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 Ghana Teachers’ License is issued by:

A. National Teaching Council

B. Ministry of Education

C. GES

D. Teacher Unions

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

A. Improving quality of teaching

B. Ensuring equity in education

C. Enhancing access to education

D. Promoting tertiary education

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

A. Ensuring equity in education

B. Promoting tertiary education

C. Enhancing access to education

D. Improving the quality of learning and teaching

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

A. Managing private educational institutions

B. Issuing student visas

C. Conducting university entrance exams

D. Implementing government policies on education

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5. The GES was established in which year?

A. 1961

B. 1983

C. 1957

D. 1974

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

A. Create an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning

B. Provide free tertiary education

C. Centralize educational administration

D. Promote private education

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7. The primary mandate of the GES is to:

A. Formulate educational policies

B. Accredit tertiary institutions

C. Develop national curricula

D. Implement approved national policies and programmes on education

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

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

A. ECE Policy Framework

B. Basic Education Policy

C. Tertiary Education Policy

D. Secondary Education Policy

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10. Which policy ensures accountability in education delivery?

A. Inclusive Education Policy

B. School Feeding Policy

C. Decentralization Policy

D. Textbook Policy

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

A. 4 years of satisfactory service

B. Approval from PTA

C. Evidence of student success

D. Written application only

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

A. 2021

B. 2019

C. 2018

D. 2020

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13. What is meant by development?

A. Growth of heart, brain, and muscles

B. Improvement of ability

C. Quantitative change of the child

D. A complex process of integrating many structures and functions

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

A. Managing public basic and secondary schools

B. Supervising pre-tertiary education

C. Accrediting tertiary institutions

D. Licensing teachers

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15. Creative writing should be an activity planned for:

A. All children

B. Only children reading on grade level

C. Only children reading on grade level

D. Only children who can spell and write cohesive sentences

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

A. 2000

B. 2005

C. 1995

D. 2010

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17. Environmental education should be taught in schools because:

A. We cannot escape from the environment

B. It provides jobs to teachers

C. It is an important part of life

D. It affects environmental pollution

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

A. Act 506

B. Act 788

C. Act 778

D. Act 605

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19. The GES Council comprises how many members?

A. 12

B. 10

C. 20

D. 15

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

A. WHO

B. UNESCO

C. UNICEF

D. World Bank

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21. Promotion of teaching staff is now conducted through:

A. Panel Discussion

B. Performance Appraisal

C. Written Aptitude Tests

D. Oral Interviews

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

A. 10

B. 7

C. 8

D. 9

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23. Development of a learner is linked to:

A. Affective development

B. Sensorimotor development

C. Cognitive development

D. Psychomotor development

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24. Which law mandates compulsory basic education in Ghana?

A. Pre-tertiary Education Act 2020

B. Children's Act 1998

C. Education Act 2008

D. Constitution Article 25

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

A. Ghana Education Division

B. National Teaching Council

C. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

D. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

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

A. Optional

B. Encouraged

C. Mandatory

D. Banned

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

A. Special Education Policy

B. Equity in Education Policy

C. Child-Friendly Schools Policy

D. Inclusive Education Policy

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

A. Monthly assessments

B. Weekly assessments

C. Annual assessments

D. Continuous assessments

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29. Leave of absence without official permission is considered:

A. A sabbatical

B. Voluntary redundancy

C. Misconduct

D. Retirement

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

A. Accommodations

B. Schemata

C. Operations

D. Frameworks

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

A. Promote private schooling

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

C. Separate students based on abilities

D. Focus solely on academic excellence

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

A. Every 5 years

B. Annually

C. Bi-annually

D. Monthly

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33. The GES operates under which parent ministry?

A. Ministry of Youth and Sports

B. Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations

C. Ministry of Education

D. Ministry of Finance

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

A. May develop the habit of self-study

B. Remain busy at home

C. May be checked for their progress

D. Study at home

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

A. Parliament

B. GES Council

C. Ministry of Finance

D. President of Ghana

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36. Which GES division handles teacher promotion?

A. Planning Division

B. Inspectorate Division

C. Curriculum Division

D. Human Resource Management Division (HRMD)

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

A. Children in private schools

B. Children in urban areas

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

D. Children in tertiary institutions

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38. The retirement age for GES staff is:

A. 55 years

B. 60 years

C. 70 years

D. 65 years

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39. The GNAT and NAGRAT are examples of:

A. Teaching councils

B. School boards

C. Education directorates

D. Teacher unions

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

A. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)

B. Quality Assurance Unit

C. Guidance and Counselling Unit

D. Teacher Education Division

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

A. National Labour Commission

B. Ghana Police Service

C. National Teaching Council (NTC)

D. Ministry of Education

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

A. 1,000

B. 5,403

C. 3,500

D. 10,000

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