COREN APTITUDE TEST

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) plays a crucial role in ensuring professional standards in engineering. Preparing for the COREN exam is an important step for engineering students and graduates who want to become registered engineers.

Our COREN Practice Test and Interview Questions provide a complete guide to help you succeed.Whether you’re an engineering student or a graduate looking to take the COREN exam, this practice test is a valuable tool to boost your confidence, identify areas for improvement, and ensure you’re fully prepared to achieve success. Take the first step toward becoming a licensed engineer in Nigeria today!

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1. What does AEC stand for in engineering?

Architecture Construction Engineering

Agriculture Engineering and Construction

Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Architect, Engineers in Construction

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2. How many SDGs were set by the United Nations to be achieved by 2050

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3. If an engineer believes their design is too costly but fears compromising public safety by reducing costs, what is the primary conflict they face?

Meeting client expectations versus adhering to ethical standards.

Balancing personal financial gain with public safety concerns.

Ensuring profitability while maintaining quality standards.

Compromising on design principles to save costs.

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4. What is the main cause of settlement in structures?

High humidity levels

Poor foundation design

Weak foundation soil

Expansion of construction materials

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5. What is the most common type of footing in shallow foundations?

Isolated Pad Foundation

Combined Footing

Strip Foundation

Strap Foundation

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6. What does a geotechnical investigation determine?

Material Sourcing

Site location suitability

Construction cost estimates

Soil and foundation characteristics

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7. Which method is commonly used to purify water in treatment plants?

Filteration

Chlorination

Electrolysis

Sedimentation

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8. What is the key function of a drainage system in road design?

Reduce road surface temperature

Prevent flooding and water-logging

Improve vehicle speed

Increase road width

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9. Which of these mix ratio is likely to be the most dense

1:2:4

1:1:2

1:1.5:3

1:3:6

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10. Which instrument is used to measure angles in surveying?

Theodolite

Level

Compass

Measuring Tape

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11. Why is it important for engineers to avoid deception in public statements?

To ensure that clients remain satisfied regardless of the truth.

To maintain a competitive edge.

To protect proprietary information.

To uphold integrity and trust in the engineering profession.

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12. What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge?

Truss bridge

Arch bridge

Suspension bridge

Cable-stayed bridge

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13. What is the implication of engineers performing services only in areas of their competence?

Engineers should avoid projects that could potentially harm the public.

Engineers can take on any project as long as they are honest.

Engineers can delegate tasks outside their competence to others.

Engineers must seek additional training before taking on new types of projects.

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14. Which property of steel makes it suitable for reinforcement in concrete?

High tensile strength

Low compressive strength

High thermal conductivity

Low weight

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15. What year was COREN established?

1980

1992

1965

1970

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16. Why is it essential for engineers to supervise the work of younger engineers?

To foster professional development and uphold safety standards.

To maintain control over all engineering projects.

To ensure compliance with company policies only.

To minimize their own workload through delegation.

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17. Why is constant educational renewal emphasized for members of the COREN professional body?

To maintain their current job positions

To ensure they are aware of the latest technology and professional standards

To prepare them for retirement

To ensure they are NOT aware of the latest technology and professional standards

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18. Which of these is a key feature of prestressed concrete?

It resists tensile stress effectively

It does not require reinforcement

It is lighter than reinforced concrete

It is primarily used in low-load applications

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19. Which of these structural codes is not used in Nigeria

BS code

Euro Code

AASHTO

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20. How does sponsorship by a company for attending seminars create a potential conflict of interest for engineers?

Engineers can network with industry leaders.

Engineers may receive certifications through these seminars.

The company could influence engineers to promote its products over others, similar to perks given to physicians by drug companies.

Engineers may gain knowledge about new technologies.

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21. What is the full meaning of COREN?

Commission for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Commission for Research in Engineering Networks

Council for Registration of Engineering in Nigeria

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

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22. In what situation might an engineer's decision be influenced by conflicting interests?

When the engineer prioritizes public safety over cost.

When the engineer's decisions favor their own financial gain.

When the engineer discloses all potential conflicts to clients.

When the engineer collaborates with peers on a project.

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23. Which of these is NOT a part of the UN's SDGs

Actions on Climate

Good health and Wellbeing

Affordable and Clean Energy

Reduced Hunger

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24. Which of these are NOT Generative AI tools

Stealthwriter AI

Quilbot

Ellicit AI

Gemini AI

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25. In what situation might an engineer's decision be influenced by conflicting interests?

When the engineer's decisions favor their own financial gain.

When the engineer collaborates with peers on a project.

When the engineer prioritizes public safety over cost.

When the engineer discloses all potential conflicts to clients.

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26. In structural analysis, which force causes twisting in beams?

Deflection

Torsional Moment

Shear force

Bending Moment

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27. What action should engineers take if they identify a potential danger associated with their work?

Minimize the issue to avoid causing alarm.

Keep it confidential to protect their reputation.

Disclose it to appropriate bodies to address the potential danger.

Wait for someone else to report it.

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28. Which of the following factors influence the selection of highway pavement materials?

Climatic Condition

Traffic load and volume

Availability of Labour

Subgrade soil properties

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29. Which of the following measures help reduce road accidents on highways?

Implementing speed limits based on road conditions

Providing adequate street lighting

Installing proper road signage

Encourage Selling of Items along the Highway

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30. A cantilever of length 4m carries a uniformly distributed load of 1 kN/m run over the whole length and a point load of 2kN at a distance of 1m from the free end. The maximum bending moment will be

12 kNm

14 kNm

-14 kNm

-12 kNm

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31. Which of the following principles is considered the highest priority for professional engineers according to Engineering Ethics?

Perform services only in areas of their competence

Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner

Conduct themselves in such a way as to always enhance the reputation of the profession

Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public

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32. What does this Traffic Sign mean?

No red cars allowed

No Overspeeding

No Undertaking

No Overtaking

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33. What action can COREN take against an erring engineer?

Suspend them without investigation

Suspend them through an Investigation Panel

Conduct an investigation through an Investigation Panel

Conduct an investigation through the police

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34. Which of the following are effective methods for improving highway capacity?

Widening existing lanes

Implementing intelligent traffic management systems

Removal of redundant lanes

Constructing bypass roads

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35. How should engineers handle confidential information gained during professional work?

Maintain confidentiality unless legally required to disclose it.

Share it with trusted colleagues regardless of confidentiality agreements

Use it for personal gain after leaving the company.

Publicly disclose it if they believe it serves the public interest.

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36. What is the unit of measurement for stress in a material?

Kelvin

Joule

Newton per millimetre

Pascal

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37. What ethical concern arises when an engineer leaves public employment to work in the private sector?

The engineer may not find suitable employment.

The engineer may struggle to adapt to corporate culture.

The engineer may face backlash from former colleagues.

The engineer has had access to sensitive government information that could benefit a private client.

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38. What does this Traffic Sign mean?

No U-turn

One way Traffic

No Overtaking

U-turn

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39. What ethical concern arises when an engineer leaves public employment to work in the private sector?

The engineer may face backlash from former colleagues.

The engineer may struggle to adapt to corporate culture.

The engineer has had access to sensitive government information that could benefit a private client.

The engineer may not find suitable employment.

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40. What does CAD stand for in engineering?

Computer-Aided Drafting

Civil Architectural Design

Computer-Aided Drawing

Computer-Aided Design

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41. What does the slump test measure in concrete?

Hardness

Density

Workability

Strength

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42. In what way does society grant a monopoly to a professional body?

By providing funding for engineering companies alone

By enacting laws that restrict practice to registered members only

By promoting free competition among all practitioners

By allowing multiple organizations to certify professionals

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43. Which scenario exemplifies a potential conflict of interest related to dual employment?

An engineer providing pro bono services to the community.

An engineer working solely for a private firm.

An engineer attending professional development seminars.

An engineer working for a local government agency while simultaneously consulting for a firm that deals with the agency.

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44. Which are important considerations for designing a highway drainage system?

Poor slope for water runoff

Selection of permeable materials for water infiltration

Use of culverts and side drains

Proper slope for water runoff

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45. What does BIM stand for in engineering?

Building Information Modelling

Building Infromation Modelling

Building Introduction Model

Building Information Model

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46. Which of the following engineering solutions is most suitable for mitigating an obstruction to the free flow of traffic?

Creating alternative road networks

Installation of Traffic Lights and Signals

Construction of a Flyover or Overpass

Construction of a Bridge

Reducing the Number of Lanes

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47. Which of these is NOT a part of the UN's SDGs

Irresponsible Consumption and Production

Partnership for the goals

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Decent work and Economic Growth

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Two Way Traffic

U-Turn

No overtaking

One way Traffic

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49. What is the primary purpose of road pavement layers?

Improve drainage

Reduce road costs

Beautify the road

Provide structural support and durability

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50. How does sponsorship by a company for attending seminars create a potential conflict of interest for engineers?

Engineers may receive certifications through these seminars.

The company could influence engineers to promote its products over others, similar to perks given to physicians by drug companies.

Engineers may gain knowledge about new technologies.

Engineers can network with industry leaders.

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51. What are the key factors in designing a safe and efficient highway curve?

Poor road profiling

Adequate sight distance

Sufficient curve radius

Proper superelevation

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52. Which of these is NOT a feature of a good Maintenance Management Software Utility

Automates the creation, scheduling, and tracking of maintenance tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and minimizing manual errors

Allows organizations to monitor the status, history, and performance of assets, ensuring timely maintenance and reducing downtime

MMS primarily focuses on handling employee salaries and wages rather than asset maintenance, work orders, and equipment tracking

Helps schedule routine inspections and uses data analytics to predict potential failures, preventing unexpected breakdowns and extending equipment lifespan.

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53. Which of the following Documents is not required to get building approval for structures less than 4 floors

Corrected Stamped And Sealed Structural Drawings

Letter of supervison from a COREN registered engineer for the structural drawings

Mechanical and Electrical Drawings

Corrected Stamped And Sealed Architectural Drawings

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54. Why is lifelong learning important for engineers?

It allows engineers to maintain the status quo without change.

It is optional and not necessary for career advancement.

It helps engineers improve their knowledge and skills in a rapidly evolving field.

It primarily serves as a means to fulfill mandatory requirements.

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55. Which of these is NOT a part of the UN's SDGs

Quality Education

Responsible Consumption and Production

Peace, Injustice, and Strong institution

Gender Equality

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56. What is the purpose of a retaining wall in construction?

Increase structural load capacity

Prevent soil erosion or collapse

Divert water flow

Beautify landscapes

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57. What is the primary function of asphalt in road construction?

To reduce noise pollution

To allow water drainage

To bind aggregate particles together

To increase road height

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58. Which of these is NOT a part of the UN's SDGs

Reduced Equalities

Zero Poverty

Life on Land

Life below water

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59. Which of the following best describes the commitment of members to their professional development?

They must engage in lifelong learning to stay updated with technology.

They can choose whether or not to pursue further education.

They are discouraged from learning new technologies.

They are only required to complete initial training before certification.

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60. What is the minimum post-graduate experience required for COREN registration?

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61. Which of these is a function of COREN?

Maintaining a register of engineering practitioner

Maintaining a register of engineering practitioners

Maintaining a register of engineering professionals

Maintaining the regulations of engineering practitioners

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62. What is the main purpose of scaffolding in construction?

None of the above

Support construction cooking staff

Avoid Traps and Fall on Site

Support construction workers and materials

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63. Which of these are NOT Generative AI tools

Ellicit AI

Quilbot

Gemini AI

Stealthwriter AI

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