Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Schools Division of Palawan
GREEN ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TUMARBONG ROXAS, PALAWAN

FIRST QUARTER PERIODICAL TEST IN

TLE (HOME ECONOMICS) 6

I. Multiple Choice: Choose and write the letter of your answer on the blank provided before the
number.

____1. What do we call the things, ideas or qualities that an individual or a family have?
a. Goals b. resources c. values d. decisions

____2. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio save money to buy a new house. They want a bigger one because
their children grow older. What kind of resources they need to have to meet the needs of
their family?
a. human resources
b. natural resources
c. nonhuman resources
d. intangible resources

____3. What do we call the additional income for a family member who has written a book,
composed a song, or invented a thing.
a. lease of property b. pension c. royalty and copyright d. salary

____4. Out of family resources, what are considered as the most used by the family.
a. time, energy and money
b. skills, attitude and knowledge
c. recreational center and transport facilities
d. water, electricity and hospitals

____5. What do we call the money that flows into the family to be used in exchange for goods,
services and energy.
a. salary b. investment c. income d. properties

____6. What do we call to the money paid by the family for goods and services they get.
a. income b. resources c. profit d. expenses

____7. What do we call the bigger share in the allocation of your family income.
a. food b. shelter c. education d. clothing

____8. What do we call the amount allocated for the payment of school fees, allowances,
uniform, books and other school supplies.
a. clothing b. medical and dental c. social obligations d. education

____9. During payday, mother allot an amount to be deposited in the bank for emergency
purposes or for something to be bought in the future. What component of the budget is
being considered?
 a. savings b. education c. social obligation d. recreation

____10. What do we call the allocation of budget for the family who attends personal events like
birthdays, anniversaries and wedding?
a. savings b. social obligation c. shelter d. clothing

____11. Which of the following does not show good management of family income?
a. certain amount should be saved regularly
b. spend all your income for the whole month
c. members of the family must strive to meet its needs
d. set family guidelines in spending monthly income

____12. Sudaria family’s budget is P25, 000.00 a month. If they allot 35% of their budget for
their food, how much money will they spend?
a. P8,750 b. P8,850 c. P8,950 d. P9,950

____13. If the eldest son is in college and spends 25% for his education, how much should be
allotted?
a. P6,250 b. P6,350 c. P6,450 d. P6,550

____14. Mrs. Adelia went to the supermarket to buy their supplies for their daily needs such as
toiletries and laundry soap. If her budget is P32,000.00 in a month and they allocate
10% for it, how much will she spend?
a. P3,200 b. P3,300 c. P3,400 d. P3,500

____15. Transportation, water bills, electricity, insurances and house rentals are examples of
what kind of expenses?
a. fixed expenses
b. flexible expenses
c. family’s expenses
d. irregular expenses

____16. Your younger brother was brought in the hospital due to diarrhea. Which component of
the family budget should be spent?
a. savings b. household operation c. medical and dental d. education
Account

____17. Why do modern families are thinking of ways to increase their income?
a. because their fixed income is not enough to sustain their needs
b. because they become more vicious which cannot be supported by the head of the
family
c. because they want more money to buy all the things they want
d. because they want to impress other people for they have more money to spend

____18. Your older sister is planning to have a small home-based business. If she has sewing
skills, what kind of product can she produce?
a. flower vase b. pillow case c. skinless longanisa d.poultry products
____19. What do we call the linens used as cover on a table, table accessory and part of a formal
table setting.
a. bed linens b. fabric c. table linens d. bath linens

____20. Grade six pupils were assigned to bring cloth for their pillow case. What kind of linen is
it?
 a. bed linen b. table linen c. bath linen d. synthetic linen

____21. All of the following are benefits of having sewing tools and equipment in good working
condition EXCEPT one.
a. it disturbs others because of borrowing tools
b. it is very convenient to the one working
c. it can save time and make things easier
d. it makes output in a good condition

____22. Rheanne is working until she noticed that her middle finger was pricked as she pushed
the needle through the cloth. What sewing tool she forgot to use?
a. tracing wheel b. thimble c. dressmaker’s gauge d. emery bag

____23. Grandmother collects the dressmaker’s pins she used in sewing your uniform. Where
will she put the pins and needles that are not in used?
a. seam ripper b. pin cushion c. piece of cloth d. sewing box

____24. How should we take good care of our shears and scissors?
a. wash it after use
b. remove the screw if not in use
c. apply some oil on it occasionally
d. soak in a cold water before use

____25. The following are steps in pattern drafting EXCEPT one.

a. start with a sketch into the desired size
b. cut the pattern to achieve the actual shape and size
c. carry the cloth and stand while cutting
d. pin the pattern on the cloth and start tracing

____26. Shears and scissors should be handled correctly. Which of the following is NOT a
proper way of using them?
a. blades are closed when not in used
b. handle must be toward the receiver
c. when sharing, hold to the pointed end
d. leave it on the table after use

____27. Pupils were asked to prepare a project plan for a pillow case. All of the following are
parts of the plan EXCEPT one. What is this?
a. name of the project
b. objectives
c. materials and tools
d. finished product

____28. New technology has promoted most business to engage in its use especially in terms of
fast-paced selling or promoting products. Which of the following does not use technology
in advertising linens and other products?
a. e-mail marketing b. blogging c. direct selling d. printed media

____29. You have two pillow cases. The cost price is 100.00 each while the selling price is
P120.00 each. How much will be your total profit?.
a. P40.00 b. P50.00 c. P60.00 d. P70.00
____30. People tend to preserve fruit especially if they are in season. The following are reasons
why we preserve food EXCEPT one. What is this?
 a. to prevent spoilage
b. to lengthen the shelf life of the food
c. to multiply microorganism present in the food
d. to augment family income

____31. This method of food preservation goes back to the Egyptians. It is the removal of
moisture or water in food. It is the most ancient method of food preservation known to
man.
a. salting b. drying c. freezing d. canning

____32. Ripe santol fruits were scattered in Yanyan’s garden. They cannot sell them in the
market because they live in a far flung area. What should they do in order to prevent
spoilage or wastage?
a. make some santol candies
b. distribute them to their neighbors
c. throw them in the compost pit
d. sell them in market and spend more for transportation

____33. How can we be sure on the measurement of ingredients needed in preserving food?
a. use weighing scale and measuring cups
b. use plastic bags in measuring them
c. cook the ingredients first before measuring
d. chop and cut all the ingredients then put them in the container

____34. Peter is washing camias fruits to be used in his candied camias. He washes them in
running water and drain them. What utensil to be used to drain the fruits he washed?
a. colander b. measuring cup c. pans d. food processor

____35. To start making preserved food, the following are factors to be considered in choosing
and preparing the right ingredients EXCEPT one.
a. sort out ingredients to determine blemished and presence of insects
b. wash by putting them in running water
c. chooses unripe or overripe main ingredients
d. peel fruits into desired shapes and sizes

____36. All pupils are getting ready in preserving fruits. They get all the materials and
ingredients needed in making different jams. Some of them were not allowed to handle
food because they don’t have complete PPE. What does it mean which is very necessary
in food handling?
a. Protection on Personal Equipment
b. Personal Protective Equipment
c. Privacy for Protected Enemy
d. Personal Procedure Engagement

____37. What are the materials to complete PPE?

a. gloves, apron, mask and hairnet
b. old newspaper, knives, chopping board
c. stove, matches, casserole
d. boots, gloves, hairnet, scissors

____38. Your younger sister brought a pair of kitchen scissors, chopping knife and vegetable
peeler for their cooking activity in school. What kind of tool did she bring?
a. measuring tools b. mixing tools c. weighing tools d. cutting tools
____39. Research should be conducted to determine the new trends and demands for preserved
food products. It may be in a form of interviews of resource persons engaged in food
preservation or a questionnaire to survey target customers. The following questions may
be included in your survey EXCEPT one.
a. the kind of preserved food that customers buy
b. the taste and flavor of the product
c. the price range of the preserved food
d. how long it takes to preserve fruits

____40. Packaging materials for preserves should be creative, attractive, durable and
nonhazardous. Which of the following DOES NOT show a good packaging material?
a. damaged containers can be used for preserved food
b. packaging materials should be easy to dispose
c. use roll bags in selling jams and jellies
d. use colorful wrappers, painted fabrics on top of jars

____41. Labels provide important information about the preserved food products. Which of the
following is not included in the label of food preserved products?
a. name or brand of the product
b. address of the producer
c. weight and list of ingredients
d. name of tools and equipment used

____42. Mr. Asistido’s marketing strategy is by promoting his preserved food products in
exhibits and bazaars. What strategy did he use in selling his products?
a. print media b. product display c. internet marketing d. social media

For item 43-44, refer to the given table below and answer the given questions.

Below is the record of the daily sales of David family

DATE ITEMS COST PRICE SELLING PRICE
October 19, 2017 3 packs of Pastillas P55.00/pack P77.00/pack

____43. What is the profit of their profit.

a. P22.00 b. P33.00 c. P44.00 d. P55.00

____44. What is their total profit in selling the three packs of pastillas?
a. P66.00 b. P77.00 c. P88.00 d. P99.00

____45. We need to keep records of transactions for purchase of materials and sales. Which of
the following does not show reason of record keeping?
a. to determine if your products are marketed well
b. to know if there is an increase in your income
c. to improve the quality of the products made
d. to throw all the unsold products

____46. Peter wants to eat apple. What utensil to be used in order for him to peel it?
a. peeler b. colander c. pans d. kitchen knife

____47. To start making preserved food, the following are factors to be considered in choosing
and preparing the right ingredients EXCEPT one. What is it?
a. sort out ingredients to determine blemished and presence of insects
 b. wash by putting them in running water
c. chooses unripe or overripe main ingredients
d. peel fruits into desired shapes and sizes

____48. People tend to preserve fruit especially if they are in season. The following are reasons
why we preserve food EXCEPT one. What is this?
a. to prevent spoilage
b. to lengthen the shelf life of the food
c. to multiply microorganism present in the food
d. to augment family income

____49. This gets the bigger share in the allocation of your family income.
a. food b. shelter c. education d. clothing

____50. In this method, the food is placed in a freezing compartment. As soon as the food
reaches a temperature of 0°C, the moisture in the surface freezes.
a. salting b. drying c. freezing d. canning

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