THE TEACHING PROFESSION WITH ANSWER KEY

1. What document contains provisions that stipulate the proper conduct of behavior of teacher in the discharge of
their duties and responsibilities?
a. The Bill of Rights
b. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
c. Code of Ethics for Teachers
d. The Philippine Constitution

2. What philosophical belief describes the world to be made of real, substantial and material things?
a. Realism
b. Idealism
c. Pragmatism
d. Social Reconstrctivism
3. What is the existentialist's point of view relative to the aim of education?
a. To develop cognitive and power
b. To re-engineer society
c. To acquire productive skill
d. To know themselves and their place in society
4. What educational aim is postulated by social efficiency?
a. Idealist
b. Essentialist
c. Realist
d. Pragmatist
5. What is not embodied in Republic Act 10533?
a. Mandatory Kindergarten
b. 12 years of Basic Education
c. Selective admission to tertiary education
d. Inclusion of technical Vocation Skills in Basic Education
6. Which of the following describes a teacher as a professional?
a. Has motives and goals
b. Provides linkages with other agencies
c. Has specialized training and preparation
d. Is endowed with physical, intellectual, moral, social and emotional qualities
7. A good teacher has "eyes on the back on her head". What does this idiomatic expression mean?
a. A teacher should not turn her back from the students
b. A teacher should assign a leader to monitor students' behavior
c. A teacher should establish eye contact with the students when teaching
d. A teacher should be aware of the actions of the students and the activities they engage in
8. Which is not an evidence of pedagogical expertise of a teacher?
a. Communication of the course objectives to the students
b. Awareness of alternative instructional strategies
c. Selection of appropriate methods of instruction
d. Adhering to the Code of Ethics for the Professional Teacher
9. Why is the teacher's authority important in managing the classroom?
a. To coerce the students to behave properly
b. To make the students obey all the orders of the teachers
c. To motivate the students to internalize self-discipline
d. To sow fear of the teacher to make students focus on classroom learning
10. Which of the following is an example of applied behavior analysis being used to manage serious behavior
problem?
a. Giving constant verbal reminders
b. Praising students who are behaving
c. Allowing students to be busy on meaningful tasks
d. Selecting punisher criteria for punishment and reinforce criteria for reinforcement

11. Which is an example of a social and cross-cultural skills?

 a. Obtaining information using digital technologies
b. Using problem-solving technique in influencing and guiding others towards a goal
c. Knowing when it is appropriate to listen and to speak when interacting with others
d. All of them
12. Which of the following scenarios demonstrate globally aware teacher?
1. The teacher studies and tries to understand other nations, cultures and languages
2. The teacher conscientiously studies his/her own area of expertise
3. The teacher works collaboratively with his/her diverse learners in a spirit of honesty, mutual respect and
open dialogue
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All of them
13. Which of the following demonstrates teacher's effective use of technology aided instruction?
a. Teacher allows the use of Facebook for the students to comment on the project of their classrooms
b. Teacher transfers lesson from the books into PowerPoint presentation to make it interesting to learners
c. Teacher uses courseware or websites for additional input of the lesson
d. Teacher allows to bring personal gadgets in school
14. How can teachers manage effective use of information media and technology skills?
a. Use digital and communication/networking tools excessively in all instructional delivery
b. Apply ethical and legal issues applicable to access and use of information and technology
c. Both A and b
d. None of them
15. Mrs. Rivera is a public school teacher who is facing s civil issue before the Trial Court of Pasig. What virtue
entitles her a free assistance by the government?
a. RA 6755
b. RA 6728
c. Batas Pambansa Blg. 232
d. Education Development Act of 1972
16. Most often, non-eligible teachers or those who have not acquired their licenses yet are hired in private schools. Is
this in accordance with the Philippine Teachers' Professionalization Act?
a. No, the license is a requirement
b. No, except when the teacher has very satisfactory performance
c. Yes, provided the teacher has at least 5 years of teaching experience
d. Yes, the Teachers' Professionalization Act applies only to public school teachers
17. Gina is in Senior High School who is still uncertain what course to take up in college. Her school offers variety of
academic tracks. What option should Gina consider so that her preparation for college will not be affected by her
uncertainty of a College Course?
a. She takes the Tech Voc subjects only in the Tech Voc track and sets aside Academic
b. She takes the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) track and decides later which is
wrelated to her choice in college
c. She takes the General Academic Track because it is a preparation for all courses in college
d. She takes Arts and Design Track to discover her talents in the arts.
18. Miss Lina Abos is being considered by her principal to be one of the school's delegates for a month-long
Teacher-exchange Program in the United States. She is being asked to write her competencies as a teacher. Which
of the following competencies that she wrote will best qualify her for the program?
a. She has her multiple US visa
b. She is computer literate
c. She has high emotional quotient
d. She has the proficiency of the English language and has profound knowledge and understanding of the
culture and traditions of the United States being a teacher of English
19. When a teacher tells a student to sit down quietly and to put his hands on his lap while discussion is going on,
what step in implementing a sanction is being applied?
a. Identifying the unwarranted behavior
b. Stating why the behavior is unacceptable
c. Stating the sanction warranted by the behavior
d. Giving instruction that will implement the sanction
20. What type of social climate is being developed when teachers make students engaging through provision of drills,
practices and exercises?
a. Authoritarian
 b. Cooperative
c. Individualistic
d. Competitive
21. Which of the following clearly describes a climate relative to classroom management?
a. The temperature reading at different periods of the day
b. Emotional atmosphere emanating from the teacher's mood
c. The manner and degree of the teacher's exercise of authority
d. The atmosphere of mood in which interaction between the teacher and the students takes place
22. Mr. Gutierrez advocates low profile classroom control like eye contact and hand gesture to hieh profile corn ty
deand die yudents not to be walking asid he ties are supposed
a. Low profile form of control has low probability of it distracting other members of the class
b. Low profile form of control directs attention of the class to target pupils
c. Low profile form of control minimizes Teacher's visibility
d. Low profile form of control is simple and time saving
23. Which of the following emphasizes the right of citizens to quality education?
a. The basic education level
b. Tertiary level
c. The graduate level
d. All levels
24. Which educational level/s provide/s for free and compulsory education as stipulated in Article IV, Section 2 of the
Philippine Constitution?
a. Elementary level
b. Secondary level
c. Elementary and secondary levels
d. Tertiary level
25. Ms. X encounters a student who is reluctant to attend classes, the teacher should to encourage him to go to class
regularly.
a. scold him
b. report to the guidance office
c. report the matter to the parents
d. praise the students sincerely
26. Which social agency helps make a child learn to value himself and eventually others?
a. home
b. school
c. church
d. Society
27. PEN education students are encouraged to be a role model to prepare them in their world of work. As a future
teacher, which of these activities indicates that teachers value their status as role models?
a. accomplishing learners' report card
b. holding on to their job despite the difficulties
c. being popular in order to get a promotion
d. upholding the Code of Ethics
28. Ms. X enrolled in post-graduate studies. But her idea is to earn MA units for promotion and pay the tuition fee but
will not attend class at all. Does this help her grow personally and professionally?
a. No, it is simply earning MA units for promotion
b. Not immediately but yes once she get promoted
c. Yes, just enrolling in an MA program is already a professional growth
d. It depends on the school she enrolled in.
29. The present values education program is based on the philosophy of "understanding the human person." This
philosophy is best illustrated by a curriculum that is
a. learner centered
b. driven by spirituality
c. focused on social needs
d. prescribed by teachers

30. This posits that flow of events shall be given high regard, with no to minimum interference over the course of
nature.
a. Hinduism
b. Taoism
 c. Buddhism
d. Christian philosophy
31. Scaffolding is integral on what theory of learning?
a. Essentialist
b. Constructivist
c. Existentialist
d. Behaviorist
32. Malaya believed in the idea that, "what the eyes can't see the heart won't mind".
She is a/an
a. Perennialist
b. Pragmatist
c. Empiricist
d. Idealist
33. Teacher B has been in active service for 10 years when he decided to pursue higher studies. Under RA 4670,
what kind of leave of absence can s/he avail of?
a. Indefinite leave
b. Scholarship leave
c. Study leave
d. Vacation leave
34. Teacher H contracted an illness that required rest for more than one year. Which leave should she apply for?
a. Sick leave
b. Personal leave
c. Vacation leave
d. Indefinite leave
35. The college dean emphasizes the importance of Humanities in the curriculum. To what educational philosophy
does he adhere?
a. Positivism
b. Perennialism
c. Progressivism
d. Existentialism
36. For a teacher to be more competent, he /she is required to specialize in certain areas. This specialization in
accordance with this pillar of learning?
a. Learning to Know
b. Learning to Be
c. Learning to Do
d. Learning to Live Together.
37. Which is the highest level in the PPST?
a. Beginner
b. Highly proficient
c. Distinguished
d. Highly respected
38.What pillar of learning is concerned with material development?
a. Learning to Live Together
b. Learning to Be
c. Learning to Know
d. Learning to Do
39. Which is an offshoot of the fourth pillar of learning "learning to live together"?
a. Schools teach respect for diversity
b. Schools show concern what happens to children after they leave school
c. Schools celebrate United Nations Week
d. Schools teach care for the environment
40. If Teacher X spends more than what he earned, and always fall victim to loan sharks then Teacher X lacks __
a. ecoliteracy
b. digital literacy
c. financial literacy
d. media literacy
41. Upon prior consent of parents and school authorities, religion may be taught in
Philippine schools
a. Within regular class hours
 b. After class
c. During vacant period
d. After recess
42. Among others, the 1987 Constitution demands that all educational institutions shall aim to do the following
EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?
a. Foster respect for human rights
b. Develop appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of our country
c. Encourage critical and creative thinking
d. Inculcate love for world class excellence
43. Which of the following is NOT recognized by the Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers?
a. Quality education depends primarily on the quality of socio-economic status of teachers.
b. Advancement in education depends on the teachers' qualifications and ability.
c. Education is an essential factor in the economic growth of the nation.
d. Education is development and vice-versa
44. Learning by Doing the concept posited by John Dewey adheres to which
philosophy?
a. Idealism
b. Empiricism
c. Perennialism
d. Progressivism
45. If teacher Mark emphasized the importance of integrity even if no one values it, then, the teacher can be regarded
as...
a. Pragmatist
b. Realist
c. Social Constructivist
d. Idealist
46. Stimulus-Response Theory is rooted in what philosophy?
a. Progressivism
b. Existentialism
c. Behaviorism
d. Realism road
47. The authoritarian setting in the Filipino home is reinforced by a classroom teacher who:
a. Encourage pupils to ask questions
b. Prescribed what pupils should do
c. Is open to suggestions
d. Ask open ended questions
48. Mr. X, an elementary teacher, was charged administratively. Who has the initial jurisdiction over his case?
a. Principal of School
b. Schools Division Superintendent
c. Regional Director
d. DepEd Secretary
49. Who is considered a professional teacher?
a. An outstanding graduate
b. A teacher who has taught as a substitute teacher
c. A teacher who has attended national seminars on teaching
d. a teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under R.A. 4670
50. Mr. X, a para- teacher was given a probationary appointment in Narra National High School. When can he avail of
permanent status?
a. when there is a vacant permanent position
b. after finishing MA in education
c. once given the "Teacher of the Year" award
d. after passing the LET and passed the qualifications of the ranking system

51. When can a teacher be forced to work on assignments not related to their duties?
a. when compensated in accordance with existing laws
b. when found to have low performance rating
c. when lacking educational qualifications
 d. when incurred many absences
52. Which situation shows that action is legal but not moral? Public official entitled to specific privileges from the
government?
a. takes the most economical fare in going about his duties
b. does his job without getting favors from the clients he serves
c. reverts back to the public coffers the 10% commission due him
d. buys the most expensive car model for his service.
53. In the teaching career, which forms the essence of professional competence, expertise in consciousness among
teachers?
a. academic post-graduate specialization
b. excellence in the practice of teaching
c. making the highest salary for teaching
d. high position and ranking
54. Republic Act No. 7836 otherwise known as LET is required for those who are engaged in teaching in:
a. all public elementary schools
b. all private secondary schools
c. all public and private tertiary schools
d. all elementary and secondary schools
55. In Philippine Education, R.A. No. 4670 is also known as:
a. The Licensure Exams for Teachers
b. The Educational Development Act
c. The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
d. The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
56. Which of the following behaviors does not speak of a professional teacher?
a. speaks ill of co-teachers
b. advocates the theme of nationhood
c. imparts his personal belief and ideology
d. seeks the cooperation of the parents for er own interests
57. The Philippine Teacher Professionalization Act of 1994 adapted and promulgated the:
a. Code of the Professional Teachers
b. Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
c. Code of Ethics for Public School Teachers
d. Code of Ethics for Private School Teachers
58. What may be the effect of a teacher violating any of the provisions of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers?
a. revocation of license to teach
b. force retirement
c. reduced monthly salary
d. immediate demotion
59. A male teacher fell in love with his third year student. What is the best thing that he can do, especially if he has
the clear intention of doing so?
a. Court the student at home
b. Act normally as if nothing is happening
c. Propose and marry the student
d. Wait till the student is no longer under his tutelage
60. A 2nd year high school student who is running for honors had a heated argument with the teacher about the
lesson. Due to embarrassment, the teacher decided to fail the student in her subject. Is the teacher's action ethically
acceptable?
a. No, the student has the right to express his ideas
b. No, the student may not receive an award in the future
c. Yes, she has to regain her integrity
d. Yes, encourage others not to do the same in their subjects

61. Which of the following best illustrates a sense of responsibility that a professional teacher is expected to have?
a. Humility
b. makes good use of time
c. tutors own students for a fee
d. has pleasant disposition
62. After a unit test in Math, Ms. X found out that three of her students got a failing mark.
What should she do to help them?
a. ask the bright students to coach them
b. make them promise to do their best next time
c. personally find out the reason for their failure
d. tell the parents to get them a tutor
63. Peron J who recently graduated Bachelor of Arts in Journalism wishes to take the Licensure Examination for
Teachers. He hopes to teach students in the Special Program for Journalism(SPJ) at Mangaldan National High
School. According to RA 7836, what should he first do?
a. Get certificate of good moral character from the university's guidance office
b. Pay the corresponding examination fee in accredited payment channels
c. Enroll and subsequently finish 10 units of professional education courses
d. None of the above
64. The Periodic Merit Examination for teachers consist of:
a. Written examination
b. Written and oral examination
c. Oral examination
d. Demo teaching
65. How should teachers behave in all relationships and situations? With:
a. Love
b. Respect
c. Self-discipline
d. Dignity
66. If a teacher who passed the board examination did not practice the profession in _ consecutive years, he must
enroll in 12 units of education courses, says RA 9293.
а. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9
67. Which of the following is expected from Person X, a parent at Mabhay National High School?
a. Demands to see the grade of his child's classmate
b. Organize a parents' coalition for fathers at private schools
c. Complains a teacher of his child verbally
d. Encourages his child to join school-based values formation
68. A parent is complaining about his child's teacher in MAPEH. This te acher who was supposed to teach was just
sitting in front and asking his students to copy what was written in his Manila Paper. He even asked the students to
report all lessons with him comfortably playing Candy Crush on his phone. As an adviser, which should you initially
do?
a. Dismiss the complaint outright for lack of valid evidence
b. Bring the parent to the teacher of concern
c. Discourage the mother for unfair criticism
d. Listen and understand the viewpoint of the mother
69. A teacher shall transact all his business through:
a. The principal
b. The secretary
c. Channels
d. Friends
70. Once a teacher, forever a student. What does the statement imply about quality, personal and professional
development of teachers?
a.It is continuing
b.It means more student exposure of teachers
c. The ability of the teachers to reach out to students
d. Teacher learns mostly from teachers

71. Teacher is also a community leader, which among the following should a teacher avoid?
a. Be aloof to maintain objectivity
b. Help in finding potential donors/sponsors
c. Make pro-active projects to help the community
d. Be an active member of the community
72. Locoparentis refers to a teacher as:
 a. Surrogate parent to students
b. Foster parent to learners
c. Godparent to students
d. all of the above
73. Teacher X does not formally agree with the school policy. What is her professional responsibility?
a. Remain connected with the school and but defy the policy that her conscience can't agree with
b. Lead a campaign on boycotting and abolishing of the same
c. Be indifferent and just continue to do his responsibilities
d. Make an honest effort to understand and carry out the policy even if she does not agree personally.
74. It is said that some private schools employ teachers without a license. Is that in accordance with R.A. 7836 known
as Philippine Teachers' Professionalization Act?
a. No, unless he performed very satisfactorily in the past 3-5 years
b. No, because R.A. 7836 only applies to public school system
c. Yes, provided the teacher has rendered 5 teaching years
d. No, the license applies to all teachers teaching both in the public and private school.
75. Which of the following affirms the line: "Do more, have more in order to be more!" that was shared by Pope Paul
VI.
a. Every teacher should extend their free time giving instructions to the neediest students.
b. In order to give more, teachers shall continue teaching quality education despite struggles.
c. Knowledge is limited therefore teachers should continue professional education to give more.
d. Further reading and self-study will mean teachers could give more knowledge to their students.
76. Organizes around the concerns, curiosity, and real-world experiences of students.
a. Progressivism
b. Existentialism
c. Essentialism
d. Perennialism
77. Uses lessons that both intellectually and emotionally stir students about the inequities that surround them.
a. Social Reconstructionist
b. Essentialist
c. Perennialist
d. Progressivist
78. Helps children find meaning and direction in their lives.
a. Progressivism
b. Essentialism
c. Existentialism
d. Perennialism
79. Behaviorism is
a. the belief that knowledge can be handed from one person to another
b. when spoken language becomes the primary means of instruction
c. belief that free will is an illusion and that human beings are shaped by their environment
d. when teachers help their students develop reasoning and draw conclusion.
80. Kelly's curriculum is flexible, built around experiences, interest and abilities, this is typical in a school
a. Perennialist
b.Progressivist
c. Essentialist
d. Existentialist
81. Education is a sorting mechanism, a way to identify and prepare the intellectually gifted for leadership, while
providing vocational for the rest of the society.
a. Progressivism
b. Essentialism
c. Existentialism
d. Perennialism
82. Teachers role would be as facilitatorff assisting students to focus their questions, develop strategy, help organize
visit while collecting data on social problems
a. progressivism
c. Social Reconstructionism
b.essentialism
d. Existentialism
83. Principal C shares this thought with his teachers: " Subject matter should help students understand and
appreciate themselves as unique individual who accept complete responsibility for their thoughts, feelings and
actions". From which philosophy is this thought based?
a. Perennialism
c. Essentialism
b. Existentialism
d. Progressivism
84. Your teacher is of the opinion that the word and everything in it are ever changing and so teaches you the skill to
cope with the changes. Which is his governing philosophy?
a. Progressivism
c. Perennialism
b. Essentialism
d. Behaviorism
85. John learns well through active imterplay with others. His learning increases when engaged in activities that has
meaning to him. Which philosophy can be describe?
a. Reconstructionism
c. Behaviorism
b. Perennialism
d. Constructivism
86. The quality of human acts by which we call them right or wrong, good or evil is known as
a. Perspective Philosophy
b. Morality
c. Moral
d. Moral Principle
87. An act is moral if is in accordance with our human nature is also known as
a. Perspective Philosophy
b. Morality
c. Moral
d. Fundamental Moral Principle
88. What is the fundamental or Foundational Moral Principle ?
a. Norms and Values
b. Morality
c. Do good and avoid evil
d. Ethics
89. It is also known as moral philosophy. It is the branch of philosophy which addresses questions of morality.
a. Ethics
b. Law of morality
c. Norms and Values
90.Which of the following is/are desirable values to develop?
a. Respect for elders and for the rights of others
b. Willingness to share
c. Deep Sense of responsibility
d. None of these

91. What is meant by "loco parentis"?

a. The first parent
b. The second parents
c. The second guardian
d. All of these
92. It is necessary to prepare a lesson plan everyday. Lesson plans may serve as blueprint or guide in
teacher.
 a. Planning lessons that teach specific subjects
b. Teaching lessons in whole group or small group configurations
c. Preparing students for standardized tests
d. Developing and enforcing classroom rules
93. This role of a teacher nowadays complements with the learning and teaching process. The teacher should
prepare summative test.
a. Supervising children in extracurricular activities
b. Teaching lessons in whole group or small group configurations
c. Preparing students for standardized tests
d. Developing and enforcing classroom rules
94. At the end of the lesson, you need to conduct evaluation to identify the number of students wh mastered the
lessons for enrichment activities and number of student who did not master the lessons for remedial teaching.
a. Supervising children in extracurricular activities
b. Teaching lessons in whole group or small group configurations
c. Assessing and evaluating students abilities, strengths and weaknesses
d. Developing and enforcing classroom rules
95. Reorganization of Decs.
a. RA 9155
b. RA 7796
c. RA 7722
d. Executive order No. 117, s. 1987
96. An Act Instituting A Framework Of Governance For Basic Education, Establishing Authority And Accountability,
Renaming The Department Of Education, Culture And Sports As The Department Of Education, And For Other
Purposes
a. RA 9155
b. RA 7796
c. RA 7722
d. Executive order No. 117, 5. 1987
97. Teacher J discusses conflicts between warring groups in Mindanao. Which pillar should he stress more?
a. Learning to be
b. Learning to live together
c. Learning to do
d. Learning to know

98. Through educational philosophies, it tries to encourage the future teachers to:
a. Critically examine issues and justification of actions
b. Equip teachers with the ideas required for educational reforms and considers those changes to be based on
the analysis of current practices in education in line with the values of the society.
c. Tend to provide an insight of what education is and the role education should perform at the various stages
of growth and for what category of learners.
d. None of these

99. When a teacher tells a student to sit down quietly and to put his hands on his lap while discussion is going on,
what step in implementing a sanction is being applied?
a. Identifying the unwarranted behavior
b. Stating why the behavior is unacceptable
c. Stating the sanction warranted by the behavior
d. Giving instruction that will implement the sanction

100. What type of social climate is being developed when teachers make students engaging through provision of
drills, practices and exercises?
a. Authoritarian
b. Cooperative
c. Individualistic
d. Competitive