TQ 11

MINING ENGINEERING II
MAY 13, 2015

1. What is the legal basis for the Philippine claim over Spratleys?
a. none of these c. occupation since time immemorial
b. discovery of oil d. discovery of mineral resources

https://www.nbr.org/publication/philippines/

2. What is the minimum average daily tonnage required in a 300 day per year gold mining operation with a grade per ton and a net recovery of 90%
(including milling and refining) in order to break-even if the total variable unit cost is 100 dollars per ton mined, the annual mine overhead is 2 million
dollar, the head office overhead is 2.8 million dollars and the gold price is 400 per ounce?
a. 400 tons b. 200 tons c. 300 tons d. none of these

https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6559&context=masters_theses

3. What is a URL?
A. Web address - URL for webpage.
B. Special software - Tailored program.
C. E-mail address - Identifier for electronic mail.
D. all of these

https://www.verisign.com/en_US/website-presence/online/what-is-a-url/index.xhtml

4. The practice of company officers trading in their own company’s shares is:
a. none of my business c. illegal but good for the company
b. nothing wrong with it d. illegal and unethical

https://www.tookitaki.com/glossary/insider-trading#:~:text=Legal%20insider%20trading%20occurs%20when,with%20securities%20laws%20and
%20regulations.

5. What satellite series now enables workers in isolated places to communicate with their head office which may be located in another continent?
A. Inmarsat series - Global satellite communications.
B. all of these
C. Challenger series - NASA space shuttle.
D. Apollo series - NASA human spaceflight.

https://www.britannica.com/technology/satellite-communication
https://www.marsat.ru/en/technologies#:~:text=Inmarsat%20system%20is%20the%20aggregate,functions%2C%20structure%20and%20technical
%20parameters.

6. What is an ISP?
a. Internal Security Preparedness c. International Security Program
b. Internet Service Provider d. all of these

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/isp.asp

7. Assuming that a power plant need 10,00 dry short tons (DST) of coal with a heating value of 10,00 BTU/lb on dry basis and you can only produce 5,000
DST at a heating value of 8,000 on dry basis, how much imported coal with a heating value of 12,000 BTU/lb on dry basis do you need for blending?
a. 6,000 DST b. none of these c. 4,000 DST d. 7,000 DST

8. A mine accident has adverse impact on:

A. Profit and production - Decreased output and increased costs.
B. Compensation - Payments to injured workers or families.
C. all of these
D. Employee morale - Decreased motivation and increased stress.

https://www.preventionweb.net/understanding-disaster-risk/terminology/hips/tl0033

9. A mineral occurrence that can be mined at a profit is called:

A. Mineral deposit - Natural concentration of minerals.
B. Vein deposit - Minerals concentrated in fractures or fissures.
C. Disseminated deposit - Minerals dispersed throughout host rock.
D. Ore deposit - Contains economically viable minerals for extraction.

https://pdfcoffee.com/introductory-mining-engineering-2nd-edition-by-hartman-9-pdf-free.html
https://www.scribd.com/document/646840410/HartmanIntroductory-miningengineeringtoliqtalqini
https://www.geokniga.org/bookfiles/geokniga-lindgren1933mineraldeposits.pdf
https://alvathea.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/general-dictionary-of-geology.pdf

10. What portion of a copper ore deposit would you expect to have the highest grade?
A. Zone of supergene enrichment - Above sulfide zone, altered minerals, moderate-grade copper.
B. Sulfide zone - Highest copper grade, contains copper sulfide minerals.
C. Leached zone - Near surface, copper removal through weathering, lower grade.
D. Oxidized zone - Near surface, formed by oxidation, lower copper grades.

https://www.geokniga.org/bookfiles/geokniga-lindgren1933mineraldeposits.pdf
https://alvathea.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/general-dictionary-of-geology.pdf
11. Which of these is a classification process?
A. Flotation - Separates minerals based on hydrophobicity.
B. Drying - Removes moisture from materials.
C. c. none of these
D. Ball milling - Reduces particle size through grinding.

https://pdfcoffee.com/introductory-mining-engineering-2nd-edition-by-hartman-9-pdf-free.html
https://www.scribd.com/document/646840410/HartmanIntroductory-miningengineeringtoliqtalqini
https://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/1445/report.pdf

12. What mineral and energy resources are explicitly included in the FTAA provision of the 1987 Constitution?
A. Petroleum - Liquid energy source.
B. Geothermal - Heat energy from Earth's interior.
C. Coal - Combustible sedimentary rock.
D. none of these

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-
philippines-article-xii/

13. What is the contract between the government and a coal mining operator called?
A. Geophysical survey & exploration contract - Exploration agreement.
B. Coal operating contract - Coal mining agreement.
C. Service contract - General service agreement.
D. none of these

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1976/07/28/presidential-decree-no-972-s-1976/

14. Where is an acidic mine drainage likely to come from?

A. Limestone quarries - Unlikely.
B. Coal mines - Common due to sulfide mineral oxidation.
C. Copper mines - Common due to sulfide mineral presence.
D. none of these

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/acid-mine-drainage

15. A mine incentive bonus scheme provides for a 50% bonus for development advance beyond the standard of 3 meters per day per crew, for which they get
300 pesos per day. What is the total compensation due to a crew that advanced 105 meters during a 25 working day month, assuming no holidays and no
night work?
a. none of these b. 11,000 pesos c. 7,500 pesos d. 12,000 pesos

https://perkupapp.com/post/incentive-bonuses-in-business-the-pros-and-cons#:~:text=Incentive%20bonuses%20are%20payments%20made,achieve%20to
%20obtain%20the%20bonus.

16. The heating value of a certain coal on moisture free basis is 10,00 BTU/lb. What is its heating value on an as received basis with a moisture content of
15%?
a. none of these b. 8500 c. 1500 d. 8696

https://kyleniemeyer.github.io/computational-thermo/content/combustion/heating-values.html#:~:text=H%20V%20%3D%20H%20R
%20%E2%88%92%20H,(per%20kmol%20of%20fuel).&text=(We%20do%20not%20need%20to,in%20the%20reactants%20and%20products.)

17. To globally competitive, the Filipino Mining Engineer must strive as much as possible to be:
a. technically competent c. all of these
b. sensitive to foreign cultural differences d. computer literature

https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Board%20of%20Mining%20Engineering%20-%20Code%20of%20Ethics_0.pdf

18. What is 48 degrees F in the centigrade scale?

a. 18 degrees b. none of these c. 9 degrees d. 12 degrees

https://www.ck12.org/flexi/physical-science/temperature-in-physics/what-is-48-degrees-fahrenheit-in-celsius/

19. How much concrete would you need to completely line 50% of a 2 kilometers 4 meter by 5 meters tunnel with a 5 centimeter thick concrete?
a. none of these b. 700 cubic meter c. 890 cubic meters d. 1400 cubic meters

https://www.gigacalculator.com/calculators/concrete-calculator.php

20. In a modern open pit mine, reclamation is done:

a. if required by the government c. simultaneously with the mining operations
b. at the end of the mine life d. none of these

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/open-pit-mining
https://pdfcoffee.com/introductory-mining-engineering-2nd-edition-by-hartman-9-pdf-free.html

21. Which of the following would you treat as fixed assets in an operating mine?
A. Explosives - Essential for rock fragmentation in mining.
B. Chemical reagents - Assist in mineral processing for mineral separation.
C. Building - Infrastructure for mining operations and support.
D. Fuel oil - Powers machinery and equipment in mining.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fixedasset.asp

22. What is the net annual foreign exchange savings for the country using 3000 tons per day from a local mine operating 300 days a year, displacing 10,000
barrels of oil per day, assuming 25 dollars per barrel of imported oil and the cost of production the coal is 500 pesos per ton of which 20 percent is in US
dollars to pay for foreign loans and the exchange rate is 50 pesos to one US dollar?
a. $ 6 million b. none of these c. $ 73.2 million d. $ 75 million

https://www.scribd.com/document/449662905/PROJECT-MINE-ECON-docx

23. What is the comprehensive study needed to support a loan application?

A. Detailed cost estimates - Precise calculations of mining project expenses.
B. Geological report - Detailed analysis of site geology and mineral resources.
C. Bankable feasibility study - Comprehensive assessment supporting investment decisions.
D. Pre-feasibility study - Initial evaluation of project viability.

https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/what-banks-look-for-when-reviewing-a-loan-application

24. Which of the following is NOT the result of conversion of a mining or petroleum product?
A. Electricity - Generated from various sources including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy like hydroelectric power, often used in mining
operations.
B. Toothpaste - Typically contains minerals such as silica, limestone, and fluorite, which may be mined.
C. Gasoline - A refined petroleum product used as fuel for vehicles and machinery, derived from crude oil.
D. none of these

https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/oil-and-petroleum-products/refining-crude-oil-the-refining-process.php

25. What should be the purpose of responsible unionism in mines?

a. none of these c. to promote workers’ rights
b. to resist management d. to bring down capitalism

https://www.industriall-union.org/protecting-workers-and-communities-rights-in-mining#:~:text=The%20standard%20for%20responsible%20mining,and
%20along%20the%20supply%20chain.

26. The cost of environmental protection in mining operation is usually classified under:
A. Post-closure - Costs for environmental measures after mining stops, like land reclamation.
B. Capital costs - Initial expenses for environmental infrastructure, e.g., pollution control devices.
C. none of these
D. Operation cost - Ongoing expenses for environmental protection during active mining, such as monitoring and compliance.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301420723002726

27. What was the recent Supreme Court decision which adversely affects Philippine Mining Industry?
a. Unconstitutionality of Petroleum Service Contracts
b. Unconstitutionality of IPRA
c. Unconstitutionality of FTAA
d. Unconstitutionality of Mine Production Sharing Agreements

https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/supreme-court-issues-writ-of-kalikasan-against-denr-and-mining-operators-in-mt-mantalingahan-palawan/

28. Which of the following is the common cause of poisoning in mines?

A. Oxygen - Low levels can cause asphyxiation in confined spaces.
B. Carbon monoxide - Deadly gas from incomplete combustion.
C. Methane - Highly flammable, causes explosions in coal mines.
D. Carbon dioxide - Indicates poor ventilation, can lead to suffocation.

https://www.preventionweb.net/understanding-disaster-risk/terminology/hips/tl0033

29. What is the most important and basic information, which the Mining Engineer must ensure is as accurate as possible, for an accurate feasibility study?
A. Forecast of future metal prices - Predicting prices for economic viability.
B. Geology - Understanding deposit characteristics for effective mining.
C. Environmental impact - Assessing and mitigating mining's effects.
D. Volume and grade of reserves - Estimating resources for project feasibility.

https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/what-steps-do-you-take-make-mining-project-feasible#:~:text=To%20make%20a%20mining%20project%20feasible
%2C%20it%20is%20essential%20to,management%20and%20stakeholder%20consultation%20plans.

30. To be effective the mine manager should?

a. none of these
b. stay in the field all the time and let assistants handle the necessary paperworks in the office
c. delegate everything to his subordinates and just get reports from his subordinates
d. stay in his office all the time and leave field operations entirely to subordinates

http://www.ieomsociety.org/ieom2020/papers/640.pdf

31. Salting in the gold industry means:

a. doctoring assay results to increase the grade
b. increasing the cut-off grade
c. none of these
d. artificially raising the value of sample
https://www.911metallurgist.com/blog/geological-sample-salting

32. What is the controversial provision of the IRPA law, the constitutional of which was challenged in the Supreme Court?
a. part of NGO’s c. participation of LGU’s
b. ownership of mineral by indigenous people d. ownership of ancestral domains

https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1296&context=jil

33. Which is not a special computer application?

A. Spreadsheet - Organize and analyze numerical data.
B. Word processing - Create and edit text documents.
C. all of these
D. Database - Store and manage large volumes of structured data.

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/understanding-applications/1/
https://eportfolio.utm.my/user/nor-izadtul-binti-abdullah/specialized-application-software#:~:text=Specialized%20Application%20Software%20is
%20a,Accounting%20packages%20for%20example%20spreadsheets

34. A low grade coper deposit can still be economically viable if:
a. labor cost are low c. all of these
b. government incentives are available d. copper price are high

https://superfund.arizona.edu/resources/learning-modules-english/copper-mining-and-processing/processing-copper-ores#:~:text=Copper%20oxides%20are
%20more%20abundant,be%20mined%20at%20a%20profit.

35. Why is it necessary for the Philippines to explore for a developed indigenous energy resources?
a. to promote energy security c. all of these
b. to reduce dependence on imported energy d. to conserve foreign exchange

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544218300458

36. What makes low grade non-commercial gold deposits viable despite lower gold prices?
a. increase global demand c. all of these
b. technological advances d. additional government incentives

https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA0038223X_1175
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/071414/when-and-why-do-gold-prices-plummet.asp

37. Which of the following is an input device?

A. Modem - Communication device for transmitting data.
B. Printer - Outputs digital documents onto paper.
C. Monitor - Displays visual output from a computer.
D. none of these

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/computer_input_devices.htm

38. Which following costs includes inland transport costs from mine pier?
A. all of these
B. FOB - is a shipment term that defines the point in the supply chain when a buyer or seller assumes responsibility for the goods being transported.
C. CIF - are the fees a seller pays to cover the costs, insurance, and freight of a dealer's order when it's enroute.
D. C and F

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cif.asp
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1331677X.2019.1584044

39. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

A. Nitrogen oxide - Air pollutant, not a greenhouse gas.
B. Carbon dioxide - Major greenhouse gas from human activities.
C. Sulfur dioxide - Air pollutant, not a greenhouse gas.
D. all of these

https://www.epa.gov/report-environment/greenhouse-gases
https://www.c2es.org/content/main-greenhouse-gases/

40. Which of the following size distribution of mine tailings has the smallest particle size?
A. Silt - Fine particles, larger than clay.
B. Fine sand - Coarse particles, smaller than coarse sand.
C. Coarse sand - Larger particles, smaller than gravel.
D. Clay - Very fine particles, smallest size.

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/4/594

41. Which of the following is a hydrocarbon resource?

A. none of these
B. Coal - Sedimentary rock, primarily carbon.
C. Geothermal - Energy from heat beneath Earth's surface.
D. Hydrogen - Element, not a hydrocarbon.

https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Hydrocarbon_resource#:~:text=Hydrocarbon%20resources%20are%20often%20known,the%20primary
%20constituent%20in%20these.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hydrocarbon.asp#:~:text=A%20hydrocarbon%20is%20an%20organic,to%20name%20just%20a%20few.

42. The cost in a mining operation that do not change regardless of production volume are known as.
A. none of these
B. Variable costs - Expenses fluctuate with production.
C. Mining costs - Specific to extraction and processing.
D. Direct cost - Attributable directly to activity or product.

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/templates-business-guides/glossary/fixed-costs#:~:text=A%20fixed%20cost%20is
%20an,production%20volumes%20increase%20or%20decrease.

43. Which of the following is an accurate measure of labor productivity?

A. Total tons mined per day - Indicates output productivity.
B. Total manhours worked - Reflects labor input.
C. none of these
D. Total manshift - Indicates workforce utilization.

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/labor-productivity.asp

44. Engineering/economic appraisal of the commercial viability of a project.

A. Mine valuation - Determining financial worth of a project.
B. Feasibility study - Evaluating technical and economic viability.
C. Engineering study - Detailed analysis of technical aspects.
D. all of these

https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/what-economic-appraisal-and-when-it-required

45. Under the Regalian Doctrine, who owns the Philippine Mineral lands?
A. State - Ownership of mineral lands under Regalian Doctrine.
B. Indigenous people - Rights subject to state ownership of mineral lands.
C. Surface right owners - Lack ownership of mineral lands under Regalian Doctrine.
D. none of these

https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/21/56218#:~:text=The%20Philippine%20Constitution&text=It%20starts%20with%20the
%20postulate,to%20its%20nature%20and%20alienability.

46. Which of the following countries is a member of APEC.

a. none of these b. Sri Lanka c. Russia d. India

https://www.apec.org/about-us/about-apec#:~:text=APEC's%2021%20member%20economies%20are,Thailand%3B%20United%20States%20of
%20America%3B

47. What fuel is the most extensively used in the transport sector in the Philippines?
A. Coal - Combustible rock for electricity.
B. Natural gas - Hydrocarbon mixture for heating.
C. Oil - Petroleum, used for fuel and industry.
D. Uranium - Radioactive metal for nuclear power.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1274660/philippines-transport-sector-oil-product-consumption-by-fuel-type/

48. It is the art of determining the positions of the points on or near the earth’s surface means of measurements in the three elements of space: namely,
distance, direction and elevation.
A. Geodesy - Measurement of Earth's shape and position.
B. Surveying - Determining positions on Earth's surface.
C. Geodetic engineering - Applying geodesy to solve engineering problems.
D. all of these
https://www.scribd.com/document/530481441/1-FUNDAMENTALS-OF-SURVEYING-Introduction

49. Who would be responsible for controlling costs in mining operations?

A. none of these
B. The controller - Oversees financial operations.
C. The mine superintendent - Responsible for day-to-day operations, including cost control.
D. The auditor - Examines financial records for accuracy.

https://www.westrac.com.au/resources/controlling-costs-in-mining-and-how-to-make-more-money
https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/how-can-you-design-implement-mining-cost-control#:~:text=Mining%20is%20a%20complex%20and,the%20costs
%20of%20mining%20operations.

50. In drilling for evaluation purposes, a larger hole diameter is usually preferred because:
a. it is faster c. it leads to high core recovery
b. its cost is lower d. none of these

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0263224120313324

51. Which of following is a fixed cost in a mining operation?

A. Hauling - Variable transport costs.
B. Hoisting - Variable lifting expenses.
C. Stoping - Variable extraction methods.
D. none of these
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fixedcost.asp

52. What is LNG, the country’s potential imported clean fuel source for the future?
a. liquefied natural gas b. leaded natural gas c. loaded natural gas d. none of these

https://pgs.com.vn/en/what-is-liquefied-natural-gas-lng

53. Which of the following websites offer free email registration?

a. none of these b. Yahoo c. CNN d. PLDT

https://clean.email/best-free-email-service-providers
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-email-accounts

54. What is the main advantage of a large hole diameter in diamond drilling?
a. none of these c. cheaper drilling cost
b. lower mobilization cost d. maximum information

https://www.corecut.co.uk/corecut/diamond-drilling/advantages-of-diamond-drilling/
https://www.workongrid.com/blogs/benefits-of-diamond-drilling

55. Globalization in the Mining Industry is something to be:

a. adjusted to as it is investable c. none of these
b. ignored as it will never happen d. resisted at all costs

https://skillings.net/uncovering-the-effects-of-globalization-on-the-mining-industry/
https://www.twn.my/title/mining-cn.htm

56. Which of the following is a gemstone?

A. Barite - Mineral used in drilling fluids.
B. Silica - Mineral compound, not typically a gemstone.
C. Iodine - Chemical element with various industrial uses.
D. Tourmaline - Gemstone prized for its color variety.

https://www.britannica.com/science/gemstone#:~:text=Of%20the%20more%20than%202%2C000,tourmaline%2C%20turquoise%2C%20and%20zircon.

57. To access the worldwide internet in mines located in isolated areas, one must:
a. none of these c. power and telecommunications system
b. access roads and bridges d. water works

https://www.worldsensing.com/article/smart-mines-benefits/
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/06/connected-safe-intelligent-mining-in-the-modern-age/

58. Which of the following is a mine planning software?

A. Microsoft Excel - Spreadsheet software, not specialized for mine planning.
B. Datamine - Mining software suite for comprehensive mine planning.
C. Microsoft Word - Word processing software, not suited for mine planning.
D. none of these

https://safetyculture.com/app/mining-software/#:~:text=Vulcan%20by%20Maptek%20Mining%20Software,-Why%20use%20Vulcan&text=This%20is
%20a%20comprehensive%20mining,design%2C%20and%20operations%20and%20production.
https://safetyculture.com/app/mining-software/
59. Which of the following is a hardcopy?
A. Mimeographed copies - Physical duplicates from a mimeograph.
B. Papers in a hardbound book - Pages bound in a physical volume.
C. Location map in bulletin board - Physical map on display.
D. all of these

https://byjus.com/gate/difference-between-hard-copy-and-soft-copy/#:~:text=It%20may%20be%20a%20photograph,Document%20Files%2C
%20Notebooks%2C%20etc.