The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) resumed its nationwide Computer-Based Test (CBT) today, 17th November 2025, after the scheduled break. Thousands of applicants across Nigeria participated in today’s session as the recruitment exercise into the NSCDC, NIS, FFS and NCoS entered another active phase.
The examination was peaceful and well-coordinated across all accredited centres. Candidates confirmed that today’s questions focused heavily on general knowledge, civic education, English language, mathematics, current affairs, and the operational responsibilities of security agencies under CDCFIB.
Below is the Complete CDCFIB Exam Past Questions and Answers for 17th November 2025, carefully compiled in a clean, easy-to-use format. These questions will help guide candidates preparing for the next examination batches.
CDCFIB Past Questions and Answers – 17th November 2025 (Full List)
| Q No. | Question | Correct Answer | Category |
| 1 | Which political party won the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria? | APC | Civics |
| 2 | The 2023 cashless policy was enforced by which Nigerian institution? | CBN | Civics |
| 3 | Nigeria’s 2023 presidential inauguration took place at which venue? | Eagle Square | Civics |
| 4 | Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Nigeria? | The President | Civics |
| 5 | The Nigerian currency is regulated by the _____. | Central Bank of Nigeria | Civics |
| 6 | The 2023 general elections were conducted by which body? | INEC | Civics |
| 7 | Who is the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria? | Olayemi Cardoso | Civics |
| 8 | A trader sold an item for ₦4,000, making a 25% profit. Find the cost price. | 3200 | Math |
| 9 | Evaluate: 144 ÷ 32. | 21 | Math |
| 10 | Which of the following is correct? | He went to school yesterday | English |
| 11 | Neither of the boys _____ present. | was | English |
| 12 | The average of 5, 10, 15, and 20 is _____. | 13 | Math |
| 13 | Who is Nigeria’s current Vice President as of 2025? | Kashim Shettima | Civics |
| 14 | Fill in the blank: If I _____ enough money, I would buy a car. | had | English |
| 15 | In what year was Bola Ahmed Tinubu sworn in as President of Nigeria? | 2023 | Civics |
| 16 | Find the LCM of 12, 15, and 20. | 60 | Math |
| 17 | What is the simple interest on ₦10,000 at 8% per annum for 2 years? | 1600 | Math |
| 18 | The removal of fuel subsidy in 2023 caused a sharp increase in what economic indicator? | Inflation Rate | Civics |
| 19 | The Nigerian national pledge ends with the words _____. | So help me God | Civics |
| 20 | Public property should be used _____. | Carefully and responsibly | Civics |
| 21 | The tenure of the President of Nigeria is _____. | 4 years | Civics |
| 22 | Which of the following best describes corruption? | Misuse of public office for private gain | Civics |
| 23 | Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. | “Musa said, ‘He is coming.’” | English |
| 24 | Choose the correct spelling: | Accommodation | English |
| 25 | The sum of interior angles of a polygon is 900°. Find the number of sides. | 7 | Math |
| 26 | If 3x + 7 = 22, find x. | 5 | Math |
| 27 | Solve for y: 2y − 5 = 9. | 7 | Math |
| 28 | The opposite of bravery is: | cowardice | English |
| 29 | If x + 2 = 7, find 3x + 1. | 16 | Math |
| 30 | What major economic policy was implemented by President Tinubu on his first day in office? | Fuel subsidy removal | Civics |
| 31 | What is the age qualification to vote in Nigeria? | 18 years | Civics |
| 32 | The antonym of “vague” is: | Clear | English |
| 33 | Choose the correct synonym for “benevolent”: | Kind | English |
| 34 | Which of the following promotes national unity? | Tolerance | Civics |
| 35 | Choose the correct expression: “I look forward _____ seeing you.” | to | English |
| 36 | The National Assembly of Nigeria is made up of _____. | Senate and House of Representatives | Civics |
| 37 | Convert 0.75 to a fraction. | 3/4 | Math |
| 38 | The removal of an elected official before the end of tenure is called _____. | Impeachment | Civics |
| 39 | Which word is wrongly spelt? | definately | English |
| 40 | What reform did the Nigerian government remove in 2023 to reduce fiscal burden? | Fuel subsidy | Civics |
Overview of Today’s Examination
The 17th November exam maintained the standard seen in previous sessions:
- Clear and well-distributed questions
- Stable computer systems
- Strict time control
- Straightforward question pattern
Most questions revolved around recent national events, English usage, simple arithmetic, and civic responsibilities.
Tips for Upcoming Candidates
- Revise basic mathematics
- Learn major national current affairs from 2020–2025
- Study agency functions (NSCDC, NIS, NCoS, FFS)
- Practice English grammar, tenses, synonyms, and antonyms
- Arrive early to avoid login issues
Final Note
The CDCFIB examination for 17th November 2025 has been successfully completed.
Candidates writing tomorrow or in the coming days should use the questions above as a reliable guides.
