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17/03/2026

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16/03/2026

10 Powerful Tips to Pass the CBT Exam

1. Practice CBT style questions
Since the exam is computer-based, practice answering questions quickly.
Tips:
Don’t spend too long on one question
Skip hard ones and return later

2. Revise Basic Mathematics
Most questions are very simple but tricky, like:
Percentages
Averages
Ratios
Basic arithmetic
Number series
Example type:
220% of X = 44. Find 44% of X.
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3. Revise English Language
Focus on:
Synonyms & antonyms
Fill in the gap
Grammar
Comprehension
Example:
Choose the word nearest in meaning to peculiar.
Answer: Strange
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4. Read Nigerian Current Affairs
Important topics:
Nigeria government structure
Number of LGAs (774)
Ministers / political leaders
Education policies
Recent national news
Example question:
How many Local Government Areas are in Nigeria?
Answer: 774
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5. Understand Teaching Methods
You may see questions like:
Classroom management
Child-centered learning
Curriculum planning
Teaching strategies
Example:
The goal of curriculum planning is to guide educational programs.
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6. Arrive Early at the CBT Center
Go at least 1 hour early.
Reasons:
Registration
Biometric capture
System login
Late candidates sometimes miss their slot.

7. Read Questions Carefully
Many people fail because they rush.
Example trap:
"What was yesterday if tomorrow is Sunday?"
Correct answer: Friday

8. Use the Elimination Method
If unsure:
Remove wrong options
Choose between remaining ones.
This increases your chance of getting it right.

9. Manage Your Time
Example strategy:
If you have 60 questions in 30 minutes:
Spend 30 seconds per question
Don't stay long on one question.

10. Stay Calm During the Exam
CBT exams look scary but are usually basic aptitude questions.
Stay relaxed:
Breathe
Read carefully
Click the best answer

Smart Trick Many Candidates Use
A lot of questions are repeated from past CBT exams, so studying past questions gives a big advantage.

✅ Tonight (before the exam):
Revise:
English grammar
Percentages & averages
Nigerian current affairs
Teaching methods
Sleep well.

👍 If you want, I can also show you:
30 likely CBT questions for teacher recruitment
Current affairs questions likely to appear
Math shortcuts for CBT exams

11/03/2026

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10/03/2026

1. Commerce is best defined as
A. Buying and selling of goods only
B. Production of goods and services
C. All activities that facilitate exchange of goods and services
D. Transportation of goods
Answer: C
2. Which of the following is a direct aid to trade?
A. Banking
B. Transport
C. Insurance
D. Advertising
Answer: B
3. Trade between two countries is known as
A. Home trade
B. Foreign trade
C. Retail trade
D. Internal trade
Answer: B
4. Buying and selling within a country is called
A. Internal trade
B. External trade
C. Import trade
D. Entrepot trade
Answer: A
5. A retailer buys goods from
A. Consumers
B. Wholesalers
C. Government
D. Farmers
Answer: B
6. Which document is sent by the seller to inform the buyer that goods have been dispatched?
A. Invoice
B. Delivery note
C. Advice note
D. Receipt
Answer: C
7. The document used to request goods from a seller is called
A. Order
B. Invoice
C. Receipt
D. Debit note
Answer: A
8. The person who bears the risk in FOB (Free on Board) after the goods are loaded on the ship is the
A. Seller
B. Ship captain
C. Buyer
D. Transporter
Answer: C
9. Which of the following is a function of a bank?
A. Manufacturing goods
B. Safekeeping of money
C. Producing services
D. Farming
Answer: B
10. Money paid regularly for an insurance policy is called
A. Premium
B. Compensation
C. Dividend
D. Interest
Answer: A
11. The system where goods are sold for future payment is called
A. Cash sale
B. Credit sale
C. Hire purchase
D. Auction sale
Answer: B
12. Which of the following promotes sales of goods and services?
A. Insurance
B. Advertising
C. Banking
D. Warehousing
Answer: B
13. A person who buys and sells goods in small quantities is called
A. Wholesaler
B. Retailer
C. Agent
D. Broker
Answer: B
14. The storage of goods until they are needed is known as
A. Packaging
B. Warehousing
C. Advertising
D. Branding
Answer: B
15. An agreement where goods are paid for in installments while the seller retains ownership until final payment is called
A. Credit sale
B. Hire purchase
C. Leasing
D. Contract sale
Answer: B
16. The organization responsible for postal services in Nigeria is
A. CBN
B. NIPOST
C. NNPC
D. NEPA
Answer: B
17. Which of the following is NOT a means of communication in commerce?
A. Telephone
B. Email
C. Newspaper
D. Tractor
Answer: D
18. A middleman who brings buyers and sellers together without taking ownership of goods is a
A. Retailer
B. Broker
C. Wholesaler
D. Producer
Answer: B
19. Import trade refers to
A. Selling goods to other countries
B. Buying goods from other countries
C. Buying and selling within a country
D. Transportation of goods
Answer: B
20. The Central Bank of Nigeria is responsible for
A. Printing newspapers
B. Controlling money supply
C. Selling goods
D. Advertising products
Answer: B

10/03/2026

07/03/2026

MATHS CBT QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS
1.
Find the value of 2^3+3^2
A. 13
B. 17
C. 12
D. 15
Answer: B

2.
What is the mean of the numbers 4, 6, 8, and 10?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: B

3.
What is the area of a triangle with base 10 cm and height 6 cm?
A. 30 cm²
B. 60 cm²
C. 16 cm²
D. 20 cm²
Answer: A

4.
Convert 0.25 to a percentage.
A. 2.5%
B. 25%
C. 250%
D. 0.25%
Answer: B

5.
If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 30 boys, how many girls are there?
A. 20
B. 15
C. 18
D. 10
Answer: A
Explanation:
3 parts = 30
1 part = 10
Girls = 2 parts = 20

6.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm?
A. 26 cm
B. 40 cm
C. 13 cm
D. 20 cm
Answer: A

24/02/2026

🧠 1. Quantitative / Numerical Reasoning
Q1. What is 25% of 200?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
✅ Answer: B (25% × 200 = 50)
Q2. If a pen costs ₦120, how much will 5 pens cost?
A. ₦500
B. ₦550
C. ₦600
D. ₦650
✅ Answer: C (120 × 5 = 600)
Q3. Simplify: 18 ÷ 3 × 2
A. 3
B. 6
C. 12
D. 36
✅ Answer: C
👉 (Division and multiplication go left to right: 18 ÷ 3 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12)
📖 2. Verbal Reasoning / English
Q4. Choose the correct synonym of “Rapid”.
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Weak
D. Late
✅ Answer: B
Q5. Fill in the blank:
She ___ to the office every day.
A. go
B. going
C. goes
D. gone
✅ Answer: C
Q6. Choose the correct spelling:
A. Recieve
B. Receive
C. Receeve
D. Receiv
✅ Answer: B
🧩 3. Logical Reasoning
Q7. Which number comes next in the sequence?
2, 4, 6, 8, ___
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
✅ Answer: B
Q8. All dogs are animals. Some animals are cats.
Which statement is correct?
A. All cats are dogs
B. Some dogs are cats
C. All dogs are animals
D. No animal is a dog
✅ Answer: C
💻 4. Computer / General Knowledge
Q9. Which of the following is an input device?
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Keyboard
D. Speaker
✅ Answer: C
Q10. What does CPU stand for?
A. Central Power Unit
B. Computer Processing Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Control Processing Unit
✅ Answer: C
🧑‍💼 5. Work Ethics / Common Sense
Q11. If you make a mistake at work, what should you do first?
A. Hide it
B. Blame someone else
C. Report and correct it
D. Ignore it
✅ Answer: C
Q12. Punctuality means:
A. Working slowly
B. Coming late
C. Being on time
D. Leaving early
✅ Answer: C

24/02/2026

📌 1. Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Before you start studying, know what the test covers:
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
English Language
Mathematics
Teaching Aptitude / Professional Knowledge
Basic Science / Subject Specific Questions (depending on the teaching subject)
Search for the official syllabus so you know what topics to cover.
📌 2. Use Past Questions
Looking at previous Abia State CBT past questions:
Helps you see question format
Shows common topics they ask
Improves your confidence
You can often find these in study groups, forums, or on Google.
📌 3. Study Smart
Make a study plan and stick to it: ✔ Break topics into small parts
✔ Study one subject each day
✔ Set weekly goals (e.g., finish one subject every week)
✔ Take short breaks while studying—don’t overload yourself
📌 4. Practice Reading Comprehension
Many CBT exams include English comprehension questions. Practice:
Reading passages
Answering questions fast and accurately
📌 5. Improve Your Time Management
During the test: 🕒 Read questions quickly
🕒 Don’t spend too long on one question
🕒 Answer easier questions first
This helps you finish on time.
📌 6. Do Lots of Practice Tests
Simulate the real test environment:
Timer on
No interruptions
Score yourself
This boosts your confidence and helps with speed.
📌 7. Stay Updated with Current Affairs
For general knowledge:
Read news (especially about Nigeria & Abia State)
Know recent events, politics, education updates This matters because government exams often ask such questions.
📌 8. Know Basic Maths Well
Focus on: ✔ Percentages
✔ Ratios
✔ Averages
✔ Simple equations
These are frequently asked.
📌 9. Master Teaching Concepts
For the teaching section: ✔ Child development
✔ Classroom management
✔ Teaching methods
✔ Education laws
Use simple education guides or textbooks for teachers.
📌 10. Rest Well Before the Exam
A fresh mind performs better.
Get good sleep the night before the CBT.
📌 11. Day of the Exam
✔ Arrive early
✔ Bring required documents
✔ Stay calm and focus
✔ Read instructions carefully
🎯 Final Advice
🌟 Practice makes perfect
🌟 Don’t cram at the last minute
🌟 Focus on your weak subjects

17/02/2026

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