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

D
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:

* Uphold public interest over personal

interest and use government resources and
powers efficiently, honestly and
economically to avoid wastage in public
funds and revenues;
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:

* Commit to the highest degree of

excellence, professionalism, intelligence
and skills in the discharge of his/her duties;
serve the public with utmost devotion and
dedication; and exert all efforts to project
an image that does not promote unwanted
patronage;
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:

* Be an epitome of justness and sincerity

by remaining true to the people at all
times, respecting the rights of others, never
discriminating against anyone especially
the poor and the under-privileged; never
giving favors for relatives using his/her
position in office;
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:
* Adhere to political neutrality by
providing fair, equal treatment and service
to anyone regardless of party affiliation or
preference;
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:

* Be responsive to the public he/she serves

by extending prompt, courteous and
efficient service, providing information on
policies and procedures in simple layman’s
language, ensuring availability and
accessibility to information allowed by law;
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:

* Adhere to nationalism and patriotism through

expressed loyalty to the Republic and to the
Filipino people at all times; promote the use of
locally produced products and services;
encourage the appreciation and pride of
country and people; and strive to maintain and
defend Philippine sovereignty against foreign
intrusions;
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:

* uphold the Constitution and the principles of

democracy and public accountability;
The norms of conduct under RA 6713:

* Be a model of simple living appropriate to

his/her position and income.
2. Teacher Square, a Mathematics teacher has been
accused of sexual harassment by one of his 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.

C
3. 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

A
The (INDIVIDUAL PLAN FOR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT) IPPD 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.
4. 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

C
5. 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

D
Formats for Job-Embedded Professional Development
• Action Research
• Case Discussions
• Coaching
• Critical Friends Groups
• Data Teams/Assessment Development
• Examining Student Work
• Implementing Individual Professional Growth
• Portfolios
6. Teacher Collinear 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

D
Indefinite Leave. An indefinite sick leave of
absence shall be granted to teachers
when the nature of the illness demands a long
treatment that will exceed one year at the least.
7. Teacher Median is in a relationship with his student. Is this
allowed?
A. No at all times
B. Yes, provided that Teacher Median 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.

B
8. Teacher Permutation 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

D
9. “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.

B
10. 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

C
11. Principal Bisector 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.

B
The duties of public officials and employees stated in RA 6713:
To act promptly on letters and requests within
fifteen days (15) days from receipt with
information on action taken on said letters or
requests.
The duties of public officials and employees stated in RA 6713:
To render an annual performance report which
shall be submitted within forty-five (45) days
from the end of the year. The report shall be
made available to the public.
The duties of public officials and employees stated in RA 6713:
To submit an annual report of its operations to
Congress pursuant to Sec. 25 of RA 3591, as
amended.
The duties of public officials and employees stated in RA 6713:
To process and complete documents and papers
within a reasonable time.
The duties of public officials and employees stated in RA 6713:
To act and attend to anyone who wants to avail
services, promptly and expeditiously
The duties of public officials and employees stated in RA 6713:
To make documents accessible to and readily
available for inspection by the public in
compliance with relevant laws, rules and
regulations, e.g Freedom of Information
(Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016); Data Privacy
Act of 2012 (RA 10173)
12. Teacher Variance 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.

A
13. Teacher Probability 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.

A
Sec. 13. Teaching Hours. Any teacher engaged in actual classroom instruction
shall not be required to render more than six hours of actual classroom
teaching a day, which shall be so scheduled as to give him time for the
preparation and correction of exercises and other work incidental to his
normal teaching duties: Provided, however, That where the exigencies of the
service so require, any teacher may be required to render more than six hours
but not exceeding eight hours of actual classroom teaching a day upon payment
of additional compensation at the same rate as his regular remuneration plus
at least twenty-five percent of his basic pay.
14. 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

A
Article III: The Teacher and the Community
Section 3. Every teacher shall merit reasonable social
recognition for which purpose he shall
behave with honor and dignity at all times and
refrain from such activities as gambling,
smoking, drunkenness, and other excesses, much less
illicit relations.
15. 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

D
What is NCBTS?
NCBTS defines effective teaching as being able to help all
types of students learn the different learning goals in the
curriculum.
The NCBTS provides a single framework that shall define
effective teaching in all aspects of a teacher’s professional
life and in all phases of teacher development.
It is based on the core values of Filipino teachers and on
effective teaching and learning with seven (7) domains, 23
strands and 80 performance indicators.
Domain 1. Social Regard for Learning (SRFL)

Key Question for the Teacher: “Can my students

appreciate and model the value of learning through my
interactions with them?”
Domain 2. Learning Environment (LE)

Key Question for the Teacher: “Do I create a physical and

social environment in class that allows my students to
attain maximum learning?”
Domain 3. Diversity of Learners (DOL)

Key Question for the Teacher: “Can I help my students

learn whatever their capabilities, learning styles, cultural
heritage, socio-economic backgrounds, and other
differences are?”
Domain 4. Curriculum (Curr.)

 Key Question for the Teacher: “Can my students

understand and attain the goals of the curriculum through
the various learning resources and activities I prepared?
Have I made use of ICT appropriately”
Domain 5. Planning, Assessing & Reporting (PAR)

Key Question for the Teacher: “Do I assess my students’

learning and knowledge using appropriate educational
assessment procedures, and do I use the information from
these assessment procedures in planning my teaching-
learning activities for the students?”
Domain 6. Community Linkages (CL)

Key Question for the Teacher: “Are the goals and

characteristics of the teaching-learning activities I
implement relevant to the experiences, values and
aspirations in my students’ communities?”
Domain 7. Personal Growth & Professional Development
(PGPD)

Key Question for the Teacher: “Do my actions and

statements indicate a high regard for the teaching
profession and for my continuous development as a
professional teacher?”
16. Teacher Arithmetic 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.

C
Article VIII: The Teachers and Learners
Section 5. A teacher shall not accept, directly or
indirectly, any remuneration from tutorials
other what is authorized for such service.
17. The teacher performance results provide
continual _____ to professional development.
A. guidance
B. assessment
C. support
D. feedback

D
RESULTS-BASED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(RPMS) Tools are assessment instruments used to ensure quality
teacher performance at different career stages. They describe the duties
and responsibilities of teachers across career stages; the Key Result
Areas (KRAs) for the realization of those duties and the specific
objectives to attain the KRAs. They also present in detail the various
Means of Verification (MOV) that serve as proof of the attainment of
specific objectives alongside performance indicators, from outstanding
to poor performance, to help both Ratees and Raters in the assessment
process.
18. Teacher Verb, the English coordinator, was assisted by teacher
Adjective throughout the celebration of English Week. What could
teacher Verb do to acknowledge teacher Adjective’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

C
19. 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

B
20. Teacher Circle 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

A
Study Leave of not exceeding one (1) school year may be
granted to teachers who have rendered at least seven (7)
years in service. A teacher shall be entitled to at least 65%
of his monthly salary provided he takes regular study load
& passes at least 75% of the courses. Study leave of more
than one (1) year shall be permitted by the DepEd
Secretary but without compensation
21. How is gradual progression of teacher’s
salary from minimum to maximum done?
a. Regular increment every year
b. Increment after ten years of service
c. Regular increment every 3 years
d. Increment after five years

C
Sec. 16. Salary Scale. Salary scales of teachers shall provide
for a gradual progression from
a minimum to a maximum salary by means of regular
increments, granted automatically after
three years: Provided, That the efficiency rating of the
teacher concerned is at least
satisfactory. The progression from the minimum to the
maximum of the salary scale shall not extend over a period
of ten years.
22. What appointment can be given to Teacher
Correlation who possesses the minimum
qualifications but lacks the appropriate but lacks the
appropriate civil service eligibility?
a. Contractual basis
b. Permanent
c. Provisional
d. Substitute

C
Sec. 4. Probationary Period. When recruitment takes place after
adequate training and professional preparation in any school
recognized by the Government, no probationary period preceding
regular appointment shall be imposed if the teacher possesses the
appropriate civil service eligibility: Provided, however, That where, due
to the exigencies of the service, it is necessary to employ as teacher a
person who possesses the minimum educational qualifications herein
above set forth but lacks the appropriate civil service eligibility, such
person shall be appointed on a provisional status and shall undergo a
period of probation for not less than one year from and after the date
of his provisional appointment.
23. Which of the following provisions under the Magna Carta
for Public Shool Teachers will most likely promote teachers’
welfare and defend their interests?
a. Be promoted in rank and salary
b. Regulate their social involvement
c. Undergo and participate in professional development
d. Establish, join and maintain professional and self-regulation
organizations

D
Sec. 27. Freedom to Organize. Public school
teachers shall have the right to freely and
without previous authorization both to
establish and to join organizations of their
choosing, whether local or national to
further and defend their interests.
24. Who among the following characterizes a
professional teacher?
a. An education graduate who received honors
b. A teacher who has taught for at least six years
c. A teacher who has attended national seminars on
teaching
d. A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position
under RA 4670

D
25. Who are covered by RA 4670?
a. Teachers in all levels
b. Teachers in all public elementary schools
c. Teachers in both public and private schools
d. Teachers in public elementary and secondary
schools

D
Sec. 2. Title Definition. This Act shall be known as
the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers"
and shall apply to all public school teachers except
those in the professorial staff
of state colleges and universities.
26. When can teachers be required to work on
assignment not related to their duties?
a. When on probation
b. When found inefficient
c. When lacking in educational qualifications
d. When compensated under existing laws

D
Sec. 14. Additional Compensation. Notwithstanding any
provision of existing law to the contrary, co-curricula and
out of school activities and any other activities outside of
what is defined as normal duties of any teacher shall be
paid an additional compensation of at least twenty-five per
cent of his regular remuneration after the teacher has
completed at least six hours of actual classroom teaching a
day.
27. Teacher Geo is assigned in a rural area; Teacher Fib in a
depressed community; Teacher Ari in a hazardous area; and
Teacher Har in a place where standard of living is high. Who
is entitled to a hardship allowance?
a. Teacher Geo
b. Teacher Fib
c. Teacher Ari
d. Teacher Har

C
Sec. 19. Special Hardship Allowances. In areas in which
teachers are exposed to hardship
such as difficulty in commuting to the place of work or other
hazards peculiar to the place of
employment, as determined by the Secretary of Education,
they shall be compensated
special hardship allowances equivalent to at least twenty-five
per cent of their monthly salary.
28. A school personnel can avail of free legal service under
certain circumstances. Principal I was accused of
maligning her neighbor. Is Principal I entitled to the said
service?
a. Yes, she should defend herself.
b. No, if funds are not available.
c. No, it might bring some disagreements in school
d. No, the case is not related to her professional duties.

D
Right of All School Personnel (Section 10)
1. Free expression of opinions and suggestions.
2. To be provided with free legal service by the appropriate government office in case of
public school personnel and the school authorities concerned in case of private school
personnel, when charged in administrative, civil and/or criminal proceedings, by parties other
than the school authorities concerned, for actions committed directly in the lawful discharged
of professional duties and/or in defense of school policies.
3. Establish join, maintain labor organization of their choice to promote their welfare and
defend their interest.
4. To be free from involuntary contributions except those imposed by their own organizations.
29. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Code
of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
a. The teacher must select which information to keep confidential
b. The teacher must demonstrate full commitment and devotion to
duty
c. The teacher must manifest pride in the nobility of the teaching
profession
d. The teacher must make no prejudice or discrimination against
any learner

A
Section 4. A teacher shall hold inviolate all
confidential information concerning
associates and the school, and shall not
divulge to anyone documents which has not
been officially released, or remove records
from files without permission.
30. Is holding a rally to protest the delay of benefits
due a person ethically acceptable?
a. Yes, when hold while on official time.
b. Yes, when hold outside the official time.
c. Yes, when hold with approval of the principal.
d. Yes, when hold together with parents and students.

B
31. When a Principal starts to exercise his/her powers over making
and promoting students, is his/her action acceptable?
a. Yes, when the teacher cannot make decision on time.
b. Yes, when there is abuse of judgment on the part of the teacher.
c. No, teachers are more knowledgeable of their student’s
performance.
d. No, grading and promoting students are exclusive functions of
teachers.

B
32. Teacher Hyperbola was asked by her principal to teach
pre-school class in addition to her regular grade one class.
What will be the basis for her additional compensation?
a. Her basic salary
b. Performance rating
c. Providing public information of their policies and
procedures
d. Encouraging appreciation of government agencies

D
33. Which of the following shows responsiveness of public
officials and employees?
a. Avoiding wastage in public funds
b. Formulating rules and policies regarding work
c. Providing public information of their policies and
procedures
d. Encouraging appreciation of government services

C
34. Teacher Quadratic receives a love letter from one of her
third-year high school students in English. What should
Teacher Quadratic do?
a. Read her letter to the class.
b. Let the student express her feelings through letters.
c. Return the letter to the student and tell her not to do it
again.
d. Surrender the letter to the parent of the student.

C
35. Mr.Archipelago, a Social Science teacher is advocating
reforms which the principal failed to recognize. What should the
principal do?
a. Subject Mr.Archipelago to a disciplinary measure.
b. Just keep quiet about the behavior of Mr.Archipelago
c. Call Mr.Archipelago to the office and clarify things out with
him.
d. Send Mr.Archipelago a memo requiring him to explain his
behavior.