Part 11 of our General Information reviewer has 20 practice questions in the style of the Civil Service Exam. Answer them in order, read the explanation after each one, and check your score against the 80% passing mark at the end. Questions and choices are reshuffled every time you retake the part.
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Here are a few questions from this part. Take the full test to answer all 20 and get your score.
Sample question 1
The ICESCR is the international covenant on
- economic, social, and cultural rights
- civil and political rights
- indigenous peoples' rights
- laws of armed conflict
Answer: economic, social, and cultural rights
ICESCR stands for International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, covering rights such as work, health, and education.
Sample question 2
Under the IPRA, activities within ancestral domains generally require the
- approval of the mayor only
- permit from the barangay captain only
- payment of a fixed fee
- Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) of the community
Answer: Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) of the community
FPIC is a core safeguard of IPRA: the community must give consent freely, before activities start, with full information.
Sample question 3
Which pairing of UN instruments and adoption years is correct?
- CEDAW, 1979; Convention against Torture, 1984; Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989
- CEDAW, 1989; Convention against Torture, 1979; Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1984
- CEDAW, 1984; Convention against Torture, 1989; Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1979
- CEDAW, 1966; Convention against Torture, 1984; Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1948
Answer: CEDAW, 1979; Convention against Torture, 1984; Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989
CEDAW 1979, CAT 1984, CRC 1989.
Sample question 4
Which statement about RA 9851 is correct?
- Official capacity as head of state or government does not relieve a person of criminal responsibility
- Crimes under the Act prescribe after twenty years
- Superior orders are always a complete defense
- Only military personnel can be held liable
Answer: Official capacity as head of state or government does not relieve a person of criminal responsibility
RA 9851 follows international law: official capacity is irrelevant, and superior orders are not an unqualified defense. Civilians as well as military personnel can be held liable.
Sample question 5
Under the Katarungang Pambarangay, an amicable settlement may be repudiated on the ground of fraud, violence or intimidation within
- 5 days from the date of settlement
- 10 days from the date of settlement
- 15 days from the date of settlement
- 30 days from the date of settlement
Answer: 10 days from the date of settlement
Section 416: the settlement may be repudiated within ten days by a statement sworn before the Lupon chair.