WAEC Recruitment Exams Past Questions And Answers

WAEC Recruitment Exams Past Questions And Answers

Here are 20 sample questions for a WAEC (West African Examinations Council) recruitment test, along with options and the correct answers:

Who is the current Registrar of WAEC?

a) Dr. Iyi Uwadiae

b) Dr. Pateh Bah

c) Prof. Jonas Redwood-Sawyer

d) Dr. Lazare Nekaya

Answer: a) Dr. Iyi Uwadiae

What year was WAEC established?

a) 1940

b) 1951

c) 1967

d) 1976

Answer: b) 1951

How many West African countries make up the WAEC body?

a) 8

b) 12

c) 16

d) 20

Answer: c) 16

Which of the following is not a core subject in WAEC examinations?

a) English Language

b) Mathematics

c) Biology

d) Fine Arts

Answer: d) Fine Arts

In which month are the WAEC May/June examinations usually conducted?

a) April

b) May

c) June

d) July

Answer: c) June

What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible for WAEC recruitment?

a) 18 years

b) 20 years

c) 25 years

d) 30 years

Answer: a) 18 years

What is the maximum age requirement to be eligible for WAEC recruitment?

a) 25 years

b) 30 years

c) 35 years

d) 40 years

Answer: c) 35 years

Which of the following is not a division of WAEC?

a) Finance and Administration

b) Research and Development

c) Public Affairs

d) Medical Services

Answer: d) Medical Services

Which of the following countries is not a member of WAEC?

a) Nigeria

b) Ghana

c) Liberia

d) Kenya

Answer: d) Kenya

The headquarters of WAEC is located in which country?

a) Nigeria

b) Ghana

c) Sierra Leone

d) Gambia

Answer: a) Nigeria

How many subjects are typically included in the WAEC Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)?

a) 6

b) 8

c) 9

d) 12

Answer: b) 8

Which of the following is not a type of WAEC examination?

a) May/June (SSCE)

b) Nov/Dec (GCE)

c) BECE

d) JAMB

Answer: d) JAMB

The grading system used by WAEC is based on a scale of:

a) 1 to 5

b) 1 to 10

c) A to F

d) A to E

Answer: d) A to E

Who is responsible for conducting WAEC examinations in each member country?

a) Ministry of Education

b) National Examination Board

c) WAEC National Office

d) School Principals

Answer: c) WAEC National Office

What is the validity period of the WAEC certificate?

a) 5 years

b) 10 years

c) Indefinite

d) 2 years

Answer: c) Indefinite

Which of the following is not a requirement for WAEC recruitment?

a) Bachelor's degree

b) Relevant work experience

c) Computer literacy

d) Fluency in French

Answer: d) Fluency in French

What is the maximum number of times a candidate can attempt the WAEC SSCE examination?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) Unlimited

Answer: d) Unlimited

Which of the following is not a section in the WAEC marking scheme?

a) Objective section

b) Theory section

c) Continuous assessment section

d) Practical section

Answer: c) Continuous assessment section

Which of the following subjects is not compulsory for WAEC candidates?

a) English Language

b) Mathematics

c) Civic Education

d) Physics

Answer: d) Physics

How often does WAEC release examination results?

a) Monthly

b) Quarterly

c) Annually

d) Biennially

Answer: c) Annually.