BATTLE OF THE BRAINS QUESTIONS

ROUND 1
1. What year was Capitol University founded?
A. 1970 C. 1973
B. 1971 D. 1974

Explanation: Capitol University was established in 1971 as a non – sectarian, co – educational private
academic institution, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a stock
corporation and operates with the authority of the Department of Education for its primary and
secondary programs and the Commission on Higher Education for its tertiary, graduate and
postgraduate programs.

2. Which of the following is not part of the university's Core Values?

A. Commitment
B. Competence
C. Love
D. Culture

Explanation: Capitol University has five core values these are : Commitment, Competence, Culture,
Character and Care.

3. Capitol University was formerly known as what?

A. Cagayan Capitol College C. College Capitol Cagayan
B. Capitol Cagayan College D. Cagayan Cagayan College

Explanation: Capitol University formerly Cagayan Capitol College was established in 1971 as a non –
sectarian, co – educational private academic institution, duly registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as a stock corporation and operates with the authority of the Department of
Education for its primary and secondary programs and the Commission on Higher Education for its
tertiary, graduate and postgraduate programs.

4. In Squid game, what was the name of the candy in which players had to trace its shape without breaking it?
This South Korean candy is a mixture of melted sugar and baking soda.
A. Comb Candy
B. Cotton Candy
C. Dalgona Candy
D. Lollipop

Explanation : The famous movie in Korea Squid Game use Dalgona Candy in which players had to
trace it shape without breaking it.

5. Which city is known as the “Walled City?”

A. Malolos C. Intramuros
B. Makati D. Cavite

Explanation : Intramuros, or the ‘Walled City’, is one of the oldest districts of Manila, built on the
south bank of the Pasig River around 1571. It was built by the Spaniards – more specifically by Miguel
Lopez de Legaspi – and is bound on all sides by moats and thick, high walls, with some over 6
metres high.
6. What does “www” stand for in a website browser?

A. World Wide Web C. Word Web Wide

b. Word Wide Web D. World Web Wide

Explanation: WWW stands for World Wide Web, which is also known as a Web, is a collection of
websites or web pages stored in web servers and connected to local computers through the internet.

7. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT

a. scanner c. printer

b. Mouse d. keyboard

Explanation: An input device is any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to
interact with and control it.

8. _______ is the heart of the computer and this is where all the computing is done.

a. Keyboard c. CPU

b. b. Monitor d. printer

Explanation : The CPU, or rather microprocessor, is the heart of any computer system. The
microprocessor calculates, performs logical operations and manages data flows by reading instructions
from memory and then executing them.

9. Which of the following is a mosquito-borne disease I. Dengue II. Malaria III. Yellow fever

A. I only C. III only

B. II only D. I, II and III

Explanation:

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection, found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly
in urban and semi-urban areas.

Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain
type of mosquito which feeds on humans.

Yellow fever is a disease caused by a virus that is spread through mosquito bites.

10. ”Nagtaksil si Adrian.” Ibigay ang ayos ng pangungusap na ito.

a. Payak c. karaniwan

b. tambalan d. di-karaniwan

Explanation : Ang payak na pangungusap ay nakapag-iisa. Malayang sugnay ito na may simuno at
panag-uri.
11. Who is the President of Capitol University?

A. Dr. Amor Q. de Torres c. Dr. Fe R. Juarez

B. Dr. Franco C. Flores d. Atty. Casimiro B. Juarez Jr.

Explanation: On May 2, 2003 it was formally inaugurated as Capitol University with Atty. Casimiro B. Juarez,
Jr. installed as the first University President.

12. Where was Miss Universe Philippines 2021 held?

A. Panglao, Bohol

B. Ubay, Bohol

C. Tagbilaran, Bohol

D. Guindulman, Bohol

Explanation: Miss Universe Philippines 2021 was the 2nd edition of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant.
The coronation night of the pageant was held on September 30, 2021 at the Henann Resort Convention
Center in Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines

13. In the CU logo, the Human Figure with Outstretched arms towards the globe represents what?
A. “Total People” the university aims to develop for the world.
B. “Total Person” the world aims to develop for the universe.
C. “Total Person” the University aims to develop for the world.
D. “Total Person” the Universe aims to mold and encourage for the world.

14. 10 - 3 2/17 = __________

A. 7 2/1 7
B. 6 2/1 7
C. 6 1/17
D. 6 15/17

Solution: 10-3 2/17

51+2
10 -
17

53
10 -
17

170 53
−
17 17

170−52
17

117
17

15
=6
17
15. Which of the following lines is a simile?
A. Holding wonder like a cup
B. Life has loneliness to sell
C. Eyes that love you, arms that hold
D. Buy it and never count the cost

Explanation: Simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things by using words like “as” or
“like”. In the choices given, only A has the word used in a simile. Therefore, A is the correct answer.
Source: General-Education-Part-2B.pdf &
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-simile#quiz-0

ROUND 2
1. Which of the following is a disease caused by fungi?
A. Athlete’s Foot
B. Amoebiasis
C. Colds
D. Measles

Explanation: Athlete’s Foot is a fungal infection of the feet. Commonly affected areas are the sole of
the foot and web spaces between the toes.
Source: general-education-part-1.pdf &
https://www.britannica.com/science/athletes-foot

2. What is the name of the tropical cyclone which caused agriculture losses worth over ₱600 million and
affected 29,063 farmers and fisherfolk from Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley,
Central Luzon, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas.

A. Maria
B. Koring
C. Eliha
D. Maring/Kompasu

3. Who is this Veteran Journalist and former Vice President (2004-2010) who had withdrawn his senatorial race?
A.Korina Sanchez C.Anthony Taberna
B.Mel Tiangco D. Noli de Castro

Explanation: Noli de Castro decided to withdraw his certificate of candidacy for Senator. He decided
that he could serve Filipinos better by continuing his work in the news/media industry.
Source: https://www.philippine-history.org/presidents.htm
https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/noli-de-castro-drops-senatorial-bid

4. This is a type of source where the materials produced came from people or groups directly involved in the
event or topic being studied.
A. Secondary Sources
B. Primary Sources
C. Third Sources
D. First Source

Explanation: Primary Sources could come from eyewitness accounts, diaries, letters, legal documents,
official documents, and even photographs. Materials that are directly involved in the event or topic.
Source: Torres, J. V. (2018). Batis Sources in Philippine History. C&E Publishing, Inc.
5. How many breaths does the human body take daily?

A 20,000 daily C.10,000 daily

B. 30,000 daily D. 15,000 daily

Explanation: On average, you take roughly 20,000 breaths per day. Although a primarily
subconscious effort, breathing is complex and affects all parts of the body. When you breathe,
you use the respiratory system and your body’s cells use the oxygen, and in return, create waste
in the form of carbon dioxide.

Source: https://bit.ly/3vnUdII

6. What geometric shape is generally used for stop signs?

B. Octagon C. Rectangle

C. Triangle D. Square

Explanation: In geometry, an octagon is an eight-sided polygon or 8-gon. In most English-speaking

and European countries, a stop sign is a red octagon with the inscription "STOP" in white.

7. Which of the following is the smallest prime number greater than 200?

a. 214

b. 205

c. 201

d. 211

Explanation: 211 is divisible by itself – like how prime numbers should be and it’s greater than 200.

8. Which country occupied the Philippines during World War II?

A. German C. Japan

D. America D. Spain

Explanation: Japan launched a surprise attack on the Philippines on December 8, 1941, just ten hours
after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Initial aerial bombardment was followed by landings of ground troops
both north and south of Manila.

9. “We revolve around the Sun like any other planet”. Who is this mathematician and astronomer who
proposed that the sun was stationary in the center of the universe and the earth revolved around it.
a. Ptolemy c. Aristotle
b. Copernicus d. Harvey

Source: https://stanford.io/2YXbfSB

https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/OrbitsHistory
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nicolaus-Copernicus
10. Considered noise and can cause hearing problems if it measures above ________ decibels:

A. 80 C. 90

B. 70 D. 95

Explanation: Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your
hearing. Loud noise above 120 dB can cause immediate harm to your ears.

11. Maria Ressa, a Filipino Journalist won the Nobel Peace Prize 2021 for her efforts and courage to safeguard
freedom of expression. Who was the Russian journalist who won the same award as hers?

A. Dmitry Muratov B. Dmitri Muratos C. Dimitry Muratova D. Dmitree Muratov

Explanation: The Norwegian Nobel Committee decided to award the Nobel Priize 2021 to Maria
Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their courage to safeguard freedom of expression in the Philippines
and Russia.
Source: https://bit.ly/3lOYy4E

12. On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence from the Spanish rule at a
ceremony in his house in Kawit Cavite. Moreover, the Philippine National Anthem, then known as “Marcha
Nacional Filipina” was played that time. Who composed the Marcha Nacional Filipina?

A. Julio Felipe C. Julio Jose

B. Julian Jose D. Julian Felipe

Explanation : Julian Felipe composed “Marcha Nacional Filipina” and was played by the Banda de
San Francisco de Malabon during the declaration of independence from the Spanish rule.

Source : Torres, J. V. (2018). Batis Sources in Philippine History. C&E Publishing, Inc

13. In the Philippine government, the earliest and smallest service of governance is the.

a. Sitio c. Poblacion

b. Barangay d. City

Explanation: A barangay historically referred to as barrio is the smallest administrative division in

the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward.

14. Which of the following is normal human body temperature in C convert it into F?

a. 89.6 °F c. 413.6°F

b. 140°F d. 98.6°F

Explanation: Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The
average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C).
15. Which of these numbers is divisible by 6?
A. 9558 C. 7514
B. 8573 D. 9646

Solution: 9558/6=1593
8573/6=1428.83
7514/6=1,252.33
9646/6=1,607.67

16. Kanino nagmula ang katagang “Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa hayop at malansang
isda”?
A. Apolinario Mabini
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
C. Gregorio Del Pilar
D. Jose Rizal

Source : General-Education-Part-1D.pdf

http://www.joserizal.ph/qt01.html

17. Choose the number that is NOT divisible by 4?

A. 134
B. 200
C. 548
D. 320

Solution: 134/4=33.5
200/4=50
548/4=137
320/4=80

18. Noong panahon ng Hapon lumaban ang Filipino sa gitna ng kahirapan. Ang pinakamahirap na dinanas
nila ay ang mahabang lakbay. Ito’y tinatawa na?
A. Death March
B. Return of MacArthur
C. Fall of Corregidor
D. Fall of Bataan

Explanation: According to Michael Norman, the co-author of Tears in the Darkness: The story of the
Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath (2009), the Bataan Death March happened during the early
stages of World War II in the Philippines wherein Filipinos were forced by the Japanese military.
Source: General-Education-Part-1C.pdf &
https://www.britannica.com/event/Bataan-Death-March

19. “No smoking during the cigarette break.” What kind of figure of speech was used?
A. Oxymoron
B. Synecdoche
C. Irony
D. asyndeton
 Explanation: Irony is a literary device which shows contradictory statements or situations. The
statement, “no smoking during the cigarette break” is ironic. A cigarette break but smoking is not
allowed.
Source: general-education-part-1.pdf &
https://literarydevices.net/irony/

20. Haiku is traditional Japanese poems consisting of __________________.

A. Four lines that rhyme.
B. Three lines totalling 17 syllables.
C. Eight lines ending in rhyming couplet.
D. Lines of poetry in free verse.

Explanation: Haiku is a form of poetry that originated from Japan. It is unrhymed and it consist 17
syllables arranged in 3 lines of 5, 7, 5 syllables respectively.
Source: general-education-part-1.pdf &
https://www.britannica.com/art/haiku

ROUND 3

1. An Artic environment is characterized by a harsh climate with extreme variation in light and
temperature, short summers, extensive snow and ice cover in winter and large areas of permafrost.
What animal would most likely be in an arctic environment?

a. Warlus c. Turtle

b. Maya Bird d. Crocodile

Explanation: An Artic environment is characterized by a harsh climate with extreme variation in

light and temperature, short summers, extensive snow and ice cover in winter and large areas of
permafrost and one of the animals that could survive in this kind of environment is a Walrus – a
seal-like mammal with long tusks.

Source: general-education-part-1.pdf & https://www.unep.org/fr/node/958

https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/arctic_animal.php

2. What property of matter is involved in the sign, “Fasten Your Seat Belt”?

a. Impenetrability c. Acceleration

b. Inertia d. Interaction

Explanation: Inertia, property of a body by virtue of which it opposes any agency that attempts to
put it in motion or, if it is moving, to change the magnitude or direction of its velocity.

3. Which of the following has the LEAST numerical value?

a. 11/12

b. 6/8

c. 5/7

d. ¾
 4. A time deposit in a bank will mature after 91 days. If the deposit was made on April 28, on what date
will it mature?
a. June 28
b. July 18
c. July 28
d. July 29

5. The official date and place of the First Cry were largely based on the account of an official of
Katipunan and Andres Bonifacio’s friend named?
A. Dr. Pio Valenzuela
B. Dr. Pito Valencia
C. Dr. Pio Velez
D. Dr. Pio Valenzela

Explanation: Dr. Pio’s account was published as Memoirs of the K.K.K and the Philippine
Revolution (Manila, n.d.)
Source: Torres, J. V. (2018). Batis Sources in Philippine History. C&E Publishing, Inc.

FINAL ROUND
1. How many twenty thousand are there in one million?

a. 100 b. 500

b. 50 d. 1000

Solution: 1,000,000 / 20,000 = 50

2. The commander of the American and Filipino forces in Bataan was ______.

a. Gen. Arthur MacArthur c. Gen. Jonathan Wainright

b. Gen. Douglas MacArthur d. Gen. Edward P. King

Explanation: Major General Edward P. King, commander of the Bataan forces, was forced to
surrender together with his men when the Filipino and American soldiers could no longer defend
the Bataan peninsula from the invasion of Japanese troops.

Source: https://bit.ly/2Z4ACS8

3. Which is NOT TRUE about COVID-19?

A. Most common symptoms are fever, cough, tiredness, and loss of taste or smell.
B. COVID-19 vaccines can cause people to be magnetic.
C. Wearing face mask could help lessen the risk of being infected by COVID-19.
D. People could be infected by the virus through inhaling respiratory droplets that are in the air.

Explanation: COVID-19 vaccines will not make anyone magnetic since it do not contain ingredients
that can produce electromagnetic field.

Source: https://bit.ly/3ATrwoa
4. What can a first aider do to help a victim in severe external bleeding?

A. Cover the victim with blanket and call 911.

B. Give the victim some water and let pour water on the wound.
C. Apply direct pressure over the wound with your fingers or palm.
D. Provide some medication and call other people to help

5. What is the single equivalent discount rate of the discount series 5%, 10%, and 25%? (solution)

a. 40% c. 64.1%

b. 35.9% d. 60%

Solution:

Apply the 25%

 (25÷100) x 100
 0.25 x 100
 25

100-25=75

 (10÷100) x 75 10%
 0.1 x 75
 7.5

75-7.5=67.5

 (5÷100) x 67.5 5%
 0.05 x 67.5
 3.375

67.5-3.375= 64.125

6. The Latin phrase “Progressio Integralis, Pro Deo et Hominibus” in the CU seal means what?
A. Total Person Development for God and Humanity
B. Total People Development for God and Humanity
C. Total Person Developer for God and Humanity
D. Total People Development for God and Society
Answer: Total Person Development for God and Humanity.

7. The expression of “baduy” connotes:

A. Uneducated
B. Low profile
C. Awkward looking
D. Smart

Explanation: Baduy is a Filipino slang which means unfashionable or has poor taste.
Source: general-education-part-1.pdf &
https://www.wordsense.eu/baduy/
8. Air, food and water is an essential element in human existence. However, when the result of air pollution
called _______ falls to earth, it can poison fish and destroy vegetation.
A. El Niño
B. Acid Rain
C. Greenhouse air
D. La Niña

Explanation: Acid Rain is the result of air pollution that could harm anyone or anything since acidity
can move from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface.
Source: general-education-part-1.pdf &
https://www.britannica.com/science/acid-rain
https://ypte.org.uk/factsheets/acid-rain/what-is-acid-rain

9. Which one explains why oxygen a gas, is the largest component of the Earth’s crust?

A. Oxygen gives Earth's crust its lightness

B. Oxygen is the most abundant element in the world --
C. Oxygen is capable of combining with most of the elements in the Earth's crust.
D. Oxygen is needed to sustain all life on Earth.

10. Which word is pronounced with a /z/ at the end?

A. Maps B. Jakes C. Laughs D. Buys

God Bless!