2020 JAMB Accounting Past Questions

What is the mass percentage of carbon (C) in methane (CH4)? (The molar mass of carbon is approximately 12 g/mol.)

1. A.25%
2. B.12%
3. C.75%
4. D.50%✓ Correct

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The dressmaker unpicked the seam of the shirt.

1. A.Tore up.
2. B.Threaded.
3. C.Sewed up.✓ Correct
4. D.Picked up.

The major source of power for most terrestrial ecosystems is

1. A.geothermal energy
2. B.nuclear power
3. C.solar energy✓ Correct
4. D.hydroelectric power

A student measures a piece of rope and found that it was 1.26m long. If the actual length of the rope was 1.25m, what was the percentage error in the measurement?

1. A.0.25%
2. B.0.01%
3. C.0.80%✓ Correct
4. D.0.40%

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s). Getting a well paid job nowadays is an ...... task?

1. A.utmost✓ Correct
2. B.upbeat
3. C.uphill
4. D.upfield

What is a potential disadvantage of mass media for farmers?

1. A.A. Lack of credibility in agricultural news
2. B.B. Insufficient coverage of farming practices
3. C.C. Limited access to information✓ Correct
4. D.D. Increased cost of agricultural inputs

Insha'in da ake 'bugun jaki, sanman a bugi taiki da hujjoji shi ne na

1. A.A. labara
2. B.B. bayani✓ Correct
3. C.C. siffantawa
4. D.D. muhawara

Use the diagram to answer the question. The diagram shows that the organisms are

1. A.hermaphrodite✓ Correct
2. B.viviparous
3. C.oviparous
4. D.ovoviparous

A gas when mixed with oxygen, it produces a very hot and early controllable flame. What is the name of the flame and where is it used?

1. A.Acetylene flame; miners' lamb
2. B.Oxy-ethylene ; hunters' torch
3. C.Oxy-ethylene flame; miners' lamb✓ Correct
4. D.Oxy-ethylene flame ; cutting and welding metals

Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.  Informative

1. A.inFORmative✓ Correct
2. B.informaTIVE
3. C.INformative
4. D.inforMAtive