Civil Service Exams (Cs Analysis) – Page 5

#80. Samuel Morse, best known today as the inventor of Morse Code and one of the inventors of the telegraph, was originally a prominent painter. While he was always interested in technology and studied electrical engineering in college, Morse went to Paris to learn from famous artists of his day and later painted many pictures that now hang in museums, including a portrait of former President John Adams. In 1825, Morse was in Washington, D.C., painting a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette when a messenger arrived on horseback to tell him that his wife was gravely ill back at his home in Connecticut. The message had taken several days to reach him because of the distance. Morse rushed to his home as fast as he could, but his wife had already passed away by the time he arrived. Grief-stricken, he gave up painting and devoted the rest of his life to finding ways to transmit messages over long distances faster.

Morse left the art world and helped to invent the telegraph because he

A wanted to communicate with people far away.
B was tired of painting.
C experienced a personal tragedy in his life.
D was fascinated by science.
Answer: experienced a personal tragedy in his life.
#81. A person born in the Year of the Tiger is capable of earning large sums of money, but he is rather a spendthrift and does not always put his money to best use. He can also be most generous and will often shower lavish gifts on friends and relations. That is why a Tiger person has many friends and acquaintances.

Which of the following is true about a person born in the Year of the Tiger?

A He is always successful in earning large sums of money.
B He is a good businessman.
C He spends his money in extravagant and irresponsible way.
D He welcomes people in need and helps them in whatever way he can.
Answer: He spends his money in extravagant and irresponsible way.
#82. When faced with a challenging event like a disagreement with a colleague at work, there are always two roads to go down; You can either approach the situation as a problem, or as an opportunity for spiritual growth. This not-so-subtle distinction can mean the difference between distress and eustress- always try to choose the latter. A eustress is a moderate or normal psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial for the one who experiences it.

Which of the following is not true about the passage?

A A disagreement with a colleague at work can be an opportunity for spiritual growth.
B Spiritual growth is the result of a disagreement with a colleague at work.
C A disagreement with a colleague at work is a challenging event.
D A eustress is advised to be chosen over distress
Answer: Spiritual growth is the result of a disagreement with a colleague at work.
#83. People born under the zodiac sign Pisces are generous to a fault. They are always ready to help anyone in need, even those whom they have just met. Because they are kind and compassionate, they are often taken advantage of by people who come to them with a tale of woes and sufferings. If it happens that they don't have something to give, they will even borrow from friends so the people who come to them for help will not go home empty-handed.

What does the paragraph say about the people born under the sign Pisces?

A That Pisces people are merciful.
B That Pisces people often do not have something to give that they have to borrow from friends.
C That Pisces people are saints.
D Pisces are at fault
Answer: That Pisces people are merciful.
#84. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. As such, it circles the sun faster than all the other planets, which is why Romans named it after the swift-footed messenger god Mercury. Mercury was known since at least Sumerian times roughly 5,000 years ago, where it was often associated with Nabu, the god of writing. Mercury was also given separate names for its appearance as both a morning star and as an evening star. Greek astronomers knew, however, that the two names referred to the same body. Heraclitus believed that both Mercury and Venus orbited the Sun, not the Earth.

According to this passage:

A The Sumerians named Mercury after their god Mercury because that god is fast.
B Mercury is closer to the sun than the Earth is to the sun.
C Greek astronomers believed that Mercury orbited the sun. o The Romans named Mercury after one of their gods because Mercury is the closest planet
D The Romans named Mercury after one of their gods because Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
Answer: Mercury is closer to the sun than the Earth is to the sun.
#85. Baby carriages were invented in 1848 by Charles Burton. He lived in New York City and faced opposition to his invention from people who felt they were unsafe. He believed in his idea and moved to England, where he opened a factory. He made carriages for Queen Victoria of England, Queen Isabella II of Spain, and other royalty. A factory opened in the United States ten years later but only 75 carriages were sold. Today, baby carriages are extremely popular and almost every baby has at least one.

We can conclude from the passage that:

A baby carriage sales have dramatically risen in the last 75 years.
B the initial design of the baby carriage was not safe.
C Americans’ attitudes toward baby carriages has changed significantly.
D Burton had many inventions that he tried to put into mass production.
Answer: Americans’ attitudes toward baby carriages has changed significantly.
#86. "Democracy's real test lies in its respect for minority opinions." ~ Ellery Sedgwick
Showing respect for a minority opinion _______________ democracy.
A Invalidates
B Intimidates
C Defies
D Validates
Answer: Validates
#87. "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." - Desiderius Erasmus
What does this proverb mean?
A Even someone with minor ability is considered special by those with no ability at all.
B It's more advantageous to be able to see, even a little bit, than to be blind.
C Someone who can see will be able to take advantage of others who cannot see.
D It would be easy for someone who can see to become king in a land of people who cannot see.
Answer: Even someone with minor ability is considered special by those with no ability at all.
#88. It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils of school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they not only have the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilization are made by those who are expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless they have a broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

According to the second school of thought education will not be very effective, if students

A do not have a wide general education.
B concentrate on only a few subjects.
C ignore the study of fine arts.
D have inadequate knowledge of their own work.
Answer: do not have a wide general education.
#89. Have you ever wondered whether fish drink or not? All living things must drink, and they require a fresh supply of water. A person can go without food for many days, but he or she cannot go for long without water. Fish drink, and fish that live in salt water must drink salt water. However, when we watch them in an aquarium and see them opening and closing their mouths, we must not assume that they are drinking. Fish need water for its oxygen. The water that they seem to be gulping gives them oxygen, which is in the water. On the other hand, when a fish drinks, it swallows water, just the way we do.

It is stated in the passage that a fish opens and closes its mouth

A in order to get oxygen
B to drink to stay alive
C so as to gulp
D to swim in an aquarium.
Answer: in order to get oxygen
#90. Generation Xers are those people born roughly between 1965 and 1981. As employees, Generation Xers tend to be more challenged when they can carry out tasks independently. This makes Generation Xers the most entrepreneurial generation in history.

This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers

A have an interest in making history.
B have a tendency to be self-directed workers.
C work harder than people from other generations.
D tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior.
Answer: have a tendency to be self-directed workers.
#91. As the popularity of tattoos continue to grow, so does the concern about potential risks. Some risks, such as the spread of infections through the use of unsterilized needles, have long been known. But what isn't clear is the safety of tattoo inks. Getting inked may have long-term consequences beyond just having to live with your ex-girlfriend's name on your bicep for decades.

What conclusion can we draw from the passage?

A Parents are advised to disallow their children to have tattoos on their bodies.
B Having tattoos is definitely dangerous to one's health.
C Tattoo inks are not safe.
D Having tattoos may pose danger to one's health.
Answer: Having tattoos may pose danger to one's health.
#92. One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into both male and female characters are amazing even today.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

A New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.
B academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare's work.
C Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today.
D people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters.
Answer: people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters.
#93. There are no effective boundaries when it comes to pollutants. Studies have shown that toxic insecticides that have been banned in many countries are riding the wind from countries where they remain legal. Compounds such as DDT and toxaphene have been found in remote places like the Yukon and other Arctic regions.

This paragraph best supports the statement that:

A studies have proven that many countries have ignored their own anti-pollution laws.
B more pollutants find their way into polar climates than they do into warmer areas.
C toxic insecticides such as DDT have not been banned throughout the world.
D DDT and toxaphene are the two most toxic insecticides in the world.
Answer: toxic insecticides such as DDT have not been banned throughout the world.
#94. Big shots in technology have more “eureka moments” per unit time than the little shots. They are leaders and connectors. They are the charismatic inspirations for new ideas who build consensus to forge ahead on new technology initiatives. They have the ideas that create and shape the technology of the future. This makes them sensationally valuable assets to any enterprise. The more valuable you are, the more control you have over your destiny. Your employer, colleagues and industrial associates will do more for you and give you that freedom, to keep you happy and focussed on what you have excelled at. Notice that I said, “freedom to work on what you want”, but I did not say the freedom to work the amount you want. In software, successful people generally work hard. The climb to fame and fortune in software generally exacerbates this fate until you decide you have climbed enough, done enough, and earned enough, that you are willing to let your contributions plateau.

Being in software industry, what would you do to have more control over your destiny?

A Keep your boss happy.
B Develop more value.
C Work on important projects.
D Increase your technical acumen.
Answer: Develop more value.
#95. There were only five sections for the subject Math 54. The sections were A, B, C, D,and E. The teachers assigned to each section were Mr. Martin, Miss Garcia, Mrs. Romulo, Miss Santos, and Mr. Apacible respectively. Students enrolling for the subject were free to choose the section they want so they can adjust their schedules. The quota for each section was 50 students and section A and D were filled up easily, ahead of the three other sections. It seemed that Mr. Martin and Miss Santos were popular with the Math students.

What is true of the following observations?

A Both sections A and D have 50 students each.
B Miss Garcia was a terror teacher.
C Mr. Martin and Miss Santos were the best in Math 54.
D Mr. Apacible and Mrs. Romulo are not popular with the Math students.
Answer: Both sections A and D have 50 students each.
#96. Research suggests that there are creatures that do not know what light means at the bottom of the sea. They don't have either eyes or ears; they can only feel. There is no day or night for them. There are no winters, no summers, no sun, no moon, and no stars. It is as if a child spent its life in darkness in bed, with nothing to see or hear. How different our own life is! Sight shows us the ground beneath our feet and the heavens above us - the sun, moon, and stars, shooting stars, lightning, and the sunset. It shows us day and night. We are able to hear voices, the sound of the sea, and music. We feel, we taste, we smell. How fortunate we are!

Judging from the passage, we can say that this story is mainly about

A life of sea creatures at the bottom of the sea.
B the superiority of human beings over some creatures in terms of sense
C the differences among creatures of the earth and those of the sea.
D how changes in the seasons are perceived by the deep-sea creatures.
Answer: the superiority of human beings over some creatures in terms of sense
#97. The games we used to play when we were young have been sidelined by modern gadgets. Nowadays, we no longer see children and teens playing piko, tumbang preso, luksong baka, patintero and other enjoyable games our parents used to play. The young generation of today is so hooked on gadgets that they even have no time to talk to each other during their free time. This is very unhealthy according to some social scientists.

From the passage, we can conclude that:

A Modern gadgets should be totally banned to protect our children.
B Children and teens will not enjoy playing piko, patintero, luksong baka and tumbang preso.
C Children and teens who use modern gadgets are sickly.
D The young generation of today prefers modern gadgets over piko, patintero and the likes.
Answer: The young generation of today prefers modern gadgets over piko, patintero and the likes.
#98. A dance instructor is holding an aerobics class every morning in front of the town market where there is a big open space. There are many participants and he charges them 10 pesos per session. In contrast, a Zumba class in the nearby dance studio has only 10 participants because the enrollment fee is expensive. Only the rich can afford to enroll in the Zumba class.

What can we deduce from the situation?

A The aerobics class is more enjoyable than the Zumba class.
B The participants of the aerobics class are all poor.
C The aerobics class is more popular than the Zumba class.
D More people enroll in the aerobics class because the enrollment fee is affordable.
Answer: More people enroll in the aerobics class because the enrollment fee is affordable.
#99. The advent of cellphone is perhaps the best contribution of modern technology to our communication system. Back then, it would take a week or longer before we can communicate with our loved ones if we are working in other countries. It was through letters that we could communicate with them, and letters really took time to reach their destinations. Today, if we want to talk to our loved ones, even of we are living in another country, we can do so very easily with the use of cellphones. In a matter of minute, we are connected with them.

What does the passage say?

A Letters are useless in our modern time.
B Communication using cellphones is fast and easy.
C Back then, communication with our loved ones was impossible because there was no cellphones.
D Cellphone can reach people in faraway places but letters cannot
Answer: Communication using cellphones is fast and easy.