40 sample questions for a Principal Qualifying Examination (PQE) or school head promotion screening in the Philippines

 

40 sample questions for a Principal Qualifying Examination (PQE) or school head promotion screening in the Philippines. These focus on leadership, management, curriculum, law, finance, and ethics — aligned with standards of the Department of Education

Leadership & School Governance

1. What are the core responsibilities of a school principal?

2. How does a principal implement School-Based Management (SBM)?

3. What leadership style is most effective in a public school setting and why?

4. How do you create a shared vision for your school?

5. How will you handle resistance to change among teachers?

6. How do you align school goals with DepEd’s strategic objectives?

7. What is instructional leadership?

8. How do you promote a positive school culture?

9. How do you ensure transparency in decision-making?

10. What is your strategy for continuous school improvement?

Planning & School Improvement

11. What is a School Improvement Plan (SIP)?

12. How do you use data to improve student performance?

13. What are the components of an Annual Implementation Plan (AIP)?

14. How do you monitor the implementation of school programs?

15. How do you set measurable targets for your school?

16. How would you improve low NAT or assessment results?

17. What indicators show that a school is performing well?

18. How do you prioritize school needs with limited resources?

19. How do you evaluate the effectiveness of school programs?

20. How do you prepare for school accreditation or validation?

Instructional Supervision

21. How do you conduct classroom observations effectively?

22. What is the RPMS and its purpose?

23. How do you mentor struggling teachers?

24. How do you ensure curriculum implementation fidelity?

25. What is differentiated instruction?

26. How do you promote inclusive education?

27. How do you support teachers' professional development?

28. How do you address poor teaching performance?

29. What is the importance of formative and summative assessment?

30. How do you integrate technology in teaching and learning?

Financial & Resource Management

31. What is MOOE and how is it managed?

32. How do you ensure proper liquidation of school funds?

33. What procurement rules must schools follow?

34. How do you prevent misuse of funds?

35. How do you prepare a school budget proposal?

36. What is transparency board posting?

37. How do you mobilize community resources?

38. How do you manage school property and inventory?

39. What internal controls should a school have?

40. How do you respond to audit findings?

Legal & Ethical Concerns

41. What are the key provisions of Republic Act No. 4670?

42. What is the Anti-Child Abuse Policy in schools?

43. How do you handle a complaint against a teacher?

44. What is due process in administrative cases?

45. What is Child Protection Policy under DepEd?

46. How do you ensure gender-sensitive practices in school?

47. How do you handle bullying cases?

48. What actions will you take in cases of sexual harassment?

49. How do you maintain professionalism and ethical conduct?

50. How do you handle conflicts between parents and teachers?