GENERAL EDUCATION- 150 items (General Education March 2017) structions: 1, Detach one (1) answer sheet from the bottom of your Examinee ID/Answer Sheet Set. Write the subject title “GENERAL EDUCATION’ on the box provided. Shade Set Box “A” on your answer sheet if your test booklet is Set A; Set Box "B” if your test booklet is Set B. 2 3, MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Katangian ng mabuting tagapakinig ay ‘A. Agad magbigay ng konklusyon C. Patapusin ang nagsasalita B. laging nagbibigay ng papuri D, Di mapakali sa upuan .. 2. The study of human behavior is 7 A. psychology C. anthropology B. biology D. archeology 3. The apocalyptic lecture on the “west valley fault line” warns of serious natural disaster in case of a “big earthquake”, The underline word means___. A. careless C. attractive B. prophetic D. encouraging 4, What is the significance of evaluation of the audience in speech? A. Important in choice of subject B. For planning a speech G. Important fora big audience D, As assessment of speech made & -5. -Anong sawikain ang nagpapahalaga sa “utang nia lob”? ‘A, Huli man daw at magaling ay nahahabol B. Habang may buhay may pag asa C. Kung may isinuksok, may dudukutin D. Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay di makakarating sa paroroonan. 6. The ordering of things according to the importance a person attaches to them is known as A. hierarchy of needs C. academichierarchy B. values hierarchy D. religious hierarchy 7. Alin,sa mga sumusunod and pang-akademikong gamit ng wika? A. Pagaalinlangan C, Pagtanaw B. Pagsasaliksikc D. Kwentuhan 8, Whats the manner in which the body is carried in oral speaking? A. Gesture C. Posture B. Poise D. Platform presence 9, Proseso ng paghahati ng saloobin, opinion, karunungan sa pamamagitan ng makabuluhang tunog. A. pagtatala. S C. pakikinig + B. pagsasalita D. pagbabasa 10. Of the accepted aims in studying Political Science, which is NOT regarded as immediately relevant? ‘A. To understand government and its principle B. To uphold the ideas underlying public service C. Towin elections and hold public office D. To learn how government relates with the people it serves 41. Sa mga batas na gamit sa pangungusap, ano ang ginagamit pagkatapos ng pangungusap? A. Tutuldok C. Tuldok B. Tandang pananong D. Kuwit. Which pracess produces oxygen as waste product? » A. photosynthesis ¢. diffusion B. cytolysis 13, This is TRUE of recessive genes, A. Will prevent a dominant gene from expressing its phenotype B. Should be paired with a dominant genes for It to be expressed. C. Have more superior photypic traits D. Will only have phenotypic expression If present as a homozygous genotype. D. photochemical conversion 14. Who first used the name “Filipinos” considering that native Filipinos in the Philippines were simply called “indios”? A. Creoles (Mixed Hispanic-Filipino blood) * B. Natives of pure blood of islanders C. Chinos or Chinese immigrants to the islands D. First Filipino clerics Burgos, Gomez and Zamora 15. Tukuyin ang salitang naiiba sa kahulugan: nag-aalab, nag-iinit, nag-pupuyos, nanghingalay A. Nag-pupuyos C. Nag-iinit B, Nanghingalay D. Nag-aalab 16. What figure of speech is the following? The EDSA bloodless revolution was supported by a “sea of humanity” united by a common aspiration, A. Simile C. Hyperbole B, Metaphor D. Personification 17. Ang “lubhang” sa pariralang “lubhang maliksi” ay A. panghalip . pandiwa B, pang-uri D. pang-abay 18. Mendoza Company Manufactures sofa sets. In its catalog, a rectangular sofa is priced at 5,000.00 less a discount of 25%, What will Kathrena Department Store have to pay for the rectangular sofa? A. P4,250.00 C. P4,000.00 B. P3,800.00 D. P3,750.00 19. The bond in sodium fluoride is which of the following types of chemical bond? A. Alkali metals C. Alkaline earth metals B, Halogens D. Rare earths 20, What is meant by equating the artist as an “improviser” ‘A. He/she.projects his experience of reality B. He/she selects subjects at random C. He/she is comfortable with life and craft D. He/she takes a chance in portraying the beautiful through art 21, Which best exemplifies that culture is transmitted orally? A. Lina sings a song during a karaoke session B, Lina adjusted the way she dresses upon advice by her mother. ¢. Lina writes a journal on her field trip D. Lina delivers an oral class report. 22. Which element has Ca as its symbol? A. Calcium C. Carbon B. Cadmium D. California 23, What did Emilio Jacinto envision for Filipino fighters in writing the Kartilla Code of Conduct of the Katipunan? A. Professional soldiers C. Rag-tag fighters B, Guerilla fighters D. Civil guards of Filipinos 24, Arectangular block steel has dimensions of 5 meters x 10 meters x 15 meters and weighs 1000N. How should this block be placed be placed on the surface to exert the least pressure on the surface? A. onthe 5 meters by 15 meters sideB. on the 5 meters by 10 meters side ¢._allside exert equal pressure D. on the 10 meters by 15 meters side 25. Of epigrams, what is the meaning of “A friend is one who knows all about you and loves you just the same"? A. Friends are for keeping C. A friend in need isa friend indeed B. Love friends, not enemies D. True friendship 26. | can’t find calculator; may I use Richard? ‘A. yours, mine C. my, yours B. his, yours D. my, his 27. Ritais the of the twins, A. smartest C. smarter B. very smart D. smart 28. “My head is bloody but unbowed.” is : A. simile C. hyperbole B. metaphor D. personification 29. In point of population, which nation is the largest state with a population placed at about 1.2 billion people? A, Indonesia Cc. India B. China D. United States 30. A mango tree is planted beside a sampaguita plant in a garden. They demonstrate the following relationship: ~~ A. Commensalism y C. Competition < B. Mutualism , D. Predation _ 31. Monosaccharaides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides are types of. A. Lipids C. Nucleotides B. Proteins D. Carbohydrates 32. What type of asexual reproduction occurs when a new organism develops from an outgrown as exemplified by corals? A. fission C. sexual reproduction B. fertilization oy D. budding 33, What measure of central tendency can best describe the style of backpacks commonly used by travelers? A. mean C. mode B. range . D. median 34, Mother finally found the time to rest after the whole day. A. working C. had worked B. having worked D. have worked 35. His discussion is excellent and to the case. A. connected C. inaccurate B. unrelated D. similar 36. Alin sa mga sumusunod ay halimbawa ng pangungusap na walang paksa? A. Sa palagay ko B. Angnahanap kagabi. C. Grabe! D. Ang pagkatalo ng Alaska sa San Miguel. 37. What is the logically fallacy in: “You once sponsored a project of the governor, therefore you. are the governor's crony.’ A. Illogical conclusion B. Appeal to popular opinion C. Association fallacy D. Circular argument 3 ‘REPRODUCTIONS STRICTLY PROMIBITED! }J L7.C.& QR. PROPERTY!38, Ano ang mga awit ng pag-ibig na ginagamit sa paghaharana ng mga Bisaya? A. Kundiman . Dalit B. Balitaw D. Dlyona 39, Kingdom plantae Includes which organisms? A. Protozoa C. Magnoliidae B. Fungi D. Prokaryotes 40, What are the nasal cavities part of? ‘A. Resonators C. Articulators B. Reverberators D, Vibrators 41, “We listened to a loquacious speaker.” The underlined word means _. A. Simple C. Lousy B. Quiet D. Verbose 42, Bread-and-butter sandwich my favorite snack. A. Are Has been B. Is D. Have been 43, Sky Company Manufactures Tables. In its Catalog, a round table is price Php. 4,000.00 less a discount of 20%. What will Frankie Department Store have to pay for the round table? A. Php. 3,200.00 C. Php. 2,600.00 0?” B. Php. 3,400.00 D. Php. 3,500.00 ¢ Q> 44, The candidate from Philippines showed admirable composure infront ofthe huge Miss __—---~_ Universe audience, her___ impressed the judges. . Oo wor A. Nervousness y Ce Aplomb Vout B. Excitement D.- Agitation” 7 Poo & 45. A forest suffered from wildfires and destroys the existing vegetation. However, the soul 7 remained viable. Five years later, trees and bushes are seen flourishing in the forest once again, This phenomenon is called _. A. Tertiary ecological succession C. Quarternary ecological succession B. Secondary ecological succession D. Primary ecological succession 46, You won the jackpot prize in the lottery. The prize money cannot be paid in currency but only in gold. Applying your knowledge in chemistry, select the largest amount of gold from the choices below (Au = 197). A. 22.4 moles of gold C. 297 grams of gold B. 40.0 kilogram of gold D. Avogadro's number of atoms gold 47. Organism that decompése substances into products that can be useful are called ‘i ‘A. Herbivores C. Carnivores B. Saprolites D. Saprophytes 48, What is the amount due on Php. 12,000.00 after adding the annual interest of 8% for 3, years? no 92 A. Php 14,880.00 SG Php 15,880.00 ug B. Php 16,800.00 Ayo? D.: Php 15,800.00 s 49, The resettlement of Filipino communities to town centers called cabeceras was provi the Spanish policy called_. A. Encomienda C. Pueblo 803 B, Reduccion D. Gubernadorcillo 105 © 50. Noong 1960, itinakda ang kautusan na lahat ng magsisipagtapos sa kolehiyo ay dapat 7S § nakakuha ng ilang yunit ng Filipino? \qe A 18 6 B24 D. 12 51. Julie Gomez work is a sales woman, She is paid a salary of Php. 3,000.00 a week plus 2% commission on sales over Php. 4,000.00. Find her gross pay for a week in which het-sales are Php. 9,500.00. A. Php. 3,150.00 C. Php. 3,110.00 B. Php. 3,210.00 D. Php. 3,250.0052, Eutrophication which causes the deple A. Decrease in aquatic plants B. Abundant sea harvest 53. OF the following, which is an Indirect tax? A. Capital gross tax C, Corporate tax B. Wealth tax D, Excise Tax 54. What was the first Sultanate in the Philippines which was founded by Abu Bakar in 14507 A, Lanao Sultanate C, Buayan Sultanate tlon of dissolved oxygen In water results Into CG. Decrease in dissolved nutetents D. Diminished sea harvest B. Maguindanao Sultanate D. Sulu Sultanate 55. An example of asexual reproduction is___. A. Fertilization Invitro fertilization is the union of an ovum and a sperm inside the \W A. Vase . C. Test tube < B. “Microscopé slide “ D. Receptacle oo" What is philosophical skeptism? _ A. Supremacy of reason over faith B. General disposition to doubt since no facts can be definitely known. C. Reliance on science, not religi D. Belief that only material things can be known. Itis____ fitting and proper that we organize a party on her birthday. A. Altogether C. Together all * B, Al-together D. All together . The world largest ecosystem of desert is__. A. Africa C Libya B. Sahara D. Saudi What is NOT among the many topics which the political scientist needs to directly consider from a psychological approach to improve statements? A. Financial assets €. Public opinion B. Propaganda D. Pressure groups1, Ano ang isang uri ng awit sa pamamangka? A. Kundiman C. Pangngaluwa B. Kumintang =~ D. Talindaw — 82. Anong uri ng panlapi ang ginagamit sa mga sumusunod na salita: imutin, tukuran, suwagin? A. Kabilaan c. GivapiS B. Hulapi D. Uniapi 83, What is the income saved but not used through investment? ‘A. Capital €. Deposit B, Wealth D. Hoarding 84, What is the pressure exerting on the plasma membrane against the cell wall of bacteria, fungi and plants cells? A. Osmotic pressure C. Turgor pressure Lk B. Plasma pressure D. Wall pressure ape 85. What is the amount due on Php. 10,000.00 after adding the annual interest of 12% forS > years? “ A. Php. 14,000.00 C Php.13,500.00. ~ B. Php. 15,500.00 D. Php. 16,000.00 > aq - 86, The use of Spanish surnames by Filipino was ordered by Governor General a A. Basilio Agustin C. Jose Agustin B. Ramon Blanco D.. Narciso Claveria 87. How should an audience be regarded? Bate A. People who think as individuals and as a group B. Group of people who need to be convinced, C. Group of people who have views different frm you D. Hostile group of listeners ee 88. Ano ang awiting pampatulog ng bata sa tuliby sa Ingles? = A. Dung-aw C. Dalit B. Oyayi D. Kutang-kutang 89. Of input devises of the computer, which is the device for pointing and selecting commands? - ‘A. Joystick C. Mouse B. Scanner i D. Keyboard 90. The authorities ‘warned the public about the wide-spread flu virus so people could take precautions, 4 A. Should be ° Cc. Have B. Should have ‘ D. should 91. What is the cellular metabolic process that transforms biochemical energy into ATP? A. Cellular breakdown °B, Cellular respiration C. Cellular reaction D. Cellular metabolism 92. How can literary ideology and phraseology be characterized during the days of our Pre- Hispanic 'folks? A. Refined C. Well-developed B. Crude D. Edifying 93. “The Lord is my shepherd” is A. Simile C., Metaphor B. Irony D. hyperbole 6 A Toyota car travelling at rate of 70km per hour leaves the house 2 hours after Kia car has left and overtakes it in 5 hours at what rate was the Kia car travelling? A. 50 kilometer per hour C. 40 kilometer per hour B. 20 kilometer per hour D. 30 kilometer per hour 95. Which of the following id a segmented worm that can be used to facilitate anticoagulation? A. Bloodworms C. Maggots B. Earthworm D. leeches96. How can slowing of import growth directly affect an economy? A. Deterioration of account position €. Low income levels for labor B. High unemployed levels ~ D. High inflationary rates. ~ 97. Insulin is secreted by the _. A. Pancreas CG. Intestine B. Liver D. Kidney 98, Sa pangungusap ayon sa pagkabuo, anong pangungusap ang: "Si Junjun ay nasa senior high school na baytang” ‘A. Hugnayan ~ C. Tambalan B. Payak D, Langkapan’ + 99. Ang kahulugan ng “running cut of food” ay ‘A. Naghahabol ng pagkain . Malakas kumain B._Namimili ng pagkain D._ Kinakapos sa pagkain 100. Who led the representation of the Filipino people during the negotiation between the United States and Spain for the Treaty of Paris? ‘A. Doroteo Lopez C. Mariano Ponce B. Galiciano Apacible D. Felipe Agoncillo 101. Isang uri ng pagtatanghal ng paligsahan ng dalwang makata na patula ang pagatatalo ay tinatawagna A. Talumpati Cc... Sagutan B. Bugtungan D, Balagtasan 102. Ang mga salitang sabaw, agiw, away, ‘aynga, ay mga halimbawa ng_. ‘A. Ponema i | *, Klaster~ B. Diptonggo t D. Parirala 103. Alin sa sumusunod na pangkat ng mga salita ay magka-kasinghulugan? A. tinugis, pinakawalan C. magiting, mahiyain B. bantog, sikat, tanyag D. magapi, matalo, panalo 104, Even when his friends betray him, Mark bears no rancor in his heart because he is NOT A. Bitter C. Embarrassed o? B, Consoled es D. Insulted (po 105, What isthe siniple interest on Php. 10,000.00 for 3 years at 8%? “0h A. Php. 2,400.00 C. Php. 3,800.00 dO B. Php. 6,400.00 D. Php. 5,400.00 Yee 106, Ang wikang pambansa ay nagging modern nang idagdag sa abakadang Filipino an; an hee Yess 24> A. at] \ CG xaty at B. fatv D. watz + 107. Which of the following convert the energy from sunlight into chemical energy? J A. Whales C. Plants B. Water D. Fungi 108. Sequence the following for proper order of ideas in a sentence: 1/has been a history 2/ the history of life on earth 3/ of interaction 4/ of living things and their environment. . C. 4-1-3-3 D. 1-3-4-2 \ ow 109. Which of the following travels fastest in air? A. Thunder C. Current B. Moonbeam D. Light 110. Sa bantas na gamit sa ‘pangungusap, ano ang ginagamit pagkatapos ng bating panimula sa liham pangkalakal at unahan sa listahan ng mga salita? A. Tandang pananong Cc. Kuwit B. Tuldok D. Tutuldok~111. Ito ay pagbasa ng pansamantala o di-palagian. Ginagawa Ito kung nais magpalipas ng oras. A. Kaswal C. Pre-viewing B. Scanning D. Masusi 112. The Philippines, which is made up of thousands of islands, is called _. A. Archipelago C. Peninsula B. Cape D. Gulf 113, Find the amount and compound interest converted semi-annually in 3 years on Php. 10,000.00 at 6%, p20? i Geo A. Php. 10,990.42 of C. Php. 13,500.75 B, Php. 11,940.52 mo? D. Php. 12,600.75 114. What was the central focus of much ft ippine literature during the Hispanic colonial period? A. Christian faith C. Tribal life B. Struggle against colonial rule D. Copy of literature from Spain 115. The collection of stories of animals which teach moral lessons is_, A. The Lion King C. One Thousand and One Arabian Nights B. Aesop's Fables D. Grimm’s Fairy Tales 116. Which of the following is a heterotroph? A. Moss C. Algea B, Grasshopper D. Tern 117. Reduccion is the Spanish policy which provided for theresettlement of Filipino communities to form centers called. . A. Gubernadorcillos C. Encomiendas B. Cabeceras ~. D. Pueblos 118. The following organs have specific functions EXCEPT”__. A. Intestine~~ ~ C. Pancreas B. Liver D. Appendix _~ 119. What is our present form of government that characterizes our Republic which élects national and local officials.in government? ‘A. Indirect or representative democracy C. Monarchy B. Aristocracy D. Direct or pure democracy 120. Ang lahat ngito ay diptonggo MALIBAN sa__. A. Sabaw C. Tunog B. Taynga D. Agiw 121. What is concerned about high and low in voice volume and quality? A. Pitch C. Resonace B, Tone D. Timbre 122. Sheis known for her penchant for jewelry. The underlined word means _. A. Fondness C. Avoidance B. Aversion D. Dislike 123, Tukuyin ang salitang naiiba sa kahulugan: kahindik-hindik, malagim, masalimuot, nakakatakot. A. Masalimuot C. Kahindik-hindik B. Nakakatakot D. Malagim 124, Carbon dioxide is produced by plants in the A. Evening C, Noon B. Afternoon D. Morning 125, What are the hormones responsible for plant growth, promoting auxiliary bud growth and apical dominance? A. Auxins and Gibberellins B. Cytokinins and Gibberellins C. Auxins and abscisate D. Cytokinins and auxins126. Ang wastong salin ng "you can't compare apples and oranges” ay __. A Diemagkabagay C, Di-wasto B. Iba ang dalandan D, tba ang mansanas 127. The waste product of photosynthesis is _. A. Nitrogen C. Carbon dioxide B. Hydrogen D, Oxygen 128, The Largest prime number less than 110 is__. A. 97 ¢, 101 - B. 107 D, 105 2 129, What are the prime factors of 120? ia A. 2x4x3x5 a . G, 2x2x2x6xS B. 2x3x4x5 D, 2x2x2x3x5 2 130. Sequence the following for proper order of ideas in a sentence: 1/ have been monkey the environment 2/ to. large extent 3/of the earth land and animal ife 4/ the physical form and habits. 4 q A. 4-2-1-3 C, 2-4-3-1 B. 21-34 D, 241 131, Modern capitalism is the characteristic of _. AS A. Imperialism ¢, Entrepreneurship B. Socialism D,” Colonialism 132, The cause of the power interruption was a connection. A. Loose C. Losing B. Lose D. Lost 133. Al Gore's APOCALYPTIC lecture suggests serious natural disaster to occur. The capitalized word means. A. Encouraging C. Attractive B. Prophetic D. Careless 134, Maroi's father is an alcoholic,a chain smoker and a gambler. But Mario is his contrast because he does not drink, smoke nor gamble, What does this case proved? ‘A. One's value system is.acquited C. Values are genetically passed B. Values are elusive D, One’s value system is inherited 135. Milk is classified as___. A. Colloid C. Acid B. Metalloid D. Soda 136, The morning air smells____in the garden, A’ Sweetly C. More sweet B, Sweeter D. Sweet 137. Tukuyin ang salitang naitba sa kahulugan: nilapa, sinibasib, inumin. A. Nilapa C.Sinibasib B. Rinain D. Tnumin 138. What will happen to a plant cell placed in a hypertonic solution? A. The plant cell will rapture C. No effect on the plant cell B, The plant cell will have edema D. The plant cell will shrink 139. Which of the following is an organism that feeds on necrotic and decaying matter? A. Yeast C. Algea B, Vulture D. Parakeet 140. Uring bantas na ginagamit sa paghihiwalay ng mga sugnay na sunod-sunod ay__. , A. Tutuldok Kuwit B, Tuldukuwit D. tuldok 141, Among the Social Sciences, which is concerned with political processes, power struggle and governments? A. Political Science C. History of Revolutions B. Anthropology D. Psychology of Leaders 10 ‘REPRODUCTION ISSTRICTLY PRONIBITED! }}RT.C.& QRTC. PROPERTY!hat organism would most likely be in an arctic environment? A Turtle C. Crocodile B. Maya bird D. Walrus What is the process used by plants to convert the energy from sunlight into chemical neray? A. Diffusion 7 C. Phytochemical conversion B. Photosynthesis — “ D. Cytolysis it , Sapagbuo ng analchiya, ano sa sumusunod ang may katulad na relasyon ng pares na pakalahad sa: parang binuhusan ng malamig na tubig: napahiya A. Parang maamong lupa: mabait B. Parang malayo ang paningin: mayabang C. Parang pinipit na luya: maanghang D. Parang may paru-paro sa tiyan: nagugutom 445. The ordering of human needs from highest to lowest is known as the hierarchy'of! needs by —__. A. John Dewey C. Jean Jacques Rousseau B. Abraham Maslow D. Edward Thorndike 146. Mutation occurs when DNA is damaged, not repaired and replicated; theresultis__. A. Population evolution C. Ecological succession B, Genetic disorder D,, Biological rebirth 147. Saprophytes are organisms capable of the important processin which a substance is broken down into product that can be useful. The process is known as A. Transformation. C, Creation B. Decomposition D. Evolution 148. What characterizes a social state? A. Only monopoly ownership B. Only joint ownership of production C. Only private ownershiip of production D. Only state and collective ownership of production 449. Fresh vegetable in thousand island dressing__ my favorite entrée. A. Willbe C. Were B. Are D. Is 150, Read the stanza and answer the item that follows. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the honor of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. Every line of the poem consist of eight beats represented by eight syllables. This is called A. Rhyme Rhythm B. Figure of speech D. Onomatopoeia