Trcn past questions and answers for all categories pdf free download

Trcn past questions and answers for all categories pdf free download

Below are 50 TRCN (Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria) Past Questions and Answers for the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE). These questions cover major areas such as Teaching Profession, Curriculum Development, Philosophy of Education, Psychology of Education, and Educational Technology.

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Section A: Philosophy of Education

1. Who is regarded as the father of modern education?
   A. John Dewey
   B. Plato
   C. Jean Piaget
   D. Socrates
   Correct Answer: A. John Dewey

2. The ultimate aim of education is to
   A. Develop vocational skills
   B. Prepare students for employment
   C. Develop a balanced personality
   D. Promote academic excellence
   Correct Answer: C. Develop a balanced personality

3. The philosophy that emphasizes learning by doing is
   A. Existentialism
   B. Realism
   C. Pragmatism
   D. Idealism
   Correct Answer: C. Pragmatism

4. According to Plato, education should aim at
   A. Developing physical strength
   B. Preparing for war
   C. Achieving justice in the society
   D. Enhancing technological growth
   Correct Answer: C. Achieving justice in the society

5. The type of education that emphasizes character and moral development is
   A. Functional education
   B. Informal education
   C. Civic education
   D. Ethical education
   Correct Answer: D. Ethical education

Section B: Psychology of Education

6. The process of acquiring new knowledge and skills is known as
   A. Learning
   B. Motivation
   C. Instruction
   D. Teaching
   Correct Answer: A. Learning

7. Operant conditioning theory was proposed by
   A. Sigmund Freud
   B. B.F. Skinner
   C. Ivan Pavlov
   D. Jean Piaget
   Correct Answer: B. B.F. Skinner

8. The developmental theory that focuses on stages of cognitive growth was proposed by
   A. Vygotsky
   B. Erikson
   C. Skinner
   D. Piaget
   Correct Answer: D. Piaget

9. Motivation that comes from within the learner is called
   A. Extrinsic motivation
   B. External motivation
   C. Social motivation
   D. Intrinsic motivation
   Correct Answer: D. Intrinsic motivation

10. Reinforcement is most effective when it is
    A. Delayed
    B. Ignored
    C. Immediate
    D. Generalized
    Correct Answer: C. Immediate

Section C: Educational Technology

11. The use of radio, television, and computers in teaching is called
    A. E-learning
    B. Digital education
    C. Educational media
    D. Technology-based learning
    Correct Answer: C. Educational media

12. The most effective method of using visual aids is
    A. Randomly
    B. Without explanation
    C. To support instruction
    D. As entertainment
    Correct Answer: C. To support instruction

13. An example of a non-projected instructional material is
    A. Slide
    B. Film strip
    C. Real object
    D. Overhead transparency
    Correct Answer: C. Real object

14. ICT stands for
    A. Information Control Technology
    B. International Communication Tools
    C. Information and Communication Technology
    D. Integrated Communication Techniques
    Correct Answer: C. Information and Communication Technology

15. The greatest advantage of computer-assisted instruction is
    A. High cost
    B. Flexibility and individualization
    C. Difficulty in maintenance
    D. Limited accessibility
    Correct Answer: B. Flexibility and individualization

Section D: Curriculum Development

16. Curriculum is best defined as
    A. The list of textbooks used in schools
    B. The timetable for classes
    C. All planned learning experiences in school
    D. Subjects taught in school
    Correct Answer: C. All planned learning experiences in school

17. The hidden curriculum refers to
    A. Subjects taught secretly
    B. Informal learning acquired through school life
    C. Curriculum in private schools
    D. Religious instruction
    Correct Answer: B. Informal learning acquired through school life

18. Curriculum evaluation is important for
    A. Promoting students automatically
    B. Checking teacher’s dress code
    C. Improving the effectiveness of the curriculum
    D. Printing textbooks
    Correct Answer: C. Improving the effectiveness of the curriculum

19. A spiral curriculum is one in which
    A. Subjects are taught in a circular form
    B. Topics are revisited with increasing depth
    C. The same thing is repeated without change
    D. Students study in rotation
    Correct Answer: B. Topics are revisited with increasing depth

20. The National Policy on Education in Nigeria was first published in
    A. 1975
    B. 1977
    C. 1981
    D. 1985
    Correct Answer: B. 1977

Section E: Teaching Profession and Ethics

21. A professional teacher is one who
    A. Has a good handwriting
    B. Can shout in class
    C. Is trained and registered
    D. Wears neat clothes
    Correct Answer: C. Is trained and registered

22. The TRCN is responsible for
    A. Paying teacher salaries
    B. Constructing classrooms
    C. Regulating teacher education and registration
    D. Supervising school feeding
    Correct Answer: C. Regulating teacher education and registration

23. A code of conduct is
    A. A manual for cooking
    B. A dress code
    C. A set of professional guidelines
    D. A classroom chart
    Correct Answer: C. A set of professional guidelines

24. Which of the following is an ethical behaviour expected of a teacher?
    A. Arriving late to school
    B. Keeping students idle
    C. Being punctual and prepared
    D. Abusing students
    Correct Answer: C. Being punctual and prepared

25. TRCN certificate qualifies a teacher to
    A. Travel abroad
    B. Teach professionally in Nigeria
    C. Work in banks
    D. Drive a school bus
    Correct Answer: B. Teach professionally in Nigeria

Section F: Educational Management

26. The school head is also known as the
    A. CEO
    B. Inspector
    C. Principal or Head Teacher
    D. Moderator
    Correct Answer: C. Principal or Head Teacher

27. Supervision in education is meant to
    A. Punish teachers
    B. Dismiss unqualified teachers
    C. Improve teaching and learning
    D. Recruit new staff
    Correct Answer: C. Improve teaching and learning

28. Which of the following is not a school record?
    A. Attendance register
    B. Logbook
    C. Lesson plan
    D. School garden
    Correct Answer: D. School garden

29. An education policy is
    A. A suggestion from parents
    B. Government plan for education
    C. A teacher’s decision
    D. Student’s opinion
    Correct Answer: B. Government plan for education

30. PTA stands for
    A. Parents Talk Always
    B. Parent-Teacher Association
    C. Policy Training Alliance
    D. Public Teacher Access
    Correct Answer: B. Parent-Teacher Association

Section G: Teaching Methods

31. The teaching method that involves students discovering facts for themselves is called
    A. Lecture method
    B. Discovery method
    C. Storytelling method
    D. Drill method
    Correct Answer: B. Discovery method

32. The method that encourages student participation and interaction is
    A. Teacher-centered method
    B. Dictation method
    C. Interactive method
    D. Note-copying method
    Correct Answer: C. Interactive method

33. The most effective method of assessing psychomotor skills is
    A. Oral questioning
    B. Multiple choice test
    C. Practical demonstration
    D. Essay writing
    Correct Answer: C. Practical demonstration

34. In teaching, lesson notes should be prepared
    A. After teaching
    B. Only during exams
    C. Before teaching
    D. At the end of the term
    Correct Answer: C. Before teaching

35. The best method to use when teaching children in lower primary is
    A. Abstract method
    B. Lecture method
    C. Play method
    D. Reading method
    Correct Answer: C. Play method

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Section H: Assessment and Evaluation

36. The continuous assessment system is designed to
    A. Reward brilliant students only
    B. Replace final examinations
    C. Evaluate learners regularly
    D. Punish poor performance
    Correct Answer: C. Evaluate learners regularly

37. A test that measures a student’s ability across a wide range of subjects is called
    A. Summative test
    B. Objective test
    C. Achievement test
    D. Aptitude test
    Correct Answer: D. Aptitude test

38. Summative evaluation is conducted
    A. At the beginning of a lesson
    B. At the middle of a course
    C. At the end of a course
    D. Before teaching begins
    Correct Answer: C. At the end of a course

39. Which of the following is not a form of assessment?
    A. Class test
    B. Homework
    C. Music concert
    D. Mid-term examination
    Correct Answer: C. Music concert

40. The reliability of a test means
    A. It can be used only once
    B. It is difficult to mark
    C. It measures what it intends to measure
    D. It gives consistent results
    Correct Answer: D. It gives consistent results

Section I: Guidance and Counselling

41. The process of helping a student make the right career choice is
    A. Coaching
    B. Counselling
    C. Lecturing
    D. Inspecting
    Correct Answer: B. Counselling

42. The type of guidance that helps a learner adjust in a new school is
    A. Vocational guidance
    B. Academic guidance
    C. Social guidance
    D. Orientation guidance
    Correct Answer: D. Orientation guidance

43. A trained professional who helps students with social and emotional challenges is
    A. A class captain
    B. A school nurse
    C. A guidance counsellor
    D. A security officer
    Correct Answer: C. A guidance counsellor

44. The primary goal of counselling is to
    A. Enforce school rules
    B. Give free advice
    C. Help students understand themselves
    D. Solve mathematical problems
    Correct Answer: C. Help students understand themselves

45. Confidentiality in counselling means
    A. Sharing secrets with teachers
    B. Telling others what the student said
    C. Keeping student information private
    D. Writing students’ names on the wall
    Correct Answer: C. Keeping student information private

Section J: Current Affairs in Education

46. The current Minister of Education in Nigeria (as of 2024) is
    A. Mallam Adamu Adamu
    B. Dr. Tahir Mamman
    C. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede
    D. Adamu Gwarzo
    Correct Answer: B. Dr. Tahir Mamman

47. The Nigerian education system follows which structure?
    A. 5-3-4
    B. 6-3-3-4
    C. 7-2-3-5
    D. 6-6-4
    Correct Answer: B. 6-3-3-4

48. The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) is responsible for
    A. Primary school curriculum
    B. Monitoring universities
    C. Regulating Colleges of Education
    D. Managing WAEC
    Correct Answer: C. Regulating Colleges of Education

49. The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is conducted by
    A. NECO
    B. TRCN
    C. JAMB
    D. NABTEB
    Correct Answer: C. JAMB

50. The body that regulates admission into Nigerian universities is
    A. WAEC
    B. JAMB
    C. NUC
    D. TRCN
    Correct Answer: C. NUC

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Section A: Current Affairs in Education

1. The present Minister of Education in Nigeria (2024) is
   A. Adamu Adamu
   B. Tahir Mamman
   C. Goodluck Opiah
   D. Sunny Echono
   Correct Answer: B. Tahir Mamman

2. The President of Nigeria as of 2024 is
   A. Muhammadu Buhari
   B. Goodluck Jonathan
   C. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
   D. Yemi Osinbajo
   Correct Answer: C. Bola Ahmed Tinubu

3. The examination body responsible for the Senior School Certificate Examination in Nigeria is
   A. NECO
   B. TRCN
   C. NUC
   D. NCCE
   Correct Answer: A. NECO

4. TRCN stands for
   A. Teachers Recruitment and Certification Network
   B. Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
   C. Training for Registered Classroom Networks
   D. Teachers Research Council of Nigeria
   Correct Answer: B. Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria

5. Nigeria operates which system of education?
   A. 7-5-2
   B. 6-3-3-4
   C. 6-2-4
   D. 6-4-3-3
   Correct Answer: B. 6-3-3-4

6. The National Policy on Education was first launched in
   A. 1980
   B. 1977
   C. 1999
   D. 2004
   Correct Answer: B. 1977

7. The governing body for universities in Nigeria is
   A. NUC
   B. TRCN
   C. NABTEB
   D. UBEC
   Correct Answer: A. NUC

8. The Nigerian Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on
   A. October 1
   B. October 5
   C. May 1
   D. December 5
   Correct Answer: B. October 5

9. Which body supervises the implementation of Universal Basic Education in Nigeria?
   A. NUC
   B. TRCN
   C. UBEC
   D. WAEC
   Correct Answer: C. UBEC

10. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) was established in
    A. 1980
    B. 1978
    C. 1995
    D. 2001
    Correct Answer: B. 1978

Section B: Educational Technology

11. The use of electronic tools in teaching and learning is referred to as
    A. Manual instruction
    B. Visual instruction
    C. Educational technology
    D. Psychological learning
    Correct Answer: C. Educational technology

12. A computer-assisted instruction helps in
    A. Memorizing lesson notes
    B. Manual grading
    C. Self-paced learning
    D. Listening to the teacher
    Correct Answer: C. Self-paced learning

13. PowerPoint is mostly used for
    A. Drawing
    B. Creating diagrams
    C. Making class presentations
    D. Teaching alphabets
    Correct Answer: C. Making class presentations

14. One benefit of using ICT in the classroom is
    A. It increases stress for learners
    B. It makes learning boring
    C. It promotes interaction and engagement
    D. It reduces teacher’s authority
    Correct Answer: C. It promotes interaction and engagement

15. Which of these is an example of a projected instructional material?
    A. Whiteboard
    B. Poster
    C. Slide
    D. Chalk
    Correct Answer: C. Slide

Section C: Curriculum Development

16. The person considered as the father of modern curriculum is
    A. Franklin Bobbitt
    B. John Dewey
    C. Jean Piaget
    D. Ivan Pavlov
    Correct Answer: A. Franklin Bobbitt

17. Curriculum content must be
    A. Arbitrary
    B. Culturally irrelevant
    C. Age-appropriate and relevant
    D. Difficult and lengthy
    Correct Answer: C. Age-appropriate and relevant

18. The process of reviewing and changing curriculum to meet new needs is
    A. Curriculum maintenance
    B. Curriculum innovation
    C. Curriculum stagnation
    D. Curriculum delay
    Correct Answer: B. Curriculum innovation

19. An ideal curriculum includes
    A. Only written documents
    B. Learning experiences and expected outcomes
    C. Exam questions
    D. Old lesson plans
    Correct Answer: B. Learning experiences and expected outcomes

20. Curriculum planning involves
    A. Dictating lesson notes
    B. Deciding what to learn and how to teach it
    C. Writing tests for learners
    D. Cancelling poor teachers
    Correct Answer: B. Deciding what to learn and how to teach it

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Section D: Teaching Methods

21. Demonstration method is best used in
    A. Literature
    B. Chemistry practical
    C. History
    D. Civic education
    Correct Answer: B. Chemistry practical

22. Team teaching encourages
    A. Individualism
    B. Competition
    C. Collaboration
    D. Silence
    Correct Answer: C. Collaboration

23. Field trip as a method helps learners to
    A. Remain in class
    B. Sleep during lectures
    C. Connect theory with real-world experiences
    D. Avoid exams
    Correct Answer: C. Connect theory with real-world experiences

24. The lecture method is mostly
    A. Student-centered
    B. Activity-based
    C. Teacher-centered
    D. Practical
    Correct Answer: C. Teacher-centered

25. Teaching method is chosen based on
    A. The teacher’s preference
    B. What is easiest
    C. Content, learner needs and objectives
    D. Length of the class
    Correct Answer: C. Content, learner needs and objectives

Section E: Educational Assessment and Evaluation

26. Continuous Assessment is
    A. One-time test
    B. Only for promotion
    C. An ongoing evaluation of students
    D. Administered at the end of term
    Correct Answer: C. An ongoing evaluation of students

27. The test used to determine what a student already knows is
    A. Summative test
    B. Diagnostic test
    C. Placement test
    D. Aptitude test
    Correct Answer: B. Diagnostic test

28. Evaluation helps the teacher to
    A. Punish weak students
    B. Understand the learning progress
    C. Repeat content every time
    D. Avoid teaching
    Correct Answer: B. Understand the learning progress

29. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good test?
    A. Reliability
    B. Validity
    C. Inconsistency
    D. Objectivity
    Correct Answer: C. Inconsistency

30. Assessment is important because it
    A. Promotes fear
    B. Guides decision-making
    C. Makes teachers lazy
    D. Leads to punishment
    Correct Answer: B. Guides decision-making

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Section F: Philosophy of Education

31. The philosophical foundation of Nigerian education is rooted in
    A. Naturalism
    B. Pragmatism
    C. Idealism
    D. Nigerian cultural values
    Correct Answer: D. Nigerian cultural values

32. The philosophy that believes education should prepare learners for practical life is
    A. Realism
    B. Existentialism
    C. Pragmatism
    D. Perennialism
    Correct Answer: C. Pragmatism

33. According to Plato, the aim of education is
    A. To pass exams
    B. To develop reasoning ability
    C. To memorize laws
    D. To learn physical skills
    Correct Answer: B. To develop reasoning ability

34. The educationist who advocated for child-centered learning is
    A. Socrates
    B. Jean Piaget
    C. John Dewey
    D. Ivan Pavlov
    Correct Answer: C. John Dewey

35. Idealism emphasizes
    A. Material values
    B. Spiritual and moral values
    C. Economic values
    D. Physical training
    Correct Answer: B. Spiritual and moral values

Section G: Psychology of Education

36. Educational psychology is mainly concerned with
    A. How learners behave outside school
    B. Human development in relation to education
    C. Adult education only
    D. Budget allocation to education
    Correct Answer: B. Human development in relation to education

37. According to Jean Piaget, the stage from 7 to 11 years is called
    A. Sensori-motor
    B. Pre-operational
    C. Concrete operational
    D. Formal operational
    Correct Answer: C. Concrete operational

38. The psychologist who developed the hierarchy of needs theory is
    A. Sigmund Freud
    B. Abraham Maslow
    C. John Locke
    D. Edward Thorndike
    Correct Answer: B. Abraham Maslow

39. Reinforcement in learning encourages
    A. Forgetfulness
    B. Punishment
    C. Repetition of behavior
    D. Anxiety
    Correct Answer: C. Repetition of behavior

40. The theory that says learning is a result of stimulus and response is called
    A. Cognitive theory
    B. Constructivist theory
    C. Behaviorist theory
    D. Psychoanalytic theory
    Correct Answer: C. Behaviorist theory

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Section H: Professional Ethics and Conduct

41. One of the professional duties of a teacher is to
    A. Collect money from parents
    B. Engage in political campaigns
    C. Prepare lesson notes and teach
    D. Punish students for lateness
    Correct Answer: C. Prepare lesson notes and teach

42. Which body regulates the teaching profession in Nigeria?
    A. UBEC
    B. WAEC
    C. TRCN
    D. NUC
    Correct Answer: C. TRCN

43. A teacher who shows favoritism in class is violating the principle of
    A. Authority
    B. Justice and fairness
    C. Punishment
    D. Popularity
    Correct Answer: B. Justice and fairness

44. The professional code of conduct ensures that teachers
    A. Can operate freely without control
    B. Are monitored daily
    C. Behave ethically and responsibly
    D. Do not attend workshops
    Correct Answer: C. Behave ethically and responsibly

45. A teacher who leaks examination questions is guilty of
    A. Bribery
    B. Ethical misconduct
    C. Political malpractice
    D. Parent interference
    Correct Answer: B. Ethical misconduct

Section I: Inclusive and Special Education

46. Inclusive education means
    A. Separating students by intelligence
    B. Only teaching gifted children
    C. Educating all learners regardless of ability
    D. Focusing on rich students only
    Correct Answer: C. Educating all learners regardless of ability

47. A student who has difficulty in hearing is said to have
    A. Visual impairment
    B. Speech disorder
    C. Hearing impairment
    D. Learning disability
    Correct Answer: C. Hearing impairment

48. Braille is an instructional material used for
    A. Hearing-impaired students
    B. Visually impaired students
    C. Autistic learners
    D. Hyperactive children
    Correct Answer: B. Visually impaired students

49. Sign language is mainly used for
    A. Teaching literature
    B. Emotional therapy
    C. Hearing-impaired learners
    D. Mentally challenged learners
    Correct Answer: C. Hearing-impaired learners

50. A key principle of inclusive education is
    A. Segregation
    B. Individual learning plans
    C. High tuition fees
    D. Elimination of physical activities
    Correct Answer: B. Individual learning plans