Part 1

School Heads Academy –PRETEST

Name__________________________ SHALARS GROUP: ______________

General Directions:

This test is composed of TWO parts. Part I covers the competencies for Learning Areas 1,2 and
3 and Part 2 is English Proficiency. Each part is allotted number of minutes, so please be
mindful of your time in answering each item of this test. This is a MOCK TEST intended for
YOU which will determine the level of your cognitive competence about the competencies that
the SHA program needs to develop in you. Please answer each of the questions very carefully
and do not leave any number unanswered. Your honest answers to this test will give the SHA
professors baseline data for their informed decisions as to what to focus more.

Read each question very carefully. Choose the correct or best answer and highlight the letter of
your choice in this document. Your answers will be gathered immediately by the proctors
assigned to your GROUP. Send YOUR ANSWERS through their respective MESSENGER
ACCOUNT.

PART I: (2 HOURS)

Part I-A. School Management

1. Who among the following sets the school’s vision, mission, goals and targets?

A. The School Governing Council (SGC)

B. The School Head (SH)
C. The Teachers
D. The PTCA

2. Who develops and prepares the School Improvement Plan (SIP)?

A. The School Head

B. The School Head and Teachers
C. The Teachers and PTCA
D. The School Governing Council (SGC)

3. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the SH?

A. Introducing new and innovative modes of instruction

B. Acting as chair of the School Governing Council
C. Establishing the school and community networks
D. Developing the school education program

4. Which of the following are responsibilities of the SH?

i. Recommending the staffing complement of the school

ii. Offering educational programs, projects and services
iii. Implementing the school curriculum
iv. Hiring needed teachers and personnel

A. i, ii and iii C. i, ii and iv

B. i, iii and iv D. ii, iii and iv

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 5. What should a SH do with donations, gifts, bequests and grants accepted for the school?

A. Acknowledge donors with a thank you letter

B. Award donors with a plaque of appreciation during the Graduation Ceremony
C. List down all donations, etc. accepted and keep it in the School BEIS
D. List down all donations accepted and report how they were utilized and submit
the same to the Schools Division Superintendent

6. To which level in the career service do SHs belong?

A. Fourth Level
B. Third Level
C. Second Level
D. First Level

7. In which of the following are vacant positions in all levels in the career service
published?

i. Bulletin of vacancies in the Civil Service

ii. Professional magazines for teachers
iii. Any newspaper of wide circulation
iv. School publications

A. i and ii C. ii and iii

B. i and iii D. iii and iv

8. Which of the following is an advancement from one position to another accompanied by

increase in salary?

A. Reemployment C. Promotion
B. Reappointment D. Transfer

9. Which of the following employment status is issued when the regular incumbent is on
approved leave of absence?

A. Temporary C. Substitute
B. Provisional D. Casual

10. Who among married women are entitled to maternity leave of sixty (60) days with full
pay?

Those who have rendered an aggregate of:

i. four years
ii. three years
iii. two years
iv. one year

A. iii only C. ii, iii and iv

B. ii and iii D. i, ii and iii

11. How many days is a married male employee entitled to paternity leave?

A. 7 C. 15
B. 10 D. 20
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 12. For how often can a solo parent employee be granted parental leave after one year of
continuous or broken service?

A. Every five years

B. Every three years
C. Every two years
D. Every year

13. Which of the following activities or services rendered CANNOT be granted vacation
service credits?

i. Calamity and rehabilitation when schools are used as evacuation centers

ii. In-service training programs fully funded by DepED
iii. Early opening of the school year
iv. Assignment in connection with exhibits at a fair

A. i and ii
B. i and iii
C. ii and iv
D. ii and iii

14. Which of the following are pieces of furniture?

i. microscope
ii. globe
iii. bulletin board
iv. divan

A. i and ii C. ii and iii

B. i and iii D. iii and iv

15. Which of the following should an ideal Home Economics building consist?

i. Sala or living room

ii. Furnished bedroom
iii. Furnished dining room
iv. Kitchen units with stove, sink, working tables, cabinets, shelves, etc.
v. Classroom area with standard facilities
vi. Toilet and bath

A. i, ii, iii and iv

B. ii, iii, iv and v
C. i, iii, iv and vi
D. i, ii, iii, iv, v and vi

16. What is the recommended area for an urban secondary school with 2,000 - 3, 000 students?

A. 2 hectares C. 3 hectares
A. 2.5 hectares D. 4 hectares

17. What is the most important component among the Physical Facilities of the school?

A. playground C. classroom
B. library D. building

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18. Who reports unserviceable buildings to be condemned?

A. SH
B. District Supervisor
C. Industrial Arts Supervisor
D. Asst. Schools Division Supervisor

19. All permanent government school buildings shall be ensured with the general insurance fund
of the GSIS. Who among the following takes change of making the necessary arrangements for
the insurance coverage?

A. Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

B. Division Physical Facilities Coordinator
C. District Supervisor
D. SH

20. Who has the power to change the name of the school through an ordinance?

i. Secretary of Education
ii. Schools Division Superintendent
iii. Regional Director
iv. Local Sanggunian

A. ii only
B. i only
C. iv only
D. iii only

21. Which of the following can be attained by implementing an effective school management
system?

i. Improvement by operational effectiveness

ii. Reduction of operational costs
iii. Achievement of continuous improvement
iv. Removal of barriers to effective teaching and learning

A. i and ii only
B. iii and iv only
C. i, ii and iii
D. i, ii, iii and iv

22. Which of the following is a framework for a change process designed to lead to desirable
positive impact?

A. Organizational Development
B. Change Management
C. Decision Making
D. Problem Solving

23. In the conflict stage in Decision-Making, heated arguments over a school’s planned
activity may take place. As the SH what would you do first?

A. Let them make a decision

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 B. Extend their getting to know each other
C. Guide the teachers to clear up vague opinions
D. Guide the teachers in working out the disagreement

24. Which of the following techniques in decision making chooses the alternative with the
highest probability-weighted utility?

A. Pros and Cons

B. Preference Trees
C. Simple Prioritization
D. Elimination by Aspects

25. Which of the following problem solving strategies tests possible solutions until the right
one is found?

A. Analogy
B. Reduction
C. Abstraction
D. Trial-and-error

26. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

A. Focuses at continual increase of customer satisfaction

B. Works horizontally across functions and departments
C. Involves bottom employees to enhance their skills
D. Extends backward and forward

27. What is considered as the lifeblood of any organization?

A. Materials
B. Machines
C. Men
D. Money
28. What is emphasized by Peter Senge in his Systems Analysis?

A. Team Approach
B. Group Approach
C. Pair work Approach
D. Individual Approach

29. What is Stephen Covey’s focus in the Principle-centered Approach?

A. Quota
B. Quorum
C. Quality
D. Quantity

30. What is the focus of Dr. Edward Deming in his TQM strategies?

A. Competition
B. Cooperation
C. Completion
D. Collaboration

31. Which of the following are included in the SBM fund?

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 i. Donations from alumni and retirees
ii. Special Education Fund
iii. Regular DepED MOOE
iv. 20% barangay social development fund allocation

A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, ii, iii and iv
D. i, ii and iv

32. What is the first part of the simplified fund management for the SBM Fund (SBMF)?

A. Preparation of SIP
B. Preparation of AIP translated to SOB
C. Preparation of the School Action Plan
D. Preparation of the School Strategic Plan

33. In the preparation of the SOB, which of the following should be given number 1 priority?

A. Instructional materials for learners

B. Supplies and materials
C. Training of teachers
D. Student Assessment

34. As a SH, what should you prepare based on the approved SOB?

A. Monthly Summary of Financial Operation

B. Monthly Procurement Program
C. Monthly Cash Program
D. Monthly Liquidation

35. Who among the following approves the SOB?

A. District Office
B. Division Office
C. Regional Office
D. DepED Central Office

36. What violation or offense do you commit if you use cash advance for activities not
approved in the SOB?

A. Coercion
B. Corruption
C. Technical Misconduct
D. Technical Malversation

37. Who approves the amount of the bond and transmits the application to the Bureau of
Treasury?

A. Auditor
B. Accountant
C. Finance Officer
D. Schools Division Superintendent

38. Which of the following information and communication technology shall serve as the
primary and definite source of information on all government procurement?
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 A. Website
B. G-EPS
C. E-mail
D. GPPB

39. At least how many members shall the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) have?

A. 9 B. 8 C. 5 D. 4

40. Which of the following alternative methods of procurement involves a direct

procurement of goods from the previous winning bidder to replenish goods procured?

A. Shopping
B. Repeat Order
C. Selective bidding
D. Single Source Procurement

41. In this method of procurement mentioned in No. 40, the amount should not exceed how
many percent of the quantity of each item of the original contract?

A. 50% B. 30% C. 25% D. 20%

42. Which of the following alternative methods of procurement can be resorted to when there
is an unforeseen contingency requiring immediate purchase provided that the amount shall
not exceed P 50, 000?

A. Shopping C. Selective Bidding

B. Repeat Order D. Single Source Procurement

43. What alternative method of procurement may be resorted to when the manufacturer is an
exclusive dealer which does not have sub-dealers selling at lower price?

A. Selective Bidding C. Negotiated Procurement

B. Direct Contracting D. Limited Source Bidding

44. When is Negotiated Procurement allowed?

i. In cases of two failed biddings

ii. In case of imminent danger to life or property
iii. To restore vital public services
iv. Take-over contracts which have been terminated

A. i and ii C. i, ii and iii

B. ii and iii D. i, ii, iii and iv

45. In which of the following can you apply technology in managing your school?

i. Marketing IT software
ii. Access Teacher Support materials
iii. Facilitate Student Tracking System
iv. Facilitate Operationalization of the School Information System (BEIS)

A. i, ii, iii C. i, iii and iv

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 B. ii, iii and iv D. i, ii, iii and iv

Part I-B. Instructional Leadership……………………………………………………..

1. A SH as an instructional leader is accountable for learning outcomes. Which of the

following leadership functions would give information whether the pupils/students are
learning or not?

A. Implementing the school curriculum

B. Monitoring pupil/student progress
C. Offering educational programs
D. Supervising instruction

2. What is the ideal time allotment for instructional and administrative supervision?

Administrative Instructional
A. 50% 50%
B. 75% 25%
C. 30% 70%
D. 70% 30%

3. Which of the following is a basic characteristic of effective leadership?

A. Encourages the use of sound principles

B. Provides opportunities for professional growth
C. Employs techniques for observing and analyzing data
D. Is a potent force for increasing supervisory effectiveness

4. Which of the following skills of an effective instructional supervisor sets the expected
criteria and the time frame for the decision to be implemented?

i. Clarifying
ii. Negotiating
iii. Reflecting
iv. Standardizing

A. i and ii only
B. ii only
C. ii and iii only
D. iv only

5. Which skill of an effective instructional supervisor provides acknowledgement responses

that help the speaker to continue to explain?

A. Clarifying
B. Reflecting
C. Encouraging
D. Reinforcing

6. As SH what should you conduct when you discover that your teachers have deficiencies
and need to develop certain skills?

A. Staff development
B. In-service training
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 C. Demonstration trading
D. School Seminar-Workshop

7. Which of the following are purposes of supervision?

i. Improvement of teacher’s instruction

ii. Relationship building
iii. Better development life for teachers and students
iv. Capacity building

A. i, iii, and iv C. ii, iii and iv

B. i, ii and iii D. i, ii, iii and iv

8. Teachers may be classified according to their level of commitment and level of

abstraction. In which quadrant is a teacher who is low in both abstraction and
commitment?

A. Quadrant IV-Professional Teachers

B. Quadrant III-Analytical Teachers
C. Quadrant II-Unfocused Teachers
D. Quadrant I- Teacher Drop-outs

9. What do we call teachers with high level of abstraction and commitment?

A. Critical
B. Analytical
C. Professionals
D. Teacher Drop-outs

10. Which approach do you think is appropriate to teachers who are Unfocused?

i. Directive-Control
ii. Directive Informational
iii. Collaborative
iv. Non-directive

A. i and ii
B. i and iii
C. i only
D. ii only

11. In the classroom observation cycle, what do the principal and the teacher do in the Post-
observation Conference?

A. Agree upon job improvement targets

B. Discuss the details and goods of the observation
C. Analyze the findings and data from the observation
D. Review the purpose and procedure of classroom observation

12. What is the focus of clinical observation?

A. Confirm teacher’s plan

B. View students’ outputs and products
C. See what the teacher does in the classroom
D. Observe class environment that affects learning

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 13. In the development process of clinical supervision, when do you give feedback?

A. Pre-conference C. Post-conference
B. Observation D. Analysis

14. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of informed visits?

A. Determine what is actually happening

B. Look for trouble spots
C. Check lesson plans
D. Monitor progress

15. Which of the following should you AVOID in informed visits?

A. Observing classroom environment

B. Taking noted while inside the room
C. Having a mental outline of what to observe
D. Carrying paper and pencil keeping them out of teacher’s sight

16. Which of the following describes mentoring?

i. A process where experienced teachers help guide or counsel young or new

teachers
ii. A deliberate pairing of a skilled person with a lesser skilled with agreed
upon goals
iii. A one to one meeting to support the teacher
iv. A process which supports learning development by an individual or a team

A. i and iii
B. i, ii and iii
C. i, ii, iii and iv
D. i, iii and iv

17. Which of the following is NOT a professional quality of a mentor?

A. Has ability to see mentoring as a quick fix

B. Has a proven track record of working with others
C. Has ability to listen and identify potential barriers
D. Has ability to assess and plan appropriate responses

18. What does it mean for a mentee to be open to the mentoring process? Mentee—

A. must see his/her role as a lifelong learner

B. must be willing to receive inputs from the mentor
C. must view his/her role as a partner to his/her mentor
D. must be willing to commit time to look with someone else

19. When can a mentor observe only a part of the lesson?

A. If the mentee shows signs of resistance

B. If the mentor is busy with other concerns
C. If the mentor has a specific focus for the observation
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 D. If the mentor wants to have a clear idea of how the mentee is progressing

20. Which of the following statements is NOT true about action research?

A. Results are valid and can be applied in other situations

B. Aims at solving a specific and practical school problem
C. Tries out ideas to improve a discovered learning deficiency
D. Investigate activities experienced by teachers or administrators

21. Which kind of Action Research is a controlled research on the relative effectiveness of
different action techniques?

A. Diagnostic C. Empirical
B. Participant D. Experimental

22. Which of the following can be sources of data for our action research?

i. Diaries
ii. Portfolio
iii. Interviews
iv. Field notes

A. i and ii only C. i, ii and iii

B. ii and iii only D. i, ii, iii and iv

23. Which step in a Problem Based Action Research determines the extent to which the
problem is solved?

A. Evaluation
B. Needs Analysis
C. Problem identification
D. Formulating hypothesis

24. In the School-wide Student Assessment Program, what should be done with learners
diagnosed with learning problems?

A. Identify their entry skills

B. Use authentic assessments
C. Give program interventions
D. Give additional formative assessments

25. For which of the following one the results of National, Regional, Division, District and
School Assessments used?

A. Determine which school/division/region are to be given Performance-Based

Bonus
B. Make SHs accountable for learning outcomes
C. Improve one all achievement of schools
D. Improve pupil/student outcomes

Part I-C. School Leadership

26. Which of the following is the new VISION of DepED for all public schools?

A. Filipino children who are creative inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs

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 B. Filipino children who are God-loving, nationalistic, environment-friendly,
competent and have concern for others
C. Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building
the Nation.
D. Functionally literate Filipinos appreciative of the arts and sports and imbued with
the desirable values of being MakaDiyos, Makatao, Makabayan at Makakalikasan

27. What is your School’s MISSION?

A. Promote the right of every Filipino to complete, quality basic education

B. Provide quality basic education to all through formal, informal and non-formal
ways
C. Provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all and to lay the
foundation for life-long learning and service for the common good
D. Protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-
based and
complete basic education where students learn in a child-friendly, gender
sensitive
motivating environment.

28. Which of the following are basic reasons for education?

i. Prepare children for life

ii. Realize that life choices have consequences
iii. Instill an understanding of the value of society
iv. Equip learners with tools to become life-long learners

A. i, ii and iii C. ii, iii and iv

B. i, ii, iii and iv D. i, ii and iv

29. Which of the following are ways of communicating the goals to implement the school’s
vision and mission? Through—

i. Consultation
ii. Team building
iii. Notice boards
iv. Newsletters

A. i and ii C. i, ii, iii and iv

B. i, ii and iii D. ii, iii and iv

30. Which of the following methods of communication is most appropriate when

understanding is important?

A. Face-to-face C. Notice boards

B. Newsletter D. Consultation

31. How are the school’s vision-mission, accomplishments and future plans communicated?
Through

A. School Bulletin C. School Memorandum

B. School Order D. School Report Card

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 32. The seven milestones in the implementation of the SBM can facilitate the school
improvement process. Which milestone focuses on resolving problems of instruction and
improving pupil’s achievement?

A. Show the results

B. Implement the Plan
C. Report to Stakeholders
D. Monitor and Evaluate the Plan

78. Which of the following performance indicators is NOT checked in the 6th milestone,
“Show the
Results”?

A. Achievement rate C. Survival rate

B. Participation rate D. Drop-out rate

79. Which of the following CANNOT be tried out in the School Improvement and
Innovation Project
(SIIP)?

A. New Learning approach

B. Use of technology and equipment
C. New ways of assessing student performance
D. Strategies in increasing the income of the school

80. Which step in the SIIP implementation makes the innovation part and parcel of regular
instruction?

A. Revision C. Modification
B. Intervention D. Routinization

81. Which of the following is NOT a priority area in preparing SIIP proposal?

A. Producing winners
B. Decreasing drop-out rates
C. Increasing participation rates
D. Increasing learning achievement

82. Which of the following stages in SIIP implementation would possibly revise program or
modify approach or instructional materials?

A. Intervention C. Refinement
B. Results D. Routinization

83. Which report is required upon completion of SIIP?

A. Exit Report
B. Terminal Report
C. Summary Report
D. Completion Report

84. Which planning establishes a mutuality of dealing with problems that crop up in the
school or in the community?

A. Action C. Strategic
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 B. School Improvement D. Long Range
85. Which of the following is concerned with making the formulated strategy work?

i. Assigning task
ii. Allocating resources
iii. Setting timetables
iv. Carrying out day to day activities

A. i, ii, iii and iv

B. i, ii, iii
C. i, ii, iv
D. ii, iii, iv

86. If you discovered several related problems, what should you do?

A. Alphabetize C. Dramatize
B. Systematize D. Prioritize

87. Which of the following are aims of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

i. Manage disputes at the lowest level

ii. Provide an alternative procedure
iii. Provide mediators in dispute resolution
iv. Enhances the existing mechanism in managing disputes

A. i, ii and iii
B. i, ii and iv
C. ii, iii and iv
D. i, iii and iv

88. Which of the following CANNOT be acted upon through the grievance machinery?

A. Financial problems
B. Laborious work assignments
C. Arbitrary exercise of discretion
D. Unsatisfactory working conditions
89. Under whose original jurisdiction are grievances of teaching and non-teaching personnel
of the school?

A. District Grievance Committee

B. School Grievance Committee
C. Division Grievance Committee
D. Regional Grievance Committee

90. Who among the following is NOT a member of the School Grievance Committee?

A. School Head
B. District Supervisor
C. President of the Teacher’s Club
D. A teacher who is acceptable to both parties

91. What is the term for a case which has been filed to the Head of Office as an
administrative complaint and was also filed in court as a criminal case?

A. Office shopping C. Window shopping

B. Forum lifting D. Forum shopping
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 92. What is the penalty for high offenses like discourtesy in the course of official duties?

A. Reprimand C. Salary deduction

B. Suspension D. Preventive suspension

93. Which of the following are indicators that high performing teams get the best result?

i. show initiatives
ii. overcome hurdles
iii. concentrate on one function
iv. respond quickly to client needs

A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iv
D. iii and iv

94. Which of the following conditions would bring the best in your team?

A. Intervening when the team is not progressing

B. Designing a result-oriented team environment
C. Implementing principles of human relationship
D. Rewarding team members not abiding with rules

95. There is teacher empowerment when teachers work ________ the principal.

A. for C. with
B. under D. by

96. Which of the following are SHs roles in empowering teachers?

i. Demonstrates empowerment deals

ii. Applauds all empowerment successes
iii. Encourages all endeavors toward empowerment
iv. Structures the climate to empower both teachers and students

A. i, ii, iii and iv

B. i, ii and iii
C. i, iii and iv
D. ii, iii and iv

97. What support is needed to sustain teacher empowerment?

A. Guidance C. Administrative
B. Financial D. Leadership

98. Who is the disciplining authority in DepED Regional offices?

A. Legal Officer C. Regional Director

B. Administrative Officer D. Civil Service Director

99. To address bullying in schools, what should a SH do upon determination that bullying or
retaliation has occurred?

i. Notify the law enforcement agency

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 ii. Take appropriate disciplinary administrative action
iii. Notify the parents or guardians of the perpetrator and victim
iv. Let the advisers settle the problem

A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. ii and iii only
D. i, ii, and iv

100. With which of the following should school goals and objectives be aligned?

i. R.A. 9155
ii. R.A. 10533
iii. National Education goals and objectives
iv. DepED policies, programs and goals

A. i, ii and iii C. i, ii, iii and iv

B. ii, iii and iv D. i, ii and iv

101. Regarding leadership, which statement is false?

A. Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an
organisation
B. When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and defined
C. Not every leader is a manager
D. All of the above
102. __________ are the approaches to the study of leadership which emphasize the personality
of the leader:
A. Trait theories
B. Group theories
A. Contingency theories
D. Inspirational theories

103. _________ used the terms “employee-centred” and “production-centred” to describe leader
behaviour:
A. Blake and McCanse
B. Fiedler
C. McGregor
D. Likert
104. Contingency theories of leadership based upon:
A. That there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
B. That there is a single style of leadership appropriate to all managers
C. That there is a single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
D. None of the above
105. An individual’s motivation is dependent on______.
A. Their effective performance
B. Whether path-goal relationships are clarified
C. The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provide
D. Expectations that increased effort to achieve an improved level of performance will be
successful

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106. Which of the following is the characteristics of Participative leadership?
A. Try his/her best to involve team member in the process of decision making.
B. Believe that if leaders and staff works together, then it leads to success.
C. Looks to pick up the spirit, humor and mood of the people.
D. Employs a clear chain of command.

107. Select the assumption of Theory Y?

A. Team Members dislike work.
B. Team Members seek to avoid work.
C. Team Members are poorly motivated.
D. Team Members are committed to organizational activities.

108. Select the assumption of Theory X?

A. Team Members seek out responsibility.
B. Team Members regard work as a normal activity.
C. Team Members achieve little satisfaction from work.
D. Team Members are committed to organizational activities.
109. Which of the following are the characteristics of Charismatic leadership?
A. Employees a clear chain of command.
B. Must observe that the punishment and rewards motivate staff.
C. Ensure that staff is knowing the issues that the organization is facing.
D. Maintaining a good, strong, effective, and distinctive image for the organization.

110. Which of the following are the characteristics of Transactional leadership?

A. Looks to pick up the spirit, humor, and mood of the people.
B. Must observe that the punishment and rewards motivate staff.
C. Believe that if leaders and staff work together, then it leads to success.
D. Try his/her best to involve a team member in the process of decision making.

111. Which of the following are the characteristics of transformational leadership?

A. Employs a clear chain of command.
B. Must observe that the punishment and rewards motivate staff.
C. Try his/her best to involve a team member in the process of decision making.
D. Try his/her best to involve a team member in the process of decision making.

112. “I will vote for that man for any office because he is a born team leader.” showing a strong
belief in which of the following theory of team leadership?
A. Trait theory
B. Contingency theory
C. Charismatic theory
B. Great man great woman theory

113. “I will vote for that man for any office because his father was the President.” showing a
strong belief in which of the following theory of team leadership?
A. Trait theory
B. Contingency theory
C. Charismatic theory
B. Great man great woman theory

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114. Which is NOT a dimension of trust?
A. Distance
B. Competence
C. Loyalty
D. Integrity

115. Which of the following is a senior employee who supports and sponsors a less- practiced
employee.
A. Leader
B. Facilitator
C. Mentor
D. Coach
116. In observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month, Mr. Leonardo Alvarez, School
Principal of Angeles City National Highschool, addressed the teachers through a Zoom
conference about the government’s initiatives on natural disasters.

Here’s a part of his message:

“The Philippine government and the Department of Education recognizes the importance of
being prepared during natural disasters. That is why initiatives have been made throughout the
years to better equip Filipino people, especially educators, with knowledge on how to better deal
with these disasters.

One of these initiatives is the Disaster Preparedness Measures for Schools, Promoting Family
Earthquake Preparedness to all elementary and secondary schools, and Guidelines on Student-
Led School Watching and Hazard Mapping.

And on top of these things, fundings has also been made available for teaching and non-teaching
personnel who are affected by natural disasters through calamity loans and Quick Response
Fund.”

In this address about natural disaster preparedness, what Domain in the Philippine Professional
Standards for School Heads does Mr. Alvarez exemplifies?

A.. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

B. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
C. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
D. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

117. Here’s a part of Mr. Alvarez’s speech during a graduation ceremony at Angeles City
National High School.

“The Angeles City National Highschool has always dreamed of providing the best education for
its students to equip them with knowledge and skills to progress in life.
But aside from equipping them with knowledge, we also desire to hone their personality and
spiritual aspect to help them become better citizens of this country.
We are doing our best to be in line with the Department of Education’s goal to help students
realize their full potential, continuously improve themselves, to be life-long learners, and above
all, to be God-fearing students.”

In Mr. Alvarez’s graduation speech, what Domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for
School Heads does he exemplifies?
A. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)
B. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
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 C. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
D. Domain 5 (Building Connections)

118. St. Thomas High school (fictional school), a private school located in Makati, has been
improving its guidelines for teaching every year to deliver better results for its students.
The students’ parents and the students themselves are an integral part of this yearly improvement
because the school solicits their suggestions and feedback.
This idea was spearheaded by its principal, Mrs. Eleanor M. Vasquez, because she believes that
everyone deserves to be part of improving the students’ welfare and development.

In what Domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads does Mrs. Vasquez’s
initiative fit perfectly?
A. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)
B. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
C. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
D.. Domain 5 (Building Connections)
119. Video conferencing became an indispensable means for learning during the global
pandemic, and while it provided convenience for both teachers and students, it also gave way to
some new problems.
One such problem is popularly known as ‘Zoom fatigue,’ which refers to students’ burnout
caused by the long use of video conferencing applications. This fatigue results in the loss of
students’ interest and attention which negatively affects their learning.
That is why Mrs. Vasquez held a video conference meeting with the St. Thomas High School’s
teachers to discuss how to deal with this problem and improve their virtual classes.

With Mrs. Vasquez’s initiative to deal with the rising problem of ‘Zoom fatigue,’ what domain
in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads do her efforts fit?
A. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)
B. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
C. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
D. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

120. During Mrs. Vasquez’s video conference meeting with the teachers, she also raised another
problem about the students’ lack of motivation for attending their virtual classes on time.

That is why she suggested that a reward system must be implemented to encourage students to
become punctual in their virtual classes.

According to Mrs. Vasquez’s suggestion, the points that students will earn each month will then
be converted to additional points on their exams or other things that are beneficial to students’
academics.

With the principal’s suggestion, what domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School
Heads does she exemplify?

A. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

B. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
C. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
D. Domain 5 (Building Connections)

121. To better prepare students for earthquake situations, Mrs. Vasquez invited two
representatives from NDRRMC during the school’s yearly earthquake drill. The representatives
taught students the proper way of protecting themselves from the risks of this natural calamity.

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With Mrs. Vasquez’s effort to further hone the students’ knowledge of protecting themselves
during earthquake situations, what domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School
Heads does she exemplify?

A. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

B. Domain 2 (Managing School Operations and Resources)
C. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
D. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)

122. According to the principle of SBM, who is/are in the best position to improve schools?

A. The people most directly affected by the schools’ operations.

B. The DepEd secretary because he has all the power and the connections
C. The partnership of the offices of Regional Director and Division
Superintendent because they have the budget and the manpower.
D. The teachers because research says that the quality of teachers in the single most
important factor in the improvement of learning.

123. What come/s along with school-Based Management?

I. Decentralized decision making
II. Distribution of responsibilities
III. Schools reflecting local priorities and values
IV. Complete autonomy of schools and communities

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

124. Which is the primary unit of improvement in SBM?

A. The Central Office
B. The Regional Office
C. The Division Office
D. The school

125. With SBM in mind, which does not belong?

a. School as primary unit
B. Empowered principals
C. Internal and External stakeholders as partners
D. Central Office disconnect to the schools to make decentralization
real
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126. It was found out that in relation to SBM practice in the Philippines, schools just had “bean
counting”. What does this imply?

I. Schools were just occupied with counting number of seminars teachers attended,
number of consultation done with parent and community.
II. Schools became oblivious that the collection of data and preparation of documents
were all done to improve student performance, the end goal of SBM
III. Schools welcome SBM and implement it with thorough understanding

A. I, II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. II and III
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127. Why is use of resources more effective in SBM?
A. Those making the decisions are intimately acquainted with its needs
B. The policies on bid and awards are known to all
C. School will have less need for procurement
D. Parents will be less demanding

128. For SBM to succeed, a paradigm shift is necessary. SBM must be seen not as a mere
strategy but rather as _____________
A. A way of systems thinking and orientation
B. An act of mere compliance
C. An act of “bean counting”
D. A form of tokenism

129. Which is/are TRUE of the PQF?

I. It has 8 level descriptors
II. It is about the college courses earned in higher education institutions
III. It presents an articulation of the different levels of education in the Philippines
IV. It does not concern TESDA

A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. III and IV

130. Which is /are TRUE of the AQRF?

I. It has 9 levels of descriptors
II. It describes the knowledge, skills and values (KSVs) the
application of these KSVs and the degree of independence in which these are
applied.
III. National Framework of ASEAN member states have nothing to do
with the AQRF.
IV. It serves as a point of reference for qualification of all ASEAN
member states.

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and IV
D. II and III

131. The position of the principal is certainly a demanding one. So many groups especially
teachers have expectations as to what school principals should give or achieve what are those?
A. Public minded and high principled
B. A notch higher in expertise and an instructional resource
C. Final arbiter in matters of justice and an inspirational model
D. Capable of implementing and monitoring departmental policies

132. What is the policy of empowering school heads?

A. Instructional, administrative and management authority
B. Supervisory, administrative and disciplinary
C. Personnel, operation and financial authority
D. Selection, appointment and hiring

133. As School Head what is your role in the recruitment procedure?

A. Accepts written application with documents submitted by applicants in the school

and verify whethe all documents are authentic and complete
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 B. Evaluates applicants on education, teaching experience, LET rating etc..
C. Observes and rates demonstration teaching of applicants
D. Prepares the written English Proficiency Test

134. In SBM, the school vision mision accomplishment and future are communicated through
the _______
A. School bulletin
B. School curricular
C. School Report Card
D. School Memorandum

135. Under whose original jurisdiction are grievance of teaching and non-teaching personnel of
the school?
A. District Grievance Committee
B. School Grievance Committee
C. Regional Grievance Committee
D. School Division Grievance Committee

136. In the course of preparing the School Improvement Plan, one of the most important
activities is providing the School Planning Team (SPT) members the opportunity to develop a
sense of ownership of school processes and to strengthen their working relationship by fostering
camaraderie among them. As the Schol Planning Team Leader, how can the school head BEST
achieve this?

A. Provide an opportunity for vision sharing

B. Request SPTT members to listen to the voice of the customers
C. Conduct sn orientation program about the roles and responsibilities of SPT
members
D. Distribute copies of SIP Guidebook to SPT members for their references

137. Which of the following can be good VISION for a pulic school on the kind of learners it
aims to produce
A. Learners who are intelligent and hardworking who desire to work abroad to
become financially stable
B. Filipino children who are God loving nationalistic environment-friendly competent
and have concern for others
C. Filipino children who are creative investors, researchers and entrepreneur
D. Learners who are proactive, progressive, and productive

138. Which of the following are School Head roles in empowering teachers?

I. Applauds all empowerments successes

II.Demonstrate empowerment deals
III.Encourages all endeavors towardsempowerment
IV.Structures the climate to empower both teacher and students

A. I, II, and III

B. I, II, III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and IV

139. Which of the questions must be answered by the school head before he can formulate his
vision-mission?

A. What resources do we need to bring about school improvement?

B. What processes must be modified to bring about school improvement?
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 C. Who are the stakeholders who can assist the school head in resource generation?
D. What is the status of the school in terms of enrolment and other school performance
Indicator and resources?

140. Which of the following is not principle governing government procurement?

A. transparency
B. accountability
C. selectivity
D. competitiveness

Part I-D. Professional and Human Resource Management

The most promising strategy for sustained school improvement is building the capacity of
school personnel and the SGC to function as a professional learning community.

141. Which of the following is a description of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)?

A. Students and teachers simultaneously engaged in learning

B. Administration, non-teaching staff, teachers, students and key parents, together
share learning
C. Community leaders and internal stakeholders engaged in learning together and act
on what they learn
D. Local community members, key parents, administrators, non-teaching staff,
teachers and learners continuously seek and share learning to enhance their
effectiveness

142. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Learning Community?

A. Collaborative teams focused on learning

B. Action orientation and experimentation
C. Individualized experimentation and learning
D. Commitment to continuous improvement

143. Which of the following is the basis of PLC in assessing effectiveness?

A. Results C. Attitudes
B. Intentions D. Achievements
144. What kind of culture is cultivated by PLC?

A. Partnership C. Friendship
B. Cooperative D. Collaborative

145.What is the fundamental purpose of schools according to PLC?

A. Achievement C. Character
B. Learning D. Performance

146. Which of the following is NOT an indicator that teachers allocate time for professional
development?

A. Engage in educational
B. Participate in educational seminars
C. Join educational tours
D. Read educational materials regularly
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 147. Which of the following performance indicators demonstrates that teachers take pride in
the nobility of the teaching profession?

i. Participate in social activities for family solidarity

ii. Maintain behavior that upholds the dignity of teaching
iii. Manifest enthusiasm, flexibility and concern for others
iv. Articulate ones’ personal philosophy of teaching

A. i, ii and iii C. i and iv only

B. ii, iii and iv D. i, iii and iv

148. Which of the following practices builds professional links with colleagues to enrich
teaching/administrative practice?

A. Sharing best practices among institutions/organizations

B. Interacting with local officials and business men
C. Enrolling in masteral courses
D. Subscribing professional magazine/s

149. Which of the following indicators demonstrate that teachers reflect on the extent of their
attainment of professional development goals?

i. Analyze the quality of his/her own teaching

ii. Improve teaching performances based on feedback
iii. Accept personal accountability to learners achievement
iv. Use self-evaluation to enhance one’s strengths and correct one’s
weaknesses

A. i and iv only C. i, ii, iii and iv

B. i, iii and iv only D. ii, iii and iv

150. Which professional development program is most effective in improving educator

practice? One which is

i. Job-embedded
ii. Content-focused
iii. Results-oriented
iv. Data-driven

A. i and ii only
B. iii and iv only
C. i, ii, iii and iv
D. i, iii and iv

151. Which of the following in-service training programs is intended for new hirees?

A. Orientation Program
B. Induction Program
C. Reorientation Program
D. Values Development Program

152. How many percent should be allocated for human resource development purposes in
your School Operating Budget (SOB)?

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 A. 1% B. 2% C. 3% D. 4%

153. What is the age requirement to qualify in local and foreign trainings and scholarships?
Not more than—

A. 40 B. 45 C. 50 D. 55

154.When a scholar fails to complete the scholarship program, which of the following must
be refunded to the sponsorship agency department?

i. All expenses incurred

ii. Allowances
iii. Tuition and school fees
iv. Airfare

A. i only
B. i and iii only
C. i and ii only
D. ii and iv only

155. What is the required performance rating to qualify to any local/foreign trainings or
scholarship program?

A. Outstanding C. Very Satisfactory

B. Almost Outstanding D. Almost Very Satisfactory

156. What is the length of service requirement to qualify to any local and foreign trainings or
scholarship programs?

A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 4 years

157. If you are the SH of a big school which has not benefited from training opportunities in
the past, how many of your teachers can you recommend for training/seminar? At least

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

158. As a SH, why is it important that you discover your personal and professional needs? To
be able to—

A. Identify my strengths and weaknesses

B. Determine in what specific areas I need help
C. Understand myself as a professional
D. Align my career development needs as a learner and leader

159. How do you identify your development needs?

A. Identify the skills, knowledge and behaviors required in your job

B. Discover your weaknesses and strengths
C. Ask your immediate superior about your performance
D. Compare what you actually possess at present with what are required in your job
and identify the gaps

160. When is the ideal opportunity to discuss your development needs with your immediate
superior?

A. School Learning Action cell training

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 B. Annual Performance Review
C. Division Executive Meeting
D. Annual SGC Evaluation

161. As SH, what is your role in the recruitment procedure?

A. Receives written applications with documents submitted by applicants to the

school and verify whether all documents are authentic, accurate and complete
B. Evaluates applicants on education, teaching experience, LET rating, etc.
C. Observes and rates demonstration teachings of applicants
D. Prepares the written English Proficiency Test

162. In the list of the criterion for Evaluation of Teacher Applicants, how many points are
given to LET/PBET rating?

A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

163. What are the purposes of the Performance Review Meeting?

i. Set goals for the future

ii. Rate teachers performance
iii. Provide performance feedback
iv. Identify gaps in performance

A. ii and iii
B. i and iii
C. ii and iv
D. iii and iv

164. Which of the following should you do ahead of time before the Performance Review
Meeting (PRM)?

i. Notify your staff a week or so in advance

ii. Set a time and date that will be mutually convenient
iii. Assign teacher leader to conduct the PRM and ask him/her to prepare
iv. Set aside an hour of your time to devote to the meeting

A. i, ii and iv C. ii, iii and iv

B. i, ii and iii D. i, ii, iii and iv

165. What should a good PRM discuss?

A. What was done

B. Who were the persons involved
C. What can be done
D. How were they done

166. Which of the following awards is conferred to a group of individuals or team who has
demonstrated outstanding teamwork and cooperation in conducting a project which greatly
facilitated the delivery of public service, effected economy in operation or benefited the
government?

A. Lingkod Bayan
B. PAGASA Award
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 C. “KAPWA” Award
D. “Dangal ng Bayan”

167. What service award is given to an employee who has completed 40 years of continuous
and satisfactory service in the government?

A. Tin service pin

B. Gold service pin
C. Silver service pin
D. Bronze service pin

168. What is the experience requirement with the nominating agency of a nominee for any of
the honor awards?

A. 5 years B. 3 years C. 2 years D. 1 year

169. What are included in Phrase 1- Plan/Mobilize of the Administrative Management Cycle

i. Situation Analysis
ii. Goals
iii. Objectives and targets
iv. Strategies
v. Programs/Projects

A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. iii, iv and v
D. i, ii, iii, iv and v

170. Which of these is the execution of projects or delivery of services in Support of

SIP/AIP?

A. Monitoring
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Programming

Part I-E. Creating a Student-Centered Learning Climate

171. What is conceptualized by the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP)?

A. DepED’s career path

B. Supervisor’s career path
C. Superintendent’s career path
D. Teacher’s career path

172. What is the importance of having the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
(NCBTS)? It enables teachers, learners and parents to—

A. understand the complex task of teacher’s roles and responsibilities

B. sympathize with the difficulties of teachers in teaching
C. understand how children learn under a teacher’s guidance
D. appreciate the complex set of behavior, attitudes and skills that each teacher must
possess

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 173. Which of the following are indicators that a teacher is acting a positive role model for
students?

i. Demonstrates punctuality
ii. Maintains appropriate appearance
iii. Implements school policies and procedures
iv. Shows respect to other persons and their ideas

A. i and iii
B. i, ii and iii
C. i, ii and iv
D. i, ii, iii and iv

174. Which of the following is a learning environment that does NOT create fairness?

A. Maintains a learning environment of courtesy and respect

B. Recognizes that all learners can learn at the same time
C. Provides gender-fair opportunities for learning
D. Appreciates the strengths and resources of all students

175. Which of the following is the ideal Development Continuum of Practice for making the
environment conducive to learning?

A. Most of the students never find the classroom safe or conducive for the different
learning activities
B. A few of the students often find the classroom safe
C. All students always find the classroom safe
D. All students often find the classroom safe

176. Which of the following are indicators that higher learning expectations are
communicated to each learner?

i. Provides varied enrichment activities to nurture the desire for further

learning
ii. Provides learners with a variety of learning experience
iii. Uses individual and cooperative learning activities
iv. Encourages learners to ask questions

A. i and ii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
D. i, ii, iii and iv

177. Which of the following is NOT an indicator that consistent standards of the learner
behavior are being maintained?

A. Instructs learners to keep quiet all the time

B. Enforces school policies and procedures for appropriate learner behavior
C. Guides individual learners requiring development of appropriate learning
behavior
D. Handles behavior problems quickly

178. Which of the following is NOT an objective of classroom assessment? It is used to—

A. help students learn

B. help teachers make better decision
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D. handle behavior problems

179. There are four components of classroom assessment. What component answers the
question, “How will I utilize the results"?

A. Use B. Purpose C. Measurement D. Evaluation

180. Which of the following are non-traditional assessment techniques?

i. Journal ii. Portfolio iii. Project iv. Observation

A. i and ii C. i and iii

B. ii and iii D. iii and iv

181. What is the most appropriate assessment method in measuring achievement in Physical
Education?

A. Pencil and Paper test C. Inventory

B. Essay D. Performance task

182. Which of the following are performance indicators that a variety of appropriate
assessment strategies to evaluate learning are used?

i. Uses tools for assessing authentic learning

ii. Interprets and uses assessment results to improve teaching and learning
iii. Prepares formative and summative tests
iv. Identifies teaching learning difficulties and takes appropriate action to
address them

A. i and iv only
B. i, ii and iii
C. i, ii, iii and iv
D. ii, iii and iv

183. What are the desired outcomes of the Child-Friendly School System (CFSS)? They are
for children to—

i. enjoy school activities

ii. be free from exploitation and violence
iii. participate in extra-curricular activities
iv. protect themselves and develop their full potential

A. ii and iv only
B. i and ii
C. ii and iii
D. iii and iv

184. Which of the following is the MOST IMPORTANT characteristic of a CFSS? It has a—

A. complete playground apparatus

B. healthy and colorful plants
C. complete library facilities
D. a safe and sanitary school environment

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 185. What is the MOST PROBABLE result of a child-friendly school?

A. Well-structured classrooms
B. Effective and punctual teachers
C. Healthy and well-nourished children
D. An environment conducive to learning

186. What should be the PRIMARY consideration in arranging the physical learning
environment?

A. Cleanliness
B. Orderliness
C. Sanitation
D. Safety

187. Which of the following classroom organizations describe a learner-centered classroom?

i. Space is fully satisfied

ii. Pieces of furniture can be rearranged quickly and easily
iii. The arrangement promotes learner independence
iv. Traffic patterns allow learners unrestricted access to centers and materials

A. i, ii, iii and iv C. i, iii and iv

B. i, ii and iii D. ii, iii and iv

188. What kind of voice should you advice your teachers to have?

A. Sexy B. Loud C. Warm D. Strong

189. What kind of task characterizes a learner-centered classroom?

A. Simultaneous C. One at a time

B. Scheduled D. Common

190. Which of the following is an IDEAL seating arrangement in a learner-centered

classroom?

A. Chairs are arranged by rows facing the chalkboard

B. Small children are seated in front
C. Chairs are arranged around tables
D. Children are grouped homogeneously

191. As SH, which of the following should you do to have a school-community

collaboration? Encourage the active participation of—

i. barangay officials iii. PTCAs

ii. private schools iv. civic and religious
organizations

A. i, ii and iii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. i, iii and iv

192. Which of the following opportunities can you provide to ensure that the community
participates in shared responsibility for pupil/students outcomes?
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 i. Involve parents and retired teachers in the School Reading Remediation
Program
ii. Seek the assistance of mother in the School Feeding Program
iii. Request the participation of civic and religious organizations in soliciting
reading book donations
iv. Invite the local parish priest to celebrate mass in school every first Friday
of the month

A. i, ii and iv
B. i, ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. ii, iii and iv

193. Which of the following school resources can you allow the community to use?

A. Principal’s/SH’s office for religious meeting

B. Covered court for community assemblies
C. School Library as an evacuation center
D. School Clinic as a meeting venue

194. Which of the following can you NOT allow in school?

A. Mother’s class
B. Political rally
C. Community Sports activities
D. Religious activities

195. Which of the following are indicators that a learning environment responds to the
aspirations of the community has been established?

i. Uses Community resources to support learning

ii. Participates in community activities that promote learning
iii. Encourages the community to give marks/grades to learners
iv. Involves the community in showing accountability for learner’s
achievement

A. i, ii and iii C. ii, iii and iv

B. i and iii D. i, ii and iv
196. In K to 12, what kind of assessment and rating system is used in grades 1, 2, 7, and 8?

A. Content-based
B. Criterion-based
C. Standard-based
D. Performance-based

197. Which of the following levels of assessment has a percentage weight of 15%?

A. knowledge
B. process or skills
C. understanding
D. products

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 198. Which of the following levels of assessment answer the question, “What do we want
students to do with what they know”?

A. knowledge
B. process or skills
C. understanding
D. products

199. Assessment of products or performance should answer which of the following

questions?

A. What do we want students to understand?

B. How do we want students to provide evidence of what they know?
C. What do we want students to do with what they know?
D. How do we want students to provide evidence that they can transfer their learning
to real-life situations?

200. Which of the levels of performance has an equivalent numerical value of 80-84?

A. Advanced
B. Developing
C. Proficient
D. Approaching proficiency

Part I-F. Parent Involvement and Community Partnership

201. Which of the following is NOT the MAIN GOAL of SBM?

A. Enhance school holding power

B. Improve school performance
C. Enhance the performance and achievement of the school
D. Improve student achievement

202. Where was SBM based?

A. Modernization C. Institutionalization
B. Globalization D. Decentralization

203. Which of the following are objectives of SBM?

i. 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.
ii. Empower the school head to provide leadership
iii. Improve the quality of basic education
iv. Promote effective schools

A. i and ii B. ii and iii C. i and iv D. iii and iv

204. Which of the following is the heart of the formal education system?

A. Center
B. School
C. College
D. University

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 205. Which of the following is NOT included in basic education?

A. Alternative Learning System

B. Elementary (Grades 1-6)
C. Secondary (Grades 7-10)
D. College education

206.DepED Order No. 83. s. 2012 issued the Revised SBM framework, Assessment Process
and Tool (APAT).

Which of the following are the principles underlying SBM?

i. Progressive
ii. Decentralized
iii. Self-empowered
iv. Developmental

A. i and ii C. i, ii, iii and iv

B. ii, iii and iv D. i, ii and iii

207. In the revised SBM principles, schools should be managed _________ the school and
the community.

A. by/to/of
B. from/for/of
C. by/for/to
D. by/for/of

208. ACCESs represents the vision of the Department of Education in successfully

implementing the reform agenda in BESRA. What is the first C in ACCESs?

A. Child
B. Center
C. Country
D. Community

209. ACCESs espouses Four Principles of a School System. Which of these principles refers
to resources which are collectively organized, mobilized and managed with transparency?

A. Principles of Community-Based Learning

B. Principle of Collective Leadership and Governance
C. Principle of Accountability for Performance and Results
D. Principle of Convergence to Harness Resources for Education

210. What kind of framework is the revised SBM conceptual framework?

A. Result-oriented C. Output-oriented
B. Systems-oriented D. Research-oriented

211. Which of the following is the vision of SBM?

A. Functionally-literate citizen
B. Self-reliant, patriotic and productive citizens
C. Citizens make the learning-community self-managing and self-renewing
D. Make the community responsible for the education of their children and make the
children responsible for building the community

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 212. There are three levels of SBM practice. Which of the following is NOT a description of
Level III or ADVANCED (ACCREDITED Level)?

A. Developing structures and mechanism

B. Ensuring the production of intended outcome
C. Self-renewing and self-sustaining
D. Meeting all standards

213. What is the rating of a MATURING SBM practice?

A. .5-1.4 C. 1.45-2.45
B. 1.5-2.4 D. 2.5-3.5

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

A. School Head (SH) C. PTCA President

B. District Supervisor D. Education Chairman of Sanggunian

215. Which of the following are functions of the SGC?

i. Assist the crafting the SIP/AIP

ii. Assist in generating resources
iii. Assist in development of school policies
iv. Participate in monitoring and evaluating SIP/AIP implementation

A. i, ii, iii B. i and iv only C. ii, iii, iv D. i, ii, iii

and iv

216. Who among the following is NOT an internal stakeholder?

A. Teacher’s club C. Non-teaching staff

B. Parent association D. Retirees

217. What 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 celebration
C. Local officials participating in school activities as resource persons
D. External stakeholders assist the school to bring about improved school
performance

218. One way of mobilizing external stakeholders is encouraging them to participate in

“Brigada Eskwela”. Which of the following can they do to ensure that schools are ready for
the start of classes?

i. Repair leaking roofs

ii. Paint faded rooms or buildings
iii. Clean the school campus of weeds and rubbish
iv. Donate an amount for the construction of additional toilets

A. i, ii and iii C. i, ii and

B. ii, iii and iv D. i, ii, iii and iv

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 219. Which of the following are the four ACCESs principles of the SBM Conceptual
Framework?

i. Leadership and governance

ii. Curriculum and learning
iii. Instructional management
iv. Resource management and accountability
v. Accountability for higher learning outcomes

A. i, ii, iii and iv C. i, ii, iv and v

B. ii, iii, iv and v D. i. ii, iii and v

220. In the computation of the Level of Proactive of SBM schools, how many percent is
based on improvement of learning outcomes?

A. 30% B. 40% C. 50% D. 60%

Part I-G. Personal Integrity and Interpersonal Effectiveness

221. Which of the following are enhanced by professionalism?

i. Sense of efficacy iii. Pedagogical knowledge

ii. Level of experience iv. Subject matter knowledge

A. i, ii, iii and iv C. ii, iii and iv

B. i, ii and iv D. i and ii

222. Every person regardless of color, nationality, age, gender, economic status and ability is
a child of God. As a child of God what does she/he deserve?

A. Care B. Help C. Trust D. Respect

223. A teacher is going on maternity leave. What reminder should you give the teacher as a
sign of respect to the substitute teacher?

A. Take his/her personal belongings home

B. Assign pupils to water and tender plants
C. Keep instructional materials inside the cabinet/aparador
D. Leave to the substitute teacher records and other data/materials necessary to carry
on the work

224. One of your teachers is always late. Which of the following should you do?

A. Call the attention of the teacher after the flag raising in the morning
B. In your conference with teachers, let her explain why she is always late
C. Ask the teacher to see you in the office and find out why she is always late, then
give recommendations
D. When you meet the teacher along the school corridor, ask her why she is always
late

225. As a school head, which of the following should you do to attend to your teacher’s
professional growth?

i. Recommend deserving teachers for promotion

ii. Give due recognition for meritorious performance
iii. Allow interested teachers to attend training programs
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 iv. Recommend qualified teachers to scholarship

A. iii and iv only C. i, ii and iii

B. ii and iii only D. i, ii, iii and iv

226. The husband of one of your teachers died. What is the BEST thing for you to do to show
sympathy?

A. Lead all teachers in visiting and keeping vigil after classes in the afternoon
B. Send a mass card
C. Send flowers
D. Offer food for snacks

227. What kind or relation should you establish with parents to promote respect?

A. Official B. Cordial C. Friendly D.

Authoritative

1. As SH, what principle of personal behavior in all relationships with others and in all
situations must you observe?

A. Friendliness B. Self-worthiness C. Self-discipline D. Trustworthiness

228. How should you avoid red tape in your office?

A. Answer or attend to all communications and requests promptly

B. Assign a teacher to assist you in answering letters
C. Report to school punctually everyday
D. Have a schedule of daily activities

229. As a school head, how can you demonstrate full commitment and devotion to duty? By
—

A. giving in to invitations of friends during official time

B. looking after personal needs in between official duties
C. observing punctuality and promptness in performing duties
D. attending to and completing all daily responsibilities every after office hours

230.Conflicts have stages and these happen everywhere in any organization. In what stage
are solutions thought of?

A. Cognition stage C. Behavioral stage

B. Consequence D. Beginning of the conflict

231. Which level of conflict occurs within a group?

A. Intra personal C. Inter group

B. Intra group D. Interpersonal

232. In Intra-organizational conflicts, what kind of conflict is between employees at the same
hierarchical level?

A. Role conflict C. Horizontal conflict

B. Vertical conflict D. Line staff conflict

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 233. Which of the following alternatives to negotiation accept what is given because one has
no bargaining power?

A. Arbitration C. Giving in
B. Persuasion D. Instruction

234. Which conflict handling style reflects a cooperative orientation and lock of
assertiveness?

A. Compromising style C. Collaborative style

B. Distributive bargaining D. Accommodative response

235. How should you transact all official business? Refer it first to the—

A. Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

B. Division Administrative Officer
C. Schools Division Superintendent
D. District Supervisor

236. As a school head, when can you recommend a teacher for transfer to another school? If
the teacher is—

A. an excess in the school and agrees to be transferred

B. requesting for transfer
C. being recommended by the Governor to be transferred
D. your cousin wants her/him to transfer

237. As a school head and public official, what kind of personal and family life should you
lead?

A. Modern B. Modest C. Extravagant D. Fashionable

238. One of the teachers in your school unintentionally committed a mistake in the
computation of grades and discovered it when he/she has given out the cards to the parents.
The teacher reported to you the mistake. What should you do as the SH?

A. Punish the teacher

B. Reprimand the teacher
C. Admonish the teacher to be very careful next time
D. Ask the teacher to correct and change the grades

239. How can you demonstrate EQUITY and FAIRNESS among your teachers and non-
teaching staff?

i. Everybody should be treated equally

ii. There should be no favorites
iii. The same policies and code of conduct for all
iv. Standards should apply to everybody

A. i only B. ii only C. i, ii, iii and iv D. ii and iii only

240.A school personnel can avail of free legal service under certain circumstance. Mr.Ramos
was accused libel by his neighbor. Is he entitled to the said service?
A. Yes, he should defend herself
B. No, if funds are not available

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 C. No, it might bring some disagreement in school
D. No, the case is not related to his professional duties

241. . 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
D. Yes, when hold together with parents and pupils

242. When was the K to 12 program implemented?

A. s/y 2011- 2012
B.. sly 2012-2013
C. sly 2014-2015
D. sly 2010-2011

243. The first batch of high school students who have gone through K to 12 graduated in ______
a. March 2015
b. March 2016
c. March 2017
d. March 2018

244. Government funds are appropriated for specific purposes. if the school head used the
budget alloted for training of teachers for the purpose of books, what offense does she/he
commit?
A. re-alignment
B. misappropriation
C. juggling of funds
D. technical malversation

245. As a school head and Special Disbursing officer, how often should you liquidate expense
against cash advance?
a. every 15 days
b. every 30 days
c. every quarter
d. everyday

246 Dr. Ramos, 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. No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.
D. Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers.

247. When a principal starts to exercise his/her powers over making and promoting students,
Is his/her action acceptable?
A. Yes, when the teacher can38not make decision on time.
B. Yes, when there is abuse of judgment of their student’s performance.
C. No, grading and promoting students are exclusive functions of teachers.
D. No, teachers are more knowledgeable of their student’s performance.

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248. An Act which is sufficient ground for disciplinary action ___________.
A. Receiving gift from subordinates/pupils/students for personal use
B. Solicitation of contributors from subordinates or by teachers from school
children
C. Frequent absences from class
D. All of the above

249. The rights of parents are guaranteed under Education Act of 1982, more particularly, in
terms of______.
A. The right to academic freedom
B. the right to privacy of communication
C. The right to full access to the evidence of the case.
D. the right to seek redress of grievance

250. R.A 6713 is otherwise known as the_____

A. Ethical standards for public employees
B. Code of ethical standards for government officials and employees
C. Code of conduct an ethical standard for public officials and employees
D. Code of ethical standards and conduct for government officials and employees

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