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1. Which type of education follows a structured, chronologically graded curriculum (primary,
secondary, tertiary) delivered primarily in a classroom setting?
A. Formal Education
B. Informal Education
C. Nonformal Education
D. Special Education
2. What is the most important function of education?
A. Socialization
B. Social and Cultural Innovation
C. Social Integration
D. Social Placement
3. Which concept describes how societies integrate new ideas and technologies, often involving
the adoption of element from other cultures (e.g., Korean makeup, Japanese food)?
A. Cultural Change
B. Cultural Diffusion
C. Cultural Innovation
D. Cultural Management
4. Which social institution is primarily responsible for the formal transmission of knowledge, skills,
cultural norms, and values to society’s members?
A. Communication
B. Education
C. Innovation
D. Religion
5. What type of exchange drives the global spread of localized cultural symbols like American
movies, Japanese cuisine, Korean dramas, and Thai massage?
A. Capital flow
B. Cultural flow
C. Global flow
D. Information flow
6. Which social movement specifically addresses the overall status of women in society?
A. Environmentalism
B. Feminism
C. Reform movement
D. Revolution
7. Under which migration category do oversea Filipino workers fall?
A. Circulation migration
B. Internal migration
C. International migration
D. Transnational migration
8. Which of the following best defines formal education?
A. Learning that occurs incidentally through daily life experiences.
B. Structured learning that takes place in a planned setting with a defined curriculum and
assessment.
C. Organized learning outside of traditional schooling, often focused on specific skills.
D. Education tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals with disabilities.
9. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need represents the highest level of human motivation?
A. Esteem needs
B. Physiological needs
C. Safety needs
D. Self-actualization
10. What is the best description of the manifest function of education?
A. The development of peer relationships.
B. The most significant educational purpose.
C. The openly acknowledged and intended purpose of schooling.
D. Unintended consequences arising from educational interactions.
11. In an open stratification system, which class possesses significant wealth and income
sources?
A. Lower class
B. Middle class
C. Upper class
D. Working class
12. Sarah, a college graduate, and her cousin David, a high school graduate, are both job hunting.
Sarah quickly lands her dream job, while David faces challenges proving his skills during
interviews and in application materials. How would you classify this situation in terms of the
functions of education?
A. Credentialism
B. Social Inequality
C. Social Integration
D. Tracking
13. Which system of social stratification, prevalent in India for centuries, includes the Brahmans,
Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras?
A. Caste system
B. Estate system
C. Ethnic system
D. Social system
14. Which social stratification dimension categories individuals as professionals, non-
professionals, business owners, or skilled workers?
A. Education
B. Kinship
C. Occupation
D. Income Source
15. What is the primary concept of wealth in relation to social stratification?
A. A person’s social standing.
B. The ability to exert influence over others.
C. The variety of income sources.
D. The total amount of resources a person possesses.
16. What is the most accurate interpretation of the statement, “Education is a right, not a
privilege”?
A. All students should be required to complete secondary education.
B. Only higher education holds true value.
C. Access to education is limited to the financially secure.
D. Everyone is entitled to an education, regardless of socioeconomic status.
17. Maria is a mother of twins who wishes to continue her education beyond high school but lacks
the fund for college and considers working to support her family. What is the most suitable
recommendation for Maria and her children?
A. Maria should prioritize employment over further education.
B. She should seek financial assistance from her children’s father and remain a stay-at-
home mother.
C. Maria could enroll in vocational training to gain skill for desired employment.
D. She should pursue scholarships and attend a four-year college, relying on her parents
for childcare.
18. Which of the following represents the most complex form of political organization,
characterized by a single, sovereign government ruling over a defined territory and population?
A. Bands
B. Chiefdoms
C. Tribes
D. State
19. Which of the following best explains the concept of social stratification?
A. It refers to the things that are wanted and sought after by most people in the society.
B. It refers to the act of moving one status to another status of persons or groups of
persons in society.
C. It describes the degree of standing attached to one’s material interest, and reflection.
D. It is described as a specific way or system of arranging, ranking, or classifying people
into different categories and classes.
20. What type of government characterized the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin and Nazi
Germany under Adolf Hitler?
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Theocracy
D. Totalitarianism
21. Which type of non-state institution is a licensed financial entity offering various financial
services, including loans and interest, to diverse clients?
A. Banks
B. Corporations
C. Development Agencies
D. Trade/Labor Unions
22. What kind of non-state institutions operates as a legally recognized single entity, governed by
a board of directors?
A. Banks
B. Corporations
C. Development Agencies
D. Trade/Labor Unions
23. Within civil society, what type of third-party organization acts as an intermediary, facilitating
actions within the state but remaining independent of it?
A. Mass Media Organization
B. Non-governmental Organization (NGO)
C. Religious Organization
D. People’s Organization
24. How would you described the typical characteristics of the upper class?
A. Modest income.
B. Low income.
C. Substantial wealth and income.
D. Poverty, homelessness, and unemployment.
25. How would you demonstrate the social stratification?
A. Map the distribution of wealth and income across different neighborhoods.
B. Analyze the educational attainment and occupational prestige of different social groups.
C. Examine the representation of different social groups in positions of power and influence.
D. Compare the access to healthcare, housing, and other resources among different social
classes.
26. Which scenario exemplifies social mobility?
A. Jam relocated from Cebu to Palawan for a fresh start.
B. Kian, from a poor fishing family, became a teacher through education.
C. Lito, from a rural area, moved to the city for better educational opportunities.
D. Pia works part-time while studying full-time and caring for her grandparents.
27. Which of the following inequalities does the non-discrimination in terms of employment in the
field of military, police, and others similar services that include the same promotional privileges
and opportunities as their men counterparts address?
A. Ethnic Inequality
B. Gender Inequality
C. Global Inequality
D. Social Inequality
28. What is the central principle of the separation of powers among the three branches of
government?
A. Complete isolation of the three branches.
B. A system of checks and balances among the branches.
C. Total independence of each branch.
D. Each branch governs uniquely and independently, with no interaction or shared growth.
29. How can the relationship between state and non-state institutions be best described?
A. Authoritarian governments prohibits non-state institutions.
B. The state governs society, within which non-state institutions operate.
C. The state is incapable of governing without the support of non-state institutions.
D. All banks, corporations, and other non-state entities must be affiliated with a particular
state.
30. What can be concluded about the roles of government agencies?
A. Their primary function is job creation.
B. They are established to manage and regulate various state activities.
C. The Department of Education (DepEd) is solely responsible for the welfare of overseas
Filipino workers.
D. Government agencies exclusively serve as intermediaries for non-governmental
organizations.
31. What is the primary role of government agencies?
A. Their primary function is job creation.
B. Established to manage and regulate various state activities.
C. The Department of Education (DepEd) is solely responsible for the welfare of overseas
Filipino workers.
D. Government agencies exclusively serve as intermediaries for non-governmental
organizations.
32. Which of the following groups typically faces greater societal disadvantages and limited
influences due to their social and/or physical characteristics?
A. Feminists
B. The less fortunate
C. Minority groups
D. People with disabilities
33. Which Philippine government program provides conditional cash grants to the nation’s poorest
families?
A. SK Program
B. Malasakit Program
C. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
D. Social Pension Program
34. What criteria would you use to assess political stratification?
A. The distribution of wealth and income among different social groups.
B. The degree of political consensus and aggreement among different social groups.
C. The level of political participation and engagement among different social groups.
D. The representation of different social groups in positions of political and influence.
35. Which term describes the unequal access to opportunities based on social class or status
A. Gender inequality
B. Global stratification
C. Social exclusion
D. Social inequality
36. How do non-governmental organizations (NOGs) function?
A. NGOs are platforms for government corruption.
B. NGOs provide information to governments.
C. NGOs are comprised solely of young adults with ineffective advocacy.
D. NGOs are unnecessary because the state can resolve all issues independently.
37. How do cooperative banks and labor unions differ as non-state institutions?
A. Cooperative banks manage finances; labor unions do not.
B. Both consist of individuals in the same business.
C. Labor unions unite individuals with similar jobs; cooperative banks unite members with
shared economic interests.
D. Labor unions prioritize economic growth; cooperative banks unite members with similar
jobs, often acting against inequality.
38. Which actions would effectively reduce social inequality?
I. Public education
II. Financial advice for those in need
III. Respecting all individuals regardless of background
IV. Using popular media to advocate for equality and equity
V. Publishing celebrity success stories
VI. Promoting policy legislation addressing social inequality
A. I, II, III, and VI
B. II, III, V and VI
C. I, III, IV, and VI
D. II, IV, V, and VI
39. What classroom guidelines would foster gender equality and allow all students to reach their
full potential?
I. Mutual respect
II. Rotating cleaning duties
III. Girls designing the bulletin board
IV. Acknowledging individual differences
V. Boys serving as peace officers
A. II, III, and IV
B. II, IV, and V
C. I, II, and IV
D. I, III, and V
40. What is the 2030 agenda for sustainable development of the United Nations?
A. This agenda seeks to eradicate discrimination.
B. Selected countries joined this agenda for development.
C. This agenda is a plan of action for people, the planet, and prosperity.
D. This seeks to realize primary education as a fundamental human right.
41. Which of the following statements support the idea of inequality in the access of social capital?
A. It is the capital pertaining to the money possessed by an individual.
B. Social capital is the trust, goodwill, and influence possessed by a politician.
C. Social capital is the ability of people to act together to pursue a common goal.
D. It is the resources that one possesses which are a function of honor, prestige, or
recognition.
42. Which Philippine law mandates free tuition and the waiver of other fees in state universities
and colleges?
A. Agrarian Reform Law
B. Conditional Cash Transfer Program
C. Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015
D. Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
43. How do historical events contribute to global inequality?
A. Resource-rich states have more leverage.
B. Corporations and organizations operate on a global scale.
C. States have superior military power can bully other countries.
D. The historical process of colonization resulted in an uneven reliance relationship
between the former colonizer and the colony.