How Much Do You Know About Singapore–cambridge Gce Ordinary Level?

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How Much Do You Know About Singaporecambridge Gce Ordinary Level? - Quiz

Singapore–Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level or The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (O-level) is a national examination held in Singapore. How much do you actually know about it? Let’s find out!

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1.

The test is held:
- A.
  
  Annually
- B.
  
  Weekly
- C.
  
  Monthly
- D.
  
  Every two years
Correct Answer
A. Annually

Explanation
The test is held annually, meaning it takes place once every year.

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2.

The examinations are jointly conducted by how many unis?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
B. 3

Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because the question asks about the number of universities that jointly conduct the examinations. Therefore, out of the given options, the correct answer is 3.

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3.

Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination have no relation to the British GCSE examinations since:
- A.
  
  2004
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  2007
Correct Answer
C. 2006

Explanation
The Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination has no relation to the British GCSE examinations since 2006. This means that starting from 2006, the two examination systems have become independent of each other and do not have any connection or influence on each other's curriculum or assessment methods.

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4.

The national examination is taken by secondary school students at the end of which year of education for Express Stream?
- A.
  
  1st
- B.
  
  2nd
- C.
  
  3rd
- D.
  
  4th
Correct Answer
D. 4th

Explanation
The national examination is taken by secondary school students at the end of their 4th year of education in the Express Stream. This suggests that the national examination is a requirement for students who have completed 4 years of education in the Express Stream.

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5.

The national examination is taken by secondary school students at the end of which year of education for Normal Academic Stream?
- A.
  
  5th
- B.
  
  4th
- C.
  
  3rd
- D.
  
  2nd
Correct Answer
A. 5th

Explanation
The national examination is taken by secondary school students at the end of their 5th year of education for the Normal Academic Stream.

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6.

What grade is considered to be an O-level pass?
- A.
  
  C5
- B.
  
  C6
- C.
  
  B4
- D.
  
  B3
Correct Answer
B. C6

Explanation
An O-level pass is considered to be a grade C6.

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7.

School-based Science Practical Assessment has how many skill sets?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
C. 3

Explanation
School-based Science Practical Assessment has three skill sets.

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8.

Local Subjects can be examined in how many languages?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
D. 3

Explanation
Local Subjects can be examined in three languages. This means that there are three different languages in which examinations for local subjects can be conducted.

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9.

Cambridge Subjects can be taken in how many languages? (not all of the subjects can be taken in those languages)
- A.
  
  14
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  16
- D.
  
  17
Correct Answer
A. 14

Explanation
Cambridge subjects can be taken in 14 different languages.

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10.

How many subjects from Cambridge subjects can only be taken by private candidates only?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 2

Explanation
There are two subjects from Cambridge subjects that can only be taken by private candidates.

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How Much Do You Know About Singapore–cambridge Gce Ordinary Level?

The test is held:

The examinations are jointly conducted by how many unis?

Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination have no relation to the British GCSE examinations since:

The national examination is taken by secondary school students at the end of which year of education for Express Stream?

The national examination is taken by secondary school students at the end of which year of education for Normal Academic Stream?

What grade is considered to be an O-level pass?

School-based Science Practical Assessment has how many skill sets?

Local Subjects can be examined in how many languages?

Cambridge Subjects can be taken in how many languages? (not all of the subjects can be taken in those languages)

How many subjects from Cambridge subjects can only be taken by private candidates only?