PRACTICE TEST - Gen - Ed

PRACTICE TEST: Test your mastery of the competencies.
Choose the letter that corresponds to the

best
answer.
Read the text below then answer items 1 – 3.
1. Which trait of a scientist does Student A seem NOT have?
A. Open-mindedness
B. Truthfulness
C. Blind obedience
D. Ojectivity
2. Student B and C display which trait of a scientist?
A. Odjectivity C. Truthfulness
B. Authoritativeness D. Critical attitude
3. Why can Student D be said to have the bearing of a scientist.
A. He/She can relate to people .C. He/She has a critical mind.
B. He/She is objective .D. He/She is open-minded.
4. Marco is always interested in asking questions. He is also very eager to find the
answers to his questions. What scientific attitude is he displaying?
A. Curiosity C. Absence of prejudice
B. Rationality D. Wonder
1. Identify scientific traits and attitudes exhibited in various situations
The students were arguing about the results of their experiment.following were their commnts:
Student A : “Our conclusion is wrong. It is the opposite of what we learned in the lecture.”
Students B and C: That’s what came out. After we designed the experiment and observed for two
weeks
we should not change the result.
Student D: Maybe, it’s good to find out why our findings differ from what was given in the lecture.
Why not repeat the same experiment?
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5. Monica respects the ideas of her colleagues even if they are very much contrary to her own
beliefs. What important scientific altitude is seen in her actions?
A. Honesty C. Open-mindedness
B. Absence of prejudiceD. Acceptance
6. Carlito weighs evidences dutifully before making any conclusions or decisions. He dissects
the information individually before coming to a final conclusion. What scientific attitude is he
displaying?
A. Carefulness C. Precision
B. Rationality D. Accuracy
7. While performing an experiment, Mico expresses his opinions and tries new ideas even at the risk
of
failure or criticism. What scientific trait is displayed in this situation?
A. Curiosity C. Diligence
B. Risk-taking D. Absence of ambiguity
8. Paul admits that he is not free from committing errors. He recognizes that there may be better
ideas
and reliazes that there are individuals whom he may have to consult to arrive at correct
observations
and conclusions. What scientific trait is he displaying?
A. Open-mindedness C. Rationality
B. Objectivity D. Humility
9. While performing research for a pharmaceutical company, Melanie gave a truthful report of
observations. She did not withhold important information just to please herself or her company.
What scientific attitude did she display?
A. Absence of biasC. Intellectual honesty
B. Faith in GodD. Critical mindness
10. Chona actively participates in a task and also dutifully performs tasks assigned to her. What
scientific attitude is displayed in this situation?
A. Camaraderie C. Being a team playe
B. Responsibility D. Unity
11. Fernan always seeks to think outside the box. He always aims to generate new
and original ideas. What scientific attitude is he displaying?
A. Inventiveness C. Indiffernce
B. Nobility D. Absence of prejudice
12. Adolfo does not allow his fellings and biases of influence his recording, of observations,
interpretation of data, and formulation of conclusions.What scientific attitudes reflected in his
action?
A. Absence of biasC. Rationality
B. Concern for the environmentD.Objectivity
13. Dennis bases suggestions and conclusions on evidences. When in doubt, he questions the veracity of
a statement in relation to the evidences presented. What scientific attitude is seen in his actions?
A. firm set of beliefsC.Critical-mindedness
B. Absence of biasD. Intellectual honesty
14. Jose believes that everything that happens in this world has cause or reason. What scientific
attitude
is seen in his actions?
A. Curiosity C. Honesty
B. Firm set of beliefsD. Critical mindedness

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15. Pepita believes that God is the ultimate source of all scientific wisdom. She also upholds that it
is
through God’s grace the she is able to discover the mysteries of God’s creations. What scientific
attitude is seen in his actions?
A. Faith in godC. Honesty
B. Fatalisim D. Concern
16. Alice does not allow her judgment to be influence by her likes or dislikes. What scientific attitude
is
seen in her actions?
A. Prejudice C. Honesty
B Crritical thinkingD. Absence of bias
17. Miguel only creates inventions that respect and help conserve natural resources. He is
advocate against pollution and illegal logging. What scientific attitude is seen in his actions?
A. Concern for the invironmentC. Belief in evolution
B. Love of natureD. Conservatism
18. Nicaulus Copernicus Believed That the church was wrong about the Sun revolving around the Earth.
Advancing his theory that the Earth revolved around the Sun eventually cost him his life. What
scientific attitude is seen in his actions?
A. Egotism C. Revolutionary
B. Selflessness D. Positivism
19. If two variables X and Y are directly related, which of these is NOT true?
A. As X increases, Y also increases.
B. A high Y is associated with a high X.
C. When X increases, Y increases.

D. When X is low, Y also is low.
Situation: Read the following then answer questions # 20-22.
20. To be a fair test, what variables should she control?
I. Size of each block
II Time left in water
III. Type of wood
IV. Amount of water
A. I and IIIC. I and II
B. III and IVD. II and IV
21. In this experiment, what is the dependent variable?
A. Type of wood usedC. Time left in water
B. The amount of water soaked upD. Dry weigh of each block
2. Use scienticfic inquiry to investigate materials
Beda wants to find out if different types of wood soak up the same amount of water when wet. She
plans to do the following:
I. Weigh a dry block each type of wood.
II. Put each block into a container full of water.
III. Leave the wood in the water.
IV. Take the wood out, dry the outside of each block and reweigh.
V. Calculate the amount of water soaked up.
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22. What is the independent variable?
A. Type of wood usedC. Amount of water soaked up
B. Dry weigh of each blockD. Time left in water

Read the following, then answer questions # 23-27.
23. What is the control group?
A. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide
B. The baby janitor fish with 1 tsbp of champion
C. The goldfish with 1 tbsp os surf
D Cannot be determined
24. What is the experimental group?
A. Cannot be determined
B. The baby janitor fish with 1 tsbp of champion
C. The goldfish with 1 tbsp os surf
D. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide
25. What is the dependent variable?
A. The brand of detergent
B. The effect of detergent on fish
C. The amount of detergent
D. The amount of water
26. Is there any defect of the experimental design?
A. None, it is a simple yet perfect design.
B. Yes, not only one but several.
C. Yes, there is, but was remedied by the fact that 3 kinds of detergent were used.
D. Yes, there is but was compensated by the use of not ony one type of fish but 3.
27. If you were to improve the experimental design what should you do?
I. Just focus on one independent variable at a time, e.g. brand of detergent
II. Make use of the same type of fish.
III. Increase the number of fish and reduce the number of detergent brand involved.
A. I and IIC. I and III
B. II onlyD. I only
28. Printed on the label of the bottle of cough medicine is the following instructions: “Store away
from
light, below 30 degrees C.” What can you infer about the cough medicine?
A. It should be hidden away from children.
B. It should be stored at the refrigerator.
C. It is in the dark, light-proof bottle.
D. It is affected by heat and light.
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 Tide, Surf, and Champion.
For fish, Tilapia, Fingerling, goldfish and baby janitor fish contained in different sizes and shapes of
battles. To the tilapia fingerling, they put 1 tbsp of Tide. To the goldfish, they put 1 tbsp of surf
and to
the baby janitor fish, 1 tsbp of champion.
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29. It is commonly observed that the most respondents to survey questionnaire checklists just check
answers without really reading them. What conclusion can be derived from the common
observation?
A. Data gathered by way of questionnaire checklists are not very reliable.
B. Respondents need to be convinced of the importance of tre research data.
C. Researchers resort to questionnaire checklists for data-gathering because it is the
easiest method.
D. Good survey questionnaires are not easy to make.

30.30.
What was teacher M engaging to do?
A. Formulate hypothesisC. Design an experiment
B. Draw conclusionD. Observe
31. The existence of extraterrestal life may never be proben, but this idea will become
more scientifically acceptable over time if .
A. hyphotheses are made related to the idea
B. no one disputes this idea in a scientific forum
C. alternative hyphotheses are proposed and confirmed
D. increasing scientific evidence supportd the idea
32. Which comes ahead in the scientific method-observation or defining the problem?
A. Observation so that you can come up with a scientific problem.
B. Defining a problem so that your observation becomes focused.
C. No defined answer. What you observe makes you think of a problem and a problem
makes you observe.
D. They happen at the same time. Both are steps of the scientific method.
33. You like to know how many of your pupils have mothers and/ mothers who are presently employed
as OCWs. What is/are the most rialable way to gather data?
I. Intrview the pupils.
II. Give questionnaire checklist to selected pupils.
III. Study the grades of the pupils because those performing poorly usually have parents who
work as OCWs.
A. I onlyC. II only
B. I and IID. I, II and III
34. Which of the following has the smallest mass when measured in an equal arm balance?
A. 1/8 sheet of pad paperC. 1/4 sheet of pad paper
B. 1/3 sheet of pad paperD. 1/2 sheet of pad paper
35. In computing data, Student F computes up to the second decimal place. As a researcher or
scientist,
what trait/s do/es Student F posses?
I. Accuracy III. Objectivity
II. Critical-mindedness IV. Truthfulness
A. I and IVC. I and II
B. II and IIID. III and IV
Teacher M showed the class the pottd plants placed on the window sill. She asked them to
observe the direction of their growth. The pupils observed that the plants tended to grow
outward. Then teacher asked the class this question: “Why do you think they tended to grow
outward?”
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36. Which does not belong?
A. Conclusion C. Hyphothesis
B. Surmise D. Conjecture
For numbers 37 – 41, refer to the scientific case described below. Choose the best answer to the
questions that follow.
37. Which among the following statements is the best problem statement in Nancy’s expirement?
A. Is virgin coconut oil useful as a preservative for peanuts?
B. How many peanuts can be preserved using virgin coconut oil?
C. How long can virgin coconut oil act as a preservstive?
38. Which among the following is NOT a controlled variable in this experiment?
A. Number of peanutsC. Amount of virgin coconut oil

B. Type of glass usedD. Two week observation period
39. Which among the following is an observation that may be derived from this experiment?
I. Only four peanuts dried up in the glass without virgin coconut oil because of room temperature.
II. Six peanut did not dry up in the glass with virgin coconut oil.
III. The duration of two weeks for this experiment is too long.
IV. Peanuts did not wither in virgin coconut oil beause of the presence of stearic acid.
A. I onlyC. II and IV
B. I and IID. IV
40. How many manipulated variables are present in this experiment?
A. one C. Three
B. Two D. Four
41. What is suitable null hypothesis for this experiment?
A. If virgin coconut oil is used, peanuts will be well-preserved.
B. Virgin coconut oil is equally effective as commercial nuts preservatives.
C. The threshold for preservatives effect is 10peanuts only.
D. Virgin coconut oil Has no significant preservative effect on peanuts.
42. During periods of increased global temperaturs, which of the following is likely to occur?
A. An increase in atmospheric CO2
B. A decrease in atmospheric CO2
C. A decrease in in earthquakes
D. A increase in in earthquakes
Nancy wanted to find out if virgin coconut oil can be used as a preservative for peanuts. She
placed 10 peanuts each in 2 glasses. In one glass, she added enough virgin coconut oil to cover the
peanuts completely. She did not put any liquid on the other glass. She then kept the two glasses on a
shelf and observed them for two weeks.

3. Use scientific knowledge to explain natural phenomena and protects earth’s
recources
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43. Why is the Philippines much hotter than Canada? The Philippines .
A. receives sun rays closer to vertical position
B. has more vegetation to absorb sunlight
C. has days with more hours of light
D. has a denser population than Canada
44. Geothermal energy, an energy resource in the country, is based on what phenomenon?
A. Earth’s internal energy heats its surface more than the sun does.
B. There are concentrations of heat in some places of Earth’s crust.
C. Heat energy from the sun penetrates deep into the earth.
D. human activity is the largest source energy on earth.
45. Which of these effects generally occurs as a result of warm air mass and a cooler air mass
converging at earth’s surface?
A. Stormy weather patterns develop.C. Winds die down
B. The sky becomes clearD. Cloud formation decreases
46. Why do fisherfolks catch more fish during the new moon than during the full moon?
A. Fishes are more active during the new moon because the salt content of water is just right.
B. Fished look for mates during the new moon.
C. Fishes go near the surface during the new moon because the water is warmer.
D. Fishes attached to the light from the fishing boat which fisherman makes use of
during the new moon.
47. Bagoong smells because .

A. air and volatile particles from bagoong mix and get spoiled further
B. that is the natural scent of bagoong
C.molecules from bagoong spread in air
D.it uses spoiled fish ingredients
48. Every morning when the sun shines through the glass jalousie of Maria’s window, she sees a
rainbow on her wall. Which could explain this?
A. The glass jalousies break up the beam of sunlight into the colors of the rainbow.
B. The glass jalousies cast colored shadows.
C. In the morning, sunlight shines on the wall painted with rainbow colors.
D. There are water droplets on the glass that act like a prism
49. Which of the following is TRUE about light and seeing?
A. light hits an object, bounces, and then enters the eyes.
B.Light goes out from eyes, hits an object, and then returns to the eyes.
C. Light rays coming from an object meets light coming from a light source, and then enters
the eyes.
D. Light enters the eyes enabling people to see objects.
50. Why do leaves with green color look green in the sunlight?
A. The blue and yellow bounces off from the leaves.
B. They absorb the blue and yellow object and yellow light.
C. They absorb the green light.
D. they reflect green light.
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51. Why does the level of water in a beaker rise after a stone is placed in it?
A. The stone takes the place occupied by water.

B. The stone has more mass than water.
C. The water weighs less than the stone.
52. Why do people feel their ears pop or crack when they are up in the air?
A. There are less air particles.C. Air is cooler.
B. There are more air particles.D. Air is cleaner.
53. Which of the following activities help reduce water pollution?
A. Cleaning of soap instead of detergent.
B. Treating wastewater before it is discharged.
C. Throwing only liquid wastes.
D. Using organic fertilizers in farms.
54. The manager of textile factory considers it too expensive to treat liquid wastes so he suggested
digging a hole near the factory where the wastes can be stored is this environmentally safe?
A. No, the liquid can be recycled.
B. No, the liquid wastes will seep to the groundwater.
C. Yes, the liquid will pass to the layers of soil and becomes clean.
D. Yes, the liquid can be recycled.
55. Why are nights cooler when the sky is clear than when it is overcast?
A. Rain falls when water vapor condenses above freezing point.
B. Cooler air holds less vapor.
C. The sun is hidden during the night.
D. There is no cloud cover to prevent heat from escaping.
56. Water covers about 75% of the Earth’s surface and yet some people still do not have enough
water
to drink. Why?
I. Most of world’s water is salty.
II. Most of our bodies of water are polluted by chemicals.

III. Most freshwater are frozen in ice caps.
A. I and IIC. II and III
B. I, II and IIID. I and II
57. Children born with a deficiency of thyroxin if deficiency is not checked.
A. lose their hairC. grow too rapidly
B. have weak bonesD.become mentally retarded
58. The correct way of eating fruits is when eaten .
A. with an empty stomachC. before sleeping at night
B. after mealsD. during snacks
59. An eclipse of the sun throws the shadow of the .
A. moon on the earthC. earth on the sun
B. moon on the sunD. earth on the moon
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60. The following are effects of global warming EXCEPT .
A. thinning of the ozone layer
B. extreme weather events
C. changes in the aiming of seasonal patterns in ecosystem
D. expansion of tropical diseases.
61. John experienced a lack of growth hormone (GH) as a child. Now that John is an adult, it is likely
that he .
A. has cognitive and emotional problems as a result of his hormone deficiency
B. has normal adult body proportions, but an extremely short stature
C. is of normal height, but has child-like body proportions
D. has develop a physique similar to that typically seen in females

62. Which among the following represents the smallest unit of life?
A. Embryo C. Cell
B. Organelle D. Atom
63. Which of the following statements about living things is FALSE?
A. All living things use energy to function.
B. All living things are composed of cells.
C. All living things have a nervous system.
D. All living things are capable of reproduction.
64. Which of the following best describes a group of cells that work together to perform a function?
A. Tissue C. Organ
B. Organ systemD. Organism
65. Which among the following are duplicated during the process of mitosis?
A. Centromeres C. Chloroplasts
B. Chromosomes D. Centrosomes
66. Plants create their own food by absorbing and processing sunlight. The ability to produce one’s own
food source is a metabolic process known as .
A. Heterotrophy C. Homotrophy
B. Autotrophy D. Ditrophy
67. Fungi absorb the nutrients from dead organisms. In an ecosystem what roles do they play?
A. Producers C. Saprophytes
B. Carnivore D. Epiphytes
68. Which among the following cell organelles does NOT participate in cellular division?
A. Ribosomes C. Mitotic spindle
B. Chromosomes D. Cytoplasm
69. Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?

A. Wolves working together to hunt in a pack
B. Plants growing in the same rolling meadow
C. Humans and their pets living in the same home
D. Weeds clinging to the roots of trees in your backyard
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70. Which of the following is NOT an example of a naturall-occurring sugar?
A. Sucrose C. Glucose
B. Mitose D. Galactose
71. Which of the following is a proper example of natural selection?
A. Human beings continue to get taller because of thousands of years of proper nutrition.
B. A community of lady bugs begins having offspring with darker shells, in order to hide
from their predators.
C. Albino rodents die off quickly in a community, being more vulnerable to certain
pancreatic diseases.
D. Seagulls begin to eat so many fish so that only those with dark blue scale color survive.
72. What is the main difference between prokaryotes and the eukaryotes?
A. The eukaryote has a nucleus, but the prokaryote does not have.
B. The prokaryote has a nucleus, but the eukaryote does not have.
C. The eukaryote is always larger than the prokaryote.
D. The eukaryote is the only type of cell than is capable of photosynthesis.
73. Which of the following statements is TRUE about parasites and their relationships with their
hosts?
A. The parasite and the host enjoy a mutual relationship, where both organisms benefit.
B. The parasite enjoys the benefits of a relationship in which the host is harmed or killed.
C. The host enjoys the benefits of a relationship in which the parasite is harmed or killed.
D. Neither the parasites nor host is really harmed in their symbiotic relationship.
74. Vascular tissue that transports water and leaves connects directly to which of the following?
A. Meristems in the root tipC. Root hairs in the epidermis
B. Pistils in the flowerD. Xylem in the stem
75. One immediate cause of a decrease in the rate of photosynthesis is the reduction in the
availability of
which of the following substances?
A. Carbon DioxideC. Hydrogen
B. Carbon monoxideD. Oxygen
76. Which type of digestion occurs in the mouth when an individual chews a piece of bread?
A. Mechanical digestion only
B. Chemical digestion only
C. Both mechanical chemical digestion
D. Neither mechanical nor chemical digestion
77. Which among the following gases is green in color?
A. krypton C. Radon
B. Neon D. chlorine
78. What does a pH below 7 indicate?
A. Presence of ionsC. Alkalinity
B. Purity of the sampleD. Acidity
79. Which of the following best describe the amount of energy required to remove an electron from a
gaseous atom?
A. Activation energyC. Ionization energy
B. Free energyD. Lattice energy
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80. Which of the following has the most pollar bond?
A. N2 C. F2
B. HF d. HCI
81. A molecule or an ion is classified as a lewis base if it has of the following properties?
A. Donates a proton to waterC. Has a resonance structure
B. Accepts a pair of electronsD. Accepts a proton from water
82. Which among the following elements can be drawn into thin wires and hammered intop thin sheets?
A. Ag C. Cu
B. Na D. Sn
83. Alchemists in ancient Egypt tested gold for purity by remelting it and heating it. if the gold
became whiter, it contained .
A. copper C. silver
B. lead D. tin
84. Salts of water of the following metals are added to fireworks to make them brilliant red?
A. Copper C. Potassium
B. Barium D. Strontium
85. What inter molecular forces do geckos and other lizards use to stick to walls and ceilings?
A. Van der waals forcesC. Hydrogen bonding
B. Static ionic attractionsD. dipole-dipole attractions
86. If no more solute can be dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature, then that solution is called
A. saturated C. saturable
B. unstable d. dispersed
87. A horizontal row of elements on the periodic table is known as a(n) .
A. group or familyC. size

B. atomic numberD. period or series
88. According to the modern periodic law, the chemical property of the elements are periodic functions
of their ?
A. atomic weightC. atomic number
B. isotopic weightD. atomic mass
89. The amount of substance having 6.02 x 1023 of any kind of chemical unit is called a(n) .
A. mass numberC. formula
B. mole D. atomic weight
90. Breaking up solid speeds dissolving in a liquid by .
A. raising the temperatureC. increasing surface area
B. decreasing the pressureD. slowing hydration
91. Fats do not dissolve in water because fats .
A. are polar and wateris nonpolarC. are nonpolar and water is polar
B. and water are both nonpolarD. and water are both polar
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92. What is the location on the Earth’s surface that is directly above the place where an earthquakes
originates?
A. focus C. Hypocenter
B. Epicenter D. Fault
93. If there are several earthquakes in a row, what is the name of these earthquakes?
A. Tertiary shockC. Mainshock
B. Foreshock D. Aftershock
94. What is the partially molten layer of the earth called?
A. Asthenosphere C. Hydrosphere
B. Biosphere D. Lithosphere
95. What part of earth is thought to be composed of iron and nickel?
A. Hydrosphere C. Lithosphere
B. Asthenosphere D. Core
96. What is the numerical value for the hardest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale?
A. 10C. 20
B. 11D. 100
97. Which among the following properties is a measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched?
A. Streak C. Luster
B. Specific gravityD. Hardness
98. Rock fragments thrown into the air during a volcanic eruption are called .
A. Tephra C. Granite
B. Extrusive D. Lava
99. What is a pyroclastic flow?
A. When lava comes out of the volcanic vent
B. A mixture of volcanic gas, ash, and other tephra
C. Poisonous gas of a volcano
D. Lava that is harden into a batholiths
100. What type of clouds produce thunderstorm?
A. Cirrus C. Cumulus
B. cumulonimbus D. Stratus
101. What is an example of natural air pollution?
A. Smoke from forest fires
B. Carbon monoxide from engine exhaust
C. Dust from desertification

D. Acid precipitation
102. How is oxygen released into the Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Burning forestsC. Burning fossil fuels
B. Photosynthetic plantsD. Volcanic eruptions
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103. Which is TRUE of the earth throughout geologic time?
A. Always colder than the presentC. Only warmer than the present
B. Warmer and colder than the presentD. A steady temperature
104. Where are most asteroids located?
A. Orbiting all planetsC. Between Earth and Venus
B. Outside of plotu’s orbitD. Between Mars and Jupiter
105. Before metamorphism, marble was what type of rock?
A. Schist C. Silstone
B. Rock saltD. Limestone
106. What type of lens is a magnifying glass?
A. Convex C. Plane-concave
B. Concave D. Plane glass
107. What is the name of the point where light rays from infinity converge after passing through a
lens?
A. Parabola C. Focus
B. Center D. Infinity
108. Which of the following is NOT a good heat insulator?
A. Wood C. Feathers
B. Wool D. Iron
109. Bending of light rays when they enter a different medium is known as .
A. reflection C. convection
B. refraction D. radiation
110. When a spring is released, its potential energy is converted to energy.
A. magnetic C. light
B. mlectrical D. kinetic
111. A car is travelling in a circle with a constant speed. Which statement is TRUE?
A. The car has a constant velocity but changing acceleration.
B. The car has a changing velocity but constant acceleration.
C. The car has a changing velocity but changingacceleration.
D. The car has a constant velocity but constant acceleration.
112. A rock is dropped out of the window of a moving car. At the same time a ball is dropped
from rest from the same height. Neglecting air resistance, which will reach the ground first?
A. Rock will hit the ground first.C. Both will hit t the same time.
B. Ball will hit the ground first.D. Neither will hit the ground.
113. A boy and a girl riding on a merry-go-round which is turning at a constant rate. The boy is
near the outer rim and the girl is closer to the centre of rotation. Hoe do magnitudes of
their accelerations compare?
A. The girl’s acceleration is greater.
B. The boy’s acceleration is greater.
C. The boy and the girl both have zero acceleration.
D. They both the same non-zero magnitude acceleration.
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114. A piece of mud flies off the rim of a bicycle wheel. In what direction will it be going
immediately after leaving the wheel?
A. On a line directly away from the center of the wheel.
B. On a line at at a tangent to the edge of the wheel.
C. On a curved path moving around the wheel.
D. On a straight line directed somewhere between the center and the edge.
115. A golf ball is fired at a bowling ball initially at rest and bounces back elastically. Compared
to the bowling ball, the golf ball after the collision has .
A. lower magnitude momentum and less kinetic energy.
B. lower magnitude momentum but more kinetic energy.
C. greater magnitude momentum but less kinetic energy.
D. greater magnitude momentum but more kinetic energy.
116. A boy and a girl riding on a merry-go-round that is turning. The boy is twice as far as the
girlfrom the merry go round’s center. If the boy and the girlare of equal mass, which
statement is true about the boy’s moment of inertia with respect to the axis of rotation?
A. It is four times the girl’s.
B. It is twice the girl’s.
C. It is the same for both.
D. The boy has a greater moment of inertia but it is hard to determine how much more
than the girl’s it is.
117. Some children are riding on the outside edge of a merry-go-round. At the same time, the
children all move towards the center of the merry-go-round. When they do this, which
among the following happens?
A. The angular momentum of the system stays constant.
B. The moment of inertia of the system stays constant.
C. The angular velocity of the system stays constant.

D. The merry-go-round slows down.
118. A convex mirror has a focal length f. An opbject is placed between f and 2f from the mirror.
The image form is .
A. vrtual and enlargedC. real and enlarged
B. virtual and reduced in sizeD. real and reduced in size
119. Rays that pass through a lens very close to the principle axis are more sharly focused than
those that are very far from the axis. This spherical aberration helps us understand which of
the following phenomena?
A. We become more far-sighted as we become older.
B. We become more near-sighted as we become older.
C. We can only see in the black and white in dim light.
D. It is easier to read in bright light than it is in dim light.
120. If you lower a frequency of a wave in a string you will .
A. shorten its periodC. increase its wavelength
B. lower its speedD. lower its amptitude
121. Which is the method that uses organisms to clean up toxic waste?
A. Bioremediation C. Deforestation
B. Carrying capacityD. Monoculture
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122. The process of restoring mined land to its original contours and vegetation is called
A. bioremediation C. reclamation
B. recycling D. reforestation
123. Which is NOT an effect of increase urbanization?

A. Increase of floodingC. Decrease of wetlands
B. Increasing volume of solid waste.D. Preservation of antural habitats
124. Why are ecosystems with high biodiversity more stable than those with fewer species?
A. They have a higher carrying capacity.
B. They have a higher number of species.
C. They recover from negative events more quickly.
D. They have a higher groth rate.
125. What combine with atmospheric moisture to create acid precipitation?
A. Carbon dioxide and sulfur oxide
B. sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide
C. Carbon dioxide and ozone
D. nitrogen oxides and methane
126. Which one CORRECTLY explains global warming?
A. An increase in the concentration in ozone
B. A decrease in the amount of deforestation
C. A decrease in Earth’s average surface temperature
D. An increase in Earth’s average surface temperature
127. Which is an example of a way to improve efficiency in transportation?
I. se of fuel-efficient, hybrid, or electric cars
II. Carpooling
III. Use of public transportation
A. I, II and IIIC. II and III
B. I and IID. I and III
128. What is the production of two usable forms of energy at the same time from the
same process?
A. Sustainable energyC. Conservation
B. Energy efficiencyD. Cogeneration
129. How is biogas produced?
A. Conversion of plant and animal waste in a digester
B. By mixing methane and oxygen
C. Using fertilizer in a digester container
D. Conversion of anaerobic bacteria to carbon dioxide gas
130. What is the process in which a heavy nucleus divides to form smaller nuclei, one or two
nucleus, and a large amount of energy?
A. Radioactive decayC. Nuclear fission
B. Nuclear reactionD. Nuclear fussion
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131. Iodine is the mineral found in seafood and iodized salt. Which gland in the human body
needs iodine for the regulation of growth?
A. Pancreas C. Kidneys
B. Pituitary GlandD. Thyroid gland
132. Scurvey is caused by the lack of .
A. Vitamin BC. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin ED. Vitramin A
133. Which of the following parts of the digestive system is CORRECTLY paired with its
function?
A. Esophagus – Digests carbohydratesC. Small intestine – absorbs water
B. Stomach – digests fatsD. Liver – produces bile
134. A food label on a cereal box gives you the following information: a serving size equals one
cup and there are 110 Calories per serving. You measure the amount of cereal you plan to
eat and find that it measures 1 1/2 cups. How many calories will you consume?
A. 110 CaloriesC. 220 Calories
B. 165 CaloriesD. 1,100 Calories
135. Which blood type is universal donor?
A. Type ABC. Type O
B. Type AD. Type
136. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Skin C. Heart
B. Liver D. Fish
137. Osteoporosis is a disease that results in weak bones. What food s would you need to eat to
help prevent tyhis disease?
A. Vegetables C. Root crops
B. Dairy productsD. Fish
138. What do you call the device used to measure the blood pressure of a person?
A. Seismograph C. Stethoscope
B. Thermometer D. Sphygmomanometer
139. The process that most living organisms perform to obtain energyfrom suger and oxygen is
called .
A. breathing C. digestion
B. respiration D. glycolysis
140. Breathing is controlled by the part of the brain called .
A. cerebrum C. medulla oblongata
B. pons D. spinal cord
141. Why do seasons occur on Earth?

A. The sun rotates on its axis.C. Earth’s axis tlted.
B. Earth revolves on its axisD. Earth rotates on its axis.
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142. Which part of the flower develops into fruits?
A. Ovule C. Petal
`B. OvaryD. Anther
143. Trace the energy transformation when a flashlight is on.
A. chemical light electrical
B. electrical chemical light
C. chemical electrical light
D. electrical light chemical
144. Which of the following is unit of structure in all living things?
A. Tissue C. Cell
B. Organ D. Musle
145. Which is the correct sequenceof the stages of mitosis
A.Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase
B. Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase
C. Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase
D. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
146. The propulsion of jets and rockets is based on newton’s law of .
A. Acceleration C. Inertia
B. Interaction D. Gravitation
147. Why are shadows formed?
A. Light travels through opague objects.

B. Light is reflected.
C. Light is refracted.
D. Light travels in a straight line.
148. What produces tremendous energy from the sun?
A. Nuclear disintegrationC. Nuclear Fusion
B. Nuclear fissionD. Nuclear decomposition
149. Which has a higher specific heat?
A. Sand C. Soil
B. Water D. wood
150. Sounds travel fastest in .
A. gas C. solid
B. liquid D. air
151. Which explains the absence of weather on the moon?
A. Moon rotates on itrs axis fast .C. Moon’s gravity is high.
B. Moon revolves very fast.D. Moon has no atmosphere.
152. Which law states that heat flows from the bodies at high temperature to one at low
temperature?
A. Thermodynamics C. Transformantion of renergy
B. Energy changeD. Retention of energy
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153. Which atomic particle determines the isotope of an element?
A. Positron C. Electron
B. Proton D. Neutron
154. Who proposed the theory of evolution that is based on natural selection?
A. Watson C. Lamarck
B. Darwin D. Mendel
155. What gas is released during photosynthesis?
A. Carbon dioxideC. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen D. Hydrogen
156. Which instrument is used to detect earthquake intensity?
A. Anenometer C. Seismograph
B. Barograph D. Clinometer
157. Which of the following radioactive emissions are arranged in the order of increasing
penetrating power?
A. Alpha, Gamma, AlphaC. Gamma, Beta, Alpha
B. Alpha, Beta, GammaD. Beta, Gamma, Alpha
158. When light falls on a soap bubbles, the band of seven colors seen is due to .
A. Difraction C. Scaattering
B. Reflection D. Interference
159. Why can mirrors form clear images?
A. Light is regularly refracted.
B. Light is irregularly refracted.
C. The angle of incidence is equal to angle of reflection.
D. The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of refraction.
160. Why do we see the sun rising the east?
A. Earth rotates from west to east.C. Earth rotates from east to west
B. Earth revolves from east to west.D. Earth’s axis is tilted.
161. A community of living organisms interacting with their nonliving environment constitutes
a/an .
A. population C. species
B. ecosystem D. biosphere
162. Choose a possible food chain.
A. Corn rat cat C. Riceratman
B. Corn man cat D. Ricecatrat
163. In the energy pyramid which is the ighest point?
A. Second order producesC. Firat order consumers
B. Produces D. Third order consumers
164. Which of the following pairs demonstrates symbiosis?
A. Man and liceC. Chick and corn plant
B. Monkey and bananaD. Butterfly and bean flower
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165. The zigzag to Baguio represents which kind of simple machine?
A. Lever C. Wedge
B. Wheel and axleD. Inclined plane
166. Why does mercury in the thermometer rise when in contact with hot water?
A. Heat increases number of molecules.
B. Heat makes molecules become bigger and farther apart.
C. Heat makes molecules move faster and farther apart.
D. Heat makes the molecules move slower.
167. Which blood type is a universal donor?
A. A C. AB
B. O D. B
168. Which nerve transmit message receive to the center of hearing of the brain?
A. Sensory C. Olfactory
B. Optic D. Auditory
169. Whcich affects theair sacs of the lungs and is common among cigarette
smokers? A.AsthmaC. Emphysema
B. TuberculosisD. Tracheal disorder
170. What tyoe of joint is responsible for bending our arms and legs?
A. Hinge C. Ball and socket
B. Pivot D. Sliding
171. Which protein found in plasma is responsible for blood clotting?
A. Globulin C. Serum
B. Albumin D. Fibrinogen
172. Which part of the brain is responsible for memory and intelligence?
A. Cerebellum D. Medulla
B. Cerebrum C. Thalamus
173. The Philippines belong to a biome called .
A. decidous forestC. tropical rainforest
B. taiga D. grassland
174. The factors that significantly contribute to an increase in human population are
A. immigration and natalityC. immigration and mortality
B. emigration and natalityD. emigration and mortality
175. What is the common cause of the temporary wilting of plants at noon?
A. Increased condensationC. Rapid transpiration
B. Rapid respirationD. Increased oxidation
176. How can we identify a dicot leaf from a monocot leaf?

A. A dicot leaf has a smooth surface.C. A dicot leaf has parallel venation.
B. A dicot leaf has netted venation.D. A dicot leaf has a wide margin.
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177. When the stems of vines grow around poles of fences, what kind of response is exhibited?
A.Geotropism C. HYdrotopism
B. ThigmotropismD. phototropism
178. Which of the following is the greatest contributor to our “greenhouse effect”?
A. Increase of OxygenC. Increase of herbivores
B. Leaching of the soilD. Cutting forest trees
179. Why does a tree slowly die when its bark all around it is removed?
A. The cambium is injured.
B. The phloem vessels are cut.
C. The tree cannot manufacture food.
D. Its protective layer is cut.
180. Which is the growing vegetables and low plants in a nutrient-packed, aerated solution with
no soil at all?
A. Vegetative cultivationC. Hydroponics
B. Natural farmingD. Aerial cultivation
181. When you carry a heavy load with one arm, you tend to hold your freehand away from
your body in order to .
A. change the weight of your body and load
B. change the mass of your body
C. be ready to grab something in case you fall
D. change the center of gravityof your body and load

182. Why are door knobs placed at the edge of a door rather than in the center?
A. To increase the lever arm
B. To increase the force on the door
C. To help give momentum to the door
D. Closer to the edge of the doorway
183. Why is a dam built wider at the bottom than at the top?
A. To withstand the greater pressure at the bottom
B. To balance the pressure at the top
C. It holds up the dam better than at the center.
D. It anchors the dam better.
184. Archemedes’ principle states that an object is buoyed up by a force that is equal to the
A. volume of the fluid
B. weight of the fluid displaced
C. mass of the fluid displaced
D. mass of the object
185. When an ice cubein a glass of water melts, the water level .
A. falss C. rises and spills
B. remains the sameD. varies
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186. Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling water. One pot is colored white and the
other is black. In which pot will water cool faster?
A. Will cool at the same rateC. In black pot
B. In white potD. In both pots

187. You inherited tallness from your father. Pysical trait are transmitted from parents to
offspring through .
A. gametes C. alleles
B. chromosomes D. genes
188. The handle of a spoon is dippedin a cup of hot water becomes warm. what is the method
of hot transfer?
A. Condensation C. convention
B. Radiation D. Conduction
189. The force required an object at a constant speed in free space is equal
to .
A. the weight of the objectC. zero
B. the mass of the objectd. the force required to stop it
190. Two people pull on a rope in a tug-of-war, each pull with a 400 N force. What is the tension
of the rope?
A. 800 NC. 400 N
B. 600 ND. 200 N
191. Why does a pressure cooker cook food faster?
I. Water boils faster.
II. It raises the boiling point of water.
III. It raises the cooking temperature of food.
IV. It is tightly closed.
A. II and IIIC. I, II and III
B. I, II and IVD. II and IV
192. You noticed that big industries have tower-like tall stacks. What is the structure for?
A. To control emission of hazardous gases
B. To induce rain and air pressure

C. To get enough air from the atmosphere
D. To make the interior cool
193. Stems burn are more damaging than burns caused by boiling water because steam
A. has a higher temperature than boiling water
B. has more energy pe kilogram than boiling water
C. is vapor of water molecules during boiling
D. occupies more spaces that water during boiling
194. The removal of broken pieces of rocks from the parent rock by the action of wind or water
is termed .
A. erosion C. weathering
B. deposition D. silting
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195. The voltage across a transformer primary coil that has 100 turns is 10 V. What is the voltage
across the secondary coil which has 20 V turns?
A. 100 VC. 2 V
B. 10 VD. 20 V
196. Trace the conversion of energy that occurs when plants manufacture food.
A. Radiant energy to chemical energy
B. Radiant energy to kinetic energy
C. Mechanical energy to potential energy
D. Light energy to kinetic energy
197. Riders in a bus are pushed forward during a sudden stop. Which law of motion provides an
explanation?
A. Law of InertiaC. Law of Universal Gravitation
B. Law of InteractionD. Hook’ Law
198. What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is directly between the sun and the earth?
A. Partial LunarC. Stellar
B. Lunar D. Solar
199. In our daily weather forecast, the region where two tropical wing systems converge,
characterized by showers and widespread thunderstorm is called?
A. warm and cold frontsC. Stellar
B. Intertropical convergent zoneD. local disturbance zone
200. While travelling at a night, you lost direction. Which star would you look for and in what
constellation?
I. Polaris III. Ursa Minor
II. Rigel IV. Ursa Major
A. I and IVC. II and III
B. I and IIID. II and IV
201. At present, a patient figth cancer by surgery or by drug treatment

called .
A. irradiation C. chemotherapy
B. viral treatmentD. immune therapy
202. The U.S. was able to produce a test-tube baby through a process called .
A. gne pairingC. protoplast fusion
B. internal fertilizationD. in vitro fertilization
203. Patients suffering from malfunction of the kidney are now assisted by a machine that serves
as artificial kidney called .
A. hemoscope C. hemodializer
B. pacemaker D. homeostatic machine

204. The sun appears more reddish at sunset than at noon. Which of the following phenomena is
responsible for this effect?
A. Dispersion C. Scattering
B. Reflection D. Interference
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205. Why do we hear thunder some seconds after seeing lightning?
A. Light travels faster than sound.C. Sound is released later actually
B. Sounds travel at 1,331 m/s.D. Light appears brighter in the sky.
206. Which is/are (an) advantage/s of the coming of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)?
I. Improved resistance of plants to disease, pests and herbicides
II. Increase maturation time of fruits
III. Enhanced taste and quality
A. II and IIIC. I and II
B. I and IIID. I only
207. Which is disadvantage of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)?
A. Potential human health impact like allergens
B. Reduce maturation time
C. Fast food production
D. High cost of GMO food items
208. In the desire of governments to control population growth, which one is highly promoted?
A.The use of natural birth control methodsC.Early marriage
B.The use of artificial birth control methodsD. “Balik probinsya program
209. How many the establishment of housing subdivisions to address housing problem contribute
to decreased food production

A. Men get occupied with construction and leave their farms untilled.
B. Ariable lands are reduced for these are converted into housing subdivisions.
C. Housing divisions become overcrowded.
D. People who flocked to the center where most subdivisions are located have no skills.
210. The use of plastic bags, disposable cups, plates, spoons, diapers, etc. makes life more
convenient. However, as a result what problems has/have come about?
I. Heaps on solid garbage
II. Floods
III. Epidemic
A. I and IVC.I, II and III
B. II and IIID. I and II
211. The use of pesticides may increase crop yield but .
I. contributes to air pollution
II. cause water pollution
III. brings about pest resistance
A. I, II and IIIC. I and II
B. II and IIID. II and III
4. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of different solutions to particular problems
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5. Analyze the impact of technology on living and non-living things.
212. A nuclear power plant may solve perennial brown outs but may bring about problems like
I. thermal pollution
II. water pollution

III. release of pollution
A. I onlyC. I and II
B. II and IIID. I and III
213. Endangered species are species which are threatened due to .
A.habitat destructionC.mutation
B. extinction of the speciesD. domestication
214. If we experience greenhouse effect, we shall have .
I. warmer climate
II. increase in level of CO2 in the atmosphere
III. cooler climate
IV . increase in the level of O2 in the atmosphere
A.I C. III and IV
B. I and IID. II
215. One consequence of global warming is coastal flooding because of the which is in turn
caused by .
A. el niño phenomenon - Changed precipitation pattern
B. melting of the ice caps – the rising of the sea level
C. rising of the sea level - melting of the ice caps
D. La niña phenomenon - Changed precipitation pattern
216. The contributory factors to acid rain are the use of .
A. fossil fuelsC. nuclear energy
B. pesticides D. refrigerants
217. The thinning down of the ozone layer is believed to cause .
A. Heat strokeC. ulcer
B. baldness D. skin cancer

For numbers 218-222, refer to the vignette that follows. Choose the letter of the best
answer from the choices that follow.
At Malaya Farms, a swarm of locusts and insects has been infesting the rice fields. This
has forced some local farmers to stop the Farming process until a solution has been done.
Meanwhile, in the adjacent barrio, an outbreak of malaria is ongoing. With all this insect-borne
problems happening in his locale, the mayor has decided to initiate a pesticide intervention to
solve his town’s problems. Considering their town budget, the city council is contemplating on
the use of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) to eradicate the insects plaguing their
municipality.
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218. Which among the following is an expected effect of DDT on the insects plaguing the town?
A. DDT will act as a contact poison on the swarming insects.
B. DDT will increase fertility of the soil so that plants can grow.
C. DDT will cause the insects to develop cancer and die.
D. DDT will make the insects infertile and prevent their multiplication.
219. Which among the following is an expected effect of DDT on the natural ecosystem of the
town?
A. DDT has no effect on natural wildlife.
B. DDT will cause increased fertility among chickens.
C. DDT is a productive toxicant causing ecosystem disruption.
D. DDT will cause pronounced carcinogenicity amog the farmers.
220. Which among the following are expected effects of DDT on the health of the people living
in the town?
I. Severe kidney damage

II. Diabetes mellitus
III. Breast cancer
A. I, II and IIIC. III only
B. I and IID. I only
221. Which alternatives to pesticides may be suggested to eradicate the insects causing malaria
in this region?
A. Cultivation of snails
B. Eradicating insect breeding pools
C. Use of insecticide-treated bednets
D. Vaccination against malaria
222. Which alternatives to DDT may be suggested to control the swarm of insects ravaging
the rice fields?
A. Cultivation of frogsC. Relocation of rice plantation sites
B. Fumigation D. Use of malathion or palathion
223. Which among the following methods of contraception has the least success rate?
A. Birth control pills
B. Condoms
C. Rhythm method
D. Intrauterine device
The town of Pulang Bato is experiencing a surge in population growth. Epidemiologic
has revealed that the rate of teenage pregnancies in their locality is increasing at an alarming
rate. City health officials have expressed concern over this matter. They intend to launch a safe
sex campaign advocating the use of artificial methods of contraception like condoms and pills.
The local church is vehemently opposing this move by the city government, advocating only
the use of natural contraception like the rhythm method.
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224. Base on cost-benefit analysis, which of the following methods of populationcontrol would be
most appropriate if the town only had limited funds?
A. Oral contraceptive pills
B. Barrier contraception
C. Intrauterine device
D. Injectable contraceptives
225. Which intervention should be advocate to address the problem among teenagers?
A. Forums on safe sex and population education in school
B. Conducting a population education seminar for the parents
C. Offering abortion to interested parties
D. Accepting that there is no way to control teenage pregnancies
226. Which among the following is an expected long term complication on women’s health in the
town if safe sex practices are not initiated?
A. Incresedincidence of ectopic pregnancies
B. Incresedincidence of suicide among females
C. Incresedincidence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension
D. Incresedincidence of cervical cancer
227. Which among the following is the only method of contraception that has 100% success rate?
A. Injectable contraceptives
B. Withdrawal method
C. Abstinence
D. Daily oral contrseptive pills
228. The following are known advantages of the use of nuclear power
EXCEPT .
A. decreased release of greenhouse gases
B. increased reliance on fossil fuels
C. astronomical amounts of energy generation
D. decreased cost of energy expenditure
229. Which among the following represents the single most important deterrent for the use
of nuclear power?
A. Disposal of radioactive wastes
B. Possibility of radioactive elements
C. Time frame needed for formalities, planning and buildingof a new nuclear plant
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear power plant based in MOrong, Bataan,
Philippines. It was commissioned by President Ferdinand Marcus and building commence in
1976. The plant’s construction was completed in 1984. When Marcos was overthrown and
replaced by Corazon Aquino, the powerplant project was crapped. A major concern is that the
nuclear plant is located in an area where aerthquakes are likely to occur. To this day, th Bataan
Power Plant has remained unused. I+UP until April 2007, the Philippine government had to
pay 155,000 dollars every day to pay for the loan that funded the power plant’s construction.
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230. Nuclear power relies on which of the following chemical reactions?
A. Nuclear fusionC. chemiosomosis
B. Binary fusionD. Nuclear fission

231. Which among the following world events sparked international debate against
nuclear power?
A. Chernobyl accidentC. Haiti incident
B. Minamata accidentD. Ormoc tragedy
232. Which among the following is the single most important effect of radiation exposure on
human health?
A. Hypertension C. Heart disease
B. Cancer D. Skin, muscle and bone problems
For numbers 233-237, refer to the scientific case described below. Choose the best answer to the
questions that follow.
233. Which among the following is NOT a suitable option for wate disposal in this city?
A. Vaporization C. Incineration
B. Landfills D. Recycling
234. The following are possible adverse effects of the use of sanitary landfills, EXCEPT
A. pollution of local government
B. fatal accidents (scavengers buried under waste piles)
C. decrease amount of disease vectors
D. dust, odor and noise pollution
235. Which is the single most important deterrent on the use of incinerators for garbage disposal?
A. Heavy metal toxicity
B. Dioxin and furan emission
C. Highly toxic ashes flying around incinerator site
D. Cost of operation
236. The following are solid waste products which can be recycled, EXCEPT .
A. leftover foodC. beverage cans
B. pet bottlesD. pvc materials
237. At the level of people’s homes, which among the following interventions can best help in
solid waste management?
A. Backyard burning of trash
B. Composting
C. Four o’clock habit
D. Trash sorting prior to disposal
Wast disposal is a huge challenge for the urban municipally of Metropolis. it’s
expensive and time consuming to collect millons of tons of trash every year, and there are risks
to the invironment no matter how waste disposal is done. The city government is presently
determining which method of waste disposal is best suited for their municipality.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES20%
COMPETIENCES
1. PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT NEW CONSTITUTION WITH HUMAN RIGHTS3%
Demonstrate understanding of the various forms of government
from the barangay to the present system1%
Explain the nature and provisions of the present Constitution, its advantages
and disadvantages over the others in the past and its fuction as fundamental
low of the state2%
2. PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Trace the history of the Philippines from pre-colonial to contemporary periods
Draw the implications of the historical evolution of the Philippines to its present
socio-political condition
2%
2%
4%
3. ECONOMICS, TAXATION, LAND REFORM AND COOPERATIVE
Manifest understanding of the Philippines economic condition with respect to
taxation, land reform and cooperative as well as to the growth of its Gross2%
3%
national product
3.2 Apply the fundamental economic principles to the current economic condition
of the Philippines1%
4. SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMILY PLANNING2%
Apply basic concepts, theories and perspectives which relate to society, culture
and family planning in life1%
Recognize cultural elements that are distinctly Filipino1%
5. RIZAL AND OTHER HEROES2%
Analyze how Rizal’s life and works have contributed to the country’s
development 1%
Evaluate the contribution of other Philippine heroes and heroines to the
development of the country1%
6. PHILOSOPHY 2%
Analyze the nature of the Filipino, the Filipino society and the emerging Filipino philosophy
1%
Manifest a critical and analytical attitude toward specific issues and problems
in daily life1%
7. ART APPRECIATION/ HUMANITIES2%
Demonstrate understanding of the totality of human experience by formulating a
human perspective that integrates all areas of knowledge1%
Manifest appreciation of art as a result of an integrative and wholistic view of life1%
8. PSYCHOLOGY 2%
Apply the basic concepts and theories of human behavior2%
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111 GENERAL EDUCATIONSOCIAL SCIENCE
PRACTICE TEST: Test your mastery of the competencies. Choose the letter that corresponds to the
best
answer.
1. Which statement is TRUE of the pre-Spanish Filipino government?
A.The datu exercised all powers of government.
B. Laws were formulated by a law making body elected by the datu.
C. Laws were formulated by a law making body elected by the community.
D. There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints.
2. What characteristic/s of government is istablished by the 1987 Constitution?
I. Presidential system of government with three branches
II. Parliamentary system of government
III. The three branches of government are separate and independent of one another.
IV. The three branches of government have a check and balance over one another.
A. I only
B. II only
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, III, and IV
3. If four present government is a democracy, where does power reside?
A. IN the Filipino People
B. In congress
C. In the President
D. In the Supreme Court
4. In President’s Quezon time, the coutry had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about
Philippine Commonwealth?
A. were fully independent
B. were partially independent
C. were granted total freedom to course their destiny only in matters of education
D. were citizensof the United States
5. In the decade of 70s, one clamor of the activists who steged street demonstration on the streets
was “Down with the oligarchs!”
What did they accuse the governmentof as suggested by the underlined word?
A. a rule of the few richC. anti-poor
B. a form of dictatorshipD. elitist
6. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime,
which form of government implemented?
A. Parliamentary C. Monarchial
B. Dictatorial D. Presidential
7. What form of government is characterized by the separation of powers?
A. Parliamentary C. Aristocracy
B. Presidential D. Monarchial
1. PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT NEW CONSTITUTION WITH HUMAN RIGHTS
Demonstrate understanding of the various forms of government from

barangay to the present system
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1.2 nd provisions of the present Cons 琀椀 tu 琀椀 on, its advantages and disadvantages over the
others and the past and its func 琀椀 onas fundamental la
8. To which type of political system do we belong?
A. Colonialism C. Democracy
B. Totalitarianism D. Capitalism
9. In which form of government does power and authority reside in a few persons who govern for
their own interest?
A. Oligarchy C. Democracy
B. Monarchy D. Parliamentary
10. Which of the following represents the smallest subunit of government in the Philippines at
present>
A. Purok C. Sitio
B. Barangay D. Zone
11. The Pilippine Government is divided into three branches: Exacutive, Legislative and judiciary. Wich
among the following best describes this division of the legislative body of the country?
A. Tricameralism C. Emancipation of state
B. Separation of powersD. Division of labor
12. The Pilippine Legislature is divided into two major bodies, the Senate and the House of
Representative. Which among the following best describes this division of the legislative body of the
country?
A. Bipartisanism C. Unicameralism
B. Co-legislative powerD. Bicameralism
13. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self-government states or

regions
united by a central government?
A. Federalism C. Democracy
B. Socialism D. Totalitarianism
14. In England, Queen Elizabeth acts as head of state. This country has a parliament and a Prime
Minister. Which among the following best describes the form of government in this country?
A. Absolute monarchyC. Oligarchy
B. Constitutional monarchyD. Aristocracy
15. In which form of governmentare all citizens treated as equals on certain dimensions such as
religion, politics, economics, social status and culture?
A. Totalitarianism C. Socialism
B. Democracy D. Egalitarianism
16. What human right is violated when one opens a letter without permission from the addressee?
A. Right to privacy of communication and correspondence
B. Right to read the letter
C. Right to open the envelope without permission
D. Right to private affairs
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17. When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation what right is violated?
A. Right to process of lawC. Right to process paper
B. Right to secure personsD. Right to protection
18. What law was passed by Philippine Congress in 1995 which affirms the total integration of persons
with disabilities into the mainstream of society?
A. Republic act No. 7277C. Republic act No. 7722

B. Republic act No. 7784D. Republic act No. 7776
19. Which is the best definition of inclusive education endorsed by DepEd?
A. It is a flexible and individualized support system for children and youth with special
education needs
B. It is a mandate to include all children and youth in community activities.
C. It is a system to support children and youth in exclusive schools.
D. It is a special support for children and youth who cannot attend school.
Read the text below then answer item # 20.
Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child with special needs to education, rehabilitation, su
services, work training and employment opportunities, community participation and independent living.
20. To prepare teachers to handle inclusive education what specialization is offered in teacher
educational institution?
A. Special EducationC. Kindergarten courses
B. Special CourseD. Pre school education
Read the text below then answer items 21-22
Article XIV Section of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that the “State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps
to make s
educational accessible to all.
21. Which of the gaols of EFA 2015 aims to achieve the above mentioned constitutional mandate?
A. Universal completion of full cycle of basic eduation schooling with satisfactory
achievement levels by all at every grade or year
B. Universal completion of primary education with satisfactory
achievement levels at every grade level
C. Universal completion of secondary education with satisfactory
achievement levels at every grade level

D. Universal elimination of drop outs and repetition by all at every grade or year
including satisfactory achievement levels
22. What is the best indicator of “quality education” as invoked in the constitution?
A. Generation of reliable measurements on dropout rate
B. Generation of reliable measurements on cohort survival rate
C. Generation of reliable measurements of educational outcomes
D. Generation of reliable measurements on participation rate
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23. An individual has the right to file writ of amparo before the investigation of an administrative
cased against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual?
A. Rigth to lif, liberty and security
B. Right to due process
C. Right to be defended by a public attorney.
D. right to self-defence
24. What is the writ of habeas data?
A. Right to information privacyC. Right to transmit data
B. Right to accumulate dataD. Right to search private information
25. The code of ethics of Professional Teachers provides that a teacher has the right and duty to
determine the academic marks and the promotion of learners. What the obligation of the teacher in
relation to the aforementioned right is as mandated in the Education Act of 1982?
A. Refrain from making deductions in students’ scholastic rating for acts not of poor
scholarship
B. Refrain from discriminating high and low achievers in the classes he/she handles.
C. Refrain from inflecting corporal punishment and make it a basic for deductions in
scholastic ratings.
D. Refrain from segrating the fast and slow learners for convenience in rating them.
26. When a teacher is charged with an administrative case commited in the lawful discharge of
professional duties, what right may the teacher invoke for her defense?
A. Right to receive compensation in the duration of the case
B. Right to be given the due process of law
C. Right to be defended by the organization of teachers to which he/she is a member
D. Right to be provided with free legal service by the appropriate office
27. What is the teacher’s accountability in the achievement of quality education?
A. Be accountabl for the grading performance of learners
B. Be accountable for the effective attainment of specified learning objectives and outcomes
C. Be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to parents
D. Be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to the school head and
stakeholders.
28. Which is the overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice?
A. To bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
B. To protect the squatter in the possession of the premises occupied by him because he is
poor
C. To authorize the taking of what is in excess of one’s personal needs and the giving it to
another
D. To work for social equality
29. Which principle states that no man in this country is above the law and that law must be obeyed
by
all and applied to everyone – rich or poor, lowly or powerful – without fear or favor?
A. Rule or lawC. Separation of church and State
B. Rule of the majorityD. Social justice

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30. In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in
the Constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?
A. Full public disclosure
B. Balanced healthful ecology
C. Private enterprises and incentives to needed investments
D. Rural development and agrarian reform
31. Filpino citezens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of
government
such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of .
A. political rightsC. social rights
B. civil rightsD. economic rights
32. Can the accused waive his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent councel?
A. NO, except in writing andin the present of the councel.
B. Yes, if there is no counsel offering his service.
C. No, it cannot be waived.
D. Yes, if he voluntarily does so.
33. Which is right violated wiretapping
A. Freedom of expression
B. The right to private property
C. The right to privacy of communication
D. The right to information on matters of public concern
34. Which act is deprivation of life without due process?
A. Killingin self-defenseC. Imposition of the death penalty
B. Salvaging D. Death resulting from illness.

35. Is land grabbing an act of deprivation of property without due process?
A. Yes. C. Yes, if the land grabber is rich.
B. No. D. No, if the land grabber is landless.
36. Can you be arrested without warrant of arrest?
A. No, if you are a minor.
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old.
C. Yes, if you were reported to have committed a crime.
D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a crime.
37. Can religious instruction be taught to schools?
I. Yes, if given free.
II. Yes, if given outside class hours.
III. Yes, only to those children whose parents give their consent in writing.
A. I and IIIC. I, II, and III
B. II and IIID. III only
38. Can an accused avail of free legal assistance?
A. No, there is no such thing as free lunch.
B. Yes, provided he is classified as poor litigant by the court.
C. Yes, if the act committed is a minor offense.
D. No, if the offense is grave.
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39. My right is another man’s duty. Which one CORRECTLY illustrates this?
A. My right to my private property requires my neighbor’s duty not to trespass the same.
B. I have freedom of speech but see to it that I speak only what is true.
C. Suffrage is both a right and a duty.

D. I exercise my right in such a way that it does not violateanother person’s right.
40. Every right has abuilt-in duty. Which of the following illustrates CORRECTLY?
A. I have the right to vote, and it is the duty of the COMELEC to allow me to vote.
B. My right to privacy requires my neighbor to respect it.
C. I have the right to sell you my cellphone but it is your duty to pay for it.
D. I have the right to my car but I must see to it that I obey traffic rules.
41. Can a person be imprisoned for debt?
A. No, if he can’t he pay the interst of his debt.
B. Yes, if he has no property with which to pay his debt.
C. No.
D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay.
42. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as human right is concerned?
A. A suspect is considered guilty until proven otherwise.
B. A suspect has the right to remain silent.
C. A suspect has the right to a legal counsel.
D. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty.
43. No person may be elected as a President of the Philippines unless he? She
a .
A. natural born citizen
B. resident for Philippines for atleast 2 years
C. At least 21 years old
D. professional
44. Who does the canvassing of votes for President and Vice President in every election?
A. Comelec and Chief JusticeC. Supreme Court and Congress
B. Senate and CongressD. Joint committee of Congress
45. All appropriations, revenue or tariff bills shall originate exclusively from
the .
A. Senate C. House of Representatives
B. Sangguniang PanlalawiganD. Department of budget
46. Which department has the authority to make laws and to alter them when needed?
A. Executive C. Judicial
B. Legislative D. Administrative
47. A bill becomes a law even if not signed by the President after days.
A. 60C. 20
B. 40D. 30
48. Which refers to the act of the President to stay the execution of a convict?
A. Commutation C. Pardon
B. Amnesty D. Reprieve
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49. Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Chief JusticeC. Senate President
B. Electoral TribunalD. Congress
50. A losing senatorial candidate may file a protest against the winner. What body will assume
jurisdiction over the case?
A. Supreme CourtC. COMELEC
B. Electoral TribunalD. Regional Trial Court
51. How is the crime of rape classified?
A. Heinous C. Slander
B. Homicide D. Malicious Mischief
52. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted upon as a governmental official. What
is
the constitutional right called?
A. Passive right to voteC. Suffrage
B. Political franchiseD. Electoral right
53. Any individual has the right to question why he is being arrested, and to summon his accusers to
court so that due process may be performed. This right is embodied in which of the following?
A. Reclusion perpetuaC. Prison mayor
B. Res ipsa loquiturD. Habeas corpus
54. Which among the following represents political process involved in amending or revising the
Philippine constitution to adapt the present Philippine situation?
A. Constitutional conversionC. Charter change
B. Citizens’ assemblyD. Constitutional correction
55. Which is TRUE of the historical development of the Philippines?
A. It has never been an independent nation.
B. It ahs been an independent nation ever since.
C. It has evolved from a colony to a fully ndependent nation.
D. It has not achieved full independence from the very beginning.
56. Which problem is common from the Presidency os Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, Estrada, Macapagal-
Arroyo and Benigno Aquino III.
A. Social JusticeC. Poor governance
B. Peace and securityD. Moral degeneration
57. Basically, the Philippine agrarian problem is a question of .
A. land distributionC. graft and corruption
B. nepotism and corruptionD. environmental degration
2. PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Trace the history of the Philippines from pre-colonial to contemporary periods.

Draw the implications of the historical evolution of the Philippines to its present
socio-political condition.
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58. Every elected PResident of the Philippines delivers SONA. What does SONA mean?
A. Speech of the Nation Assembly
B. Speech of the Nation Address
C. State of the Nation Address
D. State of the Nation Advocacy
59. Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina .
I. unite the whole country.
II fight violence and in justice
III. revolt against the Spaniards
A. I and IIIC. I and II
B. II onlyD. IIand III
60. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
A. It was colonized by Spai, Portugal, Anerica, and Japan.
B. It has been part of the world’s economy since the Spanish colonial rule.
C. It is one of the least populated countries in the world.
D. It has teo autonomous regions – ARMM and NCR.
61. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
A. It has been colonized by two European colonial powers.
B. It has never been united as nation.
C. There have been attempts to change its government to a parliamentary form.
D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.

62. As a result of EDSA 1, The Philippines .
A. became known worldwide for its People Power Revolution
B. changed its form of government to parliamentary
C. saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president
D. intensified its participation in international affairs
63. Which is true of a former President Corazon Aquino?
I. The first female president of the Philippines.
II. The first female president in Asia.
III. Described as the “icon of Democracy”.
A. I, II and IIIC. I and III
B. I an IID. I only
64. A year ago “Cha-cha” and “con ass” were popular words oin the Philippines. With which the words
“Cha-cha” and “con ass” associated?
A. Imposition of martial law
B. Return to a dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment of the present Constitution
D. Division between Senate and Huose of Representatived
65. The Philippine revolts against Spain,
the Philippine-American war, the Muslim rebellion, the NPA, the MILF and Abu sayyaf movement
point to the reality of in the Philippines.
A. multi-ethnicity C. poor quality of education
B. poverty D. insurgency
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66. Which of the following was the first to happen?

A. Aguinaldo was captured.
B. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence.
C. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated.
D. The Philippines was ceded to the US by the treaty of Paris.
67. With whom is the “Strong Republic” associated?
A. Fidel V. RamosC. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
B. Joseph EstradaD. Corazon Aquino
68. Which of th four pillars of education for the 21
st
century is crucial in the light of conflicts between
Isreal and Palestine?
A. Learning to doC. Learning to live together
B. Learning to beD. Learning to know
69. Who is the General who said “I shall return” A monument in his honor stands in corridor by the bay.
A. William H. TaftC. John Dewey
B. Douglas McarthurD. Schurmann
70. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the chief os Bohol. Who is referred to?
A. Raja SulaymanC. Lakandula
B. Sikatuna D. Rajah Tupas
71. The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of joint Filipino-American forces
on May 6, 1942. Where did theis happen?
A. Bataan C. Capas
B. Corridor D. Manila
72. The Phlilippines objectad to the advisory of travels to Mindanao by the Australian government.
What
should the government do?

A. Declare war against the countryC. Recall the Nationals
B. Fiule diplomatic protestD. Arrest their nationals
73. Foreign investors are discouraged in doing business in our country. To what condition/s to this be
attributed?
I. Deteriorating peace and orderII. High teriffs
III. Poor technologyIII. Poor standards
A. I and IIC. II only
B. I, II and IIID. IV only
74. Who is the President who is known for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity program?
A. Diosdado MacapagalC. Manuel Roxas
B. Carlos P. GarciaD. Ramon Magsaysay
75. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they usefor their business
transaction?
A. Money C. Credit
B.Barter D. Banking
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76. After Negritos, What was the second group of people who migrated by sea to the Philippines?
A. Indonesians C. Indians
B. Arabs D. Malays
77. Forsign influences are evident on most aspects of Filipino culture including Philippine
languages. From which Asian languge do these words come: alam, hukom, salamt?
A. Malayo-Polenesian C. Arabic
B. Sanskrit D. Mandarin
78. What is considere the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?

A. Abakada C. Alibat
B. Roman alphabetD. Balitaw
79. Who was the American president who proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation policy during the
American colonial years of the Philippines?
A. William MckinleyC. Woodrow Wilson
B. Franklin RooseveltD. Theodore Roosevelt
80. Who first introduce the Islamic religion in the Philippines?
A. Rajah BaguindaC. Mukdum
B. Idi AminD. Abu Bakr
81. The following are among th five ships involved Ferdinand Magellan’s Voyage EXCEPT
A. Conception C. Trinidad
B. Cartagena D. Victoria
82. Who was among the last Filipino Generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called
“Tagalog Republic”?
A. Gregorio Del PillarC. Macario Sakay
B. Miguel MalvarD. Manuel Tinio
83. In the Philippine history, who was known as “the Great Dissenter”
A. Camilo OsiasC. Claro M. Recto
B. Manuel RoxasD. Eulogio Rodriguez
84. During the Spanish era, who was the revolutionary leader who waged a long war against the
government because it did not allow proper burial for his brother?
A. Macario SakayC. Diego Silang
B. Andres BonifacioD. Francisco Dagohoy
85. The late president Ferdinand Marcos placed the Phillippines under Martial Law through which of
the
following laws?
A. Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution
B. R.A. 274
C. Prclamation 1081
D. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S. 1974
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86. What building was the only one left intact after the distraction of Intramurus during the battle
of Manila?
A. Manila Post OfficeC. Manila Cathedral
B. San Agustin ChurchD. Quiapo Church
87. What was the first book published in the Philippines?
A. Del Superior GoviernoC. Pasion Mahal
B. Doctrina CristinaD. Barlaame Josphat
PRACTICE TEST: Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer.
88. The world of nations is suffering from recession and so nations are experiencing th following
EXCEPT .
A. people are loosing their jobs
B. businesses are raking bigger profits
C. there is a drop in total spending
D. production is slowing down
89. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which term applies?
A. Monopoly C. Economic stability
B. Inflation D. Law of supply and demand
90. Tomatoes are off season and so price of tomatoes is up. Which law/principle economics explains it?
A.Substitution effectC. Principle of marginal utility
B. Law of cause and effectD. Law of supply and demand
91. Which explains GNP?
A. The total value in pesos of goods and services produced during the year
B. The total value in pesos of goods produced during the year
C. The total value in pesos of services produced during the year
D. The total value in pesos of goods and services produced for 2 quarters
92. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program bring about social equityand economic
prosperity in the country?
I. By distributing the agricultural lands to landless farmers free of change
II. By transferring the ownership of land to farmers for a value
III. By helping the affected land owners to use their land comprehension in viable
business activities
IV. By providing support services to farmer-benefeciaries
A. II, III, and IVC. I, II, and III
C. I, II, and IVD. I, III, and IV
3. ECONOMICS, TAXATION, LAND REFORM AND COOPERATIVE
Manifest understanding of the Philippine economic condition with respect to taxation,
land reform and cooperative as well as to the growth of its Gross Nation Product
3.1 Apply the fundamental economic principles to the current economic condition of the
Philippines
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93. While in the capitalist system, “to the strongest goes the spoil”, what happens in the cooperative
system?
A. All benefits are shared to the members proportionate to the shared capitals.
B. Goods are distributed among the members but benefiting mostly the policy-making body.
C. Goods are distributed among the members.
D. Goods are distributed among the members but elected and appointed officials get more to
compensate their services.
94. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform and cooperatives are meant to .
A. eradicate poverty in the country
B. bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
C. to make all citizens equal
D. to improve on the country’s literacy rate
95. When parents decide to send their children to private school and pay their tuition fee instead of
sending them to the public school, they don’t get their share in the benefit derived from the taxes
they pay. This is a case of .
A. social justiceC. double taxation
B. double jeopardyD. social inequity
96. Which one CORECTLY applies to Philippine foreign trade?
A. Philippine expenditure exports and earning from imports fluctuate.
B. The Philippine spends less on imports than it earns from exports.
C. The Philippine expenditure on imports is balanced with its earnings from exports.
D. The Philippine spends more on imports than it earns from exports.
97. The ultimate objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform is to .
A. ensure the cultivation of all idle lands
B. abolish share tenancy in favor of lease tenancy
C. distribute arable lands to the landless
D. establish owner–cultivated farms

98. What is TRUE of a progressive syste m of taxation?
A. The rate of tax increases as the income tax basse or income bracket increases.
B. the tax is equal regardless of class and place.
C. The rate of tax decreases as the income tax base decreases.
D. The rate of tax increases as the income tax base decreases.
99. I rent out of P 10,000 per month my only building and a lot to the Jesus is Lord group which uses
it
excluysively for religious purposes. I am exempt from payment of .
A. property taxC. income tax
B. professional taxD. community tax
100. You are a member of a cooperative which operates taxis tricycle buses. Of which type of
cooperative are you a member of?
A. Service cooperativeC. Marketing cooperative
B. Multipurpose cooperativeD. Producers cooperative
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101. You have a property of P500, 000. The tax is 1% he pays P5000. If his property is worth
P1, 000,000 he pays P10, 000. Which does this illustrate?
A. Progressive taxationC. Equity in taxation
B. Uniformity of taxationD. Equality in taxation
102. Which in an unlawful act of escapingfrom payments of taxes?
A. evasion C. Exemption
B. avoidance D. Shifting
103. Which is required of cooperative members for the operation of their cooperative?
A. Share capitalC. Net surplus
B. Interest on share capitalD. Patronage refund

104. The primary purpose of taxation is to .
A. Raise revenue for the support of government
B. reduce inequlities in wealth and incomes
C. sortify the government against invaders
D. make the country leading industrialized country in the world
105. Which is/are essential for the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to truly succeed?
I. Granting the benefeciaries the right to sell the piece of land awarded to them
II. Change of heart the landlords and lawmakers
III. Education of the benefeciaries
A. II and IIIC. II only
B. I, II and IIID. III only
106. Which is/are TRUE of cooperatives and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform?
I. Intended to eliminate poverty in Philippine society
II. Mean to alleviate poverty
III. Are programs for people empowerment
A. II and IIIC. II only
B. III onlyD. I and III
107. Which assumption underlies the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program?
A. People are more productive if they own what they cultivate.
B. Our country has very very few landed people and very many landless.
C. The wealth of the country is concentrated in the lands of a few.
D. There is so much poverty in the country because of overpopulation.
108. What does “capital” in economics refer to?
A. Investments and loss computed
B. Outcome of a business transaction

C. Money/ machines invested to transact business
D. profit and labor spent for the business
109. What result when the government spends more than what it collects in the form of taxes?
A. Excessive allotmentC. Fiscal deficit
B. Fixcal overspendingD. erroneous appropriations
110. What is the type of cooperative which promote thrift among members and creates funds in
order to be able to grant loans?
A. Service C. Consumers
B. Producers D. credit
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111. One of the major functions of taxes is to finance real govenrmnet expenditures. This function
can simply be stated as to .
A. promote developmentC. raise rvenues
B. secure price stabilityD. raise national security
112. Which term refers to the measures undertaken by the government which would remove
anything that hinders the entry of foreign products, services and capital between
countries? A.LiberalizationC. Privatization
B. GlobalizationD. Internationalization
113. What do we call the sum of money collected for our use of a road, bridge and highwy?
A. Tax C. Penalty
B. Assessment D. Toll
114. Which term refers to duties payable on goods, whether imported or exported?
A. Assessment C. Subsidiary
B. Tariff D. Revenue
115. Which term refers to the social aspects of sex or to socially defined roles expectations
that are associated with sex?
A. Social differentiationC. Gender
B. Social classD. Cultural context
116. Among the developing Asian nations, which of the following is widely promoted to be the
better solution to poverty and unemployment?
A. Privatization C. Industrialization
B. Urbanization D. Importation
117. Stagflation occurs when the economy experiences .
A. rising prices and rising output
B. rising prices and falling output
C. fallig prices and falling output
D. fallig prices and rising output
118. Which among the following is an example of a transfer payment?
A. Profit C. Unemployment benefit
B. Rent D. Government purchases
119. Which among the following best describes a recession?
A. A fall in real GNP over two consecutive time periods
B. An increased in real GNP from one period to the next
C. Nominal GNP declines from one period to the next
D. No change I real GNP from one period to the next
120. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of the market value of

the .
A. Intermediate goodsC. manufacture goods
B. final goods and servicesD. inferior goods and services

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121. Which of the following statements is TRUE about a market economy?
A. With a large enough computer, central planners could give production more efficiently
than markets.
B. Market participantsact as if guided by an invisible hand to produce outcomes that
maximize social welfare.
C. The strength of a market system is that it tends to distribute resources evenly
across consumers.
D. Taxes help prices communicate costs and benefits to producers and consumers.
122. In a free-market economy the allocation of resources is determined by .
A. votes taken by consumersC. Consumer preferences
B. central planning authorityD. the level of profits of firms
123. Trade-offs are required because wants are unlimited and resources are .
A. economical C. scarce
B. unlimited D. marginal
124. Raising taxes and increasing welfare payments .
A. reduce market power
B. prove that there is such a thing as a free lunch
C. improve efficiency at the expense of equity
D. improve equityat the expnse of efficiency
125. The burden of a tax falls more heavily on the sellers in a market
when .
A. both supply and demand are elastic.
B. both supply and demand are inelastic
C. demand is inelastic and supply is elastic
D. demand is elastic and supply is inelastic

PRACITCE TEST: Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer.
126. Which situation is the BEST example of a culture shock?
A. A native from New Zealandis so afraid of the big crowd in malls and along the roads
during rush hours that he remarked “so many people!”
B. The Hippies’ rejected “The Establishment” in the 1960s and sported long hair.
C. The Canadians use folks while the Filipinos use spoon and fork and sometimes their
hands on eating.
D. The Aetas don’t like sardines but like sweet potatoes.
127. Under which group do the Sunday churchgoers in a cathedral fall?
A. Secondary groupC. Tertiary group
B. Primary groupD. Elementary group
4. SCOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMIKY PLANNING
Apply basic concepts, theories and perspectives which relate to society, culture
and family planning in life
Recognize cultural elements that are distinctly Filipino.
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128. Which does one portray when he thinks that what is foreign is best and that what is local
is inferior?
A. Xenocentrism C. Ethnocentricm
B. Relativism D. favoritism
129. Upon which is based the claim that there is no single universal standard to be used to
judge any culture-based?
A. cultural relativismC. Cultural diversity
B. Culture shockD. Ethical relativism

130. You will be in good hands when your host is a Filipino because one outstanding trait of
Filipinos is .
A. hospitality C. industry
B. thrift D. cleanliness
131. The Philippine is dominantly a Christian country in the Orient, yet according to survey it is
on the top 5 as the most corrupt in Asia. what this point to in Philippine Society?
A. Lack of cultural integrationC. Prevalence of ethnocentrism
B. Presence of cultural differencesD. Prevalence of xenocentrism
132. You have to take extra care when you critiquethe work of a Filipino. Your negative
comment may be mistaken to be an attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait
is this advice based?
A. Extreme personalismC. “Sakop” mentality
B. Adaptibility D. “Bayanihan” spirit
133. The expression promdi connotes .
A. ethnocentrism C. favoritism
B. tenocentrism D. racial desriminition
134. Children learn to how to open a coconut and other common chores in a coconut farm. In this
instance culture is transmitted by .
A. immersion C. enculturation
B. assimilation D. acculturation
135. When a person shows the ability to understand and appreciate the similarities and differences
in the costumes, values and beliefs of one’s culture, he/she is said to .
A. possess multicultural literacyC. possess global awareness
B. sosciocultural awareD. possess social literacy
136. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a strong “school culture”?
A. Has definite organizational core values
B. Has a network of communications
C. Has a informal rules of behavior
D. Has high standards of performance
137. What are considered major goals of multicultural education?
I. Catering to diversity of learners
II. Considering social class and ethnic groups
III. Providing equal opportunities to education
IV. Helping individuals and groups survive despite differences in culture and beliefs
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A. I, II, III, and IVC. II and III
B. I, II, and IVD. III and IV
138. World history recoerded that art became emotional and dramatic during the renaissance.
What popular painting is part of the “idyllic golde age” of Art?
A. Mona Lisa by Da Vinci
B. Last Suffer by Tintoretto
C. Saint Teresa by Bernini
D. The calling of St. Mathew by Caravaggio
139. The cultural heritage os Southeast Asia has been designated by UNESCO as .
A. World Heritage SiteC. World Cultural Heritage
B. World Tourist spotsD. World International Center
140. Teachers should be encouraged to teah folk knowledge because .
A. it is crucial in facing the basics of daily living.
B. it is included in National Achievement Test.

C. it is a mandate of Dep Ed.
D. it is in keeping with curriculum change.
141. What does a professional code of ethics prescribe for all?
A. Moral standards and ethical behavior
B. Rules and regulations in practicing the profession
C. Strict implementation of laws of the land
D. Civic- mindedness and social consciousness
142. “Man is to be hailed as a social being.” What does this line mean?
A. He necessarily attends social events
B. He must introduce himself in social gatherings.
C. He does not live only for himself.
D. He does not need other people.
143. Which is at the base of a triangle that shapes us into what we are?
A. Environmnet C. Training
B. Heredity D. School attended
144. How do you describe a typical social structure which describes a pattern through which
relationships at work are ordered?
A. Technological C. Capitalistic
B. Communistic D. Bureaucratic
145. A society cannot exist without a government. Which word is synonymous with government.
A. Domination C. Retraint
B. Authority D. Check-and-balance
146. What does a “nuclear family” consist of?
A. Granfathers and grandmothers
B. Father, mother, sons and daughters

C. Sons, daughters and cousins
D. Sons, daughters and in-laws
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147. What is the principal means through which culture is transmitted from generation
to generation?
A. Community actionC. Family
B. Church D. Language
148. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete objects produce by man. Which are
example of material culture?
A. Stone walls of TasadaysC. Sinulog celebrations
B. Ceremonies of ivtansD. Moriones festival
149. Which human need is considered basic?
A. Pleasure C. Wealth
B. Security D. Order
150. Which among the following represents a detrimental aspect of Philippine Culture Society?
A. Palabra de honorC. Amor propio
B. Delicadeza D. Ningas cogon
151. Which among the following pertains to the passionate Filipino dance that makes use of a fan
or handkerchief to illustrate a couple in romance?
A. Itik-itik C. El Bimbo
B. Pandango D. Carinosa
152. Which of the following best describes the concept of society?
A. A political entity
B. The same as culture or antion

C. Limited by geographical boundaries
D. Organized interaction of people sharing land and culture
153. The primary biological limitation of natural family planning is that it is .
A. expansive and very reliable
B. only suitable for females with regular period
C. cannot satisfy people’s urges
D. Goes against the teets of the Catholic Church
154. Which of the following types of societies came first during societal evolution?
A. Horticultural C. Agricultural
B. Industrial D. Mass
155. In a sociological sense, earning a 1.0 Grae Weighted Average (GWA) makes you a deviant
because .
A. you only could have gotten that GWA by cheating
B. a GWA of 1.0 is not the norm
C. it alienates you from your peer group
D. it improves your status
156. What is the underlying theory of the belief that the DepEd and other stakeholders
should exert deliberate efforts to construct a satisfying cuture for education?
A. Cultural revitsalization TheoryC. Anarchestic theory
B. Utopian theoryD. Revival theory
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157. What committee was founded in 1978 promote effective cooperation and enhance solidarity
among the peoples of ASEAN?
A. Committee on Culture and Information

B. Committee on Regional Cooperation
C. Committee on Cultural heritage
158. Teachers should be encourage to teach folk knowledge because .
A. it is a mandate of DepEd.
B. it is concludedin national Achievement Test.
C. it is crucial in facing the the basics of daily living.
D. it is in keeping of curriculum change.
159. If one agrees with Rizal on the best way to redeem our country, what would he do?
A. Work for quality education for all.
B. Campaign for more foreign investors.
C. Attract tourists to come to the country.
160. Based on his work “Sa Aking Mga Kababat”, would Rizal Favor the use of mother tongue in
the early grades?
A. Yes. C. He did not express it clearly.
B. No. D. Yes, but mixed with English.
161. How did Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere contribute to the development of his countrymen?
A. It awakened them to the oppressive rule of Spain.
B. It exposed to them the scandals of the friars.
C. It tught them to love their local language.
D. It pictured for them the ideal Filipina.
162. If they were to come back to life, who among the following would be the most vocal to
speak against the country’s foreign policy of close association with America?
A. Claro M. Recto, Leon Ma. Guerrero
B. Claro M. Recto, Jose P. Laurel

C. Leon Ma. Guerrero, jr., Jose P. Laurel
D. Jose P. Laurel, Elpidio Quirino
163. Why was Melchora Aquino arrested and exile to Guam? Because she .
A. supplied the katipuneros with food and clothing
B. fought side by side with Katipuneros]
C. openly disagreed with the encomenderos
1. published an article against Spaniards
5. RIZAL AND OTHER HEROES
Analzye how Rizal’s life and works have contributed to the counry’s development.
Evaluate the contribution of other Philippine heroes and heroines to the development of
the country.
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164. To stimulate nation’s economy and increase employment, former President Diosdado
Macapagal .
A. abolished government repressive control
B. borrowed money from the World Bank
C. standardized the salaries of government employees
D. gave incentives to whome cottage industries
165. In his “la Indolencia Del Filipino”, Rizal’s thinking was the rich natural resources of the
Philippines and the favorable climate were not a blessing after all the Filipino. Which
explains this?
The rich natural resources and the favorable climate of the country .
A. encouraged the “get-by” mentality
B. led to disunity
C. made the Filipino complete against one another
D. enable the Filipinos to earn college degrees
166. “There are no tyrants where there are no slaves.” Which logically explains this?
I. If the Filipinos were treated as slaves by the Spaniards it was because they
lowed themselves tyo be treaed as such.
II. It was equally the fault of the Filipnos Why the Spaniards treated them as slaves.
III. The Spaniards were tyrants and so they treated the Filipnios as slaves.
A. I and IIC. III
B. I D. II
167. In what sense is the Filipino likened to a bamboo?
A. He is Flexible.C. He is ambitious.
B. He is sturday.D. He is versatile.
168. The Filipino’s indomitable spirit is shown in his .
A. ability to surviveC. freindlessness
B. utang-na loobD. self-reliance
169. On which Filipino trait does not Gawad kalinga build on?
A. Bayanihan spiritC. Adaptability
B. Joy and HumorD. Extreme personalism
170. Out of used illustration boards, students came up with cute and functional bagsfor
school children. Which Filipino trait is exhibited?
A. Creativity C. Pagkabayani
B. Adaptability D. Family-orientedness
171. To which trait are the organization and success of cooperatives in the country attributed?
A. Pagsasamahan C . Pakikisama
B. Creativity D. Adaptability
172. Noli Me Tanghere was Jose Rizal’s first novel. Experts consider this work historically
significant because it was instrumental in establishing which of the following?
A. National identityC. Inciting the seeds of revolution
B. fight against graft and corruptionD. Love for education
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173. Which among the following is NOT a Filipino quality emphasized in the Noli Me Tanghere
of Dr. Jose Rizal?
A. Devotion of a FilipinaC. Common sense of Filipinos
B. Deep sense of gratitudeD. Inmate subversiveness
174. In Rizal’s time which among the following were pressing issues in Philippine society that
were presented in the El Filibusterismo?
I. Education reform
II. Superstition masquerading as religion
III. Abuses of friars
A. II and IIIC.I and II
B. I II and IIID. I and II
175. Which among the following is the main theme of the El Filibusterismo?
A. Ideal means of achieving social reform
B. Rizal’s hope for a revolution
C. Curing the social cancer
D. Abuses and indecency of friars
176. Apolinario Mabini was known as the “sublime paralytic.” Which among the following
represents his most significant contribution to the development of the Filipino
nation?
A. Peaceful social reformC. Revolutionarism
B. Resilience D. freemasonry
177. Marcelo H. Del pilar demonstrated a militant and progressive outlook derived from the
classic Enlightenment tradition of the French philosophesand the scientific empiricism of the
Europian bourgeoisie. Which of the following represents the tenets of his ideology?
I. Truth
II. Fairness
III. Impartialy
A. II and IIIC. I and II
B. I, II and IIID. I and II
178. Read the following then answer the question :
“Your honor, ho can the persecution dare try to send this poor, defenseless child to jail for
the murder of his father and mother? Have a heart! The boy is an orphan. In his argument
valid?
A. No, this is a fallacy, an appeal to pity.”
B. No, this is a faulty reasoning.
C. Yes, nobody can disagree.
D. No, this violates the rules of logic.
6. PHILOSOPY
6.2 Manifest a critical and analytical attitude toward specific issues and problems in
daily life
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179. “All the laws are the product of legislative activity.”

“Newton discovered several products of legislative activity.”
In this argument logical?
A. No, the error is due to the equivocal use of the world “law”
B. Yes, they are logical.
C. No, unless “laws” in the first premise is changed with “some laws”.
D. Patially logical.
180. Let’s assume that universities will be required tro offer education programs at the graduate
rather than at the undergraduate level. Based on this information, how should you respond?
A. Improbable C. Disagree
B. Agree D. Neutral
181. One reason why the NCEE was abolished was because it was anti-poor.Which explanation
logically supports this reasoning?
A. Most of those who did not pass the NCEE were graduates of deprived schools.
B. It’s good that the NCEE was abolished because that would mean only those fit for college
would go to college.
C. The NCEE served as a measured to counteract the “diploma mill” mentality of the
Filipinos.
D. College education liberates the poor from the bondage of poverty.
182. Which philosophical premise does NOT support scientific inquiry?
A. Reality is objective.
B. Group awareness is an integral part of knowledge.
C. Human perceptual systems correctly perceive reality.
D. Rational explanations exist for real- world phenomena.
183. The expressionist painters at the turn of the century tried to depict state of mind rather
than to make a realistic copy of some object. In other worlds, expressionist paintings .
A.give the felling rather than the appearance of things
B. resemble camera snapshots
C. are all about people
D. are all done in oils.
184. Those who have a deep appreciation of the beautiful tend to the good and the
beautiful.
A. preserve C. spoil
B. discard D. hide
7. ART APPRECIATIION/HUMANITIES
Demonstrate understanding of the totality of human experience by formulating a
human perspective that integrates all areas of knowledge
Manifest appreciation of arts as a result of an integrative and holistic view of life
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185. Art and music are necessary ingredients to a child’s education. Which statement/s supports
the idea of this sentence?
I. Music and art intensify a child’s imagination
II. Music teachers discipline, taem work, math and poetry through rhythem.
III. Painting helps a kinesthetic learner express abstract concepts in concreate forms.
A. I, II, IIIC. I and II
B. III onlyD. I only
186. Art and music are essential ingredients to a child’s education, yet ironically both subjects are
the first disciplines to be eliminated when budget is inadequate. In an effort to streamline
school budget and teach only the basics, we usually reduce curriculum to a lifeless routine of
issues that lack colors, shapes, sounds and rhythm. What does the paragraph confirm?
I. The importance of the arts in the education to children
II. The meaninglessness of the school curriculum
III.The insignificance of the arts in the school curriculum
A. I C. II
B. III D. I and II
187. Is it mortal to suppress workers’ rights to form unions in times of national emergency and
why?
I. No. Suppression of rights will always be a violation of human rights.
II. Yes. The nation’s security takes precedence over the rights of any private association.
III. Yes. Public safety must be thought of before private gain.
A. II and IIIC. I
B. II D. III
188. Intimes of war, soldiers must be ready to give up their lives indefense of the nation. Which
normative relationship applies in this case?
A. Greater urgency – saving the living before burying the dead
B. Wide social order – the family before the individual
C. More common good - public safety before private gain
D. Higher law – inalienable rights vs. alienable
189. Your classmate had been sick and so had been absent from class. To help him pass, you
allow him to copy your answer. Was allowing him to copy your answer morally justified?
A. Yes. The end justifies the means.
B. No. The end does not justify the means.
C. It depends on how sincere you were.
D. It depends on how much assistance to your classmate.
190. A wife who loves her husband dearly becomes so jealous that in a moment of savage rage,
kills him. Is the wife morally responsible and why?
A. No, Antecedent passion may completely destroy freedom and consequently moral
responsibility.
B. Yes, She killed her husband simply because of jealousy.
C. It depends on the mental health of the wife.
D. It depends on the cause of the wife’s jealousy
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191. You failed the LET twice. You heard of someone processing fake professional teachers’
license for failed LET examinees for a fee of P50, 000. You approached her and get a fake
license for a fee. Are you morally responsible?
A. No, while I know it is wrong, it is my only way to redeem myself.
B. Yes, but my desperate need for a license will lessen my moral responsibility.
C. No, I’m not the only one doing it.
D. Yes, I acted with full knowledge and consent.
192. Who has a greater responsibility and why? The lazy master teacher who doesnot teach well
or the beginning teacher who is grouping whileshe teaches and so does not teach well either.
A. The master teacher, who is older and more experienced.
B. The master teacher, who is expected to have more knowledge and freedom.
C. Cannot be determined; age and experience do not necessarily make one
more knowledgeable and free.
D. Both are morally responsible; theyu are both professional teachers.
193. I happen among to have unknowingly received counterfeit money from someone. At the
earliest opportunity. I pass it on to someone who is not aware. Am I morally responsible?

A. No, you are only passing on to another the burden that you unknowingly received.
B. No, the counterfeit money did not originally come for you.
C. Yes, your act is a perfect voluntary one.
D. Yes, you commit another wrong.
194. Can children who have not reached the age of reason and have acquired foul language
be held responsible?
A. No, the bad habit has been contracted involuntarily and unintentionally.
B. Yes, while they have not reached the age of reason, they already have a sense of what is
good and bad.
C. Yes, from their parents they have come to know that it is bad habit.
D. We cannot say yes or no; we don’t know what is inside the children’s mind and heart.
195. A boy scout leaps into the sea to save a companion in danger of being drowned, though he
may lose his life. Is he morally justified to risk his life?
A. No.
B. It depends on whether the Boy Scout can swim or not.
C. Yes.
D. No, if the boy being drowned did it to commit suicide.
196. Which oe goes with this principle: “The end does not justify the means”.
A. An objective evil act can never become good inspite of the good motive.
B. An objectively good act may become morally evil because of a bad motive.
C. An indifferent act may become morally good or evil depending on the motive.
D. Both are morally responsible: They are both professional teachers.
197. I get P5, 000 from the funds raised during Valentine’s Day without the knowledge of the
committee and donate it to the foundation serving a group of handicap. Is my act of
getting P5, 000 from the funds justify?

A. Yes, the means justify the end.
B. Yes, the end justifies the means.
C. No, the end does not justify the means.
D. Yes, if you intend to tell the committee afterwards.
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198. While illustrates the principle: “Circumstances may change a good or an different act into a
punishable one”.
A. You, the teacher, insulting a student is worse than a student belittling the classmate.
B. To steal money from a poor classmate is worse than to steal from a rich classmate.
C. Slapping someone at a moment of rage is not as worse as slapping someone for thrill.
D. You sleep seated on a chair at the back while you make your class copy notes from the
board.
199. I don’t like to read the bulletin board, for I suspect the deadline for grades is posted there.
Which type of ignorance do I possess?
A. Affected ignoranceC. Invincuble ignorance
B. Vincible ignoranceD. Crass ignorance
200. I pretend not to be able to play several musical instruments. I may get tied as an
instrumentalist of the church choir. Which type of ignorance do I have?
A. Invincuble ignoranceC. Affected ignorance
B. Supine ignoranceD. Vincible ignorance
201. Which illustrate/s this principle: “Antecedent passion may completely destroy freedom and
consequently moral responsibility.”
A. A teacher harbors a grudge against a colleague and builds himself up to a state of frenzy
and strikes his colleague.

B. A man broods over an insult received from an enemy, goes drinking and finally attacks
his enemy.
C. A person in danger of being drowned goes into panic and holds on to a companion who
also drowns.
D. B and C
202. When can we say that a person has values?
A. Lives a life of integrity, sincerity and commitment
B. Enjoys life of leisure and pleasure
C. Works towards self-aggrandizement
D. Lives a life of merriment in the company of others
203. What does the term “chiaroscuro” refer to?
A. An exaggerately dark background and light foreground creating the effect of space.
B. Exaggerated shadows making colours more intense.
C. A dark-shaded pigment created from a mixture of water and egg yolk.
D. A style of brush work which creates shading.
204. What is the purpose of an underpainting?
A. It prevents the paint from seeping through the canvas.
B. It helps the date painting.
C. To create a rough sketch directly on the work surface.
D. It avoids over painting.
205. What is a glaze?
A. Paint diluted with waterC. Paint diluted with olive oil
B. A color diluted with whiteD. Paint diluted with linseed oil
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206. What a student can do differs from what he will do. What does this prove?
A. Motivation and ability always go together,
B. Students of today are hardly motivated.
C. Ability is the opposite of motivation.
D. Motivation differs from ability.
207. You are often called: “Pverty is not a haindrance to success”. What does this imply?
A. The “promdi” student does not succeed because of his/her origin.
B. What a person becomes in life is a product of his/her environment.
C. A person is totally conditioned by his/her environment.
D. It is other people that hinder people succeed.
208. Pedro easily carried the television by himself when his neighbor’s house was on fire. But
when the fire was over, he could not bring it back to the house alone. This is on account of
the hormone .
A. pancreatic C. adrenalin
B. insulin D. ptyalin
209. Stimulation is good for the brain. Which action is a logical application for this?
A. Train your child to obey orders blindly.
B. Retire early so youy will be spared of the challenge of work.
C. Avoid giving challenging tasks to teenagers for they easily discouraged.
D. Give top children toys that they can manipulate.
210. A biology teacher asked each one in the class to introduce himself/herself using biological
concepts. Foru students introduced themselves as follows:
I have XX chromosomes
I have XY chromosomes
I have so much testosterone in my blood stream.

I have much estrogen circulating within me.
What is true of the four students?
A. Two are girls.C. Two are effeminate
B. Two are “tomboys”.D. The four have identity problems.
211. A biology teacher describe herself biologically: “My estrogen level is decreasing and I have
sign of osteoporosis.” What is the TRUE of the biology teacher?
A. She is a spinster.
B. She is in her latwe adolescence.
C. She is in her post-menopausal period.
D. she is a chain smoker.
212. Which statement on human intelligence is CORRECT?
A. It consists of multiple intelligences.
B. It is reliably measured by a verbal test.
C. It is verbal ability and abstract reasoning.
D. It is fixed at birth.
213. Which idea contradictsthe concept of free will?
A. Evolutionary theoryC. Memetics
B. Creationism D. Biological determinism
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214. A behavioural psychologist would probably say that .
A. introspection is a useful way to study mental processes.
B. the mind is most important when analyzing behaviour.
C. we act based on rewards and punishments received.
D. the unconscious stimulates our behavior.

215. Which among the following are qualities of an authoritarian parent?
A. High level of both control and warmth.
B. High level of control, and a low level of warmth.
C. low level of both control control and warmth.
D. low level of control, and a high level of warmth.
216. An individual who can find minute differences between small objects possesses which of the
following?
A. A good long-term memoryC. A low difference threshold
B. A high difference thresholdD. A good short-term memory
217. The method of classical conditioning begins with .
A. the conditioned stimulus and response
B. the unconditioned stimulus and conditioned response
C. the unconditioned stimulus and response

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PRACTICE TEST: Test your mastery of the competencies.

Choose the letter that corresponds to the

Read the text below then answer items 1 – 3.

1. Which trait of a scientist does Student A seem NOT have?

2. Student B and C display which trait of a scientist?

B. Authoritativeness D. Critical attitude

3. Why can Student D be said to have the bearing of a scientist.

A. He/She can relate to people .C. He/She has a critical mind.

B. He/She is objective .D. He/She is open-minded.

answers to his questions. What scientific attitude is he displaying?

A. Curiosity C. Absence of prejudice

1. Identify scientific traits and attitudes exhibited in various situations

we should not change the result.

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beliefs. What important scientific altitude is seen in her actions?

B. Absence of prejudiceD. Acceptance

failure or criticism. What scientific trait is displayed in this situation?

B. Risk-taking D. Absence of ambiguity

and conclusions. What scientific trait is he displaying?

What scientific attitude did she display?

A. Absence of biasC. Intellectual honesty

B. Faith in GodD. Critical mindness

scientific attitude is displayed in this situation?

A. Camaraderie C. Being a team playe

and original ideas. What scientific attitude is he displaying?

B. Nobility D. Absence of prejudice

interpretation of data, and formulation of conclusions.What scientific attitudes reflected in his

A. Absence of biasC. Rationality

B. Concern for the environmentD.Objectivity

A. firm set of beliefsC.Critical-mindedness

B. Absence of biasD. Intellectual honesty

is seen in his actions?

B. Firm set of beliefsD. Critical mindedness

attitude is seen in his actions?

A. Faith in godC. Honesty

seen in her actions?

B Crritical thinkingD. Absence of bias

A. Concern for the invironmentC. Belief in evolution

B. Love of natureD. Conservatism

scientific attitude is seen in his actions?

A. As X increases, Y also increases.

B. A high Y is associated with a high X.

C. When X increases, Y increases.

Situation: Read the following then answer questions # 20-22.

20. To be a fair test, what variables should she control?

I. Size of each block

II Time left in water

III. Type of wood

IV. Amount of water

A. I and IIIC. I and II

B. III and IVD. II and IV

21. In this experiment, what is the dependent variable?

A. Type of wood usedC. Time left in water

B. The amount of water soaked upD. Dry weigh of each block

2. Use scienticfic inquiry to investigate materials

plans to do the following:

I. Weigh a dry block each type of wood.

II. Put each block into a container full of water.

III. Leave the wood in the water.

V. Calculate the amount of water soaked up.

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22. What is the independent variable?

A. Type of wood usedC. Amount of water soaked up