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1. 100 LET 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. 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.”
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.
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. dangles 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 movements like those in mime or
ballet. These movements refer to interpretative movements that
communicate meaning without the aid of verbal commands or help.

2. 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 the ability 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.
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
behavior.
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. Symbolic functioning can be developed by a child during the
Preoperational 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 it.
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

3. 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.
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 (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
B. Alternative Delivery Mode
C. Education Service Contracting Program
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 _____.

4. 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.
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
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

5. 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
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, non-
forced and informal conversations.
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 fulfillment 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 fulfillment 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
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

6. 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.
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
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 ____.

7. A. Conservation C. Decentering
B. Egocentrism D. Serration
Answer: D. Serration 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.
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
85th 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.
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

8. 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.
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.
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

9. 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 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.

10. 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.
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 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. 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.
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

11. 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. “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.
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.
92. 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.
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

12. 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.
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
B. Full-time High School Teacher
C. Part-time Elementary 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. 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
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.