Name: ________________________________________________________________

School: ____________________________ District:_____________________________

Review Test for the National Qualifying Examination for School Heads
Domain: Personal Integrity and Interpersonal Sensitivity
1. What is referred to as the accuracy and appropriateness of perceptions,
judgment and responses a person should have with respect to one another?
a. professional development
b. interpersonal sensitivity
c. personal integrity
d. cultural diversity
Reference: Handbook of Personality at Work. 2013. Christiansen, Neil and
Robert Tett, ed. Routledge
Answer: b
2. Which of the following indicators can school heads best exemplify?
a. submit periodic reports of accomplishments
b. model the best attributes of a leader
c. serve as trainers and facilitators
d. accepts all given suggestions
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: b
3. What is referred to as a legitimate influence over others?
a. authority
b. quality
c. power
d. duty
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004].Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: a
4. School heads should observe practices that are consistent with ones duty to act
with honesty, integrity, due care, and fairness to all involved in the assessment or
those affected by its results. It is called__________.
a. ethical practices
b. moral obligations
c. personal integrity
d. professional standards
Reference: Administrative Regulations, Code 6302, Natrona County School
District, p. 1

Answer: a
5. There are beneficial effects of personal integrity. Which one is NOT?
a. a good sense of direction in ones life
b. it takes one to be complete as a person
c. allows anyone or anything to break ones dignity
d. good morals and values that a person can put into practice on a daily basis
Reference: Source: 2013 DC State Test Security Guidelines, School Personnel
Violations, page 11
Answer: c
6. As stated in Section 8 of R. A. 4670, a teacher, including the school head, shall
enjoy equitable safeguards at each stage of disciplinary actions to uphold his
personal integrity. Below are stipulations, EXCEPT ONE.
a. the right to defend himself
b. the right to be informed verbally, of the charges
c. the right to full access to the evidence in the case
d. the right to appeal to clearly designated authorities
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: b
7. In ideal sense, authority encourages aspirations in the stakeholders. How could
a school head visualize this unusual quality?
a. The school head must be inexperienced.
b. She has the unwanted character and conduct.
c. He is independent upon others for its fulfillment in the school.
d. There is free acknowledgment of greater understanding of the subject at hand
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: d
8. Which of the following describes a morally mature school head?
a. one who manages pupils to achieve higher performance levels
b. a person who seeks out information from a range of sources
c. he practices biases in giving actions to situations
d. she respects human dignity
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004].Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: d

9. A professional teacher, including school head, demonstrates attitudes that foster

learning and genuine human relationship. Hence a positive attitude towards
himself will help him make a good start. What does this declaration mean?
a. A school head must recognize and understand his own feelings first.
b. He must show enthusiasm, interest and excitement in his work.
c. A harmonious relation with his peers and parents.
d. He must have empathy towards his students.
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 4. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: a
10. Good interpersonal skills are very necessary as a school head needs a thorough
understanding of him. Which of the following factors will affect the ability to relate
with others?
a. familys desires
b. his own motivations
c. stakeholders impartiality
d. others hopes and prejudices
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: b
11. What should a school head NOT do?
a. implement rules and regulations
b. disregard school records
c. prepare required reports
d. enroll pupils
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: b
12. A good leader can be related to the psychological characteristics of an effective
school. One of these attributes is attitude? How can it be concretized?
a. directness
b. commitment
c. evaluations
d. experience
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: b

13. To be an effective leader, a person does not only possess knowledge of

educational theory and research. He also possesses a willingness to assume
varying roles and the ability to reflect on ones own performance. What are the
basic skills an effective principal should possess?
a. adaptive, functional and professional skills
b. attitude, directness and flexibility skills
c. dependability and self-management
d. creativity and resourcefulness
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: a
14. Compassion serves as the basis for the necessary patience of the school head.
What does it connote?
a. it demands an adherence to low standards
b. it makes approval worrisome
c. it makes correction palatable
d. it requires favoritism
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: a
15. School head should maintain her dignity and self-respect when dealing with the
stakeholders. How should she do it?
a. She should never allow herself to be influenced by any consideration
b. She should be firm and harsh in matters of discipline
c. She should make the work experiences informative
d. She should accept favors directly or indirectly
e. Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 4. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
f. Answer: a

16. What kind of personal qualities do school heads possess in terms of selfmotivation?
I. Principals are externally motivated and are easily encouraged.
II. School heads have the physical vigor to do their job.
III. They do their work without being supervised.

IV. They are slow in action and lack endurance.

a.
b.
c.
d.

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

Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education

Council. Department of Education.
Answer: b
17. Change, especially in IT, involves gradual growth in both skills and feelings.
Individual members in a social system react differently to the same change.
What factor or factors affect individual responses to this innovation?
I. personality
II. prior experiences
III. variety of contextual factors
a.
b.
c.
d.

I only
II only
II and III
I, II and III

Reference: NIE. Leaders in Education Program International. July 2012. Paper

presented by Assoc. Professor David Ng, Change Leadership.
Answer: d

18. One of the facilitation skills a school head should possess is attending skill. This
means she __________.
a. is slow in all sessions
b. keeps the group focus on the topic
c. gives participants some attention during sessions
d. use artificial facial expressions when talking with the trainees
Reference: Workshop Facilitation Skills Inventory. Paper presented at NEAP
Malvar, Batangas
Answer: b
19. What can an individual do to have a great self-esteem?
a. Say positive things about himself aloud to others
b. Decide to improve the concept of others
c. Change the way he look at her peers
d. Maintain the negative self-thoughts

Reference: Luft, Joseph and Harry Ingham. Johari Window. Paper presented at
NEAP Malvar, Batangas by Ma. Constancia Perfecto
Answer: a
20. The following are unethical behaviors in the testing culture. Which ONE IS NOT?
a. using secure test booklet to drill students on actual test items prior to testing
for preparation
b. simplifying, clarifying, breaking down into steps, or explaining a part of the
test
c. using cell phones, computers and/or electronic devices in the testing
environment
d. including students with poor academic performance on testing days
Reference: 2013 DC State Test Security Guidelines, School Personnel
Violations, page 11
Answer: d

21. Which of the following are the best ways to establish a healthy testing culture
and to emphasize ethical test preparation?
I. paces review of all skills, strategies and concepts taught previously
II. teaches test taking strategies like pacing, elimination of wrong answers,
checking answers, problem solving, using educated guessing and estimations
III. practices test-taking protocols throughout the school year such as
independent student work, refrain from talking, removal of cell phones,
remove open books/dictionaries
IV. goes to class regularly, take class notes, do schoolwork, make-up missed
assignments, and participate in class activities and informal assessments that
serve to identify areas of improvement and to determine mastery.
a.
b.
c.
d.

I and II
III and IV
I, II and III
I, II, III, IV

Reference: DC CAS 2013 Frequently Asked Questions, page 11

Answer: d

22. One of the professional qualities of teachers, including school heads, is to display
attitudes that foster learning and genuine human relationships.

The major

categories of attitudes that affect behavior are :

I. teachers attitudes towards himself
II. teachers attitudes towards children
III. teachers attitudes towards the subject
IV. teachers attitudes towards peers superiors and pupils
a.
b.
c.
d.

I and II
II and IV
I, II, and III
I, II, III and IV

Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]. Teacher Education Council.

Department of Education.
Answer: d
23. One of the competencies of the facilitator is his careful management on the
stakeholders relationships and thorough preparation of topics. How is it realized?
a. Setting very ideal time allotments for each part of the program
b. Decreasing key questions for the groups to discuss
c. Setting the venue or event space anywhere
d. Ability to care in-depth for stakeholders
Reference: NEAP. Facilitators Competencies. Paper presented at NEAP Malvar,
Batangas
Answer: d
24. There are conditions that facilitate learning. One condition states that Learning
is facilitated in an atmosphere in which people feel they are respected. What
does it mean?
a. People learn when someone cares for them
b. People need to feel that they can try something
c. When people feel they have something to bring in the learning situation
d. People are free to change when they feel nothing is imposed upon them
Reference: Training Managers Sourcebook. Paper presented at NEAP Malvar,
Batangas by Paz Resurreccion Alip
Answer: a

25. The school head who has a good grasp of the pertinent laws and who possesses
integrity will most likely be successful in effectively influencing stakeholders to
learn and live morally. This means she has ___________.
a. school leadership
b. curriculum leadership
c. legal-moral leadership
d. instructional leadership
Reference: Teacher Induction Program Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education
Council. Department of Education.
Answer: c
26. Every school head shall actively help insure that teaching is __________.
a. strengthening ones competence, virtues and productivity
b. a dignified means for earning a decent living
c. nationally and internationally competitive
d. the noblest profession
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 3. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: d
27. Which of the following statements is stated in the Article XI of the Code of Ethics
for Professional Teachers?
a. A teacher shall live with dignity in all places at all times.
b. Every teacher shall possess and actualize full commitment and devotion to
duty
c. No school official shall dismiss or recommend for dismissal a teacher or other

subordinates except for a cause.

d. Every teacher shall provide leadership and initiative to actively participate in
community movements for moral, social, educational, economic, and civic
betterment
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]. Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: a
28. Does compassion for the stakeholders help one to be an effective principal?
a. Oftentimes correct
b. True at all times
c. Most probable
d. Perhaps

Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]. Teacher Education Council.

Department of Education
Answer: b
29. While the Code of Ethics is explicit about the duties and responsibilities of
teachers, these includes school heads; it also sanctions the following acts:
I. engaging in the promotion of any political, religious, or other partisan interest
II. soliciting, requiring, collecting or receiving any money, service and other
valuable material from any person or entity for such purpose
III. using his position or official authority of influence to coerce any ither person to
follow any political course of action
a.
b.
c.
d.

I only
II only
I and II
I, II and III

Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 3. [2004]. Teacher Education Council.

Department of Education.
Answer: d
30. Mentoring has survived and thrived though the years. School heads favored
mentoring because it has possible benefits, such as ____.
I. mutual learning
II. career enhancement
III. professional functions
IV. network of positive contacts
a.
b.
c.
d.

I and II
II and III
I, II and III
I, II, III and IV

Reference: NIE. Leaders in Education Program International. July 2012. Paper

presented by Assoc. Professor Lim Lee Hean,
Answer: d

31. The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers guides all teachers, including the
school heads, to establish good relationship with the state, and all the persons
they are working with. These include:
a. parents and students
b. entire community
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: c
32. Does compassion for the stakeholders help one to be an effective principal?
e. Oftentimes correct
f. True at all times
g. Most probable
h. Perhaps
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]. Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education
Answer: b
33. A set of guidelines for teachers conduct that calls for the highest standard of
integrity and morality are embedded in the Code of Ethics of the Teaching
Profession. Which is the violation of the Code of Ethics?
a. A principal maintains harmonious, cooperative,

prudent

and

tactful

relationship with parents.

b. She fills her daily time record religiously on arrival and departure from school.
c. He looks down at the staff as mere subordinates and not as co-workers.
d. He obliged himself to assist in the celebration of a town fiesta.
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: c
34. Leading surfaced prominently as the prime aspect of what could be learned
through formal mentoring and could be put into practice on the job.

Principals,

who have the opportunity to learn through mentoring, suggest their learning and
practice of leading. Which of the three features involved in mentoring?
I. promoting trust with relating to people
II. leading through relating with people actively
III. serving as worthy models in their dedication to service
a. I only

b. II only
c. III only
d. I, II, III
Reference: Lim, Lee Hean.

2012.

Leadership Mentoring in Education: The

Singapore Practice. Marshall Cavendish.

Answer: d
35. Effective school heads are those who discipline themselves before anyone else.
They Have self-control and regulation.

They behave appropriately in every

situation. They understand a teachers problem and are ready to assist anytime.
They express different points of views clearly. How are these principals
categorized?
a. refined
b. buoyant
c. well-motivated
d. emotionally stabled
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: b

36. Great school heads interact with the stakeholders physically, mentally and
emotionally. They are available to the stakeholders and communicate with them
in understandable manner. How would you label these school heads?
a. buoyant
b. objective
c. emotionally stable
d. compassionate and considerate
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: d
37. Ideal school heads respect all of her stakeholders and encourage good
performance bringing out the best in each one. How would you describe these
school heads?
a. objective
b. courteous
c. intelligent
d. resourceful

Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]Teacher Education Council.

Department of Education.
Answer: a
38. Mrs. Apor is a person who can lean for support. She is honest and sincere in
words and actions. She is __________.
a. cooperative
b. dependable
c. attractive
d. refine
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: b
39. Ms. Ruiz is a principal in San Rafael Elementary School. She has been in the
service for five years. She is imbued with sincerity, commitment, and dedication
to the profession. She is of unquestioned honesty and integrity. She comes to
school before the official time making it possible for her to monitor the school
compound. She always wears the school uniform.

She has a pleasing

personality. Parents, teachers, and pupils look up to her as role model. What
particular practice makes Ms. Ruiz a role model?
a. She has pleasing personality.
b. She always wears the school uniform.
c. She is imbued with sincerity, commitment, and dedication to the profession.
d. She comes to school before the official time making it possible for her to
monitor the school compound.
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 3. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: c
40. One morning, as Mr. Famularcano practice MBWA in his school, he observed
that the clerk was upset and grumbling. He felt offended because he thought he
was the object of her anger. Later on, he learned that her behavior was due to
the delay in the submission of urgent reports by several teachers. What should
he do in connection with the submission of reports?
a. ignore deadlines of submission
b. Wait for the last call of submission

c. Be punctual in submission of reports

d. Submit reports whenever he wished to do so
Ref: Teacher Induction Program: Module 4. [2004]Teacher Education Council.
Department of Education.
Answer: c
Prepared by:
MYLINE N. SOLOMON
Principal II
Name: ___________________________________________________
School: ___________________________________________________
District: ___________________________________________________
REVIEW TEST FOR THE NATIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
FOR SCHOOL HEADS
DOMAIN: PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND INTERPERSONAL SENSITIVITY

Instructions: Please select the number corresponding to how you feel about each
question. Choose 1 as the least in the scale and 4 as the highest in the scale of your
favorable feelings
1. If a Black person were put in charge of me, I would not mind taking advice and
direction from him or her.
1

2. If I had a chance to introduce Black visitors to my friends and neighbors, I would

be pleased to do so.
1

3. I would rather not have Black people live in the same apartment building I live in.
1

4. I would probably feel somewhat self-conscious dancing with a Black person in a

public space.
1

5. I would not mind at all if a Black family with about the same income and
education as me moved in next door.
1

6. I think Black people look more similar to each other than White people do.
1

7. Interracial marriage should be discouraged to avoid the who-am-I? confusion,

which the children feel.
1

8. I get very upset when I hear White people make prejudicial remarks about Black
people.
1

9. I favor open housing laws that allow more racial integration of neighborhoods.
1

10. It would not bother me if my new roommate were Black.

1

11. It is likely that Black people will bring violence to neighborhoods when they
move in.
1

12. I enjoy a funny racial joke, even if some people might find it offensive.
1

13. The federal government should take decisive steps to override the injustices Black
people suffer at the hands of local authorities.
1

14. Black and White people are inherently equal.

1

15. Black people are demanding too much too fast in their push for equal rights.
1

16. Whites should support Blacks in their struggle against discrimination and
segregation.
1

17. Generally, Blacks are not as smart as Whites.

1

18. I worry that in the next few years I may be denied my application for a job or
promotion because of preferential treatment given to minority group members.
1

19. Racial integration of (schools, businesses, residences, etc.) has benefited both
Blacks and Whites.
1

20. Some Blacks are so touchy about race that it is difficult to get along with them.

Reference: Andrzejewski, Susan A. 2009. An examination of the relation between

prejudice and interpersonal sensitivity. Northeastern University

Prepared by:

MYLINE N. SOLOMON
Principal II
Luisiana Central ES