Gened Final 34870

OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES 2022
GENERAL EDUCATION
1. He was the last Spanish Governor – General in the Philippines.
a. Diego de los Rios
b. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
c. Basilio Agustin
d. Narciso Claveria
2. The Republic Act that requires the compulsory teaching of Rizal Course and the lives of other
Filipino patriots is __________.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 1425
c. R.A. 7784
d. R.A. 8049
3. __________ a Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA).
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 1425
c. R.A. 7784
d. R.A. 8049
4. __________ an act Strengthening Teacher Education in the Philippines by establishing Centers of

Excellence and creating a Teacher Education Council.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 1425
c. R.A. 7784
d. R.A. 8049
5. __________ prohibits hazing and other forms of initiation rites in fraternities, sororities, and other
illegitimate organizations.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 1425
c. R.A. 7784
d. R.A. 8049
6. Rizal was eight years old when he wrote this poem. He realized the ultimate importance of having
a native tongue.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tongue
c. To Education
d. Intimate Alliance between Religion and Education
7. __________ was a poem written by Rizal when he was 15 years old His memories of Calamba
demonstrated his innate love of nature that ultimately developed into a greater love of nation.
c. To Education
8. In this poem, Rizal compared education to the goodness of light, wisdom, hope, peace and truth.
c. To Education
9. In this poem, Rizal noted the role of religion in attaining good education.
c. To Education
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10. __________ was a prize – winning poem of Rizal when he was a student in UST. This poem
proved that an Indio was not only equal but also more superior to the Spaniards in poetry writing.
a. To the Filipino Youth
b. They Ask Me for Verses
c. Hymn to Talisay
d. Kundiman
11. Rizal's loneliness is profoundly expressed in this poem which has the lines, "His lyre had long
ago become so mute and broken; his use stammers and no longer smiles at him." What is
the title of the poem?
c. To Education
12. Written in 1895, the verses were used against him during his trial in December 1896.
c. To Education
13. The poem is one of the two only poems that Rizal wrote in his vernacular. He, however, denied
authorship of such.
c. To Education
14. The highest mountain in the continent of Africa is __________.

a. Mount Everest
b. Mount Fuji
c. Mount Kilimanjaro
d. Mount Apo
15. He coined the term "survival of the fittest."

a. Karl Marx
b. Herbert Spencer
c. August Comte
d. Arnold Toynbee
16. __________ is a multilateral agreement regulating international trade. According to its preamble,
its purpose was the "substantial reduction of tariffs and other trade barriers and the
elimination of preferences on a reciprocal and mutually advantageous basis."
a. APEC
b. NAFTA
c. ASEAN
d. GATT
17. The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe is __________.
a. Ural Mountain
b. Mount Kilimanjaro
c. Mount Everest
d. Mount Fuji
18. The "Yellow Race" is also known as __________.

a. Caucasians
b. Negroids
c. Mongoloids
d. Malays
19. Year 2014 has been declared by Pope Francis as Year of the __________.
a. Laity
b. Faith
c. Hope
d. Righteousness
20. The Russian President who gave Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 is __________.
a. Vladimir Putin
b. Joseph Stalin
c. Michael Gorbachev
d. Nikita Krushchev
21. Which of the following countries is located in Central America?

a. Mexico
b. Panama
c. Puerto Rico
d. Colombia
22. The principle of checks and balances is intended to maintain balance among executive, legislative
and judicial departments of the government. Which one is a check on the executive department by
the judiciary?
a. Determining the salaries of the President and the Vice President.
b. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional.
c. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional.
d. Impeaching the President
23. __________ was named "Distinguished and Ever Loyal City" by Legazpi.
a. Manila
b. Bohol
c. Cebu
d. Samar and Leyte
24. A Visayan bamboo drum is called __________.

a. Kudyapi
b. Silbay
c. Tultogan
d. Kutibeng
25. The Allies of World War II, called the United Nations from the January 1, 1942 declaration, were
the countries that together opposed the Axis powers during the Second World War. Which among
the countries belongs to the "Allies?"
a. Japan
b. Italy
c. France
d. Germany
26. The first Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines was __________.
a. Sergio Osmeña
b. Ramon Avanceña
c. Mariano Trias
d. Salvador Laurel
27. Who was the Spanish Governor-General who ordered the deportation of Jose Rizal to Dapitan?
a. Gov. General Eulogio Despujol
b. Gov. General Carlos Maria dela Torre
c. Gov. General Camilo de Polavieja
d. Gov. General Fermin Jaudenes
28. __________ was the “hero of the Battle at Tirad Pass.”

a. Macario Sakay
b. Antonio Luna
c. Diego Silang
d. Gregorio del Pilar
29. Bukidnon plateau known for __________.

a. Strawberry Plantation
b. Orchidarium
c. Banana Plantation
d. Pineapple Plantation
30. Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as Ferdinand Marcos is to __________.

a. Subservience to America
b. New Society
c. Ties with Asian Nations
d. "Filipinos First" Policy
31. In whose term was the celebration date of Philippine Independence Day changed from July 4 to
June 12?
a. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Ferdinand Marcos
c. Carlos P. Garcia
d. Elpidio Quirino
32. In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?

a. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
b. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
c. British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese
d. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
33. __________ is a visible Hispanic legacy.

a. Love for fast food
b. Love for basketball
c. Prevalence of noodles
d. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos
34. Who among the Presidents of the Philippines was known for his love for the "Little Man" and
opened Malacanang Palace to all?
a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Elpidio Quirino
35. Why is the Philippines described to have the largest Diaspora network in the world?
a. OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation's economy
b. A number of Filipinas marry foreigners
c. Its insular nature makes its people live far apart
d. About 11 % of its population is overseas
36. Who was the Katipunero through whom the Katipunan was discovered by Father Mariano Gil?
a. Apolonio de la Cruz
b. Jose del Rosario
c. Teodoro Patiño
d. Daniel Tirona
37. Even though women of the Katipunan were exempted from the pact, who participated in the blood
compact and fought fearlessly, in twelve bloody ''battles of the revolution” in Bataan including
the Battle of Biak-na-Bato?
a. Agueda Esteban
b. Teresa Magbanua
c. Trinidad Tecson
d. Gregoria de Jesus
38. __________ is the first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine revolution, also known as the
Visayan Joan of Arc.
a. Agueda Esteban
b. Teresa Magbanua
c. Trinidad Tecson
d. Gregoria de Jesus
39. In a cooperative, what is the maximum term of a Board of Director?

a. Three consecutive terms
b. Two terms but not consecutive
c. One term only
d. Two consecutive terms
40. For the organization and registration of a cooperative, what is the required minimum number of
persons?
a. 25
b. 15
c. 30
d. 20
41. A country does not need to specialize in everything. She needs to concentrate on that thing which
she is good at. This thought is in line with the economic principle of __________.
a. Profit and loss
b. Opportunity and cost
c. Supply and demand
d. Comparative advantage
42. Which economic system is based on free enterprise?

a. Mixed Economies
b. Communism
c. Capitalism
d. Globalism
43. What is GNP in economics?

a. General National Product, a way to detect a country's economic growth.
b. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's productivity.
c. General National Product, a way to detect a country's productivity.
d. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's economic growth rate
44. "Trabaho lang, walang personalan" is a reminder for every Filipino to counteract his
__________.
a. Lack of discipline
b. Extreme personalism
c. Tendency to be lazy
d. Tendency to overwork
45. Risking his life, a Filipino boy dives into a pool of water to save a drowning boy. Which trait does
tie demonstrate?
a. Bahala na
b. Flexibility
c. Bahala na with malasakit
d. Family Orientedness
46. "No one is above the law", says Principal. She imposes the penalty to all children deserving of
penalty but exempts the son of her kumare from the same penalty that he equally deserves. What
Filipino trait is shown?
a. Utang na Loob
b. Extreme Personalism
c. Lack of Discipline

d. Colonial Mentality
47. A foreigner once remarked: "I envy Filipinos. They can sleep anywhere." What Filipino trait is
being praised?
a. Faith in God
b. Adaptability
c. Joy and Humor
d. Creativity
48. If you want to see the impact of the major religions of the world in people's way of life, in which
continent must you travel?
a. Asia
b. Australia
c. North America
d. Europe
49. Which was the first hominid with marked expansion of the brain?
a. Homo Sapiens
b. Homo Habilis
c. Homo Erectus
d. Neanderthal Man
50. The earliest form of government of the Filipinos was __________.

a. Pueblo
b. Encomienda
c. Barangay
d. Alcaldia
51. The greatest contribution of Spain to Filipino culture was __________.

a. Education
b. Development of traded
c. Construction of roads and other infrastructures
d. Christianization of the Filipinos
52. Ferdinand Magellan was killed by Lapu – Lapu's men in the __________.
a. Battle of Manila Bay
b. Battle of Cebu
c. Battle of Mactan
d. Battle of Limasawa
53. The Katipunan was the movement founded by Bonifacio. Its major objective was __________.
a. Seek reforms from Spain
b. Demand for equal rights and privileges for Filipinos
c. Separation of Philippines from Spain
d. Kill all foreign intruders
54. Emilio Aguinaldo declared the independence of the Philippines in Kawit Cavite on __________.
a. July 4, 1946
b. July 4, 1898
c. June 12. 1898
d. August 25, 1896
55. The Americans acquired the Philippines as their colony because __________.

a. They invaded the Philippines
b. They helped Filipinos fight Spaniards
c. Spain ceded the Philippines by virtue of the treaty of Paris of 1898
d. They defeated the Spaniards
56. The constitution empowers the president to declare Martial Law for __________.
a. 30 days
b. 45 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days
57. An enrolled bill may become a law after lapse of __________.

a. 30 days
b. 40 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days
58. The government under President Corazon C. Aquino was __________.

a. De facto
b. De jure
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
59. __________ is often called a "heaven of peace" in Central America. The country had led the way
in forest conservation and demilitarization.
a. Nicaragua
b. El Salvador
c. Costa Rica
d. Honduras
60. Who constructed Suez Canal?

a. Fyodor Litke
b. Pyotr Semyonov – Tyan – Shansky
c. Voin Rimsky – Korsakov
d. Ferdinand de Lesseps
61. __________ is the adoption of scientific techniques to control and manipulate environment such
as modern methods for farming and fishing.
a. Social Change
b. Cultural Change
c. Technological Change
d. Discovery Change
62. Heavily sanctioned folkway which no one dares to question because they embody moral laws are
called __________.
a. Beliefs
b. Mores
c. Customs
d. Tradition
63. What is that inevitable folkway which no one dares to question because they embody moral laws?
a. Change
b. Progress
c. Development
d. Evolution
64. Nora Aunor became legend in the show business because of her talent, determination, and hard
work. What role does this illustrate?
a. Achieve Role
b. Hereditary Role
c. Ascribed Role
d. Temporary Role
65. Pinning veil around the bride and the groom/exchange of rings, releasing of doves, etc. during
wedding ceremony show that culture is __________.
a. Symbolic
b. Historical
c. Continuous
d. Changeless
66. Mrs. Carlson has taught her daughter how to prepare good and delicious desserts from local fruits
and vegetables. What cultural transmission process is this referring to?
a. Observation
b. Enculturation
c. Acculturation
d. Indoctrination
67. Jason was teaching something on mores, folkways, customs and beliefs in his Social Studies
class. What was his lesson about?
a. Material Culture
b. Tangible Culture
c. Non – Material Culture
d. Hereditary Culture
68. __________ was the first day of school. Miss Dela Rosa prepared activities which will make her
Grade III children sing, play, talk, learn and introduce themselves to the class. What process did
the teacher emphasize?
a. Enculturation
b. Indoctrination
c. Socialization
d. Acculturation
69. Mildred, an accountant, who now lives with a married man was disowned by her family and
friends. This punishment is a form of __________.
a. Isolation
b. Ostracism
c. Deportation
d. Character Assassination
70. When a certain culture is acceptable to one group and questionable to others, it shows that
__________.
a. Culture is borrowed
b. Culture is varied
c. Culture is a shared product
d. Culture is relative
71. The teaching and learning of religion and values mostly make use of __________.
a. Enculturation
b. Cultural values
c. Indoctrination
d. Acculturation
72. In order to achieve the goals for change, all include the following strategies except __________.
a. Change must involve all sectors of the society
b. Change must be centralized where only a few initiates the change
c. Change must be holistic that focuses on the individual and the system
d. Change should come from the leaders and the people
73. Which change is brought about by discovery or modernization to increase production?

a. Cultural Change
b. Technological Change
c. Societal Change
d. Social Change
74. The following statements refer to the characteristics of the Philippines as one of the important
territories of Asia, except __________.
a. It is a tropical country and geographically located in the northeastern part of the world.
b. The Philippines has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia with existing policy of free and
compulsory six years in elementary.

c. The establishment of the first Philippine Republic gave birth to the first constitutional
democracy in Asia
d. The free port of Manila is one of the world’s busiest ports, compared with other Southeast
Asian nations
75. Globes are essentially important tool in the study of Geography. A map is more convenient to use
but all map projections have some errors in presentation of distance and shapes. Given these
conditions, which among the known mapping projections will we use to give the true size and
shape of the earth’s land masses?
a. Azimuthal Mapping
b. Equal Area Mapping
c. Conformal Mapping
d. Equidistant Mapping
76. Most scientists believe that El Niño phenomenon which was greatly experiences in 1982, 1983
occurred when trade winds that normally blow from east to west slow down and actually change
direction. The winds blow warm water toward South America where the normal weather patterns
are changed for a time. Given this global change, which among the following conditions is not
considered as direct effect of the El Niño phenomenon?
a. Occurrences of hurricanes and heavy rainfall in the mid – Pacific region in a normal condition
b. Some species of fish like cold-water loving salmon disappeared along the west coast of the
United States but tuna and shrimp were attracted to the warm waters
c. The gradual warming of the earth is known as the Greenhouse effect could dramatically
change climates worldwide
d. Water temperature in some parts of the Pacific Ocean rose to as much as 14 degrees higher
than to normal condition
77. China has over one fifth of the world’s population and its leaders believe that its large population
hinders the economic progress of the country and to address this problem they want to achieve
equal death rate and birth rate in population. This government action to limit the population is
known as the __________.
a. Baby Boom
b. Population Pyramid
c. Population Distribution
d. Zero Population Growth
78. Given the current condition of Africa, it is still considered as the most rural and least urbanized
continent in the world. With these characteristics, which among the following sentences is the
least contributory factor to the current socio-political and economic problems of Africa?
a. Few states are ethnically homogenous and infancy of a strong sense of national unity among
tribal leaders
b. Insufficient capital technology, political instability and poorly trained workforce to push
development among the African nations
c. The increasing percentage of school-age children who did not attend school low literacy rate
and a great number of world’s AIDS deaths
d. The replacement of Christianity among the Islamized society in Africa along with the
continuous practice of animism among few villages
79. The biggest and most populated island in the Philippine Archipelago is __________.
a. Cebu
b. Luzon
c. Leyte
d. Mindanao
80. As of 1996, what sector of Philippine economy shows an increase closer to 50%?
a. Agricultural Sector
b. Service Sector
c. Energy Sector
d. Tourism Sector
e. Mining Sector

81. Which of the following is not included in the main geographical and political – cultural subdivisions
of Asia?
a. North Asia
b. Southeast Asia
c. Northwest Asia
d. Southwest Asia
e. South Asia
82. __________ is the largest continent, covered almost 33% of the earth’s surface, considered as
the most diverse continent, and home for earliest civilization and major religions of the world.
a. Africa
b. Europe
c. Asia
d. North America
e. Austria and Oceania
83. Which area of the world has been described as the “symbol of worldwide demographic,
environmental and societal stress or problems”?
a. Africa
b. North America
c. Asia
d. South America
84. Which of the following continent is considered as the world’s most productive in agriculture?
a. Africa
b. North America
c. Australia and Oceania
d. South America
e. Europe
85. If the Caribbean Islands may be combined with Mexico and Central America, it could be
collectively and properly described as __________.
a. Latin America
b. South America
c. Middle America
d. The Americas
e. North America
86. The name “Oceania” is widely used to refer to the scattered group of islands called __________.
a. Central and Southern Pacific Ocean
b. Central and Western Pacific Ocean
c. Melanesia (Black Islands)
d. Micronesia (Little Islands)
e. Polynesia (Many Islands)
87. What country is considered as largest producer of Diamond, although few of its diamonds are of
gem quality?
a. Australia
b. New Zealand
c. Canada
d. South Africa
e. Mexico
88. The world’s largest island is __________.

a. Australia
b. Greenland
c. China
d. Madagascar
89. What sea is often included in the physical definition of North America?
a. Baltic Sea
b. Read Sea
c. Caribbean Sea
d. South China Sea
e. Mediterranean Sea
90. __________ is the longest mountain chain in the world.

a. Andes
b. Kunlun
c. Himalayas
d. Pamir
e. Karakoram
91. What religious group suffered heavily in Europe during the Nazi Holocaust?
a. Atheist
b. Jewish
c. Buddhist
d. Muslim
e. Christian
92. Most of the people in Latin America during the colonial period came from what known place in the
world?
a. Amazon Rainforest
b. Oceania
c. Andes Mountain
d. Scandinavian
e. Iberian Peninsula
93. __________ is considered as one of the worst eruptions of the century that almost affects the
earth’s atmosphere due to its ash falls.
a. Mt. Hibuk – Hibok
b. Mt. Pinatubo
c. Mt. Kanlaon
d. Taal Volcano
e. Mt. Mayon
94. Which part of the earth where we can experience six (6) months of continuous daylight and six (6)
months continuous darkness each year?
a. Greenland
b. North Pole
c. Greenwich, England
d. Pacific Ocean
e. Iceland
95. In what part of the world can you approximately find the International Date Line (IDL)?
a. Atlantic Ocean
b. Pacific Ocean
c. Greenwich, England
d. South Pole
e. North Pole
96. In what part of the world can you find the longest and largest coral reef which is also known as the
“Great Barrier Reef?”
a. Africa
b. North America
c. Australia
d. South America
e. Europe
97. __________ is a common knowledge that all bodies of water are interconnected with one another
but this ocean covers 1/3 of the world from Arctic to Antarctica.
a. Arctic Ocean
b. Pacific Ocean
c. Indian Ocean
d. South Atlantic Ocean
e. North Atlantic Ocean
98. Which of the following countries is not part of the Association of the South East Asian Nations
(ASEAN)?
a. Taiwan
b. Philippines
c. Thailand
d. Singapore
99. Among the South American nations, __________ is the only Portuguese speaking country.
a. Mexico
b. Brazil
c. Peru
d. Chile
100. __________ is the first African nation that tried to establish industrialization to lessen the
worsening unemployment rate of the country.
a. Botswana
b. South Africa
c. Egypt
d. Zaire
e. Kenya
101. __________ is known to the ancient and modern world that this is the home of rich and key
cities of the world. It is also of the major tourist destination and it provides a well-designed
airports and railways across the continent.
a. Africa
b. Europe
c. Asia
d. South America
e. Australia
102. The opening of the Suez Canal connects the trading route between these two bodies of water
called __________.
a. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
b. Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
c. Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal
d. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
e. South China Sea and Philippine Sea
103. __________ is the known Peninsula in Europe that occupied by Norway, Sweden, Denmark
also included is Iceland and Finland.
a. Apennines
b. Jutland
c. Balkan
d. Scandinavian
e. Iberian
104. Map projections have particular purposes; specifically, what do we call projections that show all
areas on Earth’s surface in proper proportion to visualize patterns of distribution with spatial
area?
a. Albers Conic Projection
b. Equal Area Projection
c. Gnomonic Projection
d. Lamber Azimuthal Projection
e. Mercator Projection

105. When these imaginary lines are used in combination, it gives you a unique destination to every
point on Earth?
a. International Date Line (IDL)
b. Lines of Longitude and Latitude
c. North, East, West and South Hemisphere
d. North Pole and South Pole
e. Prime Meridian and Equator
106. Earthquakes and volcanic activities were frequently experienced by the Philippines due to
__________.
a. Climatic change in Asia for a long period of time
b. Erosion caused by heavy winds and typhoons all year round
c. High and low humidity brought by Northeasterly and Southeasterly wind
d. Short, sharp and shift flowing rivers from Luzon to Mindanao
e. Unstable Pacific floor under the Philippine territory
107. Manila has a good medical facility but there is a great need for medical people specially in the
rural areas, the main factor for this situation is __________.
a. Great exodus of medical practitioners like Nurses, Medical Technician and Medical Doctors
going abroad
b. Low quality of graduates that cannot passed both local and international standards for
medical practices
c. Political unrest and security of rural hospital across the nation due to terrorism and local
conflicts
d. Small number of medical graduates like medical doctors and nurses to support the needs of
the country
e. Traditional medicine is a strong competitor for the scientific advancement of our Medicinal
Science in rural areas
108. The “Rood of the World” may be associated to __________.

a. Diverse ethnic group of Asia
b. Frequent occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
c. Numerous islands, arranged in a series of arcs
d. Series of high mountains and plateaus
e. Super continent Pangaea and its cultural heritage
109. In the 19th century, most Europeans considered Africa as “The Dark Continent” because
__________.
a. Most African nations had been subjected to European domination
b. Most inhabitants are literally black or dark people of this continent
c. Most of its economic and political activities were dependent to industrialized nations
d. Most of the African land area is covered by vast desert and rugged mountains
e. Most of the African interior was unexplored and not colonized by European and other
neighboring nations
110. The following statement refers to the general characteristics of African people in terms of their
cultural traits except for __________.
a. Few nations have developed a strong sense of national unity among its people
b. Imposition of colonial boundaries among African people further divide the continent
c. Indigenous churches brought common traditions and practices among African people
d. Traditional values prevailed over the African Tribes
e. Various languages further perpetual tribal identities over and above national identity
111. The population statistics as of 2004 shows evidences that population explosion will bring
__________.
a. A 100% increase by 2050 in terms of population
b. Africa to its greatest annual increase among the other continents
c. Declined life expectancy in developing countries due to famine and diseases
d. One child policy to Asian nations
e. Stability in terms of population growth rate

112. One of the major issues between US and Mexico which led US government to take – action
against the growing population of Mexico.
a. Assist rapid economic growth of Mexico to eliminate poverty
b. Control the great demand of farmers for the south flowing Colorado River for dry region
c. Control the increase of illegal crossing of Mexicans to the US border in search of
employment
d. Manifest a virtual veto power of US towards Mexico’s economic policy
e. Support peasant rebels stage war against the state
113. What do you call the new racial type created due to intermarriages of most Caucasian and
African slaves brought to Brazil and Colombia?
a. Aborigine
b. Mulatto
c. Indian
d. Native American
e. Mestizo
114. Which of the following is not a human activity that threats the incredible biological diversity of the
Amazon Wildlife?
a. El Niño Phenomenon
b. Development of Rural Settlement
c. Increased in demand for lumber
d. Massive Deforestation
e. Road Construction
115. The word “Narco Traficantes” is associated with __________.

a. Annual occurrences of El Niño Phenomenon
b. Colombia’s illegal drug trade
c. Destruction of the Amazon Forest
d. Trading of Black slaves from Africa
e. Volcanic and earthquake activities in the Andes mountains
116. Which of the following reasons why people cannot establish a permanent settlement in
Antarctica?
a. Danger of nuclear weapons testing over the territory
b. Environmental problems like oil spills
c. It is the coldest place on earth and experiencing the strongest wind
d. Ozone concentration in the area above the continent
e. The growing controversy over the claims of different nations over the territory
117. The three leading financial centers of the world included the following key cities of __________.
a. Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Seoul
b. Beijing, Sydney, Washington DC
c. Berlin, Mexico City, Singapore
d. Hong Kong, Paris, Rome
e. London, New York, Tokyo
118. The leading industry both for value and employment of many people in Australia is __________.
a. Electronics and information technology
b. Food processing
c. Forestry and fishing
d. Production of machinery for transportation
e. Tourism
119. Chernobyl will be remembered as __________.

a. Commonwealth of Independent States
b. Economic bloc of former USSR to European Community
c. Place of the nuclear reactor explosion
d. Site of the 1992 Olympics
e. Space launcher of Russian Cosmonauts that blasted

120. The following are general characteristics of an industrialized country except __________.
a. Economic and Political Stability
b. High Literacy Rate
c. Longer Life Expectancy
d. Low Infant Mortality
e. One Child Policy per Family
121. Filipino citizens 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 Rights
b. Social Rights
c. Civil Rights
d. Right to Suffrage
122. Based on the early historical accounts of Europe these __________ and __________ had
strong ties with the European culture and the Asian nations.
a. Australia and New Zealand
b. North Korea and South Korea
c. India and Sri Lanka
d. Turkey and Russia
e. Iran and Iraq
123. The following statements refer to the African condition that hinders its potential towards
economic growth except for one __________.
a. Diverse Natural Resources
b. Insufficient Capital Technology
c. Political Instability
d. Poorly Trained Workforce
e. Small Purchasing Power
124. Which of the following Asian countries has historical ties with European city and it was
considered as the heart of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire?
a. Iraq (Mesopotamia)
b. Saudi Arabia
c. Israel
d. Turkey
e. Russia
125. The following occurrences are all-natural hazards that the world is experiencing across the time
except __________.
a. Deforestation
b. Tsunami
c. Diastrophism
d. Volcanic Eruption
e. El Niño and La Niña
126. __________ is known super continent that broke up million and million years ago.
a. Atlantis
b. Pangaea
c. Gondwanaland
d. Tethys
e. Laurasia
127. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?

a. Rule by the wealthy and powerful.
b. Leadership by people of talent.
c. Culture of Elitism.
d. Rule by those with noble birth.
128. Among the developing Asian nations, __________ is widely promoted to be one of the better
solutions to poverty and unemployment problems.
a. Privatization
b. Importation
c. Urbanization
d. Industrialization
129. All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except __________.
a. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.
b. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political community.
c. The common knowledge every event taking place in the society.
d. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the control by the
state.
130. __________ refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently
occupying definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body
of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control.
a. Sovereignty
b. Citizenship
c. Nation
d. State
131. __________ refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed
and carried out.
a. Government
b. Constitution
c. Sovereignty
d. Laws
132. What are the four elements of state?

a. People, Territory, Sovereignty, Government
b. People, Constitution, Territory, Government
c. Government, Law, Peace, Territory
d. Constitution, People, Land, Independence
133. __________ is a theory that asserts the early states must have been formed by deliberate and
voluntary compact among the people to form a society and organize government for their
common good.
a. Necessity Theory
b. Devine Right Theory
c. Social Contract Theory
d. Social Compact Theory
134. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people. This statement is
__________.
a. A general truth.
b. Just an assumption
c. Partially true
d. No basis for judgment.
135. What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a few privilege
classes?
a. Oligarchy and Aristocracy
b. Theocracy and Fascismarchy
c. Theocracy and Fascism
d. Democracy and Tyranny
136. The pre – colonial Philippines has no established government, the villages, and settlements
were called barangays. This statement is __________.
a. Only the first statement is true and correct.
b. Only the second statement is true and correct.
c. Both statements are true and correct.
d. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

137. There were four social classes of people in the pre – colonial barangays. They were the nobles,
freemen, serfs, and the slaves. This statement is __________.
c. Only the first statement is true and correct.
d. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.
138. What are the two known written codes during the pre – Spanish era in the Philippines?
a. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes
b. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes
c. Panay and Subanon Codes
d. Hammurabi and Ur Nammu Codes
139. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?
a. The Governor – General
b. The Royal Audiencia
c. The Viceroy of Mexico
d. The King of Spain
140. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?

a. Manila
b. Cebu
c. Davao
d. Iloilo
141. The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It was a government
for the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.
c. Both statements are true and correct.
d. Both statements are untrue and incorrect
142. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious revolution against the
Spaniards?
a. The Katipunan
b. The Kalahi
c. The Biak na Bato Republic
d. The Ilustrado
143. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era __________.
1. The Dictatorial Government

2. The Revolutionary Government
3. The Biak – na – Bato Republic
4. The First Philippine Republic
a. 2314
b. 3412
c. 3124
d. 1234
144. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime __________.
1. The Commonwealth Government

2. The Military Government
3. The Civil Government
a. 1 2 3
b. 3 2 1
c. 2 3 1
d. 2 1 3
145. What was the civil government established during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
a. The Japanese Imperial Government
b. The Philippine Republic
c. The Puppet Government of Japan
d. The Philippine Executive Commission
146. __________ Constitution used by the Philippine government from the commonwealth period
until 1973.
a. The Malolos Constitution
b. The Biak – na – Bato Constitution
c. The 1935 Constitution
d. The 1901 Constitution
147. __________ is a kind of government installed under the 1973 Constitution under the Marcos
regime?
a. Modified Presidential System
b. Modified Parliamentary System
c. Military System
d. Bicameral System
148. __________ a de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance
from the people and recognition from the community of nations.
a. The statement is true and valid.
b. The statement is true and valid.
c. The statement is a fallacy.
d. The statement is doubtful.
149. __________ is defined as written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the
government are established, limited and defined and by which these powers are distributed
among the several departments or branches for their and useful exercise for the benefit of the
people.
a. Laws
b. Constitution
c. Statutes
d. Ordinances
150. There is no Constitution that is entirely written or unwritten. The statement is __________.
a. True and correct
b. Partially correct
c. Initially correct
d. No basis to conclude
151. This is considered to be the first manual data processing device developed in China in the 12th
century A.D.
a. Hieroglyphics
b. Papyrus
c. Printing Press
d. Abacus
152. Which of the following is not a benefit of technology in education?

a. Improves critical-thinking abilities.
b. Unlimited access to games and other internet sites.
c. Allows cooperative learning.
d. Increases self-expression.
153. Which situation shows that technology can be used to motivate students to learn?
a. Teacher Eric employs educational games related to the lesson they are taking.
b. Miss Cleo designs lessons which use cooperative learning with technology integration.
c. Mr. Jimmy utilizes computer assisted instruction programs so that students will learn at their
own pace.
d. Teacher Sarah assigns projects to her class where self-expression and creativity is
acknowledged.
154. __________ is considered as the “Father of Modern Media in Education”.

a. Jean Piaget
b. Robert Gagne
c. B.F. Skinner
d. Edgar Dale
155. __________ is a term to denote a whole range of technologies associated with processing
information and with sending and receiving messages.
a. Educational Technology
b. Information and Communication Technology
c. Media Technology
d. Instructional Systems Design
156. A methodology widely used for developing new training programs is called __________.
a. Microsoft
b. World Wide Web
c. Instructional Systems Design
d. Computer Technology
157. __________ is considered to be the “Father of Computing” because of his contributions to the
basic design of computer.
a. John Napier
b. William Oughtred
c. Blaise Pascal
d. Charles Babbage
158. Which is the standard input device that accepts letters, numbers and commands from the user?
a. Trackpad
b. Light Pen
c. Mouse
d. Keyboard
159. Peter carefully studies the materials he acquired from the internet. He always examines if the
author is qualified to present the material. This practice is __________.
a. Necessary to ensure that the materials are reliable.
b. Unethical because he does not trust the author.
c. Unnecessary because all resources from the internet are dependable.
d. Just a waste of time.
160. When a teacher asks the consistency of a material taken from the internet with other available
materials, he is concerned with its __________.
a. Relevance
b. Accuracy
c. Coverage
d. Currency
161. Which among the sounds below is voiceless?

a. /b/
b. /z/
c. /g/
d. /p/
162. Robert Frost wrote the poem Acquainted with the Night from which the stanza is taken.

I have been one acquainted with the night.

I have walked out in rain – back in rain.
I have out walked the farthest city light
The poet in the stanza talks of __________.

a. Isolation and loneliness
b. Joy getting out of the house
c. Youthful delight playing in the rain
d. Happiness in having been acquainted with the night
163. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
Researchers also speculate that some teachers might have given boys more computer
time because parents and teachers expected boys to need computers for future careers.
a. expected
b. expecting
c. will expect
d. will have expected
164. The wounded soldiers were visited by the president who honored them with __________ for
their __________.
a. medals – valor
b. gun salute – bravery
c. appointments – dedication
d. money – sacrifice
165. Every June, Manila has its festival of outstanding Filipino films. This was a project initiated by
__________.
a. Arsenio Lacson
b. German Moreno
c. Antonio Villegas
d. Ramon Bagatsing
166. “Only the heart can see rightly,” this statement is lifted from what particular novel?
a. The Prince and the Pauper
b. The Little Prince
c. The Right One
d. The Pearl
167. __________ was the American President who said, “Ask not what America will do for you,
but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
a. Gerald Ford
b. Franklin Roosevelt
c. Henry Truman
d. John F. Kennedy
168. History is the witness that __________ passing of time.

a. testifies
b. will testify
c. testifies for
d. testifies for the
169. When I met Liza yesterday, it was the first time I __________ her since Christmas.
a. saw
b. had seen
c. have seen
d. have been seen
170. The commander ordered his men to hold on the fort. What was the message?
a. Surrender in arms
b. Keep on with the fight
c. Disregard the peace negotiation
d. Rescue the hostage victims fast and early
171. She is a vision of feminine pulchritude. This stands for the following except __________.
a. Loveliness
b. Comeliness
c. Homeliness
d. Physical Beauty
172. The Nibelungenlied is a __________.

a. Latin Myth
b. Chinese Legend
c. Russian Folk Song
d. Medieval German Epic
173. __________ is an association wherein the name of something is substituted by something that
represents it.
a. Metonymy
b. Comparison
c. Euphemism
d. Personification
174. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it __________ around the earth, we
see the same side.
a. revolve
b. revolves
c. is revolving
d. has been revolving
175. In English verse, a poetic foot having 1 stressed syllable followed by 1 unstressed syllable is
called __________.
a. Trochaic
b. Iambic
c. Dactylic
d. Anapestic
176. Senators were accused by activists of washing their hands with the perfumes of Arabia. This
state is commonly known as __________.
a. Guilt
b. Triumph
c. Indecision
d. Aggression
177. __________ is a collection of religious poetry written by Rabindranath Tagore.

a. Mahabharata
b. Gitanjali
c. The Ramayana
d. Bhagavad Gita
178. I suggest that he __________ in the room for one week.

a. stay
b. stayed
c. staying
d. stays
179. The manager told his workers, “We have to reduce our workforce.” What did he mean?
a. Workers are free to leave
b. Workers are warned of possible lay off
c. Workers have to double time on their jobs
d. Workers should submit themselves to a reducing gym
180. The parent remarked, “__________ I come late, just lock the door.”
a. In the absence
b. In the process
c. In the event
d. In the case
181. The copyreader found the news story boring. He found it full of __________.
a. Adjectives
b. Verbs
c. Pronouns
d. Adverbs
182. There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a parent, the governor, and the
principal. Who should be acknowledged first by the valedictorian?
a. The Classmates
b. The Principal
c. The Governor
d. The Parent
183. What is suggested in the opening line? June 13, 1986 - they came from all over America – 200,
000 heroes strong, with their families.
a. The writer holds great admiration for the veterans
b. The writer is opposed to the Vietnam War
c. The writer was a veteran of the war
d. The writer is a flag-waving patriot
184. A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels of books exceed the reading levels of
the students. In this situation, the students experience frustration and they fall short of the
expected or desired output. A student who finds himself/ herself in such a mismatch will likely do
which of the following?
a. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story read
b. Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the selection or story read
c. Present an argument that the selection or story read was not properly written
d. Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional reaction to the selection or story read
185. What does this mean: Excuses are for losers… those who take responsibility for their actions
are real winners in life. This tells of __________.
a. Losers often fail because they find reasons for losing
b. A winner can also be a quitter
c. Accountability of one’s action tells of bravery
d. Excuses are needed to justify any failure
186. A couple accepted a wedding invitation. They showed pleasure in these remarks!
a. All guests congratulated the organizers and the couple
b. Guests came in and out of the ceremonies
c. The ceremonies were very impressive
d. The couple felt uneasy with the priest
187. What correction should be made to this sentence?

One of the theories is that the first child receives more of the parents' attention than
other children so first-borns tend to be more intellectual.
a. Change is to are
b. Insert a comma after children
c. Change parents' to parent's
d. Change theories to theory's
188. Carl Sundburg wrote "Jazz Fantasia" which has for its first stanza.
Drum on your drums, batter on your banjos,

sob on the long cool winding saxophones.

Go to it, O jazzmen.
Which words illustrate alliteration?

a. Batter and banjos
b. Sob and winding
c. Long and cool
d. To and it
189. What is meant by at sixes and sevens in this sentence?

We moved into the house last week, but I'm afraid everything, is still at sixes and sevens.
a. The things have not been shipped.
b. In a state of confusion
c. In an orderly manner
d. The boxes are still intact
190. What is the mood of these lines?
Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise,

I must think of a new life,
And I mustn't give in.
When the dawn comes,

tonight will be a memory, too,
And a new day will begin.
a. Afraid
b. Sarcastic
c. Depressed
d. Hopeful
191. Sinabi ni Carlos P. Romulo sa isa niyang akda, “Ang Pilipino ay may dugong maharlika.” Ano
ang kahulugan nito?
a. Ang Pilipino ay nanggaling sa malayang lahi
b. Ang Pilipino ay sadyang mabuti ang budhi.
c. Ang Pilipino ay galing sa mayamang lahi
d. Ang Pilipino ay madaling maipagbili
192. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?

a. Ang mga kabataan sa lansangan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan.
b. Ang kabataan ay naglalaro kung maliwanag ang buwan at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan.
c. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan kung maliwanag ang gabi.
d. Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan at
naglalaro.
193. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: Kasiyahan ko nang makitang kayo’y nagmamahalan.
a. Pangarap
b. Pagkontrol ng kilos
c. Pagkuha ng impormasyon
d. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin
194. Ang kaugnayan ng pagkakapatay kina Burgos, Gomez at Zamora sa panitikang Pilipino ay
__________.
a. Nanatiling masigla ang diwang Pilipino
b. Nakagising sa damdaming makabayan ng mga Pilipino
c. Natutong lumabag sa batas at lumaban sa may kapangyarihan ang mga Pilipino
d. Naimpluwensyahan ang diwang alipin ng mga Pilipino

195. Laging umuukilkil sa isipan ng ama ang nasirang pangako ng anak.
a. Sumasagi
b. Gumugulo
c. Bumubuhay
d. Sumasapi
196. Ang Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas ng Pilipinas ay gulong-gulo kapag may giyera sa ibang
bansa. Ano ang unang ginagampanan ng ambassador ng bansa?
a. Bilangin ang mga nasugatan at nasawi
b. Alamin ang mga tirahan ng mga Pilipino sa bayang iyon.
c. Ipunin ang mga maykaya at ipalipad pauwi.
d. Bayaang magsipag-uwian sa sariling sikap ang bawat isa
197. Ano ang pokus ng pandiwa sa pahayag na “Bumili ng bagong sasakyan si Angelo?”
a. Pokus sa direksyon
b. Pokus sa kagamitan
c. Pokus sa sanhi
d. Pokus sa actor
198. Kabaliwan at paglulustay ang inyong ginagawa taon-taon. Higit na marami ang maralitang
nangangailangan ng salapi at dunong. Ang nagsasalita ay __________.
a. Kuripot
b. Matipid
c. Maramot
d. Praktikal
199. Nasa anong kaganapan ng pandiwa ang pangungusap?

Naglaro ng basketball sa Rizal Stadium ang koponan ng aming pamantasan.
a. Sanhi
b. Tagaganap
c. Kagamitan
d. Ganapan
200. Sa aling salita magkakaroon ng saglit na paghinto kung pinagpipilitang si Rose ang nakabasag
ng pinggan? Hindi si Rose ang nakabasag ng pinggan.
a. Rose
b. Hindi
c. Nakabasag
d. Pinggan
201. Anong tayutay ang tinutukoy sa pahayag?

Durog ang katawang bumagsak sa semento si Miguel.
a. Pagtutulad
b. Pagbibigay katauhan
c. Pagmamalabis
d. Pagwawangis
202. Sino ang pinagkalooban ng karangalan bilang “Unang Tunay na Makata” noong 1708?
a. Jose dela Cruz
b. Felipe de Jesus
c. Francisco Balagtas
d. Jose Corazon de Jesus
203. “Magtatrabaho ako at ikaw ay mag-aaral upang makatapos ka ng pag-aaral.” Anong uri ng
pangungusap ito?
a. Payak
b. Tambalan
c. Hugnayan
d. Langkapan
204. Mag-aalas-singko na __________ umaga __________ magising siya.

a. ng – ng
b. nang – nang
c. ng – nang
d. nang – kapag
205. Ang butong tinangay ng aso, walang pagsalang nalawayan ito. Ang kaisipang ito ay tumutukoy
sa katotohanan ng __________.
a. Pagnanakaw
b. Pagtatanan
c. Pagpapakasal
d. Pakikipagkaibigan
206. Anong uri ng pagbigkas ang salitang “dambuhala?”

a. Malumi
b. Mabilis
c. Maragsa
d. Malumay
207. Ang katawagan sa pangngalan, pang-abay, pang-uri at pandiwa ay __________.

a. Palabuuan
b. Pangkayarian
c. Pangnilalaman
d. Palaugnayan
208. Ang panukalang inihain niya ay lubhang malalim at mahirap arukin.

a. Abutin
b. Unawain
c. Sukatin
d. Tanggalin
209. “Ang wikang Filipino ay hawig sa mga wika sa Asya.” Alin dito ang pinagmulan ng wikang
Filipino?
a. Bahasa
b. Nihonggo
c. Mandarin
d. Malayo – Polinesyo
210. Ano ang katumbas ng “Dekalogo” ni Apolinario Mabini na nagsasaad ng aral sa Filipino?
a. Mosaic Law
b. Code of Ethics ni Kalantiaw
c. New Society ni President Marcos
d. Code of Citizenship ni President Quezon
211. Siya ay hinirang na taga – sensus ng bahay – bahay. Ano ang kanyang nalikom?
a. Ang bilang ng tao sa bahay
b. Ang kayamanan ng may-bahay
c. Ang datos tungkol sa mga bata sa bawat bahay
d. Ang datos tungkol sa mga naninirahan sa bawat bahay
212. Kami ang kabataang siyang magiging pag – asa ng bayan. Paano ginamit ang salitang may
salungguhit?
a. Pagtukoy
b. Pagpuri
c. Panghalip
d. Pagmamalaki
213. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangungusap na __________.

a. May paksa
b. Walang pandiwa
c. May panaguri
d. Walang paksa

214. Ipinagmamalaki mo siya, bahag naman pala ang kanyang buntot. Ang ibig sabihin ng salitang
may malaking titik ay __________.
a. Kuripot
b. Traydor
c. Duwag
d. Mahiyain
215. Sabihin ang gawi ng pananalitang ito: “Bawal tumawid, may namatay na dito!”
a. Pananakot
b. Pagtukoy
c. Babala
d. Paalala
216. Pinakamahalagang nobelang Pilipino sa maraming taon na nalimbag noong 1906 at tumalakay
nang masinsinan sa paksang puhunan laban paggawa at sa sosyalismo ang __________.
a. Luha ng Buwaya
b. Banaag at Sikat
c. Ibong Mandaragit
d. Pangginggera
217. Ayon kay Balagtas, “Ang laki sa layaw, karaniwa’y hubad” kaya ang mga bata
ay __________.
a. Jeproks
b. Nag-aartista
c. Nakapagtatapos sa pag-aaral
d. Hindi sumusunod sa magulang
218. Noong taong 1962, ano ang pagbabago sa paglimbag ng diploma at sertipiko ng pagtatapos?
a. Pinahihintutan ang pribadong paaralan na maglimbag sa wikang Ingles
b. Nilimbag sa Tagalog ang diploma sa di-Tagalog na bayan
c. Nilimbag sa Filipino ang diploma ngunit may Ingles
d. Nalimbag sa Filipino ang diploma
219. Ang gintong panahon ng mga manunulat noong panahon ng Amerikano ay batid sa uring
__________.
a. Sanaysay
b. Nobela
c. Panulaan
d. Maikling Kwento
220. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang may wastong gamit ng tinig ng pandiwa?
a. Ang hinog na papaya na kinuha sa puno ni Marie.
b. Kinuha ni Marie ang hinog na papaya sa puno.
c. Kinuha sa puno ang hinog na papaya ni Marie.
d. Papayang hinog ang kinuha sa puno ni Marie.
221. Two buses leave the same station at 8:00 pm. One bus travel north at the rate of 30 kph and the
other travels east at 40 kph. How many kilometers apart are the buses at 10 pm?
a. 140 km
b. 100 km
c. 70 km
d. 50 km
222. Calculate the mean absolute deviation of the following numbers: 60, 80, 100, 75 and 95.
a. 12.4
b. 14.2
c. 16.1
d. 18.9
223. Which of the following is the factorization of the binomial x2 - 42?

a. (x + 4) (x + 2)
b. (x – 4) 2
c. x (x + 2x + 2)
d. (x – 4) (x + 4)
224. What value of x will satisfy the equation: 0.4(5x - 1470) = x?

a. 490
b. 2,130
c. 1, 470
d. 588
225. Which of the following has the greatest value?

a. 3 + 32 + (3 + 3)2
b. 33
c. [(3 + 3)2]2
d. (3 + 3 + 3)2
226. The average of 5 different counting numbers is 20. What is the highest possible value that one
of the numbers can have?
a. 20
b. 40
c. 30
d. 90
227. Three brothers inherited a cash amount of P62,000 and they divided it among themselves in the
ratio of 5:4:1. How much more is the largest share than the smallest share?
a. P 15, 890
b. P 19, 330
c. P 24, 800
d. P 33, 640
228. What are the missing terms in the series 5, 20, 80, _____,1280, _____, 20, 480?
a. 50; 210
b. 40; 160
c. 35; 135
d. 320; 5120
229. At what rate per annum should P2400 be invested so that it will earn an interest of P800 in 8
years?
a. 6 ½ %
b. 5 ½ %
c. 4.17 %
d. 6 %
230. The area of a rectangle is (x2 + 2x - 8). If its length is x + 4, what is its width?
a. x + 2
b. x – 2
c. x + 1
d. x + 6
231. What is the value of 12⅙ - 3 ⅜ - 5 ⅔ + 20 ¾?

a. 21 1/8
b. 22 6/8
c. 23 7/8
d. 20 4/8
232. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 20°. What is the measure of one of the base angles?
a. 150°
b. 60°
c. 75°
d. 80°

233. Ana and Beth do a job together in three hours. Working alone, Ana does the job in 5 hours. How
long will it take Beth to do the job alone?
a. 4 and 1/8 hours
b. 5 and 1/3 hours
c. 6 and 1/6 hours
d. 7 and 1/2 hours
234. How much greater is the sum of the first 50 counting numbers greater than the sum of the first
100 counting numbers?
a. 110
b. 3, 775
c. 3, 155
d. 1, 200
235. Which of the following has the largest value?

a. 85
b. 89
c. 75
d. 94
236. A water tank contains 18 liters when it is 20% full. How many liters does it contain when 50%
full?
a. 60
b. 30
c. 58
d. 45
237. The edges of a rectangular solid have these measures: 1.5 feet by 1½ feet by 3 inches. What is
its volume in cubic inches?
a. 824
b. 725
c. 972
d. 627
238. In a certain school, the ratio of boys to girls is 5 is to 7. If there are 180 boys and girls in the
school, how many boys are there?
a. 85
b. 95
c. 65
d. 75
239. Ruben’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 90, 97, 90, 91 and 86? What is the least grade that he
should aim for in the 7th subject if he has to have an average of 88?
a. 92
b. 74
c. 88
d. 85
240. On a certain day, three computer technicians took turns in manning a 24-hour internet shop.
The number of hours Cesar, Bert, and Danny were on duty was in the ratio 3:4:5, respectively.
The shop owner pays them P 50 per hour. How much would Danny receive for that day?
a. P 520
b. P 500
c. P 460
d. P 480
241. A retailer buys candies for P 90.25. The pack has 35 pieces of candies. If she sells each candy
for P2.25, how much profit does she make?
a. P 11.50
b. P 56.25
c. P 37.50
d. P 18.75
242. An online shop sells a certain calculator for P950 and charges P150 for shipping within Manila,
regardless of the number of calculators ordered. Which of the following equations shows the
total cost (y) of an order as a function of the number of calculators ordered (x)?
a. y = (950 + 150) x
b. y = 150x + 950
c. x = 950y + 150
d. y = 950x + 150
243. One side of a 45° - 45° - 90° triangle measures x cm. What is the length of its hypotenuse?
a. x √3 cm
b. x cm
c. (x √3) / 2cm
d. x √2cm
244. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those of another right triangle are 12 and 16.
How much longer is the perimeter of the larger triangle than the perimeter of the smaller
triangle?
a. 14
b. 17
c. 12
d. 19
245. Determine the midpoint of the line segment joining the points (7, -3) and (-1, 6).
a. (2, 3/2)
b. (2, -3/2)
c. (3, 3/2)
d. (1, 5/2)
246. Which of these has the longest perimeter?

a. A square 21 cm on a side
b. A rectangle 19 cm long and 24 cm wide
c. An equilateral triangle whose side is 28 cm
d. A right triangle whose two legs are 24 and 32 cm
247. How many square inches are in 2 square yards?

a. 2, 988
b. 2, 144
c. 2, 296
d. 2, 592
248. In a playground for Kindergarten kids, 18 children are riding tricycles or bicycles. If there are 43
wheels in all, how many tricycles are there?
a. 9
b. 8
c. 7
d. 6
249. Nelia takes ¾ hour to dress and get ready for school. It takes 4/5 hour to reach the school. If her
class starts promptly at 8:00 am; what is the latest time she can jump out of bed in order not to
be late for school?
a. 6:42 AM
b. 6:27 AM
c. 6:57 AM
d. 7:02 AM
250. Which common fraction is equivalent to 0.215?

a. 43/200
b. 33/125
c. 23/50
d. 53/375
251. Which of the following statements best describes a hypothetical element with an electron
configuration of 1s22s22p63s23p5?
a. The hypothetical element has an atomic number of 11.
b. The hypothetical element is a member of Group V, otherwise called the Nitrogen Group.
c. The hypothetical element is in the fifth position in the p-block, along the third period of the
periodic table.
d. The hypothetical element is located at the third position of the p-block, along the fifth period
of the periodic table.
252. Despite the observed diversity among organisms, they are all made from the same set of
biomolecules composed of monomeric units except __________.
a. Proteins
b. Carbohydrates
c. Nucleic Acids
d. Lipids and Fats
253. What will be formed when radium isotope, with 88 protons and 138 neutrons undergoes alpha
decay?
a. Radon Atom (Rn222) with 86 Protons
b. Francium Atom (Fr222) with 87 Protons
c. Actinium Atom (Ac222) with 89 Protons
d. Thorium Atom (Th232) with 90 Protons
254. Which of the following examples best illustrates application of Boyle’s Law?
a. A tire becomes harder as more air is pumped into it.
b. A sealed aerosol can explode when thrown into a fire.
c. A balloon expands and bursts when exposed to direct sunlight.
d. A scuba diver stops at certain depths as he ascends to the ocean’s surface.
255. Three liquids A, B, C were studied in a laboratory. Liquid A was found to float over B and C. It
was also found that liquid A flows fastest among the three. What can be said about liquid A?
a. Densest and most viscous
b. Densest and least viscous
c. Least dense and most viscous
d. Least dense and least viscous
256. Which of the following statements represents a physical change?

a. An antacid tablet forms bubbles when dissolved in water.
b. A flashlight beam slowly gets dimmer and finally dies out over time.
c. The lawn grows thicker every day because fertilizers were added into the soil.
d. Frozen mango juice melted when left standing at room temperature for 30 minutes.
257. Which of the following best explains why farmers burn rice straw and hull during seasons of
harvest?
a. Burning rice hulls and straws produce compounds that act as repellant for pests which may
damage plantation.
b. The smoke produced by burning rice hulls and straws stimulate growth and fruit bearing of
trees.
c. Rice hulls and straws are burned so that more spaces will be available for planting next set
of crops.
d. Ash from burnt rice hulls and straws are rich in compounds that could neutralize acidic soil
so that more crops will grow
258. Acid rain occurs when _________.

a. Carbon dioxide combines with water in the atmosphere.
b. Phosphorus-rich water in lakes evaporates to form phosphoric acid.
c. Sulfur released in burning fossil fuels combines with water in the atmosphere.
d. Excess hydrogen is released into the atmosphere to produce acids.

259. Why is it difficult to integrate nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into the nitrogen cycle of the
biosphere?
a. Nitrogen is very abundant in the atmosphere
b. Living organisms quickly absorb nitrogen gas
c. Oceans quickly absorb nitrogen gas
d. Few organisms can directly utilize atmospheric nitrogen
260. Which of the following sentences about greenhouse effect is incorrect?

a. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere which are returned to the earth’s surface.
b. Greenhouse effect is important in maintaining the temperature of the earth.
c. Greenhouse effect is due to gases that absorb the green region of light from the sun.
d. Greenhouse effect increases the overall surface temperature of the earth.
261. When a gardener propagates a plant by taking cuttings, he plants his cutting in a well-watered
soil in a plant pot. What is the most likely reason why he may then cover the plant and pot with a
lightly perforated polythene bag?
a. To reduce the water demand of the cutting.
b. To decrease the rate of gaseous exchange by the plant.
c. To reduce the chance of attack by pests.
d. To protect the plant from cold weather.
262. It is a common observation that mushrooms thrive few days after lightning strikes. Which among
the following biogeochemical cycles is involved in this process?
a. Nitrogen Cycle
b. Carbon Oxygen Cycle
c. Phosphorus Cycle
d. Sulfur Cycle
263. Which of the following factors contribute to an increase in human population?

I. Immigration
II. Emigration
III. Natality
IV. Mortality
a. III and IV
b. II and III
c. I only
d. I and III
264. Shown below is a simple food web in a grassy community. The arrow symbol means eaten by.
What would happen if all snakes are killed?
GRASS > GRASSHOPPER > FROG > SNAKE BIRD > SNAKE
a. Grass population would increase.

b. Grasshopper population would increase.
c. Bird and frog populations would increase.
d. Grasshopper and bird populations would increase.
265. Which of the following shows mechanical weathering of rocks?

a. Formation of caverns
b. Acids dissolves rocks
c. Freezing water between rock particles
d. Iron in rocks combine with oxygen
266. PAGASA announces the approach of the seasonal winds. The familiar names used are
AMIHAN and HABAGAT, internationally known as __________ and __________ respectively.
a. Northeast and southwest
b. Trade wind and easterlies
c. Southwest and northeast
d. Westerlies and easterlies

267. Fog is a cloud with its base at or very near the ground. The formation of fog generally occurs
after the ground has lost heat by __________.
a. Evaporation
b. Convection
c. Conduction
d. Radiation
268. Why do we see the sun rise in the east?

a. The earth revolves eastward.
b. The earth rotates from west to east.
c. We are located in the 20th meridian.
d. On the globe, we are located in the east.
269. If a voltage of 100 volts produces a current of 5 amperes in an electrical device, what is the
resistance?
a. 25 Ohms
b. 20 Ohms
c. 30 Ohms
d. 35 Ohms
270. Which of the following best differentiates an earthquake's intensity from its magnitude?
a. Intensity describes 'the depth from which the earthquake originated’ while magnitude refers
to ‘the energy of the earthquake’.
b. Intensity cannot be measured while magnitude can be measured using a seismograph.
c. Intensity refers to the strength of the quake while magnitude refers to the degree of
destruction it caused at the epicenter.
d. Intensity is a measure of how much damage an earthquake cause at the surface while
magnitude is the strength of the quake.
271. Comparing the speed of sound in liquids, gases, and solids, the speed of sound is usually
lowest in __________ and highest in __________.
a. solids, gases
b. gases, liquids
c. liquids, solids
d. gases, solids
272. Which has a greater density, a lake full of water or a cupful of water?
a. The cup full of water
b. The lake full of water
c. Not enough information
d. They have the same density
273. A stainless – steel spoon feels colder than a plastic spoon because stainless steel __________.
a. absorbs less heat from the hand than plastic does
b. is really colder than plastic
c. has a lower temperature than plastic
d. conducts heat away from the hand faster than plastic does
274. Why is it not advisable to repeatedly open the door of a refrigerator?

a. It will loosen the hinges of the refrigerator's door
b. Leads to wastage in electrical energy.
c. Repeated opening introduces bacteria in to the refrigerator.
d. The warm air outside lowers the temperature inside thus making the refrigeration less-
efficient.
275. What kind of mirror is used in cars to give the driver a wider area and smaller image of the traffic
behind him/her?
a. Double Concave
b. Convex
c. Plane
d. Concave
276. Why do we hear thunder some seconds after seeing lightning?

a. Light appears brighter in the sky.
b. Light travels faster than sound.
c. Sound travels 1.331 m/s
d. Sound is released later actually
277. Water has a higher specific heat than iron. What does this mean?
a. Water is hotter than iron
b. Water heats more rapidly than iron
c. Water is denser than iron
d. Water heats more slowly than iron
278. If a colorblind man marries a woman who has normal vision and no history of the disease, it is
most probable that all of their __________.
a. daughters will be carriers
b. daughters will be colorblind
c. sons will be carriers
d. sons will be colorblind
279. Albino corn seedlings may grow several inches tall. However, they will eventually die, primarily
because __________.
a. direct sunlight will destroy their cells
b. they lack adequate root system
c. they cannot produce their own food
d. they cannot obtain carbon dioxide
280. Mimosa pudica, locally known as Makahiya is called as such because its leaflets tend to close
when touched. This organismal response to a given stimuli is called __________.
a. Hydrotropism
b. Thigmotropism
c. Geotropism
d. Phototropism
281. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
b. The dropping of atomic bombs
c. Nationalism and national borders
d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
282. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight communist aggression?

a. APEC
b. ASA
c. UN
d. SEATO
283. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while the means of subsistence
increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to __________.
a. Karl Marx
b. Robert Malthus
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Aristotle
284. In what instance is the Filipino double – standard morality shown?

a. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the Espiritista
b. Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from how they were brought up
c. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they themselves did not go
to school
d. A married man who flirts with someone else other than his wife seems acceptable but a
married woman who flirts with another man is condemned.
285. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in the internalization of desirable
values is the _________.
a. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
b. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective
c. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
d. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers
286. To govern is to rule and the government rules by laws. Whose main duty is the enforcement of
laws?
a. Police Department
b. Judiciary Department
c. Legislative Department
d. Executive Department
287. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
a. Timawa
b. Maharlika
c. Aliping Namamahay
d. Aliping Saguiguilid
288. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas __________.
a. Magellan’s Expedition
b. Loarca Expedition
c. Legaspi Expedition
d. Villalobos Expedition
289. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was __________.
a. Gen. Wesley Merritt
b. Gen. Elwell Otis
c. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
d. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
290. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to make
ammunitions?
a. Teresa Magbanua
b. Agueda Esteban
c. Teodora Alonso
d. Trinidad Tecson
291. How is the so – called colonial mentality manifested?

a. Cultural relativism
b. Cultural diversity
c. Xenocentrism
d. Ethnocentrism
292. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short – weighing?
a. Total Quality Movement
b. Consumerism
c. Consumer Vigilance
d. Substandardization
293. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order does Australia
fall?
a. 4th
b. 5th
c. 6th
d. 7th
294. In which continent can we find Stormy Cape Horn which is known as the graveyard of ships
and sailors?
a. Africa
b. Australia
c. South America
d. Asia
295. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious differences between
_________.
a. Hindus and Christians
b. Christians and Muslims
c. Hindus and Buddhists
d. Hindus and Muslims
296. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?

a. Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
b. Rejected violence as a way to political power
c. Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
d. Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
297. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the __________ Empire.
a. Roman
b. Gupta
c. Greek
d. Maurya
298. With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does not belong to the group?
a. Claro M. Recto
b. Jose Laurel
c. Manuel Roxas
d. Pedro Taruc
299. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain, what did they
ask for? For the Philippines to __________.
a. Become independent from Spain
b. Become a province of Spain
c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes
300. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence Day from July
4 to June 12?
a. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Carlos Garcia
d. Ferdinand Marcos
301. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping operations by
sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
a. Israel
b. East Timor
c. Iraq
d. Iran
302. In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s country?
a. A La Juventud Filipina
b. Song of Maria Clara
c. Sa Aking mga Kabata
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
303. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel mostly by
water?
a. Luzon
b. Mindanao
c. Visayas
d. Visayas and Mindanao
304. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to territorial
boundary?
a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
b. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
c. Three – mile territorial limit
d. Archipelagic doctrine
305. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate and limited
arable lands?
a. Western
b. Eastern
c. Eastern and Central
d. Central and Western
306. Which follows President Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy?”

a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the economic development of the
country
307. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands in the South China
Sea?
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
308. The following are our constitutional rights except to ___________.

a. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty
b. Have access to all records of the government
c. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty
d. Form association and labor unions

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OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES 2022

4. __________ an act Strengthening Teacher Education in the Philippines by establishing Centers of

14. The highest mountain in the continent of Africa is __________.

15. He coined the term "survival of the fittest."

18. The "Yellow Race" is also known as __________.

21. Which of the following countries is located in Central America?

24. A Visayan bamboo drum is called __________.

28. __________ was the “hero of the Battle at Tirad Pass.”

29. Bukidnon plateau known for __________.

30. Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as Ferdinand Marcos is to __________.

32. In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?

33. __________ is a visible Hispanic legacy.

39. In a cooperative, what is the maximum term of a Board of Director?

42. Which economic system is based on free enterprise?

43. What is GNP in economics?

5 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

50. The earliest form of government of the Filipinos was __________.

51. The greatest contribution of Spain to Filipino culture was __________.

55. The Americans acquired the Philippines as their colony because __________.

57. An enrolled bill may become a law after lapse of __________.

58. The government under President Corazon C. Aquino was __________.

60. Who constructed Suez Canal?

73. Which change is brought about by discovery or modernization to increase production?

8 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

9 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

88. The world’s largest island is __________.

90. __________ is the longest mountain chain in the world.

12 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

108. The “Rood of the World” may be associated to __________.

13 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

115. The word “Narco Traficantes” is associated with __________.

119. Chernobyl will be remembered as __________.

14 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

127. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?

132. What are the four elements of state?

16 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

140. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?

1. The Dictatorial Government

1. The Commonwealth Government

152. Which of the following is not a benefit of technology in education?

154. __________ is considered as the “Father of Modern Media in Education”.

161. Which among the sounds below is voiceless?

19 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

I have been one acquainted with the night.

The poet in the stanza talks of __________.

168. History is the witness that __________ passing of time.

172. The Nibelungenlied is a __________.

177. __________ is a collection of religious poetry written by Rabindranath Tagore.

178. I suggest that he __________ in the room for one week.

187. What correction should be made to this sentence?

Drum on your drums, batter on your banjos,

22 | OUTSOURCE REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRES

sob on the long cool winding saxophones.

Which words illustrate alliteration?

189. What is meant by at sixes and sevens in this sentence?

190. What is the mood of these lines?

Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise,

When the dawn comes,

204. Mag-aalas-singko na umaga magising siya.