1.

This element of obligation is also known as the vinculum juris of the obligation:
a. Active subject
b. Passive subject
c. Efficient cause
d. Prestation

2. The following are special forms of payment, except

A. Dacion en pago
B. Cession
C. Novation
D. Consignation

3. Which of the following is a real obligation?

a. An obligation to safe-keep real property
b. An obligation to give a grand piano
c. An obligation to construct a building
d. An obligation not to marry for two (2) years

4. When the debtor’s property is not enough to pay all his debt in full, this condition is
called
A. Antichresis
B. Pactu commissorio
C. Insolvency
D. Suspension

5. It is defined as a juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do.

a. Obligations
b. Contracts
c. Agreements
d. Covenants
6. Allan, Bert, and Carlito jointly and severally borrowed Php 15,000 from Dingdong. To
secure its payment, Allan pledged his ring, Bert his TV set, and Carlito his refrigerator.
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is correct?
A. The debtors are solidarily bound, and the pledge on the three things is solidary.
B. The debtors are jointly bound, but the pledge on the three things is solidary.
C. The debtors are persons solidarily liable and the pledge on the three things is indivisible.
D. The debtors are liable individually and the character of the three things pledged is divisible.
7. Which of the following obligations is compellable by judicial processes?
a. Civil obligation
b. Natural obligation
c. Moral obligation
d. Extinguished obligation
8. W, X, Y, and Z are jointly and severally liable to A, B, C, who are joint creditors, for Php
30,000. How much can A and B collect from X?
A. 10,000 only
B. 2,500 only
C. 30,000 only
D. 20,000 only
9. In this kind of obligation, performance is left to the will of the debtor.
a. Civil obligation
b. Natural obligation
c. Moral obligation
d. Extinguished obligation

10. Melba promised to deliver 50 pieces of chicken wings to Chie. The 50 pieces of chicken
wings were lost due to Bagyong Ondoy. May Melba be compelled to make good on his
promise?
A. Yes. Since the obligation is to deliver a generic thing, it can still be satisfied by other sources
B. Yes. Regardless of what is the category of the thing, since Moby promised to deliver such, he
may be compelled to do it.
C. No. Since the obligation is to deliver not a specific thing, it can no longer be satisfied by
other sources
D. No. Moby cannot be burdened of the obligation if the loss was not due to his fault.

11. Which of the following consists of a bilateral obligation?

a. Obligations of parents under the Family Code
b. Obligations of parties in a contract of sale
c. Obligation of two co-owners to give a house under their co-ownership
d. Obligation of a tortfeasor to pay for damages caused in two installments
12. X is a highly sought-after IT guy selling top-grade laptops. X obligated himself to deliver
Y a laptop on December 10. On December 11, Y demanded that X deliver the laptop. On
December 12, due to constant heavy rains, a flood occurred and destroyed the house of X.
A. X should not be liable for the obligation. It’s obvious that A should not be faulted because the
reason for the destruction
B. The obligation shall stand. The contract was to deliver an indeterminate thing. Destruction of
an indeterminate thing does not extinguish the contract
C. X should be faulted. There was a failure on the part of X to secure the laptop during the
flood. Since the obligation was to deliver a determinate thing, the obligation shall not be
extinguished just because the item was destroyed
D. X should be faulted. Even if the item was destroyed due to fortuitous event, A was already on
delay.

13. It arises when there is voluntary management of the property or affairs of another without the
knowledge or consent of the latter.
a. Solutio indebiti
b. Caso fortuito
c. Constitutum possessorium
d. Negotiorum gestio

14. As a general rule, when shall a contract be perfected?

A. Negotiation
B. Mere consent
C. Delivery of the prestation
D. Upon execution of an instrument
15. Obligations derived from law are not presumed.
Statement 2: Obligations arising from contracts have the force of law between the contracting
parties
 a. Only Statement 1 is true.
b. Only Statement 2 is true.
c. Both statements are true.
d. Both statements are not true.
16. D borrowed P50,000.00 from C. Subsequently, D proposed to C that T would assume the
obligation of D to give 5 grams of “shabu” to C. Later, the parties agreed that D would
instead give to C 5 sacks of rice. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The novation is void because the original obligation is void. Hence, C cannot demand the
delivery of 5 sacks of rice from D.
B. The novation is valid because the new obligation is valid. Hence, C can demand the delivery
of 5 sacks of rice from D.
C. The original obligation although void is validated by the new obligation. Hence, C can
demand the delivery of 5 sacks of rice from D.
D. The new obligation is only voidable because D had not yet performed the original obligation
at the time at the time of the novation. Accordingly, the new obligation is binding and C may
demand the delivery of 5 sacks of rice from D until the new obligation is annulled by a proper
action in court.
17. This element of obligation is also known as the vinculum juris of the obligation:
a. Active subject
b. Passive subject
c. Efficient cause
d. Prestation
18. Mark, Ian and Walter joint and severally borrowed Php 9,000 from Golden. What kind of
obligation is this?
A. Joint Obligation
B. Solidary Obligation
C. Alternative Obligation
D. Facultative Obligation
19. Which of the following is not a source of obligation?
a. Law
b. Contracts
c. Quasi-law
d. Quasi-contracts

20. A obliged himself to give a laptop from B. A uses the laptop to play his favorite game
COD. Whenever A uses the laptop, he would apply utmost diligence in preserving the
same. However, for whatever reason, both A and B decided to suspend the satisfaction of
the obligation. When the parties decided to make good with the obligation, B saw that the
laptop was no longer in the same shape on the day when B and A decided to create the
obligation. B filed a case in court. Who shall sustain the damage?
A. A is at fault. A was the one who caused the damage
B. B shall sustain damage. Since due diligence was observed by A while in the possession of the
item, the creditor shall bear the damage.
C. Each shall sustain damage incurred to the laptop.
D. A should be faulted due to excessive playing of video games
21. Diana borrowed from Ricci, Php 10,000. It was agreed that instead of paying Php 10,000, Ricci
may deliver a TV, a washing machine, or a sofa. What kind of obligation is this?
A. Joint Obligation
B. Solidary Obligation
 C. Alternative Obligation
D. Facultative Obligation

22. Andrea obliged herself to give the red Honda car with plate number TWC-222 to Cathy. Which
of the following statements is true?
a. Andrea can substitute another car even against Cathy's will.
b. Andrea can substitute another car only if Cathy agrees.
c. Andrea cannot substitute another car in any instance.
d. Andrea will generally be liable to Cathy if the car was lost through a fortuitous event.

23. Statement 1: Debtor’s consent is required in conventional subrogation.

Statement 2: A situation where the character of debtor and creditor is merged in same person with
respect to same obligation is called a confusion.
A. Only statement 1 is correct
B. Only statement 2 is correct
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
24. A debtor, in an obligation to give a specific thing, must take care of the thing with:
a. The diligence of a father of a good family.
b. The diligence of a good father of a family.
c. The diligence of a father of a family.
d. The diligence of a good father of a good family.
25. In an obligation to give a specific thing:
a. There is an obligation to deliver the fruits from the time the obligation to deliver arises
b. there is an obligation to deliver the fruits from the time the specific thing should have
actually been delivered
c. there is an obligation to deliver the fruits only if these pertain to natural fruits.
d. There is no obligation to deliver the fruits to the creditor.
26. Ana borrowed P100,000 from Ben. Ana was unable to pay back Ben, and Ben decided to
forgive Ana of the debt and release her from the obligation. This is an example of:
A. Compensation
B. Condonation
C. Novation
D. Confusion/Merger
27. Which of the following is not a principal characteristic of a contract?
A. Parties may stipulate anything as long as not illegal, immoral, etc.
B. Performance or validity binds both parties; not left to the will of one of the parties.
C. Binding between the parties and their heirs; strangers can demand enforcement.
D. Parties are bound by the perfection of the contract
28. Kim owes Mia Php 50,000. Mia owes Kim Php 50,000 or a horse. Which among the
following choices is correct about the first statement?
A. There can be no legal compensation because Mia may prefer to deliver a horse, however, if
the right of choice belongs to Mia, compensation will take place.
B. There can be legal compensation if Mia has the right of choice.
C. There can be no legal compensation because Mia may prefer to deliver a horse, however, if
the right of choice belongs to Kim, compensation will take place.
D. None of the above statements is correct.
29. The contract undergoes three distinct stages. Which of the following the correct
sequence?
A. Birth, Negotiation, Termination
B. Consummation, Perfection, Negotiation
C. Negotiation, Birth, Consummation
D. Preparation, Termination, Perfection

30. Dolo causante exists:

a. During the time of perfection of the obligation
b. During the performance of a pre-existing obligation
c. During the restitution of the parties
d. During the consummation of the obligation