[ NQESH 10 ] National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) REVIEWER X

National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH)
National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) Reviewer

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Instructions:
Answer the following questions carefully. After submission, the system will identify the item numbers you answered incorrectly. You can retake the test as many times as needed until you get all the answers correct.

Happy reviewing and good luck!

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1. As a principal, you receive an anonymous death threat. What should your immediate response be?

A) Notify local law enforcement and the school division office immediately B) Keep the threat to yourself to avoid causing panic C) Conduct your own investigation to find the source D) Ignore the threat and continue your daily activities

2. A teacher comes to you, the school head, claiming they have received a death threat due to a disciplinary action they took. How do you handle this?

A) Report the incident to the police and provide support to the teacher B) Advise the teacher to be more cautious and avoid certain students C) Request the teacher to remain silent to avoid escalating the situation D) Suggest the teacher take leave until the issue is resolved

3. A student tells you that their family member has received death threats due to their role in the school community. What is your first action?

A) Immediately inform the authorities and involve the child protection unit B) Speak to the student's family to gather more details C) Provide counseling to the student and monitor the situation closely D) Ask the student to avoid mentioning the threat to others

4. If you receive a death threat while leading a sensitive school reform project, how should you proceed?

A) Postpone the project until the threat is investigated B) Seek advice from the division office while continuing with the reform C) Immediately halt the project to avoid any harm D) Continue the project but increase your personal security

5. You discover that a death threat was directed at a member of your school’s staff due to a misunderstanding with parents. What steps should you take?

A) Organize a dialogue between the parents and the staff member B) Report the incident to authorities and take legal action C) Suspend the staff member to calm the situation D) Ask the staff member to apologize to the parents

6. You receive an anonymous death threat, but there is no specific mention of who is being targeted. What should you do?

A) Treat it as a serious matter and report it to the authorities immediately B) Assume it’s a hoax and ignore it C) Conduct a low-key internal investigation to figure out the source D) Inform staff privately without alarming students

7. After receiving a death threat, the local police suggest providing added security at your school. However, budget constraints make it difficult. What should be your next move?

A) Seek emergency funding from the local government B) Reduce school activities and enforce strict lockdown procedures C) Refuse the additional security due to financial constraints D) Ask parents to contribute funds for increased security

8. A teacher reports that a death threat was made against them by a parent unhappy with school policy. How should you respond?

A) Immediately notify the authorities and involve legal counsel B) Mediate a conversation between the teacher and the parent C) Ask the teacher to take a leave of absence until the situation cools down D) Call a meeting with the parent to address the concerns

9. You receive a death threat as a result of a controversial decision to expel a student. What is your immediate priority?

A) Ensure the safety of all students and staff by coordinating with law enforcement B) Reconsider the expulsion to de-escalate the situation C) Conduct an internal investigation to find the source of the threat D) Ignore the threat unless it escalates further

10. A death threat is issued against a teacher who is involved in resolving a conflict between two students. As a school head, what is your best course of action?

A) Report the threat to the authorities and ensure the teacher’s safety B) Remove the teacher from the case and involve a third-party mediator C) Ignore the threat and focus on resolving the student conflict D) Ask the teacher to take a break while the threat is investigated

11. You receive a death threat via email regarding a disciplinary case at the school. How should you manage the communication with your staff?

A) Inform staff and advise them on safety precautions B) Keep the email confidential to avoid panic C) Instruct staff to avoid any discussions related to the case D) Ask staff to remain vigilant but continue with their duties as normal

12. A student’s parent threatens you over the phone, stating you will regret a disciplinary action taken against their child. What is your best response?

A) Stay calm and document the threat while notifying authorities B) Apologize to the parent and reconsider the action C) Avoid engaging further and end the call immediately D) Ask the parent for a face-to-face meeting to discuss their concerns

13. If a death threat is received, and the school community becomes aware of it, what is your role as a leader?

A) Provide reassurance to staff and students while ensuring security measures are in place B) Minimize the threat and ask staff not to discuss it publicly C) Temporarily close the school until the situation is resolved D) Increase school activities to distract from the issue

14. A staff member receives a written death threat, but it seems to be a prank. How should you handle it?

A) Treat it seriously and notify the authorities regardless of your suspicion B) Ignore it and continue business as usual C) Ask the staff member to ignore it and monitor the situation quietly D) Conduct an internal investigation before taking further action

15. If a school staff member receives a credible death threat, what measures should you put in place?

A) Ensure the staff member’s safety by adjusting their duties and providing security B) Instruct the staff member to work from home C) Ask the staff member to temporarily relocate until further notice D) Ignore the threat until concrete evidence is presented

16. A parent has issued a death threat to you because of the school’s grading policy. What is your first step?

A) File a police report and take legal action B) Apologize to the parent and reconsider the grading policy C) Postpone all meetings with the parent until the situation is calmer D) Hold a parent-teacher conference to explain the policy further

17. During a public forum, you receive a note with a death threat. What is your immediate course of action?

A) End the forum immediately and report the threat to security B) Continue the forum but inform authorities afterward C) Announce the threat publicly to make attendees aware D) Wait until the forum ends before taking any action

18. If a death threat is issued but no direct violence occurs, how should you communicate with the school community?

A) Be transparent about the threat and inform the community of actions being taken B) Keep the threat confidential to prevent unnecessary panic C) Release a generic statement about safety concerns without specifics D) Hold a school-wide assembly to address the issue

19. A disgruntled parent threatens your life after a disagreement about school rules. What should you prioritize?

A) Ensure your safety and file a police report B) Apologize to the parent to de-escalate the situation C) Avoid future interactions with the parent D) Seek mediation to resolve the conflict peacefully

20. You receive a death threat related to your school's discipline policies. How should you handle public relations?

A) Work with authorities and issue a clear statement on the matter B) Downplay the issue to avoid bad publicity C) Avoid public statements to keep the matter private D) Call a press conference to ensure transparency

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