NDDC Scholarship Past Questions And Answers-Information Technology

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About NDDC Nigeria

The Niger Delta Development Commission is a federal government agency established by Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

• About The NDDC Scholarship 

• The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Scholarship is a program initiated by the Nigerian government to provide educational opportunities for students from the Niger Delta region. The Niger Delta region is known for its significant oil and gas reserves, but it has also faced numerous socio-economic challenges. One of the ways the government aims to address these challenges is by offering scholarships to qualified students from the region to pursue higher education overseas.
• The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.Current Application Closing Date is 3rd November, 2023.
  

  Application Procedure

• 1.The following documents must be attached to the application:
  2.Recent passport photograph
  3.Local Government Identification Letter
  4.Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
  Relevant degrees from recognized universities
  5.NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
  6.Upon successful completion of the application form, a registration number will be automatically assigned.
  7.Applicants are advised to print a hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgment for future reference.
  8.All shortlisted applicants will be announced and posted on the NDDC website: www.nddc.gov.ng. These shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for the scholarship, a scholar must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division.

• The Selection Process

• 1. Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
  2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
  WASSCE/NECO results
  3. Undergraduate Degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower)
  4. Local Government Identification
  5. Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
  6. Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
  7. Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
  8. Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

About the NDDC Scholarship test format

NDDC overseas scholarship test was conducted by Cinfores-Ltd, between 2010 and 2015. Since 2016, the tests are now conducted by MEIL (MARG Educational International Limited).

The test usually comprises of 2 sections –

1. General questions which everyone will have to sit, and

2. Discipline-based questions.

For example, candidates in Engineering and Science related disciplines could take a mix of science-based questions like maths, English, physics and chemistry for part 1, then discipline-specific questions for part 2. The  test usually last between 30 to 60 minutes.

• Sample Past Questions And Answers for NDDC Scholarship – Information Technology

• Question: What does “CPU” stand for in the context of computers?
  A Central Processing Unit
  B Computer Processing Unit
  C Central Program Utility
  D Computer Peripheral Unit
  Answer: A Central Processing UnitQuestion: Which programming language is often used for web development and is known for its versatility and ease of use?
  A Java
  B C++
  C Python
  D Ruby
  Answer: C PythonQuestion: What is the primary function of an operating system in a computer?
  A Word processing
  B Hardware maintenance
  C User interface
  D Managing computer resources
  Answer: D Managing computer resourcesQuestion: What is the term for a malicious software that encrypts a user’s files and demands a ransom for their release?
  A Worm
  B Virus
  C Trojan
  D Ransomware
  Answer: D RansomwareQuestion: Which data structure uses a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) order for data retrieval?
  A Queue
  B Stack
  C Linked List
  D Tree
  Answer: B StackQuestion: Which of the following is a programming paradigm that emphasizes the use of functions and avoids changing state and mutable data?
  A Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  B Functional Programming (FP)
  C Procedural Programming
  D Imperative Programming
  Answer: B Functional Programming (FP)Question: What is the purpose of a firewall in computer security?
  A To store data
  B To protect against unauthorized access
  C To increase network speed
  D To encrypt data transmissions
  Answer: B To protect against unauthorized accessQuestion: Which programming language is commonly used for data analysis and statistical computing?
  A C#
  B R
  C Swift
  D Perl
  Answer: B RQuestion: What does the acronym “HTML” stand for in web development?
  A Hyper Text Markup Language
  B High-Level Text Manipulation Language
  C Hypertext Transfer Markup Language
  D Human-Technology Markup Language
  Answer: A Hyper Text Markup LanguageQuestion: Which of the following is a widely used version control system for tracking changes in software development?
  A GIMP
  B Subversion (SVN)
  C Markdown
  D Python
  Answer: B Subversion (SVN)Question: What is the primary function of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?
  A Long-term data storage
  B CPU cache
  C Short-term data storage and processing
  D Graphics processing
  Answer: C Short-term data storage and processingQuestion: Which data structure is a hierarchical representation of data with a root node and child nodes?
  A Stack
  B Queue
  C Linked List
  D Tree
  Answer: D TreeQuestion: In networking, what does “LAN” stand for?
  A Long Area Network
  B Local Area Network
  C Low-Level Access Network
  D Logical Area Network
  Answer: B Local Area NetworkQuestion: Which programming language is often used for creating mobile apps for iOS devices?
  A Java
  B C++
  C Swift
  D Ruby
  Answer: C SwiftQuestion: What is the term for a software application that simulates human conversation, typically used for customer support and information retrieval?
  A Chatbot
  B Widget
  C Applet
  D Plug-in
  Answer: A Chatbot

  Question: Which of the following is not a commonly used web browser?
  A Chrome
  B Firefox
  C Ruby
  D Safari
  Answer: C Ruby

  Question: What is the term for a software development approach that emphasizes short, iterative cycles and collaboration between cross-functional teams?
  A Agile
  B Waterfall
  C Spiral
  D V-Model
  Answer: A Agile

  Question: What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?
  A To design web interfaces
  B To manage computer hardware
  C To store and retrieve data efficiently
  D To create algorithms
  Answer: C To store and retrieve data efficiently

  Question: In computer networking, what does “DNS” stand for?
  A Data Network Server
  B Digital Network System
  C Domain Name System
  D Dynamic Network Service
  Answer: C Domain Name System

  Question: What does the term “API” stand for in software development?
  A Application Programming Interface
  B Advanced Programming Instruction
  C Automated Program Interaction
  D Accessible Program Interface
  Answer: A Application Programming Interface