GES Aptitude Test 2025, Trial Quiz on GES Structure Administration, Policies, and Legal Issues.

Ghana Education Service (GES)

The GES has been mandated by the government of Ghana to be responsible for the implementation of national policies and programmes relating to pre-tertiary education of the government to ensure that all Ghanaians of school-going age, irrespective of their tribe, gender, disability, religion and political affiliations are provided with quality formal education and training through effective resource management to make delivery of education relevant to the manpower needs of the nation.

Here are sample multiple-choice questions for your revision and preparation for the GES 2025 promotion exams.

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GES Aptitude Test 2025, Trial Quiz on GES Structure Administration, Policies and Legal Issues.

Here are sample multiple choice questions for your revision and preparations for the GES 2025 promotion exams.

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1. The Education Strategic Plan (ESP) covers which years?

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2. Which of the following policies focuses on early childhood education?

A. Tertiary Education Policy

B. Secondary Education Policy

C. Basic Education Policy

D. ECE Policy Framework

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3. Which Act established the Ghana Education Service (GES)?

A. Act 605

B. Act 788

C. Act 506

D. Act 778

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4. Promotion of teaching staff is now conducted through:

A. Oral Interviews

B. Written Aptitude Tests

C. Performance Appraisal

D. Panel Discussion

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5. A teacher's code of conduct is enforced by:

A. Ghana Police Service

B. Ministry of Education

C. National Teaching Council (NTC)

D. National Labour Commission

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6. The GES Council comprises how many members?

A. 12

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

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7. Which GES division handles teacher promotion?

A. Inspectorate Division

B. Human Resource Management Division (HRMD)

C. Planning Division

D. Curriculum Division

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8. Corporal punishment in public basic schools in Ghana is:

A. Optional

B. Encouraged

C. Mandatory

D. Banned

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9. Which of the following is required for promotion from ADII to ADI?

A. Approval from PTA

B. Evidence of student success

C. Written application only

D. 4 years of satisfactory service

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10. The GNAT and NAGRAT are examples of:

A. Teacher unions

B. School boards

C. Education directorates

D. Teaching councils

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11. The cognitive structures into which children organize their behavior and knowledge are called:

A. Accommodations

B. Frameworks

C. Operations

D. Schemata

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12. Which policy aims to integrate children with special needs into mainstream education?

A. Inclusive Education Policy

B. Child-Friendly Schools Policy

C. Special Education Policy

D. Equity in Education Policy

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13. The main goal of the Inclusive Education Policy is to:

A. Promote private schooling

B. Focus solely on academic excellence

C. Integrate all learners regardless of their physical or mental abilities

D. Separate students based on abilities

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14. How many units does the Technical and Vocational Education Division (TVED) of GES Headquarters have?

A. 8

B. 7

C. 9

D. 10

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15. Which of the following is NOT a body under the Ministry of Education implementing its policies?

A. National Teaching Council

B. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

C. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

D. Ghana Education Division

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16. Which of the following is a mandate of the GES?

A. Issuing student visas

B. Implementing government policies on education

C. Managing private educational institutions

D. Conducting university entrance exams

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17. The primary mandate of the GES is to:

A. Formulate educational policies

B. Develop national curricula

C. Accredit tertiary institutions

D. Implement approved national policies and programmes on education

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18. The retirement age for GES staff is:

A. 65 years

B. 55 years

C. 60 years

D. 70 years

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19. Environmental education should be taught in schools because:

A. It is an important part of life

B. It affects environmental pollution

C. We cannot escape from the environment

D. It provides jobs to teachers

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20. The Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) programme was launched in:

A. 2000

B. 2005

C. 1995

D. 2010

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21. The GES was established in which year?

A. 1983

B. 1957

C. 1974

D. 1961

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22. Leave of absence without official permission is considered:

A. Retirement

B. Voluntary redundancy

C. Misconduct

D. A sabbatical

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23. The GES operates under which parent ministry?

A. Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Education

D. Ministry of Youth and Sports

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24. The Director-General of GES is appointed by:

A. President of Ghana

B. GES Council

C. Ministry of Finance

D. Parliament

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25. The Ghana Teachers’ License is issued by:

A. Ministry of Education

B. National Teaching Council

C. Teacher Unions

D. GES

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26. What is meant by development?

A. Improvement of ability

B. Quantitative change of the child

C. Growth of heart, brain, and muscles

D. A complex process of integrating many structures and functions

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27. How often should performance appraisal be conducted for staff in GES?

A. Every 5 years

B. Annually

C. Monthly

D. Bi-annually

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28. The Complementary Basic Education (CBE) programme targets:

A. Children in urban areas

B. Children in tertiary institutions

C. Children in private schools

D. Out-of-school children beyond school starting age

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29. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the FCUBE programme?

A. Ensuring equity in education

B. Promoting tertiary education

C. Improving the quality of learning and teaching

D. Enhancing access to education

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30. The best possible way to evaluate a student's performance is through:

A. Continuous assessments

B. Weekly assessments

C. Annual assessments

D. Monthly assessments

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31. Which policy ensures accountability in education delivery?

A. School Feeding Policy

B. Decentralization Policy

C. Inclusive Education Policy

D. Textbook Policy

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32. Which unit within GES is responsible for curriculum development?

A. Guidance and Counselling Unit

B. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)

C. Teacher Education Division

D. Quality Assurance Unit

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33. Which of the following is NOT a core function of the GES?

A. Supervising pre-tertiary education

B. Managing public basic and secondary schools

C. Licensing teachers

D. Accrediting tertiary institutions

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34. Creative writing should be an activity planned for:

A. Only children who can spell and write cohesive sentences

B. All children

C. Only children reading on grade level

D. Only children reading on grade level

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35. Development of a learner is linked to:

A. Cognitive development

B. Sensorimotor development

C. Affective development

D. Psychomotor development

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36. It is good to give homework so that students:

A. May develop the habit of self-study

B. Study at home

C. Remain busy at home

D. May be checked for their progress

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37. The VALCO Trust Fund launched a project to construct how many schools under trees?

A. 1,000

B. 3,500

C. 10,000

D. 5,403

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38. The Pre-Tertiary Education Act (Act 1049) was enacted in:

A. 2018

B. 2021

C. 2019

D. 2020

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39. Which law mandates compulsory basic education in Ghana?

A. Constitution Article 25

B. Pre-tertiary Education Act 2020

C. Education Act 2008

D. Children's Act 1998

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40. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the FCUBE programme?

A. Improving quality of teaching

B. Enhancing access to education

C. Ensuring equity in education

D. Promoting tertiary education

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41. Which organization partnered with GES to support the Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy?

A. WHO

B. UNICEF

C. UNESCO

D. World Bank

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42. The Ghana Education Service's vision is to:

A. Create an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning

B. Centralize educational administration

C. Provide free tertiary education

D. Promote private education

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