Science is one of the core components of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination, designed to measure your understanding of key concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. This practice test will help you strengthen your foundation in these areas and prepare you for the level of reasoning and application required in the actual exam.
The DOST-SEI General Science Practice Test contains 50 multiple-choice questions carefully selected to represent the types of problems you may encounter in the scholarship exam.Each question is followed by four choices; select the best one that fits. After you submit your answer, the correct response will be marked green, while incorrect ones will appear red, along with an explanation to help you learn from your mistakes.
Click the START QUIZ button below to begin the test and challenge yourself with a wide variety of science topics that reflect the actual DOST-SEI examination.
Main Topics Covered
The Science portion of the DOST-SEI exam evaluates how well you can recall, interpret, and apply scientific knowledge. It integrates multiple branches of science to test both understanding and logic. Here’s what to expect:
General Biology
Covers the structure and function of living organisms, including cells, tissues, organs, and systems. Topics also include genetics, ecology, evolution, and basic human physiology. Be familiar with biological processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and reproduction.
Chemistry
Focuses on matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic table trends, stoichiometry, acids and bases, and common reactions. You should also review states of matter, solutions, and basic thermodynamics. Questions often test how well you can apply formulas and interpret chemical relationships.
Physics
Involves the study of motion, force, work, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, and sound. Expect questions that assess your ability to apply mathematical reasoning to physical concepts — for example, computing speed, power, or potential energy.
Earth and Space Science
Covers topics such as the Earth’s layers, atmosphere, weather patterns, natural disasters, and celestial bodies. You may also encounter questions related to climate change, natural resources, and the solar system.
Tips for Answering Science Questions
Read each question carefully and identify what is being asked. Many questions contain distractors — choices that seem right but miss key details.
Use logic and elimination. If you’re unsure, remove obviously incorrect options first. Narrowing down choices increases your chance of choosing the right one.
Remember relationships and principles, not just facts. For example, knowing that mass and acceleration are related through F = ma helps you answer a range of Physics questions.
Relate science to real life. Many test items are situational, so think about how a concept applies to the natural world.
Review scientific terms, symbols, and units. Misreading units (like Joules vs. Watts or grams vs. kilograms) is one of the most common errors in timed tests.
And most importantly, stay calm and think critically. The DOST exam is designed to assess understanding, not memorization — reasoning through a problem often leads to the right answer.
Final Reminder
Science is about understanding how the world works and not just about memorizing facts. Approach each question with curiosity and logic. If you encounter an unfamiliar topic, use your reasoning skills to connect it to something you already know.
During the actual exam, manage your time well and avoid overthinking. Trust your preparation and stay confident in what you’ve learned. Every correct answer is a result of both knowledge and calm thinking.