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Division of Lanao del Norte

Diagnostic Test in Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century
Grade 11/12
School Year: 2022-2023
Name:__________________________ Strand:________________ Date: __________

Multiple Choice: Write only the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is the larger patterns of broad trends that reshape and transform our lives.
A. Fads B. Megatrends C. Microtrends D. Trends

2. It is an identification of a new trend.

A. Project Trends B. Trend Analysis C. Trend Spotting D. Trend Style

3. What force shapes human behavior?

A. Basic needs B. Changes C. Microtrend D. Innovations

4. What thing is constant in this world?

A. Change B. Effort C. Emotion D. Time

5. Why is it important to spot a trend?

A. It seeks broader subjects that lead to changes in human perception.
B. It is the basis for trend analysis
C. It can make you think of ways to maintain your lead in your field of
specialization, detect new opportunities and invent a future
D. All of the above

Numbers 6-10. Determine which of the following items are Trends and Fads.
6. online banking
7. Instagram
8. animated films
9. business process outsourcing
10. denim jeans

11. It is the process of examining, using one’s rationality or reason, the organization’s
surroundings and resources, and how they relate to each other.
A. Intuitive thinking
B. Rational reasoning
C. Strategic analysis
D. Critical analysis

12. It is sensing or knowing without using rational processes such as reading facts and
instructions.
A. Intuitive thinking
B. Rational reasoning
C. Strategic analysis
D. Critical analysis

13. How do strategic analysis and intuitive thinking differ?

A. Strategic analysis involves rational processes while intuitive thinking relies on
on one’s hunch and gut feeling.
B. Intuitive thinking may result from long years of knowledge and experience
in comprehending how people think, act and react while strategic analysis
is usually systematic and analytical and takes time in arriving at decisions.
C. Intuitive thinking is not accepted in the scientific world but only strategic
analysis.
D. Both A and B
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14. Why does it take longer to decide based on strategic analysis than to decide based
on intuitive thinking?
A. Intuitive thinking involves unplanned process of solving problem.
B. Strategic analysis must first employ rationality and logical thinking before
arriving at certain decisions.
C. Both A and B.
D. None of the above.

15. How can you develop intuitive thinking?

A. Pay attention to intuition and allow it to guide them.
B. Take time to be alone and reflect.
C. Connect deeply with others and stay in a positive mood.
D. All of the above

16. What do SWOT Analysis stands for?

A. Strengths, Weaknesses, Openness, Trials
B. Strategies, Worthiness, Openness, Trials
C. Strategies, Worthiness, Opportunities, Threats
D. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

17. All ideas about Globalization are true EXCEPT one?

A. Globalization involves the interconnections, diffusion, and exchange of goods,
services, people and ideas.
B. Globalization is unidimensional.
C. Globalization affects everyone’s life no matter the location and distance to
other people
D. The process of Globalization begun thousands of years back.

18. It is believed to be the fastest vehicle of globalization defying distance that once
hampered communication and human interaction.
A. Travel
B. Trade
C. Internet
D. Migrations

19. Which of the following is NOT considered a perceived effect of globalization?

A. Decrease in power of national government
B. Localization
C. Rise of Multi-National Companies
D. Social inequality

20. How does International Labor Migration change families, communities and
societies?
A. The OFW’s had built better homes for their families.
B. There is a transnational household where members of family lived abroad.
C. The utilization of modern technology sustain family bonds.
D. All of the above

21. What do you think are the keys to better interrelations.

A. Cooperation and Collaboration
B. Cooperation and Understanding
C. Preservation and Security
D. Peace and Goodwill

22. It is the longest existing vehicle for regional cooperation in Southeast Asia.
A. ASCC B. AFTA C. ASEAN D. APSC
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23. The concept of Planetary Network emphasizes that everything on Earth are ______.
A. interdependent B. interconnected
C. international D. interchange

24. It is a phenomenon which global average temperature of Earth’s surface rises due
to the thinning of ozone layer in Earth’s stratosphere.
A. Global Warming B. Global Crises
C. Greenhouse Effect D. Climate Change

25. Who is primarily responsible for the occurrence of climate change?

A. The government
B. Human beings
C. Big companies around the world
D. Scientists

26. The resources in the environment are finite. Leave some for the future generations
who are likewise entitled to enjoy them. This idea means that ____________.
A. We will not enjoy the resources because it is saved for the future generations.
B. We will utilize all resources on Earth and leave a bit for the future generations.
C. The future generations are entitled to enjoy all resources on Earth.
D. The future generations are entitled too to enjoy Earth’s resources so we will
use them wisely.

27. Which of the following does NOT demonstrate simple act of caring the environment.
A. Nilo is selling plastic bottles for recycling.
B. Lina is keeping a litter bag for small trash like candy wrappers and others.
C. Pedro throws all kinds of trash in one garbage bin.
D. Father is turning all the lights out when not in use.

28. It is the Climate Change Act in 2009 which led to the Climate Change Commission.
It is tasked with coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating government programs
on climate change.
A. Republic Act No. 9729 B. Republic Act No. 9229
C. Republic Act No. 9279 D. Republic Act No. 9792

29. Democracy means _________.

A. the power of government B. the power of people
C. the power of the President D. the power of liberation

30. A government without political representation or participation cannot claim to be

democratic.
A. True B. False
C. Maybe D. Cannot be determined

31. It is a type of democracy founded in the principles of free and fair elections, a
universal right to vote, and a competitive political process where qualified people
can run and be voted for office.
A. Parliamentary democracy B. Jeffersonian democracy
C. Liberal democracy D. Social democracy

32. It is a democratic form of government which features a leading party or coalition of

parties whose leader become the prime minister or chancellor.
A. Parliamentary democracy B. Jeffersonian democracy
C. Liberal democracy D. Social democracy
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33. This refers to individual person’s rights to autonomy and to act freely without
discrimination.
A. Political Legitimation B. Freedom of Assembly
C. Principle of Democracy D. Civil Rights

34. The ideals of democracy have to be made concrete and meaningful through ____.
A. constant practice. B. constant election.
C. constant corruption. D. constant demand.

35. What does it mean when former US President John F. Kennedy said,” Ask what
your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.”
A. People should wait for the official or government to act in times of problem.
B. People should be engaged in addressing community problems.
C. People should always demand good government service.
D. All of the above

36. How can you contribute in safeguarding and sustaining democracy in the
Philippines?
A. Educate oneself in political rights and civil liberties and act in accordance
to law.
B. Communicate with local government officials regarding certain issues,
proposing projects, suggesting activities for the community.
C. Exercise the right to a peaceful assembly to express opinion, to protest

against, or to air grievances to certain issues.

D. All of the above

37. ICT means______?

A. Informations and Communications Technology
B. Informations and Communication Technology
C. Information and Communications Technology
D. Information and Communication Technology

38. Among the functions of ICT, what is its key task?

A. To provide training seminars and workshops on how to use the technology
B. To furnish the purposes, uses, or functions needed by the costumers or users
C. To furnish decision-making support when the user consults the unit such as
ATM for withdrawing cash
D. To facilitate empowerment when it is mandated by an institution

39. In what way utilization of ICT effective?

A. Industries and manufacturing plants bring comfort and convenience and
yet it has endangered our environment.
B. Production of goods and services saves time and money yet creates lesser
workforce in the workplace.
C. Teaching and learning become more interesting and enjoyable with the proper
application of ICT in education.
D. As of the easy access to technology, many individuals tend to be addicted on
spending too much time on their gadgets.

40. How would you avoid attackers from breaking into the security wall of your account?
A. By entrusting your password to your family members
B. By giving your personal information in unsecured sites
C. By opening suspicious files
D. By being oriented of the proper use of internet system

41. Are there no more marginalized people in terms of access to ICT? Why?
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A. Yes, the internet has become a venue for all kinds of groups to communicate,
collaborate and cooperate
B. Yes, ICT effects in social relations and political movements.
C. No, ICT has discouraged marginalized groups to come out and be heard.
D. No, the internet fails to unite people in order to coordinate and communicate.

42. The following are disadvantages of ICT except one.

A. It prevents or minimizes person-to-person contact.
B. Plenty of bad information is available in cyberspace.
C. ICT is so complex that when one part breaks down, the rest is affected.
D. All of the above

43. The neural network or human brain is the human computer responsible for
controlling the automatic and higher functions of the body. How does it work?
A. The three main parts work together to perform appropriate actions.
B. It contains nerve tracts which are like cables that receive, store, and transmit
messages to the various parts of the body in a coordinated manner.
C. The Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System form something
akin to a network.
D. None of the above

44. Neural Network (NN) and Social Network (SN) are both channels for linkage and
interconnection. The following are comparisons between the two EXCEPT for one.
A. The NN connects nerve cells, SN links people.
B. The NN functions to keep the body of an individual alive, SN seeks to maintain
kinship ties or common interests.
C. In NN, verbal and non-verbal languages spread the message at varying
speeds, while in SN, a message is transmitted through neurons in seconds.
D. Reaction or feedback in NN is done in swiftness, while in SN, reactions are
variegated time frames and speed.

45. What are the three main parts of “self” according to the book, Social Psychology
and
Human Nature by R. Baumeister and B. Bushman (2011).
A. the self-knowledge, the interpersonal self, and the agent self
B. the self-knowledge, the intrapersonal self, and the self-perception
C. the self-perception, the self-esteem, and the agent self
D. the self-perception, the self-esteem, and the self-deception

46. What shape human mind?

A. society B. attitude
C. behavior D. brain

47. Where does socialization begin?

A. home B. neighbors C. friends D. school

48. Consider the situation: Daniel has shown musical inclination since childhood. He
dreamed to be a musician someday. In high school, his parents and economist
uncle convinced him to take up economy for a better chance of employment after
college graduation. He was convinced that being an economist would be a more
lucrative career than being a musician. Soon, he landed a good-paying job in
business economics but he could not feel satisfaction in his work. He confided this
to his office manager, and advised him to follow his heart. He later ended up being
a
full-pledged musician.
What factor influence Daniel’s decisions in life?
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A. music
B. college graduation
C. social relationship with family and manager
D. friends

49. The following statements are true about a person’s varying roles in the community
EXCEPT for one.
A. A person’s role in the community are not perceived as positive or negative
which means good and bad are equal.
B. A role is a window to a person’s personality and behavior, and it indicates
what people can expect from him/her.
C. An individual plays variegated roles and performs different functions as
called for by the situation and his/her opinion.
D. Changing the role of a person most likely changes the manner of treatment
by other people and their expectations from the person.

50. As a student, how can you make yourself useful in the community?
A. In school, I perform the functions of a student.
B. In the family, I can be an elder brother/sister, house helper, or an animal
keeper.
C. Outside the house, I can be a volunteer or an SK chairman.
D. All of the above

Prepared:

EVALYN U. PABES
SST-II
LNNCHS, Baroy, Ldn
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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X - Northern Mindanao
Division of Lanao del Norte
Baroy North District
LANAO DEL NORTE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
SY 2021-2022
SCHOOL ID : 304005

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN TRENDS, NETWORKS AND CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21T CENTURY CULTURE GRADE 11/12
FIRST/SECOND SEMESTER

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
COMPETENCY/SKILL /code Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating Item Item
no. placement
60% (30) 30% (15) 10% (5) (50)

1. Differentiate a trend 10
from a fad
2. Explain the process
on how to spot a trend
3. Point out the
elements that make up
a trend 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
4. Describe the different 1O, 1-10
characteristics of a
trend
5. Identify parts of a
whole.
6. Identify and explain
an emerging pattern
7. Identify causes and
consequences
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MODULE 1
1. Explain strategic 6
analysis and intuitive
thinking
• Define strategic
analysis and intuitive
thinking
• Differentiate key
components in 11, 12, 16 14 15 13 11-16
strategic analysis and
intuitive thinking
Week 3
2. Apply strategic
analysis
3. Apply intuitive
thinking in solving a
problem in the
community using a map
of social networks
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MODULE 2
1. Explain the concrete 6
effects of globalization
and to one’s daily life
2. Explain the need for
collaboration and
cooperation to achieve
interconnectedness of
people and nations
3. Discuss the different
contributions of the
parts to a whole and the 18, 22 19, 21 17, 20 17-22
important role of
creative imagination in
putting together the
various parts of a whole
4. Illustrate the origin of
the different
components of a
gadget, business
enterprise, industrial/
technological/
agricultural product,
etc. through a mind
map and reflection
essay
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4,5,7 MODULE 3

1. Explain the effects of 6

consumption and
production patterns on
climate change
2. Discuss personal
contributions that can
actually solve the 24, 28 23, 25 27 26
problem of climate 23-28
change
3. Make a stand on how
the consequences
of one’s action affect
the lives of others
and the environment
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2,3,4 MODULE 4
1. Identify democratic 8
practices;
2. Explain the
importance of
participation in
democracy
3. Differentiate
participatory from
representative 29, 31, 32, 33 34 36 30 35 29-36
democracy
4. Assess democratic
interventions
prevailing in political
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and social institutions

5. Formulate a viable
alternative to
undemocratic practices
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1,4,5,6,7 MODULE 5

1. Identify the 6
dimensions of
Technology
that are enabling and
inhibiting
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2. Discuss the benefits
of technology
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3. Explain the weakest
link in a system using
strategic and intuitive
thinking 37 38 40, 42 39 41 37-42
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4. Explain how
information
communication
technology can facilitate
social
relationships and
political movements
(occupy movements)
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5. Propose a creative
intervention to
improve human life
using ICT
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MODULE 6
1. Differentiate 8
connections from
relationship, and
networks
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2. Illustrate how the
brain or neural network
works
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3. Compare the neural
networks with social
networks
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4. Establish linkage
between self and the
46 45 47, 50 44, 49 43, 48 43-50
social network one
belongs to
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5. Demonstrate how
thinking processes are
shaped by social
relationships
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6. Identify the
significant social roles
students play within the
community by
creating a social map of
their relationships
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MODULE 7
TOTAL 50

Prepared:

EVALYN U. PABES
SST- II

Checked: ___________________________
Approved: _________________________________

Division of Lanao del Norte

Diagnostic Test in Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century
Grade 11/12
School Year: 2021-2022

ANSWER KEY
1. B 26. D
2. C 27. C
3. A 28. A
4. A 29. B
5. D 30. A
6. TREND 31. C
7. TREND 32. A
8. FAD 33. D
9. TREND 34. A
10. FAD 35. B
11. C 36. D
12. A 37. C
13. D 38. B
14. C 39. C
15. D 40. D
16. D 41. A
17. B 42. D
18. C 43. B
19. B 44. C
20. D 45. A
21. A 46. A
22. C 47. A
23. B 48. C
24. A 49. A
25. B 50. D