Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province
SANTANDER NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Santander, Cebu

1st QUARTER EXAMINATION IN T.L.E. 9 (HOUSEHOLD SERVICES)

Name: ________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Grade & Section: ________________________________________ Score: __________
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.Read the directions carefully before answering the test. No point will be given for answer/s which doesn’t
comply with the given instruction.
2.Any form of erasure or alteration is strictly prohibited. Think before answering.
3.Refrain from talking and asking questions to your classmates while taking the exam. Consult the teacher if
you have questions.
Part I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Direction: Read each test item carefully. Underline the letter and the words of the
correct answer.
1. __________ is someone who creates a new business in the face of risk and uncertainty for the purpose of achieving
profit and growth by identifying significant opportunities.
A. employer B. entrepreneur C. risk-taker D. worker
2. What are the three general clusters of personal entrepreneurial competencies?
A. achievement cluster, goal setting, planning cluster
B. people cluster, planning cluster, power cluster
C. achievement cluster, people cluster, power cluster
D. achievement cluster, planning cluster, power cluster
3. It refers to the key characteristics that an entrepreneur should have in order to be successful.
A. achievement cluster B. goal setting C. information seeking D. personal entrepreneurial competencies
4. Mr. Chavez believes that, in order to have successful business one should first believe in his/her self. What trait does
he possess?
A. persistence B. commitment C. self-confidence D. hard work
5. Mario works diligently and industriously, he spends so much time and effort to run a successful business. What PEC’s
has been demonstrated by Mario?
A. hard work B. persistence C. self-confidence D. persuasion
6. Entrepreneur knows how to set specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound goals. What entrepreneurial
competency is this?
A. goal setting B. planning C. persistence D. information seeking
7. What does “PECs” stands for?
A. Personal Entrepreneurial Characteristics C. Personal Estimated Community
B. Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies D. Personal Electronic Computer
8. Gerald know how to use the right strategies to influence or persuade other people. What PEC does he possess?
A. commitment B. goal setting C. risk-taking D. persuasion and networking
9. Julia develops and use logical, step-by-step plans to reach her goals. What PEC does she possess?
A. goal setting B. planning C. risk-taking D. self-confidence
10. Which of the following is TRUE about risk-taking?
A. entrepreneurs have a good eye for spotting business opportunities
B. entrepreneurs update themselves with new information
C. entrepreneurs do not easily give up in the face of obstacles
D. entrepreneurs are known for taking calculated risks and doing tasks that are challenging
11. __________ means that entrepreneurs do not easily give up in the face of obstacles.
A. commitment B. persistence C. planning D. risk-taker
12. It means that entrepreneurs have a good eye for spotting business opportunities.
A. risk-taking B. persistence C. planning D. opportunity seeking
13. The following are characteristics of a good business EXCEPT __________.
A. demand for product C. availability of skills, raw materials, technology and capital
B. profitability D. location
14. It is the first step in identifying a good business opportunity.
A. idea generation phase C. SWOT analysis
B. screening business ideas D. identify business opportunity
15. __________ are inventions based on the application of science that create new product or process improvements.
A. culture C. economy
B. demography D. government regulations
16. This pertains to the number of people living in the area, their gender, socio-economic status, family size, religion and
growth trends.
A. culture C. economy
B. demography D. government regulations
17. This pertains to the management of resources and study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and
services.
A. culture C. economy
B. demography D. government regulations
18. This concerns the physical location of a business’ store.
A. culture C. economy
B. demography D. natural and physical environment
19. This pertains to the laws and policies of the national and local government units.
A. culture C. economy
B. demography D. government regulations
20. The following are strengths in a business EXCEPT __________.
A. skilled employees C. experienced owner
B. good location D. lack of working capital
21. These are durable, versatile and not easily pierced type of floor which comes in different sizes and colors.
A. hard floors C. rubber
B. soft floors D. linoleum
22. It is a mixture of sand and cement with gravel, broken stone and other elements which could be formed into a desired
form.
A. marble C. concrete
B. laminate flooring D. granite
23. It is a mixture of cement and river stones.
A. marble C. concrete
B. laminate flooring D. pebble washout
24. It is an equipment designated for dry foam shampooing of carpets.
A. carpet extractor C. floor polisher
B. carpet sweeper D. vacuum cleaner
25. It is used in scrubbing, stripping and polishing hard floor surfaces and vinyl.
A. carpet extractor C. floor polisher
B. carpet sweeper D. vacuum cleaner
26. It is an all-purpose vacuum for dry and wet surfaces. It is also used for absorbing water in flooded or wet surface.
A. carpet extractor C. floor polisher
B. carpet sweeper D. hydro-vacuum
27. It is used to collect dust and any type of dirt with soft broom.
A. broom C. dustpan
B. cleaning cloth D. hand brush
28. It is used for scraping hardened dirt.
A. hand brush C. mop head
B. floor scraper D. mop wringer
29. It is used for wringing/squeezing mops.
A. mop head C. push brush
B. mop wringer D. scrubbing pads
30. It is a cleaning chemical used to polish smooth surfaces made of wood, leather or metal.
A. polish C. stripping pad
B. stripping chemicals D. push brush

Part II. Direction: Name the following cleaning tools and equipment. Choose your answers from the pool of
words inside the box. Write your answer on the space below the picture.

push brush floor polisher mop head vacuum cleaner cleaning cloth

hand brush scrubbing pads floor scraper broom wax

31. 32. 33.

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34. 35. 36.

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37. 38. 39.

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Part III. TRUE OR FALSE: Direction: Write X if the statement is correct. Write Y if the statement is not correct.
Write your answer on the blank before each number.

_____ 41. Antique furniture is usually very expensive, can be impractical, risky and difficult to replace and repair.
_____ 42. Stains are colored patch or dirty marks that is difficult to remove.
_____ 43. Protein stains are the easiest stain to remove by just completely rinsing in cold water.
_____ 44. Special stains are stains that do not fall in any specific grouping such as scorch and chewing gum.
_____ 45. Physical method is a process through absorption of water-based stains or through removal in friction.
_____ 46. Brushing is an example of chemical method.
_____ 47. Sealing is the first step in floor cleaning.
_____ 48. Clearing is the process of applying coats of wax to make the floor appear glossy and appealing to the eyes.
_____ 49. Fitted furniture can be moved from one area into another.
_____ 50. A dining table is an example of fixture.

“Successful people are not gifted; they just WORK HARD, then SUCCEED on PURPOSE.”
(G.K. Nelson)

God bless!!!
Prepared by: Miss Aubrey Lynn Joyohoy

Student’s Signature: ____________________ Date of Examination: ____________________

Parent’s Signature: ____________________ Date of Receipt: ____________________