NASH Reviewer: National Assessment for School Heads - Practice test 8

This 40-item NASH Practice Reviewer is a scenario-based, multiple-choice set with explained answers for school heads preparing for the National Assessment for School Heads. It covers core leadership and governance competencies and the nuts-and-bolts of DepEd work: PPSSH domains and career stages, SIP/AIP and SBM, BE-LCP implementation, Learning Support Aides, PTA governance, School Inspectorate functions, SBFP, reading diagnostics (Phil-IRI), allowances and benefits, procurement basics (incl. donations specs for gadgets), and key pandemic measures (e.g., RA 11469 grace periods). Each keyed answer is grounded in official issuances—DepEd Orders, Republic Acts, and related CSC/DBM/COA guidance—so you’re practicing with accurate, test-ready content.

National Assessment for School Heads (NASH 8), 40 items, explained answers.
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1. What is the minimum educational qualification for hiring a Learning Support Aide (LSA)?

Completed Junior High (Grade 10) At least Senior High School graduate (or ≥2 years college) Bachelor’s degree in Education

2. Which task is not part of the enumerated duties of Learning Support Aides?

Help facilitate learner remediation and feedback Assist in printing, organizing, and distributing modules Serve as the content writer of Self-Learning Modules

3. Which document, by itself, is not sufficient as proof of purchase/payment when claiming FY 2020 communication expenses?

Official Receipt (postpaid bill) or Retailer’s/Electronic Receipt (prepaid) Claimant’s certification that expenses were incurred Screenshot/printout of e-load confirmation attached to an RER

4. Who approves a School Head’s official local travel within the Schools Division?

Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Regional Director DepEd Secretary

5. A Schools Division Office (SDO) lawyer asks permission to engage in private law practice after hours. Who is the approving authority?

Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Regional Director DepEd Secretary

6. What is the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP)?

A stakeholder-informed roadmap ensuring learning continues amid emergencies A template for school canteen operations only A plan exclusive to private schools

7. Which law is known as the “Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education Act”?

RA 9155 RA 11476 RA 11510

8. Which law institutionalized the Alternative Learning System?

RA 10747 RA 10687 RA 11510

9. Which statement about PTA collections is not allowed?

PTA officers handle and account for authorized contributions PTA fees are voluntary and approved per guidelines No collection during enrolment unless permitted by policy Entrusting PTA fee collection to class advisers for convenience

10. Under the BE-LCP, which committee ensures that suitable learning resources/platforms are made available in a timely way?

Finance and Budget Committee Learning Resources and Platforms Committee Sports Development Committee

11. In procurement under RA 9184, what does “competitive” chiefly require?

Equal opportunity for eligible bidders to compete through open bidding Inviting only long-time suppliers Awarding to the lowest price regardless of eligibility

12. For which need is the “Shopping” method of procurement applicable?

Hiring trainers for an in-service workshop Rental of a hotel venue for a seminar Buying ordinary office supplies unavailable from PS-DBM

13. What core stance should guide school heads in responding to learners’ needs?

A learner-centered orientation in decisions and services Administrative convenience first Rely solely on external partners

14. What is the primary purpose of a School Report Card (SRC)?

It serves as a teacher performance evaluation form It communicates school context/performance to stakeholders to spur engagement It functions as a school canteen income report

15. During pandemic enrollment, who leads enrollment processing and communications at the school level?

The School Enrollment Focal Person designated by the School Head The PTA President by default The previous class adviser automatically

16. Which description best fits a school canteen under DepEd policy?

A profit-maximizing concession separate from the school A purely student-run kiosk without oversight An ancillary service that supports learner nutrition and practical food learning

17. What best describes School-Based Management (SBM)?

Central office sets all school decisions Decision-making devolved to schools with active stakeholder participation School autonomy only for private schools

18. Which approach aligns with DepEd’s LCP for delivering instruction during emergencies?

Use of appropriate mixed modalities and platforms to sustain learning Suspend learning until face-to-face resumes Require daily on-site attendance regardless of risk

19. In the LCP governance setup, which body is tasked to ensure quality learning resources and platforms are available on time?

Human Resource Merit Selection Board School Canteen Committee Learning Resources and Platforms Committee

20. What is the proper alternative when ordinary office supplies you need are not available at PS-DBM?

Direct contracting with any supplier Shopping under Sec. 52.1(b), observing ceilings and rules Lease of venue

21. What is the minimum educational qualification to be hired as a Learning Support Aide (LSA) in DepEd?

Bachelor’s degree holder At least Senior High School graduate (or equivalent) LET passer

22. Which task is NOT part of an LSA’s functions?

Assisting in the distribution/collection of modules Helping monitor and support learners’ progress at home Writing and developing the school’s self-learning modules (SLMs)

23. Which document is NOT an acceptable proof of purchase/payment when claiming the 2020 communication expense?

Official receipt (postpaid bill) issued by the telco Reimbursement Expense Receipt with attached e-load confirmation Claimant’s self-certification that the expense was job-related

24. Under DO 004, s. 2020, how much monthly mobile phone/internet budget may an Assistant Principal managing an SHS receive?

₱600 ₱800 ₱1,000

25. Who designates the School Enrollment Focal Person (SEFP)?

Previous class adviser School Head Division Office by default

26. In the BE-LCP set-up, which group ensures quality learning resources and timely platform availability?

Learning Resources and Platforms Committee DRRM Committee School Inspectorate Team

27. The BE-LCP is a participatory roadmap that guides DepEd’s response to COVID-19 challenges in basic education.

True False

28. Which statement follows DepEd policy on PTA collections?

Class advisers may keep PTA fees for convenience. PTA officers handle collections and funds, not teachers/school officials. School heads must deposit PTA funds in their personal accounts.

29. Which item is NOT a core objective of the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP)?

Improve the nutritional status of beneficiaries Help improve attendance and classroom performance Reduce gender/social disparities by persuading families to send children to school

30. How much gratuity pay is due to a JO worker who rendered 4 months of service in 2020?

₱2,000 ₱3,000 ₱5,000

31. What is the minimum Android version preferred for donated smartphones intended for learners/teachers?

Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Android 8.1 (Oreo) or higher Android 10 (Q) only

32. If a donor is providing smartphones/tablets in bulk, what casing color does DepEd prefer?

Black/graphite DepEd green Cyan Blue (CMYK 71,53,0,12)

33. Who may serve as a provisional member of the School Inspectorate Team (SIT) at the school level?

Random Grade 10 student PTA representative Barangay tanod on duty

34. Which school-level body checks deliveries and documents acceptance of learning resources?

School Inspectorate Team (SIT) School Planning Team (SPT) Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)

35. What was the monthly ceiling per person for communication expense reimbursements under DO 38, s. 2020?

₱200 ₱300 ₱500

36. During community quarantine under RA 11469, which is NOT covered by the mandatory grace period?

GSIS or private bank loans falling due Pag-IBIG (HDMF) housing loan installments Credit card bills falling due PhilHealth premium contributions

37. Your school profile shows hundreds of non-readers. What should the school do first?

Conduct an immediate INSET on reading without diagnostics Administer the Phil-IRI to diagnose learners’ reading levels Buy new books before assessing needs

38. What is the employment status of Learning Support Aides (LSAs) under DO 32, s. 2020?

Contract of Service/Job Order (non-plantilla) Permanent plantilla item Casual/temporary plantilla item

39. For tablet donations, what is the minimum Android OS version preferred by DepEd?

Android 7.0 (Nougat) Android 9.0 (Pie) or higher Android 11 (R) only

40. Who should manage PTA funds and bank accounts?

PTA officers (e.g., PTA Treasurer under PTA By-laws) The Principal, in a personal account The class advisers of each section