NOTRE DAME OF JARO, INC.

Msgr. Lino Gonzaga St., Jaro, Leyte

Long Test -Trends, Networks, and

Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture 12
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Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following statements below and choose the best answer from the
given
choices. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.

____1. A pattern of gradual change in a condition, output, or process, or an average or general tendency of a
series
of data points to move in a certain direction over time.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line
_____2. A change that is affected with the factor of duration and only exists in a short period.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. development

_____3. It is a characteristic observed in one item that may be repeated in similar or identical manner in other
item.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line

_____4.It is a behavior of a growth or of sales of a certain business enterprise as indicated on the charts.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line

_____5.“Given some starting information and a rule for how to use it to get new info., the rule is then repeated
using the new information.” This statement is describing a:
a. recursion b. trend c. fad d. development

_____6.What is the act of improving by expanding or refining to a degree of different stage called?
a. recursion b. trend c. fad d. development

_____7.A line indicating the general course or tendency of something, e.g., a geographical feature or a set of
points on a graph.
a. pattern b. trend c. fad d. trend line

_____8. What is the factor on how to properly spot a trend?

a. make it superficial b. don’t find proof c. avoid being self-serving d. don’t collect ideas

_____9. Which of these is not included in the steps of trend spotting?

a. don’t be superficial b. find real proof c. avoid being self-serving d. don’t collect ideas

____10. It is one of the characteristic of trending designs.

a. brand inconsistency b. innovation c. over designed d. overly expensive

____11. An online encyclopedia that is most widely used as a source of unlimited and updated information.
a. amazon b. calbayognon c. wikipedia d. myspace

____12. An online social media famous for its friendly interface and versatile information.
a. facebook b. myspace c. youtube d. amazon

____13. Famous for its number of user accounts that is now over 100 million.
a. facebook b. myspace c. youtube d. amazon

____14. A prominent social media sharing site that has a number of videos now over 6.1 million.
a. facebook b. myspace c. youtube d. amazon

____15. Which of these is the first stage on the life cycle of a trend?
a. rebirth b. birth c. spread d. death
____16. Which of these is the second stage on the life cycle of a trend stating that the trend must have some sort
of
value that makes it conducive to replication.
a. rebirth b. recognition c. spread d. death

____17. Another stage on the life cycle of a trend that states that after a trend has been completely obliterated, it
may be reborn in a new form a long time after its last cycle.
a. rebirth b. recognition c. spread d. death

____18. “Once a trend gains considerable significance, people will inevitably begin to monetize it.” What is
being
described in this statement?
a. recognition b. spread c. selling d. hitting

____19. Which of the following can be considered as a fad?

a. barong tagalog b. black shoes c. smiley face d. mobile phone

____20. Which of the following is not a fad?

a. smiley face b. hula hoop c. rubik’s cube d. pig farm

Test II. ESSAY. Read the following questions carefully and explain.

1. What is the difference between trends and fads?5 pts.

2. Identify if cellphone is a trend or a fad. Write your explanation. 5 pts.

3. Do you think it is necessary to practice these skills and attitudes to become a good critical thinker?
Why? 10 pts.

Prepared by:
Ms. Ronalyn G. Cajudo