Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Iloilo
DISTRICT OF LEGANES

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN T.L.E 6

HOME ECONOMICS

Name_____________________Grade/Section:_________________Date_________
I.Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheets.

1. Every family and family members possesses resources. It refers to those fundamental requirements that serve as the
foundation for survival.
a. Basic Needs B. Demands C. Wants D. Market Demand

2. It involves understanding how much money you earn and spend over a period of time. When you create this, you are
creating a plan for spending and saving money.
A. Planning B. Food Preservation c. Expenses D. Budgeting

3. Is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and thread.

a. Measuring B. Sewing C. Cutting D. Canning

4. When sewing we use different kinds of tools to make it easy and fast. What do you call the most important piece of
equipment for stitching?
a. Ruler B. Needle C. Sewing Machine D. Tape Measure

5.The process of heating the product at a specified temperature for a specific length of time.
a.sealingb. canning c.curing d.cellaring

6.The_______involves the process of chilling foods to,at least,10 F.

a. dry salting b.fermenting c smoking d.freezing

7.It is the art of prolonging the life of the food items that are available.
a.food preservation b.freezing of food c.fermenting foodd.all of the above

8.The most important skills in managing financial resources through logical allocations of funds for expenses and
savings.
a.budgeting b.basic needs c.allowance d.expenses

9.Those things that we would like to have but these are extra things that can wait.
a.expenses b.wants c.demands d.savings

10. Family income comes from different sources. It is the money granted by the government or private companies upon
one’s retirement from service?
a. salaries b.commission c.bonus d.pension

11.It is defined as a supply of something that can be used or drawn from.

a.resources b.finances c.budget d.all of the above

12.It is the smallest unit of the society____.

a.community b. family c.friend d.none of the above

13.The wise use of means to accomplish or achieve one’s purpose.

a.management b.resources c.financial d.all of the above

14.These are the social obligations,needs wherein a person is obligated to have or perform in order to be a part of a
group.
a.wants b.needs c.social needs d.budget

15. What is a method that works by removing water from the food which inhibits the growth of microorganism and
hinder quality of decay
a. Canning B. Drying C. Freezing D. Heating

16.What is the process of treating and handling of food to stop and slow down the spoilage?
a. Preservation B. Fermentation C. Cooling D. Pickling

17. In canning method, what are the two safe ways in processing the food? 
A. Boiling water bath method and pressure canner method
B. Boiling water bath method and sun dry
C. Pressure canner method and vacuuming

18. What is the method that was replaced by freezing and refrigeration?
A.Canning B. Salting C.Pickling D. Drying
19.What is the best method in storing nuts?
A.Vacuum packing B. Smoking C. Drying

20.What are the three types of microorganism that cause the food spoilage?
A. Yeast , moulds and bacteria B. Water, yeast and bacteria C. Bacteria, air and yeast

II.Write the name of sewing tools on the blanks.

21.__________(EPAT ERSUAME) a material that will not stretch but has the flexibility to take body measurement
22._________(LERRU) is needed for measuring curved edge, like the arms eye seams and neckline seams.
23.___________(CKSTI ERUSAEM) for marking straight long lines.
24._________(EDLEEEN) come in various size, lengths, and point shapes for different uses.
25.__________(ROLIAT L KLAHC) used for transferring pattern markings to the fabric.

III. Write True if the sentence is correct and False if the sentence is wrong.

We preserve food?
___________26. To prevent spoilage
___________27. To prevent wastage
___________28.To retain the nutritive value, natural color and texture of the food
___________29.To help in the economic development of the country because the farmers are encouraged to
produce more for others.
____________30.To make food available throughout the year which may be used for events, like town fiestas and
other occasion.

III. Enumeration

A. Components of Family Budget

31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

B. Methods of Food Preservation

36.
37.
38.
39.
40
41.
42.

C. What are the other kitchen equipment substitutes that you know?
43.
44
45.

IV. Essay

46-47. How can you handle food safely?( 2points)

48-50. Why is there an advantage of knowing how to sew your clothes? Give at least 2-3 sentences.  (3points)

PREPARED BY: MS IVY JANE D. SUDAYAN

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Iloilo
DISTRICT OF LEGANES

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN T.L.E 6

 HOME ECONOMICS
objectives No. of
Item Placement No.of Days
Item Percentage
1 Identifies family resources and needs
1,2,31,32,33,34,35 6 7 14%
List family basic and social needs
2 Enumerates sources of the family
9,10, 11,13,14 6 6 12%
3 Classifies sewing tools and materials according
to their use 21,22,23,24,25, 5 5 10%

4 Safety and precautions in SEWING

48,49,50 3 3 6%

5 Explains different ways of food preservation

3,5,6,17,18,19,20 6 7 14%
6 Explains the benefits derived from food
preservation /processing 36,37,38,39,40,42 6 6 12%
7 Discusses the importance of food
preservation 26,27.28,29,30 5 5 10%
8
Uses the tools/utensils and equipment and their
43,44,45 3 3 6%
substitutes

9 Identifies the tools and utensils and equipment

4,7,8,12,15,16 6 6 12%
10 Observe rules/SAFETY food preservation
46,47 2 2 4%
TOTAL
50 48 50 100%

Prepared:

MS IVY JANE D. SUDAYAN

Teacher I