TRINITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

TRINITY HILLS, OFADA, OGUN STATE

TRANSFER EXAMINATION PRACTICE QUESTIONS
SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CLASS: BASIC 9-SS1 TIME ALLOWED: 90 MINS

MULTIPLE CHOICE
INSTRUCTION: There are two papers of sixty (60) questions each.
Paper I is Basic Science and Physical and Health Education. Paper 2 is Basic Technology and Computer Studies.
In Papers 1 and 2, answer ALL questions and use HB pencil only. Answer each question by shading the box that
corresponds to the option you have chosen.
Do not waste time on any question. If you find any difficult, go to others and finish them before you come back
to the difficult one(s). Give only ONE answer to each question.
NOTE: Penalty for cheating is very severe. Please work independently.
Do not start until the Supervisor/ Invigilator tells you to do so.

PAPER I
BASIC SCIENCE

1. What is the primary reason why a transparent object allows light to pass through?
A. It reflects light B. It absorbs light C. It scatters light D. It transmits light

2. Which of the following objects is an example of a non-luminous object?

A. Sun B. Candle flame C. Moon D. Glowworms

3. A translucent object allows light to________.

A. reflect off its surface B. pass through with scattering
C. absorb all light D. reflect some wavelengths

4. When light passes through a prism, it splits into different colors due to_______.
A. reflection B. refraction C. absorption D. scattering

5. Shadows are formed when light________.

A. reflects off a surface B. is absorbed by a surface
C. passes through a surface D. is blocked by an object

6. An eclipse occurs when_________.

A. the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth
B. the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon
C. the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth
D. the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon

7. Which of the following is a concern related to the use of cell phones and microwaves?
A. They cause earthquakes
B. They lead to global warming
C. They are harmful to birds
D. They may have harmful effects, but there is no proof

8. What is the term for a form of theft involving taking credit for another person's research?
A. Plagiarism B. Robbery C. Fraud D. Embezzlement
9. What must scientists ensure when collecting and analyzing data?
A. Data is incorrect B. Data is biased
C. Data is interpreted in an unbiased way D. Data is kept confidential

10. The unit of measurement for frequency is:

A. Hertz (Hz) B. Decibel (dB) C. Watt (W) D. Newton (N)

11. The human ear can typically hear sound waves in the frequency range of:
A. 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz B. 1 Hz to 1,000 Hz
C. 10 Hz to 100,000 Hz D. 5 Hz to 50,000 Hz

12. Sound travels faster in which of the following media?

A. Air B. Water C. Vacuum D. Steel

13. The unit used to measure the intensity of sound is the ------------.
A. Decibel (dB) B. Watt (W) C. Hertz (Hz) D. Newton (N)

14. Which structure in the ear is responsible for equalizing air pressure between the middle ear and the
external environment?
A. Auditory nerve B. Cochlea C. Oval window D. Eustachian tube

15. Calculate the electrical energy consumed by a 1200 W toaster in 30 minutes. What will be the cost of
using the same for 30 days if 1 unit of electricity cost N4.00.
A. N72.00 B. N95.00 C. N200.00 D. N102.00

16. What is the greenhouse effect?

A. The cooling of the Earth's surface due to high-altitude clouds
B. The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases
C. The process of growing vegetables in a greenhouse
D. The depletion of the ozone layer

17. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

A. Carbon dioxide B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Methane

18. What is the main source of methane emissions into the atmosphere?
A. Volcanic eruptions B. Cattle and livestock
C. Solar power plants D. Wind turbines

19. What is a consequence of global warming?

A. Decreased sea levels B. Increased snowfall in polar regions
C. More frequent heatwaves D. Reduced rainfall

20. What is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin C?

A. Rickets B. Scurvy C. Pellagra D. Beriberi

21. Which nutrient helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus?

A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin K

22. Which mineral is important for maintaining healthy bones and teeth?
A. Iron B. Calcium C. Magnesium D. Carbon
23. Which class of food provides a quick source of energy?
A. Proteins B. Fats C. Carbohydrates D. Vitamins

24. What is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of iron?

A. Rickets B. Scurvy C. Anemia D. Goiter

25. When a hairdryer is turned on, it converts electrical energy into what form of energy?
A. Light energy B. Heat energy C. Kinetic energy D. Sound energy

26. What is the function of a circuit breaker in an electrical circuit? To ----------

A. amplify the current B. stop the current flow
C. regulate the voltage D. increase resistance

27. Which of the following is a unit of electric potential difference?

A. Ampere B. Watt C. Volt D. D. Ohm

28. What type of energy is stored in a fully charged battery?

A. Kinetic energy B. Chemical energy C. Thermal energy D. Potential energy

29 A tennis ball is traveling at 50 m/s and has a kinetic energy of 75 J. Calculate the mass of the tennis ball.
A. 0.01 Kg B. 0.06Kg C. 2.6Kg D. 3Kg

30. A car has a kinetic energy of 40000 J and a mass of 800 kg. What is the velocity of the car?
A. 2m/s2 B. 4m/s2 C. 10m/s2 D. 20m/s2

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

31. Another name for dolphin stroke is --------------.

A. front crawl B. butterfly C. back D. stroke

32. The main aim of floor exercise is to teach the body --------- and ----------
A. control, speed B. management, speed
C. control, management D. control, fitness

33. Position and movement of the feet to enhance body movement and carriage is a skill called ----
A. punch B. stance C. movement D. footwork

34. A punch deflected is known as ------------

A. parry B. jab C. cross D. hook

35. Which of the stroke in swimming is used as lifesaving?

A. Breast stroke B. Crawl stroke C. Butterfly stroke D. Back stroke

36. Kick to the head in taekwondo is ------------- points.

A. 4 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5

37. A winner emerges in a boxing bout through the following EXCEPT --------------.
A. knock out B. technical knockout
C. referee/judge’s decision D. spectators
38. A person that aid a gymnast in gymnastic is --------------.
A. spotter B. aider C. supporter D. gymnastic

39. A process of growing old till death is ----------.

A. aging B. moving C. young D. development

40. A person who buys and sells illegal drugs is called --------------.
A. drug buyer B. drug dealer C. consumer D. seller

41. --------------- are popular dances without set patterns.

A. Local dance B. Modern dance C. Traditional dance D. Social dance

42. The act of holding a stick in javelin is called ---------------.

A. grip B. passing C. dribbling D. hitting

43. Five combined events in athletics is called ---------------.

A. decathlon B. five games C. pentathlon D. heptathlon

44. -------------- is a person admired by many people for excelling in a sport event.
A. Sport hero B. Career C. Guidance D Job

45. The duration for playing the game of tennis is ------------.

A. 35 minutes B. 45 minutes C. no time limit D. 25 minutes

46. Forward roll is an exercise in ------------.

A. volleyball B. gymnastic C. soccer D. soft ball

47. How many players form a mixed double team in tennis?

A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 6

48. The game of volleyball is played by two teams that consist of --------- players each.
A. 6 B. 7 C. 14 D. 24

49. Who invented the game of basketball?

A. William J. Morgan B. James Naismith C. Korad Koch D. Knock Willy.

50. ------------- is the positioning of the body when standing, sitting, walking or running.
A. Somatotype B. Posture C. Sagittal D. Alignment of the body

51. All the following are non-communicable diseases, EXCEPT-----------.

A. lassa fever B. obesity C. diabetes D. kwashiorkor

52. All the following are causes of postural defects, EXCEPT ------------.
A. poor nutrition B. accident C. adequate exercise D. tight wears

53. Forehand and backhand strokes are types of strokes in ---------- games.
A. hockey B. volleyball C. handball D. tennis

54. Which of the following is a type of grip in javelin?

A. Penholder grip B. Finish grip C. Forehand grip D. Backhand grip
55. Which of the following sizes of javelin belongs to the women category?
A. 250cm weighing 750g B. 260cm weighing 800g
C. 220cm weighing 600g D. 200cm weighing 600g

56. The radius of the arc of a circle where the javelin is thrown is --------------.
A. 6m B. 9.15m C.8m D. 1.5m

57. Which of the following field event involves jumping for height?
A. Triple jump B. Pole vault C. Long jump D. Hurdles

58. Which of the following is NOT a basic requirement of a pole vaulter?

A. Flexibility B. Speed C. Skipping D. Courage

59. What is the measurement of a standard tennis singles court?

A. 23.8m by 11m B. 40m by 20m C. 23.8m by 8.23m D. 13.8m by 5.88m

60. In building muscular strength, the following activities are recommended EXCEPT -------.
A. elbow push B. hand grip C. isometric sit-up D trunk extension.

PAPER 11
BASIC TECHNOLOGY

1. The first aid material that ensures the clotting of blood on wounds is known as ---------.
A. iodine B. analgesic C. menthol D. disinfectant

2. All the following are examples of analgesic EXCEPT ----------.

A. paracetamol B. aspirin C. cough syrup D. panadol

3. Which of the following CANNOT be found in the first aid box?

A. Cotton wool B. Injection C. Forceps D. Methylated spirit

4. Safety in the workshop entails all the following EXCEPT ----------.

A. keeping tools on the floor
B. tidying up the workbench after a job
C. switching off electrical appliances after usage
D. having a good workshop layout

5. Which of the following is NOT a safety device in the workshop?

A. Helmet B. Hand glove C. Forceps D. Boots

6. Softwoods grow well in -------- regions of the world

A. hot B. dry C. wet D. cold

7. Hardwoods grow well in --------- regions of the world

A. dense B. hot C. cold D. rain forest

8. Wood is commonly used in engineering for making things because it --------

A. is durable B. durable C. lasts D. is widely available
9. Which of the following is NOT a property of hardwood trees?
A. Evergreen leaves B. Thick barks C. Enclosed seeds D. Broad leaves

10. Which of the following is NOT a property of softwood trees?

A. Needle-like leaves B. Exposed seeds C. Short trunk D. Evergreen leaves

11. The ability of a metal to melt easily is known as -----------.

A. conductivity B. fusibility C. malleability D. ductility

12. The metal that can be produced when copper is alloyed with tin is called ----------.
A. solder B. gold C. bronze D. manganese

13. Building indoor electrical wires are usually made from ---------.
A. steel B. copper C. zinc D. aluminium

14. Rubber is used to produce the following EXCEPT ----------.

A. tyre B. hand gloves C. balloons D. spoons

15. The material used in making the body of an airplanes consists mainly of ----------.
A. silicon B. iron C. silver D. aluminium

16. All the following are parts of a circle EXCEPT ----------.

A. section B. sector C. segment D. quadrant

17. The part of a circle formed by an arc and two radii at right angles is known as ---------.
A. sector B. segment C. chord D. quadrant

18. The line that touches a circle at a point and also makes an angle of 900 with the radius at that point is
known as ---------.
A. normal B. chord C. tangent D. divider

19. Circles that have the same centre are known as --------- circles
A. concentric B. eccentric C. disjoint D. regular

20. Circles that have different centres are known as ------- circles
A. eccentric B. irregular C. concentric D. misaligned

21. A plane figure having five or more sides is called a -----------.

A. pentagon B. polygon C. deltoid D. kite

22. In order to construct a hexagon within a circle, which of the following is required?
A. The radius of the circle B. The tangent to the circle
C. The centre of the circle D. The circumference of the circle

23. When constructing an octagon within a square, how many diagonals of the square are drawn?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

24. To bisect a line, which of the following instruments is required?

A. Ruler B. Compass C. Protractor D. Set of divider

25. When a circle is divided into four equal parts, each division is called a ---------.
A. sector B. segment C. quadrant D. normal
26. In order to construct a circumscribed circle to a triangle, which of the following should be done?
A. Bisect any two sides of the triangle B. Bisect any two angles of the triangle
C. Draw any two parallel lines D. Draw any two concentric circles

27. Which of these instruments is used to construct an irregular arc?

A. French curve B. Compass C. Protractor D. Pair of dividers

28. Which of the following is common to all concentric circles?

A. They have the same radius B. They have the same centre
C. They have the same tangent D. They have the same normal

29. In an isosceles triangle, the base angles ----------

A. add up to 900 B. are equal C. add up to 1800 D. are unequal

30. In constructing a scalene triangle, how many length of sides are measured differently?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. None

COMPUTER STUDIES

31. People in other professions who use computer to do their jobs are called ……….
A. Computer People B. Computer Users
C. Computer professionals D. Computer Certified

32. How many generations of computer do we have?

A. 7 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

33. The generation of computer that was built with IC was …………….
A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th

34. Which generation of computer is capable of performing functions of human experts?

A. 1st B. 3rd C. 5th D. 7th

Use the table below to answer question 35- 38

A B C D E F G H I
1 STUDENTS’ RESULTS
3 Names Maths Engl Comp Biology Total Averag Minimum Maximum
ish e
4 Sikemi 68 60 65 52
5 Umar 82 50 75 64
6 Belonwu 46 55 60 84
7 Deji 77 50 60 91
8 Uche 59 65 75 37
9 Total
10 Average
11 Minimum
12 Maximum
35. What is the formula for calculating Belonwu’s total score?
A. =sum(B4:B8) B. =sum(B6:E6)
C. =sum(B4:E4) D. =sum(B4:E8)

36. The formula that will calculate the average score in Biology is ………..
A. =Average(E4:E8) B. =Average(B4:E4)
C. =Average(B4:E6) D. +Average(B4:E8)

37. Which of these formulae will detect Deji’s highest score?

A. =Max(C4:C8) B. = Max (B4:E4) C. = Max (B7:E7) D. Max(B4:E8)

38. Which of these formulae will detect the lowest score in English?
A. =Min(C4:C8) B. = Min (C6:E6) C. = Min (C4:E4) D. = Min (C4:E8)

Use the tables below to answer question 39 to 41

I) A B Z II) A B Z
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1 1 0 1 1
1 0 1 1 0 1
1 1 1 1 1 0

III) A B Z IV) A B Z V) A A
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0
1 0 0 1 0 1
1 1 1 1 1 0

VI) A B Z VII) A B Z

0 0 1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0 1 0
1 0 0 1 0 0
1 1 0 1 1 1

39. Which of the truth tables above represents AND function?

A. VI B. V C. III D. IV

40. Which of the truth tables above represents NOT function?

A. VI B. V C. III D. IV

41. Which of the tables above represents OR function?

A. I B. II C. III D. IV

42. Anti-virus includes the following EXCEPT ……………………….

A. Pecicillin B. Norton C. Dr. Solomon D. Explorer

43. Which of these is NOT a source of virus attack?

A. Performing illegal operation B. Sharing of external storage
C. Program download on the internet D. Illegal duplicate of software
44. The longest key on the keyboard is the ………… key.
A. control B. shift C. space bar D. delete

45. The symbol B in hexadecimal number system stands for ……..

A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14

46. Binary number system consists of …………..

A. 0&1 B. 1&2 C. 2&3 D. 3&4

47. Denary number system is also called …………. number system

A. binary B. octal C. decimal D. hexadecimal

48. Denary numbers have a base of ………….

A. 8 B. 2 C. 16 D. 10

49. Which number system has the base of 8?

A. Binary B. Octal C. Decimal D. Hexadecimal

50. Which of these cannot be found in an octal system?

A. 7 B. 2 C. 9 D. 0

51. Hexadecimal number system has a base of ………….

A. 8 B. 2 C. 16 D. 10

52. The process of starting a computer system is called ……….

A. booting on B. cold booting C. switch on D. warm booting

53. The term ‘PC’ means ……………………..

A. Personal Calculator B. Personal Computer
C. Private Computer D. Private Company

54. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the ………………
A. arrow B. bar C. cursor D. logo

55. In spreadsheet packages, columns are labelled ……………

A. alphabets B. alpha-numeric C. integers D. numerals

56. The keyboard shortcut key used to cut is

A. CTRL + C B. CTRL + D C. CTRL + X D. CTRL + Z

57. The result of computer processing is displayed on the

A. CPU B. keyboard C. monitor D. printer

58. Which of these is an example of graphic package?

A. Coreldraw B. Microsoft Word C. Powerpoint D. Microsoft Excel

59. ----------- is regarded as raw fact

A. Information B. Data C. Program D. Flowchart

60. Which of these is NOT a type of operating system?

A. Multi-user B. Single-user C. Internet D. Networking
 SOLUTION
BASIC SCIENCE
1. D 11. A 21. B
2. C 12. D 22. B
3. B 13. A 23. C
4. B 14. D 24. C
5. D 15. A 25. B
6. C 16. B 26. B
7. D 17. C 27. C
8. A 18. B 28. B
9. D 19. C 29. B
10. A 20. B 30. C

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

31. B 41. D 51. A
32. C 42. A 52. C
33. D 43. C 53. D
34. A 44. A 54. B
35. B 45. C 55. C
36. C 46. B 56. C
37. D 47. A 57. B
38. A 48. A 58. C
39. A 49. B 59. C
40. B 50. B 60. D

BASIC TECHNOLOGY
1. A 11. B 21. B
2. C 12. C 22. A
3. B 13. B 23. D
4. A 14. D 24. B
5. C 15. D 25. C
6. C 16. A 26. A
7. B 17. D 27. A
8. D 18. C 28. B
9. A 19. A 29. B
10. C 20. A 30. C

COMPUTER STUDIES
31. B 41. A 51. C
32. D 42. D 52. B
33. C 43. A 53. B
34. C 44. C 54. C
35. B 45. A 55. A
36. A 46. A 56. C
37. C 47. C 57. C
38. A 48. D 58. A
39. C 49. B 59. B
40. B 50. C 60. C