1. What major change creates a trend?

A. Innovation B. Stagnation C. Revolution D. Involution

2. Among social trends, which is very difficult to psychologically overcome?
A. Tendency B. Learning C. Bias D. Inclination
3. Among social trends, which easily passes, e.g. fashion?
A. Mores B. Fad C. Laws D. Norms
4. Change becomes an issue when it creates a .
A. disagreement B. discomfort C. drawback D. duplication
5. In 1952 the organization of the marked a milestone in the development of Philippine
sociology.
A. Philippine Social Science Council C. Research Foundation of the Philippines
B. Philippine Sociological Society D. Institute of Philippine Culture
6. There is violation of in cases of extra-judicial killings.
A. search and seizure order C. arrest warrant
B. due process of law D. equal protection under the law
7. As a science of humanity and its society, Anthropology seeks to present an integrated picture of
.
A. man B. early man C. hominid D. human fossils
8. Among the fields of anthropology which studies the evolution of man and biological diversity
within the species?
A. Linguistics C. Cultural anthropology
B. Archeology D. Biological anthropology
9. Among patterns of behavior required in Sociology which is obtained through direct experience,
observation and testing?
A. Empiricism B. Critical spirit C. Objectivity D. Ethical neutrality
10. Who coined the word “sociological imagination” to underscore the relationship between what is
happening in people’s personal lives and the social forces that surround them?
A. Mark Dukheim B. Wright Mills C. Auguste Comte D. Isabel Panopio
11. Clusters of stable rules known as social govern social activities and practices based
on similar principles displaying regularity?
A. mores B. norms C. values D. institutions
12. The desire of government for all citizens to obey all laws is a/an culture.
A. ideal B. real C. conventional D. virtual
13. Showing respect by kissing the hand that has changed to kissing the cheek or hugging shows
culture in society.
A. ideal B. real C. conventionalD. virtual
14. What particular event awakened national awareness of human indignity during the 1980s prior
to the EDSA revolution?
A. Slay of Ninoy Aquino C. Call of Cardinal Sin
B. Human rights violation D. Parliament of the streets
15. What was founded by six nations in 1967 for partnership in regional development?
A. SEATO B. ASEAN C. APEC D. Great Six Nations
16. Who was the Asian senior statesman who removed drugs, unemployment and dirt waste from
his city-state?
A. Lee Kuan Yew B. Rodrigo Duterte C. Arsenio Lacson D. Jawaharla Nehru
17. What marked people empowerment in 1986?
A. Yellow Ribbons B. KKK revolution C. New Society D. EDSA revolution
18. Given issues of election cheating, psychologists see Philippine politics as intrinsically known to
be .
A. collective B. personal C. individual D. communal
19. The winner in Philippine national presidential election is determined by votes, while
that of the U.S. by votes.
A. total:: sectoral votes C. popular:: electoral college votes
 B. national:: local votes D. multi-party:: one party votes
20. In its Charter, ASEAN nations are described as societies.
A. caring B. competitive C. cooperative D. corporate
21. Senator Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 presidential elections because of losing votes.
A. popular B. electoral college C. senatorial D. congressional
22. Private sector groups for national advocacies are commonly referred to as .
A. public sector C. cooperatives
B. civil society D. party-list representatives
23. Which statement on human rights is CORRECT?
A. Human rights are unlimited .
B. Human right is might.
C. Human right is a moral power not a physical power.
D. All rights are inalienable.
24. Royalty rights acquired through the authorship of a book are examples of .
A. inalienable rights B. acquired rights C. alienable rights D. imperfect rights
25. Rights which cannot be renounced or transferred because they are necessary for the fulfillment
of man’s primordial obligations are called .
A. alienable rights B. inalienable rights C. perfect rights D. acquired rights
26. Under which type of right does the right to life fall?
A. Inalienable rights B. Alienable rights C. Perfect rights D. Imperfect rights
27. Rights cannot be unduly trampled upon or suppressed without moral guilt because they are ___.
A. adventitious B. inalienable C. perfect D. inviolable
28. Which human rights does libel violate?
A. The right to property C. The right to one’s own life
B. The right to one’s honor D. The right to make a livelihood
29. Which is a violation of the right to choose one’s way of life?
A. Fourteen-hour work as against the regular eight-hour work
B. Child labor
C. Forced labor
D. Under compensation
30. Which is an example of an alienable right?
A. Right to marry
B. Right to life
C. Right to aims
D. Right to possess a house acquired through inheritance
31. Inclusive teaching approaches enable learners in the class to take part in learning
opportunities.
A. all B. disabled C. special D. selected
32. The development of 21 century teaching and learning skills is a contemporary trend. What
st

elements are interconnected in the process of teaching and learning?

A. Education for all and literacy C. High budgetary appropriations
B. Professional development D. Student outcomes and support systems
33. Which are essential in preparing the learners for the future?
I. Independent thinking III. Critical thinking
II. Creativity and innovation IV. Communication and collaboration
A. II & III B. I, II & IV C. I & II D. I, II, III & IV
34. The Duterte administration advances in order to strengthen regional autonomy
and local governance.
A. federalism C. anti-drug campaign
B. nationalism D. anti-corruption drive
35. Various facets of partnership for regional development were adopted by ASEAN, EXCEPT that
which is .
A. economic B. ideological C. social D. cultural
36. EXCEPT for the aim, these comprise the pillars of ASEAN community integration by 2015.
A. economic B. political security C. ideological D. socio-cultural
37. What system contributed to greater efficiency and success of recent national elections?
A. Pastoral Council for Free elections C. Comelec
B. Computerization D. Multi-party system
38. Among ASEAN nations, which has a political system closest to that of the U.S?
A. Philippines B. Singapore C. Malaysia D. Thailand
39. What type of research can better ensure relevance in planning development of communities?
A. Survey B. Needs Analysis C. Interview D. Case study
40. What economic policy in China propelled it to becoming the second industrialized nation in the
world today?
A. Welfare socialism C. Socialist capitalism
B. Industrialism D. Maoist communal ownership
41. EXCEPT for the factor, these are the facets of “inclusivity” identified for eradicating
extreme poverty in the Philippines.
A. sectorial B. spatial C. locational D. temporal
42. For spatial inclusivity, the program can limit the population to widen habitation space
for people.
A. planned parenthood C. sterilization
B. contraceptives D. free condoms
43. In terms of funding resources what can the federal system contribute to eliminate extreme
poverty?
A. Nationalism B. Decentralization C. Urbanization D. Privatization
44. The 1987 Constitution protects the unborn and prohibits .
A. use of contraceptives C. induced abortion
B. medical abortion D. voluntary sterilization
45. A broadly encompassing change in is involved by combatting climate change through
lesser use of electricity, air-conditioning, garbage burning.
A. lifestyle B. attitude C. sentiment D. feeling
46. China’s aggressive global commerce has created tension in trade and commerce
especially for the incoming Trump U.S. administration.
A. ideological B. economic C. political D. sociological
47. From a global viewpoint, North Korea’s aggressive militarization and nuclear posturing is a
threat to .
A. U.S. democratic advocacy C. world peace
B. South Korean security D. South China Sea commercial zone
48. Which incidence of global threat arises from suspicion rather than concrete evidence?
A. Iran’s nuclear arms C. ISIS’ terrorism
B. North Korea’s militarization D. Hamas rockets upon Israel
49. What is the religious divide within Islam that causes a conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
A. Iran against Hamas C. Hamas against ISIS
B. Saudi Arabia against Al Queda D. Shiites against Sunnis
50. What methodology is used for research on political and social issues by pollsters, such as SWS
and Pulse Asia?
A. Field research B. Survey C. Case study D. Experiment
51. What initiative can make the Philippine government system closer to the federal system of the
U.S.?
A. Charter Change B. People’s Initiative C. Referendum D. Election Recall
52. What is the basis in the 1987 Constitution for prohibiting the teaching of Religion in public
schools?
A. Focus on Basic Education subjects
B. Values Education in the basic education curriculum
C. Freedom of religious conscience
 D. Separation of church and state
53. An approach that is is the needed response to extreme poverty in the world.
A. multi-dimensional C. multi-diverse
B. multi-lateral D. multi-national
54. Which does NOT comprise a real security alliance?
A. U.S. Philippines joint military training C. U.S. – APEC cooperation
B. U.S. Japan security agreement D. U.S. – Russia common objective against ISIS
55. What is the hidden conflict in the war in Syria?
A. Syrian ruler Assad against Syrian rebels C. Syria against ISIS
B. U.S. against Russia D. Syria against UN
56. The setting up of is a key issue facing Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
A. anti-rocket missile C. population growth of Palestinians
B. border wall D. state of Palestine
57. Federalism in the Philippines can grant to the regions.
A. autonomy B. sovereignty C. statehood D. fiscal independence
58. What factors/conditions would result to inclusive development in the Philippines?
A. Foreign aid and loans
B. Foreign direct investments for job creation
C. Increased number of OFWs
D. Increased local and foreign scholarships
59. All, Most, Some is a curriculum planning model conceived by Schumm, Vaughn and Leavell
(1994). Why is it an inclusive model?
A. It is designed to cater for all learners in a class.
B. It is designed for learners with disabilities.
C. It is designed for gifted learners.
D. It is designed for the hearing impaired.
60. Facets of personality of a people may explain the paradox that the Philippines is rated
by Transparency International as one of the most corrupt in Asia, and yet 80% of its population
profess the Catholic religion.
A. political B. cultural C. ideological D. economic
61. Among industrialized counties which is biggest remitter of CO2 (by 31%) that causes global
warming of the globe?
A. United States B. India C. China D. France
62. Providing long-term food aid to poor countries, e.g. Ethiopia disadvantageous due to the
negative effect of .
A. dependence B. malnutrition C. AIDS D. anarchy
63. Create in 2008 was a new legal framework for Southeast Asian nations known as the ASEAN____.
A. Document B. Charter C. Principles D. Declaration
64. Among early Greek philosophers introduced empirical knowledge by use of
observation to explain universal truths.
A. Plato B. Socrates C. Aristotle D. Thales
65. What method of thinking-and-learning draws from the general qualities of knowledge to
particular knowledge?
A. Induction B. Deduction C. Discovery D. Problem solving
66. In which situation do we insist on belonging to a group thus resisting the risk of being different?
A. Conformism B. Radicalism C. Anarchism D. Pessimism
67. What aspect of inquiry is NOT related to ethical conduct in research?
A. Security of participants’ C. Voluntary participation by respondents
B. Respect of confidentiality D. Limitation in research scope
68. The systematic explanation of observed phenomena drawn from social manifestation or
patterns in social life is .
A. hypothesis B. theory C. assumption D. truth
69. Scientific inquiries conducted on social change over a period of time are .
 A. trend studies B. cohort studies C. panel studies D. case studies
70. The two essential dimensions in teaching Social Science are and .
A. observing and inferring C. searching and imparting
B. seeing and listening D. knowing and thinking
71. Concentration in thinking which lead to a constant, unbroken line of thought is .
A. infusion B. focus C. intention D. direction
72. A comprehensive list of important or relevant actions to be completed in a specified order is a
.
A. pattern B. matrix C. checklist D. report
73. The type of evaluation which examines outcome and comes up with a synthesis that determines
the overall impact and relative costs of an activity or program is .
A. normative evaluation C. formative evaluation
B. summative evaluation D. causative evaluation
74. What method of thinking-and-learning draws the general qualities of a person from particular
traits?
A. Problem solving B. Inductive C. Deductive D. Discovery
75. To which group do we belong if we don’t accept the truth because we insist on belonging to a
group or resist the risk of being different?
A. Change agents B. Radicals C. Anarchists D. Conformists
76. What is NOT related to ethical conduct in research?
A. Respect for confidentiality C. Voluntary participation by respondents
B. Limitation in research scope D. Security of participants
77. What is the systematic explanation of observations on social manifestation/patterns of social
life?
A. Truth B. Belief C. Theory D. Opinion
78. What are the studies conducted on social change over a period of time?
A. Trend studies B. Cohort studies C. Panel studies D. Case studies
79. Which is a tentative answer to a research problem?
A. Theoretical Framework C. Conclusion
B. Recommendation D. Hypothesis
80. In which part of the research do you find the answers to the research problems?
A. Recommendation C. Hypothesis
B. Conclusion D. Theoretical Framework
81. What is a comprehensive list of important or relevant actions to be completed in a specified
order so that no step is forgotten?
A. Report card B. Survey C. Checklist D. Questionnaire
82. What type of evaluation examines the effects or outcomes of some object they summarize it by
describing what happens subsequent to delivery of the program or technology; assessing
whether the object can be said to have caused the outcome; determining the overall impact of
the causal factor beyond only the immediate target outcomes; and, estimating the relative costs
associated with the object?
A. Summative evaluation C. Formative evaluation
B. Normative evaluation D. Complicated evaluation
83. Deliberate deception by way of fallacy is used by advertisers who make claim to
unfounded consumption by thousands or millions of a product.
A. bandwagon B. big lie C. circular thinking D. begging the question
84. Generalizing extreme perception about people places and ideas, e.g. white people are biased
about colored people is untruth or fallacy by .
A. localizing B. stereotyping C. standardizing D. summarizing
85. Freedom of thought is opposed to .
A. violence B. slavery C. compulsion D. oppression
86. Asserting a more certain avenue to the same truth is .
A. simplification B. syndication C. revision D. replication
87. The basic human activity in research is .
A. inquiring B. thinking C. calculating D. measuring
88. What research is done in a laboratory?
A. Analysis B. Experiment C. Survey D. Assessment
89. Science requires in order to differentiate it from philosophy.
A. authority B. logical thinking C. empirical evidence D. tradition
90. The use of is useful in reducing inaccuracies in scientific research.
A. measured devices B. generalization C. logical reasoning D. machines
91. There are fundamental ideas that distinguish Social Science from other ways of explaining
social events but is NOT one of them.
A. data B. theory C. belief D. analysis
92. Which comprises what the researcher wants to discover and the best way to do it?
A. Paradigm B. Hypothesis C. Methods D. Research design
93. A social science teacher conducts a research on the best practices of teaching Araling
Panlipunan in Grade 9. What kind of research does the teacher conduct?
A. Action research B. Applied research C. Basic research D. Field research
94. A study conducted on the current state of Filipino youth involvement (Sebastian, 2014)
revealed that 12 percent of the youth respondents are hyper disengaged. What does the result
mean?
A. They participated in all community activities.
B. They have not participated in community activities.
C. They are active in selected activities.
D. They disregarded selected activities.
95. A study was conducted on how engaged the Filipino Youth are in the dimensions of
participation. Based on the data graph above, with which activity are they most engaged?
A. Online political B. Offline political C. Offline sociocivic D. Online sociocivic
96. What is the lowest percentage of disengagement?
A. 82.0% B. 70.50% C. 80.50% D. 72.5%
97. What is a deliberate deception used by advertisers when they say, “Join the thousands who
have chosen to switch to the better network.”
A. Bandwagon C. Falsehood or the Big Lie
B. Circular thinking D. Personal attack
98. Which can be considered a deliberate deception by a student who invents an excuse or reason,
e.g., “I need to relax so I can spend more time posting Facebook photos than studying.”?
A. Bandwagon B. Rationalizing C. Personal attach D. Circular thinking
99. Which fallacy generalizes extreme perception about people, places and ideas (e.g. Englishmen
have no sense of humor, etc.)?
A. Globalizing B. Localizing C. Stereotyping D. Standardizing
100. A good research is one that can be repeated to obtain similar, if not, identical results. Which
attribute of a research is explained?
A. Replicability B. Parsimony C. Precision D. Falsifiability
101. Which is referred to as the cause variable?
A. Dependent variable C. Independent variable
B. Moderator Variable D. Extraneous
102. In research, which variable do you manipulate?
A. Moderator B. Independent C. Dependent D. Extraneous
103. Which is a short (about 100-500 word) summary of the entire research paper that includes
goals and objectives, results, and conclusions?
A. Abstract B. Synopsis C. Conclusion D. Precis
104. Which of the following can become an issue in qualitative research?
A. By-the book approach
B. Formulation of research design & data collection techniques
C. Generality
 D. Gathering data that are based on facts
105. Which is arrived at by way of a thinking process that puts together several parts to form a
complex whole?
A. meaning B. relationship C. synthesis D. deduction
106. There is need to adopt sampling for research on academic problems encountered
by indigenous children in a school.
A. stratified B. purposive C. random D. trend
107. The appropriate participant in a research on needed outreach activities which the school
can engage is the .
A. teacher B. students’ C. community D. parents
108. Which data do anthropologists use in a descriptive inquiry on the cultural life of an ethnic
community through data drawn from myths, stories, songs and experiences gathered
through field study?
A. Unobtrusive B. Quantitative C. Documentary D. Qualitative
109. Applying the conflict theory, what element induced Hispanic authorities during the colonial
period not to teach native Filipinos the Spanish language?
A. Need to secure the dominant status of Spaniards over natives
B. Lack of adequate funding to support Spanish instruction
C. Natives were already pacified even without teaching them the language
D. Fairs want evangelical teaching, not language teaching
110. You will study within the population issue of corruption of public officials under the
different regimes. Which study will you engage in?
A. Cross-sectional study C. Cohort study
B. Trend study D. Longitudinal study
111. You want to examine specific sub-populations, which as those who played a part in the
EDSA revolution with focus on how their attitudes have changed. Which study will you do?
A. Longitudinal study C. Cohort study
B. Trend study D. Cross-sectional study
112. For which of the following issues or concerns would a sociologist likely do an empirical
inquiry?
A. Crowd behavior during rallies
B. Medical effect of contraceptives on health
C. Advantages and disadvantages of democracy as an ideology
D. Church doctrine behind Pope Francis wanting priests to forgive abortion sinners
113. What is the appropriate research method in a field study on a cultural group, e.g. way of life
of Badjaos who have settled inland in Zamboanga province?
A. Documentary research C. Standardized survey
B. Open-ended interviews D. Ethnographic observation
114. Research leader Edna insisted that student researches appreciate the value of data or
evidence for scientific study above mere speculation or opinion.
A. authority B. empirical C. tradition D. logical reasoning
115. Social theories can be arrived at based on pattern of behavior.
A. diffused B. separate C. disparate D. aggregate
116. What is a simple way of explaining the concept of a social theory?
A. Explaining social realities C. Guiding what societies do
B. Ways of looking at society D. Innovating society
117. What should the researcher do in case he/she is not yet familiar with the subject?
A. Set assumptions C. Chronicle activities
B. Explore the topic D. Draw up a hypothesis
118. What should the researcher do when he/she is clear about his subject and methods and is
ready for the tasks of research?
A. Chronicle activities C. Set assumptions
B. Explore the topic D. Draw up hypothesis
119. To further clarify the subject, what can be done to ensure that it does not overlap with
irrelevant matters?
A. Perform pilot testing C. Consult experts
B. Formulate a hypothesis D. Set limitations and delimitations
120. How can assumptions support your inquiry?
A. They assume you are right. C. They make your inquiry scientific.
B. They are accepted as true without proof. D. They are prepared by mentors.
121. How does a hypothesis support inquiry?
A. They refer to evidence already proven.
B. They restate the thesis question.
C. They are tentative answers to what is true or false.
D. They provide body of literature.
122. In order to protect participants on serious issues like use of drugs, the researcher can adopt
of respondents.
A. custody B. anonymity C. open testimony D. subpoena
123. For privileged communication, the researcher keeps of respondents under secrecy
or anonymity.
A. data B. answers C. names D. evidences
124. Which was committed by a researcher who repackaged information for vested interest, e.g.
mocked-up Tasaday cave dwellers?
A. Deception C. Break trust in confidentiality
B. Misuse of information D. Violate anonymity
125. When social researchers “speak out” the truth on social issues, they perform the role of
scientific .
A. journalists B. experts C. writers D. commentators
126. Which term is used for researchers predisposed to arriving at the same conclusion for a
series of researches on the same topic?
A. Labeling B. Time dimension C. Reductionism D. Echoing
127. Which did researcher Ana conduct on kinds of worship among similar Christian groups?
A. Trend B. Cross-sectional C. Cohort D. Longitudinal
128. Which type of study and researcher Pete conduct on the popular use among millennial
youths of Facebook accounts?
A. cohort B. trend C. longitudinal D. cross-sectional
129. Inquiry on public sentiment for gays-lesbians from the 1960’s to 2000’s is a study.
A. trend B. cross-sectional C. longitudinal D. cohort
130. Inquiry on legalization of marijuana getting data from doctors, parents, teachers, churches,
etc. is research.
A. nomothetic B. ideographic C. non-spurious D. complete causation
131. What is the unit of studies about churches, colleges, agencies, army or navy?
A. Social interactions B. Individuals C. Social artifacts D. Organizations
132. A researcher committed fallacy by concluding that young voters due to their age
voted for young candidates.
A. ecological B. branding C. time dimension D. reductionist
133. Participants in a research should not be forced to reveal sensitive personal information, e.g.
sexual behavior because they have the right to .
A. protection from harm C. coercion
B. informed consent D. privacy
134. Participants may be willing to be interviewed but there should the right of need
to be ensured by telling them the nature of a specific research.
A. non-coercion C. privacy
B. informed consent D. protection from harm
135. Participants not willing to be interviewed for a research should not be subjected to
such that they become reluctant respondents.
 A. coercion B. harm C. ignorance D. public disclosure
136. As a researcher, you employ the inductive approach? Which do you do?
A. Generate new theory emerging from the data and then test the validity of the theory
B. Test the validity of the theory
C. Generate new theory emerging from the data
D. The validity of the theory then comes up with conclusion
137. What is expected of the researcher in the Methods/Procedure part of the research?
I. Describes what s/he did, how s/he did it
II. Gives strategies, sample calculations
III. Describes tools and instruments
A. I, II and III B. I and III C. II and III D. I and II
138. Why does a researcher do a literature review?
I. To survey the current state of knowledge in the area of inquiry
II. To identify key authors, articles, theories, and findings in the area of research
III. To identify gaps in knowledge in that research area
A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II and III D. I, II and III
139. You would like to research on academic problems met by Indigenous Peoples’ children in
your school, which sampling will you use?
A. No sampling C. Purposive sampling
B. Stratified sampling D. Random sampling of all school children
140. Which statement/s on ethnography is/are TRUE?
I. Ethnography is a holistic approach to the study of cultural systems.
II. Ethnography is the study of the socio-cultural contexts, processes, and meanings
within cultural systems.
III. Ethnography is an open-ended emergent learning process, and not a rigid investigator
controlled experiment.
A. I and III B. I, II and III C. I and II D. II and III
141. Which statement/s on ethnography is/are TRUE?
I. Ethnography is a highly flexible and creative process.
II. Ethnography is an interpretive, reflexive, and constructivist process.
III. Ethnography requires the daily and continuous recording of field notes.
A. II and III B. I and III C. I and II D. I, II and III
142. Which kind of data includes descriptive field notes, narration of informants, myths, stories,
songs and sagas as gathered by anthropologists?
I. Qualitative II. Quantitative data III. Inferential data
A. II only B. III only C. I only D. I, II and III
143. In my research, I use basic classical ethnographic field methods. Which ones do I use?
I. observations III. interpretation
II. asking questions IV. participant observation
A. I, II and III B. II, III and IV C. I, II, III and IV D. I, III and IV
144. If a design for evaluating a Community Support Program is being evaluated for its relevance,
what is the most significant question to consider?
A. Does the range of information of be provided include all the important aspects of the
program?
B. Does the information to be provided adequately serve the evaluation needs of the
intended audiences?
C. Is the information to be provided timely enough to be of use to the audiences?
D. Does the intended evaluation strictly follow ethical principles?
145. How does one avoid bias when administering a teacher questionnaire to determine the
pulse on a new performance evaluation system?
A. Give priority to those who volunteer to fill out the questionnaire.
B. Make sure the sample of what you’ll measure is most likely to represent varied opinions.
C. Select sample from those getting high performance ratings.
 D. Exclude as respondents teachers who are 60 or over.
146. To insure reliability of an evaluation instrument, it is important to make sure that _______.
I. it is designed to get the information needed
II. there is only one way to interpret each item
III. stems with dual elements are eliminated
A. II and III B. I and II C. I only D. I, II and III
147. If you conduct a phenomenological research, what key ingredients do you expect?
I. A research question driven by curiosity informs the design of a study.
II. Participants need to be interested in and committed to exploring their lived
experience to generate good quality data.
III. An effective analytical framework which can increase the quality of the findings
A. I and III B. II and III C. I and II D. I, II and III
148. An experimental research might compare accident rates in those who text and drive versus
those who do not text and drive. Which would be the independent variable?
A. The outcome (accident or no accident) C. Gender of drivers who text and drive
B. The behavior of texting and driving D. Ages of drivers who text and drive
149. Research Z conducted a correlational research on texting while driving and rate of
accidents. Which is a possible finding?
A. Younger drivers have an increased rate of accidents while texting and driving.
B. Older drivers have less cell phone.
C. Younger drivers are more techno savvy.
D. Accidents are caused by texting.
150. I like to find out if integrity of public officials has been improving. Which study will I
conduct?
A. Cohort study C. Trend study
B. Cross-sectional study D. Longitudinal study
151. In research, if I reason out from particular to general or broad pattern, I apply the
method.
A. Deductive B. Inductive C. Ideographic D. Nomethetic
152. What kind of study examines specific sub-populations, such as those who played a part in
the EDSA revolt in order to understand how their attitudes have changed?
A. Longitudinal study C. Cohort study
B. Trend study D. Cross-sectional study
153. For John Dewey, what is the unifying element of the curriculum?
A. Reflective thinking C. Experiential learning
B. Course discipline D. Pedagogy in learning
154. Which of the following is an example of an issue which a sociologist would study?
A. Why is the rate of abortion rising?
B. How do police actions influence crowd behavior?
C. What is the interaction between chemical and behavior?
D. Which political system is best?
155. In order to seek full contextual understanding of the actions of a selected group of
individuals, what will you do?
I. Do ethnographic participants’ observation
II. Conduct open-ended interviews
III. Administer a standardized test
A. I, II and III B. I and II C. II only D. I only
156. What method is being used to have Special children become a part of the regular student
activities?
A. Catalytic learning B. Mainstreaming C. Specialization D. Alternative learning
157. What is used as the basis so that scientific theory can be empirical and not merely
speculative or opinionated?
A. Evidence-based B. Authority C. Tradition D. Logical reason
158. What kind of reasoning is done by arguing from particulars (e.g. Juan, Marie, Jaime, etc.
speak Bisaya) to a general conclusion (e.g. Therefore many students in the class speak
Bisaya)?
A. A priori B. Deductive C. Inductive D. Logical
159. What is the fundamental basis for data gathered in the sciences of Sociology, Biology and
Physics?
A. Belief B. Observation C. Logic D. Wisdom
160. What process will you use to represent a more certain avenue to the truth?
A. Generalization B. Fallacy C. Replication D. Prior argument
161. An inquiry on a social phenomenon that does not use numbers is research.
A. descriptive B. quantitative C. experimental D. analytical
162. Statistical analysis is done for various reasons but NOT for .
A. complex formulas C. verbal descriptions
B. simple averages D. mathematical models
163. Of the following topics, which is closest to a subject for pure research?
A. Survey on a beauty product
B. Anthropological account of an ethnic community
C. Impact of an outreach project
D. Problems in a mental health institution
164. What wrong is committed by a researcher who installs a hidden camera in order to gather
data on family friction between parents and children?
A. Protection from harm C. Informed consent
B. Coercion D. Right to privacy
165. What was violated by a researcher who administered lethal drugs to determine their effect
on users?
A. Right to privacy C. Coercion
B. Protection from harm D. Informed consent
166. Under research design, what factor is useful so that choice of topic can fill the researcher
with enthusiasm to pursue an iniquity amid obstacles until its final outcome?
A. Commitment B. Interest C. Dedication D. Informed consent
167. Which step is undertaken when the researcher mulls over a chosen topic and purpose,
thinking about aspects and dimensions of a chosen social issue?
A. Observation C. Conceptualization
B. Operationalization D. Population and sampling
168. There are many ways to conduct a research, but what is the stage of study when the
researcher selects the appropriate way to gather evidence that can support analysis of data
obtained?
A. Population sampling C. Operationalization
B. Conceptualization D. Choice of research method
169. When data gathered from survey, interview of other methods are interpreted, this is the
research stage for .
A. sampling B. operationalization C. data processing D. application
170. Communicating the findings of a completed research to school, institution or sponsor of the
study is the stage of research.
A. analysis B. application C. operationalization D. publication
171. There are many dimensions or variables in considering social values that cause corruption
in government, but which is NOT one of them?
A. Motives B. Attitudes C. Currencies D. Lifestyle
172. Statistical analysis can be done in qualitative research but it is NOT applicable in __________.
A. verbal description B. simple averages C. complex formulas D. methodical models
173. Choose the logical sequence to operationalize selected stages of a study on drug addiction:
I. Observation and data gathering IV. Set testable hypothesis
II. Arrive at conclusion V. Process and analyze
 III. Specify method to get data on variables
A. IV, III, I, V and II B. II, I, II, V and IV C. V, III, I, II and IV D. II, II, I, IV and V
174. Which system is applied for careful, deliberate and quantifiable observation of evidence in
order to describe an object or event in terms of indicators?
A. Examination B. Measurement C. Construction D. Introspection
175. What can be used to classify observations in terms of attributes, e.g. classify newspapers as
pro-administration or pro-opposition?
A. Scaling B. Indexing C. Typology D. Validating
176. The technique used in selecting large, representative sample for social research e.g. election
poll ranking is known as .
A. probability sampling C. snowball sampling
B. nonprobability sampling D. quota sampling
177. Which is the sampling technique in studying a sub-set of a large population that can show a
meaningful result, e.g. by interviewing some people during a rally?
A. snowball sampling C. Quota sampling
B. Judgmental sampling D. Nonprobability sampling
178. Which sampling technique is used by selecting a few members of a target population, e.g.
migrant workers you meet at the airport?
A. Judgmental sampling C. Snowball sampling
B. Quota sampling D. Probability sampling
179. What sampling technique helps determine the proportion of the population by use of a
matrix and relative proportion for each cell, e.g. interviewing a few people who meet the
characteristics of being non-religious?
A. Quota sampling C. Probability sampling
B. Purposive sampling D. Snowball sampling
180. What is the grouping of units composing a population into homogenous groups before
sampling in order to achieve a greater degree of representativeness?
A. Indexing B. Scaling C. Weighting D. Stratification
181. Which affects the validity of research results due to external events, e.g. popularity decline
of a senator accused of illegal drug involvement?
A. Testing B. Maturation C. History D. Statistical regression
182. If it rains, the ground gets wet. Today, the ground is wet. Therefore, it rained. Is this a
correct thinking?
A. Yes, what else will make the ground wet if not rain itself?
B. Yes, because if it rains, the ground surely gets wet.
C. Yes, because the ground is wet today and so it must have rained yesterday.
D. No, because the ground may have been wet by something else other than rain.
183. Which is an example of an objective truth?
A. The earth is the center of the universe. C. The earth is flat.
B. The earth is a sphere. D. The earth will survive forever.
184. Is the validity of research results affected due to people continually changing e.g. getting
older, more wealthy, etc.? Yes, because of ?
A. experimental mortality C. selection biases
B. testing D. maturation
185. Is the validity of research results affected due to participants dropping out of the e.g.
experimental or control group? Yes, because of ?
A. history C. experimental mortality
B. instrumentation D. testing
186. Is the validity of research results affected due to what happens to people over time, e.g.
participants in class achievement getting worse?
A. Testing C. History
B. Statistical regression D. Diffusion
187. Arrange the logical sequence of steps in constructing an index measurement, e.g. to
determine degrees in political activism:
I. Index analysis III. Examine relationship of indices
II. Select items to measure variables IV. Index validation
A. II, III, IV and I B. I, II, III and IV C. IV, III, II and I D. III, IV, I and II
188. What pattern results from your data that show, e.g. how often child abuse is committed in a
region?
A. Processes B. Frequencies C. Magnitude D. Consequences
189. What pattern results from your data that show e.g. levels of child abuse in a community?
A. Processes B. Frequencies C. Magnitude D. Consequences
190. What is a part of instruction which gives due consideration to differences in interests,
abilities and needs of learning?
A. Remedial B. Experimental C. Adaptive D. Experiential
191. Copernicus’ book “de Revolutionibus” proposed the thesis that .
A. the earth is the center of the universe
B. the earth revolves around the sun
C. the earth is round
D. the moon revolves around the earth
192. A modern city in North Africa is .
A. Cape Town C. Cairo
B. Johannesburg D. Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan
193. Baghdad is to Iraq and is to Syria.
A. Jordan B. Turkey C. Yemen D. Damascus
194. The east-west line encircles the earth and divides it into two equal parts or
hemispheres.
A. longitude B. equator C. meridian D. latitude
195. A narrow water connection between to large bodies of water is a .
A. strait B. gulf C. river D. bay
196. Where is the Arctic Region found?
A. Euro-Asiatic Region C. North Pole Region
B. South Pole Region D. Antarctica
197. Known as the Land of the Aztecs was the .
A. Valley of Mexico B. Yucatan Peninsula C. California D. South America
198. The great temple of the Khmer is located in .
A. Indonesia B. Chang Mai C. Angkor D. Java
199. The term New World applies to .
A. South America C. European Union
B. North America D. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
200. If the tarsiers are found in Bohol, the tamaraws are found in ?
A. Mindoro B. Davao C. Cagayan D. Palawan
201. Which is the Mindanao province that is known as the first seat of Islam in the Philippines?
A. Zamboanga B. Tawi-Tawi C. Sulu D. Basilan
202. Why is the Nile known as an “international” river?
A. It supplies water and productivity to Egypt and Sudan
B. It is the longest river in the world
C. It crosses eleven countries in Southeast Africa
D. Its waters flow into the Mediterranean Ocean
203. Prior to the Amazon River being recognized as the longest river in the world, which was
known as the world’s longest river artery in the world?
A. Cagayan river B. Yangtze river C. Yellow river D. Nile river
204. William Shakespeare was from England, while Edgar Allan Poe was from .
A. United States B. Great Britain C. France D. Ireland
205. What was the name of our islands as it first appeared in a rare map published in 1554 at
Venice by Giovanni Battista Ramusio an Italian geographer?
A. Philippines C. Philippine Islands
B. Filipinas D. Philippine archipelago
206. In a land area of 115,707 square miles, the Philippines is almost as large as .
A. Italy B. Spain C. United States D. Greece
207. In its land area of 115,707 square mile, the Philippines is twice as big as .
A. Italy B. Britain C. Greece D. Germany
208. On a sunny day, what island is visible from Y’ Ami, the northernmost isle of the Philippines?
A. Japan B. Taiwan C. Hong Kong D. South Korea
209. Signed by 117 states in 1982, the gave recognition to the Philippines along the
archipelago principle that its islands and natural features are a single geographic unit.
A. UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)
B. UN (United Nations)
C. SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization)
D. ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
210. The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the sea designated a Exclusive
Economic Zone of water around the Philippine archipelago for sovereign right to explore,
conserve and manage natural resources of ocean, seabed and subsoil.
A. 1000-mile belt B. 100-mile belt C. 500-mile belt D. 200-mile belt
211. The coastline of islands in the Philippines is twice that of the .
A. Africa B. Caribbean Islands C. United States D. Europe
212. The highest mountain in the Philippines standing at 9,600 feet is .
A. Mt. Mayon B. Mt. Apo C. Mt. Pinatubo D. Mt. Kanlaon
213. The longest river in the Philippines is .
A. Pampanga River B. Pasig River C. Cagayan River D. Iligan River
214. Intervening the dry and wet seasons in the Philippines are months from known
as the Philippine springtime, the most delightful season of the year.
A. November to February C. June to August
B. April to June D. January to March
215. The largest flower in the world is the one-foot diameter ________ which grows wild in the
forest of Mindanao.
A. kamuning B. banaba C. kakawate D. pungapung
216. Which of Bohol is reputed to be the smallest monkey in the world?
A. Zebronkey B. Pilandut C. Tarsius D. Bubalus
217. Which is regarded as the Queen of Philippine Orchids?
A. Liwayway B. Tarhata C. Waling-waling D. Sampaguita
218. The Queen of Philippine fruits is the .
A. durian B. lanzones C. mango D. macopa
219. The King of Jungle Fruits in the Philippines is the __________.
A. saging B. dalandan C. durian D. duhat
220. The Philippine national flower is the ___________.
A. ilang-ilang B. sampaguita C. tsampaka D. waling-waling
221. The national tree and queen of Philippine trees is the ___________.
A. Kawayan B. taguili C. narra D. molave
222. The Arabs, who were excellent geographers and navigators, perfected the _________ a
navigational instrument to determine the altitude of stars and planets.
A. astrolabe B. compass C. telescope D. sunglass
223. Which is a Chinese-dominated former British colony Asian economic power which serves as
a financial center and a major harbor for trade because of its strategic location?
A. Japan B. Taiwan C. Philippines D. Singapore
224. Which one is an exemplary nation of tourism and a superpower of finances and gold?
A. Canada B. Great Britain C. France D. Switzerland
225. About 85% of gigantic waves called tsunamis occur in the _________.
A. Pacific Ocean B. China Sea C. Atlantic Ocean D. Indian Ocean
226. The Philippines lies on the ______ an area where many volcanoes are active.
A. rift valley B. tectonic zone C. ring of fire D. epicenter
227. The continuous masses of land surrounded by big bodies of water on the earth’s surface is
known as ____________.
A. peninsula B. continents C. archipelago D. hemisphere
228. Of seven continents in the world, the largest is _______ and the smallest is ______.
A. Africa: Antarctica C. North America: South America
B. Asia: Australia D. Europe: Oceana
229. The largest and second largest of the world’s islands are _______.
A. Greenland and New Guinea C. Baffin and Sumatra
B. Borneo and Madagascar D. Honshu and Great Britain
230. The fixed system of ______ time was developed in 1884 in order to follow new and faster
methods of communication and travel.
A. analog B. local C. standard D. digital
231. Due to similar birth and death rates, ______ has a zero rate of natural increase in population.
A. Philippines B. United Kingdom C. United States D. Japan
232. Under which category does the Philippines fall?
A. Landlocked State B. Island State C. Coastal State D. Archipelagic State
233. Which statement holds TRUE of the Philippines?
A. The Philippines is far from the equator.
B. The Philippines is clear and below the equator.
C. The Philippines is clear and above the equator.
D. The Philippines is far below the equator.
234. Environmentalists and linguists are in search of “Filipinizing” an unfamiliar term that came
up during typhoon Yolanda. What is the term?
A. Tsunami B. Storm signal C. Field research D. Storm surge
235. Nobel Prize Laureate Elinor Ostrom asserts a viable formula for getting people of various
backgrounds to work together for the common good. This is known as the _________.
A. common goals/objectives C. common pool resource
B. collective action D. collective bargaining
236. In the United Nations conference on the Law of the Sea, which group stood together against
the doctrine that the international seabed and their resources are the “common heritage of
mankind?”
A. Developing countries C. ASEAN
B. Developed countries D. Afro-Asian
237. Geographers measure landforms by ________ or height above the surface of the ocean and by
_______ from the ocean depth.
A. range: width C. elevation: sea level
B. height: depth D. altitude: longitude
238. Orographic ________ takes place when a moving mass of earth is forced to go up because of
topographic barriers (ranges, mountains, hills, etc.).
A. freezing B. cooling C. warming D. heating
239. Glacier _________ are formed by deposits of continental glaciers.
A. plains B. deposits C. mass D. peaks
240. The largest ocean which covers more than a third of the earth’s surface is the _______ Ocean.
A. Indian B. Atlantic C. Pacific D. Arctic
241. The smallest ocean in the world is the ___________ Ocean.
A. Pacific B. Indian C. Atlantic D. Arctic
242. A great body of salty water smaller than an ocean, more or less landlocked is a __________.
A. bay B. gulf C. sea D. lake
243. It is important that the South China Sea is not militarized by China or any other country
because it is a _________ between East Asian countries and Southeast Asia.
A. canal B. sea-lane C. channel D. demarcation
244. The warm ocean current that moderates surface temperatures of the cold waters of the
Pacific off the coast of Peru was called _______ because it occurs around the Christmas.
A. Paskua B. La Niña C. El Niño D. Peru Current
245. A condition when sea surface temperatures in the Pacific are low and the trade winds are
very strong is called _______.
A. El Niño B. La Niña C. Monsoon Drift D. Tropical Stream
246. El Nino has brought economic disasters by way of severe ________ over the western tropical
Pacific region and _______ over the eastern Pacific, as well as unusual weather conditions in
the world.
A. tsunamis: flashfloods C. droughts: floods
B. typhoons: landslides D. earthquakes: tremors
247. The most common map used by geographers is the ____________.
A. Equal are map B. Mercator map C. Polar projections D. Colored map
248. An ideal tool for teachers and students of geography is the ________ because it is a scale
model of the three dimensions of the earth.
A. equal area map C. globe
B. color map D. world land mass map
249. The condition of the air at any time is the ________.
A. weather B. climate C. season D. atmosphere
250. The pattern of changes of weather over a number of years is the ________.
A. atmosphere B. season C. climate D. temperature
251. The number of daytime hours and night time hours is exactly equal all over the world
during the _____________.
A. equinox B. summer solstice C. midnight sun D. tropic of cancer
252. In the northern hemisphere, the shortest day and longest night of the year is the _______.
A. equinox B. midnight sun C. winter solstice D. tropic of cancer
253. The process of water constantly moving from ocean to air land and back to the ocean is
called _________.
A. transpiration B. hydraulic cycle C. evaporation D. precipitation
254. The change of water vapor to rain, snow or hail is known s _________.
A. transpiration B. condensation C. precipitation D. evaporation

255. Prevailing winds called ____________ blow in special patterns that change with the seasons.
A. tropical winds B. cross winds C. seasonal winds D. trade winds
256. A storm is called _______ in the Atlantic region and ______ in the Pacific area.
A. cyclone: monsoon C. convergence: divergence
B. Atlantic storm: Pacific storm D. hurricane: typhoon
257. Air in motion is __________, while water in motion is _____________.
A. moisture: waves B. weather: climate C. wind: current D. humid: cold
258. These countries dry-summer subtropical Mediterranean climate EXCEPT ________.
A. Italy B. Greece C. Germany D. France
259. These countries have year-round humid tropical climate with heavy rainfall and high
temperatures all year long EXCEPT _______________.
A. Tanzania B. India C. Zaire D. Central Africa
260. These countries have very dry or arid climate with little or no rain falls during the year
EXCEPT ______.
A. Saudi Arabia B. Sudan C. Zaire D. Gobi desert
261. Half the sphere that divides the earth into two from north to south and from east to west is
the _____________.
A. equator B. hemisphere C. meridian D. tropic zone
262. Worth preserving because they supply most of the world’s supply of oxygen are _____.
A. oceanic ecosystem C. rain forests
B. grasslands D. mountain ecosystems
263. Only few groups of people have settled in arctic regions because the environment is ________.
A. harsh B. unbalanced C. nocturnal D. cramp
264. Which of these relationships between human activities and our natural resources cause
degradation and imbalance of the ecosystem? This one more directly relates to reduction of
biological habitat:
A. Unregulated irrigation: agricultural products
B. Illegal logging: forest cover
C. Unrestrained mining: mineral resources
D. Use of banned pesticides: farming
265. Polluted air from smoke belching of vehicles and industries can fall to the earth as _________.
A. ice sleets B. hail storms C. acid rain D. drizzles
266. Why didn’t the United States and Australia sign the Kyoto Protocol to slash greenhouse
gasses by 5.2 percent before 2012?
A. Global warming is a myth.
B. It would hurt their economy.
C. Only non-industrialized countries can comply.
D. They are already cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
267. These can offset uneven distribution and growth of population in countries EXCEPT _______.
A. recycling B. conservation C. production D. alternative resources
268. Earthquake prediction at early and short time periods today is on a ___________ basis.
A. measured validity C. hit-and-run
B. scientific accuracy D. instrument reliability
269. These are recognized natural agents of erosion EXCEPT _______________.
A. water B. wind C. ice D. plants
270. Why were the various regions of the country created as subdivisions of the nation?
A. economic groupings C. administrative convenience
B. cultural affinity D. similar language/dialect
271. Among 17 regional subdivisions of the Philippines, which is unique in having its own
governor and legislative assembly?
A. ARMM B. Calabarzon C. NCR D. Davao Region
272. These are reasons why our Muslim brothers in the Southern Philippines deserve autonomy
EXCEPT for their _____________.
A. own cultural identity
B. traditional Muslim homeland
C. repelling Hispanic and American colonial incursions
D. animosity between mainland and Sulu archipelago Muslims
273. Among prospects in the Cordillera Region, which is a proven economic prospect?
A. Metro Baguio and Easter Cordillera Growth Corridor
B. Tourism in Baguio City as summer capital of the country
C. Rice Terraces UNESCO Rice Terraces World Heritage Site
D. Metallic and non-metallic mineral resources
274. What is the highest mountain in Luzon?
A. Mt. Buhi: Sorsogon C. Mt. Pinatubo: Zambales
B. Mt. Mayon: Albay D. Mt. Pulag: Benguet
275. Not among the World Heritage Sites in the Ilocos region is ________:
A. Santa Maria Church C. Vigan
B. Paoay Church D. Hundred Islands National Park
276. With its agro-industrial businesses the province of ________ has the biggest contribution to
the economic development in the Ilocos region.
A. Pangasinan B. Ilocos Norte C. Ilocos Sur D. La Union
277. These Presidents of the Republic hailed from Ilocano provinces EXCEPT ______:
A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Fidel B. Ramos
278. Which province in Central Luzon can continue to advance the claim that the region is the
Rice Granary of the Philippines?
A. Bataan B. Nueva Ecija C. Tarlac D. Zambales
279. Which is NOT a right relationship between national figures and their province base in the
Calabarzon region is _________:
A. Emilio Aguinaldo: Cavite C. Manuel Quezon: Quezon City
B. Jose Rizal: Laguna D. Macario Sakay: Mountain of Rizal
280. The behavioral cause of the diminishing agriculture economy in the Calabarzon region is the
_____________.
A. growth of manufacturing and light-tech industries
B. urbanization in lifestyle and occupation
C. focus on tourism promotion of historical sites
D. pollution unfavorable to crops
281. Why are the lush forest of the mountain ranges of Aklan, Antique and Capiz described as
“accessibility impaired?”
A. No travelers can pollute them. C. Cutters and poachers can’t reach them.
B. Environment is green. D. Good for adventure sports.
282. What is the long-term initiative that placed Western Visayas out of the “hotspot areas” for
illegal logging?
A. Surveillance and Monitoring C. Prohibition of possession of forest products
B. Confiscation of illegally cut trees. D. Reforestation
283. Among advocacy materials posted in public places, which directly relate to health
awareness?
A. No Smoking C. Priority Seats for Pregnant Women
B. Barya lang po sa umaga D. PWD and Senior Citizen signs
284. The __________ revelry experience makes the Ati-Atihan pre-Lenten festival popular even for
foreign tourists.
A. Black Nazarene B.Lenten C. Mardi-gras D. Marian
285. East Visayas Region VII is recognized as one of the _________ exporting regions in the country.
A. handicraft B. fish C. coal D. sinamay
286. Among landmarks with historical significance in East Visayas is __________.
A. Santo Niño Shrine C. Lake Danao
B. Agas-Agas bridge D. Mac Arthur Landing Memorial
287. Originating in East Visayas region is the national dance _________.
A. Itik-Itik B. kuratsa C. tinikling D. pandango
288. From East Visayas Region, which is NOT the right relationship in cultural knowledge?
A. Kuratsa: waray dance C. Tinikling: bamboo pole
B. Dandansoy: ballad D. Irog nga Tuna: patriotic song
289. These are the reason why Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental were made into one
integrated region EXCEPT ________:
A. one dialect C. tourism promotion
B. holistic development D. peace and order management
290. These are the cultural relationships in the Negros Region EXCEPT ________:
A. Bacolod City: Maskara festival C. Baiz City: what and dolphin watching
B. Cadiz City: sugar central D. Silay City: ancestral houses
291. The most active volcano in Negros Region is __________:
A. Hibok-Hibok B. Mayon C. Kanlaon D. Apo
292. Desiring to be a third force in the balance of power between U.S. and Russia, conferences in
Bandung (1995), Belgrade (1961) and Cairo (1964) advanced policy positions for security
and peace, EXCEPT __________________.
 A. peaceful coexistence C. general disarmament
B. new world order D. anti-colonialism
293. The grassroots liberation movement in Latin-America focused bipolarity for peace and
progress that focused on eliminating ______ in development.
A. social injustice C. multi- faceted dependency
B. extreme poverty D. industrial backwardness
294. Which virtue of the Filipina was MOST congruent to the revolutionary ideals of the
Katipunan during the Hispanic period?
A. Josephine Bracken: marital devotion C. Maria Clara: purity
B. Teodora Alonzo: motherly move D. Tandang Sora: self-sacrifice
295. Which has proven to be effective in lessening vehicle volume in the main transportation
arteries in Metro Manila?
A. Efficient licensing C. Prohibition against illegal parking
B. Color Coding D. Apprehension and surveillance
296. Prior to the advent of liberal values in the 1960s, who or what is the center of authority in
the Filipino family?
A. Father: patriarchal society C. Parents: familial society
B. Mother: matriarchal society D. Family: nuclear society
297. The Churches do not totally oppose Planned Parenthood, but they limit birth control
methods through _________.
A. contraceptives B. abstinence C. sterilization D. castration
298. The stage of population growth with a natural increase in birth rate lower than one (1)
percent coupled with death rate lower than the birth rate occurs in the following situations
EXCEPT through ____________.
A. birth control B. war C. famine D. epidemic
299. Which layer of fertile soil is needed in order to grow crops in a vegetable garden?
A. clay-like B. leached C. humus D. rocky
300. These are major reasons why Northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy in
Mindanao EXCEPT ________________.
A. multinational companies: investments
B. white water surfing: adventure sports
C. hydroelectric plants: energy
D. airport and seaport terminals: travel and commerce
301. Among cities in Central Mindanao are the highly urbanized _________ and the resource which
gave it fame.
A. Tacurong: bird sanctuary C. General Santos City: yellow tuna
B. Kidapawan: spring in the highland D. Koronadal: sports mecca
302. These are the true of Davao City EXCEPT _________.
A. largest city in area (2,444 klm) I the Philippines
B. most populous (i.6 M) of cities in Visayas-Mindanao
C. most populous in Mindanao
D. largest city in area (2,444 klm) in the world
303. It is important that China does not militarize the South China Sea because it is a ___________
connecting East Asian countries with Southeast Asia.
A. sea lane C. fishery resource
B. Philippine territory D. natural oil reserve
304. If the ozone layer in the stratosphere is destroyed, the earth will become ____________ to
support life.
A. too polluted B. too cold C. too hot D. too cloudy
305. One of the most destructive volcanic eruptions of the 20 century in the Philippines is that
th

of ________.
A. Taal Volcano B. Mt. Pinatubo C. Hibok-Hibok D. Mt. Apo
306. What in nature should we be ultimately thankful for fresh water in out faucets?
 A. Melt water B. River water source C. Rain water D. Water reservoir
307. When does the day begin and end?
A. Midnight B. Midday C. Dawn D. Sunset
308. When our farmers grow crops to feed themselves short of making profit, they are known as
_______ farmers.
A. tenant B. small C. subsistence D. slash-and-burn
309. Which country has recorded a rural population extremely higher (91%) compared with the
urban population (9%).
A. Brunei B. Bangladesh C. Burma D. Australia
310. Which city is at the center of the land hemisphere of the earth?
A. Melbourne B. London C. Washington D.C. D. New Delhi
311. Which country is closest to the center of the water hemisphere of the earth?
A. India B. Indonesia C. New ZealandD. Philippines
312. Asia, Africa and ______ belong to the eastern hemisphere of the earth.
A. Australia B. North America C. South America D. Canada
313. In reading a map, what is the symbol for a capital city?
A. triangle B. dot C. square D. circled star
314. When the African government kept races apart, giving all economic and political power to
white citizens, it imposed ___________.
A. clannishness C. apartheid
B. racial discrimination D. caste
315. The three islands of the Philippines follow this order of rank from the largest to those lesser
in land area:
I. Luzon, Mindanao and Samar III. Visayan Islands, Luzon and Mindanao
II. Mindanao, Luzon and Cebu IV. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
316. Among unfulfilled goals of Socialist Communism not achieved even today in Russia, North
Korea and China is ___________.
A. dictatorship of the Communist Party C. revolutionary struggle of a nation
B. state power by revolutionist leaders D. prosperity of the working class
317. The correct measure of true development is ___________.
A. economic progress C. political sovereignty
B. human development D. social equality
318. To what level do nations belong when their gross national product (GNP) has risen to
higher levels but below level of industrialized nations?
A. Second World B. First World C. Third World D. Fourth World
319. To what level do nations belong when their annual per capita income is less than US
$200.00?
A. Second World B. Third World C. Fourth World D. First World
320. The great power of tides rushing up narrow inlets of bays can be used to produce _______.
A. light B. electricity C. heat D. water
321. Sociologists and environmentalists predict that typhoons will be strong, even stronger than
Yolanda, as the atmosphere of the earth continues to heat up. Typhoon Yolanda, as the
atmosphere of the earth continues to heat up? Typhoon Yolanda had gusts of _______ kph
making it the strongest typhoon in the country’s history.
A. 573 B. 395 C. 735 D. 375
322. In Sociology we develop our capacity to attain __________ wisdom through knowledge-based
research.
A. traditional B. folk C. conventional D. empirical
323. Research-based knowledge about social and social patterns can replace _________.
A. traditional values C. superstition
B. folk wisdom D. conventional practices
324. What do you call the diagrams of kinship relations and maps to show how the people are in
communities are related to one another?
A. Genealogies B. Graphics C. Organizers D. Spider map
325. To prevent ethnocentrism, anthropologists and sociologists advocate cross cultural
understanding through a concept known as ______________.
A. cultural relativism B. ethical relativism C. global solidarity D. acculturation
326. One reason why we do not progress as a nation is due to management by exception
syndrome. What does management by exception syndrome mean?
A. The rules are for everybody except to the manager.
B. Apply the rule selectively.
C. Applies the rule to all.
D. Change the rule. It is more of an exception.
327. “He who does not know how to look to the past will never reach his destination.” To which
Filipino trait does this point?
A. Pakikiisa B. Mañana habit C. Pakikipagkapwa-tao D. Utang-na-loob
328. Which Filipino trait is laziness disguised in religious garb?
A. Utang na loob B. Mañana habit C. Bahala na D.Pakikisama
329. One of the Filipino’s favorite word is “kasi” (because). This word implies ___________.
I. making a scapegoat out of someone or something
II. evading responsibility
III. postponing of action
A. I-II B. I-III C. II-III D. I
330. According to one another, we Filipinos do not learn because our messages create what
psychologists call cognitive dissonance. Which behavior demonstrates cognitive
dissonance?
A. Our political leaders spend most of their time arguing.
B. Parents act as role models for their children.
C. Teacher tells students to come on time but comes late.
D. There is so much division in the country.
331. Filipinos tend to look at the world and nature as peopled by supernatural beings and
governed by forces above him. They manifest ____________.
A. particularism B. personalism C. nonrationalism D. rationalism
332. Which refers to the total way of life shared by members of a society?
A. Sociology B. Biosociology C. Race D. Culture
333. Which are the shared rules of conduct that specify how people ought to think and act called?
A. Norms B. Values C. Sanctions D. Subcultures
334. Which when violated may cause the violator to be regarded as eccentric, weird, or crazy?
A. Folkways B. Mores C. Laws D. Institutions
335. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the true nature of culture?
A. Culture is learned from interaction with other people.
B. Culture tells us how we ought to act and believe.
C. Culture is transmitted through biological inheritance.
D. Culture helps us solve problems and adapt to our environment.
336. Social institutions are enduring social structures that provide ready-made arrangements to
meet basic human problems. Which of these basic social institutions provides community
coordination, law and order, and defense?
A. the family B. the economy C. religion D. government
337. Which element of social structure refers to a set of norms specifying the rights and
obligations associated with a status?
A. value B. culture trait C. role D. dysfunction
338. What social process occurs when people work together to achieve shared goals?
A. Exchange B. Conflict C. Competition D. Cooperation
339. Which is considered as positive or favorable consequences of tough competition?
 A. Personal stress. C. Cooperation is reduced.
B. Achievement is stimulated. D. Social inequalities is encouraged.
340. What group is characterized by intimate, face-to-face interaction?
A. Primary B. Aggregate C. Gesselschaft D. Bureaucracy
341. What do you call the feeling of disorganization and frustration that an overseas contract
worker may experience when he encounters entirely different patterns of behavior, ideas,
and artifacts at his destination in a foreign country?
A. Cultural integration C. Assimilation
B. Culture shock D. Discrimination
342. Punishment is a form of social control. If death penalty is imposed to scare offenders and
the rest of society into following the rules, the purpose of punishment is ______________.
A. retribution B. deterrence C. reformation D. prevention
343. Emile Durlcheim believed that a major cause of suicide in industrialized nations was the
situation where the norms of society are unclear or no longer applicable to current
conditions. He called this situation ___________.
A. taboo B. anomie C. tecnic way D. deviance
344. Wealth, prestige, and power – much unequally distributed in third world countries like the
Philippines – are the bases of divisions into social classes. This patterned inequality is
called___________.
A. social movement C. social problem
B. social stratification D. social mobility
345. Philippine social development efforts include anti-poverty and pro-poor programs. In
determining who are the poor and how poor are the poor, the government fixes the amount
of money a family would need to meet the minimum requirements of a decent standard of
living. What do you call this amount so fixed?
A. Relative poverty C. Poverty level
B. Per capital income D. Culture of poverty
346. Legislations grating special privileges to senior citizens help to neutralize prejudice and
discrimination toward a social category based on _________________.
A. race B. ethnicity C. sex D. age
347. There is a growing number of advocates of gender sensitivity. In sociology, gender means _.
A. a biological characteristic, male or female
B. the expected dispositions and behaviors that cultures assign to each sex
C. the rights and obligations for women as provided by the Constitution
D. homosexuality as a deviant behavior
348. Which type of family is or prevalent in the third world than in industrialized countries?
A. extended family C. family of orientation
B. nuclear family D. family of procreation
349. Persistent nepotism in our society is generally explained as repayment to family members
of a debt of gratitude which to Filipinos is termed:
A. hiya B. ningas cogon C. utang-na-loob D. bahala na
350. There is a revival through cooperatives of social unity, neighborliness and mutual
helpfulness of Filipinos where they voluntarily work together and pool their resources to
achieve shared goals. This Filipino practice is known as:
A. compadre system B. barangay C. amor propio D. bayanihan
351. The forcible expulsion of a particular ethnic group from a certain territory is termed as:
A. ethnic cleansing B. ethnocentrism C. genocide D. racial prejudice
352. Which of the following consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors,
or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature?
A. Prostitution C. Sexual harassment
B. Sex discrimination D. Pornography
353. Which one is a positive trend in the area of Philippine politics?
 A. Shift is role of government from a regulatory agency to a facilitative role through
deregulation and privatization
B. Growing influence of crime lords in political governance
C. Empowerment of local government units
D. AC
354. For those who desire change, ________ should be the practical advocacy amid social and
political upheavals in the country and the world.
A. social reforms C. cultural reformation
B. religious conversion D. state alliances
355. What can be a practical initiative as an application of Robert Merton’s proposition that
couples should be clear about hidden functions like parental obligations before marriage?
A. Disallow civil marriages.
B. Allow trial marriages.
C. Legalize divorce.
D. Teach martial obligations in sex education.
356. Human rights advocates clamor for various rights such as land, housing, lower oil prices,
etc. What should be taught as a counterpart of civil rights?
A. Bayanihan by citizens C. Civic duties
B. Reconciliation among parties D. Cooperative movement
357. Under the Exchange Theory (work should be rewarded), what advances professional work
through the effort of the Professional Regulation Commission?
A. Board examination
B. Licensure examination
C. Examination procedures computerization
D. Outstanding professional awards
358. How can congressional hearings e.g. on drugs in the national penitentiary, be a scientific
approach to social legislation?
A. Seeking new approaches to public service C. Defining provisions of laws
B. Allowing Congress to examine issues D. Scrutinizing via TV coverage
359. How can social research serve policy-makers in corporate and public sectors?
A. Redirect policies towards poverty alleviation
B. Provide data for social policies
C. Add professionalism among leaders
D. Advance social awareness among sectors
360. What is the good argument that sociologists should not be purists and be ethnically neutral
to social problems e.g. poverty, human rights violations, etc.
A. To be neutral is to support the status quo
B. Sociology is the queen of social sciences
C. Advance the science of sciences
D. Sociologists are academicians
361. Without becoming actively involved in social reform what can sociologist do to advance
social activism in their profession?
A. Increase social research studies
B. Improve scientific validity of researches
C. Urge more recent grants
D. Make their views known on public issues
362. Which area of sociology can be advanced so that it is not merely for speculative thinking of
theories and methods?
A. Population studies:: on planned parenthood.
B. Applied sociology:: for social change
C. Human Studies:: on social ills, e.g. drug use, crime, etc.
D. Sociological theory:: for social knowledge
363. To select a topic for social research, personal _______ can ensure enthusiasm in completing a
selected study.
A. validity B. feasibility C. interest D. relevant
364. An anthropologist understands other cultures from the perspective of an insider? Is this
what ought to be?
A. Yes.
B. No, should be from the point of view of an outsider.
C. No, should be from the point of view of an anthropologist.
D. Yes, if the insiders are literature.
365. When acculturation takes place, what happens?
A. Members of the culture adopt features of another.
B. Members of their culture disregard their culture and adopt another?
C. Members of one culture look down on other culture.
D. Members of one culture exclude members from other cultures.
366. When you judge by results regardless of your relations to the people involved, which
Filipino trait do you counteract?
A. Particularism B. Supernativalism C. Personalism D. Non-radionaism
367. If you keep seeing your way of doing things as the right way and everybody else’s the wrong
way, you tend to have the attitude called ___________.
A. cultural relativism B. ethnocentrism C. cultural pluralism D. multiculturalism
368. On what basis is the caste system of social structure and stratification?
A. Religious beliefs C. Ethnicity
B. Achieved status D. Inherited inequality
369. Which is considered as a positive or favorable consequence of tough competition?
A. Personal stress C. Cooperation is reduced
B. Achievement is stimulated D. Social inequalities
370. The Chinese minority group in the Philippines adopts the language, history, and manners of
mainstream Filipino culture as its own. What pattern of interaction occurs?
A. Alternation B. Accommodation C. Amalgamation D. Acculturation
371. Which illustrate horizontal mobility in the social ladder?
A. The promotion of a teacher to principal.
B. The demotion from principal to teacher.
C. A teacher remains as a teacher in the same school.
D. A teacher leaves for the same position at another school.
372. Karl Marx divided industrial society into bourgeoisie and proletariat. What was one of his
major bases of classification?
A. Gender role and inequalities
B. Racial and ethnic origins
C. Whether or not they have royal or noble blood
D. Whether or not they own the means of production
373. Which of the following may result at the departure country when Filipino professionals
immigrate to other countries?
A. brain drains C. population increase
B. ethnic diversity D. culture shock
374. If a Catholic researcher makes a study on polygamy as practiced in Islam, what influence
will likely add subjectivity to his/her findings?
A. Cultural gap C. Religious bias
B. Economic difference D. Class distinction
375. If government sponsors a researcher on social poverty, what factor will likely influence the
research?
A. Timeliness of study B. Lack of funding C. Scope of research D. Political criticism
376. What goal should corporate firms adopt for supporting social research?
A. Return investment for firm C. Press relations for company
 B. Corporate social responsibility D. Philanthropic dole-out
377. What attitude is needed before one engages in data-gathering for research?
A. Prejudgment on results C. Open-minded skepticism
B. Bias on hypothesis D. Inadequacy in time
378. When are laws said to be unscientific? When laws ________.
A. serves political interests C. focus on funding allocation
B. are not supported by research D. are irrelevant
379. How should social scientist view culture?
A. Difference in mores of people C. All facets of social life
B. Refinement in the arts D. Ways of ethical conduct
380. Color, emblem, gestures, designs, words are part of ______ language that makes man different
from animals.
A. symbolic B. material C. denotative D. abstract
381. The value marker of _______ is conveyed by the EDSA people power revolution.
A. human rights B. justice C. freedom D. integrity
382. What issue is controversial for church people but is a need of secular society?
A. Birth controlB. Social media C. Human rights D. Information bill
383. Which can explain the fact that we still observe the nod of respect (mano po) to our elders
as our forebears?
A. Punishment for lack of respect C. Folkways change slowly
B. Modeling (gaya-gaya) D. Herd mentality
384. What constitutional reform did Filipino constitutionalists including those who framed the
Malolos Constitution introduce to eliminate the dominance of the church over the state?
A. Expulsion of friars
B. Taxation on religious schools
C. Prohibiting religious from political meddling
D. Separation of church and state
385. What would you accept as true from the varied propositions of Herbert Spencer?
A. Societies compete by way of survival of the fittest
B. Societies develop from simplicity to complexity
C. Social development should not be interfered by legislators
D. Separation of church and state
386. The following facts show Emile Durkheim has reason to assume that individuals are
products, not creators of society EXCEPT ____________________.
A. laws impose conformity
B. man’s behavior follows customs
C. moral codes declare what is right and wrong
D. systems are made by man.
387. Which explains Spencer’s theory of progressive evolution of human societies?
A. Societies inevitably progress.
B. Societies have to adapt to survive or else perish.
C. Societies have to compete to survive.
D. Human individuals adapt but not human societies.
388. Fr. Reuter wrote: “In a survey in Asia, they discovered that the happiest people in Asia are
the Filipinos. The most miserable are the Japanese. The Japanese have money. We don’t
have money, but we have the smile, the warm embrace, the song, the laughter, the joy of
living.” What does this prove?
A. That the Filipinos don’t are about material wealth.
B. That the Filipinos are happy-go-lucky people.
C. That the Filipinos are rich in the treasures of the spirit.
D. That the Filipinos are healthy and happy people.
389. If there is anything positive in “ningas-cogon” Filipino trait, which one?
A. It makes a person detached. C. It makes one unable to initiate things.
 B. It renders one inactive. D. It makes one persevere.
390. Arctic dwellers have ice and snow houses, and desert dwellers have animal skin tents; in
windy Batanes are heavy limestone shelters, and in other areas are light bamboo and grass
huts. The main reason for these cultural variations is ______________.
A. isolation B. technology C. environment D. biological differences
391. Over population resulting from high fertility and low mortality most likely will result in ____.
A. women having more involvement in social structures outside the family
B. the population becoming younger
C. shortages in the labor force
D. more successful poverty reduction programs
392. One of the definitive trends today is women’s political empowerment. Which are indicators
of political women empowerment?
I. General legislations have been enacted such as Anti-Sexual Harassment Act.
II. The proportion of women elected to various positions is on an upswing.
III. The women outnumber the men in the teaching profession.
IV. International summits or conferences include women and gender issues among the
priority development agenda.
A. I, II, IV B. II, III, IV C. I, III, IV D. I, II, IV
393. A research conducted by International Labor Organization found out that women-headed
households are more vulnerable to poverty. This can be attributed to the following factors
EXCEPT _______________.
A. women must combine earning an income with this household
B. women have limited access to the labor market and narrow range of technical skills
C. women are weaker
D. women have less access to land, capital, and technology.
394. In the field of education which one is a positive trend in the Philippines?
A. Oversubscription in higher education courses like teacher education and commerce
B. Prioritization of “poorest to the poor” provinces
C. Universalization of basic education
D. Virtual absence of new technologies in classroom
395. U.S. President Barack Obama remarked that “immigration is in America’s DNA.” What did he
mean?
A. He welcomes ethnic diversity. C. He pledges new immigration policies.
B. He supports a literal immigration system. D. He confirms that America is a melting pot.
396. What hinder foreign and local investments?
A. Peace and order
B. Natural disasters and political conflict
C. Poverty incidence
D. Inequality of social and economic development
397. What was the basis of John Dewey’s commitment to naturalism?
A. James’ naturalistic psychology C. Hegelian idealism
B. Darwin’s theory of evolution D. Peirce philosophical theory
398. What socio-economic aspect is referred to by Dewey?
A. Progressivism B. Pragmatism C. Industrialism D. Materialism
399. The text refers to people, society, and culture affecting _________ factors.
A. social B. political C. educational D. spiritual
400. Philippine society has turned secular away from culture of Hispanic religiosity? What does
this prove?
A. Culture is not static. C. Culture is not deeply rooted.
B. Culture is secular. D. Culture is folkloric.
401. What influence made Filipinos today use utensils and not eat with their hands?
A. Hygienic need C. American influence
B. Chinese tradition D. Fast food culture
402. Which can explain why the Ten Commandments are not always observed?
A. Ten Commandments are a myth.
B. Mores are observed as they satisfy needs.
C. Observance is for religious only
D. Mores are difficult to follow.
403. Which can serve as explanation as to why people feel guilty in not observing Church mores?
A. We are human. (Tao lamang). C. Filipinos are religious by nature.
B. People are onion-skinned. D. Guilt is central to religious belief.
404. Culturally, why are state laws against killing similar to religious mores?
A. It is universal law not to kill.
B. Laws can grow out of folkways and mores.
C. Killing is a gruesome act.
D. Lawmakers are religious.
405. Which can be one reason why it is difficult to pass the divorce law in the Philippines?
A. It does not reflect old folkways and mores.
B. The Philippines is a patriarchal society.
C. Filipinos love family and children.
D. Divorce is expensive due to alimony.
406. Why do fads, fashion, craze easily come and go?
A. People change a lot. C. Keep in step or lose the train.
B. We go with trends to stay “in”. D. Some norms are short-lived.
407. Why do men no longer wear bell-bottom pants and women the saya’t baro?
A. People prefer ready-to-wear clothes. C. These are convenient to wear.
B. People keep abreast with style. D. These are economical.
408. Why are awards like TOTM and TOWN necessary?
A. Award-giving is for vested interests. C. Rewards ensure norms are followed.
B. Publicity helps the giver. D. Awards are tax deductible.
409. Why are the Japanese honest, orderly and respectful?
A. Belief that their emperor is a god C. Dominant cultural behavior
B. Closeness to nature and virtue D. Repentance for past misdeeds
410. What is the best method for values inculcation?
A. Orientation B. Modeling C. Reflection D. Drills
411. If you take a position of cultural relativism, which one do you observe?
A. Imposing culture change as an outsider. C. Condoning instances mass suicide.
B. Respect for all cultural differences. D. Show ethnocentrism.
412. According to anthropologists from whom should change of practice come?
A. From within a culture. C. From religious leaders.
B. From outside a culture. D. From educational leaders.
413. With rapid globalization and tough business competition, Filipino business orientations are
becoming more:
A. fatalistic B. personal C. manipulative D. traditional
414. With industrialization a must possible future Philippine political cultural scenario if without
interventions shall be
I. erosive of family value III. preference to foreign ways and tastes
II. physical dislocation of families IV. insurgency
A. III, IV B. II, III C. I, II D. I, IV
415. During the Marcos regime, what shift in form of government was made that introduced the
new positions of a prime minister and a single legislative body of assemblymen?
A. Constitutional B. Federal C. Parliamentary D. Welfare state
416. Which constitutional safeguard exists such that the executive can turn down legislative
measures and Congress can move to remove the President?
A. Check-and-balance C. Veto power
B. Boycott D. Impeachment
417. Which privilege gives any person in the Philippines to be bodily presented in court for
charges of a crime for which he has right of counsel and trial?
A. ex-post facto law C. fourth amendment
B. writ of habeas corpus D. writ of habeas data
418. Which state gave the Philippines the first recognition as an independent republic that was
formally inaugurated during World War II?
A. China B. United States C. Japan D. Spain
419. During the Hispanic era, who can directly check abuses of the governor general and cause
immediate punishment of corrupt Spanish officials?
A. Visitador or investigating officer C. Spanish friars
B. Viceroy of Mexico D. Royal Audiencia
420. The tribute was a symbol of vassalage by families and unmarried native Filipinos, who in
the beginning paid eight reales equivalent to ________ in money or kind.
A. fifty pesos B. one peso C. ten pesos D. hundred pesos
421. Under whose presidency was the Family Code of the Philippines promulgated?
A. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo C. Corazon C. Aquino
B. Fidel V. Ramos D. Ramon Magsaysay
422. The government of Singapore is ____________ representative democratic republic.
A. constitutional B. republican C. parliamentary D. monarchical
423. Singapore’s head of state is the _______ while the head of government is the ______.
A. prime minister:: king C. king :: prime minister
B. prime minister:: president D. president :: prime minister
424. What is the legal age for entering marriage under the Family Code?
A. 16 for boys, 18 for girls C. 18 for girls, 23 for boys
B. 24 D. 18
425. What is the most widely known protocol on international environmental agreement?
A. Brussels B. Kyoto C. Rio de Janeiro D. Manila
426. Among the signatories in Asian Environmental Compliance and Enhancement Network,
which nation deserves to demonstrate significant commitment as a leading industrial
country in the world?
A. South Korea B. Singapore C. China D. Philippines
427. The most powerful man in the Malaysian government is the ___________.
A. prime minister B. king C. governor D. president
428. The Malaysian monarch exercises powers upon advice by the ________.
A. governors B. sultans C. prime minister D. parliament
429. Indonesia’s President Suharto introduced the ___________ administration which had economic
growth due to U.S. support and foreign direct investments.
A. Great Society B. New Order C. New Society D. Grand Alliance
430. Which law promulgates a comprehensive policy and a national system for early childhood
care and development?
A. R.A. 7836 B. R.A. 7610 C. R.A. 8980 D. R.A. 9238
431. Which law institutionalizes the kindergarten education into the basic education system?
A. R.A. 10167 B. R.A. 10148 C. R.A. 10165 D. R.A. 10157
432. What national policy establishes and describes national standards and levels for outcomes
of education and training?
A. Education for All C. Philippine Qualifications Framework
B. Millennium Development Goals D. Inclusive Education
433. Which Republic Act mandates that the curriculum shall be culture-sensitive, contextualized
and global?
A. R.A. 10523 B. R.A. 10157 C. R.A. 10533 D. R.A. 10154
434. To ensure the sustainability of public and private educational institutions during the
transition from 10 years basic education to 12 years, which agencies formulated guidelines
 for the full protection of rights, welfare and benefits of affected academic and non-academic
personnel?
A. DILG-DOLE-CHED-COCOPEA C. DepEd-TESDA-CHED
B. DOLE-DepEd-TESDA-CHED D. CHED-DOLE-PRC
435. Which Act abolished Grade 7 in the basic education structure?
A. R.A. 4670 C. Education Act of 1940
B. Education Act of 1982 D. R.A. 7610
436. Essentially, the Spanish encomienda was a grant for receiving __________ from the people but
now ownership of land of the land.
A. tenancy B. labor services C. tribute D. servitude
437. Among the greatest achievement of the American military government in the Philippines
was pacification of the islands and laying down the foundation of a civil regime that
introduced various measures EXCEPT _____________.
A. local election with Philippine flag raised
B. free elementary schools
C. civil courts including the Supreme Court
D. local towns and provinces
438. In 1900 the Federal Party was established by R. H. Pardo de Tavera and other leaders to
work for several measures EXCEPT ___________.
A. Federal Party as first political party C. restoration of peace
B. recognition of first Philippine republic D. Philippines as state in the U.S. Union
439. By 1900 some patriots with Apolinario Mabini did not reconcile with American rule and did
not accept any positions in civil government, prompting the American government to
_________ them to Guam.
A. incarcerate B. execute C. exile D. emigrate
440. While the Royal Audiencia was the powerful Supreme Court during the Hispanic regime, its
power was supreme in ___________.
A. restricting Chinese immigration
B. ordering people to comply with religious duties
C. acting as governor-general during vacancy of the position
D. auditing expenses of the colonial government
441. The tribute became very onerous owing to various excesses by collectors EXCEPT ________.
A. paying in kind (e.g. rice, honey) at a low price
B. increasing amount of peso tax
C. cheating through tampered weight
D. abusive torture and plunder
442. How is marriage characterized in the 1987 Family Code?
A. Lasting B. Temporary C. Permanent D. On trial basis
443. For the Family Code which is the legal foundation of the Filipino family?
A. Marriage C. Children
B. Parents D. Both parents and children
444. Who can solemnize marriage on board a ship or plane during travel?
A. Stewardess B. Steward C. Captain of ship D. Senior passenger
445. What does a priest need in order to solemnize marriage legally in the Philippines?
A. Bishop’s approval C. Ordination
B. Civil authority D. Couple’s parental approval
446. The female spouse who conceals her pregnancy with a man other than her spouse in
marriage commits a crime of _______________.
A. lying B. concealment C. fraud D. injustice
447. These are ground for legal annulment of marriage EXCEPT ________.
A. repeated physical violence or abuse C. lesbianism or homosexuality
B. sexual infidelity or perversion D. drug use or alcohol drinking
448. These are the right relationships in environmental law that protects the nation’s natural
resources EXCEPT _______________.
A. air quality:: air pollution
B. mining:: impact on miners
C. water quality:: water pollutants
D. chemical safety:: harmful chemical products
449. What is the extent of the impact of environmental laws that protect natural resources?
A. Worldwide B. Countrywide C. Region-wide D. Hemisphere-wide
450. The democratic government of Malaysia differs from that of the Philippines because it is a
__________ government.
A. republican-federal C. constitutional monarchy
B. federal-monarchy D. federal representative
451. Criticism on the past administration in Malaysia was its being ________ such as in suppressing
the press.
A. laissez faire B. autocratic C. fascistic D. authoritarian
452. Singapore is a de-facto __________ state with lack of separation of powers between the
executive branch and the courts.
A. alliance B. one-party C. multi-party D. coalition
453. With the dominant People’s Action Party Singapore has de-facto ________ election.
A. rigged B. multi-party C. party-free D. fraudulent
454. Singapore is recognized by Transparency International as the __________ corrupt nation in
Asia.
A. modestly B. most C. least D. extremely
455. Singapore’s rigid anti-crime policies is characterized by ________ punishment which is one of
the highest in the world.
A. caning B. capital C. corporal D. heavy fines
456. Singapore proves that democracy is not a _________ solution for states.
A. effective B. panacea C. one-size-fits-all D. flawless
457. U.S. government is much alike that of the Philippines with few exceptions such as
presidential elections won by ________ votes.
A. congressional B. direct C. electoral college D. parliamentary
458. The government of Indonesia is much alike that of the Philippines except for _______
presidential elections during Suharto’s regime.
A. parliamentary B. direct C. popular D. indirect
459. Until it recovered after the Asian financial crisis, the Indonesian Yudhoyano administration
was beset by several issues EXCEPT __________.
A. corruption B. social unrest C. extreme poverty D. terrorism
460. Prior to the sixties, massive manhunt against rebels in Indonesia cause the killing of 500
thousand to one million people suspected of communism comprised by several groups
EXCEPT _________________.
A. Christian’s B. leftists C. communists D. ethnic Chinese
461. Until the revolution in 1932, Thailand was an absolute __________.
A. republic B. dictatorship C. commonwealth D. monarchy
462. Several coups changed Thailand’s government into a _____________.
A. constitutional democracy C. military dictatorship
B. people’s republic D. absolute monarchy
463. What most basic human right is violated by alleged extra-judicial killings such as by
vigilantes?
A. Right to life C. Freedom of assembly
B. Freedom of conscience D. Freedom and justice
464. What right is violated by propaganda that suppresses opposition news?
A. Freedom of conscience C. Freedom of assembly
B. Freedom of the press D. Freedom against conscription
465. Through what highest organ of the state does China remain representative of its people
under its accepted national leadership?
A. National People’s Congress C. Communist Politburo
B. Communist Party cadre D. Secretary General of the Communist Party
466. In China the _________ government builds the consensus among party leaders, influential
party members and the people.
A. local B. district C. central D. provincial
467. China’s National People’s Congress is the highest organization of the state government
which meets every ________.
A. week B. month C. year D. day
468. S No one is above the law. Ours is a government of laws and not of men. Which principle is
referred to?
A. Right of the minority C. Sovereignty of the people
B. Rule of law D. Democracy
469. When Joseph concealed the fact during marriage that he was a homosexual, he committed
the crime of ___________.
A. concubinage B. adultery C. fraud D. no crime
470. When the court granted Pete and Jenny separation from bed and board this frees them from
_______________.
A. sleeping in one bed and one house C. care for children
B. conjugal relations and same domicile D. share in financing
471. How is marriage considered if a spouse discovers that the person he/she married has
psychological incapacity?
A. Void from the beginning C. Valid until annulled
B. Void after the discovery D. Valid and licit
472. These are cases when marriage is not allowed under the Family Code of the Philippines,
EXCEPT ____________.
A. grandparent with grandchild C. step-parent with step-child
B. collateral blood relations to 5 degree
th D. parent-in-law and children-in-law
473. What is the human rights violation in mind by the 1995 UN Committee on Economic and
International Rights when it reprimanded entrenched conservative religious influences?
A. Freedom of religious conscience C. Freedom to travel
B. Freedom of speech D. Right to planned parenthood
474. The political parties in Malaysia are viewed as being not modern because they are
comprised by _________ individuals and groups.
A. conservative B. elitist C. interest D. religious
475. The Hispanic Governor General ruled like a monarch in the Philippines and Marianas,
Carolines and Palaus then part of the Hispanic Philippines for many reasons EXCEPT ______.
A. act as president of the royal audiencia
B. directly appoint parish priests and settle religious controversies
C. appoint and receive ambassadors from other countries
D. exercise Cumplase veto power over Hispanic law in the Philippines
476. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s salary which is six times higher than that of
the U.S. president is justified by the need for a _______ state.
A. corruption-free B. religious C. autocratic D. Confucian
477. Despite many successful reforms, President Obama was described as a “lame-duck”
president because of ________ by the Republican Party.
A. ban control B. power politics C. veto power D. denial plot
478. These were the effects of Thailand’s 2014 National Council of Peace and Order military
junta EXCEPT _______________.
A. ban on political gatherings C. cessation of economic life
B. nationwide curfew D. arrest of politicians
479. What can be done to temper the effects of massive employment of foreign Filipino labor
overseas that endanger family integration?
A. Limit overseas deployment C. Safeguard balikbayan boxes
B. Provide loans to OFW families D. Assist OFWs in overseas work
480. What is a feasible move to stop the conflict that endangers lives in the Southern Philippines?
A. Peace talks C. Enlist Muslim fighters in the AFP
B. Federal autonomy to regions D. Reconciliation among religions
481. How can domestic violence best be minimized?
A. Heavier tax on alcohol C. Award for the Best Father and Mother
B. Stronger anti-illegal drugs drive D. Effective education on family life
482. What initiative is needed to prevent exploitation of children workers?
A. Scholarship C. Socio-economic package
B. Subsidy for children D. Stricter law against child exploitation
483. What can be done to prevent detention of juveniles with adult prisoners?
A. Separate cells for juveniles and adults C. Alternative learning system in prisons
B. Lesson years of detention for juveniles D. Upgrade juvenile penology program
484. How should the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights be received by RP
government?
A. Prevent intervention by the UN
B. Support the covenant
C. Reject criticism on human rights violations
D. Downplay UN reports on human rights violations
485. How can Deng Xiaoping be described by advancing liberal industrialization in China as
leader without holding president, premier or secretary general positions?
A. Fascistic B. Autocratic C. Democratic D. Authoritarian
486. China sees the stages of socialism that will lead to a system of __________ ownership with
_______ ownership increasing.
A. public:: corporate B. private:: public C. public:: private D. public:: state
487. Faced with a democratizing world, the pressure of political change in China has advanced
political reform towards a _____________ dominated state.
A. elite B. lower-class C. middle-class D. military
488. China’s global market economy finds the Communist Party lessening control of the central
government in ________ where majority of Mainland Chinese live.
A. rural areas C. autonomous regions
B. autonomous cities D. urban areas
489. Among achievements of Mikhael Gobachev as Nobel Prize awardee for Peace, which is most
prominent in his effort to prevent a wide scale war using weapons of mass destruction?
A. End of 9-years long Russian occupation of Afghanistan
B. 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
C. Advocate of strengthening private economy in the Soviet Union
D. Fall of Berlin Wall and Reunification of East and West Germany
490. Among pedagogical aids that supplement textbooks the most modern is ___________.
A. bulletin board displays C. transparency cutout to duplicate
B. graphs, charts and maps D. computer software
491. Mahatma Gandhi is to ______ and Mohammed Ali is to ________.
A. India and South America C. India and North America
B. India and Canada D. India and Africa
492. Benito Mussolini is to _______ and Winston Churchill is to _______.
A. Italy and England C. Spain and Great Britain
B. France and America D. England and the British Isles
493. The chancellor of Prussia who successfully united Germany and made it a republic was _____.
A. Adolf Hitler C. Lev Caprivi
B. Otto von Bismark D. Prinz Max Von Baden
494. Christians engaged Muslims during the ________ in order to win back the Holy Land to
Christendom.
A. Holy Wars B. War of Roses C. Crusade D. Punic Wars
495. Known as Virgin Queen who gave England’s most prosperous years in wealth and culture
was _______.
A. Queen Victoria C. Queen Elizabeth I
B. Queen Elizabeth II D. Queen Marie Antoinette
496. The fearless head of the Huns from Mongolia who became the King of Hungary was _______.
A. Genghis Khan B. Attila C. Kubla Khan D. Odoacer
497. Among the great teachers and philosophers of the Chou dynasty, ___ wrote the Tao Te Ching.
A. Mencius B. Confucius C. Lao Tzu D. Chou en Lai
498. Recognized as the author of the American Declaration of Independence was _________.
A. Thomas Jefferson B. Abraham Lincoln C. Benjamin Franklin D. Thomas Paine
499. Among English kings, ________ broke off with the Roman Catholic Church in 1534 and
established himself as the head of the Church of England.
A. King Richard the Great C. King Charles I
B. King James I D. King Henry VIII
500. Among the great navigators of the world, _________ first completed the circumnavigation of
the earth.
A. Sebastian el Canol C. Christopher Columbus
B. Vasco de Gama D. Amerigo Vespucci
501. Which of the following, did NOT belong to the original states of the United States of
America?
A. North Carolina B. Connecticut C. California D. New Hampshire
502. Who was the son of Philip of Macedonia who led his powerful army for successful conquest
across Persia up to the western border of India?
A. Alexander the Great C. Ivan the Great
B. Charles Martel D. Cyrus the Great
503. From Sung Dynasty sources in 982 A.D. how did early Chinese traders and geographers call
our islands?
A. Malilu B. Ma-yi C. Mintolang D. Lusung
504. What new name was proposed for the islands during the Marcos regime to eliminate the
colonial connotation of the country’s present name?
A. Maharlika B. Maynilad C. Rizaline Republic D. Pearl of the Orient
505. Hammurabi the greatest of early kings who published a great code of law belonged to the
_________ empire.
A. Persian B. Egyptian C. Babylonian D. Assyrian
506. The Chaldean King _______ made Babylon to be the most splendid city in the ancient world.
(REM
A. Ptolemaios B. Hammurabi C. Cyrus D. Nebuchadnezzar
507. Where was the starting point of western civilization?
A. Mesopotamia B. Egypt C. India D. China
508. The ziggurat towers of the Sumerians were used for _________.
A. palace B. military post C. worship D. watchtower
509. Who was one of the earliest Greek statesmen whose laws gave all classes of citizens some
voice in government?
A. Alexander B. Solon C. Pericles D. Philip
510. Who is known in history as the “great king” who conquered for Persia (550 B.C.) the
Median Empire, Lydia, Babylonia and subject state?
A. Cyrus B. Darius C. Xerxes D. Philip
511. The national weapon of Persians (500 B.C.) was the ______ and their cavalry was the main
strength of their armies.
A. sword B. spear C. bow D. ax
512. In imperial Athens (429 B.C.) _______ was the outstanding figure in public life who believed
that every citizen should have equal opportunity in the state.
A. Cyrus B. Solon C. Philip D. Pericles
513. Among the finest and most splendid public construction an Ancient Athens was the ______
temple of Athena.
A. acropolis B. citadel C. Parthenon D. Persepolis
514. The far-sighted Greek statesmen Pericles had beauty of face and bearing such that he was
often compared to the Olympian __________.
A. Adonis B. Zeus C. Mars D. Mercury
515. When Alexander died (325 B.C.) his huge empire broke into large kingdoms including the
Saleucids which did NOT cover ___________.
A. Africa B. Persia C. Mesopotamia D. Syria
516. Where did women (200 B.C.) enjoy full property of rights and could manage their own
business affairs?
A. Italy and Sicily C. Egypt and Babylonia
B. Athens and Sparta D. Near East and Middle East
517. What method is used by historians to learn the truth about past ages in man’s life?
A. Exploring tradition C. Uncovering recorded evidence
B. Interviewing people D. Viewing historical films
518. Which is most crude among ways civilizations recorded thoughts and deeds after the art of
writing was invented five, six thousand years ago?
A. On papyri paper B. On leather skin C. On wood D. On stone or pottery
519. The earlier period of which we have no written evidence of written records (letters,
contracts, accounts, etc.) that comprise people’s literature is technically known as ________.
A. prehistoric B. primordial C. pristine D. predated
520. These people belong to the great Mongolian or yellow EXCEPT _________.
A. Japanese B. Chinese C. American Indians D. Arabs
521. Which buildings, believed to be symbols of American economic power, was attached by
Islamic fundamentalists on September 11, 2011.
A. Empire State Building C. World Trade Center
B. Bubonic Plague D. The Cold War
522. The “lightning war” that Hitler introduced in World War II is called __________.
A. The Great War B. Scharnhorst C. Lebensraum D. Blitzkrieg
523. Asia is said to be the “cradle of civilization” while ______ is said to be the “birthplace of the
human species.”
A. Australia B. Africa C. South America D. Antarctica
524. The only Southeast Asian country never colonized by European power is __________.
A. Japan B. Thailand C. Korea D. Malaysia
525. The state of Israel was known in ancient times as
A. Palestine B. India C. Canaan D. Galilea
526. Which country is NOT a member of the ASEAN?
A. Vietnam B. Cambodia C. China D. Myanmar
527. The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro
underscored the vital role in sustainable development of these people due to their tradition,
identity and culture. Who are they?
A. Indigenous people B. Immigrants C. Urban folks D. Rural folks
528. What was declared as the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for
the Children of the World by the United Nations?
A. 1995-2005 B. 2005-2015 C. 1990-2000 D. 2001-2010
529. Which country first hosted the International Congress which promoted the Culture of
Peace?
A. Brazil B. America C. Africa D. Germany
530. Sumerian tales like the Gilgamesh story of creation and the flood are _________ literature.
 A. prophetic B. epic C. Poetic D. romantic
531. Among the national god of Egypt of early dynasties was believed to have incarnated in the
form of a _________.
A. crocodile B. cat C. jackal D. ram
532. Egyptians mummified the bodies of their dead because of their belief in the ______ of the soul.
A. spirituality B. sanctity C. immortality D. personality
533. While Ancient Egypt maintained medical schools for practice of medicine, surgery
treatment was not always scientific because these used _______ and magical arts.
A. ointments B. herbs C. charms D. drugs
534. In the ancient world, the Phoenicians were known for many skills but NOT as _________.
A. keen trader’s C. expert shipbuilders
B. mercenary soldiers D. skillful craftsmen
535. The greatest contribution of the Israelites to civilization that culminated in Solomon’s
temple to the god Jehovah was ______ in nature.
A. alphabet B. craftsmanship C. shipbuilding D. trading
536. The greatest contribution of the Israelites to civilization that culminated in Solomon’s
temple to the god Jehovah was __________ in nature.
A. economic B. religious C. political D. artistic
537. These were the advantages of the world’s first coins issued by Lydian kings EXCEPT ________.
A. stamp of rulers guaranteed their value C. no weight process was needed
B. easy to bring around D. made of natural alloy of gold or silver
538. The Ancient Greeks valued the education of the _______ to think, to talk and to act.
A. soldier B. state C. individual D. mercenary
539. These were the most important languages of the ancient Indo-European languages (from
India across Europe to the Atlantic Ocean around 30 B.C.) EXCEPT __________.
A. Greek B. English C. Latin D. Celtic
540. These are among the modern languages in Europe EXCEPT ___________.
A. Latin B. English C. French D. German
541. In ancient Greek, the form of government was aristocracy which was the “rule of the best”
meaning _________.
A. slaves B. nobles C. soldiers D. senators
542. From a feeling of unity in 750 B.C. for their race against colonies, ancient Greeks called their
land _______ and themselves _________.
A. Olympus:: Olympians C. Helas:: Hellenes
B. Greece:: Grecians D. Athens:: Athenians
543. Greek women of the Dorian race in Sparta were strong like men and had the spirit of
courage and duty to the state accordingly given training in ________.
A. gymnastics B. soldiery C. chivalry D. public service
544. The Helots formed majority (180,000) of conquered subjects of Sparta and closey watched
for possible conspiracy by a system of __________.
A. civil registry B. conscription C. secret police D. public service
545. Most liberal, just and humane Cyrus allowed religious freedom giving the following
privileges to exiled Jews EXCEPT __________.
A. return to Judea C. rebuild the temple in Jerusalem
B. worship of one god Ahura-Mazda D. set up a vassal state led by a high priest
546. For official communication with their subjects in Mesopotamia and Syria, the Persians used
_________ later adopting this as their own written language.
A. Aramaic B. Cuneiform C. Greek D. Persian
547. Who was the one supreme god of the Persians Zoroastrian religion who was believed to be
the creator of all life and the god of light and truth?
A. Isis B. Jehovah C. Ahura-Mazda D. El Shaddai
548. After World War II, which country was occupied and administered by the United States with
the emperor assuming a preliminary symbolic role as the head of the monarchial state?
 A. Cambodia B. Japan C. Thailand D. Korea
549. The Huang Ho River of China is sometimes referred to as China’s Sorrow” because it
A. periodically devastated large areas by flooding
B. claimed, lives of Chinese people
C. dried up and .80 can no longer irrigate farm lands
D. it is now heavily polluted
550. The collapse of the world economy in the 1930’s is referred to as
A. Black Death B. Bubunic Plague C. Great Depression D. The Cold war
551. Which was NOT in keeping with Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward in 1958?
A. Development of backyard factories
B. Establishment of huge agricultural consumers
C. Raising of agricultural and industrial output
D. Distribution of lands to the landless
552. China’s Cultural Revolution was Mao Tse Tung’s attempt to __________.
A. revive revolutionary zeal among the people
B. destroy all capitalist forces within society
C. modernize China
D. revive revolutionary zeal among the people and destroy all capitalist forces within
society
553. Which statement(s) wrongly tell(s) something about the history of Korea?
A. After Japan’s defeat in World War II Soviet Troops occupied Northern Korea while
United States military occupied the South.
B. China annexed Korea for many centuries.
C. In 1948 2 separate governments were found.
D. After several border clashes, North Korea invaded South Korea in 1980.
554. Which is (are) TRUE of Kuwait?
I. Kuwait’s oil wealth is removable.
II. Kuwait allied itself with Iraq in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war.
III. Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990.
IV. Kuwait allied itself with Iran in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war.
A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, III, IV D. I, II, IV
555. What was the communist force in Cambodia that increased in number there to the
relentless bombing by US military and which was overtaken in a River Republic in 1925?
A. National United Front of Kempucher C. Red Gerards
B. Khmber Rouge D. CGDK
556. According to historians, the success of Hong Kong could be attributed to the following
EXCEPT _____________.
A. its excellent deep water harbor C. its being a Freeport
B. its cheap labor force D. its small population
557. Japan can pride itself with each of the following EXCEPT _____________.
A. high productivity B. negligible inflation C. low crime with D. nuclear capability
558. The next century is said to be the Age of the Pacific. Two factors that make it so are:
A. Japan one of the world’s most industrialized nations, will dominate the economic
development of the region.
B. Hong Kong, a British colony, was reverted to Chinese rule.
C. China, the most popular nation will dominate the political development of the region.
D. In the Pacific are many ethnic groups.
A. B & D B. A & B C. A & C D. A & D
559. The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro is viewed as generating the momentum
to end horizontal conflicts and achieve peace accord in Mindanao.
What are horizontal conflicts.”?
A. Lateral land ownerships
B. Public-private resource projects
 C. Land ownership of indigenous people
D. Intraethnic violence and interclan feuding
560. Historically, what document apportioned the seats of the House of Representatives in the
Philippine Congress and appended in the 1987 Constitution?
A. Legislation B. Resolution C. Ordinance D. Constitution
561. Which is a guarantee of independence for the judiciary?
A. Administrative function C. Quasi-judicial autonomy
B. Judicial power D. Fiscal autonomy
562. What would allow increased U.S. Military presence in the Philippines?
A. Visiting American Forces Agreement
B. Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement
C. Philippine-US Treaty
D. Subic Base Treaty
563. The main item product during the early galleon trade was __________.
A. rugs from Persia C. Chinese silk
B. Precious metals from India D. Philippine products
564. In 1972 the Tobacco monopoly was established and there was massive cultivation of
tobacco EXCEPT in this province.
A. Nueva Ecija B. Batangas C. Cagayan D. Marinduque
565. By the end of the 19 century the most notable land owners in the Philippines owning up to
th

a total of 172,000 hectares were __________.

A. mestizos C. Spanish friars
B. Spanish hacenderos D. natives
566. The ASEAN National Qualification Framework shall be implemented by the member
countries in _________________.
A. 2015 B. 2018 C. 2015 D. 2020
567. Which Executive Order institutionalizes the Philippine Qualifications Framework?
A. Executive Order No. 43 C. Executive Order No. 83
B. Executive Order No. 80 D. Executive Order No. 42
568. Foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the Philippines is the lowest in the ASEAN according to
a report of the Foundation for Economic Freedom. Which provision in the Constitution is
planned to be amended by Congress?
A. Open door policy on the use of natural resources
B. Economic growth based on consumption-driven
C. Restrictions on foreign ownership and investments
D. Restriction on borderless competition
569. The concept of ________ was NOT part of Deng Xiaopeng’s 1984 market revolution in China.
A. market prices B. private business C. all-out capitalism D. dividend income
570. In democratic economies __________ is not advanced in economic literacy education.
A. private enterprise C. capital market
B. state-owned economy D. free play of market forces
571. Which concept is NOT an acceptable assumption for the building of a democratic economy?
A. Common good B. Enterprise C. Private Capital D. State control
572. Economics studies and seeks to allocate ________ human and non-human resources for the
material welfare of all.
A. scarce B. abundant C. bountiful D. unlimited
573. Which does NOT apply as an economic issue relating to the science of economics?
A. High unemployment C. Use of digital gadgets
B. High prices of foods D. Low food production
574. For Adam Smith, the _______ of a free market economy will keep prices low that guides the
economy to prosperity.
A. invisible hand C. common interest
B. beacon of consumers’ D. automatic check
575. These pieces of evidence disprove the hypothesis that Filipino are lazy or indolent EXCEPT
_________.
A. farmers toil till dawn C. scavengers dig scrap in garbage dumps
B. indulgence in digital toys and gadgets D. OFW’s work overseas sacrificing family life
576. Population control for economic development is not done through immoral means
exemplified by __________.
A. ligation C. ultra-uterine device
B. abstinence D. abortion
577. Which problem of resources falls under the task of economic allocation?
A. Quality B. Scarcity C. Standards D. Excellence
578. Non-economic wants and needs revolve around the issue of ___________.
A. job underemployment C. women’s role in society
B. high prices of commodities D. lowered family income
579. In Economics, economic wants and needs are exemplified by _________.
A. plight of political prisoners’ C. excellence in the professions
B. movement for gay rights D. OFW work remittance
580. One example of a complementary need that supplements basic needs is _________.
A. dress B. haircut C. house D. food
581. Needs are created by commercial advertising but some goods can be harmful such as _______.
A. fast-foods B. condos C. cigarettes D. beverages
582. The Engel theory is that “as income increases the percentage of income spent on non-food
items also increases.” To what sector will this principle not apply?
A. Entrepreneurs B. Middle class C. Unemployed D. Corporate managers
583. Which is not privatized by government along the principle of easing budget burden on
social programs?
A. Public education system C. Electricity distribution services
B. Waterworks system D. Mass media outlets
584. There are non-conventional sources of energy that can be harnessed to soften adverse
consequences on the economy but _______ is NOT one of them.
A. wind-turbines B. geo-thermal C. fossil fuel D. solar panels
585. How is the concept of market economy best understood?
A. Companies have an economic vision.
B. Producers look at consumers on signals for what to sell.
C. Owners care about products, not consumers.
D. Parent company abroad dictates consumption.
586. What did Adam Smith see as an outcome of competition and profit-seeking?
A. Prosperity C. Honesty in enterprise
B. Business security D. Rich get richer
587. These were the new introduced by Spanish missionaries to the natives during early
Hispanic days EXCEPT ___________.
A. watermelons and peas C. squash and coffee
B. cocoa and wheat D. rice and corn
588. Few landholdings and millions of peasant farmers characterized the Hispanic agricultural
economy a situation described as _________ in land ownership.
A. monism B. monopolism C. dualism D. altruism
589. Which paradox argued that the faucet water is a most useful commodity but is priced lower
than diamonds disproves the principle that price of commodities is based on how useful it is
or utility?
A. Water-diamond B. Useful-not useful C. price-priceless D. liquid-solid
590. Adding to the suffering of the ______ is the greatest evil of inflation.
A. wealthy B. poor C. middle class D. businessman
591. The Consumer Price Index measures changes in prices of goods and commodities as these
affect the standards of living of ________ family.
 A. typical B. rural C. urban D. peasant
592. The shrinking peso refers to the decrease in the ________ power of the peso.
A. potential B. actual C. purchasing D. hidden
593. To counter the law of diminishing return (same input decreases output), the following are
applied EXCEPT __________.
A. improve technology C. apply more capital
B. watch the market D. equip labor with greater skill
594. Economically speaking, which is a glorious period?
A. Stability B. Depression C. Boom D. Recession
595. The following are the elements that make possible nations to produce goods and services
EXCEPT one:
A. Labor force C. National resources
B. Capital D. Geographical locations
596. In order to grow, a nation’s economy trust __________________.
I. add to its productive resources
II. increases its citizens’ standard of living
III. locate and develop additional natural resources
IV. create new technologies, train scientists workers and business managers
A. II, III, IV B. I, III, IV C. I, II, IV D. I, II, III
597. The rate of growth of a nation’s economy is measured by the __________.
I. the abundance of its natural resources
II. the presence of scientific and business research and inventions
III. the change in its gross national product over a period of years
IV. the standard living of its people
A. I, II B. II, III C. III, IV D. I, IV
598. Per capital GNP is obtained __________.
A. by dividing as nation’s total gross national product by 5 years
B. by dividing a nation’s total gross national product by the average Filipino
C. by dividing a nation’s total gross national product by the number of its citizens ages 18
and above
D. by dividing of nation’s total national product by its entire population
599. Which economic system is otherwise known as free enterprise?
A. Capitalism B. Communism C. Mixed economics D. Totalitarianism
600. Adam Smith believed that the desire of business people to earn a profit, when regulated by
competitive would produce what consumers want. Hence, government should not interfere.
Smith’s philosophy is known as __________.
A. democratic socialism C. laissez faire
B. socialism D. modified free enterprise
601. In a communist country, the following holds true EXCEPT ____________.
A. productive resources are owned by government
B. the citizens vote on some economic policies
C. the government determines what shall be produced and in what quantity
D. the government sets wages and prices
602. What is that economic situation where one company controls the supply of a unique kind of
product?
A. Inflation B. Monopoly C. Equilibrium D. Economic stability
603. The growth of a free economy follows the path of a roller coaster. Which one is referred to
as the brief and small decline in business activity?
A. Depression B. Recession C. Boom D. Stability
604. A free economy has its glorious and not so glorious periods. Which one is referred to as the
period of above average business activity?
A. depression B. recession C. boom D. stability
605. The growth of a tree economy follows the ups and downs of a roller coaster. Which one is
referred to as large drops in economic growth for a comparatively longer period of time?
A. Stability B. Recession C. Boom D. Depression
606. The following happen during a recession on a depression EXCEPT ___________.
A. people love their jobs C. total spending drops
B. business rake bigger profits D. production slows down
607. Two most important methods used by nations to restrict world trade are:
I. tariff III. monopoly
II. import quota IV. cartel
A. I and II B. I and III C. I and IV D. II and IV
608. Which economic principles states that each country should concentrate in producing those
goods it can make most efficiently and buy from other countries those goods it cannot
produced as efficiently?
A. Comparative advantage C. Competition
B. Economic stability D. Monopoly
609. Nations create world trade barriers for which healthy reason?
I. To protect local enable to compete with foreign more efficient producers.
II. To discourage dependence on foreign sources of supply in the event
III. To protect infant industries
IV. For local industries to gain monopoly over certain products.
A. II, III, IV B. I, II, IV C. I, III, IV D. I, II, III
610. The value of all goods and services produced by a country in a given period refers to ________.
A. National income C. Net income
B. Gross national product D. Per capita
611. The law which states that the opportunity cost of each additional unit of output of a good
over a period increases as more of that good is produced is the law of _________.
A. increasing cost C. supply and demand
B. diminishing marginality D. supply
612. When the government discusses to spending or increase taxes or both it engages in _________.
A. expansionary fiscal policy C. fiscal policy
B. concretionary fiscal policy D. stabilization policy
613. An action taken by Central Bank to influence the money supply and stabilize the economy is
called ____________.
A. stabilization policy C. fiscal policy
B. interest roles policy D. monetary policy
614. The trend in international trade is the promotion of worldwide trade liberalization. This is
the function of
A. GAFF B. UNESCO C. IMF D. UN
615. The law which states that as more and more of one commodity is consumed, its additional
or extra satisfaction decreases as:
A. marginal utility C. diminishing return
B. diminishing marginal utility D. law of downward sloping demand
616. Which economic system upholds the unlimited right to private property and pursuit of
profit to the exclusion of other considerations?
A. Exaggerated capitalism C. Socialism
B. Moderate capitalism D. Communism
617. Which prescribes the abolition of private property by force?
A. Exaggerated capitalism C. Communism
B. Socialism D. Moderate capitalism
618. Which is a feature of exaggerated capitalism?
A. Social ownership of some means of production
B. Individualistic concept of wealth
C. Abolition of private property
 D. Sense of social justice
619. What happens to the pesos when there is inflation?
I. The purchasing power of the pesos decreases.
II. The purchasing power of the pesos decreases.
III. The peso gets devalued.
A. I-III B. II C. I D. III
620. When government attempts to control inflation, what does it do?
A. it devalues the peso.
B. It increases its import.
C. It decreases its export.
D. It strengthens the purchasing power of the peso.
621. For economic knowledge which does NOT apply as a scientific process?
A. Understanding B. Analysis C. Common sense D. Evaluation
622. Dr. Jose Rizal’s observation that Filipinos are lazy because we were influenced by Spaniards
to “take it easy” is a/an ________ that has to be proven empirically.
A. truth B. fact C. nonsense D. opinion
623. Which is not factual in relation to present debate on birth control?
A. Population is teachable. C. Farm productivity is labor intensive.
B. RP population is not high. D. Contraceptives prevent pregnancy.
624. These are examples of what economies refer to as “capital” that can produce other goods
EXCEPT _______________.
A. fishing implements C. household furniture
B. production machinery D. marketing transport vehicles
625. These are household capital resources that support productivity but the LEAST useful is the
_________.
A. cooking is stove B. bath tub C. Sewing machine D. desktop computer
626. Why does the United States demand that China, an exporter of vast quantities of
commercial exports, lower or devalue its yuan local currency?
A. Increase value of yuan in world market. C. Build up china’s economy
B. Make yuan competitive with the dollar D. Dampen China’s goods production.
627. These are the best ways we can deal with scarcity of resources EXCEPT ____________.
A. making right choices in capital goods C. using resources efficiently
B. keeping resources as unused reserve D. distributing resources equitably
628. Manager Jose wants equality and so he pays all workers with the same pay.
Why is this not advisable?
A. Workers will ask increase of pay. C. Rank-and-file will not like it.
B. Disincentive to good workers. D. Workers will resign.
629. There are disadvantages to the Filipino extended family culture (one house for
grandparents, nieces, etc.) EXCEPT ___________.
A. available baby sitters C. relationship conflicts
B. more people to feed D. lower life quality
630. What is an unacceptable problem with the Filipino tradition of having household helpers?
A. Treatment as second-hand humans C. Difficult to manage
B. inefficient services D. Disciplinary problem
631. These are traditional values that should be eliminated in private and public sectors EXCEPT
__________.
A. Siesta time up to 2 p.m. (Spanish-owned firm in Makati)
B. “Paki-time in mo ako” (government agency)
C. Paggalang sa boss (private companies)
D. Palakasan sa puwesto (public offices)
632. In the Comprehensive Land Reform Program, what aspect shows that traditional forces
were very much around to curtail rights of tenants to the land they till?
A. Making tenants shareholders not owners
 B. Not applying land reform at all
C. Abolishing the land reform program
D. Not providing inputs for productivity support to farmers
633. What core principle has remained unfulfilled in socialist countries like Russia and China?
A. State ownership of industries C. Rule of the working class
B. Revolutionary conflict D. Class struggle
634. What is the main disadvantage of simply following the market economy especially for
peasant economies?
A. Producers don’t cater to the poor who can’t buy.
B. There is production surplus for in industries.
C. Advertising gains from commercial ads.
D. Country stagnates in economic growth.
635. Arrange the chronological evolution of the market economy that led to the industrial
revolution.
I. Antiquity’s cities and farm countryside
II. Towns and guilds
III. Feudal lords and serfs in manors
IV. Mercantilism through commerce
V. Industrial revolution and self-sustaining growth
A. I, III, II, IV and V B. II, I, II, IV and V C. III, II, IV and V D. I, II, III, IV, V
636. Even during early Hispanic days, the ________ were the oil of the machinery of commerce
throughout the archipelago.
A. Creoles B. Natives C. Chinese D. Peninsulares
637. Which theory of Marx states that the difference between the price of commodity and cost of
production belongs to the workers?
A. Theory of exploitation C. Theory of labor rights
B. Theory of economic difference D. Theory of price control
638. In 1984, the price of chicken continued to go down despite government removing the price
ceiling for chicken and other products. This was because ____________.
A. chicken was abundant C. adobo was a favorite dish
B. people had no purchasing power D. few liked to eat chicken
639. Inflation is always with us but it is bad when the rise of prices of goods and products is
exceptionally ______________.
A. staggered B. low C. severe D. regular
640. The biggest impact of high inflation is on the ___________ Filipino.
A. average B. employed C. entrepreneurial D. rural
641. In the U.S., prices of goods and services are forty to fifty times higher than those in the
Philippines but Americans do not feel the impact of high prices because the _______ of the
dollar is similarly high.
A. currency float B. exchange value D. dividend return D. stock exchange
642. Innovation as a key to growth is done through various means EXCEPT ___________.
A. inventing new method C. introducing new product
B. keeping organizational structure D. opening new markets
643. The following are among the elements to gauge a country’s economic growth EXCEPT ______.
A. national income C. Population Growth
B. gross national product D. gross domestic investment
644. What is needed to build confidence among employers and protect the rights of employees?
A. Benchmark of qualifications C. Internal protection to workers
B. Quality assurance of qualifications D. Assurance from companies
645. Which will fast tract inclusive development in the Philippines?
A. Attract Foreign Direct Investments C. Increase cash for work
B. Increase cash assistance to the poor D. Attract explorers of natural resources
646. Mang Pido said he does not need the highway built by An Australian Aid program in Samar
because he still rides a carabao. What is wrong with the highway?
A. Too expensive to construct C. Hidden interest by donor
B. Not relevant to individual needs D. Wrong choice of route
647. The worker’ rights to form unions or to strike can be suppressed during times of national
emergency. On what norm is this based?
A. Nobler person – God before man
B. Higher law – inalienable rights before alienable
C. Wider social order the family – the family before the individual
D. Clearer title – the certain before the title
648. When teacher Jackie asks History questions on names of different historical personages she
is asking __________ questions.
A. high level B. moderate C. low level D. superior
649. Which of the following is a high level question in a Geography class?
A. Where is the Philippines in the world map?
B. Why is global warming a problem today?
C. Which cities are the adjacent to Manila?
D. Which pollutes more, the smoker or factories?
650. High level questions have the following characteristics EXCEPT ___________.
A. stimulating B. advanced C. factual D. challenging
651. In Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy, rote learning corresponds to the knowledge category of ____.
A. applying B. understanding C. analyzing D. recall
652. Which of the following demonstrates divergent questioning used by teacher Karla in her
History class?
A. Who were the other founders of the Katipunan other than Andres Bonifacio?
B. Between Rizal and Bonifacio who is more deserving to be our national hero?
C. During the Philippine independence celebration in Kawit, Cavite which band played the
national anthem?
D. How was Gregorio del Pilar killed at the Tirad Pass?
653. How do you arrange the logical ordering of pivotal questions that lead to valuing on the
issue of drug use among youths?
I. What are illegal drugs?
II. Will you try illegal drugs as a student?
III. How can illegal drugs reach and attract you?
IV. What would be the effects of illegal drugs on you?
A. I, III, IV and II B. II, II IV and I C. IV, I, II and III D. II, II, I and IV
654. Which is a question by analogy?
A. Compare democracy in the Philippines and the United States.
B. What elements in democracy are lacking in China today?
C. Is extra judicial killing part of democracy?
D. How is democracy like animals set free?
655. In what probing question was teacher Ana stimulating valuing in her Socio-cultural class?
A. How do you feel about the slay of Ninoy Aquino in the airport tarmac?
B. What events led to the Ninoy Aquino slay?
C. Was the Ninoy slay connected with People Power?
D. How was Ninoy Aquino as politician?
656. Teacher Bong is teaching the use and abuse of social media, e.g. Facebook.
Which question is NOT relevant to ask?
A. Why is social media so attractive to high school students?
B. What mobile phones do you use for social media?
C. What do you get out to Facebook postings?
D. What bad experiences were reported about Facebook users?
657. Teaching social change can make effective use of instructional aids, but which of the
following has emotional impact such as on the issue of extreme poverty?
A. Graphs on impoverished regions C. Newspaper news on poor communities
B. Photo language pictures of poor people D. Entertainment film on Robin Hood heroes
658. The drawback of textbooks is that these are boring and not readable especially among many
students who don’t enjoy reading. While using textbooks as reference and background there
are other valuable sources of learning EXCEPT ___________.
A. audio-visual materials C. marvel comics
B. hands-on activities D. technology sources
659. Teacher Egay wants to enhance reading skills of his students, and __________ is the most
useful for integrating ideas of text through analysis, deduction and expansion of main
thoughts.
A. underlining B. note taking C. copying D. discussion
660. Teacher Judy assigned her students to develop short skits of life in slums which they shall
act out with costumes in class. How do you classify Teacher Judy’s activity?
A. Role-playing B. Games C. Simulation D. Group dynamics
661. ESD involves topics on peace education, global citizenship and human rights in addition to
environmental education. What teaching-learning approach is recommended for ESD?
A. Project-based B. Outcome-based C. Problem-based D. Concept-based
662. In teaching ESD what skills are considered essential for integrating effective participation in
both work and society?
A. Assertiveness and mediation C. Negotiation and conflict management
B. Social and emotional skills D. Stress and time management
663. Which BEST describes the whole-school approach in teaching-learning social studies?
A. It transforms the teaching and learning towards holistic life skills and values.
B. It transmits changes in social institutions.
C. It integrates goals and targets in the curriculum through projects.
D. It demonstrates problem-based and project-based practices.
664. Challenge-based learning builds on the practice of problem-based learning in which
students work on real world problems. What BEST describes the learning experiences of
teachers and learners?
A. Global B. Integrative C. Collaborative D. Cultural
665. In grade distribution of a class the _______ is basic numerical data as the average of grades.
A. median B. mode C. mean D. measure
666. An IQ test given before admission which is used by schools to determine general
intelligence which has ________ that measures specific attributes of students.
A. predictive validity B. construct validity C. criterion validity D. aptitude validity
667. Teacher A is analyzing income distribution which is symmetrical. Which measure/s of
central tendency will be most appropriate?
A. Mean and medium B. Mode C. Median D. Mean and mode
668. Schools provide pre-assessment test to determine fitness of students in college for some
courses or in high school for learning sections. This test is _________ evaluation.
A. formative B. diagnostic C. achievement D. placement
669. In observing students as part of evaluation outside of tests, the teacher needs to be ________
to be fair and accurate in judging students.
A. objective B. subjective C. partisan D. biased
670. In the test-retest method for reliability if the ordering of the two tests is exactly the same
then the correlation co-efficient is 1.00 for _________ reliability.
A. doubtful B. imperfect C. perfect D. invalid
671. It is natural for parents to want to get involved in their children’s school work but teachers
need to be ___________about skills and subjects for which students need to be assisted or
reinforced.
A. specific B. general C. extensive D. broad
672. Which is the middle value in a set of grades representing the point of distribution where
one-half or 50% fall or are above the grade distribution of the whole class?
A. Mean B. Median C. Mode D. Measure
673. Which is a measure of central location computed by the greatest number of frequency in a
distribution of grades?
A. Median B. Mean C. Mode D. Measure
674. Teacher-made-test can help determine progress of students for remedial instruction if
needed. This test is for _________ purposes.
A. diagnostic B. placement C. formative D. summative
675. These are correct types of evaluation and tools used, EXCEPT _________.
A. diagnostic:: observations, interviews
B. formative:: teacher-made tests and checklists
C. placement:: teacher made tests
D. summative:: standardized tests and rating scales
676. Which one is meant to measure the learners’ awareness of values?
A. Anecdotal record C. Projective technique
B. Moral dilemma D. Likert scales
677. Which assessment tool is MOST authentic?
A. True-False test B. Essay test C. Portfolio D. Projects
678. Standard deviation is to variability as mode is to ______________.
A. level of difficulty B. correlation C. tendency D. discrimination
679. How is evaluation differentiated from assessment?
A. Evaluation is value judgment of the quality of performance; assessment is the process of
collecting, synthesizing and interpreting information to aid in decision making.
B. Evaluation is the weighing of assessment information against some standards to
improve instruction.
C. Assessment uses a scoring guide; evaluation has no scoring guide.
D. Evaluation makes use of traditional tools, assessment uses authentic tools.
680. What is the distinct feature of a rubric?
A. It is a scoring guide using numerical score given to learners.
B. It motivates learners to engage more an application and reasoning skills.
C. It encourages learners’ self-evaluation when they receive their report card grades.
D. It has specific performance characteristics arranged in levels indicating the degree to
which a standard has been met.
681. What skills are being recognized to prepare students for increasingly complex life and work
in the 21st century?
A. Information literacy skills
B. Learning and innovation skills
C. Media literacy skills
D. Global awareness and communication skills