EMA EMITS COLLEGE PHILIPPINES

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REVIEW FOR THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHER

PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT (Prof Ed)

Relevant Laws for Teachers
NAME:_______________________________________
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DATE: _______________________________________

Direction: Choose the best answer.

1. The Philippine Constitution guarantees the right of all citizens to quality education at ________
a. The basic education level c. the graduate level
b. tertiary level d. all levels
2. Article IV Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution provides for free and compulsory education in the ______
a. elementary level c. elementary and secondary levels
b. secondary level d. tertiary level
3. Who among the following is NOT within the category of “Teacher” as provided for under Magna carta for Public
Teachers?
a. guidance counsellors c. school nurse
b. school principal d. school librarian
4. The gradual progression of teacher’s salary from minimum to a maximum is done through _________
a. a regular increment every year c. a regular increment every 3 years
b. an increment after ten years of service d. an increment after five years
5. A teacher who possesses the minimum qualifications but lacks the appropriate civil service eligibility can be
appointed on a _______ basis.
a. contractual basis b. permanent c. provisional d. substitute
6. The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers recognizes the following with the exception of one. Which is the
exception?
a. Quality education depends primarily on the quality of socio-economic status of teachers
b. Advancement in education depends on the teacher’s qualifications and ability
c. Education is an essential factor in the economic growth of the nation
d. Education is development and vice-versa
7. The rights of parents are guaranteed under Education Act of 1982, more particularly, in terms of ___________
a. The right to academic freedom c. the right to full access to the evidence of the case
b. The right to privacy of communication d. the right to seek redress of grievance
8. The right of students to receive relevant quality education is primarily achieved through __________
a. Competent instruction c. school-community relation
b. Strong curriculum d. competent administrator
9. To promote teacher’s welfare and defend interest, teachers have the right to _____________
a. Undergo and participate in professional development
b. Be promoted in rank and salary
c. Establish, join, and maintain professional and self-regulating organizations
d. Regulate their social involvement
10. Career lines for teachers include the following EXCEPT ONE. Which is this?
a. Classroom teaching c. curriculum developer
b. b. school administration d. counselor
11. What does “teachers are persons in authority” mean
a. Teachers cannot be charged c. No one can assault a teacher
b. Teachers have immunity from arrest d. Decisions made by teachers are deemed right
12. Who is considered 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 R.A. 4670
13. Who are covered by R.A. 4670?
a. Teachers in both public and private schools c. Teachers in public elementary and secondary school
b. Teachers in all levels d. Teachers in all public elementary schools
14. A teacher who has been in active service for 10 years decided to pursue higher studies. Under R.A. 4670, what
kind of leave of absence can that teacher avail of?
a. Scholarship leave b. indefinite leave c. study leave d. vacation leave
15. When can teachers be required to work on assignment not related to their duties?
a. When on probation c. When lacking in educational qualifications
b. When found inefficient d. When compensated under existing laws
16. A teacher who served for 7 straight years is entitled to take a study leave with pay for one year. How much pay is
the teacher entitled to receive?
a. 100% monthly salary c. 50% of monthly salary
b. b. 60% of monthly salary d. 70% of monthly salary

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17. The term “Commission” in the Teachers’ Professionalization Act of 1994 refers to ________
a. Commission of Civil Service c. National Teachers Commission
b. Commission on Higher education d. Professional Regulation Commission
18. The term “Board” in the Teachers’ Professionalization Act of 1994 refers to _____________
a. Board of National Examination c. Board of Professionalism
b. Board of Professional Teachers d. Board of Teachers
19. The following EXCEPT ONE comprise what is defined under Governance Act of 2001 as “basic education”.
Which is this?
a. Elementary education c. special education
b. Early education childhood d. elementary and secondary education
20. Which of the following laws strengthens teacher education in the Philippines through the establishment of centers
of excellence?
a. R.A. 7784 b. R.A. 7722 c. R.A. 7796 d. R.A. 7834
21. Free public secondary education under the law means __________
a. Free from being screened to enter public secondary schools
b. Free from payment of tuition and other fees for students enrolled in public secondary schools
c. Right of every student to enter public secondary schools
d. Free from payment of school fees identifies and authorized by law
22. R.A. 6713 is otherwise known as the ____________
a. Ethical standards for public employees
b. Code of Ethical Standards for Government Officials and Employees
c. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
d. Code of Ethical Standards and Conduct for Government Officials and Employees
23. Based on R.A 6713, public officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and to the Filipino
people. This norm of conduct is related to _________
a. Professionalism c. Responsiveness to the public
b. nationalism and patriotism d. honesty
24. Which of the following constitutes the main feature of R.A. 8292, otherwise known as the Higher Modernization
Act of 1997?
a. Restructuring higher education system in the Philippines
b. Providing for more appropriation to modernize higher education in the Philippines
c. Authorizing state universities and colleges to use its income from tuition fees and other charges and generate
income
d. All of the above
25. Under DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2004, which of the following is NOT true regarding the selection of honor students/
pupils in the public schools?
a. A transferee, whether graduating or not may be a candidate for honors
b. Grades in the third year or grade five shall be included in the computation
c. Academic ranking shall be on the general average of the pupil/ student
d. Ranking for the valedictorian and salutatorian at the secondary level shall follow th 7-3 scheme
26. Mrs. Sanchez, a BSE graduate, has not passed the LET yet. On what capacity can she be hired?
a. Permanent status c. provisional for not less six months
b. Emergency status for six months d. provisional for not less than one year
27. A teacher who suffers from hypertension might experience difficulty in speech. Which would be affected if he
continues teaching?
a. Personality b. effectiveness c. punctuality d. devotion to duty
28. Mrs. Remos wants to continue with her study leave for another six months after completing a school year. Could
she be allowed?
a. Yes, if her grades are excellent c. No, other teachers should have the chance
b. Yes, but without compensation d. No, study leave should not exceed one year
29. Miss Tuviera is assigned in a rural area; Miss Larayon in a depressed community; Miss Tamayo in a hazardous
area; and Miss Pelaez in a place where standard of living is high. Who is entitled for a hardship allowance?
a. Teacher A b. Teacher B c. Teacher C d. Teacher D
30. Mr. Estaquio was diagnosed to have tuberculosis that required rest for more than one year. Which leave should he
apply for?
a. sick leave b. personal leave c. vacation leave d. indefinite leave
31. Miss Enriquez tutors her students, who have difficulty coping with Math, after class hours. Is her act ethical?
a. Yes, provided she receives just compensation
b. Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parent
c. No, that is unfair to other students
d. No, she should be free after her official time

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32. A school personnel can avail off free legal service under certain circumstances. Mr. Eusebio was accused of libel
by his neighbour. Is he entitled to the said service?
a. Yes, he should defend himself
b. No, if funds are not available
c. No, it might bring some disagreement in school
d. No, the case is not related to his professional duties
33. Miss Villarama, the Science coordinator, was assisted by Ms. Leopoldo throughout the celebration of Science
Week. What should Ms. Villarama do to acknowledge Ms. Leopoldo’s assistance?
a. Buy her a gift
b. Keep quiet about the assistance received
c. Mention formally to the principal the assistance received
d. Make an announcement giving due recognition of the assistance received
34. Is holding a rally to protest the delay of benefits due a person ethically acceptable
a. Yes, when hold 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
35. What should a teacher should a teacher do when he/she falls in love with his/her student?
a. Court the student at home
b. Propose and marry the student
c. Wait till the student is no longer under his/her tutelage
d. Act normally as if nothing happens and the student does not exist
36. 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 students performance
d. No, grading and promoting students are exclusive functions of teachers
37. Miss Kalaw 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 c. Her regular salary + 25% of her basic pay
b. Number of years of service d. Performance rating
38. As a norm of conduct, responsiveness of public officials and employees can be demonstrated by
______________.
a. Formulating rules and policies regarding work
b. Avoiding wastage in public funds
c. Providing public information of their policies and procedures
d. Encouraging appreciation of government services
39. Mr. Martin, a school superintendent, filed his statement of assets and liabilities upon assuming to office. Under
what ethical standard does this practice fail?
a. Divestment c. Statement of Assets and Liabilities
b. b. Prohibited Acts and Transactions d. System of Incentives
40. Mr. Right, a Math teacher has been accused of sexual harassment by one of his students. What should the school
principal do?
a. Create a committee to investigate in the accusation
b. Ask the teacher t surrender to the police
c. Tell the teacher to stop reporting to school
d. Advice the teacher to transfer to other school
41. Mr. Martin receives a letter from one of her third year high school student in English. What should Mr. Martin
do?
a. Let the student express her feelings through letters
b. Read her letter to the class
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
42. Mr. Nico, a Social Science teacher is advocating reforms which the principal failed to recognize. What should the
principal do?
a. Just keep quiet about the behaviour of Mr. Nico
b. Send Mr. Nico a memo requiring him to explain his behaviour
c. Subject Mr. Nico to a disciplinary measures
d. Call Mr. Nico’s attention to his office and clarify things out with him
43. “Commitment to democracy” as explained in R.A. 6713 implies which one of the following?
a. Maintaining the principle of accountability
b. Manifesting the supremacy of civilian authority over the military
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d. All of the above
44. Which of the following is regarded as a cause of the revocation of the certificate of registration, suspension from
the practice of the teaching profession and cancellation of temporary or special permit?
a. Violation of the Code of ethical and Professional Standards for Professional Teachers
b. Gross incompetence, gross negligence or serious ignorance of the practice of teaching profession
c. Immoral, unprofessional or dishonourable conduct
d. All of the above
45. Which of the following is the main reason for the mandate for incoming freshmen high school sstudents to
undergo an early registration in the public and private high schools of their choice?
a. To assess the incoming first year students’ academic capabilities
b. To avoid overcrowding in public schools
c. To increase the participation rate in basic education
d. All of the above
46. Mrs. Roxas was ordered by her principal to school come on four consecutive Saturdays for the training of the
students’ editorial staff of their school paper. Is this allowed under R.A. 4670?
a. Yes, provided the teacher is compensated
b. No, because it’s not within the regular functions off the classroom teacher
c. Yes, because it’s part of the teachers other duties
d. No, because it’s not clearly indicated in the law
47. Dr. Ramos a school’s 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. No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers
d. Yes, The superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers
48. A school’s academic coordinator has been found to have engaged in gamblling which has caused him to be absent
most of the time. Can his certificate of registration as a teacher be revoked?
a. No, unless he’s proven guilty
b. No, because he’s protected by his rights as a teacher
c. Yes, because habitual gambling is a dishonourable conduct and is against the practice of teaching
d. Yes, because he’s incompetent
49. Supposed a member of the Board for Professional Teachers was found to have been involved in running and
operating Teacher’s Review center, and a corresponding administrative charge has been filed against this member
for unethical and dishonourable conduct. In the course of conducting the investigation, who may preventively
suspend him?
a. PRC Commissioner c. Civil Service Commissioner
b. President of the Philippines d. None of them
50. Mr. Reyes is a holder of a valid certificate of eligibility as a teacher issued by the Civil Service Commisioner and
then DECS, while Mr. Amos is a registered professional teacher with the National Board for Teachers under the
then DECS. Who of the two is allowed to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines?
a. Mr. Reyes, because of his CSC elegibility certificate
b. Mr. Amos, because his credentials is recognized by law
c. Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law
d. Neither of the two because they did not take and pass the LET

Prepared by:

Miss Cherryl G. Marigocio, LPT

College Instructress
Ema Emits College Philippines

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