History of the Philippines

1 What was the original title of the Filipino national anthem?

A. Bayang Magiliw C. Marcha Filipina Magdalo
B. Lupang Hinirang D. Diwa ng Bayan

2 Who was dubbed as Ama ng Wikang Pambansa?

A. Manuel L. Quezon C. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Manuel Roxas D. Ramon Magsaysay

3 Who served as the 13th President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 and as the 9th
Vice President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998?
A. Gloria Arroyo C. Benigno Aquino III
B. Joseph Estrada D. Leni Robredo

4 Which president was dubbed as Tagapagligtas ng Demokrasya?

A. Manuel Roxas C. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Emilio Aguinaldo

5 What was the highest rank of members in the Katipunan?

A. Kawal C. Bayani
B. Katipon D. Maharlika

6 Under whose administration was the establishment of what we now call the Social
Security System (SSS) proposed?
A. Elpidio Quirino C. Manuel Roxas
B. Fidel V. Ramos D. Ferdinand Marcos

7 Who was called the puppet president?

A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Jose P. Laurel D. Benigno Aquino III

8 In which battle did Gregorio del Pilar sacrifice his life in defense of Aguinaldo?
A. Battle of Bagbag River C. Battle of Montalban
B. Battle of Tirad Pass D. Battle of Macabebe

9 Who founded the Diariong Tagalog?

A. Juan Luna C. Jose P. Rizal
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar D. Gregorio Sanciano

10 What was the First Philippine Republic came to be called as?

A. Malolos Republic C. Marcos Republic
B. Republika ng Pilipinas D. Biak-na-Bato Republic

11 Which of following was not part of the first eight provinces that rose up in arms
against Spain, and later on were symbolized by the eight rays of the sun?
A. Cavite C. Quezon
B. Laguna D. Batangas

12 Who was the paralytic who later became Aguinaldo's adviser?

A. Apolinario Mabini C. Jose Rizal
B. Andres Bonifaco D. Juan Luna

13 In the Philippines, Jones Law of 1916 became popularly known as what?

A. Philippine Independence Law C. Tydings-McDuffy Act
B. Organic Act of the Philippines D. Philippine Autonomy Act

14 Who wrote under the pen name Taga-Ilog?

A. Juan Luna C. Jose P. Rizal
B. Antonio Luna D. Marcelo H. Del Pilar

15 What was the password used by a Kawal in the Katipunan?

A. Protacio C. Magdalo
B. Magdiwang D. Gomburza

16 Whose death signaled the beginning of the Propaganda Movement?

A. Jose Rizal C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Gomburza D. Antonio Luna

17 Who composed the Marcha Filipino Magdalo?

A. Julian Felipe C. Jose P. Rizal
B. Jose Palma D. Julian Balmaceda

18 What was the newspaper of the Katipunan known as?

A. Dasalan at Tocsohan C. Diaryong Tagalog
B. Kalayaan D. Cedula

19 What is the walled city of Manila where most Spaniards went into hiding after the
Battle of Manila Bay?
A. Intramuros C. Binondo
B. Pasig D. Pasong Tamo

20 The teachings of the Katipunan were embodied in which document written by Emilio
Jacinto?
A. El Filibusterismo C. Dasalan at Tocsohan
B. Kartilya D. Pingkian

21 Who was the last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans?

A. Juan Luna C. Miguel Malvar
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar D. Macario Sakay

22 Who was the first American civil governor of the country?

A. Joseph Smith C. John Smith
B. William Howard Taft D. Millard Tydings
23 Which lodge was the first Masonic lodge in the Philippines?
A. Sukob C. Nilad
B. Balwarte D. Humayo

24 Where was the Philippine independence proclaimed?

A. Cavite C. Tarlac
B. Batangas D. Manila

25 Diariong Tagalog was founded by who?

A. Juan Luna C. Jose Rizal
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar D. Gregorio Sanciano

26 Which book was written by Jose Rizal, depicting the Social Cancer or the dark aspects
of Spains colonial rule in the Philippines?
A. La Solidaridad C. El Filibusterismo
B. Noli Me Tangere D. Cancer y Sociedad

Philippine Law and Justice System

1 What are the 3 main branches of the Government of the Philippines?

A. Senate, Supreme Court, Congress C. Legislative, Executive, Judicial
B. Presidential, Unicameral, Bicameral D. Legislature, Senate, Supreme Court

2 The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and how many Associates
Justices?
A. 12 C. 14
B. 13 D. 15

3 The executive power shall be vested in the __________________________________.

A. Congress C. Supreme Court
B. House of Representatives D. President of the Philippines

4 Which of the following states that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or
property without due process of law, nor any person be denied the equal protection of
the laws?
A. Presidential Decree No. 1006 C. Republic Act 9262
B. Bill of Rights D. Article II

5 The Senate shall be composed of how many senators elected at large by voters of the
Philippines?
A. 21 C. 23
B. 22 D. 24

6 Which is a right to silence warning given by police to criminal suspects in police

custody (or in a custodial interrogation) before they are interrogated to preserve the
admissibility of their statements against them in criminal proceedings?
A. Buendia Warning C. Delos Santos Warning
B. Miranda Warning D. Dela Cruz Warning

7 Which of the following is the right and obligation by all citizens qualified by law who
are at least 18 years of age to vote in the election of national and local officials of the
government without literacy, property, or other substantive requirement?
A. Suffrage C. Citizenship
B. National Territory D. Executive Department

8 Which of the following is not an inherent power of the state?

A. Police Power C. Power of Taxation
B. Power of Eminent Domain D. Power of Impeachment

9 Which of the following is not a member of the Constitutional Commission?

A. Commission on Elections C. Civil Service Commission
B. Commission on Civil Rights D. Commission on Audit

10 Which of the following is the power of the State to promote public welfare by
restraining the use of both liberty and property of all people?
A. Police Power C. Power of Taxation
B. Power of Eminent Domain D. Power of Impeachment

11 What is the main insular penitentiary designed to house the prison population of the
Philippines?
A. Manila City Jail C. Correctional Institute
B. New Bilibid Prison D. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm

12 Which of the following is the primary investigation arm of the Philippine National
Police?
A. CIDG C. NBI
B. SOCO D. FBI

13 Who is the PNP Chief Police Director General?

A. Ricardo Ramoran Visaya C. Frederico Morato
B. Ronald Bato Dela Rosa D. Neslon Pascual Pagaduan

14 Who among the following has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of
impeachment?
A. Blue Ribbon Committee C. Speaker of the House
B. House of Representatives D. House of the Senate

15 By a vote of _________________ of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting

separately, The Congress shall have the sole power to declare a state of war.
A. One-half C. Three-fourths
B. Two-thirds D. Minority

16 The legislative power shall be vested in the ____________________ which shall consist of a
Senate and a House of Representatives.
A. Congress C. Supreme Court
B. Office of the Ombudsman D. Commission on Human Rights

17 How long shall the term of office of the senators be commenced?

A. 4 years C. 6 years
B. 5 years D. 7 years

18 Which is an order in writing issued in the name of the People of the Philippines,
signed by a judge and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for
personal property described therein and bring it before the court?
A. Warrant of Arrest C. Bench Warrant
B. Search Warrant D. Lifetime Warranty

19 In the event that both the President and Vice President are removed from office, who
will act as President in the Philippines?
A. The First Lady/Gentleman C. The Chief Justice
B. Eldest son of the president D. Speaker of the House of
Representatives

20 Who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

A. Rodrigo Duterte C. Ricardo Ramoran Visaya
B. Ronald Bato Dela Rosa D. Neslon Pascual Pagaduan

21 It is a general pardon extended to a group or classes of person and is exercised by the

chief executive with the concurrence of congress, usually given to political offenders.
A. Amnesty C. Arrest
B. Commutation D. Bail

22 It is the taking of a person into custody so that he may be bound to answer for the
commission of an offense.
A. Amnesty C. Arrest
B. Bail D. Pardon

23 Which of the following is security, such as cash, a bond, or property, pledged or given
to a court by or on behalf of one accused of committing a crime, to obtain release from
incarceration and to ensure the person's future appearance in court when required
during the criminal proceeding?
A. Amnesty C. Arrest
B. Bail D. Pardon

24 A person is said to be a/an _______________, if he/she helps or encourages the

commitment of a crime. He/she may or may not be present at the scene of the crime.
A. Accused C. Agent
B. Alimony D. Accessory

25 What do you call a sworn statement in writing, confirmed on oath by the party who
 makes it, before someone who is officially entitled to administer oaths?
A. Alimony C. Alibi
B. Affidavit D. Abatement

26 The verdict of a jury, declaring that a criminal defendant is not guilty.

A. Acquittal C. Cordial
B. Benign D. Filial

27 Which of the following pertains to the willful burning of the house or other structures
belonging to others without any legal authority?
A. Spoliation C. Arson
B. Fiduciary D. Harboring

28 Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on some person, with an ability to carry
out the threat.
A. Assault C. Perjury
B. Breach D. Demolition

29 Mrs. J. Z. willfully told an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
What offense did she commit?
A. Battery C. Larceny
B. Perjury D. Abetting

30 What is the term for the offer or acceptance of anything of value in exchange for
influence on a government/public official or employee?
A. Larceny C. Bribery
B. Perjury D. Battery

31 Mr. V. S. obtained P90,000 from Ms. J. D. by threatening her that he would upload her
private video. What crime is Mr. V. S committing?
A. Vandalism C. Theft
B. Extortion D. Embezzlement

32 What term refers to the manipulation of accounting records to hide theft of funds?
A. Fiduciary Extortion C. Forgery
B. Accounting Embezzlement D. Money Laundering

33 While completing a sworn affidavit during child support proceedings in family court,
Mr. K. Z. intentionally understates his annual income by P150,000, signs the printed
document, and files it with the judges clerk. What crime is he committing?
A. Perjury C. Larceny
B. Battery D. Abetting

34 Ms. V. N. picked up a lipstick and put it in her bag. She then left the establishment
without paying for it. What crime did she commit?
A. Perjury C. Shoplifting
B. Battery D. Extortion
35 Which crime pertains to the offer, agreement to, or engagement in a sexual act for
compensation?
A. Solicitation C. Harassment
B. Copulation D. Prostitution

36 The taking of a person from one place to another against his or her will is called what?
A. Ransom C. Extortion
B. Kidnapping D. Manslaughter

37 Former military dictator S. D. and his family managed to transfer national funds of up
to P5B into foreign bank accounts. What crime did S. D. commit?
A. Extortion C. Arson
B. Tax Evasion D. Money Laundering

38 Mrs. A. Z. is having a sexual relation with 14-year-old D. A. What crime is she

committing?
A. Child Abuse C. Prostitution
B. Statutory Rape D. Harassment

39 What is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee before the court to determine if the
person's imprisonment or detention is lawful?
A. Writ of Certiorari C. Writ of Coram Nobis
B. Writ of Habeas Corpus D. Writ of Audita Querela

40 This is a form of identity theft that involves an unauthorized taking of anothers credit
card information for the purpose of charging purchases to the account or removing
funds from it.
A. Securities Fraud C. Debit/Credit Card Fraud
B. Insurance Fraud D. Wire Fraud

Current Events

1 On February 1, 2016, the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 142 issued a warrant of
arrest against which senator over the libel case filed by disqualified Makati Mayor
Jejomar Binay Jr.?
A. Antonio Trillanes IV C. Vicente Sotto
B. Juan Ponce Enrile D. Ala Cayetano

2 Who is the incumbent Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
A. Ricardo Ramoran Visaya C. Larry Dela Rosa
B. Ronald Bato Dela Rosa D. Neslon Pascual Pagaduan

3 On February 29, 2016, the remains of the late President Elpidio Quirino were
transferred from the Manila South Cemetery in Makati to which cemetery?
A. Manila North Cemetery C. La Loma Cemetery
B. Loyola Memorial Park D. Heroes' Cemetery
4 Late March 2016, which province in the Philippines was added by the UNESCO as one
of the 20 additions to its network of protected biosphere nature reserves?
A. Bohol C. Albay
B. Abra D. Bukidnon

5 Which Philippine microsatellite was launched to the International Space Station (ISS)
aboard the Cygnus spacecraft on a supply mission?
A. Diwata-1 C. Amihan
B. SINAG D. Filipinas-1

6 Who is President Dutertes Spokesperson?

A. Rafael Mariano C. Gina Lopez
B. Ernesto Abella D. Martin Andanar

7 Who did President Duterte assign as the Secretary of Budget Management?

A. Benjamin Diokno C. Alfonso Cusi
B. Leonor Briones D. Rafael Mariano

8 On July, 2016, three islands of the Philippines were featured in the "Worlds Best
Islands" list for 2016 of the New York-based magazine Travel & Leisure. Which of the
following was not featured in the said magazine?
A. Palawan C. Cebu
B. Boracay D. Davao

9 What do you call the demarcation line used initially by the government of the Republic
of China and subsequently for their claims of the major part of the South China Sea?
A. Great Wall of China C. Mason-Dixon Line
B. Nine-dash Line D. 1949 Armistice Lines

10 Which Philippine government corporation placed the Luzon power grid under a red
alert status due to low level operating reserves, as seven power plants encountered
problems in July 2016?
A. National Power Corporation C. National Grid Corporation of the
Philippines
B. National Electrical Corporation D. National Electronic Corporation

11 Early August 2016, the Duterte administration launched a 24-hour complaint office
accessible to the public through which nationwide hotline?
A. 8080 C. 911
B. 8888 D. 117

12 Early 2015, forty-four SAF members died in an operation intended to capture or kill
wanted Malaysian terrorist and bomb-maker Zulkifli Abdhir. Where did this happen?
A. Kabuntalan C. Sultan Kudarat
B. Mamasapano D. Pagayawan
13 Which of the following is an annual award established to perpetuate a former
Philippine presidents example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the
people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society?
A. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Award C. Ramon Magsaysay Award
B. Manuel Quezon Award D. Sergio Osmena Award

14 Which project of the PNP was implemented wherein police personnel knock on the
doors of alleged drug users or pushers, asking them to surrender to the police?
A. PNP OPLAN State of Lawlessness C. PNP OPLAN Nanlaban
B. PNP OPLAN Patnubay D. PNP OPLAN Double-Barrel Project
TokHang

15 On November 8, 2013, which typhoon made landfall in the central Philippine islands?
Give its international code name.
A. Franklin C. Goku
B. Haiyan D. Isaias

16 Who did President Duterte assign as the Cabinet Secretary?

A. Salvador Medialdea C. Martin Andanar
B. Leonicio Evasco Jr. D. Ernesto Abella

17 Who was assigned as President Dutertes Presidential Communications Operations

Office Secretary?
A. Rafael Mariano C. Ernesto Abella
B. Gina Lopez D. Martin Andanar

18 This is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. People affected

with this disease can have symptoms including mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis,
muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache.
A. Y2K Virus C. Bird Flu Virus
B. Influenza Virus D. Zika Virus

19 Who was the first Filipino to be elected in the United Nations as judge of the
International Criminal Court?
A. Rodrigo Duterte C. Miriam Santiago
B. Epifanio Delos Santos D. Raymond Lauigan

20 Which inmate who had a music video inside the Bilibid Prison was head of the
notorious Ozamiz robbery gang?
A. Peter Lim C. Herbert Colangco
B. Noel Martinez D. Joenel Sanchez

21 Who accepted 2017 ASEAN Chairmanship early September 2016?

A. PM Yingluck Shinawatra C. PM Shinz Abe
B. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte D. Pres. Joko Widodo
A. C.
B. D.

General Information

1 The following are non-biodegradable waste except:

A. a metal spoon C. a plastic fork
B. styrofoam D. scratch paper

2 The official government agency for weather forecasting, flood control, astronomical
observations, and time service is PAGASA. What does PAGASA stand for?
A. Philippine Atomic, Geophysical and C. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical
Astronomical Services Administration and Astronomical Services
Administration
B. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical D. Philippine Atmospheric, Geological and
and Astrological Services Astronomical Services Administration
Administration

3 What does ASEAN mean?

A. Asamblea ng Silangang Europa at mga C. Assembly of Southern Europe and
Asyanong Nagkakaisa American Nations
B. Association of Southeast Asian Nations D. Asian Sovereign and Embodied
Association of Nations

4 Which among the following are constituents of brass?

A. iron and zinc C. copper and zinc
B. iron and nickel D. copper and nickel

5 What is the approximate number of islands of the Phillipines?

A. 6500 C. 8700
B. 7100 D. 9500

6 Which is the predominant religion in the Philippines?

A. Islam C. Buddhism
B. Christianity D. Judaism

7 Which of the following is the process by which thermal radiation from the earths
surface is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases and is re-radiated in all
directions?
A. Global Warming C. Greenhouse Effect
B. Ozone Layer D. Solar Radiation

8 Which law promotes responsible family planning and proper use of reproductive
methods to eliminate over-population growth?
A. RH Bill C. Reproductive Law
B. Responsible Parenthood and D. Family Planning
 Reproductive Health Law

9 On which date is the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) observed?

A. February 12 C. January 14
B. March 15 D. April 13

10 APEC is a summit that promotes free trade and economic cooperation throughout the
Asia-Pacific region countries. APEC stands for:
A. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation C. Asia Pacific Economic Countries
B. Asia Pacific Economic Corporation D. Asia Pacific Economic Council

11 Which law in the Philippines aims to address legal issues concerning online
interactions and harmful internet behavior in the Philippines? It aims to prevent and
punish cybercrime in the country.
A. Cyber-Bullying Act C. Cybercrime Prevention Act
B. Cybernetic Act of 2012 D. Cyber Identity Theft Act

12 Which iconic animal has been removed from the endangered species list?
A. Cross River Gorilla C. Hawksbill Turtle
B. Giant Panda D. Javan Rhino

13 Which of the following is popularly called Laughing Gas?

A. nitrous oxide C. carbon trioxide
B. nitric oxide D. nitrogen penta oxide

14 Which two countries, who together account for 40% of air pollution, have finally
ratified a global pact to cut carbon emissions?
A. USA and China C. India and China
B. India and USA D. USA and Russia

15 In which of the following regions is corn used as staple food?

A. South-East Asia C. Middle Africa
B. Russia D. Western Europe

16 . Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed. This principle was given by who?
A. Bohr C. Dalton
B. Einstein D. Avogadro

17 Four Corners Monument is located in which of the following countries?

A. Canada C. United States
B. China D. Mexico

18 Who among the following gave the theory of continental drift?

A. Alfred Wegener C. Jean-Baptiste lie de Beaumont
B. Arthur Holmes D. Harry Hess

19 Which dam is located in Barangay San Lorenzo (Hilltop), Norzagaray, Bulacan?

A. Angat Dam C. La Mesa Dam
B. Ipo Dam D. Magat Dam

20 The United Nations International Day of Happiness is celebrated on which date?

A. May 21 C. March 20
B. January 15 D. February 17

21 Which among the following acids is more commonly known as vinegar?

A. citric acid C. acetic acid
B. sulfuric acid D. oxalic acid

22 Who has the most Olympic medals of all colors in history?

A. Larisa Latynina C. Jenny Thompson
B. Fred Mendoval D. Michael Phelps

23 What has been the most populated city in the world since 2014?
A. Tokyo-Yokohama (Japan) C. Jakarta (Indonesia)
B. Delhi (India) D. Manila (Philippines)

24 The following are man-made islands off the coast of Dubai except which?
A. Palm Jumeirah C. Palm Jebel Ali
B. Deira Island D. Palm Jiraiya

25 On 1st September 1939, Germany started World War II when it invaded which
country?
A. Poland C. Iceland
B. France D. Norway

Vocabulary

1 fluke
A. unlikely chance occurrence C. to vomit
B. a musical instrument D. a garment that hangs from the
shoulders

2 crypt
A. reproduction of a technical drawing C. a handwritten document
B. an underground room used as a chapel D. to move slowly with the body close to
or burial place the ground

3 random
A. a sum of money demanded or paid for C. a contraceptive
the release of a person
B. happening without method or D. particular
conscious decision

4 Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion.

A. dissipate C. penetration
B. artillery D. shrapnel

5 If you are ambivalent with the answers, analyze the given problem. Ambivalent means
A. certain C. aware
B. confused D. uncertain

6 gunpowder and artillery

A. ammunition C. bandolier
B. coefficient D. magnum

7 To enter or gain access to an organization, place, etc. secretly

A. document C. percolate
B. extravasate D. infiltrate

8 To put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm,
or failure
A. jeopardize C. alleviate
B. infiltrate D. incinerate

9 The state of being confined in prison

A. interpolation C. indoctrination
B. incarceration D. excretion

10 A person temporarily or permanently residing, as an immigrant, in a country other

than that of their citizenship
A. expatriate C. illegal alien
B. denaturalized D. excoriate

11 To think profoundly and at length

A. concentrate C. conjugate
B. contemplate D. confide

12 Measure of a projectiles ability to overcome air resistance in flight

A. breech pressure C. ballistic coefficient
B. bolt action D. caliber

13 In small arms, the internal diameter of a firearm's barrel or a cartridge's bullet

A. caliber C. chamber
B. frangible D. cock

14 An ammunition storage and feeding device within or attached to a repeating firearm

A. muzzle C. battery
B. magazine D. lug

15 To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or

military advantage.
A. salvage C. disarm
B. scavenge D. sabotage

16 To take the weapons from someone

A. disarm C. enforce
B. salvage D. pitch

17 Mr. K. L. left his hometown because of the ominous experiences he had. The
underlined word means ______________.
A. remarkable C. threatening
B. unforgettable D. beautiful

18 She stopped struggling, apparently realizing how futile it was. What does the
underlined word mean?
A. easy C. fruitful
B. useless D. irrevocable

19 My rich stepfather who enjoys flaunting his wealth always wears an ostentatious
diamond ring.
A. authentic C. pretentious
B. large D. glimmering

20 You seemed adamant about not being fired a few minutes ago. Which of the following
words has the same meaning as adamant?
A. jolly C. modest
B. determined D. quirky

21 To Dianne, her life was just one vacuous day after another. What does the Italicized
word mean?
A. insipid C. effective
B. productive D. expeditious

22 Mr. Reynolds was indifferent to the subject. What does the underlined word mean?
A. uninterested C. coherent
B. delighted D. immersed

23 We barely spoke of our clandestine activities together as we simply enjoyed each

other's company. What does clandestine mean?
A. bizarre C. secret
B. pristine D. concrete

24 When Carlo was in his rebellious days, he always spoke sordid words. Which word is
synonymous with sordid?
A. sweet C. complicated
B. vulgar D. exquisite

25 When I learned that I topped the exam, I felt like I was in Euphoria. What does
 Euphoria mean?
A. a place in Latin America C. suffering
B. ecstasy D. impunity

Quantitative Reasoning

1 Mr. J. K. earns P23,000 monthly. How much is his annual salary?

A. P276,000 C. P266,000
B. P253,000 D. P263,000

2 What comes next? 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ______

A. 38 C. 34
B. 37 D. 33

3 A total of 6 crates of a certain substance was shipped from India. Each crate contained
20 bags, each bag contained 15 pouches, and each pouch weighs 200 grams. How
heavy is the entire shipment?
A. 420 kg C. 480 kg
B. 360 kg D. 300 kg

4 Find the average: 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 28, 25, 33, 21, 30
A. 20 C. 22
B. 21 D. 23

5 Find the elapsed time from 8:30 AM of August 13 to 4:15 PM of August 14 (the next
day).
A. 31 hrs 45 mins C. 32 hrs 45 mins
B. 32 hrs 15 mins D. 33 hrs 15 mins

6 Two packs of cigarettes cost P64. Three bottles of beer cost P135. A man bought 3
packs of cigarettes and 5 bottles of beer. How much did he pay for his items?
A. P293 C. P321
B. P345 D. P297

7 What comes next? 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ____

A. 35 C. 37
B. 36 D. 38

8 From the headquarters, it takes Officer J. L. 4 hours to reach Country G by driving at an

average speed of 30 kph. How fast must Officer K. B. drive to reach Country G from the
headquarters if he is given only 3 hours to drive?
A. 35 kph C. 37.5 kph
B. 37 kph D. 40 kph

9 If September 5 is a Monday, what day is September 29 of the same year?

A. Wednesday C. Friday
B. Thursday D. Saturday
10 An exam was scheduled for 100 minutes only. If the exam started at 9:45 AM, what
time did it end?
A. 10:45 AM C. 11:25 AM
B. 11:05 AM D. 10:45 PM

11 A mother was weighed while she was carrying her baby and the figure showed a total
of 73 kg. The baby was then laid on a carrier so that the mother could be weight alone.
The new figure showed 64 kg. How heavy is the baby?
A. 64 kg C. 137 kg
B. 73 kg D. 9 kg

12 What comes next? 1, 2, 4, 8, _____

A. 13 C. 15
B. 14 D. 16

13 Mr. Suarez is 24 yrs older than his son. How much older will he be than his son 11
years from now?
A. 13 C. 35
B. 24 D. Depends on the year

14 What number comes next? 225, 625, 1225, 2025, ______

A. 2625 C. 2925
B. 2825 D. 3025

15 It takes 5 minutes to make a hard-boiled egg. How long will it take to make 1 dozen
hard boiled eggs?
A. 5 mins C. 12 mins
B. 60 mins D. 17 mins

16 Al can do a job in 9 hrs while Ben can do the same job in 11 hrs. How long will it take
them to finish the job if they were to work together?
A. 10 hrs C. 12 hrs 51 mins
B. 4 hrs 57 mins D. 5 hrs 12 mins

17 It takes 5 men 120 days to finish a job. How long will it take 6 men to do the same job?
A. 144 days C. 124 days
B. 100 days D. 110 days

18 Amy, Bea and Cam shared a total of P360 in the ratio 5:6:7. How much did Cam
receive?
A. P140 C. P160
B. P150 D. P180

19 The average weight of 5 officers is 73 kg. After a 6th officer weighed in, the average
became 74. How heavy is the 6th officer?
A. 78 kg C. 80 kg
B. 79 kg D. 81 kg

20

How many cubes are in the figure?

A. 9 C. 10
B. 12 D. 15

21

How many triangles are in the figure?

A. 15 C. 12
B. 10 D. 16

22 The ratio of the sides of two squares is 4:5. What is the ratio of their areas?
A. 4:5 C. 16:25
B. 16:20 D. 64:125

23 Miko can finish cleaning a house in 3 hours. Kyla can do the same job in 4 hours. How
long will it take them to finish the job if they were to work together?
A. less than 4 hours C. more than 4 hours
B. more than 3 hours D. less than 3 hours

24 A square lot has an area of 625 square meters. What is its perimeter?
A. 25 meters C. 100 meters
B. 35 meters D. 140 meters

25 What comes next? 2, 5, 8, 11, ____

A. 12 C. 14
B. 13 D. 15
14
26 Write as a decimal.
25
A. 0.52 C. 0.44
B. 0.48 D. 0.56

27 What percent of 80 is 56?

A. 64% C. 70%
B. 142.857% D. 124.857%

28 Cars A and B are traveling the same route. Car A travels at 30kph while Car B travels
at 35 kph. If they started traveling from the same point at 9:00 AM, how far apart are
they after 5 hours?
A. 25 km C. 35 km
B. 30 km D. 40 km
29 There are red, blue and white balls in a bag in the ratio 3:4:5 respectively. If theres a
total of 60 balls in the bag, how many balls are red?
A. 15 C. 20
B. 25 D. 30

30 If 60 people can consume a certain amount of food in 2 months, in how many months
can 40 people consume the same amount of food?
A. 4 months C. 3 months 2 weeks
B. 3 months D. 2 months 2 weeks

31 There are 3 pigs per 5 chickens in a farm. How many pigs are there if there are 30
chickens in the farm?
A. 15 C. 18
B. 16 D. 19

32 240 marbles are given to Al, Ben and Carl in the ratio 3:4:5 respectively. How many
marbles did Carl receive?
A. 60 C. 80
B. 70 D. 100

33 Multiply 0.125 by 0.84.

A. 0.0105 C. 1.05
B. 0.105 D. 10.5

34 What is seven-twelfths of 60?

A. 35 C. 49
B. 42 D. 56

35 What does the Roman Numeral MCMDCCCVII translate to in numerical?

A. 219,852 C. 1,110,537
B. 1,100,187 D. 1987

36 The price of a motorbike is P45,000. How much do you need to pay if you get a 10%
discount?
A. P40,000 C. P4,500
B. P40,500 D. P5,000

37 Mark bought a shirt for P150 after a 40% discount sale. How much was its original
price?
A. P240 C. P250
B. P225 D. P215

38 Mr. K. Y. made a deposit of P150,000 in a bank that offers 5% simple interest on

savings accounts. How much money will he have in his account after 2 years?
A. P155,000 C. P165,000
B. P160,000 D. P170,000
39 What is the median of the following data?
11, 13, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 21, 23, 24, 25
A. 16 C. 18
B. 17 D. 19

40 Find the average of the following: 84, 85, 84, 93, 91, 90, 83, 78, 82, 85
A. 84.5 C. 85.5
B. 85 D. 86

English Grammar and Correct Usage

1 K. P. _______ rather not invest put savings in that bank.

A. would C. must
B. has to D. could

2 The policemen __________ how to deal with the matter at hand.

A. knows C. knowed
B. know D. known

3 Mr. V. L. assigned me to confiscate _______________ weapon.

A. your C. he
B. youre D. she

4 My friends are five and a half __________ tall or more.

A. foot C. feet
B. foots D. feets

5 The band will be celebrating _________ second anniversary next week.

A. each C. its
B. its D. is

6 Neither Victor nor Diana _______ the crime last night.

A. witness C. witnessing
B. witnesses D. witnessed

7 The ex-presidents immune system was constantly ____________.

A. weaken C. weaker
B. to weaken D. weakening

8 The captain and _______ are attending the seminar.

A. me C. mine
B. I D. him

9 The ________________ of the public is our priority.

A. safe C. safetiness
B. safetyness D. safety

10 Fiona is very angry _________ her bosss decision to sack several members of staff.
A. about C. for
B. against D. by

11 The policeman ___________________ the young man to put the gun down.
A. has been told C. was told
B. told D. will have told

12 Mr. J. R. never seems to ___________ his patience.

A. loss C. loose
B. lost D. lose

13 The film Heneral Luna is a historical biopic film ________________ General Antonio Luna's
leadership of the Philippine _________________ army during the Philippine-American War.
A. memorizing implemented C. depicting revolutionary
B. decapitating mandated D. captivating economical

14 Duterte was Mayor of Davao City, a highly _________________ city on Mindanao island, for
seven _________________, totaling more than 22 years.
A. cultivated - sessions C. institutionalized proceedings
B. urbanized - terms D. emphasized dynasties

15 Benigno Simeon Aquino was ________________ into office as the fifteenth President of the
Philippines, succeeding Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
A. placed C. sworn
B. assigned D. engulfed

16 The COMELECs principal role is to ____________ all laws and regulations relative to the
conduct of elections in the Philippines.
A. enforce C. comprehend
B. apprehend D. increment

17 By saying that coffee would keep her awake, Mary ____________ that she didn't want any.
A. designated C. implicated
B. preferred D. assimilated

18 She was in _____________________ pain after the accident.

A. impish C. relieving
B. excruciating D. destitute

19 We are unable to _____________ with your request, our training is still in progress.
A. apply C. imply
B. comply D. supply

20 It took me 1 hour and 45 minutes into the movie to see the ______________ where the
 main character explained all the twists of the story.
A. denouement C. enigma
B. dilemma D. enema

21 We ______________ our sub-leader for his courageous actions and great tactical planning.
A. comment C. amend
B. lament D. commend

22 The critiques asked the researchers a lot of ___________________ questions.

A. permanent C. pertinent
B. sentiment D. parliament

23 He had a remarkable ______________ for doing calculations.

A. altitude C. longitude
B. aptitude D. solitude

24 Protesters tried to storm ministry buildings but they were ______________ by police.
A. rendered C. repulsed
B. reposed D. refuted

25 The man had to ______________ his beloved wife about her unnecessary expenditures.
A. displace C. dismantle
B. dispute D. distract

Logical Reasoning

1 Here are some intercepted words translated from a foreign signal:

Handu kop attack Manila
Brong kop attack today
Jun handu koi Go to Manila tomorrow
Duk jun handu We are going to Manila
What would be the translation for Duk handu kop koi?
A. We are in Manila today. C. Attack Manila today.
B. We will attack Manila tomorrow. D. Go to Manila tonight.

2 Here are some words translated from a coded language.

Tok prang deliver tomorrow
Woi rayon no package
Woi toko no delivery
What could Tok rayon kuku translate to?
A. Deliver the package today. C. There are no deliveries tomorrow.
B. No deliveries today. D. Deliver the package tomorrow.

3 An EWE is cheaper than an SGH. An SGH is cheaper than an LKH. Which is the most
expensive?
A. EWE C. LKH
B. SGH D. cannot be determined
4 In a picture, Al is to the left of Ben. Ben is to the left of Carl. Who is in the middle of the
picture?
A. Al C. Carl
B. Ben D. cannot be determined

5 Mr. Kung is 400 meters away from Mr. Yin. If Mr. Wang is 500 meters away from Mr.
Yin, how far is Mr. Wang from Mr. Kung?
A. 900 meters C. 300 meters
B. 100 meters D. cannot be determined

6 The igong is heavier than the lakung. The kippeng is lighter than the igong. Which of
them is the lightest?
A. igong C. kippeng
B. lakung D. cannot be determined

7 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.

Kirbi yako means yellow hat
Porto rapa means flower garden
Wim porto means garden salad
Which could mean "yellow flower?
A. Porto yako C. Wim rapa
B. Kirbi rapa D. Wim yako

8 It takes 5 minutes to cook a hard-boiled egg. How long will it take to cook 12 hard-
boiled eggs?
A. 5 minutes C. 60 minutes
B. 12 minutes D. 30 minutes

9 What comes next? AZ, BY, CX, DW, _____

A. EU C. EV
B. ET D. EW

10 AB DE GH JK
A. LM C. NO
B. MN D. OP

11 J, F, M, A, M, J, ____
A. J C. F
B. M D. A

12 What comes next? ____

A. C.
B. D.