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THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN MATH 8

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1. Which of the following is an example of an undefined term in geometry?

A. Point
B. Circle
C. Angle
D. Triangle

2. Which statement best explains why postulates are essential in a mathematical system?
A. Postulates are proven statements used to define terms.
B. Postulates are conjectures that need experimental verification.
C. Postulates represent the solutions to undefined problems.
D. Postulates provide a foundation for constructing theorems and proving properties.

3. In the context of geometry, which of the following is a defined term?

A. Line
B. Plane
C. Segment
D. Point

4. If a theorem is derived using a postulate and other proven theorems, what does this
illustrate about the axiomatic structure of mathematics?
A. Theorems are superior to postulates.
B. Postulates must always be derived from other postulates.
C. Axiomatic systems are based on logical reasoning and proof.
D. Undefined terms are unnecessary in forming mathematical structures.

5. Which statement represents a postulate?

A. A triangle has three sides.
B. Through any two points, there is exactly one line.
C. If two angles are congruent, then their measures are equal.
D. A rhombus is a parallelogram.

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6. Why are terms like "point" and "line" considered undefined in geometry?
A. They are ambiguous and cannot be described.
B. They are unnecessary for constructing mathematical systems.
C. They can only be defined using complex algebraic expressions.
D. They rely on intuition and are accepted without formal definition.

7. Which of the following best illustrates a theorem in geometry?

A. A point has no dimensions.
B. A plane extends infinitely in all directions.
C. Through any two points, there is exactly one line.
D. The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180 degrees.

8. Which scenario demonstrates the application of an axiomatic structure?

A. Proving that the diagonals of a rectangle are equal using geometric theorems
B. Measuring angles with a protractor to verify a conjecture
C. Constructing a circle using a compass
D. Observing patterns in sequences of numbers

9. How do undefined terms, defined terms, postulates, and theorems work together in a
mathematical system?
A. Undefined terms are derived from postulates and defined terms.
B. Postulates rely on theorems and undefined terms for proofs.
C. Defined terms build upon undefined terms, and theorems are proven using
postulates.
D. Theorems are created without dependence on undefined or defined terms.

10. What is an example of an axiom or postulate used outside of geometry?

A. The Pythagorean theorem
B. The formula for the area of a circle
C. The order of operations in arithmetic

D. The equality property of addition: if 𝑎=𝑏, then 𝑎+𝑐=𝑏+𝑐

11. Which statement evaluates the need for an axiomatic system in geometry?
A. It ensures that geometry remains practical and applicable.
B. It prevents the development of contradictory mathematical concepts.
C. It simplifies the understanding of complex concepts like angles.
D. It is only necessary for advanced mathematical studies.

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12. A student claims, "Lines are defined as sets of points extending infinitely in two directions."
What role do points play in this definition?
A. Points are undefined terms used to describe the line.
B. Points are postulates required for constructing lines.
C. Points are theorems derived from the axiomatic system.
D. Points are optional elements in defining lines.

13. Consider the following: "If a line segment is bisected, the two resulting segments are
congruent." What does this statement represent?
A. Undefined term
B. Postulate
C. Theorem
D. Hypothesis

14. Two triangles are congruent because two sides and the included angle of one triangle are
equal to two sides and the included angle of another triangle. Which congruence postulate is
applied?
A. ASA
B. SSS
C. SAS
D. AAS

15. Which of the following conditions is sufficient to prove that two triangles are congruent
using the ASA postulate?
A. Two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding
parts of another triangle.
B. Three angles of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding angles of another
triangle.
C. Two sides and a non-included angle of one triangle are congruent to the
corresponding parts of another triangle.
D. Three sides of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding sides of another
triangle.

16. In △ABC and △DEF, it is given that AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and AC ≅ DF. Which congruence
postulate proves the two triangles are congruent?
A. ASA
B. SAS
C. SSS
D. AAS

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17. Two triangles are congruent because two angles and the included side of one triangle are
equal to two angles and the included side of another triangle. Which congruence postulate is
illustrated?
A. SSS
B. AAS
C. ASA
D. SAS

18. Triangle PQR and triangle XYZ are congruent by the SAS postulate. Which set of
information must be true?

A. PQ ≅ XY, QR ≅ YZ, and ∠P ≅ ∠X

B. PQ ≅ XY, ∠P ≅ ∠X, and QR ≅ YZ

C. ∠P ≅ ∠X, ∠Q ≅ ∠Y, and ∠R ≅ ∠Z

D. PQ ≅ XY, ∠Q ≅ ∠Y, and PR ≅ XZ

19. Triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF by the ASA postulate. Which of the following sets
of information would justify this?

A. ∠A ≅ ∠D, AB ≅ DE, and ∠B ≅ ∠E

B. AB ≅ DE, AC ≅ DF, and BC ≅ EF

C. AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and AC ≅ DF

D. ∠A ≅ ∠D, AC ≅ DF, and ∠C ≅ ∠F

20. Which of the following pairs of triangles can be proven congruent using the SSS postulate?
A. Triangles with three equal sides
B. Triangles with two equal sides and an equal included angle
C. Triangles with two equal angles and an equal included side
D. Triangles with two equal sides and a non-included angle

21. Which statement best illustrates the ASA postulate?

A. Two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding
parts of another triangle.
B. Two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding
parts of another triangle.
C. Three sides of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding sides of another
triangle.
D. Two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to the
corresponding parts of another triangle.

22. Which of the following is not sufficient to prove congruence of two triangles?
A. Two angles and the included side
B. Three sides
C. Two sides and the included angle

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 D. Three angles

23. If two triangles are congruent by the SAS postulate, which condition must hold?
A. All three sides are congruent.
B. Two sides and the included angle are congruent.
C. Two sides and a non-included angle are congruent.
D. Two angles and a non-included side are congruent.

24. In △PQR, PR ≅ XY and QR ≅ YZ, but the included angle ∠PQR ≠ ∠XYZ. Can these triangles
be congruent using SAS?
A. Yes, because the angles don't matter.
B. No, because the included angle must be congruent for SAS.
C. Yes, because two sides are enough to prove congruence.
D. No, because all three sides must be congruent.

25. Which condition illustrates congruence of two triangles using the SSS postulate?
A. Two sides and an angle are congruent.
B. All three sides are congruent.
C. Two angles and a side are congruent.
D. One side and two angles are congruent.

26. How does the SAS postulate differ from the SSS postulate?
A. SAS requires angles to match, while SSS does not.
B. SAS uses two sides and a non-included angle, while SSS uses all three sides.
C. SAS uses two sides and the included angle, while SSS uses all three sides.
D. SAS applies only to right triangles, while SSS applies to all triangles.

27. In △ABC and △DEF, it is given that △ABC ≅ △DEF. If ∠A = 40° and ∠B = 60°, what is the
measure of ∠C?
A. 40°
B. 60°
C. 80°
D. 100°

28. In two congruent triangles, △XYZ ≅ △PQR, which side corresponds to XY?
A. PQ
B. PR
C. QR
D. RP

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29. △LMN and △OPQ are congruent triangles. If LM = 8 cm, MN = 6 cm, and LN = 10 cm, what
is the length of OP?
A. 6 cm
B. 12 cm
C. 10 cm
D. 8 cm

30. △ABC ≅ △DEF. If ∠A = 50° and ∠D = 50°, which angle in △DEF corresponds to ∠B in △ABC?

A. ∠D

B. ∠E

C. ∠F

D. ∠A

31. If △XYZ ≅ △PQR, and XY = 12 cm, XZ = 13 cm, and YZ = 5 cm, what is the perimeter of
△PQR?
A. 15 cm
B. 25 cm
C. 30 cm
D. 35 cm

32. In congruent triangles △ABC ≅ △DEF, side AB corresponds to side DE. If AB = 7 cm and DE
= x + 3 cm, solve for x.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

33. △RST ≅ △UVW. If ∠R = 70° and ∠T = 40°, what is the measure of ∠U in △UVW?
A. 40°
B. 50°
C. 70°
D. 110°

34. Which of the following conditions is sufficient to prove that △ABC ≅ △DEF using the SSS
postulate?
A. AB = DE, BC = EF, and AC = DF

B. AB = DE, BC = EF, and ∠C = ∠F

C. AB = DE, ∠B = ∠E, and BC = EF

D. AB = DE, ∠A = ∠D, and AC = DF

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35. Two triangles are proven congruent using the ASA postulate. Which of the following sets of
information would support this?

A. ∠A ≅ ∠D, ∠B ≅ ∠E, and AB ≅ DE

B. ∠A ≅ ∠D, AB ≅ DE, and ∠B ≅ ∠E

C. AB ≅ DE, ∠A ≅ ∠D, and AC ≅ DF

D. AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and AC ≅ DF

36. In △XYZ and △PQR, it is given that XY ≅ PQ, YZ ≅ QR, and ∠Y ≅ ∠Q. Which congruence
postulate is applied?
A. ASA
B. SSS
C. SAS
D. AAS

37. In proving that two triangles are congruent, why is it necessary for the corresponding parts
to match?
A. To ensure all angles are equal.
B. To guarantee congruence for the whole triangle.
C. To eliminate the need for calculations.
D. To simplify the geometric figures.

38. Which of the following is true if two triangles are congruent?

A. Only their corresponding angles are equal.
B. Only their corresponding sides are equal.
C. All corresponding sides and angles are equal.
D. Their areas are the same, but their angles differ.

39. △RST and △UVW are congruent by the SAS postulate. Which information must be true?

A. RS ≅ UV, ST ≅ VW, and ∠R ≅ ∠U

B. ∠R ≅ ∠U, ∠S ≅ ∠V, and ∠T ≅ ∠W

C. RS ≅ UV, ST ≅ VW, and RT ≅ UW

D. RS ≅ UV, ∠S ≅ ∠V, and ST ≅ VW

40. In △ABC, AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and ∠B ≅ ∠E. Which congruence postulate proves △ABC ≅
△DEF?
A. ASA
B. SAS
C. SSS

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 D. AAS
41. If two triangles are congruent by the SSS postulate, which of the following must be true?
A. Their areas are equal, but their angles may not be.
B. All corresponding angles and sides are congruent.
C. Their perimeters may differ, but their shapes are identical.
D. Only two corresponding sides and one angle are congruent.

42. Which of the following statements uses the ASA postulate to prove congruence?

A. △ABC ≅ △DEF because AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and AC ≅ DF.

B. △XYZ ≅ △PQR because ∠X ≅ ∠P, ∠Y ≅ ∠Q, and XY ≅ PQ.

C. △MNO ≅ △XYZ because ∠M ≅ ∠X, MN ≅ XY, and ∠N ≅ ∠Y.

D. △LMN ≅ △UVW because LM ≅ UV, MN ≅ VW, and ∠M ≅ ∠V.

43. If two triangles are congruent by the SAS postulate, which parts of the triangles must
match?
A. Two corresponding sides and a non-included angle.
B. Two corresponding sides and the included angle.
C. Two corresponding angles and a non-included side.
D. Three corresponding angles.

44. To prove △ABC ≅ △DEF, which of the following sets of information is sufficient?

A. AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and AC ≅ DF

B. AB ≅ DE, ∠A ≅ ∠D, and AC ≅ DF

C. AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and ∠B ≅ ∠E

D. AB ≅ DE, BC ≅ EF, and ∠C ≅ ∠F

45. Why is it important to establish congruence in triangles when proving geometric

statements?
A. It allows for determining area.
B. It simplifies solving for missing angles.
C. It is only necessary for solving trigonometric problems.
D. It guarantees that corresponding parts match exactly.

46. To construct a perpendicular line from a point to a given line, which of the following steps
uses triangle congruence?
A. Identify congruent angles to establish perpendicularity.
B. Verify congruence of all corresponding sides and angles.
C. Use the SSS postulate to prove congruence of two triangles formed.
D. Draw a circle centered at the point with a radius intersecting the line twice.

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47. Which triangle congruence postulate is most directly applied in constructing an angle
bisector?
A. ASA
B. SSS
C. SAS
D. AAS

48. In constructing a perpendicular bisector, why is congruence important?

A. It proves that the line divides the segment into two equal angles.
B. It ensures the two halves of the segment are equal in length.
C. It eliminates the need for additional construction.
D. It simplifies identifying equal angles.

49. Which of the following constructions involves using triangle congruence?

A. Copying a line segment
B. Constructing a perpendicular line
C. Drawing a parallel line without using congruence
D. Dividing a line segment into equal parts without congruence

50. What does triangle congruence ensure in constructing an angle bisector?

A. The two resulting angles are congruent.
B. The two resulting angles are complementary.
C. The two resulting angles are supplementary.
D. The two resulting angles are adjacent but unequal.

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
THIRD PERIODICA TEST IN MATH 8

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"Illustrates the need for an 10 26.32 13 1 2 4

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mathematical system in General, 5 3 11
and in Geometry in
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a. Defined terms; 10 8
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c. Postulates; and Theorems." 13 9

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"Illustrates the 10 26.32 13 14 15 21

a. SAS, %
b. ASA and 16 17
c. SSS congruence postulates."
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26 25

Solves corresponding parts of 5 13.16 7 27 28 32

congruent triangles % 29 30

31 33

Proves two triangles are 5 13.16 7 34 35 37

congruent. % 36 38

39 40

Proves statements on triangle 4 10.53 5 42 41 45

congruence. % 43 44

"Applies triangle congruence to 4 10.53 5 46 47 50

construct %
a. Perpendicular lines 48 49
b. angle bisectors."
TOTAL 38 100% 50

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