What will I do if it is just 40days before the board exam?

-Engr. John Andrew Maacop

Take the Board Exam with Security in God's Promises

19 God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does
he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? 20 I have received a command to
bless; he has blessed, and I cannot change it. - Numbers 23:19-20

Before the Big Day comes, there are a lot of things that we need to look back. Days when you
struggle to even open a book just to study, moments where you chose to eat rather than to
solve math problems or fell asleep while trying to memorize a formula.

I know most of you has been very tired because of the pressure and a lot of thinking that you've
had. There are always questions of whether will I pass or not? Will I still fight or accept that the
board exam is sweeter the second time around? I just wonder what has been our motivation
that either drove us to move forward or to step back.

As the days are numbered and the board exam is coming, I just want to make you reminded
that we are not fighting the battle alone. The security in God's promises about the board exam
should be the fuel for us to survive. With the new examiners, and competition being so tight,
more materials to study and lack of time to solve problems and memorize formulas, how can we
really achieve security in God's promises?

The more you have to do, the more you need to pray. The less time you think you have,
the more time you need to spend with God.

Hybels says if youll first take time to pray, youll actually have more time for everything else
that its not a matter of time, but a matter of priorities and a matter of trust: When you put God
first and rely upon the strength of Gods grace to get things done, you become more effective
and more efficient. Most importantly, you realize its not all up to you God is up ahead,
clearing the path and guiding the way.

Put all your worries to God. For God knows better than you do.

Do your task and let God do the finishing.

Never think that it is all about you.

Never forget that God has prepared His promises for you before you were born. For every time
that we think about our incapabilities and fears and fatigue, God has His words to always boost
us until we reach the end.

"OUR THINKING vs. GOD'S PROMISES"

YOU: "It's impossible"

GOD: All things are possible (Luke18:27)

YOU: "I'm too tired"

GOD: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

YOU: "I can't go on"

GOD: My Grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

YOU: "I can't figure things out"

GOD: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3: 5-6)

YOU: "I can't do it"

GOD: You can do all things (Phillipians 4:13)

YOU : "I'm not able"

GOD: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

YOU: "It's not worth it"

GOD: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)

YOU: "I can't manage"

GOD: I will supply all your needs (Phillipians 4:19)

YOU: "I'm afraid"

GOD: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)

YOU: "I'm always worried and frustrated"

GOD: Cast all your cares on me (I Peter 5:7)

YOU: "I don't have enough faith"

GOD: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

YOU: "I'm not smart enough"

GOD: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

We have all the answers prepared for us. We just need to go on. Take the board exam through
faith. For without God, all these things will be worthless. Cmon Guys!!! You can do this!

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Faith Without Action is Dead

You can prepare yourself to succeed in your studies.

Try to develop and appreciate the following habits:
Take responsibility for yourself
Recognize that in order to succeed you need to make decisions about your
priorities, your time, and your resources
Center yourself around your values and principles
Don't let friends and acquaintances dictate what you consider important
Put first things first
Follow up on the priorities you have set for yourself, and don't let others, or
other interests, distract you from your goals
Discover your key productivity periods and places
Morning, afternoon, or evening?
Find spaces where you can be the most focused and productive.
Prioritize these for your most difficult study challenges
Look for better solutions to problems
For example, if you don't understand the course material, don't just re-read
it.
Try something else! Consult with the professor, a tutor, an academic advisor,
a classmate, a study group, or your school's study skills center
Look to continually challenge yourself

Partially adapted from the audio cassette by Steven Covey,

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

The instructions that I will list will be optional and it depends upon the reviewee
on how he/she will divide the time. I have evaluated the importance of each
topic depending on the weight and frequency of appearance on the board
exam.

Division of Studies (Within 35 days)

Math-10days
Elecs-10days
Geas-10days
EST-5days

Importance of Topics Per Subject and Focus type of question

(in order)
(If done ahead of schedule, Read Again. Avoid being
behind Schedule)
(Rest Time and Time for Classes are Considered)

(6.8%)
Algebra

Algebraic functions
Theory of equations
Factorization and algebraic functions
Ratio, proportion and variation
Matrix theory
Arithmetic and geometric progressions
Equations and inequalities
Linear and quadratic equations
Complex number system
Polynomials
Mathematical induction

Trigonometry 2days
Logarithmic principles
Trigonometric functions
Fundamental trigonometric identities
Solutions of right and oblique triangles
Applications of terrestrial mensuration
Area, perimeter and centroid of plane
figures
Polar coordinates
Spherical trigonometry

Geometry

Lines and planes

Plane figures

Application of Cavaliers, Pappus and

Prismodial theorems
Coordinates in space
Quadratic surfaces
Mensuration
Plane geometry
Solid geometry
Spherical geometry
Analytical geometry

Differential and Integral Calculus

(4.8%) 2days
Discrete Math(3.6%) 1day
Probability and Statistics (2.0%) 2Days
DE,Advanced Math, Numerical
Methods (3.6%) 3days

REFERENCE:
All Take Home and Refresher. Done.

Electricity And Magnetism (1.8%)

Atomic structure
Electric charge
Laws (Ohms, Kirfchoff, Coulomb,etc)
Magnetic power
Magnetic field/flux
Magnetic/electric quantities/units
Magnetic/electromagnet principles
2days
Test And Measurement (1.2%)

Volt-ohm-ammeter (analog/digital)
R-L-Z bridges
Oscilloscope
Cable testers
RF meters
Signal generators (audio, RF, video)

Noise generators

Electrical Circuits (3.9%)

Ac-dc circuits
Electrical Elements
1day
Transient and Resonant Circuits

Solid State Devices(5.1%)

Semi-conductor fundamentals
Transistor components, circuits, analysis, and
design (BJT and FET) 2days
Special services (photo, electric, photo voltaic,
etc.)

Power Generator/Sources/Principles and

Applications (2.1%)

Cells and batteries

Electric generator


Electronic power supply
Voltage regulation
1day
Photovoltaic. thermoelectric generator
Distribution transformers
UPS/float-battery system
Converters/inverters

Microelectronics (1.8%)

Integrated circuits components, characteristics and

products
1day
Operational amplifiers/multivibrators

Computer Principles (4.2%)

Analog/digital systems
Binary number system/Boolean algebra
Basic digital circuits (logic, gates, flip-flops,
multivibrators etc.) 1day
Static and dynamic memory devices
Analog/digital conversion
Computer networking

ElectronicCircuits(Audio/RF)/Analysis/Design
(5.2%) 2days

Amplifiers
Oscillators
Rectifier
Filters
Voltage regulation

Industrial
Electronics/Principles/Application(4.8%)

Electronic control system

Industrial solid state services


Welding systems/high frequency heating
Feedback systems/servomechanism
2days
Transducers
Motor speed control systems
Robotic principles
Instrumentation and control

Chemistry 1day
Vector Analysis and Electromagnetics 1day
Engineering Materials 1day
Physics 1day
Thermodynamics 1day
Mechanics 1day
Engineering Economics and
1day
Management
Laws and Ethical Standards/Manual
and Code of Ethics

Telecommunications and broadcasting

laws and regulations
Electronics engineering law of 2004 1day
Code of professional ethics and conduct
Philippine electronics code
Code of Technical Standards of Practice
(Manual of Practice)

Signals and Systems 1day

Principles of Communications

Modulation

Amplitude modulation
Phase modulation
Frequency modulation
Pulse modulation

Noise

External noise
Internal noise
Noise calculation and measurements
Radio interference

Radiation and Wave Propagation

Electro Magnetic Radiation
Radio Spectrum
1day
Wave Propagation
Radiation Patterns
Wavelength Calculations
Radiation resistance
Diversity systems

Wire and Wireless Communications

System

Telephony
Microwave System

Fiber Optics

Principles of light, transmission

Types
Light sources, Laser, LED

Light detectors
Modulation and waveform
System design
General application
Design procedure
Dispersion limited domain
System bandwidth
Splicing techniques

Transmission

The transmission systems

Transmission medium
Primary line constants
Velocity and line wavelength
Characteristic impedance
Propagation constants
Phase and group velocity
Standing waves
Voltage standing wave ration
Telephone lines and cables
Wave guides
Balanced and unbalanced lines
Uniformly distributed lines
Twisted pair wire
Coaxial cable
The Decibel
Power level Calculations
Signal and Noise Fundamentals 1day
Antenna Systems

Basic considerations
Wire Radiators in Space
Isotropic radiator
Current and Voltage Distribution
Resonant, non-resonant antennas
Terms and definition
Antenna gain and resistance
Bandwidth, beamwidth, polarization
Effects of ground on antennas
Grounded, ungrounded antennas
Grounding systems
Antenna height
Design and applications
Matching systems
Impedance calculations
Antenna types

Directional and non-directional microwave

antennas

Digital Communications

Bit and Binary Transmission

Signaling Rate
Error probability
Digital filtering
Multiplexing, modulation and
synchronization
Pulse code modulation
Companding 1day
Encoding
Bandwidth and signal to noise ration
Delta modulation
Slope overload
Adaptive delta modulation
Frequency shift keying
Phase shift keying
Differential phase shift keying

Data Communications

Switching
Packet circuit
Open systems interconnection
Codes and protocols
Error detection and correction codes
Digital carrier systems
Binary transmission
Asynchronous and synchronous
Timing 1day
Distortion
Bits, band, WPM
Data interface standards
Data input/output devices
Digital transmission on analog channel
Modulation-demodulation schemes
parameters
Modem applications
Serial and parallel transmission