Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Mulanay, Quezon
Patabog Elementary School
FIRST PERIODICAL TEST
TLE 6 (HOME ECONOMICS)
NAME: _____________________________ SCORE: ______________
GR. & SECTION: _____________________ DATE: _______________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the answer on the space provided
before each number.

____1. What do we call the things, ideas or qualities that an individual or a family?
A. goals B. values C. decisions D. resources

____2. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio save money to buy a new house. They want a bigger one because
their children grow older. What kind of resources they need to have to meet the needs of
their family?

A. human resources C. intangible resources

B. natural resources D. non-human resources

____3. What do we call the additional income for a family member who has written a book,
composed a song, or invented a thing?
A. salary B. pension C. lease of property D. royalty and copyright

____4. Out of family resources, what are considered as the most used by the family.

A. time, energy and money C. water, electricity and hospitals

B. skills, attitude and knowledge D. recreational center and transport facilities

____5. What do we call the money that flows into the family to be used in exchange for goods,
services and energy?
A. salary B. income c. properties d. investment

____6. What do we call to the money paid by the family for goods and services they get?
A. profit B. income c. expenses d. resources

____7. What do we call the bigger share in the allocation of your family income?
A. food B. shelter C. clothing D. education

____8. What do we call the amount allocated for the payment of school fees, allowances, uniform,
books and other school supplies?
A. clothing B. education C. social obligations D. medical and dental

____9. During payday, mother allot an amount to be deposited in the bank for emergency
purposes or for something to be bought in the future. What component of the budget is
being considered?
A. savings B. education C. recreation D. social obligation

____10. What do we call the allocation of budget for the family who attends personal events like
birthdays, anniversaries and wedding?
A. savings B. shelter C. clothing D. social obligation
____11. Which of the following does not show good management of family income?
 A. certain amount should be saved regularly
B. spend all your income for the whole month
C. set family guidelines in spending monthly income
D. members of the family must strive to meet its needs

____12. Sudaria family’s budget is P25, 000.00 a month. If they allot 35% of their budget for their
food, how much money will they spend?
A. P8,750 B. P8,850 C. P8,950 D. P9,950

____13. If the eldest son is in college and spends 25% for his education, how much should be
allotted?
A. P6,250 B. P6,350 C. P6,450 D. P6,550

____14. Mrs. Adelia went to the supermarket to buy their supplies for their daily needs such as
toiletries and laundry soap. If her budget is P32,000.00 in a month and they allocate 10%
for it, how much will she spend?
A. P3,200 B. P3,300 C. P3,400 D. P3,500

____15. Transportation, water bills, electricity, insurances and house rentals are examples of what
kind of expenses?
A. fixed expenses C. family’s expenses
B. flexible expenses D. irregular expenses

____16. Your younger brother was brought in the hospital due to diarrhea. Which component of
the family budget should be spent?
A. savings B. education account C. medical and dental D. medical and dental

____17. Why do modern families are thinking of ways to increase their income?
A. because their fixed income is not enough to sustain their needs
B. because they want more money to buy all the things that they want
C. because they want to impress other people that they have more money to spend
D. because they become more vicious which cannot be supported by the head of the family

____18. Your older sister is planning to have a small home-based business. If she has sewing
skills, what kind of product can she produce?
A. flower vase B. pillow case C. poultry products D. skinless longganisa

____19. What do we call the linens used as cover on a table, table accessory and part of a formal
table setting?
A. fabric B. bed linens C. bath linens D. table linens

____20. Grade six pupils were assigned to bring cloth for their pillow case. What kind of linen is it?
A. bed linen B. bath linen C. table linen D. synthetic linen

____21. All of the following are benefits of having sewing tools and equipment in good working
condition EXCEPT one.
A. it makes output in a good condition
B. it is very convenient to the one working
C. it can save time and make things easier
D. it disturbs others because of borrowing tools
____22. Ceane is working until she noticed that her middle finger was pricked as she pushed the
needle through the cloth. What sewing tool she forgot to use?
A. thimble B. emery bag C. tracing wheel D. dressmaker’s gauge
____23. Grandmother collects the dressmaker’s pins she used in sewing your uniform. Where will
she put the pins and needles that are not in used?
A. seam ripper B. pin cushion C. sewing box D. piece of cloth
____24. How should we take good care of our shears and scissors?
A. wash it after use
B. soak in a cold water before us
C. removes the screw if not in use
D. applies some oil on it occasionally

____25. The following are steps in pattern drafting EXCEPT one.

A. start with a sketch into the desired size
B. carries the cloth and stand while cutting
C. pin the pattern on the cloth and start tracing
D. cut the pattern to achieve the actual shape and size

____26. Shears and scissors should be handled correctly. Which of the following is NOT a proper
way of using them?
A. leave it on the table after use
B. handle must be toward the receiver
C. blades are closed when not in used
D. when sharing, hold to the pointed end

____27. Pupils were asked to prepare a project plan for a pillow case. All of the following are parts
of the plan EXCEPT one. What is this?
A. objectives
B. finished product
C. materials and tools
D. name of the project

____28. New technology has promoted most business to engage in its use especially in terms of
fast-paced selling or promoting products. Which of the following does not use technology
in advertising linens and other products?
A. blogging B. printed media C. direct selling D. e-mail marketing

____29. You have two pillow cases. The cost price is 100.00 each while the selling price is
P120.00 each. How much will be your total profit?
A. P40.00 B. P50.00 C. P60.00 D. P70.00

____30. People tend to preserve fruit especially if they are in season. The following are reasons
why we preserve food EXCEPT one. What is this?
A. to prevent spoilage
B. to augment family income
C. to lengthen the shelf life of the food
D. to multiply microorganisms present in the food

____31. This method of food preservation goes back to the Egyptians. It is the removal of
moisture or water in food. It is the most ancient method of food preservation known to
man.
A. salting B. drying C. freezing D. Canning

____32. Ripe santol fruits were scattered in Yanyan’s garden. They cannot sell them in the market
because they live in a far flung area. What should they do in order to prevent spoilage or
wastage?
A. make some santol candies C. distribute them to their neighbors
 B. throw them in the compost pit D. sell them in market and spend more for
transportation

____33. How can we be sure on the measurement of ingredients needed in preserving food?
A. use plastic bags in measuring them
B. use weighing scale and measuring cups
C. cook the ingredients first before measuring
D. chop and cut all the ingredients then put them in the container

____34. Peter is washing camias fruits to be used in his candied camias. He washes them in
running water and drain them. What utensil to be used to drain the fruits he washed?
A. pans b. colander c. measuring cup d. food processor

____35. To start making preserved food, the following are factors to be considered in choosing
and preparing the right ingredients EXCEPT one.
A. wash by putting them in running water
B. peel fruits into desired shapes and sizes
C. chooses unripe or overripe main ingredients
D. sort out ingredients to determine blemished and presence of insects

____36. All pupils are getting ready in preserving fruits. They get all the materials and ingredients
needed in making different jams. Some of them were not allowed to handle food because
they don’t have complete PPE. What does it mean which is very necessary in food
handling?
A. Privacy for Protected Enemy
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Personal Procedure Engagement
D. Protection on Personal Equipment

____37. What are the materials to complete PPE?

A. stove, matches, casserole C. gloves, apron, mask and hairnet
B. boots, gloves, hairnet, scissors D. old newspaper, knives, chopping board

____38. Your younger sister brought a pair of kitchen scissors, chopping knife and vegetable
peeler for their cooking activity in school. What kind of tool did she bring?
A. mixing tools B. cutting tools C. weighing tools D. measuring tools

____39. Research should be conducted to determine the new trends and demands for preserved
food products. It may be in a form of interviews of resource persons engaged in food
preservation or a questionnaire to survey target customers. The following questions may
be included in your survey EXCEPT one.
A. the taste and flavor of the product C. the price range of the preserved food
B. how long it takes to preserve fruits D. the kind of preserved food that customers buy

____40. Packaging materials for preserves should be creative, attractive, durable and
nonhazardous. Which of the following DOES NOT show a good packaging material?
A. use roll bags in selling jams and jellies
B. packaging materials should be easy to dispose
C. use colorful wrappers, painted fabrics on top of jars
D. damaged containers can be used for preserved food

____41. Labels provide important information about the preserved food products. Which of the
following is not included in the label of food preserved products?

A. address of the producer C. name or brand of the product

 B. weight and list of ingredients D. name of tools and equipment used

____42. Mr. Asistido’s marketing strategy is by promoting his preserved food products in exhibits
and bazaars. What strategy did he use in selling his products?
A. print media B. social media C. product display D. internet marketing

For item 43-44, refer to the given table below and answer the given questions.

Below is the record of the daily sales of David family

DATE ITEMS COST PRICE SELLING PRICE
October 19, 2017 3 packs of Pastillas P55.00/pack P77.00/pack

____43. What is the profit of their profit?

A. P22.00 B. P33.00 C. P44.00 D. P55.00

____44. What is their total profit in selling the three packs of pastillas?
A. P66.00 B. P77.00 C. P88.00 D. P99.00

____45. We need to keep records of transactions for purchase of materials and sales. Which of
the following does not show reason of record keeping?
A. to throw all the unsold products
B. to improve the quality of the products made
C. to know if there is an increase in your income
D. to determine if your products are marketed well

____46. Peter is washing camias fruits to be used in his candied camias. He washes them in
running water and drain them. What utensil to be used to drain the fruits he washed?
A. pans B. colander C. measuring cup D. food processor

____47. To start making preserved food, the following are factors to be considered in choosing
and preparing the right ingredients EXCEPT one. What is it?
A. wash by putting them in running water
B. peel fruits into desired shapes and sizes
C. chooses unripe or overripe main ingredients
D. peel fruits into desired shapes and sizes

____48. People tend to preserve fruit especially if they are in season. The following are reasons
why we preserve food EXCEPT one. What is this?
A. to prevent spoilage
B. to augment family income
C. to lengthen the shelf life of the food
D. to multiply microorganisms present in the food

____49. This gets the bigger share in the allocation of your family income.
A. food B. shelter C. clothing D. education

____50. This method of food preservation goes back to the Egyptians. It is the removal of
moisture or water in food. It is the most ancient method of food preservation known to
man.
A. drying B. salting C. canning D. freezing