[ NQESH 7 ] National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) REVIEWER VII

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.

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1. Your spouse is going through a serious illness, and you are finding it hard to balance work and home responsibilities. What do you do?

A) Discuss a temporary leave of absence with your superiors B) Delegate more tasks to your administrative team C) Maintain your responsibilities at work and home but seek professional counseling D) Reduce your workload while managing both responsibilities

2. A family member is constantly asking for financial help, and this is causing you stress at work. How do you handle the situation?

A) Set clear financial boundaries with your family B) Seek financial advice on how to manage both work and personal expenses C) Offer to help but within limits that do not affect your job performance D) Inform your family of the importance of focusing on your professional responsibilities

3. You are going through a personal crisis, and it is affecting your ability to lead effectively. What should you do?

A) Seek counseling and professional support to cope with the crisis B) Confide in your school’s leadership team and ask for temporary support C) Take a short break to address personal issues before resuming work D) Maintain professionalism but acknowledge your need for personal recovery

4. Your child is struggling academically, and you are torn between dedicating time to them or to your responsibilities as a school head. What is your best course of action?

A) Prioritize your child’s academic needs and delegate work tasks temporarily B) Balance both by scheduling quality time with your child without neglecting work C) Hire a tutor for your child while focusing on your duties at school D) Take leave from work to support your child through their challenges

5. You are facing a family dispute, and it is causing emotional stress. How should you manage this while leading your school?

A) Separate personal and professional matters, focusing on work during school hours B) Take time off to resolve the family dispute before returning to work C) Share your situation with your leadership team and ask for support D) Seek legal or professional counseling to manage the family issue

6. Your partner is upset because you spend too much time at work, which is affecting your relationship. How do you address this?

A) Have an open discussion with your partner about your professional responsibilities B) Reevaluate your work-life balance and adjust your time for family C) Dedicate specific times to family while maintaining your school leadership duties D) Seek counseling to manage the personal and professional conflict

7. Your child is involved in a serious incident at school, and you are asked to intervene as a school head. What do you do?

A) Recuse yourself from handling the case and let another administrator take over B) Handle the incident professionally without letting personal feelings intervene C) Meet with the involved parties to understand the situation from a professional standpoint D) Prioritize your role as a parent but seek advice from colleagues

8. You are being emotionally affected by your spouse’s job loss, which is impacting your work. How do you proceed?

A) Seek professional advice on managing the emotional stress B) Discuss your situation with your leadership team and ask for temporary flexibility C) Focus on finding solutions for your spouse while maintaining your school duties D) Take a short leave to provide emotional support to your spouse

9. Your sibling is struggling with a substance abuse issue, and you feel overwhelmed with concern. How do you ensure this doesn’t impact your work?

A) Seek professional support for your sibling while focusing on your role B) Take time off to address the family crisis and return when ready C) Confide in a close colleague who can assist in managing your workload D) Address the issue during personal time and avoid bringing stress to work

10. A close family member passes away, and you are unsure how much time to take off from work. What is the most appropriate action?

A) Take bereavement leave as per your institution’s policies B) Take as much time as necessary to grieve before returning C) Maintain some responsibilities remotely while on leave D) Return to work as soon as possible to avoid falling behind

11. Your partner feels disconnected due to your demanding schedule as a school head. What is the best way to handle this?

A) Set aside dedicated time each week to spend with your partner B) Explain your professional obligations and ask for understanding C) Schedule a meeting with your partner to discuss both of your needs D) Consider reducing your workload to prioritize family relationships

12. You are going through a divorce, and the emotional toll is affecting your leadership decisions. How do you address this?

A) Seek counseling to help manage the emotional stress B) Take a short leave to focus on your personal issues C) Confide in your leadership team and request additional support D) Continue working but create boundaries to protect your emotional well-being

13. A parent at your school is also a close family friend, and they are asking for special favors regarding their child's academic progress. How do you respond?

A) Politely decline and explain that all students are treated equally B) Agree but ensure the favor doesn’t impact academic fairness C) Suggest alternative support services for their child D) Refer the matter to another school official to avoid a conflict of interest

14. Your spouse’s business conflict is becoming public knowledge, and parents are questioning your ability to lead impartially. How do you respond?

A) Publicly affirm your commitment to the school and clarify your independence B) Meet with concerned parents to address their concerns personally C) Issue a formal statement explaining the separation between personal and professional matters D) Ensure that your leadership team continues to support your impartial role

15. You are facing personal financial difficulties, and it’s impacting your mental health. What is your best course of action?

A) Seek financial counseling to better manage your finances B) Take time off to address the financial issue and reduce stress C) Confide in your superiors and ask for additional support at work D) Manage the financial issues on personal time and avoid bringing stress to work

16. Your parent is elderly and requires constant care, but your workload is demanding. How do you manage this?

A) Arrange for professional caregivers while focusing on your job B) Take a temporary leave of absence to care for your parent C) Delegate more tasks to your administrative team to reduce your workload D) Seek flexibility in your work hours to balance both responsibilities

17. Your partner works in the same school division, and you’re both up for promotion. How do you maintain professionalism?

A) Ensure transparency by recusing yourself from promotion-related decisions B) Focus on your merits and performance, regardless of your partner’s situation C) Discuss the situation openly with your superiors to avoid any conflicts of interest D) Agree with your partner that personal matters won’t interfere with work decisions

18. A family member is embroiled in a legal battle, and media outlets are inquiring about your role as a school head. How do you handle this?

A) Issue a statement explaining that personal matters do not impact professional duties B) Refuse to comment on personal matters to the media C) Hold a press conference to clarify any misunderstandings D) Address any concerns raised by parents or stakeholders directly

19. You are planning to adopt a child, and the process is lengthy and time-consuming. How do you manage this while leading the school?

A) Apply for adoption leave and delegate tasks to ensure smooth operations B) Manage the process during personal time without affecting work C) Seek temporary flexibility in your work schedule to accommodate the process D) Inform your superiors about the situation and request their support

20. Your child’s academic performance is declining, and you are concerned as a parent. How do you handle this as a school head?

A) Separate your roles as a parent and school leader, addressing the issue privately B) Work closely with the school’s teachers to support your child’s improvement C) Seek professional help for your child outside of the school setting D) Ensure that your professional responsibilities remain unaffected

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