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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

1.A maintenance staff was formally charged with insubordination after a prima facie case was
established during the preliminary investigation. In that, what does a Formal Charge contain aside
from the statement of relevant facts accompanied by certified true copies of documentary
evidences? Choose two choices from the list.

a.Sworn statements of the testimony of the witness

b. Directive to answer under oath the charges in writing
c. List of appointed investigators who shall conduct the fact-finding investigation
d. Motion to suspend proceedings on account of pending case

1. a, c 2. b,d 3. b, c 4. a, b

2.An order of Preventive Suspension was issued by the Disciplining Authority to temporarily remove
a Principal who was charged of dishonesty. What are the reasons for the issuance of the
Preventive Suspension upon the respondent?

a.Reassign the respondent in another office during the formal investigation.

b. Submit sworn statements including documentary evidences.
c. Prevent the possibility of exerting undue influence or pressure on the witnesses against him.
d. Preclude tampering of documentary evidence on file with his office

1. c,b 2. a,b 3. c, d 4. b, d

3.Within 5 days from receipt of the respondent’s answer, the Disciplining Authority is supposed to
issue an order creating the Formal Investigation Committee with the teacher being the
respondent and who else aside from the Schools Division Superintendent? Choose at least two
from the choices below.

a.Deped Secretary
b. Regional Director
c. Division Supervisor
d. President of a Teachers’ organization

1.c,d 2. a,c 3. b,d 4. a,b

4. A parent complained that his daughter was a victim of child abuse. In the circumstance, what
does child abuse constitute? Choose at least two answers from the choices below.

a.Act by deeds or words which debases, degrades the worth and dignity of the child as a human
being.
b. Unreasonable deprivation of the child’s basic needs for survival.
c. Protection given to the child against maltreatment of other people.
d. Inability to perform the role of special parental authority upon any child

1.c, b 2. a,b c. c,b4. a,d

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5. A teacher was nominated to the position of the position of the Treasurer during the PTA General
in a Election in a school. However, the teacher declined such nomination invoking a provision in
DepEd Order 67 s. 2009. What provisions are stipulated in DepEd Order 67 s. 2009? Choose two
correct answers below.
a.Membership of teachers should not be more than ½ of the Board
b. Membership of teachers should not be more than 1 /3 of the Board
c. Teachers can serve any position in the Board
d. Teachers can only serve as member of the Board or Secretary there of

1.b,d2. a,b 3. c,d d. b,c

6. The Department of Education encourages and supports the organization of PTA’s to ensure the
welfare of students. Committees are created to handle specific activities of the organization.
What committees are stipulated in DepEd Order 67 s. 2009? Choose at least two from the list.

a. Election, Audit, Grievance, Programs/Projects

b. Finance, Linkages, Condemnation, Grievance
c. External and Community Affairs, Finance, Ways/Means
d. Audit, Travel, Election, Infrastructure

1.a,d2. b,c 3. a,c 4. c,d

7. After months of hearing the case, an employee was found guilty of the charge filed against
him. He failed to file an appeal within the 15-day reglementary period from receipt of the copy of
the decision. What will be its consequences? Choose at least two from the given choices below.

a. No alternation of the decision

b. The reglementary period can still be extended
c. The decision can still be reverted
d. The decision becomes final and executor

1. a,b 2. c,b 3. b,d4. a,d

8. The school principal is activated at the very center of the organization and web of authority
radiates from him. He delegates a greater amount of authority to his Officer-in-charge who makes
decisions for the school as a whole. What are the advantages of the decentralization policy?
Choose at least 2 from the list.

a. Unburdening from top manager c. Initiative at lower level

b. No coordination from top to bottom d. No leadership from top bracket

1. b,c 2. a,d 3. a,cd 4. b,d

9. The PTA Officers headed by their president went to see the Principal. They requested for an
office within the school system. Is the PTA entitled to have an office in the school? What
prohibitions does such kind of arrangement accrue to the account to them? Choose at least two
from the given choices.

a. Yes, if there is an available space within the school system as determined by the Principal.
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b. Yes, if there is an available space within the school as determined by the PTA Officer
c. Electricity, water and other expenses shall be paid by the school
d. Electricity, water and other expenses shall accrue to the account of PTA

1. c,d 2. a,d 3. b,c 4. a,b

10. A maintenance staff was charged of loafing. He refused to answer the charge filed by his
Principal within five days from receipt thereof. What could be the effect of his failure to answer
the charge?

a.He has waived his right thereto.

b. He could be liable from the charges filed against him.
c. He would no longer be given another chance.
d. He would no longer be given due process.

11. A teacher is invoking her right to an appeal as her natural right. She expressed that an appeal
was a part of due process. Is her contention right? Why or why not?

a.Yes, it is what the new law provides.

b. Yes, the doctrine is only applicable to quasi-judicial proceedings
c. No, it is a statutory privilege which may only be exercised in accordance to the provision of the
law
d. No, the decision must be appealed.

12. The Formal Investigating Committee is set for continuous trial on dates set by the Committee or
agreed upon during the Pre-hearing Conference. What may happen when any or both parties
fail to appear during the scheduled hearing for two successive unjustifiable reasons?

a.It may lead to the dismissal of the complaint

b. It may provide opportunities to cross examine the witnesses
c. It may allow the party present to submit the case for resolution
d. It may enable both parties to submit written interrogatories

13. A teacher wanted to transfer to the province where her children were living. However, the
National Election was about to be held. Can the teacher be allowed to transfer? Why or why
not?

a.Yes. Her transfer may be possibly affected

b. Yes. Her transfer can be made possible before election
c. No. Transfer needs the submission of a lot of requirements
d. No. Transfer is not permissible three months before local/national election

14. A married couple was assigned in different schools. The husband requested to be transferred
to the school where his wife was teaching. What does the Magna Carta for Teachers say about
this?

a.Authorities shall take necessary steps to enable married couple to be employed in the same
locality.
b. Authorities shall assign married couples in the same locality.
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c. There shall be no discrimination among entrants to the teaching profession.

d. There shall be no discrimination among married couples seeking transfer in the same locality.

15. Teacher A was confronted with conflicting demands because of her inability to reconcile her
roles as a part –time instructor in college and a grade six teacher in a public school, as well as a
parent and a spouse. The demands of her job in school left her with little time for family
responsibilities. Such role conflict affects her sense of personal well-being as well as the
performance of her job. What type of role did Teacher A experience?

a.Intersender conflict c. Role overload conflict

b. Intrasender conflict d. Inter-role conflict

16. Teacher B was designated Officer –in Charge by her principal. She was provided with
insufficient or unclear information about her responsibilities. She was uncertain about what tasks
she was given without being told exactly how to carry them out. What type of role conflict did
Teacher B experience?

a.Role overload conflict c. Inter-role conflict

b. Role ambiguity conflict d. Person-role conflict

17. The President of the Faculty Club acknowledges that the school principal is lawfully entitled to
exert influence on anyone of them within certain bounds. He accepts the facts that he himself
has an obligation to accept such power by virtue of his position. He recognizes that such power is
synonymous to authority. What kind of power is it?

a.Expert power b. Legitimate power c. Referent power d. Reward power

18. The Principal designated the Guidance Counselor as the Officer-in- Charge before attending
the live-in seminar for a week. The OIC admired the way the Principal managed the school
system. She was then motivated to emulate the principal’s democratic style of leadership. Such
admiration influenced to manage the school system just like her Principal. What kind of power is
it?

a. Coercive power b. Expert power c. Legitimate power d. Referent power

19. During the professional meeting, the Principal stressed that each individual in an organization
should report only to one superior. He emphasized that reporting to more than one superior
makes it difficult for an individual to meet the termination date specified for the completion of the
project. What specific project-management approach was discussed herein?

a.Division labor c. Unity of command principle

b. Scalar Principle d. Unity of directive principle

20. A principal is also accountable for the instructions that he or she must follow. What principle of
management procedure does the Principal follow?

a. Delegation b. Coordination c. Organization d. Accountability

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21. A school’s division conducted a seminar on widely used project management approaches.
The principals were properly oriented on graphic planning and control method to make down
into separate tasks, for each of which estimates were made regarding the amount of project.
What specific project –management approach was discussed herein?

a. Network-Based Scheduling
b. Critical Path Method
c. Milestone Scheduling
d. Gantt Chart

1. a,b 2. a,c 3. b, c 4. b, c
22. Two other approaches were discussed in the seminars which have significant impact on
planning and control of programs and projects. The main function of these approaches is to
determine and control the time required to complete a project. The main benefit is time saved
through the scheduling of tasks, both inially and as the project progresses. They have been
adjusted and applied explicitly to costs because they can help managers determine the savings
and costs involved in achieving a shorter production schedule. What are these approaches
called? Choose 2 from the list.

a. Critical Path Method

b. Network-Based Scheduling
c. Program evaluation and Review Technique
d. Milestone Scheduling

1. a, b 2. a,c 3. b, c 4. b, a

23. A principal gave instruction to all his teachers not to join the demonstration being called for by
the Teachers’ Organization to pressure higher authorities to approve the adjustments due them.
Most of his teachers considered the basis of authority in the influence rather than in the influencer.
For them, whether or not authority is particular policy is determined by the receiver, not the
person issuing the order. What kind of viewpoint is this?

a. Legitimate view point c. Classical viewpoint

b. Acceptance viewpoint d. Influential viewpoint

24. Formal authority is the legitimate power associated with an organizational position. Every
organization exists to achieve specific goals. Therefore are people who are directly responsible
for achieving these goals represented by the standard chain of command. What type of
authority is described herein?

a. Line authority c. Functional authority

b. Staff authority d. Classical authority

25. The dependent, a high school teacher who was adversely affected by the decision on the
sexual harassment case filed by the complaint against him filed a Motion for Reconsideration with
the Disciplining Authority. What are the three grounds for the Motion for Reconsideration?

a.New evidence has been discovered which may materially affect the decision rendered.
b. The decision is not supported by the evidence on record.
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c. Irregularities have been committed prejudicial to the interest of the movant.

d. Only one Motion for Reconsideration shall have been filed.

26. A school principal searchers the organization and its environment for opportunities. He initiates
improvement projects to bring of his own free will. He supervises the design of certain projects
and launches them to make the vision of the school a reality. What role does the principal
perform?

a.Interpersonal role b. Informational role c. Decision role d. Managerial role

27. A school principal performs a number of routine tasks of legal or social nature. He maintains
self-develop networks of outside contacts and informers who provide favors and information.
What role does he perform?

a. Interpersonal role b. Informal role c. Decision role d. Managerial role

28. In conducting the SLAC session, a Master Teacher encourages the free flow of ideas among
her colleagues without inhibition by prejudgment or criticism. She requires group members to
assemble themselves and urges them to produce as many ideas or solutions to the problem. She
seeks rapid –fire contributions and records even impractical suggestions. What method is utilized
by the Master Teacher in conducting the SLAC session?

a. Creative Groups Decision c. Nominal Group Process

b. Brainstorming d. Synectics

29. Another Master Teacher utilizes another method to stimulate creativity among teachers of her
grade level. She does not allow interaction that may inhibit some individuals. She permits group
members to work the same room in developing their ideas. Then, they share their lists of ideas one
item in round-robin fashion. What method of creativity stimulation does the Master Teacher utilize?

a. Brainstorming c. Creative group decision

b. Creative group decision d. Synectics

30. The Principal convinced each party in the dispute to sacrifice some objectives in order to gain
other things. He knew for a fact that it was a weak conflict resolution method because it did not
usually lead to a solution that could best help the organization achieve its goal but he considered
it the best solution to the conflict. What conflict resolution method did the principal use in this
situation?

a. Compromise b. Dominance c. Integrative d. Suppression

31. In another instance, the school head gave her subordinates the feeling that all members and
groups are working together for a common goal. She encouraged the free exchange of ideas
and stressed the benefit of finding the optimum solution in a conflict situation. She converted the
intergroup , conflict into a joint problem-solving situation, thus, the parties openly tried to find a
solution that could be acceptable to all. What resolution method did the principal use in such
situation?

a. Compromise b. Dominance c. Integrative d. Suppression

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32. A Principal established the School Grievance Committee. The integrity, sincerity and credibility
were taken into consideration in the selection. What is the jurisdiction of the School Grievance
Committee?

a.Grievance of teaching and non-teaching personnel

b. Grievance of clerical and maintenance personnel
c. Grievance of parents and teachers
d. Grievance of external stakeholders

33. A problem existed between two Master Teachers. Their Principal convened the School
Committee to settle work-related discontentment existing between the two. Who in the list is not a
member of the School Grievance Committee?

a. Administrative Officer
b. Principal
c. President of Faculty Club
d. Teacher acceptable to both parties

34. The Alternative Dispute Resolution System is a procedure used to resolve a controversy or
dispute. In one of its classifications, the third party facilitates the resolution process, suggests a
resolution on both parties before permitting the case to be tried in court. What type/ classification
of ADRS is it?

a. Arbitration b. Mediation c. Negotiation d. Collaboration

35. The PTA President of a school who had already served for 2 years was still expecting that he
would be elected to the same position for the third time. He was familiar with DepEd Order No.
23s, 2003. However, DepEd Order No. 54s 2009 and clarified by DepEd Order No. 67s, 2009 had
superseded DepEd Order issued in 2003. What important provision is stipulated in the new DepEd
Order as regards to tenure of office of PTA officers?

a.Indefinite
b. Infinite
c. One year but not exceeding two consecutive terms
d. One year but can exceed for 2 consecutive years

36. There is a decrease in the school population. It goes without saying that there is an excess
teacher. Who are you going to declare as excess, a new teacher with high performance or an
old timer with low performance?

a. Excess the old timer and retain the new teacher

b. Retain the old timer and retain the new teacher
c. Consider both performance and the length of service when declaring excess
d. Refer the matter to the Division Office

37. A grade VI pupil had been a bully to his classmates which at times made the situation worse
because of physical harm to individuals. Referral to the parent and principal was done. What
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disciplinary action can be taken by the principal to impose an appropriate and reasonable
disciplinary measure for such an offense even without the approval of the Superintendent?

a.Suspension for not more than three days

b. Suspension for more than three days
c. Suspension for the remainder of the school year
d. Suspension for one year or more

38. A written promise of future exemplary conduct was required by the school principal to a
student who was caught smoking within the school premises. It was signed by the student and
countersigned by his parent or guardian. It was made as a requirement for the student’s
readmission in school. What disciplinary action was imposed upon the student?

a.Suspension for not more than three days

b. Suspension for more than three days
c. Suspension for the remainder of the school year
d. Suspension for one year or more

39. A teacher has an “Ostrich Complex”. She has the habit of handling problems by avoiding
them or pretending they do not exist. She shows sign of the syndrome by putting off the problem
or refusing to take an action if she thinks everything can’t come out perfectly. What does the
syndrome show or exemplify?

a.Collecting b. Denial c. Perfectionism d. Procrastination

40. The President of the Faculty Club acknowledges that his principal is lawfully entitled to exert
influence to anyone of them within certain bounds. He accepts the facts that he himself has an
obligation to accept such power even if he does not want it. What kind of power is it?

a.Expert power b. Legitimate power c. Referent power d. Reward power

41. After a careful scrutiny of the number of teachers and the school population, a teacher was
notified by the principal of his transfer to another school. However, he invoked his right not to be
transferred. The Principal explained to the teacher what is meant by “in the exigency of service”.
What does “in the exigency of service” mean?

a.His transfer is for the good of the service.

b. His transfer is to the best advantage of the system.
c. His transfer is meant to be the best interest of everyone.
d. His transfer is intended to the advantage of the pupils.

42. An employee was suspended from the charges filed against him. However, after filing an
appeal. He was exonerated from such charges. What is the effort exoneration in that penalty
meted upon the employee?

a.The employee shall be immediately reinstated to his former position with loss of seniority rights
but with payment of back salaries.
b. The employee shall be immediately reinstated to his former position without loss of seniority
rights and with payment of back salaries.
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c. The employee shall be reinstated to his former position with lost seniority rights, and without
payment of back salaries.
d. The employee shall be reinstated to his former position with loss of seniority rights and without
payment of salaries.

43. The respondent who was exonerated from the charges filed against him invoked his privilege
to use his leave credits while he had been out of service. Can he be allowed to use his leave
credits? Why? Why not?

a. No. Despite being exonerated; the respondent did not qualify him to use his leave credits.
b. No, he cannot use his leave credits anymore.
c. Yes, the respondent is entitled to his leave credits for the period he had been out of the
service after being exonerated from the charges.
d. Yes, the respondent is entitled to his leave credits only for the period he had been in the
service after being exonerated from the charges.
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44. It espoused the principles of transparency, competitiveness and accountability. It also
mandates the use of streamlined procurement processes and monitoring of government
procurement activities by the public.

a. RA No. 9184 b. RA No.10627 c. RA No. 8545 d. RA No. 9293

45.How to requisition supplies from Procurement Service?

1. The Client prepares its Agency Procurement Request (APR) indicating the items and
quantities being requisitioned.
2. The Finance Division (FD) receives from client agency payment for items requisitioned.
After payment is made, the ASD prepares Authority to Deliver/Delivery Receipt (AD/DR).
The Finance Division Signs the AD/DR to certify funds availability.
3. The Agency Servicing Division (ASD) receives the APR, checks stocks availability, verifies
the correctness of prices and prepares order of payment.
4. The Operations Manager approves the issuance of stocks to requisitioning agency by
signing the AD/DR. The Warehousing Division schedules and delivers the item to client
agency.

a. 1,2,3,4 b. 1,3,2,4 c. 1,2,4,3 d. 1,4,2,3

46. It is one of the alternative methods of procurement. It is a method of procurement of goods

whereby the procuring entity simply requests for the submission of price quotations for readily
available off-the-shelf goods or ordinary/regular equipment to be procured directly from suppliers
of known qualifications.

a. Shopping c. Small Value Procurement

b. Emergency purchase d. Medium Value Procurement
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47. It is where the procurement does not fall under Shopping in Section 52 of IRR and the amount
does not exceed the threshold prescribed in annex “H” of IRR.

a. Shopping c. Small Value Procurement

b. Emergency purchase d. Medium Value Procurement

48..It refers to the body, or its designated organic office, responsible for the agency’s
procurement activities from pre-procurement conference up to the recommendation of award.

a. COA b. BAC c. PHILGEPS d. SUPPLIER

49. It is a signed offer to undertake a contract submitted by a bidder in Consonance with

therequirements of the bidding documents.

a. COA b. BAC c. PHILGEPS d. SUPPLIER

50. Automatic upgrading of position for Eligible Public School Teachers is granted to Teacher I
who have rendered:

A. 10 years and below

B. 10 years and above
C. 15 years
D. 20 years and above