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Principals’ Test

MOCK TEST B

Instruction: Blacken the circle that corresponds to your correct answer.

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

2. What is NOT TRUE on the use and grant of service credits?


A. One work day of vacation service credit is granted for one (1) day eight hours service.
B. The number of days of vacation service credits granted to a teacher shall not exceed thirty (30) work
days in one year.
C. Vacation service credits shall not be granted for services rendered without previous authority.
D. Teachers on detail in offices or assigned to non-teaching jobs are on vacation sick leave basis.

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 1


D. I, II, III and IV

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 2


11. Which of the following statement is not true in the PTA Board of Directors and officers?
A. The Board of Directors shall be composed of 15 members
B. Parent- members shall comprise two-third of the Board of directors
C. A teacher- member cannot hold any position in the PTA except as a member of the Board of Director
as a Secretary
D. The school head shall serve as a member of the Board of Directors at the same time adviser of the
PTA.

12. The following are steps in strategic planning except:


A. Situation analysis
B. Scan the environment outside the school
C. Prepare a long-range plan
D. strategic formulation

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 3


18. The teachers should ensure that learners receive remediation when they earn raw scores which are
consistently below expectations in WW and PT. This will prevent a student from failing in any learning
areas at the end of the year. When should the remediation be done?
A. 4th week of the quarter
B. 6th week of the quarter
C. 5th week of the quarter
D. 3rd week of the quarter

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 4


B. Human resource competencies
C. curriculum planner competencies
D. technical 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

25. Is a non-appointed court guardian of an enrolled student qualifies to be a member of a PTA?


A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. None of the choices

26. SSG elections shall be conducted on what month of the school year?
A. June
B. July
C. February
D. January

27. Who cannot seat as a member of the School Grievance Committee?


A. Principal
B. President of the teacher’s organization
C. A teacher both accepted by parties involved
D. District Supervisor

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 5


C. Collaboration
D. Community partnership
E. Creativity

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

33. In the SWOT analysis T stands for


A. Timing
B. True
C. Threats
D. Thorough

34. This is the Guidelines on K to 12 Partnership.


A. DepEd Order no. 8, s. 2015
B. DepEd Order no. 40, s. 2015
C. DepEd Order no. 9, s. 2015
D. DepEd Order no. 41, S. 20115

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 6


37. It is important to ensure that all of the learning objectives for any Internet- based project address
and promote national, state and /or local standards. When these curriculum standards are clearly
identified, it can also make it easier to justify the implementation of these projects in your classrooms.
Additionally, aligning standards and learning objectives with benchmarks for state and local proficiency
exams makes it easy to demonstrate a connection between project implementation and increased
student achievement. Which of the following are not included?
I. Curriculum Standard & Proficiency Exams
II. Curriculum Standard & Equivalency Exams
III. Curriculum Planning & Proficiency Exams
IV. Curriculum Planning & Equivalency Exams
V. Curriculum Standard & Periodical Exams
VI. Curriculum Standards & Preparatory Exams
VII. Curriculum Objectives & Proficiency Exams
VIII. Curriculum Implementation & Proficiency Exams
A. II, III, IV, V, VI, VII & VIII
B. I, II, III, IV & VIII
C. II, III, IV, IV & VII
D. I, II, III, IV &VI

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 7


A. I, II, III, IV & V
B. II, III, IV, V & IX
C. VI, VII, VIII, & IX
D. I, II, III, IV V, VI, VII, VIII & IX

40. In the purchase order, the following must be included.


I. Name of requesting agency XII. Unit Cost
II. Name of supplier XIII. Amount
III. Address of Supplier XIV. Total Amount
IV. PO Number XV. Signature of authorized official
V. Date XVI. Signature of Supplier/ representative
VI. Place of delivery XVII. Delivery term
VII. Date of Delivery XVIII. Payment term
VIII Stock of delivery XI. Description
IX. Quantity XIX. Date of signing
X. Unit

A. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, & XIX


B. II, III, IV, V, IX, XVI, XVII, XVIII & XIX
C. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV,XVI, XVII, &XVIII
D. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, & XIX

41. In the STAR Observation Technique, what is R?


A. Results
B. Relevance
C. Ranking
D. Responsibility

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 8


B. I, II, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, 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

47. Which leadership style is inspirational and visionary?


A. Situational Leadership
B. Contingency Leadership
C. Transformational Leadership
D.Transactional Leadership

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

51. What are the purposes of the Performance Review Meeting?


i. Set goals for the future
ii. Rate teachers performance
iii. Provide performance feedback
iv. Identify gaps in performance
A. i and ii
B. i and iii

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 9


C. ii and iv
D. iii and iv

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 10


C. i and iii
D. ii and iii

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.

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 11


63. What could be the least consideration in choosing a school as a beneficiary of the Adopt-a-School
Program?
A. Schools with severe classroom shortage.
B. School with 1:1 student-textbook ratio
C. Schools with undernourished children
D. Schools with poor but high performing students

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 12


70. Your subordinate is becoming unresponsive to your friendship. His performance is below average.
A. Stress the need to go by standard procedure and to show output.
B. Be available for discussion but do not pressure for output
C. Talk with subordinate and then set objective
D. Be careful not to intervene.

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 13


76. Which of the following is least attributed to discipline?
A. Absolute exercise
B. Development of self-control
C. Attainment of goals and objectives
D. Effective and efficient performance

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

78. Who are not required to keep a daily record of attendance?


A. Head Teachers and Principals
B. District/Division Supervisor
C. Superintendents and assistant Superintendent
D. Medicals Officers/Staff

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

83. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of instructional supervision?


A. Guidance
B. Assistance
C. Sharing of Ideas
D. Dictating and Sermonizing

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 14


84. Which of the following is a process of visiting classroom for 5-15 minutes?
A. Classroom observation
B. Checking lesson plans
C. Greeting the class
D. Walk through

85. In the STAR Observation Technique, what is T?


A. Task
B. Teaching
C. Time
D. Technique

86. School fiscal operations should adhere to the principle that


A. approval of a school budget is optional before school funds are spent.
B. school funds may either be spent for public or personal purposes.
C. fiscal responsibility should never be shared by the principal to the teachers.
D. claims against schools funds should be supported with complete documentation.

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

90. Changes in the school improvement plan may be undertaken by


I. anticipating the necessity of the planned change.
II. overlooking the parts of the SIIP to be altered.
III. being insensitive to the effect of the changes to teachers and pupils.
IV. considering the overall impact of the planned alteration to the school.
A. I only
B.I and II only
C. I and IV only

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 15


D. All of the above

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.

92. The school head is concise in communicating ideas when


A. his message contains all facts the receiver needs to properly react.
B. he uses words that are simple as possible to avoid communication gap.
C. he uses specific, definite, and vivid rather than vague and ambiguous words.
D. his message contains the fewest number of words yet evidently understood.

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

95. There is openness in the school organization when teachers


A. are afraid to be honest with each other.
B. express feelings outside differently from those they express when in school.
C. are not really interested in what other teachers have to say on issues.
D. tell what they want to bring out like the way they feel about it.

96. There is interdependence in the school when


A. Everyone does his or her own thing with little thought of other teachers.
B. Teachers need lots of control to keep them on track.
C. There is an absence of destructive competition among teachers.
D. The school head needs role power to get anything done by the teachers

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 16


D. All of the above

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

100. Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication?


I. Perceptual selectivity which means that people can understand only limited information at a time.
II. Language differences which means that words sometimes mean different things to different people.
III. Failure to consult where the school head tends to avoid inputs of those who are affected by decisions
IV. Excessive kindness where the head is reluctant to express negative information for fear of
damaging smooth interpersonal relationship.
A. I only
B.I and II only
C. None of the above
D. All of the above

101. You are an active listener when


A. you continue talking while you are supposed to keep your mouth shut.
B. you remove all distractions to acknowledge the person speaking.
C. taking of your mask and pretending to be listening.
D. making eye contact with the sender of the message.

102. The change orientation of the school head is highly manifested by


A. motivating the teachers to look for ways to make the school grow and innovate.
B. considering innovativeness as a waste of time and efforts.
C. trusting that change can happen even when they are not planned and sought-after.
D. believing that resistance to change can be ignored because they just die down with time.

103. Which of the following is not a tool in overcoming resistance to change?


A. Negotiation and agreement
B. Participation and involvement
C. Education and isolation
D. Manipulation and co-optation

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 17


104. An effective and efficient school head
I. searches for answers
II. finds solutions to problems
III. delegates accountability
IV. learns from others
A. I only
B.I and II only
C. I, II and III 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:

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 18


A. Be interested, a guide which gradually introduce necessary changes
B. Prove to that you are exceptionally brilliant principal
C. Drastically correct the errors you see in the system
D. Humiliate the previous principal to the teachers so you will get their sympathy

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

114. Teacher Evaluation Process includes


I. Sample Plan of Improvement
II. Pre Evaluation Form
III. Post Evaluation Form
IV. Evaluation Questionnaire
V. Lesson Planning
VI. Teaching Strategies
VII. Presentation of lesson
A. I, II, III, & IV
B. II, III, IV
C. II & III
D. V, VI, VII

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 19


115. This is the backbone of how that school operates. Every effective school has a strong set of policies
and procedures in which the constituents in their district are expected to follow. Reviewing, writing,
and revising school policies and procedures are a part of each school administrator’s job that can benefit
them tremendously in the long term. Which of these are not included?
I. Writing Policies & Procedures
II. School Dress Code Policy
III. School attendance Policy
IV. Tardiness Policy
V. School Bus Regulations VI. Homework Policy
VII. School policies and procedures
A. I, II, III, IV, V & VI
B. II, III & IV
C. II& III
D. V, VI & VII

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

117. What General Form should be used in reporting a damaged equipment?


A. Gen. Form 17-A
B. Gen. Form 57-A
C. Gen. Form 64- A
D. Gen. Form 18-A

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

119. What is the policy of empowering school heads?


A. It is the principle which recognizes that every unit in the education bureaucracy has a particular role,
task and responsibilities inherent in the office and for which it is principally accountable for outcomes
B. It is the policy of empowering all school heads with instructional, administrative and management
authority, accountability and responsibility over all personnel, physical and fiscal resources of the school
for a more effective and efficient delivery of quality basic education.
C. The goal of basic education to provide them with the skills, knowledge and goals they need to become
caring, self-reliant, productive and patriotic citizens.
D. It refers to those actions that you take or delegate to promote growth in student learning’s.

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 20


D. Leadership traits

121. What is school improvement planning?


1. It is a process where teachers, parents, students and community leaders come together to analyze the
status of their school.
2. It is a process by which members of the school-community conduct a thorough evaluation of their
school's educational programming in the previous school year
3. develop a written school plan that establishes the starting point for ongoing evaluation of efforts
4. It unifies or integrates independently organized school improvement efforts from various areas of the
total school program into a single focused process.
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 1 & 3 only
C. 1,2,3 only
D. 1,2,3,4

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 21


126. Identifying teaching –learning difficulties and possible causes takes appropriate action to address
them is the performance indicators of what domain?
A. Social Regard for Learning
B. Planning, Assessing and Reporting
C. Diversity of Learners
D. Curriculum

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 22


B. Urgency
C. Magnitude
D. Feasibility

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

137. A hardship allowance in conflict torn areas is equivalent to


A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 25%
D. 75%

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

139. Which is NOT a basic principle in writing letters?


A. Identify whom you will write
B. Think before you write
C. Plan your letter
D. Making the first draft
E. Watch your language

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 23


140. Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a problem-based action research?
A. Problem / Difficulty Identification
B. Problem / Difficulty / Need Analysis
C. Enacting the plan and observing how it works
D. Formulating Hypothesis
E. Experimentation and Action

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.

145. Mr. Rodriguez's plan could probably best be improved by

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 24


A. clarifying his own desired outcomes for the proposed changes.
B. delegating greater authority and control to the faculty.
C. formally assessing the effectiveness of group processes between steps.
D. involving parents, students and other staff in the process.

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 25


152. Dr. Tapon of Maarok High School had a dialogue with his property custodian after learning that
there’s a big number of armchairs delivered in the school just before he came as its principal. What
must be done by Dr. Tapon?
A. Order the custodian to stock the armchairs in one room for future use.
B. Sell the excess armchairs because they can be eyesores in the school.
C. Ask the teachers to replace their desks with the newly-delivered armchairs.
D. Order the custodian to prepare the necessary documents for the disposal of excess armchairs.

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

155. One of the statements below is true. Which is it?


A. The teaching and learning that takes place in school is not influenced by the location of the community.
B. The location of the community does not affect teaching and learning.
C. The teaching and learning that takes place in the school is affected by the community where it is
situated.
D. School performance cannot be linked with the community.

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

157. Which of the following CANNOT be considered as community assets?


A. material resources
B. social assets
C. people’s attitude

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 26


D. gambling dens

158. In order to break the cycle of financial difficulty, there is a need to


A. be aware of the community resources.
B. identify the community assets.
C. locate material wealth.
D. tap all available community resources.

159. Which is a false statement?


A. The community cannot be a place for learning.
B. Teachers have something to teach the community.
C. The community has something to teach the students.
D. The community members benefit from the teachers.

160. What is expected of teachers by the community members?


A. To be always in accord with their ideas
B. To do functions aside from teaching
C. To perform everything except teaching
D. To treat them according to their financial status

161. What kind of a teacher anticipates problems and plans ahead?


A. Proactive
B. Effective
C. Active
D. Reactive

162. What should every Filipino teacher NOT do?


A. Enroll pupils/students.
B. Implement rules and regulations.
C. Disregard school records and required reports.
D. Prepare effective lesson plans.

163. Which of the following describes a morally mature teacher?


A. One who seeks out information from a range of sources
B. One who respects human dignity
C. One who manages pupils/students to achieve high performance levels
D. One who practices biases in giving actions to situations
164. After how many years of service shall a teacher be entitled to a study leave?
A. 4 years
B. 6 years
C. 1 year
D. 7 years

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

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 27


166. The municipal Mayor is your best friend. He is running for re-election and he is asking your support.
Which of the following should you AVOID? To…
A. Encourage all teachers to vote for the right person
B. Coerce your teachers and others to vote for your friend
C. Allow your teachers to vote for his/her personal choice
D. Compare all candidates and let the teachers choose from them

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

168. It Stipulates functions of the Local School Board


A. RA 7836
B. RA 7722
C. RA 9155
D. RA 7160

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?

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 28


A. Yes it can be used by the principal for his own faculty and professional chairs.
B. No. Its’ out of “delikadesa “as a public official.
C. Yes. Gifts or donations shall be for the improvement of classroom, laboratory and library facility.
D. Yes. Through financial assistance and other forms of incentives to school, teachers, pupils/students.

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

176. The Philosophical and legal bases of K to 12 Curriculum is/are:


I. The 1987 Phil. Constitution

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 29


II. B.P. 232, Education Act of 1982
III. R.A. 9155, Philippine Governance Act
IV. The 4 pillars of education (UNESCO): Learning to know, do, be, and live together.
V. The vision-mission statement of DepED
VI. The EDCOM Report of 1991
VII. BESRA
A. I-III
B. IV-VII
C. I-VII
D. III and V

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

180. What are the purposes of the Performance Review Meeting?


i. set goals for the future iii. provide performance feedback
ii. rate teachers performance iv. identify gaps in performance
A. ii and iii
B. I and iii
C. ii and iv
D. iii and iv

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.

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 30


C. Check the school custodian’s contract to determine if the job description prohibits the use of volunteers
in this manner.
D. Consult with appropriate district personnel about the extent of the school’s liability in this situation

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

186. What is School Climate?


A. The state of being placed
B. Disarrangements of positions
C. School's Environment Encourages the Capabilities the worth of all individuals
D. Giving what is asked by the Deped officials

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 31


187. A girl suffered an injury inside the classroom. She suffered a cut on her arms. The girl was sent to
the clinic for first aid and emergency treatment. What should be done with the girl after undergoing
such kind of treatment?
1. Sent the boy back to room
2. Rush the boy to the nearest government clinic or hospital
3. Warn the boy not to misbehave any longer or else suffer the consequences
4. Instruct the parents to go to the hospital where the boy was taken
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 4

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?

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 32


A. Call for a faculty meeting and decide on how the annual improvement plan can be modified
B. Review the results and analysis of SBM assessment
C. Call a multi-stakeholders meetings to assess the implementation of the annual improvement
plan/school improvement plan
D. Ask the SDS what division priority programs and projects are to be implemented

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.

PHIL-IRI Results in English


Percentage of Total Test-takers
Category Change
Pre Post
Frustration 53.67 27.03 -26.64*
Instruction 28.12 41.32 13.20
Independent 13.85 30.95 17.10
Non-reader 4.37 0.70 -3.67

195. What conclusion can you derive from the table?


A. The number of independent readers increased more than did the instructional readers.
B. There are more readers at the frustration level.
C. The dominant reading level is independent.
D. The non-readers are increasing.

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?

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 33


A. school leadership
B. instructional leadership
C. HR management and professional development
D. personal and professional attributes and interpersonal effectiveness

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.

EDGAR A. TAGOON[𝑀𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑇𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝™ @ 𝑓𝑏 2015] 34

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