NCAE - National Career Assessment Examination SHS Track Aptitude Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Grade 9 student excels in subjects requiring critical thinking, argumentation, and understanding of societal structures.
They enjoy reading about history, culture, and human behavior.
Based on the SHS Track Aptitude Assessment's goals, which Senior High School track would be the most recommended for this student?

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Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

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Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM)

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Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL)

Question 2

A student's NCAE results indicate a high percentile rank in logical reasoning, mathematical ability, and scientific ability. The Department of Education (DepEd) has specific requirements for entry into which of the following SHS tracks based on such results?

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand

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Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand

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Arts and Design Track

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Sports Track

Question 3

Which of the following components of the NCAE is specifically designed to measure a student's innate ability or potential to succeed in a particular Senior High School track, such as Academic, TVL, Sports, or Arts and Design?

Accepted Answer

Aptitude Test for SHS Tracks

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General Scholastic Aptitude (GSA)

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Occupational Interest Inventory (OII)

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Verbal Ability Subtest

Question 4

A student is passionate about drafting, automotive repair, and electronics. They enjoy hands-on activities and building things. In which SHS track are they most likely to find subjects that align with these interests and skills?

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Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track

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Academic Track

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Arts and Design Track

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Sports Track

Question 5

The primary purpose of administering the SHS Track Aptitude Assessment as part of the NCAE to Grade 9 students is to:

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guide students in choosing a suitable SHS track based on their aptitudes and interests.

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determine their final grades for graduation.

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provide a mandatory pass-or-fail exam for entry to Grade 10.

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rank schools based on student performance.

Question 6

A student receives their NCAE Certificate of Ratings (COR). Besides their General Scholastic Aptitude, what other key information related to their SHS track choice will be included?

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Occupational interests and aptitude scores for specific SHS tracks

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A list of recommended universities

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Their final Grade 9 subject grades

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A mandatory track assignment they must follow