Primary 5 – First Term Examination for Security Education Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR SECURITY EDUCATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

Class: Primary 5 Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total Marks: 70

SECTION A – OBJECTIVE / MULTIPLE CHOICE (50 Marks)

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options given.

1. Security means ______.

A. freedom from danger or fear  B. fighting others  C. playing with strangers  D. keeping secrets

2. One of the ways to ensure security in school is by ______.

A. obeying school rules  B. fighting  C. bullying others  D. stealing

3. The people who protect lives and property in our community are called ______.

A. farmers  B. doctors  C. security agents  D. traders

4. Which of these is a security agency in Nigeria?

A. Nigeria Police Force  B. National Teachers’ Union  C. NEPA  D. NAFDAC

5. A person who reports crimes to the police is called a ______.

A. suspect  B. witness  C. judge  D. prisoner

6. Fire outbreak can be caused by ______.

A. careless handling of matches  B. playing games  C. watering flowers  D. reading books

7. The emergency number for contacting the police in Nigeria is ______.

A. 122  B. 911  C. 112  D. 123

8. One of the duties of the police is to ______.

A. arrest criminals  B. plant crops  C. teach in schools  D. sell goods

9. Security helps people to ______.

A. live and work in peace  B. fight each other  C. run away  D. destroy properties

10. A dangerous person who steals or harms others is called a ______.

A. teacher  B. robber  C. farmer  D. banker

11. To ensure security at home, we should ______.

A. lock our doors properly  B. leave the doors open  C. tell strangers our address  D. play with fire

12. The group that protects Nigeria’s airspace is the ______.

A. Navy  B. Police  C. Air Force  D. Immigration

13. The people that protect Nigeria’s borders are the ______.

A. Army  B. Customs officers  C. Teachers  D. Drivers

14. When we see something suspicious, we should ______.

A. run away without telling anyone  B. inform an adult or security agent  C. keep quiet  D. ignore it

15. Which of these is a safety measure at school?

A. Playing near the road  B. Obeying teachers’ instructions  C. Fighting in class  D. Running in the corridor

16. A fire extinguisher is used to ______.

A. cook food  B. put out fire  C. sweep the floor  D. watch TV

17. Which of these is not a security agency in Nigeria?

A. NDLEA  B. EFCC  C. WAEC  D. Civil Defence

18. We can prevent accidents at home by ______.

A. being careful  B. running on wet floors  C. playing with sharp objects  D. ignoring safety rules

19. When there is fire, the first thing to do is ______.

A. call for help  B. hide under the bed  C. play around  D. sleep

20. To maintain peace in our society, we must ______.

A. obey laws  B. fight  C. steal  D. abuse others

 

ANSWER KEY – SECTION A

1. A 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. A 20. A

 

SECTION B – THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (50 Marks)

Question 1 (10 Marks)

(a) Define security. (2 marks)

(b) List four security agencies in Nigeria. (4 marks)

(c) Mention two importance of security. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Security means being safe from danger, harm, or attack.

(b) Police, Army, Civil Defence, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

(c) It helps people live in peace and protects lives and property.

 

Question 2 (10 Marks)

(a) What are security agents? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four duties of security agents. (4 marks)

(c) State two qualities of a good security officer. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Security agents are people employed to protect lives and property.

(b) Arrest criminals, maintain peace, prevent crime, protect public property.

(c) Honesty and courage.

 

Question 3 (10 Marks)

(a) State two causes of insecurity. (2 marks)

(b) Mention four effects of insecurity. (4 marks)

(c) State two ways of promoting peace. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Poverty, unemployment.

(b) Loss of lives, destruction of property, fear, and displacement.

(c) Obeying rules, showing love to one another.

 

Question 4 (10 Marks)

(a) What is fire outbreak? (2 marks)

(b) List three causes of fire outbreak. (3 marks)

(c) Mention two ways to prevent fire outbreak. (5 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Fire outbreak is an unexpected fire that destroys lives and property.

(b) Careless use of matches, faulty electrical appliances, and gas leakage.

(c) Do not play with matches and turn off appliances when not in use.

 

Question 5 (10 Marks)

(a) What should you do when you notice a crime? (2 marks)

(b) Mention two emergency numbers in Nigeria. (4 marks)

(c) State two ways of ensuring safety at school. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Report to a teacher or security officer.

(b) 112 and 122.

(c) Obey teachers and avoid dangerous play.