Code of Ethics & RA 9646

1. Shall act as prosecutors against illegal practitioners and other violators of R.A.# 9646 and its IRR.
A.
Chairperson
B.
Lawyers of the commission
C.
Secretary of professional regulatory board
D.
Members
2. Refers to the Code of Ethics and Responsibilities under the RESA IRR of RA9646
A.
Section 34
B.
Section 35
C.
Section 32
D.
Section 33
3. No partnership or corporation shall engage in business of real estate service unless it is duly registered with the?
A.
PRC
B.
SEC
C.
PSE
D.
Realty Service Council
4. The minimum years of college requirement for the accreditation of salespersons?
A.
2 years
B.
1 year
C.
3 years
D.
None of the above
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The Senate President who signed R.A. #9646 is

Manuel Villar Jr.
Franklin Drilon
Aquilino Pimentel Jr.
Juan Ponce Enrile

6. Divisions or departments of corporations engaged in marketing or selling any real estate development project in
the regular course of business must be headed by a FULL TIME registered and licensed real estate broker.
A.
True
B.
False
7. When is the effectivity of RA 9646 Implementing Rules & Regulations?
A.
August 9, 2009
B.
August 9, 2011
C.
August 9, 2010
D.
August 29, 2010
8.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Deadline for the Grandfather Clause of R.A. #9646 was :

July 29,2011
July 30,2011
July 31,2011
August 1,2011

9. Refers to the Exemption from the Acts Constituting the Practice of Real Estate Service under the RESA IRR of
RA 9646:
A.
Section 28
B.
Section 29
C.
Section 30
D.
Section 31
10.
A.
B.
C.
D.
11.
A.
B.

The word Commission in the R.A. # 9646 stands for?

Professional Fee
Professional Regulatory Board
Professional Regulations Commission
An act of commissioning
The 4 yr. course required for real estate service practitioners is?
BS REM
BS BAC

C.
D.
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Associate in RES
BS Property Management
The CPE Council shall be composed of a:
Chairperson coming from the Board
Member from the AIPO
Academe
All of the above

13. The Certificate of Registration (COR) of a license for a real estate broker shall bear the signature of the:
A.
Chairperson of the Commission
B.
Member of the board
C.
Both a and b
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.

There are ________members of PRBRES.

3
4
5
6

15. The following info should be indicated on all documents a licensed real estate practitioner that he/she signs:
a.
certificate of registration
b.
professional identification card / license number
c.
privilege tax receipt (ptr) number
d.
accredited integrated professional organization (aipo) number
e
indicate in each of the above the date of issuance and the duration of validity on the documents he/she
.
signs, uses or issues in connection with the practice of his/her profession.
f.
all of the above
16. The color of PRBRES Official Seal that represents ethical standards and prosperity.
A.
Blue
B.
White
C.
Gold
D.
Silver
17. The chairperson and members of the RESA Board maybe re-appointed for a second term but in no case shall
he/she serve continuously for more than ____________ years,
A.
Four (4) years
B.
Five (5) years
C.
Six (6) years
D.
Seven (7) years
18. Within _________days from the effectivity of R.A. #9646, that the (Department of Trade and Industry Bureau of
Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection) DTI-BTRCP shall transfer all pertinent records, documents and other
materials to PRBRES.
A.
30 days
B.
45 days
C.
60 days
D.
90 days
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Article V of the RA 9646 pertains to:

Practice of Real Estate Service
Sanctions and Final Provisions
Code of Ethics and Responsibilities
Licensure Examination and Registration

20. Under RA 9646 Section 20, Registration Without Examination, those who failed to apply/obtain for a brokers
license upon the effectivity of R.A. 9646 but passed in 2008 & 2009 DTI-conducted licensure examination need to
comply with how many CPE credit units?
A.
15 Units
B.
20 Units
C.
24 Units
D.
12 Units
21. Third offense violation in any provision of the RA 9646 and its IRR, sanction is?
A.
Suspension Of License

B.
C.
D.

Revocation
Cancellation Of License
Reprimand

22. Integrating into one national organization of all real estate association, shall be recognized by the Board and
approval of the Commission is pursuant to what PRC Resolution?
A.
PRC Res. No. 2004-187, Series Of 2004
B.
PRC Res. No. 2004-178, Series Of 2004
C.
PRC Res. No. 2004-178, Series Of 2005
D.
PRC Res. No. 2004-187, Series Of 2005
23. First offense violation in any provision of the Code of Ethics and Responsibilities, sanction is?
A.
Warning
B.
Revocation
C.
Suspension
D.
None of the Above
24. R.A. No. 9646 took effect _______ ___days following its publications in a major daily newspaper.
A.
15 days
B.
30 days
C.
45 days
D.
60 days
25. Under RA 9646 Section 20. Registration Without Examination, if someone passed in the 2007 Licensure exam of
the then DTI and have failed to get a license, how many CPE credits units are needed to earn for him/her to
register with PRC?
A.
15 credit units
B.
18 credit units
C.
24 credit units
D.
120 credit units
26. A qualified Australian citizen may be given a certificate of registration or professional identification card after
passing the licensure examination may be issued a SPECIAL TEMPORARY PERMIT if Australian government
allows Filipino citizens to do realty service practice in their country.
A.
True
B.
False
27. First Offense violation in any provision of the RA 9646 and its IRR, shall means suspension of APO membership
for how many months?
A.
1 Month
B.
3 Months
C.
4 Months
D.
2 Months
28.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Refers to the Penal Provisions as indicated in the RESA IRR of RA 9646:

Section 19
Section 29
Section 39
Section 40

29. The Chairperson of the first appointed Board shall serve for __________ years.
A.
Two (2) years
B.
Three (3) years
C.
Five (5) years
D.
Six (6) years
30. Real Estate Service Act of the Philippines R.A. 9646 was approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on
A.
May 12, 2009
B.
June 29,2009
C.
July 15,2009
D.
July 31,2009
31. Second offense violation in any provision of the Code of Ethics and Responsibilities, shall means suspension of
Accredited Professional Organization (APO) membership for how many months?
A.
2 Months
B.
3 Months

C.
D.

4 Months
1 Month

32. Under RA 9646 Section 20, Registration Without Examination, those who failed to apply /obtain their brokers
license but passed in 2006 and prior years DTI-conducted licensure examination need to comply with how many
CPE credit units?
A.
60 Cpe Credit Units.
B.
90 Cpe Credit Units
C.
100 Cpe Credit Units
D.
120 Cpe Credit Units
33. R.E.S.A. or R.A. No. 9646 Implementing Rules and Regulations was published on leading newspapers last:
A.
July 21, 2010
B.
July 24,2010
C.
July 30,2010
D.
July 31,2010
34. Assessors and government appraisers who will apply for appraisers licensure examination need to comply for
how many CPE credit units?
A.
120 Cpe Credit Units
B.
60 Cpe Credit Units
C.
100 Cpe Credit Units
D.
90 Cpe Credit Units
35.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Refers to the Scope of Examination under RESA IRR of RA 9646:

Section 13
Section 14
Section 15
Section 16

36. First offense violation in any provision of the Code of Ethics and Responsibilities, sanction is?
A.
Reprimand Or Warning
B.
Suspension
C.
Cancellation
D.
Revocation
37. Within _______________ years from effectivity of the RA 9646, all existing and new positions in the national and
local governments shall be filled only by registered and licensed real estate service practitioners.
A.
One (1) year
B.
Two (2) years
C.
Three (3) years
D.
Five (5) years
38. From the effectivity of RA 9646, all DTI examination passers but failed to obtain their license shall take the board
exam if they fail to comply with the CPE requirements within?
A.
1 Year
B.
2 Years
C.
3 Years
D.
None Of The Above
39. All Continuing Professional Education (CPE) sessions shall be conducted by PRC accredited ____
____providers.
A.
AIPO
B.
Academic
C.
CPE
D.
Review & training
40. Second offense violation in any provision of the RA 9646 and its IRR or fourth offense violation in any provision of
the Code of Ethics and Responsibilities, sanction is?
A.
Reprimand Or Warning
B.
Revocation Of License
C.
Cancellation Of License
D.
Suspension Of License
41. Under RA 9646 Section 20, Registration Without Examination, on the date of its effectivity or as of July 30, 2009,
any holder of a valid DTI license can register at PRC if she/he has a CPE units of?

A.
B.
C.
D.

12 CPE Units
15 CPE Units
18 CPE Units
None Of The Above

42. The RESA board shall be under the general supervision and administrative control of the
A.
PRC
B.
PRBRES
C.
Chairperson
D.
Professional Regulatory Board
43. Under RA 9646 Section 20, Registration Without Examination, who had failed to renew their DTI license prior to
July 30, 2009 can register at PRC if she/he has a CPE units earned from accredited service provider as per M.O.
39 from 2007 to July 30, 2011 of?
A.
24 Units
B.
20 Units
C.
15 Units
D.
12 Units
44.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Article III of the RA 9646 pertains to:

Professional Rules of Conduct and Practice
Code of Ethics and Responsibilities
Licensure Examination and Registration
Practice of Real Estate

45. All salespersons legally qualified to practice real estate service are required to be _________ by the PRC
A.
Registered
B.
Recognized
C.
Accredited
D.
None of the above
46. Salespersons who have been active for at least 3 years duly certified by a licensed real estate broker, duly
notarized shall undergo in real estate brokerage for how many training hours?
A.
120 Training Hours
B.
100 Training Hours
C.
90 Training Hours
D.
60 Training Hours
47. The policies resolutions and rules and regulations issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate
Service (PRBRES) shall be subject to the review & approval by the?
A.
Secretary of Professional Regulatory Board
B.
Professional Regulations Commission
C.
Office of the President
D.
Bureau of Local Government Finance
48.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The surety bond of real estate brokers/appraisers shall be renewable every:

One (1) year
Two (2) years
Three (3) years
At the end of the year

49. How many Chairperson & members in Professional Regulatory Board Real Estate Service (PRBRES)?
A.
1 Chairperson & 4 Members
B.
2 Chairperson & 3 Members
C.
1 Chairperson & 3 Members
D.
1 Chairperson & 5 Members
50.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Effectivity date of RA 9646 is:

JULY 30, 2009
JUNE 29, 2009
JULY 24, 2010
AUGUST 9, 2010

51. The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Council shall be composed of a Chairperson coming from the
Board, a member from the Accredited and Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) and from?
A.
Realty Organization

B.
C.
D.

PRC Commissioners
Academe
Presidential Appointee

52. Any violation of R. A. #9646 by an unlicensed real estate service practitioner, the latter shall be penalized by not
less than __________ Pesos (monetary value)
A.
Php 20,000.00
B.
Php 50,000.00
C.
Php 100,000.00
D.
Php 200,000.00
53. Third or Fourth offense violation in any provision of the Code of Ethics and Responsibilities, shall means
suspension of APO membership for how many months?
A.
3 Months
B.
4 Months
C.
2 Month
D.
2 Months
54. Refers to the Term of Office of the Chairperson & members of the Board under RESA IRR of RA 9646:
A.
Section 7
B.
Section 8
C.
Section 9
D.
Section 10
55. A Real Estate Service Practitioner accepts directly a fee for his/her services, except:
A.
Real Estate Broker
B.
Real Estate Consultant
C.
Real Estate Assessor
D.
Real Estate Appraiser
56.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Refers to the Licensure Examination under RESA IRR of RA 9646:

Section 15
Section 14
Section 13
Section 12

57. The PRBRES is accepted as the _______ Professional Regulatory Board in the PRC
A.
40th
B.
42nd
C.
44th
D.
45th
58.
A.
B.
C.
D.

It includes all rights, interests and benefits related to ownership of real estate
Real Property
Real Estate
Real Property Rights
Real Estate Ownership

59. Refers to the Prohibition Against the Unauthorized Practice of Real Estate Service under the RESA IRR OF RA
9646:
A.
Section 29
B.
Section 20
C.
Section 30
D.
Section 21
60. The following PRC Commissioners are signatories of the IRR of RA 9646 except:
A.
Nicolas Lapena Jr.
B.
Antonio Adriano
C.
Alfredo Po
D.
Nilo Rosas
61.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Exempted from the licensing requirements under R.A. # 9646:

Public officers in performance of official duties
Attorney-in-fact w/o compensation or remunerations
Receiver, trustee or assignee in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
Acts performed by owners of property except real estate developers

e.
62.
A.
B.
C.
D.

all of the above

The CPE Council Chairperson should come from the?
PRBRES Board
AIPO
Academe
Realty Service Organization

63. In a corporate practice of Real Estate, in case of resignation/termination from employment of a practitioner, the
same shall be reported by the employer to the Board from the date of the effectivity of the resignation/termination
within a period of?
A.
Not to exceed 7 days
B.
Not to exceed 10 days
C.
Not to exceed 14 days
D.
Not to exceed 15 days
64. All real estate salespersons cannot by themselves be signatories to a written agreement involving a real estate
transaction.
A.
True
B.
False
65. An applicant for real estate licensure examination for consultants must have been a licensed broker for how many
years?
A.
5 years
B.
8 years
C.
10 years
D.
12 years
66.
A.
B.
C.
D.
67.
A.
B.
C.
D.

During what congress was the Republic Act 9646 enacted into law:
13th Congress
14th Congress
15th Congress
16th Congress
The speaker of the house who signed R.A. #9646 is?
Jose de Venecia Jr.
Prospero Nograles
Prospero Pichay
Feliciano Belmonte Jr.

68. How many CPE credit units are required for registered and licensed professional with baccalaureate degrees like
Real Estate Service Practitioners for renewal of their license for the next three years?
A.
24 Credit Units
B.
30 Credit Units
C.
60 Credit Units
D.
120 Credit Units
69. Any violation of R. A. #9646 by an unlicensed real estate service practitioner, the latter shall be penalized by not
less than Php100,000 and/or imprisonment of not less than _________ (jail term).
A.
One (1) year
B.
Two (2) years
C.
Four (3) years
D.
6 months
70. Refers to the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program under the RESA IRR of RA 9646:
A.
Section 34
B.
Section 36
C.
Section 38
D.
Section 40
71. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service
(PRBRES) shall not register and issue a certificate of registration to any successful examinee if he has been
convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving :
A.
Moral Turpitude
B.
Immoral or Dishonorable conduct
C.
Psychologically Unfit

D.
72.
A.
B.
C.
73.
A.
B.
C.
D.

All of the above

Are the current members of PRC Commissioners?
Yolanda D. Reyes
Florentino C. Doble
Both a & b
Refers to the Powers & Function of the Board under RESA IRR of RA 9646:
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8

74. The code of Ethics and Responsibilities for real estate service practitioners shall be prescribed and issued by the:
A.
Accredited & Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO)
B.
PRC
C.
PRBRES
D.
None of the above