General Information

1. What form of government does the Philippines adopt?

a) Republican
b) Democratic
c) Neither a nor b
d) Both a and b

2. Who among the following may issue a warrant of arrest or a search warrant?
a) A senator
b) A judge
c) A congressman
d) The President

3. According to Article III, Section 15 of the Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended in times of
rebellion or what?
a. martial law
b. war
c. terrorism
d. invasion

4. Under Philippine laws elected and appointed public officials or employees, cannot accept any gift present, office or title
of an kind from any foreign or government or organization without the consent of
a. Civil service Commission
b. Supreme Court
c. Congress
d. Ombudsman

5. Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship been global warming ozone depletion?
a. Global warming causes ozone depletion.
b. Global warming and ozone depletion have nothing to do with each other
c. Excessive build-up of carbon dioxide causes both global warming and ozone depletion
d. Ozone depletion contributes to global warming.

6. It refers to the declaration and enumeration of individual rights privileges, which the constitution guarantees and
protects.
a. Preamble
b. Magna Carta
c. Human Rights
d. Bill of Rights

7. This constitutional right guarantees the freedom of the person to worship or not to worship any Divine powers and is
provided by Article III Section 5 of the Constitution.
a. freedom of assembly
b. freedom of speech
c. freedom of religion
d. freedom of the press

8. The right to life, liberty; and property as well as the pursuit of happiness are basic human rights which are embodied' in
an international document signed by different Countries on December 10, 1948. What is this document?
a. U.S. Constitution
b. Universal declaration of Human
c. Magna Cart Da
d. Declaration of Independence

9. The legislative body of the Philippines as provided by Article VI Section 1 is composed of two chambers: the Senate
and the House of Representatives. As such, the Philippine Congress is considered
a. unicameral
b. presidential
c. parliamentary
d. bicameral

10. It is a process of removing an elected local government official before the end of his term.
a. Impeachment
b. Dismissal
c. Initiative
d. Recall

Verbal Reasoning
1. The following are examples of Palindrome, except.
a. level
b. same
c. deified
d. noon
e. murdrum

2. If you don’t spill the beans now, you might regret it.
a. spread rumors
b. let out a secret
c. plant some seeds
d. none of the above

3. Computer : fqprxvht :: Language : ?

a. ocqixcig b. oxpixdig c. ocqicyig d. ocqixcjg

4. Diaphanous : Opaque
a. dishevelled : messy c. disrespectful : injurious e. distraught : calm
b. disconsolate: happy d. disallow: reject

5. Children are in pursuit of a dog whose leash has broken. James is directly behind the dog. Ruby is behind James.
Rachel is behind Ruby. Max Is ahead of the dog walking down the street in the opposite direction. As the children and
dog pass, Max turns around and joins the pursuit. He runs in behind Ruby. James runs faster and is alongside the dog on
the left. Ruby runs faster and is alongside the dog on the right. Which child Is directly behind the dog?
a. James b. Ruby c. Rachel d. Max

6. Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Héctor Tobar has built a multifaceted career as both a journalist and an author of short
stories and novels. In an essay about Tobar’s work, a student claims that Tobar blends his areas of expertise by applying
journalism techniques to his creation of works of fiction.
Which quotation from a literary critic best supports the student’s claim?
A.“For one novel, an imagined account of a real person’s global travels, Tobar approached his subject like a reporter,
interviewing people the man had met along the way and researching the man’s own writings.”
B.“Tobar got his start as a volunteer for El Tecolote, a community newspaper in San Francisco, and wrote for newspapers
for years before earning a degree in creative writing and starting to publish works of fiction.”
C.“Many of Tobar’s notable nonfiction articles are marked by the writer’s use of techniques usually associated with
fiction, such as complex narrative structures and the incorporation of symbolism.”
D.“The protagonist of Tobar’s third novel is a man who wants to be a novelist and keeps notes about interesting people he
encounters so he can use them when developing characters for his stories.”

7. Ang pagbaba ng halaga ng piso lumikha ng krisis sa maraming industriya ng bansa. Kasunod nito ang pagtitipid at
problema sa kawalan ng mapasukang trabaho. Lumikha rin ito ng pagtataas ng presyo ng mga bilihin na labis nakaapekto
sa kita ng mga manggagawa. Ayon sa talata _________.
a. ang kasalukuyang krisis ay bunga ng mga mahal na bilihin at kawalan ng mapasukang trabaho.
b. ang krisis ay nakaapekto sa hangarin ng maraming industriya na makapagbigay ng karagdagang sahod sa kanilang mga
manggagawa
c. dumarami ang mga walang hanapbuhay at tumataas ang halaga ng mga bilihin dahil sa krisis
d. maraming industriya ang nalulugi dahil sa krisis kaya itinataas din nila ang presyo ng kanilang mga produkto
e. dahil sa krisis, maraming industriya ang napilitang magsara

8. Organize the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

A. Others don’t realize yet what to pursue because they have many dreams.
B. Finding the right course in college is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can make.
C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were just little.
D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.
1. BDAC 2. BCDA 3. BADC 4. BCAD

9. Ipinasiya__________ Kalihim ng Edukasyon na pabalikin na sa pagtuturo ang mga nagwelgang guro.

A.Ng B. Nang

10. 1.Bawat paham, dukha, at hamak ay gumaganap ng _______ sariling tungkulin.

a.Kanyang d. nilang
b.Kanilang e. kani-kanilang
c.Kani-kaniyang

Numerical
1. Mr. Garcia is 20 years older than his daughter. How old is his daughter if Mr. Garcia is 11 times older than his daughter?
a. 5 b. 4 c. 3 d. 2 e. 1

2. Paula needs to have an average of 90 to keep her rank in the honor roll. If she scored 86, 92, 89, and 88 on four tests,
what should be her score on the next test?
a. 90 b. 92 c. 95 d. 96 e. 97

3. Eight students obtained the following scores in a Mathematics test: 50, 42, 47, 42, 48, 45, 42, 48. Find the median.
a. 46 b. 45 c. 44 d. 43 e. 42

4. A bus travels 15 km during the first hour, 25 km during the second hour, 35 km during the third hour, 45 km during the
fourth hour, and so on. How far does it travel during the 10th hour?
a. 100 b. 105 c. 110 d. 115

5. Choose
a – if statement 1 alone is sufficient, but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
b – if statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
c – if both statements are sufficient to answer the question, but neither statement alone is sufficient.
d – if each statement is sufficient by itself to answer the question.
e – if both statements are not sufficient to answer the question, and additional data specific to the problem are needed.

Find the cost of the gasoline.

a. Bryan bought 15 liters of gasoline at P18.00 per liter.
b. Bryan preferred the unleaded over the leaded gasoline.

Analytical Ability
1. ______: trail :: grain : grail
a. train b. path c. wheat d. holy

2. _______:________:: flash : camera

a. Mouse:rat b. mouse:computer c. wire:cord d. meal:dessert
3. If PALE is coded as 2134, EARTH is coded as 41590, how can is PEARL be coded in that language?
A. 25413 B. 25430 C. 24153 D. 29530

4. In ancient Egypt, pyramid workers would say "gengro yatju" when wishing other pyramid workers "good building".
Upon the pyramid workers’ return, the children would ask "Ern yatju gengro?", which meant "Was building good"? The
pyramid workers would either reply "Ern gengro" ("Was good building") or "Ern gangro yatju!" If gangro symbolises the
opposite of gengro, what does "Ern gangro pohim" mean?
A. Was bad building B. Was happy building C. Was cold building D. Was fun building

5.

6. AZ, GT, MN, ____ , YB

A. SH B. RX C. KF D.TS

7. rook : chess :: _____:_____

a. Lawn:grass b. net:tennis c. badminton:shuttlecock d. arm:swing

8. pharaoh : dynasty :: ______ :_____

a. government :president
b. election:president
c. president :democracy
d. Canada:democratic

9. Diaphanous : Opaque :: ______ :_____

a. dishevelled : messy c. disrespectful : injurious e. distraught : calm
b. disconsolate: happy d. disallow: reject

10. Whale:pod :: kitten :_____

a. pack b. herd c. litter d. pride

Clerical Knowledge/Operations
1. Which of the following is not a usual document used in a sales company?
a. Form 137 c. Sales invoice
b. Delivery receipt d. Purchase order

2. An example of a hard copy document is:

a. PDF file letter
b. Company email message
c. A business letter saved in USB
d. Business letter in a paper
3. The chief financial officer is responsible for the financial matters and financial management of a corporation, she is also
known as the _________.
a. Auditor b. Treasurer c. Chief Executive Officer d. Manager

4. Choose the letter of the proper filing of the following departments.

A. Commission on the Filipino Language
B. Commission on Human Rights
C. Commission on Higher Education
D. Commission on Population

a. ABCD b. CBDA c. BCDA d. ACBD

5. This is a type of document issued by a seller to a buyer relating to a sale transaction and indicating the products,
quantities and prices sold to the buyer.
a. Check voucher c. Delivery receipt
b. Purchase order d. Sales invoice

6. One of the responsibilities of a clerical job is answering and tending phone calls. Which is the best way to answer a
phone call in a company?
a. Say “Hello,” and wait for the caller to speak.
b. Run and get a pen and notebook then pick up the phone.
c. Answer the phone politely and give your department or company name.
d. Walt for fellow employees to answer the phone.

7. What does a CC means in an email message?

a. Copy sent
b. Copy furnished
c. Copy cat
d. Client copy

8. Which computer program should you go if you want to email a company?

a. Word b. Excel c. Outlook d. Powerpoint

9. This is a telephonic transmission of scanned documents of texts and images to a telephone number connected to a
printer.
A. Photocopying Machine
B. Fax Machine
C. Typewriter
D. Inkjet Printer

10. Which department of a company is responsible for cash register operations and payment processing?
a. Cashier b. Billing c. Accounting d. Budget