Read each statement below carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

_____1. This refers to a proposed explanation for a phenomenon.

a. conceptual framework b. significance of the study c. statement of the problem d. hypothesis
_____2. This is a structure that best explains the development of a study.
a. background of the study b. conceptual framework c. statement of the problem d. hypothesis
_____3. This is an important part of a research paper where the key or important terms in the study are clearly
defined.
a. conceptual framework b. significance of the study c. statement of the problem d. definition of terms
_____4. This provides context to the information that you are discussing in your paper. It introduces your
readers to the topic of your research.
a. background of the study b. definition of terms c. statement of the problem d. hypothesis
_____5. This part explains the extent to which the research area will be explored in the work and specifies the
parameters within which the study will be operating.
a. significance of the study b. definition of terms c. statement of the problem d. scope and delimitation
_____6. Which criterion is observed when your chosen information provides your research needs?
A. coverage B. authority C. credibility D. objectivity
_____7. Which criterion is observed when your chosen information was interpreted without any bias?
A. accuracy B. authority C. credibility D. objectivity
_____8. Which criterion is observed when your chosen information is still commonly known, in use or
accepted? A. currency B. coverage C. accuracy D. objectivity
_____9. Which criterion is observed when you chose information based on its reliability and correctness?
A. coverage B. accuracy C. credibility D. objectivity
_____10. Which criterion is observed when the author of your chosen information has the qualifications to
write on that specific topic?
A. accuracy B. authority C. credibility D. objectivity
_____11. This refers to unethical practice of using words or ideas (either planned or accidental) of another
author/ researcher or your own previous works without proper acknowledgement.
A. Citation B. Referencing C. Ethical Consideration D. Plagiarism
_____12. This is the process by which a researcher will tell to her target that a certain material in his work came
from another source. A. Citation B. Referencing C. Ethical Consideration
D. Plagiarism
_____13. What citation style is commonly used in the field of Humanities?
A. Modern Language Association B. American Psychological Association
C. Chicago Style D. Turabian Style
_____14. What style of citation is widely used in the field of education, businesses, and communication?
A. Modern Language Association B. American Psychological Association
C. Chicago Style D. Turabian Style
_____15. What style of citation does the given example on the box show?

A. Modern Language Association B. American Psychological Association

C. Chicago Style D. Turabian Style
_____16. What is the citation style characterized by the given example below?
A. Modern Language Association B. American Psychological Association
C. Chicago Style D. Turabian Style

_____17. What citation style supports two other styles of citation such as notes and bibliography?
A. Modern Language Association C. Chicago Style
B. American Psychological Association D. Turabian Style
_____18. What style of citation was used on this given example below?
A. Modern Language Association B. American Psychological Association
C. Chicago Style D. Turabian Style
_____19. “APA” stands for_________.
A. Alaskan Physiological Association C. Australian Philosophy Association

In his influential 2003 study, Jenkins described…

B. American Psychological Association D. Arabian Psychological Association
_____20. “MLA” means ________.
A. Modern Language Association C. Medium Language Association
B. Maritime Linguistics Association D. Minimum Linguistics Association
_____21. What is an informal or indirect expression of knowledge?
a. books c. sentences
b. gestures d. words
_____22. What characterizes inquiry?
a. it is designed to generate multiple alternatives
b. it encourages an exchange of ideas
c. it is an open process absorption
d. all of the above
_____23. Which of the following are benefits of brainstorming when compared to nominal group technique?
a. brainstorming is more fun
b. brainstorming can generate a positive organizational climate
c. brainstorming can inspire talented and highly skilled employees to
remain in an organization
d. all of the above
_____24. Which of the following statements about brainstorming is NOT correct?
a. brainstorming is often used for creative problem-solving
b. No criticism is allowed in brainstorming
c. Brainstorming is a vulnerable game without rules or guidelines
d. All participants in brainstorming should be given a chance to
contribute to the process
_____25. Which of the following is a limitation to brainstorming?
a. free riders work harder in a group
b. only a few people can contribute
c. People are more willing to talk because they are part of a group
d. only one person can speak at a time
_____26.What is a systematic investigation for information?
a. curiosity b. inquiry c. questions d. research
_____27.Which of the following is the most distinguishing characteristics of inquiry-based learning?
a. it begins with a question
b. students use hand-on instruction
c. it is student-centered
d. it is teacher-centered
_____28.What is defined as seeking truth, information, or knowledge?
a. curiosity b. inquiry c. questions d. research
12.What is defined as seeking truth, information, or knowledge?
a. curiosity c. questions
b. inquiry d. research
13.What is the first element of inquiry-based learning?
a. formulation of appropriate questions
b. identification of key issues
c. search for valid and relevant evidence
d. selection of appropriate questions
14.What is the last element of inquiry-based learning?
a. application of evidence to identified issues
b. interpretation and assessment of evidence
c. presentation of coherent, conclusion, final or tentative
d. reflection on and assessment of the learning process
15.Which of the following are the most distinguishing characteristics of inquiry-based learning?
a. it begins with a question
b. students use hand-on instruction
c. it is student-centered
d. it is teacher-centered

Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer. Kindly write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is a limitation to brainstorming?
a. free riders work harder in a group
b. only a few people can contribute
c. people are more willing to talk because they are part of a group
d. only one person can speak at a time
2. What characterizes inquiry?
a. it is designed to generate multiple alternatives
b. it encourages an exchange of ideas
c. it is an open process
d. all of the above
3. What are the two phases of brainstorm?
a. cause and effect c. idea generation and evaluation
b. projection and selection d. problem and solution
4. What is an informal or indirect expression of knowledge?
a. books c. sentences
b. gestures d. words
5. How will you capture the ideas?
a. traditional method c. post – it notes
b. electronic method d. all of the above
6. Which of the following statements about brainstorming is NOT correct?
a. brainstorming is often used for creative problem-solving
b. no criticism is allowed in brainstorming
c. brainstorming is an exposed game without rules or guidelines
d. all participants in brainstorming should be given a chance to contribute
7. Which criteria should you use to evaluate ideas?
a. feasible c. novel
b. attractive d. none of the above
8. Which of the following is a limitation to brainstorming?
a. free riders work harder in a group.
b. only a few people can contribute.
c. people are more willing to talk because they are part of a group.
d. only one person can speak at a time
9. Which among them does not belong to ruining a brainstorm?
a. early criticism of ideas
b. having no clear focus or objective
c. need evaluation
d. settling for too few ideas
10.Which of the following are the benefits of brainstorming when compared to the
nominal group technique?
a. brainstorming is more fun
b. brainstorming can create a positive organizational climate
c. brainstorming can encourage talented and highly skilled employees to
remain in an organization
d. all of the above
11.What is the first element of inquiry-based learning?
a. formulation of appropriate questions
b. identification of key issues
c. searches for valid and relevant evidence
d. selection of appropriate questions
12.Which of the following is the most distinguishing characteristics of inquiry-based learning?
a. it begins with a question
b. students use hand-on instruction
c. it is student-centered
d. it is teacher-centered
13.What is a systematic investigation for information?
a. curiosity c. questions
b. inquiry d. research
14.What is defined as seeking truth, information, or knowledge?
a. curiosity c. questions
b. inquiry d. research
15.What is the last element of inquiry-based learning?
a. application of evidence to identified issues
b. interpretation and assessment of evidence
c. presentation of coherent, conclusion, final or tentative
d. reflection on and assessment of the learning process