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waec2017accounting
Q1. Wages of machine operators in manufacturing account are treated as?
ADirect expense
BDirect labour
CIndirect expense
DIndirect labour
Correct Answer: B
Wages of machine operators are directly attributable to the production process, hence classified as direct labor costs in the manufacturing account.
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waec2024computerstudies
Q2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a serial port?
ATransfers multiple bits simultaneously
BTransfers one bit at a time
CUsed only for video output
DRequires high bandwidth
Correct Answer: B
Serial ports transmit data sequentially, one bit at a time over a single channel (e.g., RS-232), suitable for low-speed peripherals like modems, contrasting parallel ports.
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waec2023mathematics
Q3. A committee of 5 people is to be chosen from a group of 6 men and 4 women. How many committees are possible if there is to be a majority of women?
A60
B15
C66
D4
Correct Answer: C
If the majority are women implies that:
3 Women and 2 Men Or 4 Women and 1 Man
= 4C3 × 6C2 + 4C4 × 6C1
= 4 × 15 +1 × 6
= 60 + 6 = 66
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waec2019civiledu
Q4. The primary function of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is to
Aenforce tax laws
Bprotect the environment
Cregulate elections
Dappoint public officers
Correct Answer: B
NESREA, established by Act No. 25 of 2007, enforces environmental laws, sets standards for pollution control, protects biodiversity, and ensures compliance to safeguard ecosystems and public health from degradation.
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waec2010insurance
Q5. The prices set by the insurer for the insurance cover is known as
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waec2017insurance
Q6. life insurance is a contract of?
AIndemnity
BSubrogation
CBenefit
DContribution
Correct Answer: C
Life insurance is a contract of benefit (or valued contract), providing a fixed sum on death or maturity, not indemnity which restores actual loss.
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waec2019biology
Q7. Muscle fatigue in the body of an athlete is due to
Alow pH
Bhigh pH
Clow oxygen content
Daccumulation of lactic acid
Correct Answer: D
During intense exercise, muscles rely on anaerobic glycolysis, producing lactic acid (lactate + H+), which accumulates, lowering pH and inhibiting enzymes like phosphofructokinase, causing fatigue. Low oxygen triggers this pathway.
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waec2014accounting
Q8. Net profit in a business is
Athe amount of money taken out of the business by the owner
Bthe cash in the business bank account
Cthe difference between sales and cost of sales
Dsale revenue less cost of sales and expenses
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waec2011physics
Q9. The phenomenon that shows that increase in pressure lowers the melting point can be observed in
Asublimation
Bcondensation
Ccoagulation
Dregelation
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waec2004economics
Q10. Which of the following is not a direct effort to increase agricultural production?
AOperation feed the nation
BUse of improved seedlings
CIncreased loans to farmer and co-operative societies
DNational Youth Service Corps
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waec2019chemistry
Q11. If a catalyst is added to a system at equilibrium and the temperature and pressure remain constant, there would be no effect on the
Aactivation energy of the reaction
Brate of the forward reaction
Crate of the reverse reaction
Dheat of reaction
Correct Answer: D
Catalyst lowers activation energy, accelerating both rates equally, but ΔH (heat of reaction) remains unchanged.
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waec2009biology
Q12. Which of the following is an example of a carnivorous plant?
AHydra
BBladderwort
CYeast
DSpirogyra
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waec2025fineart
Q13. Which Nigerian ethnic group is renowned for its Gelede masquerade performances?
AIgbo
BHausa
CYoruba
DTiv
Correct Answer: C
The Yoruba people are known for the Gelede masquerade, a cultural performance honoring female ancestors, often involving elaborate masks and costumes.
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waec2023yoruba
Q14. Nínú ìwé 'Ìkúnlẹ̀ Abíyẹ', kí ni orúkọ ìyá Abíyẹ?
AÌyá Abíyẹ
BÌyá Adé
CÌyá Ọlátúndé
DÌyá Àjàní
Correct Answer: A
Nínú ìwé 'Ìkúnlẹ̀ Abíyẹ', Ìyá Abíyẹ ni orúkọ ìyá Abíyẹ. Àwọn ìyọkù kò wà nínú ìtàn náà.
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waec2017fineart
Q15. In traditional African art, the use of brass in sculpture often symbolizes
Afertility
Bdurability and permanence
Cmourning
Dcelebration
Correct Answer: B
Brass in African sculpture, such as the renowned Benin bronzes, symbolizes durability and permanence, reflecting the enduring legacy of rulers and ancestors through its corrosion-resistant properties and intricate casting techniques.
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waec2022insurance
Q16. NAICOM licenses and supervises
AInsurance intermediaries
BAll insurance market participants
CBanks exclusively
DBrokers only
Correct Answer: B
NAICOM oversees the entire insurance market in Nigeria, licensing and supervising insurers, reinsurers, brokers, agents, and other intermediaries to ensure compliance and stability.
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waec2021English Language
Q17. It is embarrassing to accept our mistakes and tender an apology.
Aacceptable
Bhonourable
Cdetestable
Dpardonable
Correct Answer: B
Embarrassing: causing embarrassment.
Honourable: bringing or deserving honour.
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waec2024English Language
Q18. In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. Our class teacher used to be "rigid" in his opinions but he is now ............ of other people's views.
Awary
Bcritical
Capprised
Dtolerant
Correct Answer: D
"Rigid" means inflexible or unyielding. The opposite is "tolerant," which implies openness and acceptance of differing views.
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waec2015chemistry
Q19. The acid in electrolysis of water is dilute
AHNO₃
BCH₃COOH
CH₂SO₄
DHCl
Correct Answer: C
Dilute sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is used in the electrolysis of water because it's non-volatile, chemically stable, and provides ions for conductivity without interfering with the water decomposition reaction (2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂).