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GES Promotion Aptitude Test 2024 for DD with Answers

GES Promotion Aptitude Test 2023 for DD with Answers

DEPUTY DIRECTOR (DD)

2024

SECTION A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

INSTRUCTION: Answer all the question in the section by circling the letter corresponding to the correct or best answer on your question paper.

1) The Act number assigned to Ghana’s Education Regulatory bodies is ………….

A. 1024

B. 1023

C. 744

D. 545

ANSWER

B. 1023

2) Per the Ghana Education Service Regulatories Bodies Act 2020, how many how many bodies does the Ministry of Education have?

A. 7

B. 6

C. 5

D. 4

ANSWER

C. 5

3) Ghana’s Education strategic plan (ESP) 2018-2030 was built Access and Equity, Quality, Relevance, Efficiency and Effectiveness was based on…….

A. Sustainbility

B. Dependability

C. Collaboration

D. Accountability

ANSWER

D. Accountability

4) The Ghana Education Service (GES) Council is composed of ………… members?

A. Twelve(12)

B. Ten(10)

C. Fourteen(14)

D. Fifteen(15)

ANSWER

A. Twelve(12)

5) Which of the following statements best illustrates adaptive way of teaching a lesson.

A. The teacher uses multiple ways of presentation

B. The teacher always uses games to introduce the lesson.

C. Only summative assessment is used to access least number of learners

D. All leaders are given the opportunity to participate in the lesson

ANSWER

D. All leaders are given the opportunity to participate in the lesson

6) ….………… involves taking responsibility for an individual’s own actions, making sure that they have been asked to perform and always putting the interest and needs of the individuals they are supporting first.

A. Supervision and instruction

B. Equity and equality

C. Assessment and supervision

D. Accountability and quality

ANSWER

D. Accountability and quality

7) When was the Ghana Education Service established ………

A) 1957

B. 1958

C. 1962

D. 1974

ANSWER

D. 1974

8) The tenure of office of members of the GES Council is ………….

A. Five years

B. Four years

C. Three years

D. Two years

ANSWER

B. Four years

9) Which of the following is not a core subject in the Ghanaian Education Curriculum?

A. Mathematics

B. Physical Education

C. Science

D. Social studies

ANSWER

B. Physical Education

10) What is the legal age range for Students in Junior High School in Ghana?

A. 12 – 14

B. 14 – 17

C. 16- 14

D. 6- 14

ANSWER

A. 12 – 14

11) Which of the following is NOT effective in managing a classroom at the foundational level?

A) Let learners help in establishing classroom rules

B) Model acceptable behaviour

C) Praise good behaviour

D) Punish the whole class when they misbehave

ANSWER

D. Punish the whole class when they misbehave

12) Which of the following is an example of proactive classroom management?

A. Ignoring disruptive behaviour

B. Implementing a behaviour plan based on students individual needs

C. Reacting impulsively to student misbehaviour

D. Waiting until a behaviour problem arises before addressing it

ANSWER

B. Implementing a behaviour plan based on students individual needs

13) Which of the following is an example of preventive classroom management strategy?

A. Establishing a classroom routine and schedule

B. Ignoring disruptive behaviour in the classroom

C. Implementing hash consequences for in infractions

D. Sending a student to the principal’s office for misbehaviour

ANSWER

A. Establishing a classroom routine and schedule

14. Which of the following is an example of a positive re- enforcement strategy in classroom management.

A. Giving a student a sticker for completing their work on time

B. Ignoring minor disruptive behaviour in the classroom

C. Taking away recess time for misbehaviour

D. Yelling at a student for taking out of turn.

ANSWER

A. Giving a student a sticker for completing their work on time

15) Which of the following is an example of a restorative practice in classroom management?

A. Discussing the impact of a student’s behaviour with class

B. Ignoring disruptive behaviour in the classroom

C. Implementing harsh consequences for infractions

D. Suspending a student for fighting with peer

ANSWER

A. Discussing the impact of a student’s behaviour with class

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 Read the passage below and use it to answer questions 16-20.

Mrs. Ama Mensah, an experienced teacher has recently been appointed as the head of a senior High School.

The School, while better equipped than most, still faces significant challenges to the high Student-to-teacher ratio and the integration of new technology integrated curriculum.

Mrs. Mensah is particularly focused on implementing a district wide initiative aimed at integrating ICT (Information Communication Technology) into all aspects of the curriculum to enhance learning outcomes and prepare students for a digital world. How she encounters resistance from veteran teachers who are less familiar with technoloy as well as from parents concerned about too much screen time.

To address this challenges, Mrs Mensah organizes professional development world ICT workshops for teachers and also initiates community engagement sessions with parents on the bases of ICT in education and how it can be balanced with traditional learning methods.

16) Which of the following best describes the challenges that Mrs. Mensah faces from Veteran teachers and concerns from parents in integrating ICT

A. Cultural and habitual inertia

B. Financial Constraints

C. Lack of Governement support

D. Technological inadequacy

ANSWER

A. Cultural and habitual inertia

17) What underlying strategy is reflected in Mrs. Mensah’s approach to organizing professional development workshops for teachers?

A. Authoritarian enforcement

B. Capacity building and empowerment

C. Compliance and monitoring

D. Penalizing non- compliance

ANSWER

B. Capacity building and empowerment

18) To address the challenages Mrs. Mensah faced. What strategy did she adopt?

A. Lack of government support

B. Compliance and monitoring

C. Organizes professional development workshops

D. Penalizing non-compliance

ANSWER

C. Organizes professional development workshops

19) The teacher licensing arrangement in Ghana comes with the following benefit except……….

A. Eliminate poor performing teachers

B. Eliminate poor teachers

C. Enhance discipline among teachers

D. Make teaching a professional activity

ANSWER

B. Eliminate poor teachers

20) What did Mrs. Mensah wants to focused on?

A. Penalizing teachers for non compliance

B. Financial constraints

C. Authoritarian enforcement

D. Implementing a district-wide initiative aimed at integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into all aspects of the curriculum.

ANSWER

D. Implementing a district-wide initiative aimed at integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into all aspects of the curriculum.

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21) The call for a universal learning design and friendly environment for Ghana’s Education system can be likened to ……………

A. Child protection

B. Inclusive education

C. Lifelong learning

D. The free SHS policy

ANSWER

B. Inclusive education

22) How many ranks do we have in the GES (Ghana Education Service).

A. 6

B. 8

C. 12

D. 13

ANSWER

D. 13

23) How many directorates does Ghana’s Ministry of Education have?

A. 6

B. 7

C. 8

D. 9

ANSWER

D. 9

24) Sector ministries are required by the law to establish a Ministerial Advisory Board to advise the Ministry on various relevant issues.

Which of the following is NOT required to be in the Advisory Board of Ghana’s Ministry of Education?

A. Chairman of the Ghana Education Service (GES) Council

B. Director General of Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

C. Director General of Ghana Education Service

D. Representative of the Ghana National Campaign

ANSWER

C. Director General of Ghana Education Service

25) All the following are role expectation of teacher associations, except

A. Control of the behaviour of the members

B. Organize in the service training

C. Participate in member activities

D. Seek the interest of management

ANSWER

D. Seek the interest of management

26) The Education Regulation’s Body Act 2020 (Act 1023) established the National Schools Inspectorate Authority with three(3) main responsibilities.

Which one of the following is no among these responsibilities.

A. Develop School Curriculum

B. Enforce School Standards

C. Evaluate Schools

D. Inspect Schools

ANSWER

A. Develop School Curriculum

27) The main goal of a school education is to develop……………..

A. Knowledge, relationship and skills

B. Needs, behaviour and skills

C. Skills, attitude and knowledge

D. Skills, behaviour and attitude

ANSWER

A. Knowledge, relationship and skills

28) The main function of an educational system is ………….

A. Mold aspiration

B. Mold character

C. Mold desires

D. Mold society

ANSWER

B. Mold Character

29) According to the Choice Theory the teacher’s attitude towards learning is motivated by…………..

A. Belongingness, power, freedom and fun

B. Love, power, fun and observation

C. Power, intelligence, skills and observation

D. Skills, knowledge, duty and love

ANSWER

A. Belongingness, power, freedom and fun

30) Current theories of classroom management see the teacher as a ……………..

A. Dictator

B. Director

C. Guide

D. Leader

ANSWER

D. Leader

31) Which one of the following is not a classification of filling files.

A.Systematic classification

Numerical classification

Chronological classification

Alphabetical classification

ANSWER

A. Systematic classification

32) The Geographical classification of filling files are arranged in …………….

A. Number

B. Location

C. Letter

D. Content

ANSWER

B. Location

33) Initial letters written in formal language to communication in solution to answer is referred to as ……………

A. Minutes

B. Memos

C. Invoice

D. Correspondence

ANSWER

B. Memos

34) Which of the following in Ghana has the objectives of equitable educational opportunity and the prioritization of the disadvantaged in the society.

A. Disability law

B. Inclusive Education System

C. Right to Education

D. Special Education Provision

ANSWER

B. Inclusive Education Systeme

35) Standardized test are used to ………….

I. Evaluate a learners understanding and knowledge

II. Evaluate admissions potential for a learner

III. Assess language and technical skills proficiency

IV. Assess aptitude for a career in the armed forces

A. I, II, III and IV

B. I, II and III

C. I, and IV

D. I, and III

ANSWER

B. I, II and III

36) A school head is about to take leadership of a low performing school. One of the school head’s first goal will be to evaluate teacher quality in the school. The school head can best begin the process by ……………….

A. Arranging to observe

B. Comparing students grades in each subject area across classrooms

C. Having each teacher complete a teaching self evaluation

D. Interviewing each teacher about his or her teaching practices

ANSWER

B. Comparing students grades in each subject area across classrooms

37) Which of the following purposes of assessment is often associated with letter grade or number?

A. Assessment as learning

B. Assessment for learning

C. Assessment from learning

D. Assessment of learning

ANSWER

D. Assessment of learning

38) The process through which tress absorb carbon dioxide and oxygen to aid breathing is known as………..

A. Purification

B. Photosynthesis

C. Oxidation

D. Foliage

ANSWER

B. Photosynthesis

39) Which one of the following is not classified as one of the anti-social element of societies in contemporary terms.

A. Pick pocketing

B. Mental illness

C. Drug sniffing

D. Child prostitution

ANSWER

B. Mental illness

40) The Ghana Education Service (GES) approved aged for voluntary retirement is at what age?

A. 48 and 60 years

B. 45 and 60 years

C. 44 and 60 years

D. 40 and 60 years

ANSWER

B. 45 and 60 years

SECTION B (TRUE/FALSE)

Answer all questions in this section by identifying whether the statement provided is true or false. Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct or best option on your question paper.

41) The Ghana Ministry of Education oversees all levels of education in the country.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

42) The Ghana Education Service is separate from the Ministry of Education and is responsible for implementing educational policies and programs.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

43) The Ghana Ministry of Education primarily focuses on higher Education institutios such as universities and colleges of education.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

44) The Ghana Education Service is responsible for developing and implementing pre- tertiary school curriculum in Ghana.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

45) The Ghana Education Service recruits and train teachers in all public school.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

46) The Ghana Ministry of Education is responsible for providing financial assistance to needy students through scholarship programs.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

47) Effective classroom management only addresses negative behaviour and consequences of the problem.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

48) Restorative justice practices in schools focus on punishment and exclusion of student who misbehave.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

49) Proactive classroom management strategies focus on preventing behaviour problems rather than reacting to them.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

50) A teacher’s ability to effectively manage a classroom is largely determined by their personality traits and cannot be developed through training and professional development.

A. True

B. False

Answer: B- False

ANSWER

A. True

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51) Proactive classroom management strategies focus on preventing behaviour problems rather than reacting to them.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

52) Time management is not a critical skill for professional working in an office setting. What is critical is personal development and motivation.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

53) Using personal email for work related communication is acceptable in some situations in the workplace.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

54) Using social media during work hours is acceptable as long as it does not interfere with productivity.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

A. True

55) In Ghana. Teachers must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education to teach at the primary level.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

56) Digital literacy is only important for students pursuing careers in technology.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

57) Inclusivity should be limited to extra-curricular activities, not academic subjects.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

58) The Ghanaian education system has recently heavily influenced by the Western educational models and philosophies such as the Latin American models.

A. True

B. False

ANSWER

B. False

 SECTION C

INSTRUCTION: Answer all questions in this section by filling in the the space provided on your question paper with the correct or best answer.

59) The main role of the Education Sector Analysis (ESA) is to highlight both the strengths and ……………….

ANSWER

Weakness of a country’s education system, providing a comprehensive and objective assessment of overall performance

60) The four(4) key factors to be considered for effective classroom management are …………….

ANSWER

Establishing clear expectations

Creating a positive learning environment

Active supervision and monitoring

Encouraging students responsibility and participation

61) A key component of classroom management is creating a positive and ……………….

ANSWER

Learning Environment

62) SWOT Stands for “Strenghts, Weakness, ………………………

ANSWER

Opportunities and Threats

63) The purpose of the Ghanaian National Assessment (NEA) is to ………………

ANSWER

Evaluate the effectiveness of education system, and identify areas of strength and weakness in student performance.

 64) A school environment that supports………….

ANSWER

Cultural, social and linguistic diversity can lead to better educational outcomes for all students.

65) Professional develop for educators is essential for the effective integration of ………………

ANSWER

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) or Educational Technologies in teaching.

66) One benefit of decentralization in education is ……………….

ANSWER

Increased local Autonomy and decision- Making

67) GALOP Stands for Ghana…….

ANSWER

Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project

68) NELI Stands for National ……..

ANSWER

Education Leadership Institute

69) A ………… indicates how funds will be obtained and utilized in a given period.

ANSWER

Budget

70) The practice of delegation power througout an education system is known as ………….

ANSWER

Delegation(Decentralization)

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Casper works at Ghana Education Service as an ICT teacher. He graduated with a First Class Honor at University of Education, Winneba - Kumasi Campus now AAMUSTED. He is also a Certified Cisco Networking Engineer and passionate about students learning.

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