General Information Practice Questions — Set 3

Question 1

Which department of the Philippine government is responsible for managing the country's foreign relations and diplomatic missions?

Accepted Answer

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

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Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Department of Tourism (DOT)

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Department of National Defense (DND)

Question 2

What is 'Red-Tide' in the coastal waters of the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) caused by high concentrations of microorganisms that can make shellfish toxic to humans.

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A type of blood spilled in the ocean.

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A type of rare red coral reef.

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The reflection of the sunset on the water.

Question 3

In the 'Bill of Rights,' what does the 'Right against Self-Incrimination' mean?

Accepted Answer

No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

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A person cannot be arrested if they don't want to be.

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A person must admit to their crimes if asked by a judge.

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A person has the right to refuse to pay taxes.

Question 4

Who was the 'Great Plebeian' and the founder of the Katipunan?

Accepted Answer

Andres Bonifacio

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Emilio Aguinaldo

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Apolinario Mabini

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Jose Rizal

Question 5

What is 'Phishing' in the context of internet safety?

Accepted Answer

The use of fraudulent emails or websites to trick individuals into revealing sensitive personal information like passwords or credit card numbers.

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A way to speed up the internet connection.

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The process of cleaning a computer's hardware.

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A sport done in the ocean.

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary duty of the 'Commission on Human Rights' (CHR)?

Accepted Answer

To investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights.

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To provide free legal services to all criminals.

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To arrest police officers who break the law.

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To write the laws regarding human rights.

Question 7

The 'Rice Tariffication Law' (RA 11203) replaced the quantitative restrictions on rice imports with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A system of tariffs (taxes) on imported rice.

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Giving free rice to all citizens.

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A total ban on all imported rice.

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A government monopoly on rice trading.

Question 8

What is the meaning of 'Double Jeopardy'?

Accepted Answer

Being prosecuted twice for the same offense after having been either convicted or acquitted.

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Being tried for two different crimes at the same time.

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Winning twice the amount of money in a lawsuit.

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Having two lawyers represent you in court.

Question 9

Which of the following is the 'National Bird' of the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Philippine Eagle

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Maya-pula

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Kalaw

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Maya

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of the 'ASEAN' (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)?

Accepted Answer

To promote economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region through cooperative effort.

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To create a single country out of all Southeast Asian nations.

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To compete against China in sports only.

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To form a military alliance like NATO.