St. Ferdinand College “Through the STEPS We Take, We Grow!

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Final Examination (Principles of Teaching) – EDUC. 13
SY 2022 - 2023

Name________________________ Year and Section____________________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICES
   Directions: Read each item carefully. You may select an answer even if you are
not absolutely sure it is correct, but do not guess blindly. Encircle the letter
of the correct answer. Write E if there is no correct answer on the list.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES

1. What documents specify the proper conduct of behavior of teachers in the

discharge of their duties and responsibilities?
a. The Bill of Rights
b. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
c. Code of Ethics for Teachers
d. The Philippine Constitution
2. The basis for evaluating students other than academic performance is
included in the Code of Ethics?
a. Extra-curricular Activities
b. Merit
c. Attendance
d. Conduct
3. A teacher is a role model. When a teacher engages himself to vices like
drinking and gambling, what section in the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teacher, article II – The Teacher and the Community clearly states?
a. Section 1
b. Section 3
c. Section 2
d. Section 4
4. The code of ethics for professional teachers is NOT true.
a. The teacher must select which information to keep confidential
b. The teacher must demonstrate full commitment and devotion to duty
c. The teacher must manifest pride in the nobility of the teaching
profession
d. The teacher must make no prejudice or discrimination against any learner
5. A good teacher has good judgement. What does the expression mean?
a. A teacher shouldn’t turn her back on the students.
b. A leader should be assigned to watch students’ behavior.
c. When teaching, a teacher should make eye contact with students.
d. The action of the students and the activities they engage in should be
taken into account by the teacher.
6. A teacher is always a student. Every teacher will pursue such other studies
as they will improve his efficiency, enhance the prestige of the profession,
and strengthen his competence. The Code of Ethics for Professional Teacher,
article VI – A Teacher and the Profession, says what section?
a. Section 4
b. Section 3
c. Section 2
d. Section 1
7. Someone without a license is accepted to teach in a private school? Is this
a violation of law?
a. No
b. Yes, no one may teach without a license
c. Yes
d. No, provided he has taught for at least three (3) years
8. Quality education for all Filipinos is assured by the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teacher. How is quality education defined?
 a. Excellent education is emphasized to meet the needs of an individual and
society.
b. Free and compulsory education should be provided to all school-aged
children.
c. Children with special needs should be included in regular classes.
d. Basic education schools should give relevant education.
9. Which statement is FALSE as regards to Article VIII “The Teacher and the
Learners” of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teacher?
a. Favors and gifts from learners, their parents and others in their behalf
will not be accepted by a teacher.
b. It is not permissible for a teacher to deduct points from a student’s
ratings for acts which are not manifestations of poor scholarship.
c. In a situation where love develops between the teacher and student, the
teacher should exercise professional discretion to avoid scandal, gossip
and preferential treatment of the student.
d. A teacher should maintain a dignified personality which could serve as a
model of others.
10. Teacher Z was asked to teach pre-school in addition to her regular
grade class. What will be the basis for her additional compensation?
a. Her basic salary
b. Performance rating
c. Number of years of service
d. Her regular salary + 25% of her basic pay
11. Which is NOT part of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
a. A teacher helps with the development of the youth.
b. The code covers all teachers in all educational institutions.
c. When the best interests of the learners, the school, or the profession
are at stake, teachers will support one another.
d. All of the above
12. What article number discusses The Teacher and Business in the code of
ethics?
a. Article V
b. Article VII
c. Article IX
d. Article X
13. What article number discusses The Teacher and Community in the code of
ethics?
a. Article II
b. Article III
c. Article IV
d. Article V
14. Which is the most appropriate characteristics of a global and
competent individual?
a. Foreign-language policy
b. Open-mindedness to new culture
c. Familiarity with new culture
d. Adaptability to new work environment
15. A teacher is applying for transfer from Sta. Cruz, Manila to Tondo
Manila which is close to her home. Whom should she send her application
letter to?
a. To the Principal of Sta. Cruz Elementary School
b. To the Principal of Tondo Elementary School
c. To the Division Superintendent
d. To the Regional Director
16. A lot of the time, non-eligible teachers are hired in private schools.
Is this in line with the Philippine Teachers’ Professionalization Act?
a. No, the license is a requirement
b. No, except when the teacher has very satisfactory performance
c. Yes, provided the teacher has at least 5 years of teaching experience
 d. Yes, the Teachers’ Professionalization Act applies only to public school
teachers
17. Which could be the reason for the teacher’s suspension from the
teaching profession?
a. Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct
b. Observing proper procedures in obtaining certificate of registration
c. Faithfulness to the code of ethical and unprofessional standards for
professional teachers
d. Willingness to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and the like or
the continuing professional program prescribed by the Board and the
Commission
18. Mrs. Dela Rosa would like to have a relationship with her community.
Which activities will promote social and economic awareness in the
community?
a. Organizing spelling bees
b. Sponsoring ball games
c. Promoting health awareness
d. Joining leaders in organizing community projects
19. Teacher Mabel does NOT personally agree with one school policy. What
is her professional responsibility?
a. Be indifferent about it exert effort to understand it.
b. Make an honest effort to understand, support and carry out the school
policy even if she does NOT personally agree.
c. Remain connected with the school but defy the policy because in
conscience she cannot agree.
d. Lead a campaign against its abolition.
20. Which competencies are expected of BEEd and BSEd graduates?
A. Higher-level literacy and critical thinking.
B. Principled understand of the learning processes.
C. Assuming the responsibility to sustain professional growth.
D. Acting as an agent of change.
a. B and D
b. A, B, and C
c. A, B, C, and D
d. A and C
21. Who are covered by RA 4670?
a. Teachers in all levels
b. Teachers in all public elementary schools
c. Teachers in both public and private schools
d. Teachers in public elementary and secondary schools
22. Teacher O tutors her students, who have difficulty coping with Math,
after class hours. Is her act ethical?
a. Yes, provided she receives just compensation.
b. Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parent.
c. No, that is unfair to other students.
d. No, she should be free after her official time.
23. A school’s academic coordinator has been found to have engaged in
gambling which has caused him to be absent most of the time. Can his
certificate of registration as a teacher be revoked?
a. No, unless he’s proven guilty.
b. No, because he’s protected by his rights as a teacher.
c. Yes, because he’s incompetent.
d. Yes, because habitual gambling is a dishonorable conduct and is against
the practice of teaching.
24. What appointment can be given to Teacher A who possesses the minimum
qualifications but lacks the appropriate civil service eligibility?
a. Contractual basis
b. Permanent
c. Provisional
d. Substitute
25. Teacher N wants to continue with her study leave for another six
months after completing a school year. Could she be allowed?
a. Yes, if her grades are excellent.
b. Yes, but without compensation.
c. No, other teachers should have the chance.
d. No, study leave should not exceed one year.
26. Who among the following characterizes a professional teacher?
a. An education graduate who received honors
b. A teacher who has taught for at least six years
c. A teacher who has attended national seminars on teaching
d. A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under 4670
27. Who among the following is in the category of non-academic personnel
as provided for under Education Act of 1982?
a. Guidance counselors
b. School principal
c. School nurse
d. School librarian
28. Mr. Santos is a holder of a valid certificate of eligibility as a
teacher issued by the Civil Service Commissioner and then DECS, while Mr.
Cruz is a registered professional. Who is allowed to practice the teaching
profession in the Philippines?
a. Mr. Santos, because of his CSC eligibility certificate.
b. Mr. Cruz, because their credentials are both recognized by law.
c. Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law.
d. Neither of the two because they did not take and pass the LET.
29. Which law requires the teachers to be a college graduate and a passer
of the Professional Board Examinations for Teachers (PBET)?
a. RA 7836 (for LET)
b. RA 1006
c. PD 1006
d. RA 9155
30. Is holding a rally to protest the delay of benefits due a person
ethically acceptable?
a. Yes, when hold while on official time.
b. Yes, when hold outside the official time.
c. Yes, when hold with approval of the principal.
d. Yes, when hold together with parents and students.
31. When a Principal starts to exercise his/her powers over making and
prompting students, is his/her action acceptable?
a. Yes, when the teacher cannot make decision on time.
b. Yes, when there is abuse of judgement on the part of the teacher.
c. No, teachers are more knowledgeable of their student’s performance.
d. No, grading and promoting students are exclusive functions of teachers.
32. Which of the following laws strengthens teacher education in the
Philippines through the establishment of centers of excellence?
a. RA 7722
b. RA 7784
c. RA 7796
d. RA 7834
33. A school personnel can avail of free legal service under certain
circumstances. Principal I was accused of maligning her neighbor. Is
Principal I entitled to the said service?
a. Yes, she should defend herself.
b. No, if funds are not available.
c. No, it might bring some disagreements in school.
d. No, the case is not related to her professional duties.
34. Teacher C has been teaching 7 straight years and therefore qualifies
for a study leave with pay for one year. Should she pursue it, how much pay
is she entitled to receive?
 a. 50% of monthly salary
b. 60% of monthly salary
c. 70% of monthly salary
d. 100% of monthly salary
35. Teacher L, a graduate of BSEd with majorship in Mathematics teaches in
a national high school in his province. Since he has been rated outstanding
in his performance, can he be exempted from taking the LET?
a. Yes, that is a privileged that must be given to teachers whose
performance is outstanding.
b. Yes, if approved by PRC.
c. No, RA 7836 states that no person shall practice or offer to practice the
teaching profession in the Philippines without having previously obtained
a valid certificate and a valid license from the Commission.
d. No, professional license is required of all teachers regardless of age
and teaching performance.
36. Dr. Velasco, a schools’ division superintendent acted on the complaint
filed by a group of parents against the alleged misconduct of a particular
teacher. She issued a memorandum requiring her to take a leave of absence
for a week while the complaint is being heard yet. Was the action of the
superintendent legal?
a. Yes, because she is the superintendent.
b. No, because the complaint has not been heard yet.
c. Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers.
d. No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.
37. To augment her family’s income, Mrs. Villamor sells clothes and shoes
to her co-teachers. Is her sideline practice allowable?
a. Yes, when she does it after official time.
b. Yes, when she absents herself from class to do her business.
c. Yes, when she does it during her vacant period.
d. No, it is against the Code of Ethics.
38. A teacher has the right to engage in legitimate income generation.
Which is not a legitimate income generation activity?
a. Selling encyclopedia to parents of his students during weekends.
b. Giving remedial instruction for slow learners after class.
c. Being an insurance agent to friends for her commission.
d. All of the above
39. Tutoring his own students for a fee is prohibited because:
a. It is conducive to favoritism and impartiality
b. It hinders good relationship between teacher and students
c. Teachers also have responsibility to her family
d. It encourages overtime work on the part of the teachers
40. Ms. Rivera openly criticizes before her class the schools policy on
late comers. Which provision in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
did she violate?
a. A teacher shall hold inviolate all confidential information concerning
associates and the school.
b. A teacher shall make it her duty to make an honest effort to understand
and support the legitimate policies of the school and the administration
regardless of professional feelings or opinion.
c. A teacher shall recognize that the interest and welfare of the students
are her first and foremost concern.
d. A teacher shall not make any false accusations or charges against
superior, especially under anonymity.
41. Mr. Salazar falls in love with one of her graduating students. As her
teacher, what is the best thing for him to do?
a. Court the girl secretly
b. Visit the girl at home
c. Ask assistance from the girl’s best friend
d. Postpone courtship until the girl graduates
42. Mr. Marquez drinks heavily on weekends. He contends that he cannot be
reprimanded because he doesn’t come to school drunk and he performs his job
as a teacher well. Is his argument acceptable?
a. No, he should live a commendable level of conduct at all times.
b. No, drinking liquor is not good for the health.
c. Yes, it is his right as an individual.
d. Yes, the students don’t see him when he is drunk.
43. The Teachers Association President is inviting you to join in a rally
demanding increase in salary. As a member of the association will you join
the rally?
a. Yes, because it is my right.
b. Yes, because increase in salary will be to my benefit.
c. Yes, when it is not during class hours.
d. No, it is against the law.
44. You want to transfer to a school nearer your place of residence in the
same city. To whom would you send your application letter?
a. The Director
b. The Superintendent
c. The Supervisor
d. The Principal
45. When the teacher practices professional responsibility, which of the
following does she avoid?
a. Maintain cordial relations with parents and peers.
b. Be proud of being a teacher.
c. Engage in derogatory talks about a colleague.
d. Support the objectives of the school.
46. Mrs. Velarde, the Grade V chairman, collected all the observations and
suggestions of the teachers in Grade V and submitted it to Principal with
her name on it. What provision of the Code of Ethics did she violate?
a. Every teacher shall enjoy academic freedom.
b. Every teacher shall provide leadership and initiative to actively
participate in community movements, for moral, social, educational,
economic and civic betterment.
c. A teacher is not entitled to claim credit or work that is not his own.
d. A teacher may submit to proper authorities any justifiable criticism.
47. Which is NOT an evidence of pedagogical expertise of a teacher?
a. Communication of the course objectives to the students
b. Awareness of alternative instructional strategies
c. Selection of appropriate methods of instruction
d. Adhering to the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
48. When can teachers be required to work on assignment not related to
their duties?
a. When on probation
b. When found inefficient
c. When lacking in educational qualifications
d. When compensated under existing laws
49. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
a. Graduates of Technical-Vocational courses need not have the necessary
certification by TESDA and subsequent trainings to be able to apply as
SHS teacher.
b. College/University Faculty must be a Full-Time Professor and holder of a
relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
c. Schools should only hire practitioners with expertise on specialized
learning areas offered by the K-12 Program as full-time teachers.
d. Part-time teaching in SHS will still require the passing of the LET.
50. Which of the following statements regarding professional teachers is
the major difference in the professionalizing of teaching and teaching as
embodied in PD 1006 and RA 7836?
 a. Appointed on full time basis and on permanent status
b. Holder of valid professional certificate of registration
c. Assigned at the tertiary level in both private and state colleges and
universities
d. Assigned at the elementary and secondary levels both public and private

Prepared by:

REXSON D. TAGUBA, LPT

College Instructor

Checked by:

CHRISTINA C. MALAYAO, LPT

Teacher Education Program Coordinator

Approved by:

CESAR B. MALENAB, Ph.D.

College Dean