Trends, Networks & Critical Thinking in the 21st Century

Year/Level: Grade 11 GAS Quarter: First Period: Preliminary Semester: 2nd

Test Value: 70 Base Number of Test Questions: 32

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following statements below and choose the best answer from the given choices. Write
the letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.

____1. A pattern of gradual change in a condition, output, or process, or an average or general tendency of a series
of data points to move in a certain direction over time.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line

_____2. A change that is affected with the factor of duration and only exists in a short period.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. development

_____3. It is a characteristic observed in one item that may be repeated in similar or identical manner in other item.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line

_____4. It is a behavior of a growth or of sales of a certain business enterprise as indicated on the charts.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line

_____5. A line indicating the general course or tendency of something, e.g., a geographical feature or a set of
points on a graph.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line

_____6. It is one of the characteristic of trending designs.

a. brand inconsistency b. innovation c. over designed d. overly expensive

_____7. An online encyclopedia that is most widely used as a source of unlimited and updated information.
a. amazon b. calbayognon c. wikipedia d. myspace

_____8. An online social media famous for its friendly interface and versatile information.
a. facebook b. myspace c. youtube d. amazon

_____9. A prominent social media sharing site that has a number of videos now over 6.1 million.
a. facebook b. myspace c. youtube d. amazon

____10. Which of these is the first stage on the life cycle of a trend?
a. rebirth b. birth c. spread d. death

____11. Which of these is the second stage on the life cycle of a trend stating that the trend must have some sort of
value that makes it conducive to replication.
a. rebirth b. recognition c. spread d. death

____12. Another stage on the life cycle of a trend that states that after a trend has been completely obliterated, it
may be reborn in a new form a long time after its last cycle.
a. rebirth b. recognition c. spread d. death

____13. “Once a trend gains considerable significance, people will inevitably begin to monetize it.” What is being
described in this statement?
a. recognition b. spread c. selling d. hitting

____14. Which of the following can be considered as a fad?

a. barong tagalog b. black shoes c. smiley face d. mobile phone

____15. Which of the following is not a fad?

a. smiley face b. hula hoop c. rubik’s cube d. pig farm

____16. A strategic planning method utilized by companies to create long-term plans, involves developing plans
for each scenario.
a. scenario b. intuitive c. future studies d. science fiction

____17. This envisioning helps individuals, businesses, and governments create stronger and sustainable plans and
strategies.
 a. scenario b. intuitive c. future studies d. science fiction

____18. It adheres to far less rigorous standards and utilizes own perspectives on current trends to create visions of
the future.
a. scenario b. intuitive c. future studies d. science fiction

____19. They are often paid to endorse specific products-sometimes in the form of advertisements & compensated
outfit choices.
a. celebrities b. reporters c. trend spotters d. all of them

____20. It emerged in early 1990’s, culturally focused trend spotting most commonly used for marketing purpose.
Now, it is commonly done online.
a. trend scouting b. trend spotting c. coolhunting d. any of them

____21. The process of two or more people or organizations working together to realize mutual goals, is called:
a. globalization b. collaboration c. labor force d. all of them

____22. It is the initial step in strategic analysis as applied in a business organization.

a. review the results b. define the threats c. define your problem d. gather info.

____23. It uses various tools to prepare business strategies by evaluating the opportunities and challenges faced by
the company as it moves forward.
a. scenario b. intuitive thinking c. strategic analysis d. science fiction

____24. What is the word that describes a perception via the unconscious?
a. future studies b. strategic analysis c. scenario planning d. intuition

____25. In a jeepney, there are six passengers. One man is seated closely to a woman, 4 men are seated closely
together. You can assert that the man and woman are couple, while the 4 men are friends. What law of
principle of Gestalt is applied base on your assertion?
a. Law of Closure b. Law of Continuity c. Law of Proximity d. Law of Similarity

II. Draw a figure/image that best describe the following Principles of Gestalt Theory and explain in 3 sentences. (5pts)
26-30 Law of Proximity

31-35 Law of Similirity

36-40 Law of Closure

41-45 Law of Continuity

III. Essay: DIRECTION . Read and analyze the statement carefully. Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences.

A. Teenage pregnancy is one of the major issue/concern in the world. It is a communal problem, a family problem, and a
personal problem rolled into one. The Philippines has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the world. Every hour, 24
babies are born to teenage mothers; approximately 500 babies born every day. It is alarming how quick the rate of teenage
pregnancy in our country is rising.
As a student, what do you think are the effects of teenage pregnancy in our country? And what is the most effective
way to prevent teenage pregnancy? Answer the following questions by applying some, if not all, critical thinking skills.

46-50. What are the effects of teenage pregnancy? (5 pts)

51-60. As a Senior High School student, how can you prevent teenage pregnancy? What is the most effective way? (10 pts)

B. Make a short essay to discuss the given topic, briefly and concise. (Minimum of 5 sentences).
Topic: “Social Media: Its Advantages and Disadvantages” (10pts)

Prepared by: APRIL SHAYNE FLORES