What to Study: Exam Coverage Breakdown
Complete breakdown of CSE subjects, question distribution, and strategic study guide to maximize your preparation efficiency.
Professional Level (165 items)
Vocabulary (20 items - 12%)
Word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, analogies
- • Definition of terms
- • Synonyms and antonyms
- • Word analogies
- • Context clues
Grammar (20 items - 12%)
English grammar rules and proper usage
- • Subject-verb agreement
- • Pronoun usage
- • Verb tenses
- • Sentence construction
Reading Comprehension (25 items - 15%)
Paragraph organization and comprehension
- • Main idea identification
- • Supporting details
- • Logical sequence
- • Cause and effect
Numerical Reasoning (40 items - 24%)
Mathematics and logical reasoning
- • Basic arithmetic
- • Word problems
- • Pattern recognition
- • Data interpretation
Clerical Operations (25 items - 15%)
Filing, sorting, and clerical tasks
- • Alphabetical filing
- • Numerical sorting
- • Data coding
- • Record keeping
General Information (15 items - 9%)
Current events and general knowledge
- • Philippine history
- • Current events
- • Government structure
- • Geography
Sub-Professional Level (125 items)
Vocabulary
15
12% of exam
Grammar
15
12% of exam
Reading
20
16% of exam
Clerical
30
24% of exam
Numerical
20
16% of exam
General Info
25
20% of exam
Strategic Study Approach
High Priority Subjects:
- • Numerical Reasoning - 24% weight
- • Reading Comprehension - 15-16% weight
- • Clerical Operations - 15-24% weight
- • General Information - 9-20% weight
Study Tips:
- • Focus on high-weight subjects first
- • Practice daily for weak areas
- • Take timed practice tests
- • Review current events regularly
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Use this coverage guide to focus your preparation on the right topics.