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GES Deputy Director (DD) Promotion Aptitude Test Questions and Answers – February 2021 Edition

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GES Promotion Aptitude Test Preparation Guide

The document spans 53 pages, divided into Section A (Multiple Choice Questions), Section B (True or False), and Section C (Fill in the Blanks). We’ve extracted and provided all questions with their correct answers based on standard GES guidelines and educational principles. As of October 14, 2025, these questions remain highly relevant for upcoming exams, though always verify with official sources like the GES website.

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

This section includes 40 questions on GES structures, policies, classroom strategies, and more. Each question has four options (A-D).

Which of the following agencies aside the National Teaching Council and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment assist the Ghana Education Service? A. The curriculum, research and Development Division B. The tertiary Education Commission C. The National Accreditation board D. The National School inspectorate Authority Answer: D. The National School inspectorate Authority
The Ministry of Education developed the Education Sector Medium Term Development Plan (ESMTDP) to span over the period of ….. A. 2018 – 2020 B. 2018 – 2021 C. 2018 – 2025 D. 2018 – 2030 Answer: D. 2018 – 2030
The MOE supported by its agencies developed the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) alongside the ….. A. Education Sector Analysis B. Free compulsory universal basic education C. School Feeding Programme D. Secondary education improvement programme Answer: A. Education Sector Analysis
Which of the following programmes did the Ministry of Education in partnership with the US Ambassador to Ghana launched in June, 2020? A. Ghana Learning Radio Reading Programme B. GTV Learning Programme C. JOY TV Learning Programme D. National Science and Math Quiz Answer: A. Ghana Learning Radio Reading Programme
In which month of 2020 was the maiden edition of Ghana Education Service Newsletter; GES TODAY released? A. April B. August C. June D. May Answer: D. May
Which one of the following bodies is not an agency of the Ministry of Education? A. Ghana Library Authority B. National Accreditation Board C. National Commission for Civic Education D. National service secretariat Answer: C. National Commission for Civic Education
Which of the following Acts under the PNDC law 1993 established the Ministry of Education? A. 317 B. 327 C. 330 D. 462 Answer: B 327.
Who chairs the District Education Oversight Committee? A. The Chief of the Community B. The District Chief Executive C. The District Director of Education D. The Unit Committee Chairman Answer: B. The District Chief Executive
Which body under the Ministry of Education is responsible for monitoring performance targets of agencies under the Ministry? A. Education Reform Secretariat B. Ghana Education Service C. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission D. National Teaching Council Answer: A. Education Reform Secretariat
Which body is the highest decision-making body within a local authority under the Decentralized education management system in Ghana? A. District Education Oversight Committee B. Parent Teacher Association C. School Management Committee D. The Unit-Committee Answer: A. District Education Oversight Committee
Which of the following statement about classroom management is true? A. It is the same as behaviour management B. Systems and procedures are age appropriate C. There is one-size fits all template for use D. There is no need for classroom management plan Answer: B. Systems and procedures are age appropriate
A teacher can use the following mechanisms to create a welcoming learning space, except by; A. Focusing on keeping the classroom quiet B. Personalizing the classroom with samples of students’ works C. Supplying the classroom with appropriate learning aids D. Teachers to keep their workspace tidy Answer: A. Focusing on keeping the classroom quiet
As teacher comes to class, the first activity is to organize the students into groups to answer on the board in their exercise book as a way of reviewing the previous day’s lesson. While the students are working, the teacher moves around and take attendance. Once the questions are answered, the groups present their responses to the whole class to be discussed before the days work begins. Which of the following best describes the classroom setting? A. Disorganized B. Flexible C. Rigid D. Teacher-centered Answer: B. Flexible
Which of the following personal information is not appropriate for a students to share on social media? A. Address B. Hometown C. Interests D. Nickname Answer: A. Address
Which of the following reasons best explains why teachers should ensure that there are physical pathways for students in the classroom? The pathways A. Allow student private space to work for themselves B. Make it easier for the teachers to attend to individual student needs C. Makes it easier for teachers to see board from the back D. Makes it students less likely to become distracted Answer: B. Make it easier for the teachers to attend to individual student needs
Which of the following is a less important quality or attribute to have? A. Competent B. Innovative C. Strict discipline D. Supportive Answer: C. Strict discipline
How should you handle sensitive information of the information of the District? A. Create procedures for organizing, storing and eventual disposal of sensitive information B. Ensure that all sensitive paperwork stays with you so that nobody else has access to it C. Post it on the internal website for district for only internal members to access D. Shared it all and make sure you either burn them or recycle the waste Answer: A. Create procedures for organizing, storing and eventual disposal of sensitive information
Which of the following ways best explains why you should be flexible in your new leadership role? You A. Are on call for 24 hrs a day B. Work with all GES District Directors as well C. Work with people from all works all life D. Prepare the same document several different ways Answer: C. Work with people from all works all life
Which of the following characteristics is of least importance to your new leadership role? A. Detailed-oriented B. Giving instructions C. Great communicator D. Taking initiative Answer: B. Giving instructions
Which of the following is a feature of the centralized system of educational management? A. Bottom-up approach to policy B. Hierarchy of authority in decision making C. Local level participation in decision-making D. Top-down approach to decision-making Answer: D. Top-down approach to decision-making
Mr. Cobbina wants to use authentic methods of assessment. Which of the following methods is less likely to use? A. Developing portfolios B. Multiple choice test C. Oral presentation D. Reflective journal Answer: B. Multiple choice test
Qualifying any behaviour or characteristic using standard rules is known as …….. A. Evaluation B. Interview C. Measurement D. Test Answer: C. Measurement
The type of validity which is reflected in appearance of the test is known as ……… A. Construct B. Content C. Face D. Predictive Answer: C. Face
Blooms taxonomy of cognitive domain consists of how many levels? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: D. 6
Which of the following statements least reflects a teachers knowledge of subject matter? A. Adapts lesson to the level of learners B. Exhibits confidence in teaching C. Manages the class effectively D. Teaches effectively Answer: C. Manages the class effectively
Which of the following issues is least important in managing Ghana’s public pre- tertiary education? A. Classroom B. Family factors C. Managing profits D. Technology Answer: C. Managing profits
Formal education in the public-school system in Ghana begins at the age of ……. years. A. Four B. Six C. Three D. Two Answer: B. Six
Which of the following persons chairs Ghana Education Service (GES) Council? A. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh B. Mr. Micheal Nsowah C. Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwah D. Very Rev. Ama Afo Blay Answer: B. Mr. Micheal Nsowah
Which of the sustainable Development Goals (SDG) relates to education? A. SDG 2 B. SDG 4 C. SDG 6 D. SDG 8 Answer: B. SDG 4
The SDG relates to education aims to ensure A. Equitable and inclusive education to all, especially the girl child B. Improved access and participation in education for all school-aged children C. Inclusive and equitable quality lifelong learning opportunities for all D. Universal basic education for all Answer: C. Inclusive and equitable quality lifelong learning opportunities for all
Which of the following statement does not directly involved in Educational Administration? A. Acquisition of personnel for education delivery B. Development of regulations and policies C. Maintenance official vehicles D. Mobilization and utilization of funds for education Answer: C. Maintenance official vehicles
All the following are members of the School Management Committee EXCEPT A. District director of Education or his/her representative B. PTA representation C. The headteacher D. Unit committee chairperson Answer: D. Unit committee chairperson
Which one of the following is not an attribute of a school’s vision statement? A. Attractive B. Credible C. Ideal D. Inspiring Answer: B. Credible
Which of the following is not an example of a conducive school climate? A. Discipline plans and procedures reflects equity and respect for diversity in all areas B. Expectations for academic achievement for all students are not evident C. The physical environment is clean and orderly D. The school environment is driven by a clear plan for school safety and Code of conduct for staff and students Answer: B. Expectations for academic achievement for all students are not evident
Which of the following qualities is least important in team building? A. Good planning B. Mutual respect C. Self-respect D. Shared trust Answer: C. Self-respect
Which of the following is not a major reason why a School Improvement support Officer (SISO) will visit a school? A. The constitution mandates him/her B. The head is a colleague C. The PTA is convening a meeting D. The teachers are on strike Answer: B. The head is a colleague
Which entity in the Ghana Pre- tertiary Education System recruits teachers? A. Educational institutions B. Ministry of Finance (MOF) C. The Ghana Education Service (GES) D. The Ministry of Education (MOE) Answer: C. The Ghana Education Service (GES)
Which of the following structures is the highest decision-making body at the senior high schools (SHS) level? A. Board of Governors B. Governing Council C. Metropolitan/Municipal/District Education Oversight Committee D. School Management Committee Answer: A. Board of Governors
The best way to monitor the performance of teachers is through A. Appraisal services B. Focus group discussions C. In service education and training (INSET) D. School visit Answer: D. School visit
What does it mean to ‘think outside the box’ as an educational leader? A. Employ more people B. Follow the status quo C. Generate innovative ideas D. Respect your employees Answer: C. Generate innovative ideas

Section B: True or False Questions

This section has 20 questions assessing key facts in education.

It is the direct responsibility of the school Management Committee (SMC) to see to the implementation of the school Performance Improvement Plan. Answer: A. True
The capitation grant was set up to achieve universal basic education. Answer: A. True
The provision made in the education Act 778 resulted in the Ministry of Education’s decision to institute the professional licensing and registration policy for teachers. Answer: A. True
The governing council of GES is made up of fifteen members. Answer: A. True
GES is responsible for the implementation of approved national tertiary educational policies and programme. Answer: B. False
In line with the Education Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Education is focused on ensuring Ghana becomes learning nation. Answer: A. True
A teacher’s attitude towards students with special needs can dramatically affect the quality of their learning experience. Answer: A. True
What serves as reinforcement of learning to one students will always work for another student. Answer: B. False
In Alpha-numeric classification of filling, files are arranged only in the order of numbers. Answer: B. False
A graphical illustration of the formal structure of personnel in a district or regional office is called a scalar chart. Answer: B. False
The most suitable Microsoft office application to keep personal records of staff in a school is Microsoft Access. Answer: A. True
Accountability and improvement are two major assessments in education. Answer: A. True
If a test is valid then it is reliable. Answer: A. True
An assessment procedure should not be based on the characteristic to be measured. Answer: B. False
The National Accreditation Board is responsible for accrediting service providers who offer in-service training services to teachers. Answer: B. False
Administration is the primary activity of any school but not machinery for running the primary activities of a school. Answer: B. False
A School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) is an administrator. Answer: A. True
The National Teaching Council (NTC) is not a division of the Ghana Education Service (GES). Answer: A. True
Delegation in a school setting is a process by which school heads transfer their core responsibilities to their subordinates. Answer: B. False
The West African Examination Council does not operate in Francophone Africa. Answer: B. False

Section C: Fill in the Blanks Questions

This section has 15 questions with direct answers provided.

In the implementation of the School Performance Improvement Plan (SPIP), the Metropolitan/Municipal/District directorate is responsible mainly for ……… Answer: Approval
The Complementary Basic Education (CBE) programme is targeted at which group of learners? Answer: Out of School Children Between the ages of 8 to 14
The Highest rank in the Ghana Education Service (GES) scheme of service is known as…… Answer: Director – General
Complete the mission statement of GES. “to ensure all Ghanaian children of school-going age are provided with inclusive and equitable ……………. formal education and training”. Answer: quality
In order for all students to move easily around the classroom a teacher can………. Answer: Create pathways by arranging the desks in rows
The five principles for Leadership for Learning (LfL) are a focus on learning, learning environment, learning dialogue, shared leadership and ……… Answer: Shared Accountability
When a teacher encourages a student to support another student, it is a teaching strategy known as ……….. Answer: Peer teaching
Paperless filing system means making use of…… Answer: Electronic Device
The abbreviation EMIS as used in the education sector stands for …….. Answer: Education Management Information System
There are three main domains of educational objectives. These are Cognitive, Affective and …….. Answer: Psychomotor
The agency of the Ministry of Education responsible for implementing periodic external evaluation of quality and standards in pre- tertiary education in Ghana is the ………. Answer: National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA)
As at October 2020, the number of local administrative districts in Ghana was …………. Answer: 216 (Two Hundred and Sixteen)
The types of motivation which involves engaging in a behaviour because it is personally rewarding rather than the desire for external reward is known as …….. Answer: Intrinsic Motivation
There are two Deputies under the Director- General with the GES organogram. We have the Deputy Director- General (Quality and Access) and Deputy Director- General……… Answer: Management and Services
On the regional education office organogram, the drives and security guards work under the………. Answer: Administrator