Department of Education

Region VI Western Visayas

Division of Antique

TRENDS NETWORK AND CRITICAL THINKING

1st Semester Midterm Exam

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE

DIRECTION: READ CAREFULLY AND CHOOSE THE LETTER OF YOUR CORRECT ANSWER.

1.It is something that covers almost all of human activities such as but not limited to politics, beliefs, economics,
lifestyle, social life and the like whether the individuals or groups of people are aware of it or not.

a. fad b. trend c. trend setter d. technologies

2. It is a product that has little, if any, utility but is characterized by a quick rise in sales and popularity followed by a
quick decline in sales and popularity.

a. fad b. trend c. trend setter d. technologies

3. Someone or something starts or causes a trend. A person who starts a trend is called ____________.

a. fad b. trend c. trend setter d. technologies

4. It is one who studies and predicts the future, especially based on current trends.

a. futurist b. trend analysis c. trend setter d. trend spotting

5. Refers to the study of trends and the way they develop and affect society. According to them, this should be
differentiated from cool- hunting which is a hunt for those things that will become popular before they are popular.

a. futurist b. trend analysis c. trend setter d. trend spotting

6. It is based on trend spotting but it extends this into developing future scenarios and so they say that to follow a
trend, one must not only be conscious of what is currently happening but be wise enough to predict the future.

a. futurist b. trend analysis c. trend setter d. trend spotting

7. Mentioned that trends and fads are sometimes used interchangeably, and they are both important for
organizations and people to keep abreast with the changing environment.

a. (Urgel, 2017) b. Arzadon et.al. (2018) c. Rehn and Lindkvist (2013) d. Benigno Aquino Jr.

8. Which is not an example of TRENDS?

a. frisbee b. gadgets c. denim jeans d. drone technology

9. Which is an effect of fads?

A. starts with technology b. meet needs c. solves problem d. none of the above

10. Which is not a scope and limitation of a TREND?

a. stays within one company b. encompasses entire areas of technologies c. can cross over companies d.
none of the above

B. Matching Type
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Directions: Match the terms in Column A with the descriptions in Column B.

Column A Column B

______1. number of participants A. affect the lives of great swathes of the human race
______2. pattern of behavior B. formed from repetitive actions of people
______3. long period of time C. element of a trend that has a starting point which can be an idea,
technology, event, or person
______4. cause D. synonymous with fads
______5. consequence E. a recurrent phenomenon that takes place over time and gives rise
to speculation on the future
______6. microtrends F. started by an individual and the number of people who follows it
becomes bigger as time goes by
______7. Macrotrends G. provide major changes that are perceptible in the societal level
for a longer period
______8. megatrends H. refers to a trend that has a long-time frame
and sometime running for decades
______9. gigatrends I. element of a trend that makes considerable influence or impact
______10. Trends J. trends that are so general that they affect most areas of human
life
K. the ability to understand something instinctively without the need
for conscious reasoning

C. WORD POOL Directions: Identify the missing word to complete each sentence. Choose your answer in
the box below.

DOCUMENTATION MEMORY ANALYSIS

PATTERN PRESENTATION MOOD BOARD
STORY BOARD MEGATREND GIGATREND MACROTREND

1.__________ - being able to record observations which one can consider to any trend
2. __________ - being able to easily retrieve any documentation one has kept
3. __________ - stage where examination and combination happen
4. __________ - a design, shape, form or configuration that emerges from repetitious appearance of line, curves,
and behavior.
5. __________ - representing findings for easy understanding as a way of analysis
6. __________ - used to capture intuition and stimulate creative discussions about trends
7. __________ - presents a narrative of possible scenarios
8. __________ - can affect a much larger group for a longer period like a decade
9. __________ -have ever-lasting effects and influences
10. _________ - affect more lives and societies

D. Directions: Read and analyze the statements and identify if these statements pertain to a strategic analysis and
intuitive thinking. Write SA if the statement pertains to the descriptions of strategic analysis and IT if the
statement pertains to intuitive thinking.
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______1. The amount of time and resources are the primary factors.

______2. It is best used when a person is immersed in his or her field of expertise.

______3. It is effectively used in dealing with complex problems.

______4. This is the ability to understand something instinctively.

______5. It is relevant in addressing personal issues as a student.

E. IDENTIFICATION

Directions: Read each item carefully. Fill each blank with the correct answer.

1. _____________________ is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and
governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information
technology.

2. _____________________ is defined as work, especially hard physical work.

3. _____________________ refers to social transformation or process leading to the achievement of people-

centered development.

4. ______________________ refers to an increasing trend toward multilateralism in an emerging transnational state

apparatus, and toward the emergence of national and international nongovernmental organizations that act as
watchdogs over governments.

5. ______________________ refers to a body of persons sharing a common religion, culture, or language.

F. ENUMERATION

1-5 GIVE AT LEAST 5 PRINCIPLES GESTALT LAWS APPLIED TO GLOBAL NETWORKS

6-10 GIVE AT LEAST 5 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

“You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result.” – Mahatma Gandhi
--GOOD LUCK--

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

JAN KLEIN OLYMPS C. RUBITE KATHERINE P. MANZANO LEAH B.

NOBLEZADA
SUBJECT TEACHER TVE COORDINATOR PRINCIPAL III