Oyo State Primary Health Care Recruitment 2021 Exam

The Oyo State Primary Health Care Recruitment 2021 is gearing up for its Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination, scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 11th September 2024. If you are one of the candidates preparing for this exam, it’s essential to understand the format and requirements to maximize your performance. Here’s everything you need to know:

Examination Overview

1. Computer-Based Format: The CBT exam is strictly computer-based; therefore, you are required to answer questions using a computer system. Consequently, ensure you are familiar with the digital format. Moreover, practice navigating online exam interfaces if you’re uncomfortable with them.
2. Subjects Covered: The exam will test your knowledge across several areas:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Current Affairs
• Primary Health Care Practices

1. Negative Marking: The exam includes negative markings. This means if you answer a question incorrectly, it will result in a deduction from your overall score. Therefore, it’s better to leave questions unanswered if you are unsure rather than risk losing points.
2. Flagging Incomplete Questions: If you encounter any question you cannot answer due to incomplete or no correct answer provided, you can use the “Flag Question” option on the left side of the screen. This feature allows you to mark questions and leave the options unattended to avoid unnecessary penalties.

Practice Questions

To help you prepare, here are 60 practice questions covering the essential areas for the Oyo State Primary Health Care Recruitment Exam:

1. Current Affairs on Oyo State Primary Health Care & Oyo State Generally

1. Who is the current governor of Oyo State?
   (A) Seyi Makinde
   (B) Abiola Ajimobi
   (C) Adebayo Alao-Akala
   (D) Rashidi Ladoja
   Answer: A) Seyi Makinde
2. When was Oyo State created?
   (A) 1976
   (B) 1980
   (C) 1967
   (D) 1991
   Answer: A) 1976
3. What is the capital of Oyo State?
   (A) Ogbomosho
   (B) Ibadan
   (C) Iseyin
   (D) Saki
   Answer: B) Ibadan
4. Which ministry oversees primary health care in Oyo State?
   (A) Ministry of Health
   (B) Ministry of Education
   (C) Ministry of Agriculture
   (D) Ministry of Finance
   Answer: A) Ministry of Health
5. What is the primary function of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board?
   (A) Provision of secondary healthcare
   (B) Overseeing primary health care delivery
   (C) Building tertiary institutions
   (D) Road maintenance
   Answer: B) Overseeing primary health care delivery
6. Oyo State is popularly referred to as:
   (A) The Heartbeat of Nigeria
   (B) The Pacesetter State
   (C) The Sunshine State
   (D) The Gateway State
   Answer: B) The Pacesetter State
7. Oyo State shares a boundary with which of the following states?
   (A) Ekiti
   (B) Lagos
   (C) Osun
   (D) Rivers
   Answer: C) Osun
8. Who was the first executive governor of Oyo State?
   (A) Chief Obafemi Awolowo
   (B) Chief Bola Ige
   (C) Lam Adesina
   (D) Rashidi Ladoja
   Answer: B) Chief Bola Ige

2. English Language

9. Choose the correct spelling:
   (A) Vaccinne
   (B) Vacinne
   (C) Vaccine
   (D) Vacine
   Answer: C) Vaccine
10. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to “prevent”:
    (A) Inhibit
    (B) Encourage
    (C) Stop
    (D) Destroy
    Answer: B) Encourage
11. Choose the correct form of the verb:
    “She _ her work before the end of the day.”
    (A) finish
    (B) finishes
    (C) has finished
    (D) finished
    Answer: C) has finished
12. Identify the adjective in this sentence:
    “The patient received excellent care.”
    (A) received
    (B) patient
    (C) excellent
    (D) care
    Answer: C) excellent
13. Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
    “The doctor gave the patient an _ to reduce pain.”
    (A) injection
    (B) incision
    (C) operation
    (D) ambulance
    Answer: A) injection
14. Find the correct plural form:
    “The _ are on duty.”
    (A) nurse
    (B) nurses
    (C) nursess
    (D) nursess’
    Answer: B) nurses
15. Pick the correct synonym for the word “ailment”:
    (A) Injury
    (B) Disorder
    (C) Well-being
    (D) Fatigue
    Answer: B) Disorder
16. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
    (A) He go to the hospital.
    (B) He goes to the hospital.
    (C) He gone to the hospital.
    (D) He going to the hospital.
    Answer: B) He goes to the hospital.
17. Select the appropriate preposition:
    “The clinic opens _ 9 a.m.”
    (A) in
    (B) by
    (C) at
    (D) on
    Answer: C) at
18. Choose the correct form of the verb:
    “The doctors —- working overtime to attend to the patients.”
    (A) is
    (B) are
    (C) were
    (D) was
    Answer: B) are

3. Mathematics

19. What is the value of ( 10^2 )?
    (A) 10
    (B) 100
    (C) 1000
    (D) 1
    Answer: B) 100
20. Calculate the area of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm.
    (A) 13 cm²
    (B) 40 cm²
    (C) 80 cm²
    (D) 20 cm² Answer: B) 40 cm²