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The author believes that electronic recording is _____.
The author believes that electronic recording is _____.
- superior to mental recording
- inferior to only writing
- inferior to both mental recording and writing
- superior to both mental recording and writing (correct)
What is the writer's view about the art of record keeping?
What is the writer's view about the art of record keeping?
- overcome all the problems facing it
- endangered the art of writing (correct)
- improved over the years
- changed human memory
How many stages of development did the writer mention while discussing the art of record keeping?
How many stages of development did the writer mention while discussing the art of record keeping?
- Two
- Five
- Four
- Three (correct)
When the sky was described as overcast, it means it was _____.
When the sky was described as overcast, it means it was _____.
What does the term 'sanguine' imply about those who sat for the last jamb examination?
What does the term 'sanguine' imply about those who sat for the last jamb examination?
The phrase 'enemies of progress covertly strife to undermine' suggests they are acting _____.
The phrase 'enemies of progress covertly strife to undermine' suggests they are acting _____.
What does the phrase 'tarnish' in the context of record keeping imply?
What does the phrase 'tarnish' in the context of record keeping imply?
In talking about unsafe driving speeds, which option best describes a misconception about safety?
In talking about unsafe driving speeds, which option best describes a misconception about safety?
What word best fits the sentence: The boy is constantly under some ______ that he is the best student in the class?
What word best fits the sentence: The boy is constantly under some ______ that he is the best student in the class?
What word best completes the sentence: Her parents did not approve of her marriage two years ago because she has not reached her ______?
What word best completes the sentence: Her parents did not approve of her marriage two years ago because she has not reached her ______?
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: Our teacher ______ the importance of reading over our work before submission.
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: Our teacher ______ the importance of reading over our work before submission.
What phrase fits in this sentence: Young men should not get mixed ______ politics.
What phrase fits in this sentence: Young men should not get mixed ______ politics.
Which option best summarizes the general atmosphere described in the market passage?
Which option best summarizes the general atmosphere described in the market passage?
What work was being done by a man in the market as described in the passage?
What work was being done by a man in the market as described in the passage?
Which statement best describes the writer's impression of the market?
Which statement best describes the writer's impression of the market?
What aspect of the old goldsmith's work is highlighted in the passage?
What aspect of the old goldsmith's work is highlighted in the passage?
Why is human memory considered unreliable according to the author?
Why is human memory considered unreliable according to the author?
What is the primary concern with traditional record-keeping methods?
What is the primary concern with traditional record-keeping methods?
How does writing compare to human memory in terms of reliability, based on the passage?
How does writing compare to human memory in terms of reliability, based on the passage?
What was the primary transformation mentioned in the context of record-keeping?
What was the primary transformation mentioned in the context of record-keeping?
What is implied about the arguments that arise from human memory?
What is implied about the arguments that arise from human memory?
What is a key flaw in both oral and written record-keeping according to the passage?
What is a key flaw in both oral and written record-keeping according to the passage?
Which factor contributes to the unreliability of writing, as indicated in the passage?
Which factor contributes to the unreliability of writing, as indicated in the passage?
What does the author suggest about the over-reliance on human memory for record-keeping?
What does the author suggest about the over-reliance on human memory for record-keeping?
Find n if $31410 - 2567 = 340n$.
Find n if $31410 - 2567 = 340n$.
What is the difference between $1.867551$ correct to four significant figures and $1.867551$ correct to four decimal places?
What is the difference between $1.867551$ correct to four significant figures and $1.867551$ correct to four decimal places?
What percentage of candidates offered French only if 65% offered English and 52% offered French?
What percentage of candidates offered French only if 65% offered English and 52% offered French?
What is the length of the chord of a circle with radius 10 cm, drawn 8 cm from the center?
What is the length of the chord of a circle with radius 10 cm, drawn 8 cm from the center?
Find the equation of the line which passes through the point (-2, 1) and is perpendicular to the line $4x - 2y + 1 = 0$.
Find the equation of the line which passes through the point (-2, 1) and is perpendicular to the line $4x - 2y + 1 = 0$.
Which of the following best defines the term 'prominent' in the context given?
Which of the following best defines the term 'prominent' in the context given?
What is the result of simplifying $\frac{6x^3 + 5x^2 - 8x}{2x^2 + x - 3}$?
What is the result of simplifying $\frac{6x^3 + 5x^2 - 8x}{2x^2 + x - 3}$?
What does it mean when the patient 'disregarded' the advice of the doctor?
What does it mean when the patient 'disregarded' the advice of the doctor?
If a line is parallel to the line $2y - rx + 4 = 0$ and perpendicular to the line $4y + x - 28 = 0$, what is the value of r?
If a line is parallel to the line $2y - rx + 4 = 0$ and perpendicular to the line $4y + x - 28 = 0$, what is the value of r?
What is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 'The lawyer pleaded with the judge to ____ justice with mercy.'?
What is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 'The lawyer pleaded with the judge to ____ justice with mercy.'?
Which word best fits the gap in the sentence: 'So far, no ____ drug has been discovered as a cure for the AIDS disease.'?
Which word best fits the gap in the sentence: 'So far, no ____ drug has been discovered as a cure for the AIDS disease.'?
Identify the word with the same consonant sound as the underlined letter in 'Vision'.
Identify the word with the same consonant sound as the underlined letter in 'Vision'.
What is the correct word choice to complete the sentence: 'The student leaders were ____ punished.'?
What is the correct word choice to complete the sentence: 'The student leaders were ____ punished.'?
Which option best reflects the emphatic stress in the sentence: 'The secretary enjoys travelling AT NIGHT.'?
Which option best reflects the emphatic stress in the sentence: 'The secretary enjoys travelling AT NIGHT.'?
What does 'the goldsmith's trade was no longer popular' imply?
What does 'the goldsmith's trade was no longer popular' imply?
Study Notes
University of Nigeria, Nsukka - Post UTME Past Questions
- Focus on Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
- Available past questions on comprehension, lexics, and structure from the 2005/2006 academic session.
Comprehension Questions
- Evaluates understanding of a passage on the evolution of record-keeping.
- Highlights the reliability issues of human memory, emphasizing how electronic recording has improved accuracy.
- Discusses the dangers of memory retention errors and intentional falsification in traditional record-keeping.
Lexis and Structure
- Questions assess students' vocabulary and understanding of English structure.
- Includes multiple-choice questions on sentence interpretation and antonyms.
- Features fill-in-the-gap exercises to test knowledge on word usage in context.
Use of English Section
- Focus on reading comprehension and vocabulary application.
- Incorporates questions that require selecting the best titles and understanding contexts of various phrases.
- Assess word meanings, choosing appropriate synonyms, and understanding implied meanings within sentences.
Mathematics Questions
- Cover a range of topics including percentages, line equations, and simplification.
- Involves calculation-based questions, focusing on both basic operations and more complex mathematical concepts.
- Requires understanding of geometry, specifically related to the circle and line properties.
Key Skills Tested
- Comprehension of written passages and ability to infer meaning.
- Mastery of grammatical structure and vocabulary through multiple-choice questions.
- Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, needing precision in calculations.
Resources
- Download additional past questions from PrepsNG Learning Center, enhancing preparation for future examinations.
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Prepare for your Post UTME with past questions from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enhance your knowledge and confidence as you get ready for the exam by reviewing various topics that will be covered.
