17/05/2026
PART I — VERBAL ABILITY
1. Choose the word nearest in meaning to “elusive.”
A. Clear
B. Difficult to catch or understand
C. Permanent
D. Obvious
2. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. Each of the supervisors have submitted their recommendation.
B. Neither the employees nor the manager were aware of the issue.
C. The information provided by the witnesses was inaccurate.
D. Mathematics are required in engineering courses.
3. Choose the best meaning of the idiom:
“Spill the beans”
A. Waste food carelessly
B. Reveal secret information
C. Plant crops improperly
D. Lose an important object
4. Which sentence contains proper parallel structure?
A. The applicant is honest, competent, and works efficiently.
B. The applicant is honest, competent, and efficient.
C. The applicant is honest, competence, and efficiency.
D. The applicant is honesty, competent, and efficient.
5. Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.
A. “Please remain seated,” the chairman announced.
B. “Please remain seated” the chairman announced.
C. “Please remain seated”, the chairman announced.
D. “Please remain seated.” the chairman announced.
6. Which word is correctly spelled?
A. Accomodation
B. Accommudation
C. Accommodation
D. Acommodation
7. Choose the sentence with the correct use of modifiers.
A. Walking to the office, the rain soaked Maria’s uniform.
B. Driving along the highway, the mountains appeared beautiful.
C. While reviewing, the television distracted Carlo.
D. Exhausted from work, the bed looked comfortable to Ana.
8. What is the antonym of “lenient”?
A. Strict
B. Gentle
C. Careful
D. Merciful
9. Which sentence is free from redundancy?
A. Repeat again the instructions.
B. The final outcome was successful.
C. Please return the documents immediately.
D. The meeting was postponed to a later future date.
10. Choose the best conclusion:
“All registered voters are citizens. Some citizens are senior citizens.”
A. All senior citizens are voters.
B. Some voters are senior citizens.
C. All voters are citizens.
D. No citizens are voters.
PART II — NUMERICAL ABILITY
11. What is 35% of 860?
A. 291
B. 301
C. 311
D. 321
12. A government employee earns ₱42,500 monthly. If 18% is deducted for taxes and contributions, how much remains?
A. ₱34,850
B. ₱35,250
C. ₱35,750
D. ₱36,150
13. Find the next number:
4, 10, 22, 46, 94, ___
A. 186
B. 188
C. 190
D. 192
14. A car travels 360 kilometers in 4.5 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 70 km/h
B. 75 km/h
C. 80 km/h
D. 85 km/h
15. A television worth ₱56,000 is sold with a 12% discount. What is the sale price?
A. ₱48,280
B. ₱49,280
C. ₱50,280
D. ₱51,280
16. If 18 workers can finish a project in 20 days, how many workers are needed to finish the same project in 12 days?
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 34
17. Solve:
\frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{8}
A. 1 1/8
B. 1 3/8
C. 1 5/8
D. 1 7/8
18. The ratio of men to women in an office is 7:9. If there are 144 employees, how many are women?
A. 72
B. 81
C. 84
D. 96
19. A loan of ₱150,000 earns simple interest at 6% annually. How much interest is earned in 3 years?
A. ₱24,000
B. ₱25,000
C. ₱27,000
D. ₱30,000
20. Find the missing number:
3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___
A. 72
B. 84
C. 96
D. 108
PART III — ANALYTICAL ABILITY
21. If all architects are licensed professionals and some licensed professionals are engineers, which statement must be true?
A. Some architects are engineers
B. All engineers are architects
C. All architects are licensed professionals
D. No engineers are architects
22. Which number does NOT belong?
8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343
A. 27
B. 64
C. 100
D. 216
23. Which figure comes next?
⬛ 🔺 ⚪ ⬛ 🔺 ⚪ ⬛ 🔺 ___
A. 🔺
B. ⚪
C. ⬛
D. ⭐
24. Ana is taller than Bea. Bea is taller than Carla. Which statement is true?
A. Carla is taller than Ana
B. Ana is taller than Carla
C. Bea is taller than Ana
D. Carla and Ana are equal in height
25. Find the next figure.
▲ ● ▲● ●▲ ▲●▲ ___
A. ●▲●
B. ▲●▲●
C. ●▲●▲
D. ▲▲●●
26. A cube painted on all sides is cut into 64 equal cubes. How many small cubes have exactly three painted sides?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
27. If SOUTH is coded as TPVUI, how is NORTH coded?
A. OPSUI
B. OPSUIF
C. OPSUJ
D. OPSVH
28. Which figure logically follows?
⚪ 🔵 ⚪⚪ 🔵🔵 ⚪⚪⚪ ___
A. ⚪⚪⚪⚪
B. 🔵🔵🔵🔵
C. ⚪🔵⚪🔵
D. 🔵⚪🔵⚪
29. Five people are arranged in a row:
* Carlo is left of Ben.
* Ana is right of Ben.
* David is left of Carlo.
* Ella is at the far right.
Who is at the far left?
A. Ana
B. Ben
C. Carlo
D. David
30. Which number should replace the question mark?
2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
A. 91
B. 93
C. 95
D. 97
PART IV — GENERAL INFORMATION (PHILIPPINES)
31. What is the supreme law of the Philippines?
A. Civil Code
B. Constitution
C. Revised Penal Code
D. Administrative Code
32. Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, how many years is the term of office of Senators?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 9 years
33. Which constitutional commission conducts national elections?
A. CSC
B. COA
C. COMELEC
D. CHR
34. The power to interpret laws belongs to which branch?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Local Government
35. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
A. Senate President
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Defense Secretary
36. Which agency is primarily responsible for tax collection?
A. BIR
B. BSP
C. CSC
D. COA
37. What constitutional right protects individuals from unlawful detention?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Eminent Domain
C. Ex Post Facto
D. Double Jeopardy
38. What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the Philippines?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45
39. Which branch of government approves the national budget?
A. Supreme Court
B. Congress
C. President
D. Ombudsman
40. Public office is considered:
A. A private privilege
B. A constitutional inheritance
C. A public trust
D. A political reward
