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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Development of a learner is linked to:

A. Sensorimotor development

B. Affective development

C. Cognitive development

D. Psychomotor development

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

A. Accrediting tertiary institutions

B. Managing public basic and secondary schools

C. Licensing teachers

D. Supervising pre-tertiary education

3 / 42

Which of the following is a mandate of the GES?

A. Implementing government policies on education

B. Managing private educational institutions

C. Issuing student visas

D. Conducting university entrance exams

4 / 42

The Ghana Teachers’ License is issued by:

A. GES

B. National Teaching Council

C. Teacher Unions

D. Ministry of Education

5 / 42

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

A. 2000

B. 2005

C. 2010

D. 1995

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

A. 2020

B. 2019

C. 2021

D. 2018

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What is meant by development?

A. Quantitative change of the child

B. Improvement of ability

C. Growth of heart, brain, and muscles

D. A complex process of integrating many structures and functions

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Which policy ensures accountability in education delivery?

A. School Feeding Policy

B. Inclusive Education Policy

C. Decentralization Policy

D. Textbook Policy

9 / 42

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

A. Accommodations

B. Schemata

C. Frameworks

D. Operations

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The Ghana Education Service’s vision is to:

A. Promote private education

B. Centralize educational administration

C. Create an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning

D. Provide free tertiary education

11 / 42

The Complementary Basic Education (CBE) programme targets:

A. Children in tertiary institutions

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

C. Children in private schools

D. Children in urban areas

12 / 42

The best possible way to evaluate a student’s performance is through:

A. Weekly assessments

B. Continuous assessments

C. Monthly assessments

D. Annual assessments

13 / 42

Promotion of teaching staff is now conducted through:

A. Oral Interviews

B. Performance Appraisal

C. Written Aptitude Tests

D. Panel Discussion

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The GES Council comprises how many members?

A. 20

B. 10

C. 15

D. 12

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Which of the following policies focuses on early childhood education?

A. Basic Education Policy

B. Secondary Education Policy

C. ECE Policy Framework

D. Tertiary Education Policy

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

A. 9

B. 8

C. 7

D. 10

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

A. Promoting tertiary education

B. Improving quality of teaching

C. Ensuring equity in education

D. Enhancing access to education

18 / 42

Which law mandates compulsory basic education in Ghana?

A. Pre-tertiary Education Act 2020

B. Constitution Article 25

C. Education Act 2008

D. Children's Act 1998

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The GNAT and NAGRAT are examples of:

A. School boards

B. Education directorates

C. Teacher unions

D. Teaching councils

20 / 42

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

A. UNESCO

B. World Bank

C. UNICEF

D. WHO

21 / 42

The Director-General of GES is appointed by:

A. Parliament

B. Ministry of Finance

C. GES Council

D. President of Ghana

22 / 42

The GES was established in which year?

A. 1974

B. 1961

C. 1983

D. 1957

23 / 42

Environmental education should be taught in schools because:

A. It affects environmental pollution

B. We cannot escape from the environment

C. It provides jobs to teachers

D. It is an important part of life

24 / 42

The Education Strategic Plan (ESP) covers which years?

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The retirement age for GES staff is:

A. 60 years

B. 65 years

C. 55 years

D. 70 years

26 / 42

Leave of absence without official permission is considered:

A. Retirement

B. Voluntary redundancy

C. A sabbatical

D. Misconduct

27 / 42

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

A. Evidence of student success

B. 4 years of satisfactory service

C. Approval from PTA

D. Written application only

28 / 42

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

A. Ghana Tertiary Education Commission

B. National Teaching Council

C. Ghana Education Division

D. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

29 / 42

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

A. 3,500

B. 5,403

C. 10,000

D. 1,000

30 / 42

Which GES division handles teacher promotion?

A. Planning Division

B. Curriculum Division

C. Human Resource Management Division (HRMD)

D. Inspectorate Division

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

A. Enhancing access to education

B. Improving the quality of learning and teaching

C. Promoting tertiary education

D. Ensuring equity in education

32 / 42

The GES operates under which parent ministry?

A. Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations

B. Ministry of Finance

C. Ministry of Youth and Sports

D. Ministry of Education

33 / 42

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

A. Equity in Education Policy

B. Special Education Policy

C. Child-Friendly Schools Policy

D. Inclusive Education Policy

34 / 42

Which Act established the Ghana Education Service (GES)?

A. Act 788

B. Act 778

C. Act 605

D. Act 506

35 / 42

The primary mandate of the GES is to:

A. Accredit tertiary institutions

B. Implement approved national policies and programmes on education

C. Develop national curricula

D. Formulate educational policies

36 / 42

Creative writing should be an activity planned for:

A. All children

B. Only children who can spell and write cohesive sentences

C. Only children reading on grade level

D. Only children reading on grade level

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Which unit within GES is responsible for curriculum development?

A. Guidance and Counselling Unit

B. Teacher Education Division

C. Quality Assurance Unit

D. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)

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

A. Monthly

B. Every 5 years

C. Bi-annually

D. Annually

39 / 42

A teacher’s code of conduct is enforced by:

A. Ghana Police Service

B. National Teaching Council (NTC)

C. Ministry of Education

D. National Labour Commission

40 / 42

Corporal punishment in public basic schools in Ghana is:

A. Mandatory

B. Optional

C. Encouraged

D. Banned

41 / 42

The main goal of the Inclusive Education Policy is to:

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

B. Promote private schooling

C. Separate students based on abilities

D. Focus solely on academic excellence

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It is good to give homework so that students:

A. Study at home

B. Remain busy at home

C. May develop the habit of self-study

D. May be checked for their progress

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