AD I (GES) Protion Test 1' -

Welcome to your AD I (GES) Protion Test 1'
Instruction for Candidates:

The test contains 75 questions (Multiple Choice and True/False).

Each question carries equal marks.

Once you are done, click Submit Quiz to record your

Enter Full Name

Enter Email

Enter Phone number

Q1. Which of the following is a principle of educational administration?

A. Centralized decision-making B. Democratic leadership C. Autocratic rule D. Dictatorial control None

Q2. The headteacher’s role in curriculum implementation includes:

A. Writing the national curriculum

B. Supervising lesson delivery

C. Conducting university examinations

D. Designing textbooks

None

Q3. Which year was the Free SHS policy launched in Ghana?

A. 2012

B. 2015

C. 2017

D. 2020

None

Q4. The key characteristic of transformational leadership in schools is:

A. Intimidation

B. Inspiring teachers

C. Strict discipline only

D. Centralized power

None

Q5. The National Teaching Council (NTC) is primarily responsible for:

A. Conducting BECE exams

B. Licensing teachers

C. Managing PTA dues

D. Building schools

None

Q6. In educational management, delegation means:

A. Assigning duties to subordinates

B. Giving free time to staff

C. Avoiding responsibility

D. Dismissing staff

None

Q7. Which of the following is NOT part of the GES Code of Conduct?

A. Professionalism

B. Punctuality

C. Academic fraud

D. Respect

None

Q8. Who appoints the Director-General of GES?

A. The President

B. Parliament

C. The Minister of Education

D. The Council of State

None

Q9. A school timetable is important mainly because:

A. It provides rest for the headteacher

B. It ensures proper use of time

C. It reduces workload for teachers

D. It avoids PTA meetings

None

10.

Q10. Which philosophy of education emphasizes “learning by doing”?

A. Realism

B. Pragmatism

C. Idealism

D. Naturalism

None

11.

Q11. The Education Act of Ghana that currently governs GES operations is:

A. Act 778

B. Act 452 of 1993

C. Act 778 of 2010

D. Act 778 of 2008

None

12.

Q12. Which type of leadership encourages teamwork and consultation?

A. Autocratic

B. Laissez-faire

C. Democratic

D. Bureaucratic

None

13.

Q13. The current basic school curriculum in Ghana is called:

A. Common Core Programme (CCP)

B. Objective Curriculum

C. Primary Skills Curriculum

D. General Curriculum

None

14.

Q14. Which of the following is the main aim of supervision in schools?

B. To improve teaching and learning

A. To punish teachers

C. To reduce workload of heads

D. To assign duties to PTA

None

15.

Q15. A teacher’s refusal to mark exercise books is a violation of:

A. The PTA rules

B. The National Constitution

C. Student Rights Act

D. The GES Code of Conduct (Correct)

None

16.

Q16. Which of the following is a type of school record?

A. Staff attendance book

B. Sports equipment

C. Teacher’s salary slip

D. PTA contribution

None

17.

Q17. The capitation grant in Ghana was introduced to:

A. Build schools

B. Support Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE)

C. Pay teachers

D. Provide textbooks only

None

18.

Q18. Which management function involves setting goals and objectives?

A. Organizing

B. Monitoring

C. Coordinating

B. Planning

None

19.

Q19. The “teacher on duty” system in schools is designed to:

A. Monitor student discipline

B. Replace the headteacher

C. Conduct PTA meetings

D. Prepare exam timetables

None

20.

Q20. Which educational reform introduced the 3-year SHS structure in Ghana?

A. 2007 reform

B. 1987 reform

C. 1995 reform

D. 2019 curriculum reform

None

21.

Q21. The main goal of inclusive education is to:

A. Exclude learners with disabilities

B. Provide equal opportunities for all learners

C. Focus only on gifted students

D. Reduce teacher workload

None

22.

Q22. Which of the following is a responsibility of a headteacher?

A. Managing national curriculum

B. Preparing WASSCE timetable

C. Writing national policy

B. Maintaining school discipline

None

23.

Q23. The Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) policy was launched in:

A. 1990

D. 2010

C. 2000

B. 1995

None

24.

Q24. The leadership style where the headteacher makes decisions alone is:

A. Autocratic

B. Democratic

C. Laissez-faire

D. Bureaucratic

None

25.

Q25. In the GES hierarchy, which rank comes directly after Assistant Director I?

A. Deputy Director

B. Principal Superintendent

C. Senior Superintendent

D. Director General

None

26.

Q26. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers is mandated by:

A. Ministry of Health

B. National Teaching Council (NTC)

C. Parliament

D. WAEC

None

27.

Q27. A teacher using teaching aids is applying which principle of learning?

A. Readiness

B. Punishment

C. Use of audio-visuals

D. Forgetting curve

None

28.

Q28. Which one is NOT an example of summative assessment?

A. End of term exams

B. Project work

C. Daily oral questioning

D. Final exams

None

29.

Q29. In school management, the term “accountability” means:

A. Avoiding responsibility

B. Being answerable for one’s actions

C. Giving instructions only

D. Punishing staff

None

30.

Q30. The “Girls’ Education Unit” under GES was created to:

A. Promote female enrollment and retention

B. Reduce teacher numbers

C. Train female headteachers

D. Provide school uniforms

None

31.

Q31. In educational planning, the term “forecasting” means:

A. Guessing outcomes

B. Copying past policies

C. Predicting future educational needs

D. Writing lesson notes

None

32.

Q32. Which of these is a teaching philosophy in Ghana’s new curriculum?

A. Learner-centered approach

B. Teacher-centered approach

C. Drill and practice only

D. Rote memorization

None

33.

Q33. The School Performance Improvement Plan (SPIP) is developed by

A. Ministry of Finance

B. School Management Committee and Headteacher

C. Parliament

D. Regional Education Office

None

34.

Q34. Which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Education?

A. WAEC

B. WHO

C. UNDP

D. IMF

None

35.

Q35. The main purpose of a lesson plan is to:

A. Help teachers stay organized

B. Increase teacher salary

C. Reduce students’ workload

D. Avoid PTA meetings

None

36.

Q36. The 2007 Education Reform restructured SHS to how many years?

A. 2 years

B. 3 years

C. 4 years

D. 6 years

None

37.

Q37. Which of these is an internal school record?

A. Stock book

B. Electoral register

C. National census

D. Court register

None

38.

Q38. A teacher showing favoritism is violating which principle?

A. Fairness

B. Participation

C. Authority

D. Initiative

None

39.

Q39. Which organization supervises the conduct of WASSCE in Ghana?

A. GES

B. WAEC

C. NTC

D. UNESCO

None

40.

Q40. The professional body that regulates teachers in Ghana is:

A. GES

B. NTC

C. WAEC

D. GNAT

None

41.

Q41. The term “school climate” refers to:

A. The weather around the school

B. The physical building only

C. The geographical setting

D. The learning environment and relationships

None

42.

Q42. Which policy abolished the shift system in basic schools?

D. Teacher Licensing Policy

B. Capitation grant

C. School Feeding Programme

D. Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education

None

43.

Q43. Which of these is an advantage of democratic leadership?

A. Improves participation

B. Promotes fear

C. Delays communication

D. Encourages dictatorship

None

44.

Q44. A school’s financial records are audited mainly to:

A. Increase PTA dues

B. Ensure accountability

C. Punish headteachers

D. Reduce teachers’ salaries

None

45.

Q45. The school health programme is mainly coordinated by:

A. WHO

B. WAEC

C. School Health Education Programme (SHEP)

D. Parliament

None

46.

Q46. Which of the following is an example of formative assessment?

A. End-of-term examination

D. WASSCE

C. BECE

B. Class quiz

None

47.

Q47. One of the roles of SMC/PTA is to:

A. Supervise teaching methods

B. Support school development projects

C. Write teachers’ lesson notes

D. Prepare timetables

None

48.

Q48. A key feature of effective communication in schools is:

A. Feedback

B. Orders

C. Silence

D. Delay

None

49.

Q49. Which of these policies provides free meals for schoolchildren?

A. Capitation Grant

B. School Feeding Programme

C. FCUBE

D. Free SHS

None

50.

Q50. The leadership style that gives freedom to teachers with minimal supervision is:

A. Autocratic

B. Democratic

C. Laissez-faire

D. Bureaucratic

None

51.

51. A good headteacher must demonstrate both instructional and administrative leadership.

True

False

None

52.

52. The Capitation Grant was introduced to remove financial barriers to basic education.

True

False

None

53.

53. The Ghana Education Service is under the Ministry of Health.

True

False

None

54.

54. Continuous assessment contributes to a learner’s final grade in basic schools.

True

False

None

55.

55. The 2007 Educational Reform introduced ICT as a compulsory subject.

True

False

None

56.

56. Summative assessment is carried out during instruction.

True

False

None

57.

57. The National Teaching Council (NTC) regulates teacher licensing in Ghana.

True

False

None

58.

58. School Management Committees are responsible for conducting BECE.

True

False

None

59.

59. Inclusive education seeks to integrate all learners regardless of ability.

True

False

None

60.

60. The Free SHS Policy was first implemented in 2017.

True

False

None

61.

61. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) was established in 1952.

True

False

None

62.

62. Autocratic leadership encourages teamwork and participation. →

True

False

None

63.

63. The Education Act of 2008 (Act 778) governs education in Ghana.

True

False

None

64.

64. Diagnostic assessment is used to identify learners’ strengths and weaknesses.

True

False

None

65.

65. A teacher’s code of conduct does not apply outside the classroom.

False

None

66.

66. The headteacher is the chief accounting officer of the school.

True

False

None

67.

67. The school timetable is a management tool for time allocation.

True

False

None

68.

68. Teachers are not considered stakeholders in education.

True

False

None

69.

69. The “Girls’ Education Unit” was created to reduce dropout among female learners.

True

False

None

70.

70. The GES Director-General is appointed by Parliament.

True

False

None

71.

71. Co-curricular activities form part of the holistic development of learners.

True

False

None

72.

72. Formative evaluation is carried out at the end of a course.

True

False

None

73.

73. The PTA is mandated to set national education policies.

True

False

None

74.

74. The Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) was launched in 1995.

True

False

None

75.

75. In-service training helps teachers upgrade their professional skills.

True

False

None

1 out of 8

AD I (GES) Protion Test 1′

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Get Latest Updates