INEC Past Questions and Answers

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INEC Past Questions and Answers

Looking to join the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and want to prepare for your upcoming assessment? Our INEC Past Questions and Answers package is the perfect tool to help you succeed! With our INEC Past Questions and Answers package, you’ll have the opportunity to practice and master the skills required to excel in the assessment. This will help you to build your confidence and increase your chances of success so that you can stand out from other applicants and secure your dream job at INEC.

INEC Exam Format

Our package contains a range of questions and answers that cover the full range of topics that are typically covered in INEC assessments. This includes questions on

Quantitative reasoning questions (MATHS),

Verbal Reasoning (ENGLISH),

General knowledge/ Current affairs

Sample  Questions 

Instructions
In total there are 50 questions in this section. As, a reminder, once you start the test, you will have 40 minutes to compete all of the questions in this section. The system will automatically time you out at this point unless you have submitted your answers before the time expires.
Remember: You should aim to complete all of the questions in this time. The on-screen clock will remind you of the time remaining to complete the test section If you are unsure of an answer, take an educated guess and move on quickly Indicate the correct answer by clicking on your chosen option

Numerical Reasoning:

Question 1:
If a car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour for 3 hours, how far does it travel?
A) 120 miles
B) 160 miles
C) 180 miles
D) 200 miles

Answer: B) 180 miles
Explanation: Distance = Speed × Time = 60 mph × 3 hours = 180 miles.

Question 2:
If the price of a laptop is $800 and it’s on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?
A) $160
B) $640
C) $720
D) $960

Answer: C) $640
Explanation: 20% of $800 is $160. Subtracting $160 from $800 gives $640.

Question 3:
If a rectangular garden has a length of 12 meters and a width of 8 meters, what is its area?
A) 20 square meters
B) 48 square meters
C) 80 square meters
D) 96 square meters

Answer: B) 96 square meters
Explanation: Area = Length × Width = 12 m × 8 m = 96 square meters.

Question 4:
What is 25% of 80?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30

Answer: B) 20
Explanation: To find 25% of 80, you can multiply 80 by 0.25 (which is the decimal equivalent of 25%). 80 * 0.25 = 20.

Question 5:
If a shirt costs $45 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?
A) $36
B) $38
C) $42
D) $48

Answer: A) $36
Explanation: 20% of $45 is $9. Subtracting $9 from $45 gives $36.

Question 6:
If a train travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 50 mph
B) 55 mph
C) 60 mph
D) 65 mph

Answer: C) 60 mph
Explanation: Average speed = Distance / Time = 300 miles / 5 hours = 60 mph.

Verbal Reasoning:

Question 1:
Choose the synonym for “eloquent.”
A) Quiet
B) Skillful
C) Articulate
D) Incoherent

Answer: C) Articulate
Explanation: “Eloquent” means expressing oneself well, which is similar in meaning to “articulate.”

Question 2:
Choose the antonym for “vast.”
A) Enormous
B) Tiny
C) Immense
D) Massive

Answer: B) Tiny
Explanation: “Vast” means very large or extensive, while “tiny” means very small.

Question 3:
Complete the analogy: Marathon is to race as novel is to _______.
A) Author
B) Book
C) Story
D) Words

Answer: B) Book
Explanation: A marathon is a type of race, just as a novel is a type of book.

Question 4:
Choose the word that is the opposite in meaning to “courageous.”
A) Brave
B) Fearful
C) Confident
D) Audacious

Answer: B) Fearful
Explanation: “Courageous” means brave or not afraid, so the opposite is “Fearful.”

Question 5:
Choose the synonym for “benevolent.”
A) Cruel
B) Kind
C) Hateful
D) Selfish

Answer: B) Kind
Explanation: “Benevolent” means showing kindness and goodwill, which is similar in meaning to “kind.”

Question 6:
Complete the analogy: Ocean is to water as forest is to _______.
A) Trees
B) Plants
C) Animals
D) Soil

Answer: A) Trees
Explanation: An ocean is a large body of water, just as a forest is a large collection of trees.

Logical Reasoning:

Question 1:
If all flowers are plants, and roses are flowers, then which of the following must be true?
A) Roses are not plants.
B) Roses are plants.
C) Flowers are not plants.
D) Plants are not flowers.

Answer: B) Roses are plants.
Explanation: According to the statement, all flowers are plants. Since roses are flowers, it follows that roses must also be plants

Question 2:
If all cats have tails, and Fluffy is a cat, then which of the following must be true?
A) Fluffy has a tail.
B) Fluffy is a dog.
C) Fluffy is a bird.
D) Fluffy can’t walk.

Answer: A) Fluffy has a tail.
Explanation: According to the statement, all cats have tails. Since Fluffy is a cat, it follows that Fluffy must have a tail.