250 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION QUESTIONS

WITH ANSWER AND RATIONALIZATION

1. Edward de Bono designed a system which describes a tool for group discussion and
individual thinking commonly called as the ______.
A. Six Thinking Hats C. Huddle System
B. Seven Thinking Hats D. Philips 66

Answer: A. Six Thinking Hats is a system designed by Edward de Bono which

describes a tool for group discussion and individual thinking involving six colored hats.
It provides a means for groups to plan thinking processes in a detailed and cohesive
way, and in doing so to think together more effectively. The premise of the method is
that the human brain thinks in a number of distinct ways which can be deliberately
challenged, and hence planned for use in a structured way allowing one to develop
tactics for thinking about particular issues. De Bono identifies six distinct directions in
which the brain can be challenged. In each of these directions the brain will identify and
bring into conscious thought certain aspects of issues being considered.

2. According to Edward de Bono, which of the six thinking hats focuses on creativity,
possibilities, alternatives and new ideas?
A. Red Hat C. Blue Hat
B. White Hat D. Green Hat

Answer: D. Green Hat.

THE SIX THINKING HATS

 Managing (Blue) – what is the subject? what are we thinking about? what is the
goal? Can look at the big picture.
 Information (White) – considering purely what information is available, what are the
facts?
 Emotions (Red) – intuitive or instinctive gut reactions or statements of emotional
feeling (but not any justification)
 Discernment (Black) – logic applied to identifying reasons to be cautious and
conservative. Practical, realistic.
 Optimistic response (Yellow) – logic applied to identifying benefits, seeking
harmony. Sees the brighter, sunny side of situations.
 Creativity (Green) – statements of provocation and investigation, seeing where a
thought goes. Thinks creatively, out of the box.

3. In Grace Goddell’s Reading Skills Ladder, which is found at the very bottom and
needed to move up to the sequential ladder of reading skills?
A. Vocabulary building C. Basic sight words
B. Phonetic analysis D. Structural analysis

Answer: C. Basic Sight Words are found at the very bottom of Grace Goddell’s
Reading Skills Ladder. Basic Sight Words include the 220 words found in the list of
Dolch words. These words are most frequently found words in books that children read.
Many of these words cannot be sounded out because they do not follow decoding rules,
so they must be learned as sight words.
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4. According to Edgar Dale, which among the following is closest to direct learning
experience?
A. Contrived experiences C. Dramatized experiences
B. Study trip D. Demonstration

Answer: A. In the Cone of Experience, contrived experience is next to direct purposeful

learning experience. The following is the proper sequence of the different learning
experiences (bottom to top of the cone): a.Direct Purposeful Experiences, b.Contrived
Experiences, c.Dramatized Experiences, d.Demonstrations, e.Field Trips, f.Exhibits,
g.Motion Pictures, h.Still Pictures, Radio and Recordings, i.Visual Symbols, j.Verbal
Symbols.

5. Which among the following is TRUE about the Cone of Experience?

A. It is arranged in chronological order.
B. It is arranged from the simplest to the most complex.
C. It is arranged from the most concrete to the most abstract.
D. It is arranged in no particular order.

Answer: C. Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience is designed to show the progression of

learning experiences. This is arranged to the degree of abstraction and that is from the
most concrete experience to the most abstract one.

6. Fredo, a promdi and new to Manila, closely observed how his friends played a
computer game. Later, the next time that he went to an internet cafe, he already knew
how to play the game by himself. What theory is being exemplified in this situation?
A. Classical conditioning C. Operant conditioning
B. Social Learning D. Insight Learning

Answer: B. Social Learning stresses that learning is a product of observing and

imitating a model.

7. Teacher Hera was not yet finished discussing the topic all about adjective. The next
day, her learners were surprised when she discussed a new topic about adverb wherein
fact she was not done explaining the first topic. This event is an example of _____.
A. thrust C. flip-flop
B. dangle D. stimulus-bound

Answer: B. Dangle occurs when a teacher leaves a topic without having it finalized or
completed.

8. In his English class, teacher Randy uses poetry dramatic reading by students, using
movements (posture, gestures, facial expressions, creative movements, etc.). What
learning outcome is he looking for?
A. Non-discursive communication C. Skilled movements
B. Fundamental movements D. Characterization

Answer: A. Per definition of non-discursive communication, objectives in this level refer

to expressive movements through posture, gestures, facial expressions, and/or creative

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movements like those in mime or ballet.  These movements refer to interpretative
movements that communicate meaning without the aid of verbal commands or help.

9. An essay type of test is composed of questions that are ______.

A. factual C. convergent
B. divergent D. low-order

Answer: B. Divergent questions are open-ended questions. These questions do not

have definite answers and such answers differ from one person to another.

10. Running and jumping fall under what level in the psychomotor domain?
A. Non-discursive communication C. Skilled movements
B. Fundamental movements D. Perceptual abilities

Answer: B. Objectives under the fundamental movements refer to skills or movements

or behaviors related to walking, running, pushing, pulling and manipulating. They are
often components for more complex actions.

11. In her Social Science class, Teacher Edna uses a contest on current events to
determine champions in identifying people, places and events. This implies that
Teacher Edna wants her students to achieve what learning objective?
A. Application C. Comprehension
B. Knowledge D. Analysis

Answer: B. Objectives under the “knowledge” level focuses on simple recall or

retrieving of facts and previously learned materials. As such, identifying people, places
and events belongs to “knowledge” level.

12. In Bloom’s taxonomy of objectives, this refers to theability to grasp or construct

meaning from a material.
A. Application C. Comprehension
B. Knowledge D. Analysis

Answer: C. Comprehension means understanding or constructing meaning out from a

given situation or material. Activities which belong to this level include interpreting,
summarizing and explaining.

13. It occurs when a teacher is teaching a lesson or one topic, but then inserts unrelated
material from a previous lesson.
A. thrust C. flip-flop
B. dangle D. stimulus-bound

Answer: C. Flip-flop happens when a teacher is teaching a lesson or one topic, but
suddenly inserts an unrelated material from a previous lesson. This act destroys student
concentration, and they are now confused as to where to focus and give their attention.
14. Is it professional for a teacher to receive gifts from students and parents?
A. No, unless the principal allows.
B. No, especially if done in exchange for requested concessions.
C. Yes.
D. Yes, in- season and out- of- season gifts.
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Answer: B. According to Section 4, Article VIII of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall not accept favors or gifts from learners, their parents or others
in their behalf in exchange for requested concessions, especially if undeserved.

15. According to Slavin (2005), the following are the teaching implications of Piaget’s
Cognitive Development Theory EXCEPT for _________.
A. A focus on the process of children's thinking, not just its products.
B. Recognition of the crucial role of children's self-initiated, active involvement in
learning activities. 
C. The use of varied types of reinforcement to strengthen a good behaviour.
D. Acceptance of individual differences in developmental progress. 

Answer: C. Option C belongs to “Operant Conditioning” and NOT to Cognitive

Development Theory.

16. According to Jean Piaget, conservation can be attained by a child during what
stage?
A. Pre-Operational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage
B. Sensorimotor Stage D. Formal Operational Stage

Answer: C. Conservation belongs to the Concrete Operational Stage. Conservation is

the ability of a child to see that objects or quantities remain the same despite a change
in their physical appearance.

17. In this stage, children are able to think about things symbolically.
A. Pre-Operational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage
B. Sensorimotor Stage D. Formal Operational Stage

Answer: A. Symboling Functioning can be developed by a child during the Pre-

Operational Stage. Symbolic Functioning is the ability of a child to make one thing - a
word or an object – to stand or represent for something other than itself.

18. In the context of teaching, this refers to a grouping strategy in which the members of
the class are organized into groups. The students are then reorganized into "expert"
groups containing one member from each group. The members of the expert group
work together to learn the material or solve the problem, then return to their original
groups to share their learning.
A. Huddle Method C. Clark 22
B. Phillips 66 D. Jigsaw

Answer: D. Jigsaw is an effective way of engaging students both with course material
and with each other. The peer teaching aspect requires that each student understands
the material well enough to teach it to others (individual accountability), and each
student is required to contribute meaningfully to a group problem-solving component
(group goals). In this way, the work of the expert groups is quickly disseminated
throughout the class, with each person taking responsibility for sharing a piece of the
puzzle.

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19. Under the 1987 Constitution, what is the condition for allowing students to be taught
religion in public schools?
A. Catechists paid by government
B. Extra pay for teachers
C. Outside of school hours only
D. Upon written permission by parents

Answer: D. According to Article XIV, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution, at the option
expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion shall be allowed to be taught
to their children or wards in public elementary and high schools within the regular class
hours by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to
which the children or wards belong, without additional cost to the Government.

20. Which is TRUE of the periodic merit exam for teacher provided for in R.A.7836?
I. Consist of oral exam
II. Consist of written exam
III. May serve as additional basis for merit promotion in addition to
performance rating
IV. Taken with fee of P1000 per examinee
A. I, II, III and IV C. II and III
B. I, II and III D. II, III and IV
Answer: B. Article III, Section 19 of Republic Act 7836 which is all about “Periodic
Merit Examination of Teachers” says that “to encourage continuing professional
growth and development and to provide additional basis for merit promotion, in addition
to their performance rating, teachers may take an oral and written examination at least
once in five (5) years as basis for merit promotion.  In taking this examination, no fee
shall be required.” Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION B.

21. Which among the Four Pillars of Learning is essential for two conflicting countries so
that they may achieve a lifelong culture of peace?
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: C. According to UNESCO, the Pillar of Learning to Live Together aims to

expose individuals to the values implicit within human rights, democratic principles,
intercultural understanding and respect and peace at all levels of society and human
relationships to enable individuals and societies to live in peace and harmony. With that,
the Pillar of Learning to Live Together is essential for two conflicting countries so that
they may achieve a lasting culture of peace.

22. It is a tool that serves as a guide for teachers’ continuous learning and development
within a calendar year. It is structured in a way that every professional teacher regularly
and individually prepares, implements, monitors and updates the plan.
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: C. The acronym IPPD literally means Individual Plan for Professional
Development. It is structured such that every professional regularly and individually
prepares, implements, monitors & updates the plan. It is based on the identified
development needs revealed by the Training and Development Needs Assessment

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(TDNA) appropriate for the specific profession & is consistent with the priority
development goals of the school, division & region.

23. What is the primary legal prerequisite for employment of teachers in basic education
schools?
A. Passing of the interview Program
B. Passing of LET
C. Conduct of a Teaching demo
D. Attendance in the Teacher induction

Answer: B. Passing of LET. According to Republic Act 7836, no person shall engage in
teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether in the
preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless he is a duly registered professional
teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
license. One can only have a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
license if he is already a LET passer.

24. DepEd Order No.54, s.2012 ventured on a new government program which aims to
primarily address the problems on congestion and other situations, and circumstances
which prevent children from going to and staying in school. What program is this?
A. Alternative Learning System C. Education Service Contracting Program
B. Alternative Delivery Mode D. Voucher Program

Answer: B. Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) are tried and tested alternative
modalities of education delivery within the confines of the formal system that allow
schools to deliver quality education to the marginalized students and those at risk of
dropping out in order to help them overcome personal, social and economic constraints
in their schooling.

25. Personal development covers activities that improve awareness and identity,

develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability, enhance
quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations. Personal
development therefore is an example of _____.
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: D. Based on UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Be aims to provide

self analytical and social skills to enable individuals to develop to their fullest potential
psycho-socially, affectively as well as physically, for a holistically-developed person.
With this, personal development therefore is an example of the Pillar of Learning to Be.

26. How do you call a classroom management composed of coping strategies used by
effective teachers to stop misbehavior without disrupting the flow of the lesson?
A. low-profile C. preventative
B. high-profile D. disruptive

Answer: A. Low-profile Discipline is a kind of strategy wherein the teacher redirect the
students to the lesson yet flow of the lesson remains to be uninterrupted. Examples of
Low-profile Discipline include eye contact and name-dropping.

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27. What is meant by the acronym RPMS?
A. Results-Based Performance Management System
B. Research-Based Performance Management System
C. Results-Based Performance Management Standards
D. Research-Based Performance Management Standards

Answer: A. RPMS means Results-Based Performance Management System. This is

the newest teacher’s appraisal system which is currently used among all the public
schools in the country. RPMS is a shared undertaking between the superior and the
employee that allows an open discussion of job expectations, key result areas,
objectives and how these align to overall departmental goals.

28. What is known as a self-appraisal for professional growth that is acceptable and
useful for recognizing weakness and strengths for a new or beginning teacher?
A. Self-evaluation C. Master teacher’s evaluation
B. Student’s evaluation D. Principal’s evaluation

Answer: A. Self-appraisal is synonymous with the term self-evaluation. Some forms of

self-evaluation include journal, self-video tape of class performance, teachers’ portfolio,
etc.

29. What does the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” say about corporal
punishment?
A. A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending learners but he can make
deductions from their scholastic ratings as a punishment.
B. A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending learners nor make
deductions from their scholastic ratings as a punishment.
C. A teacher may inflict corporal punishment provided that the parents wrote a formal
letter stating their permission to the teacher to give such punishment to their children.
D. A teacher may inflict corporal punishment only when the need arises such as when
proactive discipline is no longer effective to implemented in such group of students

Answer: B. According to Article VIII, Section 8 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers”, a teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending learners NOR
make deductions from their scholastic ratings as a punishment for acts which are clearly
not manifestation of poor scholarship.

30.  Concentration, memory skills and critical thinking skills are part of _____.
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: A. As stated on UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Know aims to

provide the cognitive tools required to better comprehend the world and its complexities,
and to provide an appropriate and adequate foundation for future learning. So,
concentration, memory skills and critical thinking skills are parts of Learning to Know.

31. Which among the following verbs belongs to the “comprehension” level?
A. list C. summarize
B. enumerate D. identify

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Answer: C. The verb “summarize” falls under the “comprehension” level while the verbs
“list”, “enumerate”, and “identify” belong to the “knowledge” level. “Comprehension”
means demonstrating an understanding of a concept or a lesson. However,
“knowledge” means simple recall of previously learned information.

32. What is the key element of the Teacher Education Development Program?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the

heart of the Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP). It is the key element of
the TEDP. It defines effective teaching as being able to help all types of students learn
the different learning goals in the curriculum. It is composed of domains, strands and
performance indicators.

33. Teacher Jherame went from one topic or activity to other topics. She discussed a
lesson then later inserted an unrelated topic from a previous lesson. This act of Teacher
Jherame is an example of ____.
A. thrust C. flip-flop
B. dangle D. stimulus-bound

Answer: C. Flip-flop occurs when a teacher is teaching a lesson on one topic, but then
inserts unrelated material/topic from a previous lesson. This act destroys student
concentration, and they are now confused as to where to focus their attention. Once a
lesson has been concluded, and another one begun, avoid reminiscing back to previous
material (except to relate the earlier material directly to this new subject matter in order
to facilitate comprehension).

34. Teacher Alexa, an experienced teacher, has the ability to keep all students actively
participating in her lesson. This ability of Teacher Alexa is also known as _____.
A. group focus C. stimulus-bound
B. overlapping D. withitness

Answer: A. Group focus is the ability of a teacher to keep the whole class involved and
interested of the lesson.

35. The following are examples of Low-profile Discipline EXCEPT for ____.
A. non-verbal gesture C. unwholesome words
B. proximity control D. eye contact

Answer: C. The use of unwholesome words is not an acceptable form of punishment,

nor it is an example of low-profile discipline.

36. When a student would misbehave, Teacher Jestoni would often go near to the
misbehaving student or stand beside the student to give a signal to that student that he
should refrain from misbehaving. This situation is an example of what low-profile
response of a teacher?
A. non-verbal gesture C. redirecting student
B. proximity control D. name-dropping

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Answer: B. As a form of low-profile discipline, “proximity control” stresses the idea that
simply being physically near to the students improves their behavior and focus.
Examples of this include sitting beside the students or putting the teacher’s hand on the
learner’s desk.

37. Instead of saying unwholesome words, Miss Jazz resorted to frowning upon her
students because of their unruly behavior. What did she do to address the misbehavior?
A. non-verbal gesture C. redirecting student
B. proximity control D. dialogue

Answer: A. The use of non-verbal gesture as a form of low-profile response includes

frowning, eye contact and hand signals.

38. It is a classroom method wherein 5 or 6 people are assigned to discuss a certain

problem. In this method, the group usually begins by choosing a captain or quarterback
to lead the discussion.
A. Huddle Method C. Clark 22
B. Phillips 66 D. Jigsaw

Answer: A. According to Holmes and Mortensen (1983), huddle method is productive

because the small groups are conducive to natural, nonforced and informal
conversatiions.

39. In this Pillar of Learning, the emphasis is the complete fulfillment of man and his
development in a holistic way as an individual, member of a family and community and
as a responsible citizen.
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: D. The complete fulfilment of man implies the goal of being holistically-
developed as a person. That is being able to maximize one’s potentials and become
well-rounded individuals. With this, the complete fulfilment of man is an example of
Learning to Be.

40. Which domain of the NCBTS is being emphasized if the teacher makes it sure that
students appreciate and model the value of learning through her interactions with them?

A. Social Regard for Learning C. Learning Environment

B. Diversity of Learners D. Curriculum

Answer: A. The domain of Social Regard for Learning focuses on the ideal that
teachers serve as positive and powerful role models of the values of the pursuit of
learning and of the effort to learn, and that the teacher’s actions, statements, and
different types of social interactions with students exemplify this ideal.

41. Maya Angelou, a world-famous American author once said, "It is time for parents to
teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength." Her
appreciation on diversity can be attributed to what Pillar of Learning?
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

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Answer: C. The Pillar of Learning to Live Together can be achieved by developing an
understanding of others and respect and peace at all levels of society and human
relationships to enable individuals and societies to live in peace and harmony.
Consequently, finding beauty and strength in diversity promotes peace and harmony in
the world. As such appreciating diversity is an example of the Pillar of Learning to Live
Together.

42. Abraham Maslow’s concept about self-actualization is one of the elements of _____.
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: D. According to Maslow, self-actualization involves fulfilling your potential and

becoming all that you can be. Similarly, the goal of the Pillar of Learning to Be also
means being able to maximize one’s potentials and become well-rounded individuals.
Therefore, self-actualization is an example of the Pillar of Learning to Be.

43. In applying for a job, an applicant must ensure that his technical skills are in line with
the occupation he is applying for. This situation demonstrates what Pillar of Learning?
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: B. As stated in UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Do implies that

learning must transform certified skills into personal competence. It is assessed by
looking at a mix of skills and talents, social behaviour, personal initiative and a
willingness to work. Finding a job that is in line with your technical skills is a good
example of the Pillar of Learning to Do.

44. Skills in reading with comprehension, asking questions, gathering data and selecting
information fall under what Pillar of Learning?
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: A. Skills in reading with comprehension, asking questions, data gathering and
selecting information are collectively known as the learning-to-learn skills. And learning-
to-learn skills belong to the Pillar of Learning to Know.

45. Mahatma Gandhi is famous for his quote that says "The best way to find yourself is
to lose yourself in the service of others."  In line with this, developing love and concern
for others through service is an example of _____.
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: C. Learning to Live Together involves the development of social skills and

values such as respect and concern for others, social and inter-personal skills and an
appreciation of the diversity of all people. Therefore, developing love and concern for
others through service is part of the Pillar of Learning to Live Together.

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46. K to 12 curriculum is a learner-centered curriculum. It focuses on the optimum
development of the Filipino child. This feature of K to 12 is in line with what Pillar of
Learning?
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be

Answer: D. The K to 12 Curriculum stresses the optimum development of the Filipino

child. The term optimum development means being able to maximize one’s potentials
and become well-rounded individuals. For that reason, the correct answer is LETTER D:
Learning to Be.

47. This theoretical perspective believes that the processes by which students are
labeled either as fast or slow learner, gifted or learning disabled, smart or dumb affect
the quality as well as the extent and speed of learning.
A. Exchange Theory C. Functionalist Theory
B. Labeling Theory D. Interaction Theory

Answer: B. Labeling Theory asserts that the expectations of significant others on the
learners determine to a large extent in the behavior of students.

48. The following terms are associated with the Conflict Theory EXCEPT _____.
A. Competition C. Consensus
B. Revolution D. Inequality

Answer: C. Consensus is a general or widespread agreement among all members of a

particular society. Contrary to consensus, conflict refers to the clash between ideas,
principles and people.

49. This theoretical perspective is based on the concept of reciprocity. Reciprocal

interactions bind people with obligations.
A. Exchange Theory C. Functionalist Theory
B. Labeling Theory D. Interaction Theory

Answer: A. Exchange Theory is based on the idea of reciprocity or mutual benefit.

People behave in such a way that one individual can get something from the other and
vice versa. Reciprocal interactions bind people with obligations. And the consequences
of such interactions include reward and benefits.

50. It is a field of study and an emerging discipline whose major aim is to create equal
educational opportunities from diverse racial, ethnic, social class and cultural groups.
A. Differentiated Instruction C. Consensus
B. Multicultural Education D. Interaction

Answer: B. Multicultural Education envisions to to transform the school so that male

and female students, exceptional students, and students from diverse cultural, social-
class, racial and ethnic groups experience an equal opportunity to learn.

51. The founder of the Conflict Theory is _____.

A. Talcott Parsons C. Emile Durkheim
B. Karl Max D. Max Weber

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Answer: B. Karl Max is the man behind the Conflict Theory. He asserted that because
the class system separates the employers from workers and workers from the benefits
of their own labor, class struggle is inevitable.

52. Ana is a nine-year old girl who knows how to to arrange a group of pencils
according to its length such as from the shortest up to the longest pencil. This ability of
Ana is known as ____.
A. Conservation C. Decentering
B. Egocentrism D. Seriation

Answer: D. Seriation is the ability of a child to order things logically based in

dimensions such as weight, volume, length or size. A child demonstrates this ability
during the concrete operational stage.

53. In what structure of personality do instincts belong?

A. Id C. Super-ego
B. Ego D. Libido

Answer: A. According to Sigmund Freud, instincts belong to Id. Id operates on

“pleasure principle”.

54. What is the most commendable and ideal drive expected from teachers in
participating programs for professional development?
A. Optimal use of time and resources
B. Continuing professional growth
C. Support for training programs
D. Promotion and higher merit pay

Answer: B. According to Article IV, Section 3 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, every teacher shall participate in the Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) program of the Professional Regulation Commission, and shall pursue such other
studies as will improve his efficiency, enhance the prestige of the profession, and
strengthen his competence, virtues, and productivity in order to be nationally and
internationally competitive. Now, among all the choices stated above, OPTION B is the
most commendable and ideal drive since it is a form of intrinsic motivation and
therefore, the teacher will participate in programs for professional development because
he is intrinsically motivated and not because for some external incentives. OPTIONS A,
C & D are forms of extrinsic motivation.

55. What main legal basis which provides the necessary support to advance quality
education in our country?
A. Priority Fiscal Allocation C. Building more classrooms
B. Certificate transfer program D. Hiring of new teachers

Answer: A. Priority Fiscal Allocation. According to Article XIV, Section 5 of the 1987
Constitution, the State shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and
ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents
through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment.

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56. The discrimination index of a test item is -0.34. This means that _______.
A. More students from the lower group answered the item correctly.
B. More students from the upper group answered the item correctly.
C. More students from the lower group answered the item incorrectly.
D. Cannot be interpreted

Answer: A. A negative discrimination means that more students from the lower group
answered the item correctly.

57. Juan Miguel’s raw score in the Science class is 34, which is equal to 85 th percentile.
What does this imply?
A. 85% of Juan Miguel’s classmates got a score equal to 34.
B. 85% of Juan Miguel’s classmates got a score lower than 34.
C. 85% of Juan Miguel’s classmates got a score higher than 34.
D. Juan Miguel’s score is less than 34% of his classmates.

Answer: B. The statement can be transformed in this way, P85=34. This implies that
there are 85% of those who took the exam in Science got the scores lower than Juan
Miguel’s score which is 34.

58. What type of education can best prepare the global teacher towards a limitless and
boundless world?
A. Formal education C. Alternative education
B. Inclusive education D. Multi-cultural education

Answer: D. According to James Banks (2001), the primary goal of multicultural

education is to transform the school so that male and female students, exceptional
students and students from diverse cultural, social-class, racial and ethnic groups
experience an equal opportunity to learn.

59. Which among the following is the most essential in maintaining peace and order in
the school?
A. Academic curriculum C. Community participation
B. Campus cleanliness D. Rules of discipline

Answer: D. Rules of Discipline is one of the vital components in achieving the third
pillar of education (learning to live together). Consequently, learning to live together is
essential in building and maintaining a lasting culture of peace and order in the school
and in the world as a whole.

60. Kindergarten Law is also known as _____.

A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: B. Republic Act 10157 is an act institutionalizing the Kindergarten Education

into the Basic Education System of the Philippines and appropriating funds therefore.

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61. What government program aims to minimize the gap between low social status and
educational opportunities for deserving learners?
A. National Achievement Test
B. National College Admission Examination
C. Education Service Contracting Scheme
D. Annual Fiscal Allocation

Answer: C. ESC or Education Service Contracting program is a government program

which provides a fixed tuition subsidy to graduates of public elementary schools who opt
to enroll in participating private high schools. It contracts private schools to provide
secondary education to “would-have-been” public school students. It is an example of a
moderate public-private partnership in the World Bank’s conceptual framework. The aim
of this program is to minimize the gap between low social status and educational
opportunities for deserving learners.

62. Which among the following is a form of emotional bullying which should be stopped?
A. Ridiculing C. Spanking
B. Punching D. Pinching

Answer: A. Ridiculing. OPTIONS B, C and D are forms of physical bullying.

63. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by the following

three minimum criteria EXCEPT for _____.
A. there is hostile intent C. imbalance of power
B. must be physical in nature D. repetition over a period of time

Answer: B. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by the

following three minimum criteria: (1) hostile intent (i.e., the harm caused by bullying is
deliberate, not accidental), (2) imbalance of power (i.e., bullying includes a real or
perceived power inequity between the bully and the victim), and (3) repetition over a
period of time (i.e., more than once with the potential to occur multiple times). Bullying
can be physical, sexual, verbal or emotional in nature.

64. Can Lisa Macuja be given a special permit to teach ballet in high school?
A. No, she cannot. In the very first place, she is not an education graduate.
B. No, she has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, she is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, she has excelled and gained international recognition.

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be issued by the
Board to a person who has excelled and gained international recognition and is a widely
acknowledged expert in his or her respective field of specialization.”

65. Hera took the LET last March 2016. However, she failed in the examination. Is she
qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No, she needs to take the examination again.
B. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 15 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.
C. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 10 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.

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 D. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 5 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure
examination for professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five percentage
points from the passing general average rating, shall be eligible as para-teachers upon
issuance by the Board of a two-year special permit, renewable for a non-extendible
period of two (2) years.

66. According to Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, the following are the rights of school
EXCEPT for ___.
A. Right for basic education to determine subjects of study
B. Right to provide for the proper governance
C. Right to enforce administrative systems
D. Right for institutions of higher learning to determine academic grounds for
admission

Answer: A. According to Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, the following are the rights of
school: 1. The right of their governing boards or lawful authorities to provide for the
proper governance of the school and to adopt and enforce administrative or
management systems. 2. The right for institutions of higher learning to determine on
academic grounds who shall be admitted to study, who may teach, and what shall be
subjects of the study and research. OPTION A is not stated in this law.

67. A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in ____.
A. attendance, character, merit and quality of academic performance
B. attendance, beauty, merit and quality of academic performance
C. attendance, merit and quality of academic performance
D. merit and quality of academic performance

Answer: D. According to Article VIII, Section 6 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit and
quality of academic performance.

68. Which is true of LET passers?

A. Every LET passer shall be required to take the Professional Oath before
practicing as a Professional Teacher.
B. Taking the Professional Oath before practicing as a Professional Teacher is
optional for LET passer.
C. The Professional Oath can be taken before any Professional Teacher.
D. The taking of oath must be within one month from passing the LET.

Answer: A. According to Article III, Section 18 of Republic Act 7836, every LET passer
shall be required to take his professional oath before practicing as a professional
teacher.

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69. Among the following, which directly qualifies the teacher candidate to be registered
at par with other professions like medicine, law, nursing, and the like?
A. Teaching job placement
B. Licensure examination
C. Continuing professional education
D. Membership in professional associations

Answer: B. One common thing among the professions like medicine, law, nursing and
teaching is licensure examinations. Republic Act 7836 prescribes the Licensure
Examination for Teachers and strengthens the regulation and supervision of the
practice of teaching in the Philippines. According to this law, no person shall engage in
teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether in the
preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless he is a duly registered professional
teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
license.

70. Jen passed the PBET in 1993. She decided to apply in the public school in 2016 as
an elementary teacher. However, DepEd requires that every teacher applicant should
be a LET passer. Will DepEd accept the application of Jen?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Only if there is scarcity of LET passers in the division where she applies
D. No, she is not a LET Passer.

Answer: A. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, upon approval of the

application and payment of the prescribed fees, the certificate of registration and
professional license as a professional teacher shall be issued without examination as
required in this Act to a qualified applicant who is a registered professional teacher with
the National Board for Teachers under the Department of Education, Culture and Sports
(DECS) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1006 (PBET). This means that being a
PBET passer is equivalent to being a LET passer.

71. What is at the heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP)?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the

heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP). It is the key
element of the TEDP. It defines effective teaching as being able to help all types of
students learn the different learning goals in the curriculum.

72. It is a tool that serves as a guide for teachers’ continuous learning and development
within a calendar year. It is structured in a way that every professional teacher regularly
and individually prepares, implements, monitors and updates the plan.
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: C. The acronym IPPD literally means Individual Plan for Professional
Development. It is structured such that every professional regularly and individually
prepares, implements, monitors & updates the plan. It is based on the identified

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development needs revealed by the Training and Development Needs Assessment
(TDNA) appropriate for the specific profession & is consistent with the priority
development goals of the school, division & region.

73. What is the constitutional exemption for prohibition to establish schools solely for
aliens in the Philippines?
A. School for Asians only
B. School for special alien children
C. Religious or mission schools
D. Schools for children of diplomats and their dependents

Answer: D. According to Article XIV, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution, no educational

institution shall be established exclusively for aliens and no group of aliens shall
comprise more than one-third of the enrollment in any school. However, the provisions
of this subsection SHALL NOT apply to schools established for foreign diplomatic
personnel and their dependents and, unless otherwise provided by law, for other foreign
temporary residents.

74. How can collaboration among teachers for sustained professional practice be best
achieved?
A. Independent work
B. Mentoring system by experienced teachers
C. Individual Plan for Professional Development
D. Support for beginning teachers

Answer: B. Mentoring system by experienced teachers is one of the professional

practices in DepEd. For example, newly hired teachers will be given technical
assistance by the master teachers to better help such neophyte teachers in
implementing and improving the quality of instruction.

75. Fe is a licensed teacher but has quit teaching for the past years. After five years,
she decided to serve as a teacher again. Can Fe go back to teaching immediately?
A. Yes, she is a licensed teacher.
B. No, she has abandoned the teaching profession.
C. Yes, especially if there is no other teacher who can fill in the vacant position.
D. No, she has to take first a 12-unit refresher course before she can go back to
teaching.

Answer: D. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, professional teachers who

have not practiced their profession for the past five (5) years shall take at least twelve
(12) units of education courses, consisting of at least six (6) units of pedagogy and six
(6) units of content courses, or the equivalent training and number of hours, to be
chosen from a list of courses to be provided by the Board and the Department of
Education, before they can be allowed to practice their profession in the country.

76. Are vocational teachers required of professional license?

A. Only if they teach in the regular school.
B. Yes.
C. Only if they have less than 5 years of teaching experience.
D. No.

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Answer: B. According to Article I, Section 4 of the Republic Act 7836, the term teacher
refers to all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels,
whether on full-time or part-time basis, in the private or public schools, including
industrial arts or VOCATIONAL TEACHERS and all other persons performing
supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools in the aforesaid levels and
qualified to practice teaching under this Act. Therefore, vocational teachers, as stated
above, are part of the scope of Republic Act 7836 and shall therefore earn a license as
a professional teacher before they can practice the teaching profession.

77. This law makes some amendments of certain sections of Republic Act 7836 such as
the Qualification Requirements of Teacher Applicants, Registration and Exception.
A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: D. Republic Act 9293 amends specific sections of Republic Act 7836 such as
Section 15, Section 26, and Section 31.

78. When should teachers support one another?

A. At all times for whatever cause
B. When they dialogue with administration
C. When there is rift among teachers
D. When the best interest of the learners is at stake in a controversy

Answer: D. According to Article V, Section 1 of the Code of Ethics for Professional

Teachers, teachers shall, at all times, be imbued with the spirit of professional loyalty,
mutual confidence, and faith in one another, self-sacrifice for the common good, and full
cooperation with colleagues. When the best interest of the learners, the school, or the
profession is at stake in any controversy, teachers shall support one another.

79. What Republic Act that punishes any person who practices the teaching profession
in the Philippines without having first a license as a professional teacher?
A. Republic Act 1006 C. Republic Act 7836
B. Republic Act 7796 D. Republic Act 7722

Answer: C. According to Article IV, Section 27 of the Republic Act 7836, except as
otherwise allowed under this Act, no person shall practice or offer to practice the
teaching profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling
for a teaching position without having previously obtained a valid certificate of
registration and a valid professional license from the Commission.

80. Which among the following allows the teachers to practice individual accountability
for professional growth and shared responsibility for the entire organization’s
development?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. TEDP D. LET

Answer: C. The acronym IPPD literally means Individual Plan for Professional
Development. It is structured such that every professional regularly and individually
prepares, implements, monitors & updates the plan. It is based on the identified

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development needs revealed by the Teachers’ Strengths and Needs Assessment
(TSNA) appropriate for the specific profession & is consistent with the priority
development goals of the school, division & region.

81. This decree is known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.

A. Educational Decree of 1863 C. Presidential Decree 1006
B. Educational Decree of 1853 D. Presidential Decree 1009

Answer: C. President Ferdinand Marcos was the president who approved the
Presidential Decree 1006. As stated, this Decree shall be known as the Decree
Professionalizing Teaching.

82. An Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated System of
Education.
A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 C. Education Act of 1972
B. Batas Pambansa Blg.262 D. Education Act of 1962

Answer: A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 is also known as the Education Act of 1982. It is
an Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated System of
Education. This Act shall apply to and govern both formal and non-formal systems in
public and private schools in all levels of the entire educational system.

83. Any person who practices the teaching profession in the Philippines without having
previously obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license is
punishable by ___.

A. A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty
thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more
than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

B. A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty
thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more
than two (2) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

C. A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) nor more than Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more
than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

D. A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) nor more than Fifty
thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more
than two (2) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

Answer: A. According to Article IV, Section 28 of the Republic Act 7836, any person
who practices the teaching profession in the Philippines without having previously
obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional license is punishable
by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty
thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor more
than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

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84. Self-evaluation allows the teacher to examine one’s strengths and weaknesses. The
following are forms of self-evaluation EXCEPT for _______.
A. Journal
B. Self-videotape of class performance
C. Evaluation tool/instrument
D. Teachers’ Quality Circle / Peer Feedback

Answer: D. Teacher’s Quality Circle/Peer Feedback is a form of peer assessment NOT

a form of self-evaluation.

85. This is an act mandating and strengthening the continuing professional development
program for all regulated professions, creating the continuing professional development
council and appropriating funds therefore.
A. Republic Act 10157 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 10912 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: B. Per definition of Republic Act 10912.

86. According to Republic Act 10533, this term refers to the second stage of compulsory
basic education which is composed of six (6) years.
A. Kindergarten C. Secondary Education
B. Elementary Education D. Tertiary Education

Answer: B. According to Section 4 of Republic Act 10533, enhanced basic education

program encompasses at least one (1) year of kindergarten education, six (6) years of
elementary education, and six (6) years of secondary education. Kindergarten
education shall mean one (1) year of preparatory education for children at least five (5)
years old as a prerequisite for Grade I. Elementary education refers to the second stage
of compulsory basic education which is composed of six (6) years. Secondary education
refers to the third stage of compulsory basic education. It consists of four (4) years of
junior high school education and two (2) years of senior high school education.

87. Teacher Andres easily gets sick and therefore would oftentimes give his students
seatworks and activities instead of giving interactive discussions and thorough
explanations about the lesson. As a result, his students get a poor rating during the
National Achievement Test. What certain provision in the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers did he violate?

A. A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the youth; he shall,

therefore, render the best service by providing an environment conducive to such
learning and growth.
B. In the interest of the State and of the Filipino people as much as of his own, every
teacher shall be physically, mentally and morally fit.
C. Every teacher shall possess and actualize a full commitment and devotion to duty.
D. Every teacher shall manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching as a noble
calling.

Answer: B. According to Article II, Section 3 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, in the interest of the State and of the Filipino people as much as of his own,
every teacher shall be physically, mentally and morally fit.

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88. Teacher Toni is in a relationship with his student. Is this allowed?

A. Yes, they should be proud of their relationship by revealing in the entire the class
their real status.
B. No at all times.
C. Yes, provided that Teacher Toni should exercise utmost professional discretion to
avoid scandal, gossip and preferential treatment of the learner.
D. No, unless the principal allows.

Answer: C. According to Article VIII, Section 7 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, in a situation where mutual attraction and subsequent love develop between
the teacher and the learner, the teacher shall exercise utmost professional discretion to
avoid scandal, gossip and preferential treatment of the learner.

89. The following supports the statement that “every teacher shall be physically,
mentally and morally fit” EXCEPT for ____.

A. the conduct of neuro-psychological exam as one of the requirements in applying for a

teaching position
B. the conduct of x-ray test, urine test, hepatitis test and other related physical
examinations
C. negative drug test
D. must be able to identify one’s blood type

Answer: D. Option D or identifying one’s blood type does not necessarily guarantee
and assure that a teacher is already physically fit. In other words, Option D has nothing
to do with physical fitness, mental fitness or moral fitness.

90. Rea took the LET last March 2015. Unfortunately, she failed in the examination. Is
she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No. C. Yes, if her LET rating is below 75.
B. Yes, if her LET rating is 71-74. D. Yes, if her LET rating is 70-74.

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure
examination for professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five percentage
points from the passing general average rating, shall be eligible as para-teachers upon
issuance by the Board of a two-year special permit, renewable for a non-extendible
period of two (2) years.

91. Can Lea Salonga be given a special permit to teach Music in high school?
A. No, she cannot. In the very first place, she is not an education graduate.
B. No, she has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, she is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, she has excelled and gained international recognition.

Answer: D. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be
issued by the Board to a person who has excelled and gained international recognition
and is a widely acknowledged expert in his or her respective field of specialization.

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92. Cirilo is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He wants to
proceed the teaching profession by earning units in professional education. Now, how
many units in professional education does the law require for a non-education graduate
to earn before he can take the LET?
A. 10 units C. 32 units
B. 12 units D. 18 units

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, an individual with a bachelor’s degree in

education or its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor’s degree in arts and
sciences with at least eighteen (18) units in professional education is qualified to take
the LET.

93. This Act is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”
A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the regulation and supervision
of the practice of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a licensure examination for
teachers. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”

94. This Republic Act is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers".
A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: A. Republic Act 4670 is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers". It applies to all public school teachers except those in the professorial staff
of state colleges and universities.

95. Which among the following refers to the Republic Act that enhances the Philippine
Basic Education System by strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of
years for basic education?
A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013”. The enhanced basic education program encompasses at least one (1) year of
kindergarten education, six (6) years of elementary education, and six (6) years of
secondary education, in that sequence.

96. According to Republic Act 10533, secondary education includes _____.

A. Four (4) years of senior high school and two (2) years of junior high school
education.
B. Four (4) years of junior high school and two (2) years of senior high school
education.
C. Three (3) years of junior high school and three (3) years of senior high school
education.
D. Five (5) years of junior high school and one (1) year of senior high school education.

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Answer: B. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013”. In this curriculum, secondary education includes four (4) years of junior high
school and two (2) years of senior high school education.

97. A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in ____.
A. attendance, character, merit and quality of academic performance
B. attendance, beauty, merit and quality of academic performance
C. attendance, merit and quality of academic performance
D. merit and quality of academic performance

Answer: D. According to Article VIII, Section 6 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit and
quality of academic performance.

98. What does the TEDP require for pre-service teachers before they can be employed
as a professional teacher?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: D. The Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP) requires all pre-
service teachers to earn their license as professional teachers before they can be
employed as a professional teacher. With that, pre-service teachers should therefore
take and pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

99. According to the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”, the term teacher
includes the following EXCEPT for:
A. Full-time Preschool Teacher C. Part-time Elementary Teacher
B. Full-time High School Teacher D. Full-time College Teacher

Answer: D. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” covers all public and private
school teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and
secondary levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal. The
term “teacher” shall include industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons
performing supervisory and /or administrative functions in all school at the aforesaid
levels, whether on full-time or part-time basis.

100. The acronym NCBTS means _____.

A. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards
B. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
C. National Competence-Based Teaching Standards
D. National Competence-Based Teacher Standards

Answer: B. NCBTS means National Competency-Based Teacher Standards. It is an

integrated theoretical framework that defines the different dimensions of effective
teaching.

101. What is at the heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP)?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

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Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the
heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP). It is the key
element of the TEDP. It defines effective teaching as being able to help all types of
students learn the different learning goals in the curriculum.

102. Following Kolberg’s theory of moral development, what is the moral reasoning or
perspective of social activists who seek human rights and the welfare of citizens beyond
what is given by laws?
A. Social Contract C. Mutual Benefit
B. Law and Order D. Punishment

Answer: A. Social Contract. In the stage of Social Contract, the person is looking at
various opinions and of different people while considering the welfare of the majority
before coming up with the decision on the morality of the action.

103. The child continues his development but sexual urges are quiet. In line with
Freud’s Theory, the first statement falls under what stage?
A. Genital Stage C. Latency Stage
B. Anal Stage D. Phallic Stage

Answer: C. In the Latency Stage, the child’s sexual urges goes inactive and quiet that
is why Freud used the term LATENCY to describe the stage because LATENCY literally
means dormant or inactive.

104. Jheremy received a candy after correctly completing his assignment. He always
tries to complete all assignments correctly for him to have a candy once again. What is
being shown in the situation?
A. Classical conditioning C. Operant conditioning
B. Social Learning D. Insight Learning

Answer: C. Operant Conditioning is founded by B.F. Skinner. According to this theory,

a good action will be strengthened by giving reinforcement while a bad action will be
weakened by giving punishment.

105. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is composed of

how many domains?
A. 5 C. 7
B. 6 D. 8

Answer: C. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) has seven

domains. These are the following: 1.Social Regard for Learning, 2.Learning
Environment, 3.Diversity of Learners, 4.Curriculum, 5.Planning, Assessing, and
Reporting, 6. Community Linkages, 7.Personal Growth and Professional Development.

106. Who among the following Philippine presidents approved a Republic Act that
professionalizes teaching and that strengthens the regulation and supervision of the
practice of teaching in the Philippines?
A. Marcos C. Estrada
B. Ramos D. Arroyo

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Answer: B. President Fidel V. Ramos was the president who approved Republic Act
7836 on December 16, 1994. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the
regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the Philippines. It is also known
as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”

107. This law makes some amendments of certain sections of Republic Act 7836 such
as the Qualification Requirements of Teacher Applicants, Registration and Exception.
A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: D. Republic Act 9293 amends specific sections of Republic Act 7836 such as
Section 15, Section 26, and Section 31.

108. The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) comes to existence because of
what Republic Act?
A. Republic Act 1006 C. Republic Act 7836
B. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: C. Republic Act 7836 is the Republic Act that prescribes the Licensure
Examination for Teachers and strengthens the regulation and supervision of the
practice of teaching in the Philippines. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers
Professionalization Act of 1994.”

109. According to Republic Act 10533, the following are some of the features of the
“Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013” EXCEPT for _____.
A. Junior High School C. Bilingual Education
B. Senior High School D. MTB-MLE

Answer: C. Bilingual Education is NOT a feature of the “Enhanced Basic Education Act
of 2013”. Instead of Bilingual Education, this curriculum adheres to the principles and
framework of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) which starts
from where the learners are and from what they already knew proceeding from the
known to the unknown.

110. Mr.Rody Binoy, a private high school teacher, is being hired by a certain senatorial
candidate to serve as one of the UNA Party poll watchers for the 2016 elections. Is this
allowed?
A. Yes, it is one his rights as a Filipino citizen to support a political party that he
wants.
B. No, unless his principal allows him to do so.
C. Yes, he is a private school teacher, not a public school teacher.
D. No, it is not allowed regardless if he is a public or private school teacher.

Answer: D. According to Article II, Section 5 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall not engage in the promotion of any political, religious, or other
partisan interest, and shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, require, collect, or receive
any money or service or other valuable material from any person or entity for such
purposes. This applies to all public and private school teachers, from preschool up to
high school, on full-time or part-time basis.

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111. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” covers _____.
A. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the
preschool, primary, elementary, secondary and tertiary levels whether academic,
vocational, special, technical, or non-formal, whether on full-time or part-time basis.
B. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the
preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic, vocational,
special, technical, or non-formal, whether on full-time or part-time basis.
C. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the
preschool, primary, elementary, secondary and tertiary levels whether academic,
vocational, special, technical, or non-formal, on full-time basis.
D. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at the
preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic, vocational,
special, technical, or non-formal, on full-time basis.

Answer: B. According to Article I, Section 2 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional

Teachers”, this Code covers all licensed public and private school teachers in all
educational institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels
whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal. The term “teacher”
shall include industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons performing
supervisory and /or administrative functions in all school at the aforesaid levels, whether
on full time or part-time basis.

112. The following are the domains of NCBTS EXCEPT for _____.
A. Tenure of Office C. Curriculum
B. Learning Environment D. Community Linkages

Answer: A. Tenure of Office is not a domain of NCBTS. The complete domains of

NCBTS are the following: 1.Social Regard for Learning, 2.Learning Environment,
3.Diversity of Learners, 4.Curriculum, 5.Planning, Assessing, and Reporting, 6.
Community Linkages, 7.Personal Growth and Professional Development.

113. According to Republic Act 4670, the term “teacher” includes _____.
I. Full time teachers
II. Vocational teachers
III. Guidance counselors
IV. Librarians

A. I, II and III C. I and II

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

Answer: B. As used in Republic Act 4670, the term "teacher" shall mean all persons
engaged in classroom teaching, in any level of instruction, on full-time basis, including
guidance counselors, school librarians, industrial arts or vocational instructors, and all
other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools,
colleges and universities operated by the Government or its political subdivisions; but
shall not include school nurses, school physicians, school dentists, and other school
employees.

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114. During conferences and meetings, Teacher Miguel often introduced himself by
saying “I am only a teacher.” This line implies that ____.
A. The teaching profession is insignificant.
B. Teachers receive the lowest salaries.
C. The speaker is a reluctant teacher.
D. The speaker is not proud to be a teacher.

Answer: D. The line that says “I am only a teacher”, especially because of the word
“only”, implies that Teacher Miguel is not proud of his profession as a teacher.
According to Article IV, Section 1 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”,
every teacher shall actively insure that teaching is the noblest profession, and shall
manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching as a noble calling.

115. Teacher Randy, a Grade-8 Teacher is socially detached from his learners’ parents
so as not to be perceived as biased and unfair by other parents especially in selecting
the deserving honor students of the class. Is Teacher Randy’s behavior correct?
A. No, a teacher should maintain cordial relations with parents.
B. Yes, it is his personal choice and right as a teacher.
C. Yes, Teacher Randy’s behavior of being socially detached is a good example in
order to avoid inequalities and being partial to his learners.
D. Yes, provided that such behavior receives approval from the school head.

Answer: A. According to Article IX, Section 1 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers”, every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with parents, and
shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect.

116. Republic Act 4670 is commonly known as the _____.

A. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
B. Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
C. Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
D. Commission on Higher Education Act

Answer: A. Republic Act 4670 is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers". It applies to all public school teachers except those in the professorial staff
of state colleges and universities.

117. Is the Continuing Professional Education for every teacher compulsory?

A. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
B. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
C. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in Republic Act 9293.
D. No, it is optional. A professional has the choice whether to go for CPE or not.

Answer: A. According to Article IV, Section 3 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers”, every teacher shall participate in the Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) program of the Professional Regulation Commission, and shall pursue such other
studies as will improve his efficiency, enhance the prestige of the profession, and
strengthen his competence, virtues, and productivity in order to be nationally and
internationally competitive.

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118. Republic Act 10533 is widely known as the _____.
A. Kindergarten Law
B. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Act
C. Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
D. Commission on Higher Education Act

Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013”. This Republic Act enhances the Philippine Basic Education System by
strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education.

119. Republic Act 7722 was approved during the year 1994. This Act is commonly
known as the___.
A. Kindergarten Law
B. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Act
C. Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
D. Commision on Higher Education Act

Answer: D. Also known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, the Republic Act 7722
created the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) whose main task is to regulate
and develop tertiary education in the Philippines.

120. What Republic Act that punishes any person who practices the teaching profession
in the Philippines without having first a license as a professional teacher?
A. Republic Act 1006 C. Republic Act 7836
B. Republic Act 7796 D. Republic Act 7722

Answer: C. According to Article IV, Section 27 of the Republic Act 7836, except as
otherwise allowed under this Act, no person shall practice or offer to practice the
teaching profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling
for a teaching position without having previously obtained a valid certificate of
registration and a valid professional license from the Commission.

121. Mr. Anton Garcia and Mr. Jheremy Lopez are vocational teachers. Are they
required to earn first a professional license before they can teach?
A. No, unless if they apply in the public school.
B. Yes.
C. No, unless if they have less than 5 years of teaching experience.
D. No, vocational teachers are not part of the scope of Republic Act 7836.

Answer: B.

According to Article I, Section 4 of the Republic Act 7836, the term teacher refers
to all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, whether on
full-time or part-time basis, in the private or public schools, including industrial arts or
vocational teachers and all other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative
functions in all schools in the aforesaid levels and qualified to practice teaching under
this Act.

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 Therefore, vocational teachers, as stated above, are part of the scope of
Republic Act 7836 and shall therefore earn a license as a professional teacher before
they can practice the teaching profession.

122. Can Nonito Donaire be given a special permit to teach boxing in a school?
A. No, he cannot. In the very first place, he is not an education graduate.
B. No, he has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, he is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, he has excelled and gained international recognition.

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be issued by the
Board to a person who has excelled and gained international recognition and is a widely
acknowledged expert in his or her respective field of specialization.”

123. Tina took the LET last September 2015. However, she failed in the examination. Is
she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No.
B. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 15 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.
C. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 10 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.
D. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 5 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.

Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure
examination for professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five percentage
points from the passing general average rating, shall be eligible as para-teachers upon
issuance by the Board of a two-year special permit, renewable for a non-extendible
period of two (2) years.

124. Edna took the LET last year. Unfortunately, she failed in the examination and got
an overall rating of 69. Now, is she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No. C. Maybe.
B. Yes. D. Yes, provided that she is a first-taker.

Answer: A. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure
examination for professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five percentage
points from the passing general average rating, shall be eligible as para-teachers upon
issuance by the Board of a two-year special permit, renewable for a non-extendible
period of two (2) years.

125. What Republic Act that strengthens the regulation and supervision of the practice
of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a licensure examination for teachers?
A. Republic Act 6470 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the regulation and supervision
of the practice of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a licensure examination for
teachers. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”

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126. Which among the following refers to the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013”?
A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013”. This Republic Act enhances the Philippine Basic Education System by
strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education.

127. Republic Act 7796 was approved during the year 1994. This Act is widely known
as the___.
A. Kindergarten Law
B. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Act
C. Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
D. Commission on Higher Education Act

Answer: B. Also known as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Act (TESDA) of 1994, Republic Act 7796 has the objective of providing relevant and
quality technical education that is accessible to all and to create the agency that will
manage technical education and skills development in the Philippines.

128. Which decree that provided for the establishment of primary school for boys and
girls in each town of the country?
A. Educational Decree of 1863 C. Presidential Decree 1006
B. Educational Decree of 1853 D. Presidential Decree 1009

Answer: A. Educational Decree of 1863 provided for the establishment of primary

school for boys and girls in each town of the Philippines.

129. This decree is known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.

A. Educational Decree of 1863 C. Presidential Decree 1006
B. Educational Decree of 1853 D. Presidential Decree 1009

Answer: C. President Ferdinand Marcos was the president who approved the
Presidential Decree 1006. As stated, this Decree shall be known as the Decree
Professionalizing Teaching.

130. The following are behaviorists EXCEPT for _____.

A. Max Wertheimer C. John Watson
B. Ivan Pavlov D. B.F. Skinner

Answer: A. Max Wertheimer. He is a cognitivist, not a behaviorist. He founded the

Gestalt Psychology which asserted that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”.

On the other hand, Ivan Pavlov is the man behind the Classical Conditioning Theory.
John Watson is the Father of Behaviorism. B.F. Skinner is the proponent of the Operant
Conditioning Theory. These three theorists are all behaviorists.

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131. In Erikson’s Pschosocial Theory of Development, which affirmation belongs to the
stage of identity versus role confusion?
A. Only few people in the world can really be trusted
B. I get a good deal of pleasure from working
C. I wonder what sort of person I am
D. I feel competent

Answer: C. If a person wonders what sort of a person he is, it implies that the person is
uncertain about himself and therefore he belongs to the stage of identity versus role
confusion.

On the other hand, OPTION A belongs to the stage of Trust versus Mistrust, OPTION B
and D belong to the stage of Industry versus Inferiority.

132. Among examples listed, which does NOT represent teaching strategies to develop
metacognition?
A. Have students develop questions about what is going on around them
B. Have teachers who monitor and rate learning achievement
C. Have students to monitor their own learning and thinking
D. Have students make predictions about what is to be represented

Answer: B. Metacognition is "cognition about cognition", "thinking about thinking", or

"knowing about knowing". It comes from the root word "meta", meaning beyond. It can
take many forms; it includes knowledge about when and how to use particular strategies
for learning or for problem-solving. OPTIONS A, C, and D promote metacognition while
OPTION B does not.

133. In Piaget’s Formal Operational Stage in his Cognitive Development Theory, which
of the following is NOT among the characteristics of the child’s thinking ability?
A. Logical thinking C. Hypothesis-making
B. Abstract problem solving D. Centration

Answer: D. Centration. Centration belongs to the Pre-Operational Stage, not on the

Formal Operational Stage. Example of Centration includes when a child is presented
with two identical beakers containing the same amount of liquid. The child usually notes
that the beakers do contain the same amount of liquid. When one of the beakers is
poured into a taller and thinner container, children who are younger than seven or eight
years old typically say that the two beakers no longer contain the same amount of liquid,
and that the taller container holds the larger quantity (centration), without taking into
consideration the fact that both beakers were previously noted to contain the same
amount of liquid. Due to superficial changes, the child was unable to comprehend that
the properties of the substances continued to remain the same.

134. This process is characterized by how humans perceive and adapt to new

information. It is the process of fitting new information into pre-existing
cognitive schemas.
A. Assimilation C. Equilibrium
B. Accommodation D. Disequilibrium

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Answer: A.

Assimilation occurs when humans are faced with new or unfamiliar information
and refer to previously learned information in order to make sense of it.

On the other hand, accommodation means the process of taking new information
in one's environment and altering pre-existing schemas in order to fit in the new
information. For equilibrium, a child is considered to be in a state of equilibrium or in a
state of cognitive balance when she or he is capable of explaining what he or she is
perceiving (schema) at the time. Disequilibrium is an imbalance between what is
understood and what is encountered.

135. "Give me a dozen healthy infants, well-formed, and my own specified world to
bring them up in and I'll guarantee to take any one at random and train him to become
any type of specialist I might select - doctor, lawyer, artist, merchant-chief and, yes,
even beggar-man and thief, regardless of his talents, penchants, tendencies, abilities,
vocations and the race of his ancestors” This famous line is from _____.

A. Edward Thorndike C. John Watson

B. B.F. Skinner D. Ivan Pavlov

Answer: C. John Watson is the Father of Behaviorism. Behaviorism as as a learning

theory asserts that man is a product of one’s environment and that we can shape one’s
behavior by controlling his or her environmment.

136. According to Sigmund Freud, this is the stage in a child’s life wherein he learns to
realize the differences of males and females.
A. Genital Stage C. Latency Stage
B. Anal Stage D. Phallic Stage

Answer: D. Phallic Stage is the stage of a child’s life wherein he becomes aware of
sexuality.

137. Among the structures of personality, savage desires fall under what structure?
A. Id C. Supe Ego
B. Ego D. Super Id

Answer: A. Id is also known as the pleasure principle structure. Instincts and savage
desires belong to Id.

On the other hand, Ego is the reality test and deciding principle while Super Ego is the
morality and conscience—centered principle. Super Id does not exist.

138. What is the term given by Sigmund Freud’s in his stages of development?
A. Psychosocial C. Sociocultural
B. Psychosexual D. Sociosexual

Answer: B. Sigmund Freud is famous for his Psychosexual Stages of Development. It

is a developmental theory wherein he believes that progress occurs through the stages

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as the libido is directed to different body parts. He asserted that children are born with a
libido – a sexual urge.

139. “Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom enables a person
to look back on their life with a sense of closure and completeness, and also accept
death without fear.” According to Erikson, the aforementioned line can be categorized
under the stage of _____.
A. Generativity versus Stagnation C. Industry versus Inferiority
B. Intimacy versus Isolation D. Integrity versus Despair

Answer: D. Integrity versus Despair is the time in one’s life that we contemplate our
accomplishments and are able to develop integrity if we see ourselves as leading a
successful life.
Erik Erikson believed if we see our lives as unproductive, feel guilt about our past, or
feel that we did not accomplish our life goals, we become dissatisfied with life and
develop despair, often leading to depression and hopelessness.

140. Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development is often described as _____.

A. Psychosocial C. Sociocultural
B. Psychosexual D. Sociosexual

Answer: A. Psychosocial. Erikson’s Stages of Development is psychosocial in nature

because they involve psychological needs of the individual (i.e. psycho) conflicting with
the needs of society (i.e. social).

141. The following are the domains of learning EXCEPT for _____.
A. Cognitive C. Affective
B. Adaptive D. Psychomotor

Answer: B. Adaptive. The correct three domains of learning include Cognitive Domain
(which is concerned with the development of mental processes and concepts),
Affective Domain (which involves assimilation of values, emotional reactions and
acquisition of attitudes) and Psychomotor Domain (which deals on the development of
skills, senses and muscles).

142. Who is behind the famous experiment about a dog who salivated just by the
appearance of the bell because the dog already associated the bell to the food and the
food to the bell?
A. Edward Thorndike C. John Watson
B. B.F. Skinner D. Ivan Pavlov

Answer: D. Ivan Pavlov was the proponent of Classical Coditioning. Classical

Conditioning theory involves learning a new behavior via the process of association. In
simple terms, two stimuli are linked together to produce a new learned response in a
person or animal.

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143. Jess got perfect scores in all his quizzes. As a result, Teacher Anton told him that
he will be exempted to take the major examination. This act of Teacher Anton is an
example of __.
A. Punishment C. Positive Reinforcement
B. Negative Reinforcement D. Primary Reinforcement

Answer: B. Negative reinforcement.

Negative reinforcement is a kind of reinforcement given to strengthen a good

behavior by the removal of something such as exempting a well-performing learner to
take the major examination.

On the other hand, punishment is given to weaken a bad behavior while positive
reinforcement is given to strengthen a good behavior by giving something to the learner.
Primary reinforcement refers to giving someone his basic needs such as food, water
and shelter as a way to strengthen a good behavior.

144. Based on Erikson’s theory, which affirmation does NOT belong to the stage of
initiative vs. guilt?
A. People can hardly be trusted.
B. In times of hardship, I will not quit.
C. I am ready to take a risk.
D. I believe what happens to me is the result of what I have done.

Answer: A. The statement in OPTION A belongs to the stage of Trust versus Mistrust
while OPTIONS B, C, and D fall under initiative versus guilt.

145. The theory of B.F. Skinner can be applied to classroom by_____.

A. connecting facts and concepts
B. fostering conducive learning environment
C. using reinforcement
D. using manipulative devices

Answer: C. The theory of B.F. Skinner is entitled the Operant Conditioning. By

definition, operant conditioning is a theory which asserts that a good action will be
strengthened by giving reinforcement while a bad action will be weakened by giving
punishment.

146. He introduced the notion of zone of proximal development and “scaffolding”.

A. Watson C. Piaget
B. Vygotsky D. Kohlberg

Answer: B. Lev Vygotsky is the person behind the Socio-culutural Theory. He

described the "zone of proximal development" as the zone where learning occurs,
where the child needs scaffolding or assistance from the environment.

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147. Hera was punished for cheating in an exam. For sure Hera wont cheat again in
short span of time, but this does not guarantee that Hera won’t cheat ever again. Based
on Thorndike’s theory on punishment and learning, this shows that _____.
A. Punishment strengthens a response
B. Punishment removes response
C. Punishment doesn’t remove a response
D. Punishment weakens a response

Answer: D. By definition, punishment is given to decrease the chances of a response to

occur gain. In particular, a bad action will be given punishment so as to weaken the said
negative action.

148. Kindergarten Law is also known as _____.

A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293
Answer: B. Republic Act 10157 is an act institutionalizing the Kindergarten Education
into the Basic Education System of the Philippines and appropriating funds therefore.
.
149. “When I grow up, I cannot imagine doing anything else but to be an elementary
teacher,” says Ana, a 6-year old child.
A. Vocation C. Profession
B. Mission D. Occupation

Answer: A. Teaching as a vocation means an individual has the noble calling, deep
love and inner motivation to be a teacher. Dreaming to become a teacher even at an
early age demonstrates vocation, a passion for teaching.

150. Teachers should go through continuing professional education.

A. Vocation C. Profession
B. Mission D. Calling

Answer: C. Teaching as a profession means an individual has to undergo formal

training and education, and meet all the necessary qualifications of a professional
teacher as required by the law before he/she can practice the teaching profession. The
“Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” mandates every teacher to go through
continuing professional education. With that, the correct answer is LETTER C, Teaching
as a Profession.

151. Teacher Jess targets to reach a Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of 90% in the
coming National Achievement Test.
A. Vocation C. Profession
B. Mission D. Occupation

Answer: B. Teaching as a mission means an individual sees teaching as a specific task

to be accomplished. That task is a specific goal, measurable, attainable, realistic and
time-bounded.

152. Only licensed teachers are hired in the public school.

A. Vocation C. Profession
B. Mission D. Calling

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Answer: C. Teaching as a profession means an individual has to undergo formal
training and education, and meet all the necessary qualifications of a professional
teacher as required by the law before he/she can practice the teaching profession.
Earning a license as a professional teacher is a concrete example of teaching as a
profession.

153. Submitting school forms and daily lesson plans are examples of teaching as ____.
A. Vocation C. Profession
B. Mission D. Calling

Answer: C. Teaching as a profession means an individual has to undergo formal

training and education, and meet all the necessary qualifications of a professional
teacher as required by the law before he can practice the teaching profession. Not only
that, teaching as a profession also means an individual meets the expectations of his
job and that he fulfills his roles, duties and responsibilities as an employee. Such
responsibilities include submitting school forms and daily lesson plans.

154. “K-to-12 Act” is otherwise known as _____.

A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293

Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013” or the “K-to-12 Act”. The enhanced basic education program encompasses at
least one (1) year of kindergarten education, six (6) years of elementary education, and
six (6) years of secondary education, in that sequence.

155. An Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated System
of Education.
A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 C. Education Act of 1972
B. Batas Pambansa Blg.262 D. Education Act of 1962

Answer: A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 is also known as the Education Act of 1982. It is
an Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated System of
Education. This Act shall apply to and govern both formal and non-formal systems in
public and private schools in all levels of the entire educational system.

156. According to Education Act of 1982, the following are the objectives of elementary
education EXCEPT for _____.
A. To discover and enhance the different aptitudes and interests of the learners so as to
equip him with skills for productive endeavour.
B. To provide learning experiences which increase the learner's awareness of and
responsiveness to the changes in and just demands of society and to prepare him for
constructive and effective involvement.
C. To provide the knowledge and develop the skills, attitudes, and values essential to
personal development and necessary for living in and contributing to a developing and
changing social milieu.
D. To promote work experiences which develop the learner's orientation to the world of
work and creativity and prepare himself to engage in honest and gainful work.

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Answer: A. Based on Education Act of 1982, Option A is an objective of secondary
education, NOT an objective of elementary education.

157. Among the special rights of teachers, which is NOT provided by law?

A. Right to be free from compulsory assignments not related to their duties as defined
in their appointments or contracts, unless compensated therefor, conformably to
existing law

B. Right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education

in line with national goals and conducive to their full development as person with
human dignity

C. Right to be accorded due respect

D. Right to be accorded due protection

Answer: B. Based on Education Act of 1982, Option B is a right of the students, NOT of
the teachers.

158. The Enhanced Basic Education Program encompasses the following

EXCEPT_____.

A. Alternative Learning System C. Senior High School

B. Tertiary Education D. Junior High School

Answer: B. Tertiary Education is not part of the Enhanced Basic Education Program.
The Enhanced Basic Education Program only encompasses Kindergarten, Elementary
and Secondary Education as well as Alternative Learning Systems for out-of-school
learners and those with special needs.

159. It is a group of tried and tested alternative modalities of education delivery within
the confines of the formal system that allow schools to deliver quality education to the
marginalized students and those at risk of dropping out in order to help them overcome
personal, social and economic constraints in their schooling.
A. Alternative Learning System
B. Alternative Delivery Mode
C. Education Service Contracting Program
D. Voucher Program

Answer: B. Alternative Delivery Mode is a government program launched through

DepEd Order No.54, s.2012. This program aims to primarily address the problems on
congestion and other situations, and circumstances which prevent children from going
to and staying in school.

160. Teacher Anton is often described by his students as highly demanding and
imposes rules without explanation. With this, the teaching style of Teacher Anton is
categorized as _____.
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

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Answer: A. Authoritarian is a kind of teaching style wherein the teacher is highly
demanding but not warm. The authoritarian teacher is the sole authority in the
classroom and a dictator who frequently lectures, encourages little interaction and
establishes fervent competition among students. This style is too teacher-centered and
students’ ideas and efforts are not that welcomed and recognized.

161. If a teacher is not demanding nor warming to his students, how will you classify his
teaching style?
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: C. Detached or Uninvolved teaching styles are just the same. The detached or
uninvolved teacher tends to be neither warm nor demanding to his learners. A teacher
under this category does not have a genuine concern for students’ learning. She does
not address their needs and interests and she does not know her students that well.
This is the worst kind of teaching style.

162. Which among the four teaching styles is the ideal style for an effective teacher?
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: D. Authoritative teachers are effective teachers because they are both warm
and demanding. Being warm means caring and emotional support for students. Being
demanding—in the good sense—means expecting something from your students, both
in terms of academic work and behavior. The authoritative teacher is the ideal. This
teacher has a positive, kind and supportive relationship with her students, but they know
when she “means business”. 

163. Teacher Fred is the favorite teacher of Rose. According to Rose, her teacher is so
nice, warm but not demanding and he just ignores the disruptive behavior of his
students.
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: B. Permissive. Teachers in this category are often “too nice.” They are warm
and supportive but not very good at setting limits. Thus, students’ behaviors become out
of control. Permissive teachers may focus on effort while de-emphasizing the quality of
students’ productions. Disruptive behavior may be ignored or handled with weak, soft-
spoken “reprimands” or pleading.

164. Among teaching styles, how do you classify teachers who are indifferent and
undemanding of students’ involvement?
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: C. Detached or Uninvolved teaching styles are just the same. The detached or
uninvolved teacher tends to be neither warm nor demanding to his learners. A teacher
under this category does not have a genuine concern for students’ learning. She does

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not address their needs and interests and she does not know her students that well.
This is the worst kind of teaching style.

165. How will you describe effective classroom managers?

A. demanding but does not have to be warm
B. warm but does not have to be demanding
C. neither demanding nor warm
D. demanding yet warm

Answer: D. The phrase “demanding yet warm” refers to the authoritative teacher.
Because of these qualities, authoritative teachers are effective classroom managers.
Being warm means caring and emotional support for students. Being demanding—in
the good sense—means expecting something from your kids, both in terms of academic
work and behavior.

166. Among teaching styles, how do you classify teachers who lack confidence in
enforcing and in demanding compliance to rules?
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: B. Permissive. Teachers in this category are often “too nice.” They are warm
and supportive but not very good at setting limits. Thus, students’ behaviors become out
of control. Permissive teachers may focus on effort while de-emphasizing the quality of
students’ productions. Disruptive behavior may be ignored or handled with weak, soft-
spoken “reprimands” or pleading.

167. Teacher Ben is a detached kind of teacher and fails to address important “warning
signs” from students who are having trouble, academically or behaviorally.  With this,
the teaching style of Teacher Ben is classified as _____.
A. Authoritarian C. Uninvolved
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: C. Detached or Uninvolved teaching styles are just the same. The detached or
uninvolved teacher tends to be neither warm nor demanding to his learners. A teacher
under this category does not have a genuine concern for students’ learning. She does
not address their needs and interests and she does not know her students that well.
This is the worst kind of teaching style.

168. In this kind of teaching style, the classroom atmosphere is fearful and punitive, as
teachers in this category exercise rigorous control but shows little interest in
involvement.
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: A. Authoritarian is a kind of teaching style wherein the teacher is highly

demanding but not warm. The authoritarian teacher is the sole authority in the
classroom and a dictator who frequently lectures, encourages little interaction and
establishes fervent competition among students. This style is too teacher-centered and
students’ ideas and efforts are not that welcomed and recognized.

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169. In this teaching style, students’ efforts are well-recognized but learners’ behaviors
are out of control. Constructive learning does not flow well.
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: B. Permissive. Teachers in this category are often “too nice.” They are warm
and supportive but not very good at setting limits. Thus, students’ behaviors become out
of control. Permissive teachers may focus on effort while de-emphasizing the quality of
students’ productions. Disruptive behavior may be ignored or handled with weak, soft-
spoken “reprimands” or pleading.

170. A teacher who belongs in this category may sit at her desk when students are
working or grade papers when “supervising” the playground. Students who need extra
emotional support do not get it from her, and students who need firm behavioral limits
do not get that either.
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: C. Detached or Uninvolved teaching styles are just the same. The detached or
uninvolved teacher tends to be neither warm nor demanding to his learners. A teacher
under this category does not have a genuine concern for students’ learning. She does
not address their needs and interests and she does not know her students that well.
This is the worst kind of teaching style.

171. Which qualities best describe the permissive teachers?

A. demanding but NOT warm

B. warm but NOT demanding
C. NEITHER demanding NOR warm
D. demanding YET warm

Answer: B. Permissive. Teachers in this category are often “too nice.” They are warm
and supportive but not very good at setting limits. Thus, students’ behaviors become out
of control. Permissive teachers may focus on effort while de-emphasizing the quality of
students’ productions. Disruptive behavior may be ignored or handled with weak, soft-
spoken “reprimands” or pleading.

172. It is a field of study and an emerging discipline whose major aim is to create equal
educational opportunities from diverse racial, ethnic, social class and cultural groups.
A. Differentiated Instruction C. Consensus
B. Multicultural Education D. Interaction

Answer: B. Multicultural Education envisions to transform the school so that male and
female students, exceptional students, and students from diverse cultural, social-class,
racial and ethnic groups experience an equal opportunity to learn.

173. The mastery of basic 3Rs (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic) is anchored in what
philosophy?
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

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Answer: A. Essentialism is a school of thought that stresses the traditional or back to
the basic approach in education. Such “basics” include reading, writing, arithmetic and
right conduct.

174. “Life is what you make it.” This old adage exemplifies the philosophy of _____.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: C. Existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity and proclaims man’s freedom

in the accomplishment of his destiny. The line “life is what you make it” implies that an
individual has the freedom to live life the way he wanted to it be lived. As such, the said
line exemplifies the philosophy of Existentialism.

175. What philosophy envisions to teach the learners basic knowledge, skills and values
for them to become model citizens?
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: A. Essentialism is a school of thought that stresses the traditional or back to

the basic approach in education. Not only that, essentialism envisions to prepare the
learners to become competent and model citizens of the society.

176. Teacher Jhera sees to it that she provides opportunities for her students to apply
the lesson they have learned for the day. Based on that, Teacher Jhera therefore is an
advocate of ______.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: D. The term “pragmatism” is synonymous to applicability and practicality. The

philosophy of pragmatism puts emphasis on the functionality and applicability of the
lesson. Thought must therefore produce actions rather than remaining only in the mind
and leading into uncertainty.

177. “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.”

A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: C. The line “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” connotes
that an individual has the freedom to be the in-charge of his own destiny and to live life
the way he wanted to it be lived. As such, the said line exemplifies the philosophy of
Existentialism. It is important to recall that existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity
and proclaims man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny.

178. Experiential Learning is often attributed to what school of thought?

A. Progressivism C. Idealism
B. Behaviorism D. Perennialism

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Answer: A. Progressivism as a philosophy stresses that teachers teach for learners to
live fully by employing experiential methods since they believe that “one learns by
doing”.

179. Ana’s circle of friends used to say bad words. As a result, Ana starts to say bad
words just like her friends do.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: B. In line with the philosophy of behaviorism, teachers should teach to modify
and shape students’ behavior by providing a favorable environment since our students
are a product of their environment. In the situation above, Ana becomes a product of
her friends’ characters; she becomes a product of her environment.

180. What is useful is true. This is an example of ______.

A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: D. The term “pragmatism” is synonymous to the term usefulness, applicability

and practicality. It puts emphasis on the functionality and applicability of the lesson.
Thought must therefore produce actions rather than remaining only in the mind and
leading into uncertainty.

181. “This is my life. Let me live.” This line reflects what philosophy?
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: C. The line above implies that an individual has the choice and freedom to live
life the way he wanted to it be lived. As such, the said line reflects the philosophy of
Existentialism. The central concept of existentialism says that man has the freedom and
independence in the accomplishment of his own destiny.

182. He is the man behind the philosophy of existentialism.

A. William Bagley C. Jean Paul Sartre
B. John Watson D. John Dewey

Answer: C. Jean Paul Sartre is the main proponent of existentialism. According to him,
man is condemned to freedom, a freedom from all authority, which he may seek to
evade, distort, and deny but which he will have to face if he is to become a moral being.
The meaning of man's life is not established before his existence. Once the terrible
freedom is acknowledged, man has to make this meaning himself, has to commit
himself to a role in this world, and has to commit his freedom. 

183. Who among the following philosophers is commonly considered as the founder of
essentialism?

A. William Bagley C. Jean Paul Sartre

B. John Watson D. John Dewey

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Answer: A. William Bagley is the founder of essentialism. Essentialism is a school of
thought that stresses the traditional or back to the basic approach in education. Not only
that, essentialism envisions to prepare the learners to become competent and model
citizens of the society.

184. This man is widely recognized as the Father of Behaviorism.

A. William Bagley C. Jean Paul Sartre

B. John Watson D. John Dewey

Answer: B. John Watson is the Father of Behaviorism. Behaviorism as a school of

thought asserts that man is a product of one’s environment and that we can shape
one’s behavior by controlling his or her environment.

185. Who is the main proponent of progressivism?

A. William Bagley C. Jean Paul Sartre

B. John Watson D. John Dewey

Answer: D. John Dewey is commonly known as the main proponent of progressivism.

As defined in the previous item, progressivism as a philosophy stresses that teachers
teach for learners to live fully by employing experiential methods since they believe that
“one learns by doing”.

186. All of the classmates of Ana cheat in the exam when their teacher goes out from
the classroom. However, Ana chooses to remain honest and minds her own work
because she believes that she does not have to follow the behavior of her classmates.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: C. Existentialism. The choice of Ana to remain honest and her freedom to
behave in the classroom the way she wanted to behave justify why the answer is
existentialism. She is not affected by her classmates or her environment. Instead, she
chooses to mind her own work. As explained in the previous item, existentialism as a
philosophy stresses that man has the freedom and independence in the
accomplishment of his own destiny. He has the choice to live life the way he wanted to it
be lived.

187. All of the classmates of Ana cheat in the exam when their teacher goes out from
the classroom. As a result, Ana also cheats, opens her notes and shares answers with
her friends. This situation exemplifies _____.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: B. Behaviorism. Unlike item no. 113, Ana this time is affected by her
environment. She imitates the behavior of her classmates and cheats in the exam just
like they do. For this reason, item no. 114 exemplifies behaviorism. It can be recalled
that behaviorism as a school of thought asserts that man is a product of one’s
environment and that we can shape one’s behavior by controlling his or her
environment.

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188. Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is
responsible for everything he does.
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: C. The line above is one of the famous quotes of Jean Paul Sartre. And Jean
Paul Sartre is the main proponent of existentialism. As discussed above, existentialism
as a philosophy stresses that man has the freedom and independence in the
accomplishment of his own destiny.

189. According to this philosophy, to learn means to acquire understanding of the great
and everlasting works of civilizations.
A. Perennialism C. Pragmatism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism

Answer: A. Perennialism. The word “perennial” literally means everlasting, ageless or

eternal. In this philosophy, teachers teach to develop the learners’ rational and moral
power. They are generalists and teach history’s most timeless concepts.

190. “Education is not a preparation for life, it is life.”

A. Perennialism C. Behaviorism
B. Progressivism D. Essentialism

Answer: B. Progressivism. The line above came from the mouth of John Dewey. John
Dewey is the main proponent of progressivism. He asserted that “education is not a
preparation for life, it is life.” He believed that the main goal of education is “to teach
according to the needs of the students and skills to cope with change through
experiential learning so that students may live life fully NOW.” In other words, for John
Dewey, education is not all about tomorrow, education is all about today.

191. Teachers teach through a variety of options and choices in order to help students
understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals by creating an
environment which they freely choose their own preferred way. This is the goal of ____.

A. Perennialism C. Pragmatism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism

Answer: D. As explained in the previous page, existentialism as a philosophy stresses

that man has the freedom and independence in the accomplishment of his own destiny.
He has the choice to live life the way he wanted to it be lived. In line with that,
existentialist teachers teach through a variety of options and choices in order to help
students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals by creating an
environment which they freely choose their own preferred way.

192. Which among the following philosophies is the most student-centered?

A. Perennialism C. Behaviorism
B. Progressivism D. Essentialism

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Answer: B. Progressivism. Progressivist teachers teach according to the needs of
the students and skills to cope with change through experiential learning so that
students may live life fully now. Teaching according to the needs of the students means
the teacher considers, respects and addresses the individual differences of the learners,
their interests, talents, potentials, strengths, weaknesses and various learning styles
towards a more meaningful, more relevant and more successful teaching-and-learning
process.

193. “An action is right if it tends to promote happiness.” Which philosophy supports

this notion? 

A. existentialist C. constructivist
B. pragmatic D. utilitarianist

Answer: D. According to utilitarianism, an action is right if it tends to promote happiness

and wrong if it tends to produce the reverse of happiness—not just the happiness of the
performer of the action but also that of everyone affected by the said action. 

194. In his Grade-10 class, Teacher Toni provides his students with experiences that
allow them to hypothesize, predict, manipulate objects, pose questions, research,
investigate, imagine, and invent.

What philosophy governs in this kind of classroom?

A. existentialism C. constructivism
B. pragmatism D. utilitarianism

Answer: C. Constructivism is a philosophy wherein the teacher only acts as a facilitator

because the learners are the ones responsible for their own learning. The teacher
provides the learning experiences while the learners are the ones who build and create
meaning and knowledge out from the said learning experiences.

195. What teaching style is being described in the phrase “neither warm nor
demanding”?

A. Authoritarian C. Uninvolved
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: C. Detached or Uninvolved teaching styles are just the same. The detached or
uninvolved teacher tends to be neither warm nor demanding to his learners. A teacher
under this category does not have a genuine concern for students’ learning. She does
not address their needs and interests and she does not know her students that well.
This is the worst kind of teaching style.

196. Practical ideas should be accepted while unpractical ideas should be rejected.

A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

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Answer: D. The term “pragmatism” is synonymous to applicability and practicality. The
philosophy of pragmatism puts emphasis on the functionality and applicability of the
lesson. Thought must therefore produce actions rather than remaining only in the mind
and leading into uncertainty.

197. Teacher Mary asked her son what course he would like to choose when he would
go to college. This act of Teacher Mary is anchored on the philosophy of _____.

A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: C. The act of giving your son a chance to choose his own course agrees to the
idea that an individual has the freedom to be the in-charge of his own destiny and to live
life the way he wanted to it be lived. As such, the said line exemplifies the philosophy of
Existentialism. It is important to recall that existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity
and proclaims man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny.

198. One of the objectives of elementary education includes “to provide the knowledge
and develop the skills, attitudes, and values essential for personal development, a
productive life…” This is objective is based on the philosophy of _____.

A. Essentialism C. Utilitarianism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: A. Essentialism as a philosophy envisions to teach the learners essential

knowledge, skills and values for them to become model citizens. Moreover, essentialism
stresses the traditional or back to the basic approach in education.

199. “Experience is the best teacher.” Who best subscribes to this thought?

A. Perennialist C. Utilitarianist
B. Progressivist D. Existentialist

Answer: B. Progressivism as a school of thought stresses that teachers teach for

learners to live fully by employing EXPERIENTIAL methods since they believe that “one
learns by doing”.

200. It is a set of standards and an integrated theoretical framework that defines the
different dimensions of effective teaching. It is composed of domains, strands and
performance indicators.

A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the

heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP). It defines effective
teaching as being able to help all types of students learn the different learning goals in
the curriculum.

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201. Which qualities best describe the authoritarian teachers?

A. demanding but NOT warm

B. warm but NOT demanding
C. NEITHER demanding NOR warm
D. demanding YET warm

Answer: A. Authoritarian is a kind of teaching style wherein the teacher is highly

demanding but not warm. The authoritarian teacher is the sole authority in the
classroom and a dictator who frequently lectures, encourages little interaction and
establishes fervent competition among students. This style is too teacher-centered and
students’ ideas and efforts are not that welcomed and recognized.

202. It is a program whose main aim is focused on the professional development of the
teachers. It is the articulation of a singular competency-based framework for teaching
and teacher development that would guide all policies, reforms, and activities related to
teaching and teacher development.

A. TEDP C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: A. TEDP means Teacher Education and Development Program. TEDP

conceptualizes the teacher’s career path as a continuum that starts with the entry to a
teacher education program and concludes when a teacher reaches retirement from
formal service.

203. Teacher Lester is often described by his learners as demanding. Moreover, he

imposes rules and gives corresponding explanations. He corrects mistakes but still he
recognizes students’ efforts. With this, the teaching style of Teacher Lester is classified
as _____.

A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative

Answer: D. Authoritative teachers are effective teachers because they are both warm
and demanding. Being warm means caring and emotional support for students. Being
demanding—in the good sense—means expecting something from your students, both
in terms of academic work and behavior. The authoritative teacher is the ideal. This
teacher has a positive, kind and supportive relationship with his students, but they know
when he “means business”. 

204. The following are the domains of NCBTS EXCEPT for _____.

A. Academic Freedom C. Curriculum

B. Learning Environment D. Community Linkages

Answer: A. Academic Freedom is not a domain of NCBTS. The complete domains of

NCBTS are the following: 1.Social Regard for Learning, 2.Learning Environment,
3.Diversity of Learners, 4.Curriculum, 5.Planning, Assessing, and Reporting, 6.
Community Linkages, 7.Personal Growth and Professional Development.

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205. What does “Once a teacher, forever a teacher” imply for the professional teacher?

A. Professional commitment C. Professional license

B. Professional wage and salary D. Professional camaraderie

Answer: A. There is professional commitment in teaching. Just like learning, teaching is

a lifelong process.

206. This domain in the NCBTS focuses on the idea that teachers help the students to
learn whatever their capabilities, learning styles, cultural heritage, socio-economic
backgrounds, and other differences are.
A. Social Regard for Learning C. Learning Environment
B. Diversity of Learners D. Curriculum

Answer: B. Domain 3 (Diversity of Learners) emphasizes the ideal that teachers can
facilitate the learning process in diverse types of learners, by first recognizing and
respecting individual differences, then using knowledge about students’ differences to
design diverse sets of learning activities to ensure that all students can attain
appropriate learning goals.

207. What is facilitated by the adoption of a national language under the 1987
Constitution?
A. Communication among diverse linguistic groups
B. Tagalog as the national language
C. National sovereignty
D. Indigenous cultural heritage

Answer: A. According to Article XIV, Section 6-7, the main reason of having a national
language is for the purpose of communication and this includes communication among
diverse linguistic groups.

208. It is a shared undertaking between the superior and the employee that allows an
open discussion of job expectations, key result areas, objectives and how these align to
overall departmental goals.
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: B. RPMS means Results-Based Performance Management System. This is

the newest teacher’s appraisal system which is currently used among all the public
schools in the country. It provides a venue for agreement on standards of performance
and behaviors which lead to personal and professional growth.

209. This domain in the NCBTS includes certain elements such as the teacher’s
knowledge of subject matter, teaching-learning approaches and activities, instructional
materials and learning resources. It is commonly known as the total learning experience
of the learners as planned and enacted by the teacher.

A. Social Regard for Learning C. Learning Environment

B. Diversity of Learners D. Curriculum

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Answer: D. Curriculum refers to all elements of the teaching-learning process that work
in convergence to help students achieve the curricular goals and objectives, and to
attain high standards of learning.

210. Who among the following philosophers is the man behind the philosophy of
existentialism?

A. William Bagley C. Jean Paul Sartre

B. John Watson D. John Dewey

Answer: C. Jean Paul Sartre is the main proponent of existentialism. According to him,
man is condemned to freedom, a freedom from all authority, which he may seek to
evade, distort, and deny but which he will have to face if he is to become a moral being.
The meaning of man's life is not established before his existence. Once the terrible
freedom is acknowledged, man has to make this meaning himself, has to commit
himself to a role in this world, and has to commit his freedom. 

211. “Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are.” This old adage
exemplifies the philosophy of ____.

A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism

Answer: B. Behaviorism as a school of thought believes that man is a product of one’s

environment and that we can shape one’s behavior by controlling his or her
environment. The saying above implies that our friends can influence our character as a
person, and that the people around us or our environment in general can affect and
mold our personality.

212. “Learning is a process that is activated by the learner himself. The learner is the
one who learn and create his meaning and knowledge.” This notion is anchored on the
philosophy of _____.

A. existentialism C. constructivism
B. pragmatism D. utilitarianism

Answer: C. Constructivism is a philosophy wherein the teacher only acts as a facilitator

because the learners are the ones responsible for their own learning. The teacher
provides the learning experiences while the learners are the ones who build and
construct meaning and knowledge out from the said learning experiences.

213. Teacher Tina embraces new technology in presenting and discussing her lesson.
This act of Teacher Tina is an example of what philosophy?

A. Perennialism C. Pragmatism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism

Answer: B. Progressivism as a philosophy believes that the goal of education is “to

teach according to the needs of the students and skills to cope with CHANGE through

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experiential learning so that students may live life fully NOW.” In the situation above, the
act of Teacher Tina is an example of progressivism since she embraces CHANGE or
INNOVATION.

214. “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I learn.” The philosophy behind
this proverb is _____.

A. Perennialism C. Utilitarianism
B. Progressivism D. Behaviorism

Answer: B. Progressivism as a school of thought stresses that teachers teach for

learners to live fully by employing EXPERIENTIAL methods since they believe that
“ONE LEARNS BY DOING”.

215. Fredo, a Grade-1 pupil likes to play with his friends, but gets angry when defeated.
Piaget’s theory states that this pupil is under what developmental stage?
A. Pre-Operational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage
B. Sensorimotor Stage D. Formal Operational Stage

Answer: A. What is being referred by the situation above is Egocentrism and

Egocentrism falls under the Pre-Operational Stage. In an experiment, three views of a
mountain are shown to a child, who is asked what a traveling doll would see at the
various angles. The child will consistently describe what they can see from the position
from which they are seated, regardless of from what angle they are asked to take the
doll's perspective. Egocentrism would also cause a child to believe, "I likeSesame
Street, so Daddy must like Sesame Street, too". In short, egocentrism is the tendency of
the child to only see his own perspective, his own side and his own feeling of the
situation.

216. Toni, a 2-year old child already learns that even when his father covers his toys,
his toys are still there. So even when the toys are no longer in his sight, he already has
an idea that the toys continue to exist. Based on Piaget’s theory, to what stage does
Toni belong?

A. Pre-Operational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage

B. Sensorimotor Stage D. Formal Operational Stage

Answer: B. What is being referred by the situation above is Object Permanence and
Object Permanence belongs to the Sensorimotor Stage. Object Permanence is a child’s
understanding that objects continue to exist even though the said objects cannot be
seen or heard.

217.It is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social

interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive
behavior.

A. Autism C. Down Syndrome

B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder D. Trisomy 21

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Answer: A. Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by
difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using
language and abstract concepts.

218. It is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy

of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays,
characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

A. Autism C. Down Syndrome

B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder D. Asperger’s Syndrome

Answer: C. Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. It is a chromosomal

condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance,
and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. All affected individuals experience
cognitive delays, but the intellectual disability is usually mild to moderate.

219. This is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through
adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying
attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity.

A. Autism C. Down Syndrome

B. ADHD D. Asperger’s Syndrome

Answer: B. ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has the following

symptoms: be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from
one activity to another, be very impatient, blurt out inappropriate comments, show their
emotions without restraint, and act without regard for consequences.

220. This is a mild version of autism. Individuals who have this kind of disorder usually
want to fit in and have interaction with others; they simply don’t know how to do it. They
may be socially awkward, not understand conventional social rules, or may show a lack
of empathy. 

A. Mental Retardation C. Down Syndrome

B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder D. Asperger’s Syndrome

Answer: D. What distinguishes Asperger’s syndrome from autism is the severity of the
symptoms and the absence of language delays. Children with Asperger’s syndrome
may be only mildly affected and frequently have good language and cognitive skills.

221. Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which among the following is the most
basic of all needs?

A. Safety Needs C. Self-Actualization

B. Physiological Needs D. Esteem Needs

Answer: B. Physiological Needs include the needs we have for oxygen, water, food and
sex.

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222. Cognitive Development Theory: Sensorimotor Stage
Psychosexual Stages of Development:__________

A. Genital Stage C. Latency Stage

B. Anal Stage D. Oral Stage

Answer: D. Cognitive Delopment starts at the Sensorimotor Stage. In the same

manner, the Psychosexual Stages of Development begins in the Oral Stage. In this
stage, infants achieve gratification through oral activities such as thumb sucking,
feeding and babbling.

223. According to Piaget, this means the process of taking new information in one's
environment and altering pre-existing schemas in order to fit in the new information.

A. Assimilation C. Equilibrium
B. Accommodation D. Disequilibrium

Answer: B. Accommodation.

Accommodation happens when the existing schema (knowledge) does not work,
and needs to be changed to deal with a new object or situation.

On the other hand, assimilation occurs when humans are faced with new or
unfamiliar information and refer to previously learned information in order to make
sense of it. For equilibrium, a child is considered to be in a state of equilibrium or in a
state of cognitive balance when she or he is capable of explaining what he or she is
perceiving (schema) at the time. Disequilibrium is an imbalance between what is
understood and what is encountered.

224. This theory asserts that learning involves a sudden realization distinct from cause-
and-effect problem solving. It is the abrupt realization of a problem's solution.
A. Classical conditioning C. Operant conditioning
B. Social Learning D. Insight Learning

Answer: D. Insight Learning is a completely cognitive experience that requires the

ability to visualize the problem and the solution internally - in the mind's eye, so to speak
- before initiating a behavioral response.

225. The proponent behind the Insight Learning Theory is _____.

A. Wertheimer C. Chomsky
B. Kohler D. Bandura

Answer: B. In his experiment, Wolfgang Kohler hung a piece of fruit just out of reach of
each chimp. He then provided the chimps with either two sticks or three boxes, then
waited and watched. Kohler noticed that after the chimps realized they could not simply
reach or jump up to retrieve the fruit, they stopped, had a seat, and thought about how
they might solve the problem. Then after a few moments, the chimps would solve the
problem by stacking the boxes on top of each other, which allowed them to climb up to
the top of the stack of boxes and reach the fruit.

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226. Lester, a promdi and new to Manila, closely observed how his friends used the
elevator. Later, the next time that he rode an elevator, he already knew how to operate
it by himself. What theory supports this situation?

A. Classical conditioning C. Operant conditioning

B. Social Learning D. Insight Learning

Answer: B. Social Learning stresses that learning is a product of observing and

imitating a model.

227. If your learners belong to Piaget’s concrete operational stage, then you should give
them ___.

A. Activities for metacognition

B. Activities that involve problems of classification and order
C. Activities for evaluation purposes
D. Activities that can develop deductive and inductive reasoning

Answer: B. Activities that involve problems of classification and order are appropriate
for children who belong to the Concrete Operational Stage since in this stage, the
children already have the ability to order things logically based in dimensions such as
weight, volume, length or size. OPTIONS A, C, and D are appropriate for learners under
the Formal Operational Stage.

228. According to Erikson, high school learners belong to the stage of _____.
A. Industry versus Inferiority C. Initiative versus Guilt
B. Intimacy versus Isolation D.Identity versus Role Confusion

Answer: D.In Erikson’s theory, adolescents are faced in the stage of Identity versus
Role Confusion.

229. Edna, a three-year old child suddenly uttered a bad word. Laughing at a child who
spoke bad words such as in the case of Edna is not a proper thing to do because in this
stage of the child’s life, the child is _____.

A. Considering the perspectives of others

B. Distinguishing sex differences
C. Scaffolding
D. Distinguishing right from wrong

Answer: D. Laughing at a child who spoke bad words may be perceived by the child as
an approval of her action. With that, the said bad action might be considered as a good
action in the eyes of the child due to the wrong response given by the adults around
her.

230. It is the basic building block of intelligent behavior, a form of organizing information
that a person uses to interpret the things he or she sees, hears, smell, and touches.
A. Scaffolding C. Equilibrium
B. Schema D. Operation

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Answer: B. A schema can be thought of as a unit of knowledge, relating to one aspect
of the world including objects, actions, and abstract (theoretical) concepts. We use
schemas to understand and to respond to situations. We store them and apply them
when needed.

231. According to Erikson, industry versus inferiority takes place during _____.

A. College Years C. High School Years

B. Elementary Years D. Adulthood

Answer: B. Industry versus Inferiority occurs during the elementary years. In this stage,
if children are encouraged and reinforced for their accomplishments, they begin to feel
industrious and feel confident in their ability to achieve goals. If they are not
encouraged, if they are restricted by parents or teacher, then the child begins to feel
inferior, doubting his own abilities and therefore may not reach his or her potential.

232. This theorist stresses the importance for the educator to present moral dilemmas
for discussion that would encourage an individual’s thought to move into the next moral
stage and thus encourage their own development in that direction.

A. John Watson C. Wolfgang Kohler

B. Lev Vygotsky D. Lawrence Kohlberg

Answer: D. Lawrence Kohlberg is the proponent of the Moral Development Theory. In

his theory, he defines the concept of stages of cognitive moral development as the
structure of one’s reasoning.

233 Modelling is a learning activity rooted from the theory of ____.

A. Jean Piaget C. Albert Bandura

B. Lev Vygotsky D. Ivan Pavlov

Answer: C. Albert Bandura is the man behind the Social Learning Theory. Social
Learning Theory stresses that learning is a product of observing and imitating a model.

234. Mr. Wilfredo, a public school principal tasked Teacher Josephine to employ
Operant Conditioning on her learners so as to increase the chances of of higher
learners’ participation during discussion. If you are one of her fellow teachers, you
should suggest Teacher Josephine to ___.

A. employ activities that will allow students to learn how to learn

B. give more emphasis on sharing and consistently guide the students to new ideas
C. help the learners discover their strengths and use them to achieve high academic
success
D. give a star token to those who will interact and participate

Answer: D. The term Operant Coditioning was coined by B.F. Skinner. It means
roughly changing of behavior by the use of reinforcement and reward which are given

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after the desired response. On the other hand, punishment is given after an
undesirable response.

235. Who is the man behind the Multiple Intelligences Theory?

A. Kohler C. Ausubel
B. Skinner D. Gardner

Answer: D. Howard Gardner is the proponent of the Multiple Intelligences Therory. He

cited 9 different kinds of intelligences. He asserted that every individual is different and
intelligent in their own ways.

236. According to Erikson, Intimacy versus Isolation takes place during _____.

A. Play Age C. Adolescence

B. School Age D. Young Adulthood

Answer: D. Young Adulthood.

Occurring in young adulthood (ages 18 to 40 years), in the stage of Intimacy

versus Isolation, we begin to share ourselves more intimately with others. We explore
relationships leading towards longer term commitments with someone other than a
family member.

Successful completion of this stage can lead to comfortable relationships and a

sense of commitment, safety, and care within a relationship. Avoiding intimacy, fearing
commitment and relationships can lead to isolation, loneliness, and sometimes
depression. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of love.

237. A teacher who employs Differentiated Instruction is a teacher who understands the
principle of _____.

A. reinforcement as an effective tool in increasing the learners’ participation

B. morality can be developed either negatively or positively depending on the
individual’s accomplishment of the tasks before him
C. facilitating learning which focuses on addressing individual differences
D. allowing the learners to be exposed to various teaching techniques

Answer: C. Differentiated Instruction addresses “individual differences” by providing a

variety of learning activities to suit the different needs, interests, talents, potentials and
learning styles of the students. Learners are different from one another and therefore
the instruction must also be differentiated.

238. Senator Manny Pacquiao excelled and gained international recognition in the field
of boxing. With this, will he be given a special permit to teach boxing in high school?

A. No, he cannot. In the very first place, he is not an education graduate.

B. No, he is not a licensed professional teacher.

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C. Yes, he is a graduate of Alternative Learning System.
D. Yes.

Answer: D. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be
issued by the Board to a person who has excelled and gained international recognition
and is a widely acknowledged expert in his or her respective field of specialization.

239. Which among the following is NOT TRUE about “para-teachers” as stated in
Republic Act 9293?

A. They got a rating of not lower than ten percentage points from the passing general
average rating.
B. They shall be eligible as para-teachers upon issuance by the Board of a two-year
special permit, renewable for a non-extendible period of two (2) years.
C. They shall be assigned to areas where there is a shortage or absence of a
professional teacher.
D. The special permit shall indicate the area of assignment of the para-teacher.

Answer: A. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, para-teachers are those who
have failed the licensure examination for professional teachers, with a rating of not
lower than five percentage points from the passing general average rating.

240. According to Edward de Bono, which of the six thinking hats signifies feelings,
hunches and intuition?
A. Red Hat C. Blue Hat
B. White Hat D. Green Hat

Answer: A. Red Hat.

 Emotions (Red) – intuitive or instinctive gut reactions or statements of emotional

feeling (but not any justification)
 Information (White) – considering purely what information is available, what are the
facts?
 Managing (Blue) – what is the subject? what are we thinking about? what is the
goal? Can look at the big picture.
 Creativity (Green) – statements of provocation and investigation, seeing where a
thought goes. Thinks creatively, out of the box.

241. Inter-agency efforts (DepEd, CHED, PRC and CSC) can be best attained for the
training and development of teachers when there is _____.

A. Coordination C. Agency integration

B. Streamlining D. Cost- reduction

Answer: A. Coordination for inter-agency efforts means different government agencies

work hand in hand, plan harmoniously and discuss collaboratively in order to come up
with a program that is well-organized, well-studied, well-agreed and well-crafted. This is
highly important in such a way that through coordination, these various government
agencies will not be creating mismatched programs that are contradictory, inappropriate

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and irrelevant from one another. For example, PRC and CHED must coordinate with
each other so that the questions that PRC asked during board examinations must also
be congruent and in line with the curriculum that CHED prescribes for the tertiary
education.

242. What is the primary legal prerequisite for employment of teachers in basic
education schools?

A. Passing of the interview Program

B. Passing of LET
C. Conduct of a Teaching demo
D. Attendance in the Teacher induction

Answer: B. Passing of LET. According to Republic Act 7836, no person shall engage in
teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether in the
preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless he is a duly registered professional
teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
license. One can only have a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
license if he is already a LET passer.

243. What is the key element of the Teacher Education Development Program?

A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the

heart of the Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP). It is the key element of
the TEDP. It defines effective teaching as being able to help all types of students learn
the different learning goals in the curriculum. It is composed of domains, strands and
performance indicators.

244. Which of the six thinking hats below symbolizes brightness and optimism?
A. Black Hat C. Blue Hat
B. Yellow Hat D. Green Hat

Answer: B. Yellow Hat.

 Discernment (Black) – logic applied to identifying reasons to be cautious and

conservative. Practical, realistic.
 Optimistic response (Yellow) – logic applied to identifying benefits, seeking
harmony. Sees the brighter, sunny side of situations.
 Managing (Blue) – what is the subject? what are we thinking about? what is the
goal? Can look at the big picture.
 Creativity (Green) – statements of provocation and investigation, seeing where a
thought goes. Thinks creatively, out of the box.

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 245. The world has become a global village. What sound practice is expected of
teachers?

A. Ethnocentrism C. Ethnic cleansing

B. Respect of diverse cultures D. Xenocentrism

ANSWER: B. In line with multicultural education, teachers must exhibit respect for
diverse cultures.

246. Which theory calls for adaptation to the learner’s biological and developmental
set of characteristics?
A. Multiple Intelligence Theory
B. Reading Readiness Theory
C. Emotional Intelligence Theory
D. Learning Style Theory

ANSWER: D. Per definition of the Learning Style Theory.

247. Educated in a religious school, Andresa goes to confession everyday to be free

of any kind of sin. How do you characterize Dona moral attitude?

A. Pharisaical C. Callous
B. Strict D. Scrupulous

ANSWER: D. The scrupulous conscience is very afraid of committing evil. It decides

that an action is sinful based on weak or insufficient reasons. And it tends to see sins
even when there are none.

248. How is behavior of children classified when they are shy and withdrawn from
classmates?

A. Physical C. Moral
B. Intellectual D. Psychological

ANSWER: D. Being shy and withdrawn from classmates is a form of psychological

behavior.

249.How should the pattern of class discipline be established?

A. After class discipline has been observed

B. Later after weeks of classes
C. After signs of lack discipline
D. Early in the first weeks of classes

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 ANSWER: D. As a basic rule in classrrom management, patterns of class
discipline such as classroom rules and routines should be established on the first
day or the first weeks of classes.

250. What is the hidden goal of students who refuse to cooperate or participate
in class activities?

A. To seek power C. To get revenge

B. To get attention D. To isolate self

ANSWER: D. To isolate self.

According to Acceptance Approach to Discipline, there are four categories of

students with their corresponding mistaken goals, to wit:

ATTENTION GETTING-Students seek the attention of their classmates and

teachers because students are not getting the recognition they desire,
continually seek help, and refuse to work unless the teacher hovers over them.

POWER SEEKING-In this category, the child asserts his aggressiveness. The
child expresses his defiance in acquiring, contradicting, teasing, temper-
tantrums, and low level hostile behavior.

REVENGE SEEKING-The child hurt others to make for being hurt or rejected.

WITHDRAWAL-A child wants to isolate self simply because he is no longer

interested to learn and therefore he withdraws learning which can be
manifested in actions like yawning, sleeping, daydreaming.

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