[ CSE 32 ] CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION REVIEWER XXXII - Diagnostic Test / 50 items

Civil Service Reviewer - DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Instructions:

Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided. There are 50 questions in total.

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1. If 4x - 7 = 21, what is the value of x?

A) 5
B) 7
C) 4
D) 6

2. What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 36 and 60?

A) 12
B) 18
C) 24
D) 6

3. Solve for x: 5x/3 + 2 = 9

A) 7
B) 4.2
C) 3
D) 5.6

4. If a store offers a 20% discount on an item originally priced at P1500, how much is the discount?

A) P200
B) P300
C) P350
D) P250

5. A car travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours. What is the car’s average speed?

A) 40 km/h
B) 50 km/h
C) 60 km/h
D) 70 km/h

6. Find the value of y: y + 9 = 18

A) 10
B) 5
C) 3
D) 9

7. Which of the following is a prime number?

A) 13
B) 15
C) 21
D) 18

8. If P(x) = 2x² + 3x - 1, find P(2).

A) 13
B) 11
C) 9
D) 7

9. What is the result of 25% of 640?

A) 200
B) 160
C) 180
D) 150

10. How many prime numbers are there between 10 and 20?

A) 4
B) 3
C) 5
D) 2

11. Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?

A) The students was late for class.
B) The student is always on time.
C) The team have finished the project.
D) The committee are deciding the date.

12. Choose the sentence with the correct form of verb tenses.

A) She go to the store yesterday.
B) She has went to the store yesterday.
C) She went to the store yesterday.
D) She gone to the store yesterday.

13. Select the word that is the closest in meaning to "benevolent."

A) Kind
B) Hostile
C) Indifferent
D) Cautious

14. Identify the sentence that is grammatically correct.

A) Me and my friend is going to the mall.
B) My friends and me is going to the mall.
C) My friends and I are going to the mall.
D) Me and my friend are going to the mall.

15. Which of the following sentences is written in the active voice?

A) The book was read by me.
B) I read the book.
C) The book is being read by me.
D) The book will be read by me.

16. Ano ang kahulugan ng salitang "kalikasan"?

A) Kapaligiran
B) Tao
C) Hayop
D) Lugar

17. Alin sa mga pangungusap ang may wastong gamit ng pandiwa?

A) Kumain siya ng kanyang takdang aralin.
B) Nagtanong siya ng kanyang kaibigan.
C) Kumain siya ng kanyang hapunan.
D) Lumakad siya ng kanyang takdang aralin.

18. Sino ang kasalukuyang Pangulo ng Pilipinas noong 2024?

A) Sara Duterte
B) Leni Robredo
C) Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
D) Manny Pacquiao

19. What is the term limit for a Philippine Senator?

A) Two consecutive terms
B) One term of six years
C) One term of four years
D) Two non-consecutive terms

20. Who has the power to declare Martial Law in the Philippines?

A) The President
B) The Chief Justice
C) The Senate President
D) The Speaker of the House

21. What is the capital of the Philippines?

A) Manila
B) Cebu
C) Davao
D) Zamboanga

22. How many provinces are there in the Philippines?

A) 82
B) 81
C) 83
D) 80

23. John bought 3 shirts for P500 each and 2 pairs of pants for P700 each. He received a 10% discount on the total purchase. How much did John spend in total?

A) P2520
B) P2450
C) P2700
D) P2750

24. You need to divide a P4500 bonus among 3 employees in a 2:3:4 ratio. How much does the employee with the largest share receive?

A) P1000
B) P1500
C) P2000
D) P2500

25. A company spends 35% of its income on salaries and 20% on office supplies. If the company’s total income is P500,000, how much does it spend on salaries and supplies combined?

A) P250,000
B) P275,000
C) P200,000
D) P300,000

26. Read the passage: "Environmental sustainability is critical in today’s world. Businesses are now required to adopt green technologies to reduce their carbon footprint." Based on the passage, what is the main focus of businesses today?

A) Increasing profits
B) Reducing costs
C) Environmental sustainability
D) Customer satisfaction

27. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "notwithstanding"?

A) Notwithstanding her injury, she completed the race.
B) Notwithstanding the rain, we stayed indoors.
C) The weather was fine, notwithstanding it rained later.
D) Notwithstanding, she finished her homework on time.

28. Si Pedro ay may utang kay Juan ng P2,000. Pagkatapos ng isang taon, binayaran ni Pedro si Juan ng halagang P2,200, kasama ang interes. Ano ang porsyento ng interes?

A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 5%
D) 20%

29. Ang isang negosyante ay kumita ng 25% mula sa kanyang puhunan na P120,000. Magkano ang kanyang kabuuang kita?

A) P30,000
B) P25,000
C) P150,000
D) P130,000

30. Si Jose ay bumili ng mga prutas na nagkakahalaga ng P500. Siya ay nakatanggap ng diskwento na 12%. Magkano ang kanyang binayaran?

A) P440
B) P460
C) P450
D) P420

31. If a bill is vetoed by the President, how can it still become a law?

A) Through a nationwide referendum
B) By a 2/3 majority vote in both Houses of Congress
C) Through a decision of the Supreme Court
D) By the House Speaker’s decision

32. In a hypothetical case, if the President of the Philippines is impeached, who presides over the trial?

A) The Vice President
B) The Chief Justice
C) The Senate President
D) The Speaker of the House

33. Which of the following statements is correct about the current Philippine Constitution?

A) It was ratified in 1985
B) It was ratified in 1987
C) It was drafted by the 1991 Constitutional Commission
D) It is based on the 1935 Constitution

34. The Vice President of the Philippines is elected separately from the President. What is the length of the term for the Vice President?

A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 3 years

35. Suppose you are managing a small business, and you need to decide whether to invest in new technology or hire more staff. What factors should influence your decision?

A) Costs and long-term productivity
B) Current sales figures only
C) Staff opinions on the matter
D) Public opinion

36. A car rental company charges a flat fee of P1,000 and an additional P50 per kilometer driven. If you were charged P1,750, how many kilometers did you drive?

A) 15 km
B) 20 km
C) 30 km
D) 25 km

37. Sa alin sa mga sumusunod na pangungusap ang may maling gamit ng salita?

A) Siya ay naglakad papunta sa palengke.
B) Ang mga ibon ay lumangoy sa ilog.
C) Nagtanim siya ng puno sa bakuran.
D) Uminom ng tubig ang bata.

38. Anong kasabihan ang nagsasaad ng kahalagahan ng paghahanda?

A) "Ang magalang ay malapit sa bituin."
B) "Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga."
C) "Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan..."
D) "Matutong maghigpit ng sinturon."

39. If 5 machines can produce 10 items in 2 hours, how many items can 3 machines produce in 4 hours?

A) 12
B) 12.5
C) 13
D) 14

40. In a natural disaster, who has the authority to mobilize the Philippine armed forces for emergency response?

A) The President
B) The Chief Justice
C) The Senate
D) The Governor-General

41. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy in the Philippines?

A) Separation of powers
B) Rule of the majority only
C) One party system
D) Elimination of checks and balances

42. A worker is paid P300 for 6 hours of work. How much will the worker be paid for 9 hours of work at the same rate?

A) P450
B) P600
C) P500
D) P350

43. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A) Her and me went to the store.
B) She and I went to the store.
C) Me and her went to the store.
D) I and she went to the store.

44. Choose the sentence that best completes the paragraph: "The rapid expansion of cities has led to numerous environmental issues. As populations grow, waste management becomes a significant challenge. __________, air quality is affected by increased vehicle emissions."

A) However
B) Moreover
C) On the contrary
D) Despite this

45. Which agency is responsible for overseeing elections in the Philippines?

A) Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
B) Philippine National Police (PNP)
C) Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
D) Office of the Ombudsman

46. Ano ang kahulugan ng "pamana"?

A) Kasunduan
B) Mana
C) Kasalanan
D) Laban

47. If a company’s revenue increases by 15% per year, what will its revenue be in two years if the current revenue is P1,000,000?

A) P1,322,500
B) P1,150,000
C) P1,250,000
D) P1,300,000

48. You are a manager in a large organization, and there is conflict between two departments. What should you do first to resolve the issue?

A) Take sides with one department
B) Arrange a meeting with both departments
C) Ignore the problem and hope it resolves itself
D) Immediately assign blame to the department you believe is at fault

49. A customer complains about a product they purchased from your store. What is the best first step to take?

A) Tell them it's not your problem
B) Listen carefully to their complaint
C) Ignore the complaint
D) Tell them they are wrong

50. A firm reduces its workforce by 10% to cut costs. If the firm originally had 200 employees, how many employees remain after the reduction?

A) 180
B) 190
C) 175
D) 185

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