FIRST WRITTEN TEST IN SCIENCE 10

QUARTER 2, SY 2021-2022

Instructions: Read each question carefully and write the correct answer in a
separate sheet of paper, or in the answer sheet provided to you. Do not write
anything on this test questionnaire.

1. Which of the following properties of a wave defines the gap between two crests?
A. frequency
B. lumen
C. photon
D. wavelength

2. In electromagnetic wave spectrum, which electromagnetic wave has the highest

frequency?
A. Gamma Ray
B. Microwave
C. Ultraviolet Ray
D. X-ray

3. Which of the following describes the number of wave cycles per unit time?
A. frequency
B. lumen
C. photon
D. wavelength

4. What is the speed of electromagnetic wave in vacuum space?

A. 3.0 x 10 8 cm/s
B. 3.0 x 10 8 m/s
C. 3.0 x 10 8 Km/s
D. 3.0 x 10 8 mi/s

5. Which of the electromagnetic waves has the greatest amount of energy?

A. Gamma ray
B. Radio wave
C. Ultraviolet ray
D. X-ray

6. How does wavelength of a wave relate to its frequency?

A. If frequency decreases, the wavelength doubles.
B. If frequency increases, the wavelength decreases.
C. If frequency increases, the wavelength increases.
D. If frequency decreases, the wavelength remains the same.

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7. The speed of light varies to the type of material it propagates. Which of following
describes this phenomenon?
A. The density of the material is directly proportional to speed of light.
B. The density of the material is inversely proportional to speed of light.
C. The opacity of a material is directly proportional to the speed of light.
D. The opacity of a material is inversely proportional to the speed of light.

8. Which of the following describes the propagation of radio wave?

A. Radio wave travels slower since it has lesser energy.
B. Radio wave travels faster since it has longer wavelength.
C. Radio wave travels further since it has greater frequency.
D. Radio wave travels further since it has longer wavelength.

9. What will happen to an electromagnetic wave if the energy is decreased?

A. Frequency will increase.
B. Frequency will decrease
C. Wavelength will decrease.
D. Wavelength remains the same.

10. Given the wavelength of a microwave which is 1 x 10-3 m, what would be the
frequency if the wave travels in vacuum?
A. 2.5 x 1010 Hz
B. 3.0 x 1010 Hz
C. 2.5 x 1011 Hz
D. 3.0 x 1011 Hz

11. What happens to the speed of a wave if the frequency is doubled?

A. also doubled
B. reduced by two
C. increased by half
D. decreased by half

12. If an electromagnetic wave travelling in vacuum enters through a different

material, what would be its speed if it is decreased by half?
A. 1.5 x 107 m/s
B. 2.5 x 107 m/s
C. 1.5 x 108 m/s
D. 2.5 x 108 m/s

13. What would be the frequency of the wave that generates 70 wave cycles in 4
seconds?
A. 16.5 Hz
B. 17.0 Hz
C. 17.5 Hz
D. 18.0 Hz

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14. What would be the arrangement of Microwave, X-ray, and Radio wave in terms
of decreasing wavelength order?
A. Microwave – Radio wave – X-ray
B. Radio wave – Microwave – X-ray
C. X-ray – Microwave – Radio wave
D. Radio wave – X-ray – Microwave

15. Considering that electromagnetic spectrum is arranged in decreasing frequency

order, what should be the 6th electromagnetic wave?
A. Infrared
B. Microwave
C. Visible light
D. X-ray

16. Consider the arrangement of electromagnetic waves in question number 15,

what should be the electromagnetic wave before visible light?
A. Infrared
B. Microwave
C. Ultraviolet ray
D. X-Ray

17. Consider the arrangement of electromagnetic waves: Gamma ray – X-ray –

Ultraviolet ray – Visible light – Infrared – Microwave - Radio wave, which of the
following describes the arrangement?
A. increasing energy
B. increasing frequency
C. decreasing wavelength
D. increasing wavelength

18. Which of the following is true about the application of radio waves?
A. Use in broadcast communication due to its high frequency signals.
B. Can be relayed by satellites in space due to its higher energy waves.
C. Due to its lower frequency, radio waves are suitable in wider broadcast.
D. Transmits information through wider range due to its longer wavelength.

19. In terms of penetrating capacity of electromagnetic waves, which statement is

FALSE?
A. Microwave has lesser penetrating capacity compared to radio wave due to
its higher frequency.
B. Ultraviolet ray has greater penetrating capacity than infrared rays due to
its higher frequency.
C. Gamma ray has the highest penetrating capacity among all
electromagnetic waves since it has the highest energy.
D. Radio wave has the lowest penetrating capacity among all
electromagnetic waves since it has the least energy.

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School: Agusan del Sur National High School Sukdanan
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20. Which of the following best describes the speed of electromagnetic wave?
A. Speed of the electromagnetic waves varies in different medium.
B. Speed of all electromagnetic waves changes as it travels in two or more
medium.
C. Speed of electromagnetic wave is inversely proportional to the density of
the medium.
D. Speed of electromagnetic waves is directly proportional to the density of
the medium.

21. In transmission of radio waves, what should be considered?

A. Area where there are many buildings to increase the scattering of radio
signals.
B. Transmission antennas should be placed closer to the oscillator to
maximize signal generation.
C. High electrical source for transmission devices also increases the
amplitude of the radio wave generated.
D. Multiple transmission antennas in an area greatly decrease the
directionality of the radio signals towards its intended reception.

22. Radio waves are commonly used in long distance communication but relatively
prone to interferences. How can we minimize this kind of problem?
A. Increase reception antennas height to ensure higher detection of radio
signals.
B. Construct multiple transmissions in an area to amplify the radio wave
generation and also its wave energy.
C. Use higher frequency radio waves to increase the penetrating capacity of
the wave, thus reaches longer distances.
D. All of the above

23. Ian loves watching “Ang Probinsiyano” in his television but always complains of
the poor reception in his area. What could be your conclusion in the existing
problem?
A. Transmission satellites are located near Ian’s place resulting to signal
traffic.
B. The radio wave used in the network subscribed by Ian has lower
frequency.
C. There are few reception antennas present in the area resulting to fewer
radio signal detection.
D. There are many reception antennas present in the area resulting to
increase in radio interference.

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School: Agusan del Sur National High School Sukdanan
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24. Some electromagnetic waves can penetrate almost any types of object and may
cause health problems to living creatures. What can you do to avoid this
harmful effect?
A. Do not use electrical devices that use electromagnetic waves to function.
B. Use only electrical devices that utilize lower frequency electromagnetic
waves.
C. Refrain from prolonged use of devices that use higher frequency
electromagnetic wave.
D. Train your body by eating healthier foods in order to withstand the
harmful radiation caused by high frequency wave.

25. What electromagnetic wave could be used if radio waves are not available in
data transmission? Why?
A. Visible light, since it is faster than radio wave through optical-fiber
networks.
B. Gamma ray, since it is the electromagnetic wave that has the highest
energy and penetrating capacity.
C. Microwave, since it can pass straight through the atmosphere and are
suitable for communicating with distant geostationary satellites.
D. Infrared, since it has longer wavelength than radio waves but higher
penetrating capacity that enables to pass through solid obstacles.

Test Developer: Ian P. Morente DepEd-Caraga

School: Agusan del Sur National High School Sukdanan
Email Address: ian.morente@deped.gov.ph Standardized Assessment