PRACTICE TEST 1

1. The School Improvement Plan (SIP) and School Report Card (SRC) are important elements in
the Department of Education’s (DepEd) School-Based Management (SBM) thrust. Why should a
school prepared its SRC?
A. Because it is a roadmap that lays specific interventions that a school will undertake within a
school year.
B. Because it can be used in the implementation of development activities integral to the school
management and operations.
C. Because it is used to increase community participation and involvement in school operations
by providing the stakeholders a snapshot of the status of the school.
D. Because it is used in planning of the School-Community Data which is important for school
programs, projects and activities and also for the accountability of the School Head.

2. The table below shows GAP Analysis between the Division target and the school performance
indicators last school year. Which statement is correct?
Performance Indicators (PIs) Division Target School Performance
Net Enrolment Rate (NER) 93.31% 73.89%
Drop-out Rate (DOR) 0.40% 2.00%
Cohort Survival Rate (CSR) 97.50% 95.64%
Completion Rate (CR) 96.50% 98.00%
A. The school performed lower in all the PIs compared to the division target
B. The school did not contribute in the achievement of division target when it comes to DOR.
C. The school did not contribute in the achievement of division target for CR because it has
higher rate.
D. The school is high performing because it has higher NER, DOR, CSR and CR compared to
the division target.

3. The table below shows the Priority Improvement Areas (PIAs) of a certain school with 5 pts
being the very high priority and 1 pt as the very low priority. What should be the three PIAs?
Improvement Areas Strategic Importance Urgency Magnitud Feasibility
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Flooding 3 5 5 5
High absenteeism 5 5 4 5
High dropout 3 5 4 4
Lack of professional development 2 2 3 4
Low intake of 5 year old children 5 4 3 3
in Kindergarten
A. Flooding, high absenteeism and high drop out
B. High absenteeism, high drop-out and lack of professional development
C. High drop-out, lack of professional development and low intake of 5 year old children in
Kindergarten

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 D. Lack of professional development, low intake of 5 year old children in Kindergarten and
high absenteeism

4. The table below is the Enrolment and Teachers’ Data of four elementary schools. Which of
them is the first priority in the deployment of teachers?
Name of School Enrolment Nationally Funded Teachers LSB Teachers
Aguinaldo ES 700 15 4
Bonifacio ES 420 11 1
Jacinto ES 350 10 0
Rizal ES 2800 85 2
A. Aguinaldo ES
B. Bonifacio ES
C. Jacinto ES
D. Rizal ES

5. Below is the result of four classroom observations for Teacher A. Which is correct based on
the given data?

Indicators COT 1 COT 2 COT 3 COT 4

1 6 7 8 7
2 5 6 7 7
3 6 5 6 6
4 6 5 6 7
5 5 6 7
6 5 7 6
7 6 6
8 6 7 7
9 7

A. All the four COTs were correct because all of the indicators were properly observed during
the observation period.
B. None of the four COTs were correct because some of the indicators were given points even if
they should’nt be.
C. COTs 1, 3 and 4 were all correct because the indicators were all observed during their
specific periods.
D. Only COT 2 is correct because the two indicators were not given points during this specific
observation period. ?

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6. A Senior High School is offering different strands in the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood
(TVL) tracks: Agri-Fishery Arts (AF), Home Economics (HE), Industrial Arts (IA) and
Information and Communications Technology (ICT). What national assessment will measure the
21st Century Skills using learning areas and content?
1. National Certificates
2. National Career Assessment Examination

A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
B. Statement 2 alone is sufficient but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question
D. Statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed to
answer the statements.

7. The Department of Education (DepEd) ensures the continuous improvement of its systems to
ensure that all learners have access to quality basic education. Which is/are national scale
assessment/s used by DepEd?
1. Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Grade Mathematics Assessment
(EGMA)
2. Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy (ELLN) and National Achievement Test (NAT)

A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
B. Statement 2 alone is sufficient but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question
D. Statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed to
answer the statements.

8. Why do teachers use assessment in teaching and learning?

1. Observation is the most efficient and effective way for teachers to assess students’
mathematical abilities.
2. Assessment is used to measure students’ learning and needs.

A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
B. Statement 2 alone is sufficient but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question
D. Statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed to
answer the statements.

9. Assessment for learning refers to the ongoing forms of assessment that are closely linked to
the learning process. It is also a way to check the effectiveness of instruction. Which is/are
example/s of this kind of assessment?
1. Recitations, practice exercises and check-up quizzes

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2. Written works, performance tasks, periodical tests

A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
B. Statement 2 alone is sufficient but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question
D. Statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed to
answer the statements.

10. Why is evaluation important?

1. Evaluation of student achievement results in an understanding of the degree to which a student
has been successful in learning.
2. Evaluation is necessary to communicate achievement of curriculum expectations to students,
parents, other teachers and administrators.

A. Statement 1 alone is sufficient but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
B. Statement 2 alone is sufficient but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question
D. Statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed to
answer the statements.

11. Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) and Supreme Student Government (SSG) are the forefront
of students’ rights and welfare, the models of students’ excellence, grounded on good character,
and deep sense of moral values. Which is NOT the objectives of SPG and SSG?
A. To help the students ensure an enabling and supportive environment.
B. To help develop a student friendly, safe and motivating learning environment.
C. To help develop self-confidence, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and
learning among the student body and to utilize these skills towards nation building.
D. To help students develop passionate love for country, values and competencies that will
enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully in building the nation.

12. Sampaguita Central School School has a vacant teaching position. It is located in Brgy.
Sampaguita. As a Principal, who will you recommend for a T1 position?
A. Ms. A, 60 y/o from Brgy. Sampaguita, with a score of 69.69% in the RQA
B. Mr. B, 30 y/o from Brgy. Sampaguita, with a score of 70% in the RQA
C. Mr. C, 40 y/o from Brgy Santan, with a score off 99% in the RQA
D. Mrs. D, 50 y/o from Brgy. Sampaga, with a score of 99.99% in the RQA

13. Every elementary and secondary schools shall organize Parents-Teachers Association (PTA)
for the purpose of providing a forum for the discussion of issues and their solutions related to the
total school program and to ensure the full cooperation of parents in the efficient implementation
of such program. What are the privileges of recognized PTA?
i. Representation in the School Governing Council
ii. Participation in the school’s procurement activities subject to the provisions of RA 9184
iii. Authorized to collect voluntary contributions from parents/guardians once duly

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iv. May use of any available space within the school premises as its office provided that the
costs pertinent to utilities shall be for the account of PTA
A. i, ii and iii only B. i, iii and iv only C. ii, iii and iv only D. i, ii, iii and iv

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14. Tahimik ES is a low performing school in the division. What can you infer on the factors that
contributed to the school’s performance that based on the data given above?
A. The principal is always present in the school to lead and manage its daily operation.
B. The principal spent low on training expenses which were needed by teachers in improving
their competencies
C. The principal’s top expenses were on traveling expenses, janitorial and security services and
payment of rent expenses.
D. The janitor and security guard were paid high so that the school will maintain its clean, safe
and healthy learning environment.

15. How much should be the minimum amount to be spent on GAD Policies and Programs,
Projects and Activities (PPAs) of Tahimink ES?
A. 30,000.00 B. 32,000.00 C. 32,500.00 D. 35,000.00

16. Teacher V filed a complaint against Teacher M for disgraceful and immoral conduct. The
principal convened the School Grievance Committee composed himself, the faculty club
president and a teacher who is acceptable to both sides. After due process, the committee
rendered a judgment that Mr. M is guilty and will be reprimanded because the administrative
complaint was committed for the first time. Is the action of the committee correct?
i. Yes, because the 3-member committee followed the composition of school grievance
committee.
ii. Yes, because the punishment for graceful and immoral conduct is only reprimand if it was
done for the first time.

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 iii. No, because the grievance committee is not the disciplining authority in administrative
cased
A. i only B. ii only C. iii only D. i and ii only

17. Teacher R is always present in the political sortie of Mayor B. As a show of support to her
mayor, she campaigned publicly against all the candidates from the other party. An
administrative case was filed against her. What is the possible penalty if Teacher R is found
guilty for the first time?
A. dismissal
B. suspension for 6 months and 1 day to 1 year
C. suspension for 1 month and 1 day to 6 months
D. reprimand

18. Which are the requirements/ conditions for using any alternative methods of procurement?
i. Procurement shall be within the approved budget of the procuring entity.
ii. Use of alternative method of procurement is recommended by the HOPE and approved by
the BAC.
iii. Use of the alternative method of procurement is justified by conditions provide in RA
9184
iv. There is splitting of contracts.
A. i, ii, iii, iv B. i, ii, iii C. i, iii, iv D. i, iii

19. A certain municipality was devastated by a super typhoon and was declared under state of
calamity. There is a need to restore vital public services, infrastructure facilities and other public
utilities. What alternative method of procurement can be resorted to?
A. repeat order B. shopping C. negotiated procurement D. direct contracting

20. You are the Principal of a far-flung barangay school and you observed that the teachers are
not honest in the entries of their Daily Time Record. To solve this problem you introduced the
use of Biometrics but there is a strong resistance from the faculty. What will you do to solve this
problem?
A. Issue a Memo directing the teachers to use the Biometrics for their daily attendance.
B. Forget the use of Biometrics in order to maintain a good harmonious relationship between you
and the teachers.
C. Listen to the teachers to know the reasons why they are against Biometrics and explain to
them the necessity of using it.
D. Invite the Schools Division Superintendent to your school and let him talk with your teachers
in order to convince them to use the Biometrics.