First Term Security Education examination for JSS 2

Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Subject: Security Education
Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Total Marks: 55

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (25 Marks)
Instruction: Answer ALL 25 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. ________ means paying careful attention to activities around one in order to notice possible signs of crime. (a) Being observant    (b) Reporting an offence    (c) Responding to an alarm    (d) Reviewing a crime report
2. A learner notices that someone is forcing open the school store. What is the correct first reporting action? (a) inform a teacher or another responsible school authority promptly    (b) take a photograph and circulate it to pupils before reporting    (c) wait for the suspect to leave before telling anyone at school    (d) call a meeting of pupils to decide whether it was a crime
3. Which of the following is a direct observation rather than a conclusion about a suspected offence? (a) A person near the fence must have planned a theft    (b) A visitor who moved quickly is certainly a criminal    (c) A person climbed over the school fence after closing time    (d) The person at the fence must be a known offender
4. For a crime requiring a formal investigation, the ________ should receive the report. (a) traditional ruler acting without security agents    (b) appropriate security agents    (c) school administration acting outside its jurisdiction    (d) neighbourhood meeting rather than security personnel
5. All of the following help people remain alert to common crimes EXCEPT ________. (a) paying attention to unusual movement around buildings    (b) noting when suspicious activity was observed    (c) accepting rumours as proof that a particular person committed a crime    (d) observing unfamiliar attempts to enter a locked compound
6. What is the main purpose of reporting a suspected crime to the relevant security agents? (a) allow witnesses to decide the suspect’s punishment    (b) avoid having to describe what was actually seen    (c) ensure that everyone in the neighbourhood receives the allegation    (d) enable a responsible response and proper investigation
7. A camera installed on a street to monitor and record activities for security purposes is called ________. (a) CCTV    (b) a public-address system    (c) a security floodlight    (d) a road safety sign
8. A traditional ruler receives a credible report of repeated break-ins. What should be done next? (a) announce the guilt of the first person named by residents    (b) help communicate the concern to the relevant security agents    (c) keep the matter entirely away from law-enforcement officers    (d) ask every resident to interrogate suspected people
9. Which action does NOT demonstrate sensitivity to one’s environment? (a) Noticing unusual activity near an empty classroom    (b) Dismissing repeated attempts to open a locked shop as unimportant    (c) Remembering the location of a suspicious incident    (d) Paying attention to what is happening at a public entrance
10. ________ are appropriate people to inform when a suspected crime occurs within a school. (a) a neighbourhood meeting without the school    (b) an informal social-media class forum    (c) community witnesses acting as investigators    (d) School authorities
11. Which of these is not a statement of something a witness actually observed? (a) The stranger entered the shop at about 3 p.m.    (b) The stranger carried a black bag when leaving    (c) The shop door was open when the witness arrived    (d) The stranger intended to steal a bag because he looked nervous
12. A learner hears an allegation about a neighbour but did not witness the incident. How should the learner report this information? (a) present the allegation as a personal eyewitness account    (b) state clearly that the information is unverified when reporting it    (c) supply a suspect’s name without mentioning the source    (d) ask friends to repeat the claim as confirmed information
13. The ________ recorded by a street camera may help officials examine what happened at a particular time. (a) camera’s purchase receipt    (b) installation company’s advertisement    (c) footage    (d) camera’s outer casing
14. Why may a traditional ruler be informed about a crime affecting a local community? (a) To replace all security agents in criminal investigations    (b) To determine guilt without hearing the facts of an incident    (c) To ensure reports are kept within one household    (d) To help channel community concerns to those responsible for security
15. All these are useful contributions of CCTV to crime observation EXCEPT ________. (a) recording activity within the camera’s coverage    (b) proving the guilt of everyone visible near the scene    (c) helping to check the time of recorded events    (d) providing information that may support a report
16. The correct step when a pupil sees a violent disturbance near the school gate is to ________. (a) remain at a safe place and alert the appropriate school or security authority    (b) move close to identify everyone involved before seeking assistance    (c) organise other pupils to separate the people by force    (d) wait for the event to end before deciding whether it should be reported
17. Watching what happens around you without automatically treating people as offenders demonstrates which practice? (a) alert observation    (b) public accusation    (c) criminal punishment    (d) community interrogation
18. A witness cannot identify a person seen entering a closed shop. How should the witness give the report? (a) identify a person who has previously been accused of theft    (b) leave out the incident because no offender can be named    (c) describe what was seen and admit that the identity is unknown    (d) replace the description with what a second witness assumes
19. Which of the following reports contains details that are most useful for checking an incident? (a) Two people forced a gate at the market entrance at about 7 p.m.    (b) Something frightening happened in the area recently    (c) People are saying that a known thief visited the market    (d) A suspicious person must have been planning to commit a crime
20. ________ should receive a report when an incident involves suspected criminal activity requiring law-enforcement action. (a) a CCTV installation team    (b) a community meeting acting without security agents    (c) a class disciplinary committee    (d) Security agents
21. What does a CCTV recording NOT do by itself? (a) show movement within an area covered by the camera    (b) help establish when a recorded event took place    (c) establish the criminal guilt of a person who appears in it    (d) provide details that may be checked by security agents
22. An eyewitness fears confrontation after a crime at a market. Which response is most appropriate? (a) gather a crowd so the witness can accuse the suspect publicly    (b) report factual details privately to the appropriate security authority    (c) withdraw all information even if it can be safely reported    (d) follow the suspected offender to obtain a confession personally
23. A useful crime report should distinguish observed ________ from personal guesses about motives. (a) punishments    (b) accusations    (c) predictions    (d) facts
24. An incident occurs in a classroom and another occurs on a public street. Which pair gives the most suitable initial reporting channels respectively? (a) school authorities and security agents    (b) street camera installers and school prefects    (c) traditional rulers and classmates    (d) random bystanders and unrelated teachers
25. Recording the exact place and approximate time of a suspicious incident chiefly helps authorities to ________. (a) choose a punishment before investigating    (b) identify an offender without other evidence    (c) check the report against the event    (d) avoid asking the witness what happened

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Each sub-question carries its indicated marks.

Question 1 (10 Marks)
(a) Define crime observation. (2 marks)
(b) State three pieces of information that should be included in a crime report. (3 marks)
(c) Describe five safe actions for a pupil who witnesses a suspected offence in school. (5 marks)

Question 2 (10 Marks)
(a) Explain what it means to remain alert in one’s environment. (2 marks)
(b) State three ways CCTV helps in observing common crimes. (3 marks)
(c) Outline five ways to make a report of a suspected crime accurate and responsible. (5 marks)

Question 3 (10 Marks)
(a) State two authorities to which a crime may be reported in the community. (2 marks)
(b) Explain three reasons people should report crimes promptly. (3 marks)
(c) A learner witnesses a suspected offence outside school. Explain five appropriate steps before and during reporting. (5 marks)

Question 4 (10 Marks)
(a) Distinguish observing a crime from reporting a crime. (2 marks)
(b) Identify three reporting channels named in the term’s scheme. (3 marks)
(c) Explain five reasons a witness should avoid spreading unverified allegations while reporting a crime. (5 marks)

OBJECTIVE MARKING SCHEME (25 Marks)
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Being observant
Question 2 – ✅ (a) inform a teacher or another responsible school authority promptly
Question 3 – ✅ (c) A person climbed over the school fence after closing time
Question 4 – ✅ (b) appropriate security agents
Question 5 – ✅ (c) accepting rumours as proof that a particular person committed a crime
Question 6 – ✅ (d) enable a responsible response and proper investigation
Question 7 – ✅ (a) CCTV
Question 8 – ✅ (b) help communicate the concern to the relevant security agents
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Dismissing repeated attempts to open a locked shop as unimportant
Question 10 – ✅ (d) School authorities
Question 11 – ✅ (d) The stranger intended to steal a bag because he looked nervous
Question 12 – ✅ (b) state clearly that the information is unverified when reporting it
Question 13 – ✅ (c) footage
Question 14 – ✅ (d) To help channel community concerns to those responsible for security
Question 15 – ✅ (b) proving the guilt of everyone visible near the scene
Question 16 – ✅ (a) remain at a safe place and alert the appropriate school or security authority
Question 17 – ✅ (a) alert observation
Question 18 – ✅ (c) describe what was seen and admit that the identity is unknown
Question 19 – ✅ (a) Two people forced a gate at the market entrance at about 7 p.m.
Question 20 – ✅ (d) Security agents
Question 21 – ✅ (c) establish the criminal guilt of a person who appears in it
Question 22 – ✅ (b) report factual details privately to the appropriate security authority
Question 23 – ✅ (d) facts
Question 24 – ✅ (a) school authorities and security agents
Question 25 – ✅ (c) check the report against the event

THEORY MARKING SCHEME (Answer 3 × 10 = 30 Marks)
Question 1 (10 Marks)
(a) 2 marks: Carefully noticing activities or events that may be related to crime; 2 marks.
(b) 3 marks: Time of incident, exact or useful location, what happened or was observed; 1 mark each.
(c) 5 marks: Keep a safe distance, remain alert, observe facts, report promptly to a teacher or school authority, avoid accusation or confrontation; 1 mark each.
Question 2 (10 Marks)
(a) 2 marks: Noticing surroundings and unusual activities without assuming guilt; 2 marks.
(b) 3 marks: It records events, provides time/place details, and may support a factual report; 1 mark each.
(c) 5 marks: Give time, place, direct observations, a description based on facts, and identify any uncertain information; 1 mark each.
Question 3 (10 Marks)
(a) 2 marks: Any two of security agents and traditional rulers (school authorities where applicable); 1 mark each.
(b) 3 marks: Allows early response, helps security investigation, helps protect persons or property; 1 mark each.
(c) 5 marks: Remain safe, avoid confrontation, observe what actually occurred, note available facts, contact security agents or responsible adult; 1 mark each.
Question 4 (10 Marks)
(a) 2 marks: Observation means noticing events; reporting means informing a responsible authority; 1 mark each.
(b) 3 marks: Security agents, traditional rulers, school authorities; 1 mark each.
(c) 5 marks: Could falsely accuse; damage reputation; cause conflict; confuse investigations; reduce reliability of reports; 1 mark each.