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Ebonyi State Civil Service Practice Past Questions And Answers
If you are preparing for the Ebonyi State Civil Service recruitment exam, practicing with past questions and answers is a smart way to get ready. These practice materials will help you understand the type of questions to expect and improve your chances of success.
Why You Need Past Questions
- Understand Exam Format: Past questions give you an idea of the structure of the exam, the subjects covered, and the question types.
- Boost Confidence: Practicing before the exam day helps reduce anxiety and builds your confidence.
- Improve Speed and Accuracy: The more you practice, the faster and more accurate you become in answering questions.
- Identify Areas of Focus: You can identify topics that need extra attention.
What to Expect in the Ebonyi State Civil Service Exam
The exam often covers these areas:
- English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence correction.
- Mathematics: Basic arithmetic, percentages, ratios, and simple equations.
- General Knowledge: Current affairs, history, and knowledge about Ebonyi State.
- Civil Service Knowledge: Questions about government policies, administration, and ethics.
Free Sample Ebonyi state civil service Practice questions and answers
MATHEMATIC
The arithmetic mean of all possible outcomes is known as
(A) expected value
(B) critical value
(C) variance
(D) standard deviation
Answer: A
Expectation (or expected value) is the arithmetic mean of all possible outcomes of a random variable.
2. Which of the following cannot be the value of a correlation coefficient?
(A) –1
(B) –0.75
(C) 0
(D) 1.2
Answer: D
The value of a correlation coefficient is always between –1 and 1, including –1 and 1.
3. Var (X) = ?
(A) E[X2] (B) E[X2] – E[X] (C) E[X2] + E[X]2
(D) E[X2] – E[X]2
Answer: D
By definition, Var (X) = E[X2] – E[X]2
4. Var (X + Y) = ?
(A) E[X/Y] + E[Y] (B) E[Y/X] + E[X] (C) Var(X) + Var(Y) + 2 Cov(X, Y)
(D) Var(X) + Var(Y) – 2 Cov(X, Y)
Answer: C
By definition, Var (X + Y) = Var(X) + Var(Y) + 2 Cov(X, Y)
5. What is variance of the data set: 2, 10, 1, 9, and 3?
(A) 15.5
(B) 17.5
(C) 5.5
(D) 7.5
Answer: B
First calculate the mean
Now calculate the variance,
ENGLISH
1. Tunde and Tania went shopping, but __________ couldn’t find anything __________ liked.
(A) they, those
(B) they, them
(C) those, they
(D) they, they
The answer is: (D)
2. Nuclear energy is __________ dangerous to be used widely.
(A) so
(B) such
(C) too
(D) that
The answer is: (C)
3. If I have money, I __________ it tomorrow.
(A) will purchase
(B) would purchase
(C) have purchase
(D) have purchased
The answer is: (A)
4. Cannon had __________ unique qualities _________ it was used widely in ancient times.
(A) such, that
(B) such, so
(C) that, since
(D) that, that
The answer is: (A)
Some Frequently Asked Questions About Ebonyi state Civil Service Test
Q: Can I take the test on my phone?
A: We strongly advise against using your phone for the test. Using your phone can result in your test
being terminated when calls or SMS come in during the test as this can be considered suspicious
activities (see the question on suspicious activities for more details).
Q: Can I take the test more than once?
A: You are only allowed to take the test only once. If you take the test more than once, it is only your
score from the first attempt that will be recorded.
Q: Is the test timed?
A: Yes. All tests have a time duration in which they must be completed. Once the duration is
reached, the test will be terminated, and your score recorded and submitted.
Q: What if I mistakenly end the test before I am done?
A: Once a test is submitted or closed, it will be assumed that the test has been completed and
submitted.
Q: Would I be allowed to retake the test if my test automatically ended because of network or
internet issues?
A: No, you would not be allowed to retake the test. You are advised to make sure you have quality
internet service to avoid this.
Q: Would I be allowed to use the calculator on my system for the test for mathematical questions?
A: Opening another app on your device while taking the test is considered an unusual behaviour so
we advise you have a physical calculator for the test.
Q: My test just ended. I don’t know what happened. What should I do?
A: Your test can be terminated for several reasons – internet connection, suspicious behaviour, or test
time elapsed.
Please ensure you have good and reliable internet before starting the examination to prevent
termination due to poor internet connection.
If you perform five (5) suspicious activities, your test will be terminated. Every time a suspicious
activity is noticed, you will get a warning. By the fifth (5th) warning, your test will be terminated.
Q: What are suspicious activities?
A: Your test will be terminated if you perform five (5) suspicious activities. The following activities are
considered suspicious activities /unusual behaviour:
˗ Minimizing the browser.
˗ Resizing the browser.
˗ Opening a new tab.
˗ Opening a new program.
˗ Take a screenshot. (Desktop)
˗ Pressing Ctrl + C.
˗ Pressing Ctrl + V.
˗ Pressing Print Screen.
˗ Pressing F12.
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