POST UTME BOWEN UNIVERSITY 2020 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A company's website uses a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to distribute its content across different geographic locations. What is the primary benefit of using a CDN?
A. Improved website security
B. Reduced website latency
C. Increased website bandwidth
D. Improved website scalability
Question 2
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
B. Collectivism and community responsibility
C. Human rights and dignity
D. Economic development and prosperity
Question 3
What is the primary cause of climate change?
A. Deforestation and land degradation
B. Burning of fossil fuels and industrial processes
C. Population growth and consumption patterns
D. Natural fluctuations in the Earth's climate
Question 4
A car travels from Lagos to Abuja at an average speed of 80 km/h. How long does the trip take?
A. 4 hours
B. 5 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 7 hours
Question 5
What is the primary difference between a binary and a ternary system in the context of computer architecture?
A. The number of bits used to represent data
B. The type of memory used to store data
C. The speed at which data is processed
D. The power consumption of the system
Question 6
The diagram below shows a simple circuit. What is the function of the switch?
A. To control the flow of electricity
B. To increase the voltage
C. To decrease the current
D. To change the frequency
Question 7
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat was led by which of the following military officers?
A. Major-General Aguiyi-Ironsi
B. General Yakubu Gowon
C. Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi
D. General Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi
Question 8
In the context of environmental education, what is the term for the process by which the Earth's atmosphere is being altered by human activities?
A. Climate change
B. Deforestation
C. Pollution
D. Sustainable development
Question 9
The 1960 Lagos Conference was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following was a major outcome of this conference?
A. The creation of the Western Region
B. The adoption of the 1960 Constitution
C. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
D. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
Question 10
The 'National Youth Service Corps' (NYSC) was established in which year?
A. 1973
B. 1975
C. 1977
D. 1979
Question 11
The concept of 'ubuntu' in African philosophy emphasizes the importance of?
A. Individualism and self-reliance
B. Collectivism and community responsibility
C. Human rights and dignity
D. Economic development and prosperity
Question 12
A diagram of a simple circuit is shown below. What is the function of the resistor labeled R?
A. To reduce the voltage of the circuit
B. To increase the current of the circuit
C. To provide a path for the current to flow
D. To measure the resistance of the circuit
Question 13
The 1960 Lagos Conference was a significant event in Nigerian history. Which of the following was a major outcome of this conference?
A. The creation of the Western Region
B. The adoption of the 1960 Constitution
C. The emergence of Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister of Nigeria
D. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
Question 14
The 2023 general elections in Nigeria were characterized by a significant increase in the use of technology to enhance the voting process. Which of the following technologies was NOT used in the 2023 general elections?
A. Blockchain-based voting system
B. Biometric authentication
C. Electronic voting machines
D. Smart card-based voting system
Question 15
The 'Economic Community of West African States' (ECOWAS) was established in which year?
A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1990

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