Qualifying Exam for Principal

GRAMMAR TEST

1. I see nimbus clouds, it __________ rain.

a. May
b. b. might

2. It was his ________ which led to the capture of Geronimo.

a. Idiosyncrazy
b. b. idiosyncrasy

3. Because his roommate _______ him some money, he did not have to pawn his Rolex.
a. Lended
b. Lent

4. When you complete this six-month program of diet and exercise, you _______ at least
thirty pounds.
a. Will loose
b. Will have lost

5. It was either she or her sisters who ______ asked to participate in the Santa Cruz de
Mayo processing around town.
a. Were
b. Was

6. The politics rooted in barangays _______ to be swayed by old, rich families.

a. Tends
b. Tend

7. The performance audit revealed that none of the staff ________the requisite
computer literacy for the new accounting procedures.
a. Have
b. Has

8. If she _________the new college teacher, she certainly looks so young that is why she
can be mistaken as a college student.
a. Were
b. Is

9. We shall abide__________ whatever the president says. We are not going to court.
a. With
b. By

10. When asked whether she run for president, the senator ________
a. Consented
b. Assented

11. Cooking is the only one among his many hobbies which _________ him from ever
successfully dieting.
a. Prevents
b. Preven

12. The Russians ________ have been the first to land on the moon if only they had more
sophisticated computing facilities.
a. May
b. Might
13. Even with the small delegation, the Arab Emirates __________managed to capture
the limelight because of their signature uniforms.
a. Have
b. Has

14. If you were to be _________, would you also seek the lifting of term limits for your
presidency?
a. He
b. Him

15. Dinosaurs ________the Earth until a worldwide cataclysm wiped them out, and
mammals occupied the dominant niche.
a. Have ruled
b. Had ruled

16. At anti-evection rally, the mayor made several promises to all but _________ who
were less vocal.
a. Us
b. We

17. There ________ fungi inside the box which came from Africa.
a. Were
b. Was

18. The restaurant manager hired a young ____________

a. Cook
b. Cooker

19. There comes a time when a congressman, along with his staff member,
_________tempted, or threatened, by local gambling lord.
a. Get
b. Gets

20. The only __________ to be applied by the judges in the first round of this choral
competition is accuracy of notes.
a. Criteria
b. Criterion

21. None of the ___________ qualified in terms of foreign language proficiency.

a. Applicants
b. Applicant

22. The present conflict between the __________and the Palestinians has a long history,
one which stretches far back into ancient times.
a. Israelis
b. Israelites

23. German shepherds are usually top students at __________schools; they respond quite
easily.
a. Obeisance
b. Obedience

24. Many traditions associated with Easter, such as Easter Egg hunt, are actually _____ in
origin.
a. Non-Christian
b. Unchristian
 25. A Filipina has yet to become chess ______; perhaps, she could do better in
international competitions than the current ones.
a. Grand master
b. Grand mistress

26. The school’s folk dance __________has been invited to participated at the Aberdeen
Festival in Scotland.
a. Troop
b. Troupe

27. It is interesting to find out why insects are generally considered as not
__________which in fact many societies have them as part of their daily menu.
a. Edible
b. Eatable

28. Take note of the immediate affectthis drug has on the behaviour of the hamster in the cage.
A B C D

29. Do not be irritatedby his bad manners; he is merely trying to attract attention.
A B C D

30. This scholarship should be awardedtowhomever bestsmeets the requirements.

A B C D

31. I fail to understand why you are seeking council after you ignored my advice last week.
A B C D

32. Our’s is critical period; we are confronted withgrave problems which must solved if we
A B C
are to avert a tragedy.
D

33. More than sixty percent of this project still hasbe completed. I am afraid that we shall
A B C
have to work overtime tonight.
D

34. Alfredo usually eats quick lunch, regardless of whether what he eats is healthy or not.
A B C D

35. If I were you,I would never permit them to take part in such an exhausting activity.
A B C D

36. The reason for my long absence from class wasbecause I was sick for almost three weeks
A B C D

37. I willalways remember youstanding by me offering me pieces of advice and encouragements.

A B C D

38. Although I am playing golf for more than 4 years now, I cannot manage to break a 90.
A B C D

39. Between twenty and thirty students are willing to volunteer; the rest are not planning to participate in
the activity. A B C D

40. He is not the kind of person who accepts such challenge negatively; he is certain to seek
A B C D
competition.

41. Although Jake is in this country for only two years, he talks like he has lived her for ten years.
A B C D

42. Even if you go shopping late will you please bringthis note to the store’s manager.
A B C D
43. Let me say once and for all that between you and I, there can be no further friendship.
A B C D

44. He proved to his own satisfaction that he was as good as, if not more good than she.
A B C D

45. Economics as well as political aspects were discussed between the government and MNLF panel, the
A B
resultof whomhold great promise of lasting benefits for the country.
C D

46. The student council would appreciatehearing from anyone whose interested in organizing a drama club.
A B C D

47. English people of the Renaissance were accustomed to resorting to wizard and astrologers for help in
A B
alleviating diseases, identifying threats and to locate lost property.
C D

48. Workshop is atechnique in group dynamicsgenerally used in group planninginspite of the many
A B C D
objections to its use.

49. A number of suggestionsare given to improvethe ways of involving the youth to participatein
A B C
community services.
D

50. The value of a method of teachinglies in the waythey help the learnersto observe and analyze cases on
A B C D
their own.

51. One of the objectionsto deductive thinkingis that it allows guessingin the individual learner.
A B C D

52. Exercises in problem solvingnot only to developcorrect thought habits butalso enable the person to met
A B C D
the exigencies in life.

53. A good environment for class recitation iscooperation and preparation of students andmastery of the
A B C
subject matterby the teacher.
D

54. The numbers of eligiblein the government servicesdo not equal the numberof vacancies available for
A B C D
them.

55. Cooperative or group assignment, although not always used in the classrooms, encourage students to
A B
think and work for themselvesbesides helping then, organize their materials.
C D

56. Multi- sensory aids to learningclarify important concepts to the studentsand makes learning
A B C
more lasting to them.
D

57. Programmed instructionclearly define objectivein terms of student behavioursand presents the
A B C
materials to be learned in organized and logical sequence.
D

58. The researches made by Peterson and Stephensrevealed that knowledge of results of the test
A B
should be adopt immediately to the studentsfor more effective learning.
 C D

59. Discipline is an aspect of managementwhich if considered a group processare to resultin self-direction

A B C D
in the individual.

60. Even in the elementary schools, it is never too earlyto discussedmoral issues.
A B C D

61. Physical growth is relatedto socio-cultural developmentas this relate to the totalpersonality pattern of
A B C D
an individual.

62. One of the most fascinating studyon people deals onpersonality assessment patternand behaviour.
A B C D

111. A. Direction: here are groups of sentences you are to read carefully. Determine the
proper arrangement of the sentences to produce a logically organized paragraph. Capital
letters before each sentence will guide you in working on the items.

63. A. Then, I came to realize that by quitting it would seem like starting something and
not finishing it.
B. when I quit my job, I had mixed emotions.
C. It is not that easy just to give up something
D. But I came to realize that some things are more important than pride.
E. At first, I’m glad that all those hardship connected with my work were finally over.

1. The last statement should be __________

2. The first statement should be __________
3. After the third statement should be _______
4. The second statement should be __________
5. Before the fourth statement should be ______

64. A. His service is too weak and his backhand needs to work
B. John thinks that it’s easy to play tennis.
C. He has been playing for 7 years now and he still has to improve on some aspects of
the game.
D. If only John would improve his game more than bragging about how he think it’s
easy to play tennis.
E. He can’t win any tournaments because of his drawbacks.

1. The first statement should be _________

2. The fourth statement should be _______
3. The third statement should be _________
4. The fifth statement should be _________
5. The second statement should be ______

65. A. They fail to realize that it is when they are hurt do they become stronger.
B. Of course, their intentions are primarily just to prevent them from being hurt.
C. Overprotective parents deprive their children of the chance to see the harsh
realities of the world would eventually face.
D. Parents should realize that their children need space to grow in all aspects.
E. There are some things which have to be learned rather than taught.

1. The first statement should be _________

2. The third statement should be __________
3. The second statement should be __________
4. The last statement should be ___________
 5. The fourth statement should be __________

66. A. But, many people do not know that not all painkillers alleviate pain.
B. Patients consult their doctors, expecting to be treated with some kind of medicine.
C. Most patients thought they were short-changed if the doctors informed them they
suffer from psychogenic
D. Many of these patients get angry if the doctor tells them nothing is wrong with
them expecting momentary pain.
E. Most pain killing drugs are prescribed to kill pains.

1. the second statement should be __________

2. the fourth statement should be ___________
3. the third statement should be ____________
4. the last statement should be _____________
5. the first statement should be _____________

67. A. It makes the one who receives it happy and welcome.

B. It spreads gladness everywhere.
C. A spontaneous smile happens quickly, yet its effect is lasting.
D. Everyone needs to be smiled at, yet many find the act too much to give.
E. When a person smiles, he gives much and gets nothing.

1. The last statement should be __________

2. The second statement should be ___________
3. The third statement should be _____________
4. The first statement should be ______________
5. The fourth statement should be ____________

68. A. By trying, man learns to solve his problems thru satisfying acts and eliminates actions which
are annoying.
B. He used a hungry cat in a puzzle box where it tried ways to get out in order to get the food.
C. Edward C. Thorndike’s connectionism theory of learning establishes the trial and error way
to learn.
D. He established the fact that like the cat, man too, learned by trial and error.
E. Thorndike’s animal studies came up with the law of exercise and the law of effect.

1. ACBDE
2. BACDE
3. EACDB
4. ABCDE

69. A. Before, his religion was basically involved with rituals and ceremonies.
B. The religion of the teacher helps him in reducing his fears and uncertainly.
C. His religion responds to his need for a means to allay his fears about the uncertainly of
events contrary to the natural law.
D. Religion is important because it provides spiritual nourishment for his total being.

1. ABCD
2. BACD
3. DBCA
4. CBAD

70. A. The type of non-formal education to offer depends on what clientele to serve and locality
where they live.
 B. The clientele targets of non-formal education are the adults without formal education but
who are still productive, the school-age youth, dropped-outs, and those without access to
formal schooling.
C. First, second, and third categorizing will be planned.
D. Regional strategies for the development of target clientele are a must.

1. CBAD
2. BADC
3. BACD
4. CABD

71. A. Many innovations without proven results and follow up evaluation are educational
wastages.
B. One wonders in the final analysis if these changes have been deeply rooted on the basic
problems of the people they serve
C. Some curricular changes are mere fads without foreseeable achievements.
D. What is needed are innovations that overcome the education of the young.

1. BACD
2. ACDB
3. ABCD
4. CBAD

72. A. A responsive educational system should be directed towards regional cooperation.

B. Commonality of educational objectives should be replaced by better ways of achieving goal
that fit the regional needs.
C. It is necessary to revolutionize the contemporary methodologies in the teaching – learning
processes.
D. the educational goals should seek for a better way of experimentation in teaching
strategies and technologies.

1. ABCD
2. ABDC
3. BCAD
4. DABC

73. A. Education is a vital instrument of change.

B. It is hope that before the end of the present century, language spoken is better understood
and appreciated.
C. This means the strengthening of a nation through a common language spoken by the
people
D. The bilingual policy is a necessary force for the unity of the Filipinos.

1. ABCD
2. CDBA
3. DBCA
4. BACD

74. A. To a young, it means new, easy and relevant.

B. against all odds, quality of education should mean prioritizing the needs of the system.
C. Consequently, to them, what is old and difficult to learn is not worth striving for.
D. Quality education means education that is useful, utilizable and profitable.

1. CADB
2. DACB
3. DBCA
4. BACD

75. A. Although the government is willing to put resources to education, alone, it cannot do the
job.
 B. Education Act of 1980 provides an all encompassing activity with participation at all
educational levels and sectors.
C. The private schools have to be partners.
D. The act only strengthens but equips DepED with its regulatory and development tasks as
well.

1. BACD
2. ABCD
3. DBCA
4. CADB

76. A. Academic freedom ensures independence and self-direction among scholars and
institution.
B. We need not debate on its importance for the protection and existence
C. Education Act of 1980 recognizes this fact.
D. The academe needs academic freedom for its healthful existence.

1. BDCA
2. ABDC
3. CADB
4. DBCA

77. A. Experience of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) serves as a model for government
successful program.
B. The American and the Taiwanese have already established businesses in the area.
C. The American pull – out operations from the Subic is a blessing is disguise.
D. The government pins its hopes on volunteerism of Subic people.

1. DCBA
2. DACB
3. BCDA
4. ABCD

III – B. Arrange the letters of the sentences to show logical organization of ideas.

78. A. The reasons are many.

B. A drunken driver is the second menace.
C. Another cause of accidents is the inexperienced driver who doesn’t realize that driving is a
responsible job.
D. Car cost more lives than wars.
E. First, there are the careless drivers who disobey all traffic rules.

79. A. Insects are fascinating

B. The beautiful colors of moths and butterflies are a delights to everyone.
C. Their ways of life are a constant source of wonders.
D. Other insects

80. A. He did what did not seem possible then.

B. He was welcomed by the emperor.
C. Marco Polo set out for China when he was only seventeen.
D. He crossed deserts, lakes, and mountains on camels, horses and boats.
E. In time he was made an official in the empire.

81. A. They let you know that something is not right.

B. Symptoms are for our benefit.
C. Even a symptom such as a severe pain is a blessing in disguise.
D. Some pains, even, are alarm signals indicating that some action should be taken at once.
E. A pain in the chest may stop a man’s take exertion which is doing harm to his heart.

82. A. Nobody answered.

B. The room was full of garden tools but nobody was there.
 C. I opened it and peeped in.
D. I hastily shut the door and left.
E. I knocked at the door.

83. A. Later, he found out that by mixing copper with tin, he could produce bronze.
B. Out of this, metal he made his weapons and tools.
C. Then he discovered the use of copper.
D. For making weapons and tools, he used stones.
E. The early man did not know how to use metals.

84. A. it falls.
B. Many such falling drops make rain.
C. This drop of water is too heavy to be held up in the air.
D. When many of these little particles of moisture unite, they form a tiny drops of water.
E. Clouds are composed of fine particles of moisture floating in the air.

85. A. It is a wonderful possession because the more we use it, the more we have it.
B. Our greatest treasure is the creative power of the mind on a free society to enhance life.
C. The more we give of it, the more there is to give.
D. This is a source which can never be exhausted.
E. its scope is not limited by horizontal horizons for its dimensions are vertical, with no limits.

86. A. Courtesy, politeness, etiquette, and social behaviour are some of the tems used.
B. There are several ways of describing good manners.
C. First, good manners make living with others more pleasant and comfortable.
D. whatever the term used, good manners are important
E. Second, if you behave well, those around you will treat you with courtesy and respect.

IV – A. Direction: Circle the letter of the word which meaning is not nearly the name and underlined
word.

87. Unless we find a witness to corroborate your evidence, it will not stand courts.
a. collaborate
b. negate
c. interpret
d. confirm
e. inspire

88. He has the dubious distinction of being the lowest man in his class.
a. strange
b. satisfying
c. doubtful
d. existing
e. dangerous

89. The boy gave a furtive look at his classmate’s test paper.
a. coy
b. sneaky
c. underhanded
d. brilliant
e. abortive

90. The evidence gathered against the racketeers incriminates

a. exacerbates
b. accuses
c. intimidates
d. includes
e. discriminates

91. He preyed upon gullible people, who easily believed his stories.
a. incredulous
 b. easily deceived
c. fickle
d. indifferent
e. believer

92. I must remonstrate about the lack of polite protection in our area.
a. protest
b. restate
c. resigns
d. reiterate
e. reject

93. The wizenednumb old man in the home of the aged was still active and energetic.
a. magical
b. clever
c. shrivelled
d. wise and smart
e. indigent

94. I can safely vouchsafe you a fair return for your investments.
a. borrow
b. grant
c. punish
d. desire
e. qualify

95. His frequent use of clichés makes his essay seem banal.
a. philosophical
b. common
c. dramatic
d. righteous
e. unusual

96. The deal was held in abeyanceuntil her arrival from a sales conference.
a. obedience
b. absence
c. familiar
d. suspended
e. compromise

97. Many social workers have attempted to ameliorate the condition of people living at slums
area.
a. materialize
b. hasten
c. enlighten
d. improve
e. persuade

98. All attempts to defuse the character of our last president, have failed.
a. refuse
b. deceive
c. affect
d. venerate
e. malign

99. As long as our political leaders would emulate the virtues of the great leaders of our country,
we shall have economic and social progress.
a. set free
b. embolden
c. encourage
d. imitate
e. concerned

100. The lawyer objected that the testimony being offered was not germane to the case on hand.
a. original
 b. relevant
c. connected
d. assisting
e. prominent

101. She had no respect for him because he seemed weak-willed and irresolute
a. uncertain
b. disturbing
c. irresponsible
d. prohibiting
e. stubborn

102. We were surprised by his listless attitude today when we expected to him to be enthusiastic.
a. Irritable
b. Lacking in spirit
c. Interrogating
d. Divisive

103. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxury and relaxation.
a. frustrating
b. distinct
c. stingy
d. vulnerable
e. irresponsible

104. These clouds are ominous they foretell of a severe storm coming.
a. favourable
b. threatening
c. isolated
d. dangerous
e. unassuming

105. Liza is not a pariah to be shunned and ostracized.

a. citizen
b. parishioner
c. outcast
d. benefactor
e. inherent

106. Easy access to credit encourages people to become spendthrift.

a. stingy
b. sophisticated
c. spender
d. money-conscious
e. timid

107. Jose refused to take sleeping pills that might stupefy him.
a. rigid
b. dull
c. illusionary
d. make numb
e. timid

108. I admire his terse style of writing; he comes directly to the point.
a. better
b. sharp
c. lengthy
d. concise
e. poetic

109. People dislike his sly ways but granted him a certain vulpine intelligence.
a. surprise
 b. careful
c. wily
d. cunning
e. aggressive

IV – Directions: Circles the letter of the answer that approximates the meaning of the underlined
word.

110. of human bondage

a. ingenuity
b. depravity
c. slavery
d. poverty
e. ignorance

111. a candid statement

a. sweet
b. humorous
c. short
d. frank
e. remarkable

112. a ferocious animal

a. jungle
b. fame
c. fierce
d. wild
e. favourite

113. An eminent scientist

a. experienced
b. technical
c. practicing
d. well-known
e. lovable

114. After a cursory reading

a. previous
b. casual
c. attentive
d. disturbed
e. poring

115. A despicable person

a. hateful
b. beloved
c. free
d. lettered
e. faithful

116. A fraudulent transaction

a. sincere
b. fraternal
c. orderly
d. clear
e. dishonest

117. An intricatemaneuver
a. moderate
 b. complex
c. ordinary
d. simple
e. normal

118. A mandatory statement

a. enlightened
b. obligatory
c. demanding
d. ambiguous
e. vague

119. Unblemished reputation

a. untold
b. unknown
c. unspotted
d. unpopular anonymous

120. Alleviate another’ sorrow

a. aggravate
b. lament
c. grieve over
d. support ease

121. To segregate the minors

a. teach
b. instruct
c. separate
d. enrich
e. eliminate

122. A hostile reaction

a. unfriendly
b. democratic
c. fair
d. unfair
e. indifferent

123. Indecorous manner

a. open
b. shy
c. improper
d. becoming
e. proper

124. Adhere to the principles

a. keep
b. linger
c. invent
d. abandon
e. make

125. Adept worker

a. skilful
b. chimsy
c. industrious
d. lazy
e. bright

126. A group in unison

a. discord
 b. concord
c. melody
d. harmony
e. accordance

127. Extricate from problems

a. entangle
b. relieve
c. disentangle
d. solve
e. clear

128. Eliminate animosity

a. ill-will
b. hostility
c. poverty
d. friendliness
e. disease

129. To instigate sedition

a. encourage
b. repress
c. urge
d. advertise
e. abet

IV- Directions: Circle the letter of the meaning of the underlined part of each sentence from the
choices.

130. The politician is a witty speaker, but he beats around the bush too much.
a. speaks emotionally
b. away from the public
c. keeps on talking
d. goes unheeded
e. avoid the main topic

131. Pilar tasted a dose of her own medicine.

a. suffered the consequence of her own
b. tasted her glory
c. self- medication
d. got her reward
e. immediately

132. All is well that ends well…the hatchet is buried as the die is cast.
a. The action is done and every ill feeling is forgiven as it is forgotten
b. The weapon is buried
c. The judgement is given
d. Misunderstanding is forgiven

133. Mrs. Gonzales is as good as her last triumph

a. cannot be good all throughout
b. cannot be bad
c. as nice as ever
d. ably superb
e. in serious trouble

134. A flet all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a teapot.
a. temperate dropped
b. heated argument followed
c. simmered down
d. boiled down to nothing
e. finally settled

135. Fast accomplishment can dull the official to complacency

a. remain inactively satisfied
 b. sleepy
c. tired
d. bored
e. put in serious trouble

136. Jose does not need a new car, but he traded his old one to keep up with the Jones.
a. to imitate others in extravagance
b. to be envious
c. to be responsible
d. to please others
e. independent

137. She wishes to meet somebody who is off the beaten track.
a. unbelievable
b. generous
c. at the lowest level
d. unconventional
e. forcefull

138. All his life he has tried to be a good citizen, but still he does not seem to get any place.
a. change location
b. take a trip
c. unsuccessful
d. miserable
e. stubborn

139. I want to see the boss to put across to him our plan for the increasing sales.
a. pool our ideas
b. lecture it
c. assume superiority
d. to effect it effectively
e. to influence

140. Don’t trust him completely, he may try to put one over you.
a. overcome
b. to subordinate
c. to deceive you
d. trouble some
e. impulsive

141. For days now, it has been raining like cats and dogs.
a. to rain very hard
b. stormy weather
c. cold, chilly weather
d. troublesome
e. mayhem

142. He owed me some money for a long time, but today he squared his account with me.
a. remain loyal
b. overcharge the wealthy
c. to pay a debt
d. run away from
e. remain updated

143. The committee members have gone off, leaving everything at sixes and sevens among
themselves.
a. harmony
b. disagreement
c. unfazed
d. numerical
e. agreement

144. “Rome was not built in a day”

a. Always on the move
 b. Accept and bear the consequences of your own doings.
c. Great things require time and effort
d. Better do it even delayed than not do it at all
e. Hatred between two parties

145. As a teacher, I must always catch up on the latest.

a. Enable oneself to know pedagogical trend of the most recent
b. Allow oneself to decide
c. Reflect upon
d. Bring oneself up
e. Keep updated

146. Her failure to pass the exam result _______unemployment

a. to
b. on
c. in
d. from

147. The committee’s decision was based __________reported facts.

a. upon
b. from
c. to
d. on

148. Because of what the navy seals did to him the terrorists would surely get back
__________him.
a. for
b. on
c. at
d. to

149. Relay the message __________ her.

a. on
b. at
c. to
d. upon

150. The president approved _____________his request.

a. at
b. in
c. to
d. on
 Qualifying Exam for Principal
1. Recommended practice suggests that which of the following should be involved in the
decision making process concerning curriculum?
I. Curriculum expert
II. Boards of education
III. Professional staff
IV. Parents and students

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, III, and IV

2. Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider in using community
resources in the classroom?
a. Can the resources be used by several groups at the same time?
b. Have such resources been overused?
c. Do the resources meet the needs of the program?
d. Would the use of these resources be controversial?

3. The role of a school psychologist would ordinarily NOT include which of the following?
a. Assisting teachers and administrators to develop understanding of the needs and
behaviour of students.
b. Determining by observation and assessment the procedures that best help students
to learn
c. Assisting faculty in developing procedures for referring students to the school
psychologies
d. Assisting teachers by giving demonstration lessons to troublesome groups of
students

4. The leader can be most confident that a groups is functioning when

a. Most participants are enjoying the task
b. Interpersonal and organizational conflict do not occur
c. The reward system is more than adequate
d. The participants are interacting with each other on an open basis.

5. Of the following, the best argument for the inclusion of student in special education
programs in activities with general education students is the probability that the special
education students will
a. Have less need for specialized services in the school they attend
b. Learn more in the cognitive and psychomotor domain
c. Become more competitive with their peers.
d. Receive more individualized attention for the special nature of their disabling
condition.
e. Be provided with the least restrictive environment

6. The teaching techniques or methods that are generally considered to have more direct
impact on effective feelings are
a. Discussion and dialogue
b. Recitation and independent study
c. Role playing and simulation
d. Questioning and observation
e. Lecturing and demonstration
7. A group of teachers cooperatively plan the best learning situation for a particular
student, discuss the plan with the student, and have the student sign the written plan.
Which of the following best describes this process?
a. Individualizing unit teaching
b. The contract method
c. Unit teaching with group instruction
d. Programmed instruction
e. Team teaching, individualized instruction with the contract method

8. The primary role of the supervisory or cooperating teacher in the education of the
student teacher is most appropriately described as
a. Setting a good example for the student teacher to follow
b. Helping the student teacher develop effective ways of teaching
c. Determining the educational philosophy to be implement by the student teacher
d. Providing the student teacher with information in classroom management
techniques.
e. Facilitating the proper placement of the student teacher in his or her initial
position.

9. Which of the following is a common pitfall in the shaped decision-making process

a. Group members often a variety of alternatives for consideration
b. Group think develops
c. Investment in the decision making process is increased
d. Decisions are reached too rapidly
e. Staff morale is decreased

10. A high school principal plans to conduct a study to examine the effect of math
teachers’ pedagogical styles in the achievement of students in the schools’ advanced
mathematics program. Which of the following is the initial step in this process?
a. Consult research relating to teachers’ pedagogical styles and student development
b. Collect data about the performance of students in the advanced mathematics
program
c. Determine a format and timeline for reporting the results of the study to faculty
members
d. Formulate a question, hypothesis or objective
e. Contact teachers to participate in the study

11. If standardized test data are used in the principals’ study, which of the following should
the principal consider to assess the tests’ ability to measure students’ performance
across repeated test administrations?
a. Reliability
b. Validity
c. Generalizability
d. Orthogonality
e. Reproducibility

12. Teacher Anne decides skills she wants pupils to learn from the lesson and designs ways
to assess how well student have learned and how effectively the activity has been
carried out. Teacher Anne uses a set of description of level of performance on each of
several aspects of the activity. This is known as ___________
a. Performance checklist
b. Criterion checklist
c. Rubrics
d. Questionnaire
13. Which of the following is not considered in selecting the aims of curriculum?
a. Analysis of culture
b. Consistency of the curriculum with learning theory
c. Validity of knowledge claim
d. The present status of the learner

14. Learning experiences are vital components of curriculum. Which of the following
factors must be considered in determining learning experiences?
a. Observability
b. Compatibility
c. Trialability
d. Suitability

15. Although, experiences provided in learning may be varied, they should all lead to the
attainment of the same goal where subsequent experiences should build earlier ones.
This is known as ___________
a. Consistency learning
b. Compatibility learning
c. Cumulative learning
d. Constructive learning

16. A single learning may bring out many outcomes. Such learning experiences are
important because of their multifaceted benefits. This called ___________
a. Multiple learning
b. Divisive learning
c. Constructive learning
d. Constructive learning

17. In selecting contents of curriculum, one must consider the question whether the
question the content selected will lead to the acquisition of knowledge and skills
needed by the society. This factor called __________
a. Validity
b. Reliability
c. Utility
d. Learnability

18. The EDPITAF revealed that the community and home variables have greater impact on
learning than school factors EDPITAF means __________
a. Educational Development Planning Implementing Task Force
b. Educational Development Project Implementing Task Force
c. Educational Division Planning Implementing Task Force
d. Educational Division Project Implementing Task Force

19. The NSEC demonstrates ample evidence of the inclusion of behaviourist psychological
principles through the use of behavioural objectives, drills, and homework that
reinforce learning. NSEC means ___________
a. National Secondary Education Curriculum
b. National Secondary & Elementary Curriculum
c. New Secondary Education Curriculum

20. A curriculum design that focuses on the combination of two or more subjects within
and across disciplines.
a. Humanistic approach
b. Intellectual academic approach
c. Scientific-technical approach
d. Eclectic approach
21. An implementation of curriculum model that focuses on overcoming resistance to
change among stakeholders of the curriculum
a. LOC model
b. OD model
c. ORC model
d. RCA model

22. In Technology Integration Program (TIP), teacher Judith looks her current teaching
problems and identify technology based methods that may offer good solutions. Which
of the following phases does teacher Judith consider?
a. Determine the relative advantage
b. Decide on objectives and assessment
c. Design Integration strategies
d. Prepare the Environment

23. Teacher Jade asks himself “what teaching strategies and activities will work best?”
Hence, teacher Jade decides on instructional strategies and how to carry them out.
Which of the following must not be considered by Teacher Jade?
a. Instructional Approaches
b. Curriculum Approaches
c. Sequencing
d. Rubrics

24. In determining the relative advantage of the Technology Integration in teaching, the
teachers must ensure that the use of technology is consistent with their views of what
it means to be a good teacher. This refers to ______
a. Compatibility
b. Complexity
c. Observability
d. Triability

25. Teacher Robert reviews data and Information on technology integrated methods and
determine what should be changed to make them work better next time. Which of the
following must teacher Robert consider to ensurethat the technology integrated in
teaching worked well?
a. Student spends more time trying to make the technology work than on learning the
topic.
b. Teacher Robert ca not justify the cost and preparation in terms of benefits to her
students
c. Teacher Gemma, the principal of teacher Robert, sees technology activity as a seam
less part of the lesson.
d. The problem teacher Robert tries to address is still there.

26. Principal Linda views computers as capable of managing and delivering instruction.
Which of the following views does principal Linda adhere?
a. Audio-visual view
b. Vocational training view
c. Computer-based view
d. Instructional System view

27. Teacher Grace decided to integrate Technology into teaching, but before integrating
technology in teaching, the following must be considered by Teacher Grace, except
a. Purchase products
b. Develop a philosophy of education
c. Identify the problems
d. Impose prejudices against technology
28. Principal Maduma emphasized reminded the teachers regarding the unique
instructional capabilities of integrating technology into teaching, he said, the following
are the unique features of technology in facilitating learning EXCEPT
a. Linking learners to information and educational resources
b. Help learners visualize problems and solutions
c. Involves learners into funny experiences
d. Help tracking learners’ progress

29. Teacher Ana tried to convince her fellow teachers to use technology in teaching
because of the following reasons stated below: Which of these reason you think
teachers do not agree with?
a. Increase teachers’ productivity
b. Support for new instructional approaches
c. Increase fees for computers and laboratories
d. Required skills for an information age

30. Many graduates remained unemployed today, one of the reasons for the ballooning
unemployment rate is, graduate do not possess the necessary skills in the information
age which of the following is not considered an information age?
a. Technology skills
b. Writing skills
c. Information skills
d. Visual skills

31. When will the K to 12 program be implemented?

a. s/y 2011 – 2012
b. s/y 2012 – 2013
c. s/y 2014 – 2015
d. s/y 2010 – 2011

32. The first batch of high school students to go through K to 12 will graduate in _______
a. March 2015
b. March 2016
c. March 2017
d. March 2018

33. In what school year the grade 11 will be introduced?

a. 2016 – 2017
b. 2017 – 2018
c. 2018 – 2019
d. 2020 – 2021

34. The following are some features of K to 12 curriculum EXCEPT:

a. The K to 12 curriculum is decongested
b. The K to 12 curriculum is seamless
c. The K to 12 curriculum is relevant and responsive
d. The K to 12 curriculum is teacher-centered

35. When the K to 12 curriculum is learner centered?

a. It focuses on the optimum development of the Filipino child
b. It responds to the needs of the community
c. It focuses on understanding for mastery
d. It uses integrative, inquiry-based and constructive approaches to develop the
competencies of learners.
36. When the K to 12 program is enriched?
a. It focuses on the optimum development of the Filipino child
b. It responds to the needs of the community
c. It focuses on understanding for mastery
d. It uses integrative, inquiry-based and constructive approaches to develop the
competencies of learners.

37. When the K to 12 program is relevant and responsive?

a. Learning will be systematically matched with labor market requirements.
b. It focuses on the optimum development of the Filipino child
c. It responds to the needs of the community
d. It focuses on understanding for mastery

38. According to SEAMEO INNOTECH many Filipino students failed to master the
competencies skills necessary for productive life because of the following factors
EXCEPT:
a. Limited period of time
b. Fragmented content
c. Disintegrated content
d. Teachers factor

39. When the K to 12 curriculum is decongested?

a. It focuses on understanding for mastery and has removed the unnecessary
repeated competencies
b. It focuses on the optimum development of the Filipino child
c. It responds to the needs of the community
d. It uses integrative, inquiry-based and constructive approaches to develop the
competencies of learners.

40. One year preschool is now mandatory and is provided for free through ________
a. R. A 10157
b. R. A 10257
c. R. A 10147
d. R. A 10157

41. The following are the benefits of K to 12 curriculum for Filipino learners and their
families EXCEPT one:
a. Have more time to master the desired learning competencies
b. They will be given opportunity to learn beyond academic through a career
pathways program
c. Graduates will not only gain a high school diploma but they will acquire certificate
of competencies
d. Families can’t afford education as the cost of the additional two years in high
school.

42. The K to 12 will contribute to economic growth bringing progress to society and to the
nation. Research studies show that:
I. Each additional year bring 10% increase in wage earning
II. Longer time spent in education increase likelihood of employment
III. An additional year increases the average 40 year growth rate in Gross Domestic
product by about 0.37 percentage points
IV. A year of schooling typically shows a 25- 30 % rate of return
A. I and II only
B. II, III and IV only
C. I, II, and III only
D. I, II, III, and IV
43. Why the K to 12 Program is being designed and implemented?
a. To overcome the inherent limitation of ten year basic education
b. Learning and quantity of education will improved
c. Filipino students learn better
d. Degrees of Filipino are recognized as widely as possible
e. All of the above

44. The Filipino graduates under K to 12 basic curriculum envisioned to :

I. Possess sufficient mastery of basic competencies
II. Be emotionally developed and competent to live a meaningful life
III. Be socially aware, pro-active, and involved in public and civic affairs
IV. Be adequately prepared for the world of work or entrepreneurship
a. I, II, and III only
b. II, III and IV only
c. III and IV only
d. I, II, III, and IV

45. The Filipino graduates under K to 12 basic curriculum program are characterized as
graduates who:
I. Possess healthy mind and body
II. Have a solid moral and spiritual grounding
III. Appreciate and care for humanity, the world, and environment
IV. Are proud to be a Filipino
a. IV only
b. I, II, and III only
c. II, III, and IV only
d. I, II, III and IV

46. K to 12 basic curriculum is carried out under the principles of:

a. Inclusive education
b. Learner’s growth and development
c. Teaching and learning
d. Assessment
e. All of the above

47. The K to 12 basic Education Curriculum is outcome-based as it prepares learners for:

a. Higher education
b. Middle level skills
c. Employment
d. All of the above

48. In what school year was the universal kindergarten implemented?

a. s/y 2011 – 2012
b. s/y 2012 – 2013
c. s/y 2013 – 2014
d. s/y 2014 – 2015

49. the medium of instruction should be used from kindergarten to grade III
a. mother tongue
b. Filipino
c. English
d. Bilingual

50. In what grade level the bridging or transition to Filipino and English as language of
instruction will be introduced?
a. Kindergarten
b. Grade I
c. Grade II
d. Grade III
51. An Act requiring all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to prevent
and address the act of bullying in their institution?
a. R. A 10627
b. R. A 10762
c. R. A 10276
d. R. A 10672

52. Which of the following are the principles which guided the framing of the NCBS-SH?
a. Function-based
b. responsive
c. impartial
d. coherent
e. all of the above

53. The three stages of strategic management are

a. Strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation
b. Strategy formulation, strategy execution, and strategy evaluation
c. Strategy assessment, strategy execution, and strategy evaluation
d. Strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy execution

54. How often should strategic management activities be performed?

a. Annually
b. Quarterly
c. Monthly
d. Continuously

55. Conducting research, integrating intuition with analysing and making decision are all
__________ activities.
a. strategy formulation
b. strategy implementation
c. long-ranged planning
d. short ranged planning

56. _________ are the means by which long term objectives well be achieved.
a. Mission statement
b. Strategic
c. Vision statement
d. Long term goals

57. Strategic management allows an organization to be more

a. Complacent
b. Proactive
c. Authoritarian
d. Reactive

58. ___________ may be the most important benefit of strategic management

a. Profit
b. Commitment
c. Understanding
d. Order

59. _________ is one of the reasons for poor or not strategic planning in organizations
a. Prior good experience
b. Fear of success
c. Low expense
d. Self-interest
60. The trait approach to leadership assumes that leaders
a. Are taught, not born
b. Possess certain attributes
c. Should take a laid back approach to influencing
d. Should listen and adapt communication strategies to others

61. Which of the following is not a strategy to help a group or team reach consensus?
a. Listen
b. Work as quickly as possible
c. Promote honest dialogue
d. Be goal oriented

62. When participating in a meeting, one way to ensure that you interact with others
effectively is to
a. Support your ideas with evidence
b. Organize your ideas in a face-form approach
c. Avoid connecting your comment to others
d. Make several points simultaneously

Mr.Capalaran has just been hired as the new principal of Caditaan Elementary School.
He wants to begin his new position on a positive note. To accomplish this, he develops
the following plan.

STEPS

1. Holds a series of meetings with faculty at the beginning of the school year to
encourage teachers to air their views regarding campus strengths and needs and
possible strategies for improving the functioning of the campus.
2. Work with teachers to begin developing a vision statement for the future of the
campus and to identify key goals linked to that vision.
3. Form teams of teachers who will develop a specific plan to achieve one of the
goals agreed upon in step 2.

63. An important benefit of the meetings described in step 1 is most likely to include
a. Giving Mr.Capalaran a chance to define for staff his sense of mission for the
learning community
b. Showing his leadership style and expectations for the campus teachers and staff
c. Providing Mr.Capalaran with a source of information for evaluating campus needs
d. Prompting the teachers to reflect on their current professional knowledge and
skills

64. Which of the following criteria would be important to consider in evaluating the
effectiveness of plans implemented as a result of step 3?
I. Milestone and a timetable for implementation of the plan are in the place
II. Data or anecdotal evidence as available to measure success
III. The faculty has reached consensus about the plan’s success
IV. Learning community members who are implementing the plans

a. I and II only
b. I, II and IV only
c. II and III only
d. II, III, and IV only
65. The greatest benefit of step 3 is that it is likely to
a. Encourage innovation and creative problem solving to achieve educational
excellence
b. Facilitate the identification of faculty members to spearhead the implementation
of specific action plans
c. Prompt staff to define and use agreed upon criteria to self-assess their
performance
d. Allow correlation of student learning with the use of specific teaching practices.

66. Mr.Capalaran’s plan is likely to be most effective in

a. Challenging teachers to articulate standards they can use to evaluate their own
instruction
b. Clarifying opportunities and challenges likely to arise
c. Fostering among teachers a sense that they share a common goal
d. Defining teachers’ personal responsibilities in fulfilling the learning community’s
mission

67. Mr.Capalaran’s plan could probably best improved by

a. Clarifying his own desired outcomes for the purposed 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

68. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first step for the principal 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 instructional 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. Analyse student performance data with teachers and help them identifying
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

69. Which of the following would represent unethical behaviour by a school principal?
a. A student’s parent informs the school principal that the student has made a
suicide attempt, and the principal provides the information to the students’
classroom teacher and guidance counsellor
b. After a school District announces plans to make budget cuts, a school’s principal
tries to influence district supervisor to reconsider their plans
c. A school principal denies a request by several faculty members to be relieved of
occasional bus-monitoring duties
d. At a social gathering, a teacher asks her school’s principal about an acquitance
who interviewed for a teaching job and the principal comments in the candidate’s
status.

70. The principal observes that some teachers are reluctant about technology initiatives
and are reluctant to implement technology-based instruction in their classroom.
Which of the following responses from the principal would most likely to be effective
in engaging these teachers in the technology initiative?
a. Encouraging the reluctant teachers to participate in additional staff development
sessions to strengthen their technology skills.
b. Meeting with the reluctant teachers to reiterate the benefits of integrating
technology into the campus curriculum
c. Arranging for teachers who are successfully using the new technologies to serve as
models and mentors for the reluctant teachers
d. Offering to support the reluctant teachers by personally observing their use of the
new technologies and providing constructive feedback
71. Schools are similar to other organizations in that:
a. Coordination of effort must be arranged
b. Rewards and punishment are completely extrinsic
c. Goals are always made explicit
d. All of the above correct

72. What does the assertion ‘SCHOOL EXISTION SOCIAL CONTEXT” mean?
a. Schools are complex social institution
b. There are several embedded features surrounding and within schools that affect
what goes on
c. Schools are mainly school institution are relatively free from outside influence
d. There are few embedded features within schools that affect them

73. The school community Council for Baya Elementary School wrote the following set of
school goals:
 Student achievement is our highest priority high expectations should be set
students should receive high academic learning time and frequent homework
 Outstanding student achievement should be publicly rewarded
 Student should be taught to be good citizen. They should learn to cooperate and
work together on community projects. They should take many fields trips to
business and government in order to have a thorough understanding of how our
society operates

What do these goals illustrate about the nature of school goals?

a. School goals must be continuously revised
b. School goals often conflict with one another
c. Involving community member in goal setting is ill-advised
d. Students should not be excluded from the goal setting process

74. Teacher Mario, a new teacher, has received lots of help from the experienced staff
such as pointers on how to fill out request form, troubleshooting the copy machine.
Now that he’s settled into the school routine, he has found he’s having some difficulty
in coming up with enrichment activities for his gifted student. At first he planned on
approaching one of the experienced teachers for assistance, but now somehow feels
strongly, though he’s not sure why, that is wouldn’t be right thing to do. Which of the
following statements best account for this situation?
a. Teacher Mario realize that most teachers don’t have much expertise in designing
curriculum for the gifted
b. Teacher Mario is aware that experienced teachers just don’t have time, once the
school year gets started, to give any assistance to beginning teachers.
c. Teacher Mario, probably feels that gifted student are not be priority, and the best
use of his time is to focus on the academically less able children.
d. Teacher Mario has been socialized to the “hand-off” and autonomy norms in many
schools.

75. Which of the following statements is an example of a contradiction in the role of

expectations of teachers? Teachers feel uncertain about ….
a. When to give one child extra attention when it means slowing down the rest of the
class as well.
b. How many extracurricular activities to sponsor
c. The academic context, scope, and sequence for their courses
d. Whether to ask other teachers for assistance in solving classroom management
problems.
76. A school consultant has been called in by the Parent Association, they want her advice
on how to improve their school. The building is run down and poorly maintained,
there is low attendance by students, students misconduct is high, student
achievement is low. On the basis of the “ schools effectiveness research” how should
the consultant advise the parent?
a. Focus first on the parent education, because family background is the most
important variables in student achievement.
b. Focus first on improving the physical condition of the building, because people
have a basic right to a secure and well-functioning physical environment.
c. Focus first on improving academic support facilities upgrading the library and so
on, because the school’s first order of business is learning.
d. Focus first on the improving the school’s social climate, because it is this factor
that determines the success or failure of other efforts to improve student learning.

77. Which of the following statements is true about the way teachers spend their
professional time?
a. Teachers spend less than half of their time on direct instructional activities
b. Teachers spend more than half of their time on direct instructional activities
c. Teachers are very ineffective in their use of time
d. None of the above

78. A study was conducted comparing the achievement, attendance, and behaviour of
students in five schools. Schools were ranked in each domain as follows:

Student Information
School name Achievement Attendance Behaviour
A 1 2 1
B 3 1 2
C 2 3 3
D 4 4 4
E 5 5 5

What can be said about the correlation between achievement, attendance and
behaviour in this study?
a. The correlation is moderate and negative
b. The correlation is moderate and positive
c. The correlation is negligible
d. It appears that no relationship exist

79. The result of the study presented in question #78

a. Confirm three decades of school effectiveness research
b. Disconfirm three decades of school effectiveness research
c. Are consistent with the school effectiveness research
d. Both a and c

80. Which of the following is one of the features of the social organization of effective
schools?
a. Relationship among the staff are characterized by collaboratively
b. Student receive high academic learning time
c. A wide variety of learning style in represented in the student population
d. The superintendent hosts many social functions

81. Which of the following is one of the features of instructions and curriculum effective
schools?
a. The principal exerts strong leadership
b. School goals are clearly stated
c. Students enjoy coming to school
d. Foreign language forms a strong components of the curriculum
82. Which of the following is not a way teachers should involve parents in the schooling
process?
a. Assist at classroom celebrations
b. Individually tutor students who are having difficulty
c. Record grades
d. Assist with field trips

83. Which of the following features is true about schools as organization?

a. Schools have very specific and clear goals
b. Schools are tightly coupled to other aspects of their environment
c. Citizens can easily voice their opinions and views in schools
d. Schools are usually politically envisible

84. Which of the following attributes would least likely be found in an effective school?
a. Teachers hold high expectations for students
b. Teachers acknowledge student weaknesses and realize that they cannot reach
every child
c. Teachers and other adults in the school develop and work in interdependent and
collaborative ways
d. All of the above

85. Which of the following responsibilities of a school principal most clearly reflects the
concept of representative governance?
a. Applying the most up to date research on best practices in education when
formulating school policy
b. Formulating school policies that are fair and can be applied equally to all members
of a diverse student body.
c. Balancing the varying interests of the large number of stakeholders who have a
voice in formulating school policy
d. Formulating school policies that help prepare students for playing active roles as
citizens.

86. Which of the following actions by the principal would most effectively motivate
teachers to show their ideas about the mission statement?
a. Creating an atmosphere of thrust by emphasizing that the contributions of all
participants are respectful and appreciated
b. Delegating responsibility for revising each part of the mission statement to
teachers who have the greatest experience with that subject
c. Providing frequent praise for the teachers who participate most in the process of
revising the mission statement
d. Stressing that all members of the educational community are equally obligated to
help develop and revise the schools’ mission statement.

87. When articulating a new school vision to the media and members of the school
community, it would be most important for the principal to:
a. Provide an estimate of the financial and human resources that will be necessary to
implement the new vision.
b. Identify some of the specific ways that implementation of the new vision well
improve educational programs at the school
c. Summarize the process used to gather, evaluate and apply stakeholder input in
developing new vision
d. Discuss the reasons why the previous school vision was inadequate to meet the
current educational needs of the school.
88. Who are the disciplining authorities in DepED?
I. DepED secretary
II. Regional Director
III. Division Superintendent
IV. Division Legal officer

a. I and II ony
b. I, II, and III only
c. II, and I only
d. I, II, and IV only

89. Supposing the parent Teachers Association (PTA) filed before the office of Dr. X the
Division Superintendent of the Province of XI a complaint for dishonesty againstMr. T,
a public school teacher of Y East Central School. Acting on said complaint
Superintendent X issues an order directing Mr. A the administrative Officer of the
Division Office to conduct a fact-finding investigation on the said complaint. Is the
order proper? WHY / WHY NOT?
a. Yes, because he is the superintendent
b. No, because the complaint has not been heard yet
c. Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers
d. No, because the disciplining authority in the DepED for administrative against
teachers is the Regional director

90. Which of the following are the criteria for designating a cooperating school on the
deployment of student teacher?
I. It is above average performing school in academics
II. Has a master teacher/effective teacher
III. Accessible to the student teacher
IV. Managed by at least a part-time administrator
a. I and IV only
b. I, III and IV only
c. II, III and IV only
d. I, II, and III only

91. Which of the following are the criteria for the selection of cooperating teacher?
I. Has at least 3 years of teaching experience
II. Has at least a performance rating of very satisfactory (VS) for the last three years
III. Has been a demonstration teacher at least on the school level
IV. Substitute or a para-teacher

a. I, and III only

b. I, and II only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, III and IV only

92. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the cooperating School Principal
EXCEPT:
a. Assign a student teacher to a qualified cooperating teacher
b. Meet regularly with cooperating teachers and student-teacher
c. See to it that student teacher are allowed to substitute for teachers who are
absent or on leave
d. Conduct regular conference with the cooperating teachers as regards to the
performance of the student teacher
93. What are the duties and responsibilities of the Mentors/cooperating teachers:
I. Observe mentor/mentee relationship
II. Assist the student teachers in honing their relationship
III. Observe, coach/mentor and evaluate the performance of the student teacher
IV. Provide the student teacher to substitute for teacher who are absent
V. Provide the student teacher the opportunity to teach independently an
collaboratively

a. I, III, and IV only

b. II, III, and V only
c. I, II, III, and V only
d. I, II, III, IV and V

94. To what activities may service credits be granted?

i. Services rendered in connection with the conduct of remedial classes during
summer outside of regular schooldays
ii. Services rendered during schools sport competitions held outside of regular
schooldays
iii. Assignment to checking forms and finishing reports commonly required in
connection with the opening and closing of classes
iv. Services rendered in connection with early opening of the school year
v. In-service training program fully funded by the government
a. I, II, and III only
b. I, II, and IV only
c. II, III and V only
d. III, IV and V only

95. To what activities may service credits not be granted?

I. Services rendered I connection with the conduct of remedial classes during
summer outside of regular schooldays
II. Services rendered during school sports competitions held outside of regular
schooldays
III. Assignment to checking forms and finishing reports commonly required in
connection with the opening and closing of classes
IV. Services rendered in connection with early opening of the school year
V. In-service training program fully funded by the government

a. III and V only

b. I and II only
c. I, II, and III only
d. II, III, IV and V only

96. The utilization of MOOE funds is authorized to the following expenditures EXCEPT:
a. Developing, printing and distributing teachers’/facilitators’ guide,
students’/learners workbook
b. Training of teachers and hiring of specialist
c. Procurement of necessary school’s furniture and equipment
d. Other auxiliary services including advocacy work

97. It is the effective use of more than two languages for literacy and instruction
a. Mother tongue – Based Multilingual Education
b. Alternative Learning System
c. Bureau of Alternative Learning System
d. Multi grade classes
98. It is a principle which organizes 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.
a. Shared governance
b. School-Based Management
c. Accountability and Transparency
d. School Adopt Program

99. What shall be observed in Decision Making process at appropriate levels?

a. The process of democratic consultation
b. The process of equal opportunity
c. Accountability and transparency
d. Accountability, responsibility and transparency

100. What shall be established to ensure coordination and open communication the central
office with the regional, division and school levels?
a. Feedback mechanism
b. Principles of transparency
c. Accountability and transparency
d. Principles of pedagogy

101. What shall be operationalized in the performance of functions and responsibilities at

all levels?
a. The principles of accountability
b. The principles of andragogy
c. The principle of transparency
d. The principle of accountability and transparency

102. It shall be responsible for providing services related to, supplies and equipment and
shall take change of collection and disbursement of funds, security and custodial work
a. Administrative
b. Office of the director
c. General service division
d. Office of the Division Superintendent

103. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the function and duties of school
principal?
a. Setting the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the school;
b. Shall have direct supervision over the conduct of election of the Homeroom PTA
officer
c. Accepting donations for the purpose of upgrade teachers’ learning facilitators’
competence
d. Encouraging staff development

104. Who is the disciplining authority for administrative actions against teaching personnel
in the public school?
a. Principal
b. Superintendent
c. Regional director
d. District Supervisor

105. Who is the disciplining authority for administrative actions against non-teaching
personnel in the public school?
a. Principal
b. Superintendent
c. Regional Director
d. District Supervisor
106. Who is empowered to transfer a public school teacher from one school to another
school?
a. Principal
b. Superintendent
c. Regional director
d. District supervisor

107. Who are the disciplining authority for administrative actions against teaching
personnel including school principal in the DepEd.?
I. President
II. Superintendent
III. Regional Director
IV. DepED Secretary

a. II and III only

b. III and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, III, and IV only

108. In the event that transfer of teachers shall be implemented, the following may serve
as a guide in the Decision on whom to transfer EXCEPT one:
a. Performance rating
b. Residents of the barangay or municipality where the school is located
c. Residents of the barangay or municipality of the proposed recipient school
d. Secondary school teachers teaching subjects other than their areas of
specialization

109. Which is the following situation should be given priority when teachers are seeking
transfer to another station which is in need of additional teachers?
a. R. A 4670
b. P. D. 605
c. R. A 8190
d. All the above

110. A nurturing process in which a skilled and more experienced person provides support
and encouragement to a less experienced person.
a. Mentoring
b. Coaching
c. Teaching
d. Delegating

111. The teacher is a bonafide resident of the barangay, municipality, city or province
where the recipient school is located, otherwise known as:
a. R. A 8190
b. P. D 603
c. R. A 4670
d. R. A 9155

112. The proper disciplining authority way preventively suspend any subordinate officer or
employee under his jurisdiction if the charge against such officer or employee
involves:
a. Nepotism
b. Discourtesy
c. insubordination
d. All of the above
113. The Alternative Learning System (ALS) utilizes the Science of Adult Learning known as
a. Montessori approach
b. Principle of andragogy
c. Principle of learning
d. Principle of pedagogy

114. A disciplining authority may dismiss a complaint if:

a. The complaint is sufficient in form and substance
b. There is obviously no truth or merit to the allegation therein
c. The complaint is in accordance with the required form
d. A complaint contain a certification or statement in non-forum shopping

115. The PTA’s programs and projects shall be in line with the school Improvement Plan .
Such collection shall be made by the PTA subject to the following conditions EXCEPT
one:
a. The contributions should be a reasonable amount as may be determined by the
PTA board of directors
b. Non-payment of contributions by the parent-member shall not be a basis for non-
admission to the child by the school concerned
c. The contributions shall be collected by the PTA treasurer on a per pupils basis
d. No teacher or any school shall be involved in such collection activities

116. Which of the following is a vision and a holistic program of reforms that aims at
improving the quality of basic education for every Filipino by 2015?
a. K to 12 program
b. Education for All
c. School-Based Management Program
d. Schools First Initiative

117. Which of the following is the government strategy for improving basic education
known as “thousand flowers bloom” movement?
a. K to 12
b. EFA
c. SBM
d. SFI

118. When the School Governing Council effective?

a. Continuously makes a difference in their student learning
b. Commits to fulfil their role as a link in school level governance
c. Recognizes differences among its constituents and appreciates all view points
d. Strives to respond to the needs and aspirations of the community they serve

119. Which of the following is not a function of school head in the School Governing
Council?
a. Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the council
b. Establish school and community networks
c. Encourage the active involvement of school community stakeholders in school
improvement process
d. All decisions of the School Governing Council shall conform to existing laws done
by the school head

120. It is a document that outlines the vision, values, goals targets, strategies and resources
in school improvement, known as:
a. SIP
b. GIP
c. SGC
d. IPP
121. School Improvement Plan (SIP) is developed in a participatory manner by the School
Planning Team and representative from group of school community stakeholders.
Who is the responsible to decides on the membership of the School Planning Team?
a. School head
b. Parent Teacher’s Association
c. School Governing Council
d. PTA board of directors

122. The Steps in the preparation of the School Improvement Plan

a. Writing the school Improvement Plan
b. Collecting organizing and Analyzing School Data
c. Formulating the 3 year WFP and Annual Implementation Plan
d. Communicating the School Improvement Plan
e. Identifying Core values & formulating the Vision & Mission
f. Determining the school Goals & Objectives
g. Developing the school’s Monitoring & Evaluation Plan

The third step should be _________________

The last step should be _________________
The first step should be _________________
The fourth step should be ________________
The second step should be _______________
The fifth step should be _________________
The sixth step should be _________________

123. What phrase is used when endorsing a communication

to an office of higher rank _______________
to an office of equal rank _______________
to a subordinate _______________________

a. Respectfully forwarded to
b. Respectfully transmitted to
c. Respectfully referred to

124. Is there a complimentary close in each of the three endorsements? Why?

CONFLICT STYLES WORKSHEET

INSTRUCTIONS: Your task is to rank the five alternative courses of action under each of
the four cases below, from the most desirable or appropriate way of dealing with the
conflict situation to the least desirable. Rank the most desirable course of action “1”, the
next most desirable “2”, and so on, ranking the least desirable or least appropriate
action “5”. Enter your rank for each item in the space next to each choice.

125. Mr. Cruz, school principal of Maligaya East District has noticed that tony, the clerk
from the west District regularly drops by his office to chat with Lita, his typist.
Unfortunately, Lita’swork is often late being done with the other office personnel are
beginning to resent the non-break time chatter. If you were Mr. Cruz, you would:
A. Talk to Lita and tell her to limit her conversations during on-the-job time
B. Ask the supervisor of the other district to tell Tony to stay in line
C. Approach Lita, find out what is going on, and discuss your expectations
D. Say nothing now; it would be silly to make something big out of something so
insignificant
E. Try to put the rest of the office personnel at ease; it is important that they all work
well together
126. As a school principal, Mrs Santos has encouraged her teacher to make effective and
workable suggestions for increasing pupil performance level. On separate occasions,
two of her teachers approached her with different suggestions for innovative methods
of increasing pupil performance. Mrs. Santos sees the value of both sides, although
the suggestions were very different methods and both individuals think theirs is the
best. Each of the two is very keen on having his suggestion endorsed and adopted by
the school. If you were Mrs. Santos, you would:
a. Decide which suggestion you will endorse, then announce your decision to the two
teacher.
b. Wait and see; the best suggestion will become apparent
c. Tell the two district supervisors not to get uptight about their disagreement; it is
not that important
d. Get the two teachers and examine both their ideas closely.
e. Try one suggestion for one semester, and the other at a later date for an equal
period of time

127. Jose, a janitor, is in-charge of keeping the CRs in the principal’s and district
supervisor’s offices spotlessly clean first thing in the morning, after recess and before
the first period in the afternoon. For sometimes, you, the principal have noticed that
he has not been doing his job properly due to his frequent tardiness and absent-
mindedness on the job. He is almost always late and vanishes at odd hours of the day.
You suspect that he is taking drugs on the job or at least working under the influence
of drugs. You feel that you have some strong indications but you don’t have a clear cut
case. You would:
a. Confront Jose outright, tell him what you suspect and ask why and that you are
concerned for him, and ask how you might help.
b. Ask that he keep his habit off the job, what he does on the job is part of your
business
c. Not confront the individual right now, it might either ‘Turn him off” or drive him
underground
d. Give Jose the “facts of life”, tell him it is illegal and unsafe and that if he gets
caught you will do everything you can to see that he is fired.
e. Keep a close eyes on Jose to see that he is not endangering himself or others