Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X – Northern Mindanao
DIVISION OF BUKIDNON
Sumpong, Malaybalay City
Tel No. (088) 221-3965 / (088) 813-3634
FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
TLE GRADE-9
SMAW NC1
SY 2019-2020
Name: ___________________________________________ Score: _______________________
Year & Section: ____________________________________ Date: ________________________
I-MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer and write the letter on the space provided for.
_____1. Why do we need to recognize customers’ needs?
A. it is essential for a wish list C. to obtained feedbacks
B. In order to improved products D. to determine the product to produce
_____2. How does one choose an entrepreneurial activity?
A. Through screening, deciding which type of business is ideal is worth pursuing
B. Through friends and relative advised
C. Examining the existing goods and services present future need, available resources around
you and through magazines, news article and other publication or product and techniques
D. Identifying, analyzing type of business suited to your business idea.
_____3. Which of the following refers to extravagances, advantages, and desires that every individual
consider beyond necessary?
A. Requirement B. Want C. Desires D. Needs
_____4. What managerial tool is used to evaluate the environment to gather important information
used for strategic planning?
A. Environmental Scanning B. Survey Analysis
C. SWOT Analysis D. WOTS Analysis
_____5. What refers to things that people cannot live without?
A. Desires B. Need C. Requirements D. Wants
_____6. How do you determine your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and use it to increase your sales
and profit?
A. by discovering the actual and genuine reasons why customers buy your product instead of
competitor
B. identifying what motivates your customer
C. putting self in the shoes of your customers
D. All of the above
_____7. Which of the following is generated by examining the goods and services that are sold outside
by the community?
A. Business Concept B. Business Creation C. Business Ideas D. Business Pricing
_____8. In this stage, the needs of the target market are identified, reviewed and evaluated.
A. Concept Development B. Economic Analysis
C. Project development D. Refine Specification
_____9. Which of the following is the most important characteristic of a good entrepreneur which
involves working diligently?
A. Committed B. Discipline C. Hardworking D. Profit-Oriented
_____10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic, trait/ attribute of a good entrepreneur?
A. Committed B. Disobedient C. Hardworking D. Has the initiative
_____11. Decision making is an entrepreneurial competency that refers to _________________?
A. always stick to the plan C. strategic thinking and setting of goals
B. make a wise decision toward the set objectives D. trust in one’s ability
_____12. Why is there a need to assess one’s PECs in terms of characteristics, attributes, lifestyle,
skills and traits before starting a particular business?
A. In order to identify areas for improvement, development and growth
B. It is essential for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
C. to identify what business to start
D. to know the characteristics of one’s self
_____13. Which of the following involves strategic process of innovation and new venture creation?
A. Business B. Entrepreneurship C. Marketing D. Selling
_____14. Which of the following is not included in the preparation of an action plan?
A. Activities B. Expected outcome C. Objectives D. Remarks
_____15. Which of the following refers to the skill of a profit oriented person?
A. effective and efficient communication and relation to people
B. skillful in record keeping
C. solid dedication
D. working diligently
_____16. How do you complete this statement: Nothing is permanent but ___________________.
A. change B. friends C. Income D. Work
_____17. This is generated by examining the goods and services sold outside by the community.
A. Business Creation B. Business Concept C. Business Pricing D. Business Idea
_____18. Which of the following refers to the process of making a new product to be sold to the
customers?
A. Product Analysis C. Product Development
B. Product Conceptualization D. Product Implementation
_____19. Basic indicators of the kind of business that you may engage in because it can serve as the
measure of your success.
A. Needs and wants B. Kind of people
C. Culture and tradition D. Lifestyle
_____20.Which of the following shows that the factor or consideration presented by the seller is better
and different from that of the competitors?
A. Unique Selling Plan C. Unique Pricing Policy
B. Unique Selling Proposition D. Finding Value-Added
_____21. In what stage, the needs of the target market are identified, reviewed, and evaluated?
A. Concept Development Product C. Project Development
B. Economic Analysis D. Refine Specification
_____22. This is the introduction of a new idea to make the products and services more attractive and
saleable to the target customers.
A. New Idea B. Product Development C. Creativity D. Innovation
_____23. Which of the following managerial tool can be used to assess the environment to gather
Information that can be used for strategic planning?
A. Environmental Scanning C. WOTS Analysis
B. SWOT Analysis D. Survey Analysis
_____24. A marketing practice of creating name, symbol or design that identifies and differentiates a
product from the other products.
A. Product Naming C. Branding
B. Unique Selling Proposition D. Tagline
_____25. This is a meaningful and unforgettable statement that captures the essence of your brand.
A. Product Naming C. Branding
 B. Unique Selling Proposition D. Tagline
_____26. Which of these is not basic essential needs of every individual so that he/she may be able to
live with dignity and pride in the community of people.
A. Basic commodities for consumption B. Having luxurious cars
C. Shelter, sanitation and health D. Education
_____27. In fillet weld, angle of electrode varies in different degrees when welding metals..
A. Always B. Maybe C. Never D. Sometimes
_____28. How does lack penetration affects weld quality and strength?
A. fragile and not safe to use C. poor strength and stability
B. poor appearance D. weld does not pass the standard
_____29. What must be avoided during fillet welding operations and are considered weld defects?
A. Excessive spattering C. Crater
B. Undercutting and overlapping D. All of the above
_____30. The Acetylene Cylinders is often made from _______.
A. Rubber B. Solid Armor steel Plate
C. Wood D. Plastic
_____31. What is the maximum safe working gauge pressure for acetylene gas?
A. 8 psi B. 15 psi C. 22 psi D. 30 psi
_____32. What is the color of oxygen hose on an oxyacetylene welding outfit?
A. Green B. Red C. Violet D. Black
_____33. What is the color of an acetylene hose on an oxyacetylene welding outfit?
A. Red B. Green C. Violet D. Black
_____34. Which of the following is the only acceptable method for lighting oxyfuel torches?
A. Matches B. Cigarette lighter C. Steel spark lighter D. Fire wood
_____35. What mixing process will produce acetylene gas?
A. Calcium carbide and Water B. Potassium carbonate and Water
C. Carbon dioxide and Water D. Acetylene carbide and Water
_____36. What should be the first consideration in any welding operations?
A. knowledge of safety and accident prevention C. labor cost and overhead expenses.
B. quality, procedures and specifications. D. technical knowledge in the welding
_____37. Why are safety standards set and enforced?
A. to eliminate or reduce welding defects
C. to eliminate or reduce welding injuries
B. to eliminate or reduce welding problems
D. to eliminate or reduce hazards in the workplace
_____38. Which of the following reasons motivated the government to create the Occupational Safety
and Health Standards?
A. produce quality output
B. produce safety personnel
C. promote welfare and well-being of workers
D. protect the rights of the workers against abusive employers
_____39. Which of the following electrodes is not suitable for use in all positions?
A. E6010 B. E6011 C. E7018 D. E7024
_____40. Which of the following electrodes would you select to produce a weld with deep penetration?
A. E6012 B. E6011 C. E6013 D. E7018
_____41. What types of welding machines use in 20th century that majority of the SMAW welders?
A. AC machine B. DC+ machine C. Generator machine D. AC/DC machines
_____42. Which is not a requirement for the SMAW process?
A. Electricity B. Gas supply C. Base metal D. Filler rod
_____43. What is the direction of current flow when DCEP is used?
A. From the work to the electrode C. From the electrode to the work
B. Both to and from the electrode D. None of the above
_____44. What would be the best decision to make if you found out that the equipment is defective or
dangerous?
A. Return it back to the store
B. Ask someone to fixed it
C. Take it out of service, report it and if required, tag it
D. Do nothing
_____45. What is the exact power source output for Shielded Metal Arc Welding?
A. Constant Voltage B. Constant Current.
C. Constant Potential D. Constant Amperage.
_____46. On what factor is the current selection for Shielded Metal Arc Welding usually based on?
A. the electrode coating B. the electrode size C. the base metal D. all of the above
_____47. In SMAW welding, how is welding amperage set and determined?
A. Current (amperage) is set from the power supply and is kept constant throughout the entire
weld cycle.
B. Current (amperage) is determined by the joint configuration and position as well as the type
of welding electrode and size.
C. Current (amperage) is set by the operator via electrical stick out and arc length
D. Current (amperage) is determined by the voltage set on the power supply, and is
dependent upon the electrode type and diameter.
_____48. What device best holds the work piece securely in a jig or fixture against the cutting forces?
A. Locating device B. Clamping device C. Guiding device D. Indexing device
_____49.Which of the following materials is commonly used for making, locating and clamping
devices?
A. High carbon steel B. Low carbon steel C. High speed steel D. Die steel
_____50. Which of the following jigs can be used for several different work pieces and operations?
A. Template jig B. Multi-station jig C. Index jig D. Universal jig

Prepared by: Checked by:

JIGGER B. MANCAWAN SAMUEL B. QUIJARDO, Ph.D
SST1/TM1/SMAW NC2 School Principal I
1. D ANSWER KEY
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. D
13. B
14. D
15. A
16. A
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. B
21. A
22. D
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. B
27. A
28. C
29. D
30. B
31. B
32. A
33. A
34. C
35. A
36. A
37. D
38. C
39. D
40. B
41. D
42. B
43. C
44. C
45. D
46. D
47. A
48. B
49. A
50. D