Division of Pasig City
Unified Test in
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
20. Traces kinship ties and social
networks (UCSP11/12HSOIIi-20)
21. Describe the organized nature of
social life and rules governing behavior
(UCSP11/12HSOIIi-21)
22. Compare different forms of social
organization according to their manifest
and latent functions (UCSP11/12HSOIIj-
22)
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE SOCIETY AND POLITICS
ITEM PLACEMENT ITEM QUESTIONS
25. After his first wife died, Datu Makwil a Maranao leader married a young maiden
named Bai Silay. Later, he married another Maranao Bai named Amihan, and he
also married Bai Minaya. This provides an example of:
a. monogamy b. polygyny c. polyandry d. serial monogamy
33. People in traditional societies reject romantic love and believe it is more normal
25, 33, 47 to marry someone of good character and for _____________.
a. personal growth b. children c. a nice home d. economic security
47. Within the Guerrero Family. The father or husband holds all of the power. He is
the sole decision maker and dominant agent. This pattern of authority is called:
a. patrilineal b. patriarchal c. patrimony d. patrilocal
7. Antonio greeted a gay schoolmate and the latter reciprocated his pleasant
actuation with an equally friendly gesture.
a. companionship b. interaction c. sending a message d. symbol
28. In a traditional Filipino family the wisdom of the oldest male member outweighs
7, 28, 41 those of the other members.’
a. structure b. role c. behavior d. status
41. Eva is a single mother to two young and bright kids.
a. status b. behavior c. role d. structure
15, 30, 37, 45 15. It refers to the sum total of behavior expectation and activities associated with a
social position which a holder is supposed to carry out and perform.
a. agency b. identity c. role d. power
30. Lester Jay is the first man hired by his company to be a secretary. He is unsure
about what to wear to work because there are no other males in the company that
he can use as a frame of orientation to evaluate his own behavior. As much Lester

23. Analyze social and political
structures (UCSP11/12HSOIIj-23)
24. Analyze economic organization and
its impacts on the lives of people in the
society (UCSP11/12HSOIIa-24)
Jay is lacking a ___________.
a. social group b. reference group c. secondary group d. primary group
37. Which of the following is NOT part of a collective?
a. Anakbayan b. LFS c. gangs d. TNC
45. Filipinos have used these terms which imply mutual helpfulness and sharing of
pleasure as well as of sorrow.
a. dangal and poot b. diwa and loob c. damay and bayanihan d. anihan and ilihan
1. The community is primarily kept socially intact by kinship
a. tribes b. chiefdoms c. states d. bands
9. It does not characterize a chiefdom
a. the leader has real authority to make decisions affecting the entire territory
b. pantribal associations served as its integrative mechanism
c. the leader can provide centralized direction and can take more decisive actions
d. The leader is at the top of the kinship hierarchy
1, 9, 19, 23
19. The Sultan of Brunei inherited his authority from his ancestors.
a. Legitimate authority b. charismatic authority c. traditional authority d. legal-
rational authority
23. President Duterte is predisposed to abide by the fundamental law of the
Republic of the Philippines in the performance of his duties as chief executive.
a. fascism b. constitutionalism c. monarchy d. communism
20, 26, 40 20. The city government of Pasig levy taxes from businesses within its territory.
a. redistribution b. reciprocity c. transfer d. market
26. Dave has been thinking of putting up a real estate business in which he intends
begin by offering condominium units to his affluent friends and acquaintances.
a. redistribution b. reciprocity c. transfer d. market
40. Which one does not represent a market
a. supplies of vegetables from the north are offered to retailers
b. businessmen meet to agree on quality standards for household appliances

25. Differentiate functions of non-state
institutions in society
(UCSP11/12HSOIIb-25)
26. Evaluate how functions of education
affect the lives of people in society
(UCSP11/12HSO-IIf-26)
c. customers survey the price range of new models of gadgets at the mall
d. offering freebies to attract customers
2, 8, 16, 46 2. What is the primarily characteristic of non-state institutions?
a. They are mandated by special laws.
b. They are self-sustaining institutions.
c. They are profit and non-profit and some are for personal investments.
d. They are socially and culturally oriented for local and national development
16. These are places where people deposit their money with corresponding interest
on a given period of time and, or assets for safekeeping.
a. banks b. corporations c. cooperatives d. associations
8. What is the basic function of a trade union?
a. connect and link the workers’ differences
b. protect and promote the workers’ common interest
c. control and propagate the basic rights of the workers
d. democratize and indoctrinate the workers using liberal thoughts
46. Conflict Theorist believes that non-state institutions are also experiencing this
form of oppression.
a. collective bargaining agreement c. controlling of wage hike
b. dispersion of workers in rally d. veto power
4, 12, 32, 44 4. A major latent function of education is _______ care.
a. pastoral b. mutual c. custodial d. absolute
12. How does the classical learning home school practice its specific function?
a. Students are taught practical arts and sports.
b. Students are shared knowledge and wisdom for their community.
c. Students are taught to read great books, memorize important facts and express
ideas effectively.
d. Students are learned in philosophical inquiry, mathematical problems and social
responsibilities.
32. Philippine educational program is intended to improve the academic
performance of socially and educationally disadvantaged children.

27. Promote primary education as a
human right (UCSP11/12HSOIIf-27)
28. Conduct participant observation
(e.g., attend, describe, and reflect on a
religious ritual of a different group;
observe elections practices)
(UCSP11/12HSOIIg-28)
29. Recognize the practice of medical
pluralism in light of cultural diversity and
relativism (UCSP11/12HSOIIg-29)
a. Compensatory Education b. Compulsory Education c. Primary Education
d. Alternative Education
44. Which perspective focuses on how issues and problems of Philippine Education
affect society?
a. feminist b. consensus c. symbolic interactionist d. conflict
3. Basic education
a. right of a child b. privilege for the affluent c. post graduate d. TESDA courses
14. Senior high schools offer curriculum designed to prepare students for the three
exit paths which include employment, self-employment and college education.
a. post graduate studies b. non-formal education c. tertiary education d. formal
3, 14, 38 education
38. Lope needs to develop basic skills before he will transfer to a regular school
because he has visual impairment since birth.
a. TESDA school b. tertiary education c. special education d. day care center
24. Ms. Geraldine is conducting research on women’s experiences during the Marawi Siege.
In conducting her research, what is the primarily role of her subject?
a. co-participants b. authors c. themes d. references
35. Pahiyas Festival is traditionally celebrated during _________ every year.
24, 35, 50 a. May 3 b. May 15 c. June 24 d. December 8
50. Based on Marxism, it is the highest form of praxis that can be observed in a society.
a. rally b. strike c. acculturation d. revolution
5, 17, 42 5. It is a Filipino cultural knowledge that attributes an illness to the greeting of a
stranger. It is believed that young children are vulnerable to this.
a. loob b. hiya c. aura d. usog
17. Among the Tagalogs, the pag-susuob is traditionally practiced during ________.
a. Wednesday b. Sunday c. Monday d. Friday
42. Which of the following are the primary components of nga-nga?
a. bunga, apog, sili, tabako b. apog, sambong, liha, tawas

30. Examine stratification from the
functionalist and conflict perspectives
(UCSP11/12HSOIIIc-30)
31. Identify characteristics of the
systems of stratification
(UCSP11/12HSOIId-31)
32. Suggest ways to address global
inequalities (UCSP11/12HSOIIe-32)
c. sepal, bunga, apog, gata d. bunga, apog, lilit, tabako
22. Ivan’s father runs a business that sell computers online.
a. upper class b. upper-middle class c. middle class d. lower class
31. Majority of voters supported the candidacy of Mayor Vico Sotto in the last local
elections.
22, 31, 49 a. achieved statuses b. ascribed statuses c. prestige d. esteem
49. Manny Villar, Lucio Tan, Tony Tan Caktiong, John Gokongwei Jr. and Enrique
Razon Jr. belong to the list of the riches persons in the country.
a. social class b. professionals c. ascribed statuses d. working group class
6. You are the manager of a political campaign for the next National Election 2022.
Your goal is to earn as many votes as possible for your candidate. As such, you will
go after the largest social class in Philippine society which is the:
a. upper class b. middle class c. upper-middle class d. lower class
11. Many Colonial Baroque-Rococo Churches in the Philippines are very significant
6, 11, 18 in our cultural history. However, these are also products of this type of society.
a. capitalist b. agrarian c. communist d. feudal
18. The State has overt mechanisms for maintaining the social order using the repression. In
today’s Philippine contemporary issue, what might be a good form of repression?
a. Oplan Tokhang b. Memes c. Cyberbullying d. Family Planning
13, 34, 48 13. Currently the number one concern on the issue of global inequality according to
the World Economic Forum.
a. gender inequality b. income inequality c. social inequality d. cultural inequality
34. Studies show that 1% of the global population controls nearly half of the world’s
economic resources. What does it say about global equality?
a. the world’s economy is improving
b. the world is becoming more egalitarian
c. very few people enjoy the blessings of global resources
d. the world’s governments are starting to establish a more worker-friendly economic
environment

33. Identify new challenges faced by
human populations in contemporary
societies (UCSP11/12CSCIIh-33)
34. Describe how human societies
adapt to new challenges in the physical,
social, and cultural environment
(UCSP11/12CSCIIi-34)
35. Develop a plan of action for
community-based response to change
(UCSP11/12CSCIIj-35)
48. Which statement is devoid of truth
a. economic inequality in the Southeast Asia is good for the region
b. inequality in the domestic economy is not good for the general population
c. developed countries prey on weak performing economies like the Philippines’
d. raising taxes during economic recession will only harm private businesses
10. Which statement is devoid of truth
a. gender equality is a part of social change
b. the growing number of OFWs has less significant contribution to social change
c. social media is a effective in the facilitation of social change
d. the Filipino family has undergone significant changes over the past years
39. In producing their means of subsistence men indirectly produce their actual
10, 39, 43 material life.
a. Hegelian b. Kuhnian c. Heraclitan d. Marxist
43. The city government of Pasig is hopeful that sooner or later a better solution to
the traffic problem within the locality will present itself after a thorough analysis of the
issue.
a. paradigm shift b. conflict theory c. nature is change d. progressivism
21. There is a movement that encourages a shift in the system of designing
residential buildings from the traditional to ones which are ventilated by fresh air
from outside.
a. adaptation b. mobility c. revolution d. conditioning
21, 29 29. Which statement is devoid of truth
a. past climate change was not caused by humans
b. no factories in Pasig City contribute to global warming
c. both global warming and climate change are environmental phenomena
d. less industrialized barangays are also susceptible to the impact of global warming
27, 36 27. Ramon checks on the situation of his friends affected by the typhoon in Cagayan
through Facebook.
a. mass media b. migration c. social movement d. social networking
 36. Some people are advocating for the re-imposition of curfew to keep youngsters
from staying outside their home at night. This type of social movement is based on:
a. change b. scope c. range d. methods of work

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Prepared by:

DANIM R. MAJERANO ARNOLD L. ESPINAS

MASTER TEACHER II MASTER TEACHER II
KAPITOLYO HIGH SCHOOL BUTING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL