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COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION

BOARD LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS REVIEW 2018

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1. No parking on ________ .
A. both sides B. either side C. the side D. besides
2. Amazingly, Uncle Toni knows ________ at dinner.
A. someone B. everyone C. each D. all
3. Neither of the women in charge of the accommodation brought _________guidelines.
A. her B. their C. hers D. theirs
4. Abby and ________ prefer to travel by bus than by boat. We both experience sea sickness.
A. I B. me C. us D. we
5. Which play of Jose M. Hernandez tells of an artisan who forged cannons for the use of the Spaniards?
A. The Real Leader C. The Filipino Rebel
B. Panday Pira D. The Cry Of The Philippines
6. Which is Chaucer’s collection stories in verse showing his skill as a story teller in giving a vivid picture of English
society in the 1300’s?
A. The Divine Comedy C. The Song Of Roland
B. The New Life D. The Canterbury Tales
7. Who wrote “Mga Ibong Mandaragat”?
A. Amado V. Hernandez C. Virgilio Almario
B. Lualhati Bautista D. Edgardo Reyes
8. Even when her friends betray her, Becky bears no rancor in her heart because she is not _____.
A.Insulted B.Embarrassed C.Consoled D.Bitter
9. 128. Which Of The Following Literacy Genre Was Used To Express Social Protest During The Early Days Of American
Regime?
A. Zarsuela B. Comedia C. Cenaculo D. Duplo
10. If Divine Comedy is characterized by absolute faith in a single truth, what best characterizes Boccaccio’s
Decameron?
A. An Equally Devout Reference For This Truth
B. A Complete Negation Of Christian Doctrine
C. Characteristics Of The Merchant Class
D. A Sexual Libertinism That Seeks To Revive The Great Pleasures Of Ancient Rome
11. Sa awit na:
“O, ang babae kapag minamahal
May kursunada’ aayaw-ayaw
Pag panay ang dalaw ay nayayamot
Huwag mong dalawin, dadabog-dabog.’
Anong uri ng tayutay ang matatagpuan?
A. pag-uyam B. pagtawag C. pagsalungat D. pagtatambis
12. Alin sa mga pangungusap ang pokus sa aktor/tagaganap?
A. Bumili ng laruan si Gel sa SM para sa kanyang inaaanak.
B. Binili ni Gel ang laruan sa SM para sa kanyang inaanak.
C. Binilhan ni Gel ng laruan ang SM para sa kanyang inaanak.
D. Ibinili ni Gel ng laruan ang kanyang inaanak sa SM.
13. Tagalog: Urbana at Felisa = Bisaya: _______
A. Lagda B. Maragtas C. Bidasari D. Hudhud
14. Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang may sagisag sa panulat na
A. Kalapati B. Kapre C. Tamaraw D. Tikbalang

15. Alin ang naayong pamagat sa tanagang sinulat ni Jose Villa Panganiban?
Ano man sa daigdig,
Maaring magamit,
Ano mang masaisip;
Di sukat maiipit.

A. Pagkainip B. Paraya C. Pag-asa D. Pagbibigay

16. Ano ang kahulugan ng taludtod na ito?
"Ang anak man ay alagaan sa marubdob na pagsuyo sikapin ma sa sarili'y huwag siyang maging luko talipandas sa
paglaki na sa sama marahuyo sa lahi mo't sa Bayan may isang tinik sa balaho."
A. Mahalin ang anak ng walang hangganan.
B. Tamang pagpapalaki sa anak ang dapat.
C. Suyuin ang anak at ibigay lahat ng hilig.
D. Paligayahin ang tahanan.

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17. Anong Uri ng tayutay ito?
“Dumadagundong ang tunog ng loud speaker sa mahinang dibdib ng matanda.
A. Onomatopeya o paghihimig C. Alliteration o pag-uulit
B. Apostrophe o pagtawag D. Antithesis o pagtatambis
18. Lubos syang kumakandili sa mga dukha nyang kababayan. Ano ang ibig sabihin ng salitang may salungguhit?
A. Nandidiri B. Nagmamalasakit C. Naglalandi D. Naaasiwa
19. 48. Ito ay isang pag-aaral na may kasamang diwa na nagpapahaba ng tunog, paghinto o pagbaba at pagtaas ng
tinig?
A. Ponema B. Resonador C. Artikulador D. Ponolohiya
20. 49. Ito ay bahagi ng lingguwistika na nagsusuri sa kahalagahan ng morpema ng isang wika?
A. Ponema B. Morpema C. Morpolohiya D. Leksikal
21. If the product of x and y is 76, and x is twice the square of y, which of the following pairs of equations could be
used to determine the values of x and y ?
A. xy = 76; x = 2y2 C. x + y = 76; x = 4y2
B. xy = 76; x = (2y)2 D. xy = 76; x = 2y
22. What is the largest two digits prime number?
A. 96 B. 97 C. 98 D. 99
23. Which of these following set of numbers are factors of 24?
A. 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 B. 1, 5, 12, 18 C. 4, 7, 24 D. 3, 9, 12
24. What is three fifth of 100?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 20 D. 60
25. Andy read 4/5th of a story book which has 100 pages. How many pages of the book is not yet read by Andy?
A. 40 B. 60 C. 80 D. 20
26. For every basketball ticket that he sells, Tom gets 20% commission. How many tickets costing P70 each should
he be able to sell he wants to earn at least P500 for one day?
A. 30 B. 36 C. 37 D. 38
27. The average of four numbers is 28. If three of the four numbers are 18, 28 and 36, what is the fourth number?
A. 29 B. 30 C. 48 D. 40
28. If there are 3 microscopes for every 4 medical students, how many microscopes are needed for 44 students?
A. 45 B. 33 C. 42 D. 44
29. A retailer buys candies for P37.50. The pack has 25 pieces of candies. If she sells each candy for P2.25, how much
profit does she make?
A. P15.50 B. P56.25 C. P37.50 D. P18.75
30. Ruben’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 89, 87, 90, 91 and 86? What is the least grade that he should aim for in the
7th subject if he has to have an average of 88?
A. 92 B. 90 C. 88 D. 85
31. Sino ang pangulong nagbigay nang mas higit na importansya at prayoridad sa produkto ng Pilipinas na kilala sa
programang Filipino First Policy or Pilipino Muna?
A. Ramon Magsaysay B. Jose P. Laurel C. Carlos Garcia D. Sergio Osmeña
32. Saan ginanap ang Palarong Pambansa 2017?
A. Davao del Norte B. Antique C. Albay D. Vigan
33. Ano ang pangalan ng kauna-unahang microsatellite ng Pilipinas na inilunsad noong 2016?
A. Bathala B. Diwata C. Mabuhay D. Maharlika

34. Sino ang huling pangulo ng Ikatlong Republika?

A. Ferdinand Marcos B. Sergio Osmeña C. Ramon Magsaysay D. Diosdado Macapagal
35. Ano ang pinakamahabang pag-aalsang naganap laban sa Kastila?
A. Magat Salamat B. Dagohoy C. Tablot D. Bankaw
36. Saan naganap ang pag-aalsa sa Bankaw?
A. Cagayan B. Hilagang Luzon C. Bohol D. Leyte
37. Ano ang itinatag at pinamatnugutang pahayagan ni Marcelo H. del Pilar?
A. Diariong Tagalog B. La Solidaridad C. Kalayaan D. La Independencia
38. Ano ang pahayagan ng Kilusang Propaganda?
A. Kalayaan B. War Bulletin C. La Solidaridad D. La Independencia
39.Which band played the “ LUPANG HINIRANG” on June 12, 1898
A. Kawit,Cavite Band C. Imus Band
B. San Francisco de Malabon Band D. Cavite
40. Kung ang pangkat Magdalo ay kay Emilio Aguinaldo, ang pangkat ________naman ay kay Andres Bonifacio,
A. Mag-imbita B. Magalang C. Magdalo D. Magdiwang
41. What are the most significant and prevalent elements in the biosphere?
A. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
B. Carbon, Hydrogen, Sodium, Iron, Calcium
C. Carbon, Oxygen, Sulfur, Manganese, Iron
42. Moss and Lichen are found within polar ice in which climate?
A. Taiga B. Grasslands C. Tundra D. Rainforests
43. Identify the correct sequence of organization of living things from lower to higher order:
A. Cell, Organelle, Organ, Tissue, System, Organism.
B. Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organelle, System, Organism.
C. Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ, System, Organism.
D. Organelle, Tissue, Cell, Organ, System, Organism.
44. Where is the site of protein synthesis?
A. nucleus B. lysosome C. ribosome D. mitochondria
45. Animal cells differ from plant cells because they have:
A. Vacuoles B. Hair Cells C. Epidermal Cells D. Centrioles
46. In the Law of Dominance:
A. Only one of the two possible alleles from each parent is passed on to the offspring.
B. Alleles sort independently of each other.

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 C. One trait may cover up the allele of the other trait.
D. Flowers have white alleles and purple alleles.
47. Which of the following is not a nucleotide?
A. Adenine B. Alanine C. Cytosine D. Guanine
48. Amino acids are carried to the ribosome in protein synthesis by
A. Transfer Rna (Trna) C. Ribosomal Rna (Rrna)
B. Transport Enzymes D. Cytoskeletal Transport Proteins
49. Which of the following features is/are found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
1. Nucleus
2. Mitochondria
3. Cytoskeleton
4. Vacuoles
A. 4 Only B. 1 And 2 C. 1, 2 And 4 D. 1, 2 And 3
50. Which of the following is not a member of Kingdom Fungi?
A. Mold B. Blue-Green Algae C. Mildew D. Mushrooms
51. It is common phenomenon that homes in urban or rural places are clean. However, our streets and parks are
dirty; citizens do not bother about garbage collection and rugged roads as long as these do not affect their family and
home. Such situation show that as a people, Filipino still lack of:
A. Social Consciousness C. Personal Discipline
B. Community Leadership D. Political Will
52. What do the school campus expressions “promdi” and “barriotic” indicate?
A. The power of the rich C. The prevalence ethnocentrism
B. The powerless of the poor D. Low literacy rate of the country
53. A good teacher may provide a good class atmosphere by:
A. Providing pupils with challenging educational experience
B. Setting up strict rules and enforcing them partially
C. Allowing the pupils to make all the decisions
D. Maintaining strict discipline
54. Which program of the Department of Education is an offshoot of the Filipino bayanihan spirit?
A. Every Child A Reader Program (ENCARP) C. Child Friendly School System
B. The Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) D. Brigada Eskwela
55. When enrollees cannot be accommodated in the public schools due to lack of teachers and classroom, they are
referred to the private schools under the:
A. Tutorial program C. Study now pay later
B. Adopt-a-School Program D. Educational Service Contracting Scheme
56. Theft of school equipment like tv, computer, etc. by teenagers in the community itself is becoming a common
phenomenon. What does this incident signify?
A. Prevalence of poverty in the community.
B. Inability of school to hire security guards.
C. Deprivation of Filipino schools.
D. Community's lack of sense of co-ownership.
57. Which pillar of learning is aimed at the holistic development of man and complete fulfilment?
A. Learning to be C. Learning to do
B. Learning to live together D. Learning to know
58. International educators propose a definition of the term global competence. What is the MOST appropriate
characteristic of a globally competent individual?
A. Having the professional competence to speak a foreign language
B. Ability to become familiar with a new culture and work environment
C. Having the intercultural facility of effective two-way communication
D. Having an open mind while actively seeking to understand norms and work effectively outside one's environment.
59. The Philippine Educational system was established on January 21, 1901 through Education Act of 1901. With the
issuance of the act, President McKinley instructed the Philippine Commission to have English as the common language
the people. The main reason for the one language policy is to .
A. Promote English as a language.
B. Propagate the use of English as the language if the American occupying the Philippines
during the time.
C. Acknowledge that English is the language of business, science and technology and the
technology and higher education.
D. Unify the regions since a great number of language were spoke throughout the country.
60. The specialization required of every professional teacher for him/her to be competent is in line with which pillar of
learning?
A. Learning to live together C. Learning to do
B. Learning to know D. Learning to be
61. A teacher is said to be a "trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is under obligation to
transmit to learners such heritage." Which practice makes him/her fulfill such obligation?
A. Use interactive teaching strategies.
B. Observe continuing professional education.
C. Study the life of Filipino heroes.
D. Use the latest educational technology
62. Teacher F is convinced that whenever a student performs a desired behavior, provided reinforcement and soon
the student will learn to perform the behavior on his own. On which principle is Teacher F's conviction based?
A. Cognitivism C. Behaviorism
B. Environmentalism D. Constructivism
63. In Krathwohl's affective domain of objectives, which of the following is the lowest level of affective behavior?
A. Valuing B. Characterization C. Responding D. Organization

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64. Mr. and Mrs. Cruz give their child the freedom to run, go biking, skate and slide. What is the couple allowing their
children to develop?
A. Autonomy B. Inferiority C. Initiative D. Guilt
65. 64. Every morning, Mrs. Trisha would scold her son for not fixing his beddings claiming that her son was old
enough to do so. But when Mrs. Trisha's son asked permission to attend a party, she claimed that he was still too
young to do so. What could be the effect of the situation to Mrs. Trisha's son?
A. Guilt B. Initiative C. Role confusion D. Self-esteem

66. Key factors in developing effective learning environments are classroom disciplinary climate and teachers' self-
efficacy. Which conclusion can be derived from this statement?
A. Students who are subjected to disciplinary measures contribute to an effective learning
environment.
B. A disciplinarian teacher creates a favourable environment.
C. The teacher is the key to an effective learning environment.
D. The discipline from an authoritarian teacher yields a conducive learning atmosphere.
67. Corporal punishment is punishable by law. How can you instill discipline through non-violent means?
A. Ignore discipline problems
B. Refrain from admitting erring students
C. Refer all disciplinary measures to the Student Affairs Office
D. Establish your policies and give your expectations at the beginning of the class
68. It is the distance between the actual developmental level as determined by independent problem solving and the
level of potential as determined through problem solving under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable
peers.
A. Zone of Proximal Development C. Object Permanence
B. Crystallized Intelligence D. Extinction Burst

69. Which order follows the basic rule in framing interaction?

A. Call on a student, ask the question, pause.
B. Ask the question, pause, call on a student.
C. Call on a student, pause, ask the question.
D. Ask the question, call on a student, pause.
70. If you apply the integrated curriculum approach, which one is out?
A. Lifelong learning C. Relating topic to life experiences
B. Rote learning D. Problem solving
71. Which of these statements is the effective way of communicating the vision- mission statement of the school?
A. Align activities, program and projects to the school vision-mission.
B. Share vision-mission among stakeholders.
C. Memorize the vision-mission statement.
D. Form committees to develop and/or revise the vision-mission statement.
72. The following are basic assumptions that could help and enhance teacher's understanding and appreciation of
his/her students, except:
A. No two learners are exactly the same.
B. Children in all classrooms are heterogenous.
C. Uniform strategies should be employed in order to assure uniform and quality education.
D. Student's background and experiences should be considered when teaching.
73. There is statement that says, "No amount of good instruction will come out without good classroom
management." Which of the following best explains this statement?
a. Good instructions is equal to effective classroom management.
b. There must be classroom management for instruction to yield good outcomes or results.
c. Classroom management means good instruction
d. Classroom management is important to effect good instruction.
74. Professor B once said: "We talk of developing critical thinking among our students, but when they disagree with us
we get offended." To which Filipino trait does this point?
a. Extreme authoritarianism
b. Lack of subjectivity
c. Inquisitiveness of the Filipino Youth
d. The lack of seriousness among Filipinos
75. Which is a classroom application of Vygotsky's idea of scaffolding?
a. Give the learner a task that challenges her ability.
b. From the start leave the learner to herself because she has the power for self-learning.
c. Don’t spoil the learner by doing what she ought to do.
d. Give the learner the necessary assistance until she can be on her own.
76. In determining the strategy or method of teaching to carry out the objective of the lesson, the preparedness of
the teacher should be considered. It implies that the teacher should:
A. Enjoy the lesson C. Master the subject matter
B. Give many homework D. Call the attention of the learners

77. "Do not cheat. Cheating does not pay. If you do, you cheat yourself" says the voiceless voice from within you." In
context of Freud's theory, which is/are at work?
A. Id C. Ego
B. Id and Ego interact D. Superego
78. Jerome Bruner's idea that interest in the material being learned is the best stimulus for learning. This is in support
of our efforts to develop in our student motivation.
A. superficial B. endless C. extrinsic D. intrinsic

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79. At the preoperational stage of Piaget's cognitive development, the child can see only his point of view and
assumes that everyone also has his same point of view. What is this tendency called?

A. Animism C. Conservatism
B. Transductive reasoning D. Egocentrism
80. Your percentile rank in class is 60%. What does this mean?
A. You scored better than 60% of the class.
B. You got 40% of the test items wrongly.
C. You got 60% of the test items correctly.
D. You scored less than 60% of the class.
81. The professional teacher is not "the sage on stage" but "the guide from the side." This implies that teachers _____
A. cling to their power to impose rules.
B. act as facilitators of learning
C. project an "Almighty-Omniscient" image
D. serve dispensers of knowledge
82. As a teacher employing the project-based multimedia learning strategy, what are some limitation teachers expect
from the encounter?
I. There is a need for extending the time to use several media.
II. The presentation of the product is not easy task.
III. The technology skills to produce a product may be lacking.
A. I, II and III B. III only C. I and II only D. I only
83. Curriculum is defined as the total learning experiences of the children in school. Which part of curriculum will
assure these experiences?
A. Curriculum assessment C. Curriculum implementation
B. Curriculum plan D. Curriculum evaluation
84. The best way to assess learning is to use real-life situations, objects and materials existing in the environment.
Hence, teachers are encouraged to use:
A. rating scale C. pencil-and -paper test
B. authentic assessment D. observation technique
85. Which statement applies correctly to Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience?
A. The farther you are from the bottom, the more direct the learning experience becomes.
B. The farther you are from the base, the more direct the learning experience becomes.
C. The farther you are from the base, the more indirect the learning experience becomes.
D. The closer you are to the base, the more direct the learning experience becomes.
86. You were assigned to handle a multigrade class. What instruction materials must be utilized to provide for the
needs of each level?
A. Multisensory materials
B. Materials of high level thinking skills
C. Colorful, useful and durable materials
D. Differentiated materials to cater to different levels
87. Rodel gave a wrong answer in a class discussion. Teacher X said "Wrong! You are way off." As a consequence,
other students in the class were afraid to answer questions. Which of the following is illustrated by the event?
A. Ripple effect B. Severity error C. Halo effect D. Central tendency error
88. 72. Teacher Y asserts that he needs to make his students get interested in the subject whether they like it or not
or may not get interested at all. This is more the thinking of a/an_________________
A. Essentialist B. Reconstructivist C. Behaviorist D. Perennialist
89. Every curriculum has this dimension. This both unplanned and implicit but its instructional effect are often evident
curriculum in the students behavior values and dispositions. This dimension is referred to as:
A. Hidden curriculum C. Instructional curriculum
B. Societal curriculum D. Institutional curriculum
90. Teacher N sees to it that her classroom is clean and orderly so her pupils will less likely disarrange seats and litter
on the floor. On which thought is her action based?
a. Progressivism b. Existentialism c. Behaviorism d. Epicureanism
91. A criterion-referenced test is designed to determined whether or not a student has _____.
A. performed higher than the other members of a group.
B. performed well in a wide content coverage.
C. reached a performance level on a specific skill.
D. reach a present target.
92. Which statement best indicates a balance between responsibility and authority? Miss Soriano has just provided a
group activity to her class. While the class is at it, she says...
A. You can talk as much as you want.
B. You are forbidden to talk with each other.
C. I'll send you out of the room if you so much create noise.
D. You can talk provided you finish the work on time and do not disturb the other group
93. When a failing student comes to you for help and ask you for extra work so he can pass, what is ethical for you to
do?
A. Give him the extra work he is asking then if he passes quality work, give him a passing mark.
B. Find out why he is delinquent and extend the needed assistance in solving his difficulties.
C. Make the extra work that he is asking extremely difficult for him to learn a lesson.
D. Give an easy extra work so he can really be helped to pass.
94. Ms. Marin will be absent for 2 days because of national conference. She wants her students to work on certain
module. What is the fastest way of sending the module to her students while she is away?
A. Message each of the students on a social networking site.
B. Send the module through group instant messaging.
C. Share it to all her students in her live account.
D. Email a module to her students.

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95. Time-tested methods are as effective as modern methods of teaching even if these are traditional. Which of the
following methods is time-tested?
A. Integraded teaching C. Cooperative learning method
B. Inductive method D. Problem-Based Learning
96. How should teacher regard her participation in community movements for common good?
A. Lead in community movements half-heartedly so as not to be invited again
B. Wait for an invitation from local officials to participate in community fiesta
C. Take the initiative to actively participate in community movements for the common good
D. Resist participation in community movements that adversely affect teaching job
97. In lesson planning, is it advisable to have a mental picture on how you are going to evaluate your students'
learning as you write your lesson objectives?
A. No, because evaluation is quite different from objectives.
B. Yes, because this will ensure valid evaluation tools since the lesson objectives are the
basis for evaluation.
C. No, because lesson objective formulation gets derailed.
D. Yes, because objective and evaluation are the first and last parts of a lesson plan.
98. Teacher D begins her lesson with concrete life experiences then leads her students to abstraction. Which method
does she employ?
A. Inductive B. Deductive C. Transductive D. Interactive
99. Which of the following is the least authentic mode of assessment?
A. Paper-and-pencil test in vocabulary
B. Oral performance to assess student’s spoken communication skills
C. Experiments in science to assess skill in the use of scientific methods
D. Artistic production for music or art subject

100. With the pervasiveness of bullying at schools, more and more parents are concerned about their children’s safety
since teachers are not always present to keep an eye on students. Children are not safe from harm against bullies
especially when they are outside of the school’s premise. The Anti Bullying Act of 2013 which addresses this concern
among parents, teachers and even students who are considered victims of bullying is also known as?
A. RA 10627 B. RA 10267 C. RA 10762 D. RA 10276

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