Head Teachers Recruitment questions and ansowers
MCQS BASED MODEL PAPER FOR SELECTION OF SCHOOLS HEAD TEACHERS
Model Paper for Selection of Head Teachers (MCQs)
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 50
Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Each question carries 1 mark.
Choose the correct answer.
Section A: Educational Leadership and Management (20 Marks)
- What is the primary role of a Head Teacher in a school?
- A) To supervise teachers’ work only
- B) To ensure a safe learning environment and promote academic excellence
- C) To teach all classes personally
- D) To discipline students only
Answer: B
- Which of the following is an essential quality of an effective Head Teacher?
- A) Strong management and leadership skills
- B) Knowledge of the national curriculum
- C) Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
- What is the primary function of the School Management Committee (SMC)?
- A) To hire teachers
- B) To oversee the implementation of educational policies and practices in the school
- C) To manage day-to-day administrative tasks
- D) To inspect school infrastructure
Answer: B
- In which of the following areas should a Head Teacher have significant expertise?
- A) Educational Policy and Law
- B) Teacher Development and Curriculum Delivery
- C) Financial and Resource Management
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
- A Head Teacher should be able to handle which of the following effectively?
- A) Conflict resolution between teachers
- B) School budget management
- C) Ensuring compliance with educational standards
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
Section B: Pedagogical Knowledge (20 Marks)
- What is differentiated instruction?
- A) Teaching only the basic concepts to all students
- B) Adapting teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students
- C) Focusing on group work
- D) Teaching according to the national syllabus only
Answer: B
- What is the most effective method for ensuring student engagement in the classroom?
- A) Using traditional lecture-based teaching
- B) Using a variety of interactive teaching methods, such as group discussions, multimedia, and hands-on activities
- C) Giving students worksheets throughout the class
- D) Using only textbooks for teaching
Answer: B
- Which of the following best defines formative assessment?
- A) An assessment used for grading purposes only
- B) An assessment used to monitor student learning and adjust teaching methods accordingly
- C) An assessment conducted at the end of the academic year
- D) An assessment used to determine if a student will be promoted to the next grade
Answer: B
- What is the importance of a “Growth Mindset” in the classroom?
- A) It discourages failure and promotes only success
- B) It encourages students to believe that their abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work
- C) It focuses only on academic results
- D) It suggests that intelligence is fixed
Answer: B
- Which teaching strategy best promotes higher-order thinking skills?
- A) Memorization of facts
- B) Problem-based learning
- C) Repetitive drills
- D) Simple recall exercises
Answer: B
Section C: School Administration and Governance (20 Marks)
- Which of the following is a Head Teacher’s responsibility in school administration?
- A) Creating and implementing the school timetable
- B) Conducting student assessments and evaluations
- C) Managing staff professional development programs
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
- What should a Head Teacher do to ensure compliance with safety regulations in the school?
- A) Conduct regular safety drills
- B) Ensure that all staff are aware of emergency procedures
- C) Maintain a clean and safe environment for students
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
- Which document is essential for the legal functioning of a school?
- A) School Constitution
- B) School Budget
- C) School Development Plan
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
- What should be the approach of the Head Teacher to ensure effective communication within the school community?
- A) Frequent meetings with staff and parents
- B) Regularly updating the school website or newsletter
- C) Promoting a culture of openness and transparency
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
- What role does the Head Teacher play in managing the school’s budget?
- A) The Head Teacher has no role in financial management
- B) The Head Teacher is responsible for allocating funds for educational resources, teacher training, and other expenses
- C) The Head Teacher handles only payroll and staff salaries
- D) The Head Teacher is only responsible for reporting financial details to the school board
Answer: B
Section D: Interpersonal and Communication Skills (20 Marks)
- Which of the following skills is most important for a Head Teacher in conflict resolution?
- A) Active listening
- B) Issuing orders
- C) Ignoring the issue
- D) Punishing the involved parties
Answer: A
- How can a Head Teacher support a positive school culture?
- A) By implementing strict discipline
- B) By fostering inclusivity, respect, and collaboration among students and staff
- C) By enforcing high academic standards alone
- D) By only focusing on academics
Answer: B
- Effective communication with parents is important for a Head Teacher because:
- A) It helps in building trust and collaboration
- B) It allows for the sharing of student progress and development
- C) It promotes parental involvement in school activities
- D) All of the above
Answer: D
- What is the best approach to managing a diverse team of teachers?
- A) Treating everyone the same without considering individual needs
- B) Encouraging professional development opportunities and fostering a supportive environment for all teachers
- C) Providing equal workloads for all teachers
- D) Allowing teachers to work without guidance
Answer: B
- When a Head Teacher receives negative feedback from parents, what is the best response?
- A) Ignore the feedback
- B) Listen to the feedback, address the issue, and take necessary action to resolve it
- C) Blame the teachers involved
- D) Respond defensively
Answer: B
Section E: Educational Policies and Legal Issues (20 Marks)
- Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Right to Education Act (RTE)?
- A) To ensure that all students have access to free and compulsory education
- B) To provide loans for higher education
- C) To regulate school fees
- D) To mandate uniform dress codes in schools
Answer: A
- Which of the following best describes inclusive education?
- A) Educating students based on their socioeconomic background
- B) Ensuring that students with disabilities or special needs are included in general education classrooms
- C) Teaching in a language other than the national language
- D) Providing education in elite institutions only
Answer: B
- What is the key aspect of educational equity?
- A) Equal treatment for all students
- B) Equal access to resources and opportunities for all students, regardless of their background
- C) Providing the same content to all students
- D) Treating students with the same teaching methods
Answer: B
- What is the role of the Head Teacher in implementing national education policies?
- A) To monitor the implementation of policies at the school level
- B) To ignore the policies if they don’t fit the school’s needs
- C) To focus only on curriculum development
- D) To evaluate teachers’ salaries based on the policies
Answer: A
- Which of the following is a fundamental right of students under education laws?
- A) Right to participate in school governance
- B) Right to a safe and non-discriminatory learning environment
- C) Right to take leave without approval
- D) Right to choose their teachers
Answer: B
IT SKILLS
- What are the main functions of a computer?
A. Input, output, electricity
B. Typing, storing, burning
C. Input, processing, output
D. Keyboard, mouse, printer - Which type of network is used within a building or campus?
A. WAN
B. MAN
C. PAN
D. LAN - What is the main purpose of the Internet?
A. To operate printers
B. To write documents
C. To connect and share information
D. To play games only - Which software is used to create presentations?
A. MS Word
B. MS Excel
C. MS PowerPoint
D. MS Access - What should you do to stay safe online?
A. Share passwords
B. Open all links
C. Use strong passwords
D. Post personal info - Which one is a correct way to write an email address?
A. user#email.com
B. user.email
C. user@email.com
D. user at email.com - What is an example of ethical use of technology?
A. Plagiarizing content
B. Hacking
C. Respecting copyrights
D. Spamming others - What does “www” stand for in the web address www.pectaa.edu.pk
A. World Web Window
B. World Wide Web
C. Web Wide World
D. Web World Wide - Which platform is most appropriate for online meetings?
A. Zoom
B. PUBG
C. Netflix
D. Instagram - Which of the following is required while using the Dengue App?
A. Internet and GPS location
B. Flashlight
C. WhatsApp
D. Facebook login
ADMINISTRATION
- What is the main administrative responsibility of a school head?
A. Maintain student records only
B. Supervise janitorial staff
C. Lead academic and operational planning
D. Sign report cards - Which item can be purchased through Farogh-e-Taleem fund?
A. Personal fuel
B. School library books
C. Staff gifts
D. Staff lunch - Every Non Salary Budget Cheque will bear signature of _ members of School Council.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5 - Why is inclusive decision-making important for school administration?
A. To delay decisions
B. To increase workload
C. To promote ownership and collaboration
D. To satisfy authorities - The PEEDA 2006 can apply to retired employees, provided that proceedings are initiated against
them:
A. Within 02 years of retirement
B. Within 01 year of retirement
C. During service only
D. Within 05 years of retirement - Maximum period of Leave on Full Pay on production of a medical certificate by a Govt. Servant
from his leave account that may be granted at one time in the entire service is:
A. 365 days
B. 180 days
C. 120 days
D. 730 days - Why should heads involve the community in school matters?
A. For donations only
B. To promote joint responsibility
C. To reduce work
D. To meet legal formality - What is an appropriate strategy for resolving teacher conflict?
A. Avoid discussion
B. Escalate to CEO
C. Conduct a neutral dialogue
D. Fire both - Transparency in school administration ensures:
A. Delay in reporting
B. Trust and accountability
C. More forms
D. Less supervision - Which is a good practice for monitoring teaching quality?
A. Rely on rumors
B. Conduct classroom observations
C. Trust seniority only
D. Use punishment - Which document defines roles and duties of school heads?
A. Budget Report
B. PEEDA Act
C. Education Policies
D. Audit manual - ____ is the process of thinking regarding the activities required to achieve a desired
goal.
A. Monitoring
B. Reviewing
C. Planning
D. Evaluating - If a teacher is habitually late, the head should:
A. Terminate immediately
B. Ignore and hope for change
C. Issue verbal warnings only
D. Document behavior and counsel the teacher - ___________shows how many cheques issued in favor of concerned office in a month.
A. Compilation Statement
B. Master Pay Roll
C. Schedule of Payment
D. Market Survey report - Which approach encourages team spirit in staff?
A. Micromanagement
B. Blaming individuals
C. Collaborative planning
D. Frequent memos - Delegation of financial power rules deal with:
A. Purchasing powers/ procedures
B. Sanctioning powers/procedures
C. Administrative powers
D. Academic powers - As per the pension roll system, the pensioner has to produce a life certificate to the Accountant
General, Punjab __ in the prescribed proforma.
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Biannually
D. Annually - Budget of vacant post is calculated from __ stage of pay scale.
A. Average of 1st and last
B. 1st
C. Last
D. 5th
- Under Promotion policy, 2010, if the overall grading in a PER is ambiguous e.g., placed
between Good and Average, the quantification will be based on the:
A. Lower grading
B. Higher grading
C. Previous grading
D. Next grading - _____________is a peaceful process of mutual dialogue through which compromise or agreement is
reached in case of differences or conflicts.
A. Negotiation
B. Presentation
C. Facial expression
D. Attitude - Management focuses upon systems and procedures, and leadership focuses upon_____ of an
organization.
A. Objectives and goals
B. Vision and direction
C. Output and resources
D. Existing status - _ is a person who influences his subordinates to achieve a specified goal.
A. Administrator
B. Manager
C. Supervisor
D. Leader - Training period exceeding __ days is treated as change of headquarter hence TA/DA shall
not be admissible.
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 15 - According to __________________the state shall provide free and compulsory education to all
children of the age of five to sixteen years in such a manner as may be determined by law.
A. Article,24,A
B. Article.25,A
C. Article.37,B
D. Article.37,C - The Voucher duly verified by the Accountant General (A.G) Office /District Account Office (DAO) is
a part of:
A. Post Audit
B. Test Audit
C. Pre Audit
D. Detailed Audit - Which of the following is not included in the family members of a Government servant?
A. Dependent son
B. Dependent sister
C. Dependent Parents
D. Divorced wife/husband - Why should public schools collaborate with private partners?
A. To reduce transparency
B. To shift responsibilities
C. To improve resources and learning outcomes
D. To privatize schools - Which of the following best defines a headteacher’s role?
A. Manage only finances
B. Supervise janitors
C. Lead academic, administrative and community initiatives
D. Teach full-time - Effective school management requires a head to:
A. Work in isolation
B. Avoid delegation
C. Coordinate planning, execution, and review
D. Focus on paperwork only - A teacher consistently misses deadlines despite reminders. As an effective school head, what should
you do?
A. Issue an immediate warning letter
B. Discuss the issue privately and set clear expectations
C. Reassign all responsibilities
D. Report the teacher to the higher authority without feedback
PEDAGOGY - Why is creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment important?
A. Helps maintain respectful behavior
B. Promotes student engagement and effective learning
C. Encourages collaboration and peer support
D. Increases scores on standardized tests - What is the primary role of a teacher as a facilitator of learning?
A. Deliver content through lectures
B. Provide guidance and support
C. Maintain discipline in the classroom
D. Assess students through tests and grades - Why is providing feedback to students important?
A. Assesses their level of understanding
B. Encourages and motivates continued effort
C. Identifies areas for improvement
D. Guides students to enhance their learning - According to humanistic learning theory, effective learning occurs when:
A. Students compete with each other
B. Basic needs and self-esteem are addressed
C. Strict discipline is maintained
D. Rote learning is practiced - What are cooperative learning strategies?
A. Activities that involve students working together in groups
B. Strategies to manage classroom behavior
C. Methods for assessing student learning
D. Techniques for differentiating instruction - Which of the following best represents the structure of a classroom lesson delivery?
A. Introduction, development, and conclusion
B. Objectives, activities, and assessment
C. Warm-up, main activity, and closure
D. Materials, instructions, and homework - How can you use inquiry-based learning to promote creativity and critical thinking?
A. By providing students with answers
B. By discouraging students from asking questions
C. By encouraging students to investigate and discover answers
D. By using traditional teaching methods - How can you effectively use flexible grouping to differentiate instruction?
A. By assigning students to groups based on their grades only
B. By ignoring students’ individual needs
C. By creating heterogeneous groups based on students’ strengths and weaknesses
D. By using traditional teaching methods - How can you create a positive and inclusive learning environment that utilizes
technology effectively?
A. By isolating students who struggle with technology
B. By promoting competition among students
C. By providing support and guidance for all students
D. By punishing students for using technology - How can teachers address gender bias and stereotypes in the classroom?
A. By using gender-neutral language
B. By promoting equal opportunities for all students
C. By challenging stereotypes and misconceptions
D. All of the above
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Classroom Management (Pedagogy MCQs)
51. The power delegated throughout an organization is
A. Control
B. Command
D. Centralization
Answer is C
52. The father of modern theory of management is
A. Tyler
B. Hery Fayol
C. Max Weber
D. Gullick
Answer is B
53. The smallest interacting parts of a systems are
A. Input
B. Component
C. Structure
D. Feed back
Answer is B
54. Which pension is granted to civil servant who retires in the age of sixty
A. Superannuation
B. Invalid
C. Retiring
D. Compensation
Answer is A
55. All financial transaction of the school occurring from day to day is entered
in
A. Cash Book
B. Stock Register
C. Service Book
D. Log Book
Answer is A
56. The process of directing others, towards the accomplishment of some
objectives is
A. Communication
B. Managing
C. Leadership
D. None
Answer is B
57. Micro planning is done in
A. Top Management
B. Middle Management
C. Lower Management
D. Middle and Lower Management
Answer is D
58. The ACR cannot be initiated for the period of less than
A. Two months
B. Three months
C. Five months
D. Four months
Answer is B
59. The individual in the group given the task of directing and coordinating is
A. Leader
B. Supervisor
C. Instructor
D. Guide
Answer is B
60. A choice made between two or more alternative is called
A. Assumption
B. Decision
C. Reporting
D. None
Answer is B
61. The cash book in maintained by
A. DDO
B. EDO
C. DEO
D. Dy.DEO
Answer is A
62. Authoritarian model is more suitable for
A. Confidence
B. Improvement
C. Achievement
D. Discipline
Answer is D
63. Teacher salaries and allowances collectively are written in
A. Cash Register
B. Acquaintance Roll
C. Contingent Register
Answer is A
64. To motivate the other to achieve certain goals is
A. Planning
B. Leading
C. Controlling
D. Organizing
Answer is B
65. A program of activities which is designed to attain educational ends is
A. Learning
B. Curriculum
C. Instruction
D. Syllabus
Answer is B
66. Superannuation retirement age in Pakistan is
A. 60 Years
B. 65 Years
C. 75 Years
D. 80 Years
Answer is A
67. Pension is given if the retirement is after service of
A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 45 years
D. 50 years
Answer is A
68. Person who possesses qualities of leadership is
A. Leader
B. Manager
C. Administrator
D. Officer
Answer is A
69. The process of making judgment is called
A. Budgeting
B. Evaluation
C. Demonstration
D. Documentation
Answer is B
70. The characteristics of good planner are
A. Optimistic
B. Motivator
C. Producer
D. All of them
Answer is D
71. What does E and D Rules mean
A. Efficiency and duty rules
B. Efficiency and department rules
C. Efficiency and discipline rules
D. Efficiency and discipline rules
Answer is C
72. A.D.P is an abbreviation of
A. Annual development programme
B. Annual duty programme
C. Annual division of performance
D. Annual debating programme
Answer is A
73. The power is concentrated in the hands of one or few people in
A. Control
B. Command
C. Decentralization
D. Centralization
Answer is D
74. What is central to administration
A. Organization
B. Communication
C. Decision making
D. Coordination
Answer is C
75. In POSDIR, R stands for
A. Reporting
B. Response reply
C. Representing
D. Directing
Answer is A
76. S.N.E is an abbreviation of
A. Schedule of new experience
B. Schedule of new entry
C. Schedule of new expenditure
D. System of new entry
Answer is B
77. The level of school administration can best be judged through
A. Head teacher
B. Beautiful building
C. Learning out comes
D. Teachers students relations
Answer is C
78. Acquitance roll is used for
A. Salary disbursement
B. Stock
C. Govt . grants
D. Expenditures
Answer is A
79. The degree to which organizational resources contribute to productivity is
A. Effectiveness
B. Efficiency
C. Out put
D. Production
Answer is B
80. All transaction should be entered in which register
A. Fee
B. Cash
C. Funds
D. With drawl
Answer is B
81. Coordinating , stimulating and directing the growth of teacher is the
purpose of
A. Administration
B. Inspection
C. Supervision
D. Management
Answer is B
82. The concept of inspection was first introduced in
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. England
D. China
Answer is C
83. Budgeting is an estimation of
A. Income and investment
B. Investment
C. Income and expenditure
D. All of the above
Answer is C
84. The authorized person of staff performance is
A. Teacher
B. Head teacher
C. Student
D. Clerk
Answer is B
85. PPSC MCQs Solved Sample Paper Of Headmaster / Deputy Headmaster
Instrument used for measuring sample of behavior is?
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer is A
86. Limited to quantitative description of pupil’s performance is?
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer is B
87. The purpose of the evaluation is to make?
A. Decision
B. Prediction
C. Judgment
D. Opinion
Answer is C
88. The purpose of evaluation is to make judgment about educational?
A. Quantity
B. Quality
C. Time period
D. Age
Answer is B
89. Evaluation that monitors learning progress is?
A. Placement evaluation
B. Formative evaluation
C. Diagnostic evaluation
D. Summative evaluation
Answer is B
90. A formal and systematic procedure of getting information is?
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer is A
91. The process of obtaining numerical value is?
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer is B
92. A sum of questions is?
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer is A
93. The first step in measurement is?
A. Decision of what to measure
B. Development of the test
C. Administering the test
D. None
Answer is A
94. The purpose of formative evaluation is?
A. Decision of what to measure
B. Development of the test
C. Administering the test
D. Monitoring progress of students
Answer is D
95. To assess achievement at the end of instruction is?
A. Placement Assessment
B. Formative Assessment
C. Summative Assessment
D. Diagnostic Assessment
Answer is C
96. Vast of all in scope?
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer is D
97. The least in scope is?
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Answer is A
98. Permanent difficulties in learning are investigated in?
A. Placement Assessment
B. Formative Assessment
C. Summative Assessment
D. Diagnostic Assessment
Answer is D
99. Broader in meaning is?
A. Aims
B. Objectives
C. Instructional objectives
D. Specific Objectives
Answer is A
100. Procedures used to determine person abilities is?
A. Maximum performance test
B. Typical performance test
C. Norm performance test
D. Criterion performance test
Answer is A
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