WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2246

11,226.

Sule, the mail clerk at Ali Ltd, files some documents under two headings. For easy location of such document, he would make use of

A.

cross-referencing

B.

coding

C.

indexing

D.

microfilming

Correct answer is A

Cross reference is a reference to information located somewhere else in the same document. Example is a citation at the bottom of a page.

11,227.

All the following are aims of youth empowerment scheme except

A.

Reduction of youth delinquency

B.

Promotion of self-reliance

C.

Maximization of profit

D.

Building of self-esteem

Correct answer is C

All options except maximization of profit are aims of youth empowerment.

11,228.

One major reason some Nigerian youths join cult groups is

A.

Inadequate religious and moral instruction

B.

Poor welfare programme for students

C.

Inadequate support from guardians and parents

D.

Prevalence of corruption among political elites

Correct answer is A

Youth that lack of proper religious and moral instruction will not understand the dangers of cultism and hence join when they are convinced or pushed to.

11,229.

The officials of the administrative agency of the state that are most active in governance belongs to the

A.

Legislative organ

B.

Judicial organ

C.

Executive organ

D.

Civil societies

Correct answer is C

Administrative agencies are usually given broad powers to investigate, set standards (promulgating regulations), and enforce those standards. This is a duty that falls to the executive organ of government.

11,230.

Use the dialogue below to answer the question.

Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.

Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV ? After all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.

Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.

Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.

Individual like Jim in the story above who believe HIV carriers are selective, can get enlightenment through

A.

Effective fasting and prayer

B.

Youth empowerment programme

C.

Sex and civic education

D.

Popular participation.

Correct answer is C

Sex and civic education helps to enlighten individuals on the issues such as HIV/AIDS and many other sexually transmitted diseases as well as issues that revolves around humans and their society.