Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC BOARD OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Resolution NO. 13)
The Board of Electrical Engineering is empowered by Section 3, Article 1 of R.A. No. 184, as amended, and Section 3(1) of P.D. No. 223, as amended, to adopt measures to preserve and improve the technical, ethical, and moral standards of the electrical engineering profession.
The Board resolved to fully computerize the Electrical Engineering Licensure Examination starting with the October 1993 schedule.
1) Ensures confidentiality, integrity, credibility, and quality of the examination; 2) Allows immediate release of results enabling successful examinees to practice sooner; 3) Provides the Board with more time for supervision, regulation, and control of the profession.
At least five hundred (500) questions for each subject must be inputted as the starting point.
A minimum of three hundred (300) questions must be added every examination.
The ideal optimum number is three thousand (3000) questions or more.
Questions must be appraised for objectivity, validity, materiality, reliability, and efficaciousness, and be definite with only one correct answer, applying expert consultation if needed.
Questions are classified by comprehensibility (easy, average/moderate, difficult), level of knowledge and proficiency (sound, adequate, fair; competent, adequate, fair), and nature (easy, problem-solving, objective multiple choice).
55% for objective-type questions corrected by computer and 45% for problem-solving or essay questions corrected manually.
Implementation of multiple passwords and designation of three responsible key officials to ensure the computer programs and files are tamper-free.
By extracting at least two sets of questions (e.g., Set A and B) randomized with different chronological arrangements for printing and distribution among examinees.
The resolution becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or newspapers of general circulation.
The resolution is circularized to schools and colleges offering electrical engineering and master electricians.