NAT 12 MOCK TEST

PHILOSOPHY

1. What is the meaning of the Greek word Philos?

a. Love c. Philosophy
b. Wisdom d. Knowledge

2. What is the meaning of the Greek word Sopia?

a. Love c. Philosophy
b. Wisdom d. Knowledge

3. The perspective that considers large-scale patterns in system and seeing the whole and not
the part.
a. Thinking c. Partial Thinking
b. Small Thinking d. Holistic Thinking

4. The perspective that focuses on specific aspect of a situation and seeing only the part and
not the whole.
a. Thinking c. Partial Thinking
b. Small Thinking d. Holistic Thinking

5. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes,
reasons and principles which govern all things.

a. Psychology c. Sociology
b. Philosophy d. Anthropology

6. The action wherein a person examines his thoughts, feelings and actions and to learn more
about one’s life and experience.

a. Awe/Wonder c. Doubt
b. Reflection d. None of the Above

7. It is the English term of the word pagkamangha and we can easily notice it in a child’s
attitude.

a. Awe/Wonder c. Act of Questioning

b. Reflection d. All of the Above

8. The starting point of philosophizing wherein the person asks important questions in life.

a. Awe/Wonder c. Act of Questioning

b. Reflection d. All of the Above

9. The person who engages in Philosophizing.

a. Social Thinker c. Philosopher

b. Knowledgeable Man d. Thinking Person
10. What period in Philosophy is characterized by Cosmo-Centric?
a. Contemporary Philosophy c. Medieval Philosophy
b. Modern Philosophy d. Ancient Philosophy

11. What period in Philosophy is characterized by Theo-Centric?

a. Contemporary Philosophy c. Medieval Philosophy
b. Modern Philosophy d. Ancient Philosophy
12. What period in Philosophy is characterized by Anthropo-Centric?
a. Contemporary c. Medieval Philosophy
b. Modern Philosophy d. Ancient Philosophy
13. The branch of Philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence?
a. Ethics c. Logic
b. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics
14. Which of the following branches in Philosophy deals with moral questions and dilemmas?
a. Ethics c. Logic
b. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics
15. Which branch of Philosophy that deals with beauty and what makes things beautiful?
a. Ethics c. Logic
b. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics

16. Whenever Pedro looks at and examines the situation, he considers all factors affecting it and
its interdependence. He explains the whole or totality of the situation by examining all
activities and its component parts. Pedro, in this situation, is using:
a. holistic perspective c. partial perspective
b. first person point of view d. third person point of view

17. Which of the following is an example of partial perspective?

a. Sophia gets all the facts first before she makes her decision
b. Ana claims that Roman Catholic is the true religion
c. A teacher who listens to stories of both students in argument, then makes
judgement about the issue.
d. A student who considers all factors before choosing a course in college.

18. Which of the following is a correct description of philosophy?

a. Philosophy is thinking about thinking.
b. Philosophy is a critical examination of the reality.
c. Philosophy is seeking understanding of causes of things.
d. all of the above

19. Reflection is a necessary tool to:

a. ensure that our decisions and actions are well thought out.
b. think more deeply in order to get a more complete understanding of one’s self.
c. accept unfounded claims and manipulative schemes.
d. enhance communication skills

20. Which of the following is a manifestation of doing philosophy?

a. engaging in the never-ending quest for truth.
b. studying philosophy and memorizing all its branches.
c. accepting unfounded claims/arguments
d. following blindly and accepting hearsays.
21. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Democritus expressed that man is composed of tiny particles called atoms.
b. Heraclitus declared that no man ever steps in the same river twice.
c. Thales believed that the foundation of all physical reality is water, and so with man.
d. Pythagoras postulated that air is the primary substance from which man came from.

22. To philosophize effectively, one must be able to distinguish statement of fact from opinion.
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
a. Human persons are capable of interaction.
b. Philippine economy is growing at a rapid rate.
c. Man is a rational being.
d. Rodrigo Roa Duterte is the 16th president of the Philippines.

23. Sir please, consider Lorraine’s case. She is my best friend. She has really worked hard on her
project, and she will really be depressed if she does not make a grade of 98 in your subject.
So, please give her a grade of 98 on her project. She really deserves it. What fallacy is
illustrated?
a. fallacy of ad misericordiam
b. fallacy of post hoc
c. fallacy of dicto simpliciter
d. fallacy of hasty generalization

24. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. Descartes’ “Cogito Ergo Sum” can be translated as “I think, therefore I am”.
b. Locke’s concept of “Tabula Rasa” explains that at birth, human mind is a blank slate.
c. Socrates’ “I know that I know nothing” suggests that acceptance of one’s ignorance is
the beginning of wisdom
d. Aristotle’s “eudemonia” can be translated as “man’s search for life’s meaning”.

25. Which of the following statements is an example of a pragmatic theory of truth?

a. It is raining today.
b. Man is an embodied spirit.
c. LNHS Senior High School students are environmentalists, and it concurs with others.
d. It is useful to believe that “studying early in the morning is more effective than at
night”.

26. Renelle, Reiane and Diaren are left-handed people. All three of them are digital animators
and motion cartoonists. What could be the best conclusion from the above premises?
a. All left-handed people are digital animators and motion cartoonists.
b. All left-handed people are more creative.
c. Some left-handed people are digital animators and motion cartoonists.
d. Most left-handed people are digital animators and motion cartoonists.

27. Which of the following best describes a hindsight bias?

a. When people express, “I knew it all along”
b. When people focus on a certain aspect of the problem. 
c. When people make judgment based on cultural standards
d. When people tell you, “I know it”

28. Which of the following describes the concept of transcendence?

 a. having a clear perception of oneself, including his/her thoughts
b. having the ability to surpass ones’ limits
c. having the ability to experience the inner world
d. having an inherent value as a person

29. If you are beaten by a dog, the dog cannot be responsible for such act but the pet owner can
be charged criminally. What is in the pet owner that is not present in the dog?
a. intellect and will c. nutritive power
b. sensation and emotion d. language and training

30. Which of the following does not display self-awareness?

a. Jason is aware of his surroundings, and he is careful at all times
b. Amy is aware of herself, she is aware of her own thoughts, feelings and actions
c. Bryan loves to be creative; he loves to daydream and get lost in his thoughts
d. Ely is aware of herself; she pays no attention to the lovely couple smiling at her down
the street

31. How do you characterize the nature of the human person as embodied spirit?
a. Human person has mind and body which are two distinct and separate entities.
b. Human person is pure soul, the body serves as a temporary casing of the soul.
c. Human person has mind and body which are composite and integrated.
d. Human person is pure material and totally corporeal.

32. Which statement best describes the nature of the human person?
a. Human person is a living organism and part of the world.
b. Human person is an individual and cannot live a life without the others.
c. Human person is an individual with self-awareness, determination, externality and
dignity.
d. Human person is a physical being thrown into the world with a purpose to fulfill.

33. Man tends to seek out others, interact with them and the world. Which of the following
statements supports it?
a. Yes, because man is a social being and is not made to be alone
b. No, because man is independent and doesn’t need validation
c. Yes, because man needs another to do his tasks
d. No, because man is strong, and he can survive even without the others.

34. Which of the following beliefs leads to the destruction of natural environment?
a. Humans depend upon nature for their survival
b. All in the environment is for human consumption
c. Only humans have intrinsic value
d. Human population is increasing

35. Which of these statements about humankind and nature is NOT true?
a. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the consequences
b. Humankind has a unique relationship with nature
c. Humans are able to transform and change the environment.
d. Humans are stewards of nature.
36. Which Republic Act provides a policy on systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid
waste management program?
a. RA 9003 c. RA 1523
b. RA 9113 d. RA 3503

37. Which of these statements is not related to sustainable development?

a. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment.
b. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
c. Resources must be conserved for the people.
d. Humankind must use up all the natural resources.

38. Which of these statements does not reflect environmental ethics?

a. Man must take an action to solve environmental problems.
b. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
c. We should reflect on how our actions show regard for nature.
d. we must uphold the welfare of the environment in everything in it.

39. Why is sustainable development so important?

a. Because it is inclusive of all beings
b. Because it excludes some species
c. Because it is specifically about survival of all living things.
d. Because it gives more value to human beings

40. Human persons are absolutely free according to Sartre. What does it mean?
a. All Human persons are equal
b. All human persons possess inalienable rights to be free
c. All human persons are capable of making judgement.
d. All human persons are the architect of their own lives and so their future.

41. Which of the following situations shows responsible use of freedom?

a. A person who used the internet to humiliate others by spreading fake news,
disinformation and the like.
b. A student who accidentally saw a copy of the 2nd quarter examination and decided to
take a picture of it and shared it to his/her classmates.
c. A person who shared his/her fortune to others to gain popularity.
d. A student who honestly extends assistance to his/her classmates who are in need
without expecting something in return.

42. While, in a class, discussing about freedom, one of your classmates said, “if I am really free,
why can’t I go shopping right now?” Which of the following statements is the best answer to
your classmate’s question?
a. You’re correct! There is really no freedom. This class is a waste of time.
b. We really cannot understand freedom.
c. You can go shopping right now, but you are responsible to your action
d. Freedom is different from one culture to another.
43. Which of the following conditions qualify that a person is morally responsible for the choices
and actions made?
a. when actions and intentions are deliberate and clear.
b. when actions are done knowingly, freely and deliberately.
c. when the human person is fully aware of the actions, and intentions.
d. when the human person exercises prudence and temperance.

44. What does it imply when everything we say or do in life is a choice?

a. we don’t have anyone than ourselves to be blamed or praised because of our action.
b. we are responsible to the consequences of our choices to the extent that they are
voluntary.
c. the exercise of freedom of choice always brings with it responsibility.
d. All of the above

45. Some people believe that social media posts should not be monitored, regulated and
restricted for it is an expression of freedom. Why is this a questionable claim?
a. Because freedom means you can do what you like to do
b. Because freedom entails responsibility
c. Because freedom always involves choosing
d. All of the above

46. Tikyo and Karla are friends. However, one day Tikyo discovers that Karla is deceptive and not
a true friend after all because she is spreading mean gossips about him in school. Tikyo
decides not to get close and give her the trust anymore. This type of relationship resulted to:
a. empathy b. availability c. alienation d. ethics of
care
47. How do you demonstrate inter-subjectivity to people with disabilities?
a. engage in a meaningful interaction with them.
b. give them food and eat with them.
c. provide them with things that they need.
d. Invite them to showcase their talents and abilities during occasions.

48. Which of the following statements is True?

a. We are primarily aware of people as objects and not as persons.
b. All humans find it difficult to have meaningful relationships with others.
c. The views and ideas of other people do not influence our behavior as individuals.
d. Man has the natural tendency to establish relationships with other people.
ANSWERS KEY: PHILOSOPHY

1 A 16 A 31 C 46 C
2 B 17 B 32 C 47 A
3 D 18 D 33 A 48 D
4 C 19 A 34 B
5 B 20 A 35 A
6 B 21 D 36 A
7 A 22 B 37 D
8 C 23 A 38 B
9 C 24 D 39 A
10 D 25 D 40 D
11 C 26 C 41 D
12 B 27 A 42 C
13 B 28 B 43 B
14 A 29 A 44 D
15 D 30 D 45 B