Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
Schools Division of Aurora

FINAL EXAMINATION IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Name: Date:
Year and Strand: Score:

Direction: Choose the BEST answer for the following questions. Write only the letter of
the correct answer on the space provided.

1. What component of attraction refers to when people tend to be influenced by what

they
see?
a. similarity
b. proximity
c. reciprocity
d. physical appearance

2. Local community activities can boost your confidence and self-esteem. Which of the
following are ways that you can take civic responsibility and be active in your
community?
a. Helping community projects.
b. Leading only when compensated. .
c. Promoting self-interest.
d. Staying at home mostly

3. Which is not belongs to the group of unacceptable relationship?

a. cheating
b. controlling
c. only A
d. both A and B

4. Psychometric assessments, also known as Aptitude test can provide additional

information that maybe helpful as part of the career planning process. Which of the
following is an advantage of these tests?
a. Assessments would measure how successful one can be in the future.
b. These types of tests would provide an absolute measure about one’s mental
capabilities.
c. Assessments would provide an overview of aptitude, strengths, and
weaknesses
of an individual.
 d. Assessments are not helpful in choosing a career at all since individuals are
different from one another.

5. Below are the things that comprise trust EXCEPT one.

a. love
b. honesty
c. interrogation
d. encouragement

6. Which of the following interpersonal relationships is characterized by a close tie

between two people that is often built upon mutual experiences, shared interests,
proximity, and emotional bonding?
a. Family
b. Friends
c. Partnerships
d. Social acquaintances

7. In making important career decisions, the first thing to do is to _________.

a. finalize your goal.
b. work on your values.
c. consider the options.
d. devise a strategy or course of action.

8.There are different types of ethical leadership. What type of leadership is

characterized
by the ability to put others’ welfare first before one’s own self?
a. Authoritarian
b. Autocratic
c. Dictator
d. Servant

9. Which of the following types of families consists of one adult with at least one child in
a household where the couple may be separated, divorced, widowed, or never
married?
a. Extended family
b. Nuclear family
c. Foster family
d. Single-parent family

10. One of the basic rights in a relationship is the right to be heard by the other and to
respond. Which of the following scenarios portray this right?
a. The dominant partner talks, while the submissive partner listens.
b. Margie and Robert are a couple who live free from accusation and blame.
c. Ramon and Daisy both feel empowered to express their emotions without fear
of judgment.
 d. None of the above.

11. Which of the following is NOT an important responsibility in a relationship to make it

flourish and stay beneficial for both parties involved?
a. Be responsible for what you think and say to a person.
b. Be responsible for what you promise to do or not do for the other person.
c. Volunteer to do one another’s responsibilities at work, or at school regardless
of
the reason.
d. Be ready to provide support when needed either financially, emotionally,
spiritually, or physically to strengthen the relationship.

12.What do you call the set of expectations, responsibilities, and behaviors that
individuals adapt in certain situations based on the “ideal” or normal standards of
the society?
a. Roles and responsibilities
b. Social roles
c. Social norms
d. Traditions

13. What career factors are widely used to connect personality types and career fields?
a. Interest and personality types
b. Life roles and responsibilities
c. Previous experiences
d. Skills and abilities

14. Which of the following career factors takes place in our career choices within the
context of the society and the economy?
a. Childhood fantasies
b. Interest and personality types
c. Previous experiences
d. Socio-economic conditions

15. Selena’s friend recently went through a breakup, and she wants to support her
during
this difficult time. Which of the following qualities should Selena demonstrate?
a. Encouragement
b. Compassion
c. Gratitude
d. Patience

16. One of the roles of personal development in making a career choice is to help you
figure out what you want to do. Which of the following choices explains this?
a. You learn more about your abilities and aspirations.
 b. You realize your fears that will tell you to stop doing what you love.
c. You make a conclusion that your career choices and decisions are bad.
d. None of the above.

17. Relationships are important in developing the holistic personality of a person. Which
of the following is NOT an advantage of having relationships during adolescence?
a. Relationships prevent the feeling of isolation.
b. Healthy relationships provide a sense of happiness.
c. Relationships define our personalities and predict our future.
d. Good relationships maintain self-worth and serve as communication channels.

18.Identify one wrong statement:

a. In order to choose the correct career, a student must visit personal
considerations.
b. In order to choose the correct career, a student must consult personal
considerations.
c. In order to choose the correct career, a student must not consult personal
considerations.
d. In order to choose the correct career, a student must not avoid personal
considerations.

19. Which of the following is experienced when our self-concept becomes highly
accessible because of our concerns about being observed and potentially judged by
others?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-concept
c. Self-consciousness
d. Self-ideal

20. Individuals have various roles in the society. Who among the following serves as the
primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans,
programs, and projects in the community?
a. Barangay officials
b. Family members
c. School personnel
d. Security personnel

21. What is the importance of using strategies in developing oneself in order to help in
career decisions?
a. Looking for information using reading resources for research.
b. Finding learning opportunities in the community to learn new skills.
c. Leading a group for community involvement.
d. Analyzing oneself first in order to know strengths and weaknesses.
22. Which refers to the way people assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims
in
life and set goals to realize and maximize their potential?
a. Career development
b. Personal development
c. Skills development
d. Social development
23. Jenny has recently graduated from college. What career factor do you think would
Jenny consider which is also one of the strongest factor in most career decision
making?
a. Educational attainment
b. Job
c. Life roles
d. Socio-economic conditions

24.Pedro finds himself spontaneous and flexible when it comes to developing his
career.
He accomplishes tasks smoothly and he adjusts himself in achieving an outstanding
performance in every task he is given with. According to personality types factors,
what could be the weakness of Pedro in career development?
a. Pedro may easily quit his work.
b. Pedro may not finish his tasks on time.
c. Pedro may lose his interest in his work soon.
d. Pedro may not see possible hindrances in the future.

25. What type of family structure is made up of an adopted child from a different racial
identity group than parents?
a. Adoptive family
b. Blended family
c. Migrant family
d. Trans-racial family

26. Nina is a Senior High School student and her dream in the future is to become a
broadcaster. She is taking up Humanities and Social Sciences or HUMSS
because she knew that this strand helps her to build her self-confidence and
enhance her speaking skills. How would you assess the personality of Nina?
a. Nina is motivated
b. Nina knows what she wants to do in life
c. Nina is able to set her goal clearly.
d. All of the above.

27. Mr. Renato is an officer in government office. One day, someone approached him
and
offered a sizeable reward if he gives consideration to a certain matter which is
against
the law. He, however, did not accept it because he wants to be honest and to
protect
 his dignity in work. What might have influenced Mr. Renato in his decision?
a. His values
b. His efficacy
c. His profession
d. His proactive personality

28. Career plans can best be determined through a/an_________?

a. personality test
b. achievement test
c. interest inventory
d. goal – setting process
29. The following should be considered in career planning EXCEPT:
a. Skills
b. Hobbies
c. Interests
d. Peer’s preference

30. Pia has just graduated from college and is embarking on her journey towards
establishing personal independence, finding a partner, and starting her own family.
Which life stage is Pia currently in?
a. Adolescence
b. Early adulthood
c. Late adulthood
d. Middle adulthood

31. Which of the following influence/s our career choices?

a. Life Roles
b. Interests and Hobbies
c. Previous Experiences
d. All of the Above

32. Paulo wants to become a pilot. What should he include as part of his career plan?
a. works at a gas station
b. obtains a pilot’s license
c. obtains a bachelor’s degree
d. goes to an apprentice school

33.Cat noticed changes in her body, like dramatic gains in height, in weight, changes in
body contour, and development of sexual characteristics. Which developmental
stage
is Cat currently in?
a. Adolescence
b. Early adulthood
c. Late adulthood
d. Middle adulthood

34. Relationships go through different stages. What do you call the stage where people
 begin testing one another, and attempting to reduce the level of uncertainty
about one’s personality?
a. Experimenting stage
b. Integrating stage
c. Stagnation stage
d. Terminating stage

35. Which of the following is the best way on how to acquire new skill?
a. Learn a skill one time after the other for better mastery.
b. Learn skills all at the same time to acquire more.
c. Learn only what interests you and refrain from trying other things.
d. Learn to acquire a skill in the fastest time possible.

36. When you want to make sure of your plan, you ask yourself whether you are going
to
pursue a college course, enroll in short-term TESDA courses, or open a small
business, you are ______________.
a. finalizing your goal.
b. modifying your plan.
c. working out on your values.
d. Trying to devise a strategy or course of action.

37. The Self-perception theory, proposed by Daryl Bem suggests that people develop
attitudes and opinions by observing their own behavior and drawing conclusions
from it. Which of the following concepts is NOT included in this theory?
a. Self-esteem
b. Self-complexity
c. Self-consciousness
d. Self- ideal

38. Which of the following is the BEST description of a Gay or Lesbian family?
a. A family structure where one or more of the children has been adopted.
b. A family structure where one or both of the parents' sexual orientation is gay or
lesbian
c. A family structure where several generations of adults decided to live under
the
same roof.
d. A family structure where one or more children is legally a temporary member
of
the household.

39. Relationships go through different stages. What do you call the stage where people
begin testing one another, and attempting to reduce the level of uncertainty about
one’s personality?
a. Experimenting stage
b. Integrating stage
c. Stagnation stage
 d. Terminating stage

40. Which among the following is a type of family structure where the parents are
members of different racial identity groups?
a. Bi-racial family
b. Extended family
c. Foster family
d. Step family

41. Romantic Relationship is characterized by ______________.

a. happy experiences shared by individuals
b. mutual love and respect shared by the couples
c. sympathy rendered by individuals towards one another
d. sense of belongingness felt by individuals with each other

42. When your dream career is not achievable, it is advisable to ___________.

a. not to do anything.
b. focus on your hobbies
c. stop studying at the moment
d. open yourself for other career possibilities

43. What type of family structure is made up of an adopted child from a different racial
identity group than parents?
a. Adoptive family
b. Blended family
c. Migrant family
d. Trans-racial family

44. Which of the following are considered steps in making a career planning.
a. Skills, Career, Education, Training, Goal, Job
b. Assess, Explores, Set Goals, expand skills, find job, Manage Career
c. Goals, skills, Career searching, job hunting, Training, Set deadlines
d. Writes down, finish career, Thinking, set deadlines, reward yourself, training

45. Which of the following types of families consists of one adult with at least one child
in a household where the couple may be separated, divorced, widowed, or never
married?
a. Extended family
b. Nuclear family
c. Foster family
d. Single-parent family

46. Traits are picked up and learned behaviors since childhood onwards. Lance wants
to
 be a teacher and pledges himself to not return to his school until he is not a teacher.
He eventually becomes one of the faculty staff of his former school. What
personality
trait did he portray?
a. Self-Esteem
b. Self-Efficacy
c. Proactive personality
d. A & C

47. Which of the following BEST describes personal relationships?

a. They are defined by two characteristics; secrecy and intimacy.
b. Personal relationships must involve a small degree of commitment.
c. Relationships become personal when connections between people are
formed.
d. Personal relationships are built on respect, trust, commitment, and a genuine
care for one another.

48.Joanna has always been wanting to become an animal doctor since she was a child.
Growing up, her interests, hobbies, and experiences were all aligned to becoming a
doctor. However, because her family lacks the means to bring her to a medicine
school
in college, she instead decided to take education as a course. According to Holland’s
Theory of Vocational Choice, what may happen to Joanna afterwards?
a. Joanna may perform well in being a teacher.
b. Joanna may become an outstanding teacher.
c. Joanna may take being a teacher quite easily
d. Joanna may poorly perform in her chosen career.

49. Who are the professional people who could guide you in the process of career
choice.
a. Parents
b. Principal
c. Teachers
d. Guidance Counselor

50. The following statements are true EXCEPT.

a. A person’s character continues to evolve through life.
b. Personal development does not affect your career choice.
c. Your work skills and education are your key to succeed.
d. Personal growth gives you a better sense of control of your life.