Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas

Capt. Sabi St., City of Talisay, Negros Occidental

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Dear respondents,
As included in our research paper entitled "EFFECTS OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION,
INTERNET CONNECTION, AND SEX ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN A STATE UNIVERSITY", we are currently
conducting a survey to attain the needed answers to our various questions.
We would highly appreciate your honesty in answering the questions. There are no wrong
answers in taking this survey. Rest assured, all disclosed information would be strictly
confidential. The results of this survey will particularly be analyzed as part of the research
requirements.
Thank you for your efforts in answering the survey and we greatly appreciate your full
cooperation for the successful conduct of this research study.
-The Researchers
I. PERSONAL PROFILE
Direction: Please complete the following details by either filling or checking the encircling the
letter of your choice.
Name (Optional): _____________________________________ Sex: __________
Year and Section: ____________________________________
GWA for First Semester of A.Y. 2020-2021: ________
GWA for Second Semester of A.Y. 2019-2020: ________

II. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

1. Which of this best describes the general area where you live?
a) Urban/ Suburban
b) Rural/ Remote

2. Principally, what is the impact of geographic location on your academic

performance?
a) Positive Effect
b) Negative Effect
c) None at all

3. If it has a positive effect, what is/are the factor/s that made it became beneficial to
your academic performance? (Encircle all that applies)
a) Favorable learning environment
 b) Easy access to good quality internet speed connection
c) I can easily acquire required academic resources to aid in my learning
d) Other, please specify:

4. If it has a negative effect, what is/are the factor/s that made it became detrimental
to your academic performance? (Encircle all that applies)
a) Unfavorable learning environment
b) Limited to no access to good quality internet speed connection
c) I cannot procure required academic resources easily
d) Other, please specify:
e)
III. INTERNET CONNECTION
5. What is your mode of access to internet at home?
a) Broadband Connection (DSL, fiber, satellite, etc.)
b) Mobile Data Internet Connection (Prepaid or Postpaid plan)
c) Public Places with Free Wi-fi (e.g., libraries, malls, neighbor’s Wi-fi) or Wi-fi
Hotspots or Mobile Hotspots
d) Other, please specify.

6. What is the speed of your internet connection?

a) Fast (above 5 mbps)
b) Average (1 mbps to 5 mbps)
c) Slow (below 1 mbps)

7. Principally, what is the impact of internet connection in your academic

performance?
a) Positive Impact
b) Negative Impact
c) None at all

8. If it has a positive impact, what is/are the factor/s that made it became beneficial
to your academic performance? (Encircle all that applies)
a) Aids in preparing for examinations and tests
b) Helps in communicating with classmates and professors
c) Aids in doing assignments
d) Aids in researches
e) Aids in providing access to desired information sources
f) Others, please specify:________________________

9. If it has a negative impact, what is/are the factor/s that made it became detrimental
to your academic performance? (Encircle all that applies)
a) Interruption during examinations and tests
b) Limited preparation for examinations and tests
c) Difficulty in communicating with classmates and professors
d) Difficulty in doing homework
e) Cannot access needed information easily
f) Poor Time Management
 g) Lack of motivation to focus in academic related activities
h) Internet addiction
i) Others, please specify:________________________

10. What is/are the factor/s or reasons for the lack or poor quality of internet speed
connection?
a) Cost of access
b) Cost of devices
c) Lack of parental interest
d) Living in areas that are not serviced by an internet service provider or has poor
internet service
e) I do not have any problem with my internet connection at all.
f) Others, please specify:________________________