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General Education


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1) Shown below is a simple food web in a grassy community. The arrow symbol means eaten by. What would happen if all snakes are killed?

a) Grass population would increase.

b) Grasshopper population would increase.

c) Bird and frog populations would increase.

d) Grasshopper and bird populations would increase.


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Bird and frog populations would increase. Without snakes, there would be less predation on birds and frogs, potentially leading to an increase in their populations. Grasshoppers might also increase, but they would be controlled by the frogs.





5) Which statement about performance-based assessment is FALSE?

a) It emphasizes merely process.

b) It also stresses doing, not only knowing.

c) It accentuates on process as well as product.

d) Essay tests are an example of performance-based assessments.


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] It emphasizes merely process. Performance-based assessments emphasize both the process of learning and the product, focusing on students' ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world contexts. Options b, c, and d correctly describe performance-based assessments, emphasizing action and application, not just knowledge.

6) There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a parent, the governor and the principal. Who should be acknowledged first by the valedictorian?

a) The classmates

b) The principal

c) The governor

d) The parent


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] The governor. In formal ceremonies, higher-ranking officials such as governors are typically acknowledged first as a sign of respect. The other guests would be recognized afterward.

7) Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence day from July 4 to June 12?

a) Ramon Magsaysay

b) DiosdadoMacapagal

c) Carlos Garcia

d) Ferdinand Marcos


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] DiosdadoMacapagal. He changed the celebration of Philippine Independence Day to June 12, marking the day Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence from Spanish rule in 1898.


8) Which of the following facts supports the claim that the benefits of the Columbian Exchange outweighed the drawbacks?

a) Farming for Native Americans became easier with the introduction of domesticated animals

b) Europeans introduced deadly diseases to the New World

c) Native Americans were forced into the Encomienda System

d) Columbus took some of the Taino Indians he met "by force"


ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (a) Farming for Native Americans became easier with the introduction of domesticated animals. This provided new agricultural opportunities despite the negative aspects like diseases (b), forced labor (c), and abductions (d).

9) Teacher C has been teaching 7 straight years and therefore qualifies for a study leave with pay for one year. Should she pursue it, how much pay is she entitled to receive?

a) 50% of monthly salary

b) 60% of monthly salary

c) 70% of monthly salary

d) 100% monthly salary


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] 60% of monthly salary. The provisions under RA 4670 entitle teachers to a percentage of their salary during study leave.

10) Teacher O tutors her students, who have difficulty coping with Math, after class hours. Is her act ethical?

a) Yes, provided she receives just compensation.

b) Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parent.

c) No, that is unfair to other students.

d) No, she should be free after her official time.


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parent. Ethically assisting students aligns broad inclusivity without imposing financial obligations.


12) Shall be the SOLE JUDGE of electoral disputes involving the President-elect and the Vice-President elect under the 1987 Constitution.

a) The Trial Courts

b) The Supreme Court

c) The Electoral Tribunal

d) The COMELEC


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question tests knowledge of the role of different institutions in electoral disputes. The correct answer is b. The Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has the sole authority to decide on electoral protests involving the President and Vice President.




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