NSCDC Aptitude Test Past Questions and Answers in PDF

Practice Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to prepare for the recruitment exams ahead. The download is free and in PDF format.

Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board (CDCFIB ) aims to employ 30,000 eligible candidates for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. With the application phase now concluded, the CDCFIB has started processing submissions for shortlisting. Successful candidates will go through several stages of further screening, including:

• Aptitude test
• Document verification
• Physical and medical tests

Individuals preparing for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) exam should practice with these past questions and answers. This will help boost your confidence and increase your chances of success in the aptitude test.

NSCDC Aptitude Test Questions

We have prepared 30 practice questions for you. The aim is to help you familiarize yourself with the type of questions you may encounter in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) exam. This will give you a better understanding of the exam format and assist you with time management during the actual test.

You can proceed directly to download the NSCDC past questions and answers below for free.

1) Who is the current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as of 2024)?
A. Muhammadu Buhari
B. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
C. Yemi Osinbajo
D. Atiku Abubakar

2) Who is the current Vice President of Nigeria?
A. Kashim Shettima
B. Yemi Osinbajo
C. Peter Obi
D. Namadi Sambo

3) Who is the current Minister of Interior?
A. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
B. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo
C. Adebayo Adelabu
D. Bosun Tijani

4) The name “Nigeria” was coined by whom?
A. Lord Lugard
B. Flora Shaw
C. Mungo Park
D. Hugh Clapperton

5) Nigeria gained its independence from Britain in what year?
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1956
D. 1970

6) Nigeria became a republic in what year?
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1956
D. 1970

7) How many states are there in Nigeria?
A. 36
B. 37
C. 35
D. 30

8) The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) oversees the NSCDC. Who chairs this board?
A. The President
B. The Minister of Interior
C. The Commandant General
D. The National Security Adviser

9) How many Zonal Commands does the NSCDC have in Nigeria?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

10) Where is the headquarters of the NSCDC located?
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kaduna
D. Port Harcourt

11) The NSCDC training academy is located in which area?
A. Sauka, Abuja
B. Maiduguri, Borno
C. Oloibiri, Bayelsa
D. Ikeja, Lagos

12) What is 25% of 200?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100

13) If a number is multiplied by 5 and then 10 is added, the result is 40. What is the number?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

15) The mean of 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 is?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

16) If 2x = 16, what is the value of x?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

17) A box contains 5 red and 3 blue balls. What is the probability of picking a red ball?
A. 3/8
B. 5/8
C. 1/2
D. 2/5

18) If 15% of a number is 45, what is the number?
A. 200
B. 300
C. 400
D. 500

19) What is the simple interest on N5000 for 2 years at 5% per annum?
A. N250
B. N500
C. N750
D. N1000

20) Solve for x: 3x – 7 = 20
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10

21) The perimeter of a square with a side of 6cm is?
A. 12cm
B. 18cm
C. 24cm
D. 36cm

22) What is the synonym of “HAPPY”?
A. Joyful
B. Sad
C. Angry
D. Tired

23) Identify the grammatical error: “The group of students are going on a trip.”
A. group
B. students
C. are
D. trip

24) Choose the most appropriate preposition: He was accused _ stealing.
A. for
B. with
C. of
D. by

25) What is the past tense of “GO”?
A. Goed
B. Went
C. Gone
D. Goes

26) Which of these is a noun?
A. Run
B. Beautifully
C. Happiness
D. Quick

27) Choose the correct sentence.
A. She don’t like apples.
B. She doesn’t like apples.
C. She didn’t likes apples.
D. She do not like apples.

28) What is the plural of “Child”?
A. Childs
B. Children
C. Childes
D. Childern

29) Identify the word that is not an adverb.
A. Quickly
B. Very
C. Happy
D. Well

30) Choose the best interpretation of the proverb: “A stitch in time saves nine.”
A. It’s better to deal with a problem early to prevent it from worsening.
B. Sewing is a valuable skill.
C. Time management is crucial.
D. Nine is a lucky number.

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