Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office, Quezon City
Nueva Ecija St. Brgy. Bago Bantay, Quezon City

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze each question carefully. Choose the letter which corresponds to the correct
answer and write it on your answer sheet.
1. Ana would like to pick a screw that was left inside a computer case. What tool will she use?
A. Crimping tool C. Screwdriver
B. Part retriever D. Tweezers
2. Which hand tool will you use when you want to remove flat slotted screws in the computer?
A. Flat screwdriver C. Long nose pliers
B. Hex driver D. Philip Screw
3. Which of the following devices is used for performing work on a material or a physical system using
only hands?
A. Cleaning tool C. ESD Tool
B. Diagnostic tool D. Hand tool
4. Which of these given tools is appropriate to use when dusting the hard-to-reach part of a computer
system?
A. Blower C. Compressed air
B. Brush D. Dump lint-free cloth

5. What tool is used for a hardware to stand or place on to prevent static electricity from building up?
A. Anti-static mat C. Diagnostic Tools
B. Anti-static wrist strap D. ESD Tools
6. It is a measuring device used by a technician for measuring voltage, current, and resistance. A. LAN
Tester C. Multi-tester
B. Loop-back adapter D. Voltmeter
7. Which of the following statements DOES NOT belong to safety procedures in the computer laboratory?
A. Remove your watch or any other jewelry when working in the computer.
B. Turn on the power and plug equipment before opening the system unit case.
C. Do not work alone so that there’s someone who can take care of you in case of an emergency.
D. Cover any sharp edge inside the computer with tape.
8. Misuse of tools and equipment at the workplace might lead to______.
A. elimination of hazard and risk in the workplace
B. health and safety issues
C. safety practices
D. use of each tool for which it is designed to.
9. The following are factors to consider when handling and maintaining tools for computer servicing,
EXCEPT:
A. functionality C. both A and B
B. quality D. neither A nor B
10. What standard occupational procedure should always be practiced to ensure that electric static is
discharged from the body before performing any computer service?
A. Wearing of anti-static wrist strap
B. Preparing tools, materials, and equipment
C. Practicing the 5s principles
D. Performing housekeeping

For item nos. 11-12 read and analyze the given scenarios and figures shown below.

11 12
Figure 1

Figure 2
11. Joemar tested the PSU ATX connector orange wire and saw where the pointer stops in the scale
as shown in Figure 1. Based on your analysis, what is the voltage indicated therein?
A. 2.2 v C. 3.4v
B. 3.0v D. 3.6v
12. Joemar also tested the multimeter batteries and saw where the pointer stops as shown in Figure
2. Which of the following is the correct voltage reading based on the given illustration?
A. 5v C. 8v
B. 6v D. 9v
13. Which of the following procedures is the correct way to diagnose the electrical charge of PSU
ATX power connector?
A. Place the negative test probe on the ground wire and the positive test probe to the wire to
be checked before adjusting the selector knob.
B. Place the negative test probe to the ground wire and the positive test probe to the wire to
be checked before adjusting the selector knob and the Zero-ohm adjuster.
C. Set the selector knob properly first before placing the test probe.
D. Set the selector knob properly and adjust the zero-ohm adjuster before placing the test
probe.
14. New units of ATX PSU 550W were ordered by the computer laboratory in charge, what is the
significance of the 550W as indicated in its label of information?
A. Input power C. Resistance
B. Output power D. Speed
15. Which of the following personal protective equipment is necessary for PC assembly?
A. Anti-static mat, anti-static wrist strap, apron, and gloves.
B. Anti-static wrist, apron, and gloves
C. Anti-static wrist strap, and gloves
D. Anti-static mat, and gloves

16. What do you call to the external connecting sockets at the back panel of a system unit which is
usually used to connect peripheral devices?
A. Connectors C. Slots
B. Ports D. USB Ports
17. Where do we install the RAM in setting up a PC desktop computer?
A. AGP Slot C. Memory Slot
B. CPU Slot D. PCI Slot
18. Which of the following conducts the POST?
A. BIOS C. Northbridge Chipset
B. CMOS D. Southbridge Chipset
19. Where on the motherboard do you install the graphics card?
A. AGP Slot C. IDE Slot
B. CPU Slot D. RAM Slot
20. Where do you connect the CPU fan connector?
A. 4-pin 12 volts connector C. Back panel connectors
B. 24 Pin ATX power connector D. Front panel switches
21. After installing the monitor, Alex plugged in the power cable and turned on the PC then he
noticed that the monitor did not light up. As a CSS practitioner, what would you suggest to
complete the installation properly?
A. Call a computer technician to do the job for him.
B. Connect the USB to the monitor and system unit.
C. Double-check the DVI cable if it’s properly connected.
D. Replace the display monitor at once even without checking if the connectors were
properly installed.
22. What should be done prior to the installation of the RAM?
A. Change the voltage selector to meet the voltage specification of the RAM.
B. Check the motherboard documentation or website of the manufacturer to ensure
compatibility of the RAM with the motherboard.
C. Ensure that the RAM expansion slot tabs are locked before installing the RAM.
D. Unlock the RAM expansion slot tabs.
23. What is the possible hardware upgrade that can be used to add more storage space to a computer?
A. Use HDD C. Use removable drive
B. Use microSD D. Use SSD
24. For CSS enthusiasts and practitioners, what should be prioritized before working on a computer?
A. Check the surroundings for trip hazards.
B. Do housekeeping after working on a computer.
C. Ensure that the power cable is unplugged first.
D. Wear PPE properly.

25. Which of these procedures should be followed in setting up a default printer driver with Windows
10 OS?
A. Click Control Panel >Select Printers & Scanners>Click to select the desired printer
driver> Click Set as printer default> Click OK button.
B. Click Control Panel > Select Devices > Click to select Printers & Scanners. C. Click
Control Panel > Select Printers & Scanners> Click OK button.
D. Click Settings > Select Devices > Printers & Scanners>Click OK button.
26. MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel are examples of Application Software while Windows
10 and 11 are examples of what type of software?
A. Browser C. Operating Systems
B. Graphic Software D. Presentation Software
27. Which of the following best describes a program that helps end users to perform specific
functions or tasks?
A. Application Software C. Programming software
B. Operating Software D. System software
28. In creating bootable operating systems in the flash drive, what should be the order of procedures
to follow?
I. Insert a USB flash drive into a running computer.
II. Open a Command Prompt window as an administrator.
III. Type disk part.
IV. Type list disk, and then click ENTER.
A. I, II, III, IV C. II, III, I, IV
B. IV, III, II, I D. I, III, IV, II
29. In formatting the computer system, what procedure should be done first?
A. Back up files
B. Download copy of Operating System
C. Prepare tools and materials for installation.
D. Update file system
30. Anna wants to reformat her desktop computer, where should the OS be installed?
A. CD C. DVD
B. Drive C D. RAM
31. What is the order of procedures to be followed in creating and formatting disk partitions?
I. From Start button>select Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative
Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
II. Under Storage, select Disk Management.
III. Enter the size of the volume you want to create in megabytes (MB) or accept the
maximum default size, and then select Next.
IV. Accept the default drive letter or choose a different drive letter to identify the partition, and
then select Next.
V. Review your choices, and then select Finish.
VI. In the Format Partition dialog box, to format the volume with the default settings,
select Next.
A. I,II,III,IV,VI,V C. I,II,IV,III,VI,V
B. I,II,III,IV,V,VI D. I, III,IV,II,VI,V
32. How do you uninstall Apps or programs in Windows 10?
Procedures:
1. Open the Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Programs & features from the left-hand side menu.
4. Click the uninstall button that shows under the selected program or app.
5. Select the Program or Application that you want to uninstall from the list that appears.
A. 12345 C. 32145
B. 12354 D. 54321
33. Canva, MS Power Point : Application Softwares while Windows 10 and 11 are examples of
_________ .
A. Browser C. Operating System
B. Graphic Software D. Utilities Software
34. This software serves as the manager of all computer resources, and it also serves as a platform
for application software.
A. Browser C. Operating System
B. Graphic Software D. Utilities Software
35. What application allows you to open and access websites?
A. Browser C. Operating System
B. Graphic Software D. Utilities Software
36. Which of the following is a word processing software?
A. Avast C. Canva
B. Google Chrome D. MS Word
37. Randy will install OS on his PC, which of the following should be followed before proceeding with
the installation on a system with multiple partitions?
A. Change the file system.
B. Delete the data and files on the selected partition.
C. Disregard the partition and proceed with the installation.
D. Format the existing partition.
38. What software is used to free up disk space?
A. Anti-virus C. Disk cleanup
B. Browser D. Drivers
39. In software installation, where do the Operating Systems (OS) and Application Software permanently
store?
A. BIOS C. RAM
B. HDD D. ROM
40. In creating ethernet patch cable which of the following is needed to lock the RJ 45 and UTP
cable?
A. Crimping tool C. Side cutter plier
B. Punch down tool D. Wire cutter
41. Which of these LAN cables is used to connect the hub and router?
A. Copper cable C. Rollover cable
B. Cross-over cable D. Straight-through cable
42. What is the industry standard wiring system available for modular jack (RJ 45)?
A. T-568 A, T-568 B C. T-568C, T-568 D
B. T-568 A, T-568 Z D. T-568Y, T-568 X
43. What is the color of the wire assigned to Pin 2 for Straight-Through based on T-568 B standard
wire diagram?
A. Green C. White with Green stripes
B. Orange D. White with orange stripes
44. In making ethernet patch cable, which of the following procedures should be the proper order to
be followed?
I. Check the wire arrangement before using a crimper to lock the cable and the wire plug.
II. Arrange the wire based on the cable wire diagram.
III. Remove the cable sheath and untwist the wire.
IV. Measure the cable length.
V. Insert the wire into RJ 45.
A. IV, III, II, V, I B. II, III, I, IV, V C. I, II, III, IV, V D. III, IV, II, I, V
45. The following statements are TRUE about computer networks EXCEPT:
A. Component hardware resources, information, and other resources can’t be shared.
B. Computers and devices are interconnected by communication channels and hardware components.
C. Computer resources are shared.
D. Transferring of data and information is shared.
46. Which of the following is an ethernet cable connector?
A. RJ 11 C. LC
B. RJ 45 D. ST
47. What device is used to amplify the signal between wired LAN connections?
A. Hub D. Router
B. Network Adapter C. Repeater
48. Which layer of the OSI reference model will a UTP patch cable operate on?
A. Data Link C. Transport
B. Physical D. Session
49. What is the color of the wire assigned to Pin 6 for Straight-Through based on the T-568 A standard wire
diagram?
A. Green C. White with Green stripes
B. Orange D. White with Orange stripes
50. How do you test Straight-through ethernet patch cable using a LAN Tester?
A. Place both ends of the plug-in connectors only on the master tester and see if the light
indicators will light-up from 1-8.
B. Place the plug-in connectors on the master tester and remote tester and see if the light
indicators will both lit-up from 1-8.
C. Place the plug-in connectors on both the master tester and remote tester and see if the
light indicators will both lit-up on even numbers only.
D. Place the plug-in connectors on the master tester and remote tester and see if the light
indicators will lit-up from 1-8 only in the master tester and not with the remote tester.