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Second Term Examination on Security Education for JSS 1

JSS1 Security Education Second Term Examination covering effects of common crimes and crime prevention methods including police patrol, CCTV cameras, and public awareness.

Mercy EgwimByMercy EgwimPublishedMar 5, 2026Reading6 minComments0

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

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

  1. ________ is one of the effects of common crimes in society. (a) Happiness (b) Fear (c) Peace (d) Comfort
  2. The ________ is called a feeling people experience when crime increases in their area. (a) Joy (b) Fear (c) Excitement (d) Celebration
  3. An example of crime prevention method is ________. (a) Fighting in the street (b) Police patrol (c) Ignoring criminals (d) Breaking rules
  4. Which of the following is an effect of common crimes? (a) Insecurity (b) Good health (c) Happiness (d) Friendship
  5. All of these are effects of crime except ________. (a) Fear (b) Lack of trust (c) Insecurity (d) Peace
  6. Which is NOT a way of preventing crime? (a) Public awareness (b) Police patrol (c) Hiding criminals (d) CCTV cameras
  7. The main reason for cooperating with security agents is ________. (a) To prevent crime (b) To create trouble (c) To spread fear (d) To ignore criminals
  8. The correct step in crime prevention is ________. (a) Ignoring suspicious people (b) Exposing criminals and their hideouts (c) Supporting criminals (d) Avoiding police
  9. Which of these is not an effect of crime? (a) Fear (b) Lack of trust (c) Happiness (d) Insecurity
  10. ________ is a device used on streets to monitor activities and prevent crime. (a) CCTV camera (b) Television (c) Radio (d) Calculator
  11. Crime in society often leads to ________. (a) Lack of trust among people (b) Strong friendship (c) Joyful living (d) Peaceful environment
  12. The ________ is called the activity of informing people about dangers of crime. (a) Public awareness (b) Celebration (c) Entertainment (d) Competition
  13. An example of security cooperation is ________. (a) Reporting criminals (b) Fighting neighbors (c) Ignoring crime (d) Protecting criminals
  14. Which of the following helps in preventing crime in society? (a) Police patrol (b) Stealing (c) Fighting (d) Hiding criminals
  15. All of these are methods of crime prevention except ________. (a) CCTV cameras (b) Public awareness (c) Cooperating with security agents (d) Encouraging criminals
  16. Which does NOT help to reduce crime in society? (a) Police patrol (b) Public awareness (c) Exposing criminals (d) Protecting criminals
  17. The main reason for installing CCTV street cameras is ________. (a) To watch movies (b) To prevent crime (c) To decorate streets (d) To play music
  18. The correct step in helping security agents is ________. (a) Reporting suspicious activities (b) Supporting criminals (c) Hiding criminals (d) Ignoring crime
  19. Which of these is not a crime prevention method? (a) Police patrol (b) Public awareness (c) CCTV cameras (d) Encouraging criminals
  20. An effect of common crime in society is ________. (a) Fear (b) Celebration (c) Happiness (d) Entertainment
  21. ________ is the condition where people feel unsafe because of crime. (a) Insecurity (b) Happiness (c) Comfort (d) Peace
  22. The ________ is called the loss of confidence people have in one another because of crime. (a) Lack of trust (b) Joy (c) Peace (d) Excitement
  23. An example of cooperation with security agents is ________. (a) Reporting criminals (b) Protecting criminals (c) Fighting police (d) Ignoring crimes
  24. Which of the following promotes safety in society? (a) Police patrol (b) Fighting neighbors (c) Encouraging theft (d) Supporting criminals
  25. All of these are effects of crime except ________. (a) Fear (b) Insecurity (c) Peace (d) Lack of trust
  26. Which is NOT an example of crime prevention? (a) Public awareness (b) CCTV cameras (c) Hiding criminals (d) Police patrol
  27. The main reason for exposing criminals is ________. (a) To reduce crime (b) To increase crime (c) To create fear (d) To disturb society
  28. The correct step in preventing crime is ________. (a) Cooperating with security agents (b) Protecting criminals (c) Fighting neighbors (d) Ignoring crime
  29. Which of these is not an effect of crime in society? (a) Insecurity (b) Fear (c) Trust (d) Lack of trust
  30. ________ is a planned movement of police officers around communities to maintain security. (a) Police patrol (b) Public awareness (c) Celebration (d) Competition
  31. Crime in society may lead to ________ among members of the community. (a) Fear (b) Joy (c) Celebration (d) Entertainment
  32. The ________ is called the process of educating people about crime and safety. (a) Public awareness (b) Recreation (c) Competition (d) Entertainment
  33. An example of technology used to prevent crime is ________. (a) CCTV camera (b) Radio (c) Television (d) Fan
  34. Which of the following helps security agents maintain safety? (a) Cooperation from citizens (b) Ignoring criminals (c) Protecting criminals (d) Encouraging theft
  35. All of these are ways of preventing crime except ________. (a) Police patrol (b) CCTV cameras (c) Public awareness (d) Hiding criminals
  36. Which does NOT promote security in society? (a) Reporting criminals (b) Cooperating with police (c) Protecting criminals (d) Public awareness
  37. The main reason for public awareness is ________. (a) To educate people about crime prevention (b) To entertain people (c) To celebrate criminals (d) To hide criminals
  38. The correct step in reducing crime is ________. (a) Exposing criminals (b) Ignoring criminals (c) Supporting criminals (d) Encouraging theft
  39. Which of these is not used to prevent crime? (a) CCTV cameras (b) Police patrol (c) Public awareness (d) Encouraging criminals
  40. An example of an effect of crime is ________. (a) Lack of trust (b) Happiness (c) Celebration (d) Entertainment

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

(a) Define crime. (2 marks)
(b) State two effects of common crimes in society. (3 marks)
(c) Explain lack of trust as an effect of crime. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two examples of common crimes in society. (2 marks)

(a) Define crime prevention. (2 marks)
(b) State two ways of preventing crime. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the role of public awareness in preventing crime. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one duty of security agents in society. (2 marks)

(a) What is insecurity? (2 marks)
(b) State two effects of crime on individuals. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of cooperating with security agents. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one example of technology used in crime prevention. (2 marks)

(a) Define police patrol. (2 marks)
(b) State two roles of CCTV cameras in society. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how exposing criminals helps prevent crime. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one effect of crime on communities. (2 marks)

(a) Define public awareness. (2 marks)
(b) State two methods of preventing crime in society. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how CCTV cameras help security agents. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one effect of common crime in society. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Fear
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Fear
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Police patrol
Question 4 – ✅ (a) Insecurity
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Peace
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Hiding criminals
Question 7 – ✅ (a) To prevent crime
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Exposing criminals and their hideouts
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Happiness
Question 10 – ✅ (a) CCTV camera
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Lack of trust among people
Question 12 – ✅ (a) Public awareness
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Reporting criminals
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Police patrol
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Encouraging criminals
Question 16 – ✅ (d) Protecting criminals
Question 17 – ✅ (b) To prevent crime
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Reporting suspicious activities
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Encouraging criminals
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Fear
Question 21 – ✅ (a) Insecurity
Question 22 – ✅ (a) Lack of trust
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Reporting criminals
Question 24 – ✅ (a) Police patrol
Question 25 – ✅ (c) Peace
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Hiding criminals
Question 27 – ✅ (a) To reduce crime
Question 28 – ✅ (a) Cooperating with security agents
Question 29 – ✅ (c) Trust
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Police patrol
Question 31 – ✅ (a) Fear
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Public awareness
Question 33 – ✅ (a) CCTV camera
Question 34 – ✅ (a) Cooperation from citizens
Question 35 – ✅ (d) Hiding criminals
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Protecting criminals
Question 37 – ✅ (a) To educate people about crime prevention
Question 38 – ✅ (a) Exposing criminals
Question 39 – ✅ (d) Encouraging criminals
Question 40 – ✅ (a) Lack of trust

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