MCQ RA 8792 Part I

1.What is the legal status of electronic data messages, as per Section 6?

a) They are considered invalid for legal purposes.
b) They are denied legal effect, validity, or enforceability.
c. They are recognized and cannot be denied legal effect solely based on their electronic form.
d) Their legal status depends on the authentication process.

2.According to Section 8, when is an electronic signature considered equivalent to a handwritten

signature?
a) If the parties involved in the electronic document can alter the signature.
b. If the signature is proven by a prescribed procedure and is necessary for the transaction.
c) Only when the electronic document is presented in its original form.
d) If the signature is verified by a third party.

3.What does Section 9 presume regarding electronic signatures in legal proceedings?

a) The electronic signature is presumed invalid.
b) The electronic signature is presumed to be unrelated to the person to whom it correlates.
c. The electronic signature is presumed to be the signature of the person to whom it correlates.
d) The electronic signature is presumed to be unreliable.

4. According to Section 11, how is the authenticity of an electronic signature or document authenticated
in legal proceedings?
a. By talking to each other.
b. By using character, number or other symbol in electronic form representing the persons named .
c. By obtaining a certificate from a from your neighbor.
d. By verifying the identity of the person relying on the picture.
5. According to Section 13, how can the requirement for retaining documents in their original form be
satisfied for electronic data messages?
a. By converting them to standard written form.
b. By using a third party for retention.
c. By demonstrating the electronic document's standard written form.
d. By keeping them accessible, in the generated format, and enabling identification of originator and
addressee.
6.Which of the following actions related to contracts of carriage of goods is covered by the chapter?
a. Negotiating rights in goods
b. Providing quality standards for goods
c. Issuing permits for goods
d. Confirming that goods have been loaded

7. According to Section 26(3), how can the requirement for a paper document be met when conveying
rights or obligations through electronic data messages or electronic documents?
a. By using any form of electronic communication
b. By obtaining notarization for electronic documents
c. By conveying through paper documents only
d. By using one or more electronic data messages or electronic documents
8.Under Section 27, what is the government authorized to do within two years from the date of the Act's
effectivity?
a. Ban the use of electronic data messages
b. Develop new regulations for traditional paperwork
c. Adopt and promulgate rules for electronic transactions
d. Eliminate all paper-based transactions
9. What is the purpose of RPWEB as stated in Section 28?
a. To promote traditional paperwork in government
b. To facilitate electronic online transmission and use of electronic data messages
c. To regulate the use of paper documents
d. To restrict access to government information
10. Which government entity is directed to aggressively promote and implement a policy environment
for the reduction of costs related to electronic transactions?
a. National Telecommunications Commission
b. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
c. Department of Transportation and Communications
d. National Computer Center
11.) According to Section 16 of the Electronic Commerce Act, under what circumstances can a contract
formed through electronic data messages or electronic documents be denied validity or enforceability?
a. when the offer is not clear
b. when there is an error in the electronic document
c. unless agreed otherwise, no contract can be denied validity based on its electronic form
d. if any party is not using digital signatures
12.) How does Section 18 of the Electronic Commerce Act define the originator of an electronic data
message or electronic document, and what criteria determine the originator's identity between the
originator and the addressee?
a. the originator is the sender, and identity is determined by email address
b. the originator is the sender, and identity is determined by a person's authority or an automated
system
c. the originator is the receiver, and identity is determined by the timestamp
d. the originator is the receiver, and identity is determined by the content of the message

13.) As per Section 19, what conditions allow the addressee to regard an electronic data message or
electronic document as intended by the originator, and under what circumstances can the addressee not
make such an assumption?
a. the addressee can assume intent unless the originator indicates otherwise, and there is no provision
for exceptions
b. the addressee can assume intent unless an error is present or the addressee knows of a potential
error
c. the addressee can assume intent only if the electronic document is in a specific forma
d. the addressee can assume intent only after legal proceedings confirm the validity of the electronic
document

14.) In the context of electronic contracts, as outlined in Section 20, what rules apply when the
originator and the addressee agree on or request the acknowledgment of receipt of electronic data
messages or electronic documents?
a. acknowledgment is optional and has no legal implications
b. acknowledgment must be in writing to be valid
c. acknowledgment is governed by rules established in legal proceedings
d. acknowledgment rules are determined by the parties or specified in the electronic contract

15.) According to Section 23 of the Electronic Commerce Act, how is the place of dispatch and receipt
determined for electronic data messages or electronic documents, and what factors are considered if the
originator or addressee has more than one place of business?
a. place is determined by the location of the server, and multiple business locations are not considered
b. place is determined by the originator's residence, and only the principal place of business matters
c. place is determined by mutual agreement, and the closest relationship to the transaction is considered
for multiple business locations
d. place is determined by the timestamp, and only the habitual residence matters.

16.) This act will be deducted in the first year of its implementation from any savings and/or available
money under the General Appropriations Act of 2000. After that, the annual General Appropriations Act
will include the money required for the ongoing implementation.

a. Section 36
b. Section 37
c. Section 38
d. Section 39

17.) This Act must take into account its global origins, the necessity to ensure consistency in its
implementation, and the importance of maintaining good faith in international economic ties
a. Section 39
b. Section 38
c. Section 37
d. Section 36

18.) As between parties involved in generating, sending, receiving, storing or otherwise processing
electronic data message or electronic document, any provision
a. Variation by Agreement
b. Separability Clause
c. Repealing Clause
d. Facilitation of Compliance
19.) Section 42 of Republic Act No. 8792 plays a crucial role in shaping the landscape of electronic
transactions in the Philippines. The provision's emphasis on immediate effectivity is aimed at:

a. Ensuring that stakeholders promptly adapt to the legal requirements outlined in the Electronic
Commerce Act, thereby minimizing uncertainties and fostering a smoother transition into the digital era.
b. Introducing complexities and legal uncertainties, which, in turn, challenges businesses and individuals
engaged in electronic transactions, potentially hindering the growth of e-commerce.
c. Allowing for a grace period during which stakeholders are not immediately made aware of the legal
obligations, providing a more relaxed approach to compliance.
d. Promoting a secretive approach to compliance, where only a select few are privy to the legal
requirements, creating an exclusive environment for those in the electronic commerce sector.

20.) Section 39 of Republic Act No. 8792 introduces the principle of reciprocity concerning benefits,
privileges, advantages, or statutory rules established under this Act, particularly those related to the
practice of a profession. This means that:
a. The benefits and privileges outlined in this Act will be extended to individuals and entities from any
country, fostering global collaboration and ensuring a reciprocal relationship with other nations.
b. Only Filipino citizens will be entitled to enjoy the benefits, privileges, advantages, or statutory rules
established under this Act, emphasizing a protectionist approach to safeguard the interests of the local
workforce.
c. Reciprocity will be selective, and the enjoyment of benefits and privileges will depend on specific
agreements between the Philippines and the country of origin, allowing for a nuanced approach to
international relations.
d. The benefits, privileges, advantages, or statutory rules established under this Act will be granted
conditionally, contingent on the country of origin reciprocating similar benefits and privileges to Filipino
citizens.

21.) The need to create an information-friendly environment which supports and ensures the availability,
diversity and affordability of ICT products and services.
a. Objective
b. Sphere of Application
c. Short Title
d. Declaration of Policy

22.) Refers to a person who is intended by the originator to receive the electronic data message or
electronic document.
a. Sender
b. Addressee
c. Intermediary
d. Originator

23.) Refers to information generated, sent, received or stored by electronic, optical or similar means.
a. Electronic Signature
b. Electronic Data Messages
c. Information and Communications System
d. Computer
24.) This Act shall apply to any kind of data message and electronic document used in the context of
commercial and non-commercial activities to include domestic and international dealings, transactions,
arrangements, agreements contracts and exchanges and storage of information.
a. RA. 8792
b. RA. 10844
c. RA. 8439
d. RA. 8370

25.) Refers to information or the representation of information, data, figures, symbols or other modes of
written expression, described or however represented, by which a right is established, or an obligation
extinguished, or by which a fact may be prove and affirmed, which is receive, recorded, transmitted,
stored, processed, retrieved or produced electronically.
A. Electronic Key
B. Electronic Data Messages
C. Electronic Document
D. Information and Communication System