Department of Education

ZAMBOANGA CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Don Alfaro St., Tetuan, Zamboanga

MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN
TRENDS, NETWORKS & CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Second Semester, SY 2018-2019

Name: ______________________________________________ Score: ____________

Section: _____________________________________________

A. Multiple Choice – Encircle the corresponding letter of the correct answer.

1. It is basically a pattern of a conceptualized idea that has a continuing influence

for a longer period of time.

a. Mainstream b. fad c. trend d. trendy

2. A trend is rooted on the people’s cultural traditions, beliefs and values.

a. Duration of time b. acceptability c. cultural basis d. transitory

3. The following products are considered fad except for ____________.

a. Magic Pens b. Laptops c. Drone d. Dreamcake

4. In this stage, “most fashion-forwad brands and retailers” assess the viability of
the concept.

a. Mainstream b. Fragmentation c. Fringe Stage d. Trendy

5. It is a short-lived idea or temporary events.

a. Classic b. trend c. fad d. popularity

6. At present, the following are some of the biggest cellphone android companies
except for ____________.

a. IPhone b. Oppo c. Huawei d. Samsung

7. Which of the following statement is FALSE about trends and fad?

a. Trends and Fad are two different aspects.

b. Trends are mostly accepted by some industries and people.
c. Trends develop slowly while fads increase, decrease, and eventually die out
quickly.
d. Trends and fads has a particular beginning and a fixed end of influence.

8. During this stage, the “conservative consumers” join the trend.

a. Fad b. Fringe Stage c. Trendy d. Mainstream

9. It is usually called as a “flash in the pan” because the popularity fades away easily.

a. Trend b. phenomenon c. trendy d. fad

10. Which of the following is not to be considered as characteristic of a Fad?

a. short-live b. revived from styles c. long-live d. trivial

B. Identify if the event, phenomenon, product or idea is a trend or a fad. Write your answer
on the line before each number. Explain as well why you consider the item as a trend or
fad. Write your explanation on the lines after each item.

___________ 1. Smartphones
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___________ 2. ZUMBA Dance Workout

Why? _____________________________________________________
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___________ 3. Laptops
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___________ 4. Growing number of Population in the Philippines.

Why? _____________________________________________________
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___________ 5. Clash of Clans

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___________ 6. Loom bands

Why? _____________________________________________________
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___________ 7. Increasing teenage pregnancy in the Philippines

Why? _____________________________________________________
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___________ 8. “Hayaan mo SIla” Song

Why? _____________________________________________________
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___________ 9. Android Phones

Why? _____________________________________________________
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___________ 10. Glutathione IVs and Capsules

Why? _____________________________________________________
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C. Essay – Answer the following questions.

1. Discuss the relationship of culture and trends

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2. How can a fad become a trend? Can you give an example of a fad that became a trend?
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3. How would you explain the role of media in trend development?

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4. Can a trend become a fad? Justify your answer.

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5. Why do trends enjoy greater popularity and support from the public?
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Prepared by:

Ms. Sandralyn Martinez