WAEC Questions! Exam

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    WAEC is Been Offered How Often in A Year?

    • Thrice in A Year
    • Twice in A Year
    • Once in A Year
    • Once in Two Years
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The 'WAEC Questions! Exam' is designed to test knowledge about the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), including its establishment, purpose, and contributions to education in Anglophonic African countries. This quiz is ideal for students and educators interested in understanding regional educational assessments.

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  • 2. 
    WAEC is Also Known As? - ProProfs

    WAEC is Also Known As?

    • WASCE

    • WACSE

    • WASSCE

    • JAMB

    Correct Answer
    A. WASSCE
    Explanation
    The correct answer is WASSCE. WASSCE stands for West African Senior School Certificate Examination, which is a standardized test taken by students in West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia. It is an important examination that determines the eligibility of students for admission into tertiary institutions and also serves as a qualification for employment in some cases. The other options, WASCE, WACSE, and JAMB, are not the correct names for the examination.

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  • 3. 
    WAEC is An Examination for Prospective? - ProProfs

    WAEC is An Examination for Prospective?

    • Postgraduates

    • Graduates

    • Undergraduates

    • Professors

    Correct Answer
    A. Undergraduates
    Explanation
    WAEC stands for West African Examinations Council, which is responsible for conducting examinations for students in West African countries. These examinations are typically taken by students who have completed their secondary education and are seeking admission into tertiary institutions. Therefore, the correct answer is "Undergraduates" as it refers to students who are pursuing their first degree at a university or college.

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  • 4. 
    WAEC Has Contributed To The Education Development in The Following Anglophonic Countries Except? - ProProfs

    WAEC Has Contributed To The Education Development in The Following Anglophonic Countries Except?

    • Gambia

    • Sierra Leone

    • Cameroon

    • Ghana

    Correct Answer
    A. Cameroon
    Explanation
    WAEC, the West African Examinations Council, has played a significant role in the educational development of several Anglophonic countries. It has contributed to the education development in The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Ghana. However, it has not contributed to the education development in Cameroon.

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  • 5. 
    The WAEC Endowment Fund is Used for One of The Following? - ProProfs

    The WAEC Endowment Fund is Used for One of The Following?

    • Building Schools

    • Buying Books for The Less Privileged

    • Funding The Government

    • Payment of Salary

    Correct Answer
    A. Buying Books for The Less Privileged
    Explanation
    The WAEC Endowment Fund is used for buying books for the less privileged. This means that the fund is dedicated to providing educational resources to those who are in need and may not have access to books otherwise. By using the fund for this purpose, it helps to promote education and improve the learning opportunities for those who are less fortunate.

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  • 6. 
    WAEC Endowment Fund Was Created In Which Country? - ProProfs

    WAEC Endowment Fund Was Created In Which Country?

    • Nigeria

    • Liberia

    • Ghana

    • Gambia

    Correct Answer
    A. Liberia
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Liberia. The WAEC Endowment Fund was created in Liberia.

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  • 7. 
    The Name of The Nigerian WAEC Head of Office is? - ProProfs

    The Name of The Nigerian WAEC Head of Office is?

    • Attiru Jega

    • Musa Ya'radua

    • Ibrahim Gbadamosi

    • Mr Olutise Adenipekun

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr Olutise Adenipekun
  • 8. 
    The Endowment Fund Was Created in Liberia in The Year? - ProProfs

    The Endowment Fund Was Created in Liberia in The Year?

    • 2000

    • 1996

    • 1982

    • 1974

    Correct Answer
    A. 1982
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1982. In 1982, the Endowment Fund was created in Liberia. This fund was established to provide financial support for various projects and initiatives in the country. It aimed to promote development, education, and economic growth in Liberia. By creating the Endowment Fund, Liberia sought to secure a sustainable source of funding for long-term investments and to improve the overall well-being of its citizens.

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  • 9. 
    WAEC Was Established in The Year? - ProProfs

    WAEC Was Established in The Year?

    • 1969

    • 1952

    • 1987

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1952
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1952. WAEC, which stands for West African Examinations Council, was established in 1952. It is a non-profit organization that conducts examinations for students in English-speaking West African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia. Since its establishment, WAEC has played a significant role in promoting education and providing standardized assessments for students in the region.

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  • 10. 
    The Endowment Fund Council Started Giving Lectures in The Year? - ProProfs

    The Endowment Fund Council Started Giving Lectures in The Year?

    • 1996

    • 1989

    • 1976

    • 1998

    Correct Answer
    A. 1996
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1996. This means that the Endowment Fund Council began giving lectures in that year.

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