nqesh quiz 2

A School Head filed an administrative complaint against a Schools Division Superintendent. Under DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2006, who has the exclusive jurisdiction to hear and decide such case?

• A. Regional Director

• B. Ombudsman

• C. Civil Service Commission

• D. Secretary of Education

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: A. Regional Director

Explanation:
DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2006 outlines the Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of Education in Administrative Cases. According to Section 9 of the Order, the Regional Director has exclusive jurisdiction over administrative complaints filed against Schools Division Superintendents, ensuring proper hierarchical discipline and accountability. A School Head, being a subordinate, files through the proper administrative channels, but does not have jurisdiction to decide. The Civil Service Commission has appellate jurisdiction.

2. What reform addressed the unfair filing of disciplinary complaints by private lending institutions?

• A. Removal of PLIs from DepEd grievance process

• B. Inclusion of just debt as disciplinary ground

• C. Clarification that teachers alone bear liability

• D. Amendment to remove “failure to pay just debts” as misconduct

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: D – DepEd removed that basis to protect teachers.

3. Which is a right to respondents in DepEd administrative cases per RA 4670?

• A. Being penalized immediately

• B. No representation allowed

• C. Public hearings mandated

• D. Right to counsel and appeal

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: D – Respondents are entitled to defense rights.

4. What is the legal rule against double jeopardy in school administrative cases?

• A. Cases may be refiled anytime

• B. Penalties double on appeal

• C. Refiling is allowed after 5 years

• D. A case decided on merits cannot be refiled

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: D – Once resolved, it cannot be reopened on the same facts.

5. Which principle applies if an employee is dismissed before appeal resolution but subsequently found guilty of a lesser penalty?

• A. Forfeit back wages

• B. No remedy available

• C. Only reinstatement is allowed

• D. Employee entitled to back salaries during improper suspension

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: D – Back pay is due if dismissal was premature.

6. Which policy reallocated admin tasks away from teachers?

• A. DO 002, s. 2024

• B. DO 102, s. 2024

• C. DO 20, s. 2024

• D. DO 019, s. 2022

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: A – DO 002 s. 2024 removes admin workload from teachers.

7. How long does a Formal Investigation Committee have to submit its report per DepEd rules?

• A. 5 days

• B. 10 days

• C. 15 days

• D. 30 days

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: C – Reports are expected within 15 days.

8. What safeguards apply while an administrative case is ongoing?

• A. Free publicity to expedite process

• B. Disqualification from promotion

• C. Benefits and rights maintained

• D. Immediate suspension without cause

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: C – Teachers retain benefits and cannot be publicly shamed.

9. Who may hear administrative charges initially under RA 4670?

• A. Civil Service Board

• B. Division Superintendent-led committee

• C. Regional Director exclusively

• D. Secretary of Education alone

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: B – It’s a division-level committee chaired by the Supt.

10. What remedy is available if a DepEd official’s due process rights are violated?

• A. No consequences

• B. Only monetary fine

• C. Public apology only

• D. Case nullified and retrial ordered

Answer explanation

Correct Answer: D – Violations can nullify proceedings and prompt new trials.