[ CSE 33 ] CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION REVIEWER XXXIII - 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.

When you have completed all questions, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to see your score. This is a diagnostic test. Good luck!

1. You are the manager of a small company, and your biggest supplier has just raised prices by 25%. What should be your first step to address the situation?

A) Pass the increased cost to customers immediately
B) Cancel all future orders with the supplier
C) Reduce your workforce to offset the costs
D) Negotiate with the supplier for better terms

2. A job is completed by 4 workers in 10 days. How long will it take 8 workers to complete the same job if they work at the same rate?

A) 5 days
B) 10 days
C) 2.5 days
D) 7.5 days

3. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

A) Neither of the boys is going to the party.
B) Everyone have finished their homework.
C) Each of the students has their own assignment.
D) The committee is deciding on the new rule.

4. Anong kasabihan ang nagsasaad ng kahalagahan ng pag-iipon para sa hinaharap?

A) "Pag may sinuksok, may madudukot."
B) "Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang malansang isda."
C) "Kung ano ang itinanim, siya ring aanihin."
D) "Ang batang hindi iyak ay hindi bibigyan ng gatas."

5. A train travels 80 km in 2 hours. If it continues at this speed, how far will it travel in 5 hours?

A) 200 km
B) 250 km
C) 300 km
D) 180 km

6. Under the Philippine Constitution, which branch of government is primarily responsible for interpreting the law?

A) The Executive
B) The Judiciary
C) The Legislative
D) The Barangay Council

7. A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 8 cm. If the length is increased by 50% and the width is decreased by 25%, what will be the new area?

A) 144 cm²
B) 96 cm²
C) 120 cm²
D) 128 cm²

8. What is the meaning of the word “ephemeral”?

A) Lasting for a short time
B) Everlasting
C) Harmful
D) Uncommon

9. Anong uri ng akda ang "Florante at Laura" ni Francisco Balagtas?

A) Awit
B) Korido
C) Dula
D) Maikling kwento

10. What was the purpose of the Katipunan during the Spanish occupation of the Philippines?

A) To promote Spanish culture in the Philippines
B) To seek independence from Spanish rule
C) To establish trade with Spain
D) To promote Catholicism

11. If 6 men can complete a task in 8 days, how many days will it take for 4 men to complete the same task, working at the same rate?

A) 6 days
B) 12 days
C) 10 days
D) 12 days

12. You are the manager of a medium-sized business. Due to economic difficulties, your profits have decreased by 10% this year. What is the best course of action to maintain profitability?

A) Analyze expenses and cut unnecessary costs
B) Increase prices of all products by 15%
C) Hire more employees to increase production
D) Decrease advertising budget

13. A shop offers a discount of 15% on an item priced at P2,000. What will be the final price after the discount?

A) P1,700
B) P1,700
C) P1,850
D) P1,900

14. Who is the current President of the Philippines as of 2024?

A) Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
B) Rodrigo Duterte
C) Leni Robredo
D) Benigno Aquino III

15. If 5 people can complete a task in 12 days, how many people are needed to complete the task in 8 days?

A) 6 people
B) 7.5 people
C) 5 people
D) 9 people

16. Choose the sentence that uses the correct tense.

A) She has already finished the report.
B) She have already finished the report.
C) She already finished the report.
D) She has already finishes the report.

17. A car travels 120 km in 2 hours. How long will it take to travel 300 km at the same speed?

A) 5 hours
B) 6 hours
C) 4.5 hours
D) 4 hours

18. Anong tamang kasabihan ang nagsasaad ng pagpapahalaga sa pagsusumikap?

A) "Walang tiyaga, walang nilaga."
B) "Pagkahulog ay tumaas."
C) "Walang hinanda sa sa ikaw naging katuparan "

19. Anong salawikain ang nagsasaad ng kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng tapang at lakas ng loob sa pagsubok?

A) "Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan."
B) "Pag may tiyaga, may nilaga."
C) "Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa."
D) "Ang taong matiyaga, lahat ay nagagawa."

20. The perimeter of a square is 48 cm. What is the length of each side of the square?

A) 10 cm
B) 12 cm
C) 14 cm
D) 16 cm

21. What does the word “ubiquitous” mean?

A) Present everywhere
B) Dangerous
C) Uncommon
D) Hidden

22. Which of the following is NOT a power vested in the Philippine President?

A) Appointing the Supreme Court Justices
B) Granting pardons
C) Vetoing bills
D) Declaring martial law

23. Solve for x: 5x - 2 = 3x + 6

A) x = 4
B) x = -2
C) x = 2
D) x = 6

24. Ano ang ibig sabihin ng “nagbibilang ng poste”?

A) Naglalakbay
B) Walang trabaho
C) Nagpapalipas ng oras
D) Binibilang ang yaman

25. A painter can paint a house in 8 days. Another painter can do the same job in 12 days. How long will it take them to paint the house together?

A) 4 days
B) 4.8 days
C) 5 days
D) 6 days

26. Which of the following best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

A) Details the importance of work-life balance.
B) Advocates for longer working hours.
C) Emphasizes the need for personal time after work.
D) Explains how people become more productive with stress.

27. What is the area of a circle with a radius of 7 cm?

A) 44 cm²
B) 154 cm²
C) 196 cm²
D) 49 cm²

28. What does the word “quixotic” mean?

A) Practical and realistic
B) Pessimistic
C) Idealistic but impractical
D) Unsuccessful

29. Which government body is responsible for auditing all government accounts in the Philippines?

A) Commission on Audit (COA)
B) Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
C) Department of Finance (DOF)
D) Office of the Ombudsman

30. Ano ang kahulugan ng salitang "bagabag"?

A) Saya
B) Pag-aalala
C) Lumbay
D) Tagumpay

31. If a salary of P24,000 is increased by 12%, what is the new salary?

A) P26,880
B) P25,680
C) P27,000
D) P28,800

32. A car travels 150 kilometers in 2 hours and then another 100 kilometers in 1 hour. What is the average speed of the car for the entire journey?

A) 50 km/h
B) 75 km/h
C) 100 km/h
D) 80 km/h

33. What does the expression “bite the bullet” mean?

A) To face a difficult situation bravely
B) To complain about something
C) To avoid a problem
D) To act foolishly

34. Who was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?

A) Manuel L. Quezon
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Jose Rizal
D) Ferdinand Marcos

35. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi maaaring maging sanhi ng stress?

A) Overworking
B) Lack of sleep
C) Relaxing weekends
D) Financial problems

36. What are the roots of the equation x² - 5x + 6 = 0?

A) x = 2 and x = 3
B) x = 1 and x = 6
C) x = 0 and x = 5
D) x = -2 and x = -3

37. Choose the correct version: "Neither of the answers are correct."

A) Neither of the answers were correct.
B) Neither of the answers is correct.
C) None of the answers are correct.
D) Neither of the answers was correct.

38. You are part of a team assigned to complete a project. One team member is consistently missing deadlines. How would you handle the situation?

A) Discuss the issue with the team member privately to find a solution.
B) Inform your supervisor immediately without discussing it with the team member.
C) Ignore the problem and let the project suffer.
D) Complain about the team member to other colleagues.

39. What is the traditional Filipino way of showing respect to elders?

A) Giving them gifts
B) Using "po" and "opo" in conversations
C) Offering them food
D) Bowing down to them

40. If the ratio of the ages of Ana to Maria is 3:4 and the sum of their ages is 28, how old is Ana?

A) 12 years old
B) 16 years old
C) 12 and 16 years old respectively
D) 14 years old

41. In the sentence, "Her demeanor was so aloof that it created an air of mystery," what does "aloof" mean?

A) Friendly
B) Distant
C) Curious
D) Uninterested

42. You witness a conflict between two coworkers that is affecting team morale. What is your best course of action?

A) Encourage them to resolve their differences and offer to mediate if necessary.
B) Ignore the conflict as it does not involve you.
C) Report them to your supervisor immediately.
D) Talk about it with other colleagues.

43. Who is responsible for the implementation of laws in the Philippines?

A) The Executive Branch
B) The Legislative Branch
C) The Judicial Branch
D) The Ombudsman

44. If a loan of P10,000 is taken at an interest rate of 5% per annum for 3 years, what is the total amount to be paid at the end of the loan term?

A) P11,500
B) P11,500
C) P12,000
D) P12,500

45. Ano ang pangunahing layunin ng isang balita?

A) Magbigay ng impormasyon
B) Mang-aliw
C) Magbigay ng opinyon
D) Magsimula ng alitan

46. A bag contains 5 red balls, 3 green balls, and 2 blue balls. If one ball is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is not green?

A) 0.5
B) 0.8
C) 0.2
D) 0.4

47. How often are national elections held in the Philippines?

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

48. What does the word "benevolent" most closely mean in this sentence: "The benevolent woman donated her time to help the needy"?

A) Kind
B) Selfish
C) Cruel
D) Indifferent

49. You discover that a colleague is falsifying records to meet targets. What should you do?

A) Report the colleague to management immediately.
B) Confront the colleague directly.
C) Ignore it since it doesn’t involve you.
D) Discuss it with other coworkers first.

50. What is the primary aim of the Clean and Green Program in the Philippines?

A) To promote environmental conservation and cleanliness.
B) To encourage environmental development.
C) To improve public habitat.
D) To support local ecosystem.

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