Mock Test (NQESH)

1. What is the title of the order mentioned in DepEd No. 024, s. 2020 ?

• A) National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers

• B) National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads

• C) National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Educational Standards

• D) National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Curriculum Standards

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2. According to the guidelines, what is the primary focus of the Department of Education in supporting school heads?

• A) Improving school infrastructure

• B) Enhancing teacher quality

• C) Increasing student enrollment

• D) Implementing new technology in schools

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3. Why does the Department of Education emphasize the importance of professional standards for school heads?

• A)To limit the authority of school heads

• B) To discourage career-long learning

• C) To improve student achievement through teacher quality

• D) To reduce the responsibilities of school heads

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4.Which other professional standards are mentioned in the text that are related to the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads?

• A)National Competency-Based Standards for Teachers

• B) Philippine Professional Standards for Supervisors

• C) Global Professional Standards for Educators

• D) National Standards for School Administrators

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5. What are the primary objectives of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH)?

• A)Setting clear expectations, engaging in continuous proficiency attainment, and providing support for professional development

• B) Setting clear expectations, minimizing professional development, and providing support for student learning

• C) Setting unclear expectations, disengaging from professional development, and providing minimal support for performance assessment

• D) Setting unclear expectations, engaging in continuous proficiency attainment, and providing minimal support for professional development

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6. What action is taken regarding DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2010 in relation to the PPSSH?

• A)It is reinforced and expanded

• B) It is modified to align with the PPSSH

• C) It is rescinded and replaced by the PPSSH

• D) It is unaffected by the PPSSH implementation

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7. Why are school heads considered crucial in the education system?

• A)To decrease teacher quality

• B) To ensure an enabling and supportive environment for teaching and learning

• C) To limit the development of holistic learners

• D) To discourage career progression for teachers

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8. What is the role of effective leadership in relation to teacher quality and learner achievement?

• A)Effective leadership is not necessary for teacher quality

• B) Effective leadership is essential for raising learner achievement

• C) Effective leadership is detrimental to teacher development

• D) Effective leadership hinders the quality of education systems

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9. Why is there a need to rethink the National Competency-Based Standards for School Heads (NCBSSH)?

• A)Due to a decrease in global frameworks

• B) To maintain the status quo in education standards

• C) To ensure the competency standards align with new demands in the education environment

• D) To discourage career progression for school heads

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10.What do various national and international reforms such as the K to 12 Basic Education Program and ASEAN integration necessitate?

• A)A decrease in teacher quality

• B) A call for the rethinking of educational policies

• C) A decrease in the quality of education systems

• D) A decrease in the importance of effective leadership

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