TEACHING PROFESSION REVIEW (DRILL 1)

1. When the teacher gives grades to his students based on the merit of
their scholastic work, he is being:
a. Fair
b. Positive
c. Respectful
d. Compassionate

2. Domain 1 of PPST is most related with which quality of a good

teacher?
a. Reliable
b. Compassionate
c. Intelligent
d. Self-confident

3. Teacher G makes sure that her students learn while enjoying the
lesson. As a result, they come out of the classroom happy. This is
because Teacher G:
a. Exudes positivity
b. Possesses a sense of humor
c. Cultivates a sense of belonging
d. Displays personal touch

4. Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a teacher that models

forgiveness?
a. Does not harbor ill feelings toward his students
b. Forgives the shortcomings, mistakes and even inappropriate
behavior of his students
c. Believes in giving his erring students a second chance
d. Apologizes and corrects the wrongdoings he has committed to
the students

5. Whenever a teacher shows concern on his students’ personal

problems, similar to what a guidance counselor does, he:
a. Exercise fairness
b. Models forgiveness
c. Respects students
d. Shows compassion
6. The following are manifestations of a teacher’s creativity EXCEPT:
a. Autonomy
b. Predictability
c. Non-conformity
d. Independence

7. Nelson Mandela said, “the glory of living is not in every falling, but
rising every time we fall”. Which of the following qualities of a good
teacher is referred to by the quote?
a. Reliability
b. Fairness
c. Buoyancy
d. Innovativeness

8. Despite receiving cakes and red roses on Valentine’s day from her
student, which quality should teacher B manifest to ensure no child is
favored?
a. Emotional stability
b. Intelligence
c. Fairness
d. Cooperativeness

9. Teacher C is assigned to teach in a rural area with no electricity lines.

Which attitude would make her champion teaching despite the
problem?
a. Intelligence
b. Reliability
c. Cooperativeness
d. Innovativeness

10. Since learners are diverse, which characteristic of a teacher is aligned?

a. Intellectual
b. Empathic
c. Buoyant
d. Flexible
11. Which element of the profession set the appropriate standards
regarding the actuations and behaviors of the professional?
a. CPD
b. Licensing
c. Accredited program
d. Code of Ethics

12. Which of the following elements of profession ultimately determines

whether a person can practice the teaching profession in the country?
a. Studied for four years in college
b. Abided by the code of ethics
c. Earned license by passing board examination
d. Attended seminars and workshops

13. Who is NOT a teacher as espoused by the Batas Pambansa Blg. 232?
a. Person A who is a classroom teacher in the elementary school
b. Person B who is a scientist and researcher at PUP
c. Person C who is a part-time college teacher at PSU
d. Person D who is an administrator of a secondary school

14. Who is NOT considered as a teacher according to RA 4670?

a. Person A, who is a division superintendent in DepEd
b. Person B, who is a college professor at University of the
Philippines
c. Person C, who is a school librarian at Dagupan City National
High School
d. Person D, who is a school physician at Pangasinan State
University

15. If the teaching philosophy focuses on the student’s moral aspect, which
philosophy is it based from?
a. Idealism
b. Existentialism
c. Realism
d. Social Reconstructionism
16. Teacher J uses differentiated activities in teaching her lesson in
Science. Which philosophy did she use as a reference
a. Idealism
b. Existentialism
c. Realism
d. Social Reconstructionism

17. “The more senses involved, the better the learning.” This is
emphasized in _______.
a. Idealism
b. Existentialism
c. Realism
d. Social Reconstructionism

18. Which of the following philosophies is NOT learner-centered?

a. Idealism
b. Existentialism
c. Pragmatism
d. Social Reconstructionism

19. “I believe that all children are unique” , says a/an ________ teacher.
a. Behaviorist
b. Realist
c. Constructivist
d. Existentialist

20. Teacher Hazel is a Kindergarten teacher in one of the schools in her

province. She has been assigned to handle the class since 2010. To
facilitate teaching and learning, she uses Mother Tongue in all her
lessons. This practice is in accordance with which domain?
a. Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
b. Learning Environment
c. Diversity of Learners
d. Curriculum and Planning
21. After every exam, Teacher Bel informs her students of their scores.
Those whose scores are consistently low are given tutorial lessons and
other related tasks. Giving students feedback about their performance
so that they can be helped if necessary is a practice in which domain?
a. Curriculum planning
b. Content knowledge and pedagogy
c. Assessment and reporting
d. Personal and professional development

22. Which of the following is NOT an indicator of Domain 4?

a. Prepare developmentally sequenced teaching and learning
process
b. Identify learning outcomes
c. Use strategies responsive to learners
d. Show skills in the selection, development and use of a variety
of teaching and learning resources

23. Teacher Carlo has been promoted to Master Teacher Level. As Master
Teacher, he is expected to consistently display a high level of
performance in his teaching practice. Said characteristics are expected
at which career stage?
a. Beginning teacher
b. Proficient teacher
c. Highly proficient teacher
d. Distinguished teacher

24. Which indicator falls under Domain 7?

a. Demonstrate awareness of existing laws and regulations
b. Demonstrate understanding of the special educational needs of
learners
c. Apply teaching strategies that develop critical and creative
thinking
d. Articulate a personal philosophy of teaching
25. The following are features of the Philippine Professional Standards for
Teachers EXCEPT:
a. It has seven domains and 37 strands with four career stages
b. It defines teacher quality in the Philippines
c. It is designed to set out clear expectations of teachers and
principals
d. It serves as framework for teacher quality and teacher
development

26. Teacher responsibilities as specified in the Code of Ethics for

Professional Teachers is emphasized in which PPST domain?
a. Community linkages and professional development
b. Personal growth and professional development
c. Content knowledge and pedagogy
d. Curriculum and planning

27. Teacher D comes to class prepared. His students consider him an

authority in the subject he teaches. In fact, his mastery of the lesson
content is beyond question. Unlike his other co-teachers, Teacher D
comes very strong in which domain?
a. Curriculum and Planning
b. Diversity of Learners
c. Assessment and Reporting
d. Content Knowledge and Pedagogy

28. Teacher Ely attends seminars, conferences, and the like in the hope to
establish connection with colleagues in the discipline. Which domain is
supportive of such action?
a. Community linkages and professional engagement
b. Personal growth and professional development
c. Content knowledge and pedagogy
d. Diversity of learners

29. Deped Order 42 s. 2017 is otherwise knowns as:

a. National adoption and implementation of the Philippine
Professional Standards for Teachers
b. National Implementation of the Philippine Professional
Standards for Teachers
c. National Adoption of the Philippine Professional Standards for
Teachers
d. Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional
Standards for Teachers
30. Diversity of learners is a common observation inside the classroom.
But which among the following is NOT a common difference between
the students in the classroom?
a. Interest
b. Nationality
c. Culture
d. Gender

31. Which is a manifestation of a “difficult circumstance” for a learner as

espoused by Domain 3 of the PPST?
a. Learners with different language as compared to the teacher
b. Learners with learning style not aligned to the pedagogical
activities
c. Learners with way of life not common with his/her classmates
d. Learners with a tragic experience of armed conflict

32. Teachers shall place a premium upon which of the following in terms of
their relationships?
a. Honesty
b. Self-discipline
c. Trust
d. Cooperativeness

33. Which reason bears weight for a teacher to deduct points from the
student’s score?
a. Inattendance in the weeklong school fair
b. Inobedience to submit homework on or before the deadline
c. Not buying tickets for the school pageant
d. Failure to join the school field trip

34. Is it an accountability of the teacher to himself/herself to acknowledge

God and surrender his/her life to His will?
a. Yes, as this is mentioned in Batas Pambansa Blg 232
b. No, teachers have the freedom NOT to believe in the presence
of Almighty God
c. Yes, as this is mentioned in the Code of Ethics for Teachers
d. No, teachers write their own destiny in the practice of their
profession
35. The Congress prepares the national budget for the forthcoming fiscal
year. Which among the various departments of the country earns the
highest allocation of the budgetary allowance?
a. Department of Health
b. Department of Public Works and Highways
c. Department of Agriculture
d. Department of Education

36. Teachers are encouraged to pursue Masters and even Doctorate

degrees. What is the laudable and legitimate reason for such activity?
a. To earn CPD points which will be used for license renewal
b. To garner enough point to merit promotion in the job
c. To comply with the principal’s instructions regarding graduate
studies
d. To deepen her knowledge and be able to share more to the
students

37. What is LPT?

a. Licensure Exam for Professional Teacher
b. License Professional Teacher
c. Licensed Practical Teacher
d. Licensed Professional Teacher

38. When the Constitution mandated the State to provide a COMPLETE

system of education, it means:
a. The schools holistically develop the learners including their
cognitive, affective, and psychomotor faculties
b. The schools are complete with all relevant facilities and
manpower to deliver effective educational instruction
c. The accrediting and regulating bodies completely monitors the
schools in the Philippines
d. There are schools available starting from kindergarten until
higher education of learning

39. Which is NOT part of the academic freedom of teachers in colleges

and universities? The freedom to choose their:
a. Methods and strategies of teaching
b. Assessment and evaluation procedures
c. Students in the classroom
d. Lessons to be taught aligned with the subject matters assigned
40. What is the minimum average percent in order to pass the board
examination for teachers according to the Presidential Decree 1006?
a. 70
b. 75
c. 80
d. 85

41. Which of the following is/are requisite/s in order to take the board
examination according to PD 1006? The examinee is:
a. A citizen of the Philippines
b. Graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Education
c. Of good moral character
d. All of the above

42. The examinees who will take the board examination instructed by PD
1006 should successfully pass the:
a. Oral examination
b. Written examination
c. Oral and written examination
d. Demo teaching

43. Person D is an aspiring teacher in the Philippines. As such, he applied

to take the board examination and subsequently took the same in the
year 1980. Who administered the examination for him?
a. The Professional Regulation Commission
b. The President of the Philippines
c. The Civil Service Commission
d. The Department of Public Instruction

44. Who primarily determines the grades of the students?

a. The section adviser
b. The department head
c. The subject teacher
d. The principal
45. In order to pass a failing student, teacher A requested the child to buy
a textbook which the teacher will use as a reference material. Is this
situation justified?
a. Yes, the teacher has the best intention in order to help the
student pass the subject he handles
b. No, the teacher could have just requested the child to buy
cleaning supplies which will be utilized to maintain the
cleanliness of the classroom
c. Yes, the teacher can deepen and widen his knowledge of the
subject by reading another reference aside from the teacher’s
guide provided by the DepEd
d. No, the teacher should only base academic marks from
scholastic performance of the child, and favors and gifts are
prohibited especially in exchange of concessions

46. Can a teacher tutor his/her own student?

a. Yes, if this is done outside school hours and through proper
tutorial center as channel
b. No, if the student is already academically excelling in the class
c. Yes, if he asked to be paid for delivering such service
d. No, as conflict of interest will arise and especially if
remuneration is even requested for such service

47. Person X is already 25 years old and has not even once attended
formal schooling. According to Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution
which fundamental provision/s were violated by the parents?
a. Attendance to kindergarten
b. Attendance to elementary school
c. Attendance to high school
d. All of the above provisions were violated

48. Which among the following is ALLOWED by the Constitution as far as

religious instruction is concerned?
a. Parents must have expressed their permission verbally to the
section adviser
b. Students will study religion after class dismissal
c. Religion instructors were designated by religious authorities
d. Government will pay the religion instructors according to
minimum wage
49. Upon successful passing of the board examination in the year 1985,
which will a professional teacher receive?
a. Certificate of rating/eligibility
b. Professional license
c. Diploma to teach
d. Teacher’s ID

50. When was the teaching practice in the Philippines legally

professionalized? When _____ was signed by the President.
a. RA 7836
b. PD 1006
c. BP 232
d. RA 9293

51. H, who is a non-education graduate, is qualified to take the BLEPT as

per RA 7836 provided that:
a. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences with at least
10 units in professional education
b. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences with at least
18 units in professional education
c. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences with at least
few Master’s units
d. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences and graduate
with honors (cum laude or magna cum laude)

52. A member of the Board must be at least 35 years of age, of proven

integrity and possess high moral values in his personal as well as
professional conduct and has ____________.
a. Not been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude
b. Proven competence
c. Proven independence
d. Prove probity
53. A teacher of foreign nationality shall be admitted to take the BLEPT or
be entitled to any of the rights and privileges under RA 7836 provided
that:
a. The country, of which he is a citizen, permits Filipino
professional teachers to practice within its territorial limits on
the same basis and subjects of the said country
b. The foreign national or teacher from other country has high
moral integrity
c. The country of which he is a citizen permits all Filipino
professionals to practice within its territorial limits on the same
basis as subjects to the said country
d. The foreign national or teacher has proven its excellent
teaching skills and academic integrity

54. Under PD 1006, which educational requirements is needed to take the

Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET)?
a. For teachers of the secondary schools, bachelor’s degree in
Education or its equivalent with a major or minor
b. The applicant must be a citizen of the Philippines and foreign
national
c. The applicant should be of good moral character
d. The applicant must be free from any family obligation which will
incapacitate him to render efficient service

55. Which is NOT part of the power and jurisdiction of the Board for
Professional Teachers?
a. To confer center of excellence status to any teacher education
institution as long as essential requirements for curricula,
faculty, and facilities are met
b. To prescribe and collect examination and other fees as it may
deem proper
c. To prescribe and/or adopt a code of ethical and professional
standards for the practice of the teaching profession
d. To supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and
practice of teaching profession in the Philippines
56. What does the national organization of professional teachers provide
for its members?
a. Provides loan and other financial support to teachers
b. Supports the academic needs of professional teachers
c. Benefits and privileges appurtenant to their members
d. Promotes socio-economic welfare of all teachers

57. Revocation of professional license of teachers by the Board for

Professional Teachers is justified if:
a. The teacher is immoral, unprofessional, or did a dishonorable
conduct
b. The teacher is not regularly attending professional meetings in
his schools
c. The teacher is competent in teaching but occasionally tardy
d. The teacher is under trial due to a criminal offense

58. Under RA 7836, who shall comprise the secretariat for the
implementation of the BLEPT?
a. Staff from DepEd and CSC
b. Staff from PRC
c. Staff from DepEd and CHED
d. Staff from Office of the President

59. The license of a professional teacher is valid for:

a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 10 years

60. Dr. Nila Roces, a top notch educator in the country, qualifies to be a
member of the Board for Professional Teachers provided that:
a. She is recommended by the PRC to the President
b. She is recommended by an accredited association of teachers
c. She is recommended by recognized educators in the country
d. She is recommended by members of Congress
61. Which situation reflects good rapport between teacher and parents?
a. When the teacher informs the parents of the academic
performance of their children
b. When the teacher invites the parents to join a socialization
activity outside school
c. When the teacher offers tutorial services with a fee
d. When the teacher encourages the parents to donate learning
materials

62. What section number under Article XI enunciates the demand for
teachers to maintain dignified personality at all times?
a. Section 1
b. Section 2
c. Section 3
d. Section 4

63. The teacher and the learners are under what article number?
a. Article V
b. Article VI
c. Article VII
d. Article VIII

64. How will you handle this situation: The school principal is delegating
you to take the place of your husband who is on leave due to an
illness. Considering that you are equally qualified to deliver the
assigned duties, you will:
a. Accept it immediately, it’s an opportunity for your promotion
b. Recommend your friend who is highly qualified to handle the
position
c. Decline the offer, ask the principal to wait for your husband until
he comes back
d. Discuss the concern with your principal to ensure that
necessary actions will be undertaken

65. Our constitution refers to education as provided in Article

a. IV
b. XIV
c. XXIV
d. IVX
66. Which valuing strategy aims to influence the belief or opinion of the
learners and the use of pervasive communication?
a. analyzing problem
b. identifying values
c. changing attitude
d. clarifying feelings

67. The teacher is a model of value. This means

a. The teacher is religious.
b. values are learned only from model teachers.
c. the teacher demonstrates the values that he/she teaches.
d. values are better learned from the teacher than from anybody

68. Free public elementary and secondary education is in line with the
government’s effort to address the educational problems of?
a. EFA 2015
b. effectiveness and effectivity
c. access and equity
d. relevance and quality

69. During the distribution of the report card, which of the following must be
the foremost concern of a teacher?
a. discuss the complaints of other teachers and classmates of the
students.
b. discuss the project of the school.
c. discuss the unsettled bill of the students
d. discuss the progress as well as the deficiencies of the students.

70. With the passage of RA 7836, licensing of professional teachers was

migrated from _________ to _____________.
a. Civil Service Commission ; Department of Education
b. Department of Education; TESDA
c. Civil Service Commission; Professional Regulation Commission
d. TESDA; Professional Regulation Commission