
Civil Service Exam Mock Test
(with Answer Key & Explanations)
Prepare better by testing yourself with these sample items across all major categories covered in the Civil Service Exam. Try answering first before checking the answers below!
Practice Quiz
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Mathematical Reasoning
1.1
What is the next number in the series? 3, 6, 12, 24, ___
1.2
What is 25% of 240?
1.3
If a shirt originally costs ₱800 and is now sold at 20% off, how much is the discount?
1.4
Solve: (15 ÷ 3) × (4 + 1) = ?
1.5
A jeepney travels at 40 km/h. How long will it take to cover 100 km?
Verbal Ability
2.1
Which word is closest in meaning to arduous?
2.2
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
2.3
The journalist's account of the event was criticized for being too _________, as it lacked the __________ necessary for objective reporting.
2.4
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "She was very tired, _______ she stayed up to finish the report."
2.5
Which sentence contains the correct usage of a colon?
Analytical Ability
3.1
isotope : element :: dialect : ________
3.2
Which figure completes the series? [see image below]

3.3
Statement: The company has announced that it will provide free training sessions to all new employees. Assumptions: New employees need guidance to perform their duties effectively. All new employees must attend the training sessions. If only assumption I is implicit If only assumption II is implicit If neither I nor II is implicit If both I and II are implicit
3.4
What comes next in the series? B, D, G, K, P, _?
3.5
Which number completes the pattern? 4, 9, 16, 25, _?
General Information
4.1
What is the highest law of the Philippines?
4.2
The executive power shall be vested in the _______.
4.3
Which of the following best describes the tone of the Preamble?
4.4
What branch of government interprets laws?
4.5
Case study: A child in a remote village suffers from malnutrition due to lack of access to health services. According to Section 15, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, what should be the legal action taken by the government?
Clerical Ability
5.1
Which comes first alphabetically?
5.2
In filing, which should come last?
5.3
Which form is most likely used to record employee time-ins?
5.4
You see this instruction on a form: "Use BLOCK letters." What does it mean?
5.5
In handling petty cash, what is the best practice?
Practice Tips
Daily Practice
Solve at least 20 questions daily from different subjects to build consistency.
Time Management
Practice with time limits to improve your speed and accuracy during the actual exam.
Review Mistakes
Always analyze wrong answers to understand concepts and avoid repeating mistakes.
Subject Focus
Spend more time on high-weight subjects like Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
Review & Prepare
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