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MOCK TEST B
1. What is NOT TRUE on the Guidelines on the Preparation of Daily Lesson Plans as stipulated in the
DepEd Order no. 70, s.2012?
A. Teachers who have been in the service for more than 2 years, private schools not included, shall not
be required to prepare detailed lesson plans.
B. Teachers who have been in the service for more than 2 years, private schools included, shall not be
required to prepare detailed lesson plans.
C. Teachers with less than 2 years teaching experience shall be required to prepare DLPs which include
the objectives, subject matter, procedure, assessment and assignment.
D. NONE of the choices
3. This principle addresses the multiple areas and stages of development that apply to all learners,
staff and students alike.
A. Intrinsic motivation to learn.
B. Characteristics of motivation-enhancing learning tasks.
C. Developmental constraints and opportunities.
D. Social cultural and diversity
4. The enriched curriculum is really about “enriching the learning environment learning experiences and
teaching approaches” (Renzulli and Reis, 2007) in the school. Enrichment learning and teaching are
based on the following four principles, EXCEPT:
A. Each learner is unique.
B. Learning is a one way process.
C. Learning is more effective when students enjoy what they are doing.
D. Learning is more meaningful and enjoyable when content and process are learned in the context of a
real and present problem.
E. The acquisition of knowledge and skills are enhanced when students construct their own meaning
through knowledge and skills application.
5. Which of the following grounds is an impeachable offense of the officers of the SSG?
I. Culpable violation of the Constitution and By-laws.
II. Gross misconduct, violence to person in authority, negligence and disloyalty to the cause of all the
SSG and the school.
III. Non-attendance in regular meetings for six (6) consecutive times.
IV. Abuse and misuse of power and authority.
A. I and III only
B. II and IV only
C. I and IV only
6. Which of the following words best describes the School Improvement Plan?
I. It is roadmap.
II. A comprehensive overview of major priorities.
III. It is a document which embodies the school.
IV. It is an accountable by which the community can hold a certain school accountable for students’
performance.
A. I and IV only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV
7. One of the teachers in your school unintentionally committed mistakes in the computation of
grades and discovered it when he/she has given out the cards to the parents. The teacher reported to
you the mistake. What should you do as SH?
A. Punish the teacher
B. Reprimand the teacher
C. Admonish the teacher to be very careful next time
D. Ask the teacher to correct and change the grades
8. Mr. PO is a school head in Quezon. He is very businesslike in handling his role. He is known for having
clear, long range policies and goals for his school and he works hard to translate the goals to reality. He
makes decision in terms of what is best for students, not necessary the easier or what will make
teachers happy. Mr. Po has strong expectations both students and teachers. He is always prepared to
assume leadership and will make things happen if they were in the best interest of the school. If you
were to describe Mr. Po, his leadership style would be that of.
A. A Manager
B. An Initiator
C. A Responder
D. A Facilitator
E. A Critic
9. Which of the following is not true about the DepEd Rationalization Plan?
A. It aims to focus government effort and resources on its vital core services.
B. Improves the quality and efficiency of government services by eliminating /minimizing overlaps and
duplication.
C. Covers all employees at the school level and DepEd ARMM offices
D. The basis of the placement of employees to comparable positions will be merit and performance.
10. Which of the following actions could be a ground for an administrative complain?
I. Inefficiency and incompetence in the performance of official duties
II. Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude.
III. Borrowing money by superior officers from subordinates.
IV. Lending by subordinates to superior officers.
A. I and II only
B. II and IV only
C. I, II and III only
D. I, II, III, and IV only
13. A complains has the following content, which one is not included?
A. full name/s and address/es of the complainant/s
B. certified true copies of documentary evidences and affidavits of witnesses
C. a narration of the relevant facts which shows the alleged act or omission
D. a statement that there is no other administrative action or complaint against the same party
14. It is the systematic acquisition of skills, rules and concepts and the formation of attitudes and values
that result in improved performance in the work environment.
A. Training
B. Education
C. Skills
D. development
15. Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA) is a package of policy actions collected under five
key reform thrusts. Which one is not included in the said reform thrusts?
A. Continuous school improvement facilitated by active involvement of stakeholders
B. Better learning outcomes achieved by improved teacher standards
C. improved basic competencies to achieve functional literacy for all
D. desired learning outcomes enhanced by national learning strategies, multi-sectoral coordination and
quality assurance
16. Which of the following awards is conferred to officials or employees in the government who have
demonstrated exemplary service and conduct on their observance of eight (8) norms of behavior?
A. “Lingkod Bayan”
B. PAGASA Award
C. KAPWA Award
D. “Dangal ng Bayan”
17. It is an obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an official or other person for
keeping accurate record of property
A. property responsibility
B. property accountability
C. property liability
D. property custodian
19. Which of the following is TRUE about learners’ promotion and retention?
I. Promoted to the next grade level if the final grade of the child is at least 75% in all learning areas.
II. Retained in the same grade level if the child did not meet expectations in 3 or more learning areas.
III. Promoted to the next grade level if the child did not meet expectation in not more than two learning
areas.
IV. Earn the Elementary Certificate if the child pass all the learning areas in the elementary.
A. I, II, III, IV
B. I, II, III
C. I, II, IV
D. I, III, IV
20. Which of the following is not true about the provisions regarding the entrance age of kindergarten
and grade I pupils for SY 2015-2016?
A. Kindergarten completers will be accepted in Grade 1 if he/she is 6 years old by October 2015.
B. The enrolment of children who will be five years old by June 1 of the coming School Year shall be
strictly implemented.
C. Those who will turn 5 years old on or before October 31, 2015 shall be accepted in Kindergarten even
without ECCD or any valid documents.
D. Children who have completed the Kinder Catch Up Program ready for Grade 1 based on the SREYA
shall also be accepted.
21. What approach is being used by Principal White when he conducted classroom observation using
clinical supervision if the behaviors of listening, encouraging, clarifying, presenting and problem solving
are used to create a teacher plan?
A . directive-control approach
B . collaborative approach
C. directive-informational approach
D. nondirective approach
22.What is the principal's role in collaborative leadership if he oversee and supervise the development
and implementation of the curriculum?
A . political competencies
B. Human resource competencies
C. curriculum planner competencies
D. technical competencies
23. What certain competency is being honed if he oversee and supervise the development and
implementation of the curriculum?
A . political competencies
24. Principal Black oversee and supervise the development and implementation of curriculum. What
competency is needed to carry out the above competency so that it will be significant to his role in
collaborative leadership?
A . political competencies
B. Human resource competencies
C. curriculum planner competencies
D. technical competencies
26. SSG elections shall be conducted on what month of the school year?
A. June
B. July
C. February
D. January
28. The following are the activities that are eligible for the SBM Grant Except:
A. Supplies and Materials
B. Meals (not exceeding 10% of the total grant)
C. Transportation expenses of speaker
D. Purchase of equipment
29. This French phrase means “leave it be,” and it describes leaders who allow their people to work on
their own. This type of leadership is
A. démocratique Leadership
B. Laissez-Fair Leadership
C. Autocratique Leadership
D. Bureaucratique Leadership
30. In the 21st century, content and skills are fused together to come up with the phrase, "Fusing the
3R's with the 4C's." Which of the following are not part of 4C’s?
A. Critical thinking
B. Communication
31. Which of the following is not the aspect of leadership by Thomas Sergiovanni?
A. Human
B. Symbolic and Cultural
C. Knowledge
D. Educational
32. Which of the following is not the prerequisite for successful instructional supervisors by Glickman?
A. Human
B. Technical
C. Knowledge
D. Interpersonal
35. The following are activities of SH in managing situational analysis on K to 12 partnership resources
except.
A. Identify possible partners (internal and external)
B. Identifies resources gaps
C. Conduct internal and external assessments
D. Prepares a data base of resources and potential partners.
36. It acts as if the subordinate is incapable of doing the job, giving close instruction and checking
everything the person does. Which of these are incorrect?
I. Micro- Management style VI. Scientific Management Style
II. Micro-Political management Style VII. Modern Management Style
III. Macro- Management Style VIII. Theory X Management Style
IV. Buggy whip Management Style IX. Theory Y. Management Style
V. Bureaucratic management Style X. Theory Z Management Style
A. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII & X
B. II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X
C. II, III, IV, V VI, VII, VII & IX
D. I, III, IV, VII, VIII, IX & X
38. Researcher have amassed impressive evidences on school culture. They found out
I. That healthy and sound school cultures correlate strongly with increased student achievement and
motivation, and with teacher productivity and satisfaction.
II. That ghoulish and sound school cultures correlates feebly with increased student achievement and
motivation, and with teacher productivity and satisfaction.
III. That healthy and sound school cultures correlate imperceptibly with increased student success and
motivation, and with teacher performance and fulfillment.
IV. That healthy and spurious school cultures correlate strongly with increased student performance and
motivation, and with teacher productivity and happiness.
V. that healthy and sound school cultures correlate strongly with less significant student achievement
and motivation, and with teacher productivity and contentment.
VI. That healthy and sound school cultures link greatly with increased student accomplishment and
enthusiasm, and with teacher productivity and satisfaction.
A. I, II, VI
B. III & IV
C. V& VI
D. I & VI
39. Which of the following attachment are needed in the Security and janitorial services?
I. Job order (3 months)
II. Contract/ MOA
III. Payroll
IV. Daily Time Record
V. Pakyaw Contract
VI. Pre- repair Evaluation Report
VII. Resume
VIII. Good Moral Character
IX. Medical Certificate
42. What is the term for a case which has been filed to the Head of Office as an administrative complaint
and was also filed in court as Criminal case?
A. Office shopping
B. Forum lifting
C. Window shopping
D. Forum shopping
43. Which of the following CANNOT be acted upon through the grievance machinery?
A. Financial problems
B. Unsatisfactory working conditions
C. Laborious work assignments
D. Arbitrary exercise of discretion
44. Which of the following concerned with making the formulated strategy work?
i. Assigning task
ii. Allocating resources
iii. Setting timetables
iv. Carrying out the day to day activities as planned
A. I, II, III and IV
45. Teachers may be classified according to their level of commitment and level of abstraction and can
be placed, inside the corresponding quadrant. Which quadrant can we classify a teacher who is
energetic and full of good intentions, but cannot act fully and realistically?
A. Quadrant 1 Teacher Drop Outs
B. Quadrant 11 Unfocused Teachers
C. Quadrant 111 Analytical Teachers
D. Quadrant 1V Professional Teachers
46. Which of the following is NOT one of the four (four) phases of budgeting?
A. Budget Accountability
B. Budget Estimates
C. Budget Execution
D. Budget Approval
48. Which of the following is a just cause in terminating a teacher or school administrator?
A. political pressure
B. gross inefficiency and incompetence
C. insufficient number of enrollment
D. unpopularity in the community
49. A contractor for a new building had approached you for an SOP for the principal and your
signature for the project . What will you do?
A. Accept it for it is SOP.
B. Reject it for it is wrong.
C. Reject it and inform your supervisor.
D. Reject it and tell them to stick on the program of work on the project.
50. Which of the following strictly embodies the policy guidelines and procedures of the Annual
Budgets Proposals of an agency?
A. National Budget Memorandum
B. Agency Budget Matrix
C. General Appropriations Bill
D. Agency Budget Ceilings
52. Which of the following awards is conferred to a group of individuals or team who has demonstrated
outstanding teamwork and cooperation in conducting a project which greatly facilitated the delivery of
public service, effected economy in operation or benefited the government?
A. Lingkod Bayan
B. PAGASA Award
C. “KAPWA” Award
D. Dangal ng Bayan
53. In which of the following are vacant positions in all levels in the career service published?
i. Bulletin of vacancies in the Civil Service
ii. Professional magazines for teachers
iii. Any newspaper of wide circulation
iv. School publications
A. i and ii
B. i and iii
C. ii and iii
D. iii and iv
54. What is the first part of the simplified fund management for the SBM Fund (SBMF)?
A. Preparation of SIP
B. Preparation of AIP translated to SOB
C. Preparation of the School Action Plan
D. Preparation of the School Strategic Plan
55. DepED Order No. 83 s.2012 issued the Revised SBM framework, Assessment Process and Tool
(APAT). Which of the following are the principles underlying SBM?
i. Progressive
ii. Decentralized
iii. Self-empowered
iv. Developmental
A. i and ii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, ii, iii and iv
D. i, ii and iii
56. A school head can apply his/her school for accreditation upon meeting all requirements based on
the implementing guidelines for PASBE. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the PASBE-
SBM requirements?
i. Schools with Level III SBM certification for one year can apply for accreditation.
ii. Schools with Level II SBM certification for at least two years can apply for accreditation.
iii. Schools with Level II SBM certification for two consecutive years can apply for accreditation.
iv. Schools meeting the NAT National Mean for at least two years can apply for accreditation.
A. i and ii
B. iii and iv
57. It is the only tool to guide the assessment process and determine the level of SBM practice.
A. SBM Assessment Rubric
B. SBM Performance Rubric
C. SBM assessment form
D. SBM Accreditation Rubric
58. The highest benefit /award of a school with Re-Accredited Status certified by the NAB under the
Implementing Guidelines of PASBE.
A. Scholarship Grants for Teachers and administrators
B. Eligibility for SBM Global Fund
C. Eligibility for Center of Excellence
D. Participation in annual convention of accredited schools
59. A clear, transparent, inclusive and responsive accountability system in a place, collaboratively
developed by the school community, which monitors performance and acts appropriately on gaps and
gains. The ACCESSs principle is
A. Collaborative Leadership and Governance
B. Community-based Learning
C. Accountability for Performance and Results
D. Convergence to Harness Resources for Education
60. The curriculum and the learning systems anchored on the community and the learner's context and
aspirations are collaboratively developed and continuously improved. This ACCESSs principle is known
as
A. Collaborative Leadership and Governance
B. Community-based Learning
C. Accountability for Performance and Results
D. Convergence to Harness Resources for Education
61. Mrs. Zulueta, school head of May Kurat National High School, procured office supplies by doing
canvass of prices of at least three (3) bona fide dealers in the city because the need for the materials
was exceptionally urgent. What alternative mode of procurement did she employ?
A. Direct Contracting
B. Repeat Order
C. Emergency Purchase
D. Negotiated purchase
62. Which of the following is NOT true about the Special Education Fund (SEF)?
A. It is intended to provide additional financial support for public and private schools.
B. It comes from the proceeds of an additional tax of one percent (1%) on the assessed value of real
property.
C. It shall be managed and administered by the local school boards.
D. It was created by virtue of Republic Act 5447.
64. When a school head promotes vision, mission and goals and develops a means to reach them,
he/she is exercising what core function of leadership?
A. Managerial leadership
B. Instructional leadership
C. Micropolitical leadership
D. Strategic leadership
65. One of the AURAs of a school head mentioned in Republic Act 9155 is introducing new and
innovative modes of instruction to achieve higher learning outcomes. To do this function, a school head
will most likely implement which of the following programs:
A. ECARP
B. MIMOSA
C. ALS
D. APPES
66. Mr. Dizon is a principal of Danao Norte ES. His sister was appointed as supply officer of the school.
Through an anonymous complaint, Mr. Dizon was charged of nepotism at the Civil Service Commission.
Will Mr. Dizon be covered of nepotism?
A. Yes, Mr. Dizon is liable for nepotism since he has direct supervision of his sister
B. No, Mr. Dizon is not the appointing authority.
C. No, Educator is not covered by nepotism.
D. None of the above.
67. Pupils are to be joined individually on their mastery of singing of our National Anthem and so their
teacher let them sing individually. What should the teacher use in the performance of the pupils
considering the fact the teacher has only one period spend in evaluating her 20 pupils?
A. Analytic
B. Holistic
C. Either Holistic or Analytic
D. Both Holistic or Analytic
68. If a teacher has set objective in all domains or learning targets, Which could be assessed during
single performance task. What criterion in selecting a task did she consider.
A. Generalizability
B. Fairness
C. Multiple foci
D. Teachability
69. A school personnel can avail of free legal service under certain circumstances. Mr. Pablo was accused
of libel of his neighbor. Is he entitled to the said service?
A. Yes, he should depend himself
B. No, if fund are not available
C. No, it might bring some disagreement in school
D. No, the case is not related to his professional duties
71. A teacher rated himself of 10 points in the indication for punctuality attendance. However, the
Abstract of Absences showed that he had accumulated 10 instances of absence which would warrant a
rating of 4 points instead of 10 points. If you were the principal, what would you do?
I. Confront him for not telling the truth.
II. Send him a memo requiring him to explain in writing
III. Show him the abstract of Absence where his absences are reflected for the month
IV. Give him the rating commensurate to his attendance to different activities
A.1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
72. A teacher wanted to transfer to the province where her children were living. However, the National
Election was about to be held. Can the teacher be allowed to transfer? Why or why not?
A. Yes, her transfer may be possibly affected
B. Yes, her transfer can be made possible before election
C. No, transfer needs the submission of a lot of requirements
D. No, transfer is not permissible three months before local/national election
73. The Alternative Dispute Resolution System is a procedure used to resolve a controversy or dispute.
In one of its classification, the third party facilitates the resolution process, suggest a resolution on both
parties before permitting the case to be tried in court. What type/classification of ADRS is it?
A. Arbitration
B. Mediation
C. Negotiation
D. Collaboration
74. A teacher has an “Ostrich Complex”. She has the habit of handling problems by avoiding them or
pretending they do not exist. She shows sign of the syndrome by putting off the problem or refusing to
take an action if she thinks everything can’t come out perfectly. What does the syndrome show or
exemplify?
A. Collecting
B. denial
C. perfectionism
D. procrastination
75. A teacher enrolled in an institution of higher learning after filling the permit to study. However, you
found out that she was enrolled in more than the required number of units per semester. what should
be the maximum study load for a teacher who has teaching loads in a public school?
A. 6 units
B. 9 units
C. 12 units
D. 15 units
77. Which of the following best explains the accountability of public officials and employees to the
people?
A. It is provided in the constitution
B. It is expected of every public employee
C. They must prove that they are deserving of trust of the people.
D .They are guided by norms, conduct and discipline
79. When is the suspension or removal of a teacher or employee from the service may only be effected?
A. for a cause as provided by law and after due process
B. if the complaint is in writing and sworn to by the complainant
C. by the Superintendent in his exercise of duly delegated powers to discipline employees under his
jurisdiction
D. by final decision of the Civil Service Commissioner
80. Which of the following is a just cause in terminating a teacher or school administrator?
A. political pressure
B. gross inefficiency and incompetence
C. insufficient number of enrollment
D. unpopularity in the community
81. What kind of culture should SHs develop in adopting existing programs?
A. Basic literacy
B. Multi literacy
C. Computer Literacy
D. Functional Literacy
82. With whom should SHs work in implementing programs for instructional improvement?
A. Teachers
B. District Supervisor
C. Assistant Superintendent
D. Schools Division Superintendent
87. Which of the following is allowed in spending Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses?
I. Actual fares and per diems of the school head in authorized travels.
II. Oil, gas and lubricants of the personal vehicle of the school head.
III. Payments for school electricity and water consumption.
IV. Salary and benefits of the school utility worker.
A. I only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. All of the above
88. The per capita cost for every elementary school pupil is _______ pesos.
A.100
B. 107
C. 200
D. 400
89. School heads have to submit liquidation reports of downloaded MOOE to the division office
within________ days after the month the cash advance was granted.
A. five
B. ten
C. fifteen
D. twenty
91. Which of the following best describes the school head as a developmental communicator?
A. He believes and demonstrates through actions that two heads are better than one.
B. He tries by all means to sell his own point of view.
C. He more often than not shifts the burden of work to other people.
D. He assumes that nothing can be done to improve the situation.
93. Which of the following is an appropriate point of view of a winning school head?
A. My co-teachers see me as a coach not as a cop.
B. I defer change to happen in the school even when needed.
C. I never give opportunities to my staff to commit errors and solve problems.
D. My co-teachers have to be groping on some aspects of the SIP.
94. The school head and the members of the staff is considered as a team when
I. Everyone is treated as an important member.
II. Team members are playing roles in the team and are not being themselves.
III. The team puts excessive pressure on each member to work towards goals.
IV. Team members express their thoughts freely when decisions are made.
A. I only
B.I and II only
C. I, II and III only
D. All of the above
97. An effective school vision statement which the school head and teachers formulate
I. describes the desired future of the school.
II. engages the emotion of the teachers and the school head.
III. illustrates something worth going for in the school.
IV. provides meaning to the work and efforts exerted by teachers and stakeholders.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. I, II and III only
98. Which of the following promotes a conducive climate within the school?
I. All teachers have to be closely supervised to ensure that they are productive.
II. Teachers have to be given opportunities to work to their full potential.
III. Teachers do their work exactly the way the school head tells them.
IV. Good deeds are rewarded in public, bad deeds punished in private.
A. I only
B. II only
C. I, II and III only
D. All of the above
99. Empowerment as an organizational value in the school is manifested when school head
I. motivates by instilling fear rather than desire among the teachers.
II. is comfortable in admitting when he makes a mistake
III. believes that to coach is to tell how things have to be done.
IV. maintains that sharing responsibility and authority makes him more powerful.
A. I only
B. II only
C. II and IV only
D. All of the above
105. Dishonesty as a ground for disciplinary action is manifested by an employee who has
A. presence of integrity and good faith.
B. intention of violation of truth.
C. no disposition to misrepresent or defraud.
D. presented valid documents to support promotion.
106. Mrs. Cruz has 3 children enrolled at San Jose Elem Sch., she paid 100pesos each as membership for
PTA. Is the action proper?
A. Yes, membership in PTA is per student basis.
B. No, membership in PTA is on a per parent-member basis
C. No, PTA has no right to collect membership fee
D. Yes, PTA may collect any amount provided that it was agreed by the board.
107. During her morning routine, Mrs. Maestra, principal of Limay High School noticed that a certain
class is still in line outside the room and the teacher is preparing her materials for the day's activity,
while other classes are already engaged in their class discussion. If you were the principal what will you
do?
A. Continue with your morning routine
B. Talk to the teacher right away about the incident and tell her to prepare materials beforehand
C. Talk to the chairman of the said teacher and inform her about the teacher's behavior
D. Call the teacher in the office after class and remind her of her duties
108. Mrs. Suerte, undergone a surgery in the ovary she was granted 60days leave with pay. Is the action
proper?
A. Yes, because any surgery related to woman's reproductive organ is tantamount to maternity leave.
B. Yes, as provided in Magna Carta for Women.
C. No, two months leave with pay is only applicable to maternity leave whether it is a live born or
miscarriage.
D. No, she can have 60days leave but with no pay after she used up all her service credits.
109. You are a newly appointed Principal and you are having dinner with a school superintendent, a
slight acquaintance. It would be best for you to start a conversation about:
A. The weather
B. The problems in the educational field
C. The low salaries of teachers
D. A current topic of interest
110. You have just been appointed to a principalship position. The best way to establish friendly
relations with your teachers would be:
111. You have a teacher who is very efficient but who continually complains about the work he/she has
to do. You have noticed that his/her complains have affected the morale of the other teachers. Which
do you think best for you to do?
A. Ask him/her to transfer to another school
B. Allow him/her to do most of the planning of his/her work
C. Ask the other teachers to overlook his complaints
D. Find a\out the reason behind the complaints and try to resolve them
112. You are a principal and two of your teachers do not get along well together. You consider dismissing
them but both are efficient people. It is best for you to do:
A. Assign them to work together in a common nature
B. Suspend both of them
C. Keep both of them but give them different things to work on
D. Dismiss them after another warning
113. A principal should always be looking for ways to improve the student experience at school.
Developing effective plans that cover a variety of areas is one way to ensure effective school
management. It is acceptable to look at other schools in one area and to implement those programs
within the school that have proved to be effective elsewhere. Programs within the school should be
evaluated every year and tweaked as necessary. If the reading program has become stale and the
students are not showing much growth, then it may be necessary to review the program and make
some changes to improve the quality of the said program. This is
I. Developing, implementing, and evaluating the programs
II. Reviewing Policies & Procedures of programs
III. Supporting the Teachers development
IV. Creating a Plan for Teachers to Follow
V. Designing, implementing and evaluating the school policies
VI. Supporting the Teachers programs
A. I
B. I, II, III, IV, V & VI
C. V
D. III & IV
116. Teacher A was applying for a Local scholarship. But the selection committee disqualified her due
to her pending administrative case. Was the disqualification valid?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. It depends
118. This domain emphasizes that effective leaders collaborately create a vision and establish a climate
for teachers, no-teaching personnel and learners to reach their highest level of achievement.
A. Domain 1 – School Leadership
B. Domain 2 – Instructional leadership
C. Domain 3 –Creating a Student-Centered learning Climate
D. Domain 4 – School management and operations
120. The following are the characteristics of an effective Principal except for one?
A. problem-solving and decision making skills
B. social skills and professional knowledge
C. makes difficult and unpopular decisions
122. It refers to a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits that are believed by
educators, school reformers & professors, employers, and others, to be critically important to success
in today’s world, and contemporary careers and workplaces. It can be applied in all academic subject
areas, and in all educational, career, and civic settings throughout a student’s life.
A. 21st century system
B. 21st century skills
C. 20th century teaching
D. 20th century knowledge
123. One way of assisting and improving schools, principals and teachers performance is through an
FTA. What FTA means?
A. Facilitating Techniques Assistance
B. Facilitation Technical Assistance
C. Field Teaching Advice
D. Field Technical Assistance
124. The 21st century learners are described as skillful, creative and artistically-oriented individuals who
can cope up to the globally competitive world and computerized age. Which of the following is NOT a
learning and innovation skills of the 21st century?
A. Critical thinking and problem solving
B. Creativity and innovation
C. Common and basic
D. Communication and collaboration
125. Which of the following is not a performance indicators under communicates higher learning
expectations to each learner?
I. Uses individual and co-operative learning activities to improve capacities of learners for higher learning
II. Encourage learners to ask question
III. Provides varied enrichment activities to nurture the desire for further learning
IV. Provides gender-fair opportunities for learning
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
127. Cooperative –Manage Canteen Z has a total proceeds of Php 20 000.00 last October. How much
will be allotted for the revolving fund?
A. 4,000
B. 3,500
C. 2,000
D. 1,500
128. The Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (R.A. no. 10533) explicitly expands the coverage of the
Government Assistance to Students and teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) to include Grade 11
and 12 thru the Implementation of the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program. In what DepEd Order
is this?
A. DepEd Order No . 12, s. 2015
B. DepEd Order No. 11 s, 2015
C. DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2015
D.DepEd Order No. 9 s, 2015
129. How much SHS Voucher Value is intended for Grade 11 students who are going to enrol in non-
DepEd SHS located in Quezon City?
A. Php 20 000
B. Php 22 000
C. Php 22 500
D. Php 23 000
130. Within a learner-centered paradigm, these are the set of learning competencies that enable
learners to perform complex tasks, functions, and roles.
A. Inputs
B. Outputs
C. Outcomes
D. Impact
131. It is a team composed of internal and external stakeholders organized for the purpose of
identifying school concerns and issues, and strategically coming up with appropriate interventions
through a collaborative process.
A. School Based Management Team
B. School Improvement Plan Team
C. Project Team
D. School-Community Planning Team
132. It is a criterion that can help the school head to determine which among the issues he should
identify as the Priority Improvement Areas (PIAs) that need to be changed to improve the three key
result areas in basic education: access, quality, and governance. This criterion states that the degree to
which the improvement area is within the school’s mandate and control.
A. Strategic Importance
133. When teachers themselves can design and deliver their capacity building /development programs
the appropriate supervisory approach to use with such teachers would be
A. Directive Informational
B. Directive Control
C. Non-Directive
D. Clinical
134. Standard –based is one of the features of K to 12. Which standards answer the question, “What do
students want to know, be able to do, and understand?”
A. Content standards
B. Performance Standards
C. Content standard and Performance Standards
D. Grade Level Standards
135. For Grades I to III learners who did not meet expectations in 3 or more learning areas, what is the
policy guideline under D.O No. 8, s. 2015?
A. Remedial Class
B. Retained in the same grade level
C. Promoted in the same grade
D. Promoted in the next grade
136. An award given for highly exceptional or extraordinary contributions affecting national interest.
A. Lingkod Bayan
B. Pag-asa
C. Loyalty
D. Katangi-tanging Bihasang Manggagawa
138. Which of this is not a factor to be considered in determining the approved budget of contract?
A. Inflation rate
B. Cost of market price of the product or service
C. Necessary incidental expenses and cost of inspection
D. Availability of funds for the project
141. The school where you are assigned is a rented building. Since, you cannot request for financial
assistance from the local government for the repair of the school facilities, to whom could you ask
necessary funds?
A. Local government unit
B. National government
C. Owner of the building
D. Faculty club
E. None of the choices
142. One goal of a campus curricular program is to produce strong student performance as
demonstrated by standardized measures. Which of the following factors is likely to be the most
accurate predictor of the program's effectiveness in meeting this goal?
A. The degree of consistency across subject areas and grade levels of the instructional approaches used
to present content.
B. The percent of the total campus budget that is devoted to supporting programs related to instruction
in the core curriculum.
C. The extent of alignment among the content identified in curriculum documents, the content actually
delivered and the content assessed.
D. The percent of the total campus budget that is devoted to supporting innovative curricular programs
such as the instructional use of technology and telecommunications.
143. To better understand the learning environment at Harmon, Ms. James observe students in a variety
of school settings. The clearest indication that the needs of all students are not being met would be the
observation that particular groups of students.
A. are socializing primarily with peers from their cultural background.
B. sometimes require modifications or support as part of their instructional plans.
C. are adopting behaviors of school mates from other cultural groups.
D. exhibit lack of confidence and motivation regarding school work.
144. Ms. James suggests that all students would have better chance to succeed if teachers developed
effective communication with the students' families. The teachers agree but they point out that some
families seem reluctant to talk to them. Which of the following steps should Ms. James suggests that
teachers try first to facilitate communication with these families.
A. Telephoning each family to ask how the teacher can help make school/ home communication more
comfortable for them.
B. Drafting a letter to distribute to all families explaining the importance of frequent interaction and
communication between teachers and families.
C. Examining their own interactions with families to determine whether they as teachers have been
sensitive to cultural and language differences.
D. Asking school counselors to meet with students from various cultural backgrounds to discover better
ways to approach the students' families.
146. Which of the following statement is NOT true about action research?
A. It investigate action or activities which are experienced by teachers, supervisors or administrators.
B. Results are valid only in a particular place and are not meant to apply to other situations.
C. It is a scientific approach aimed at rating teachers.
D. It aims to solve a specific or practical school problem.
147. Which kind of action research is controlled research on the relative effectiveness of different action
techniques?
A. Diagnostic
B. Participant
C. Empirical
D. Experimental
148. Which step in the problem-based action determines the extent to which the problem is solved?
A. need analysis
B. evaluation
C. problem identification
D. formulating hypothesis
149. The following are additional requirements for permanent full-time positions teaching SHS:
1. Certified photocopy of Diploma on Bachelor’s degree
2. Certified photocopy of Transcript of Records with at least 15 units of specialization in relevant
strand/specialized subject
3. Certified photocopy of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) professional ID card/certificate of
registration /license, if available
4. Certified photocopy of ratings obtained in the Licensure Examination for teachers (LET)/Professional
Board Examination for Teachers (PBET), if available
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
150. What kind of culture should SHs develop in adopting existing programs?
A. basic literacy
B. multi literacy
C. quality and excellence
D. functional literacy
151. What should be the PRIMARY consideration in arranging the physical learning environment?
A. cleanliness
B. orderliness
C. safety
D. sanitation
153. It was a school day. The principal received an anonymous call as early as 7:00 in the morning, in
which the caller told her that a bomb would explode after 30 minutes. What would you do if you were
the principal?
1. Require all pupils and teachers to vacate school premises right away.
2. Call up the bomb squad unit for immediate assistance.
3. Conduct an immediate inspection of all areas in the school with the help of the maintenance staff
4. Ask the help of the barangay and other local government units
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
154. The members of the Red Triangle under the auspices of Miss Lorenzo spent the day at the Luneta
without asking permission from the principal. The principal learned about it the next day. If you were
the principal, what would you do?
1. Call for the teacher in your office to know the reason.
2. Issue a memo requiring the teacher to explain in writing.
3. Scold the teacher for what she had done.
4. File charges against the teacher.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 4
156. What kind of community is predominantly farming or agricultural where most families are low-
income and few are elites or rich?
A. squatter area
B. elite community
C. urban community
D. rural community
165. How many hours of actual classroom instruction are required from any teacher?
A. 5 hours
B. 7 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 4 hours
167. The School Improvement Plan consists of the following parts: What are the correct sequence?
I. Documentation and Reporting to Stakeholders V. Problems and needs assessment
II. Implementation Plan VI. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
III. Profile of the School and the Community VII. School Vision-Mission
IV. Communication and Advocacy Plan VIII. Objectives and Targets
A. VII, III, VIII, II, VI, IV, I
B. VII, III, VIII, II, VI. IV, I
C. VII, III, V, VIII, II, VI, IV, I
D. VIII, VII, V, II, IV, I, III, VI
169. Mr. Alvaran, principal of Lalaan Elementary School (LES) called a meeting with Parent Teacher
Association. In the meeting, the PTA proposes the holding of Graduation Rites for outgoing Grade 6
pupils with full ceremonies. The association further suggests the collection of graduation fee to shoulder
the expenses of the activity. Cognizant to DepEd Order No. 09 s. 2013, Mr. Alvaran is hesitant in
approving the suggestion of the PTA but the association is very helpful and active in the development
of LES as manifested by the different projects they initiated and completed that made LES a model
school in the district in terms of cleanliness and beautification. What is the best action should the
principal do in this kind of situation?
A. Approved the propositions of the Parent Teacher Association
B. Allow the holding of graduation but without any ceremony.
C. Disapproved the proposals due to DepEd’s “no collection policy”
D. Establish a MOA with the PTA with reference to DepEd Order No. 9
170. Mrs. Montemayor is a regular client of a certain lending institution for the past 10 years. She always
pays her dues on time until one day she worked abroad as migrant worker. Because of negligence, she
forgot to settle the remaining balance amounting to P100,000.00. Her five co-workers were deducted
payment from their salaries so they filed complaints to the said lending institution. Is the deduction of
amortization to her co-workers valid?
A. Yes they are responsible to pay even in half because of a member negligence.
B. Yes they reserve the right to consider the entire balance of the loan and demandable as co-maker.
C. No, because no person shall make any deduction from the salaries of teachers except under specific
authority of law authorizing such deductions.
D. No, it is violation of their rights as teacher’s borrower.
171. The marketing officer of a private higher educational institutions (HEIs) offer to give a brand new
laptop to the school principal of Layang Layang National High School in exchange of a favor. The deal is
to encourage 50 students to enroll in their school. Is this legal?
172. Moral intelligence is the capacity to understand right from wrong and to behave based on the value
that is believed to be right. As a SH with a virtue of moral intelligence of self-control it would mean that
A. regulating your thoughts and actions so that you stop any pressures from within or without and act the
way you know and feel is right
B. showing you value others by treating them in a courteous and considerate way
C. Knowing the right and decent way to act and acting in that way.
D. Respecting the dignity and rights of all persons, even those beliefs and behaviors we may disagree with.
173. Who is the one vested by law with the power to approve the establishment of public and private
elementary and high schools and learning centers?
A. Secretary
B. Regional Director
C. Schools Division Superintendent
D. Local School Board
174. MOOE was computed using the fixed and variable Boncodin Formula of DBM. Which of the
following is a correct computation of MOOE to both Elementary and High School for school Year 2015?
A. Elem School: P40K + (P200 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P4000 x 2014 Teachers inventory) + (P3000 x 2014
Classrooms inventory) + (P250 x Grade 6 graduates)
High School: P80K + (P400 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P8000 x Teachers inventory) + (P6000 x Classrooms
inventory) + (250 x Grade 10 graduates)
B. Elem School: P40K + (P200 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P4000 x 2014 Teachers inventory) + (P3000 x 2014
Classrooms inventory) + (P250 x Grade 6 graduates)
High School: P40K + (P200 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P4000 x 2014 Teachers inventory) + (P3000 x 2014
Classrooms inventory) + (P250 x Grade 10 graduates)
C. Elem School: P40K + (P400 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P8000 x 2014 Teachers inventory) + (P6000 x 2014
Classrooms inventory) + (P250 x Grade 6 graduates)
High School: P40K + (P200 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P4000 x Teachers inventory) + (P3000 x Classrooms
inventory) + (250 x Grade 10 graduates)
D.Elem School: P40K + (P200 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P4000 x 2014 Teachers inventory) + (P3000 x 2014
Classrooms inventory) + (P250 x Grade 6 graduates) + P48000 (internet connectivity)
High School: P80K + (P400 x 2014 Enrollment) + (P8000 x Teachers inventory) + (P6000 x Classrooms
inventory) + (250 x Grade 10 graduates) + (P48000 internet connectivity)
175. As per DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2007, Revised Guidelines on Selection, Promotion and Designation
of School Heads. The following basic policies are true, EXCEPT
A. The appointment of a school principal is non-station specific.
B. Any vacancy for principal position shall be open to all qualified candidate from within and outside the
division where the vacancy exist.
C. To become a teacher-in-charge, one must have at least three (3) years teaching experience and undergo
a screening process to be conducted by the division office.
D. Topnotchers in the Principals’ Exam have a privilege to choose items either SGOD-Chief or Principal II
177. There are different ways by which high social and academic expectations for learners can be
established. Which of the following is not included?
A. Creates an engaging learning environment
B. Benchmarks School Performance
C. Commits relationship to the politicians
D. Participate in the management of learner behavior within the school and other school related activities
done outside the school.
178. As a school head, how will you describe your commitment to duty?
A. Doing responsibilities for promotion
B. Giving attention for popular people only
C. Observing teachers’ performance every hour
D. Completing job requirements and responsibilities even after office hours
179. If the mother asks “What skills has my daughter mastered?” She is asking some detailed
information about her child’s performance in terms of the content/skills the child has mastered in terms
of performance relative to the classmates. The question needs a ________________ interpretation of
the child’s score.
A. Rubrics
B. Achievement referenced testing
C. Criterion-referenced testing
D. Norm-referenced testing
181. Mr. Erson Fontanilla, the principal of an elementary, wants to arrange for community volunteers
to spend a weekend cleaning up the playground, reseeding the soccer field and building new climbing
structures for the school’s students. Which of the following steps would be most important for Mr.
Fontanilla to take before implementing this plan?
A. Review the school’s insurance policy to make sure that all volunteers are covered in the event of injury.
B. Arrange for paid staff members to be present during the weekend to supervise the work of the
volunteers.
182. The new principal of a high school that has a record of low student achievement believes that the
school’s instructional program must be improved significantly in order to make the campus academic
vision a reality for all students. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first step for the
principal to take to encourage the teaching staff to engage in a process of instructional improvement
and change?
A. Meet informally with individual teachers and remind them of the importance of participating in efforts
to improve instruction at the school
B. Arrange to provide a stipend or other financial incentives to teachers who plan and implement changes
in their instructional programs
C. Analyze student performance data with teachers and help them identify instructional areas that should
be modified
D. Ask teachers to develop campus goals for instructional improvement and criteria for evaluating
whether the goals have been achieved
183. One parent argues that extracurricular programs are not an integral part of a school’s academic
mission. The parent also charges that such programs are inherently unfair because not all students
choose to, or able to, participate. The best justification for the principal to offer in support of
extracurricular programs is that they
A. Generates revenues for the school through club-sponsored sales and event fees that help support
essential student services
B. Help fulfil the school’s mission of promoting students’ development across a range of developmental
domains
C. Contribute to the efficient use of resources by ensuring that school facilities are utilized for as many
hours in a day as possible
D. Provide opportunities for teachers and students to interact in contexts other than the regular classroom
setting
184. Which of the following does not belong to the personal value and beliefs of School Head?
A. Optimism
B. A High Energy Quotient
C. Can't Identified Responsibilities
D. Innovativeness
185. Why is it necessary that clearances of teachers be initiated first by the property custodian before
the principal signs them?
A. Clears himself with the teacher property custodian
B. He should be liable for the proper signing and care
C. It is advisable by Deped
D. It is standard operating procedure that clearances of teachers be initiated by the property custodian
before the principal signs
188. A newly appointed teacher approached you and told you that she has a student who was problem
in class. The student had been doing a lot of mischief in class. The teacher wrote many times to prompt
his parents to come but the parents did not come even during the distribution of cards for the first
grading period. What would you recommend for the teacher to do?
A. Administer the diagnostic test
B. Conduct home visitation
C. Referral to the guidance service
D. File enrolment permit
189. An employee was suspended for the charges filed against him. However, the employee filed an
appeal. When the decision of the appeal came, the employee was exonerated from all charges. What is
the effort exoneration in the penalty meted upon the employee?
A. The employee shall be immediately reinstated to his former position with loss of seniority right but
with payment back of salaries.
B. The employee shall be immediately reinstated to his former position without loss of seniority right with
payment of back salaries.
C. The employee shall be reinstated to his former position with loss of seniority rights without payment
of back salaries.
D. The employee shall be reinstated to his former position with loss of seniority rights and without
payment of salaries.
190. Teacher proficiency and performance is a major determinant of student achievement. What
specific measure can be taken by the school head to transform the teachers’ stand on Instructional
leadership to that of leadership for learning?
A. Enrich the curriculum in the context of the pillars of new functional literacy
B. Requires strict compliance with competency-based standards for teachers
C. Build culture of collaboration in ensuing that students learn
D. Set and require high standard of achievement for every learner
191. Which of the following is a school-based practice for raising the learners’ mastery level of expected
competencies?
A. Conduct of year-round enrichment and remedial activities with the school Governing Council
B. Conduct of classroom observation and LAC session
C. Utilization of learner-centered activities and multi-level questions in all learning areas
D. Utilization of questions to develop higher order thinking skills after a through teachers’ lecture
192. Which of the following would be the best initial action that a newly-installed school head can take?
193. Mr. Collantes, the principal of Bantad ES was administratively charged of dishonesty and grave
misconduct. The Regional Director put him under preventive suspension based on the prayer of the
complainant. Was the action of the director proper?
A. Yes, the director is head of the office of the region.
B. Yes, the director is the disciplining authority over teachers.
C. No, the charges are not included in the grounds for granting preventive suspension.
D. No, the superintendent is the disciplining authority over teachers.
194. A call to action, borne out of a teacher's act of standing in front of learners, that engages audiences
to take a stand and actively support reforms in basic education.
A. ACT party-list
B. Guro Party-list
C. both A and B
D. Tayô para sa Edukasyon
Read and analyse the following results of the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil IRI) of
Bonifacio ES then answer the question that follow.
196. During the professional meeting, the principal stressed out that each individual in an organization
should report only to one superior. He emphasized that reporting to more than one superior makes it
difficult for an individual termination date necessary to meet the specified completion date of the
project. What specific project - management approach was discussed herein?
A. Division of labor
B. Scalar Principle
C. Unity of command principle
D. Unity of directive principle
197. Principal P always comes to his station on time and exhibits transparency in all the Transaction
within the school. He also informs the teachers of the orders and unnumbered memorandum issued.
What domain of NCBSSH are those characteristics of Principal P signify?
198. Identify the conflict-management styles portrayed in the situation below. "If you don’t like the
way things are ran, get out. If you don’t want to cooperate, I'm sure others can do at work better than
you are."
A. Avoidance style
B. Compromise style
C. Forcing style
D. Smoothing style
199. Mr. High noticed that one of his teachers Mrs. Low is usually coming late in school. The pupils in
her class were roaming around even if it was already time because she is not yet in the room. He invited
Mrs. Low at the principal’s office and reminded her of the actions. Under what domain of NCBSSH is
this action of Mr. High included?
A. Domain 1
B, Domain 2
C. Domain 3
D. Domain 4
200. Which of the following does NOT describes the core principle of NCBSSH?
A. School heads are competent in providing access to quality education.
B. School heads are accountable in providing access to quality education.
C. School heads responsible in providing access to quality education.
D. School heads are committed in providing access to quality education.