MOCK BOARD EXAMINATION

GENERAL EDUCATION
S.Y. 2022-2023

INSTRUCTIONS: This examination is good for three (3) hours. Select the correct answer for each item.
Mark only ONE answer for each item by shading the letter of your choice on the ANSWER SHEET.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES. Use Mongol Pencil No. 2 only.

1. Which among the following is a strategy for writing concisely?

A. Avoiding vague terms.
B. Avoiding unnecessary words or statements.
C. Making sure that the text or correspondence speaks of the truth.
D. All of the above.

2. The following are emphasis techniques in writing letters and memos EXCEPT .
A. boldfacing items C. italicizing words
B. coloring fonts D. quoting statements

3. In their language class, the teacher assigns Group 1 to discuss Sapir’s theoretical concept of
language. Which of the following best supports Sapir’s stance that language is purely human?
A. It is only humans who can speak and talk to convey messages.
B. Human language is intelligible which means, it can be understood.
C. Humans have the ability to produce sounds which produce infinite meanings when combined.
D. It is only humans who can communicate infinite ideas in different levels of context and
meaning-making situations.

4. Which among the following choices BEST explains the statement below?
Communication must be placed into a framework of understanding or it is meaningless.
A. Communication takes place only if there is intelligibility.
B. Communication is a complex process of making meaning.
C. Communication is almost impossible for two different cultures.
D. Communication does not occur between two different speakers.

5. While having a group discussion, it is observed that turn-taking is practiced among each group
member. What form of communication is seen in this context where information is exchanged
between and among two or more people?
A. Interpersonal Communication C. Public Communication
B. Intrapersonal Communication D. Verbal Communication

6. What specific form of intercultural communication is reflected when Jessa, a youth ambassador of
the Philippines is immersed with other youth leaders from Southeast Asia in a discursive
exchange of ideas and interpretations on socio-political issues that their countries are facing?
A. Intercultural Communication C. International Communication
B. Interethnic Communication D. Interracial Communication

7. In their task to analyze the critical essay written by Fanon about colonization, race, and culture,
Ian observes that it presents the idea that the colonizers see themselves as the authority. This is
because they view themselves as superior among the colonized group. What issue is reflected in
this condition?
A. Cultural relativism C. Eurocentrism
B. Ethnocentrism D. Prejudice

8. During her visit to Taipei, Rona comes across with a Chinese woman who asks her if she wants a
day tour via hop-on-hop-off bus. Although the woman tries hard to speak in English, Rona hardly
understands her. What type of noise is reflected in this scenario?
A. External Noise C. Linguistic Noise
B. Internal Noise D. Semantic Noise

9. After graduation, Lucas and Ivy started working in the same company under the marketing
Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 1
 department. During the orientation for the new employees, they observe that the HR is an
ineffective speaker. Which among the following traits may have been observed by Lucas and Ivy
that affects the HR’s efficiency in speaking?
A. The HR answers willingly all the questions of the new employees.
B. The HR communicates with the new employees by maintaining eye-to-eye contact.
C. The HR is enthusiastic while presenting to the employee the things that they must know about
the company.
D. The HR has a good command and control since she divides the new employees to small groups
and delivers the same orientation.

10. In the History class of Shamy, they were assigned by the teacher to explain the cave carving that
was captured and taken by the researchers in Ulong Island, Palau. To make her explanation more
comprehensive, she studied primarily the Ulong tradition and the history of their race. What
specific perspective in analyzing visual images is manifested in this scenario?
A. Cultural Perspective C. Historical Perspective
B. Critical Perspective D. Personal Perspective

11. What ethics in communication is implicated when Jason, the boss in the company, is putting
himself in the shoes of his constituents and acknowledging their feelings and situation?
A. Mindfulness of Cultural Diversity C. Treat people as ends, not means
B. Invoke participatory Democracy D. Respect for the power of words

12. What type of conversation is seen when Julie, listens attentively to his professor who discusses
the politics and power relations in journalism?
A. Debate C. Diatribe
B. Dialogue D. Discourse

13. What type of conversation is seen in this scenario?

Two undecided voters talking to each other about the candidates, trying to figure out who
they want to vote for.
A. Debate C. Diatribe
B. Dialogue D. Discourse

14. In the oral speech activity in the class of Mr. Baldon, the students were tasked to pick a letter that
corresponds a question. After reading the question, the students were given 3 minutes
preparation time to organize their answer. Afterwards, the students are given 5 minutes to
deliver their speech. What speech delivery is manifested in this scenario?
A. Extemporaneous speech C. Oral Speech
B. Impromptu speech D. Prepared speech

15. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hango sa aklat ng Genesis na nagsasabing noon ay may iisang wika
lamang na ginagamit ang tao?
A. Genesis C. Tore ng Babel
B. Pentecostes D. Wala sa nabanggit

16. Ang bata ay ipinanganak na may sapat na lakas at kakayahan sa pagkatuto. Ito ay batay sa anong
teorya?
A. Teoryang Interaktibo C. Teoryang Cognitive
B. Teoryang Innative D. Teoryang Behaviorist

17. Anong teorya ang naniniwala na ang wika ay nagmula sa mga ingay na nalilikha ng mga taong
magkakatuwang sa kanilang pagtatrabaho?
A. Bow-wow C. Yo-he-ho
B. Pooh-pooh D. Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay

18. Anong teorya ang may paniniwalang nabuo ang wika sa panggagaya ng tao sa tunog ng kalikasan?
A. Bow-wow C. Pooh-pooh
B. Ding-dong D. Wala sa nabanggit

19. Ang pagkatuto ng wika ay nagaganap matapos maunawaan ang isang bagay o pangyayari. Aling
teorya nababatay ito?
A. interaktibo C. cognitive
B. innative D. behaviorist
20. Ang pagkatuto ng wika ng bata ay batay sa kanyang angking likas na kakayahan. Ito ay ayon sa
Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 2
 anong teorya?
A. Teoryang Interaktibo C. Teoryang Cognitive
B. Teoryang Innative D. Teoryang Behaviorist

21. Ito ay mula sa masidhing damdamin at nakabubulalas tayo ng tunog at iyon ang pinupunto ng
aling teorya?
A. Bow-wow C. Pooh-pooh
B. Ding-dong D. Yo-HE-HO

22. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang tumutukoy sa pahayag na ito? “Sa pamamagitan ng wikang kanyang
ginagamit, madali nating makikilala ang isang tao.”
A. Ginagamit sa Komunikasyon C. Masistemang Balangkas
B. Sinasalitang Tunog D. Wala sa nabanggit

23. Ang wika ay may katangiang makaagham sapagkat tulad ng agham, ang wika rin ay sistematiko.
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang tumutukoy dito?
A. Masistemang Balangkas C. Kabuhol ng Kultura
B. Pinipili at Isinaayos D. Nagbabago

24. Alin ang tumutukoy sa mga pahayag na ito? Ito ang baryasyon ng wika na nalilikha dulot ng
dimensiyong heograpikal. Tinatawag din itong wikain ng iba.
A. Diyalekto C. Jargon
B. Idyolek D. Sosyolek

25. Ang wika ay tunog na nalikha gamit ang mga component ng bibig. Ito ay tumutukoy sa .
A. natatangi C. kabuhol ng kultura
B. masistemang balangkas D. sinasalitang tunog

26. Bawat pangkat ng tao ay may kanya-kanyang code na ginagamit sa pakikipagtalastasan Anong
baryasyon ito ng wika?
A. Diyalekto C. Jargon
B. Idyolek D. Rehistro ng Wika

27. Sa hanay ng mga propesyunal, hindi maikakailang nagkita-kita sila sa isang wika na may
kinalaman sa kanilang propesyon. Anong antas ito ng Rehistro ng Wika?
A. Idyolek C. Rehistro ng wika
B. Jargon D. Sosyolek

28. What is the vision of the Philippines through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
in the Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND)?
A. To provide the man power needed for the next ,millennium
B. To recognize the efforts of the Filipino scientists in advancing the realm of knowledge
C. To make the Philippines a newly industrializing country (NIC) by the end of the century
D. All of these

29. Which of the following challenges faced by the Philippines could be addressed through Science,
Technology and Innovation (STI)?
A. Persistent poverty and increasing inequality
B. The intensifying competition from globalization and regional integration
C. Corruption in the different agencies of the government
D. Natural disasters, environmental degradation and climate change

30. What policy recommendation does the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) of
the Philippines formulated for issues associated with the Environment and Climate Change?
A. Continue investments in Research and Development (R&D) to develop a highly reliable early
warning system and appropriate adaption measures to address the effects of climate change
and the increasing frequency of highly- damaging natural disasters.
B. Upgrade the testing facilities for food and drug quality and safety that confom to global
standards and ensure that these services are affordable and available in the regions where
they are needed.
C. Improve the national information infrastructure by installing a reliable and secure high –
speed wide bandwidth internet system
D. Train and provide tools to health workers to enable them to make prompt and appropriate
diagnoses and treatment through point of care health products and technologies.
31. What can personalization do to improve the engagement of people in the social media relative to

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 3

 issues on climate change?
A. It helps to bring back memories through shared photos and documents related to climate
change.
B. It refreshes someone with new concepts about climate change and other environmental
problems.
C. It can reduce the psychological distance between people making them easier to engage in
climate change discussion.
D. It provides a new platform where people can share both research findings and opinions
about climate change.

32. Which statement BEST describes the process of Science?

A. Scientists are objective and free of prejudice.
B. Scientific ideas evolve or change over time.
C. New ideas in science result from planned and well-designed experiments.
D. Generally, scientists work independently and discover new idea without the help of others

33. What do research studies say regarding the relationship between social media use and climate
change opinion, knowledge, and behavior of netizens?
A. There wide mobilization of climate change activists
B. Social media encourages greater knowledge of climate change
C. Online discussions frame the negative impact of climate change to society
D. All of these

34. Which of the following makes the growth of nation more authentic?
A. The alleviation of human condition.
B. The provision of definite solutions to practical problems.
C. The giving of priorities to Science and Technology concerns.
D. The positive growth rate among economic indicators.

35. Which of the following BEST describes an advantage of using mass production manufacturing
system instead of a custom manufacturing system?
A. Workers in the factories gain valuable skills.
B. Products can be made faster and at a lower cost.
C. Customers can provide specific feedback to workers.
D. Individualized products can easily be modified for customers.

36. Which of the following is a cost associated with the advantages of modern health practices?
A. Decrease of infant and childhood death rates.
B. Development of Vaccines to prevent disease.
C. Improve hygiene and water treatment practices.
D. Increase in the growth of the human population.

37. Which field of applied science has the greatest potential to solve urgent national problems, in
particular, poverty, unemployment, overpopulation in the cities, poor health and nutrition, and
environmental degradation?
A. Agriculture C. Engineering
B. Educational Technology D. Information Technology

38. Which is a more appropriate approach to prevent brain drain among Filipino scientists and
technologist?
A. Improve the working environment in different government agencies.
B. Strengthen the provisions and support for the mathematics and science education at the
basic educational level.
C. Provide additional incentives for scientist and technologist to attract back some of those who
have left for greener pastures abroad.
D. Adopt an innovative approach to science, Technology and innovation (STI) so that STI should
be a top priority at the highest levels of policymaking.

39. Which is a positive impact of social media to Philippine business industry?

A. One can contact anyone around the world at any time.
B. It paved a new way for interaction between the friends.
C. Information from customers can be used to tailor more appealing products.
D. Facebook, Twitter and You Tube are a cost effective means of getting support.
40. Aside from marine organisms ingesting plastics, what greater problem does the great pacific
Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 4
 garbage patch is contributing with regard to climate change?
A. The widening of the said garbage patch every year.
B. The accumulation of more toxins in the ocean floor coming from plastics.
C. The reduced photosynthesis among marine algae brought about by reduced area of the ocean
exposed to sunlight.
D. The increasing difficulty among oceanographers to track the said patch even the use of
sophisticated equipment

41. What is the main problem with space junk orbiting earth?
A. They may contain toxic substances that are harmful for all living things on earth.
B. They travel at high speed and may collide with space stations causing much destruction.
C. They are a solid evidence of man’s irresponsible action towards the environment.
D. They may react with other space debris causing violent explosions in space.

42. What does it mean to say that Science can be considered as the foundation strength of society?
A. Facts discovered by scientists are used to advanced Technology and the realms of the
different fields of Science.
B. Innovations are founded on series of studies requiring scientific method, sound judgment
and logical reasoning.
C. Societal progress through science and technology requires a sufficient accumulation of
scientific knowledge.
D. Society will only advance its concern if it will anchor its policies on strong political will and
implementation of Science and Technology programs.

43. Which is the major concern of Science, Technology and Society?

A. Improvement in the quality of life and that of the next generations to come.
B. The interplay of social, and cultural values affecting scientific research and technological
innovation.
C. How society is affected by the decisions of our political leaders in matters of technological
innovations.
D. The improvement of the quality of Science Education in the country and the improvement of
our research publications.

44. Which relation is described as one-to-one and many-to-one correspondence?

A. Tautology C. Logic
B. Set D. Function

45. Which language system uses technical terms and grammatical conventions peculiar to
mathematical discourse and is supplemented by highly specialized symbolic notation for
mathematical formulas?
A. Binary Function C. Set
B. Mathematical Language D. Singleton

46. If a is false and b is true, what is the truth value of ⋁ ?

A. True C. Either True or False
B. False D. None of these

47. Given: a: x is prime; b: x is odd. What is the truth value of a when x=9?
A. True C. Either True or False
B. False D. None of these

48. Which refers to an electronic circuit that produces a low output if either, but not both, of its two
inputs are high?
A. EXNOR Gate C. OR Gate
B. AND Gate D. NOT Gate

49. A 2-year loan of Php 500 is made of 4% simple interest. How much interest is earned?
A. 40 C. 60
B. 50 D. 70

50. Another unique component of text mining which is generally much more difficult than statistical
analysis. Analytical tools try to figure out the mood or sentiment behind the written and other

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 5

 aspects of what it is addressing on a very subjective and intuitive level. Which is being referred to
by these statements?
A. Text Data C. Decoding
B. Sentiment Analysis D. Coding

51. Which is a coding schema that repeats bits across channels to achieve error-free communication?
A. Checksum Code C. Parity Bit
B. Hamming Code D. Repetition Code

52. Perform the binary operation: 0111 + 0110

A. 1110 C. 1101
B. 1111 D. 1010

53. Who was the renowned mathematician quoted the statement: “In order to understand the
universe, you must know the language in which it is written, and that language is mathematics”?
A. Ian Stewart C. George Boole
B. Galileo Galilei D. Rene Descartes

54. Which process converts the characters to integers?

A. Correcting C. Detecting
B. Decoding D. Encoding

55. A business takes out a simple interest loan of Php 10,000 at a rate of 7.5%. What is the total
amount the business will repay if the loan is for 8 years?
A. Php 12,000 C. Php 16,000
B. Php 14,000 D. Php 18,000

56. What is the number of redundant bits if the number of data bits is 7?
A. 4 bits greater than 12 C. 12 bits greater than 16
B. 12 bits greater than 4 D. 16 bits greater than 12

57. Which of the following is the difference between a relation and a function?
A. A relation is a set of ordered pairs while a function is a special kind of relation in which no
two ordered pairs have the same first coordinate.
B. A function is a set of ordered pairs while a relation is a special kind of function in which no
two ordered pairs have the same second coordinate.
C. A relation is a set of ordered pairs in which no two ordered pairs have the same first
coordinate while a function is a set of ordered in which no two ordered pairs have the same
second coordinate.
D. A function is a set of ordered pairs while a relation is a special kind of function in which no
two ordered pairs have the same first coordinate.

58. A defense attorney reviews the strategy employed by lawyers in similar cases and finds an
approach that has consistently led to acquittals. She then applies this approach to her own case.
What kind of reasoning was used in this situation?
A. Inductive Reasoning C. Both A and B
B. Deductive Reasoning D. Neither A nor B

59. Which of the following will be the new position of the given point after translation of 3 units
down and 3 units left?

A. C.

B. D.

60. Mr. X earned a total of Php 8,235.05 for his initial deposit in his savings account at an annual
interest rate of 5% compounded monthly for 10 years. How much money did Mr. X initially

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 6

 invested?
A. Php 4,000 C. Php 6,000
B. Php 5,000 D. Php 8,000

61. Which of the following was considered scandalous case of deception in Philippine history?
A. Cavity Mutiny C. Saga of the Tasaday Tribe
B. Code of Kalantiaw D. Site of the First Mass

62. Who was considered the “Great Dissenter” in the Philippine history?
A. Benigno S. Aquino Jr. C. Eulogio Rodriguez
B. Claro M. Recto D. Manuel Roxas

63. Which is last to happen?

A. Aguinaldo declared the Philippine Independence.
B. Filipino revolutionaries resumed attacks against Spanish authorities.
C. Aguinaldo was exiled and became friendly with the United States in Hongkong.
D. Spanish government ceded the Philippines to the US through the Treaty of Paris.

64. After the 1986 EDSA Revolution, President Corazon Aquino issued Proclamation No. 58 declaring
the new constitution that contain some new words. Which word was used again in the 1986
Constitution?
A. Aspirations C. Independence
B. Divine Providence D. Rule of Law

65. Instead of turning Manila into a formidable fortress, General Douglas Mac Arthur ordered a
withdrew of all military personnel, arms and others to Bataan. The plan indeed proved to be a
brilliant maneuver as the topography of the Bataan peninsula made it an ideal defense rampart.
But, why Bataan fall in 1942?
I. “Europe First Policy “of the United States.
II. England Support did not come at all.
III. Food rations dwindled and problem of disease.
IV. Filipinos allied with the Japanese troops.
A. I, II, III C. II, III, IV
B. I, III, IV D. I. II, III, IV

66. It must be noted that in Albo’s version, the location of Mazava fits the location of the island of
Limasawa at the Southern Tip of Leyte, 9 degrees 54’N. However, there was no mention of __ ___.
A. The visit of 2 kings. C. The first mass.
B. The presence of food and gold. D. The planting of cross.

67. According to President Corazon Aquino’s finest speech she said, “We fought for honor, and, if only
for honor, we shall pay”. And yet, should we have to wring the payments from the sweat our
men’s faces and sink all the wealth piled up by the bondsman two hundred fifty years of
unrequited toil”. This speech paved way to the creation of .
A. COA C. PACC
B. PCGG D. PAGC

68. This constitution served as the basis for the transition of Commonwealth government in the
country. What is this constitution?
A. 1935 Constitution C. 1973 Constitution
B. 1943 Constitution D. Malolos Constitution

69. All of the following is TRUE of the statement, “Kartilya of Katipunan is one of the most important
documents of primary source that guide former Katipuneros on an upright behaviors as a person
and how they were to treat their fellow Filipinos.” EXCEPT
A. To the honorable man, his word is sacred.
B. Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered but not time lost.
C. The prudent man is sparing in words and faithful in keeping secrets.
D. Youth is a flower-bed that is to bear rich fruit and must accumulate wealth for its
descendants.

70. This secret society had its member subjected to utmost secrecy, founded in 1896 precipitated the
revolution against the Spaniards. What is the name of the secret anti colonial organization?

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 7

 A. The Biak na Bato Republik C. The La Liga Filipina
B. The Katipunan D. The Illustrado

71. The main purpose of Agrarian reform cooperatives is to

A. eradicate poverty.
B. make all citizens equal.
C. provide access to education.
D. provide food in the table to all Filipino families.

72. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) aimed to provide agricultural lands to tenant –
farmers from land owners. Basically, this program of President Corazon Aquino is limited because
.
I. of ineffectual bureaucracy in the Philippines.
II. it lacks the support of the Congress who were dominated by landed elite.
III. there is no enough funding for the reform.
IV. the President allowed the stock redistribution options of Hacienda Luisita.
A. I, II, & III C. I, & II
B. I, II, & IV D. I, II, III & IV

73. When there is no law enacted granting freedom of information to the people, the government
withheld to empower citizen participation in demanding for .
A. clean and honest governance.
B. preventive measure against corruption.
C. moral governance and conscientious leadership.
D. transparency and accountability of their elected officials.

74. Essentially, the Philippine agrarian problem is a question of .

A. Graft and corruption C. Millenarian movements
B. Land distribution D. Peasants dissatisfaction

75. In Rizal’s Novel, which of the following is NOT an obsession of Simoun?

A. To revolt against Spaniards
B. To get back his wealth
C. To rescue Maria Clara in the nunnery of Santa Clara
D. None of the these

76. What was the desire of Rizal in founding La Liga Filipina?

A. Make his fellowmen more nationalistic
B. Unite his fellowmen and get freedom from Spain
C. Expose the abuses of the Spaniards to the whole country
D. All of the above

77. In Rizal’s Novel, what does the house of Captain Tiago best represent?
A. The house is a symbol of aristocracy.
B. The house is like our country which is open to all.
C. The house is a symbol of the materialism of the church.
D. The house could be compared to the status of the country during Spanish rule.

78. In Rizal’s Novel, what is the reason for Ibarra’s imprisonment?

A. He was alleged to be the man behind the burning of Crispin and Basilio.
B. He was accused as the instigator of the uprising among the Civil Guards.
C. He questioned the friars who worked in the parishes in the Luzon area.
D. He helped an outlaw who happened to be his friend.

79. All of the following EXCEPT one are the reasons why Rizal Law was enacted?
A. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the qualities, behavior and character of
Rizal.
B. To rededicate the lives of the youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our
heroes lived and died.
C. To recognize the irrelevance of Rizal’s ideals, thoughts, teaching, and life values to present
conditions in the community.
D. It is by reading and studying Rizal’s life, teachings, and writings that the Filipino youth will be
able to gain incorruptible confidence, direction, courage, and determination.
80. Which two novels of Rizal that must be read by all Filipinos? They must be taken to heart, for in
Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 8
 their pages we see ourselves as a mirror, our defects, our strength, our virtues, and our vices.
A. Noli Me Tangere and El Filbusterismo C. A Mi Pueblo and The First Inspiration
B. Ala Juventud and Mi Ultimo Adios D. La Islas Filipina and El Filibusterismo

81. What could be Dr. Jose Rizal’s guiding political philosophy for the country?
A. To elevate the country to the highest seat of glory
B. To counsel the Filipinos not to resent a defeat attributed to them
C. To censure the friars for abusing the advantages of their position
D. For the country not to be taken advantage but rather be developed, civilized, educated, and
trained in the science of self-government

82. What was the duty of the modern man as pointed out by Rizal in his Masonic writing titled
“Science, Virtue, and Labor”?
A. The revelation of the truth C. The redemption of humanity
B. The exposition of fine arts D. The veneration of the cross

83. What was the main proposition of Jose Rizal in his new edition of the Sucesos del las Islas
Filipinas?
A. That the present state of the Philippines was not necessarily superior to its past
B. That the Filipinos were decimated, demoralized, exploited, and ruined by the Spaniards
C. That the people of the Philippines have a culture of their own before the coming of Spain
D. That the Spaniards have to correct their erroneous conception of the Filipinos as children of
limited intelligence

84. What was the message of Rizal to the Filipino Youth for them to be the Fair Hope of the
motherland?
A. Develop their physical prowess
B. A cultivate their knowledge in the arts
C. Develop their knowledge of the science
D. Look forward and break their bond of bondage

85. What was the event that led to Rizal’s first experience of injustice?
A. Early schooling in Biñan
B. Martyrdom of Gumborza
C. Arrest and incarceration of Doña Teodora
D. Witnessing of the violence and excesses committed by the Guardia Civil against his town
mates

86. Below are the statements about the Philippines during Rizal’s time. Which statement is FALSE?
A. The system of government was called frailocracy
B. The Philippines was represented in the Spanish Cortez
C. The big plantations was owned by religious organizations
D. The justice system served the interest of the Spanish colonial government

87. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the salient points stressed by Jose Rizal in his Letter
to the Young Women of Malolos?
A. Defense of private judgment
B. Qualities of Filipino mothers need to possess
C. Rejection of the spiritual authority of the friars
D. Duties and responsibilities of Filipino mothers to their children

88. What study of Ethics engages in the question, What could or should be considered as the right
way of acting?
A. Normative Ethics C. Professional Ethics
B. Descriptive Ethics D. Technical Evaluation

89. What is the meaning of Golden Mean according to Aristotle?

A. A temperate man doesn’t enjoy abstinence itself.
B. Character virtues tend to be supported by excess.
C. In order to achieve happiness, men must act moderately.
D. Men should aim for extreme virtue such as rashness and timidity.

90. Teacher Ana believes in Deontological Ethics. Teacher Ana judges the rightness or wrongness of
her pupil’s actions based on .
Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 9
 A. the motive/s of the action C. the consequences of the action
B. the nature of the self D. her religious beliefs
91. Pleasure is the sole good and that to live pleasantly without suffering from any of the undesirable
effects of such living is the sole purpose of life. Which Ethical theory is being referred to?
A. Utilitarianism C. Hedonism
B. Platonism D. Cynicism

92. Which of the following meaning of “value” is NOT considered part of Ethics?
I. Value in monetary terms - of cash, property and wealth
II. Value of material things
III. A cup of rice valued at twelve pesos
IV. One way bus ticket from Manila to Naga costs a little over one thousand pesos
A. I and III C. All of these
B. II and IV D. None of these

93. Respect for parents is shown in various ways by different groups of people in different places.
This is referred to as .
A. Cultural relativism C. Ethical relativism
B. Egotism D. Ethnocentrism

94. Aristotle contented that the good life is life of happiness. Happiness is an activity not a goal and
men ought to behave so as to achieve happiness. Thus men must act moderately and they must
act so as to be striving for the mean between two extremes. As a teacher, how is this interpreted
best?
A. You will provide your students moral dilemmas.
B. You will develop a sense of duty in your students.
C. You will develop the cognitive ability of your students.
D. You will provide your students opportunities to develop virtues.

95. Immanuel Kant divided actions into two: acts done from inclination – non-moral and acts done
from a sense of duty-moral. For him morality is closely bound up with one’s duties and obligation
He also proposed the Categorical Imperatives: A. act only on the maxim that you can, will that it
should become the universal law and B. act as to treat humanity as an end never as a means.
Which one below applies to Kant’s moral philosophy?
A. One must resolve before acting if one wants others to do the very action that one is about to
do.
B. One must make sure that his/her action results into pleasure and avoidance of pain.
C. One must search for knowledge for immorality is caused by ignorance.
D. One must see to it that one’s action serves a particular purpose.

96. I was disappointed seeing a healthy young man refused to offer his seat on the bus to an elderly
lady; but my indignation and shock were much greater seeing a man deliberately pushing another
one out of a moving bus. These belong to the category of .
A. Aesthetics C. Metaphysics
B. Ethics D. Etiquette

97. Approving the child who knows how to ask for something properly by saying, “please”;
disapproving a woman picking her nose in public, these belong to the category .
A. Aesthetics C. Metaphysics
B. Ethics D. Etiquette

98. What is an empirical truth?

A. A truth that couldn't possibly have been false.
B. A truth that can be known only by using the senses.
C. A truth that can be known simply by understanding it.
D. A scientific hypothesis that is regarded as true but has not been proven.

99. Which of the following is the concern of Aesthetics and NOT of Ethics?
I. A new movie that I have seen is “good” because I enjoyed it.
II. A particular song that I just heard on the radio was a “bad” one because it had an
unpleasant tone.
III. This is the “right” dip (sawsawan) for my chicken barbecue.
IV. It is wrong to wear a leather vest over a Barong Tagalog.

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 10

 A. II and IV C. All of these
B. I and III D. None of these

100. Which is TRUE about Ethics? Ethics is all about matters such as .
I. good that we should pursue
II. the bad that we should avoid
III. the right ways in which we could or should act
IV. the wrong ways of acting
A. II and IV C. All of these
B. I and III D. None of these

101. Which is NOT TRUE about Ethics? Ethics is all about matters such as .
I. obligations that we are expected to fulfill
II. prohibitions that we are required to respect
III. ideals that we are encouraged to meet
IV. grounds or bases for determining certain significant values
A. I and II C. All of these
B. III and IV D. None of these

102. The several right choices aspect of virtue theory says that
A. anything at all can be morally acceptable.
B. a limited range of acts may be morally acceptable.
C. only two possible acts can ever be morally acceptable.
D. while several choices may be “right”, only one is virtuous.

103. Which of the following BEST describes the criteria by which we judge manners and rules of
behavior?
A. Ethical norms C. Non moral standards
B. Moral norms D. Standard values

104. With which area are many of the ethical issues related to information technology concerned?
A. Accessibility C. Costs
B. Biology D. Privacy

105. Which of the following is defined as standards for what a group or individual feels is right or
wrong good or evil?
A. Ethics C. Standards
B. Morality D. Values

106. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. In Europe’s traditional kingdoms, the rulers ruled without the consent of the governed.
B. Traditional kingdom in pre-modern Europe had kings or monarchs who both ruled and
govern their subjects.
C. The church in pre-modern Europe was always a formidable force to reckon with by virtue of
its royal authority.
D. Under the feudal structure of pre-modern Europe, the kings were on top of the hierarchy and
has direct control over their subjects.

107. What current global program addresses global development issues and concerns?
A. Millennium Development Goals or MDGs C. Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs
B. Rio de Janeiro Convention D. United Nations Development Program

108. Homogeneity refers to the increasing sameness in the world as cultural inputs economic factors,
and political orientations of societies expand to create common practices, same economies, and
similar forms of government. Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of homogeneity?
A. Americanization C. Hispanization
B. Glocalization D. McDonaldization

109. Trade protectionism is applied when a country adopts the following EXCEPT .
A. Imposition of high tariffs and similar policies
B. There is systematic government intervention in foreign trade
C. Allowing private investors to take charge of international commerce and trading

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 11

 D. Giving preferential treatment to domestic producers and discriminating against foreign
competitors

110. Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of a neo-liberalist approach to development?
A. focus on trade, not aid
B. apply market liberalization
C. encourage economic protectionism
D. less governmental regulation of economic activities

111. Which among the following is TRUE about Globalism?

A. Globalism is a thing of the past. It does not attempt to describe connectedness in the present
period.
B. Globalism refers to the intensity of connections among different countries around the world.
C. The colonization era is a manifestation of globalism.
D. None of these

112. There is a view that the regionalization of the world system and economic activity undermines
the potential benefits coming out from a liberalized global economy. This is because regional
organizations tend to respond to the state’s attempt to reduce the perceived negative effects of
globalization. With this view in mind, regionalism, therefore, is .
A. pro-globalization
B. a sort of counter-globalization
C. a mechanism by which globalization is promoted
D. none among the choices

113. Labor migration around the world seems to be driven by the following factors EXCEPT .
A. Seek asylum in other countries
B. Jobs are available in other countries
C. Lack of work opportunities in home countries
D. Some are not faring well in their host countries and hopes to find better living elsewhere

114. “When the American economy sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold.” The aforementioned
phrase only tells how a dominant economy has in the global market and finance.
A. a minimal effect C. an insignificant effect
B. a considerable impact D. a moderate impact

115. What effect do crises on weaker economies have on other countries including the dominant ones?
A. less effect C. strong impact
B. no effect at all D. relatively huge effect

116. According to a Swedish statistician Hans Rosling, the 1 to 2 billion poorest in the world suffer
from the worst disease which he called globalization deficiency. This tells us that economic
globalization
.
A. is beneficial to all
B. could be detrimental for all
C. in some are left out and fail to benefit from it
D. are great potential benefits in the process

117. In the present period, social scientists categorize countries into groups based on their level of
economic productivity using GDP and GNI as yardsticks. Hence, countries are either classified as
the “Global North” or the “Global South”. What countries belong to the so-called “Global North”?
A. The Caribbean, Latin America, South C. The US, Canada, and Western Europe
America
B. Africa and parts of Asia D. A & B

118. Which among the following is TRUE about the concept of citizenship?
A. Citizenship can also be described as the status of being a citizen, along with the rights, duties
and privileges of being a citizen. This status is always a right at birth.
B. Citizenship is gained by meeting the legal requirements of a national, state, or local
government. These legal requirements are not stipulated in the constitution as in the case of
the Philippines.

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 12

 C. Citizenship is granted to an individual by the government of the country, when he/she
complies with the legal formalities. In the Philippines, it is not true that citizenship is granted
only upon reaching the age of majority.
D. Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes
allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. This allegiance, in particular, is expected of
an individual residing temporarily in that state.

119. Which among the following is a manifestation of social globalism?

A. The fight against the spread of COVID 19
B. The impact of global warming and climate change
C. Global online trading
D. None of the above

120. The terrorist attacks in 9/11 and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are just
manifestations of Cultural .
A. Hybridization C. Differentialism
B. Divergence D. Convergence

121. Contrary to cultural imperialism, heterogeneity in culture is associated with .

A. Cultural Hybridization C. Cultural Differentialism
B. Cultural Divergence D. Cultural Convergence

122. International financial institutions and economic organizations have made countries closer
together especially in .
A. amity C. social relations
B. knowledge-sharing D. trade

123. To become a Manlilikha ng Bayan, one must have the following qualifications EXCEPT .
A. Has engaged in a folk-art tradition that has been in existence and documented for at least fifty
(50) years.
B. Has inconsistently performed or produced works of superior and distinctive quality over a
significant period.
C. Has passed on and/or will pass on to other members of the community his/her skills in the
folk art for which the community is traditionally known.
D. Possesses mastery of tools and materials needed by the art and must have an established
reputation in the art as master and maker of works of extraordinary technical quality.

124. Who among the Philosophers is a realist?

A. Plato C. Augustine
B. Kant D. Aristotle

125. Which of the following refers to force or percussive effects as a result of which the tone strikes us
at being loud or soft?
A. duration C. timbre/tone color
B. pitch D. volume

126. While watching the movie “Avatar”, the audience were of the same feelings as those of the
characters. The audience is experiencing _______.
A. empathy C. spectacle
B. motivation D. suspense

127. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Kant’s judgment of beauty?
A. He isolated two fundamental necessary conditions for a judgment to be a judgment of taste -
subjectivity and imitation.
B. The first necessary condition of a judgment of taste is that it is essentially objective, since it is
based on a feeling of pleasure or displeasure.
C. The first necessary condition of a judgement of taste is that it is essentially subjective, since it
is based on a feeling of pleasure or displeasure.
D. The broad notion of the aesthetic cannot be fixed by what it is to judge that something is
beautiful or ugly, or that it has no aesthetic merit or demerit.

128. Which of the following BEST describes a Creative Artist?

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 13

 A. Copies and imitates another artist’s work.
B. Deconstructs a piece of art made by another artist.
C. Replicates the colors and patterns in recreating nature.
D. Holds on to originality and puts personal ingenuity to artwork.

129. The following are descriptions about an artist and his/her medium EXCEPT _______.
A. The artist manipulates his medium to express his ideas in the artwork.
B. The nature of each medium determines the way it can be worked on and turned into a work of
art.
C. When an artist chooses his medium, he believes that this can best express the idea he wants to
convey.
D. The matter of selecting the medium depends entirely on the audience since this is the part of
the artistic inspiration.

130. Artists use variety to make you look at certain parts of their work or to make their work more
interesting. Variety occurs when an artist creates something that looks different from the rest of
the artwork. Which is NOT an example of variety?
A. a white cat in a rose bed at breakfast C. a black cat in a coal bin at midnight
B. an orange cat on a blue quilt at noon D. a fat cat in a sport coat at Mardi Gras

131. Which of the following characteristic/s describe/s Art Nouveau?

I. Uses long and organic lines that are manifested in jewelry, glass design and architecture
II. Presented a new depiction of reality that may appear fragmented objects for viewers
III. Asymmetrical lines are in the form of insect wings or flower stalks
IV. Common themes are restlessness and the fast-pace of modern life
A. I only C. I and III only
B. III only D. II and IV only

132. What would result if the audience of an artwork lacks understanding of the visual elements
where art is grounded?
A. Artists’ improvisation may totally have different results in the process.
B. This association will often bring about a certain craving for the said product.
C. It would be difficult for the audience to appreciate the visual arts in its fullness and entirety.
D. The intentions of the artists will be questioned since plagiarism issues sometimes arise.

133. Which of the following characteristic/s define/s Chinese Art?

I. Artworks have sharp brushstrokes to provide detail
II. Most paintings aimed to give the audience a multiple perspective of the subject
III. Rounded forms rise in a way that it flows from the background into the foreground
A. I only C. I and II only
B. II only D. I, II and III

134. When an artist is working with transparent water color, the artist usually lighten the value of
color by _______.
A. thinning the paint with water
B. mixing the color with its complement
C. painting a dark color in an adjacent area
D. reducing the amount of water mixed into the paint

135. Which course deals with the nature of self, as well as the factors and forces that affect the
development and maintenance of personality identity?
A. Gender and Society C. Revelation and Faith
B. Personal development D. Understanding the Self

136. What is the name of the philosopher who was considered as the "Father of Psychoanalysis"?
A. John Locke C. Rene Descartes
B. Merleau-Ponty D. Sigmund Freud

137. What is this compulsive behavior not motivated by dependency on an addictive substance, but
rather by a process that leads to a seemingly positive outcome?
A. Accumulation C. Assortment
B. Addiction D. Collection

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 14

138. The “Political Self” suggests, the psychological and the economic, the political and the personal
which in reality is constantly and .
A. integrative and interfaith C. interactive and integrated
B. interweave and integrative D. interactive and interweave

139. Rene Descartes said that our mind and thought are true identity and this identity refers to what?
A. love C. person
B. memory D. soul

140. What is the theory that advances the idea that society is the product of shared symbols, such as
language?
A. Symbolic Interaction C. Conflict
B. Looking-Glass Self D. Alienation

141. Which of the following may possibly happen when our self-concept and even our behavior starts
to align with people’s expectations?
A. Self-Labeling C. Looking-Glass Self
B. Self-fulfilling prophecies D. Labeling Bias

142. What is it that William James considered as the core of the human self?
A. Soul C. Heart
B. Mind D. Body

143. Which of the following is the persons’ perception of the level of attractiveness of his/her body or
can be somebody’s own impression of how his or her body looks?
A. Body Beautiful C. Personal Perspective
B. Body Image D. Own Impression

144. Which structure of the self-synthesizes the morals, values, and system in society in order to
function as the control outpost of the instinctive desires of the individual?
A. Id C. Super ego
B. Ego D. None of these

145. Which of the following occurs when an individual begins to be aware and feels about his/her own
other people’s bodies?
A. Sensuality C. Sexual Identity
B. Sexual Intimacy D. Sexualization

146. What is the type of beauty that combines qualities including shape, color, or form which pleases
the aesthetic sense, especially the sight?
A. Inner Beauty C. Social Beauty
B. Mystical Beauty D. External Beauty

147. What is this Filipino trait which is characterized by ruining each other’s reputations and pulling
each other down?
A. Colonial Mentality C. Filipino Mentality
B. Crab Mentality D. Pre-colonial Mentality

148. Which of the following may possibly occur when individuals turn prejudice directed toward them
by others onto themselves?
A. Internalized Prejudiced C. Self-Labeling
B. Labeling Bias D. Social Comparison

149. There is a distinction between how people present themselves online and how they do offline.
This implies what?
A. Online Identity C. Digital Uniqueness
B. Online Individuality D. Digital Personality

150. “People were created to be loved, and things were created to be used” but the reason why the world
is in so much chaos right now is because ________.
A. people are dupe
B. people have become greedy
Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 15
 C. materials are adored and worshipped
D. people are being used, and things are being loved

END OF EXAMINATION 

Mock Board Examination for Education: General Education Page 16