CPACE PRACTICE TEST 3 Questions and
Answers
1. Of the following, which would NOT be used to measure the
"Others'
perception" phase of the Self Assessment Model?
a. Assessment activities.
b. Internal reflection.
c. Questionnaires completed by others.
d. 360 degree profiles
Correct Answer
b. Internal reflection.
Explanation
Internal reflection When conducting the others' perception step, activities should be geared to
obtaining outside information about oneself. Internal reflection would be appropriate for the "Self
awareness" phase of the model.
2. Which of the following topics would be appropriate for a school
level orien- tation of new teachers?
a. School safety plans.
b. Retirement benefits.
c. Health insurance options.
,d. Vacation policies.:
ANS
a. School safety
plans.
Explanation:
A school level orientation would introduce teachers to issues specifically related to their school. The only
choice that is school specific is (A), school safety plans.
3. All of the following are advantages of distributive leadership
EXCEPT
a. It fosters community engagement.
b. It creates broader commitment to the success of schools.
c. It provides opportunities for professional growth.
d. It reduces the workload of administrators.:
ANS
d. It reduces the workload of
administrators. Explanation:
Distributive leadership spreads decision making throughout the school, creating a "flatter" governance
structure. It fosters community engagement and a broader commitment to the success of schools. It
also provides opportunities for professional growth by enabling teachers to assume leadership roles.
Distributive leadership does not necessarily reduce the workload of administrators because they still
have the same responsibilities.
4. When communicating about a sensitive problem, it is important
,for a super- intendent to
Choose a method of communication that will minimize
misunderstanding. Keep the message undefined to avoid
repercussions.
Present the message in such a way that different groups will
interpret it differently. Delegate the responsibility to an
administrator who is a skilled communicator.:
ANS
Choose a method of communication that will minimize misunderstanding.
Explanation:
When dealing with a sensitive problem, it is important to choose a method of communication that will
minimize misunderstanding. For example, it may be inappropriate to use email in such a situation
because people frequently misinterpret the tone and intent of email messages. So the correct answer is
(A). Keeping the message vague (B), (C) would just lead to misunderstanding. Putting ott the
communication (D) or delegating the task (E) would be shirking responsibility.
5. In a school with a diverse student population, a teacher should
Stress the advantages of becoming more attuned to mainstream
culture. Use the cultural background of each child to teach new
skills.
Discourage any signs of cultural differences, such as head scarves or
yarmulkes. Deemphasize cultural differences to promote greater
harmony.: The Correct answer is:
use the cultural background of each child to teach new
skills Explanation:
, Choice B is the right answer because in a culturally diverse school, teachers should recognize and respect
cultural ditterences and use the cultural background of each child to teach new skills.
6. Marvin Rowland is the assistant superintendent of Pike Public
Schools. As the assistant superintendent, he meets with
teachers who are newly hired in the school district. During the
meeting he goes through the instructional
model, reviews the curriculum and orients the new teachers to the
assessment protocol. Also, he provides the teachers with techniques
to manage their class and increase student achievement.
What type of leadership does Marvin Rowland's exhibit?
Divisional Intercollegiate Progression Supervision: The
ANS is supervision.
Explanation:
Superintendents and principals can help foster higher quality teachers, especially when new teachers
are hired, by encouraging them and guiding them. This form of leadership is a style known as collegial
supervision. With collegial supervision, the leaders partner with the teachers to help them improve their
instructional methods by using coaching, participation in study teams, assisting the teachers with problem
solving and by using reflection. Additionally, leaders who utilize this type of style must have strong
interpersonal skills.
7. Principal Rice meets with the teachers weekly. She wants to
build a rela- tionship with her teachers and to help the teachers
enhance their teaching experience.
Answers
1. Of the following, which would NOT be used to measure the
"Others'
perception" phase of the Self Assessment Model?
a. Assessment activities.
b. Internal reflection.
c. Questionnaires completed by others.
d. 360 degree profiles
Correct Answer
b. Internal reflection.
Explanation
Internal reflection When conducting the others' perception step, activities should be geared to
obtaining outside information about oneself. Internal reflection would be appropriate for the "Self
awareness" phase of the model.
2. Which of the following topics would be appropriate for a school
level orien- tation of new teachers?
a. School safety plans.
b. Retirement benefits.
c. Health insurance options.
,d. Vacation policies.:
ANS
a. School safety
plans.
Explanation:
A school level orientation would introduce teachers to issues specifically related to their school. The only
choice that is school specific is (A), school safety plans.
3. All of the following are advantages of distributive leadership
EXCEPT
a. It fosters community engagement.
b. It creates broader commitment to the success of schools.
c. It provides opportunities for professional growth.
d. It reduces the workload of administrators.:
ANS
d. It reduces the workload of
administrators. Explanation:
Distributive leadership spreads decision making throughout the school, creating a "flatter" governance
structure. It fosters community engagement and a broader commitment to the success of schools. It
also provides opportunities for professional growth by enabling teachers to assume leadership roles.
Distributive leadership does not necessarily reduce the workload of administrators because they still
have the same responsibilities.
4. When communicating about a sensitive problem, it is important
,for a super- intendent to
Choose a method of communication that will minimize
misunderstanding. Keep the message undefined to avoid
repercussions.
Present the message in such a way that different groups will
interpret it differently. Delegate the responsibility to an
administrator who is a skilled communicator.:
ANS
Choose a method of communication that will minimize misunderstanding.
Explanation:
When dealing with a sensitive problem, it is important to choose a method of communication that will
minimize misunderstanding. For example, it may be inappropriate to use email in such a situation
because people frequently misinterpret the tone and intent of email messages. So the correct answer is
(A). Keeping the message vague (B), (C) would just lead to misunderstanding. Putting ott the
communication (D) or delegating the task (E) would be shirking responsibility.
5. In a school with a diverse student population, a teacher should
Stress the advantages of becoming more attuned to mainstream
culture. Use the cultural background of each child to teach new
skills.
Discourage any signs of cultural differences, such as head scarves or
yarmulkes. Deemphasize cultural differences to promote greater
harmony.: The Correct answer is:
use the cultural background of each child to teach new
skills Explanation:
, Choice B is the right answer because in a culturally diverse school, teachers should recognize and respect
cultural ditterences and use the cultural background of each child to teach new skills.
6. Marvin Rowland is the assistant superintendent of Pike Public
Schools. As the assistant superintendent, he meets with
teachers who are newly hired in the school district. During the
meeting he goes through the instructional
model, reviews the curriculum and orients the new teachers to the
assessment protocol. Also, he provides the teachers with techniques
to manage their class and increase student achievement.
What type of leadership does Marvin Rowland's exhibit?
Divisional Intercollegiate Progression Supervision: The
ANS is supervision.
Explanation:
Superintendents and principals can help foster higher quality teachers, especially when new teachers
are hired, by encouraging them and guiding them. This form of leadership is a style known as collegial
supervision. With collegial supervision, the leaders partner with the teachers to help them improve their
instructional methods by using coaching, participation in study teams, assisting the teachers with problem
solving and by using reflection. Additionally, leaders who utilize this type of style must have strong
interpersonal skills.
7. Principal Rice meets with the teachers weekly. She wants to
build a rela- tionship with her teachers and to help the teachers
enhance their teaching experience.
