NECO BECE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 2021

Question 1:
Gymnastic originated from

A. England
B. Germany
C. Greece
D. Japan
E. U.S.A

Answer: C

Gymnastics originated from ancient Greece.

Question 2:
Which of the following is a profession in physical and health education?

A. exercise therapist
B. geologist
C. medical doctor
D. nursing
E. zoologist

Answer: A

Exercise therapist is a profession in physical and health education.

Question 3:
When was Gymnastic Association of Nigeria formed?

A. 1970
B. 1975
C. 1976
D. 1980
E. 1994

Answer: C

The Gymnastic Association of Nigeria was formed in 1976.

Question 4:
The mineral resource that keeps the bones and teeth strong is

A. calcium
B. iodine
C. iron
D. phosphorus
E. potassium

Answer: A

Calcium helps to keep bones and teeth strong.

Question 5:
The act of paying for an action you have taken is referred to as

A. assault in sports
B. legal liability
C. sports fault
D. sport psychology
E. compound foul

Answer: B

Legal liability refers to being responsible for one's actions and paying for them.

Question 6:
The dolphin stroke in swimming is also known as

A. back stroke
B. breast stroke
C. butterfly stroke
D. free style
E. front crawl

Answer: C

The dolphin stroke is also known as the butterfly stroke.

Question 7:
Which of the following is a skill in table tennis?

A. digging
B. lobbing
C. serving
D. spiking
E. volleying

Answer: C

Serving is a fundamental skill in table tennis.

Question 8:
The feeling of being good and confident defines

A. child abuse
B. child trafficking
C. religion tolerance
D. self-esteem
E. sportsmanship

Answer: D

Self-esteem refers to the feeling of being confident and valuing oneself.

Question 9:
How many minutes are given as extra time in a football match?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
E. 30

Answer: B

Extra time in a football match is typically 15 minutes per half.

Question 10:
Who among the following athletic officials has the right to disqualify a competitor for misconduct?

A. game master
B. recorder
C. referee
D. track judge
E. umpire

Answer: C

The referee has the authority to disqualify a competitor for misconduct.

Question 11:
Movement made to imitate animals and occupation is

A. creative rhythms
B. folk dance
C. forward march
D. locomotors
E. social dance

Answer: A

Creative rhythms involve movements that imitate animals and occupations.

Question 12:
An injury that results from overstretching the muscle fibre is known as

A. bruise
B. cramp
C. dislocation
D. fracture
E. strain

Answer: E

A strain is caused by overstretching of muscle fibres.

Question 13:
Which of the following motor skill is required in handling objects?

A. catching
B. galloping
C. hopping
D. kicking
E. skipping

Answer: A

Catching is a motor skill used in handling objects.

Question 14:
An item in a first aid box used to remove foreign objects is

A. bandage
B. forceps
C. hydrogen peroxide
D. plaster
E. razor blade

Answer: B

Forceps are used to remove foreign objects from wounds.

Question 15:
The ability of a group of muscles to contract for a period of time without fatigue best describes

A. cardio-vascular endurance
B. co-ordination
C. muscular endurance
D. muscular strength
E. muscular power

Answer: C

Muscular endurance is the ability of muscles to work over time without fatigue.

Question 16:
Which of the following is not a principle of first aid?

A. allow the victim to see blood
B. be calm in dealing with situation
C. determine the extent of damage
D. give the urgently needed help first
E. never give fluid to the victim

Answer: A

Allowing the victim to see blood is not a principle of first aid.

Question 17:
Which of the following is an outdoor recreational activity?

A. ayo
B. camping
C. chess
D. ludo
E. scrabble

Answer: B

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity.

Question 18:
Physical activities performed with music are called

A. acrobatic
B. gymnastic
C. martial arts
D. recreation
E. rhythmic

Answer: E

Activities performed with music are known as rhythmic activities.

Question 19:
What is the emotional effect of child abuse?

A. delinquency
B. low self-esteem
C. physical disabilities
D. suicide attempt
E. teen pregnancy

Answer: B

Low self-esteem is a major emotional effect of child abuse.

Question 20:
What is the side effect of female genital mutilation?

A. loss of beauty
B. loss of human dignity
C. loss of weight
D. sexual promiscuity
E. venereal disease

Answer: B

Female genital mutilation leads to loss of human dignity and other health complications.

Question 21:
To make a correct service in badminton, the server must

A. ensure that the head of the racket is above the shoulder
B. have one foot stationary on the ground until the service is delivered
C. hit the shuttlecock directly over the net into the service court diagonally opposite
D. stay outside the court while serving
E. toss the shuttlecock overhead before hitting it over the net

Answer: C

A correct badminton service must be hit into the diagonally opposite service court.

Question 22:
Gymnastics can be defined as the activities used in

A. developing the mind only
B. educating the mind only
C. enjoying leisure
D. keeping the body fit
E. strengthening the body alone

Answer: D

Gymnastics involves activities that help in keeping the body fit.

Question 23:
At the start of a tennis game, the server serves the ball into the _____ court

A. back
B. double
C. left service
D. right
E. side of the court

Answer: D

At the start of a tennis game, the serve is made into the right service court.

Question 24:
In a basketball game, an illegal movement of the player in possession of the ball is

A. blocking
B. dribbling
C. passing
D. pivoting
E. travelling

Answer: E

Travelling is an illegal movement in basketball.

Question 25:
The equipment above is used for playing the game of

A. basketball
B. football
C. handball
D. hockey
E. tennis

Answer: E

The equipment shown is used in playing tennis.

Question 26:
The area labeled III is the

A. edge
B. face
C. grip
D. handle
E. throat

Answer: B

The part labeled III refers to the face of the bat.

Question 27:
What positions do the forward players occupy in a volleyball game?

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 3, 4 and 5
D. 4, 5 and 6
E. 5, 6 and 1

Answer: B

Forward players in volleyball occupy positions 2, 3, and 4.

Question 28:
The person who takes part in events like sprint races, high jump and long jump is a/an

A. athlete
B. gymnast
C. jumper
D. sprinter
E. swimmer

Answer: A

An athlete participates in various track and field events.

Question 29:
A physical education teacher in Athens is referred to as a

A. coach
B. gymnast
C. hero
D. paidotribe
E. philosopher

Answer: D

In ancient Athens, a physical education teacher was known as a paidotribe.

Question 30:
An official who assists an athlete in the mastery of skills in gymnastics is a

A. coach
B. fan
C. referee
D. spotter
E. supporter

Answer: D

A spotter assists athletes in performing gymnastics skills safely.

PRACTICAL: COMING SOON

Answer: Paris

NECO BECE COMPUTER STUDIES 2021

Question 1:
The early counting devices are

A. bottles, keys and stones
B. cowries, fingers and stones
C. drums, fingers and bamboo
D. fingers, rings and ball
E. paper, sand and rocks

Answer: B (Cowries, fingers and stones)

Early counting was done using simple natural objects such as stones, fingers, and cowries.

Question 2:
Which of the following is rule and regulation in computer laboratory?

A. arrange the computer and peripherals in an orderly manner
B. format the computers in the laboratory
C. hibernate the computers
D. restart computers in the laboratory
E. unplug the computer when in use

Answer: A (Arrange the computer and peripherals in an orderly manner)

Proper arrangement and orderliness is a basic rule in a computer laboratory.

Question 3:
Information and communication Technology cannot be used to

A. build a traditional counting device
B. create algorithm and flowcharts
C. format a system
D. process information
E. read a compact disk

Answer: A (Build a traditional counting device)

ICT deals with digital systems and cannot be used to build traditional manual counting devices.

Question 4:
The widely used word processor is

A. Amipro
B. Google Docs
C. LibreOffice Writer
D. MS Word
E. WordPerfect

Answer: D (MS Word)

Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing software globally.

Question 5:
The organization that regulates the computing professions in Nigeria is

A. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPRN)
B. Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN)
C. Institute of Management Information System (IMIS)
D. Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
E. Nigeria Internet Group (NIG)

Answer: A (Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria - CPN)

The official regulatory body for computing professionals in Nigeria is the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria.

Question 6:
ICT can be used to develop the society through

A. breaking internet security protocols
B. creating more advanced viruses
C. the creation of models to increase efficiency in workers
D. the elimination of competitive markets
E. the elimination of literacy rate

Answer: C (The creation of models to increase efficiency in workers)

ICT helps improve productivity by creating systems and models that increase efficiency in work processes.

Question 7:
The application package that is formula oriented is

A. CorelDraw
B. MS Excel
C. MS PowerPoint
D. MS Word
E. Instant Artist

Answer: B (MS Excel)

MS Excel is a spreadsheet application used for calculations and formulas.

Question 8:
In a spreadsheet, the selected cell where data is to be entered is ____ cell

A. active
B. dormant
C. highlighted
D. quick access
E. task

Answer: A (Active cell)

The active cell is the currently selected cell where data can be entered.

Question 9:
Letters and memos are suitably typed using

A. CorelDraw
B. MS Access
C. MS PowerPoint
D. MS Word
E. Paint

Answer: D (MS Word)

MS Word is used for typing documents such as letters and memos.

Question 10:
The graphical illustration below is a ____

A. bar graph
B. histogram
C. line graph
D. pictogram

Answer: C (Line graph)

The illustration represents a line graph.

Question 11:
The process of collecting and translating raw facts into meaningful information is

A. computerization
B. conversion
C. data processing
D. data storage
E. technology

Answer: C (Data processing)

Data processing involves collecting raw data and converting it into meaningful information.

Question 12:
A vast network that connects computers all over the world is

A. Ethernet
B. extranet
C. internet
D. intranet
E. spectranet

Answer: C (Internet)

The internet is a global network connecting millions of computers worldwide.

Question 13:
Which of the following is not an internet browser?

A. Mozilla Firefox
B. Google Chrome
C. Messenger
D. Netscape
E. Safari

Answer: C (Messenger)

Messenger is a communication application, not a web browser.

Question 14:
Types of database are

A. concentrated, conditional and distributed
B. concentrated, directed and memorized
C. conditional, instructional and intentional
D. distributed, relational and centralized
E. ring, process and light

Answer: D (Distributed, relational and centralized)

These are standard classifications of database systems.

Question 15:
The following are types of wireless communication EXCEPT

A. Bluetooth
B. fibre optic
C. infrared
D. radio frequency
E. satellite

Answer: B (Fibre optic)

Fibre optic is a wired communication technology, not wireless.

Question 16:
Which of the following is a disadvantage of disk operating system?

A. commands are easy to remember and use
B. it has a very stable operating system
C. it has character-based interface
D. it is the underlying operating system of all Windows products
E. it takes less space on the hard drive

Answer: C (It has character-based interface)

A major disadvantage of DOS is its text-based (character-based) interface, which is not user-friendly.

Question 17:
Graphics package is an application program that is used

A. for arithmetic/logical operations
B. for planning and production of payrolls
C. to create and manipulate images
D. to create slide presentations
E. to type letters and create memos

Answer: C (To create and manipulate images)

Graphics packages are used for designing, editing, and manipulating images and graphics.

Question 18:
In BASIC programming, REM is

A. a non-executable statement
B. an executable statement
C. used to assign value to a variable
D. used to instruct computer to run a program
E. used to instruct computer to stop running

Answer: A (A non-executable statement)

REM is used for comments and is not executed by the BASIC interpreter.

Question 19:
A benefit of ICT is

A. cyber bullying
B. cybercrime
C. plagiarism
D. pornography
E. social networking

Answer: E (Social networking)

ICT enables social networking, which is a major positive benefit of technology.

Question 20:
Which of the following led to poor technology in old economy?

A. a level playing field
B. better opportunities
C. globalization
D. new markets
E. time wastage

Answer: E (Time wastage)

Time wastage was one of the factors that contributed to inefficiency in the old economy.

Question 21:
In Microsoft Paint toolbar, which of the following is NOT an option in “resize” drop down window?

A. crop
B. horizontal
C. percentage
D. pixels
E. vertical

Answer: A (Crop)

Crop is not part of the Resize options in Microsoft Paint; resize uses percentage and pixels with horizontal/vertical adjustments.

Question 22:
The use of Ctrl + V on a computer keyboard will ___ a document

A. copy
B. cut
C. paste
D. print
E. save

Answer: C (Paste)

Ctrl + V is the keyboard shortcut used to paste copied or cut content.

Question 23:
Information received through sound only is

A. audio
B. audio-visual
C. network
D. print
E. visual

Answer: A (Audio)

Audio information is received through sound only.

Question 24:
Which of the following is a disadvantage of satellite communication?

A. difficult to maintain
B. high bandwidth
C. superior reliability
D. versatility
E. wireless and mobile

Answer: A (Difficult to maintain)

Satellites are expensive and difficult to repair or maintain once launched.

Question 25:
A function of an operating system that allows users to interact with a computer is

A. file management
B. user interface
C. system profiler
D. resources management
E. task management

Answer: B (User interface)

The user interface allows users to interact with the computer system.

Question 26:
How many bits make a byte?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
E. 10

Answer: D (8)

1 byte is made up of 8 bits.

Question 27:
An example of antivirus program is

A. Alabama
B. Christmas
C. Dr. Solomon
D. Logic Bomb
E. Sleeper

Answer: C (Dr. Solomon)

Dr. Solomon is an example of an antivirus software program.

Question 28:
Which of the following signs indicates that a computer system has not been infected by virus?

A. disks and disk drives are accessible
B. it restarts on its own and fails to run normally
C. it runs slowly
D. it switches itself off and restarts every few minutes
E. unusual error message pops out

Answer: A (Disks and disk drives are accessible)

A healthy system without virus infection will allow normal access to disks and drives.

Question 29:
Which of the following is NOT a feature of graphics packages?

A. colour palette
B. menu bar
C. printable area
D. slide views
E. tool bar

Answer: D (Slide views)

Slide views are features of presentation software, not graphics packages.

Question 30:
A disadvantage of ICT is

A. cyber bullying
B. e-commerce
C. information resources
D. online shopping
E. software production

Answer: A (Cyber bullying)

Cyber bullying is a negative effect and disadvantage of ICT use.

PRACTICAL: COMING SOON

Answer: Paris

Common Entrance NVE 2021

 

2021 NATIONAL VALUES EDUCATION

1.      Cultural diversity means ____ in beliefs  A. distractions B. differences C. similarities D. stability E. unity

2.      The annual fishing festival in Northern Nigeria holds in  A. Argungu B. Birnin Kebbi C. Kaduna D. Kano E. Sokoto

3.      A sudden event that happens unexpectedly causing injury and damage is a/an  A. accident B. emergency C. hardship D. misfortune E. shock

4.      The aspect of the society that deals with faith and belief is  A. culture B. economy C. politics D. religion E. socialization

5.      Which of the following is considered healthy for consumption?  A. Expired food B. Illicit drug C. Infested food D. Natural fruit E. Rotten food

6.      Taking drugs without a doctor’s prescription is drug    A. abuse B. addiction C. pushing D. production E. trafficking

7.      A citizen of Nigeria that resides in another country is called a/an   A. ambassador B. businessman C. diplomat D. foreigner E. high commissioner

8.      Which of the following sources of water is man-made?  A. Ocean B. Rain C. River D. Stream E. Well

9.      The injury of the skin caused by boiled water is called   A. burn B. bite C. bruise D. cut E. scald

10.  The total way of life of a group of people is   A. association B. culture C. norm D. socialization E. values

Civic Education

11.  An example of loyal service to the nation is   A. dependence on government B. disregard to authorities C. disregard to national symbols D. evading taxes E. paying taxes promptly

12.   In Nigeria, ethnic crises can be reduced through  A. inequality B. nepotism C. sectionalism D. tolerance E. tribalism

13.  Which of the following is a traditional symbol?  A. Coat of arm B. Constitution C. Currency D. Flag E. Tribal mark

14.  For a nation to be great, ____ must be discouraged.   A. accountability B. corruption C. hard work D. honesty E. tolerance

15.  Civic education helps pupils to   A. acquire wealth B. become bad leaders C. become patriotic citizens D. disobey rules and regulations E. embezzle government funds

16.  Which of the following is considered as a positive value?   A. Disobedience B. Fighting C. Honesty D. Kidnapping E. Killing

17.   The following are characteristics of a nation except  A. currency B. economy C. history D. religion E. territory

Security Education

18.  Which of the following can lead to insecurity in our homes?  A. Closing our windows B. Keeping our keys safe C. Leaving our doors open D. Turning on the lights E. Using guard dogs

19.  Which of the following is not an example of a crime prevention measure?  A. Barking dogs B. Burglary proofs C. Security cameras D. Street lights E. Unprotected windows

20.  Reporting any suspicious person to law enforcement agents is a sign of security  A. consciousness B. request C. risk D. sabotage E. threat

 

Common Entrance English 2021

 

2021 ENGLISH STUDIES (NCEE) Time allowed: 60 minutes

SECTION A COMPREHENSION

Read the passages below carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate of the options A – E(Nos. 1 – 10).

 

Passage 1

There was famine in the land. The wise old fox was very hungry. He met a lean dog on the way. They wandered everywhere in search of food. At last, they spotted a farmhouse, but the door was locked. Soon they caught a rat trying to enter the farmhouse. The rat sobbed and pleaded that they should spare his life. The rat soon bore a hole under the door. The three friends were soon eating hungrily inside the farmhouse. The fox ate and peeped through the hole repeatedly.

Not quite long, the farmer returned. The rat was the first to run out. The farmer pursued the rat with a stick. The fox squeezed himself through the hole and escaped. The greed dog could not pass through the hole. He was caught by the famer and tied with a strong cord on the neck.

 

1.      The rat pleaded with the fox and the dog because he    A. knew he was not safe.  B. wanted to enter the farmhouse.   C. was hungry.  D. was scared of being caught.  E. was smaller than them.

2.      The animals entered the farmhouse through   A. a hole bore by the fox beneath the door.   B. a hole dug by the rat beneath the door   C. a hole on the roof of the house   D. the door   E. the window.

3.      The word “hungrily” as used in the passage is    A. an adjective   B. an adverb   C. a noun   D. a preposition   E. a verb

4.      The dog was unable to escape because    A. he could not pass through the hole   B. he was still eating   C. he was too full   D. the farmer caught him   E. the farmer tied a rope around his neck

5.      Which of these words can replace “greedy” as used in the passage?   A. cunny   B. fearful   C. hungry   D. sluggish   E. unsatisfied

 

Passage II

There lived in a village a poor but worthy farmer who had to support himself, a wife and seven children on the returns of his small farm. One day, when walking through the fields and thinking of how he could add to his income, he found a purse of gold which had been dropped by some passers-by. He carried it home and showed it to his wife who advised him to use it or at least a part of it in helping them out of their difficulty. The honest farmer reminded his wife that honesty was the best policy, and refused to use any of the money until he had done his best to find its owner. After a short time, he found that the purse belonged to a wealthy “Zemindar” who lived in the neighborhood and gave it back to him, receiving no other reward than the thanks of the owner.

When the farmer’s wife heard of the way her husband had been treated, she reproached him for his excessive honesty. The man only kept on saying “honesty is the best policy”.

A few months afterwards, the poor but honest farmer received an invitation to dine with the Zemindar whose money he found. After entertaining him, the Zemindar gave him a reward of ₦200,000.00 and told him that because of his honesty, he had been appointed as the overseer of his land on a good salary.

The farmer, full of joy, thanked his benefactor and returned to his wife and children to tell them how he had been so well rewarded. His wife was then convinced that after all, honesty was the best policy.

 

6.      The lesson derived from this story is that we should be    A. hardworking    B. honest   C. patient   D. tolerant   E. united

7.      The farmer was rewarded in the following ways except that he   A. was given ₦200,000   B. had dinner with the Zemindar   C. received a letter of commendation   D. was appointed an overseer of Zemindar’s farm   E. he was placed on salary

8.      Which of these words can replace overseer as used in the passage?  A. captain   B. leader   C. owner   D. partner   E. supervisor

9.      The farmer’s wife was disappointed because her husband   A. found a purse of gold   B. found the owner of the purse   C. returned the purse to the owner    D. was not rewarded immediately   E. was very hardworking

10.  Which of these statements is not true according to the passage? The farmer   A. was poor    B. had a small farm   C. had seven children   D. found a box of gold   E. lived in a village

 

Section B: Lexis

Choose from the options lettered A –E the one that is nearest in meaning to the word in italics (Nos. 11 - 15).

 

11.  She constantly stayed back to help her grandmother.  A. always   B. hardly   C. occasionally   D. rarely   E. seldomly

12.  The boy wandered far into the forest.  A. journeyed   B. ran   C. roamed   D. trekked   E. walked

13.  Only pupils who were healthy enrolled in the sporting program.  A. agile   B. confident   C. muscular   D. smart   E. tall

14.  The bead teacher told us to note the important points.  A. best   B. cold   C. difficult   D. minor   E. relevant

15.  The pupils were given enough examples  to Complete   A. Complete   B. few   C. more   D. sufficient  E. suitable

 

Choose from the options lettered A-E the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or expression in italics (Nos. 16-20).

 

16.  Our school team lost to the visiting team. A. Booed B. Embraced C. Engaged D. Invited E. Won

17.  The little boy spent all the money his parents left for him.  A. Hid B. Lost C. Saved D. Shared E. Used

18.  I believe whatever my brother tells me.  A. Accept B. Doubt C. Hate D. Like E. Listen to

19.  The girl was asked to pick up an empty bottle from the store.  A. A broken B. A filled C. A short  D. An old  E. An opened

20.  The mad man was knocked down by a reckless driver.  A. Careful B. Careless C. Senseless D. Strange E. Wicked

 

SECTION C: STRUCTURE

Complete each of the following statements with the most appropriate of the options lettered A-E (Nos. 21-40).

21.  Aisha ___ the piano every week  A. play B. plays C. played D. is being playing E. is playing

22.  He is the ___ of the two brothers  A. more older B. most oldest C. most old D. older E. oldest

23.  All the ____ in my kitchen are blunt  A. knife B. knifes C. knife’s D. knives E. kniveses

24.  Ada is the captain of her team. ___ she?  A. couldn't B. is C. isn't D. was E. wasn't

25.  Which of the following words contain the /ɒ/ sound?  A. cat B. cold C. fin D. ten E. woman

26.  The farmer stored his hay ___ a barn.  A. at B. by C. in D. on E. with

27.  The prefix ____ will combine with the word “agree” to form a new word.  A. dis- B. in- C. mis- D. re- E. un-

28.  My son took a ____ of the burning house  A. photugraph B. photograp C. photograph D. photograhp E. fotograph

29.  The books on the table belong to Ade and Olu. They are  A. mine B. theirs C. their’s D. ours E. yours

30.  Mother said, “Do not put all your eggs in one basket.” This means that we should   A. not use basket to carry egg B. not put eggs in one place C. not put our efforts in one thing D. not invest in eggs E. invest our resources in one thing

31.  The deceased's children are fighting ____ father's property.  A. at B. by C. in D. over E. with

32.  Direct Speech: "I am travelling by rail," she said. Indirect Speech: She said that she ___ by rail.  A. has travelled B. is travelling C. travels D. will be travelling E. was travelling

33.  Peter will always remember his ____ day    A. graduation B. grajuation C. graduasion D. gradaution E. graudation

34.  Which of the following suffixes can combine with the word "season" to form a new word?   A. ment B. al C. less D. ness E. ly

35.  The teachers ____ in the staffroom when we arrived.  A. has been B. is C. is being D. was E. were

36.  She doesn't plait her hair on Sundays, ____ she?  A. did B. does C. doesn't D. don't E. didn't

37.  Grace ____ some mangoes from the market yesterday  A. bought B. buy C. buys D. has bought E. was buying

38.  This is the man from ____ we bought the apples.   A. which B. who C. who's D. whom E. whose

39.  My father has a ___ of cars  A. company B. fleet C. flock D. galaxy E. group

40.  Active Voice: Bola saw a big snake. Passive Voice: A big snake ____ by Bola.   A. is being seen B. is seen C. was seeing D. was seen E. were seen