasi-delicts D. work
104. A kind of period with suspensive effect
A. Ex die B. In diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period
105. A kind of condition that produces the extinguishment of an obligation upon the happening of
the event
106. One in which each of the debtors is answerable only for a proportionate part of the debt, and
each one of the creditors is entitled to a proportionate part of a credit
107. A canon is defined as:
A. a fundamental belief that usually encompasses several rules
B. a system of non-statutory, non-mandatory rules on personal conduct
C. an oath taken by an individual in a ceremony
D. a guide for conduct and action in a certain situation

108. A defective contract where it has all the essential requisites of a contract and the contract
itself is valid, but by reason of injury to third person, such as creditors, the contract may be
rescinded
A. Rescissible contract C. Unenforceable contract
B. Voidable contract D. Void or Inexistent contracts
109. It is an accessory undertaking to assume greater liability in case of breach
A. Law B. Penal clause C. Stipulation D. Preceding
110. A contract which is absolutely without legal force or effect
111. An obligation wherein various things are due, but the payment of one of them is sufficient,
determined by the choice which as a general rule belongs to the obligor
112. Obligation comes from the latin word ____ which means to bind
A. Obligum B. Obligate C. Obligare D. Obligus
113. Requisites of obligations which is the vinculum or the link that binds the party
114. Which of the ff cannot be considered as a requisite of reformation
A. There is a valid contract
B. The contract is in writing
C. The oral contract expresses the true intention of the parties
D. The failure of the written contract to express the true intention is due to mutual mistake
115. An obligation which is capable of partial performance
116. Damages that are reasonable compensation for the injury

117. What is defined as a legally binding agreement or promise to exchange goods or services?
A. Consideration B. Partnership C. Contract D. Obligation
118. A nature of obligation under civil based on morality, natural law and conscience, they are not
legally demandable
A. Civil obligation B. Natural obligations C. Pure obligation D. Condition
119. A entered into a contract with B whereby for and in consideration of P100k the latter agrees
to live with A without the benefit of marriage. This limitation upon the right to contract that refers
to
D. Contrary to public orders
120. A classification of penal clause when both the principal contract and the penal clause can be
enforced
A. Consensual contract C. Real contract
B. Bilateral contract D. Unilateral contract
122. One in which each of the debtors is liable for the whole obligation and each of the creditors
may demand compliance of the entire obligation
123. A type of compensation that takes place when courts permit counterclaim of the defendant
as against the claim of the plaintiff.
124. Some contracts may be dissolved by which valid reason?
A. Court order B. Passage of new laws C. Declaration of war D. All of these
125. A type of compensation that takes place when there is compensation by agreement of the
parties as in the case of mutual set off of accounts.

126. If the penalty is not paid at the same time for demand failure. This is ____ type of penal
clause:
127. The ff are requisites of quasi-delicts except
A. an act or omission
B. accompanied by fault or negligence
C. there must be no pre-existing relation between the parties
D. acts or omission punished by law
128. The ff are considered to be the essential elements of contracts except:
A. Consent of the parties C. cause or consideration
B. object or subject matter D. effects to the subject
130. A kind of condition which suspends the demandability of the obligation until the fulfillment of
the condition
131. Ethics is synonymous to ____
A. morality B. Money C. Standards D. Conduct
132. When the solidarity takes place among the debtors only, it is called
A. Active solidarity B. Passive solidarity C. Mixed solidarity D. Solo solidarity
133. What refers to a statement or oath, often religious in nature, agreed by an individual in
ceremonies?
A. Canon B. Code C. Creed D. Rule
134. What type of damages is awarded, usually for fraud cases, to punish and make an example of
the defendant to deter other from doing the same thing
A. Punitive damages B. Nominal damages C. Liquidated damages D. Consequential

damages
B. Nominal damages D. Exemplary or Corrective damages
136. A stage of a contract that refers to the time when the minds of the parties meet in agreement
upon the object or subject matter as well as to the price or consideration
A. preparation or conception C. Consummation or Termination
137. Juan agrees to receive P2,000 for his horse and Pedro agrees to take the horse for that
amount. This refers to what stage of contract
A. Preparation or Conception C. Consummation or Termination
138. What refers to a statement of fact made by one party to the other before the contract is
made?
A. A representation B. An offer C. A proposal D. A consideration
140. What consists if the responsibilities and rights that ought to be endorsed by those engaged in
A. Ethics B. Code of ethics C. Engineering ethics D. engg strandards
141. A entered into a contract with B whereby A will not enter into any enterprise whatever in the
Phil, This limitation upon the right to contract that refers to
142. Remedy in equity by means of which a written instrument is made or contoured so as to

express or conform to the real intention of the parties when some error or mistake has been
committed
A. Reformation B. Novation C. Defect D. Erroneous

143. A type of compensation that takes pace when compensation extinguishes the two debts in
their concurrent amounts even without the express agreement of the parties.
144. A stage of contract that includes all the initial stages up to the time the parties agree upon
the terms of contract
B. Perfect or Birth D. Deliberation
145. What consists if the responsibilities and rights that ought to be endorsed by those engage in
A. Ethics B. Code of ethics C. Engineering ethics D. Engineering standards
146. A remission when the waiver or renunciation refers only to a part of the obligation
147. If the penalty is not paid at the same time for demand failure. This is ____ type of penal
clause:
148. What type of damages is awarded, usually for fraud cases, to punish and make an example of
the defendant to deter other from doing the same thing?
A. Punitive damages C. Liquidated damages
B. Nominal damages D. Consequential damages
149.

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EE Laws and Ethics Objectives

A. Law merchant B. Law of businessmen C. Law of mariners D. Law of people

2. A remission when it is shown by words or declaration of the oblige

A. Partial B. Complete C. Express D. Implied

A. Pure obligation B. Conditional obligation C. Reciprocal obligation D. Alternative obligation

4. Damages that covers the direct financial loss

A. Actual damages B. Nominal damages C. Moral damages D. Special damages

A. Mixed novation B. Real novation C. Personal novation D. Substitute novation

A. Ethics B. Code of ethics C. Engineering ethics D. Engineering standards

A. damage B. effect C. lesion D. payment

A. Active solidarity B. Passive solidarity C. Mixed solidarity D. Solo solidarity

9. A period agreed by both parties

A. Judicial period B. in diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period

A. Silo mentality B. Preventive ethics C. Ethical issues D. Moral dilemmas

A. Void or Inexistent contract C. Voidable contract

B. Unenforceable contract D. Negotiorum Gestio

A. Gratuitous contract C. Onerous contract

B. Remuneratory contract D. Liberation contract

13. A period established by law

A. Ex die B. In diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period

14. A period authorized by the court

A. Judicial period B. In diem C. Legal period D. Voluntary period

A. Consideration B. Partnership C. Contract D. Obligation

A. Suspensive condition C. Reciprocal condition

B. Alternative condition D. Resolutory condition

17. What is another term for “punitive damages”?

A. Liquidated damages C. Compensatory damages

B. Exemplary damages D. Nominal damages

18. The following are requisites of contract except

A. Consent B. Object of contract C. Cause of contract D. Effect of contract

19. The following are requisites of quasi-delicts except

B. accompanied by fault or negligence

C. there must be no pre-existing relation between the parties

D. acts or omission punished by law

A. Pure obligation B. Condition C. Reciprocal obligation D. Alternative obligation

21. An obligation which is capable of partial performance

A. Joint obligation B. Solidary obligation C. Divisible obligation D. Indivisible obligation

22. A rule is defined as:

A. a fundamental belief that usually encompasses several rules

B. a system of non-statutory, non-mandatory rules on personal conduct

C. an oath taken by an individual in a ceremony

D. a guide for contract and action in a certain situation

23. A contract that has not yet performed

A. Express contract B. Implied contract C. Executed contract D. Executory contract

24. An obligation can be extinguished by the following except:

A. By payment or performance C. By altering the signature

A. Essential element B. Natural element C. Accidental element D. Unnatural element

A. Express contract B. Implied contract C. Executed contract D. Executory contract

A. Pure obligation B. Condition C. Reciprocal obligation D. Alternative obligation

A. Warranty B. Condition C. Injunction D. Innominate terms

A. Kontrus B. Contractus C. Tractum D. Contractumus

A. Preventive ethics B. Work ethics C. Code of ethics D. Professional code

A. Pure obligation C. Reciprocal obligation

B. Obligation with a period D. Alternative obligation

32. A novation where the principal conditions of the obligation is changed

A. True novation B. Real novation C. Personal novation D. Substitute novation

A. Actual or Compensatory damages C. Moral damages

D. Exemplary or Corrective damages B. Nominal damages

A. real B. original C. prime D. legitimate

A. Actual or compensatory damages C. Moral damages

B. Nominal damages D. Temperate or Moderate damages

A. Willful breach B. Material breach C. Unintentional breach D. Intentional breach

A. preventive ethics B. Work ethics C. Code of ethics D. Professional code

A. Joint obligation B. Solidary obligation C. Divisible obligation D. Indivisible obligation