Republic of the Philippines

PALOMPON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Palompon, Leyte

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Departmental Qualification Exam

Solve the following mathematical problems. Use the space provided.

1. ( 3 x+ 1 )( 4 x+1 ) ( 6 x +1 )( 12 x+1 )=2. Find the value of x.

2. Simplify (3 x 2−x+ 5)( 2 x 2 + x−2)

3
(9 x2 y )
3.
( 3 xy )2

4. 8+2−4 × 4 ÷ 2

5. Find the derivative of x 3

6. What is the 12th term of the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, …

7. Find the surface area of the shaded region. Radius = 10 cm.

8. If the velocity equation is: V f 2=(V ¿¿i)2+ 2(a)(d )¿

and where V i=2, a=3, and d=5. Find the value of V f .
 Republic of the Philippines
PALOMPON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Palompon, Leyte

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Departmental Interview Questions
1. Since you chose an engineering course, what drives your ambition to
become an engineer?

2. How do you see yourself four years from now?

3. In your own idea, describe the work environment of a mechanical

engineer.

4. Explain the quote "Once you stop learning, you start dying" - Albert
Einstein.

5. There is a lightbulb inside a closet. The door is closed, and you

cannot see if the light is on or off through the door. However, you
know the light is off to start. Outside of the closet, there are three light
switches. One of the door light switches controls the lightbulb in the
closet. You can flip the switches however you want, but once you
open the door, you can no longer touch the switches.