Examination on Security Education
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the practice of protecting oneself from harm or danger. (a) Personal security (b) Group activity (c) Public speaking (d) Food preparation
2. Which of the following is a reason for personal security? (a) Protecting self and others (b) Ignoring dangers (c) Taking unnecessary risks (d) Sharing secrets with strangers
3. The main reason for having personal security is to ensure your ________. (a) popularity (b) safety (c) wealth (d) privacy
4. All of these are common crimes in society except ________. (a) theft (b) rape (c) studying (d) fraud
5. The act of taking someone’s property without their permission is called ________. (a) giving (b) lending (c) theft (d) sharing
6. Which of these is NOT a duty of personal security? (a) Being aware of surroundings (b) Reporting suspicious activities (c) Ignoring suspicious activities (d) Avoiding dangerous places
7. The correct step in avoiding criminal behaviour is to ________. (a) join a gang (b) report suspicious acts (c) walk alone at night (d) keep quiet about crimes
8. An example of a crime related to adulteration is ________. (a) reading a book (b) food contamination (c) playing football (d) singing a song
9. Which of the following describes drug trafficking? (a) Buying sweets (b) Selling illegal drugs (c) Reading a newspaper (d) Eating food
10. The main reason for community sensitization on security is to ________. (a) cause fear (b) educate people (c) promote crime (d) encourage silence
11. Which of these DOES NOT represent responsible behaviour for safety? (a) Walking in groups (b) Avoiding dark alleys (c) Walking alone in dark places (d) Being cautious of strangers
12. All of these are ways to prevent criminal acts in the neighbourhood except ________. (a) community vigilance (b) reporting crimes (c) encouraging truancy (d) educating children on safety
13. ________ is an unlawful act punishable by law. (a) A game (b) A crime (c) A celebration (d) A lesson
14. The responsibility of reporting crimes to authorities helps in ________. (a) causing confusion (b) maintaining peace (c) increasing crime (d) hiding criminals
15. Which of these is not an example of a common crime? (a) Assault (b) Helping an elderly person (c) Fraud (d) Drug trafficking
16. Protecting yourself from being a victim of fraud is part of your ________. (a) academic success (b) social status (c) personal security (d) fashion sense
17. Which of the following is a serious crime that involves sexual violence? (a) Theft (b) Assault (c) Rape (d) Fraud
18. A duty of personal security involves being ________ of your surroundings. (a) ignorant (b) unaware (c) careless (d) aware
19. To avoid criminal behaviours, one should avoid ________. (a) good friends (b) bad company (c) school (d) family
20. Food contamination can lead to ________. (a) good health (b) health problems (c) delicious meals (d) strong immunity

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

1. (a) Define personal security in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) State three reasons why personal security is important. (3 marks)
(c) List three responsible behaviours for personal safety. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of how protecting yourself also protects others. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is a crime? (2 marks)
(b) List three common crimes found in society. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the difference between theft and fraud. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a crime related to contamination. (2 marks)

3. (a) State two duties of personal security. (2 marks)
(b) Why is it important to avoid criminal behaviours? Give two reasons. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two ways a community can prevent criminal acts. (3 marks)
(d) What is the role of reporting in avoiding criminal behaviours? (2 marks)

4. (a) Identify two types of drug-related crimes mentioned in your studies. (2 marks)
(b) Explain what drug trafficking means. (3 marks)
(c) How does food contamination affect people? Give two ways. (3 marks)
(d) Why should you be aware of your surroundings as a part of personal security? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Personal security
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Protecting self and others
Question 3 – ✅ (b) safety
Question 4 – ✅ (c) studying
Question 5 – ✅ (c) theft
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Ignoring suspicious activities
Question 7 – ✅ (b) report suspicious acts
Question 8 – ✅ (b) food contamination
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Selling illegal drugs
Question 10 – ✅ (b) educate people
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Walking alone in dark places
Question 12 – ✅ (c) encouraging truancy
Question 13 – ✅ (b) A crime
Question 14 – ✅ (b) maintaining peace
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Helping an elderly person
Question 16 – ✅ (c) personal security
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Rape
Question 18 – ✅ (d) aware
Question 19 – ✅ (b) bad company
Question 20 – ✅ (b) health problems