Examination on Security Education
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the unlawful taking of another person’s property without their consent. (a) Theft (b) Arson (c) Vandalism (d) Bunkering
2. The act of intentionally setting fire to property is known as ________. (a) theft (b) arson (c) terrorism (d) bunkering
3. The deliberate act of making food unfit for consumption by adding harmful substances is called food ________. (a) preservation (b) contamination (c) processing (d) packaging
4. Which of the following is a severe punishment for serious crimes like murder? (a) Community service (b) Fine (c) Death penalty (d) Parole
5. All of these are common crimes in society except ________. (a) rape (b) drug trafficking (c) community service (d) human trafficking
6. Which of these does NOT contribute to avoiding criminal behaviours? (a) Good peer choices (b) Disobeying laws (c) Self-control (d) Reporting suspicious acts
7. The main reason for punishing criminals is to serve as a ________ to others. (a) reward (b) lesson (c) promotion (d) incentive
8. The correct step in preventing crime in a community is to promote ________. (a) disobedience (b) awareness (c) isolation (d) secrecy
9. Which of these is not a crime that affects national security? (a) Vandalization (b) Illegal bunkering (c) Terrorism (d) Recycling
10. The crime involving the illegal transportation of people for exploitation is known as ________. (a) drug trafficking (b) human trafficking (c) smuggling (d) kidnapping
11. ________ is a crime where a person is forced into sexual intercourse against their will. (a) Theft (b) Rape (c) Assault (d) Battery
12. Obeying laws and regulations is a key way of avoiding ________. (a) good behaviour (b) criminal behaviours (c) national security (d) community awareness
13. A long prison sentence is an example of ________ for criminal acts. (a) reward (b) punishment (c) apology (d) forgiveness
14. The term for acts of violence designed to create fear and achieve political goals is ________. (a) vandalism (b) arson (c) terrorism (d) bunkering
15. Which of the following refers to the protection of a nation from threats and dangers? (a) Personal safety (b) National security (c) Community watch (d) Self-defence
16. Engaging in illegal mining or siphoning of crude oil is called illegal ________. (a) fishing (b) bunkering (c) farming (d) logging
17. The consumption of ________ foods and drugs poses a significant danger to public health and national security. (a) fresh (b) expired (c) organic (d) imported
18. Choosing friends who uphold good values is an example of making good ________. (a) investments (b) peer choices (c) career decisions (d) fashion statements
19. The act of destroying or damaging public or private property intentionally is ________. (a) renovation (b) construction (c) vandalization (d) preservation
20. All of the following are ways to avoid criminal behaviours except ________. (a) self-control (b) community awareness (c) ignoring suspicious acts (d) obeying laws
21. ________ is the crime of unlawfully killing another human being with malice aforethought. (a) Assault (b) Battery (c) Manslaughter (d) Murder
22. The sale and distribution of prohibited substances is known as drug ________. (a) trading (b) trafficking (c) marketing (d) consumption
23. A consequence for breaking the law is generally referred to as a ________. (a) bonus (b) penalty (c) gift (d) privilege
24. Reporting suspicious activities to the authorities helps in ________ criminal behaviours. (a) encouraging (b) preventing (c) ignoring (d) promoting
25. Which of these crimes directly threatens a nation’s economic stability? (a) Theft (b) Illegal bunkering (c) Rape (d) Food contamination
26. The primary purpose of punishment in society is to act as a ________. (a) reward (b) deterrent (c) celebration (d) vacation
27. Which of the following is a crime associated with severe health risks due to harmful substances? (a) Theft (b) Arson (c) Food contamination (d) Vandalization
28. The ability to regulate one’s own actions and emotions is called ________. (a) self-pity (b) self-esteem (c) self-control (d) self-interest
29. Crimes like terrorism and arson are considered threats to ________. (a) local economy (b) personal safety (c) national security (d) family values
30. The legal consequence for drug trafficking can include ________. (a) a medal (b) imprisonment (c) a certificate (d) a holiday
31. ________ is the unlawful taking of property belonging to another. (a) Donation (b) Theft (c) Lending (d) Borrowing
32. Which of these is NOT an effect of crimes against national security? (a) Economic instability (b) Loss of lives (c) Improved infrastructure (d) Social unrest
33. The continuous monitoring of one’s surroundings for potential threats is part of ________. (a) community awareness (b) personal privacy (c) individual isolation (d) self-indulgence
34. The term for making food or drugs inferior or impure by adding foreign substances is ________. (a) preservation (b) adulteration (c) fortification (d) enrichment
35. A criminal act involving the use of violence to intimidate a government or populace is ________. (a) activism (b) protest (c) terrorism (d) rebellion
36. The importance of punishment lies in its ability to ________ future criminal acts. (a) encourage (b) deter (c) overlook (d) commend
37. Which of these factors helps individuals avoid criminal tendencies? (a) Poor peer choices (b) Lack of self-control (c) Strong moral values (d) Disregard for laws
38. When expired foods and drugs are distributed, it constitutes a crime against ________. (a) individual rights (b) national security (c) community health (d) all of the above
39. Illegal bunkering primarily affects a nation’s ________. (a) cultural heritage (b) political stability (c) economic resources (d) educational system
40. A crime that involves the forced movement of people for forced labour or sexual exploitation is ________. (a) migration (b) tourism (c) human trafficking (d) emigration

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define the term ‘Theft’. (2 marks)
(b) List any three common crimes apart from theft. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why punishment is important in deterring criminal behaviour. (3 marks)
(d) State two ways individuals can avoid engaging in criminal activities. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is meant by ‘National Security’? (2 marks)
(b) Identify three crimes that pose a significant threat to national security. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two dangers associated with the crime of ‘illegal bunkering’ on society. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of severe punishments for crimes like murder or drug trafficking. (2 marks)

3. (a) Explain the role of ‘good peer choices’ in avoiding criminal behaviours. (2 marks)
(b) How does ‘community awareness’ help in preventing crimes? (3 marks)
(c) Discuss the dangers associated with the distribution and consumption of ‘expired foods and drugs’. (3 marks)
(d) List two benefits of obeying laws in a society. (2 marks)

4. (a) Define ‘Human Trafficking’. (2 marks)
(b) State three negative effects of ‘terrorism’ on a nation’s security and development. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the difference between ‘food contamination’ and ‘food adulteration’. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two ways ‘vandalization’ affects the economy of a nation. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Theft
Question 2 – ✅ (b) arson
Question 3 – ✅ (b) contamination
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Death penalty
Question 5 – ✅ (c) community service
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Disobeying laws
Question 7 – ✅ (b) lesson
Question 8 – ✅ (b) awareness
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Recycling
Question 10 – ✅ (b) human trafficking
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Rape
Question 12 – ✅ (b) criminal behaviours
Question 13 – ✅ (b) punishment
Question 14 – ✅ (c) terrorism
Question 15 – ✅ (b) National security
Question 16 – ✅ (b) bunkering
Question 17 – ✅ (b) expired
Question 18 – ✅ (b) peer choices
Question 19 – ✅ (c) vandalization
Question 20 – ✅ (c) ignoring suspicious acts
Question 21 – ✅ (d) Murder
Question 22 – ✅ (b) trafficking
Question 23 – ✅ (b) penalty
Question 24 – ✅ (b) preventing
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Illegal bunkering
Question 26 – ✅ (b) deterrent
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Food contamination
Question 28 – ✅ (c) self-control
Question 29 – ✅ (c) national security
Question 30 – ✅ (b) imprisonment
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Theft
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Improved infrastructure
Question 33 – ✅ (a) community awareness
Question 34 – ✅ (b) adulteration
Question 35 – ✅ (c) terrorism
Question 36 – ✅ (b) deter
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Strong moral values
Question 38 – ✅ (b) national security
Question 39 – ✅ (c) economic resources
Question 40 – ✅ (c) human trafficking