Promotion Questions
Promotion Questions
16. Who is the Director-General of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)?
- A. Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu
- B. Mr. Ola Olukoyode
- C. Kayode Egbetokun
- D. Ibrahim Geidam
17. Who is the Director-General of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)?
- A. Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu
- B. Mr. Ola Olukoyode
- C. Ibrahim Magu
- D. Mr. Ibrahim Geidam
42. How many Local Government Councils are recognized in the Nigerian Constitution?
- A. 774
- B. 360
- C. 109
- D. 50
43. Who is the Director-General of the National Action Committee on Aids (NACA)?
- A. Dr. Temitope Ilori
- B. Dr. Osagie Ehanire
- C. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu
- D. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
44. Who is the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare?
- A. Ms. Kachollom Daju Shangti
- B. Dr. Osagie Ehanire
- C. Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki
- D. Dr. Tunji Alausa
57. Who is the current Head of the Civil Service of the Federation?
- A. Mrs. Didi Esther Walson Jack
- B. Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita
- C. Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan
- D. Dr. Eileen Okwudire
63. Who is the current Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy?
- A. Bosun Tijani
- B. Isa Ali Pantami
- C. Adebayo Shittu
- D. Lai Mohammed
72. Who is the current Minister of State for Trade and Investment?
- A. Nkiruka Onyejeocha
- B. John Owan Enoh
- C. Adeniyi Adebayo
- D. Adebayo Shittu
81. Who is the current Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs?
- A. Zephaniah Jisalo
- B. Abubakar Momoh
- C. Femi Adesina
- D. Lai Mohammed
85. Who is the current Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security?
- A. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
- B. Abubakar Kyari
- C. Audu Ogbeh
- D. Sabo Nanono
87. Who is the current Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)?
- A. Ekperipe Ekpo
- B. Heineken Lokpobiri
- C. Timipre Sylva
- D. Mohammed Barkindo
104. Which country is hosting the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON)?
- A. Nigeria
- B. Morocco
- C. Egypt
- D. Cameroon
106. What is the total number of members in the Nigerian House of Representatives?
- A. 360
- B. 109
- C. 774
- D. 50
108. What does the green in the Nigeria Police flag represent?
- A. Peace
- B. Agriculture
- C. Justice
- D. Unity
116. Who is the Director-General of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)?
- A. Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu
- B. Mr. Ola Olukoyode
- C. Ibrahim Magu
- D. Kayode Egbetokun
117. Who is the Director-General of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)?
- A. Ibrahim Magu
- B. Mr. Ola Olukoyode
- C. Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu
- D. Abba Kyari
118. Who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?
- A. Godwin Emefiele
- B. Olayemi Cardosso
- C. Lamido Sanusi
- D. Charles Chukwuma Soludo
141. How many Local Government Councils are recognized in the Nigerian Constitution?
- A. 774
- B. 360
- C. 109
- D. 50
142. Who is the Director-General of the National Action Committee on Aids (NACA)?
- A. Dr. Temitope Ilori
- B. Dr. Osagie Ehanire
- C. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu
- D. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
143. Who is the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare?
- A. Ms. Kachollom Daju Shangti
- B. Dr. Osagie Ehanire
- C. Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki
- D. Dr. Tunji Alausa
150. Who is the current Head of the Civil Service of the Federation?
- A. Mrs. Didi Esther Walson Jack
- B. Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita
- C. Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan
- D. Dr. Eileen Okwudire
151. Who is the current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction?
- A. Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda
- B. Sadiya Umar Farouq
- C. Dati Kachalla
- D. Zainab Ahmed
156. Who is the current Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy?
- A. Bosun Tijani
- B. Isa Ali Pantami
- C. Adebayo Shittu
- D. Lai Mohammed
165. Who is the current Minister of State for Trade and Investment?
- A. Nkiruka Onyejeocha
- B. John Owan Enoh
- C. Adeniyi Adebayo
- D. Adebayo Shittu
174. Who is the current Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs?
- A. Zephaniah Jisalo
- B. Abubakar Momoh
- C. Femi Adesina
- D. Lai Mohammed
178. Who is the current Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security?
- A. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
- B. Abubakar Kyari
- C. Audu Ogbeh
- D. Sabo Nanono
180. Who is the current Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)?
- A. Ekperipe Ekpo
- B. Heineken Lokpobiri
- C. Timipre Sylva
- D. Mohammed Barkindo
Answers
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. B 11. B 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. A 16. A 17. B 18.
A 19. A 20. B 21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. B 33. B 34.
C 35. A 36. A 37. A 38. A 39. B 40. A 41. A 42. A 43. A 44. A 45. A 46. A 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. A
51. A 52. A 53. B 54. B 55. A 56. A 57. A 58. A 59. A 60. A 61. A 62. A 63. A 64. A 65. B 66. A
67. B 68. A 69. A 70. A 71. A 72. A 73. A 74. A 75. A 76. A 77. A 78. A 79. A 80. A 81. A 82. A
83. A 84. A 85. A 86. A 87. A 88. A 89. A 90. A 91. A 92. B 93. A 94. B 95. A 96. A 97. A 98. A
99. A 100. A 101. A 102. C 103. B 104. B 105. B 106. A 107. B 108. A 109. C 110. B 111. B
112. C 113. B 114. B 115. B 116. D 117. B 118. A 119. A 120. B 121. A 122. A 123. B 124. A
125. B 126. B 127. B 128. A 129. A 130. A 131. B 132. B 133. A 134. B 135. A 136. A 137. A
138. A 139. B 140. A 141. B 142. B 143. A 144. A 145. A 146. A 147. A 148. A 149. A 150. A
151. A 152. A 153. A 154. A 155. A 156. A 157. A 158. A 159. A 160. A 161. A 162. B 163. A
164. A 165. A 166. A 167. B 168. A 169. A 170. A 171. B 172. A 173. A 174. A 175. A 176. A
177. A 178. D 179. A 180. A 181. B 182. B 183. A 184. A 185. A 186. C 187. B 188. A 189. A
190. A 191. A 192. A 193. A 194. A 195. A 196. A 197. A 198. B 199. A 200. A
General
15. What role does the healthcare provider play in informing patients?
- A. To decide for the patient
- B. To provide necessary information
- C. To withhold information
- D. None of the above
25. Who must understand the information provided for informed consent?
- A. The healthcare provider only
- B. The patient
- C. Family members
- D. Insurance representatives
46. How can the payment of admission deposits curb patient debts?
- A. By increasing costs
- B. By providing immediate funds
- C. By discouraging admissions
- D. None of the above
59. What resources must employees have according to the order principle?
- A. None
- B. The right tools and environment
- C. Only financial resources
- D. None of the above
78. How can healthcare providers ensure compliance with patient rights?
- A. By ignoring complaints
- B. By training staff on patient rights
- C. By limiting patient information
- D. None of the above
91. What is the relationship between patient rights and ethical healthcare?
- A. They are unrelated
- B. Ethical healthcare supports patient rights
- C. Ethical healthcare conflicts with patient rights
- D. None of the above
93. What are the long-term implications of not obtaining informed consent?
- A. Increased patient trust
- B. Potential legal consequences
- C. Improved patient outcomes
- D. None of the above
100. How can organizations address the needs of diverse employee populations?
- A. By ignoring diversity
- B. By implementing inclusive policies and practices
- C. By treating all employees the same
- D. None of the above
102. What steps should be taken to ensure compliance with patient rights?
- A. Training staff and reviewing policies
- B. Ignoring patient complaints
- C. Limiting patient access to information
- D. None of the above
132. How can organizations measure the effectiveness of their management practices?
- A. By ignoring results
- B. By evaluating performance metrics
- C. By conducting random assessments
- D. None of the above
150. How can organizations ensure that their policies are effective?
- A. By ignoring feedback
- B. By regularly reviewing and updating policies
- C. By keeping policies static
- D. None of the above
176. How can organizations assess the effectiveness of their training programs?
- A. By ignoring outcomes
- B. By measuring performance improvements
- C. By conducting random evaluations
- D. None of the above
198. How can organizations ensure that their values are reflected in their practices?
- A. By ignoring discrepancies
- B. By consistently aligning actions with stated values
- C. By keeping values static
- D. None of the above
Answers
3. What is the age range for appointment into the Federal Public Service?
a) 16-40 years
b) 18-50 years
c) 21-60 years
d) 25-45 years
5. What type of appointment does NOT provide for the payment of pension?
a) Permanent appointment
b) Contract appointment
c) Temporary appointment
d) Pensionable appointment
12. How many working days of annual leave are allocated for officers at SGL 04 to 06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
16. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 01 - 06?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N150,000
d) N200,000
1. b 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. b 11. c 12. b 13. c 14. b 15. b 16. b 17. d 18. b 19.
a 20. b
1. Who qualifies as a child of a public servant?
a) Someone under 21 years
b) The officer’s biological offspring
c) A child of a relative
d) A child born outside of marriage
3. What is the age range for appointment into the Federal Public Service?
a) 16-40 years
b) 18-50 years
c) 21-60 years
d) 25-45 years
5. What type of appointment does NOT provide for the payment of pension?
a) Permanent appointment
b) Contract appointment
c) Temporary appointment
d) Pensionable appointment
12. How many working days of annual leave are allocated for officers at SGL 04 to 06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
16. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 01 - 06?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N150,000
d) N200,000
21. What is the maximum number of children allowed for a male officer to take paternity
leave?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
22. What should an officer do if they wish to leave the country while under interdiction?
a) Ignore the rules
b) Notify the Head of Civil Service
c) Leave immediately
d) Seek approval from a colleague
23. Which of the following is NOT a core value of the Federal Civil Service?
a) Professionalism
b) Loyalty
c) Disrespect
d) Accountability
25. What is the purpose of the annual performance evaluation report (APER)?
a) To evaluate training needs
b) To assess performance for promotion
c) To determine salary increments
d) To prepare for retirement
35. How long is the period for study leave without pay?
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 1 year
d) 3 years
37. Which of the following allows for transfer within the same service?
a) Scheduled Service
b) Temporary Service
c) Contract Service
d) Casual Service
40. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15 - 17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
41. Which of the following is NOT a document required for transfer of service?
a) Evidence of Qualifications
b) Letter of Confirmation of Appointment
c) Last Tax Return
d) APER for three years
48. Which of the following is NOT a condition for study leave with pay?
a) Confirmation of appointment
b) No disciplinary action pending
c) Proof of financial need
d) Course relevance
49. What is the standard duration for annual leave at SGL 07 and above?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
51. What is the maximum number of working days for paternity leave?
a) 10 days
b) 14 days
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
52. What is a primary responsibility of an interdicted officer?
a) To keep in touch with their office
b) To seek new employment
c) To avoid all communication
d) To leave the country
54. How many years must an officer spend in a post before being eligible for promotion
at GL 15-17?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
62. What must an officer provide for a study leave with pay?
a) Proof of financial need
b) Evidence of admission
c) A letter from their family
d) None of the above
66. What is the minimum age requirement for appointment into the Federal Public
Service?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 20 years
d) 21 years
69. What is the maximum amount of duty tour allowance for GL 12-13?
a) N15,000
b) N17,500
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
71. What is the standard duration for study leave without pay?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 1 year
72. How many days of leave are granted for maternity purposes before delivery?
a) 2 weeks
b) 4 weeks
c) 6 weeks
d) 8 weeks
75. What is required for an officer to exit the Federal Public Service?
a) Resignation
b) Dismissal
c) Retirement
d) All of the above
82. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07 - 14?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N400,000
86. What is the maximum number of years allowed for a temporary appointment?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
87. What is a major responsibility of the Auditor General for the Federation?
a) To oversee public health
b) To manage financial audits
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor recruitment
91. What is the standard amount for transport and local running allowance?
a) N5,000
b) N10,000
c) N15,000
d) N20,000
101. What is the minimum age for appointment in the Federal Public Service?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 20 years
d) 21 years
104. What is the duration of a temporary appointment in the Federal Public Service?
a) Indefinite
b) Specified period
c) Permanent
d) Until retirement
105. What type of leave is defined as absence for urgent private affairs?
a) Casual Leave
b) Annual Leave
c) Leave of Absence
d) Maternity Leave
106. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 03 and below?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
109. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15-17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
116. What is the term for the temporary removal of an officer from duty?
a) Interdiction
b) Suspension
c) Termination
d) Promotion
122. What is the maximum age for appointment into the Federal Public Service?
a) 45 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
130. What is the maximum duration for study leave without pay?
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 1 year
d) 3 years
131. What is the role of the Auditor General for the Federation?
a) To oversee public health
b) To manage financial audits
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor recruitment
139. What is the maximum amount for travel allowance for GL 12-13?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
140. What does "leave of absence" refer to?
a) Authorizing absence for personal reasons
b) Mandatory absence for training
c) Scheduled absence for vacation
d) None of the above
147. What document is NOT required for employment in the Federal Public Service?
a) Birth Certificate
b) Marriage Certificate
c) Medical Certificate
d) Driving License
148. What is the maximum number of children allowed for a male officer to take paternity
leave?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
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149. What is the penalty for financial embarrassment?
a) Warning
b) Suspension
c) Dismissal
d) Demotion
153. What is the term for the temporary release of an officer to another organization?
a) Transfer of service
b) Secondment
c) Promotion
d) Interdiction
155. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07-14?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N200,000
d) N300,000
157. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 04-06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
159. What is the maximum duration for study leave with pay?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
161. What is the term for the permanent release of an officer from one service to another?
a) Transfer of service
b) Secondment
c) Promotion
d) Interdiction
164. What is the maximum amount for a travel allowance for GL 10?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
165. What is the role of the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics?
a) To manage financial resources
b) To oversee public health
c) To conduct research and statistical analysis
d) To monitor recruitment
166. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15-17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
170. What is the term for the temporary removal of an officer from duty?
a) Interdiction
b) Suspension
c) Termination
d) Promotion
174. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 12-13?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
175. What is the maximum amount for a duty tour allowance for GL 01-04?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N17,500
d) N20,000
179. What is the role of the Department of Reform Coordination and Service
Improvement?
a) To manage financial resources
b) To oversee public health
c) To improve service delivery
d) To monitor recruitment
180. What is the maximum age for appointment into the Federal Public Service?
a) 45 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
185. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 01-06?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N150,000
d) N200,000
190. What is the maximum duration for study leave without pay?
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 1 year
d) 3 years
191. What is the role of the Auditor General for the Federation?
a) To oversee public health
b) To manage financial audits
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor recruitment
199. What is the maximum amount for a duty tour allowance for GL 01-04?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N17,500
d) N20,000
204. How many days of leave are allocated for officers at GL 10-12?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
205. What does the acronym "HR" stand for in public service?
a) Human Relations
b) Human Resources
c) High Ranking
d) Health Regulations
209. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15-17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
214. What is required for an officer to exit the Federal Public Service?
a) Resignation
b) Dismissal
c) Retirement
d) All of the above
216. What is the maximum age for appointment in the Federal Public Service?
a) 45 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
220. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 07-14?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
221. What is the maximum amount for duty tour allowance for GL 01-06?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
225. What is the term for the temporary release of an officer to another organization?
a) Transfer of service
b) Secondment
c) Promotion
d) Interdiction
226. What is the maximum duration for study leave with pay?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
229. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07-14?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N200,000
d) N300,000
234. What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Civil Service Commission?
a) To manage financial audits
b) To oversee recruitment and appointments
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor performance
235. What is the penalty for serious financial embarrassment?
a) Warning
b) Suspension
c) Dismissal
d) Demotion
236. What is the maximum amount for a travel allowance for GL 10?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
237. What is the focus of the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics?
a) To manage financial resources
b) To oversee public health
c) To conduct research and statistical analysis
d) To monitor recruitment
238. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15-17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
240. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 12-13?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
241. What is the role of the Department of Reform Coordination and Service
Improvement?
a) To manage financial resources
b) To oversee public health
c) To improve service delivery
d) To monitor recruitment
242. What is the maximum age for appointment in the Federal Public Service?
a) 45 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
244. What is the maximum amount for a duty tour allowance for GL 01-04?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N17,500
d) N20,000
250. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07-14?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N200,000
d) N300,000
252. What is the term for the permanent release of an officer from one service to another?
a) Transfer of service
b) Secondment
c) Promotion
d) Interdiction
253. What is the duration of annual leave for officers at SGL 04-06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
254. What is the maximum number of children allowed for a male officer to take paternity
leave?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
256. What is the maximum duration of leave for urgent private affairs?
a) 5 days
b) 10 days
c) 14 days
d) 30 days
259. What is required for an officer to exit the Federal Public Service?
a) Resignation
b) Dismissal
c) Retirement
d) All of the above
261. What is the maximum age for appointment in the Federal Public Service?
a) 45 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
265. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 12-13?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
266. What is the maximum amount for duty tour allowance for GL 01-06?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
270. What is the term for the temporary release of an officer to another organization?
a) Transfer of service
b) Secondment
c) Promotion
d) Interdiction
271. What is the maximum duration for study leave with pay?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
274. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07-14?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N200,000
d) N300,000
279. What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Civil Service Commission?
a) To manage financial audits
b) To oversee recruitment and appointments
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor performance
281. What is the maximum amount for a travel allowance for GL 10?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
282. What is the focus of the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics?
a) To manage financial resources
b) To oversee public health
c) To conduct research and statistical analysis
d) To monitor recruitment
283. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15-17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
285. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 12-13?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
286. What is the role of the Department of Reform Coordination and Service
Improvement?
a) To manage financial resources
b) To oversee public health
c) To improve service delivery
d) To monitor recruitment
287. What is the maximum age for appointment in the Federal Public Service?
a) 45 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
289. What is the maximum amount for a duty tour allowance for GL 01-04?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N17,500
d) N20,000
295. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07-14?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N200,000
d) N300,000
297. What is the term for the permanent release of an officer from one service to another?
a) Transfer of service
b) Secondment
c) Promotion
d) Interdiction
298. What is the duration of annual leave for officers at SGL 04-06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
299. What is the maximum number of children allowed for a male officer to take paternity
leave?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
302. What is the minimum educational qualification for entry into the Federal Public
Service?
a) Primary education
b) Secondary education
c) Higher National Diploma
d) Bachelor's degree
304. How long is the probationary period for new recruits in the Federal Public Service?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 1 year
308. What is the maximum amount for a housing allowance for GL 12?
a) N30,000
b) N50,000
c) N70,000
d) N100,000
311. What is the minimum service requirement for an officer to qualify for a long-term
loan?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
318. How many days of annual leave are allocated to officers at GL 01-03?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
319. What is the maximum duration for study leave with pay?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
324. What is the penalty for a public servant found guilty of corruption?
a) Warning
b) Suspension
c) Dismissal
d) None
325. What is the maximum age for appointment into the Federal Public Service?
a) 40 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
326. What is the term for the permanent separation of an officer from the service?
a) Termination
b) Resignation
c) Dismissal
d) Retirement
330. What is the maximum duration for leave of absence for personal reasons?
a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 20 days
d) 30 days
331. What is the consequence of failing to comply with leave application procedures?
a) Automatic approval
b) Denial of leave
c) Promotion
d) None
332. How many types of financial allowances are typically available to public servants?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
334. What is the function of the Auditor General for the Federation?
a) To oversee public health
b) To manage financial audits
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor recruitment
335. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07-14?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N150,000
d) N200,000
338. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 12-13?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
342. What is the maximum number of days for sick leave without medical certification?
a) 3 days
b) 5 days
c) 7 days
d) 10 days
345. What is the maximum amount for travel allowances for GL 10?
a) N10,000
b) N15,000
c) N20,000
d) N25,000
346. What is the consequence for officers found guilty of falsifying records?
a) Warning
b) Suspension
c) Dismissal
d) None
356. What is the maximum duration for study leave without pay?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
357. What is the maximum number of days for casual leave in a year?
a) 5 days
b) 7 days
c) 10 days
d) 14 days
358. What document is required for an officer to apply for annual leave?
a) Leave Application Form
b) Medical Certificate
c) Employment Contract
d) Tax Clearance Certificate
361. What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Public Service Commission?
a) To manage financial audits
b) To oversee recruitment and appointments
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor performance
363. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 01-06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
365. What is required for an officer to exit the Federal Public Service?
a) Resignation
b) Dismissal
c) Retirement
d) All of the above
366. What is the consequence of habitual lateness to work?
a) Promotion
b) Warning
c) Suspension
d) Dismissal
367. What is the term for a temporary release of an officer to another organization?
a) Transfer of service
b) Secondment
c) Promotion
d) Interdiction
368. What is the maximum amount for a travel allowance for GL 15-17?
a) N20,000
b) N30,000
c) N50,000
d) N70,000
373. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 01-06?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N150,000
d) N200,000
376. What is the maximum age for appointment into the Federal Public Service?
a) 40 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
377. What is the consequence of failing to comply with leave application procedures?
a) Automatic approval
b) Denial of leave
c) Promotion
d) None
380. What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Civil Service Commission?
a) To manage financial audits
b) To oversee recruitment and appointments
c) To conduct training programs
d) To monitor performance
382. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 07-14?
a) N50,000
b) N100,000
c) N150,000
d) N200,000
383. What is the maximum number of days for casual leave in a year?
a) 5 days
b) 7 days
c) 10 days
d) 14 days
390. What is the term for the temporary removal of an officer from duty?
a) Interdiction
b) Suspension
c) Termination
d) Promotion
393. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 12-13?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
397. What is the maximum duration for leave of absence for personal reasons?
a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 20 days
d) 30 days
399. What is the maximum amount for a housing allowance for GL 12?
a) N30,000
b) N50,000
c) N70,000
d) N100,000
402. What document is typically required for an officer's annual performance review?
a) Leave Application
b) Performance Appraisal Form
c) Medical Certificate
d) Tax Clearance Certificate
403. What is the primary goal of the Civil Service Training Institute?
a) To provide vocational training
b) To enhance public service skills
c) To offer financial management courses
d) To conduct research
404. What is the maximum amount for overtime pay for GL 01-06?
a) N5,000
b) N10,000
c) N15,000
d) N20,000
406. Which of the following is a valid reason for leave without pay?
a) Vacation
b) Personal study
c) Family emergency
d) All of the above
407. What is the required notice period for resignation from the Federal Public Service?
a) 2 weeks
b) 1 month
c) 2 months
d) 3 months
410. What is the maximum number of days for leave of absence without pay?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
413. What is the primary purpose of the Public Service Ethics Code?
a) To outline financial regulations
b) To ensure integrity and accountability
c) To manage employee benefits
d) To establish job descriptions
416. What is the role of the Federal Public Service Commission in recruitment?
a) To conduct interviews
b) To manage job postings
c) To ensure merit-based selection
d) To oversee training programs
417. What is the maximum number of days for compassionate leave?
a) 5 days
b) 10 days
c) 15 days
d) 20 days
421. What action can be taken against an officer found guilty of harassment?
a) Warning
b) Suspension
c) Dismissal
d) All of the above
425. What is the primary role of the Ministry of Finance in public service?
a) To oversee employee recruitment
b) To manage public funds
c) To conduct employee training
d) To monitor project implementation
434. What action can an officer take if they disagree with their performance evaluation?
a) Accept it
b) Discuss it with HR
c) File an appeal
d) None of the above
435. What is the maximum duration for maternity leave in the Federal Public Service?
a) 12 weeks
b) 14 weeks
c) 16 weeks
d) 18 weeks
440. What is the primary focus of the Department of Policy and Planning?
a) To manage employee recruitment
b) To develop public service policies
c) To oversee public health
d) To monitor financial audits
442. What is the maximum age for appointment into the Federal Public Service?
a) 40 years
b) 50 years
c) 55 years
d) 60 years
449. What is the maximum number of days for leave of absence due to illness?
a) 10 days
b) 20 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
458. What is the consequence for officers found guilty of financial misconduct?
a) Warning
b) Suspension
c) Dismissal
d) All of the above
460. What is the maximum age for retirement in the Federal Public Service?
a) 60 years
b) 65 years
c) 70 years
d) 75 years
461. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 01-06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
462. What is the primary goal of the Civil Service Training Institute?
a) To provide vocational training
b) To enhance public service skills
c) To offer financial management courses
d) To conduct research
463. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15-17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
466. What is the maximum duration for sick leave with medical certification?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
469. What is the primary focus of the Department of Policy and Planning?
a) To manage employee recruitment
b) To develop public service policies
c) To oversee public health
d) To monitor financial audits
471. What is the primary role of the Federal Public Service Commission?
a) To conduct interviews
b) To manage job postings
c) To ensure merit-based selection
d) To oversee training programs
473. What is the maximum duration for leave of absence due to illness?
a) 10 days
b) 20 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
479. What is the maximum number of days for leave of absence without pay?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
486. What is the maximum duration for maternity leave in the Federal Public Service?
a) 12 weeks
b) 14 weeks
c) 16 weeks
d) 18 weeks
490. What is the primary focus of the Department of Policy and Planning?
a) To manage employee recruitment
b) To develop public service policies
c) To oversee public health
d) To monitor financial audits
491. What is the maximum amount for burial expenses for GL 15-17?
a) N100,000
b) N200,000
c) N300,000
d) N500,000
493. What is the primary goal of the Civil Service Training Institute?
a) To provide vocational training
b) To enhance public service skills
c) To offer financial management courses
d) To conduct research
494. What is the maximum number of days for annual leave for GL 01-06?
a) 14 days
b) 21 days
c) 30 days
d) 35 days
497. What is the maximum duration for leave of absence due to illness?
a) 10 days
b) 20 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
499. What is the primary goal of the Civil Service Reform Program?
a) To reduce employee numbers
b) To improve service delivery
c) To increase budget allocations
d) To minimize training costs
Answers
1. b 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. b 11. c 12. b 13. c 14. b 15. b 16. b 17. d 18. b 19.
a 20. b 21. d 22. b 23. c 24. b 25. b 26. b 27. b 28. b 29. d 30. b 31. b 32. c 33. b 34. a 35. b
36. c 37. a 38. a 39. b 40. c 41. c 42. b 43. b 44. b 45. b 46. a 47. b 48. c 49. c 50. a 51. b 52.
a 53. c 54. c 55. d 56. b 57. c 58. b 59. a 60. c 61. a 62. b 63. b 64. b 65. b 66. b 67. b 68. a
69. c 70. b 71. c 72. b 73. b 74. b 75. d 76. b 77. b 78. b 79. b 80. b 81. a 82. b 83. a 84. b 85.
b 86. b 87. b 88. b 89. a 90. a 91. b 92. c 93. c 94. b 95. c 96. b 97. c 98. b 99. b 100. b 101. b
102. c 103. b 104. b 105. c 106. a 107. b 108. a 109. c 110. c 111. b 112. b 113. b 114. b 115.
b 116. b 117. b 118. b 119. c 120. b 121. b 122. b 123. c 124. b 125. b 126. a 127. b 128. a
129. b 130. b 131. b 132. a 133. b 134. b 135. b 136. b 137. c 138. b 139. c 140. a 141. a 142.
b 143. b 144. b 145. b 146. b 147. b 148. d 149. c 150. b 151. b 152. b 153. b 154. b 155. b
156. c 157. b 158. b 159. b 160. b 161. a 162. b 163. b 164. c 165. c 166. c 167. b 168. b 169.
b 170. b 171. b 172. a 173. b 174. b 175. c 176. b 177. b 178. b 179. c 180. b 181. b 182. c
183. b 184. b 185. b 186. b 187. c 188. a 189. b 190. b 191. b 192. b 193. b 194. b 195. b 196.
a 197. b 198. b 199. c 200. d 201. b 202. b 203. b 204. b 205. b 206. b 207. b 208. b 209. b
210. a 211. d 212. b 213. b 214. d 215. b 216. b217. b 218. b 219. b 220. b 221. c 222. d 223.
b 224. b 225. b 226. b 227. b 228. a 229. c 230. a 231. b 232. b 233. d 234. b 235. c 236. c
237. c 238. b 239. b 240. b 241. c 242. b 243. b 244. c 245. d 246. b 247. c 248. a 249. a 250.
b 251. b 252. a 253. b 254. a 255. b 256. c 257. b 258. b 259. d 260. b 261. b 262. b 263. b
264. b 265. b 266. c 267. d 268. b 269. b 270. b 271. b 272. b 273. a 274. b 275. a 276. b 277.
b 278. a 279. b 280. c 281. c 282. c 283. b 284. b 285. b 286. c 287. b 288. b 289. c 290. d
291. b 292. b 293. a 294. a 295. b 296. a 297. a 298. b 299. a 300. b 301. b 302. d 303. b 304.
b 305. c 306. d 307. b 308. d 309. c 310. d 311. c 312. b 313. b 314. a 315. c 316. d 317. b
318. a 319. d 320. d 321. d 322. c 323. b 324. c 325. d 326. a 327. a 328. b 329. d 330. c 331.
b 332. d 333. d 334. b 335. b 336. a 337. a 338. b 339. b 340. a 341. a 342. b 343. d 344. a
345. c 346. c 347. b 348. a 349. c 350. b 351. c 352. c 353. c 354. a 355. d 356. b 357. d 358.
a 359. b 360. d 361. c 362. d 363. a 364. b 365. d 366. d 367. b 368. c 369. b 370. d 371. d
372. b 373. b 374. b 375. a 376. a 377. b 378. a 379. a 380. b 381. a 382. b 383. b 384. d 385.
a 386. b 387. b 388. a 389. d 390. b 391. a 392. d 393. a 394. b 395. d 396. d m397. a 398. d
399. d 400. b 401. b 402. b 403. b 404. b 405. c 406. d 407. b 408. d 409. a 410. c 411. c 412.
a 413. b 414. a 415. a 416. c 417. c 418. b 419. c 420. b 421. d 422. d 423. a 424. c 425. b
426. c 427. c 428. c 429. a 430. c 431. b 432. d 433. b 434. c 435. c 436. c 437. b 438. c 439.
c 440. b 441. a 442. d 443. a 444. a 445. b 446. a 447. c 448. b 449. c 450. b 451. b 452. a
453. b 454. a 455. d 456. c 457. b 458. d 459. a 460. a 461. a 462. b 463. b 464. a 465. c 466.
b 467. b 468. a 469. b 470. a 471. c 472. b 473. c 474. c 475. a 476. b 477. b 478. b 479. c
480. b 481. a 482. d 483. d 484. a 485. a 486. a 487. c 488. d 489. a 490. b 491. b 492. c 493.
b 494. a 495. a 496. b 497. c 498. a 499. b 500. d
Chapter 10 Only
2. Who has the authority to dismiss officers in the Federal Civil Service?
a) Director-General
b) Chief Executive Officer
c) Federal Civil Service Commission
d) Office of the Head of Service
18. When can disciplinary proceedings against a female staff member be postponed?
a) During annual leave
b) During maternity leave
c) When they are absent
d) Never
23. What should be done if further grounds for dismissal are found during an inquiry?
a) The inquiry must restart
b) The officer must be informed in writing
c) The findings should be ignored
d) The officer should be immediately dismissed
26. What is the consequence of engaging in hawking merchandise during working hours?
a) No consequence
b) Minor reprimand
c) Possible dismissal
d) Promotion
27. Which of the following is considered "serious misconduct"?
a) Failure to keep records
b) Absence from duty without leave
c) Habitual lateness
d) Poor performance
30. What document must accompany the officer during a disciplinary inquiry?
a) Performance review
b) Query letter
c) Attendance records
d) Personal file
32. What happens if an officer fails to appear before the board of inquiry?
a) The inquiry is invalidated
b) The inquiry continues without them
c) They are automatically dismissed
d) They receive a warning
38. What is the consequence for filing false claims against government officials?
a) No consequence
b) Possible dismissal
c) A warning
d) Promotion
41. What action can be taken against an officer for engaging in partisan political activities?
a) Promotion
b) Dismissal
c) No action
d) Warning
45. How must the grounds for discipline be communicated to the officer?
a) Verbally
b) In writing
c) Through social media
d) During team meetings
48. What is the appropriate action if an officer's behavior is deemed prejudicial to state security?
a) No action
b) Inform the public
c) Immediate investigation and possible dismissal
d) Ignore it
49. What is the purpose of the disciplinary procedure?
a) To punish without investigation
b) To ensure fair treatment and due process
c) To promote officers
d) To conduct audits
51. What role does the Federal Civil Service Commission play in disciplinary actions?
a) They conduct performance reviews
b) They have the authority to dismiss officers
c) They manage office supplies
d) They schedule training sessions
58. What must happen if an officer is found guilty during the inquiry?
a) They are immediately dismissed
b) They may receive a penalty or reinstatement
c) They are promoted
d) They are ignored
63. Which of the following behaviors is considered a violation of office dress code?
a) Wearing formal attire
b) Dressing inappropriately
c) Casual business wear
d) Seasonal clothing
66. Which action is NOT permissible for an officer during working hours?
a) Taking breaks
b) Engaging in personal business
c) Attending meetings
d) Collaborating with colleagues
73. How are officers informed about the grounds for their disciplinary action?
a) Through public announcements
b) In writing
c) Verbally
d) By email only
76. What is the role of the Director of Human Resource in cases of misconduct?
a) To manage office supplies
b) To report misconduct to higher authorities
c) To conduct financial audits
d) To train new employees
98. What happens if an officer is found guilty of engaging in partisan political activities?
a) They are promoted
b) Possible dismissal
c) A warning
d) No consequences
101. What is the primary function of the Federal Civil Service Commission?
a) To oversee financial audits
b) To manage disciplinary actions and dismissals
c) To conduct employee training
d) To issue public statements
110. What is the consequence of engaging in misconduct that harms the service’s
image?
a) Immediate promotion
b) Possible termination
c) A commendation
d) No consequences
118. What is the consequence of conducting partisan political activities while in service?
a) No action required
b) Possible dismissal
c) Promotion
d) A warning
134. What happens if an officer is found guilty of misconduct that harms the service’s
image?
a) Immediate promotion
b) Possible termination
c) A commendation
d) No consequences
143. What action should an officer take if they are accused of misconduct?
a) Remain silent
b) Defend themselves during the inquiry
c) Leave the service
d) Ignore the allegations
148. What actions should be taken if further grounds for dismissal are disclosed during
an inquiry?
a) The inquiry must restart
b) The officer must be informed in writing
c) The findings should be ignored
d) The officer should be immediately dismissed
153. What is the consequence of engaging in misconduct that harms the service’s
image?
a) Immediate promotion
b) Possible termination
c) A commendation
d) No consequences
161. What actions should be taken if further grounds for dismissal are disclosed during
an inquiry?
a) The inquiry must restart
b) The officer must be informed in writing
c) The findings should be ignored
d) The officer should be immediately dismissed
181. How should officers be notified of the grounds for their disciplinary action?
a) Through public announcements
b) In writing
c) Verbally
d) By email only
187. What is the appropriate action if an officer's behavior is deemed prejudicial to state
security?
a) No action
b) Inform the public
c) Immediate investigation and possible dismissal
d) Ignore it
189. What is the role of the Director of Human Resource in cases of misconduct?
a) To manage office supplies
b) To report misconduct to higher authorities
c) To conduct financial audits
d) To train new employees
195. What is the consequence of engaging in misconduct that harms the service’s
image?
a) Immediate promotion
b) Possible termination
c) A commendation
d) No consequences
198. What is the primary duty of every officer regarding disciplinary rules?
a) To familiarize themselves with them
b) To ignore them
c) To enforce them on others
d) To report violations only
199. What is the immediate consequence if an officer is found guilty of sleeping on duty?
a) Promotion
b) Possible disciplinary action
c) No action required
d) A warning
212. What is the consequence of engaging in misconduct that harms the service’s
image?
a) Immediate promotion
b) Possible termination
c) A commendation
d) No consequences
221. How should officers be notified of the grounds for their disciplinary action?
a) Through public announcements
b) In writing
c) Verbally
d) By email only
222. What is the definition of "general inefficiency"?
a) A single mistake
b) A series of omissions or incompetence
c) Exceptional performance
d) Lack of training
227. What is the appropriate action if an officer's behavior is deemed prejudicial to state
security?
a) No action
b) Inform the public
c) Immediate investigation and possible dismissal
d) Ignore it
235. What is the consequence of engaging in misconduct that harms the service’s
image?
a) Immediate promotion
b) Possible termination
c) A commendation
d) No consequences
238. What is the primary duty of every officer regarding disciplinary rules?
a) To familiarize themselves with them
b) To ignore them
c) To enforce them on others
d) To report violations only
239. What is the immediate consequence if an officer is found guilty of sleeping on duty?
a) Promotion
b) Possible disciplinary action
c) No action required
d) A warning
248. What is the consequence of engaging in misconduct that harms the service’s
image?
a) Immediate promotion
b) Possible termination
c) A commendation
d) No consequences