Sample Questions from the Past Question Material

To give you an idea of what to expect inside our PDF document, here are a few sample questions across the primary subject areas along with their verified answers.

Use of English Sample Question

Question: Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The doctor insisted that the patient ________ the medication before bedtime.

  1. takes
  2. take
  3. would take
  4. took

Answer: B, take

Explanation: This sentence uses the subjunctive mood, which is triggered by verbs of demanding, insisting, or recommending. In the subjunctive mood, the base form of the verb ("take") is used regardless of the subject pronoun.

Biology Sample Question

Question: Which of the following organelles is responsible for cellular respiration and ATP production in human cells?

  1. Golgi apparatus
  2. Ribosome
  3. Mitochondrion
  4. Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer: C, Mitochondrion

Explanation: The mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it generates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which cells use as a source of chemical energy.

Chemistry Sample Question

Question: What is the oxidation state of manganese (Mn) in the compound potassium permanganate ($KMnO_4$)?

  1. +5
  2. +6
  3. +7
  4. +4

Answer: C, +7

Explanation: Potassium (K) has an oxidation state of +1, and oxygen (O) has an oxidation state of -2. For a neutral compound: $+1 + Mn + 4(-2) = 0$. This simplifies to $+1 + Mn - 8 = 0$, which means $Mn - 7 = 0$. Therefore, $Mn = +7$.

Physics Sample Question

Question: An object is placed 15cm in front of a concave mirror with a focal length of 10cm. Find the image distance.

  1. 20cm
  2. 30cm
  3. 15cm
  4. 25cm

Answer: B, 30cm

Explanation: Using the mirror formula: $\frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{u} + \frac{1}{v}$, where $f = 10$ and $u = 15$.

$\frac{1}{10} = \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{v}$

$\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{10} - \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3 - 2}{30} = \frac{1}{30}$

Therefore, $v = 30\text{cm}$.

How to Avoid Common Pitfalls on Exam Day

Every year, brilliant students miss out on admission because of simple mistakes that have nothing to do with their academic ability. Be aware of these traps:

  1. Arriving Late to the Venue: Screening centres can be crowded and stressful. Arrive at the campus or your designated venue at least an hour before your scheduled slot to finish biometric verification calmly.
  2. Incorrect Document Uploads: Ensure your JAMB registration number, O-level results, and state of origin certificates are correctly uploaded on the application portal. Discrepancies can lead to disqualification.
  3. Spending Too Much Time on Hard Questions: If a question is taking more than a minute to solve, skip it, choose a temporary option, and move on. You can always return to it at the end if time permits.
  4. Failure to Read Instructions Carefully: Read the prompt for each section before clicking your answers. Missing a word like "NOT" or "EXCEPT" can make you select the wrong option completely.

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