Secondary School Teacher (SST) Past Papers

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (SST) (BS-17), 2018

(Batch -2)

Time allowed: 100 Minutes Maximum marks: 100

Note: (i) Read the Test items (MCQs) from Questions Booklet and Fill in the appropriate box by your correct answer on the Answer Sheet.

(ii)All Test Items (MCQs) have equal value and there is no negative marking.

(iii)Do not write your Roll Number, Name, answers to the questions or any other remarks on or inside the Questions Booklet.

(iv)Hand-over Both i.e. Questions Booklet and Answer Sheet to the Invigilator on duty of your row on the conclusion of Test.

(v)TAKING OUT THE QUESTIONS BOOKLET (IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM) FROM THE EXAMINATION HALL IS NOT ALLOWED.

(vi)Use of calculator is not allowed.

PART-I (ENGLISH)

Select the correct answer and Fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet.

Choose the best/correct option.

1. The story books, which my teacher _________, _________ very interesting.

(A)recommends, is

(B)recommended, are

(C)recommended, was

(D)None of these

2. It _________ useless to persuade a stubborn man

(A)is (B)was

(C)were (D)None of these

3. While _________ in the garden, he _________ a small box.

(A)digging, finding (B)digging, found

(C)digging, is finding

(D)None of these

4. The travelers _________ the beautiful scenery as they _________ their way through the country.

(A)enjoys, make (B)enjoy, made

(C)enjoys, making (D)None of these

5. _________ through an old album, Alia _________ by some of the photographs.

(A)Looking, was amused

(B)Looks, amused

(C)Looking, has amused

(D)None of these

6. He seems to be quite ignorant _________ the facts.

(A)at(B)in

(C)of (D)None of these

7. The case has been delayed because we have no access _________ the relevant data.

(A)of (B)to

(C)in (D)None of these

8. He seems to be quite contented _________ his life.

(A)at (B)of

(C)with (D)None of these

9. We must adhere _________ our noble traditions.

(A)to (B)with

(C)at(D)None of these

10. Even his opponents admit that he is endowed _________ rare talents.

(A)of (B)with

(C)at (D)None of these

11. I laughed _________ him _________ making a silly mistake.

(A)on, for (B)on, of

(C)at, for (D)None of these

12. The gift was bought _________ her.

(A)For (B)of

(C)at (D)None of these

13. An honest person always speaks the _________.

(A)true (B)truth

(C)truly (D)None of these

14. _________ people do not spend their money foolishly.

(A)Wise (B)Wisely

(C)Wisdom (D)None of these

15. As it was a minor _________, the traffic policeman let him off with warning.

(A)offend (B)offence

(C)offender (D)None of these

16. The petrol boat picked up signals of a ship in _________.

(A)distress (B)distressed

(C)distressingly(D)None of these

Choose the correct piton in place of the UNDERLINED part from the given options.

17. My father’s professional driver is young and energetic.

(A)New motorist (B)Chauffeur

(C)Operator of automobiles

(D)None of these

18. His leader will not forgive him for the foolish mistake.

(A)Blooper (B)Blunder

(C)Brawl (D)None of these

PART-II (PROFESSIONAL)

Select the correct answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet.

19. Max Weber belongs to which country?

(A)Greece (Aristotle)

(B)Germany (Karl Marx)

(C)France (Louis Pasture)

(D)None of these

20. In 2017, GDP of Pakistan reserved for education is:

(A)10%(B)2.5%

21. The idea that ‘Knowledge must he acquitted through one of the sense’ is known as:

(A)Functionalism (B) Empiricism

(C)Poetry (D)None of these

22. The early roots of psychology are firmly planted in philosophy and:

(A) Anatomy (study of internal structure)

(B) Logic

(D) None of these

23. What is associated with fear and eager?

(A) Hippocampus(B) Amygdale

24. The view that a single God exists is known as:

(A) Deism(B) Theism

25. The advantage of simulations it that they allow students to learn about a subject:

(A) From the inside

(B) From the help or peers

26. The growth potential of healthy people was emphasized by:

(A) Cognitive neuroscience

(B) Structuralism

(D) None of these

27. Who presented Hierarchy of needs?

(A) Maslow

(B) Freud (psychology)

(D) None of these

28. Students who arc hyperactive are most often medicated using:

(A) Vitamins(B) Tranquilizers

29. When a person must change to his existing position to respond to a new situation, it is called:

(A) Learning(B) Solution

30. Curriculum reflects the culture of:

(A) School(B) Humanity

31. A research conducted for testing and applying theories is called:

(A) Descriptive(B) Pedagogy.

32. A research which has a classroom approach:

(A) Basic(B) Action

33. What is true about a hypothesis?

(A) Always tested (B) Always liked

34. If the results of the test and retest are the same, It is called:

(A) Truth(B) Reliability

35. _________ is a process of selection number of individuals for a study.

(A) Procedure(B) Sampling

36. The secondary school teacher is directly responsible to:

(A) Parents(B) Headmaster

37. Chairperson of school council is:

(A) DC (B) DEO

38. Which theory says’ leaders are born not made’?

(A) Contingency theory

(B) Idealism

39. Administration means:

(A) Authority(B) To look after

40. The administration of a principal b better evaluated by:

(A) Teachers(B) Parents

41. Boy transactional leadership motivates bit subordinates?

(A) By rewards and punishments

(B) By rewards

42. Autocratic leadership style or the principal is ever disliked by the:

(A) Teachers(B) Students

43. Paternity leave is granted for maximum:

(A) Seven days(B) Twenty days

44. Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 states to provide free and compulsory education up to class 10?

(A) 40-B(B) 25-A

45. Principal has the right to check taw work of teachers and make certain decision without consulting anyone is:

(A) Unity of command

(B) Control

46. The rata for presenting difficult terms to make them easy for the students is:

(A) Planning(B) Tactics

(D) None of these

47. ________ focuses on teaching adults.

(A) Pedagogy (B) Andragogy

48. ________ brings together scientific Ideas lo form a unique Idea.

(A) Synthesis(B) Evaluation

49. Teacher performs practically aid explains in:

(A) Demonstration method

(B) Lecture method

(D) None of these

50. Education for sustainable development seeks partnership across:

(A) Society (B) Future

51. To impart knowledge or skill to somebody by instruction or example is:

(A) Teaching(B) Learning

52. To absorb new Ideas into oar existing knowledge is called:

(A) Change(B) Ufa

53. Which teaching technique may be better for elementary students:

(A) Lecture method (B) Topology

54. Students are directly involved la experiential learning through:

(A) Assimilation(B) Lecture method

55. Pedagogy means:

(A) Row(B) Riding

56. According to Einstein, Imagination is more important than:

(A) Learning (B) Knowledge

57. Trial, error and Imitation is a(n) of learning,

(A) Mechanism(B) Evaluation

58. Evaluation answers the question of ________.

(A) How well(B) How fast

59. Measurement answers the question of _________.

(A) How much(B) How fast

60. Which one of At following terms is most inclusive?

(A) Measurement(B) Testing

61. Interviews may be conducted to ________ adaptive behavior of candidates.

(A) Verify(B) Assess

62. The test developed to measure minimum basic knowledge and skills of the students is called:

(A) Diagnostic test (B) Mastery test

63. A test used to measure many skills with just a few items for each skill is known as:

(A) Standardized test (B) Survey test

64. Which of the following bat good objectivity of marking?

(A) Subjective test(B) MCQs

65. The statement of problem In MCQs is called:

(A) Option(B) Premise

66. In MCQs, the stem of Items should be:

(A) Short(B) Meaningful

67. Two students A and D appeared to a test, they achieved 25 and 75 marks, respectively. What is Percentile for A?

(A) 25(B) 45

Solution:

If result is given in between than two students only. Then %ile is calculated as follows:-

Total students = 2, Students above A = l, Students above B = 0

%ilc of A = {(total students- students above A)/ total students) 100 = {(2-1) + 2} 100= 50%ilc

68. An outline of the topics or a subject to be covered in specific lime is called:

(A) Syllabus(B) Course

69. IQ of a student having same physical and mental age will be:

(A) 100(B) 125

70. Which one is most important for change in behaviour?

(A) Environment(B) Parents

71. A sound curriculum must be based on the needs and aspiration of:

(A) Society(B) School

72. The effectiveness of the curriculum depends on the interest of the:

(A) Teachers(B) Learners

73. Curriculum cannot be built without:

(A) Biology(B) Zoology

74. The most important person in the curriculum implementation process is:

(A) Principal(B) Student

75. The highest literacy rate of females in Pakistan is in the province of:

(A) Punjab(B) Sindh

76. The idea of “Going Back to Nature” known as:

(A) Realism(B) Peregrination

77. Which branch of philosophy deals with knowledge and its methodology?

(A) Logic(B) Aesthetics

78. ‘Which among the following does not fix into the scheme of educational goals of the idealist?

(A) Beauty(B) Moral values

(D) None of these

79. What is called education required without any fixed period and place?

(A) Indirect Education(B) Informal Education

80. The use of technology of enhance learning process is called __________ in education.

(A) IT (D) ICT

(D) Communication Technology

81. Frustration and anxiety produce ___________ in an individual.

(A) Success(B) Tension

82. A prolonged tension causes:

(A) Fever(B) Strain

83. Characteristics of Information used to investigate an event are called:

(A) Attributes(B) Quality

84. Career may be defined as a series of ___________ that involves a sequence of work.

(A) Lifestyle concerns

(B) Internships

(D) None of these

85. A scoring guide used to evaluate the quality of students is called:

(A) Rubrics(B) Checklists

86. The sum of knowledge, disposition and expertise of the people in an organization is known as:

(A) Human potential (B) Human capital

87. The achievement gained daring the career is called:

(A) Success

(B) Accomplishment

88. What is meant by the term ‘meritocracy’?

(A) To make job appointments on merit

(B) Fraud

(D) None of these

89. _________ is an activity Hurt HOI only evaluates MOW people perform but also how done.

(A) Placement(B) Orientation

90. A evoke made between two or more alternatives is called:

(A) Assumption (B) Report big

91. _________ improves the productive contribution of people.

(A) Physiology

(B) Leadership

(D) None of these

92. The growth of organizational needs to be meshed with the _________ growth.

(A) Profit (B) Individuals

93. Position power of the principal is limited to:

(A) Teachers (B) Students

94. The discipline of educational management focuses on:

(A) Money (B) Men

95. Administrative decision making b assumed to be:

(A) Creative(B) Certain

96. Which decision making rule tries to equally satisfy both the parties?

(A) Win-win approach

(B) Compromise

97. The __________ violates the unity of command concept.

(A) Democracy(B) Bureaucracy

98. The school headmaster operates the following administrative functions except:

(A) Controlling(B) Coordinating

99. A _________ is a senior employee who sponsors and supports the new employees.

(A) Coach(B) Referee

100. Workplace conflicts may be resolved by the principal using:

(A) Win-win approach

(B) Punishments

(D) None of these

FPSC SST 2018 Answer key

The Secondary School Teacher (SST) exam paper from the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) conducted in 2018. The paper consists of two parts: English (Part-I) and Professional (Part-II).

Part-I (English) focuses on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence correction. The questions test various aspects of English language proficiency, such as correct verb forms, prepositions, articles, and the appropriate use of words.

Part-II (Professional) covers topics related to education, psychology, teaching methods, curriculum, administration, and other pedagogical knowledge. This section also includes some general knowledge related to education and administrative roles.

The format of the paper is multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question having four options. The exam is designed to test the candidate’s competency in both language and professional knowledge required for a secondary school teacher’s role.

Let’s go through the answers provided for each question and verify them:

Part-I (English)

1. (B): The correct form is “recommended, are” because “books” is plural, and “recommended” is the past tense verb that agrees with the subject.

2. (A): “is” is the correct answer. The sentence is in present tense and “is” correctly completes it.

3. (B): “digging, found” is correct. Both actions occurred in the past, so past tense is used.

4. (D): “None of these” is correct because “enjoyed” and “made” would be the correct verbs.

5. (A): “Looking, was amused” is correct because it describes continuous past action.

6. (C): “of” is the correct preposition to use with “ignorant.”

7. (B): “to” is the correct preposition.

8. (C): “with” is the correct preposition.

9. (A): “to” is the correct preposition.

10. (B): “with” is the correct preposition.

11. (C): “at, for” are the correct prepositions.

12. (A): “For” is the correct preposition.

13. (B): “truth” is the correct word.

14. (A): “Wise” is the correct adjective.

15. (B): “offence” is the correct word.

16. (A): “distress” is the correct word.

17. (B): “Chauffeur” is the correct term.

18. (B): “Blunder” is the correct term.

### Part-II (Professional)

19. (B): Max Weber is from Germany.

20. (B): 2.5% is the correct figure for GDP reserved for education in Pakistan in 2017.

21. (B): Empiricism is the idea that knowledge is acquired through the senses.

22. (C): Physiology is correct; it deals with the functions of living organisms.

23. (B): Amygdala is associated with fear and aggression.

24. (B): Theism is the belief in a single God.

25. (A): Simulations allow students to learn from the inside.

26. (C): Humanistic psychology emphasizes the growth potential of healthy people.

27. (A): Maslow presented the Hierarchy of Needs.

28. (C): Hyperactive students are most often medicated using stimulants.

29. (C): Accommodation is changing an existing schema to incorporate new information.

30. (C): Curriculum reflects the culture of society.

31. (C): Applied research is conducted to test and apply theories.

32. (B): Action research is an approach with a classroom focus.

33. (A): A hypothesis is always tested.

34. (B): Reliability is when test and retest results are the same.

35. (B): Sampling is the process of selecting individuals for a study.

36. (B): A secondary school teacher is directly responsible to the headmaster.

37. (C): The head teacher is the chairperson of the school council.

38. (C): Trait theory suggests that leaders are born, not made.

39. (B): Administration often means to look after.

40. (A): Teachers are in the best position to evaluate a principal’s administration.

41. (A): Transactional leadership motivates subordinates by rewards and punishments.

42. (A): Autocratic leadership style is often disliked by teachers.

43. (A): Paternity leave is granted for a maximum of seven days.

44. (B): Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, states to provide free and compulsory education up to class 10.

45. (C): Line authority allows a principal to check the work of teachers and make decisions.

46. (C): Maxims of teaching refer to principles that make difficult concepts easier for students.

47. (B): Andragogy focuses on teaching adults.

48. (A): Synthesis involves combining scientific ideas to form a new concept.

49. (A): Demonstration method is where a teacher performs and explains a concept.

50. (A): Education for sustainable development seeks partnerships across society.

51. (A): To impart knowledge or skill is teaching.

52. (C): Assimilation is integrating new information into existing knowledge.

53. (C): The activity method is often better for elementary students.

54. (C): Experiential learning is best achieved through simulation.

55. (D): Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching.

56. (B): Imagination is more important than knowledge according to Einstein.

57. (A): Trial and error and imitation are mechanisms of learning.

58. (A): Evaluation answers the question of “how well.”

59. (A): Measurement answers the question of “how much.”

60. (C): Assessment is the most inclusive term.

61. (B): Interviews assess adaptive behavior.

62. (B): A mastery test is designed to measure specific knowledge and skills.

63. (B): A survey test measures many skills with few items for each.

64. (B): MCQs have good objectivity of marking.

65. (C): The statement in an MCQ is called the stem.

66. (B): The stem should be meaningful.

67. (A): Percentile for A is 25.

68. (A): A syllabus outlines the topics to be covered.

69. (A): The IQ of a student with the same physical and mental age is 100.

70. (C): Education is most important for behavioral change.

71. (A): A sound curriculum is based on the needs of society.

72. (B): The effectiveness of the curriculum depends on the interest of learners.

73. (D): Curriculum cannot be built without considering various subjects.

74. (C): The teacher is the most important person in curriculum implementation.

75. (A): Punjab has the highest literacy rate among females in Pakistan.

76. (C): Naturalism is associated with “Going Back to Nature.”

77. (C): Epistemology deals with knowledge and its methodology.

78. (D): All listed goals fit into the educational goals of an idealist.

79. (B): Informal education is education without a fixed period or place.

80. (D): ICT enhances the learning process.

81. (B): Frustration and anxiety produce tension.

82. (C): Prolonged tension causes stress.

83. (A): Attributes are characteristics of information.

84. (C): Career involves a sequence of jobs.

85. (A): Rubrics are scoring guides used to evaluate quality.

86. (B): Human capital refers to the collective knowledge, skills, and abilities of people.

87. (B): Accomplishment is the achievement gained during a career.

88. (A): Meritocracy means making job appointments on merit.

89. (C): Appraisal evaluates how people perform their tasks.

90. (C): A choice made between alternatives is a decision.

91. The term ‘syntax’ refers to:

(A) Structure of sentences
(B) Meaning of words
(C) Sounds in language
(D) None of these

Answer: (A) Structure of sentences

92. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good test?

(A) Validity
(B) Reliability
(C) Objectivity
(D) Difficulty

Answer: (D) Difficulty

93. The philosophy of pragmatism in education emphasizes:

(A) Experimental learning
(B) Traditional learning
(C) Rote learning
(D) None of these

Answer: (A) Experimental learning

94. Jean Piaget is known for his theory of:

(A) Social development
(B) Cognitive development
(C) Moral development
(D) None of these

Answer: (B) Cognitive development

95. Which educational philosopher believed that education should focus on the whole child?

(A) John Dewey
(B) Plato
(C) Aristotle
(D) None of these

Answer: (A) John Dewey

96. What type of learning occurs when students learn by doing and reflecting on their experience?

(A) Experiential learning
(B) Cooperative learning
(C) Problem-based learning
(D) None of these

Answer: (A) Experiential learning

97. In Bloom’s Taxonomy, the highest level of cognitive domain is:

(A) Knowledge
(B) Comprehension
(C) Synthesis
(D) Evaluation

Answer: (D) Evaluation

98. The purpose of formative assessment is to:

(A) Grade students
(B) Summarize learning at the end of a course
(C) Monitor student learning
(D) None of these

Answer: (C) Monitor student learning

99. An advantage of group work in the classroom is:

(A) Individual learning
(B) Peer assessment
(C) Collaboration
(D) None of these

Answer: (C) Collaboration

100. Which method is used to summarize and present research findings in a concise way?

(A) Literature review
(B) Data analysis
(C) Research report
(D) None of these

Answer: (C) Research report

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