GRADE 9 TLE DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the best answer. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Keep hand tools clean and free from _____ and _____.
a. dirt and dust c. water and soda
b. ferrous and other contaminants d. none of the above

2. If you used a damage hand tool, what will you do?

a. tag a tool c. put in a trash can
b. don’t use it d. none of the above

3. As part of the normal operating and safety procedure, these tools should be returned to the
__________.
a. bedroom c. workshop
b. office d. none of the above

4. When sharpening hand tools, follow normal _____ procedure.

a. friendly c. safety
b. common d. unsafe

5. What PECs must she possessif there are customers who complain about the quality of her
product?
a. Patience c. Versatility
b. Hardwork d. All of the above

6. Which of the following is NOT considered as a characteristic of an entrepreneur?

a. Copes with failure c. Persistent
b. Dependent d. Opportunity seeker

7. The following are examples of peoples’ basic needs, except:

a. Recreation c. Shelter
b. Clothing d. Food

8. Which of the following should be considered first by a prospective entrepreneur in choosing

the right location for his/her store?
a. Types of merchandise c. The attractiveness of the store layout
b. The access of the target customers d. The prevailing prices of goods in the area

9. Salie plans to put a “digi-print” studio in their locality. Which of the following will help her
determine her plan for success in setting up her business?
a. Survey of consumer associations c. Getting feedback on the quality of service
b. Checking for similar business to avoid competition d. Conducting a SWOT analysis

10. Julius Lorenzo Louise studies the population in his immediate community. He is doing this to –

a. identify his would-be “suki.” c. select his favorite costumers.

b. predicting his biggest buyer would be. d. determine whom to sell his product or service.

11. When an entrepreneur improves and alters products to make it more appealing to target
consumers, he/she is doing an _____ of the product.
a. alteration c. innovation
b. invention d. improvisation

12. Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter

13. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws?

a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
 b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter

14. Which tool is sometimes called a nut driver? It is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a
screwdriver tightens screws?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter

15. Which tool is used to strip and cut wires?

a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver d. Wire cutter

16. Which tool is used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for your hand to fit?
a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver

17. Which tool is used to clean different computer components without scratching or leaving
debris?
a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver

18. Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver

19. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten slotted screws?

a. Part Retriever c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth d. Flat head screwdriver

20. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star-like depression on the top, a
feature that is mainly found on laptop?
a. Anti-static mat c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver d. Wire cutter
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For Number 41-50 Give what is being asked in each item.

41-44. Give the abbreviations for the following:

a. dozen _ C. pound
b. ounce _ D. gallon __

45-48. What do the following abbreviations mean?

A. tbsp. ___________ C. min. ________

B. t. ___________ D. hr. _____

49-50. Give the equivalents.

A. 3 teaspoons = tablespoon(s)
B. 16 tablespoons = cup(s)