What Do You Know About SSCE?
The Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is a type of standardized test in West Africa. It is administered by the West African Examination Council. It is only offered to candidates residing in Anglophone West African countries. The academic school-leaving qualification awarded upon successful completion of the exams is the Senior School Certificate Examination(SSCE).
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SSCE simply means?
- A.
Senior School Certificate Examination
- B.
Senior Staff Certificate Examination
- C.
Staff School Certificate Examination
- D.
Senior Senators Certificate Examination
Correct Answer
A. Senior School Certificate ExaminationExplanation
SSCE stands for Senior School Certificate Examination. This is a standardized examination that is taken by students in senior secondary school (usually in their final year) in many countries. It is used to assess their academic performance and determine their eligibility for higher education or employment opportunities. The other options, Senior Staff Certificate Examination, Staff School Certificate Examination, and Senior Senators Certificate Examination, do not accurately represent the meaning of SSCE and are unrelated to the education system.Rate this question:
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- 2.
SSCE is offered how many times in a year?
- A.
Once in a year
- B.
Twice in a year
- C.
Thrice in a year
- D.
Twice in two months
Correct Answer
A. Once in a yearExplanation
SSCE (Secondary School Certificate Examination) is offered only once in a year. This means that students can take the exam and obtain their certificate only once annually.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The name of The Nigerian SSCE head of office is?
- A.
Prof. Attiru Jega
- B.
Prof. Bantu Oloyede
- C.
Mr Olutise Adenipekun
- D.
Mr James Abiara
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C. Mr Olutise Adenipekun -
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SSCE started in?
- A.
1960
- B.
1969
- C.
1952
- D.
1954
Correct Answer
C. 1952 -
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The examination is for prospective?
- A.
Postgraduate
- B.
Undergraduate
- C.
Lecturers
- D.
Professors
Correct Answer
B. UndergraduateExplanation
The examination is for prospective undergraduate students.Rate this question:
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- 6.
SSCE is also known as?
- A.
General Certificate Examination(GCE)
- B.
National Examination Council(NECO?
- C.
Joint Admission Matriculation Board(JAMB)
- D.
Institution of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria(ICAN)
Correct Answer
A. General Certificate Examination(GCE)Explanation
The correct answer is General Certificate Examination (GCE). SSCE stands for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, which is a standardized examination taken by students in Nigeria at the end of their senior secondary education. The GCE is an alternative to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and is recognized by universities and employers in Nigeria and other countries. Therefore, SSCE is also known as the General Certificate Examination (GCE).Rate this question:
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- 7.
SSCE is also known as?
- A.
GCE
- B.
JAMB
- C.
WASSCE
- D.
NECO
Correct Answer
C. WASSCEExplanation
SSCE is an abbreviation for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination. The correct answer, WASSCE, stands for West African Senior School Certificate Examination. This examination is conducted in West African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. It is a standardized test taken by students after completing their secondary education. The WASSCE assesses the students' knowledge and understanding of various subjects and is an important qualification for further education or employment opportunities.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The examination takes place in the month of?
- A.
January-February
- B.
May-June
- C.
July-August
- D.
April-May
Correct Answer
B. May-JuneExplanation
The correct answer is May-June because it is a common time for examinations to take place in many educational institutions. This period falls after the end of the academic year, allowing students to complete their coursework and prepare for exams. Additionally, May and June are often free from major holidays or events that could disrupt the examination schedule.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Examination is popular in the following West African Countries except?
- A.
Nigeria
- B.
Liberia
- C.
Cameroon
- D.
Ghana
Correct Answer
C. CameroonExplanation
The question asks for a West African country that is not popular for the examination mentioned. The options given are Nigeria, Liberia, Cameroon, and Ghana. The correct answer is Cameroon because the question asks for a country that is not popular for the examination, and the other three options (Nigeria, Liberia, and Ghana) are popular for it.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Examination has contributed to Education in the following Anglophonic Countries of West Africa except?
- A.
Cameroon
- B.
Ghana
- C.
Sierra Leone
- D.
Gambia
Correct Answer
A. CameroonExplanation
The question asks about the Anglophonic countries in West Africa that have been influenced by the examination system, except for one. The correct answer is Cameroon because it is a Francophone country and not an Anglophonic one. The other options, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gambia, are all Anglophonic countries in West Africa that have been influenced by the examination system.Rate this question:
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