SESSION 10

BUILDING CONNECTIONS
1. Is it possible that a PTA Board of Director will serve for more than two consecutive terms?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. Case to case basis

2. Is a non-appointed court guardian of the enrolled student qualified to be a Homeroom Officer of a PTA?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. Case to case basis

3. In the collection of PTA contributions, shall a parent who has three (3) children at school pay three (3) times of the
contributions?
a. Yes, as a parent member
b. No, as a per-parent member
c. A and B
d. None of the choices

4. Who can assume the position of the PTA Board of Director President in case of expulsion, resignation or death?
a. The Vice- President
b. The Secretary
c. The Treasurer
d. None of the choices

5. When will the SSG elections be conducted?

a. January
b. February
c. June
d. July

6. Which of the following legal bases of the school-based management enables communities to be more effective partners
in the attainment of the national goals?
a. RA 7160
b. RA 9155
c. School First Initiative
d. MTPDP 2004-2010

7. Who shall be members of the PTA?

I. An individual authorized by the biological parent/s to whom the care and custody of the student has
been entrusted.
II. A relative of the student within the 4 th consanguinity or affinity provided that said relative has the care
and custody over the child.
III. An individual appointed by a competent court as a legal guardian of the student.
IV. The individual/institution who has the care and custody of the student.
a. I and II only
b. III and IV only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, III, IV

8. A teacher member of the PTA refers to ____________________.

a. Homeroom Advisers
b. Subject Teachers
c. Non-teaching Personnel
d. All of the Choices
9. The tax exemption allowed by law for Adopt-A-School donor/benefactor is equal to the ________________.
a. Amount being donated
b. Donated amount plus 50%
c. Fifty percent of amount donated
d. Seventy five percent of amount donated

10. Who is responsible in organizing the School Governing Council (SGC)?

a. School Head
b. District Supervisor
c. PTA President
d. Education Chairman of Sangguniang Bayan

11. Which of the following is the main goal of SBM?

a. Enhanced school holding power
b. Improved school performance and student achievements
c. Raised quality ad academic excellence
d. Improved operations and delivery services.

12. 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 some resources been overused?
c. Do the resources meet the needs of the program?
d. Would the use of these resources be controversial?

13. The following are privileges of a duly recognized PTA, which are NOT included?
I. Collect voluntary contributions from parents/guardians, members
II. Representation in the School Governing Council.
III. Selling insurance, pre-need plans or similar schemes or programs to students and/or their parents.
IV. Collaboration in relevant activities.
V. Participation in the school’s inspection and acceptance committee and as an observer in the school’s
procurement activities.
VI. Disburse or charge any fees or service fees or percentages against the amount collected pertinent to the
School Publication fee, Supreme Student Government (SSG) Developmental Fund and other club
membership fees and contribution.
a. I, III, IV, VI
b. III, IV, V, VI
c. I, II, III, IV, V, VI
d. III & VI

14. The following are definitions of decentralization based on DECS Order no. 230, s. 1999 EXCEPT
a. Devolution of educational functions
b. Promotion of School-Based Management
c. Transfer of authority and decision making from Central and Regional Offices to the Divisions and
schools
d. Build institutional capacity of DepEd to manage change through administrative and management
functions.

15. Which of the following are objectives of SBM?

I. Improve the quality of basic education
II. Mobilize the community, as well as the local government units, to invest time, money, and effort in
making the school a better place to learn in
III. Empower the school head to provide leadership
IV. Promote effective schools
a. I and II c. I and IV
b. II and III d. II only

16. Which of the following are the definitions of School-Community Partnership?

I. Any collaboration involving a group of schools or an entire school district with existing resources
within a given neighborhood or in a larger community with the purpose of sustaining partnership
 II. Any existing organization at the school level such as PTA, NGO, GO, PO (People Organization) and
Barangay Council that demonstrates on going school and community relationships towards
collaborative problem solving
III. Any relationship established between and among educators, students, families, and the community at
large to work together in bringing out better and improved school performance
IV. Any collaboration within the community that formally blends together all the resources of at least one
school.
a. I, II, III, and IV c. III and IV
b. II, III, and IV d. I, II and IV

17. In the process of engagement, schools need to have adequate information about the community they serve.
Understanding the school community enables school planners to identify educational needs and gaps as well
as potentials and opportunities. Information may be gathered through surveys, interviews and other means. It
could be classified according to the following key areas, EXCEPT
a. Educational resources available in the community which can be utilized to enhance the school
program
b. Community profile that includes composition of the community
c. Learning resource centers present in the community and using these resources effectively and
efficiently
d. Community opinions regarding educational issues and the day-to-day operation of the school

18. In order to strengthen School-Community Partnership, different communication media are used for
information dissemination. Which is NOT an example of “print materials”?
a. e-mail
b. orders
c. circulars
d. official letters

19. Which is an example of a School-Community Partnership (SCP)?

a. SH becoming a member of the community Volunteer Group
b. Teacher participating in barangay/town fiesta celebration
c. Local officials participating in school activities as resource persons
d. External stakeholders assist the school to bring about improved school performance

20. Which of the following refers to the process where teachers, parents, students and community leaders come
together to analyze the status of their school, set their directions and define school improvement and
monitoring plans which are focused on improving educational outcomes?
a. School Improvement Plan
b. SIP Planning Cycle
c. School Improvement Planning
d. Annual Improvement Plan
21. Limasawa Elementary School was devastated by a strong typhoon and damaged mostly the school buildings with only
three classrooms left. If you were the school head what will you do best to resume the operation of your classes comes
the next month?
a. Ask financial assistance from the DepEd central office
b. Solicit from the politicians.
c. Invite stakeholders in your school and let them see the actual situation of your school after the typhoon and let
them discover that you need classrooms.
d. Gather the internal and key stakeholders and explore possible solutions.

22. What is the ultimate goal of the shared accountability in school governance of the stakeholders?
a. Open communication and harmonious relationship between the school and the community
b. Improving students learning outcomes and promoting students’ welfare
c. Beautification and orderliness in the school
 d. Proper utilization of the school resources

23. The municipal mayor is your best friend. He is running for re-election and he is asking your support. Which of the
following should you avoid?
a. Encourage all teacher to vote for the right person
b. Encourage your teachers and others to vote for your friend
c. Allow your teachers to vote for his/her personal choice
d. Compare all candidates and let the teachers choose from them

24. Which of the following school resources can you allow the community to use?
a. Covered court for community assemblies
b. Principal’s/SH’s office for religious meetings
c. School library as an evacuation center
d. School Clinic as a meeting venue

25. In accordance with DepEd Memorandum No. 41, s. 2015, what shall be given to the teachers who completed a six-day
participation in the weeklong Brigada Eskwela activity?
a. A two-day service credit
b. A three-day service credit
c. A four-day service credit
d. A five-day service credit

26. In School Based Management, the school’s vision-mission and even the accomplishments are communicated to
stakeholders through the following EXCEPT
a. School Bulletin Board
b. School Governing Council
c. School Report Card
d. School Newspapers

27. Mrs. Matulong is the School Head of XYZ High School. What is her primary role in meeting with educational partner?
a. Motivator
b. Manager
c. Leader
d. Facilitator

28. A barangay chairman who has been looked up to by the faculty has a son, who disregards rules and regulations of the
school. He also brags that his father is the friend of the principal that’s why he can do what he pleases to do. As a teacher,
what should you do?
a. Allow the boy to disregard the school rules and regulation so as not to incur the displeasure of the parent.
b. Make the parent discontinue his involvement in the school’s activity.
c. Have a dialogue with the parents regarding the boy’s continued defiance of the school rules and regulations.
d. Ignore the situation.

29. Which of the following are effective ways of creating a home-school partnership?
I. Conducting home visitation to learners with problems
II. Inviting PTCA Officers and parents to school programs and events
III. Attending Barangay or Community Affairs
IV. Holding a Family Day

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

30. Who is designated as the Vice Chairperson of the Child Protection Committee (CPC)?
a. School Head/Administrator
b. Representative of the Parents
c. Guidance Counselor
d. Representative of the Teachers

31. Which of the following is NOT a function of the School Governing council?
a. Exercise authority in determining the direction of the school
 b. Manage day to day operation of the school
c. Serve as the policy-making authority of the school
d. Define school-level policies and resolve school-level issues

32. The Department of Education encourages and supports the organization of PTA’s to ensure the welfare of pupils.
Committees are created to handle specific activities of the organization. What committees are stipulated in DepEd Order
54, s. 2009 and DepEd Order 77,2009?
I. Election, Audit, Grievance, Programs/Projects
II. Finance, Linkages, Condemnation, Grievance
III. External and Community Affairs, Finance, Ways and Means
IV. Audit, Travel, Election, Infrastructure
a. I and IV b. I and III c. II and III d. III and IV

33. The PTA Officers headed by President Boden went to see the principal. They requested for an office within the school
premises. Is the PTA entitled to have an office in the school? What provisions does such kind of arrangement accrue to
them? Choose two from thee given choices below.
I. Yes, if there is an available space within the school as determined by the principal.
II. Yes, if there is an available space within the school as determined by the PTA Officers
III. Electricity, water and other expenses shall be paid by the school
IV. Electricity, water and other expenses shall be borne by and accrue to the account of the PTA
a. I and III b. I and IV c. II and III d. III and IV

34. Ms. Torres, a permanent teacher was nominated to the position of Treasurer during the PTA General Election in her
school. But she declined such nomination invoking provision in DepEd Orders 54 and 77 s. 2009. What provisions are
the provisions stipulated in the said order?
I. Membership of teachers should not be more than ½ in the Board
II. Membership of teachers should not be more than 1/3 in the Board
III. Teachers can serve many positions in the PTA except for President
IV. Teachers can only serve as member of the Board or Secretary there of
a. II and IV b. I and IV c. III and IV d. II and IV
35. The principal was informed by his staff that during Saturdays and Sundays people in the neighborhood had been getting
in and out of the school premises and allowing them to use its facilities. The principal asked the guard on duty but the
guard denied the allegation. Instead, the guard wanted to know the identity of the person who revealed things happening
during weekends. If you were the principal, would you accede to what the guard wanted? Why or why not?
I. No, it would create problems in terms of personnel relationship
II. Yes, to get additional information from other persons
III. No, it will not solve the existing problem
IV. Yes, to prove the credibility of the principal
a. I and II b. II and III c. II and IV d. I and III

36. The school principal, after electing homeroom PTA Officials, set a date for the election of the School PTA Officials. One
of the most active homeroom PTA President was absent but he sends a relative who was assigned to substitute him. He
was voted as one of the board of directors. Which of the following is the proper action of the principal?
a. Allow the group to decide anyway it is there organization.
b. Object his of being elected as BOD.
c. Explain to the group that that no proxy of absentee voting shall be allowed.
d. Explain to the group that although he was absent, somebody is there to relay what was transpired during the
election.

37. A school head is concerned about the low-level parent participation at the school and wants to improve the effectiveness
of school family partnership. Which of the following is likely best first step for the school head to take to reach this goal?
a. Collecting data on the perception and needs of the parent at the school and wants to improve the effectiveness of
the school –family partnership in the school.
b. Involving the faculty and staff in creating a set of protocols to follow when communicating and working with
parents.
c. Providing faculty and staff with in service trainings on strategies for developing positive relationship with
parents and guardians.
d. Incorporating into the school’s accountability system criteria related to the number and type of interactions
between teachers and parents.

38. Mrs. Calamba is wanting to be elected as Homeroom PTA President. She is the grandmother of a Grade –II pupil, whose
parents are working abroad. She was asked by the parents to be the guardian of the said pupil. She is also a retired
teacher of the school. Can she be elected to the presidency of the homeroom PTA Organization?
a. No, because she’s not a parent nor the court appointed guardian
 b. No, because she’s too old to perform the function of PTA Official.
c. Yes, because her being a retired teacher is an advantage of the school
d. Yes, because her connections will help her in the position

39. Because of creativity and resourcefulness, Mrs. Almazan was elected as PTA President for SY 2019-2020 & SY 2020-
2021. Confident because of several projects she had brought to the school during her incumbency, she still manifests her
intention to serve as one of the school’s PTA official? Can Mrs. Almazan be considered for the position?
a. No, because she’s been using her position for personal interest
b. Yes, the school will benefit more because of the improvements she could bring in for the school.
c. Yes, her past performance is her ticket to the election
d. No, because she can’t serve for more than two consecutive terms.

40. Mrs. Fabia, a retired Master Teacher of the school was elected School PTA President. Being a retiree who has an idea
how the school is being managed, she interferes in the assignment of teachers. How should the principal deal with the
situation?
a. Inform the PTA officials on their functions and roles during assembly.
b. Talk to the official concerned and tell her that she is not performing in line with her duty.
c. Thank the PTA for helping you manage the school
d. Bring the matter to the barangay council

41. As pupils move from one room to another for their next subject, Mario was pushed by a classmate and slipped. Mario
fractured his legs based on the result of the X-ray. Mario’s parents asked for a dialogue with the parents and his
classmate. Mario’s parents requested for financial assistance but because of poverty, the parents could not afford the
request of Mario’s parents. Getting no response, the matter was brought to the Barangay and the attention of the principal
was called by the Barangay Captain. How should the principal deal with this?
a. Deny the invitation of the Barangay Captain
b. File a complaint against Mario’s parents for bringing the matter to the Barangay Captain.
c. Attend the invitation and explain the side of the teachers and the financial capability of the parents.
d. Tell Mario to transfer to other school

42. The Division PTA Affairs Committee shall monitor the activities of the PTA and their compliance with reports and other
requirements arbitrate dispute and settle matters that maybe submitted to it for resolution especially on PTA
representation issue. Who among the following are members of the Division PTA Affairs Committee?
i. Schools Division Superintendent
ii. President of the Division Federation of SSG
iii. Public Schools District Supervisor
iv. Division PESPA President
a. I and II only
b. I, II and IV only
c. II, III, IV only
d. I, II, III and IV

43. The elected Presidents of the Homeroom PTA and their respective Homeroom advisers shall elect the Board of Directors
within ______________ days from the start of the school year.
a. 15
b. 30
c. 45
d. 60

44. The administration of the affairs and management of activities of the PTA is vested with the Board of Directors and its
officers and shall adhere to the following guidelines:
I. Parent members shall comprise (1/3) and the teacher member shall be 2/3 of the Board of Directors
II. The School Head shall serve as member of the Board of Directors but as adviser to PTA
III. A teacher-member cannot hold any position in the PTA except as a member of the Board of Directors
or Secretary.
IV. The term of Office of the Board of Directors and its officers shall be one (1) year from the date of
election. In no case shall a PTA board serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
a. I & II
b. II, III, & IV
c. III & IV
d. I, II & IV
 45. A duly recognized PTA may collect voluntary financial contributions from members and outside sources. Such
collections shall be made subject to the following conditions:
I. The contribution should be reasonable amount as maybe determined by the PTA Board of Directors.
II. Non-payment of the contributions by the parent members shall basis for non- admission or non-
issuance of clearance to the child by the school concerned.
III. The contribution shall be collected by the PTA Treasurer on a per parent-member basis regardless of
the number of children in the school
IV. No collection of the PTA contributions shall be done during enrolment period.
a. I, III & IV b. II & III c. III & IV d. I, II &IV

Study the graph below, then read the statement in each item and choose the letter that applies to each item.
A. The data presented is SUFFICIENT to infer the statement
B. The data presented is NOT SUFFICIENT to infer the statement
C. The statement is FALSE based from the data presented.
D. The statement is not covered by the data presented.

Performance Improvement and SBM Assessment Score of Nilombot NHS

46. Stakeholder support has increased for Nilombot NHS for the last 3 years. (B)
47. Performance improvement is constant for the last three years. (A)
48. SBM assessment score is constant for the last three years. (C)
49. The school head of Nilombot NHS is an outstanding school principal. (D)
50. School enrollment has increased for the last three years. (D)