Practice Questions Guide to Preparing for the TRCN Professional Qualifying Examination
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- What does the white color in the Nigerian flag stand for? a. Unity
b. Strength
c. Peace
d. Wealth
Answer: c. Peace - Who formed the first political party in Nigeria? a. Nnamdi Azikiwe
b. Obafemi Awolowo
c. Ahmadu Bello
d. Herbert Macaulay
Answer: d. Herbert Macaulay - What was the first political party in Nigeria? a. Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP)
b. Action Group (AG)
c. National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC)
d. People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
Answer: a. Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) - Which of the following is NOT a data collection strategy in educational research? a. Questionnaires
b. Systematic observation
c. Referrals
d. Interviews
Answer: c. Referrals - In computer terminology, ‘CAD’ stands for: a. Computer Algorithm and Design
b. Computer Aided Designs
c. Computer Application Design
d. Computer Applied Design
Answer: b. Computer Aided Designs - What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arms represent? a. Freedom
b. Unity
c. Strength
d. Peace
Answer: c. Strength - What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arms represent? a. Unity
b. Wealth
c. Dignity
d. Strength
Answer: c. Dignity - A good curriculum comprises these except: a. Content
b. Scope
c. Content sequence
d. Objectives and instructional resources
e. Minimum qualifications
Answer: e. Minimum qualifications - The teacher education programs are offered in universities, colleges of education, and polytechnics with different nomenclatures EXCEPT: a. Part-time education
b. Distance education
c. Western education
d. Sandwich education
Answer: c. Western education - Which of these bodies is responsible for dealing with economic crimes and corruption in Nigeria? a. ICPC
b. CCB
c. EFCC
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above - Nigeria became a federal republic in what year? a. 1960
b. 1963
c. 1979
d. 1999
Answer: b. 1963 - The federal capital was moved to Abuja from Lagos in which year? a. 1986
b. 1991
c. 2000
d. 2003
Answer: b. 1991 - What does the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arms stand for? a. Strength
b. Unity
c. Fertile soil
d. Wealth
Answer: c. Fertile soil - Early Childhood education, as practiced today, began with: a. Wole Soyinka
b. Tai Solarin
c. Florence Nightingale
d. Dr. Maria Montessori
Answer: d. Dr. Maria Montessori - Modern education originated from: a. Egypt
b. The Romans
c. The Greeks
d. Britain
Answer: c. The Greeks - The introduction of trade/entrepreneurship in the senior secondary school curriculum is for: a. National integration
b. National development
c. Social responsibility
d. Skill acquisition
Answer: d. Skill acquisition - What is the major principle of transformational leadership? a. Motivation of staff
b. Encourage staff with gifts
c. Create new reforms
d. Inspiration due to reward
Answer: a. Motivation of staff - What was the first capital city in Nigeria? a. Lagos
b. Abuja
c. Calabar
d. Kaduna
Answer: c. Calabar - What does the green color in the Nigerian flag represent? a. Wealth
b. Forests and abundant natural wealth
c. Peace
d. Unity
Answer: b. Forests and abundant natural wealth - What does the green color in the Nigerian flag represent? a. Unity
b. Wealth
c. Forests and abundant natural wealth
d. Peace
Answer: c. Forests and abundant natural wealth - Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones? a. Four
b. Five
c. Six
d. Seven
Answer: c. Six - Who propagated modern education to Nigerians? a. Britain
b. U.S.A
c. The French
d. The Romans
Answer: a. Britain - The use of modern teaching aids in classrooms began in which year? a. 1922
b. 1910
c. 1933
d. 1940
Answer: a. 1922 - Five states that were named after rivers in Nigeria: a. Ogun
b. Osun
c. Kaduna
d. Niger
e. Benue
Answer: a, b, c, d, e - Continents in the World: a. Africa
b. Asia
c. North America
d. Australia
e. Europe
f. Antarctica
g. South America
Answer: a, b, c, d, e, f, g - A curriculum is usually developed to meet what type of goals? a. Broad goals
b. Flexible goals
c. Specific goals
d. Rigid goals
Answer: c. Specific goals - What are the general goals of any educational institution? a. To assist learners pass their examination
b. To assist the learners grow mentally, physically, and morally
c. To make learners good scholars
d. To issue learners with certificates
Answer: b. To assist the learners grow mentally, physically, and morally - The preferred population of children in a class for early childhood education is: a. 40
b. 20
c. 50
d. 60
Answer: b. 20 - Teaching professionalism through registration of teachers was first done by: a. The Greek
b. The Romans
c. Egypt
d. Britain
Answer: d. Britain - Curriculum in its implementation is organized through what instrument? a. Daily routine and master timetable
b. Master timetable only
c. Daily routine only
d. Daily timetable
Answer: a. Daily routine and master timetable - Inquiry into the fundamental nature of something is related to doing: a. Philosophy
b. Propositions
c. Criticism
d. Professionalism
Answer: a. Philosophy - Tarquinus Superbus the proud was dethroned and expelled from Rome because of his: a. Oppressive behavior
b. Arrogant behavior
c. Selfishness
d. Meanness
Answer: a. Oppressive behavior - A specific characteristic of a population is known as a: a. Parameter
b. Statistic
c. Descriptive
d. Sample
Answer: a. Parameter - In using task-based learning, care must be given to: a. II and III only
b. I, II, and III only
c. I and III only
d. I and II only
Answer: b. I, II, and III only - Which of the following is NOT a strategy for teaching children with special needs? a. The problem-solving method
b. The lecture method
c. The task method
d. The guided discovery method
Answer: b. The lecture method - Which of these is NOT true of the syllabus? a. It is the content of instruction in the form of subjects offered
b. It is the academic aspect of curriculum
c. It is the horizontal sub-system of the curriculum
d. It is the vertical sub-system of the curriculum
Answer: d. It is the vertical sub-system of the curriculum - Scheme of work defines the syllabus when broken down on the basis of: a. A day
b. A week
c. A month
d. A term
Answer: a. A day - Lessons are derived directly from: a. The syllabus
b. The scheme of work
c. The curriculum
d. The subjects
Answer: b. The scheme of work - A good curriculum must contain its four basic components which are: a. Content, goal, plan, learning experiences
b. Age, hiding curriculum, teaching experiences, program of service
c. Minimum qualifications, marital status, religion, sex
d. Program of experiences, program of skills, school’s financial status, goal
Answer: a. Content, goal, plan, learning experiences - COVID-19 Pandemic on educational system in Nigeria caused: a. Unmotivated teachers
b. Poor educational infrastructure
c. Inadequate curriculum
d. Lack of ICT
Answer: d. Lack of ICT - Which of these is NOT a goal of developmental psychology? a. Describe child’s behavior
b. Predict child’s behavior
c. Explain child’s behavior
d. Experiment child’s behavior
Answer: d. Experiment child’s behavior - Who gave Nigeria her name? a. Flora Shaw
Answer: Flora Shaw - Who designed the Nigerian flag? a. Late Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Answer: Late Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi - Which was the first TV station in Nigeria? a. Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959
Answer: Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959 - When was Nigeria formed? a. 1914
Answer: 1914 - Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria? a. Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State
Answer: Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State - Who should design the scheme of work? a. The Headteacher
b. The school
c. The subject teacher
d. The class monitor
Answer: c. The subject teacher - The lesson plan should be designed to satisfy what lesson? a. Teaching each lesson
b. A week’s lesson
c. A day’s lesson
d. Terminal lessons
Answer: a. Teaching each lesson - LMS in education means: a. Love My Students
b. Learning Module System
c. Learning Management Software
d. Learning Management System
Answer: d. Learning Management System - Content-related validity is a type of validity in which: a. Is not test measures a representative sample of subject matter content and its behavioral changes under consideration
b. An association between the test scores and the predication of a theoretical traits is demonstrated
c. The test is demonstrated to be effective in predicting criterion or indicators of a construct
d. The items of a test represent the entire range of possible items the test should cover
Answer: d. The items of a test represent the entire range of possible items the test should cover - Instructional materials should: a. Create fun
b. Make learning easier
c. Make the teachers rest
d. Help lazy and weak learners
Answer: b. Make learning easier - Who was the first Nigerian to become a Nobel Laureate? a. Wole Soyinka
Answer: Wole Soyinka - What is the premier university in Nigeria? a. University of Ibadan
Answer: University of Ibadan - How many local government areas do we have in Nigeria? a. 774
Answer: 774 - Who was the first Nigerian president? a. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Answer: Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe - Lesson plan can be referred to as: a. Lesson guide
b. Lesson topic
c. Lesson note
d. Lesson jotter
Answer: c. Lesson note - Who was the first Nigerian prime minister? a. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Answer: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - Who was the first Nigerian executive president? a. Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
Answer: Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari - In which way is CFS excellence achieved? a. Storage
b. Safety
c. Survival
d. Sanitation
Answer: d. Sanitation - Select the correct order of the policy-making process in education in Nigeria: a. Joint Consultative Committee on Education (JCCE) – National Council on Education (NCE) – The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) finalizes the policy
b. The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) – Joint Consultative Committee on Education (JCCE) – National Council on Education (NCE) finalizes the policy
c. National Council on Education (NCE) – The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) – Joint Consultative Committee on Education (JCCE) finalizes the policy
d. The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) – National Council on Education (NCE) – Joint Consultative Committee on Education (JCCE) finalizes the policy
Answer: a. Joint Consultative Committee on Education (JCCE) – National Council on Education (NCE) – The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) finalizes the policy - One feature that distinguishes a special library from others is: a. Selective dissemination of information (SDI)
b. Acquisition of reference services
c. Provision of resources for research
d. Provision of reading space
Answer: a. Selective dissemination of information (SDI) - Approximate 0.056789 to 3 significant figures: a. 0.0568
b. 0.057
c. 0.0567
d. 0.06
Answer: b. 0.057 - Which of the options A to D is correct for this statement: The Minister as well as his wives _____ generous. a. is are being
b. were
c. are
d. is
Answer: d. is - What is the largest continent in the world? a. Asia
Answer: Asia - The problem of educational imbalance in Nigeria is the: a. Disparity between the Muslims and the Christians
b. Disparity between Girl-child and Boy-child education in Nigeria
c. Educational problem that has many forms
d. Disparity between the northern and southern parts of Nigeria
Answer: d. Disparity between the northern and southern parts of Nigeria - What type of learner can perform better than expected? a. Under-achieving
b. Over-achieving
c. Slow-learner
d. Gifted
Answer: d. Gifted - What is the full meaning of UNICEF? Answer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
- What is Nigeria? Answer: Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigeria is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north.
- A major cause of classroom indiscipline is: a. Poor parental control
b. Lack of writing materials
c. Large class size
d. Poor teaching facilities
Answer: a. Poor parental control - In a given 4 by 7 contingency table, the degree of freedom is: a. 18
b. 10
c. 28
d. 11
Answer: a. 18 - A school counselor works in: a. Primary and secondary schools
b. Junior and senior secondary schools
c. Colleges
d. Universities
Answer: a. Primary and secondary schools - Who is the current minister of education? Answer: [Current information required]
- When was the Nigerian Naira introduced? Answer: 1st January 1973
- The process of quantifying the degree to which someone or something possesses a given trait is called: a. Assessment
b. Testing
c. Evaluation
d. Measurement
Answer: d. Measurement - The components of basic education in Nigeria comprise the following EXCEPT: a. Primary education
b. Junior Secondary education
c. Vocational enterprise institute
d. Early Childhood Care Education
Answer: c. Vocational enterprise institute - The educational objective that focuses on the development of intellectual skills and knowledge is: a. Affective
b. Cognitive
c. Psychomotor
d. Emotional
Answer: b. Cognitive - The body responsible for the accreditation of universities in Nigeria is: a. WAEC
b. NECO
c. NUC
d. JAMB
Answer: c. NUC (National Universities Commission) - The principle of inclusivity in education primarily ensures that: a. Only gifted students are given attention
b. Every student has access to education
c. Only students with disabilities are focused on
d. Students of the same religion are grouped together
Answer: b. Every student has access to education - Which of the following is NOT a type of research? a. Descriptive
b. Experimental
c. Theoretical
d. Factual
Answer: d. Factual - The acronym STEM stands for: a. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
b. Science, Technology, English, and Mathematics
c. Science, Teaching, Engineering, and Mathematics
d. Social studies, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Answer: a. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - An instructional strategy that involves students working in groups to achieve a common goal is called: a. Direct instruction
b. Cooperative learning
c. Independent study
d. Lecture method
Answer: b. Cooperative learning - The term “pedagogy” refers to: a. The study of diseases
b. The art and science of teaching
c. The study of child development
d. The process of curriculum development
Answer: b. The art and science of teaching - In educational measurement, reliability refers to: a. The degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure
b. The consistency of test results over time
c. The ability of a test to predict future performance
d. The appropriateness of test content
Answer: b. The consistency of test results over time - Which of the following is a characteristic of a standardized test? a. It is administered informally
b. It is designed by classroom teachers
c. It has consistent procedures for administration and scoring
d. It is not used for comparison purposes
Answer: c. It has consistent procedures for administration and scoring - An example of a formative assessment is: a. End-of-term exam
b. National standardized test
c. Mid-term quiz
d. Final project
Answer: c. Mid-term quiz - In educational research, a hypothesis is: a. A detailed description of the research problem
b. A statement that can be tested
c. A summary of research findings
d. A review of related literature
Answer: b. A statement that can be tested - Which learning theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment? a. Constructivism
b. Behaviorism
c. Cognitivism
d. Humanism
Answer: b. Behaviorism - The concept of “zone of proximal development” was introduced by: a. Jean Piaget
b. Lev Vygotsky
c. John Dewey
d. Maria Montessori
Answer: b. Lev Vygotsky - The primary purpose of educational technology is to: a. Replace teachers
b. Enhance teaching and learning
c. Make learning fun only
d. Reduce educational costs
Answer: b. Enhance teaching and learning - Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment? a. Classroom discussion
b. Peer feedback
c. End-of-year exam
d. Daily homework
Answer: c. End-of-year exam - The philosophy of education that emphasizes hands-on, practical learning experiences is: a. Perennialism
b. Essentialism
c. Progressivism
d. Existentialism
Answer: c. Progressivism - Which educational theorist is known for the theory of multiple intelligences? a. Howard Gardner
b. B.F. Skinner
c. Albert Bandura
d. Erik Erikson
Answer: a. Howard Gardner - The approach to teaching that involves breaking down information into small, manageable parts and teaching each part separately is called: a. Holistic learning
b. Scaffolding
c. Chunking
d. Spiral curriculum
Answer: c. Chunking - Which of the following is NOT a principle of child development and learning? a. Development and learning occur in and are influenced by multiple social and cultural contexts
b. Early experiences have no impact on later development
c. Development and learning proceed at varying rates from child to child
d. Children are active participants in their own development
Answer: b. Early experiences have no impact on later development - The educational approach that combines online and face-to-face learning is known as: a. Traditional learning
b. E-learning
c. Blended learning
d. Distance learning
Answer: c. Blended learning - The educational philosophy that emphasizes learning by doing is attributed to: a. John Dewey
b. Plato
c. Socrates
d. Aristotle
Answer: a. John Dewey - Which of the following is a key principle of Montessori education? a. Teacher-centered instruction
b. Rote memorization
c. Self-directed learning
d. Standardized testing
Answer: c. Self-directed learning - The term “pedagogical content knowledge” refers to: a. Knowledge of classroom management techniques
b. Knowledge of how to teach specific content effectively
c. General teaching skills
d. Knowledge of school policies
Answer: b. Knowledge of how to teach specific content effectively - The method of teaching where the teacher provides information and students take notes is called: a. Inquiry-based learning
b. Cooperative learning
c. Lecture method
d. Problem-based learning
Answer: c. Lecture method - In Bloom’s Taxonomy, the highest level of cognitive skills is: a. Understanding
b. Remembering
c. Creating
d. Analyzing
Answer: c. Creating - An example of intrinsic motivation is: a. Receiving a prize for good performance
b. Studying to get a high grade
c. Learning something because it is interesting
d. Completing homework to avoid punishment
Answer: c. Learning something because it is interesting - Which learning style is characterized by a preference for hands-on activities? a. Visual
b. Auditory
c. Kinesthetic
d. Reading/Writing
Answer: c. Kinesthetic - Differentiated instruction is designed to: a. Teach the same way to all students
b. Provide different learning experiences based on student needs
c. Focus solely on advanced learners
d. Simplify the curriculum
Answer: b. Provide different learning experiences based on student needs - Which of the following is an assessment tool used to evaluate student performance? a. Textbook
b. Report card
c. Rubric
d. Lesson plan
Answer: c. Rubric - The theory that emphasizes the social context of learning and the construction of knowledge through interaction is: a. Behaviorism
b. Constructivism
c. Cognitivism
d. Humanism
Answer: b. Constructivism - The educational approach that integrates students with disabilities into regular classrooms is called: a. Segregation
b. Mainstreaming
c. Special education
d. Inclusion
Answer: d. Inclusion - The process of reflecting on and evaluating one’s own teaching practice is known as: a. Professional development
b. Self-assessment
c. Peer review
d. Mentoring
Answer: b. Self-assessment - A common method used to encourage positive behavior in the classroom is: a. Negative reinforcement
b. Corporal punishment
c. Positive reinforcement
d. Ignoring bad behavior
Answer: c. Positive reinforcement - The educational practice that involves students learning at their own pace with guidance from the teacher is: a. Direct instruction
b. Personalized learning
c. Flipped classroom
d. Cooperative learning
Answer: b. Personalized learning - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective teacher? a. Strong communication skills
b. Lack of preparation
c. Patience
d. Adaptability
Answer: b. Lack of preparation