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🛡️ Security Education Examination

Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3) – Third Term

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🔍 📝 EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Answer ALL questions
• Section A carries 40 marks
• Section B carries 60 marks
• Time Allowed: 2 Hours
• Read each question carefully before answering

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✏️ PART A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Instruction: Choose the correct answer from options a–d

1. Security education mainly teaches students how to
a. fight people
b. stay safe and protect lives
c. carry weapons
d. punish criminals

2. One major reason security is important in society is to
a. create fear
b. stop learning
c. protect lives and property
d. encourage crime

3. Which of the following is a security threat?
a. School assembly
b. Fire outbreak
c. Classroom discussion
d. Morning devotion

4. The act of stealing people’s belongings by force is called
a. honesty
b. robbery
c. cooperation
d. discipline

5. Kidnapping means
a. teaching children
b. arresting criminals
c. taking someone away illegally
d. helping strangers

6. One effect of insecurity in a community is
a. peace
b. development
c. fear and instability
d. unity

7. Which of these agencies helps maintain security in Nigeria?
a. Teachers
b. Police
c. Farmers
d. Drivers

8. A good citizen contributes to security by
a. spreading rumors
b. obeying laws
c. hiding criminals
d. fighting elders

9. Cultism in schools is dangerous because it
a. promotes discipline
b. improves learning
c. causes violence
d. encourages peace

10. One way to stay safe online is to
a. share passwords
b. talk to strangers freely
c. keep personal details private
d. post everything online

11. The misuse of the internet to harm others is known as
a. cyber safety
b. cyber crime
c. e-learning
d. communication

12. Terrorism mainly aims to
a. promote education
b. create fear in society
c. encourage unity
d. support peace

13. Reporting suspicious activities helps to
a. increase crime
b. stop insecurity
c. waste time
d. encourage criminals

14. Which of the following is an example of personal security?
a. Locking your door
b. Eating in class
c. Playing football
d. Watching TV

15. Drug abuse can lead to
a. good behavior
b. discipline
c. crime and insecurity
d. academic success

16. One duty of the community in security matters is to
a. ignore problems
b. cooperate with security agencies
c. hide information
d. encourage violence

17. Human trafficking involves
a. legal travel
b. selling humans illegally
c. school enrollment
d. employment

18. Which of these is a sign of insecurity?
a. Peaceful coexistence
b. Frequent violence
c. Cooperation
d. Respect

19. Students can promote school security by
a. bullying others
b. obeying school rules
c. vandalizing property
d. fighting teachers

20. One major cause of insecurity is
a. unemployment
b. hard work
c. honesty
d. cooperation

21. Vigilante groups help by
a. causing trouble
b. assisting formal security agencies
c. encouraging crime
d. spreading fear

22. The police emergency number in Nigeria is
a. 112
b. 911
c. 411
d. 101

23. A secured environment encourages
a. fear
b. learning and development
c. crime
d. confusion

24. Which behavior can reduce insecurity?
a. Drug abuse
b. Lawlessness
c. Respect for rules
d. Violence

25. One responsibility of government in security is to
a. ignore citizens
b. provide security agencies
c. promote crime
d. reduce education

26. Peer pressure can lead to insecurity when it encourages
a. good habits
b. studying hard
c. criminal behavior
d. obedience

27. Which of these is a form of school insecurity?
a. Debate competition
b. Examination
c. Bullying
d. Assembly

28. Conflict can be resolved peacefully through
a. fighting
b. dialogue
c. threats
d. violence

29. A whistleblower is someone who
a. hides crimes
b. reports wrongdoing
c. commits crime
d. supports criminals

30. One way to avoid danger is to
a. walk alone at night
b. ignore warnings
c. stay alert
d. follow strangers

31. Security education helps students become
a. careless
b. violent
c. responsible citizens
d. criminals

32. Which of the following threatens national security?
a. Unity
b. Terrorism
c. Education
d. Peace

33. The first step in emergency situations is to
a. panic
b. stay calm
c. shout
d. run blindly

34. Illegal possession of weapons increases
a. safety
b. peace
c. insecurity
d. cooperation

35. Students should report bullying to
a. friends only
b. nobody
c. school authorities
d. bullies

36. Which of these promotes peace and security?
a. Justice
b. Hatred
c. Violence
d. Disobedience

37. Community security is everyone’s
a. business
b. punishment
c. weakness
d. fear

38. The protection of lives and property is called
a. discipline
b. security
c. punishment
d. culture

39. One benefit of security education is
a. fear
b. awareness
c. confusion
d. crime

40. A peaceful society encourages
a. development
b. fear
c. violence
d. instability

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✍️ PART B: THEORY QUESTIONS

Instruction: Answer ANY TEN (10) questions

1. Define security education in your own words.
2. Explain three importance of security education to students.
3. Mention four causes of insecurity in Nigeria.
4. Describe two effects of insecurity on national development.
5. What is cultism, and why is it dangerous in schools?
6. Explain cyber crime and give two examples.
7. State three roles of the police in maintaining security.
8. Discuss how students can contribute to school security.
9. What is human trafficking, and why should it be discouraged?
10. Mention four ways individuals can ensure personal safety.
11. Explain the meaning of national security.
12. List three responsibilities of government in ensuring security.
13. Describe two ways insecurity affects education.
14. Explain why obedience to laws promotes security.
15. What is drug abuse, and how does it lead to insecurity?
16. Mention three community efforts that can reduce crime.
17. Explain the importance of reporting suspicious activities.
18. Describe peaceful ways of resolving conflicts.
19. State three benefits of living in a secure society.
20. Write short notes on vigilante groups and community security.

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📢 Final Note for Schools & Website Use

This examination is carefully structured to test knowledge, understanding, and real-life application, while remaining clear, age-appropriate, and aligned with Nigerian classroom standards. It is suitable for print, CBT adaptation, and WordPress publishing.