[HND, Degree, Masters] Ghana Prisons Service Aptitude Test
Are you preparing for the Ghana Prisons Service Aptitude Test? This specialized practice guide is designed specifically for Category B applicants (HND, Degree, and Master’s holders). With the official AI-proctored online exam scheduled for February 14th, now is the time to refine your skills. Review these sample questions carefully, as they closely mirror the format and content you will encounter on exam day.
It is better to prepare than to regret failing.
Note: This is strictly for CATEGORY B applicants – HND/DEGREE/MASTERS.
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[HND, Degree, Masters] Ghana Prisons Service Aptitude Test
Section A: English Language
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Choose the word nearest in meaning to rehabilitate.
A. Punish
B. Reform
C. Arrest
D. Detain -
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
A. The inmates was transferred yesterday.
B. The inmates were transferred yesterday.
C. The inmates has been transferred.
D. The inmates is transferred. -
Opposite of lenient:
A. Strict
B. Kind
C. Gentle
D. Soft -
Choose the correct word:
The officer was accused _____ negligence.
A. for
B. of
C. with
D. on- Advertisement - -
Correct spelling:
A. Discipline
B. Discpline
C. Disipline
D. Disciplin -
Choose the correct sentence.
A. Each inmate have a file.
B. Each inmate has a file.
C. Each inmates have files.
D. Each inmates has file. -
Meaning of custody:
A. Freedom
B. Care
C. Punishment
D. Escape -
Choose the correct word:
The report was written _____.
A. careful
B. carefully
C. care
D. caring -
Opposite of permit:
A. Allow
B. Refuse
C. Approve
D. Accept -
Plural of analysis:
A. Analysis
B. Analysises
C. Analyses
D. Analys -
Choose the best sentence.
A. The officer quickly completed the task.
B. The officer completed quickly the task.
C. Quickly the officer completed task.
D. The officer task completed quickly. -
Meaning of integrity:
A. Honesty
B. Power
C. Speed
D. Rank- Advertisement - -
Choose the correct punctuation.
A. Yes I understand.
B. Yes; I understand.
C. Yes, I understand.
D. Yes I, understand. -
Opposite of secure:
A. Safe
B. Protect
C. Unsafe
D. Guard -
Correct spelling:
A. Recieve
B. Receive
C. Receeve
D. Receave -
Choose the correct word:
The inmate was released _____ bail.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. by -
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
A. Neither the officers nor the inmate were present.
B. Neither the officers nor the inmate was present.
C. Neither officers nor inmate was present.
D. Neither officer nor inmates were present. -
Meaning of the proverb “Justice delayed is justice denied”:
A. Courts are slow
B. Delayed justice is unfair
C. Judges are busy
D. Justice is denied -
Choose the word nearest in meaning to detain.
A. Release
B. Arrest
C. Protect
D. Guide -
Choose the correct sentence.
A. He didn’t knew the rule.
B. He did not know the rule.
C. He does not knew the rule.
D. He do not know the rule.- Advertisement -
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Section B: Mathematics
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30% of 200 =
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80 -
Simplify: ½ + ⅓
A. 5/6
B. 2/5
C. 3/5
D. 4/6 -
Solve: 7x = 56
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9 -
LCM of 5 and 8:
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 45 -
Next number: 4, 8, 16, 32, ___
A. 48
B. 60
C. 64
D. 72 -
Convert 0.2 to fraction.
A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 1/4
D. 1/5 -
A worker earns GH₵900 in 9 days. Daily earning:
A. GH₵90
B. GH₵95
C. GH₵100
D. GH₵110- Advertisement - -
Perimeter of square = 44 cm. One side:
A. 9 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 11 cm
D. 12 cm -
Average of 3, 6, 9:
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8 -
12 is what percent of 60?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30% -
18 ÷ 3 × 2 =
A. 6
B. 9
C. 12
D. 18 -
Square root of 64:
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9 -
If 5 men complete work in 10 days, 10 men will take:
A. 4 days
B. 5 days
C. 8 days
D. 10 days -
90 minutes equals:
A. 1 hour
B. 1.5 hours
C. 2 hours
D. 2.5 hours -
x + 25 = 60
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40- Advertisement - -
Which is prime?
A. 14
B. 15
C. 17
D. 21 -
Simplify 8/16
A. 1/2
B. 1/4
C. 2/3
D. 3/4 -
Next number: 1, 3, 6, 10, ___
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20 -
If speed = 40 km/h for 2 hours, distance:
A. 60 km
B. 70 km
C. 80 km
D. 90 km -
HCF of 9 and 12:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 6
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Section C: General Knowledge & Logical Reasoning
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Ghana Prisons Service operates under the:
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Interior
C. Ministry of Justice
D. Ministry of Security -
The head of Ghana Prisons Service is the:
A. Director-General
B. Inspector-General
C. Commissioner
D. Minister- Advertisement - -
Main function of Ghana Prisons Service:
A. Law making
B. Law enforcement
C. Safe custody and rehabilitation
D. Border control -
Ghana became independent in:
A. 1956
B. 1957
C. 1958
D. 1960 -
Ghana’s currency:
A. Dollar
B. Cedi
C. Pound
D. Franc -
Odd one out:
A. Inmate
B. Prison
C. Hospital
D. Cell -
Hand : Glove :: Foot :
A. Sock
B. Shoe
C. Hat
D. Coat -
All inmates are human. Kojo is an inmate. Kojo is:
A. Criminal
B. Guard
C. Human
D. Officer -
Next letter: C, E, G, I, ___
A. J
B. K
C. L
D. M- Advertisement - -
Which is even?
A. 13
B. 15
C. 18
D. 21 -
Ghana has how many regions?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16 -
Red, Gold, Green are colours of:
A. Police
B. Army
C. National Flag
D. Parliament -
If today is Monday, what day in 7 days?
A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Sunday
D. Friday -
Opposite of convict:
A. Free
B. Sentence
C. Arrest
D. Charge -
Which is NOT a security agency?
A. GPS
B. GIS
C. GES
D. GAF -
Book : Read :: Pen :
A. Write
B. Draw
C. Throw
D. Hold -
Shape with three sides:
A. Square
B. Circle
C. Triangle
D. Rectangle -
Some inmates are students. All students can read. Therefore:
A. All inmates can read
B. Some inmates can read
C. No inmate can read
D. All students are inmates -
Ghana’s motto:
A. Unity and Peace
B. Freedom and Justice
C. Peace and Security
D. Service and Integrity -
Complete series: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
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ANSWER KEY
1.B 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.B 8.B 9.B 10.C
11.A 12.A 13.C 14.C 15.B 16.B 17.B 18.B 19.B 20.B
21.B 22.A 23.C 24.C 25.C 26.D 27.C 28.C 29.B 30.B
31.C 32.C 33.B 34.B 35.C 36.C 37.A 38.B 39.C 40.C
41.B 42.A 43.C 44.B 45.B 46.C 47.B 48.C 49.B 50.C
51.D 52.C 53.A 54.A 55.C 56.A 57.C 58.B 59.B 60.B
