Does JAMB Set Different Questions for Different Days?

Does JAMB Set Different Questions for Different Days?: One of the common questions that JAMB candidates ask is whether JAMB sets different questions for different days of the exam. The answer is not straightforward, as there are several factors that determine how JAMB generates and administers its questions. In this post, we will explain some of these factors and how they affect the variation of questions across different days.

How JAMB Generates Questions

JAMB uses a computer-based testing (CBT) system to conduct its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This means that the questions are stored in a database and randomly selected by a computer algorithm according to certain criteria. The criteria include the subject, the topic, the difficulty level, and the number of questions. JAMB also ensures that the questions cover the syllabus and the objectives of the exam.

JAMB does not create new questions every year, but rather updates and modifies its existing questions from previous years. JAMB also uses past questions from other exams, such as WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB, to enrich its question bank. JAMB also has a team of experts who review and validate the questions before they are uploaded to the database.

How JAMB Administers Questions

JAMB administers its UTME in batches, usually over a period of one week. Each batch consists of several sessions, and each session has a fixed number of candidates. JAMB assigns each candidate a unique registration number and a seat number, which are used to identify and authenticate the candidate on the exam day. JAMB also assigns each candidate a specific computer terminal, which is connected to a central server that controls the CBT system.

When a candidate logs in to the computer terminal, the CBT system randomly selects a set of questions from the database and displays them on the screen. The candidate has a limited time to answer the questions and submit them to the server. The CBT system then marks the answers and generates a score report for the candidate.

How JAMB Varies Questions Across Different Days

JAMB does not set the same questions for all candidates in the same session, nor for all candidates in the same day. JAMB varies the questions across different days by using different combinations and permutations of questions from the database. JAMB also shuffles the order and the options of the questions to prevent cheating and copying. JAMB also uses different versions and formats of the questions to test the candidates’ understanding and application of the concepts.

However, JAMB does not vary the questions across different days by changing the content or the difficulty level of the questions. JAMB ensures that the questions are consistent and standardized across different days, and that they measure the same learning outcomes and objectives. JAMB also ensures that the questions are fair and equitable to all candidates, regardless of their exam date or time.

Conclusion

JAMB sets different questions for different days of the UTME, but not in a way that gives an advantage or a disadvantage to any candidate. JAMB uses a sophisticated CBT system that randomly selects and administers questions from a large and diverse database. JAMB also uses various techniques to shuffle and modify the questions to prevent cheating and ensure validity and reliability. JAMB’s aim is to test the candidates’ knowledge and skills in a fair and objective manner.