Past Questions and Answers
DSS Recruitment Examination Past Questions and Answers from 2016 to 2023
DSS Recruitment Examination Past Questions and Answers from 2016 to 2023
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EXAMINATION YEARS
- 2016 DSS Recruitment Examination – 50 Questions
- 2018 DSS Recruitment Examination – 50 Questions
- 2020 DSS Recruitment Examination – 50 Questions
- 2023 DSS Recruitment Examination – 50 Questions
These are original, DSS-type questions, reflecting the usual domains:
Current affairs, Nigerian security architecture, intelligence studies, general knowledge, English, logical reasoning, ICT, constitution, and civic knowledge. All answers follow your preferred format.
DSS Recruitment Examination Past Questions and Answers from 2016 to 2023
DSS RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION – 2016
- The primary responsibility of the DSS is
A. Border protection
B. Internal intelligence and security
C. Foreign policy formulation
D. Tax administration
Answer: B - Nigeria returned to democratic rule in
A. 1993
B. 1996
C. 1999
D. 2001
Answer: C - The capital of Katsina State is
A. Daura
B. Katsina
C. Funtua
D. Malumfashi
Answer: B - The DSS was formerly known as
A. NSO
B. NIA
C. DMI
D. SIB
Answer: A - Which organ interprets the law?
A. Executive
B. Legislature
C. Judiciary
D. Military
Answer: C - The ECOWAS was founded in
A. 1973
B. 1975
C. 1978
D. 1980
Answer: B - Intelligence gathered from electronic means is called
A. HUMINT
B. SIGINT
C. GEOINT
D. OSINT
Answer: B - The first executive President of Nigeria was
A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Shehu Shagari
D. Yakubu Gowon
Answer: C - The Naira was introduced in
A. 1971
B. 1973
C. 1981
D. 1983
Answer: B - Which is the supreme law of Nigeria?
A. Presidential directive
B. Constitution
C. Act of parliament
D. Federal Gazette
Answer: B - Boko Haram operates mainly in which region?
A. South-East
B. South-West
C. North-East
D. South-South
Answer: C - The current method of electing the President is
A. Electoral college
B. Popular appointment
C. Direct popular vote
D. Delegated voting
Answer: C - The term “espionage” refers to
A. Interrogation
B. Covert intelligence gathering
C. Police patrol
D. Road surveillance
Answer: B - Which body conducts population census in Nigeria?
A. INEC
B. NBS
C. NPC
D. BPSR
Answer: C - The first Nigerian military coup took place in
A. 1964
B. 1966
C. 1967
D. 1968
Answer: B - The largest river in Nigeria is
A. Niger
B. Benue
C. Kaduna
D. Sokoto
Answer: A - Which is NOT an arm of government?
A. Executive
B. Judiciary
C. Legislature
D. Parastatal
Answer: D - DSS headquarters is located in
A. Lagos
B. Abuja
C. Kaduna
D. Enugu
Answer: B - The protection of VIPs is referred to as
A. Surveillance
B. Close protection
C. Interrogation
D. Counterintelligence
Answer: B - Nigeria became a republic in
A. 1960
B. 1961
C. 1963
D. 1966
Answer: C - Which agency is responsible for drug enforcement?
A. NPA
B. NDLEA
C. ICPC
D. NAFDAC
Answer: B - The Nigerian Civil War ended in
A. 1968
B. 1969
C. 1970
D. 1971
Answer: C - The language used in diplomatic communication is
A. Vernacular
B. Pidgin
C. Formal English
D. Local dialect
Answer: C - Which of the following is a security challenge in Nigeria?
A. Desertification
B. Internet fraud
C. Rainfall
D. Fertility rate
Answer: B - Which court is the highest in Nigeria?
A. Federal High Court
B. Court of Appeal
C. Customary Court
D. Supreme Court
Answer: D - In intelligence gathering, “analysis” means
A. Raw data collection
B. Interpretation of information
C. Password encryption
D. Border patrol
Answer: B - The Chairman of INEC is appointed by
A. Judiciary
B. Senate
C. President
D. Governors’ Forum
Answer: C - Which country colonized Nigeria?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Britain
D. Portugal
Answer: C - The term “internal security” covers
A. Foreign trade
B. International conflict
C. Domestic safety
D. Overseas intelligence
Answer: C - A person who reports crime to authorities is called
A. Suspect
B. Witness
C. Informant
D. Analyst
Answer: C - DSS Recruitment Examination Past Questions and Answers from 2016 to 2023
- The Governor of a State controls the
A. Army
B. Navy
C. Police at state level
D. Customs
Answer: C - National identity cards are issued by
A. NNPC
B. NIS
C. NIMC
D. NTA
Answer: C - The body that prosecutes corruption cases is
A. NHRC
B. EFCC
C. NAFDAC
D. NOA
Answer: B - A state of emergency is declared by
A. President
B. INEC
C. Senate President
D. Chief Justice of Nigeria
Answer: A - Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: C - The term “counterintelligence” means
A. Surveillance of criminals
B. Prevention of hostile intelligence operations
C. Gathering economic statistics
D. Public enlightenment
Answer: B - The national legislature is called
A. State Assembly
B. National Assembly
C. House of Rulers
D. Parliamentary Bureau
Answer: B - Which is a basic feature of democracy?
A. Dictatorship
B. Rule of law
C. Military control
D. Central planning
Answer: B - The Nigerian flag was designed by
A. Michael Opara
B. Taiwo Akinkunmi
C. Obafemi Awolowo
D. Herbert Macaulay
Answer: B - The first capital of Nigeria was
A. Lagos
B. Calabar
C. Abuja
D. Lokoja
Answer: B - The EFCC was established in
A. 1990
B. 1998
C. 2002
D. 2005
Answer: C - Which of the following is NOT a security agency?
A. DSS
B. Police
C. FRSC
D. NIA
Answer: C - The term “threat assessment” refers to
A. Training of recruits
B. Evaluation of potential dangers
C. Election monitoring
D. Media analysis
Answer: B - Money laundering refers to
A. Stealing public funds
B. Cleaning dirty currency
C. Concealing illegal money sources
D. Bank auditing
Answer: C - The computer brain is called
A. Keyboard
B. Monitor
C. CPU
D. Joystick
Answer: C - A group of people living in a defined territory is
A. Tribe
B. State
C. Territory
D. Colony
Answer: B - A document used for international travel is
A. License
B. Passport
C. Certificate
D. Bond
Answer: B - The national anthem was composed by
A. Lillian Jean Williams
B. Michael Imoudu
C. J.F. Odunjo
D. Benedict Odiase
Answer: D - Which term describes unauthorized access to computer systems?
A. Debugging
B. Hacking
C. Logging
D. Coding
Answer: B - The principal of intelligence secrecy is
A. Openness
B. Confidentiality
C. Publicity
D. Broadcasting
Answer: B
