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Set 3 Land Management System and some related laws – (Answer Key at the last
page)

1. Which of the following are lands of the public domain according to the Public Land
Act
A. Alienable and disposable
B. Timber
C. Mineral lands
D. All of the above

2. DHSUD is created through the consolidation of the following, EXCEPT

A. HUDCC
B. NHA
C. HLURB
D. None of the above

3. Refers to the program of the NHA of upgrading and improving blighted squatters’
area within the cities and municipalities of Metro Manila pursuant to existing statutes
A. Zonal Improvement Program
B. Urban Renewal and Resettlement
C. Balanced Housing Development
D. Community Mortgage Program

4. The Following are DHSUD Bureaus, EXCEPT

A. ELU-UNDB
B. HREDRB
C. HACDB
D. HSACB

5. The IRR of RA 11201 was approved

A. May 19, 2019
B. June 19, 2019
C. July 19, 2019
D. August 19, 2019

6. The following are the effects of CREATE Act, EXCEPT

A. Lowering of Percentage Tax Rate from 3% to 1%
B. Deduction of 10% for Building and 20% for Machinery and Equipment
C. Lowering of Corporate Tax Rate form 30% to 25% or 20% for the qualified
D. Deduction of 2% VaT until 2023
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7. Refers to an official document, a service standard or a pledge that communicates in

simple terms information on the services provided by the government to its citizens. It
describes the step-by-step procedure for availing a particular service and the
guaranteed performance level that they may expect for that service.
A. CSC Handbook
B. Service Manual
C. Citizen’s Charter
D. Public Logbook

8. The penalty or criminal liability for fixers

A. Imprisonment of not exceeding six years
B. Fine of P20,000 to P200,000
C. Both fine and imprisonment
D. All of the above

9. For PD 957 development, the land allocation for one hectare or more of the gross
area is
A. maximum 70% saleable area and minimum 30% nonsaleable area
B. minimum 70% saleable area and maximum 30% nonsaleable area
C. maximum 70% saleable area and maximum 30% nonsaleable area
D. minimum 70% saleable area and minimum 30% nonsaleable area

10. For PD 957 development, for the density of 51-65 dwelling unit per hectare, the
allocation in percent of gross are for parks / playground is
A. 9%
B. 8%
C. 7%
D. 6%

11.For PD 957 development, the following are the number of saleable lots in order the
developer must provide ALL facilities in the project, EXCEPT
A. 1,000 - 1499
B. 2;000 - 2499
C. 2,500 - 2999
D. none of the above

12. Refers to a street or a road that services pedestrian / vehicular traffic from minor
roads leading to major roads
A. Alley
B. Service Road
C. Collector Road
D. Main Road
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13. What is the width of the ROW for and ALLEY for both Open and Medium Cost
A. 1 m
B. 2 m
C. 3 m
D. 4m

14. Subdivision projects abutting main public road must provide a setback of
A. 5 m deep by 3 m length in both sides
B. 3m deep by 5m length in right side
C. 5 m deep by 3 m length in left side
D. 3 m deep by 5 m length in both sides

15. Minimum lot area for single attached for medium cost
A. 50 sqm
B. 100 sqm
C. 60 sqm
D. 8 sqm

16. Minimum lot area for single detached of Open Market

A. 120 sqm
B. 100 sqm
C. 96 sqm
D. 60 sqm

17.Minimum lot frontage for single detached interior lot of PD 957 subdivision
A. 6 m
B. 5 m
C. 4 m
D. 3 m

18. The average daily demand for water requirement

A. 100 liters per capita per day
B. 150 liters per capita per day
C. 200 liters per capita per day
D. 250 liters per capita per day

19. In RA 10884, the owners and/or developers of proposed subdivision and

condominium project shall be required to develop an area for socialized housing
equivalent to the following, EXCEPT
A. at least 15% of the total subdivision area or total subdivision project cost
B. at least 5% of condominium area or project cost
C. at least 20% of the total subdivision or condominium areas or cost
D. None of the above.
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20. The following are types of nuisance, EXCEPT

A. Excessive noise
B. Illegal shanties in public and private properties
C. Accumulation of refuse
D. Breeding places and harborage of cows

21. The following are examples of “refuse”, EXCEPT

A. Garbage
B. Sewage and industrial wastes
C. Other wastes
D. lime cinder ashes

22. The following waters belong to the State, EXCEPT

A. Rivers and their natural beds
B. Seawater
C. Subterranean or ground waters in private land
D. water from a registered deep well

23. It means discharge from known sources which is passed into a body of water or
land or wastewater flowing out of a manufacturing plant, industrial plant including
domestic, commercial and recreational facilities
A. Effluent
B. Affluent
C. Contamination
D. Dumping

24. It means any solid, semi-solid or liquid waste or residue generated from a
wastewater treatment plant, etc., or any other such waste having similar characteristics
and effects
A. Septage
B. Sewage
C. Toxic
D. Sludge

25. Refers to the process by which the absorption of infrared radiation by the
atmosphere warms the earth.
A. Global warming
B. Climate risk
C. Climate change
D. Greenhouse effect
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26. It refers to duly registered associations of persons with a common bond of interest
who have voluntarily joined together to achieve a lawful common social and economic
end, making equitable contributions to the capital required and accepting a fair share of
the risk and benefits of the undertaking in accordance with universally accepted
principles
A. Homeowners association
B. Neighborhood association
C. Corporation
D. Cooperative

27. Refers to the document, formulated by the local government in consultation with its
stakeholders, that defines or provide guidelines on the allocation, utilization,
development and management of all lands, within a given territory or jurisdiction,
including municipal waters according to the inherent qualities of the land itself and
supportive economic, demographic, socio-cultural and environmental objectives
A. CMP
B. CLUP
C. ECC
D. EIA

28. Refers to non-agricultural lands in urban and urbanizable areas on which no

improvements have been made by the owner, as certified by the city, municipal or
provincial assessor
A. Land banking
B. Off-city relation area
C. Prototype project
D. Idle lands

29. Refers to housing that is equipped with an adequate capacity to resist, absorb and
accommodate the effects of climate change and hazards and to return to normal
condition in a timely and effective manner without significant changes to its basic
functions and structures
A. Pyramid housing
B. Off-city housing
C. Resilient housing
D. Green Housing

30. Refers to subdivisions, condominiums, townhouses, memorial parks, columbaria

and other similar projects which by law are subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the
DHSUD
A. Rental housing projects
B. Real estate projects
C. Socialized housing projects
D. Rural development projects
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31. How much is the socialized housing tax as per RA 7279, as amended
A. Additional of 0.25% tax on the assessed value of all lands in urban areas in excess of
P50,000
B. Additional of 0.75% tax on the assessed value of all lands in urban areas in excess of
P50,000
C. Additional of 1% tax on the assessed value of all lands in urban areas in excess of
P50,000
D. Additional of 0.5% tax on the assessed value of all lands in urban areas in excess of
P50,000.

32. Refers to the division of a community into districts in order to maximize, regulate
and direct their use and development according to the CLUP
A. Zoning ordinance
B. Zoning
C. Land use plan
D. Urban development planning

33. Act as the primary national government entity responsible for the management of
housing, human settlement and urban development
A. HUDCC
B. NHA
C. DHSUD
D. HLURB

34. The following are the general powers and functions of the DHSUD, EXCEPT
A. Serve as a voting member of the NEDA Board
B. Recommend new legislation and amendments to existing laws as may be necessary
xxx in housing and urban development
C. Enter into contracts, joint venture agreements, etc., subject to existing laws
D. Formulate and enforce general and specific policies for housing development and
resettlements

35. It function as a production and financing arm in housing and shall exercise all other
functions based on its exiting charter and its other mandates as provided under existing
laws.
A. DHSUD
B. NHA
C. HDMF
D. NHMFC
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36. It is the lead government agencies tasked to develop and implement social housing
program for low-income groups in the formal and informal sectors, esp. the
underprivilege and homeless
A. CMP
B. SHFC
C. HDMF
D. DHSUD

37. It shall provide a mutual provident savings system for private and government
employees and other earning groups, supported by matching mandatory contributions
of their respective employees, with housing as the primary investment
A. SSS and GSIS
B. NHA and NHMFC
C. HDMF or Pag-ibig
D. SHFC and CMP

38. How many Assistant Secretaries the DHSUD Secretary

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

39. The following are the authority and responsibility of DHSUD Secretary, EXCEPT
A. Ratify the CLUPs of independent component cities, highly urbanized cities, Metro
Manila LGUs, and of provinces
B. Approve all socialized compliance and compliance projects of main subdivision and
condominium projects of main subdivision and condominium projects under Sec. 18 od
RA 7279 as amended by RA 10884 and its IRRs
C. Promulgate rules, regulations and other issuances xxx or interpreting the provision of
the acts of this Rules
D. Administer a sustainable Fund with integrity, sound financial principles

40. The following are the powers and functions of Environmental, Land Use and Urban
Planning Bureau (ELU-UPB), EXCEPT
A. Formulation and updating of CLUPs and Zos, or PCLUPs of PPFP
B. Formulate housing finance and production policies that will promote the
establishment of self-sustaining housing
C. Formulate housing finance and production policies that will promote the
establishment of self-sustaining housing
D. Formulate national urban development policies, strategies and standards
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41. The following are the powers and functions of Housing and Real Estate
Development Regulation Bureau (HREDRB), EXCEPT
A. Formulate planning guidelines, standards and development control on urban
development
B. Formulate housing finance and production policies
C. Formulate national housing policies, strategies, and standards such as resettlement
housing programs, and land banking and other mode of land acquisition for the
homeless and underprivilege
D. Formulate and prescribe policies and regulation for the continuation and expansion
of rental regulation of certain residential units, in accordance with RA 953

42. The following are the powers and functions of Homeowners Associations and
Community Development Bureau (HOA-CDB), EXCEPT
A. Regulate and supervise the activities and operations of HOAs, neighborhood
associations, federations, etc., and other similar associations in subdivision projects or
government housing projects
B. Coordinate with other agencies when necessary for the effective performance of the
DHSUD’s real estate development functions
C. Formulate or amend standard governing documents of HOAs and neighborhood
associations
D. Develop plans and programs promoting community organizations as government
partners for community development

43. The term “Commission” in RA 11201 refers to

A. Professional Fee
B. Commission on Appointment
C. Professional Regulation Commission
D. Human Settlement Adjudication Commission

44. The following are attached corporations to DHSUD for purposes of policy and
program coordination, monitoring and evaluation, EXCEPT
A. NHA and NHMFC
B. HDMF
C. SSS and GSIS
D. SHFC

45. HLURB is reconstituted under RA 11201 and now known as

A. Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC)
B. Environmental, Land Use Planning and Development Bureau
C. Housing and Real Estate Development Regulation Bureau
D. National Human Settlement Board
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46. The following are the functions of Human Settlements Adjudication Commission
(HSAC), EXCEPT
A. Assume and continue to perform the adjudication function of HLURB
B. shall be attached to the DHSUD for policy, planning and program coordination only
C. Cases involving HOAs
D. Conduct continuing and comprehensive data-driven and evidence-based studies and
research necessary for housing and urban development

47. Minimum size for memorial lot

A. 1.0 m x 2.44 m
B. 1.0 m x 2.33 m
C. 1.0 m x 2.22 m
D. 1.0 m x 2.11 m

48. Minimum depth excavation of memorial lot

A. at least 1.8 meter deep
B. at least 1.7 meter deep
C. at least 1.6 meter deep
D. at least 1.5 meter deep

49. Maximum height of memorial structure above the ground

A. 30 cm
B. 40 cm
C. 50 cm
D. 60 cm

50. Minimum burial plot size for tomb

A. 1.4 m x 3 m inside dimension
B. 1.5 m x 3 m inside dimension
C. 1.6 m x 3 m inside dimension
D. 1.7 m x 3 m inside dimension

51. Minimum plot size for Mausoleums

A. 10 m x 11 m
B. 8 m x 9 m
C. 6 m x 7 m
D. 4 m x 5 m
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Set 3 LMS – Answer Key

1. D 26. D 51. D
2. B 27. B
3. A 28. D
4. D 29. C
5. C 30. B
6. D 31. D
7. C 32. B
8. D 33. C
9. A 34. D
10. C 35. B
11. A 36. B
12. C 37. C
13. B 38. C
14. D 39. D
15. D 40. C
16. A 41. A
17. D 42. B
18. B 43. D
19. C 44. C
20.D 45. A
21. B 46. D
22. D 47. A
23. A 48. D
24. D 49. B
25. D 50. C