Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region – Ilocos Region
Schools Division of Ilocos Norte
PASIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Paoay, Ilocos Norte

DIAGNOSTIC TEST in TLE 6

Name: _______________________ School: _________________

Grade & Section: _______________ Teacher: ________________

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.

AGRICULTURE

1. Coconut tree is one of the great products around our province. There are also
trees around us in which barks can also be made into different things, such as
bags, wallets and medicine which can be sold in the market. Which of the
following benefits can we get from trees?
A. Amusement C. Health wise
B. Environmental Benefits D. Livelihood

2. Planting and propagating trees and fruit bearing trees and marketing seedlings
are a very interesting and enjoyable pastime. We feel happy and satisfied when
we see the fruits of our labor. Is it true?
A. I’m not sure C. No
B. Maybe D. Yes

3. Marvin was motivated by his friend to try to plants fruit-bearing trees in their
backyard. Which of the following elements should he consider in planting?
A. Topography C. Lot area available.
B. Money to buy garden tools. D. Availability of helpers.

4. Mang Abet’s farm is located along “Sentrong Pamilihan ng Produktong

Agrikultura” at Sariaya Quezon. He wants his produce harvested to be sold still
be fresh and crisp that’s why he considers this element in selecting the site for his
farm. What is this element?
A. Nearness to market and road C. Sunlight
B. Soil D. Water Supply

5. Medina’s farm focused on growing trees that produce seeds rather than nut or
fruits. For commercial purposes, these seeds are sold to distributors or resale to
the public in small seed packets. What type of orchard is the Medina’s farm?
A. Fruit Orchards C. Seed Orchards
B. Nut Orchards D. Other Types of Orchards
6. It is a method of plant propagation in which the desirable scion ( top portion ) is
joined with or inserted into the rootstock in order for them to unite and grow into
one plant.
A. Budding C. Inarching
B. Grafting D. Marcotting

7. This is a layout design of an orchard garden in which permanent trees are

planted on each corner of the square. This is a desirable system to follow when a
smaller temporary variety is raised in the center and which will be pulled out in
the future, thus leaving the permanent trees in the square.
A. Quincunx Method C. Square Method
B. Rectangle Method D. Triangular Method

8. Kyla searches the internet to know the different ways of preparing organic
fertilizers and pesticides. She listed down the information to her notebook
immediately. However, Zeny, her friend notices that there is an irrelevant fact that
should NOT be included on the list. What was it?
A. Fertilizers are substances that supplement the nutrients of the soil.
B. Animal manure includes all solid and liquid animal excretes from
chicken, cattle, pigs, bat and carabao.
C. Green manure help liberate some of the mineral elements of the soil
needed by the plants.
D. Composting is a method of changing compost into a poor inorganic
fertilizer.

9. Wilwyn will cut the grass in his garden, the best tool to use is _______.
A. Bolo C. Spading Fork
B. Crowbar D. Rake

10. It is one of the systems of marketing farm products in which are common when
the area of production is far from the point of consumption. The advantage to the
producer is a sure profit and market.
A. Direct selling to consumers
B. Internet or online marketing
C. Marketing through cooperatives
D. Selling through the wholesaler or middleman

11. Below are the preventive measures in taking care of animals and fish EXCEPT
one. What is it?
A. Select healthy stocks and good breeds of animals and fish.
B. Adequate, safe, and sanitary housing must be provided for animals.
C. Provide standard equipment that will make work systematic and easy.
D. The raiser should have no interest and lacks technical knowledge about
the work.

12. How can we compute the income earned from marketed products?
A. Expenses – Net Income = Gross Sale
B. Expenses x Net Income = Gross Sale
C. Gross Sale – Expenses = Net Income
D. Gross Sale / Expenses = Net Income
HOME ECONOMICS

13. What material refers to the family members themselves , their abilities,
intelligence, health, attitudes, values and beliefs?
A. Human C. Resources
B. Non-human D. Time

14. Lola Cely gets her earnings from the fixed sum amount given every month. She is
a former government employee at the Lucena City Hall. What source of income
does Lola Cely receives?
A. Commissions C. Salary
B. Pension D. Savings

15. Nena’s mother works as a teller in one of the bank in the city while her father is a
nurse at the Quezon Memorial Hospital. Their average income per month ranges
from P 20, 000 – P 30,000. Where do they get their income?
A. Dividends C. Pension
B. Lease or rental of property D. Salary

16. What is a strategy on how to save and spend money wisely? It is also called as
the financial plan in which includes provision for one’s needs.
A. Budget C. Necessities
B. Expenses D. Wants

17. The basic needs of a family wherein the amount spend for it depends on the size
and income of the family. Fifty to sixty percent ( 50-60% ) of the budget of the
family goes to it.
A. Clothing C. Educational needs
B. Food D. Health

18. What measuring material is used to measure fabric as well as a person’s

dimensions? It is also ideal for measuring around the curves of a body which a
ruler or a meter stick cannot do.
A. Hem Gauge C. Ruler
B. Meter Stick D. Tape measure

19. What is usually used in drafting for a more complicated project like sewing a
blouse, a pair of pants or a dress?
A. Bond paper C. Manila paper
B. Construction paper D. Pattern Paper

20. In the Philippines, there are seasons when certain foods are scarce but there are
also season when some fruits are plenty. What is the means in which we can
avail the supply in limited and when our taste buds long for them?
A. Food cart C. Food preservation
B. Food chain D. Food trip

21. What process of food preservation involves heating the food at a higher
temperature for a longer time? This method will also temporarily halt spoilage of
milk, fruit juices and other fruit products.
A. Canning C. Freezing
B. Drying D. Sterilization
22. What are the benefits derived from food preservation / processing?
A. It prevents spoilage.
B. It retains some nutrients.
C. It saves food for future use.
D. All of the above.

23. What is the correct formula in computing costs, sales , and gains?
A. Markup - Total Cost or Expenses = Selling Price
B. Selling Price x Markup = Total Cost or Expenses
C. Total Cost or Expenses + Markup = Selling Price
D. Total Cost or Expenses x Markup = Selling Price

24. What can be done in print media, television and radio and social media to
market / sell your preserved / processed food?
A. Advertisements C. Keep Secret
B. Discreet D. Plead

25. Why it is very important that a daily recording of transactions must be made?
A. To show the direction where the business is headed.
B. It consists of day-to-day purchases and also a recording of daily sales.
C. So that changes can be made to whatever is causing the failure of the
business.
D. All of the above.

ICT and ENTREPRENEURSHIP

26. Emer has a Water Station, he is well trained and possesses information and
understanding of concepts necessary to run a business venture. What qualities of
an entrepreneur does he possess?
A. Innovative C. Persistent
B. Knowledgeable D. Risk-taker

27. It is a person who meets the needs of other people by fulfilling their demands for
products and services.
A. Agent C. Consumer
B. Buyer D. Entrepreneur

28. Liza is an entrepreneur that would choose a business that would show her passion
simply such as a hobby rather than pursuing profit. What type of entrepreneur she is?
A. Social Entrepreneur C. Serial Entrepreneur
B. Serial Entrepreneur D. Solopreneur

29. Which statement is not an example of safe and responsible practice in

using wikis, blogs, and audio conferences?
A. Do not give away your password.
B. Do not spam your or mass mail.
C. Do not make untrue remarks that embarrass others.
D. Post your home number and address in your class wiki.

30.A conference by telephone in which three or more persons in

different locations participate by means of Internet protocol.
A. Audio conference C. Chat
B. Blog D. Video Conference
31.It is a questionnaire created as web forms with database, which is completed by
the respondents over the Internet.
A. Blog C. Google Forms
B. Facebook D. Online Survey

32. Based on the demands, the following are some products sold in the school
canteen EXCEPT one, what do you think is it?
A. Banana Cue C. Bread
B. Bottled softdrinks D. Puto cake

33. What best describes the statement, “Think before you post.”
A. Judge a person based on the post made.
B. Share all your knowledge and secrets to all bloggers.
C. Follow the copyright law on articles, pictures, music and videos.
D. Do not post negative remarks or messages against your classmates

34. The following are advantages of online data gathering tools EXCEPT for one.
A. The internet can provide access to various locations
B. It can provide access to web-based communities or group support.
C. It is difficult to interpret the non- verbal response of a participant in a text
through Internet Communications.
D. The internet can facilitate discussions with difficult-to-reach, busy, or
working people.

35. Mrs. Hari is selling pastillas for about five years, she continues
innovate existing goods and services to make it more interesting and
develop customer loyalty.
A. Mrs. Hari limits her production.
B. Mrs. Hari shows patience to her work.
C. Mrs. Hari is not contented in her product
D. Mrs. Hari is an ideal entrepreneur.

36. A successful entrepreneur must combine knowledge and skills with the
proper attitude, values, and personal attributes. The sentence is
_____________.
A. False C. Maybe
B. True D. Somehow

37. When does the survey form commonly use?

A. When promoting a friend. C. When having friends.
B. When promoting a product. D. When playing games.

38. There will be an election of the Entrepreneur Club in their school.

Ramon as the former president of the club wants to make a survey or poll and at
the same time collect other information using Google Forms for transparency
purposes. What do you think is the kind of survey Ramon wants to do?
A. Google forms C. Obsurvey
B. Kwik survey D. Survey Monkey

INDUSTRIAL ARTS

39. Which of the following options is not an importance of enhancing or decorating

bamboo, wood and metal products?
A. Finished products tend to be more saleable to customers when enhanced
and decorated.
 B. Enhanced and decorated finished products help maintain their durability
to harsh elements.
C. Finished products that are enhanced or decorated beautify the product
itself.
D. Enhanced and decorated finished products tend to be more expensive
and not easy to market.

40. What woodcraft and bamboo enhancing technique is done in the process of
using a lathe to make various forms and shapes of wood?
A. Flocking C. Pyrography
B. Hand carving D. Woodturning

41. What metal craft enhancing technique is a process used to make designs or
pictures on a metal plate by using acid that produces corrosive action? In
modern manufacturing, strong chemicals are used on other types of material.
A. Engraving C. Texturing and embossing
B. Etching D. Using resins

42. This is used in making baskets, split tiles for furniture, musical instruments and
creative articles.
A. Bamboo C. Metal
B. Ceramic D. Wood

43. Diana is searching for a product that should be made of high quality materials to
ensure that it will last long and will not easily break. What factors in customer’s
preference is it?
A. Acceptability C. Durability
B. Cost D. Quality

44. The formula in computing income or profit from sales is ________.

A. Profit = Sales - Expenses C. Total income x capital = profit
B. Profit = Sales + Expenses D. Total income /capital = profit

45. Aling Lita deducted all the expenses and cost of material worth P170.00 from her
total sales. After deducting the expenses to the sales, her profit is P200.00. How
much is her total sales?
A. P30 C. P240
B. P70 D. P370

46. The following are ways to reduce the risk and some are reminders on basic
electrical safety and more secured working practices EXCEPT ONE, what is it?
A. Provide enough sockets-outlets for equipment in use and avoid overloading
them to prevent fire.
B. Provide an accessible switch with emergency OFF button near a fixed
equipment to cut off power in an emergency.
C. Keep all cords away from areas where water is present.
D. Make it a habit to turn on electric gadgets and equipment when not in use.

47. Government and non-government agencies around the world have been joining
hands to institute programs to address the global problem on waste, and its
worsening effect to the environment. What Japanese principle is adapted for use
in the workplace?
A. Three R’s C. Recycling
B. 5S D. Waste management
48. Once the clutter has been arranged and organized, clean the area. Clean every
now and then to maintain order in the work area. What principle or method in 5s
is shown in the statement?
A. Shine C. Standardizing
B. Sorting D. Straightening

49. The principles of 5S can be applied at home, the classroom, as well as in the
workplace, what is the proper sequence of this 5 S?
A. Sorting, straightening, sustaining, standardizing and shine or systematic
cleaning
B. Sorting, straightening, standardizing, shine or systematic cleaning, and
sustaining
C. Straightening, sustaining, standardizing, shine or systematic cleaning and
sorting
D. Sorting, straightening, shine or systematic cleaning, standardizing and
sustaining

50. Your teacher asked you to bring reusable materials like old clothes, shoes, toys
etc. to give them to the victims of fire, what process did she used?
A. Recycling C. Reusing
B. Reducing D. None of the choices
 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 6
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

KEY TO CORRECTION

1. D 26. B
2. D 27. D
3. A 28. A
4. A 29. D
5. C 30. D
6. A 31. D
7. C 32. B
8. D 33. D
9. A 34. C
10. D 35. D
11. D 36. B
12. C 37. B
13. A 38. C
14. B 39. D
15. D 40. D
16. C 41. B
17. B 42. A
18. D 43. C
19. D 44. A
20. C 45. D
21. D 46. D
22. D 47. B
23. C 48. A
24. A 49. D
25. C 50. C