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Kaduna State Civil Service Practice Questions and Answers – Updated
Preparing for the Kaduna State Civil Service recruitment exam can be easier if you have the right materials. This guide provides you with practice questions and answers to help you succeed. The civil service exams test your knowledge of various topics, so it’s important to study effectively.
Why Prepare for the Exam?
The Kaduna State Civil Service exam is competitive. It tests your knowledge, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. By practicing, you will:
- Understand the exam format: Learn how questions are structured.
- Improve speed and accuracy: Solve questions faster during the actual exam.
- Boost confidence: Feel more prepared and reduce exam stress.
Topics Covered in the Exam
The exam usually includes questions from these areas:
- English Language: Grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Mathematics: Basic arithmetic, percentages, and word problems.
- Current Affairs: Knowledge of national and Kaduna State events.
- General Knowledge: Topics like history, governance, and policies.
- Logical Reasoning: Puzzles, sequences, and patterns.
Free Sample Kaduna State civil service Practice questions and answers
1. What is the area in cm2 of the shaded region in the diagram below?
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
ANSWER: A
2. If A completes a particular work in 8 days and B completes the same work in 24 days. How many days will it take if they work together?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7
ANSWER: C
3. What comes next in the sequence: 1, 3, 11, 43, ____ ?
(A) 161
(B) 171
(C) 181
(D) 191
ANSWER: B
4. What is the distance traveled by a car which traveled at a speed of 80 km/hr for 3 hours and 30 minutes?
(A) 275 km
(B) 280 km
(C) 285 km
(D) 290 km
ANSWER: B
ENGLISH
1. Even if she _______ them, they wouldn’t have come.
(A) asked
(B) had asked
(C) would ask
(D) would have asked
The answer is: (B)
2. It was raining heavy yesterday, so they ________ out.
(A) did not go
(B) did not went
(C) would not go
(D) would not gone
The answer is: (A)
3. Yesterday she got a call from her old friend, and the friend ________ her the whole story.
(A) tell
(B) tells
(C) told
(D) has been telling
The answer is: (C)
4. _______ students achieve good marks if they study hard.
(A) Most
(B) Most of
(C) Most of the
(D) The most
The answer is: (A)
5. If she was free, she ________ to you.
(A) talked
(B) can talk
(C) could talked
(D) would talk
The answer is: (D)
GENERAL
1. The oldest news agency in the world is
(A) AFP
(B) WAFA
(C) BBC
(D) CNN
The answer is: (A)
2. AFP is a renowned news agency of which country?
(A) Switzerland
(B) France
(C) Germany
(D) Sweden
The answer is: (B)
3. How many electoral votes are required in the US presidential elections to become president of the United States?
(A) 250
(B) 270
(C) 350
(D) 370
The answer is: (B)
4. Currently, the largest economy in the world is the economy of
(A) China
(B) Russia
(C) Germany
(D) United States
The answer is: (D)
5. Which state of the United States shares marine border with Russia?
(A) Florida
(B) Hawaii
(C) Georgia
(D) Alaska
The answer is: (D)
Some Frequently Asked Questions About Kaduna 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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