Professional Education

General Education


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1) Bernard obtained a 97 percentile rank in an aptitude test. This means

a) He answered 97% of the items correctly.

b) He belongs to the 97% of the group who took the test.

c) 79% of the examinees did better than her on the test.

d) He surpassed 97% of those who took the test.


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] He surpassed 97% of those who took the test. A percentile rank of 97 means that Bernard scored higher than 97% of the examinees. The other options misunderstand the meaning of percentile rank.

2) Which part of Asia does the Arabian Peninsula occupy?

a) Northwest

b) Southeast

c) Southwest

d) Northeast


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Southwest. The Arabian Peninsula is located in the southwestern part of Asia.

3) Ana and Beth do a job together in three hours. Working alone, Ana does the job in 5 hours. How long will it take Beth to do the job alone?

a) 3 and 1/3 hours

b) 2 and 1/3 hours

c) 3 hours

d) 7 and 1/2 hours


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] 7 and 1/2 hours. Let \( x \) be the time it takes Beth to do the job alone. The combined work rate is \(1/3\). Ana's work rate is \(1/5\). The equation is \(\frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{3}\). Solving for \(x\) gives \(x = 7.5\) hours.


4) Which of the following is not one of the defenses at Constantinople?

a) Moat

b) Roman Fire

c) Walls

d) Greek Fire


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (b) Roman Fire. Constantinople was defended by moats, walls, and Greek Fire. Roman Fire is not a historical defense mechanism.

5) Which of the following supports the claim that benefits of the Columbian Exchange did not outweigh the drawbacks?

a) Without Columbus's discovery there'd be no United States

b) Native Americans were introduced to horses

c) Food became cheaper for many Europeans

d) No D Answer


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is **c**. The Columbian Exchange had both positive and negative consequences. However, the introduction of European diseases like smallpox to the Americas devastated native populations, making the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Option a, b, and d are positive consequences of the exchange.

6) Which of the following statements is NOT acceptable?

a) Instruction is the actual engagement of learners in the planned learning activities.

b) Curriculum determines what assessment should be done, and how to do it.

c) Instruction requires teachers to use a variety of action to accomplish a variety of functions.

d) Assessment establishes what is to be accomplished in teaching and learning.


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The statement that assessment establishes what is to be accomplished in teaching and learning is not acceptable because curriculum, rather than assessment, sets the goals and standards for what is to be achieved in the educational process. Curriculum guides the development of assessment and instruction. Therefore, the statement regarding assessment is the correct answer.

7) What is the name of the political party most often associated with Nelson Mandela?

a) National Party

b) African National Congress

c) South African Worker's Party

d) Socialist Party of South Africa


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: African National Congress is the correct answer because it is the political party that Nelson Mandela was a part of and which played a key role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. The other parties are not primarily associated with Mandela.


8) Kami angkabataangsiyangmagigingpag-asa ng bayan. Paanoginamitangsalitang may salungguhit?

a) Pagtukoy

b) Pagpuri

c) Panghalip

d) Pagmamalaki


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] Pagtukoy. The phrase points directly to young people as the hope of the nation.

9) Which of the following has the greatest value:

a) 3 + 3^2 + (3 + 3)^2

b) 3^3

c) [(3 + 3)^2]^2

d) (3 + 3 + 3)^2


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] [(3 + 3)^2]^2 . Calculation results: \( 6^2 = 36 \) then \(36^2 = 1,296 \), which is greater than the other options.

10) Mr. Santos is a holder of a valid certificate of eligibility as a teacher issued by the Civil Service Commissioner and the then DECS, while Mr. Cruz is a registered professional. Who is allowed to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines?

a) Mr. Santos, because of his CSC eligibility certificate.

b) Mr. Cruz, because their credentials are both recognized by law.

c) Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law.

d) Neither of the two because they did not take and pass the LET.


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law. Both certificates are legally valid for practicing the teaching profession in the Philippines.

11) It is the declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violations by the government, groups, etc.

a) Civil rights

b) Political rights

c) Bill of Rights

d) Constitutional Rights


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: This question tests knowledge of constitutional concepts. The correct answer is c. The Bill of Rights is a specific section of the Constitution that enumerates fundamental individual rights and freedoms.

12) UNICEF and UNESCO are two key UN agencies which are particularly active advocates of education for peace. Which of the following is not supported by UNESCO in promoting peace in the schools?

a) Uphold children's basic rights as outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

b) Develop a climate that models peaceful and respectful behavior among all members of the learning com

c) Demonstrate the principles of equality and non-discrimination in administrative policies

d) Enable the teachers to stress peace-making in social studies classroom only when necessary


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] Enable the teachers to stress peace-making in social studies classroom only when necessary. UNESCO promotes the integration of peace education across all subjects, not just when deemed necessary.




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