Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

National Achievement Test Grade 12 Practice test Week 1

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Name:__________________________________Date:______________Teacher:__________
School:_______________________________ Grade and Section:____________________

Directions: Read and understand each item below. From the options given, shade the
circle that corresponds to the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

1. Jose is writing an essay comparing libraries and the Internet. Running out of
ideas, he searches online and copies information and images directly into his
essay. Concerned about being accused of plagiarism, what should Joules do to
ensure his work is free from plagiarism?

a. Properly cite the sources and give credit to the authors.

b. Mention that the content is not his original work without citing sources.

c. Leave the content as is, assuming no one will notice.

d. None of the above.

2. Maria, a senior high school student, frequently posts anything she wants on
Facebook, including rude comments on her classmates' photos. Teacher Gracia advised
her to be a responsible netizen and avoid unnecessary posts. As Anna's friend, what
would you suggest to help her improve her online behavior?

a. Tell her that Teacher Gracia is not her parent and she should ignore the advice.

b. Remind her that responsible posting and commenting online require ethical
behavior.

c. Suggest deactivating her account and creating a new one.

d. Advise her to block Teacher Gracia for interfering.

3. Which of the following is correct regarding Media, Information, and Technology

Literacy?

Statement A: Media, Information, and Technology Literacy are separate areas of

study and should be treated as distinct skills.

Statement B: Critical assessment, effective use of information, and creating

messages are key components of Media, Information, and Technology Literacy.

a. Statement A is correct, but Statement B is not.

b. Statement B is correct, but Statement A is not.

c. Both statements are correct.

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 d. Both statements are incorrect.

4. Which of the following statements about an information-literate person is/are true?

I. An information-literate person first ensures they understand the topic before

gathering relevant sources.

II. Information can only come from a single source.

III. An information-literate person uses information wisely and ensures the ideas
and facts are accurate.

IV. Information can be shared or learned regardless of its origin or nature.

a. I only.

b. I and III only.

c. II and IV only.

d. I, III, and IV only.

5. Daniel's group needs to create a digital presentation about their project. They are
unsure how to communicate effectively, especially since some members are in different
locations. What tool or method would you suggest to improve their communication?

a. Schedule a face-to-face meeting every day.

b. Use messaging apps and online collaboration tools for real-time
communication.
c. Assign tasks through verbal instructions only.
d. Wait until they can all meet in person to start working.

6. Malik enjoys watching his favorite early morning show, especially because he can
actively engage in the discussion by posting his comments in real-time on the show's
Facebook page. Which stage in the evolution of media does this interaction represent?

a. Prehistoric Age (200,000 BC – 4,000 BC)

b. Industrial Age (1760 – 1850)

c. Ancient Age (3,000 BC – 100 AD)

d. New Age (1950 – present)

7. Kuya Kim Atienza regularly delivers weather updates during the news to help people
prepare for their day. What type of media does his work represent?
a. Print Media
b. Broadcast Media
c. New Media
d. Internet Media

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 8. Allan needs to deliver a news report for her class presentation. She finds an article
online, but she notices that the website it came from is unreliable. What should Kristine
do to ensure her report is accurate?
a. Finalize the report using the article.
b. Verify the news by consulting other credible sources or websites.
c. Search for a completely different article.
d. Make her own assumptions and conclusions.

9. You are preparing a video for your class that contains sensitive or censored material.
What design technique can you use to give the illusion of fast movement while ensuring
the security and decency of the subject in the video?
a. Blurring
b. Cartooning
c. Speed
d. Transitions

10. Ms. Cruz a Contemporary Arts teacher, noticed that her students were more
engaged when she used a Smart TV for her lessons compared to traditional teaching
methods. What kind of literacy has Ms. Cruz demonstrated?
a. Technology Literacy
b. Computer Literacy
c. Media Literacy
d. Information Literacy

11. You’ve been assigned to write an action paper and need to gather information from
multiple sources. What should you do to avoid plagiarism?
a. Copy the material directly from the internet.
b. Ask someone to write parts of your paper for you.
c. Keep a record of citation details for all the sources you use.
d. Change the title of an existing research paper to suit your topic.

12. While creating a PowerPoint presentation, you decide to use white text on a dark
background to make the text more readable. Which design principle are you applying?
a. Alignment
b. Contrast
c. Emphasis
d. Proximity

13. Maria enrolled in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to learn poetry writing.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit Maria might experience by joining a MOOC?
a. MOOCs may be inaccessible to her if she has disabilities.
b. MOOCs offer relatively affordable alternative education.
c. MOOCs encourage interaction and collaboration with students worldwide.
d. MOOCs provide access to a wide variety of flexible courses.

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 14. You observe that content from television, newspapers, and the internet can all be
accessed through mobile devices and apps. What concept allows media content to flow
across different platforms like these?
a. New Media
b. Broadcast Media
c. Media Convergence
d. Print and Broadcast Media

15. Anna wants to improve her media literacy skills. Which of the following describes
what a media-literate person can do?
a. Operate various types of computer hardware, software, and technology.
b. Access and use all types of information in libraries, including microfilms and
abstracts.
c. Read, analyze, and critically evaluate information from diverse formats like TV,
print, and online media.
d. Use digital tools and networks effectively for communication.

16. You’ve been asked to create a motion picture presentation for a school project. At
what stage of the process should you evaluate your presentation to ensure it meets
expectations?
a. Production
b. Presentation
c. Pre-production
d. Post-production

17. Sally is filming a scene where she wants to show that the character looks small and
vulnerable compared to their surroundings. Which type of camera angle should Sarah
use?
a. A high-angle shot to emphasize the character's power.
b. A shot that makes the character or object appear large.
c. A high-angle shot to show the character’s small scale and vulnerability.
d. A shot from a human’s eye-level view.

18. Ben is discussing copyright laws in class. He explains that these laws exist for
several reasons. However, which of the following is NOT a valid reason for copyright
laws?
a. Protecting the creator’s intellectual property.
b. Encouraging innovation and creativity.
c. Preventing the distribution of pirated materials that harm the creator.
d. Discouraging sharing of intellectual properties.

19. In an online group discussion, nobody checks the sources of the shared messages
or articles. What is the most likely consequence of this behavior?
a. Fake news will spread widely.
b. People will gain more reliable and useful information.
c. Cyberbullying incidents will decrease.
d. Health issues such as obesity will be resolved.

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 20. Joy created a new game for his investigatory project and wants to protect his
creation. What does the concept of "copyright" mean in this context?
a. Copyright helps make Mario famous.
b. Copyright prevents others from copying Mario’s work without permission.
c. Copyright allows others to freely imitate Mario’s game.
d. Copyright gives Mario the exclusive rights to his creative output.

21. Annie’s teacher warns her against using Wikipedia as a main source for her
research paper. Why do many teachers give this advice?
a. Wikipedia has very limited content.
b. Definitions on Wikipedia are unclear.
c. The information is not well-structured.
d. Wikipedia’s content is editable by anyone, making it potentially unreliable.

22. Your science teacher assigned you to create a multimedia presentation about the
life cycle of a mosquito. What should you consider while creating your multimedia
product?
a. Only the medium you will use and its purpose.
b. Only the audience you are targeting.
c. Both the purpose and the audience.
d. The medium, purpose, and target audience.

23. Miguel spends so much time on his computer that it disrupts his sleep and social
life. What is this excessive behavior called?
a. Creative commons.
b. Cyberbullying.
c. Computer addiction.
d. Cybercrime.

24. Angela is evaluating information she found on an unfamiliar website. Which of the
following is NOT a recommended step for evaluating online information?
a. Checking if the source is a trusted brand or government agency.
b. Looking for the website’s policies on fact-checking and its linked sources.
c. Comparing the website’s information with established media or original
sources.
d. Accepting the website's information without further verification.

25. During a class discussion about intellectual property, your teacher asks you to
explain "fair use." Which of the following best describes it?
a. Paying a fair price to the creator for their work.
b. Using a commercial product once without sharing it.
c. Limited copying or use of published works without needing the author's
permission.
d. Freeware obtained from the Internet for public use.

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