Quiz Yourself On The United Kingdom Awarding Bodies

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    In the UK, a group of persons selected to act as a team in a quiz, to judge a contest, to discuss a topic before an audience is...

    • Panel of judges
    • Administrators
    • Awarding body
    • Board room
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In the United Kingdom, awarding bodies are examination boards which sets examinations and honors capabilities, for example, GCSEs and A-levels. Take this test to discover more about granting bodies in the UK.

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  • 2. 
    Which of the following is a regulatory body in the UK? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is a regulatory body in the UK?

    • Ofqal

    • Jaden

    • ICC

    • Brumauat

    Correct Answer
    A. Ofqal
    Explanation
    Ofqal is the correct answer because it is the regulatory body in the UK that oversees qualifications, examinations, and assessments. They ensure that these processes are fair, reliable, and consistent. Ofqal plays a crucial role in maintaining the standards and quality of education and assessments in the UK.

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  • 3. 
    What is the full meaning of CIE? - ProProfs

    What is the full meaning of CIE?

    • Columbia International Exams

    • Cambridge International Examinations

    • Certificate Indigenous Exponent

    • Certificate Interrelation Exam

    Correct Answer
    A. Cambridge International Examinations
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Cambridge International Examinations. Cambridge International Examinations is an organization that provides international qualifications for students worldwide. They offer a wide range of subjects and qualifications, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U. Their exams are recognized by universities and employers globally, and they aim to develop students' skills, knowledge, and understanding in various fields.

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  • 4. 
    For a qualification to be awarded, the awarding body must be recognized by a... - ProProfs

    For a qualification to be awarded, the awarding body must be recognized by a...

    • Regulatory body

    • Government

    • Firm

    • Verification Provider

    Correct Answer
    A. Regulatory body
    Explanation
    In order for a qualification to be awarded, it is necessary for the awarding body to be recognized by a regulatory body. This recognition ensures that the awarding body meets certain standards and criteria set by the regulatory body, ensuring the quality and credibility of the qualification. The regulatory body acts as a governing authority that oversees and regulates the awarding of qualifications, ensuring that they are valid and recognized within the relevant industry or field.

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  • 5. 
    The WJEC headquarters is located in... - ProProfs

    The WJEC headquarters is located in...

    • Cardiff

    • London

    • Paris

    • Austria

    Correct Answer
    A. Cardiff
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Cardiff because WJEC is a Welsh examination board and Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the headquarters of WJEC would be located in Cardiff.

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  • 6. 
    One of these is an examination in the UK. - ProProfs

    One of these is an examination in the UK.

    • DDD

    • AQA

    • FIE

    • OOG

    Correct Answer
    A. AQA
    Explanation
    AQA is the correct answer because it is an examination board in the UK. It stands for Assessment and Qualifications Alliance and is responsible for setting and grading exams for various subjects in schools and colleges across the country.

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  • 7. 
    The only privately owned examination body in the UK is the... - ProProfs

    The only privately owned examination body in the UK is the...

    • Pearson Edexcel

    • Boniface

    • Unix Fax

    • Poliax

    Correct Answer
    A. Pearson Edexcel
    Explanation
    Pearson Edexcel is the correct answer because it is the only privately owned examination body in the UK. This means that it is not owned or controlled by the government or any public institution. Pearson Edexcel is responsible for designing, delivering, and assessing a wide range of qualifications and examinations for schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in the UK. Its status as a privately owned organization gives it independence and flexibility in its operations and decision-making processes.

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    What is the full meaning of WJEC? - ProProfs

    What is the full meaning of WJEC?

    • Welsh Junior Education Committee

    • West Joint Education Certificate

    • Welsh Joint Education Committee

    • West Junior Exam Certificate

    Correct Answer
    A. Welsh Joint Education Committee
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Welsh Joint Education Committee. This is the full meaning of WJEC.

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  • 9. 
    In which year was the WJEC founded? - ProProfs

    In which year was the WJEC founded?

    • 1999

    • 1996

    • 1990

    • 1898

    Correct Answer
    A. 1996
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1996. This implies that the WJEC was founded in the year 1996.

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  • 10. 
    The WJEC is also known as... - ProProfs

    The WJEC is also known as...

    • JECC

    • CBAC

    • DEC

    • IMMC

    Correct Answer
    A. CBAC
    Explanation
    The correct answer is CBAC. The WJEC (Welsh Joint Education Committee) is a UK examination board that provides qualifications and educational resources to schools and colleges in Wales. CBAC is the Welsh acronym for WJEC, standing for Cymraeg Bilingual Assessment Consortium.

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