Professional Ethics Practice Questions — Set 3

Question 1

What is the teacher's duty towards the community?

Accepted Answer

Render best service

Answer

Criticize local leaders

Answer

Avoid community events

Answer

Isolate from the community

Question 2

Can a teacher inflict corporal punishment on an offending learner?

Accepted Answer

No, strictly prohibited

Answer

Yes, if parents consent

Answer

Only with a stick

Answer

Yes, for grave offenses

Question 3

What is the retirement age for public school teachers?

Accepted Answer

65 years old

Answer

55 years old

Answer

70 years old

Answer

60 years old

Question 4

Which law is known as the 'Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001'?

Accepted Answer

RA 9155

Answer

RA 10533

Answer

RA 7796

Answer

RA 7722

Question 5

What is the 'K to 12 Law'?

Accepted Answer

RA 10533

Answer

RA 10157

Answer

RA 7836

Answer

RA 9155

Question 6

According to the Code of Ethics, can a teacher accept remuneration for tutoring their own students?

Accepted Answer

No, it is prohibited

Answer

Only during weekends

Answer

Yes, after school hours

Answer

Yes, if parents ask

Question 7

What constitutes 'unjustified abandonment' of a teaching post?

Accepted Answer

Failure to report without valid reason

Answer

Study leave

Answer

Resignation with notice

Answer

Sick leave with certificate

Question 8

What is the teacher's role in the 'Parent-Teacher Association' (PTA)?

Accepted Answer

Active participation

Answer

Financial controller

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Passive observer

Answer

Leadership dominance

Question 9

Under RA 4670, are teachers entitled to study leave?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after 7 years service

Answer

No, study leave is unpaid

Answer

Only for master's degree

Answer

Yes, after 3 years service

Question 10

What is the principle of 'Academic Freedom' in the context of teaching?

Accepted Answer

Freedom to teach within competence

Answer

Freedom from evaluation

Answer

Freedom to choose students

Answer

Freedom to teach anything