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1. Both the BEC and SEC aim for functional literacy. The K to 12 Curriculum aims for holistic development and acquisition of 21st
century skills.
a. Statement 1 is true c. Both statements are false
b. Statement 2 is true d. Both statements are true
2. The Kto12 curriculum will enable students to acquire ____________________________ and _____________________________
issued by the Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA). These signify that K to 12 graduates have acquired middle level
skills and will have better opportunities for gainful employment.
a. Certificates of Entrepreneurship (COEs) and National Employments (NEs)
b. National Employments (NEs) and National Certifications (NCs)
c. Certificates of Entrepreneurship (COEs) and Certificates of Competency (COCs)
d. Certificates of Competency (COCs) and National Certifications (NCs)
3. Before implementing the Kto12, the Philippines is the _______________in Southeast Asia and ______________ in the world with
a ten-year program prior to entry to the university.
a. only country – only country
b. one of the only three countries – one of the five countries
c. one of the five countries – only country
d. only country – one of the only three countries
4. The following are some features of the Kto12 curriculum:
a. (1) decongested, (2) flawed, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)disintegrated, and (5)
learner-centered
b. (1)fragmented, (2)seamless, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)disintegrated, and (5) topic-
centered
c. (1)fragmented, (2)flawed, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)enriched, and (5) learner-
centered
d. (1)decongested, (2)seamless, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)enriched, and (5) learner-
centered
5. In Kto12 Curriculum ¬¬¬¬_______________________ refers to PRIMARY schooling that involves six years of education.
a. Elementary Education
b. Nursery 1& 2, Prep 1&2, Kindergarten 1 & 2
c. Tertiary Education
d. Secondary Education
6. Who said this: “We need to add two years to our basic education. Those who can afford pay up to 14 years of schooling before
university. Thus, their children are getting into the best universities and the best jobs after graduation. I want at least 12 years for our
public school children to give them an even chance of succeeding.” ?
a. Dr. Ramon C. Bacani - Center Director of SEAMEO INNOTECH
b. Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC Secretary Department of Education
c. Joey Villanueva TESDAman
d. Former President Benigno Aquino III
7. The K to 12 Curriculum is focused on the learner’s acquisition of the ____________________ as follows: (1) Learning and
Innovation skills (2) Information, media, and technology skills (3) Effective Communication Skills, and (4) Life and Career Skills
a. Upgraded Skills c. New World Skills
b. Multimedia Skills d. 21st century skills
8. The K to 12 basic education curriculum framework shows that the K to 12 basic education curriculum has the following salient
features EXCEPT...
a. It focuses on the holistic development of the learner.
b. It is outcome-based as it prepares learners for: 1) higher education, 2) middle level skills, 3) employment, and 4)
entrepreneurship
c. It is anchored on the principles of 1) inclusive education, 2) learners’ growth and development, 3) teaching and learning,
and 4) assessment.
d. It aims for (1) functional literacy and focuses on the (2) development of reading skills and (3) values of self-reliance and
patriotism.
9. The desired outcomes of the K to 12 program are defined in expectancies which are in the form of
_________________________________________.
a. Standardized Test c. Holistic Evaluation
b. Norm-Referenced Test d. content and performance standards
10. In implementing kto12 Curriculum, universal kindergarten was offered starting
a. SY 2010 – 2011 c. SY 2009 – 2010
b. SY 2012 – 2013 d. SY 2011 – 2012
11. By ________________________, the Kto12 curriculum was offered to incoming Grade 1 as well as to incoming junior high
school students (Grade 7).
a. SY 2009 – 2010 c. SY 2011 – 2012
b. SY 2010 – 2011 d. SY 2012 – 2013
38. Who popularized the use of barong Tagalog in official and social functions?
A. Magsaysay C. Quirino
B. Ramos D. Macapagal
39. Who was the last President of the Commonwealth government and 1st president of the third republic?
A. Roxas C. Quezon
B. Osmeña D. Quirino
40. Who was first president of the Commonwealth government who was exiled in US during the war?
A. Manuel Roxas C. Manuel Quezon
B. Sergio Osmeña D. Elpidio Quirino
41. What event marked the Peoples' Power in 1986?
A. Death of Marcos C. EDSA Revolution
B. RAM movement D. NPA activities
42. Who was the Filipino Chief Justice of the supreme court?
A. Cayetano Arellano C. Jose Agad Santos
B. Felipe Buencamino D. Trinidad Pardi de Tavera
43. Who was the commander in chief of the Japanese during the imperial forces in the Phillipines at the Battle of Bataan?
A. Admiral Nakamura C. Masahara Homma
B. Gen. Tojo D. Admiral Nichimura
44. By virtue of P.D. 1596 signed on July 11, 1978, the Phillipines claims the _____ as part of the Phillipines territory on the basis of
historic rights and legal titles
A. Turtle islands C. Sabah
B. Scarborough shoal D. Spratly island
45. What ship was the term of surrender by Japan on boar the battleship to he allied forces signed?
A. Missouri C. Mississippi
B. President D. Swordfish
46. The country's largest coral reefs are found near Palawan particularly in ___
A. Tubataha reef C. Tutahaba reef
B. Tuhabbata reef D. Hatuhabba reef
47. Who was the Athenian aristocrat who drew up the first written code of laws for Athens in 621 BC?
a. Minos c. Pisistratus
b. Solon d. Draco
48. How was the sole ruler who ruled harshly in a polis called in Ancient Greece?
a. tyrant c. autocrat
b. despot d. dictator
49. What is the agreement between two or more states for their mutual benefits?
a. alliances c. pact
b. treaty d. league
50. Who was the great Athenian statesman who ruled from 470 BC and made the Athens the political and cultural center of East
Mediterranean?
a. Cleisthenes c. Pisistratus
b. Pericles d. Draco
51. At what age could a Spartan boy enter into military barracks to train and to become a full-pledged citizen until he reached the age
of thirty years old?
a. seven c. sixteen
b. ten d. twenty-one
35. A Spanish colony in the West Indies which revolted against the Spanish authorities:
A. Mexico D. Libya
B. Cuba E. El Salvador
C. Argentina
36. A vetoed bill repassed in Congress becomes a law with a:
A. A majority vote of all the members of both Houses.
B. Two-thirds vote for all the members present constituting a quorum.
C. Two-thirds vote of all the members of both Houses.
D. Majority vote of all the members present constituting a quorum.
E. One-fourth all the members present constituting a quorum
37. Under the Naic Military Agreement, Bonifacio made it clear that he was organizing an army in support of Aguinaldo's
revolutionary forces
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Not enough evidence to say
38. Which of the following is the primary reason behind the constitutional policy on the prohibition of political dynasties?
A. To give the electorate many alternative candidates to choose from.
B. To democratize election and appointment to positions in the government.
C. To put an end to the political career of traditional politicians.
D. To pave the way for young leaders to lead the country.
E. To be fair both from other candidates and the common people.
39. Author of the Philippine Declaration of Independence:
A. Mariano Noriel
B. Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
C. Venacio Concepción
D. Tomás Mascardo
E. Licerio Gerónimo
40. The Philippine benefits from the international recognition of the archipelagic doctrine by way of:
A. Elimination of pockets of international waters between some of our islands.
B. Decrease in the waters under the Philippine jurisdiction and area of responsibility.
C. Unlimited exercise of Philippine sovereignty over our exclusive economic zone. *
D. Automatic validation and recognition of our ownership of Sabah and Spratleys.
E. Being bullied by more powerful countries like China
41. The First Philippine Republic came to be called as:
A. Biak-na-Bato Republic D. Magdalo Republic
B. Sakay Republic E. Magdiwang Republi
C. Malolos Republic
42. Which is an executive check on hasty and ill-considered legislation?
A. Partial Veto D. Veto Power
B. Pocket Veto E. Stable Vet
C. Veto message
43. The president of the Council of War which tried Bonifacio for the charge of sedition was:
A. Mariano Noriel D. Felipe Buencamino
B. Emilio Aguinaldo E. Pedro Patern
C. Lazaro Makapagal
44. Under which type of right does the right to life fall?
A. Legal Right D. Liberty Right
B. Natural Right E. Positive Right
C. Claim Right
182. The Lower Chamber of the Congress of the Philippines is known by what name?
A. House of Representatives D. Congressional Lower Chamber
B. National Assembly E. Legislative
C. Senate
183. A Member of either house of Congress may be expelled by their fellow Members. For a Member to be expelled, how much of the
total number of Members of a house must concur with the expulsion?
A. three-fourths D. nine-tenths
B. two-thirds E. complete or total number of Congressmen
C. majority
184. If a President wishes to veto a bill, he/she must communicate it within a certain span of time; otherwise the bill will become a
law. How long is this span of time?
A. 3 weeks D. 48 days
B. 30 days E. 90 days
C. 60 days
185. In the event that both the President and Vice President are removed from office, who will act as President in the Philippines?