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1. The primary aim of distance education is to
a. focus solely on technology based teaching methods
b. provide access to learning for students separated by time or distance
c. limit educational opportunities
d. replace traditional classroom teaching
2. Self-discipline crucial in online learning is to
a. physical presence of an instructor
b. stay motivated and focused without external supervison
c. follow a traditional classroom schedule
d. rely on others for guidance
3. Which of the following best describes “open and distance learning” as defined by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL)?
a. system involving the separation of teacher and learner in time and/or space, using various media
b. traditional form of education with teacher and learner interaction in real-time.
c. educational system that solely relies on in-person tutorials.
d. method of learning that excludes face-to-face interaction and two-way communication.
4. What is a major distinguishing feature of open and distance learning systems from conventional systems?
a. Distance between teachers and learners
b. Fixed study schedules
c. Flexibility in course materials
d. Tradition classroom setting
5. The Cornell Method of note-taking is a -?
a. linear note-taking system
b. diagram-based note taking system
c. b24e]two-colum b n note-taking system
d. chart-based note-taking system
6. What are the four types of interactivity in open and distance learning
a. Learner-to-content, learner-to-instructor, learner-to-learner, learner-to-teacher
b. Learner-to-instructor, learner-to-learner, learner-to-technology, learner-to-environment
c. Learner-to-content, learner-to-technology, learner-to-learner, learner-to-course
d. Learner-to-content, learner-to-instructor, learner-to-learner, learner-to-technology
7. Who was the Vice-Chancellor of the Nigeria Open University (NOU) when it was established?
a. Professor Afolabi Ojo
b. Professor Jegede Olumuyiwa
c. Professor Femi Peter
D. Professor Abdalla Adamu
8. Which statement is true about the relationship between distance education and open learning?
a. pen learning has been established for a longer period than distance education
b. There is a consensus definition for the term open and distance learning
c. Distance education and open learning are components of open and distance learning
d. Distance education is a newer concept than open learning
9. The purpose of feedback in ODL assessment
a. evaluate instructor effectiveness
b. grade students
c. certify programs
d. improve student learning
10. All except one represent a poor presentation in exam answers
a. unstructured answers lacking division into paragraphs
b. Use of visual aids and diagrams
c. Well-structured paragraphs and clear handwriting
d. Providing concise and direct answers
11. When the learner fails to submit a computer-marked assignment within the stipulated timeline the?
a. learner can submit late with a penalty
b. learner can retake the assignment
C. portal will be closed, and the learner cannot take the assignment
D. portal will remain open for late submission
12. he three functions of learners support services are -?
a. Technical, Emotional, Social
b. Cognitive, Affective, Systematic
c. Instructional, Supportive, Evaluative
d. Academic, Non-Academic, Administrative
13. In the National Open University of Nigeria, what type of examination is administered to undergraduate students in 100 and 200 levels
a. Electronic examination
b. Pen-on-paper (POP) examination
c. Oral examination
d. Project -based assessment
14. Who is credited with the first officially recognized attempt at distance education?
a. University of Wisconsin
b. University of London
C. Sir Isaac Pitman
d.Schultz, Schultz, and Embry-Riddle
15. The term “interactivity” in ODL accorining to Nakpodia (2010) was described as
a. Separation between student and teacher
b. Learner-centered approach
c. Vital link of communication between stakeholders
d. Transmission of information
16. What is the primary goal of learner-centered learning?
a. Enhance student learning and success
b. Improve teacher instruction
c. Increase technology integration
d. Promote traditional teaching methods
Relective skill important in online learning because it helps to
a.rely solely on instructor feedback
b.complete assignments quickly
c.identify strengths and weaknesses
d.avoid self-assessment
The determinant of what reading startegy to adopt when reading is the?
a.complexity of the text
b.readers prior knowledge
c.purpose of reading
d.reader interest level
Practicum and internship experiences are valuable because they?
a.provide academic credits only
b.are mandatory for learners
c.guarantee job placement
d.prepare students for real-world settings
The primary purpose of assessment in teaching and learning is to?
a.certify students
b.obtain information for decision making
c.evaluate instructor effectiveness
d.promote learning improvement
What is the role of the teacher in guiding students through online learning experiences?
a.Traditional lecturer
b.Dispenser of information
c. Tour guide
d.Sole auntority
One common mistake students makes when taking examination papers is
a.using visual aids and diagrams
b.writing in complete sentences
c.not answering the question directly
d.providing excessive background information
Summative evaluation is based on
a.Formative assessment
b.Program certification
c.Student grades
d.Instructor evaluation
In National Open University of Nigeria, what enables students to practice theories learned?
a.Internships
b.Practicum activities
c.Online courses
d.Research projects
Self-discipline crucial in online learning is to
a.stay motivated and focused without external supervison
b.follow a traditional classroom schedule
c.physical presence of an instructor
d.rely on others for guidance
The primary aim of distance education is to?
a.provide access to learning for students separated by time or distance
b.limit educational opportunities
c.replace traditional classroom teaching
d.focus solely on technology based teaching methods
The Cornell Method of note-taking is a -?
a.chart-based note-taking system
b.two-column note-taking system
c.diagram-based note taking system
d.linear note-taking system
What should distance-learning students do to ensure systematic study?
a.follow a fixed study schedule
b.study randomly and sporadically
c.rely on instructor guidance only
d.create a personal study time-table
In what year did the University of London\’s External Programme begin?
a.1828
b.1916
c.1925
d.1858
Who was the Vice-Chancellor of the Nigeria Open University (NOU) when it was established?
a.Professor Jegede Olumuyiwa
b.Professor Femi Peter
c.Professor Afolabi Ojo
d.Professor Abdalla Adamu
What is the primary function of the teacher as an instructor in open and distance learning?
a.Providing individual support to students
b.Clarifying learning programs and goals
c.All of the above
d.Motivating students to perform tasks
To reinforce understanding, it is important to engage in the following —– act after reading?
a.Make predictions about the topic
b.Reflect, relate, clarify, and extend understanding
c.Evaluate understanding and comprehension
d.Preview, skim, and scan
What is a major distinguishing feature of open and distance learning systems from conventional systems?
a.Flexibility in course materials
b.Tradition classroom setting
c.Fixed study schedules
d.Distance between teachers and learners
What is the primary purpose of examination in educational institutions?
a.rank students competitively
b.evaluate instructor effectiveness
c.Measure the extent of learner achievement
d.certify institutional accreditation
What is the role of the teacher as a facilitator in open and distance learning?
a.Maintaining control of the learning environment
b.Managing interaction among learners
c.Focusing on individuals students
d.Providing instruction only
In what year did the University of London establish its External Programme?
a.1891
b.1858
c.1840
d.1828
The outcome of understanding the difference between practicum and intership is?
a.increased academic credits
b.higher salary potential
c.better preparation for curriculum demands
d.guaranteed job placement
All except one represent a poor presentation in exam answers
a. unstructured answers lacking division into paragraphs
b.Use of visual aids and diagrams
c.Providing concise and direct answers
d.Well-structured paragraphs and clear handwriting
A major feature of the open and distance learning system
a.Use of various types of media
b.Face-to-face instruction
c.Traditional classroom setting
d.Limited technology integration
What was the name of the program established by Ahmadu Bello University in 1972?
a. University of Air
b.National Television of Nigeria
c.Distance Learning Institute
d.Correspondence and Open Studies
In the National Open University of Nigeria, what type of examination is administered to undergraduate students in 100 and 200 levels
a.Electronic examination
b.Oral examination
c.Project -based assessment
d.Pen-on-paper (POP) examination
Which statement is true about the relationship between distance education and open learning?
a.pen learning has been established for a longer period than distance education
b.There is a consensus definition for the term open and distance learning.
c.Distance education is a newer concept than open learning
d.Distance education and open learning are components of open and distance learning
The two major ways of listening are ?
a.Verbal and non-verbal
b.General and specific
c.General and critically
d.Active and Passive
One common mistake students makes when taking examination papers is
a.providing excessive background information
b.using visual aids and diagrams
b. not answering the question directly
d.writing in complete sentences
What is the relationship between assessment and instructional objectives?
a.Assessment is integral to instructional objectives
b.Assessment is separate from instructional objectives
c.Assessment is only for certifying students
d.Assessment is only for evaluating instructor effectiveness
In National Open University of Nigeria, what enables students to practice theories learned?
a.Practicum activities
b.Research projects
c.Internships
d.Online courses
Tools that can facilitate reflective skills in online learning are-?
a.Video lectures or podcasts
b.Diaries, online blogs, or reflection assignments
c.Discussion forums or chat rooms
d.Quizzes, exams, or graded assignments
Which of these sentence best describe an active participation in online learning?
a.Passive observation
b.Dominating online discussions
c.Engaging in discussions and commenting on others\’ contributions
d.Occasional commenting
The Directorate responsible for learner support is ?
a.Learner support services
b.Student Affairs
c.Educational technology
d.Academic affairs
The determinant of what reading startegy to adopt when reading is the?
a.reader interest level
b.purpose of reading
c.complexity of the text
d.readers prior knowledge
In the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), what is the format of computer-marked assignments?
a.1 assignments with 80 multiple-choice items each
b.2 assignments with 20 multiple-choice items each
c.4 assignments with 10 multiple-choice items each
d.4 assignments with 20 multiple-choice items each
The primary purpose of assessment in teaching and learning is to?
a.obtain informationfor decision making….
b.certify students
c.promote learning improvement
d.evaluate instructor effectiveness
What is essential for distance-learning students to achieve success?
a.Self-discipline
b.Face-to-face interaction
c.Traditional teaching methods
d.External motivation
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1. April 25, ……….. General Muhammad Buhari, who had become the Head of State of Nigeria, after the civilian government have been toppled in a coup d’état, suspended the NOU during a budget speech.
a) 1983
b) 1982
c) 1985
d) 1984
2. In …………. a new Open University, with the name, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) was established.
a) 2001
b) 2003
c) 2002
d) 2004
3. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has made history by becoming the first doctoral graduate of Christian ……… and of NOUN.
a) Scientist
b) Psychologist
c) Theology
d) Philosopher
4. ….…….Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning (RETRIDAL)
a) Religion
b) Religious
c) Regional
d) Remedial
5. ….….. is the keyword behind the philosophy of open and distance learning.
a) Distance
b) Timeliness
c) Visibility
d) Openness
6. Openness in open and distance learning can be discussed in three major areas: people, places and ………
a) Ideas
b) Society
c) Innovations
d) Skills
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7. Flexibility too can be examined in three areas: place, …… and pace.
a) Occasion
b) Distance
c) Accessibility
d) Time
8. In research carried out by Rupanda and …… (2014) in Zimbabwe, 90% of the students agree that open and distance learning is affordable.
a) Afolabi
b) Alfonso
c) Alexis
d) Nyenya
9. ….…. (2015) also says that the advancement of information and communication technologies “have given rise to new opportunities for sharing information, resources, and experiences.
a) Fozdar
b) Gabriel
c) Ayoola
d) Lugard
10. ….…… is the interactivity that comes when the learner studies or examines the
course content (Moore & Keasley, 1996) and other instructional activities.
a) Learner-to-Content
b) Learner-to-Learner
c) Learner-to-Instructor
d) Content-to- Learner
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11. This is the interaction that transpires between the learners and the lecturers
that is intended to reinforce students’ understanding of the course contents.
a) Learner-to-Content
b) Learner-to-Learner
c) Learner-to-Instructor
d) Content-to- Learner
12. For effective learning to take place, ……. types of peer behaviour are necessary
a) Five
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
13. Learner-centred learning shifts focus of instruction from the teacher to the ……..
a) Learner
b) Student
c) Instructor
d) Teacher
14. The term…………encompasses learning resources and technology, means of teaching, modes of learning, and connections to societal and global contexts.
a) Learning arrangement
b) Learning environment
c) Learning strategies
d) Learning atmosphere
15. If you want to be successful as a distance-learning student, you must be able
to ……. yourself.
a) Fight
b) Discipline
c) Encourage
d) Tongue-lash
16. …… is considered to be the first of the four basic language skills involves receiving sounds through the ears, and processing it into meaningful bits.
a) Hearing
b) Listening
c) Analyzing
d) Elucidating
17. When we listen, it is not only the ears that are at work, but the
….…too.
a) Eyes
b) Nose
c) Skin
d) Brain
18. When we receive sounds through our……, our brain converts these
messages for proper assimilation and understanding.
a) Sight
b) Smell
c) Ears
d) Body language
19. …… is one very essential skill that you must acquire to be able to
succeed in your study.
a) Listening
b) Fiddling
c) Observation
d) Experimenting
20. COL (2015) defines open and distance learning as a system of teaching and learning characterized by separation of teacher and learner in time and/or space and uses multiple media for delivery of……..
a) Education
b) Instruction
c) Activities
d) Tasks
21. The earliest appearance of distance education was in the form of ……… education.
Correspondence
Responsive
Inter-relatedness
Feedback
22. first officially recognized attempt at distance education was …….Correspondence courses in shorthand
a) Tutor Joseph
b) Olivia
c) Tutor Ayo
d) Pitman’s
23. ….…….. stage of distance education was laid during the World War I, through the invention of the radio.
a) Second
b) Fifth
c) Third
d) Fourth
24. National University Extension Association was organized in ………
a) 1916
b) 1917
c) 1919
d) 1920
25. The first educational instruction by ……. was aired in 1916.
a) Television
b) Radio
c) Social media
d) Fax
26. The use of radio in distance education became global in ……
a) 1926
b) 1927
c) 1928
d) 1925
27. The ……. experiment began in 1874.
a) Fax
b) Radio
c) Television
d) Telecommunication
28. Spain’s National University of Distance Education was established in …….
a) 1973
b) 1974
c) 1972
d) 1975
29. NBC is an acronym for ……….
a) Nigerian Broadcasting Computation
b) Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation
c) Nigerian Broadcasting Cooperation
d) Nigerian Broadcasting Cooperative
30. DLI is an acronym for ……..
a) Distance Learner Institute
b) Distance Learning Institute
c) Distance Learning Installment
d) Distance Learning Integration
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31. The decision to set up an open university in Nigeria was first conceived in …….
a) 1974
b) 1975
c) 1976
d) 1977
32. Shorthand started in the …….
a) 1830s
b) 1820s
c) 1840s
d) 1850s.
33. Sir Isaac Pitman taught shorthand by ……
a) Fax
b) Mail
c) Radio
d) Television
34. The ……. Method is a special form of note taking drawn up based on two
unequal columns.
a) Outline
b) Mapping
c) Charting
d) Cornell
35. ….… method involves the use of dash or indented outline.
a) Outline
b) Mapping
c) Charting
d) Cornell
36. ….…. like the name implies is meant to inform the listener
a) Informative speaking
b) Persuasive speaking
c) Entertainment speaking
d) Educative speaking
37. ….… is an essential part of language study.
a) Grammar
b) Sentence
c) Punctuation
d) Structuring
38. ….…. comprises of the way the sentences of a language are constructed or the distinctive features of a language construction.
a) Sentence
b) Punctuation
c) Structuring
d) Grammar
39. We can describe ……… as an individual’s stock of words.
a) Vocabulary
b) Sentence
c) Punctuation
d) Grammar
40. Pronunciation is basically the way a word is pronounced or ………
a) Structured
b) Proportioned
c) Articulated
d) Used
41. …… is a study activity that involves writing down information given by
another through speech.
a) Note making
b) Note taking
c) Note structuring
d) Note formatting
42. You can describe …….. as a means of conveying information or
expressing one’s thoughts and feelings in spoken or verbal language.
a) Listening
b) Observing
c) Speaking
d) Talking
43. ….…. is your ability to easily speak a language while maintaining reasonable speed and accuracy.
a) Proficiency
b) Fluency
c) Specialization
d) Modelling
44. ….….. is a selective reading method where you read only the main ideas within a passage
a) Skimming
b) Scanning
c) Speed reading
d) Lip-sticking
45. ….…. involves quick reading with quick eye movements; focusing only on locating specific information
a) Speed reading
b) Lip-sticking
c) Scanning
d) Skimming
46. ….….. This is a more focused and concentrated reading.
a) Speed reading
b) Lip-sticking
c) Detailed Reading
d) Scanning
47. The SQ3R is an acronyms for……
a) Survey Question Read Recall Redeem
b) Survey Question Recite Recall Review
c) Survey Question Read Recall Review
d) Survey Question Recall Read Review
48. The practice of skipping back or re-reading the same information over and over is known as ……….
a) Regression
b) Repositioning
c) Revisiting
d) Retrogression
49. In ……….., you pronounce the words out-loud
a) Writing
b) Note taking
c) Vocalization
d) Note making
50. SWOT is an acronym for ……..
a) Strengths Wittiness Opportunities Threats
b) Strength Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
c) Skills Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
d) Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
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