BEMEF-Practice-Test-Do-no.-29-s.-2022

1.       In support to institutionalize a DepEd’s results-based management system, as a way to strengthen its internal systems and processes to improve the access to, and quality of, basic education in the country, the Basic Education Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (BEMEF) was issued through a DepEd Order 29, s. 2022 titled Adoption of the Basic Education Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (BEMEF). Which of the following statements is/are NOT the aim of this framework?

• a.       The Department establishes the BEMEF to ensure that the agency’s plans, policies, systems and processes are geared towards the achievement of organizational outcomes.

• b.       This Framework sets the performance measures for the agency where all operating units are expected to contribute.

• c.       This framework shall also guide DepEd bureaus, services, regional and schools division offices, schools, and learning centers in developing their respective policy implementation plan.

• d.        It shall define the roles and responsibilities of DepEd operating units in the M&E system and processes

2.       Monitoring and evaluation should contribute to improved governance. How can this be achieved?

• a.       Through increased transparency and accountability among education leaders and implementers, increased participation and inclusion of various interests of all types of education stakeholders, and overall institutionalization of evidence-based decision-making in the education sector.

• b.       If there is sensitive and responsible implementation of M&E processes with respect towards privacy, values, and culture of involved stakeholders and reporting should be fair and provide balanced account of findings.

• c.       If it is embedded in implementation plans, allocated with sufficient resources, and has a defined scope and clear purpose.

• d.        If it follows an established set of standards guided by a common set of organizational indicators

3.       The guiding principles by which the department will implement its M & E system and processes are governed by the following except ____.

• a.       M&E should be undertaken ethically and with integrity

• b.       M&E should be methodologically-sound and appropriate

• c.       M&E should be operationally-effective

• d.       M&E should be an individual responsibility

4.       Which among the four levels of BEMEF represents what the DepEd as an organization endeavors the learners to be while inside the basic education system in terms of access and quality?

• a.       Goal

• b.       Sector Outcome

• c.       Intermediate Outcomes

• d.       Enabling Mechanisms

5.       How can we ensure that no child and youth is left behind in the education system and reach their full potential as active members of their communities and the Philippine society?

• a.       All school-age children, out-of-school youth, and adults accessed relevant basic learning opportunities

• b.       School-age children and youth, and adults in situations of disadvantaged benefited from appropriate equity initiatives

• c.       Learners complete K-12 basic education having attained all learning standards that equip them with the necessary skills and attributes to pursue their chosen paths

• d.       Learners are resilient and know their rights and have the life skills to protect themselves and claim their education rights from DepEd and other duty-bearers to promote learners’ well-being

6.       Enabling mechanisms define the necessary governance structures in terms of leadership, people, investments, management systems, partnerships, and external relations that will ensure the efficient delivery of basic education services.  As an education leader and manager, how can we enhance people’s capacity, functional and leadership competencies, internal systems and processes to efficiently and effectively deliver basic education services?

• a.       Improve and modernize internal systems and processes for a responsive and efficient financial resource management

• b.       Human resources in all governance levels are sufficient, resilient, competent, and continuously improving

• c.       Public and private education operate under a dynamic and responsive complementary framework

• d.       Practice participative and inclusive management processes

7.       What are the categories of key performance indicators?

i.                     Tier 1: those that are readily available in our current information systems and administrative data

ii.                   Tier 2: those currently under development and/or with ongoing policy initiatives

• a.       Statement 1 alone is sufficient, but statement 2 is not sufficient to answer the question

• b.       Statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 is not sufficient to answer the question

• c.       Both statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question

• d.       Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question

8.       Monitoring explains the efficiency and effectiveness of operations while evaluation provides information on the benefits achieved. Which results provide bases for critical management decisions such as resource allocation or realignment, target setting, remedial/corrective actions or strategy development?

• a.       Monitoring results

• b.       Evaluation results

• c.       Assessment results

• d.       None of these

9.       What are the types of monitoring and evaluation?

i.                     These are monitoring, process evaluation and monitoring and evaluation.

ii.                   These are the processes that both refer to the measurement of the performance of an organization, a program, a project, or an individual.

• a.       Statement 1 alone is sufficient, but statement 2 is not sufficient to answer the question

• b.       Statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 is not sufficient to answer the question

• c.       Both statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question

• d.       Both statements 1 and 2 are sufficient to answer the question

10.       In operationalizing the conduct of M&E, all operating units are required to develop M&E Plans for their respective education plans, programs, and policies. Why is M & E Plan important?

i.         This will provide guidance on the purpose and process of conducting monitoring and evaluation of any programs, policies, projects, office mandates, and activities.

ii.       To ensure that the team can answer the who, what, when, how, and why of a project before moving into the execution phase

• a.       Statement 1 alone is sufficient, but statement 2 is not sufficient to answer the question

• b.       Statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 is not sufficient to answer the question

• c.       Both statements 1 and 2 are not sufficient to answer the question

• d.       Each statement alone is sufficient to answer the question