Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) Direct Entry Past Questions and Answers

English Language

1. Find the antonym of the word:

The manager praised her diligence.

A. Activity

B. Laziness

C. Confidence

D. Ignorance

Answer: B. Laziness

2. Choose the word that has the same sound as the underlined letters:

“Tough”

A. Rough

B. Dough

C. Cough

D. Though

Answer: A. Rough

3. Choose the correct sentence:

A. She is most better than her sister.

B. She is better than her sister.

C. She is best than her sister.

D. She is more better than her sister.

Answer: B. She is better than her sister.

4. Choose the most appropriate completion:

If I had seen her earlier, I ___ spoken to her.

A. shall

B. would have

C. should

D. will have

Answer: B. would have

5. Choose the correct passive form:

They are building a new hospital.

A. A new hospital was being built.

B. A new hospital has been built.

C. A new hospital was built.

D. A new hospital is being built.

Answer: D. A new hospital is being built.

Mathematics

6. Simplify: 2³ x 2⁴

A. 2¹²

B. 8 x 16

C. 2¹

D. 2⁷

Answer based on “Indices” computation: D. 2⁷

7. Simplify: ²/_x + ³/_{x + 1}

A. ^{5x + 3}/_x(x+1)

B. ^{2x + 3x + 3}/_x+1

C. ^{2(x+1) + 3x}/_x(x+1)

D. ^{2x + 3(x+1)}/_x(x+1)

Answer based on “Algebraic Fractions:” computation: D. ^{2x + 3(x+1)}/_x(x+1)

8. What is the value of x If log⁡₂(x) = 5?

A. 25

B. 32

C. 16

D. 64

Answer: B. 32

9. If the 5th term of an arithmetic progression is 18 and the 12th term is 46, what is the first term?

A. 8

B. 10

C. 6

D. 4

Answer: C. 6

Explanation: Use Tn = a + (n – 1)d, set up two equations and solve simultaneously.

10. Find the area of a triangle with base 6cm and height 4cm.

A. 10cm²

B. 24cm²

C. 20cm²

D. 12cm²

Answer based on “Geometry” computation: D. 12cm²

FUTO Direct Entry Past Questions for Arts Students

Literature in English

11. Which of the following is an example of prose fiction?

A. The African Child

B. Romeo and Juliet

C. The Incorruptible Judge

D. The Tempest

Answer: A. The African Child

12. The setting of a literary work refers to the:

A. Time and place of the story

B. Language of narration

C. Main idea of the novel

D. Plot and theme

Answer: A. Time and place of the story

13. An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally is called:

A. Irony

B. Hyperbole

C. Metonymy

D. Personification

Answer: B. Hyperbole

Economics

14. Which of the following is not a function of money?

A. Unit of account

B. Store of value

C. Standard of borrowing

D. Medium of exchange

Answer: C. Standard of borrowing

15. Money serves as a measure of value because:

A. It facilitates comparison

B. It has intrinsic value

C. It is visible

D. It is durable

Answer: A. It facilitates comparison

16. Which of the following best describes opportunity cost?

A. Cost of producing one more unit

B. Cost of the forgone alternative

C. Cost of raw materials

D. Total cost of all goods

Answer: B. Cost of the forgone alternative

FUTO Direct Entry Past Questions for Social Science Students

Geography

17. The compass direction between North and East is:

A. Northwest

B. Northeast

C. Southeast

D. Southwest

Answer: B. Northeast

18. A natural depression on the earth’s surface where rivers flow is called a:

A. Hill

B. Valley

C. Basin

D. Plateau

Answer: C. Basin

19. Which of the following is a non-renewable natural resource?

A. Wind

B. Coal

C. Solar energy

D. Forest

Answer: B. Coal

Government

20. Which political party formed the first government in Nigeria in 1960?

A. AG

B. NPC

C. NCNC

D. PRP

Answer: B. NPC

21. A constitution is said to be rigid when:

A. It contains many laws

B. It is written in English

C. It is enforced by the police

D. It is hard to amend

Answer: D. It is hard to amend

22. The rule of law implies:

A. Equality before the law

B. Government by majority

C. Separation of powers

D. The rule of the rich

Answer: A. Equality before the law

FUTO Direct Entry Past Questions for Science Students

Agricultural Science

23. The process of improving the genetic quality of farm animals is known as:

A. Cross-breeding

B. Incubation

C. Castration

D. Weaning

Answer: A. Cross-breeding

24. The primary aim of agricultural extension is to:

A. Sell farm products

B. Transfer new farming techniques

C. Distribute fertilizers

D. Market livestock

Answer: B. Transfer new farming techniques

25. The major function of root hairs in plants is to:

A. Anchor the plant

B. Produce hormones

C. Absorb water and minerals

D. Transport food

Answer: C. Absorb water and minerals

Physics

26. A body of mass 4kg moves with a velocity of 3m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

A. 6J

B. 12J

C. 18J

D. 24J

Answer: D. 24J

27. Which of these is used to measure very small currents?

A. Voltmeter

B. Ammeter

C. Galvanometer

D. Ohmmeter

Answer: C. Galvanometer

28. Which radiation has the highest penetrating power?

A. Gamma

B. Beta

C. Alpha

D. X-ray

Answer: A. Gamma

Chemistry

29. Which of the following is not an alkali?

A. KOH

B. H₂SO₄

C. NaOH

D. NH₄OH

Answer: B. H₂SO₄

30. Which of the following is a reducing agent?

A. NaCl

B. H₂

C. HCl

D. CO₂

Answer: B. H₂

31. Which allotrope of carbon is the hardest naturally occurring substance?

A. Fullerene

B. Diamond

C. Coal

D. Graphite

Answer: B. Diamond

Biology

32. The exchange of gases in the lungs occurs in the:

A. Diaphragm

B. Trachea

C. Bronchi

D. Alveoli

Answer: D. Alveoli

33. In which part of the plant does photosynthesis take place?

A. Root

B. Stem

C. Leaf

D. Flower

Answer: C. Leaf

34. Which of the following organisms has the simplest body structure?

A. Amoeba

B. Earthworm

C. Housefly

D. Hydra

Answer: A. Amoeba