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

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

1. ________ is the act of keeping people and property safe from harm. (a) Security management (b) National defence (c) Diplomacy (d) Vandalism
2. Which of these is not a national security force in Nigeria? (a) Army (b) Navy (c) Customs (d) Teachers’ Corps
3. The main reason for having national security is to protect the nation from ________. (a) economic growth (b) internal and external threats (c) international trade (d) cultural exchange
4. All of these are roles of national security forces except ________. (a) maintaining law and order (b) protecting borders (c) providing education (d) fighting crime
5. The act of destroying or damaging government properties is called ________. (a) development (b) diplomacy (c) vandalism (d) protection
6. Which of the following does NOT help in ensuring national security? (a) Mutual benefits (b) International cooperation (c) Drug trafficking (d) Intelligent diplomacy
7. An example of a national security agency in Nigeria is ________. (a) FRSC (b) NDLEA (c) NAFDAC (d) INEC
8. Which of the following best describes the influence of national security on the economy? (a) It promotes inflation (b) It discourages foreign investment (c) It creates a stable environment for growth (d) It increases unemployment
9. The correct step in securing government properties from vandals is to ________. (a) ignore the damage (b) report to authorities and provide security (c) encourage more destruction (d) blame innocent citizens
10. Which of these is not a danger of terrorism? (a) Loss of lives (b) Destruction of property (c) Economic prosperity (d) Fear and insecurity
11. ________ are individuals involved in the illegal trade of drugs. (a) Diplomats (b) Traffickers (c) Patriots (d) Civil servants
12. Which of the following is a function of the Nigeria Immigration Service? (a) Protecting the nation’s airspace (b) Managing borders and controlling entry/exit (c) Fighting internal crime (d) Providing naval defence
13. All of these are ways to curb drug trafficking except ________. (a) Strong law enforcement (b) International cooperation (c) Encouraging drug use (d) Public awareness campaigns
14. The main reason for intelligent diplomacy in national security is to ________. (a) provoke conflicts (b) achieve national goals through peaceful means (c) encourage illegal trade (d) isolate the nation
15. National security has a strong relationship with national ________. (a) entertainment (b) development (c) fashion (d) sports
16. Which of these does NOT support national security? (a) Defence facilities (b) Strategic planning (c) Weak military (d) Trained personnel
17. One way citizens can curb terrorism and promote peace is by ________. (a) hoarding information (b) reporting suspicious activities (c) joining terrorist groups (d) spreading rumours
18. Which of the following is a primary role of the Nigerian Army? (a) Controlling customs duties (b) Defending the nation’s land borders (c) Investigating financial crimes (d) Managing prisons
19. The act of using violence to achieve political goals is known as ________. (a) diplomacy (b) tourism (c) terrorism (d) patriotism
20. Security management involves keeping people and ________ safe. (a) animals (b) property (c) plants (d) weather

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

1. (a) Define Security Management. (2 marks)
(b) List two things security management involves. (3 marks)
(c) What is vandalism? (3 marks)
(d) Mention two ways to secure government properties from vandals. (2 marks)

2. (a) Explain what National Security means. (2 marks)
(b) State three functions of National Security. (3 marks)
(c) List two national security forces and one role for each. (3 marks)
(d) How does national security influence the economy? (2 marks)

3. (a) Who are drug traffickers? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two dangers of drug trafficking to national security. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two ways the government can curb drug trafficking. (3 marks)
(d) Name one national security agency responsible for fighting drug trafficking. (2 marks)

4. (a) Define terrorism. (2 marks)
(b) State two dangers of war. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how defence facilities and planning support national security. (3 marks)
(d) How can intelligent diplomacy help to secure a nation? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Security management
Question 2 – ✅ (d) Teachers’ Corps
Question 3 – ✅ (b) internal and external threats
Question 4 – ✅ (c) providing education
Question 5 – ✅ (c) vandalism
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Drug trafficking
Question 7 – ✅ (b) NDLEA
Question 8 – ✅ (c) It creates a stable environment for growth
Question 9 – ✅ (b) report to authorities and provide security
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Economic prosperity
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Traffickers
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Managing borders and controlling entry/exit
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Encouraging drug use
Question 14 – ✅ (b) achieve national goals through peaceful means
Question 15 – ✅ (b) development
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Weak military
Question 17 – ✅ (b) reporting suspicious activities
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Defending the nation’s land borders
Question 19 – ✅ (c) terrorism
Question 20 – ✅ (b) property