Federal Teacher Scheme past questions and answers

Federal Teacher Scheme past questions and answers

Here are 20 sample questions for the Federal Teacher Scheme, along with options and answers:

Question: What is the primary goal of the Federal Teacher Scheme (FTS)?

Options:

A) To provide free textbooks to students

B) To improve the quality of education in Nigeria

C) To increase teacher salaries

D) To build new schools

Answer: B) To improve the quality of education in Nigeria

Question: Who is eligible to apply for the FTS program?

Options:

A) Only retired teachers

B) Only university professors

C) Graduates with teaching qualifications

D) Any Nigerian citizen

Answer: C) Graduates with teaching qualifications

Question: How long is the typical service duration for FTS teachers?

Options:

A) 2 years

B) 5 years

C) 10 years

D) 20 years

Answer: B) 5 years

Question: What subject areas are typically covered by FTS teachers?

Options:

A) Mathematics and Science

B) History and Literature

C) Music and Arts

D) Sports and Physical Education

Answer: A) Mathematics and Science

Question: Which government agency oversees the Federal Teacher Scheme?

Options:

A) Federal Ministry of Finance

B) Federal Ministry of Health

C) Federal Ministry of Education

D) Federal Ministry of Agriculture

Answer: C) Federal Ministry of Education

Question: What is the main source of funding for the FTS program?

Options:

A) Donations from foreign countries

B) Tuition fees paid by students

C) Government budget allocations

D) Private sector investments

Answer: C) Government budget allocations

Question: FTS teachers are primarily deployed to which level of education?

Options:

A) Primary schools

B) Secondary schools

C) Tertiary institutions

D) Vocational training centers

Answer: B) Secondary schools

Question: Which of the following is not a requirement for FTS applicants?

Options:

A) Nigerian citizenship

B) Teaching qualification

C) Minimum of a Master's degree

D) Not being older than 35 years

Answer: C) Minimum of a Master's degree

Question: FTS teachers are expected to serve in which regions of Nigeria?

Options:

A) Only in urban areas

B) Only in rural areas

C) Both urban and rural areas

D) Only in the capital city

Answer: C) Both urban and rural areas

Question: What is the primary objective of the FTS deployment in rural areas?

Options:

A) To provide access to quality education

B) To promote urbanization

C) To improve teacher salaries

D) To build infrastructure

Answer: A) To provide access to quality education

Question: FTS teachers are paid by which government agency?

Options:

A) Federal Ministry of Finance

B) State Ministries of Education

C) Central Bank of Nigeria

D) Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

Answer: B) State Ministries of Education

Question: How often do FTS teachers receive their stipends?

Options:

A) Monthly

B) Quarterly

C) Annually

D) Biannually

Answer: A) Monthly

Question: Which of the following is NOT a duty of an FTS teacher?

Options:

A) Conducting research

B) Preparing lesson plans

C) Organizing extracurricular activities

D) Managing school finances

Answer: D) Managing school finances

Question: What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the FTS program?

Options:

A) Bachelor's degree

B) High school diploma

C) Master's degree

D) Ph.D.

Answer: A) Bachelor's degree

Question: What is the role of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in the FTS program?

Options:

A) Funding the entire program

B) Setting curriculum standards

C) Coordinating the program

D) Conducting teacher training

Answer: C) Coordinating the program

Question: How are FTS teachers selected for deployment?

Options:

A) Through a random lottery

B) Through a competitive examination

C) Based on political affiliation

D) Through personal recommendations

Answer: B) Through a competitive examination

Question: Which level of government (Federal, State, or Local) is responsible for the management of FTS teachers?

Options:

A) Federal

B) State

C) Local

D) All of the above

Answer: B) State

Question: What is the maximum age limit for FTS applicants?

Options:

A) 25 years

B) 30 years

C) 35 years

D) 40 years

Answer: C) 35 years

Question: FTS teachers are required to sign a contract committing to serve for how many years?

Options:

A) 1 year

B) 2 years

C) 5 years

D) 10 years

Answer: C) 5 years

Question: What is the primary focus of the FTS program's curriculum?

Options:

A) Vocational training

B) Language and literature

C) Entrepreneurship

D) Science and technology

Answer: D) Science and technology