POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIUPPINES

Sta. Mesa, Manila

Final Examination in Calculus 1
Name : ____________________________________________________________________Score: __________
Course and Section: __________________________________________________________ Date: __________
Professor: __________________________________________________________________ Remarks: _______

Directions: Select the correct answer for the following questions given and write the correct letter on the ANSWER
SHEET. If no answer found on the choices then write N. Keep your work clean and follow the directions carefully. You
can use scratch paper for your solution but not to be submitted. Always double check your work. Keep cool!

1. Which of the following is the graph of 𝑦 = |𝑓(𝑥)|?

A. C.

B. D.

2. The greatest – integer function 𝑔(𝑥) = [𝑥] has different left – hand and right – hand limits at every
integer. For instance, lim−[𝑥] = 0 but lim+[𝑥] = 1; therefore, this function does not have limit at 𝑥 =
𝑥→1 𝑥→1
__________.
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A. 2 B. 1 C. √2 D. −1.43
3. Which of the following is the first-step in getting the derivative using Four-Step-Rule?
A. Every increment 𝑥 and ∆𝑥 and 𝑦 by ∆𝑦.
B. Substitute 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) and solve for ∆𝑦.
C. Divide both sides of the equation by ∆𝑥.
D. Determine the limit of both sides as ∆𝑥 approaches zero.
4. In calculating the average rate of a function, which of the following statements holds TRUE?
A. Finding the slope of a tangent line between any two points in a function.
B. Finding the average value between any two points in a given function.
C. Finding the derivative of a graph at any given interval.
D. Finding the slope of the secant line between any two points in a function.
5. If a function 𝑓 has a derivative at 𝑥 = 𝑐, which of the following statements is TRUE?
I. Function f is continuous at 𝑥 = 𝐶.
II. The limit of 𝑓 at 𝑥 = 𝐶 is differentiable and exists.
III. Its graph cannot have a hole or jump at C.
IV. The tangent to the graph of 𝑓 can be vertical at 𝑥 = 𝐶.
A. Statements I and II only C. Statements II, III, and IV only
B. Statements III and IV only D. Statements I, II, and III only
6. In Physics, derivative is one of the most powerful mathematical tools which are significantly used in
solving different problems. The terms jerk, snap or jounce, crackle, and pop etc. are commonly used to
indicate______.
A. Derivative of Position C. Limits of Differentiation
B. Higher Order Derivative D. Techniques of Extracting Derivatives
7. The derivatives of trigonometric functions consist of 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥, 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑥, 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑥, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑠𝑐𝑥. All these
functions are continuous and differentiable in their _______.
A. domains B. ranges C. intervals D. x and y – axes
8. Finding the derivatives of the inverse trigonometric functions involves using _____ and the derivatives
of regular trigonometric functions.
A. Chain rule C. implicit differentiation
B. explicit differentiation D. All of these
9. If 𝑎 is a positive real number other than 1, then the graph of the exponential function with base 𝑎
passes the ______ test.
A. vertical line B. symmetric C. ratio D. horizontal line
10. A function 𝑓(𝑥) is said to be continuous at a point 𝑥 = 𝑎, in its domain if the following statements are
satisfied:
I. 𝑓(𝑎) exists III. right-hand limit ≠ left-hand limit
II. lim 𝑓(𝑥) exists IV. Both are finite
𝑥→𝑎
A. Statements I, II, and III only C. Statements I, II, and IV only
B. Statements II, III, and IV only D. Statements I, III, and IV only
11. Derivative by first principle refers to using algebra to find a general expression for the slope of a curve.
The definition expressed above is known as _______.
A. algebraic derivative C. short-cut method
B. delta-method D. product rule
12. Which of the following states that the derivative of the composite function is the product of the
derivative of 𝑓 and derivative of 𝑔?
A. chain rule B. explicit rule C. implicit rule D. product rule
4 5 2 −1
13. In the equation 𝑦 + 𝑥 − 7𝑥 − 5𝑥 = 0, its derivative can be solved by implicit differentiation.
Which statements satisfy the graph of this function?
I. It is not an ordinary function because these are two variables, the 𝑥 and 𝑦.
II. There are more than one 𝑦 − 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 for each 𝑥 − 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 (𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑥 < −1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 0 < 𝑥 < 2).
III. The curve has two “arms”.
IV. The curve is vertical near 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 2.
A. Statements I, II, and III only C. Statements I, III, and IV only
B. Statements II, III, and IV only D. all of these
14. The arrangement of the 6 derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑥 5 are as follows: 𝑥 5 → 5𝑥 4 → 20𝑥 3 → 60𝑥 2 → 120𝑥 →
𝑡ℎ
1
120 → 0, what is the numerical coefficient of the 6𝑡ℎ derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑥 5 ?
A. −15,120 B. 151,200 C. −166,320 D. 1,995,840
15. In the equation 𝑦 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥, which of the following falls the value of steps 3 in ∆ − 𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑑 for finding its
derivative?
𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥(1+𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝑥) 𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥(1+𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝑥)
A. 𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥−𝑡𝑎𝑛∆𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥 C. 𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥+𝑡𝑎𝑛∆𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥
𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥(1−𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝑥) 𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥
B. 𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥+𝑡𝑎𝑛∆𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥 D. 𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥−𝑡𝑎𝑛∆𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥
16. A non-square rectangle is inscribed in a square so that each vertex of the rectangle is at the trisection
point of the different sides of the square. Find the ratio of the area of the rectangle to the area of the
square as the function of its sides. (See figure below)
x A. 2: 3
B. 4: 7
C. 1: 2
x D. 4: 9

3 𝑥+1
17. In the equation ℎ(𝑥) = 1 + 𝑥−2 = 𝑥+2, then its conjecture shows that lim ℎ(𝑥) = lim ℎ(𝑥) = 1.
𝑥→−∞ 𝑥→+∞
Applying the principles above, what are the values of lim− ℎ(𝑥) and lim+ ℎ(𝑥)?
𝑥→2 𝑥→2
A. 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 1 B. −1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 1 C. −∞𝑎𝑛𝑑 + ∞ D. 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 + ∞
𝑃(𝑥)
18. Employ the limit of a quotient of polynomial to find lim , where 𝑃(𝑥) and 𝑄(𝑥) are polynomial in
𝑥→∞ 𝑄(𝑥)
4𝑥 4 +5𝑥+1
𝑥. What is the value of lim ?
𝑥→∞ 37𝑥 3 −9
4
A. no limit B. 0 C. −∞ D. 37
19. Apply the Four-Step-Rule to obtain the second-step of the function 𝑦 = cot 𝑥 in finding the derivative,
which of the following is TRUE?
𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥(𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥+𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝑥) −𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥(𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥+𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝑥)
A. 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥(𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥+𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥) C. 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥(𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥−𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥)
𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥(𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥+𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝑥) −𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥(𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥+𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝑥)
B. 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥(𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥) D. 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥(𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠∆𝑥+𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥𝑠𝑖𝑛∆𝑥)
20. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 − 1, then the set of values of x for which the derivative equals zero is
A. {0, −1, −2} B. {1,2} C. {0} D. {0,1,2}
21. A function 𝑓 has the derivative shown. Which of the following statements must be False?
y
A. f is continuous at x = a
B. f(a) = 0
° 𝑓′ C. f has a vertical asymptote at x = a
x D. f has a jump discontinuity at x = a
a
°
3 2
22. Let 𝑦 = 𝑢 + 4𝑢 and 𝑢 = 5𝑥 − 1, classify which of the following is the result of the derivative of
composite function?
A. 25[(5𝑥 − 1)(3𝑥 + 1)] C. 5[(5𝑥 − 1)(8𝑥 + 1)]
B. 15[(5𝑥 − 1)(5𝑥 + 1)] D. 5[(5𝑥 − 1)(3𝑥 + 1)]
23. Using the implicit differentiation on the equation 𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 1, what must be its value of the 𝑦′′′ ?
2

−3 −3𝑥 −𝑥 3𝑦 5
A. 𝑦 4 B. C. 3𝑦 6 D.
𝑦5 𝑥
𝑑2 𝑦
24. If a point moves on the curve 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 36, then at (0, 6), 𝑑𝑥 2 or 𝑦′′ is
−1 −1 −1 −1
A. B. C. D.
3 4 5 6
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25. Apply all derivatives of the function 𝑦 = 𝑥 , which of the following must be true?
(−2)𝑛 𝑛! (−1)𝑛−1 𝑛! (−1)𝑛 𝑛! (−2)𝑛−1 (𝑛−1!
A. 𝑦 (𝑛) = B. 𝑦 (𝑛) = C. 𝑦 (𝑛) = D. 𝑦 (𝑛) =
𝑥 𝑛+1 𝑥 𝑛+1 𝑥 𝑛+1 𝑥 𝑛+1
𝑑𝑦
26. Generalize the function if sin(𝑥𝑦) = 𝑥, then 𝑑𝑥 = ________.
sec(𝑥𝑦)−𝑦 −1+sec (𝑥𝑦) sec (𝑥𝑦)
A. sec(𝑥𝑦) − 1 B. C. D.
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
1
27. If 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛√1 + 𝑥 , choose the following options as the result of taking its derivative.
1 −1 𝑥 𝑥
A. 2𝑥√−𝑥−1 B. 2𝑥√𝑥+1 C. 2√−𝑥−1 D. 2√𝑥+1
28. Find the derivative of 𝑦 with respect to 𝑥 if 𝑦 = 𝑥𝑙𝑛𝑥 − 𝑥.
𝑙𝑛𝑥 𝑥
A. 𝑥𝑙𝑛𝑥 B. C. 𝑙𝑛𝑥 D. 𝑙𝑛𝑥
𝑥
29. Distinguish which of the following must be correct value of lim 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 ?
𝑥→∞
A. zero C. oscillates between −1 and 1
B. infinity D. does not exists
1
30. Analyze the value of the function 𝑦 = 1 when lim 𝑦.
2+10𝑥 𝑥→0
1 1
A. 0 B. 12 C. nonexistent D. 3
√𝑡
31. A point moves along the curve 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 + 50 so that 𝑥 = + 3 where 𝑡 is time. Identify at what
2
rate is 𝑦 changing when 𝑡 = 4.
45 47 46 49
A. B. C. D.
8 8 9 8
9𝑥 2 −𝑥 3 +6
32. A curve has an equation of 𝑦 = , find the rate of change for its second derivative when 𝑥 = 1.
2
A. 4 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
(𝑥+1)3
33. Find the derivative of .
𝑥
(𝑥+1)2 (𝑥+1)3 4(𝑥+1)2 2(𝑥+1)3 2(𝑥+1)2 (𝑥+1)3 3(𝑥+1)2 (𝑥+1)3
A. − B. − C. − D. −
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥3 𝑥 𝑥2
(1+𝑡)2
34. Find the second derivative of 𝑥 = .
𝑡2
6 4 4 6 4𝑡 3 +6𝑡 4 2(2𝑡+3)
A. 𝑡 4 + 𝑡 3 B. 𝑡 4 + 𝑡 3 C. D.
𝑡7 𝑡3
2 𝑑𝑦
35. Analyze the function 𝑦 = 2𝑢 + 4 and 𝑢 = 𝑥 + 𝐶 , find 𝑑𝑥 where C is any constant.
A. 3x B. 4x C. 2x D. x

36. Find the slope of 𝑥 2 𝑦 = 8 at the point 𝑥 = √𝑥 + √𝑥 + √𝑥 + ⋯ and 𝑦 = √𝑦 − √𝑦 − √𝑦 − ⋯

A. 0 B. −1 C. 1 D. 2
16
1
37. Find the value of the 2nd derivative of 𝑦 = [√√√(𝑡 + 1) (𝑡)32 ] when 𝑡 = 1.

A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
𝑡
38. Deduce the function 𝑥 = 2𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 2 , what must be its derivative?
A. −𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑡 B. 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑡 C. −𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 D. 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡
39. Detect which of the following is the derivative of 𝑙𝑛(𝑙𝑛𝑦) + 𝑙𝑛𝑦 = ln(𝑥) ?
𝑥 𝑥 𝑦 𝑦
A. 𝑥+𝑦 B. 𝑥−𝑦 C. 𝑥−𝑦 D. 𝑥+𝑦
40. Compare which of the following is TRUE for the derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑥 𝑥 ?
A.𝑥 𝑥 (2 + 𝑙𝑛𝑥) B. 𝑥 𝑥 (1 + 𝑙𝑛𝑥) C. 𝑥 𝑥 (4 − 𝑙𝑛𝑥) D. 𝑥 𝑥 (8 + 𝑙𝑛𝑥)
41. The corners of an 𝑥- meter square are cut off to form a rectangular octagon. What is the length as a
function of the sides of the resulting octagon? (See figure below).
x
a
a a

a a x

a a
a
𝑥 2𝑥 √2𝑥 √3𝑥
A. B. C. D.
2+√2 2+√2 2+√2 2+√3
1
42. Evaluate the lim √3 + 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑥 .
𝑥→0
𝜋
A. −∞ B. +∞ C. √3 + 2 D. none of these
43. Find the point in the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 at which the rate of change of the ordinate and the abscissa are
equal.
A. (1, 2) B. (2, 1) C. (4, 4) D. (−1, 4)
2𝑥
44. Evaluate the second derivative of 𝑦 = 2(4𝑥+2)2 when 𝑥 = 2.
A. 1.44 B. −1.33 C. 2.16 D. −2.72
45. Evaluate the second derivative of 𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 4)2 𝑥 3 .
A. 𝑥 2 (20𝑥 + 60) B. 𝑥 3 (2𝑥 + 80) C. 𝑥 3 (2𝑥 + 4) D. 𝑥 2 (80𝑥 + 192)
−15
46. If the slope of the curve 25𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 100 is equal to at the point (𝑥, 𝑦), find the value of
8
𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦.
A. (2, 4) B. (1.2, 3) C. (1.2, 4) D. (2, 4.2)
47. Evaluate the second derivative of 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3(4𝑥 + 2)3 when 𝑥 = 1.
A. 1,642 B. 1,728 C. 1,521 D. 1,832
48. Evaluate the derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑙𝑛(𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑥 + tan 𝑥).
𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝑥 1
A. sec x B. cos x C. 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥 + D. sec 𝑥+tan 𝑥
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥
𝑥 √𝑎2 −𝑥 2
49. Evaluate the derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑎 + when 𝑥 = 10 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 = 100.
𝑥
A. 9.95𝑥10−3 B. none of these C. 199 D. −9.95𝑥10−3
2 2) 𝑥
50. Evaluate the derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑥𝑙𝑛(𝑎 + 𝑥 + 2𝑎𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑎 − 2𝑥.
1
A. 𝑙𝑛(𝑎2 + 𝑥 2 )3 B. 𝑙𝑛(𝑎2 + 𝑥 2 )2 C. ln (𝑎2 + 𝑥 2 ) D. 𝑙𝑛(𝑎2 + 𝑥 2 )2

GOOD LUCK!
“The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers”
Maryam Mirzakhani
 POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIUPPINES
Sta. Mesa, Manila
Final Examination in Calculus 1
Name : ____________________________________________________________________Score: __________
Course and Section: __________________________________________________________ Date: __________
Professor: __________________________________________________________________ Remarks: _______

ANSWER SHEET
STRICTLY NO ERASURES

1. 11. 21. 31. 41.

2. 12. 22. 32. 42.

3. 13. 23. 33. 43.

4. 14. 24. 34. 44.

5. 15. 25. 35. 45.

6. 16. 26. 36. 46.

7. 17. 27. 37. 47.

8. 18. 28. 38. 48.

9. 19. 29. 39. 49.

10. 20. 30. 40. 50.

GOOD LUCK!

“The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers”

Maryam Mirzakhani