Teaching Profession Reviewer

1. Which of the following is NOT in the norms of conduct under RA 6713?

A. Professionalism
B. Commitment to the public interest
C. Justness and sincerity
D. Responsiveness to the private

2. Mr. Santos is a holder of a valid certificate of eligibility as a teacher issued by the

Civil Service Commissioner and the DECS, while Mr. Cruz is a registered
professional. Who is allowed to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines?
A. Mr. Santos, because of his CSC eligibility certificate
B. Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law.
C. Neither of the two because they did not take and pass the LET.
D. Mr. Cruz, because his credentials are recognized by law.

3. Is membership in the accredited professional organization for teachers mandatory

for all LET passers?
A. Yes, when the teacher is already teaching.
B. No.
C. Only for LET passers who are not repeaters
D. Yes

4. Teacher Rochelle affirms that being a teacher is a task entrusted by this world.
Does she, therefore, believe that teaching is a _______?
A. Profession
B. Mission
C. Bread butter
D. Vocation

5. Teacher S, a Science teacher has been accused of sexual harassment by one of

her students. What should the school principal do?
A. Tell the teacher to stop reporting to school.
B. Ask the teacher to surrender to the police.
C. Create a committee to investigate the accusation.
D. Advice the teacher to transfer to another school.

6. To ensure high standards of teachers’ personal and professional development,

which measure must be implemented?
I. A school head plans the professional development of his/her teachers.
II. Every teacher formulates his/her own professional development plan.
III. The implementation of what is learned in training must be monitored.
A. II and III
B. II only
C. I and III
D. I only

7. The results of the LET revealed the low performance of future teachers. In April
2010 only 15% of the BEED and 25% of the BSED graduates passed. What do the
results imply?
A. More training to be given to BEED students.
B. Determine the specialization of BSE graduates
C. Implement selective admission in TEIS.
D. Review existing teacher education curriculum vis-a-vis TOS.
8. What norm of conduct is manifested by being loyal to the republic and the Filipino
people?
A. Professionalism
B. Honesty
C. Nationalism and Patriotism
D. Responsiveness to the public

9. Which are the job-embedded requirements for teachers and so must continuously
develop themselves in these aspects?
I. Maintains updated pupil/student school records.
II. Conducts action research.
III. Maintains harmonious relationship with stakeholders
IV. Channels and guides learners.
A. II, III, IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, III, IV

10. For quality professional development, teachers must consider the NCBTS, which
are the established standards for good teaching in the Philippines. What is meant by
the acronym NCBTS?
A. National Competency-Basic Teacher Standards
B. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards
C. National Competency-Basic Teaching Standards
D. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards

11. Which of the following manifests “Commitment to democracy” as explained in RA

6713?
A. Committing to democratic values and ways of life.
B. Maintaining the principle of accountability.
C. Manifesting by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military.
D. All of these

12. Which is the most appropriate characteristics of a globally competent individual?

A. open-mindedness to a new culture
B. foreign-language policy
C. adaptability to a new work environment
D. familiarity with the new culture

13. Teacher H contracted an illness that required rest for more than one year. Which
leave should she apply for?
A. Personal leave
B. Sick leave
C. Vacation leave
D. Indefinite leave

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

A. No at all times
B. Yes, provided that Teacher Toni should exercise utmost professional
discretion to avoid scandal, gossip, and preferential treatment of the learner.
C. Yes, they should be proud of their relationship by revealing to the entire class their
real status.
D. No, unless principal allowed.
15. Teacher M suffers from hypertension and experiences difficulty in speech. Which
would be affected if he continues teaching?
A. Punctuality
B. Personality
C. Devotion to duty
D. Effectiveness

16. Ms. Sanchez, a BSE graduate, has not passed the LET yet. In what capacity can
she be hired?
A. Permanent status
B. Emergency status
C. Provisional for not less than six months
D. Provisional for not less than one year

17. “Once a teacher, forever a student.” What does this statement imply about quality
personal and professional development for teachers?
A. The teacher learns from his/her students.
B. It is continuing
C. The teacher is able to teach his/her student.
D. Personal and professional development call for teachers’ exposure to students.

18. Which of these skills must a teacher develop that will enable him/her to look at
problems as opportunities?
I. Addressing problems as fast as possible
II. Remaining alert to the possibility
III. Foster a sense of accomplishment
IV. Promote a sense of belonging

A. I, III, IV
B. I, II, IV
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV

19. For relevance to business and industry, what did the First Biennial National
Education on Education (2008) impose for updating the Licensure Examination for
teachers?
A. Vocational skills
B. Upgraded laboratory facilities
C. Technical and scientific competencies
D. Moral and ethical values

20. Principal B acted on the letter of complaint received by his office 30 days after
saying he was preoccupied with more important things in the past days. Is his reason
acceptable?
A. Yes, because he has to prioritize things.
B. No, RA 6713 states that public officials and employees must act promptly on
letters and requests within 15 working days from receipt thereof.
C. Yes, because the letter of complaint can wait and is of no urgency.
D. No, the reason is simply unacceptable.

21. What is RA 6713 also called?

A. Ethical standards for public Employees
B. Code of Ethical Standards and Conduct of Government Officials and Employees
C. Code of Ethical Standards for Government Officials and Employees
D. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

22. Teacher Uy was ordered by her principal to come to school on four consecutive
Saturdays for the training of students’ editorial staff of their school paper. Is this
allowed under RA 4670?
A. Yes, because it’s part of the teacher’s other duties
B. Yes, provided the teacher is compensated
C. No, because it’s not clearly indicated in the law.
D. No, because it is not within the regular functions of the classroom teacher.

23. Teacher K teaches in a public school in her locality. Due to teacher shortage, her
classroom teaching starts at 6:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. Is the assignment given
to her just?
A. No, Magna Carta for Public School Teachers states that in the exigencies of
service, any teacher may be required to render more than six hours and not
more than eight hours of actual classroom teaching a day.
B. Yes, the situation demands that she render longer teaching hours.
C. Yes, as long as she signs a conformed letter to that effect.
D. No, rendering longer teaching hours would make the teacher tired and exhausted.

24. How do you know a program for teachers’ professional development that meets a
high standard from one that does not? Quality professional development helps
teachers to ______.
A. get intrinsically motivated to grow continuously
B. put themselves far above their student
C. get promoted
D. earn MA units for ranking purposes

25. Mr. Salazar, a school superintendent, filed his statement of assets and liabilities
upon assuming office. Under what ethical standard does this practice fall?
A. Divestment
B. System of Incentives
C. Prohibited Acts and Transactions
D. Statement of Assets and Liabilities

26. A school’s academic coordinator has been found to have engaged in gambling
which has caused him to be absent most of the time. Can his certificate of
registration as a teacher be revoked?
A. Yes, because habitual gambling is dishonorable conduct and is against the
practice of teaching.
B. No, because he’s protected by his rights as a teacher.
C. No, unless he’s proven guilty
D. Yes, because yes incompetent

27. Which of the following BEST implied by quality and relevant teacher development
initiatives?
A. Capacity building of educational community
B. Focus on the non-performers
C. Lifelong learning
D. Mentoring experts who share the latest ideas about teaching and learning.

28. To whom does the word TEACHER refer?

I. Full-time teachers
II. Part time teachers
III. Guidance counselors
IV. Librarians
A. I, II, and III
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. I and III
D. III and IV

29. Can Manny Pacquiao be given a special permit to teach boxing in a special
school?
A. No, he is not a teacher education graduate.
B. Yes, he has excelled and gained international recognition.
C. No, he has not passed the LET
D. Yes, he is a graduate of ALS.

30. What is the core of the Teacher Education Development Program?

A. Technology integration in instruction
B. student-centered learning
C. high order thinking skills or HOTS
D. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards

31. Teacher Audrey tutors her students, who have difficulty coping with Math, after
class hours. Is her act ethical?
A. Yes, provided she receives just compensation.
B. No, that is unfair to other students.
C. Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parents
D. No, she should be free after her official time.

32. Which educational level/s provides for free and compulsory education as
stipulated in Article IV, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution?
A. Tertiary level
B. Elementary level
C. Secondary level
D. Elementary and Secondary level

33. An Education graduate without a license is accepted to teach in a private school?

Is this in violation of RA 7836?
A. Yes, No one may teach without a license
B. Yes
C. No
D. No provided he has taught for at least 3 years

34. You are very much interested in the quality development program for teachers.
What characteristics should you look for?
A. Prescribed by top educational leaders
B. Responsive to identified teachers’ needs
C. Required for renewal of professional license
D. Depends on the availability of funds

35. Teacher Kevin has not practiced his profession for the past five years. Can he go
back to teaching immediately?
A. Yes
B. No, unless he enrolled in a refreshers course of 12 units
C. No
D. Yes, if nobody can take his place

36. It is professional for teachers to receive gifts from the students and parents?
A. No, especially if done in exchange for requested concessions
B. Yes, in-season and out-season gifts
C. Yes, if deserved
D. Not at all

37. The teacher performance results provide continual _____ to professional

development.
A. guidance
B. assessment
C. support
D. feedback

38. Societal change requires continually deep-seated questions about “good” living.
Which of these did Socrates recognize as the greatest of human virtues?
A. Fair justice
B. piety
C. courage
D. Moral wisdom

39. Teacher Pedro, the English coordinator, was assisted by teacher Elena
throughout the celebration of English Week. What could teacher Pedro do to
acknowledge teacher Elena’s assistance?
A. Mention formally to the principal the assistance received
B. Keep quiet about the assistance received
C. Make an announcement giving due recognition of the assistance received.
D. Buy her gift

40. This self-assessment tool is used nationwide and is one of the bases in planning
the _____ training of teachers.
A. division-based
B. pre-service
C. post-service
D. school-based

41. Which is ethical for teachers to do in a situation where he/she falls in love with
the students or when a student falls in love with his/her teacher?
A. The teacher resigns from his/her job.
B. The teacher avoids the learner.
C. The teacher advises the student to discontinue his/her studies.
D. The teacher exercise discretion to avoid scandal and gossip about
preferential treatment.

42. Which competencies are expected of BEED and BSED graduates?

I. Higher level literacy and critical thinking
II. principled understanding of the learning process
III. Assuming the responsibility to sustain professional growth
IV. Acting as an agent of change

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

43. What should a teacher do when he/she falls in love with his/her student?
A. Court the student at home
B. Wait till the student is no longer under his/her tutelage
C. Propose and marry the student
D. Act normally as if nothing happens and the student does not exist

44. Dr. Velasco, a school division superintendent acted on the complaint filed by a
group of parents against the alleged misconduct of a particular teacher. She issued a
memorandum requiring her to take a leave of absence for a week while the complaint
is being heard yet. Was the action of the superintendent legal?

A. Yes, because she is the superintendent.

B. No, because the complaint has not been heard yet.
C. Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over the teachers.
D. No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.

45. Teachers are required to make an individual Plan for Professional Development
(IPPD). This is based on the philosophy that the teacher is a “lifelong learner”. The
NCBTS provides steps for ____ assessments in making IPPD.
A. need
B. peer
C. collegial
D. self

46. As a professional teacher you must be good at interactive communications. What

does interactive communication include?
I. Person-to-person e-mail correspondence
II. Interaction through simulations and models
III. Electronic mailing list, video conferencing, chat rooms
IV. Group interaction in virtual learning space or audio communications

A. I, II, and III

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

47. The new Performance Appraisal System for Teachers (PAST) is ______.
A. practice-based
B. competency-based
C. knowledge-based
D. skill-based

48. How can the efforts of four agencies (DepEd, CHED, PRC CSC) be best
achieved for the training and development of teachers?
A. Synchronization
B. cost-reduction
C. streamlining
D. sharing of resources

49. To ensure high standards of the teacher’s personal and professional

development, what tool/instrument was developed by the DepEd for self-
assessment?
A. TPDI
B. TSNA
C. IPPD
D. KSA

50. Teacher Nory wants to continue with her study leave for another six months after
completing a school year. Could she be allowed?
A. Yes, but without compensation
B. No, study leave should not exceed one year
C. No, another teacher should have the chance
D. Yes, if her grades are excellent

PART 2

1. “Freedom and authority are not antagonistic, moreover, freedom is the legitimate
offspring of authority.” Which of the following situation best illustrate the above
principle?
a. Parents and teachers personifying authority and discipline.
b. Children learn freedom by being inhibited in their conduct.
c. Students are free to do what law allows.
d. Teacher carries a mantle of authority in a domineering manner.
2. The relationship between education and culture tends to be cyclical. This means
that __________.
a. the school serves as a channel where individuals learn their culture.
b. it is the school’s primary function to transmit culture and is an agent of change.
c. the school system transmit culture and the classroom is the agent of
transmission.
d. The school is shaped by culture and culture is, in turn, influenced by the school.
3. According to J. Dewey, “Education is a continuous process of experiencing and
revising or reorganizing experiences. This means that education
________________.
a. takes place formally or informally to enable the individual to grow
b. is never completed and goes on throughout life
c. may take place anywhere and anytime the individual desires
d. takes place in school where learner is exposed to specific, self-contained
experiences
4. Which of the current classroom practices is influenced by Skinner’s Operant
Conditioning?
a. connection between stimulus and response
b. involuntary response to a stimulus
c. reinforcement of correct practices
d. progression of subordinate learning
5. The primary objective of bilingual education is to prepare learners to be
____________.
a. globally competitive
b. proficient in Filipino and other major dialects
c. proficient in both English and Filipino
d. proficient in Filipino and another foreign language
6. The principle of Individual Differences require teachers to ______________.
a. give more attention to the gifted students
b. treat all learners alike while in the classroom
c. provide varied learning activities to suit individual needs
d. provide modules for slow learners in the class
7. “All learning is bond-connecting.” Which of the following is this
Principle not applicable?
a. attitudes
b. reflexes
c. skills
d. habits
8. Which of the following statements regarding professional teachers is the major
difference in the professionalizing of teachers and teaching as embodied in PD 1006
and R.A. 7836?
a. appointed on full time basis and on permanent status
b. holder of valid professional certificate of registration
c. assigned at the tertiary level in both private and state colleges and universities
d. assigned at the elementary and secondary levels in both public and private
schools
9. How is Values Education offered in the National Secondary Education Curriculum
(NESC)?
a. integrated in all subject areas
b. offered as a separate subject
c. emphasized in MAKABAYAN subjects
d. integrated with T.H.E subjects
10. What is the most important principle that a teacher should follow in initiating a
program of positive reinforcement?
a. conduct peer approval and recognition
b. punish negative behaviour and reward positive behaviour
c. provide regular opportunities for socially – acceptable behaviour
d. reward should come immediately after appropriate behaviour
11. The history of curriculum development includes the hidden curriculum approach.
What is the context emphasis of this approach?
a. introspection and choice
b. student experiences and activities
c. implicit processes and social norms
d. student needs and interests
12. What type of justice implies the duty of one individual to give another what is due
him?
a. distributive justice
b. commutative justice
c. social justice
d. penal justice
13. Which thrust on values formation is intended to help the students identify and be
aware of  their values?
a. values integration
b. values clarification
c. values enhancement
d. moral development
14. Which among these goals for change is espoused by the “Moral Recovery
Program?”
a. sense of justice, sense of national pride and of seriousness
b. sense of national pride, sense of seriousness and sense of common good
c. sense of seriousness, of common goal and sense of justice and outrage over its’
violations
d. sense of national pride, of common good and justice and outrage over its’
violations
15. Which of the following runs counter to the development of honesty and good
governance?
a. transparency in barangay operations and other organizations thru public reporting
b. vigilance in the use of weights and measures used in the market
c. equal payment of government employees productivity pay
d. payment of just wages to workers and employees
16. Which statement holds true to values clarification?
a. values are independent of time, place and persons; is meant to help
students get at their own feelings and ideas
b. no person has the right set of values to pass on to others; is meant to let the
students understand their own feelings, ideas and beliefs
c. values are objective
d. values are independent of time
17. Which of the following is NOT a goal of true authority?
a. to help, form and guide others
b. to set examples for/ to others
c. to coerce other to do what the authorities what them to do
d. to bring out the best in others
18. The Philippine Education Act of 1982 define the areas of concern of the three
levels if educational system. What is the mission of the elementary education?
a. to mould an effective and efficient teacher
b. to establish a relevant and responsive quality education
c. to produce an enlightened, disciplined, creative and productive citizen
d. create a modern and up-to-date methods of teaching and materials
19. Free public elementary and secondary education is in line with the government’s
effort to address educational problems of ___________.
a. productivity
b. relevance and quality
c. effectiveness and efficiency
d. access and equity
20. “Men are built not born” as what John Watson said. This statement points to
___________
a. effect of heredity
b. absence of genetic influence on a person’s development
c. effect of environmental stimulation on a person’s development
d. ineffectiveness of training on a person’s development