27. Researches gave rats a dose of 3-m,
205 is not a prime number since it
butyl phtalide and measured changes in
the rats blood pressure. This statement
is BEST classified as
a. experiment c. hypothesis
b. prediction d. finding
Explanation:
a. Experiment refers to
scientific procedure especially
in a laboratory to determine
something. It provides insight
into cause and effect by
demonstrating what outcome
occurs when a particular factor
is manipulated. Hence, this
statement is best classified as
experiment
b. Prediction refers to
statement about a future event
or data.
c. Hypothesis is an educated
guess as to what will happen
during experiment. An idea
that proposes a tentative
explanation about
phenomenon or a narrow set
of phenomena observed.
d. Finding refers to
information they get or the
conclusions they come to as
the result of an investigation or
research.
28. Which of the following is the smallest
prime number greater than 200?
a. 214 b. 205 c. 201 d. 211
Explanation:
To find the smallest prime
number greater than 200 in the given
choices, identify first the prime
numbers in the choices.
Take note that, prime number is a
whole number whose only factors are
1 and itself only. It cannot be divided
by any number.
a. 214 is not a prime number since it
is divisible by 2.
b.
is divisible by 5.
c. 201 is not a prime number since it
is divisible by 3.
d. 211 is a prime number since it is
divisible by 1 and itself only.
a 51. Which of the following organic acid
occurring in low concentration is
essential to human but is highly
dangerous when human are exposed to
high concentrations of it?
a. Citric acid found in citrus fruits
b. Folic acid, a form of vitamin B used to
treat anemia
c. Hydrochloric found in the stomach’s
gastric juices
a d. Lactic acid found in milk products
Explanation:
a. Citric acid is one of the most
common food preservatives and
flavoring additives. It can be
found naturally in citrus fruits but
is also manufactured. Citric acid
a helps with energy metabolism,
the absorption of minerals, and
the prevention or treatment of
the kidney stones. Researchers have
found proof that it won't
negatively impact your health.
b. Folic acid helps make healthy red
blood cells, which carry oxygen
around the body. Folic acid is a B
vitamin. It helps the body make
healthy new cells
c. Hydrochloric acid is a hazardous
liquid which must be used with
care. The acid itself is corrosive,
and concentrated forms release
acidic mists that are also
dangerous. If the acid or mist
come into contact with the skin,
eyes, or internal organs, the
damage can be irreversible or
 even fatal in severe cases.
Inhalation of high concentrations
can result in corrosive burns,
necrosis of bronchial epithelium,
constriction of the larynx and
bronchi, nasospetal perforation,
glottal closure, occur, particularly
if exposure is prolonged.
d. The presence of lactic acid or
lactate in milk is due to the
fermentation of lactose caused
mainly by lactic bacteria.
Although lactic acid is generally
considered safe and has been
associated with several health
benefits, it may cause side effects
for some people but not totally a
highly dangerous organic acid.
52. Which of these drugs are addictive,
leading to withdrawal symptoms, when
their use is discontinued?
1. Alcohol 3. Heroin
2. Aspirin 4. Nicotine 5.
Penicilin
a. 4 and 5 c. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Aspirin and Penicillin are drugs that
are helpful to human in terms of
illness treatment and eventually, do
not cause withdrawal symptoms if
discontinued because aspirin, also
known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a
medication used to reduce pain,
fever, or inflammation. Aspirin does
not become habit-forming when
taken for a long time or in large
doses while penicillins are a group of
antibacterial drugs that attack a wide
range of bacteria. Penicillins are used
in the treatment of throat infections,
meningitis, syphilis, and various other
infections.
Alcohol, Nicotine and Heroin
Withdrawal occurs as a result of
dependence, when the body
becomes used to having the drug in
the system. Being without nicotine,
alcohol and heroin for too long can
cause a regular user to experience
irritability, craving, depression,
anxiety, cognitive and attention
deficits, sleep disturbances, and
increased appetite. Alcohol, heroine
and nicotine are drugs that are
addictive which lead withdrawal
symptoms if discontinued.
53. A meter stick was cut into two pieces at
the 64 cm mark? What is the ratio of the
smaller piece to the largest piece?
a. 16:25 c. 9:25
b. 13:50 d. 9:16
Explanation:
A meter stick is in equivalent of 100
centimeters
If it is cut into two pieces at the 64cm
mark, then the other side is 36cm.
100cm-64cm=36cm
64 is the largest piece while 36 is the
smallest piece.
The ratio 36:64 is not written in
accordance to its simplest form,
therefore, we need to reduce these
values in its lowest term by getting
the greatest common divisor of 64
and 36 which is 4.
36/4=9
64/4=16
9:16
Hence, the correct answer is D.
54. If a positive number is increased by 70
percent, and then the result is decreased
by 50 percent, which of the following
accurately describes the net change?
a. 15% decrease c. 12% increase
b. 20% increase d. 20% increase
Explanation:
 Let 1 be the positive number
If the positive number is increase by (
¿ 2 11+8 ) 1
2
70 percent then we can write it in a ¿ 2(19.5)
form of ¿ 39 inches
1+.70=1.7 To find the amount of farming needed
We add 0.70 since the statement to frame a picture, we need to
entails addition of 70% of the convert the result into the
number. After that, the result which is measurement of feet.
1.7 will be decreased by 50 percent, Note:
so we need to deduct the half of the 1 ft =12inches
result. 39 inches
1.7−.50(1.7) feet=
12inches
1.7−0.85=0.85 1
¿ 3.25∨3 ft .
4
Half of 1.7 is 0.85 and 1.7 minus 0.85
is 0.85. 56. What percent of P340.00 is P30.60?
Since we need to find the percent of a. 7% b. 6% c. 8% d. 9%
change, we need to follow the Explanation:
formula which is To find what percent of 340 is 30.60,
new value−original value we will use the formula below:
percent of change= × 100
original value

New value is 0.85 while the original percentage

value is 1 rate=
base
0.85−1 30.60
percent of change= × 100 rate=
1 340
−0.15 rate=0.09
¿ ×100
1 rate=0.09 ×100=9 %
¿−15 %
57. A square has an area of 400 sq. cm 2.
Since the resulting value is negative What is its perimeter?
then it entails a decrease of percent, a. 80 cm c. 20 cm
therefore, the net change decrease
15%. b. 40 cm d. 100 cm

To find the measure of a side of a square

55. Find in feet, the amount of farming with the given area, we have to get the
needed to frame a picture 8 ½ inches by square root of the area. Because the
11 inches? formula of the area of square is a2.
a. 5 ¼ ft c. 4 ¼ ft
b. 3 ¼ ft d. 2 ¼ ft So, square root of 400 is 20.
Explanation:
The formula in getting the perimeter Now we have the measurement of 1 side of
of a rectangle is the square which is 20. We will get the
P=2 ( l+w ) perimeter with the formula of P = 4a.
 P = 4a
P = 4(20)
P = 80
Thus, the perimeter of the square is 80cm.
58. What are the next three numbers in this
sequence? 1/6; 1/3; ½. 2/3 ___.
a. 5/6, 1, 7/6 c. 5/6, 2/6, 7/3
b. 7/3, 4, 9/3 d. 5/2, 7, 5/3
To find the sequence, first we must subtract
the first and second term, then second and
third term and third and fourth term.
1/3 – 1/6 = 1/6
1/2 – 1/3 = 1/6
2/3 – 1/2 = 1/6
So, now we know that the sequence is we
must add 1/6.Thus, to find the next three
terms we just have to add 1/6 to every term.
2/3 + 1/6 = 5/6
5/6 + 1/6 = 6/6 or 1
6/6 + 1/6 = 7/6
So, the next three terms are 5/6, 6/6 or 1
and 7/6.
59. When ##### replaces numbers in the
cell, _______.
a. Use the custom format
b. Return to the general format
c. Indicate a formula error
d. Increase column with
a. A custom format or custom excel
number format changes only the
visual representation like how a value
is displayed in a cell.
b. By default, all worksheet cells are
formatted with the General number
format. With the General format,
anything you type into the cell is
usually left as-is.
c. ##### error is a type of formula error
that when your cell column is not
wide enough to display the value.
d. To correct a ##### error it should
make a column wider to show cell
contents in full, double-click the right
edge of the column header, or drag it
to the width you want.
60. The school cafeteria raises the price of a
plate of rice from P8 to P10. If the same rate
of increase was applied to a regular order or
viand with used to cost P20, how much
does an order of viand cost?
a. P25 c. P26
b. P22 d. P24
To find the rate of increase in the price of a
plate of rice we will let
Rate = [New Price - Original Price)/Original
Price] × 100
R = [(10-8)/8)] × 100
R = (2/8) ×100
R = 0.25 or 25%
Now, we have the rate of increase so we will
multiply it to the regular order of viand which
is 20 to get the increase.
20 x 0.25 = 5
20 + 5 = 25
So, an order of a viand cost after rate
increase is 20.
61. Which is the equivalent common fraction
of the repeating decimal 5.818181….?
a. 67/11 c. 66/1
b. 64/11 d. 65/11
To determine the equivalent fraction of the
repeating decimal we should divide all the
choices in order to find the exact equivalent.
a. 67 divided by 11 is 6.090909091
b. 64 divided by 11 is 5.818181818
c. 66 divided by 11 is 6
 d. 65 divided by 11 is 5.909090909
So, we now know that the equivalent
fraction of the repeating decimal is 64/11.
62. If a farmer would want assistance like
pricing, guarantee for all agriculture produce
or cooperative management training, where
should he go?
a. Special Agrarian Court under the
Regional Trial Court
b. Support Services of the Department
of Agrarian Reform
c. DAR adjudication board
d. Land bank
a. Special Jurisdiction - The Special
Agrarian Courts (Regional Trial
Courts) shall have original and
exclusive jurisdiction over all petitions
for the determination of just
compensation to land owners, and
the prosecution of all criminal
offenses under this Act.
b. The DAR provides support services
to ARBs (Agrarian Reform
Beneficiaries) such as training and
seminars. It also provides common-
service facilities (CSF) such as farm
equipment and implement
infrastructure projects, such as farm-
to-market roads and irrigation.
c. Republic Act No. 6657 vests in the
Department of Agrarian Reform
quasi-judicial powers through the
DAR Adjudication Board (DARAB).
This allows agrarian reform disputes,
and other issues, to be adjudicated
more expeditiously and with the least
expense for litigants, particularly the
disadvantaged beneficiaries
nationwide.
d. Land Bank of the Philippines, is a
government-owned bank in the
Philippines with a special focus on
serving the needs of farmers and
fishermen. While it provides the
services of a universal bank, it is
officially classified as a "specialized
government bank" with a universal
banking license.
63. Which of the following is imposed a final
tax of ten percent (10%)
a. Currency bank deposit
b. Royalties
c. PCSO and lotto wining
d. Books, literary works and musical
composition
a. A final tax at the rate of twenty
percent (20%) is hereby imposed
upon the amount of interest from any
currency bank deposit and yield or
any other monetary benefit from
deposit substitutes and from trust
funds and similar arrangements.
b. Royalties except on books, literary
works and musical competitions are
imposed to a final tax of twenty
percent (20%).
c. Prizes (except prizes amounting to
Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) or
less which shall be subject to tax
under Subsection (A) of Section 24;
and other winnings (except Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes and Lotto
winnings), derived from sources
within the Philippines.
d. Royalties on books, as well as other
literary works and musical
compositions, which shall be
imposed a final tax of ten percent
(10%).
e.
64. Which of the following refers to an
attractive investment idea or proposition
that provides the possibility of a return of
investment for the person taking the
risk?
a. Business opportunity c.
Completion
 b. Capital d.
Demand
Rationalization:
-A Business opportunity refers to the
occasion or opportunity to start a business
idea, enter a new job sector or launch a new
product on the market. A good example of a
business opportunity is when a need is
identified in an unsatisfied market, also
having the financial and technological
capacity.
- Business capital is all of the long-term
assets of the business that have value while
the business is operating and in the sale of
a business
- Demand is an economic principle referring
to a consumer's desire to purchase goods
and services and willingness to pay a price
for a specific good or service.
Return on investment helps investors to
determine which investment opportunities
are most preferable or attractive. The risk-
return tradeoff is an investment principle
that indicates that the higher the risk, the
higher the potential reward. To calculate an
appropriate risk-return tradeoff, investors
must consider many factors, including
overall risk tolerance, the potential to
replace lost funds and more.
65. When does the need for sales promotion
become indispensable?
a. When the producer wants to make
the product popular in the market
b. When one takes into account the
sales volume of the products
c. When the costumer satisfaction is of
prime importance
d. When there is a great demand for the
product
Rationalization:
Indispensable means necessary or essential
Sales promotion is necessary it will increase
the interest of consumers and increase
sales volume. It is a strategy in order for the
product to be popular or known in the
market.
A sales promotion is a marketing strategy
where a business will use short-term
campaigns to spark interest and create
demand for a product, service or other
offers.
Primarily, sales promotions are used to
motivate buying behavior or trigger an uptick
in purchases in the short term, in order to
reach a benchmark or goal. According to the
American Marketing Association, sales
promotion is “those marketing activities
other than personal selling, advertising, and
publicity that stimulate consumer purchasing
and dealer effectiveness such as display
shows, expositions, demonstrations and
various non-recurrent selling efforts not in
the ordinary routine”.
66. How do you define a completion
business?
a. A person who leads and commands
a business
b. A rival of an entrepreneur to his/her
venture
c. A personal enemy of an entrepreneur
d. A business who is innovative
Rationalization:
Business Completion means the fulfillment
of the related services by the
successful/selected bidder in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth in the
contract. It is also the point at which the
company passes to the control of buyer.
This brings a range of new obligations,
particularly to land, trademarks, and
patents.
If the question goes like this, how do you
define competition business?, the correct
answer can be letter B because this talks
about a rival of entrepreneur in business.
Business competition is the contest or
rivalry among the companies selling similar
products and/or targeting the same target
audience to get more sales, increase
revenue, and gain more market share as
compared to others.
67. In order to use an on-line database
service, which of the following are
needed?
a. Computer, tele-computing software,
printer
b. Computer, phone line, printer, CD-
ROM drive
c. Phone line, tele-computing
software, modem, computer
d. Tele-computing software , phone line,
modem
Rationalization:
An online database is a database
accessible from a local network or the
Internet, as opposed to one that is stored
locally on an individual computer or its
attached storage. Online databases are
hosted on websites, made available as
software as a service products accessible
via a web browser. They may be free or
require payment, such as by a monthly
subscription. Some have enhanced features
such as collaborative editing and email
notification.
Computer, phone line, tele computing
software, modem are needed to use an on-
line database service.
68. What does an owner’s drawing or
personal account include?
a. The allowance given to the owner
b. The capital contributions of the owner
made at the inception of the business
c. The personal property of the owner
d. The withdrawal of capital by the
owner end of period of the profits
of the business
Rationalization:
A drawing account is a financial
account that essentially records owners'
drawings, i.e., the assets, mainly including
money, that are withdrawn from a business
by its owner(s) for their personal use.
A drawing account is a ledger that
tracks money withdrawn from a business,
usually a sole proprietorship or partnership,
by its owner(s). A drawing account acts as a
contra account to the business owner's
equity; an entry that debits the drawing
account will have an offsetting credit to the
cash account in the same amount.
Drawing accounts work year-to-year: An
account is closed out at the end of each
year, with the balance transferred to the
owner's equity account, and then re-
established in the new year.
69. Why is the Price Law important?
a. To show that the product is of high
quality
b. To show the price and ask for more
discount
c. To show the price and to attract
buyers
d. To discourage & minimize price
haggling
Rationalization:
Naturally, producers always would like to
charge higher prices to their products.
However with this price law it will discourage
and minimize price haggling.
The process of haggling involves two parties
making sequential offers and counteroffers
to each other until a price is agreed upon.
The individual trying to buy the good and
service is trying to pay the least amount
possible, while the seller's primary objective
is to maximize the selling price.
The law of one price is an economic
concept that states that the price of an
identical asset or commodity will have the
same price globally, regardless of location,
when certain factors are considered. The
law of one price states that in the absence
of friction between global markets, the price
for any asset will be the same.  you comprehend the given story we can be
70. Which question falls under the Literal
Comprehension Level?
a. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of being tall & short?
b. Do you agree with the horse when it
said, "that it is best to be what you
are?"
c. In the story, who is short?
d. Why is it good to be short?
Rationalization:
Literal comprehension occurs at the
surface level when a reader/viewer
acknowledges what they can see and hear.
The details are stated and clear for anyone
to identify. Literal comprehension is often
referred to as 'on the page' or 'right there'
comprehension. This is the simplest form of
comprehension.
Other meaning…..
Literal Level:  When you comprehend at
this level you can recall/repeat what the text
says: the things that are actually stated in
the text. Readers can identify and/or
recall relevant information explicitly stated
in the reading selection by:
 identifying a statement or sentence that
best indicates the main idea of the
selection
 identifying directly-stated facts (e.g.,
important research data)
 identifying details such as key words,
phrases or sentences that explicitly state
important information
 identifying directly-stated opinion
Letter d is the correct answer since it is the
simplest question among the 3 choices. If
able to identify/recall relevant information
like for example “ who is short in the story”?
71. The line from the Koran, “Woe to every
backbiter,” talks of ____.
a. Punishment for those who say good
things- this is not the correct answer
because the line of Koran above is all
about great sorrow or distress.
b. Misery for those who talks ill of
others- this is the correct answer
because it is defined as the condition
of suffering for those people who
talks ill of others.
c. Sorrow for those who oppose other’s
opinion- this is not the correct
answer because the line of the Koran
above does not oppose any opinions
to each other and does not have any
 communication between the person. solve drinking alcoholic problems. It
Backbiting against each other in a is also an association of alcoholics
foolish kind of way. who try, esp by mutual assistance,
d. Anguish for those who defend-  this is to overcome alcoholism.
not also the correct answer c. It is a group of businessmen bent on
because Anguish for those who stopping the manufacture of alcohol
defend is often referred to as drinks – this is not the correct answer
emotional distress, and can because it is not a group of a
encompass several different businessman but it is a fellowship of
emotions, such as trauma, grief, people who come together to solve
sorrow, fear, and anxiety. Simply their drinking problem without any
put, anguish can refer to being in costs.
severe pain, and it is important to d. It is a group of alcoholic parents who
note that anguish can be mental and has made it its mission to help
physical. alcoholic parents- this is not also the
correct answer because it is not only
for alcoholic parents but also for
people who are involved in drinking
72. Which statement on alcoholics problems.
anonymous is CORRECT?
a. It is an association of alcoholics who 73. Our opposition to divorce could be an
remain unknown to each other – this influence of the _______.
is not the correct answer because a. Protestant religion introduced by the
alcoholic anonymous is all about Americans
preventing those people who have a b. Roman Catholic religion introduced
drinking problem. by the Spaniards
b. It helps alcoholics to avoid alcohol c. Americans constitution
use and rebuild their lives –  this is d. Educational system of the Spaniards.
the correct answer because RATIONALIZATION
alcoholics anonymous can help the Divorce is a life-altering decision that
individual to rebuild their life and involves various thoughts before making the
final legal decision. Divorce in Spain is one having conflicting feelings toward
of the legitimate methods by which a legally something or mixed that are used
valid marriage may be ended. against the person who values it.
The Roman Catholic Church does Letter A is not the correct answer
not recognise divorce. A marriage can because of concern for others. Letter
only end when one partner dies or if there C is not also the correct answer
are grounds for an annulment . A couple because it encourages a person to
may be granted a civil divorce and be do wrong and not have conflicting
divorced in the eyes of the state, but their feelings toward something. Letter D
marriage will continue 'in the eyes of God'. also is not the correct answer
Marriage is a life-long because pakikisama is not all about
commitment. It also provides an gaining good things but also
opportunity to grow in selflessness as encountering bad things.
you serve your wife and children. The truth is that Filipino values are
Marriage is more than a physical union; it is ambivalent in the sense that they are
also a spiritual and emotional union. This a potential for good or evil, a help or
union mirrors the one between God and His hindrance to personal and national
Church. development, depending on how they
are understood, practiced or lived.
74. Why is the Filipino trait of pakikisama They can be used in a good or evil
said to be ambivalent? context, e.g., pakikisama sa
a. It makes people show their concern kabuktutan or sa kaunlaran.
for others pakikisama is one of the reasons that
b. It can be used for or against the the Philippines is seen as such a
person who values it friendly country
c. It encourages a person to do wrong 75. The point in the earth’s orbit when the
earth is farthest from the sun is called ____.
d. It helps person develop good values
RATIONALIZATION a. Perihelion c. Parallax
b. Aphelion d. perigee
The correct answer is letter B
because pakikisama is the value that RATIONALIZATION:
everyone should have and it involves
 Perihelion – the point in the orbit of a force of gravity on the object and
planet, asteroid or comet that is nearest to may be defined as the mass times
the sun. the acceleration of gravity.
Aphelion – the point in the orbit of  Option D is not the correct answer
a planet, asteroid or comet that is because in the absence of any
farthest from forces, no force is required to keep
the sun. an object moving.
Parallax – the difference in direction
of a celestial object as seen by an observer 77. What is the smallest positive
from two integer that has 6, 8 and 10 as
widely separated points. factors?
Perigee – the point in the orbit of the a. 240 b. 120 c. 300 d. 80
moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to
the earth.
Rationalization:
 Among the four choices, the
correct answer is Letter B which is To find the smallest positive integer that
the Aphelion since the definition of has 6,8 and 10 as factors, we will either
Aphelion aligned to the question do trial and error method. We will not be
being asked. utilizing the LCM method since it is more
time consuming than trial and error.
76. The force required to maintain an object
at a constant speed in free space is equal to Trial and error method:
___.
240
a. Mass of the object 240/6 = 40
b. Zero 240/8 = 30
c. Weight of the object 240/10 = 24
d. Force required to stop it
120
RATIONALIZATION: 120/6 = 20
120/8 = 15
 Option A is not the correct answer 120/10 = 12
because mass is typically defined
as the amount of matter within an 300
object. It is most commonly 300/6 = 50
measured as inertial mass, 300/8 = 8 is not one of its factor
involving an object’s resistance to 300/10 = 30
acceleration given some net force.
 Option B is the correct answer 80
because for an object to move at 80/6 = 6 is not one of its factor
constant velocity (meaning zero 80/8 = 10
acceleration) the net force must be 80/10 = 8
equal to zero.
 Option C is not the correct answer Judging by the result of trial and error
because weight of the object is the method, 120 is the smallest positive
integer that has 6, 8 and 10 as it’s Therefore, the next term in the sequence
factors. is 11720.

80. How many glasses of soda

each to be filled with 150
78. Rupert is 10 years older than cu.cm of the liquid can be
his sister. If Rupert was 25 made from 5 family size
years of age in 1983, in what bottles of soda each
year could he have been containing 1.5 liters?
born? a. 50 b. 60 c. 40 d.
a. 1963 b. 1953 c. 1958 d. 45
1948

Rationalization: Rationalization:

Given: The first thing we should do is multiply 5

Rupert was 25 years old in 1983 to 1.5 liter to find the total liters of soda.
Then convert the liters to cubic
Solution: centimeters.
1983 - 25 = 1958
5(1.5) = 7.5 liters = 7,500 cubic
By simply subtracting 1983 by 25, we can centimeters
find the year where Rupert was born. The
year he was born is 1958. After converting, divide 7,500 cubic
centimeters to 150 cubic centimeters.
79. What number is next in this
sequence? 11120, 11420, 7,500 cubic centimeters / 150 cubic
a. 11820 c. 11760 centimeters = 50 glasses of soda
b. 11800 d. 11720
Therefore, there will be 50 glasses of
soda.
Rationalization:

To find the next term in the sequence, we 89. As a cashier in a 24-hour

will find the common difference of the supermarket, Susan get P60 per hour
arithmetic sequence. We can find it by plus an additional P500 per week to
subtracting the 1st term from the 2nd term. work in the evening shift. How much
would she paid for a 40-hour week in
Common difference => 11420 – 11120 = the evening shift?
300 a. Php 2700 c. Php 2900
b. Php 2400 d. Php 3200
After finding the common difference, we
can finally find the next term by simply
adding 300 to the last term (11420) Rationalization:
Next sequence => 11420+300 = 11720
60*40 = 2400+500 = 2900
It was mentioned that Susan get 60 pesos
per hour plus 500 pesos per week. Since
the given question is all about how much
would she paid for 40 hour week, we will
just multiply 60 by 40, which yields a result
of 2400, and add 500, the final result is
2900 which is letter C.
90. Teresa placed some sliced green
mangoes in a glass of drinking water.
After a while she took out a few slices
and found the slices very turgid.
What can you infer this observation?
a. Water was absorbed by the mangoes
b. The mango slices did not change in
shape
c. The slices became more sour
d. Water moved out of the tissue of
mangoes
Rationalization”
For this item, I did the elimination method.
Upon reading the statements, I eliminated
first the option B and C because both of this
options are obviously not the accurate
answer. Then among the two options A and
D, Letter A has the exact point. It was based
on the idea of Water absorption which
defined as the amount of water absorbed by
a material and is calculated as the ratio of
the weight of water absorbed to the weight
of the dry material. Now, according to the
statement, after placing some slice of
mangoes in a glass if drinking water, she
found out the slices very turgid which means
swollen or congested. Therefore it can be
concluded that the water was absorbed by
the mangoes.
101. Which of the following
supports the statement given above?
a. It is the early childhood educator who
has both the immense responsibility
of creating the learning environment
that will and stimulate the whole child
b. We can’t make children’s dendrites
grow faster or insist that important
connections in the brain be made.
c. A teacher’s moment-by-moment
actions and interactions with children
are the most powerful determinant of
learning outcomes and development
d. Each child’s brain is unique and
vastly different from one another
A. It doesn’t support the statement
above since it was just all about how
to stimulate holistic child and it is far
from the sentence above since, it
was all about the growth that we
cannot force by our control.
B. Letter B is the correct answer since, it
is most likely the same with the
sentence about we cannot make
children grow faster by pushing them.
Since, the sentence B was all about
we cannot be able to force children’s
dendrites to grow because we cannot
control it.
C. Letter C was all about the children’s
development or learning and we can
control it since it involves a person to
develop the child’s learnings.
D. Letter D simply explains the child’s
brain different from others. And it is
far from the meaning of what the
sentence contains.
Situation: The class was asked to design
an experiment to test the effect of
detergent on fish. One group came up
with this experimental design. For
detergent they got Ariel, Surf and Tide.
For fish they had tilapia, goldfish, and
janitor fish contained in different sizes
and shapes of bottles. To the tilapia they
put 1 tbsp. of Ariel. To the goldfish, they
put 1 tbsp of surf and to the janitor fish,
1 tbsp. of tide.
 102. How can the experimental
design be improved?
I. Make use of the same type and size
of fish
II. Increase the number of fish & reduce
the number of detergent brands
involve
III. Focus on one independent
variable at a time, e.g. brand of
detergent
a. I only b. I and III c. I and II d. II
only
The letter B is the answer since I is
essential in an experiment since it
can accurately determine the effect of
the detergent to the fish. And also,
the II cannot improved the
experimental design since having lots
of fishes involved in the experiment
we cannot target directly to the result.
And the III can improve the
experimental design since to get the
result of an experiment we should
focus on one variable for us to easily
determine the difference and the
result. Therefore, the answer is letter
B.
103. What is defective with the
experimental design?
a. There is no testable hypothesis
b. There are a lot of biases involved
c. It is very complicated
d. There are so many independent
variables the effects of which tested
all at the same time
A. Letter A is not defective since it
has a testable hypothesis since,
the experiment was all about the
effect of detergent on fish.
B. Letter B is not defective since it
was just the fish and the different
known brands of detergent was
used.
C. Actually, it is not complicated
since the focus was all about the
effect of detergent to the fish. and
it is clear.
D. Letter D was the answer because
one of the main reasons that can
defect the experiment is having
many independent variables since
it is the variable you manipulate,
control, or vary in an experimental
study to explore its effects.
104. What is the dependent variable?
a. The effect of detergent on fish
b. The amount of water
c. The brand of detergent
d. The amount of detergent
When we are going to define
dependent variable, it is the variable
that is being measured or tested in
an experiment.
A. The letter A is the answer,
dependent variable since it is all
about the effect of something.
B. The letter B is not the answer
since it can be independent
variable because it can be the
cause of something.
C. Letter C can be independent
variable since it can make cause
of the changes of something.
D. Letter D also can be independent
because it can be the cause of
probable effect of something.
105. What is the control group?
a. The tilapia with 1 tbsp. of Ariel
b. Cannot be determined
c. The goldfish with 1 tbsp. of surf
d. The janitor fish with 1 tbsp. of tide
We cannot determine the control
group since in the experiment there
are different groups such as tilapia
with ariel, goldfish with surf and
janitor with tide and we cannot
determine the desired result of the
 experiment because of the different
groups.
106. What is the experimental group?
a. The janitor fish with 1 tbsp. of tide
b. The tilapia with 1 tbsp. of Ariel
c. Cannot be determined
d. The goldfish with 1 tbsp.
Due to many independent variables
we cannot be able to determine the
experimental group.
107. How can farmland be used to transfer
the greatest amount of energy to
humans?
a. By using half the land for crops and
half for meat production
b. By growing plant crops for people to
eat
c. By keeping sheep to provide meat
d. By keeping cows to provide cheese
and milk.
A. Letter A is not the answer since,
having half crops and half
production of meat cannot give
greatest amount of energy to
humans. It simply because the
crops that were planted half can
be fed to the animals and it
cannot transfer the greatest
amount of energy to humans.
B. Letter B is the answer since,
planting plan crops has lots of
benefits to human it can provide
fresh air, fresh food and many
more.
C. Letter C is not the answer
because sheep can only provide
meat unlike the crops. And it
cannot give greatest amount of
energy to humans.
D. Letter D is not the answer since,
cows was like a sheep it cannot
give lots of benefits to humans.
108. Engagement is a positive factor to a
successful marriage. The following factors
are considered in deciding the length of the
period of engagement EXCEPT one. Which
one is it?
a. Length of the courtship period
b. In-law relationship
c. Extent of preparation
d. Ability to adjust to each other
RATIONALIZATION:
Option B is the answer because in
deciding the length of the period of
engagement, the factors that needed to
be consider is the factors that can affect
the couple just like the option A, C and
D. In law relationship is important but a
couple who love each other can’t stop
their plans in marriage just because their
in laws don’t like them. When dealing
with difficult in laws, you and your
partner must stand by each other and
keep the lines of communication open no
matter what happens.
109. Which of the following factors least
indicates how Filipino regards his family?
a. Commitment and responsibility
b. Emotional and material support
c. Influence of the behavior of all
members
d. Personal identity
RATIONALIZATION:
 Option A is not the correct answer
since members of strong families
show a strong commitment to one
another, investing time and energy
in family activities and not letting
 their work or other priorities take
too much time away from the
family interaction. Responsibility
is the state or fact of having a duty
to deal with something or of
having control over someone.
These two factors does not least
indicates how Filipino regards
family because this is very
important in a family.
 Option B is not the correct answer
since Emotional and material
support cannot also be considered
as factors that least indicates how
Filipino regards his family.
Emotional and material support is
very important in a family since it
needs the provision of care,
empathy, love and trust.
 Option C is not also the correct
answer since family members tend
to have a strong, nurturing
influence because they are the
first socializing agents that
children are exposed to.
 Option D is the correct answer
since it is the factor that least
indicates how Filipino regards
family because every person have
their own personal identity and all
members of a family have different
personal identities.
110. The first step of the problem solving
process in home management is to ___.
a. Identity the possible consequences of
potential action
b. Obtain data and information about
the problem
c. Identity the problem
d. List alternative course of action
RATIONALIZATION:
The answer in this item is Letter C
because to solve a problem, the
first thing to do is to determine
what the problem actually is. You
may think you know, but you need
to check it out. Sometimes it is
easy to focus on symptoms, not
causes. Option A is not the answer
since we can’t identify the
possible consequences of
potential action if we don’t know
yet what is the problem that needs
to be solved. Also letter B, we
can’t obtain data if we don’t know
the problem yet. Also D, how can
we list alternative if we did not
identify first the problem? So the
answer is Letter C.
111. Which one of the following is a
household chore that has to be done every
day?
a. Cleaning the ceiling
b. Laundering bed sheets
c. Sweeping the floor
d. Dusting the furniture
RATIONALIZATION:
 Option A is not the correct answer
because we can clean the ceiling
twice or thrice a month.
 Option B is also not the correct
answer because laundering the
bed sheets is not needed to do
everyday. It can be done twice or
thrice a month or it depends if the
bed sheets are easily gets dirt or
not.
 Option C is the correct answer
because we really need to sweep
the floor everyday. Sweeping
helps get rid of dirt, dust, and
debris in your home. Sweeping
 also keeps down the level of adaptation of an idea, attitude, or
germs and other contaminants action. It is what makes a strong
that get into your home. and valid networking connection.
 Option D is also not the correct  Option D is not the correct answer
answer since we can just do it since self-confidence is an attitude
once or twice a week, not that allows us to have both
everyday. positive and realistic perception of
our innate abilities and ourselves
112. The competence to convince, use while skill decision making is the
personal influence and develop explicit ability to select between two or
strategies to influence people is associated more alternatives to reach the best
with _____. outcome in the shortest time.
113. Multiple regression equation analysis
a. Opportunity seeking and creativity
in a study revealed the relative
b. Information seeking and monitoring contribution of story elements to reading
c. Persuasion and networking
achievements, and that the contribution
d. Self confidence and skill decision
making of these story elements is substantial.
Which of the following conclusions
 Option A is not the correct answer
since opportunity seeking is the about the correlation of story elements
ongoing process of considering, to reading achievement is suggested in
evaluating, and pursuing market-
based activities that are believed the findings?
to be advantageous for the firm. a. That correlation of 1.0 is needed for
Creativity leads to generation of
novel and innovative ways of this study to be significant
doing business. b. That there is little variance between
 Option B is not the correct answer
since information seeking is the story elements and reading
process or activity of attempting to achievement
obtain information in both human
and technological contexts while c. That the story elements are important
monitoring is to observe and variables to consider in reading
check the progress or quality of
(something) over a period of time; achievement
keep under systematic review. d. That other important story elements
 Option C is the correct answer
since persuasion means be included in the analysis.
convincing others to change their 114. The prevailing wind systems
point of view, agree to a
commitment, purchase a product experienced in the Philippines are
or service, or take a course of __________.
action. It is the process of guiding
people and oneself toward the
Based on the study of REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES under the weather
and climatic condition.The prevailing wind
systems in the Philippines are as follows:
 Northeast (NE) monsoon -
from November to February
 Southwest (SW) monsoon -
from July to September
 Trade winds - winds in the
tropics. They generally come
from the east. The trade winds
prevail during the rest of the
year whenever NE monsoons
are weak.
a. Nortwest and Southeast monsoon
b. East and West monsoon
c. Northeast and Southwest monsoon
d. North and South monsoon
As you can see, the best choice is
letter “c”.
115. The Filipino wants to be accepted by
his fellowmen for what he is and to be
treated according to his status. He can
achieve this by____.
Humans rights is the belief that
116.
everybody should be treated equally
and with dignity no matter what their
circumstances; which means nobody
should be tortured or treated in an
inhuman or degrading way (Voice
Of Youth, 2011). Thus, the right to
equal treatment requires that all
persons be treated equally before
the law, without discrimination.
a. Participating in group activities that
interest him – I can say no to this
choice since you could not be treated
well on this if the said behavior is just
like this.
b. Being obedient to all demand that
comes his way – The Filipino man
should not be that obedient in order
to be treated nicely. So, No! to this
choice.
c. Offering his services in whatever
form that suits him – For me, this is
best choice, he should be given a
task or work that he can able to do.
This option shows on what equality
means, the fellowmen rely on the
capability of the fellowmen which is
the same as they accept and respect
the Filipino guy as their fellow men.
d. Socializing with his fellowmen within
the norms of society –
We always hear doctors warning us
to limit salt intake. What is the effect of
salt on cells?
 When cells are exposed to
high levels of salt (sodium
chloride) they lose water by
 osmosis and shrink. The a. alleles c. gametes
cytoplasm condenses and the b. genes d. chromosomes
movement of cellular  therefore the best choice is
components, such as the letter “b” since it was mention
cytoskeleton and organelles, above
stops. 118. In which of the following examples is the
a. Salt dehydrates the cell. – this choice greatest pressure exerted?
is meant to the explanation above on a. A barefooted person standing on the
what is the effect of salt to cell. beach. – the person who is not
b. Salt makes the cell swell. – No, this wearing anything on their feet. I
choice doesn’t fit on the explanation guess this does not elicit more
above. pressure so this is not the best
c. Salt clogs the cell. -No, this choice choice.
doesn’t fit on the explanation above. b. A brick resting on the ground. –
d. Salt punctures the cell. - No, this According to oxford languages, it is a
choice doesn’t fit on the explanation small rectangular block typically
above. made of fired or sun-dried clay, used
117. You inherited tallness from your in building. Hint, that it is only resting
father. Physical traits are transmitted on the ground so this could be not
from parents to offsprings the best choice.
through__________. c. A knife cutting a piece of meat. - As
 According Better Health the sharp knife has small surface
Channel, Parents pass on area on the cutting edge as
traits or characteristics, such compared to blunt knife (lacking
as eye colour and blood type, sharpness or keenness; dull. 2 not
to their children through their having a sharp edge or point.),
genes. Some health therefore it produces more
conditions and diseases can pressure. So this is the best choice.
be passed on genetically too. d. A book resting on a table. – It does
Sometimes, one characteristic not exert effort since there is no one
has many different forms.
 involve to touch or move the thing, environment becomes enriched
therefore this is not the choice. with nutrients, increasing the
amount of plant and algae growth to
119. Which of the following environmental estuaries and coastal waters by the
conditions has been blamed for the organization of National Oceanic and
usual occurrence of fish kills? Atmospheric Administration. As in
a. acid rain – how does it affect to fish, many parts of the world,
EPA (2021) At pH 5, most fish eggs eutrophication is one of the most
cannot hatch. At lower pH levels, pervasive water quality problems
some adult fish die. Some acidic in China (Gao & Zhang, 2010).
lakes have no fish. Even if a species Therefore I stick to letter “b” as my
of fish or animal can tolerate answer and the correct choices to be
moderately acidic water, the animals chosen.
or plants it eats might not. However, c. atmospheric pollution - Algal blooms
Acid rain is responsible for severe can be harmful to fish as they feed
environmental destruction across the upon algae, toxins accumulate within
world and occurs most commonly in the fish, and when a predator fish
the North Eastern United States, consumes that fish, they too are
Eastern Europe and increasingly consuming higher toxin levels.
in parts of China and India. Thus, Pesticides and heavy metals that
Compared to global industrial giants, enter waterways can also harm or kill
the Philippines is a minor contributor fish.
to acid (Amihan, 2014). d. silting of lakes – In Encyclopedia
b. eutrophication - Welsch, (1991), Environmental Health (S.E., 2019),
believes that fish kills and reduced siltation is from erosion of the lake
ecosystem diversity are symptoms basin has direct adverse effects on
of severe eutrophication of a water fish by covering spawning sites,
body. In addition, Elsevier (2022) destroying benthic food sources,
conducted as study of this under the and reducing water clarity to
organization of ScienceDirect. The visual feeding animals. However,
Eutrophication, occurs when the the increased turbidity may also have
 indirect effects on biodiversity in
lakes.
120. Which does not belong to the
group?
a. Chalkboard c. Flannel board
b. Bulletin board d. Magnetic
board
A. Chalkboard - The chalkboard is a flat,
vertical writing surface on which
anything can be inscribed by means
of a piece of chalk. The device is
generally used for educational
purposes, but it can also be found in
the workplace, the home, and
restaurants.
B. Bulletin board - Bulletin boards are
often made of a material such as
cork to facilitate addition and
removal of messages, as well as a
writing surface such as
blackboard or whiteboard. 
C. Flannel board- Flannelgraph (also
called flannel board or flannelgram) is
a storytelling system that uses a
board covered with flannel fabric,
usually resting on an easel. It is very
similar to Fuzzy Felt, although its
primary use is as a storytelling
medium, rather than as a to
D. Magnetic board- Magnetic boards
serve a variety of purposes; they can
be used for presentations, used as
bulletin boards, as teaching aids,
or even as personal organisers. 
The correct answer is letter A
because the chalkboard does
not belong to the group and
the 3 choices belong to the
presentation boards or a
display boards that presents
activities, etc.
130. A farmer owned 302 hectare. He
planted 1/3 of the area to coconut. The
rest were converted to mango and other
fruits. Give the numbers of hectares
used for mango and other fruit trees.
a. 202.3 ha c. 204 ha
b. 201.33 ha d. 202 ha
Rationalization:
To find the fractional form of the area
that have been converted to mango and
other fruits, we will subtract 1/3 from (1).
And then multiply the difference to 302
hectares.
Solution: 1 - 1/3 = 2/3
2/3 × 320
= 320(2) / 3
= 640 /3
= 201.33 hectares
Therefore the number of hectares used
for mango and other fruits is 201.33
hectares.
131. There were 500 houses sol by a
subdivision owner. Each occupied 80
square meters each. How big was the
whole area?
a. 4 ha b. 5 ha c. 14 ha d. 10 ha
 sold an appliances for 258, 000. Her
Rationalization: commission was P37, 520 minus P
5,300 for transportation.
Given:
Number of houses => 500 houses a. 12.48% c. 14.54%
Area per house => 80 m²
b. 12.05% d. 14.13%
Solution:

500 houses × 80 m² = 40,000m² Rationalization:

The next question is how many hectares
are there in 40,000 m²?
1 hectare = 10,000 m² so 4 hectares =
40,000 m²
Therefore, the answer is letter A, 4
hectares.
To find the final percentage rate of
commission gained by Ruby, we should
find first the difference of 37,520 and
5,300. Now that we found out her
remaining commission, we will divide it
to the value of the sold appliance worth
258,000.
37,520 - 5,300 = 32,220

132. Give the value of N in 26 2/8 +22 ½ 32,220/258,000 = 12.48 %

=N
134. The youth is considered 55% of the
a. 48 3/4 c. 48 2/18 voting population. Marikina has 1.360
million voters. How many voters are
b. 48 2/3 d. 48 1/3
the youth?

a. 750,000 c. 768,000
Rationalization:
b. 788,000 d. 748,000
26 2/8 + 22 ½

In order to not deal with big fractions, the To answer this, we will multiply 55% to
first thing we will do is add the whole the number of Marikina voters which is
numbers then add the fractions. 1.360 million.

26 + 22 = 48 55% × 1.360 million voters

= .55 × 1.360 million
Next is we add the fractions. = .55 × 1.360,000
= 748,000 voters
2/8 + ½ = ¼ + 2/4 = ¾
Therefore the number youth voters is
Therefore, the answer is 48 ¾ 748,000.

133. Give the final percentage rate of

commission gained by Ruby. She

135. Cementing of roads are being done
in some areas. One barangay has 2
lanes with 7 by 200 meters long for
each lane. What is the total area to
be cemented?
a. 2,800 sq. m. c. 9,000 sq. m.
b. 14,000 sq. m. d. 1,500 sq. m.
Rationalization:
To answer this question, we will multiply
7 mmeters to 200 meters to find the total
area of each lane. Then we will multiply
the area by two since there are two lanes
on that Barangay.
Area of each lane = 7 m × 200 m = 1,400
m²
1400 m² × 2 = 2,800 m²
136. Flood has devastated Mindanao and many
provinces. The root cause is traced to
____.
a. Conversation of agricultural land to
subdivisions
b. Wanton destruction of gold mines
c. Using wood for fuel
d. Wanton cutting of forest trees
Rationalization
A. Conservation of agricultural land to
subdivision is not the best option. It
was mentioned in the statement that
the root cause is traced to ____,
however, I believe that this option is
not the root cause of flooding.
B. Gold mining has a profound negative
effects to the environments, however
if we are talking about the root cause
of a devastating floods., this is not
the most accurate option.
C. The main disadvantages of using
wood for fuel is that while burning
wood provides an excellent source of
heat, there are numerous
disadvantages to this activity,
including the relative amount of
pollution it generates, its intrinsic
messiness, its cumbersome weight
and overall dimensions, and finally,
the danger it poses if left unattended.
So, as for the root of having a
devasting floods, using wood for fuel
is not the best choice.
D. We know that the root cause of
having a devastating flash flood can
be traced to cutting of trees or the
deforestation. When deforestation
takes place, the top layer of soil can
be dislodged – this is also known as
soil erosion. When the top layer of
soil is unstable, it is unable to retain
any of the water that falls on it,
resulting in increased surface run-off,
which, in turn, increases the risk of
flooding.
137. Rivers in Metro Manila are the
identified causes of heavy flood.
Authorities account this to ___.
a. Waste incineration
b. Waste classification
c. Waste dumping in backyard
d. Waste dumping on river banks
Rationalization
A. An alternative method of waste
disposal to landfill is waste
incineration. Waste incinerators use
the process of combustion to convert
the waste materials into carbon
 dioxide and water. Talking about
heavy flood in the rivers of Metro
Manila, this option is really not the
correct answer.
B. Classifying waste is a very important
exercise for any waste producer
willing to comply with their legal duty
of care and to avoid potential fines.
Waste requires appropriate storage
and robust disposal, recycling and
recovery options, because poor
practices can result in air, soil and
groundwater pollution, with potential
risks to human health and the
environment. Hence, this option is
not the answer for this item.
C. Waste dumping in backyard might be
negative for the environment, but
upon considering the given statement
for this item, this option is not
accurate.
D. Dumping garbages on the river not
just only contaminate our water but
also air pollution. Further, Trash we
throw anywhere block the drains and
ultimately clog drainages and
esteros, hampering the free flow of
water, which aggravate flood. Among
the four options, this is the most
accurate.
138. Dengue fever has caused death to
many children and adults. All these are
traced to ____.
a. Poor ventilation
b. Poor disposal of waste
c. Poor maintenance of home compost
pits
d. Poor hoarding of water in tanks
Rationalization:
A. Poor ventilation will result in an
eventual build up of carbon dioxide
and little oxygen, which means you
could suffer from shortness of breath.
So, this option is not related with
having a dengue fever. Thus, this is
not the correct option.
B. Poor waste disposal activities
engender severe environmental
problems on a location. Improper
waste disposal is the disposal of
waste in a way that has negative
consequences for the environment. It
may create serious negative
environmental impacts like infectious
diseases, land and water pollution,
obstruction of drains and loss of
biodiversity. However, if we are
talking about Dengue fever, this
environmental issue is not the main
reason. Thus, it’s not the accurate
answer.
C. Composting is one of the most
effective ways of getting rid of
organic materials and in an eco-
friendly manner. Whether it’s in our
homes or our farms, composting
helps to reduce organic wastes,
which in return, help to reduce the
emission of greenhouse gases.
However poor maintenance of it has
a negative impact such as The nasty
smell that comes out of an
unattended compost pile can lead to
an infestation of bugs, rodents, and
other pests. However, poor
maintenance of compost pit is not the
very reason for having a Dengue
fever, hence it’s still not the best
answer.
D. Water tanks and other water storage
vessels such as modified wheelie
bins are potential breeding sites for
this disease-bearing mosquito.
Without due caution with water
storage hygiene, this indirect effect of
 climate change via human adaptation
could dramatically re-expand the
mosquito's current range. Since
drinking water is essential, proper
hoarding of water tanks is necessary
to avoid any diseases particularly
Dengue Fever. Among all the option,
letter D is the most accurate.
139. Waste from the kitchen are
considered useful if properly segregated.
How are these classified?
a. Biodegradable c.
Degradable
b. Non-degradable d. Metallic
recesses
Rationalization:
A. According to Emgrisa publication,
there are three types of waste and
one of them is the “Biodegradable
Waste”: Waste generated from
gardens and parks, food and kitchen
waste from homes, restaurants,
collective catering services, retail
establishments and from food
processing plants. Hence, I conclude
that this option is the best one.
B. Non-biodegradable waste is defined
as a substance that cannot be
decomposed or dissolved naturally
and acts as a source of
pollution.They may remain on this
planet for many years without any
degradation, thereby posing a critical
threat to the environment.Non-
biodegradable waste examples
include- plastics, metal, aluminium
cans, tyres, pains, toxic chemicals,
toxic chemicals, polystyrene, etc.
C. Degradable are waste not subject to
or capable of degradation or
decomposition. This is not the correct
answer as well as the letter D.
140. Children are discouraged to play in flood
water since ____.
a. Urine of rats is contagious
b. Urine of people is around
c. Feces & urine of animals abound
d. Feces of cockroaches are floating
Rationalization:
a. Urine of rats is so harmful and
contagious. It may be the reason for
your child to acquire Weil's disease a
form of a bacterial infection also
known as Leptospirosis that is carried
by animals, most commonly in rats
and cattle. It can be caught by
humans through contact with rat or
cattle urine, most commonly
occurring through contaminated fresh
water.
b. Discouraging the children not to play
in flood because of urine of people is
not reasonable enough compared to
the urine of rats. Hence, this option is
not a good one.
c. Exposure to animal feces has been
associated with diarrhea, soil-
transmitted helminth infection,
trachoma, environmental enteric
dysfunction, and growth faltering.
However based upon the statement
for this item, the children are being
discouraged to play in flood waterI
guess it is not because ot feces and
urine of animal abound.
d. Cockroaches have been implicated in
the spread 33 kinds of bacteria
including E. Coli, but it was not
mentioned that their feces are
contagious particularly when children
are playing in flood water. Hence, I
conclude that this is not the suitable
option for this item.
141. Chicken pox usually occurs in
August. At what stage is it very
contagious?
a. During the first week
b. When wounds have swollen
c. When all wound are peeling off
d. When all wounds have
disappeared
The correct answer is letter A, chicken
pox is very contagious during the first
week for the chicken pox would really
outburst out to its most. Someone with
chickenpox is most infectious from 1 to 2
days before the rash appears, until all
the blisters have crusted over. Then
usually it takes 5 to 6 days from the start
of the rash. Moreover, it is very
infectious especially to those who
haven’t had it before.
Letter b- not the correct answer for when
wounds are already swollen for it already
reached its peak. The fluid-filled blistered
rash are to swell or crab over.
Letter c and d- not also the correct
answer for when all wounds are peeling
off or have disappeared, this is a sign of
healing. The scabs will take a few days to
fall off but the skin under them will heal.
142. A family built house in an inner
piece of land. He was not allowed to go
through a neighbor’s yard. He was
accused of trespassing private property.
The law allows such passage under the
___.
a. Right of eminent domain
b. Right of homeowners
c. Right of travel
d. Right of way
The correct answer is letter d. Right of
way means "the legal right, established
by usage or grant, to pass along a
specific route through grounds or
property belonging to another", or "a
path or thoroughfare subject to such a
right". Base on the situation, the family
that built the house in an inner piece of
land was not allowed to go through a
neighbor’s yard since both parties
should observe right of way to their
private properties. One could only build
a house if it is only on his/her land and
not owned by others provided that
he/she has the legal documents to such
claims.
Letter A- not the right answer for right of
eminent domain is the power of local,
state or federal government agencies to
take private property for “public use” so
long as the government pays “just
compensation.” The item only talks
about the two private properties.
Letter B- The right of homeowners talks
about the basic rights to enjoy about the
basic community services and facilities.
(Like, inspecting association books and
records during office hours, request with
annual reports, including financial
statements, participate, vote and be part
of the community).
Letter C- not the correct answer as well
for right of travel is part of the liberty of
which a citizen cannot be deprived
without due process of law and only on
clear and compelling grounds of national
security, public health and public safety
as mandated by the Constitution. It is too
far away from the situation.
143. The government wants a piece of
private land for a government project.
The owner resisted the government
demand. How may the government own
the land?
a. Right of eminent domain
b. Right of government ownership
c. Right of habeas corpus
d. Right of a sovereign over the
governed
The correct answer is letter a, right of
eminent domain. It is the power of local,
state or federal government agencies to
take private property for “public use” so
long as the government pays “just
compensation.” But if the government
fails to compensate the owner of the
private land that would be the time the
owner has the right to resist from the
government.
Letter b- right of government ownership
is not the best option since a private land
is owned by a private sector. When we
say government, the entities that goes
public. Government-owned property
refers to land or other assets that are
legally owned by a government or
government entity.
Letter c- right of habeas corpus is about
the suspension of the privilege of the
writ of habeas corpus shall apply only to
persons judicially charged for rebellion
or offenses inherent in, or directly
connected with, invasion (during martial
law).
Letter d- the right of the sovereign or
sovereignty implies the freedom of state
—a freedom of action within the
territorial boundaries of the states and a
freedom from external intrusion within
the domestic governance systems.
So the best answer is letter a in order for
the government to have a piece of the
private land, government shall provide
just compensation.
144. There are military confrontation is
some parts of the Philippines. How does
the government address the situation?
a. Declare war zone
b. Declare amnesty for all
c. Declare cease fire
d. Negotiate with representatives of
both panels
Letter a - not the correct answer for it
would too risky for both panels. Not only
that, it would cost millions for the guns,
equipment and etc. Also, the possibility
of dead soldiers if there would be war.
Letter b and c- not the correct answer for
before declaring amnesty and cease fire
for all, it should be evident that both
panels have already negotiated the
agreements they have come up with.
Therefore, letter D is the best answer for
negotiation holds the key to getting
ahead in the workplace, resolving
conflicts, and creating value in contracts.
The government address the situation by
negotiating with representatives of both
panels since the government recognizes
the rights and duties of both parties/
panels. If declaration of war can be
prevented, panels shall avoid it to save
their time, money and lives. In order to
address the military confrontation,
negotiate first so that leaders will come
up with an agreement to be
acknowledged and observed by
everyone.
145. The son of a principal wants to be
the valedictorian of a class. What should
the principal do to avoid criticism?
a. Transfer the brighter student to a
lower section
b. Confront the teachers on the son’s
grades
c. Call the rivals and give a stern
warning
d. Assist the son in his class
preparation and participation in school
activities
The best answer is letter d among all the
options. The principal who is under the
oath of following the code of ethics for
teachers shall always embody with him
the values and ethical behavior of a
teacher. It is clearly stated in the
preamble that “Teachers are duly
licensed professionals who possesses
dignity and reputation with high moral
values as well as technical and
professional competence in the practice
of their noble profession, they strictly
adhere to. observe, and practice this set
of ethical and moral principles,
standards, and values.” Although, yes, it
is his son, he should still not interfere,
get involved nor assist his son in class
preparations, participations or his son’s
school activities. He must remain with an
utmost professionalism as it is only up
to the student or his child’s learning if he
wants to be a valedictorian.
Letter a and c- may also be correct since
transferring the brighter student to a
lower section and calling out the rivals
and give them stern warning is absurd. It
is impossible for the bright student to be
transferred to the lower section since it
would be evident to his/ her
performances that he/she truly excel.
Also, the principal has no right in
position to give a stern warning to the
other students.
Letter B- it is his right as a parent to ask
his son’s computation of grades to the
teacher concerned.
146. A maid is continuously molested
by a son of a rich landlord. What must
the landlord do to protect the maid?
a. Warn the son of his act
b. Lock the maid in her room
c. Report the case to the policeman
d. Terminate the services of the maid
The correct answer in this item is letter c
or report the case to the policeman. But
first, let’s have the elimination method
for us to easily determine why others
choices are wrong.
A- From the scenario, the son had
already molested the maid continuously
therefore it means that it is only by
chance or once did he do that but a
couple of all times already. Warning the
son about what he has done is definitely
not enough to address his act.
B- It is not the maid’s fault to be
molested by the son of the rich landlord.
This is another abusive act for
neglecting the rights of the
”kasambahay” or degrading the dignity
of a domestic helper. – (RA 10361)
D. Not the correct answer because
terminating the services of the maid is
definitely not the right way to address
the situation. More importantly that it had
cause trauma for the maid and it would
not assure the rich landlord that his son
would not do it again to other women.
C- Option C is the best answer, the
landlord must not tolerate the act of the
son. And thru reporting the case will be
the best option to make by the landlord
to protect and to give justice to the maid.
Republic Act 7877: Anti-Sexual
Harassment Act of 1995
AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL
HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE
EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR
TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
The State shall value the dignity of every
individual, enhance the development of
its human resources, guarantee full
respect for human rights, and uphold the
dignity of workers, employees,
applicants for employment, students or
those undergoing training, instruction or
education. Towards this end, all forms of
sexual harassment in the employment,
education or training environment are
hereby declared unlawful.
Any person who directs or induces
another to commit any act of sexual
harassment as herein defined, or who
cooperates in the commission thereof
by another without which it would not
have been committed, shall also be held
liable under this Act.
147. Cooperatives are helpful to
farmers specially in irrigation of rice
fields. This is evident when ___.
a. Members are accountable for their
fellow members credit lines
b. Members pay their dues after three
harvests
c. Non-members are deprived of
water
d. Members take turn in getting water
ration
Cooperatives - a farm, business, or other
organization which is owned and run
jointly by its members, who share the
profits or benefits.
A. Option A is not the correct answer
for farmers doesn’t use bank
arrangement to borrow money.
B. Option B is not the correct answer
because we are talking about irrigation
of rice fields and not the money being
lend to the members.
C. Option C isn’t the best answer
because every farmers have the rights
and they must not deprived with water
supply.
D. Option D is the best option, for
this is only the evident that cooperatives
are beneficial to all farmers most
especially in irrigation of rice field.
148. New techniques in food
production are learned through ____.
a. Barangay forum
b. Radio comments
c. Television modules
d. Editorial and cartoons
a. Barangay forum - Barangay serves as
the forum for all the primary planning
and implementing unit of government
policies, plans, programs, projects, and
activities in the community. It is not the
best answer for when we say barangay
forum it would focus on all aspects
where the barangay is concerned. It
doesn’t really focus only on the new
techniques of food production.
b. Radio comments - Feedbacks
(options, feelings and comments) of
every listener broadcasted to the public
and they also have a role in shaping the
reputation of the radio station.
Replicability means that the content
produced in networked publics is easily
replicable. It is not also the best answer
because it is to far from what the item is
asking for.
c. Television modules - this module will
allow students or the people itself
gaining knowledge of television
production from the planning stage
through to its execution. TV segment in
the genre of their choice (e.g. current
affairs, music, arts, cooking etc) with
support from their peers and academic
staff.
d. Editorial and cartoons - An Editorial
Cartoon, also known as a political
cartoon, is an illustration but it contains
a commentary that usually relates to
current events or personalities. An artist
who draws such images is known as an
editorial cartoonist
Among the option, only option C will
help you learn new techniques in food
production for this will help you gain
knowledge of television production from
planning stage through to its execution.
149. The housing program for all these
years did not succeed because _____.
a. Squatters sell their allotted houses
to merchant
b. Squatters return to the squatters
area
c. Squatters are spoiled by politician
d. Squatting is a form of livelihood
Option A - not the best answer, for they
cannot sell the allotted houses to any
merchant for this is a government
project.
Option C and D are not the best answer
for this is not the reason why housing
program does not succeed for it is a
positive outcome/response.
Option B is the correct answer, most of
the squatters go back to the squatter
area for they are already used to it, they
do not own land titles or they find better
way to earn money to that area. For
usually, housing programs are built
miles away from the town without good
and affordable transport links. Moreover,
source of the families to generate
income for daily living is affected.
150. What has solved the caste and
social strata system in the Philippine
society?
a. Schools in every barangay
b. School for the handicapped
c. Barangay empowerment
d. High school in every barangay
Caste- a form of social stratification
characterized by endogamy, hereditary
transmission of a style of life, ritual
status in a hierarchy, and customary
social interaction and exclusion based
on cultural notions of purity and
pollution.
Social strata/ class - range from low to
high and often reveal inequalities in
terms of power, influence, and access to
resources. Three primary social classes
exist in the Philippines: the low-income
class, the middle-income class, and the
high-income class.
Upon solving the caste and social strata
system in the Philippines, the best
answer among all the options is letter C
or barangay empowerment. It should not
be of thought that barangay is “low
income class”. Barangay empowerment
with either members belongs to the
upper, middle or lower group, starting
from the smallest unit of government,
people can show respect to one another
and show the importance of the roles
each one of us has in the
community/barangay. Share common
interests, concern or identities and solve
community problems without using
power but thru diplomatic talk.
Option A, B and D is not the best answer
for although it already exists in some
barangays or in the community, it
doesn’t really solve the caste and social
strata system in the Philippine society
for we should still instill to every member
of the community the importance of
empowering the barangay. When people
are able to act on and define for
themselves issues that are important to
them, they become empowered as
humans or as a community (social).