1..What major change creates a trend?

A.Innovation C. Revolution
B. Stagnation D. Involution

2. Among social trends, which is very difficult to psychologically overcome?

A. Tendency C. Bias
B. Learning D. Inclination

3. Among social trends, which easily passes, e.g fashion

A. Mores C. Laws
B. Fad D. Norms
4. Change becomes an issue when it creates a ____________
A. Disagreement C. Drawback
B. Discomfort D. Duplication

5. In 1952, the organization of the __________ marked a milestone in the development of Philippine sociology
A. Philippine Social Science Council
B. Philippine Sociological Society
C. Research Foundation of the Philippines
D. Institute of Philippine Culture

6. There is violation of ___________ in cases of extra-judicial killings

A. search and seizure order C. Arrest warrant
B. Due process of law D. Equal Protection under the law

7. As a science of humanity and its society . Anthropology seeks to present an integrated picture of ______
A. Man C. Hominid
B. Early Man D. Human Fossils

8. Among the fields of anthropology which studies the evolution of man and biological diversity within the species?
A. Linguistics C. Cultural Anthropology
B. Archeology D. Biological Anthropology

9. Among the patterns of behaviour required in Sociology which is obtained through direct experience, observation and
testing?
A. Empericism C. Objectivity
B. Critical Spirit D. Ethical Neutrality

10. Who coined the word “Sociological imagination” to underscore the relationship between what is happening in
people’s personal lives and the social forces that sorrounds them?
A. Mark Dukheim C. Auguste Comte
B. Wright Mills D. Isabel Panopio

11. Clusters of stable rules known as social _____________ govern social activities and practices based on similar
principles displaying regularity?
A. Mores C. Values
B. Norms D. Institutions

12. The desire of government for all citizens to obey all laws is a/an ________ culture.
A. Ideal C. Conventional
B. Real D. Virtual

13. Showing respect by kissing the hand that has changed to kissing the chick or hugging shows ________ culture in
Society.
A. Ideal C. Conventional
B. Real D. Virtual

14. What particular event awakened national awareness of human dignity during the 1980s prior to the EDSA revolution?
A. Slay of Ninoy Aquino C. Call of Cardinal Sin
B..Human Rights Violation D. Parliament of the streets

15. What was founded by six nations in 1967 for partnership in regional development?
A. SEATO C. APEC
B. ASEAN D. Great Six Nation

16. Who was the Asian senior statesman who removed drugs, unemployment and dirt waste from his city-state?
A. Lee Kuan Yew C. Arsenio Lacson
B. Rodrigo Duterte D. Jawaharla Nehru
17. What marked people empowerment in 1986?
A. Yellow Ribbons C. New Society
B. KKK revolution D. EDSA revolution

18. Given issues of election cheating, psychologists see Philippine politics as intrinsically known to be ___________.
A. Collective C. Individual
B. Personal D. Communal

19. The winner in the Philippine national presidential election is determined by _________ votes, while that of the U.S. by
________ votes.
A. total::sectoral votes
B. national::local votes
C. popular::electoral college votes
D. multi-party::one party votes

20. In its Charter, ASEAN nations are described as ________ societies.

A. Caring C. Cooperative
B. Competitive D. Corporate

21. Senator Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 presidential elections because of losing ____________ votes.
A. Popular C. senatorial
B. electoral college D. congressional

22. Private sector groups for national advocacies are commonly referred to as ________.
A. Public sector C. cooperatives
B. civil society D. party-list representatives

23. Which statement on human rights is CORRECT?

A. Human rights are unlimited
B. Human right is might
C. Human right is a moral power not a physical power
D. All rights are inalienable

24. Royalty rights acquired through the authorship of a bool are examples of ______________.
A. Inalienable Rights C. Alienable rights
B. Acquired Rights D. Imperfect rights

25. Rights which cannot be renounced or transferred because they are necessary for the fulfilment of man’s primordial
obligations are called ________.
A. Alienable rights C. Perfect rights
B. Inalienable rights D. Acquired rights

26. Under which type of right does the right to life fall?
A. Inalienable rights C. Perfect rights
B. Alienable rights D. Imperfect rights

27. Rights cannot be unduly trampled upon or suppressed without moral guilt because they are _____________.
A. Adventitious C. perfect
B. inalienable D. inviolable

28. Which human rights does libel violate?

A. The right to property C. The right to one’s own life
B. The right to one’s honor D. The right to make a livelihood

29. Which is a violation pf the right to choose one’s way of life?

A. Fourteen-hour work as against the regular eight hour work
B. Child Labor
C. Forced labor
D. Under compensation

30. Which is a example of an alienable right?

A. Right to marry
B. Right to life
C. Right to alms
D. Right to possess a house acquired through inheritance

31. Inclusive teaching approaches enable ________ learners in the class to take part in learning opportunities.
A. All C. special
B. disabled D. selected

32. The development of 21st century teaching and learning skills is a contemporary trend. What elements are
interconnected in the process of teaching and learning?
A. Education for all and literacy
B. Professional development
C. high budgetary appropriations
D. Student outcomes and support systems

33. Which are essential in preparing the learners for the future?
I. Independent thinking
II. Creativity and innovation
III. Critical thinking
IV. Communication and collaboration
A. II & III C. I & II
B. I, II, &IV D. I, II, III, & IV

34. The Duterte administration advances _______ inorder to strengthen regional autonomy and local governance.
A. Federalism C. anti – drug campaign
B. nationalism D. Anti-corruption drive

35. Various facets of partnership for regional development was adopted by ASEAN, except that which is _________.
A. economic C. social
B. ideological D. cultural

36. Except for the ______ aim, these comprise the pillars of ASEAN community integration by 2015.
A. economic C. ideological
B. political security D. socio-cultural

37. What system contributed to greater efficiency and success of recent national elections?
A. Pastoral Council for free elections C. comelec
B. computerization D. multi-party system

38. Among ASEAN nations, which has a political system closest to that of the US?
A. Philippines C. Malaysia
B. Singapore D. Thailand

39. What type of research can better ensure relevance in planning development of communities?
A. Survey C. Interview
B. needs analysis D. case study

40. What economic policy in China propelled it to becoming the second industrialized nation in the world today?
A. Welfare socialism C. Socialist capitalism
B. Industrialism D. Maoist communal ownership

41. EXCEPT for the ______ factor, these are the facets of “inclusivity” identified for eradicating extreme poverty in the
Philippines.
A. sectoral C. locational
B. spatial D. temporal

42. For spatial inclusivity, the _______ program can limit the population to widen habitation space for people.
A. planned parenthood C. sterilization
B. contraceptives D. free condoms

43. In terms of funding resources what can the federal system contribute to eliminate extreme poverty?
A. Nationalization C. Urbanization
B. Decentralization D. Privatization

44. The 1987 constitution protects the unborn and prohibits

A. use of contraceptives C. induced abortion
B. medical abortion D. voluntary sterilization

45. A broadly encompassing change in ________ is involved by combatting climate change through lesser use of
electricity, air conditioning, garbage burning.
A. lifestyle C. sentiment
B. attitude D. feeling
46. China’s aggressive global commerce has created _________ tension in trade and commerce especially for the
incoming Trump U.S. administration
A. ideological C. political
B. economic D. sociological

47. From a global viewpoint. North Korea’s aggressive militarization and nuclear posturing is a threat to _____.
A. U.S. democratic advocacy C. World peace
B. South Korean security D. South China Sea commercial zone

48. Which incidence of global threat arises form suspicion rather than concrete evidence?
A. Iran’s nuclear arms C. ISIS terrorism
B. North Korea’s militarization D. Hamas rockets upon Israel

49. What is the religious divide within Islam that causes a conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
A. Iran against Hamas C. Hamas against ISIS
B. Saudi Arabia against Al Queda D. Shiites against Sunnis

50. What methodology is used for research on political and social issues by pollsters, such as SWS and Pulse Asia?
A. Field research C. case study
B. survey D. experiment

51. What initiative can make the Philippine government system closer to the federal system of the U.S.?
A. Charter Change C. Referendum
B. People’s Initiative D. Election Recall

52. What is the basis in the 1987 Constitution for Prohibiting the teaching of religion in public schools?
A. Focus on Basic Education subjects
B. Values Education in the basic education curriculum
C. Freedom of religious conscience
D. Separation of church and state

53. An approach that is ______ is the needed response to extreme poverty in the world.
A. Multi-dimensional C. Multi-diverse
B. Multi-lateral D. Multi-national

54. Which does NOT comprise a real security alliance?

A. U.S. Philippines joint military training
B. U.S. Japan security agreement
C. U.S. – APEC cooperation
D. U.S. – Russia common objectives against ISIS

55. What is the hidden conflict in the war in Syria?

A. Syrian ruler Assad against Syrian rebels
B. U.S. Against Russia
C. Syria against ISIS
D. Syria against UN

56. The setting up of _________ is a key issue facing Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
A. anti-rocket missile C. population growth of Palestinians
B. boarder wall D. state of Palestine

57. Federalism in the Philippines can grant _________ to the regions.

A. Autonomy C. statehood
B. Sovereignty D. fiscal independence

58. What factors/ conditions would result to inclusive development in the Philippines?
A. foreign aid and loans
B. foreign direct investments for job creation
C. increased number of OFW’s
D. increased local and foreign scholarships

59. All, most, some is a curriculum planning model conceived by Schumm, Vaughn and Leavell (1994). Why is it an
inclusive model?
A. It is designed to cater for all learners in a class
B. It is designed for learners with disabilities
C. It is designed for gifted learners
D. It is designed for the hearing impaired
60. Facets of _______ personality of a people may explain the paradox that the Philippines is rated by Transparency
International as one of the most corrupt in Asia, and yet 80% of its population profess the Catholic religion.
A. Political C. ideological
Cultural D. economic

61. Among industrialized countries which is the biggest remitter of CO2 (by 31%) that cause global warming of the
globe?
A. United States C. China
B. India D. France

62. Providing long term food aid to poor countries e.g. Ethiopia disadvantageous due to the negative effect of _______.
A. dependence C. AIDS
B. malnutrition D. anarchy

63. Created in 2008 was a new legal framework for Southeast Asian nations known as the ASEAN _________.
A. Document C. Principles
B. Charter D. Declaration

64. Among early Greek philosophers _________ introduced empirical knowledge by use of observation to explain
universal truths.
A. Plato C. Aristotle
B. Socrates D. Thales

65. What method of thinking and learning draws from the general qualities of knowledge to particular knowledge.
A. Induction C. Discovery
B. Deduction D. Problem Solving

66. In which situation do we insist on belonging to a group resisting the risk of being different?
A. Conformism C. Anarchism
B. Radicalism D. Pessimism

67. What aspect of inquiry is NOT related to ethical conduct in research?

A. Security of participants
B. Respect of confidentiality
C. Voluntary participation by respondents
D. Limitation in research scope

68. The systematic explanation of observed phenomena drawn from social manifestation or pattern in social life is _____.
A. Hypothesis C. assumption
B. theory D. truth

69. Scientific inquiries conducted on social change over a period of time are __________.
A. trend studies C. panel studies
B. cohort studies D. case studies

70. The two essential dimensions in teaching Social Science are _______ and ________.
A. observing and inferring C. searching and imparting
B. seeing and listening D. knowing and thinking

71. Concentration in thinking which leads to a constant, unbroken line of thought is __________.
A. infusion C. intention
B. focus D. direction

72. A comprehensive list of important or relevant actions to be completed in a specified order is a _____________.
A. pattern C. checklist
B. Matrix D. report

73. The type of evaluation which examines outcome and comes up with a synthesis that determines the overall impact and
relative costs of am activity or program is ______________.
A. normative evaluation C. formative evaluation
B. summative evaluation D. causative evaluation

74. What method of thinking and learning draws the general qualities of a person from a particular traits?
A. Problem Solving C. deductive
B. Inductive D. discovery

75. To which group do we belong if we don’t accept the truth because we insist on belonging to a group or resist the risk
of being different?
A. Change agents C. Anarchists
B. Radicals D. Conformists

76. What is not related to ethical conduct in research?

A. respect for confidentiality
B. limitation in research scope
C. voluntary participation by respondents
D. Security of participants

77. What is the systematic explanation of observation on social manifestation on patterns of social life?
A. truth C. theory
B. belief D. opinion

78. What are the studies conducted on social change over a period of time?
A. Trend studies C. Panel studies
B. cohort studies D. Case studies

79. Which is a tentative answer to a research problem?

A. Theoretical Framework C. Conclusion
B. Recommendation D. Hypothesis

80. In which part of the research do you find the answers to the research problem?
A. recommendation C. hypothesis
B. conclusion D. Theoretical framework

81. What is a comprehensive list of important or relevant actions to be completed in a specified order so that no step is
forgotten?
A. Report card C. checklist
B. survey D. questionnaire

82. What type of evaluation examines the effects or outcomes of some object they summarize it by describing what
happens subsequent to delivery of program or technology; assessing whether the object can be said to have caused the
outcome; determining the overall impact of the causal factor beyond the immediate target outcomes; and, estimating the
relative costs association with the object?
A. Summatice evaluation C. Formative evaluation
B. Normative evaluation D. Complicated evaluation

83. Deliberate deception by way of ________ fallacy is used by advertisers who make calim to unfounded consumption
by thousands or millions of a product.
A. bandwagon C. circular thinking
B. big lie D. begging the question

84. Generalizing extreme perception about people places and ideas, e.g. white people are biased about colored people is
untruth or fallacy by _________.
A. localizing C. standardizing
B. stereotyping D. summarizing

85. Freedom of thought is opposed to _________.

A. violence C. compulsion
B. slavery D. oppression

86. Asserting a more certain avenue to the same truth is ________.

A. simplification C. revision
B. syndication D. replication

87. The basic human activity in research is ___________.

A. inquiring C. calculating
B. thinking D. measuring

88. What research is done in a laboratory?

A. Analysis C. Survey
B. Experiment D. Assessment

89. Science requires _______ in order to differentiate it from philosophy.

A. authority C. empirical evidence
B. logical thinking D. tradition

90. The use of ________ is useful in reducing inaccuracies in scientific research.

A. measured devices C. logical reasoning
B. generalization D. machines

91. There are fundamental ideas that distinguish Social Science from other ways of explaining social events but ________
is NOT one of them.
A. data C. belief
B. theory D. analysis

92. Which comprises what the researcher wants to discover and the best way to do it?
A. Paradigm C. methods
B. Hypothesis D. Research design

93. A social science teacher conducts a research on the best practices of teaching Araling Panlipunan in Grade 9. What
kind of research does the teacher conduct?
A. Action research C. Basic research
B. Applied research D. Field research

94. A study conducted on the current state of Filipino youth involvedness revealed that 12 percent of the youth
respondents are hyperdisengaged. What does the result mean?
A. They participated in all community activities.
B. They have not participated in community activities
C. They are active in selected activities.
D. They disregarded selected activities.

95. A study was conducted on how engaged the Filipino Youth are in the dimensions of participation. Based on the data
graph above, with which activity are they most engaged?
A. online political C. offline sociocivic
B. offline political D. online sociocivic

96. What is the lowest percentage of disengagement?

A. 82.0% C. 80.50%
B. 70.50% D. 72.5%

97. What is a deliberate deception used by advertisers when they say, “join the thousands who have chosen to switch to
the better network.”
A, Bandwagon C. Falsehood or the big lie
B. Circular thinking D. personal attack

98. Which can be considered a deliberate deception by a student who invents an excuse or reason, e.g., “I need to relax so
I can spend more time posting Facebook photos than studying.”?
A. Bandwagon C. Personal attack
B. Rationalizing D. Circular thinking

99. Which fallacy generalizes extreme perception about people, places and ideas (e.g. Englishmen have no sense of
humor, etc)?
A. Globalizing C. Stereotyping
B. Localizing D. Standardizing

100. A good research is one that can be repeated to obtain similar, if not, identical results. Which attribute of a research is
explained?
A. Replicability C. Precision
B. Parsimony D. Falsifiability

101. Which is referred to as the cause variable?

A. dependent variable C. independent variable
B. moderator variable D. extraneous

102. In research, which variable do you manipulate?

A. moderator C. dependent variable
B. independent D. extraneous

103. Which is a short (about 100-500 word) summary of the entire research paper that includes goals and objectives,
results, and conclusions?
A. Abstract C. Conclusion
B. synopsis D. Precise

104. Which of the following can become an issue in qualitative research?

A. By the book approach
B. Formulation of research design and data collection techniques
C. Generality
D. Gathering data that are based on facts

105. Which is arrived at by way of a thinking process that puts together several points to form a complex whole?
A. meaning C. synthesis
B. relationship D. deduction

106. There is need to adopt ______ sampling for research on academic problem encountered by indigenous children in a
school.
A. stratified C. random
B. purposive D. trend

107. The appropriate participant in a research on needed outreach activities which the school can engage is the _______.
A. teacher C. community
B. students D. parents

108. Which data do anthropologists use in a descriptive inquiry on the cultural list of an ethnic community through data
drawn from myths, stories, songs and experiences gathered through field study.
A. Unobtrusive C. Documentary
B. Quantitative D. Qualitative

109. Applying the conflict theory, what element induced Hispanic authorities during the colonial period not to teach
native Filipinos the Spanish language?
A. Need to secure the dominant status of Spaniards over natives
B. Lack of adequate funding to support Spanish instruction
C. Natives were already pacified even without teaching them the language
D. Friars want evangelical teaching, not language teaching

110. You will study within the population issue of corruption of public official under the different regimes. Which study
will you engage in?
A. Cross-sectional study C. Cohort study
B. Trend study D. Longitudinal study

111. You want to examine specific sub-populations, which as those who played part in the EDSA revolution with focus on
how their attitudes have changed. Which study will you do?
A. Longitudinal study C. Cohort study
B. Trend study D. Cross-sectional study

112. For which of the following issues or concerns would a sociologist likely do an empirical inquiry?
A. Crowd behaviour during rallies
B. Medical effect of contraceptives on health
C. Advantages and disadvantages of democracy as an ideology
D. Church doctrine behind Pope Francis wanting priests to forgive abortion sinners

113. What is the appropriate research method in a field study on a cultural group, e.g. way of life of Badjaos who have
settled inland in Zamboanga province?
A. Documentary research C. Standardized survey
B. Open-ended interviews D. Ethnographic observation

114. Research leader Edna insisted that student researches appreciate the value of _______ data or evidence for scientific
study above mere speculation or opinion.
A. authority C. tradition
B. empirical D. logical reasoning

115. Social theories can be arrived at based on _______ pattern of behaviour.

A. diffused C. disparate
B. separate D. aggregate

116. What is a simple way of explaining the concept of a social theory?

A. Explaining social realities C. Guiding what societies do
B. Ways of looking at society D. Innovating society

117. What should the researcher do in case he/she is not familiar with the subject?
A. Set assumption C. chronicle activities
B. explore the topic D. Draw up a hypothesis
118. What should the researcher do when he/she is clear about his subject and methods and is ready for the tasks of
research?
A. chronicle activities C. set assumptions
B. Explore the topic D. draw up hypothesis

119. To further clarify the subject, what can be done to ensure that it does not overlap with irrelevant matters?
A. perform pilot testing C. consult experts
B. formulate a hypothesis D. set limitations and delimitations

120. How can assumptions support your inquiry?

A. They assume you are right.
B. They are accepted as true without proof
C. They make your inquiry scientific
D. They are prepared by mentors

121. How does a hypothesis support inquiry?

A. They refer to evidence already proven
B. They restate the thesis question
C. They are tentative answers to what is true or false
D. They provide body of literature

122. In order to protect participants on serious issues like use of drugs, the researcher can adopt _______ of respondents.
A. custody C. open testimony
B. anonymity D. subpoena

123. For privileged communication, the researcher keeps _________ of respondents under secrecy or anonymity.
A. data C. names
B. answers D. evidences

124. Which was committed by a researcher who repackaged information for vested interest, e.g. mocked-up Tasaday cave
dwellers?
A. deception C. break trust in confidentiality
B. misuse of information D. violate anonymity

125. When social researches “speak out” the truth on social issues, they perform the role of scientific __________.
A. journalists C. writers
B. experts D. commentators

126. Which term is used for researchers predisposed to arriving at the same conclusion for a series of researchers on the
same topic?
A. labelling C. reductionism
B. time dimension D. echoing

127. Which did researcher Ana conduct on kinds of worship among similar Christian groups?
A. trend C. cohort
B. cross-sectional D. longitudinal

128. Which type of study and researcher Pete conduct on the popular use among millennial youths of Facebook accounts?
A. cohort C. longitudinal
B. trend D. cross-sectional

129. Inquiry on public sentiment for gays-lesbians from the 1960’s to 2000’s is a _________ study.
A. trend C. longitudinal
B. cross-sectional D. cohort

130. Inquiry on legalization of marijuana getting data from doctors, parents, teachers, churches, etc. is ______ research.
A. nomothetic C. non-spurious
B. ideographic D. complete causation

131. What is the unit of studies about churches, colleges, agencies, army or navy?
A. social interaction C. social artifacts
B. individuals D. organization

132. A researcher committed _______ fallacy by concluding that young voters due to their age voted for young candidates
A. Ecological C. time dimension
B. branding D. reductionist
133. Participants in a research should not be forced to reveal sensitive personal information, e.g. sexual behaviour because
they have the right to ____________.
A. protection from harm C. coercion
B. informed consent D. privacy

134. Participants may be willing to be interviewed but there should the right to _____________ need to be ensured by
telling them that nature of a specific research.
A. non-coercion C. privacy
B. informed consent D. Protection from harm

135. Participants not willing to be interviewed for a research should not be subject to ______ such that they become
reluctant respondents.
A. coercion C. ignorance
B. harm D. public disclosure

136. As a researcher, you employ the inductive approach. Which do you do?
A. Generate new theory emerging from the data and then test the validity of the theory
B. Test the validity of the theory
C. Generate new theory emerging from the data
D. The validity of the theory then come up with conclusion

137. What is expected of the researcher in the Methods/ Procedure part of the research?
I. Describes what s/he did, how s/he did it
II. Gives strategies, sample calculations
III. Describes tools and instruments
A. I,II, and III C. II and III
B. I and III D. I and II

138. Why does researcher do a literature review?

I. to survey the current state of knowledge in the area of inquiry
II. to identify key authors, articles, theories, and findings in the area of research
III. to identify gaps in knowledge in that research area
A. I and II C. I, II, and III
B. II and III D. I, II, and III

139. You would like to research on academic problems met by indigenous people children in your school, which sampling
will you use?
A. No sampling C. purposive sampling
B. stratified sampling D. random sampling of all school children

140. Which statement/s on ethnography is/are true?

I. Ethnography is a holistic approach to the study of cultural systems
II. Ethnography is the study of the socio-cultural contexts, processes, and meanings within cultural systems
III. Ethnography is an open-ended emergent learning process, and not a rigid investigator controlled experiment.
A. I and III C. I and II
B. I, II and III D. II and III

141. Which statement/s on ethnography is/are true?

I. Ethnography is a highly flexible and creative process
II. Ethnography is an interpretive, reflexive, and constructivist process
III. Ethnography requires the daily and continuous recording of field notes
A. II and III C. I and II
B. I and III D. I, II, and III

142. Which kind of data includes descriptive field notes, narration of informants, myths, stories, songs and sagas as
gathered by anthropologists?
I. Qualitative data
II. Quantitative data
III. Inferential data
A. II only C. I only
B. III only D. I, II and III

143. In my research, I use basic classical ethnographic field methods. Which ones do I use?
I. observations III. interpretation
II. asking questions IV. Participant observation
A. I,II and III C. I,II,III and IV
B. II,III and IV D. I,III and IV
144. If a design for evaluating a Community Support Program is being evaluated for its relevance, what is the most
significant question to consider?
A. Does the range of information to be provided include all the important aspects of the program?
B. Does the information to be provided adequately serve the evaluation needs of the intended audiences?
C. Is the information to be provided timely enough to e of use to the audiences?
D. Does the intended evaluation strictly follow ethical principles?

145. How does one avoid bias when administering a teacher questionnaire to determine the pulse on a new performance
evaluation system?
A. Give priority to those who volunteer to fill out the questionnaire
B. Make sure the sample of what you’ll measure is most likely to represent varied opinions.
C. Select sample from those getting high performance ratings
D. Exclude as respondents teachers who are 60 or over

146. To insure reliability of an evaluation instrument, it is important to make sure that _______________.
I. it is designed to get the information needed
II. there is only one way to interpret each item
III. stems with dual elements are eliminated
A. II and III C. I only
B. I and II D. I,II and III

147. If you conduct a phenomenological research, what key ingredients do you expect?
I. A research question driven by curiosity informs the design of a study
II. Participants need to be interested in and committed to exploring their lived experience to generate good quality data
III. An effective analytical framework which can increase the quality of the findings
A. I and III C. I and II
B. II and III D. I,II and III

148. An experimental research might compare accident rates in those who text and drive versus those who do not text and
drive. Which would be the independent variable?
A. The outcome (accident or no accident)
B. The behaviour of texting and driving
C. gender of drivers who text and drive
D. Ages of drivers who text and drive

149. Research Z conducted a correlational research on texting while driving and rate of accidents. Which is a possible
finding?
A. younger drivers have an increased rate of accidents while texting and driving
B. older drivers have less cell phones
C. younger drivers are more techno savvy
D. accidents are caused by texting

150. I like to find out if integrity of public officials has been improving. Which study will I conduct?
A. Cohort study C. trend study
B. Cross-sectional study D. Longitudinal study

151. In research, if I reason out from particular to general or broad pattern, I apply the ________ method.
A. deductive C. ideographic
B. inductive D. nomothetic

152. What kind of study examines specific sub-populations, such as those who played a part in the EDSA revolt in order
to understand how their attitudes have changed?
A. longitudinal study C. cohort study
B. trend study D. cross-sectional study

153. For John Dewey, what is the unifying element of the curriculum?
A. reflective thinking C. experiential learning
B. course discipline D. pedagogy learning

154. Which of the following is an example of an issue which a sociologist would study?
A. Why is the rate of abortion rising?
B. How do police actions influence crowd behaviour?
C. What is the interaction between chemical and behaviour?
D. Which political system is best?

155. In order to seek full contextual understanding of the actions of a selected group of individuals, what will you do?
I. Do ethnographic participants’ observation
II. Conduct open-ended interviews
III. Administer a standardized test
A. I,II and III C. II only
B. I and II D. I only

156. What method is being used to have Special children become a part of the regular student activities?
A. Catalytic learning C. Specialization
B. Mainstreaming D. Alternative learning

157. What is used as the basis so that scientific theory can be empirical and is merely speculate or opinionated?
A. Evidence-based C. tradition
B. authority D. logical reason

158. What kind of reasoning is done by arguing from particulars(e.g. Juan, Miguel, Jaime, etc. speak Bisaya) to a general
conclusion (e.g. Therefore many student in the class speak Bisaya)?
A. A priori C. inductive
B. deductive D. logical

159. What is the fundamental basis for data gathered in the science of Sociology, biology and Physics?
A. belief C. logic
B. observation D. wisdom

160. What process will you use to represent a more certain avenue to the truth?
A. generalization C. replication
B. fallacy D. prior argument

161. An inquiry on a social phenomenon that does not use numbers is _____________ research.
A. descriptive C. experimental
B. quantitative D. analytical

162. Statistical analysis is done for various reasons but NOT for ___________.
A. complex formulas C. verbal descriptions
B. simple averages D. mathematical models

163. Of the following topics, which is closes to a subject for pure research?
A. Survey on a beauty product
B. Anthropological account of an ethnic community
C. Impact of an outreach project
D. Problems in a mental health institution

164. What wrong is committed by a researcher who installs a hidden camera in order to gather data on family friction
between parents and children?
A. protection from harm C. informed consent
B. coercion D. right to privacy

165. What was violated by a researcher who administered lethal drugs to determine their effect on users?
A. right to privacy C. coercion
B. protection from harm D. informed consent

166. Under research design, what factor is useful so that choice of topic can fill the researcher with enthusiasm to pursue
an inquiry amid obstacles until its final outcome?
A. commitment C. dedication
B. interest D. scientific attitude

167. Which step is undertaken when the researcher mulls over a chosen topic and purpose, thinking about aspects and
dimensions of a chosen social issue?
A. observation C. conceptualization
B. operationalization D. population and sampling

168. There are many ways to conduct a research , but what is the stage of study when the researcher selects the
appropriate way to gather evidence that can support analysis of data obtained?
A. population sampling C. operationalization
B. conceptualization D. choice of research method

169. When data gathered from survey, interview or other methods are interpreted, this is the research stage for ________.
A. sampling C. data processing
B. operationalization D. application
170. Communicating the findings of a completed research to school, institution or sponsor of the study is the _________
stage of research.
A. analysis C. operationalization
B. application D. publication

171. There are many dimensions or variables in considering social values that cause corruption in government, but which
is NOT one of them?
A. motives C. currencies
B. attitudes D. lifestyle

172. Statistical analysis can be done in qualitative research but it is NOT applicable in ____________.
A. verbal description C. complex formulas
B. simple averages D. methodical models

173. Choose the logical sequence to operationalize selected stages of a study on drug addiction:
I. Observation and data gathering
II. Arrive at conclusion
III. Specify method to get data on variables
IV. Set testable hypothesis
V. Process and analyse
A. IV,III,I,V and II C. V,III,I,II and IV
B. II,I,III,V and IV D. III,II,I,IV and V

174. Which system is applied for careful, deliberate and quantifiable observation on evidence in order to describe an
object or event in terms of indicators?
A. examination C. construction
B. measurement D. introspection

175. What can be used to classify observations in terms of attributes, e.g. classified newspapers as pro-administration or
pro-opposition?
A. Scaling C. Typology
B. Indexing D. Validating

176. The technique used in selecting large, representative sample for social research e.g. election poll ranking is known as
____________.
A. probability sampling C. Snowball sampling
B. Nonprobability sampling D. Quota sampling

177. Which is the sampling technique in studying a sub-set of a large population that can show a meaningful result e.g. by
interviewing some people during a rally?
A. snowball sampling C. Quota sampling
B. judgmental sampling D. nonprobability sampling

178. Which sampling technique is used by selecting a few members of a target population, e.g. migrant workers you meet
at the airport?
A. Judgmental sampling C. snowball sampling
B. quota sampling D. Probability sampling

179. What sampling technique helps determine the proportion of the population by use of a matrix and relative proportion
for each cell, e.g. Interviewing a few people who meet the characteristics of being non-religious?
A. quota sampling C. probability sampling
B. purposive sampling D. snowball sampling

180. What is the grouping of units composing a population into homogenous groups before sampling in order to achieve a
greater degree of representativeness?
A. indexing C. weighing
B. scaling D. stratification

181. Which affects the validity of research results due to external events, e.g. popularity decline of a senator accused of
illegal drug involvement?
A. testing C. history
B. maturation D. statistical regression

182. If it rains, the ground gets wet. Today, the ground is wet. Therefore, it rained. Is this a correct thinking?
A. Yes, what else will make the ground wet if not rain itself
B. Yes, because if it rains, the ground surely gets wet
C. Yes, because the ground is wet today and so it must have rained yesterday
D. No, because the ground may have been wet by something else other than rain
183. Which is an example of an objective truth?
A. the earth is the center of the universe
B. the earth is a sphere
C. the earth is flat
D. the earth will survive forever

184. Is the validity of research results affected due to people continually changing e.g. getting older, more wealthy, etc.?
Yes, because of _________?
A. experimental mortality C. selection biases
B. testing D. maturation

185. Is the validity of research results affected due to participants dropping out of the experimental or control group? Yes,
because of ________________?
A. history C. experimental mortality
B. instrumentation D. testing

186. Is the validity of research results affected due to what happens to people overtime, e.g. participants in class
achievement getting worse?
A. testing C. history
B. statistical regression D. diffusion

187. Arrange the logical sequence of steps in constructing an index measurement, e.g. to determine degrees in political
activism:
I. Index analysis
II. Select items to measure variables
III. Examine relationship of indices
IV. Index validation
A. II,III,IV and I C. IV,III,II and I
B. I,II,II, and IV D. III,IV,I and II

188. What pattern results from your data that show, e.g. how often child abuse is committed in a region?
A. processes C. magnitude
B. frequencies D. consequences

189. What pattern results from your data that show e.g. levels of child abuse in a community?
A. processes C. magnitude
B. frequencies D. consequences

190. What is a part of instruction which gives due consideration to differences in interests, abilities and needs of learning?
A. remedial C. adaptive
B. experimental D. experiential

191. Copernicus book “de Revolutionibus” proposed the thesis that _______________________.
A. the earth is the center of the universe
B. the earth revolves around the sun
C. the earth is round
D. the moon revolves around the earth

192. A modern city in North Africa is _________________.

A. Cape Town C. Cairo
B. Johannesburg D. Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan

193. Baghdad is to Iraq and ______________ is to Syria.

A. Jordan C. Yemen
B. Turkey D. Damascus

194. The east-west ____________ line encircles the earth and divides it into two equal parts or hemispheres.
A. longitude C. meridian
B. equator D. latitude

195. A narrow water connection between two large bodies of water is a ____________________.
A. strait C. river
B. gulf D. bay

196. Where is the Arctic Region found?

A. Euro-Asiatic Region C. North Pole region
B. South Pole Region D. Antarctica
197. Known as the Land of the Aztecs was the _____________.
A. Valley of Mexico C. California
B. Yucatan peninsula D. South America

198. The great temple of the Khmer is located in ____________.

A. Indonesia C. Angkor
B. Chang Mai D. Java

199. The term New World applies to _____________.

A. South America C. European Union
B. North America D. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

200. If the tarsiers are found in Bohol, the tamaraws are found in ___________?
A. Mindoro C. Cagayan
B. Davao D. Palawan

201. Which is the Mindanao province that is known as the first seat of Islam in the Philippines?
A. Zamboanga C. Sulu
B. Tawi-Tawi D. Basilan

202. Why is the Nile known as an “international” river?

A. It supplies water and productivity to Egypt and Sudan
B. It is the longest river in the world
C. It crosses eleven countries in Southeast Africa
D. It’s waters flow into the Mediterranean Ocean

203. Prior to the Amazon River being recognized as the longest river in the world, which was known as the world’s
longest river artery in the world?
A. Cagayan river C. Yellow river
B. Yangtze river D. Nile River

204. William Shakespeare was from England, while Edgar Allan Poe was from ___________.
A. United States C. France
B. Great Britain D. Ireland

205. What was the name of our islands as it first appeared in a rare map published at Venice by Giovanni Battista
Ramusio an Italian geographer?
A. Philippines C. Philippine Islands
B. Filipinas D. Philippine archipelago

206. In a land area of 115,707 square miles, the Philippines is almost as large as ________________.
A. Italy C. United States
B. Spain D. Greece

207. In its land area of 115,707 square mile, the Philippines is twice as big as ____________.
A. Italy C. Greece
B. Britain D. Germany

208. On a sunny day, what island is visible from Y’Ami, the northernmost isle of the Philippines?
A. Japan C. Hong Kong
B. Taiwan D. South Korea

209 Signed by 117 states in 1982, the ________ gave recognition to the Philippines along the archipelago principle that its
islands and natural features are a single geographic unit.
A. UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)
B. UN (United Nations)
C. SEATO (Southeast Asia treaty Organization)
D. ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)

210. The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea designated a _____________ Exclusive Economic Zone
of water around the Philippine archipelago for sovereign right to explore, conserve and manage natural resources of
oceans, seabed, and subsoil.
A. 1000-mile belt C. 500-mile belt
B. 100-mile belt D. 200-mile belt

211. The coastline of islands in the Philippines is twice that of the ________________.
A. Africa C. United States
B. Caribbean Islands D. Europe
212. The highest mountain in the Philippines standing at 9,600 feet is _____________.
A. Mt. Mayon C. Mt. Pinatubo
B. Mt. Apo D. Mt. Kanlaon

213. The longest river in the Philippines is _________________.

A. Pampanga river C. Cagayan river
B. Pasig river D. Iligan river

214. Intervening the dry and wet seasons in the Philippines are months from known as the Philippine springtime, the most
delightful season of the year.
A. November to February C. June to August
B. April to June D. January to March

215. The largest flower in the world is the one-foot diameter _________ which grows in the forests of Mindanao.
A. Kamuning C. kakawate
B. banaba D. pungapung

216. Which of Bohol is reputed to be the smallest monkey in the world?

A. Zebronkey C. Tarsius
B. pilandut D. Bubalus

217. Which is regarded as the Queen of Philippine Orchids?

A. liwayway C. waling-waling
B. tarhata D. sampaguita

218. The Queen of Philippine fruits is the ____________.

A. durian C. mango
B. lanzones D. macopa

219. The King of Jungle Fruits in the Philippines is the __________.

A. saging C. durian
B. dalandan D. duhat

220. the Philippine national flower is the _______________.

A. Ilang-ilang C. Tsampaka
B. Sampaguita D. waling-waling

221. The national tree and queen of Philippine trees is the _______________.
A. Kawayan C. Narra
B. taguili D. Molave

222. The Arabs, who were excellent geographers and navigators, perfected the _______________ a navigational
instrument to determine the altitude of stars and planets.
A. astrolabe C. telescope
B. compass D. sunglass

223. Which is a Chinese-dominated former British colony Asian economic power which serves as a financial center and a
major harbour for trade because of its strategic location?
A. Japan C. Philippines
B. Taiwan D. Singapore

224. Which one is an exemplary nation of tourism and a superpower of finances and gold?
A. Canada C. France
B. Great Britain D. Switzerland

225. About 85% of gigantic waves called tsunamis occur in the ______________.
A. Pacific Ocean C. Atlantic Ocean
B. China Sea D. Indian Ocean

226. The Philippines lies on the __________ an area where many volcanoes are active.
A. rift valley C. ring of fire
B. tectonic zone D. epicentre

227. The continuous masses of land surrounded by big bodies of water on the earth’s surface is known as ___________.
A. peninsula C. archipelago
B. continents D. hemisphere

228. Of seven continents in the world, the largest is ____________ and the smallest is ______________.
A. Africa::Antarctica C. North America:: South America
B. Asia::Australia D. Europe::Oceania

229. The largest and second largest of the world’s islands are _____________
A. Greenland and New Guinea C. Baffin and Sumatra
B. Borneo and Madagascar D. Honshu and Great Britain

230. The fixed system of _______ time was developed in 1884 in order to follow new and faster methods of
communication and travel.
A. analog C. standard
B. local D. digital

231. Due to similar birth and death rates, ___________ has zero rate of natural increase in population.
A. Philippines C. United States
B. United Kingdom D. Japan

232. Under which category does the Philippines fall?

A. Landlocked State C. Coastal State
B. Island State D. Archipelagic State

233. Which statement holds TRUE of the Philippines?

A. The Philippines is far from the equator
B. The Philippines is clear and below the equator
C. The Philippines is clear and above the equator
D. The Philippines is far below the equator

234. Environmentalists and linguists are in search of “Filipinizing” an unfamiliar term that came up during typhoon
Yolanda. What is the term?
A. Tsunami C. Field research
B. Storm signal D. Storm surge

235. Nobel Prize Laureate Elinor Ostrom asserts a viable formula for getting people of various backgrounds to work
together for the common good. This is known as the _____________.
A. common goals/objectives C. common pool resource
B. collective action D. collective bargaining

236. In the United Nations conference on the Law of the Sea, which group stood together against the doctrine that the
international seabed and their resources are the “common heritage of mankind?”
A. Developing countries C. ASEAN
B. Developed countries D. Afro-Asian

237. Geographers measure landforms by ______ or height above the surface of the ocean and by _______from the ocean
depth.
A. range::width C. elevation::sea level
B. height::depth D. altitude::longitude

238. Orographic ________ takes place when a moving mass of earth is forced to go up because of topographic barriers
(ranges, mountains, hills,etc.)
A. freezing C. warming
B. cooling D. heating

239. Glacier _______ are formed by deposits of continental glaciers.

A. plains C. mass
B. Deposits D. peaks

240. The largest ocean which covers more than a third of the earth’s surface is the ________ Ocean.
A. Indian C. Pacific
B. Atlantic D. Arctic

241. The smallest ocean in the world is the _______ Ocean.

A. Pacific C. Atlantic
B. Indian D. Arctic

242. A great body of salty water smaller than an ocean, more or less landlocked is a ___________.
A. bay C. sea
B. Gulf D. lake
243. It is important that the South China Sea is not militarized by China or any other country because it is a _______
between East Asian countries and Southeast Asia.
A. canal C. channel
B. sea-lane D. demarcation

244. The warm ocean current that moderates surface temperatures of the cold waters of the Pacific off the coast of Peru
was called ________ because it occurs around Christmas.
A. Paskua C. El Nino
B. La nina D. Peru Current

245. A condition when sea surface temperatures in the Pacific are low and the trade winds are very strong is called
_____________.
A. El nino C. Monsoon drift
B. La Nina D. Tropical stream

246. El Nino has brought economic disasters by way of severe_________over the western tropical Pacific region and
__________ over the eastern Pacific, as well as unusual weather conditions in the world.
A. tsunamis::flashfloods C. droughts :: floods
B.typhoons::landslides D. earthquakes :: tremors

247. The most common map used by geographers is the ____________.

A. Equal area map C. Polar projections
B. Mercator map D. Colored map

248. An ideal tool for teachers and students of geography is the _________ because it is a scale model of the three
dimensions of the earth.
A. equal are map C. globe
B. color map D. World land mass map

249. the condition of the air at any time is the _________.

A. weather C. season
B. climate D. atmosphere

250. The pattern of changes of weather over a number of years is the ___________.
A. atmosphere C. climate
B. season D. temperature

251. The number of daytime hours and night time hours is exactly equal all over the world during the __________.
A. equinox C. midnight sun
B. summer solstice D. tropic of cancer

252. In the northern hemisphere, the shortest day and longest night of the year is the __________.
A. equinox C. winter solstice
B. midnight sun D. tropic of cancer

253. The process of water constantly moving from ocean to air to land and back to the ocean is called _________
A. transpiration C. evaporation
B. hydraulic cycle D. precipitation

254. The change of water vapour to rain, snow, or hail is known as ________________.
A. transpiration C. precipitation
B. condensation D. evaporation

255. Prevailing winds called __________ blow in special patterns that change with the seasons.
A. tropical winds C. seasonal winds
B. cross winds D. trade winds

256. A storm is called ________ in the Atlantic region and _________ in the Pacific area.
A. cyclone::monsoon C. convergence::divergence
B.Atlantic::Pacific storm D. hurricane::typhoon

257. Air in motion is _______, while water in motion is ___________

A. moisture::waves C. wind::current
B. weather::climate D. humid::cold

258. These countries dry summer subtropical Mediterranean climate EXCEPT ________.
A. Italy C. Germany
B. Greece D. France
259. These countries have year-round humid tropical climate with heavy rainfall and high temperatures all year long
EXCEPT.
A. Tanzania C. Zaire
B. India D. Central Africa

260. These countries have very dry or arid climate with little or no rain falls during the year EXCEPT ____________
A. Saudi Arabia C. Zaire
B. Sudan D. Gobi desert

261. Half the sphere that divides the earth into two from north to south and from east to west is the ______________.
A. equator C. meridian
B. hemisphere D. tropic zone

262. Worth preserving because they supply most of the world’s supply of oxygen are _________.
A. oceanic ecosystems C. rain forests
B. grasslands D. mountain ecosystems

263. Only few groups of people have settled in arctic regions because the environment is ______________.
A. harsh C. nocturnal
B. unbalance D. cramp

264. Which of these relationships between human activities and our natural resources cause degradation and imbalance of
the ecosystem? This one more directly relates to reduction of biological habitat:
A. Unregulated irrigation :: agricultural products
B. illegal logging :: forest cover
C. Unrestrained mining :: mineral resources
D. Use of banned pesticides :: farming

265. Polluted air from smoke belching of vehicles and industries can fall to the earth as ____________.
A. ice sleets C. acid rain
B. hail storms D. drizzles

266. Why didn’t the United States and Australia sign the Kyoto Protocol to slash greenhouse gasses by 5.2 percent before
2012?
A. Global warming is a myth
B. It would hurt their economy
C. Only non-industrialized countries can comply
D. They are already cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

267. These can offset uneven distribution and growth of population in countries EXCEPT __________.
A. recycling C. production
B. conservation D. alternative resources

268. Earthquake prediction at early and short time periods today is on a _____________ basis.
A. measured validity C. hit-and-run
B. scientific accuracy D. instrument reliability

269. These are recognized natural agents of erosion EXCEPT _____________.

A. water C. ice
B. wind D. plants

270. Why were the various regions of the country created as subdivisions of the nation?
A. economic groupings C. administrative convenience
B. cultural affinity D. similar language/dialect

271. Among 17 regional subdivisions of the Philippines, which is a unique in having its own governor and legislative
assembly?
A. ARMM C. NCR
B. Calabarzon D. Davao Region

272. These are reasons why our Muslim brothers in the Southern Philippines deserve autonomy EXCEPT for their ______
A. own cultural identity
B. traditional Muslim homeland
C. repelling Hispanic and American colonial incursions
D. animosity between mainland and Sulu archipelago Muslims

273. Among prospects in the Cordillera region, which is a proven economic prospect?
A. Metro Baguio and Easter Cordillera Growth Corridor
B. Tourism in Baguio City as summer capital of the country
C. Rice Terraces UNESCO Rice Terraces World Heritage Site
D. Metallic and non-metallic mineral resources

274. What is the highest mountain in Luzon?

A. Mt. Buhi :: Sorsogon C. Mt. Pinatubo :: Zambales
B. Mt. Mayon :: Albay D. Mt. Pulag :: Benguet

275. Not among the World Heritage Sites in the Ilocos region is ___________.
A. Santa Maria church C. Vigan
B. Paoay church D. hundred Islands National Park

276. With its agro-industrial businesses the province of _________ has the biggest contribution to the economic
development in the Ilocos region.
A. Pangasinan C. Ilocos Sur
B. Ilocos Norte D. La Union

277. These Presidents of the Republic hailed from Ilocano province EXCEPT _____________
A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Fidel V. Ramos

278. Which province in Central Luzon can continue to advance the claim that the region is the Rice granary of the
Philippines?
A. Bataan C. Tarlac
B. Nueva Ecija D. Zambales

279. Which is NOT a right relationship between national figures and their province base in the Calabarzon region is
_________:
A. Emilio Aguinaldo: Cavite
B. Jose Rizal: Laguna
C. Manuel quezon: Quezon City
D. Macario Sakay: Mountain of Rizal

280. The behavioural cause of the diminishing agriculture economy in the Calabarzon region is the ________________.
A. growth of manufacturing and light-tech industries
B. urbanization in lifestyle and occupation
C. focus on tourism promotion of historical sites
D. pollution unfavourable to crops

281. Why are the lush forest of the mountain ranges of Aklan, Antique and Capiz described as “accessibility impaired?”
A. No travellers can pollute them.
B. Environment is green
C. Cutters and poachers can’t reach them
D. Good for adventure sports

282. What is the long-term initiative that placed Western Visayas out of the “hotspot areas” for illegal logging?
A. Surveillance and monitoring
B. Confiscation of illegally cut trees
C. prohibition of possession of forest products
D. reforestation

283.Among advocacy materials posted in public places, which directly relate to health awareness?
A. no smoking C. priority seats for pregnant women
B. barya lang po sa umaga D. PWD and senior citizen signs

284. The ________ revelry experience makes the Ati-atihan pre Lenten festival popular even for foreign tourists.
A. Black Nazarene C. Mardi-gras
B. Lenten D. Marian

285. East Visayas Region VII is recognized as one of the _______ exporting regions in the country.
A. handicraft C. coal
B. fish D. sinamay

286. Among landmarks with historical significance in East Visayas is ________.

A. Santo Nino Shrine C. Lake Danao
B. Agas-agas bridge D. Mac Arthur Landing Memorial

287. Originating East Visayas region is the national dance _____________.

A. Itik-itik C. tinikling
B. kuratsa D. pandango

288. From East Visayas Region, which is NOT the right relationship in culture knowledge?
A. kuratsa::waray dance C. tinikling::bamboo pole
B. dandansoy::ballad D. irog nga tuna::patriotic song

289. These are reasons why Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental were made into one integrated region EXCEPT ____
A. one dialect C. tourism promotion
B. holistic development D. peace and order management

290. These are the cultural relationships in the Negros Region EXCEPT ________________.
A. Bacolod City::Maskara Festival
B. Cadiz City::sugar central
C. Baiz city::whale and dolphin watching
D. Silay city:: ancestral houses

291. The most active volcano in Negros region is ________________.

A. hibok-hibok C. kanlaon
B. mayon D. apo

292. Desiring to be a third force in the balance of power between U.S. and Russia conferences in Bandung (1955),
Belgrade (1961) and Cairo (1964) advanced policy positions for security and peace, EXCEPT _______________.
A. peaceful coexistence C. general disarmament
B. new world order D. anti-colonialism

293. The grassroots liberation movement in Latin-America focused a bipolarity for peace and progress that focused on
eliminating ___________ in development.
A. social injustice C. multi-faceted dependency
B. extreme poverty D. industrial backwardness

294. Which virtue of the Filipina was MOST congruent to the revolutionary ideals of the Katipunan during the Hispanic
period?
A. Josephine Bracken::marital devotion
B. Teodora Alonzo::motherly move
C. Maria Clara::purity
D. Tandang Sora::self sacrifice

295. Which has proven to be effective in lessening vehicle volume in the main transportation arteries in Metro Manila?
A. efficient licensing C. prohibition against illegal parking
B. color coding D. apprehension and surveillance

296. Prior to the advent values in the 1960s, who or what is the center of authority in the Filipino family?
A. father::patriarchal society C. parents::familial society
B. mother::matriarchal society D. family::nuclear family

297. The Churches do not totally oppose planned parenthood, but they limit birth control methods through ________.
A. contraceptives C. sterilization
B. abstinence D. castration

298. The stage of population growth with a natural increase in birth rate lower than one (1) percent coupled with death
rate lower than the birth rate occurs in the following situations EXCEPT through ________________.
A. birth control C. famine
B. war D. epidemic

299. Which layer of fertile soil is needed in order to grow crops in a vegetable garden?
A. clay-like C. humus
B. leached D. rocky

300. These are major reasons why Northern Mindanao is the largest regional economy in Mindanao EXCEPT _________

A. Multinational companies::investments
B. White water surfing::adventure sports
C. Hydroelectric plants::energy
D. D. airport and seaport terminals::travel and commerce

301. Among cities in Central Mindanao is the highly urbanized _________ and the resource which gave it frame
A. Tacurong::bird sanctuary
B. Kidipawan::spring in the highland
C. General Santos City::yellow tuna
D. Koronadal:: sports mecca

302. These are true of Davao City EXCEPT __________.

A. largest city in area (2,444 km) in the Philippines
B. most populous (1.6 M) of cities in Visayas-Mindanao
C. most populous in Mindanao
D. largest city in area (2,444 km) in the world

303. It is important that China does not militarize the South China Sea because it is a __________ connecting East Asian
countries with Southeast Asia.
A. sea lane C. fishery resource
B. Philippine territory D. natural oil reserve

304. If the ozone layer in the stratosphere is destroyed, the earth will become _____________ to support life.
A. too polluted C. too hot
B. too cold D. too cloudy

305. One of the most destructive volcanic eruptions of the 20th century in the Philippines is that of __________.
A. taal volcano C. Hibok-hibok
B. Mt. Pinatubo D. Mt. Apo

306. What in nature should we be ultimately thankful for fresh water in our faucets?
A. Meltwater C. rain water
B. River water source D. Water reservoir

307. When does the day begin and end?

A. Midnight C. Dawn
B. Midday D. Sunset

308. When our farmers grow crops to feed themselves short of making profit, they are known as __________ farmers.
A. tenant C. subsistence
B. small D. slash-and-burn

309. Which country has recorded a rural population extremely higher (91%) compared with the urban population (9%).
A. Brunei C. Burma
B. Bangladesh D. Australia

310. Which city is at the center of the land hemisphere of the earth?
A. Melbourne C. Washington D.C
B. London D. New Delhi

311. Which country is closest to the center of the water hemisphere of the earth?
A. India C. New Zealand
B. Indonesia D. Philippines

312. Asia, Africa and _________ belong to the eastern hemisphere of the earth
A. Australia C. South America
B. North America D. Canada

313. In reading a map, what is the symbol for a capital city?

A. triangle C. square
B. dot D. circled star

314. When the South African government kept races apart, giving all economic and political power to white citizens, it
imposed _______.
A. clannishness C. apartheid
B. racial discrimination D. caste

315. The three islands of the Philippines follow this order of rank from the largest to those lesser in land area:
I. Luzon, Mindanao and Samar
II. Mindanao, Luzon and Cebu
III. Visayan islands, Luzon and Mindanao
IV. Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

316. Among unfulfilled goals of Socialist Communism not achieved even today in Russia, North Korea and China is ____
A. dictatorship of the Communist Party
B. state power by revolutionist leaders
C. revolutionary struggle of a nation
D. prosperity of the working class

317. The correct measure of true development is _____________

A. economic progress C. political sovereignty
B. human development D. social equality

318. To what level do nations belong when their gross national product (GNP) has risen to higher levels but below level
of industrialized nations?
A. Second World C. Third World
B. First World D. Fourth World

319. To what level do nations belong when their annual per capita income is less than US $200.00?
A. Second World C. Fourth World
B. Third World D. First World

320. The great power of tides rushing up narrow inlets of bays can be used to produce ____________.
A. light C. heat
B. electricity D. water

321. Sociologists and environmentalists predict that typhoons will be strong, even stronger than Yolanda, as the
atmosphere of the earth continues to heat up. Typhoon Yolanda, as the atmosphere of the earth continues to heat up?
Typhoon Yolanda had gusts of _________ kph making it the strongest typhoon in the country’s history.
A. 573 C. 735
B. 395 D. 375

322. In Sociology we develop our capacity to attain _______________ wisdom through knowledge-based research.
A. traditional C. conventional
B. folk D. empirical

323. Research-based knowledge about social and social patterns can replace ________________.
A. traditional values C. superstition
B. folk wisdom D. conventional practices

324. What do you call the diagrams of kinship relations and maps to show how the people are in communities are related
to one another?
A. Genealogies C. Organizers
B. Graphics D. Spider map

325. To prevent ethnocentrism, anthropologists and sociologists advocate cross-cultural understanding through concept
known as __________.
A. cultural relativism C. global solidarity
B. ethical relativism D. acculturation

326. one reason why we do not progress as a nation is due to management by exception syndrome. What does
management by exception syndrome mean?
A. The rulers are for everybody except to the manager
B. Apply the rule selectively
C. Applies the rule to all
D. Change the rule. It is more of an exception

327. “He who does not know how to look to the past will never reach his destination.” To which Filipino trait does this
point?
A. Pakikiisa C. pakikipagkapwa tao
B. Manana habit D. Utang na loob

328. Which Filipino trait is laziness disguised in religious garb?

A. utang na loob C. bahala na
B. manana habit D. pakikisama

329. One of the Filipino’s favourite word is “kasi” because. This word implies ___________.
I. making a scapegoat out of someone or something
II. evading responsibility
III. postponing of action
A. I-II C. II-III
B. I-III D. I
330. According to one another, we Filipinos do not learn because our messages create what psychologists call cognitive
dissonance. Which behaviour demonstrates cognitive dissonance?
A. Our political leaders spend most of their time arguing
B. parents act as role models for their children
C. teacher tells students to come on time but comes late
D. There is so much division in the country

331. Filipino tend to look at the world and nature as peopled by supernatural beings and governed by forces above him.
They manifest _________________.
A. particularism C. nonrationalism
B. personalism D. rationalism

332. Which refers to the total way of life shared by members of a society?
A. Sociology C. race
B. Biosociology D. Culture

333. Which are the shared rules of conduct that specify how people ought to think and act called?
A. Norms C. Sanctions
B. Values D. Subcultures

334. Which when violated may cause the violator to be regarded as eccentric, weird, or crazy?
A. Folkways C. Laws
B. Mores D. Institutions

335. Which if the following does NOT accurately describe the true nature of culture?
A. Culture is learned from interaction with other people
B. Culture tells us how we ought to act and believe
C. Culture is transmitted through biological inheritance
D. Culture helps us solve problems and adopt to our environment

336. Social institutions are enduring social structures that provide ready-made arrangements to meet basic human
problems. Which of these basic social institutions provides community coordination, law and order, and defense?
A. the family C. religion
B. the economy D. government

337. Which element of social structure refers to a set of norms specifying the rights and obligations associated with a
status?
A. Value C. role
B. Culture trait D. dysfunction

338. What social process occurs when people work together to achieve shared goals?
A. Exchange C. Competition
B. Conflict D. Cooperation

339. Which is considered as positive or favourable consequences of tough competition?

A. Personal stress C. Cooperation is reduced
B. Achievement is stimulated D. Social inequalities is encouraged

340. What group is characterized by intimate, face to face interaction?

A. Primary C. Gesselschaft
B. Aggregate D. Bureaucracy

341. What do you call the feeling of disorganization and frustration that an overseas contract worker may experience
when he encounters entirely different patterns of behaviour, ideas and artifacts at his destination in a foreign country?
A. Culture integration C. Assimilation
B. Culture shock D. Discrimination

342. Punishment is a form of social control. If death penalty is imposed to scare offenders and the rest of society into
following the rules, the purpose of punishment is _______________.
A. retribution C. reformation
B. deterrence D. prevention

343. Emile Durkheim believed that a major cause of suicide in industrialized nations was the situation where the norms of
society are unclear or no longer applicable to current conditions. He called this situation _______________.
A. taboo C. tecnic way
B. anomie D. deviance
344. Wealth, prestige, and power – much unequally distributed in third world countries like the Philippines – are the bases
of divisions into social classes. This patterned inequality is called _______________
A. social movement C. social problem
B. Social stratification D. social mobility

345. Philippine social development efforts include anti-poverty and pro-poor programs. In determining who are the poor
and how poor are the poor, the government fixes the amount of money a family would need to meet the minimum
requirement of a decent standard of living. What do you call the amount so fixed?
A. Relative poverty C. Poverty level
B. Per capital income D. Culture of poverty

346. Legislations granting special privileges to senior citizens help to neutralize prejudice and discrimination toward a
social category based on __________________.
A. race C. sex
B. ethnicity D. age

347. There is a growing number advocates of gender sensitivity. In sociology, gender means ___________________.
A. a biological characteristic, male or female.
B. the expected dispositions and behaviors that cultures assign to each sex
C. the rights and obligations for women as provided by the Constitution
D. homosexuality as a deviant behavior

348. Which type of family is ore prevalent in the third world than in industrialized countries?
A. extended family C. family of orientation
B. nuclear family D. family of procreation

349. Persistent nepotism in our society is generally explained as repayment to family members of a debt of gratitude
which to Filipinos is termed:
A. hiya C. utang na loob
B. ningas cogon D. bahala na

350. There is a revival through cooperatives of social unity, neighbourliness and mutual helpfulness of Filipinos where
they voluntarily work together and pool their resources to achieve shared goals. This Filipino practice is known as:
A. compadre system C. amor propio
B. barangay D. bayanihan

351. The forcible expulsion of a particular ethnic group from a certain territory is termed as:
A. ethnic cleansing C. genocide
B. ethnocentrism D. racial prejudice

352. Which of the following consists of unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature?
A. prostitution C. sexual harassment
B. sex discrimination D. pornography

353. Which one is positive trends in the area of Philippine politics?

A. Shift is role of government from a regulatory agency to a facilitative role through deregulation and privatization
B. Growing influence of crime lords in political governance
C. Empowerment of local government units
D. AC

354. For those who desire change, ________ should be the practical advocacy amid social and political upheavals in the
country and the world.
A. social reform C. cultural reformation
B. religious conversion D. state alliances

355. What can be a practical initiative as an application of Robert Merton’s proposition that couples should be clear about
hidden functions like parental obligations before marriage?
A. Disallow civil marriages
B. Allow trial marriages
C. Legalize divorce
D. teach marital obligations in sex education

356. Human rights advocates clamor for various rights such as land, housing , lower oil prices,etc. What should be taught
as a counterpart of civil rights?
A. Bayanihan by citizens C. Civic duties
B. Reconciliation among parties D, Cooperative movement
357. Under the Exchange Theory (work should be rewarded), what advances professional work through the effort of the
Professional regulation Commission?
A. Board examination
B. Licensure examination
C. Examination procedures computerization
D. Outstanding professional awards

358. How can congressional hearings e.g. on drugs in the national penitentiary, be a scientific approach to social
legislation?
A. Seeking new approaches to public service
B. Allowing Congress to examine issues
C. Defining provisions of laws
D. Scrutinizing via TV coverage

359. How can social research serve policy-makers in corporate and public sectors?
A. redirect policies towards poverty alleviation
B. provide data for social policies
C. add professionalism among leaders
D. advance social awareness among sectors

360. What is the good argument that sociologists should not be purists and be ethnically neutral to social problems e.g.
poverty, human rights violations, etc.?
A. To be neutral is to support the status quo
B. Sociology is the queen of social sciences
C. Advance the science of sciences
D. Sociologists are academicians

361. Without becoming actively involved in social reform what can sociologists do to advance social activism in their
profession?
A. Increase social research studies
B. Improve scientific validity of researches
C. Urge more recent grants
D. make their views known on public issues

362. Which area of sociology can be advanced so that it is not merely for speculative thinking of theories and methods?
A. Population studies::on planned parenthood
B. Applied sociology::for social change
C. Human studies:: on social ills, e.g. drug use, crime,etc.
D. Sociological theory:: for social knowledge

363. To select a topic for social research, personal __________ can ensure enthusiasm in completing a selected study.
A. validity C. interest
B. feasibility D. relevant

364. An anthropologist understands other cultures from the perspective of an insider? Is this what ought to be?
A. Yes
B. No, should be from the point of view of an outsider
C. No, should be from the point of view of an anthropologist
D. Yes, if the insiders are literate

365. When acculturation takes place, what happens?

A. Members of the culture adopt features of another
B. Members of their culture disregard their culture and adopt another?
C. Members of one culture look down on other culture
D. Members of one culture exclude members from other cultures

366. When you judge by results regardless of your relations to the people involved, which Filipino trait do you
counteract?
A. Particularism C. Personalism
B. Supernativalism D. Non-radionalism

367. If you keep seeing your way of doing things as the right way and everybody else’s as the wrong way, you tend to
have the attitude called ____________.
A. cultural relativism C. Cultural pluralism
B. ethnocentrism D. Multiculturalism

368. On what basis is the caste system of social structure and stratification?
A. religious beliefs C. ethnicity
B. achieved status D. inherited inequality

369. Which is considered as a positive or favourable consequences of tough competition?

A. personal stress C. cooperation is reduced
B. achievement is stimulated D. social inequalities

370. The Chinese minority group in the Philippines adopts the language, history, and manners of mainstream Filipino
culture as its own. What pattern of interaction occurs?
A. Alteration C. Amalgamation
B. Accommodation D. Acculturation

371. Which illustrate horizontal mobility in the social ladder?

A. The promotion of a teacher to principal
B. The demotion from principal to teacher
C. A teacher remains as a teacher in the same school
D. A teacher leaves for the same position at another school

372. Karl Marx divided industrial society into bourgeoisie and proletariat. What was one of his major bases of
classification?
A. Gender role and inequalities
B. racial and ethnic origins
C. Whether or not they have royal or noble blood
D. Whether or not they own the means of production

373. Which of the following may result at the departure country when Filipino professionals emigrate to other countries?
A. brain drain C. population increase
B. ethnic diversity D. culture shock

374. If a Catholic researcher makes a study on polygamy as practiced in Islam, what influence will likely add subjectivity
to his/her findings?
A. cultural gap C. religious bias
B. economic difference D. class distinction

375. If government sponsors a research on social poverty, what factor will likely influence the research?
A. timeliness of study C. scope of research
B. lack of funding D. political criticism

376. What goal should corporate firms adopt for supporting social research?
A. return investment for firm
B. corporate social responsibility
C. press relations for company
D. philanthropic dole-out

377. What attitude is needed before one engages in data-gathering for research?
A. Prejudgment on results C. open-minded skepticism
B. bias on hypothesis D. Inadequacy in time

378. When are laws said to be unscientific? When laws _________________.

A. serve political interests
B. are not supported by research
C. focus on funding allocation
D. are irrelevant

379. How should social scientists view culture?

A. Difference in mores of people C. all facets of social life
B. refinement in the arts D. ways of ethical conduct

380. Color, emblem, gestures, designs, words are part of ___________ language that makes man different from animals.
A. symbolic C. denotative
B. material D. abstract

381. The value marker of ______ is conveyed by the EDSA people power revolution.
A. human rights C. freedom
B. justice D. integrity

382. What issue is controversial for church people but is a need for secular society?
A. birth control C. human rights
B. social media D. information bill
383. Which can explain the fact that we still observed the nod of respect (mano po) to our elders as our forebears?
A. Punishment for lack of respect
B. Modelling (gaya-gaya)
C. Folkways change slowly
D. Herd mentality

384. Which can constitutional reform did Filipino constitutionalists including those who framed the Malolos Constitution
introduce to eliminate the dominance of the church over the state?
A. expulsion of friars
B. taxation on religious schools
C. prohibiting religious from political meddling
D. separation of church and state

385. What would you accept as true from the varied propositions of Herbert Spencer?
A. Societies compete by way of survival of the fittest
B. Societies develop from simplicity to complexity
C. Social development should not be interfered by legislators
D. Planned change will disrupt the evolution of society

386. The following facts show Emile Durkheim has reason to assume that individuals are products, not creators of society
EXCEPT _________.
A. laws impose conformity
B. man’s behaviour follows customs
C. moral codes declare what is right and wrong
D. systems are made by man

387. Which explains Spencer’s theory of progressive evolution of human societies?

A. Societies inevitably progress
B. Societies have to adopt to survive or else perish
C. Societies have to compete to survive
D. Human individuals adapt but not human societies

388. Fr. Reuter wrote: “In a survey in Asia, they discovered that the happiest people in Asia are the Filipinos. The most
miserable are the Japanese. The Japanese have money. We don’t have money, but we have the smile, the warm embrace,
the song, the laughter, the joy of living.” What does this prove?
A. That the Filipinos don’t care about material wealth
B. That the Filipinos are happy go lucky people
C. That the Filipinos are rich in the treasures of the spirit
D. That the Filipinos are healthy and happy people

389. If there is anything positive in “ningas-cogon” Filipino trait, which one?

A. It makes a person detached
B. It renders one inactive
C. It makes one unable to initiate things
D. It makes one persevere

390. Arctic dwellers have ice and snow houses, and desert dwellers have animal skin tents, in windy Batanes are heavy
limestone shelters, and in other areas are light bamboo and grass huts. The main reason for these cultural vaiations is ___
A. isolation C. environment
B. technology D. biological differences

391. Over population resulting from high fertility and low mortality most likely will result in ____________.
A. women having more involvement in social structures outside the family
B. the population becoming younger
C. shortages in the labor force
D. more successful poverty reduction programs

392. One of the definitive trends today is women’s political empowerment. Which are indicators of political women
empowerment?
I. General legislations have been enacted such as Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
II. The proportion of women elected to various positions in on an upswing
III. The women outnumber the men in the teaching profession
IV. International summits or conferences include women and gender issues among the priority development agenda
A. I,II,IV C. I,III,IV
B. II,III,IV D. I,II, IV

393. A research conducted by International Labor organization found out that women-headed households are more
vulnerable to poverty. This can be attributed to the following factors EXCEPT ___________________.
A. Women must combine earning an income with this household
B. women have limited access to the labor market and narrow range of technical skills
C. women are weaker
D. women have less access to land, capital, and technology

394. In the field of education which one is a positive trend in the Philippines?
A. Oversubscription in higher education courses like teacher education and commerce
B. Prioritization of “poorest of the poor” provinces
C. Universalization of basic education
D. Virtual absence of new technologies in classroom

395. U.S. President Barack Obama remarked that “immigration is in America’s DNA.” What did he mean?
A. He welcomes ethnic diversity
B. He supports a literal immigration system
C. He pledges new immigration policies
D. He confirms that America is a melting pot.

396. What hinder foreign and local investments?

A. peace and order
B. natural disasters and political conflict
C. poverty incidence
D. inequality of social and economic development

397. What was the basis of John Dewey’s commitment to naturalism?

A. James’ naturalistic psychology
B. Darwin’s theory of evolution
C. Hegelian idealism
D. Pierce philosophical theory

Read the boxed test below, and then answer questions 398 and 399.
Anthropologically speaking, we are living in a money culture. Its cult and rites dominate . . . our laws and politics and the
incidence of human association depend upon a novel combination of the machine and money… John Dewey

398. What socio-economic aspect is referred to by Dewey?

A. progressivism C. Industrialism
B. pragmatism D. materialism

399. The text refers to people, society, and culture affecting ____________ factors.
A. social C. educational
B. political D. spiritual

400. Philippine society has turned secular away from culture of Hispanic religiosity? What does this prove?
A. Culture is not static C. Culture is not deeply rooted
B. Culture is secular D. Culture is folkloric

401. What influence made Filipinos today use utensils and not eat with their hands?
A. Hygienic need C. American influence
B. Chinese tradition D. Fast food culture

402. Which can explain why the Ten Commandment is not always observed?
A. Ten Commandments are a myth
B. Mores are observed as they satisfy needs
C. Observance is for the religious only
D. Mores are difficult to follow

403. Which can serve as explanation as to why people feel guilty in not observing Church mores?
A. We are human. (tao lamang)
B. People are onion-skinned
C. Filipinos are religious by nature
D. Guilt is central to religious belief

404. Culturally, why are state laws against killing similar to religious mores?
A. It is universal law not to kill
B. Laws can grow out of folkways and mores
C. killing is a gruesome act
D. lawmakers are religious

405. Which can be one reason why it is difficult to pass the divorce law in the Philippines?
A. It does not reflect old folkways and mores
B. The Philippines is a patriarchal society
C. Filipinos love family and children
D. Divorce is expensive due to alimony

406. Why do fads, fashion, craze easily come and go?

A. people change a lot
B. We go with trends to stay “in”
C. Keep in step or lose the train
D. Some norms are short-lived

407. Why do men no longer wear bell-bottom pants and women the saya’t baro?
A. people prefer ready-to-wear clothes
B. People keep abreast with style
C. these are convenient to wear
D. these are economical

408. Why are awards like TOTM and TOWN necessary?

A. award-giving is for vested interests
B. Publicity helps the giver
C. Rewards ensure norms are followed
D. awards are tax deductible

409. Why are the Japanese honest, orderly and respectful?

A. belief that their emperor is a god
B. closeness to nature and virtue
C. dominant cultural behaviour
D. repentance for past misdeeds

410. What is the best method for values inculcation?

A. orientation C. Reflection
B. modelling D. Drills

411. If you take a position of cultural relativism, which one do you observe?
A. Imposing culture change as an outsider
B. respect for all cultural differences
C. condoning instances mass suicide
D. show ethnocentrism

412. According to anthropologists from whom should change of practice come?

A. From within a culture C. From religious leaders
B. From outside a culture D. From educational leaders

413. With rapid globalization and tough business competition, Filipino business orientations are becoming more:
A. fatalistic C. manipulative
B. personal D. traditional

414. With industrialization a must possible future Philippine political cultural scenario if without interventions shall be
I. erosive of family value
II. physical dislocation of families
III. preference to foreign ways and tastes
IV. insurgency
A. III,IV C. I,II
B. II,III D. I,IV

415. During the Marcos regime, what shift in form of government was made that introduced the new positions of a prime
minister and a single legislative body of assemblymen?
A. Constitutional C. Parliamentary
B. Federal D. Welfare state

416. Which constitutional safeguard exists such that the executive can turn down legislative measure and Congress can
move to remove the President?
A. check and balance C. veto power
B. boycott D. impeachment

417. Which privilege gives any person in the Philippines to be bodily presented in court for charges of a crime for which
he has right of counsel and trial?
A. ex-post facto law C. fourth amendment
B. writ of habeas corpus D. writ of habeas data

418. Which state gave the Philippines the first recognition as an independent republic that was formally inaugurated
during World War II?
A. China C. Japan
B. United States D. Spain

419. During the Hispanic era, who can directly check abuses of the governor general and cause immediate punishment of
corrupt Spanish officials?
A. Visitador or investigating officer C. Spanish friars
B. Viceroy of Mexico D. Royal Audiencia

420. The tribue was a symbol of vassalage by families and unmarried native Filipinos, who in the beginning paid eight
reales equivalent to ______ in money or kind.
A. fifty pesos C. ten pesos
B. one peso D. hundred pesos

421. kkkUnder whose presidency was the Family Code of the Philippines promulgated?
A. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo C. Corazon C. Aquino
B. Fidel V. Ramos D. Ramon Magsaysay

422. The government of Singapore is ________ representative democratic republic.

A. constitutional C. parliamentary
B. republican D. monarchical

423. Singapore’s head of the state is the ____ while the head of government is the __________.
A. prime minister::king C. king:: prime minister
B. prime minister::president D. president::prime minister

424. What is the legal age for entering marriage under the Family Code?
A. 16 for boys, 18 for girls C. 18 for girls, 23 for boys
B. 24 D. 18

425. What is the most widely known protocol on international environmental agreement?
A. Brussels C. Rio de Janeiro
B. Kyoto D. Manila

426. Among the signatories in Asian Environmental Compliance and Enhancement Network, which nation deserves to
demonstrate significant commitment as a leading industrial country in the world?
A. South Korea C. China
B. Singapore D. Philippines

427. The most powerful man in the Malaysian government is the ________________.
A. prime minister C. governor
B. king D. president

428. The Malaysian monarch exercise powers upon advice by the _______________.
A. governors C. prime minister
B. sultans D. parliament

429. Indonesia’s President Suharto introduced the ________ administration which had economic growth due to U.S.
support and foreign direct investments.
A. Great Society C. New Society
B. New Order D. Grand Alliance

430. Which law promulgates a comprehensive policy and a national system for early childhood care and development?
A. R.A. 7836 C. R.A. 8980
B. R.A. 7610 D. R.A. 9238

431. Which law institutionalizes the kindergarten education into the basic education system?
A. R.A. 10167 C. R.A. 10165
B. R.A. 10148 D. R.A. 10157

432. What national policy establishes and describes national standards and levels for outcomes of education and training?
A. Education for All
B. Millennium Development Goals
C. Philippine Qualifications Framework
D. Inclusive Education
433. Which Republic Act mandates that the curriculum shall be culture-sensitive contextualized and global?
A. R.A. 10523 C. R.A. 10533
B. R.A. 10157 D. R.A. 10154

434. To ensure the sustainability of public and private educational institutions during the transition from 10 years basic
education to 12 years, which agencies formulated guidelines for the full protection of rights, welfare and benefits of
affected academic and non-academic personnel?
A. DILG-DOLE-CHED-COCOPEA
B.DOLE-DepEd-TESDA-CHED
C. DepEd-TESDA-CHED
D. CHED-DOLE-PRC

435. Which Act abolished Grade 7 in the basic education structure?

A. R.A. 4670 C. Education Act of 1940
B. Education Act of 1982 D. R.A. 7610

436. Essentially, the Spanish encomienda was a grant for receiving ________ from the people but not ownership of land
of the land.
A. tenancy C. tribute
B. labor services D. servitude

437. Among the greatest achievement of the American military government in the Philippines was pacification of the
islands and laying down the foundation of a civil regime that introduced various measures EXCEPT _____________.
A. local election with Philippine flag raised
B. free elementary schools
C. civil courts including the Supreme Court
D. local towns and provinces

438. In 1900 the Federal Party was established by R.H. Pardo de Tavera and other leaders to work for several measures
EXCEPT ______________.
A. Federal Party as first political party
B. recognition of first Philippine republic
C. restoration of peace
D. Philippines as state in the U.S. Union

439. By 1900 some patriots with Apolinario Mabini did not reconcile with American rule and did not accept any positions
in civil government, prompting the American government to ____________ them to Guam.
A. incarcerate C. exile
B. execute D. emigrate

440. While the Royal Audiencia was the powerful Supreme Court during the Hispanic regime, its power was supreme in _
A. restricting Chinese immigration
B. ordering people to comply with religious duties
C. acting as governor general during vacancy of the position
D. auditing expenses of the colonial government

441. The tribute became very onerous owing to various excesses by collection EXCEPT ____________.
A. paying in kind (e.g. rice,honey) at low price
B. increasing amount of peso tax
C. cheating through tampered weight
D. abusive torture and plunder

442. How is marriage characterized in the 1987 Family Code?

A. lasting C. permanent
B. temporary D. on trial basis

443. For the Family code which is the legal foundation of the Filipino family?
A. Marriage C. children
B. parents D. both parents and children

444. Who can solemnize marriage on board a ship or plane during travel?
A. stewardess C. captain of ship
B. steward D. senior passenger

445.What does a priest need in order to solemnize marriage legally in the Philippines?
A. bishop’s approval C. ordination
B. civil authority D. couple’s parental approval
446. The female spouse who conceals her pregnancy with a man other than her spouse in marriage commits a crime of __
A. lying C. fraud
B. concealment D. injustice

447. These are ground for legal annulment of marriage EXCEPT ____________.
A. repeated physical violence or abuse
B. sexual infidelity or perversion
C. lesbianism or homosexuality
D. drug use or alcohol drinking

448. These are the right relationships in environmental law that protects the nation’s natural resources EXCEPT ________
A. air quality::air pollution
B. mining::impact on miners
C. water quality:: water pollutants
D. chemical safety::harmful chemical products

449. What is the extent of the impact of environmental laws that protect natural resources?
A. Worldwide C. region-wide
B. countrywide D. hemisphere-wide

450. the democratic government of Malaysia differs from that of the Philippines because it is a _______ government.
A. republican-federal C. constitutional monarchy
B. federal-monarchy D. federal representative

451. Criticism on the past administration in Malaysia was its being _______ such as in suppressing the press
A. laissez faire C. fascistic
B. autocratic D. authoritarian

452. Singapore is a de-facto _______ state with lack of separation of powers between the executive branch and the courts.
A. alliance C. multi-party
B. one-party D. coalition

453. With the dominant People’s Action party Singapore has de-facto ________ elections
A. rigged C. party-free
B. multi-party D. fraudulent

454. Singapore is recognized by transparency international as the _______ corrupt nation in Asia.
A. modestly C. least
B. most D. extremely

455. Singapore’s rigid anti-crime policies is characterized by ___________ punishment which is one of the highest in the
world.
A. caning C. corporal
B. capital D. heavy fines

456. Singapore proves that democracy is not a __________ solution for states.
A. effective C. one-size-fits-all
B. panacea D. flawless

457. U.S. government is much alike that of the Philippines with few exceptions such as presidential election won by
_______ votes.
A. congressional C. electoral college
B. populist D. parliamentary

458. The government of Indonesia is much alike that of the Philippines except for ________ presidential elections during
Suharto’s regime.
A. parliamentary C. popular
B. direct D. indirect

459. Until it recovered after the Asian financial crisis, the Indonesian Yudhoyano administration was beset by several
issues EXCEPT ________.
A. corruption C. extreme poverty
B. social unrest D. terrorism

460. Prior to the sixties, massive manhunt against rebels in Indonesia caused the killing of 500 thousand to one million
people suspected of communism comprised by several groups Except ______.
A. Christians C. Communists
B. leftists D. Ethnic Chinese
461. Until the revolution in 1932, Thailand was an absolute _________.
A. republic C. commonwealths
B. dictatorship D. monarchy