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This is the updated 2023 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps recruitment aptitude test study pack for graduates. All you need to guarantee success at the test. The study pack contains:

  1. NSCDC past questions and answers study pack for graduate recruitment.
  2. Free Nigerian Current Affairs study note

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NSCDC Recruitment Aptitude Test Format:

This updated NSCDC Recruitment Aptitude Test Past Questions is prepared to help you pass the recruitment test.

Previously, the questions were conducted by JAMB/WAEC (West African Examination Council)

The test consists of four sections and a total of 120 questions for 120 minutes

The test sections include:

  1. Quantitative reasoning questions (MATHS)
  2. Verbal Reasoning (ENGLISH)
  3. General knowledge/ Current affairs.

(Occasionally, some field specific questions may appear under the general knowledge section of the test depending on what cadre position the candidate apply for.)

2023 NSCDC recruitment aptitude test will likely be administered by JAMB.

NSCDC Aptitude Test Past Questions Study pack:

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Sample  Questions for NSCDC recruitment Aptitude Test

VERBAL REASONING

Question:Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “Eloquent”:
A) Fluent
B) Silent
C) Boring
D) Clumsy
Answer:A) Fluent

Question:Select the option that correctly completes the analogy: Apple is to Fruit as Carrot is to __________.
A) Vegetable
B) Root
C) Orange
D) Food
Answer:B) Root

Question: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to “Generous”:
A) Selfish
B) Kind
C) Giving
D) Caring
Answer:A Selfish

Question:In which sentence is the word “Ubiquitous” used correctly?
A) The umbrella was so ubiquitous that it protected everyone from the sun.
B) The concert was a hit because the music was ubiquitous.
C) Ubiquitous people often find it hard to adapt to new environments.
D) In today’s modern world, smartphones are becoming ubiquitous.
Answer:D) In today’s modern world, smartphones are becoming ubiquitous.

Question: Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the phrase: “To bite the bullet.”
A) To chew on something tough
B) To endure a difficult situation with courage
C) To avoid confrontation
D) To spit out unpleasant food
Answer:B To endure a difficult situation with courage

Question:Choose the correct word order for the sentence: “on the hill a small cottage stood.”
A) A small cottage stood on the hill.
B) A stood small cottage on the hill.
C) Stood on the hill a small cottage.
D) On the hill stood a small cottage.
Answer: A) A small cottage stood on the hill.

Question:Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A) The team are playing their best.
B) The movie is really good.
C) The dogs barks loudly.
D) She sings and dance well.
Answer:B The movie is really good.

Question:Which of the following words is a synonym for “Adequate”?
A) Insufficient
B) Inadequate
C) Abundant
D) Scarce
Answer:C Abundant

Question:Select the option that correctly completes the analogy: Ocean is to Water as Forest is to __________.
A) Trees
B) Animals
C) Earth
D) Air
Answer:A Trees

Question:Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to “Cautious”:
A) Brave
B) Careful
C) Wary
D) Prudent
Answer:A Brave

Question:Identify the sentence with correct punctuation:
A) I went to the store, and bought some apples.
B) I went to the store; and bought some apples.
C) I went to the store and bought some, apples.
D) I went to the store and bought some apples.
Answer: D) I went to the store and bought some apples.

Question:Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom: “Barking up the wrong tree.”
A) Climbing a tree to rescue a cat
B) Making a loud noise in a forest
C) Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action
D) Searching for a lost item in the woods
Answer: C) Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action

Question:Which sentence has a correctly used homonym?
A) Their going to the park later.
B) There going to the park later.
C) They’re going to the park later.
D) Thier going to the park later.
Answer: C) They’re going to the park later.

Question: Choose the correct form of the verb for the sentence: She __________ to the party last night.
A) go
B) goes
C) went
D) going
Answer: C) went

Question:Identify the sentence with proper parallel structure:
A) She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike.
B) She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.
C) She likes to hike, swim, and biking.
D) She likes hiking, swimming, and bike.
Answer: B) She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

NUMERICAL REASONING

Question: What is 25% of 80?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
Answer:B 20

Question:If a shirt originally costs $60 and is now on sale for 30% off, what is the sale price?
A) $18
B) $36
C) $42
D) $48
Answer:B $36

Question:If a car travels at a speed of 65 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3.5 hours?
A) 175 miles
B) 210 miles
C) 227.5 miles
D) 245 miles
Answer:C 227.5 miles

Question:If the perimeter of a square is 48 cm, what is the length of each side?
A) 8 cm
B) 10 cm
C) 12 cm
D) 16 cm
Answer:B 10 cm

Question: A company’s profit increased from $50,000 to $75,000. What was the percentage increase?
A company’s profit increased from $50,000 to $75,000. What was the percentage increase?
A) 25%
B) 33.33%
C) 50%
D) 66.67%
Answer:B 33.33%

Question: If a recipe requires 2.5 cups of flour and you want to make 4 batches, how many cups of flour do you need in total?
A) 8 cups
B) 10 cups
C) 12.5 cups
D) 14 cups
Answer:A 8 cups

Question:If the temperature increased by 15°C and then decreased by 10°C, what is the net temperature change?
A) 5°C increase
B) 5°C decrease
C) 10°C increase
D) 25°C decrease
Answer: A 5°C increase

Question:The population of a town increased from 10,000 to 15,000. What was the percentage increase?
A) 30%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Answer:C 50%

Question:If a rectangle has a length of 8 meters and a width of 5 meters, what is its area?
A) 13 square meters
B) 30 square meters
C) 40 square meters
D) 45 square meters
Answer:C 40 square meters

Question:If a bookshelf has 6 shelves, and each shelf can hold 18 books, how many books can the bookshelf hold in total?
A) 72 books
B) 90 books
C) 108 books
D) 126 books
Answer:C 108 books

Question: A store sells a product for $25 that costs them $12 to produce. What is the profit margin as a percentage?
A) 52%
B) 58%
C) 67%
D) 80%
Answer:A 52%

Question:If a triangle has a base of 10 inches and a height of 8 inches, what is its area?
A) 20 square inches
B) 30 square inches
C) 40 square inches
D) 50 square inches
Answer:B 30 square inches

Question:If John’s monthly salary is $3,500 and he pays 20% in taxes, how much does he take home after taxes?
A) $2,500
B) $2,800
C) $2,950
D) $3,000
Answer:C $2,950

Question: A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed for 4 batches of the recipe?
A) 1/6 cup
B) 4/3 cups
C) 8/3 cups
D) 2 2/3 cups
Answer:C 8/3 cups

Question:If the price of a product increased from $80 to $100, what is the percentage increase?
A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 30%
D) 50%
Answer:A 25%

Some Frequently Asked Questions About NSCDC Aptitude Test 2024

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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