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General Directions: Read and analyze each of the following questions. Then, choose the best answer among the
choices and write only the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.
1. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience?
A. Transformation B. transcendence C. transgression D. transition
3. According to this philosopher, the human person is an embodied spirit. Who is he?
A. St. Thomas B. Aristotle C. Immanuel Kant D. Socrates
4. Which of the following is a biological limitation for transcendence for a student whose goal is to be a valedictorian?
A. criticism from his teacher on his science project C. joining a dance troupe
B. being absent for a week due to fever D. watching videos over the internet
6. Karla is a poor 17-year old girl whose ultimate dream is to finish her studies. What can she do to make her dream
possible?
A. join the school choir to lessen her stress in her studies
B. read books on her own
C. start an organization that fights for human rights
D. work during her free time to gain extra money for school
11. What is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason?
A. transcendence B. aesthetics C. prudence D. frugality
12. What is the act of using money or other resources wisely and practically?
A. frugality B. aesthetics C. economics D. prudence
13. What may be a sign of an environmental disorder?
A. lack of material things B. lack of friends C. lack of space D. lack of resources
15. In what way can the environment contribute to health and well-being?
A. It can be available anywhere. C. It is made up of consumers and producers.
B. It is the source of life. D. It can produce products that provide medicinal value.
17. Lila wants to buy an expensive phone using the money she has been saving since last year. She asked for her friends'
opinions in making her decision. Which among her friends is frugal?
A. Jen suggested that she should spend the money for travel abroad.
B. Aiza said that she should go on a shopping spree using the money.
C. Jack suggested that she should keep the money for future, more important uses.
D. Marco advised her to spend the money on the expensive phone.
22. What is the act of making good judgment that allows a person to avoid risk?
A. Freedom B. prudence C. attention D. information
24. Which among the following demonstrates freedom of choice for a college student?
A. deciding between taking the exam or going to a favorite band’s concert
B. getting sick from a recent trip abroad
C. watching videos over the internet
D. reading a book
27. Luis honed his piano skills thrice a week using an advanced piano piece. Meanwhile, Jenna only practiced once using
the same piece. As expected, Luis performed better during the recital. What principle is shown by the scenario?
A. Practice improves performance.
B. Passion is greater than innate talent.
C. All actions have consequences.
D. Some people are innately talented.
31. What is the concept where social interactions among individuals validate events occurring in society?
A. Intrasubjectivity B. subjectivity C. communarization D. intersubjectivity
32. What do you call the dialogue where individuals acknowledge that they are part of a greater whole and that they
resonate with others within the whole?
A. authentic B. objective C. subjective D. atmospheric
33. What is the process wherein the community of other people are seen as embedded within the self?
A. communarization B. socialization C. communion D. intersubjectivity
35. Who among the following can best engage in an authentic dialogue?
A. Kim, who only talked to people the same age as her
B. Danny, who can talk comfortably to anyone
C. Joseph, who refuses to talk to anyone
D. Jess, who would only talk about the current political system of the country
42. What structure of the society consists of individuals who interact and relate in a shared cultural and symbolic
environment?
A. social deviance B. social system3 C. social interaction D. social institution
43. What is the process by which people acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and culture embedded in their own
society?
A. Acculturation B. enculturation C. assimilation D. economics
44. Which situation demonstrates a reciprocal interaction between an individual and society?
A. completing the whole school year without any absences or tardiness
B. seeing the country’s health care system and deciding to practice medicine in the Philippines despite numerous
international offers
C. sleeping and waking up early to finish all errands being asked from you by your family
D. surfing the internet to read about the country’s current events
46. Kyle is an educator who wants to know about the economic challenges encountered by the national government in
2013. Which social institution should he approach about his concern?
A. Government B. education C. economy D. religion
47. Josh is a single parent who tries to balance his responsibilities as a service crew and as an engineering student. What
social roles does Josh play? (select two answers)
A. Employee B. father C. engineer D. student
51. What do you call a collection of individuals shaped by social relations and interactions?
A. society B. social system C. social class D. social institution
52. What do you call a group of people with similar wealth and status?
A. social institution B. social system C. social class D. social interaction
53. Which type of society focuses on the production and selling of information?
A. Pastoral B. industrial C. agrarian D. virtual
54. David is a blue-collared worker in Manila. What may be his job and social class?
A. a call center agent who is part of the working class
B. a doctor who is part of the upper class
C. a messenger who is part of the working class
D. a waiter who is part of the lower class
55. Which of the following situations show that man is a social animal?
A. playing extreme sports C. talking to a friend about a problem
B. reading books on social interactions D. contemplating on the meaning of life
57. What is the basic difference between an industrial society and a post-industrial society?
A. Industrial societies focus on agricultural development, while post-industrial societies focus on the development
of industries.
B. Industrial societies focus on machinery and factories, while post-industrial societies focus on professional
services.
C. Industrial societies show less environmental values than post-industrial societies.
D. Industrial societies require great use of transportation, while post-industrial societies do not.
62. What refers to the list of all goals, dreams, and achievements one wants to attain before death?
A. bucket list B. adventure list C. traveler's list D. permanent list
63. What is the endpoint of all biological functions that sustain a living organism?
A. illness B. death C. termination D. aging
66. Who among the following is most likely to have already discovered the meaning of life?
A. Gelo, who refuses to talk to other people
B. Bob, who enjoys helping others through social work
C. Nel, who likes to eat vegetables
D. Mel, who keeps a grumpy attitude all day
67. What may happen if a person fails to find meaning in his life?
A. He may be less prayerful or spiritual. C. He may find happiness in life.
B. He may be afraid to die. D. He may develop negative behaviors.
69. Why do some people refuse to believe that there is meaning in life?
1. Because it is believed to be brought about by a god.
2. Because it is believed to limit one’s experiences.
A. 1statement 1 B. both statements 1 and 2 C. neither statement 1 nor 2 D. statement 2
70. How do people who found meaning in life manifest themselves to others?
1. by showing happiness in life
2. by showing simplicity in life
A. both statements 1 and 2 B. statement 2 C. neither statement 1 nor 2 D. statement 1