RC BOOK 2

|DRILL QUESTIONS|
| PREPARED BY: MR. MARKEE CEYNAS, LPT |
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contemporary Philippines Arts from Regions – Part I 100 items Pg.4

Contemporary Philippines Arts from Regions – Part II 15 items Pg. 17

Earth and Life ScienceRC

Oral Communication in Context
30 items

45 items
Pg. 19

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Introduction to The Philosophy of Human Person 30 items Pg. 29

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics 65 items Pg. 33

General Mathematics 30 items Pg. 42

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 CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM REGIONS – PART I
1. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily influenced by the area where our ancestors prosper.

a. Ethnic Tradition c. American Colonial Tradition

b. Spanish Colonial Tradition d. Contemporary Art Tradition

2. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily influenced by religion.

a. Ethnic Tradition c. American Colonial Tradition

b. Spanish Colonial Tradition d. Contemporary Art Tradition forms

3. In this practice of art, the main theme of artworks is national identity.

a. American Art c. Modern Art

b. Contemporary Art

a. American Art
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4. In this practice of art, artworks mirrors contemporary culture and society.

c. Modern Art
d. Spanish Art

5. This element of art can be illustrated as horizontal, vertical, curve, or circular.

a. Color
b. Form

a. Color
c. Line
d. Shape

6. Cone, sphere, and cylinder are some examples to illustrate this element of art.

c. Line
b. Form d. Shape
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7. This principle of art represents a pattern in an art caused by the repetition of certain elements of art.

a. Harmony c. Movement
b. Rhythm d. Variety

8. Which of the following art works is made during the Ethnic Tradition of Philippine Arts?

a. Manunggul Jar c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral

b. The Oblation d. Spoliarium by Juan Luna

9. Which of the following artworks is made during the Spanish Colonial Tradition of Philippine Arts?

a. Manunggul Jar c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral

b. The Oblation d. Art Installation

10. Which of the following artworks is considered as Contemporary Art?

a. Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz

b. Angono Petroglyphs discovered by Carlos “Botong” Francisco
c. The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo
d. Langit, Lupa, at Impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans

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11. Which of the following is a principle of art?
a. Form c. Movement
b. Line d. Texture

12. Which of the following is an element of art?

a. Balance c. Harmony
b. Color d. Proportion

13. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?

Statement 1: Modern Art refers to the practice of art from 1970s to the present.
Statement 2: Contemporary Art refers to the practice of art from 1860s to the 1960s.

a. Only Statement 1 is false. c. Both statements are false.

b. Only Statement 2 is false. d. Both statements are not false.

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14. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?

Statement 1: Balance, proportion, and texture are principles of art.

Statement 2: Color, line, and shape are elements of art.

a. Only Statement 1 is false.

b. Only Statement 2 is false.
c. Both statements are false.
d. Both statements are not false.

15. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

Statement 1: Elements and principles of art help viewers to understand arts.

Statement 2: Elements of Art is essential in understanding principles of art.

a. Only Statement 1 is true. c. Both statements are true.

b. Only Statement 2 is true. d. Both statements are not true.
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16. Contemporary artworks and styles are created, witnessed and experienced in our lifetime by artists
and style experts catering to _____ .

a. Baby Boomers c. Millennials

b. Generation Z d. none of the above

17. Art of any form and genre that is produced in our time refers to _____ Art.

a. Contemporary c. Modern
b. Integral d. Temporary

18. The artworks and styles of the past have evolved and have adapted to a _____ world.

a. dynamic changing c. lethargic weakened

b. inert lifeless d. sluggish stagnant

19. ContemporaryPhilippineartisanexpressionoftheFilipinoartist’sthoughtsand feelings based on their

_____ .
a. biases c. experience
b. birth d. indifference

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20. Categories of artistic creation and are characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter
refers to _____ .
a. gender c. genre
b. generality d. gentile

21. Pop Art is an example of _____ Art.

a. Applied c. Performance
b. Literary d. Visual

22. Literary Art is expressed in ____ .

a. Blog
b. Digi Fiction
c. Graphic Novel
d. all of the above

23. The fusion of different art disciplines using different styles and media in creating art refers to _____
Art.

a. Contemporary
b. Integral
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d. Temporary

24. Different factors are imbibed by the artist and are combined to get immersed in the heart, to get
molded in the mind and to be propelled in the hands to create _____ .

a. a contorted reality
b. a pseudo reality

a. appropriation
c. an artificial reality
d. an expressive reality

25. The element of Contemporary Art that uses and puts together different art mediums refers to _____ .

c. space
b. hybridity d. technology
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26. The distinct feature of Contemporary Philippine Art that reflects the relationships build around the
bonds of community and society refers to _____ nature.

a. communal c. integrative
b. holistic d. multi-focal

27. One is resourceful if he has the ability to find quick and clever ways to get art materials from one’s
surroundings.

One is creative if one can use his or her imagination in coming up with an artwork.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE ,the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

28. There are established or fixed standards in creating Contemporary Art.

The artist is free to render his artwork with the use of various materials, traditional or non-traditional.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

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d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

29. Integrative Art comes in different sizes and shapes, forms and styles as observed in Junk Art.
Junk Art is a sculptural rendition using discarded or used materials.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

30. Intuitive is one of the features of Contemporary Philippine Art. Appropriation is another feature of
Contemporary Philippine Art.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE

b. Literature

a. Architecture
b. Dance
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31. It is the collection of coordinated sound or sounds.

a. Dance c. Music
d. Sculpture

32. It is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings.

c. Sculpture
d. Theater

33. It is a form of visual art use to imitate experiences that communicate ideas, stories, or feelings with
the use of moving images.

a. Architecture c. Sculpture
b. Film d. Theater
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34. The movement of the body in arhythmic way, usually to music and with in a given space, for the
purpose of expressing an idea or emotion.

a. Dance c. Painting
b. Literature d. Sculpture

35. Collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined
event before a live audience in a specific place.

a. Architecture c. Sculpture
b. Dance d. Theater

36. This art can be categorized as poetry, prose, and drama.

a. Visual Art
b. Performance Art
c. Applied Art
d. Literary Art

37. Painting is an example of .

a. Visual Art

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b. Performance Art
c. Applied Art
d. Literary Art

38. My partner and I took our places on stage and waited for the music to start. As the music begins, we
step forward and started moving our body in perfect sync to the beat of the music. What art form is seen
in the description?

a. Dance c. Literature
b. Music d. Painting

39. Which of the following are considered Visual arts?

I. Painting II. Dancing III. Film IV. Sculpture

a. I, II, and III

b. I,III, and IV
c. II, III, and IV
d. I,II, and V

I. Film

a. I, II, and III

c. II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV
d. I, II, and IV
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40. Which of the following uses music as part of the artwork?
II. Dance III. Painting

41. What are the different artworks that came from Mindanao?
I. Buyayang
II. Moro-Moro

a. I,II, and III

III. Singkil
IV. Six Ladies in Durian
IV. Theater

b. I, III, and IV
c. II,III, and IV
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d. I,II, and IV

42. Which of the following are literary art form?

I. A Blade of Fern by Edith Ocampo
II. An Higugma
III. Dead stars
IV. Pinalangga

a. I, II, and IV
b. I, III, and IV
c. II, III, and IV
d. I,II, and IV

43. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?

Statement 1: Literary arts are an expression of artistic ideas through images.

Statement 2: Visual art is an expression of ideas through writing.

a. Only Statement 1 is false. c. Both statements are false.

b. Only Statement 2 is false. d. Both statements are not false.

44. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

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Statement 1: Indarapatra at Sulayman by Bartolome Del Valle is an exampleof literary work.
Statement 2: Mindanao by Brillante Mendoza is an example of visual art.

a. Only Statement 1 is true. c. Both statements are true.

b. Only Statement 2 is true. d. Both statements are not true.

45. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

Statement 1: Painting and sculpture are examples of visual art.

Statement 2: Dance is an example of visual art.

a. Only Statement 1 is true. c. Both statements are true.

b. Only Statement 2 is true. d. Both statements are not true.

46. Who among of the following is the first recipient of being a National Artist?

a. Fernando Amorsolo c. Guillermo Tolentino

b. Jose Tanig Joya

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47. What does the Oblation statue symbolize?

a. Freedom and Sacrifice c. Ambition and Loyalty

b. Compassion and Hard work d. Love and Empathy

48. Which of the following President issued the Presidential decree No.1001?

a. Corazon Aquino
b. Ramon Magsaysay
c. Ferdinand Marcos
d. Emilio Aguinaldo

49. Why is the Church of the Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman recognized as the first Catholic Church in the
country to be known for its complicated mathematical computation?

a. It is simple in texture.
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b. Its color is different as compared to other churches.
c. It has a unique circular architecture with a thin shell dome.
d. It is simply unique in texture.

50. What is the title of Joya’s mural in the Virata School of Business?

a. Barter of Panay c. Crucifixion

b. Oblation d. Pagsamba

51. Which of the following statement is the reason for the recognition received by Jose Maceda from the
UNESCO Memory of the world?

a. Jose Maceda is a National Artist

b. The art of Jose Maceda portrayed poverty.
c. Jose Maceda travelled the world with his art.
d. Jose Maceda founded the UP Center for Ethnomusicology where he donated his valuable collections
of sound recordings, field notes, and other materials on ethnomusicology in the Philippines and Southeast
Asia

52. Which of the following statements are true about the Church of the Holy Sacrifice in UP Diliman?

I. It employs a circular architecture with a thin shell dome.

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II. Simple mathematical computations are made in the process of constructing it.
III. It is similar from other rectangular configuration of most churches.
IV. The spherical structure of the church indicated a keen interest in space travel.

a. I, II, III and IV c. I and IV

b. II and III d. I, II and IV

53. Which of the following statements is not true?

I. The iconic school symbol of UP is based on Oblation.

II. Guillermo Tolentino is the sculptor of the Oblation
III. The Oblation symbolizes Freedom and Sacrifice
IV. Oblation is a painting.

a. I, II, III and IV c. III and IV only

b. I and II d. IV only

54. Which of the following statements is true in terms of Understanding the National Artist Award?

a. I and II
b. III and IV
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I. The National Artist Award was established in 1975
II. National Artist Award doesn’t share the same prestige of the Gawad Manlilikha Award
III. National Artist Award is conferred every three years through a rigorous deliberation and selection.
IV. National Artist Award was established in 1972 under the Presidential Decree No. 1001 signed by
Ramon Magsaysay

c. III only
d. IV only

55. Which of the following statements are not true?

I. Barter of Panay is a mural in the Virata School of Business

II. Fernando Amorsolo portrays portraits of prominent individuals from Commonwealth and World War.
III. Oblation statue of Guillermo Tolentino symbolizes Nationalism and Freedom
IV. Napoleon Abueva uses various materials in his public sculptures.
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a. I,II,III and IV b. II and III c. III only d.III and I

56. This principle of art refers to the greater impact given to a certain element in a piece of art.

a. Contrast c. Balance
b. Emphasis d. Rhythm

57. This element of art is used to define shape and form.

a. Color c. Line
b. Space d. Value

58. This element of art implies distances or areas around, between or within components of an artwork.

a. Color c. Line
b. Space d. Value

59. Height, width, and length are the dimensions implied of this element of art.

a. Shape c. Form
b. Space d. Texture

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60. This principle of art when use produce a pattern in an artwork.

a. Harmony c. Balance
b. Unity d. Rhythm

61. This element of art can be described as tint and shade.

a. Color c. Texture
b. Space d. Value

62. Which of the following describe the change of value when black or white added to a certain color?

I. Tint II. Color III. Shade IV. Hue

a. II and IV
b. I and III
c. I, III, and IV
d. I, II, and III

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63. Which of the following describe the change of value when black is added to a certain color?

c. Shade
d. Tint

64. Which of the following statement/s is/are true about elements of art?

I. Different representations of lines may convey different meanings.

II. Texture is the appeal of the implied surface in an artwork.
III. Artist uses the elements of arts to create a composition.

a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I, II, and III
d. None of the statements is true.

65. Which of the following are considered as warm colors?

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I. Violet II. Red-Orange III. Yellow-Green IV. Blue

a. I and IV
b. II and III
c. I and II
d. III and IV

66. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?

Statement 1: Symmetrical balance refers to an artwork wherein its both sides

has the same elements in the same position.

Statement 2: Asymmetrical balance refers to an artwork wherein both sides balances through the
differences of elements in different positions.

a. Only Statement 1 is false c. Both statements are false

b. Only Statement 2 is false d. Both statements are not false

67. Which of the following situations shows an artist using a principle of variety?

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I. Gabrielle is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses
different elements of art that creates the mood of diversity.

II. Anna is working in her drawing project for her art subject. In her drawing, the elements she used is
present on the both sides of the drawing resulting to a
mirror-like art.

III. Charles is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in
his class. The art project is to do a painting that shows unity of the elements of arts to be used.

a. I c. III
b. II d. None of the situation

68. Which of the following situations shows an artist using a principle of contrast?

I. Gabrielle is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses

different elements of art that creates the mood of diversity.

mirror-like art.

a. I
b. II
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II. Anna is working in her drawing project for her art subject. In her drawing, the elements she used is
present on the both sides of the drawing resulting to a

III. Charles is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in
his class. The art project is to do a painting that shows unity of the elements of arts to be used.

c. III
d. None of the situations

69. Which of the following situations shows usage of principle of balance in an artwork?

I. Gabrielle is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses different elements of art
that creates the mood of diversity.

II. Anna is working in her drawing project for her art subject. In her drawing, the elements she used is
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present on the both sides of the drawing resulting to a mirror-like art.

III. Charles is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in his class. The art project is
to do a painting that shows unity of the elements of arts to be used.

a. I c. III
b. II d. None of the situations

70. Which of the following situations show an artist using principles of art?

I. Gabrielle is a fine arts student. He is working on an artwork wherein he uses different elements of art
that creates the mood of diversity.

II. Anna is working in her drawing project for her art subject. In her drawing, the elements she used is
present on the both sides of the drawing resulting to a mirror-like art.

III. Charles is a student of Teacher Maria. Teacher Maria gave an art project in his class. The art project is
to do a painting that shows unity of the elements of arts to be used.

a. I and II c. All of the situations

b. II and III d. None of the situations

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71. Which of the following Republic Act known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act?

a. R.A. Act. 7355 c. R.A. Act. 7356

b. R.A. Act. 11190 d. R.A. Act. 10066

72. ______________________ is a tnalak weaver from the indigenous community of the Tboli in Lake
Sebu, South Cotabato.

a. Magdalena Gamayo c. Darhata Sawabi

b. Haja Amina Appi d. Lang Dulay

73. Which is among the following is the highest policy and coordinating body for culture and arts of the
state?

a. Philippine Commission on Culture and the Arts

b. National Commission for Culture and the Arts
c. Philippine Academic Arts and Culture
d. Nation Expert for Talent and Skills

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74. Which of the following is NOT an idea of the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act?

a. Create hindrances for popularizing their works locally and internationally

b. Renew a community's artistic tradition thereby protecting a valuable aspect of Philippine culture
c. Recognize the importance of traditional folk artists as a singular channel between skills of the past and
the future
d. Provide mechanisms for identifying and assisting qualified traditional folk artists to transfer their skills to
the community

75. _________________________ is kind of poem consisting of seven-syllable lines which most of the
time contains of love and friendship.

a. Ambahan c. Gangsa
b. Haiku d. Tanaga
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76. Which of the following is a two-stringed lute made of wood, one string for the melody, one for the
drone?
a. Buktot c. Butting
b. Kudyapi d. Pas-ing

77. __________________ is a kind of fabric made up of fine abaca fibers weaved with different designs
which reflect the tradition of the T’boli.

a. Abel c. Pis syabit

b. Musa d. T’nalak

78. Which of the following artist worked on the documentation of the epics of Calinog, Iloilo, Panay
Island?

a. Ginaw Bilog c. Uwang Ahadas

b. Alonzo Saclag d. Federico Caballero

79. ______________________ play Kalinga musical instruments dance patterns and movements
associated with rituals.

a. Alonzo Saclag c. Masino Intaray

b. Teofilo Garcia d. Eduardo Mutuc

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80. Who teaches Teofilo Garcia to make a tabúngaw hat and basket weaving?

a. Auntie Elena c. Grandfather Hipolito

b. Uncle Leolito d. Grandmother Imelda

81. Artists receive GAMABA awards because they have the following except...

A. He/she has an artwork.

B. He/she is engaged in an art tradition.
C. He/she is a member of an indigenous community.
D. He/she has a significant contribution to the community

82. A GAMABA awardee must also have an artwork that is timeless. What is a timeless art?

A. The artist is still alive.

B. It has an influence in the community.
C. It has a contribution to the community.

A. weaving
B. wood carvings
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D. It’s relevance to our way of life continues until today.

83. What is the significant work that is popular in Sulu by Darhata Sawabi?

C. embroidery
D. plastic arts

84. What is the Panay epic that is passed on through oral communications?

A. poem
B. t’nalak
C. Suguidanon
D. Biag ni Lam-ang

85. Who among the artists below is highly regarded because of his excellence in playing kwintangan
which is usually played by a woman?

A. Ginaw Bilog C. Alonzo Saclag

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B. Teofilo Garcia D. Uwang Ahadas

86. Based on the given examples in the discussion, which two Filipino values are evident in the
contemporary artforms?

A. physical and spiritual C. social and spiritual

B. emotional and spiritual D. personal and spiritual

87. To acknowledge our GAMABA Award recipients, we must __________ the Contemporary Philippines
Arts from the Regions.

A. limit C. promote
B. share D. appreciate

88. “She once dreamt of establishing the art through teaching new would-be weavers.” How would you
characterize the artist in this line?

A. optimistic C. dreamer
B. generous D. visionary

89. Visiting the province of Mindoro, particularly the community of Mangyans, Ana looks for a particular
art form they are famous for. What kind of artforms would you possibly recommend to her?

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I. epic II. Carvings III. Poetry IV. weavings

A. I & II C. III & IV

B. I & III D. I & IV

90. To promote tourism in Tawi-Tawi, you are tasked to make an advertisement. Which of the following
information can help you in making an advertisement?

I. Magdalena Gamayo
II. mat weavings
III. Haja Amina Appi
IV. embroidery

A. I & II
B. II & III
C. II & III
D. III & IV

a. National Museum
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91. It is the overall policy making body, coordinating, and grants giving agency for the preservation,
development and promotion of Philippine arts and culture.

b. Thirteen Artists Award

c. Cultural Center of the Philippines
d. National Commission of the Culture and the Arts

92. This gallery is a unique cultural expression of Davao’s visual artists.

a. ManilART
b. DavaoArtGallery
c. Kublai Art Gallery
d. Kublai Art Gallery and Davao Contemporary Art Gallery

93. This award-giving body marks turnings in and of Philippine contemporary art
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a. NationalArtistsAward
b. Thirteen Artists Award
c. Contemporary Artist Award
d. Gawad ng Manlilikha ng Bayan Award

94. Tourist mobility might influence the community’s observance of tradition and tend to diminish the
quality of native art forms. What factor that affect the production process of art emphasized in the
statement?

a. Tourism
b. Environment
c. Militarization
d. Christianization

95. This houses the permanent collection of Philippine National Artist Benedicto Cabrera in several
galleries, as well as venues for art shows and exhibitions.

a. Ben Cab Museum c. National Artist Museum

b. National Museum d. Metropolitan Museum of the Philippines

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96. Which among the following considered as factors that may affect the production process of arts in the
Philippines?

I. Militarization III. Tourism

II. Filipino Behaviors IV. Christianization

a. I and II b. II and IV
c. I, III, and IV d.I,II,III,and IV

97. Which of the following are the influences of tourism in the production process of arts in the
Philippines?

I. It tends to diminish the quality of native art forms.

II. It influences the community’s observance of tradition.
III. Artworks are transformed into mass produced souvenirs to meet the demands of the tourist trade.
IV. Synthetic fibers have been made available in recent years to create appropriations of traditional textile
designs for commercial purposes.

a. I and II
b. III and IV
c. I, III, and IV
d. I, II, III, and IV

arts?

I. Finale Art File

II. National Museum
III. BenCab Museum
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98. Which of the following are the museums in the Philippines that promotes and preserves Philippine

IV. Cultural Center of the Philippines

a. I and II b. III and IV

c. II and III d. I and IV
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99. Which of the following are the award-giving bodies in the Philippines that recognizing outstanding art
making and contribution of Philippine artists?

I. Thirteen Artists Awards

II. National Artists Award
III. Contemporary Artist Award
IV. National Living Treasure Award

a. I and II b. II and III c. I, II and IV d. I, II, III and IV

100. Which of the following are included in the support system of arts in the Philippines?
I. Galleries
II. Museum
III. Institutions
IV. Award-giving Bodies

a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I, II and III
d. I, I, III and IV

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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINES ARTS FROM THE REGIONS – PART II
1. It refers to a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the
experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience.

a. Visual Arts c. Theater Art

b. Literature d. Film and Broadcast

2. Which of the following is TRUE about contemporary arts in the Philippines?

a. It is an art produced in the second half of the 20th/21st century.

b. It is an offshoot of social realism brought about by Martial Law.
c. A and B
d. None of the above

3. A contemporary art form wherein the artist makes a photograph of a

concept/idea.

a. Architecture
b. Dance

b. Alice Reyes

a. Levi Celerio
b. Ryan Cayabyab
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4. She is the mother of contemporary dance.

a. Farncisca Reyes Aquino

c. Visual Arts
d. Photography Conceptual arts

c. Liza Macuja
d. Lea Salonga

5. A national artist, composer and lyricist who could play music using a
leaf.

c. Nicanor Abelardo
d. Francis Magalona

6. The mother of Philippine folkdance.

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a. Alice Reyes c. Francisca Reyes Aquino
b. Liza Macuja d. Leah Salonga

7. Which of the following statements below describes an artist as a teacher?

a. Someone who communicates a message

b. Someone who puts his ideas into practice
c. Someone who brings the past to the future
d. Someone who taps audience’s experience to make the message more
personal

8. Which of the following statements below describes an artist as a pragmatist?

a. Someone who shows the future

b. Someone who puts audience to other’s reality
c. Someone who uses resources available in the environment
d. Someone who showed important lessons in the past through arts

9. Which of the following statements below describes an artist as an entertainer?

a. Someone who takes the audience to another perspective

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b. Someone who puts his ideas into practice using available resources
c. Someone who framed the future and show it to the present generation
d. Someone who magnifies the past to bring lesson to the present generation

10. The Istana Nurul Iman, the palace of the Sultan of Brunei, is the largest single
work of which architect?

a. Juan Nakpil
b. Leandro V. Locsin
c. Pablo Antonio
d. Ramon Valera

12. He is known as the “Father of Modern Philippine Painting”.

a. Victorio C. Edades
b. Larry Alcala
c. Hernando Ocampo
d. Federico Aguilar Alcuaz

c. Cesar Legaspi
d. Ang Kiukok
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13. He is a pioneer “Neo-Realist” of the country and is remembered for his singular
achievement of refining cubism in the Philippine context.

a. Larry Alcala
b. Hernando Ocampo

14. The training of this architect in Rome resulted in innovative approaches. It set
new standards for the design of mid-century Catholic churches in the Philippines.

a. Pablo Antonio
b. Jose Maria Zaragoza
c. Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr.
d. Juan Nakpil
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15. Which of the following is not a work of a national artist for sculpture Guillermo
Tolentino?

a. UP Oblation
b. Bonifacio Monument
c. Pearl Farm
d. Seal of the Republic of the Philippines

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 | EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE |

1. Why do organisms evolve?

a. in order to be different.
b. in order to change their structure.
c. in order to have a better appearance.
d. in order to survive and reproduce in a particular set of environmental conditions.

2. Which of the following is NOT an evidence of evolution?

a. Fossil Records
b. Anatomy and Embryology of organisms
c. Molecular Biology
d. Behavioral Science

a. A set of footprints

d. A newly-made bag
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3. Which of the following is NOT a fossil?

b. A burrow of an extinct animal

c. A skeleton of a dinosaur

4. Which list is correct in order of appearance in the fossil record?

a. Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds

b. Fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles
c. Amphibians, fish, mammals, birds
d. Amphibians, fish, reptiles, birds

5. What does fossil record shows?

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a. That most organisms have not evolved
b. That some species are evolutionary transitions between small groups of organisms
c. That some species are evolutionary transitions between major groups of organisms
d. That all species today are just as they were when they were created

6. What is evolution?

a. It is a developmental process by which organisms develop from earlier forms of life.

b. It is a developmental process by which organisms become extinct.
c. It is a developmental process by which organisms develop from later forms of life.
d. It is a series of changes by which organisms undergo maturity.

7. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

a. The earliest form of life was a prokaryote.

b. Organisms change over time as a result of adaptation for survival.
c. Photosynthetic organisms decreased the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.
d. Multicellular organisms evolved from unicellular eukaryotes.

8. What evidence of evolution explains the distribution of organisms on Earth?

a. Fossils

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b. Anatomy and Embryology
c. Biogeography
d. Molecular Biology

9. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Evolution happens once.

b. Evolution has been happening ever since.
c. Evolution will happen again after the end of the world.
d. There is no such thing as evolution.

10.Who were the scientists that prepared an apparatus that stimulated the early Earth’s condition?

a. Harold Urey & Stanley Miller

b. Alexander Oparin & Stanley Miller
c. Harold Urey & John Haldane
d. Alexander Oparin & John Haldane

b. Oceanic crust
c. Layers of rocks
d. Microfossils
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11.Where is the first form of life seen?

a. Sediments

12.Which of the following statements is considered correct as a scientific evidence with regards to
evolution?

a. Evolution is occurring now.

b. Evolution is now occurring, but it did not occur in the past.
c. Evolution has occurred in the past but is no longer occurring.
d. Evolution will occur every after 100 years.

13.What evidence of evolution shows the presence of structures in organisms that share the same forms?
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a. Fossils
b. Anatomy and Embryology
c. Biogeography
d. Molecular Biology

14.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. There are organisms found in the coldest and hottest part of the Earth.
b. Eukaryotes were formed when mitochondria and cytoplasts were engulfed by a larger cell and had a
symbiotic relationship with the cell and became organelles of it.
c. Eukaryotes were the first to exist than prokaryotes.
d. During Jurassic Period, the Pangaea split apart.

15.Which of the following is the first photosynthetic organism to form?

a. Fungi
b. Cyanobacteria
c. Algae
d. Gymnosperm

16. How do you describe the offspring asexually reproduced by an organism?

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a. different than their parents
b. like a combination from both parents
c. identical to parents
d. a different species

17. Which of the following is true about sexual reproduction?

a. genetically identically offspring is produced

b. only one parent is involved in the process
c. it puts animals at an evolutionary disadvantage in terms of variation
d. it involves the exchange of genetic material between two individuals

18. Which of the following describes the main advantage of sexual reproduction?

a. requires lots of time/energy

b. provide genetic diversity
c. no new gene will arise

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d. looks identical to the parent

19. What is the disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

a. the disease is less likely to affect all the individuals in a population

b. species can adapt to new environments
c. the offspring produces genetic variation
d. fewer offspring are typically produced

20. What kind of asexual reproduction is used by planaria and earthworms?

a. budding
b. fragmentation
c. regeneration
d. fission
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21. What kind of asexual reproduction is used by amoeba and bacteria?

a. budding c. fragmentation
b. regeneration d. fission

22. In internal fertilization, where do the egg and sperm cells unite?

a. environment c. body or womb

b. ovary d. fallopian tube

23. Which is an example of sexual reproduction?

a. butterflies receive nectar when they deposit pollen on the flower

b. cutting off the arm of a starfish
c. yeast producing identical cells
d. dolphins laying eggs

24. Which process describes new “offspring” being produced from their parents?

a. respiration
b. reproduction
c. metamorphosis

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25. How many parents does asexual reproduction involve?

a. one c. three
b. two d. four

26. What is the general term of sex cell (egg or sperm)?

a. zygote c. gene
b. offspring d. gamete

27. In external fertilization, where do the egg and sperm cells unite?

a. environment c. body or worm

b. ovary d. fallopian tube

28. What kind of asexual reproduction where some parts of the organism undergo detachment and

b. regeneration

crabs).

a. binary fission
b. regeneration

a. budding
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regrow to become a whole new organism?

a. budding c. fragmentation
d. fission

29. What kind of asexual reproduction is where some parts of an animal regrow. (Example: hydra and

c. budding
d. fragmentation

30. What kind of asexual reproduction is used by hydra?

c. fragmentation
b. regeneration d. fission
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 | ORAL COMMUNICATION |

1. “Let us speak one at a time so we can put across our message.”

A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Repair D. Nomination

2. “Have you heard about the latest COVID-19 update?”

A. Topic Shifting C. Termination
B. Repair D. Nomination

3. “Best regards. See you around.”

A. Nomination C. Repair
B. Termination

A. Topic Shifting
B. Termination
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4. “Sorry, I did not hear it right. Did you mean, „Principle‟?”

C. Repair
D. Restriction

5. “I understand that we are now experiencing the most challenging test of

times. But where is my coffee?”

A. Termination
B. Topic Shifting
C. Restriction
D. Topic Control

6. “Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?”

A. Restriction C. Topic Shifting

B. Repair D. Nomination
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7. “What is that again? Do you mean that there is no hazard pay anymore?”

A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Nomination D. Repair

8. “I agree with what you said. Relief goods must be given continually
especially to those badly stricken by the typhoon.”

A. Restriction C. Topic Shifting

B. Repair D. Nomination

9. “What about you? Could you tell us your opinion now?”

A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Topic Shifting D. Topic Control

10. “What do you think could have possibly caused the pandemic?”

A. Nomination C. Repair
B. Termination D. Topic Shifting

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11. “Focus on the topic. Please do not deviate from the topic.”

A. Turn-taking C. Termination
B. Topic Shifting D. Topic Control

12. “Your conversation is recorded. So avoid saying unnecessary statements.”

A. Restriction C. Topic Shifting

B. Repair D. Nomination

13. “How is life?”

A. Topic Shifting C. Termination

B. Repair D. Nomination

14. “Pardon me for what I said. What I meant was the other term for it.”

A. Topic Shifting C. Repair

B. Termination

15. “May I speak now?”

A. Turn-taking
B. Repair

a. language form
b. audience
c. delivery
d. purpose
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C. Termination
D. Topic Shifting

16. What dictates the formation of meaning and its context?

17. What element of communication needs human emotions to draw out a

reaction from the audience?
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a. receiver
b. sender
c. message
d. feedback

18. In the example transcript below, how do you view the speaker’s delivery of
the context of the message?

“I can’t endure looking at my younger siblings who have nothing to eat.

Hence, I would use my money to buy food. I couldn’t bear looking at
them crying because of hunger.”

a. pathetic
b. shame
c. indifference
d. pitiful

19. What is the purpose of the speaker in the interaction?

a. to decode the message

b. to allow the listener to assess whether the exchange of information is

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c. to value the message
d. to limit the understanding of the text

20. When we deliver our message, what are the three things that we normally
ask?

a. occasion, audience, and purpose

b. mood, tone, and delivery
c. the setting, time, and choice of words
d. length of piece, tone, and occasion

21. Which of the following factors affects the formation of meaning?

a. choice of words
b. duration of interaction
c. delivery
d. all of the above

would not snitch on me.

a. hubristic
b. opportune
c. advantageous
d. adoring
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22. What tone does Friend 2 imply in the conversation below?

Friend 1: Hey, Donnie! Is it true that you took Arthur’s money and books?
Friend 2: Yeah, you should have seen the look on his face when I threw his
books into the bin. And when our teacher asked about it, I made sure Arthur

23. What is the common problem that communicators usually face when trying
to express their messages accurately?
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a. vocabulary
b. time
c. genre
d. attitude

24. What form of oral skill helps someone to understand the message and
intonation beyond its immediate context?

a. contextualization
b. decontextualized
c. mood and tone
d. language form

25. Which of the following deals with the ability of the host to use punctuations?

a. communicative function
b. specific meaning
c. social context
d. language form

26. “The plan is to create a module that is comprehensible, but it turned out
abstruse which was disappointing.” Which best relates to abstruse?

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a. very interesting
b. difficult to understand
c. hard to deny
d. very clear

27. Which word means acumen? “He had the acumen to handle any kind of
situation with ease.”

a. Shyness
b. Eagerness
c. Shrewdness
d. Style

28.“He was so hurt with the way you handled things, and how you callously
criticized him.” What does callously mean?

a. truthful
b. cruel
c. kindly
d. None of the above

a. forced
b. fun
c. willingly
d. enjoyed
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29. “She was probably under duress when she signed that confession.” What
could duress mean?

30. “Have you heard about the investment firm that was close down earlier today
due to embezzlement?” What could embezzlement mean?

a. Safe appropriation of funds

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b. Fraudulent appropriation of funds
c. Dangerous appropriation of funds
d. Interesting appropriation of funds

31. What is the speech writing principle that includes the profile of the target
audience?

a. purpose
b. topic
c. outline
d. audience analysis

32. The profile of your target audience includes demography, situation, and
______.

a. psychology
b. physiology
c. pathology
d. physics

33. It is the pattern which helps organize ideas related to your topic.

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a. speech pattern
b. writing pattern
c. patterning
d. outlining

34. Which of the following can be determined once you have decided the
purpose?

a. outline
b. topic
c. data gathering
d. informing

35. Which is an appropriate way of ending the speech?

a. State the topic.

b. Use a quotation.
c. Reinforce the main points.

b. In fact
c. Definitely
d. At this point
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d. Use personal experiences and reinforce each point.

36. The following expressions are transition which allows the speaker to move
smoothly from one point to another, except:

a. Therefore

37. The stage where the speaker wraps up by summarizing the main points the
audience needs to keep in mind.

a. attention getting
b. conclusion
c. main point
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d. introduction

38. What keyword will answer the question: What is the audience knowledge about
the subject?

a. understanding
b. analysis
c. environment
d. needs

39. These are the best ways of getting the audience attention except one:

a. Share a brief story or example that directly relates to the speech.

b. Mention a startling statement, statistic or fact.
c. Start with a question, quotation, or familiar saying that has to do with
the topic of the speech.
d. Start with a joke.

40. The introduction is how many percent of one’s speech?

a. 10-15%
b. 5-10%

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d. 0-2%

41. During this stage, speakers attempt to impart the general and specific purpose
of a speech while making their audience members interested in the speech
topic, establishing their own credibility, and providing the audience with a
preview of the speech structure.

a. transition stage
b. conclusion
c. introduction
d. body

42. Which best explains why the first few minutes of a speech are very important?

a. It speaker gives the recommendation.

b. It drives home the message of the speech.
c. It contains the important points of the speech.

c. introduction
d. audience Analysis
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d. The speaker sells the idea to the audience.

43. Which component of speech includes the main points of your message?

a. conclusion
b. body

44. To brainstorm your topics, the following are great principles except one:

a. assess you classmates’ performance

b. personal inventory
c. internet search
d. clustering
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45. In analyzing your audience, the following is a very good outline except one:

a. culture
b. gender
c. religion
d. relationship status

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1. What is the main requirement of intersubjectivity?

A. Acceptance without prejudice

B. Acceptance without condition
C. Acceptance without the imposition
D. Acceptance without discrimination

2. What does authentic dialogue mean?

A. Communicating with others authentically

B. Talking with others with respect and reverence
C. Relating to other persons through his/her face
D. Accepting others who are different from themselves

3. Why does the human face of the other become the focus in accepting the

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other? It is because of the human face. . .

A. Identifies the human person

B. Represents the human person
C. Reflects the real needs of a person
D. Satisfy the needs of the human person

4. According to Levinas, what is the best way to treat the human face?

A. Through ethics
B. Through intersubjectivity
C. Through authentic dialogue
D. Through acceptance without the imposition

5. Why does the face of the other should not be dealt with phenomenologically?
It is because
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A. phenomenology experiences the face
B. phenomenology only describes the physical appearance
C. phenomenology accepts the other person unconditionally
D. phenomenology treats the face of the human person as naked

6. The following are implications when a Person with disability (PWD) is treated
as pitiful or indifferently, EXCEPT:

A. It implies that a person is limited.

B. It implies that a person is being boxed.
C. It implies that a person has a lot of possibilities
D. It implies a judgment that he/she has no bright future at all.

7. What does it mean to have an ethical relationship with the face of the other?
It means that

A. it is ethical not to help him or her.

B. one’s relationship should be based on morality.
C. one’s relationship should go beyond physicality.
D. one’s relationship should be based on one’s status in life.

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8. What does the superior person capable of?

A. The superior person has the capability to dominate.

B. The superior person has the capability to help the inferior one.
C. The superior person has the capability to control the inferior one.
D. The superior person has the capability to take care of themselves.

9. When does the superior person become responsible for others?

A. If he/she finds transcendence.

B. If he/she finds his/her superiority
C. If he/she finds endless possibilities
D. If he/she finds his/her domineering capability

10. What does it mean to transcend in relating to everyone?

A. It means that everyone is treated equally

B. It means that everyone is treated minimally

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C. It means that everyone is treated objectively
D. It means that everyone is treated subjectively

11.Why do ethics and responsibility should go together according to Levinas? It

is because

A. They are a necessary foundation of subjectivity.

B. They are the foundation structure of subjectivity.
C. They are the inseparable structure of subjectivity.
D. They are the solid foundation or structure of subjectivity.

12.When does authentic dialogue in a community happen?

A. It is when members relate to one another as a utility

B. It is when members relate to one another as a commodity
C. It is when members relate to one another due to religious belief
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D. It is when members relate to one another as a community of persons

13.Which among the two relationships does an authentic dialogue happen?

A. It is through the I-It relationship

B. It is through the I-Thou relationship
C. It is both the I-It and It-Thou relationships
D. it is neither nor the I-It nor the I-Thou relationships

14. The following are the attitudes of persons having authentic dialogue. Which
one does not belong to attitudes?

A. He/she is actively communicating

B. He/she thinks and intends to establish a mutual relationship
C. He/she perceives everybody as different and underprivileged
D. He/she welcomes possibilities brought about by the human spirit.

15.Why do the sacrifices of other people become an invitation to authentic dialogue?

A. Because sacrifice demands time and energy

B. Because sacrifice is necessary for the sake of martyrdom
C. Because sacrifice answers the call of a depressing situation

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16. Which of the following words does not represent an organized group of people
whose members interact freely and has a common territory and culture?

a. Society c. Company
b. Community d. Individuality

17. Who is the father of sociology that termed sociology in 1838 which refers to the
scientific study of society?

a. Edmund Husserl c. Auguste Comte

b. Thomas Hobbes d. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

18. Who, among the philosophers and social theorists, did not tackle the origin of
human society?

a. Sigmund Freud c. Thomas Hobbes

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b. Jean-Jacques Rousseau d. John Locke

19. Which of the statements is not a description of a social contract theory?

a. Justification and explanation of a relationship between the individual and the larger society or
government.
b. The underlying view of human nature includes that we are rational beings and can understand why and
how regulations and principles in the society make life better. Human reason is the key element in social
contracts.
c. Demonstrate why members of a society would emotionally find at their best interests to comply with the
principles and regulations of their society.
d. It refers to contracts between a nation and its citizens.

20. Which of the statements below does not show an influence in societies?

a. Society influences the interactions of its members through the establishment of norms.
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b. Society, through the establishment of norms, can influence knowledge and ideas.
c. Society encourages us to create a systematic chaos in Philippine communities.
d. Society is the backdrop by which we adopt the prevailing culture, values and ideas of the people and
communities that surround us.

21. Which of the following statements is the best description of norms?

a. These are set of traits and values that society considers acceptable.
b. They regulate the despicable behavior of its members in a society.
c. These are rules or standards of behavior violated by members of a social group.
d. They are rules of conduct that should be ignored since these will cause justice.

22. Which among the classifications of society refers to any socially defined position
within a society?

a. Social System c. Social Status

b. Social Group d. Social Role

23. Which among the classifications of society refers to the set of expected behaviors
based on the position a person occupies in society?

a. Social System c. Social Status

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24. Which among the classifications of society is an organized or patterned set of

relationships among individuals and groups that compose a society?

a. Social System c. Social Status

b. Social Group d. Social Role

25. Which among the classifications of society is referred to as a certain group that
performs vital functions in society?

a. Social System c. Social Status

b. Social Institution d. Social Role

26. Which among the classifications of society is regarded as a collection of people

who interacts with each other and share a similar characteristics?

a. Social System c. Social Status

b. Social Group

a. Social System
b. Social Institution
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27. “The teacher provides knowledge and guidance to the students; inspires, motivates,
and educates learners; and encourages students to participate in various lessons
and in other school-related activities.”
What does this statement imply?

c. Social Status
d. Social Role

28. Which of the following statements is not the essence of a primary group?

a. This group is usually large and is characterized by more impersonal interaction, and relatively endures
in a short span of time.
b. Members of this group care a lot about each other since they have strong emotional ties.
c. This group includes family, circle of friends, team mates and co-workers.
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d. This group is usually small and is characterized by extensive interactions.

29. “Our society has socially defined positions such as engineers, businessmen, farmers, law enforcers,
politicians, teachers, construction workers and medical practitioners.”
What does this statement imply?

a. Social System c. Social Status

b. Social Institution d. Social Group

30. Which of the following statements does not show social influence and transformation
in human relations?

a. Today’s modern society enables various people from diverse backgrounds and societies to interact and
establish close ties.
b. Emergence of industrial societies transformed human relations through interactions among family
members and employees in the work environment.
c. Virtual societies have transformed human relations as improved communication technologies make
people from faraway places interact closely with each other.
d. A society that upholds positive social values will influence its members to uphold negative values. On
the other hand, a society that is defined by negative values will produce individuals who embody positive
values.

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1. Which of the following BEST describe Social Institution?

a. Social Institution creates a harmonious relationship among the people for the common good.
b. Social Institution enables all its members to achieve his/her full potential.
c. Social Institution bind all its members to be united despite of their differences and uniqueness as an
individual.
d. Social Institution fosters freedom to allow all its members to do whatever they want to do.

2. Which of the following clearly shows the cultural functions of Social Institution?

a. The preservation of cultural site and heritage in every group

b. The establishment of new tourists spots adapted from the other places
c. The conversion of land and other significant icon of culture to modernize opportunities.
d. All of the above

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3. What article from the Philippine Constitution that states about Family and its importance of the society?

a. Article 10 - The Civil Code

b. Article 15 - The Family Code
c. Article 12 - The Socio-Cultural Code
d. Article 14 - The National Family Safety Code

4. All of the following are description of a Political functions in the Social Institution, EXCEPT.

a. Political Leaders serves as the head of the society that governs and implements rules and
responsibilities.
b. Political Leaders safeguards the rights and needs of the people
c. Political Leaders give equal opportunities to all the members of the Social Institution.
d. Political leaders must prohibit all the members to exercise their rights as an individual.

5. Which of the following best describe the process of choosing a leader in the society?
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a. The people will select a leader based on his/her physical prowess
b. The people will consider the intellectual capacity of a candidate person
c. The people will investigate the background of the candidate and choose
d. The people will choose a leader based on his attitude, activate participation and dedicated service to
the group.

6. Which of the following is NOT part of the functions of a family in the society?

a. Family gives its members status to the society.

b. Family performs socio-economic functions beneficial in the society.
c. Family is significant in social control mechanism.
d. Family divides the different groups of the society.

7. How do social institution form?

a. Social institution forms from the collaborative effort of all its members
b. Social institution forms from the constant search of all the members towards success.
c. Social institution forms from the persistent development and adaptability towards modernization
d. Social institution forms from the unified effort of all its members to establish a secure and safe
community despite of the differences.

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8. What Filipino value is described as an act of unified workforce in a form of volunteerism for greater
cause?

a. Utang na Loob
b. Palabra de Honor
c. Hiya
d. Bayanihan

9. Which of the following is NOT part of the three types of Authority exercise in the society?

a. Traditional Authority
b. Charismatic Authority
c. Rational Authority
d. Independent Authority

10. What do you call the right of a leader to maximize or use power to command the members of the
group?

a. Legitimate
b. Power
c. Authority
d. Coalition

the poor.
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11. These institutions are used by external support agencies as channels for projects intended to benefit

a. International Organizations
b. Banks
c. Cooperatives
d. Non-state institutions

12. It is the bank that has the sole authority to oversee the banking systems in the Philippines.
a. Central Bank of the Philippines
b. BDO Network Bank
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c. Metro Bank
d. Land Bank of the Philippines

13. This is a form of a non-state institution whose primary concern is to create an organization for the
benefit of workers of a particular company or workplace by protecting and upholding their rights
and privileges.

a. Consumers Cooperative
b. Worker’s Cooperative
c. Labor Unions
d. All of the above

14. Which of the following is the best explanation of a cooperative?

a. A for-profit business owned by shareholders

b. A nonprofit charitable organization
c. A business owned by two or more people
d. A business owned by people who work for it or are served by it

15. Which of the following is an example of a rural or cooperative

Bank?

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a. Land Bank of the Philippines
b. One Network Bank
c. Bank of the Philippine Islands
d. UnionBank

16. This type of cooperative is concerned with engaging in savings and credit services and other financial
services:

a. Education Cooperative
b. Financial Service Cooperative
c. Worker’s Cooperative
d. Multipurpose cooperative

17. Which of the following is NOT a function of a trade union as a nonstate institution?

a. Negotiates wages and working condition of workers

b. Take collective action to enforce the terms of collective
bargaining

startup a business.

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c. Promotes financial literacy and grants its members loans to

d. Discusses members' concerns with employers.

18. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), United Nations (UN),European Union (EU), and World
Health Organization (WHO) are examples of what institution?

a. IGO
b. NGO
c. Development Agencies
d. Transnational Advocacy Group

19. Which of the following is the focus of transnational advocacy groups?

a. Promote the welfare of workers and fair wage agreements.

b. Give voice to the vulnerable members of the community in
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domestic and international lawmaking bodies.
c. Represent the trade unions to voice their concerns to their
employers.
d. Promote maintaining international peace and security among
nations.

20. It helps poor and middle-income countries get money to build improvements, reduce poverty, and
make loans to poorer countries.

a. United Nations (UN)

b. World Bank
c. World Health Organization (WHO)
d. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

21. Which of the following international organizations aims to prevent another world war from happening,
which also spearhead efforts on eradicating poverty, hunger, terrorism, and the like?

a. UNESCO
b. UN
c. WHO
d. EU

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22. Which of the statement below is NOT an impact of a non-state
institution?

a. It strengthens local communities through its programs and project, especially for the poor.
b. It empowers marginalized groups and exerts effort in
addressing inequality.
c. It develops friendly relations among nations
d. None of the above

23. If you wish to build your own sari-sari store business but you
have no capital to realize it, to what institution you can be able to
ask for help to finance your business?

a. Land Bank of the Philippines

b. Radiowealth Lending Finance Company
c. Farmer’s Cooperative
d. Banana Planters Association Cooperative

c. False
d. Sometimes False
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24. A group of farmers can create their own association and
cooperate to avail government and non-government subsidies for
crop production and distribution.

a. True
b. Sometimes True

25. Which of the following prompted workers to form trade unions?

a. exploitation by employers
b. poor working conditions and low wages
c. lack of dignity and respect at the workplace
d. All are correct
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26. Which is incorrect about the school as a social institution? refers to____.

A. It has to teach about the social order and its institutions in its
instructional activities.
B. As it stands for the good life in general, it criticizes society and
all its institutions.
C. It stands for the professional ideals of the community rather than the
ideals it practices and tolerates.
D. It stands for the satisfaction of the needs of the pupils who come for
schooling.

27. Application of principles of sociology to education is known as

A. Sociology of education. B. Educational sociology.

C. Social foundations of education. D. Social science of education.

28. Schools are social institutions because they ________.

A. Preserve and instill in future generations the knowledge, ideas, and

customs of our culture.
B. Suggest ways and means of social progress.
C. Suggest solutions to social problems.

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29. Which of the following is not correct about schools?

A. They are necessarily affected by social and economic situations and changes in our civilization.
B. They are powerful instruments of social change.
C. They are potential agents of conflicts and disintegration.
D. They are social agencies of cultural transmission.

30. The least hindrance in the way of the optimum development of the child's personality is ___________.

A. Limited economic surplus that could be spent on education.

B. Mad scramble among various social groups for getting as much of the goods of education as possible.
C. Free education for all and equal opportunity.
D. Incompetent teachers.

31. Educational Sociology deals with which aspect of education?

A. Social
B. Political
C. Economic
D. Psychological
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32. The least important challenge to Philippine education today is presented by the _____________.

A. Poverty of the masses.

C. High cost of education.

emphasized, not because of _________.

B. Expanding population.
D. Low returns on education.

33. The high degree of inter-dependence between education and the rest of the society is very much

A. Increasing number of students, requiring increasing financial support

B. Dramatic changes in the role of government in educational matters.
C. Man's social nature.
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D. Social nature of education.

34. Which of the following does not influence the process of education?

A. The culture of the society and its social institutions

B. Social class structures
C. The upper middle class of society
D. Political organization of society.

35. Which one of the following social institutions of the Philippines does not have a profound effect on
education?

A. The family B. The government

C. The business class organization D. The religion.

36. What type of education the family imparts to the child?

A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Deliberate
D. Regular.

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37. Religious education in some forms is essential because it is _______.

A. Develops essential values in children.

B. Provides children with desirable knowledge.
C. Makes a good life in a good society.
D. Is the foundation stone on which rests the success of a democratic
society.

38. Which of the following is not a correct statement about children's

education in the family?

A. The rearing of children by the family is a form of education.

B. Parents inevitably modify the behavior of their children in one
direction or another.
C. Criminality is taught to children by their parents.
D. The parents willy-nilly produce.

39. Which of the following type of economy places a higher value on

education?

A. Agricultural economy
C. Commercial economy
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D. Mixed economy

40. Which is incorrect about the school as a social institution?

A. It has to teach about the social order and its institutions in its instructional activities.
B. As it stands for the good life in general, it criticizes society and all its institutions.
C. It stands for the professional ideals of the community rather than the ideals it practices and tolerates.
D. It stands for the satisfaction of the needs of the pupils who come for
schooling.

41. What form of social stratification system accommodates no change to social status?

A. Open System C. Caste System

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B. Closed System D. Class System

42. The American sociologist who described the social stratification as characterized by means of social,
ancient, universal, diverse form and consequential was __________.

A. Kingsley Davis C. Raymond Murray

B. Melvin Tumin D. Radcliffe-Brown

43. Which element of social stratification that the social roles, such as both parents, are decided and
differentiated from each other by combining a distinctive role?

A. Rewarding C. Status Differentiated

B. Ranking D. Evaluation

44. What form of social stratification system that focuses and allows layers and classes to move and
interact?

A. Open System C. Caste System

B. Closed System D. Class System

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45. What type of social mobility that refers to the transfer of people located at the same level from one
social group to another?

A. Vertical Mobility C. Upward Mobility

B. Horizontal Mobility D. Downward Mobility

46. What is the element behind closed caste systems?

A. Much were outlawed.

B. They only live in rural areas.
C. They are controlled by secret governments.
D. People do not modify their social roles.

47. What factor opened up class systems?

A. Humans are more open-minded.

B. They do not have layers that are specifically defined.
C. Individuals make shared access between the groups.

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D. People within their class are allowed to socialize.

48. Society is stratified through __________.

A. Age, gender, population, religion

B. Prestige, strength, abundance, race
C. Sex, age, strength, wealth
D. Prestige, nationality, society, faith

49. In what system does merit or effort status is obtained?

A. Caste System
B. Meritocracy System
C. Estate System
D. Slavery System
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50. In what system does the membership at birth is ascribed?

A. Caste System
B. Class System
C. Estate System
D. Slavery System

51. Who belongs to the caste system amongst the following people?

A. Jay, who would like to get married after college.

B. Arman, who is expected to marry a member of their family friend.
C. Jessica, who is free to marry whoever she likes.
D. Leni, who has no desire to marry at all.

52. Which of these systems enables the most social mobility to take place?

A. Caste System
B. Class System
C. Estate System
D. Slavery System

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53. What argument shows the continuity of low status?

A. A celebrity actress owned homes in three nations.

B. In a modest rural home, a suburban family lives and enjoys a pleasant vacation each summer.
C. A single mother is getting food rations and is struggling to find appropriate employment.
D. In its first year, a college dropout starts an online business that raises millions.

54. Which of the following is an example of social mobility?

A. Communicating with elite people.

B. Going for a country tour.
C. Purchasing a budget-friendly mobile phone.
D. Move from the middle class to the lower class.

55. What is the transferring of individuals or groups from one social class to another?

A. Caste System C. Social Mobility

B. Class System D. Social Stratification

I. Population Growth
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56. Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of climate change?

a. excessive use of fossil fuels

b. exploitation of forests

II. Changing tastes of the consumer

III. Climate change

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. global economic crisis
d. illegal mining

57. Which of the following are the causes of food security?

c. III and IV only

d. All of the above

58. Mark is a teacher. In his class, he typically reminds his students to respect sexual orientation and
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gender identity of other people. Based on the situation, which of the following emerging challenges will be
resolved by Teacher Mark?

a. gender equality c. gender inequality

b. gender equinox d. gender inability

59. Which of the following are the causes of unemployment?

I. Changing of technologies
II. Increase production and productivity
III. Workers are under pressure to constantly acquire skills and adjust to the evolving and emerging
industries.

a. I and II only c. II only

b. II and III only c. All of the above

60. Which of the following conditions will possibly realize food security?

I. Increase production and productivity

II. Promote appropriate technologies
III. Promote climate-smart technologies that can respond effectively to climate change impacts and
natural disasters

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a. I and II only c. I and III only
b. II and III only d. All the above

61. Which of the following is NOT true about Republic Act 9729 also
known as the Climate Change Act?

I. It mandates the mainstreaming of climate change (CC) deliberations into government policy and
planning.
II. It provides the foundation for the creation of the Climate Change Commission,
III. It paves the creation of the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change (NFSCC) for 2010-2025.

c. I and II only c. II only

d. II and III only d. III only

62. Erning is the mayor of his town. In order to avoid the spread of highly contagious illness, what are the
possible actions that he may impose for his constituents to observe?

I. Stay at home
II. Social Distancing

b. I, II and III only

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III. Wearing of face mask
IV. Drinking of carbonated drinks

a. I and II only c. I, II and IV only

d. All of the above

63. The Sustainable Development Goals of United Nation for 2030 touches on inclusive growth and social
inclusion. Which of the following endeavour describe the goal 10 of the said target?

I. increases the production of livestock and agricultural product

II. promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth
III.targets to reduce inequality within countries and among countries.

a. I only c. III only

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b. II only d. II and III only

64. Andres is the Captain of Barangay Mabungahon. He wanted to help his people to be employed. Thus,
he regularly taps the Public Employment Service Office to conduct career guidance and skills
development. Moreover, he encourages local and foreign investors to put up their business in their
barangay in order to create job opportunities. Based on the situation, what particular problem would be
solved by him?

a. employment c. increase of salary

b. unemployment d. domestic related abuses

65. Is rushing the process of developing a COVID-19 vaccine risky?

a. Yes, because it will harm the humanity.

b. Yes, because it takes a long period of time to create a safe vaccine.
c. No, because it was made known by scientists.
d. No, because scientists encourage us to be vaccinated.

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1. A person borrows ₱5,000.00 for 2 years at 4% per annum simple interest. He immediately lends it to
another person at 6.25% for 2 years. Find his gain in the transaction per year.

A. ₱125.00
B. ₱112.50
C. ₱225.00
D. ₱167.50

2. The I in the simple interest formula stands for?

A. Account balance in peso

B. Interest earned in peso.
C. Interest rate in decimal
D. Interest rate in peso

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3. The P in the simple interest formula stands for?

A. Principal amount invested.

B. Percentage amount invested.
C. Price of borrowing money
D. Principal amount earned.

4. What is another word for interest rate?

A. Annual Percentage Rate

B. Annual Percentage Yield
C. Annual Percentage Earned
D. Annual Percentage Invested

5. Mr. Ocampo invests ₱3,000.00 for one year at a rate of 6%. How much
interest will he earn at the end of that year?
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A. ₱180.00
B. ₱200.00
C. ₱220.00
D. ₱240.00

6. Jason borrowed ₱3,200.00 at a rate of simple interest of 8% for 3 years.

What will be the maturity value of Jason’s loan?

A. ₱3,948.00
B. ₱3,958.00
C. ₱3,978.00
D. 3,968.00

7. What amount of interest will be charged on ₱2,500.00 borrowed for 2 years at a simple interest rate of
10%?

A. ₱500.00
B. ₱550.00
C. ₱250.00
D. ₱555.00

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8. The date on which money is received by the borrower.

A. Conversion period C. Maturity date

B. Loan date D. Repayment date

9. This refers to the interest charged on the principal alone for the entire
duration or period of the loan or investment.

A. Compound interest C. Interest rate

B. Future value D. Simple interest

10. This refers to the number of years for which the money is borrowed or
invested.

A. Conversion period C. Principal

B. Interest rate D. Time

A. Compound amount
B. Compound interest RC
11. An interest resulting from the periodic addition of simple interest to the
principal amount.

C. Interest rate
D. Simple interest

12. How much was the interest if Althea invested ₱30,400.00 and received
a total of ₱40,300.00 at the end of the term?

A. ₱9,900.00
B. ₱30,400.00
C. ₱40,300.00
D. ₱70,700.00

13. How much is the future value on this financial transaction,

P = ₱10,000.00, r = 5%, and t = 3 years?

A. ₱11,500.00 C. ₱11,476.25
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B. ₱11,576.25 D. ₱11,567.25

14. What is the total number of conversion periods when a certain amount
is borrowed at 5.5% compounded quarterly for 4 years?

A. 4 C. 16
B. 12 D. 22

15. What is the interest rate per conversion period if ₱29,500.00 was
invested at 2.5% compounded semi-annually for 5 years and 4 months?

A. 0.0025 C. 0.025
B. 0.0125 D. 2.5

16. A person who owns shares of corporation stock.

a. Seller
b. Buyer
c. Bondholder
d. Stockholder

17. Earnings distributed to shareholders of a corporation or a share of the company’s profit.

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a. Stocks
b. Bonds
c. Dividend
d. Market Price

18. A certificate of a long-term promissory note issued by a corporation or government in exchange for a
sum of money.

a. Stocks
b. Bonds
c. Bank Note
d. Promissory Note

19. Which of the following is TRUE about the Market price of one ₱ 5,000.00 bond at 113%?

a. The market price is ₱ 5,650.00 and the bond is selling at par.

b. The market price is ₱ 5,650.00 and the bond is selling at discount.

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c. The market price is ₱ 5,650.00 and the bond is selling at a premium.
d. The market price is ₱ 5,650.00 and par value of ₱ 5,000.00 per bond in
which the selling price is at normal.

20. Corporation X, with a current market value of ₱ 52, gave a dividend of ₱ 8 per share for its common
stock. Corporation Y, with a current market value of ₱95, gave a dividend of ₱ 12 per share. If you are to
decide, in which company will you invest your money?

a. I will invest in Company X because it has a higher stock yield ratio than in Company Y.
b. I will invest in Company Y because it has a higher stock yield ratio than in Company X.
c. I will invest neither Company X nor Company Y because they do nothave the same stock yield ratio.
d. I will invest to both companies because they have the same stock yield ratio and in both companies I
will earn more.

21. It is an index measure of a portion of a stock market that helps the investor to calculate market
performance.
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a. Stock Market Index
b. Bond Market Index
c. Market Index
d. Stock Theory

22. A tool used by investors and financial managers to describe the market, and to compare the return on
specific investments.

a. Stock Market Index

b. Bond Market Index
c. Market Index
d. Stock Theory

23. It is a theory that asserts that investors cannot benefit from technical
analysis, fundamental analysis, or insider information

a. Poor Efficient Market Theory

b. Weak-form Efficient Market Theory
c. Semi-strong Efficient Market Theory
d. Strong-form Efficient Market Theory

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24. It is a theory that asserts that investors gain little from fundamental analysis or the practice of
examining a company’s financial statements and recent developments.

a. Poor Efficient Market Theory

b. Weak-form Efficient Market Theory.
c. Semi-strong Efficient Market Theory.
d. Strong-form Efficient Market Theory.

25. It is a theory that asserts that investors would gain little from technical analysis or the practice of
studying a stock’s price chart in an attempt to determine where the stock price is going to go in the future.

a. Poor Efficient Market Theory

b. Weak-form Efficient Market Theory
c. Semi-strong Efficient Market Theory
d. Strong-form Efficient Market Theory

26. It refers to the process of paying off a debt over time through regular payments.

a. Collateral
b. Amortization
c. Business Loan
d. Consumer Loan RC
27. If a person wants to borrow money from a bank, he used his car to secure his loan. This statement is
an example of

a. Collateral
b. Amortization
c. Business Loan
d. Consumer Loan

28. Which of the following is an example of a tangible asset?

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a. Trademarks
b. Copyrights
c. Patents
d. Stock

29. Ms. Cagape wants to borrow money from the bank to finance her Masteral degree. This statement is
an example of

a. Collateral
b. Amortization
c. Business Loan
d. Consumer Loan

30. Mr. Santos owns a hotdog food cart business. He wants to put another food cart in a newly opened
mall. He decided to have a loan to establish a new business. This statement is an example of

a. Collateral
b. Amortization
c. Business Loan
d. Consumer Loan

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It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will
not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

Deuteronomy 31: 8
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