MARLON NIDUAZA

ARCHITECT/ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Are you ready to take the ENP
Board Examinations?

• Application to PRC
• Qualifications
• Preparations and Review
• Techniques in Answering Questions
• Results of Examination
APPLICATION TO PRC

• Exam Date: June 5-6, 2019

• Start of Filing: March 6, 2019
• Deadline of Filing: May 6, 2019
 APPLICATION TO PRC
REQUIREMENTS
(to be submitted to any PRC National, Regional and Extension Offices)

• Birth Certificate from PSA, Orig & Copy

• Transcript of Records “for Board Exam
Purposes Only”
• Diploma, Original and Copy
• Certificate of Employment from present
employer and “Good Moral Character”
statement
• Certificate of Planning Experience and
signed by a registered ENP
 APPLICATION TO PRC
WHO CAN TAKE THE BOARD EXAM??
 APPLICATION TO PRC
REQUIREMENTS
(to be submitted to any PRC National, Regional and Extension Offices)

• Certificate of Equivalency ) if degree is not

on the stipulated degrees in EnP Law
• Four (4) 2x2 pictures with white background
• P900 application fee
• Marriage Certificate for Female Married
examinees
• Valid NBI Clearance
 APPLICATION TO PRC
REMINDERS

• Apply Early!
• Don’t wait for last minute
• You don’t want queues at PRC
• PRC Approves/Disapproves application
• Follow up by calling
• Disapproved applications can be
considered after writing an appeal.
 PREPARATION & REVIEW
• Self Review. Rely on class notes or
accumulated materials

• Practice Questions

• Group Review, PIEP conducts content

oriented, comprehensive, conceptual and
fast paced reviews
 STUDY TIPS FOR REVIEW
- Think positive that you can pass – so that
your mind can expand capacity and absorb
as much information as possible.

- Read and re-read. Visual and sound

familiarity with words will work in a Multiple
Choice Exam. Study a bit each day over a
long period of time. At least 100 total hours
is needed
 STUDY TIPS FOR REVIEW
- “Read with pleasure, not with pressure.
Read as if everything is a delight, as if
everything surprises you.” The emotions that
accompany your reading will help you
remember the content.

- Never study on the night before exams. Be

sure to calm your mind. When your mind is
relaxed, it is easiest to retrieve the
information that you need.S
 STUDY TIPS FOR REVIEW
- The comprehensive content coverage can
be overwhelming. It is even tougher if you
are in a crunch. So do not cram!!! You are
not taking a high school quiz.

- Don’t let terms trip you up. Study

definitions of key terms

- Study in whatever way has worked for you in the

past -- write outlines, mnemonic devices, flash cards,
etc. Your notes from previous planning classes are
always helpful.
 STUDY TIPS FOR REVIEW
- Talk to previous exam passers.

- Join study group of others preparing for

the exam. E-mail partners for exchange of
digital or electronic materials.

- Don’t spend too much resources on

photocopying. Prioritize PRC bibliography if
you have to photocopy.
 STUDY TIPS FOR REVIEW
- Few days before exam, be rested and
well-fed, exercise to relax, have a good
massage

- On exam day, arrive early at venue. "Case

the room," as the detectives would say. Give
yourself time to settle your nerves. Dress
comfortably (PRC usually requires white
shirt/top to distinguish examinees from
companions/visitors).
 STUDY TIPS FOR REVIEW
- Bring non-programmable calculator,
several lead pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser.

- On exam day, eat just right – not too

much food nor too much liquid that will
make you go to the CR frequently.

- Bring survival kit – snacks, energy bar or

energy drink, some water, tylenol, advil,
ibuprofen, anti-diarrhea, tissue paper.
TECHNIQUES IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS

- Focus on what you must do. Others in

exam room may have their own agenda;
shifting your attention robs you of precious
time.

- Exam tests stored knowledge (40%) and

skills (60%) Pace yourself well. About 40%
are easy stand-alone questions which you
can answer in seconds average. 60% of
questions you can answer in 74 seconds
average.
.
TECHNIQUES IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS

- Quickly go through each question but do

not skim. Identify main idea and understand
the intention of the text. Determine what is
being asked – scope? details? Inference?
judgment?

- For long narratives or scenario questions

with complex multiple parts, read the choices
first.
TECHNIQUES IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS

- Watch out for negative questions. Watch

out for “weasel words” (most, least, best,
worst, unless, except, but, although, despite,
inspite of)

- Don’t jump to conclusions too quickly. If

you have enough time, do math answers
twice.
TECHNIQUES IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS

- Keep in mind that it is a national exam. Do

not concentrate on how things might be
done or expressed in your particular locality.
Adopt the national perspective of broad
principles and Standard Operating
Procedures rather than “how we do it at my
place.”

- Resort to Common Sense. “What is more

consistent, more logical for most people?”
TECHNIQUES IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS

- If you can’t decide which answer to

choose, mark the question so that you can
go back to it later on. Write number on
separate scratch paper, annotating the
question and its choices with key words that
can lead you to the heart of your indecision.
Go back to these difficult questions when
you have the time. So as not to waste time,
proceed to the next questions.
TECHNIQUES IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS

- Narrow down the choices to improve

probability of guessing. In dire situations,
make a guess through a process of
elimination (you always have 25% chance of
being correct)

- Avoid the dreaded Doppeler effect!

Doppeler effect is the tendency of stupid
ideas to seem smarter when they come at
you rapidly. Stupid ideas are sometimes
presented in exam to trick you.
 RESULTS OF EXAMINATION
- Exam correction is computerized and
results are published within one or two days
after end of exams in major broadsheets
such as Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine
Star, Manila Bulletin, and at their respective
websites. Usually comes out 3 working days
after the last day of the Examinations
 PASSERS
- All passers of the ENP Board Examinations
automatically becomes a member of APO or
Accredited Professional Organization.

Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners

Thank You!
God bless!