Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of
Quezon City

MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN
TRENDS, NETWORKS, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
SY 2022-2023
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read and analyze each statement. Choose your answer from the given options, then write
your answers on your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following is a recent trend?

A. Mobile Legend B. Farmville C. Candy Crush D. Tetris
2. A __________ is a "look that exudes "newness" because it is lacking or scarce in the market."
A. microtrend B. fragmentation C. trend D. classic
3. At this point, an innovative idea, whether it takes the form of a new product, service, or the new product must be a form,
enters the market or becomes known to the most fashionable consumers.
A. Fringe Stage B. Trendy Stage C. Mainstream Stage D. Megatrend Stage
4. Which of the following statements best describes a megatrend?
A. It follows local trends rather than global trends.
B. It is a set of enormously significant changes in our world.
C. It acknowledges that people have never been sophisticated and well-informed.
D. It is characterized by wide-ranging, global patterns of behavior, mobility, and environment.
5. This is a recent phenomenon technique that tries to predict future stock price movements based on recently observed trend
data.
A. Trend Setting B. Trend Diagnostic C. Trend Scouting D. Trend Analysis
6. The analytic, rule-based, conscious, and explicit thinking system is known as ______.
A. Intuitive thinking B. Strategic analysis C. Logical thinking D. Critical thinking
7. Truth-seeking attitudes are concerned with becoming and remaining well-informed. Your teacher assigns you a task or
assignment because you are one of the top three students in your class. Following completion of the tasks, your teacher
rates your work below your expectations. How would you approach your teacher about your problem?
A. I'll keep quiet about it because my teacher knows what's best for us as her students.
B. I will raise the issue with the school principal directly so that my concern is addressed as soon as possible.
C. I will file a complaint right away and bring it to the attention of my teacher.
D. I will make time to approach my teacher and ask her why I received an average grade on my work.
8. Global warming has been addressed globally, and numerous international agreements on how to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. However, the effects continue to affect the entire world, particularly third-world countries. How will you
express your personal support for this environmental issue, even in the most basic way at home?
A. Drive less, check tires, and maintain it.
B. Check the thermostat, refrigerator, and flat iron settings.
C. Save energy by unplugging appliances, equipment, and gadgets.
D. Examine the cleanliness of your surroundings and other cleaning tools.
9. This type of thinking involves sensing or knowing without using rational processes.
A. intuitive thinking B. strategic analysis C. logical thinking D. critical thinking
10. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?
A. Carbon Monoxide B. Methane C. Water Vapour D. Nitrogen
11. The main difference between a fad and a trend is that a trend product can last for a long time, whereas a fad is a short-
lived idea. What does the preceding statement imply?
A. Regarding popularity, both terms are the same.
B. The number of industries in the market had an impact on trends and fads.
C. Regarding consumer adaptation and perception of a product or idea, trends and fads are the same.
D. A trend and a fad differ regarding time duration.
12. Trends and fads are sometimes used interchangeably because many people believe the two concepts are similar. Which
of the following decisions would you make if you were given the opportunity to start a doughnut business to make your
product popular in the market?
A. I'll look for another location to expand my business.
B. I will lower the price and constantly innovate the product.
C. I will use less expensive ingredients so that the price is more affordable to the consumer.
D. D. I will lower the price and constantly innovate the product while not sacrificing its quality
13. Which of the following statements is the reason why we can consider Roblox, Call of Duty, and Clash of Clans to be
fads in the future?
A. Some people will abandon it because it no longer meets their expectations.
B. A certain population segment will no longer support it because it no longer meets their expectations.
C. A certain population segment will no longer support it because it is no longer meeting their expectations.
D. D. A group of end-users will no longer support it, possibly because the company behind the idea failed to
continuously develop the item to meet end-user expectations.
14. One of the elements and characteristics of a trend is acceptability. Which of the following statements are TRUE about
it?
A. Trends across industries.
B. Trends, as opposed to fads, emerge quickly.
C. Trends are widely accepted by many industries and individuals.
D. Trends tend to last longer because they receive widespread support from consumers and businesses who believe in them.
15. Which of the following statements about trends is TRUE?
A. It's satisfying to keep old stories alive.
B. Purchasing cool gadgets and employing them in daily activities.
C. Predicting a trend is a valuable skill for a global citizen.
D. Material prototyping is enjoyable.
16. It is defined as a type of higher-order thinking - consciously controlled reflective thinking that draws on but differs from
lower cognitive processes such as perception, attention, and memory.
A. Logical thinking B. Criticisms C. Critical thinking D.Formal reasoning
17. Which of the following strategic analysis steps includes creating a chart for the results?
A. review the results B. define the threats C. define your problem D. gather info.
18. Bong and her family relocated from Isabela to Manila due to a job transfer. Which of the following describes Bong's
situation?
A. Environmental B. Cultural C. Residential D. Economical
19. This refers to the growing number of ties that exist between various parts of the world, including economic, cultural, and
political ties.
A. Global Networks B. Global Economy C. Globalization D. Global Technology
20. It comprises people who share common values, engages in common discourse, and exchange information and services
to work on a specific global issue.
A. Economic Globalization B. Global Networks C. Advocacy Networks D. Professional Networks
21. Globalization is a process of integrating people, businesses, and nations that is fueled by which of the three
influences listed below______________:
A. Shortages of food, water, and oil
B. International trade, investment, and information technology
C. Economic concerns, natural disasters, and political wrangling
D. Language barriers, political corruption, and greed are all issues that must be addressed.
22. If carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, what other factors contribute to
the phenomenon?
A. Activities of humans B. Consumption by humans C. Human Relationship D. Humanity
23. Climate refers to the average weather in a specific location, whereas weather refers to_________.
A. short term atmospheric conditions C. average climate temperature
B. short weather conditions D. short weather disturbance
24. Which of the following is a group of people whom we interact daily. It is made up of
interacting groups of people within our community.
A. Personal Network B. Global Network C. Local Network D. Eco Network
25. The following situations require strategic analysis thinking EXCEPT:
A. a lawyer solving a murder case
B. a family wanting to buy a house in a subdivision
C. a scientist finding a cure for an infectious disease
D. a firefighter rescuing victims from a burning building
26. Fill in the black: Intuition is defined as the subjective experience of a mostly nonconscious process that is fast, a
logical and inacessible conscousness. For Filipinos, intuition may be close to the notion of _____________.
A. duda” B. “kutob” C.”sentido kumon” D. “sama
27. It is the rise in temperature due to human activities increasing the greenhouse effect.
A. Climate Change B. Global Warming C. Greenhouse Effect D. Solar Eclipse
28. What will happen if the Earth will not experience the greenhouse effect?
A. The Earth will be hotter. C. The Earth will be completely covered with water
B. The Earth will be colder. D. The Earth will shrink.
29. One of the primary causes of global warming is the use of fossil fuels, and public Transportation is a major source
of air pollution. Your house is close to your school as a student. What simple or practical steps will you take to help
reduce air pollution?
A. Ride your bike. C. Instead of taking the bus, ride a tricycle to school.
B. Take a walk to school. D. Take public transportation to school to arrive earlier.
30. This refers to the ability of humans to adapt to the effects of climate change
A. Mitigation Approach B. Adaptation Approach C. Global Approach D. Climate Approach
31. All statements can help increase global warming EXCEPT:
A. Turn off your lights when you are not using them. C. Keep your freezer door open.
B. Keep your air conditioner on high setting. D. Use your old car everyday.
32. Multinational companies invest jobs in other countries where the skills and competencies must be met. These
competencies are caused by globalization. Which of the following scenarios is NOT considered as an effect of
globalization to labor?
A. The country's demand for different skills, specifically labor skills is globally standard.
B. Local products are now given the opportunity to be recognized in the international market.
C. The widespread influence of Korean Culture can be seen in the numerous Samgyupsal restaurant in the country.
D. In the emergence of cheap labor, it is easy for the investors to impose lower prices or higher prices than foreign
products with the same quality.
33. Globalization has played a major role in the influx of foreign companies, products, and labor in the country. According
to the DTI report in 2010, the biggest growth here was in the service sector where the BPO industry is leading. On the
other hand, the agricultural sector continues to decline. What conclusion can be drawn from this statement?
A. Most Filipino youth take BPO-related courses.
B. Filipinos are good in the field of technology and information.
C. The usage of modern gadgets has helped the Filipinos to keep up with the on-line offerings.
D. The low-salary jobs and unstable labor condition in the country added by our familiarity to English language
serve as our assets to go with these changes.
34. Which of these statements about humankind and nature is NOT true?
A. Humans are stewards of nature
B. Humankind has a unique relationship with nature.
C. Humans can transform and change the environment.
D. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the consequences.
35. Environmental ethics is a discipline of philosophy that highlights relationship between man and his environment.
Which of these statements does NOT reflect environmental ethics?
A. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
B. Man must take action to solve environmental problems.
C. We should reflect on how our actions show regard for nature.
D. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it.
36. What is the best way to identify a coffee in a cup without tasting it
A. by smelling it B. by feeling it C. by hearing about it D. by throwing it
37. Sustainable development carefully foresees what is in store for the future of the present generation. Which of these
statements is NOT related to sustainable development?
A. Resources must be conserved for other people.
B. Humankind must use up all-natural resources.
C. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
D. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment.
38. If we stopped burning fossil fuels today, what would happen to the climate?
A. Earth's average temperature would continue to rise.
B. Temperatures would continue to warm, then begin to cool down in 100 years or more.
C. Temperatures would fluctuate, but stay the same on average.
D. Temperatures would stop increasing once greenhouse gas concentrations stopped increasing.
39. The greenhouse effect is caused by…
A. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing solar radiation
B. Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing radiation from the Earth's surface, and preventing much
of it escaping into space
C. Too much heat in the atmosphere
D. Too much sunshine reaching Earth
40. Which of these natural events affect the climate?
A. Thawing permafrost
B. The path of the Earth around the sun
C. Volcanic eruptions
D. All of the above
41. Which of the following is an example of climate?
A. An intense thunderstorm in Quezon City C. A hot day in Bohol during stormy months
B. The average temperature in Davao over the past 50 years D. A foggy day in La Union
41. Why are forests important for mitigating climate change?
A. Forests serve as a sink in the carbon cycle C. Trees are an important food source
B. Trees provide building materials D. Leaves of trees reflect all sunlight away from the Earth
42.If the following, the most impactful action you can take to reduce your carbon footprint is:
A. Turn off your lights more often C. Eat a plant-based diet
B. Drive a hybrid car D. Hang your clothes to dry
43. In the first wave, the age of discovery (1450-1850), globalization:
A. Was a benign form of cosmopolitan democracy.
B. Was equally experienced across the world and amongst different social groups.
C. Was decisively shaped by European expansion and conquest.
D. Saw the establishment of the International Convention on the Elimination of Child Labour.
44. Which of the following does NOT facilitate globalization?
A. Improvements in communications C. Immigration controls
B. Barriers to trade and investment D. Removal of controls on movement of capital across borders
45. ALL are example of Globalization EXCEPT:
A. Internet C. Going to the beach for a swim
B. Selling local products in the global market D. Attending lectures hosted by an international committee
46. Globalization represents an increase in integration of all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Economics B. Communications C. Morals D. Culture
47. Advancement in what has rapidly expanded the speed with which merchandise, money, people, information, and ideas
move over long distances.
A. Technology B. Politics C. Legal System D. Education
48. What is strategic thinking?
A. Being able to analyze and make effective decision C. A type of board game
B. Thinking about someone else D. Making decisions on gut feeling
49. Joe is thinking of buying a new phone. She decided to weight things out. What thinking process is employed by Joe?
A. Intuitive B. Critical C. Strategic D. Thinking Hats
50. According to Edward Bono, what hat color questions, looks for fact and seeks additional information?
A. White B. Blue C. Yello w D. Pink