NIGERIAN AIR FORCE

NAF Examination Question Format

The Nigerian Air force Examination consist of three basic parts which are

i. English language
ii. Mathematics
iii. General Knowledge
English language
They consist of opposite in meaning, nearest in meaning and filling the gap. There are usually
20 questions in all.

Mathematics
They consist of percentage, ratio, simple interest, sets, probability, sets, statistics, conversions,
simple and compound interest, age and work, area and volumes, profits and loss e.t.c. In all
there are usually 20 questions to answer.

General Knowledge
This question usually covers a wide area including the other subjects like chemistry, physics,
biology, history of Nigeria, Nigeria current affair, all about Nigerian Air Force, World
organizations such as OPEC, UN, ECOWAS, OAU as well as knowledge of information technology
e.t.c. In all there are usually 10 questions, sometimes even 20 questions.

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 NAF APTITUDE TEST
PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(50 Questions)
NOTE: PLEASE CONFIRM ALL ANSWERS FROM OTHER SOURCES TO BE SURE YOU HAVE THE
CORRECT ANSWERS.

A labourer is paid N5,400:00k per month. What is his total salary in 1 3/4years?

(a) N113,40:00
(b) N64,800:00
(c) N97,200:00
(d) N129,600:00 ANS A
1. Which of the following will sink when placed on water?
(a) Ball
(b) Plastic Cup
(c) Balloon
(d) Eraser ANS D
2. The following are domestic birds except
(a) Duck
(b) Pigeon
(c) Turkey
(d) Vulture ANS D
3. A boy buys a biscuit for N4 and sells it at a profit of 20%. Find the actual price and the selling
price?
(a) i =N1.00k, ii = N5.00k
(b) i = 60k, ii = N4.40k
(c) i = 80k, ii = N4.80k
(d) i = 50k, ii = N4.50k ANS C
4. A man buys recharge card for N500. He sells it for N430. What is the percentage loss?
(a) 7%
(b) 9%
(c) 14%
(d) 20% ANS C
5. The title of the traditional ruler of Benin is called................................
(a) Obi
(b) Obong
(c) Oba
(d) Igwe ANS C

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6. Which of these is not a method of preventing iron from rusting?
(a) Lubrication
(b) Galvanization
(c) Melting
(d) Painting ANS C
7. Which of the following is not a rainbow colour?
(a) Indigo
(b) Purple
(c) Orange
(d) Green ANS B
8. A person who flies an aircraft is called..........................
(a) A captain
(b) A craftologist
(c) A pilot
(d) An aeronautics engineer ANS C
9. Kwame Nkrumah Museum is located in..................................
(a) Tanzania
(b) Kenya
(c) Mauritania
(d) Ghana ANS D
10. An example of confluence town in Nigeria is...................................
(a) Onitsha
(b) Obudu
(c) Lokoja
(d) PortHarcout ANS C
11. A trained person that specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth is
called................
(a) Cardiologist
(b) Dermatologist
(c) Physician
(d) Dentist ANS D
12. A bricklayer is Paid N1000:00k for 5days work. What is his pay for 22days work?
(a) N22,000:00k
(b) N50,000:00k
(c) N4,400:00k
(d) N5,000:00k ANS C
13. In parliamentary system of government, members of the parliament are required to report the
proceedings of the house to their..............................
(a) Local government chairman and governors
(b) Constituencies
(c) Political parties and party stalwarts
(d) Traditional rulers ANS B

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 14. One essential duty of a citizen to his/her state is to...........................
(a) Vote and support the government in power
(b) Recite the national anthem and the pledge
(c) Pay his tax
(d) Encourage other citizens to be loyal ANS C

16. Under whose regime were Delta and Adamawa States created?

(a)Gen Sanni Abacha

(b)Gen yakubu Gowon

(c)Gen Murtala Muhammed

(d)Gen Ibrahim Babangida ANS D

17. The body charged with the responsibility of regulating and protecting consumers against illicit foods
and drugs in Nigeria

(a)Consumer protection council

(b)Standard Organization of Nigeria

(c)National Drug Law Enforcement agency

(d)National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control ANS D

18. The senate president during the second republic was.........................

(a)Dr. Joseph Wayas

(b)Senator Anyim Pius Anyim

(c)Senator Iyorchia Ayu

(d)Chief Adopous Wabara ANS A

19. We eat Carbohydrate food to give us..........................

(a)Energy

(b)Good sight

(c)Good teeth

(d)Strong bones ANS A

20. President Barrack Obama is the.................. president of the United States of America and first
African-American president of U.S.

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 (a)35th

(b)44th

(c)40th

(d)39th ANS B

21. A large area of water surrounded by land is called.......................................

(a)A dam

(b)An Island

(c)An Is berg

(d)A lake ANS D

22. A written piece of paper which indicates that goods bought and services rendered have been paid
for is called...............................
(a) An Invoice
(b) A receipt
(c) A wage bill
(d) A trade document ANS B
23. The device for stepping up or down electricity voltage on transmission line is called......................
(a) Electricity meter
(b) Transmission station
(c) Transformer
(d) Step-down panel ANS C
24. The major raw material for pottery is.............................

(a)Metal

(b)Ceramics

(c)Cement

(d)Clay ANS D

25. If the total sales for a bag shop in a certain year were #150, 000 What were sales in July, if July sales
were half the monthly average?

A) #6,250

B) #8,650

C) #12,500

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 D) #7,550q ANS A

26. In UITH, Dr Steve has worked more night shift than Dr. Greg who has worked five night shifts. Dr
Okon has worked fifteen night shifts more than Dr. Steve and Dr. Greg combined. Dr. Uche has worked
eight night shifts less than Dr. Steve. How many night shifts has Dr, Steve worked?

A) Ten

B) Nine

C) Eight

D) Seven ANS B

27. At a basket match, Roland was sitting in seat 356. Peter on the right of Roland in seat 355. Samuel
was on the left of Roland. Samson was by the left of Samuel. Which seat is Samson sitting?

A) 354

B) 357

C) 358

D) 353 ANS A

28. While preparing for the AIRFOCE aptitude test, Felix read through pages 35 to 78 and 102 to 127 of
an English text book. How many pages did he read altogether?

A) 58

B) 70

C) 68

D) 64 ANS B

29. How many numbers between 1 and 60 begins or end with 5

A) 5

B) 8

C) 15

D) 18 ANS C

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30. A researcher conducted in the laboratory showed that 55% rats died of liver disorder when exposed
to sulphur dioxide but 96% of rats who died of liver disorder were not exposed to sulphur dioxide. This
means that,

A) Small portion of studied rats was exposed to Sulphur dioxide

B) There is only one cause of fatal liver disease in rats

C) Sulphur dioxide is not particularly dangerous to theliver of rats

D) Most rats will not suffer from exposure to low level of Sulphur dioxide. ANS A

31. Three people witnessed a lady who was robbed in a cyber café and they were asked to describe the
mugger. Which of the following best described the mugger?

A) He was tall, of average weight and middle-aged

B) He was tall, thin and young

C) He was average height, thin and middle-aged

D) He was tall, thin and middle-aged ANS D

32. If 15 cans of food are needed for seven adults for two days, the number of cans needed to feed four
adults for seven days is?

A) 25

B) 15

C) 20

D) 30 ANS D

33. Which one of the following key techniques is necessary for all the others to be effective?
A) Communication

B) Teamwork

C) Leadership

D) Technical know-howANS A

34. How many Lunar months make one year

A) 13

B) 11

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C) 12

D) 14 ANS A

35. Two-third of a class passed English Language as a subject. The number of students who failed
English Language will be?

A) 1/3

B) 1/2

C) 1/4

D) 3/4 ANS A

36, “My Heart Jumped into my mouth” What is the meaning of the above statement?

A) To be confused

B) To be hungry

C) To be afraid

D) To be discouraged ANS C

37. It was Friday on Jan 1, 2010. What was the day of the week Jan 1, 2011?

A) Sunday
B) Wednesday
C) Thursday
D) Saturday ANS D

38. Today is Monday. After 63 days, it will be:

A) Wednesday
B) Monday
C) Tuesday
D) Saturday ANS B

39. AT 10% DISCOUNT, AN ITEM VALUED AT N45000 NOW COST

(A) 4050

(B) (B) 40500

(C) (C) 40505

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 (D) (D) 40550 ANS D

40. IN WHICH COUNTRY IS MISSISSIPPI RIVER

(A) USA

(B) (B) ARGENTINA

(C) (C) BRAZIL

(D) (D) CANADA. ANS A

41. ON A ROAD MAP, A LINE SEGMENT OF 4 INCHES LONG REPRESENTS A DISDANCE OF 12 MILES.
HOW MANY MILES LONG IS 4.5 INCHES.

(A) 12.5

(B) (B) 13.5

(C) (C) 14.5

(D) (D) 15.5 ANS B

42. THE BREATH AND LENTH OF A RECTANGLE ARE L AND 2L RESPECTIVELY. WHAT IS THE PERIMETER
OF THE RECTANGLE?

(A) L

(B) 3L

(C)5L

(D ) 6L ANS D

43. THE PLACE WHERE WATER IS FOUND IN THE DESERT IS CALLED

(A)LAKE

(B) DAM

(C) DIFF

(D) OASIS ANS D

44. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HAS THE HIGHEST POPULATION IN THE WORLD

(A)INDIA

(B) RUSSIA

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(C) CHINA

(D) USA ANS C

45. THE SCIENTIFIC WAY OF REFERRING TO THE ACTIVITY OF THE EAR IS

(A)AUDIO VISUAL

(B) AUDIO

(C) VISUAL

(D) CHEMORECEPTOR ANS B

46. THE UPPER LEGISLATIVE ARM OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA IS HEADED BY

(A)SPEAKER

(B) PRESIDENT

(C) LEADER

(D) SECRETARY ANS B

47. THE DEGREE OF HOTNESS AND COLDNESS OF A PLACE IS CALLED

(A)RAINFALL

(B) HUMIDITY

(C) TEMPERATURE

(D) WEATHER ANS C

48. A PLACE WHERE TWO RIVERS MEET IS CALLED

(A)CONFLUENCE

(B) JUNCTION

(C) JOINT

(D) DELTAANS A

49.THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF ENERGY IS CALLED

(A)SUNLIGHT

(B) WATER

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(C) FOOD

(D) HEATANS A

50. THE FIRST COLOUR OF THE RAINBOW IS CALLED

(A)GREEN

(B) VIOLET

(C) INDIGO (D) RED ANS D

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