Aurora Quizzes & Fun Facts

When was USM established?

• 1969

• 1979

• 1959

• 1989

Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of USM?

• Tun Dr Haji Hamdan bin Sheikh Tahir

• Prof Datuk Ir. Abdul Rahman Mohamed

• Tan Sri Hamzah Sendut

• Profesor Datuk Dr. Asma Ismail

Which name was originally used for USM?

• Universiti Pulau Pinang

• Universiti Seberang Jaya

• Universiti Pulau Mutiara

• Kolej Universiti Pulau Pinang

When did the university change its name to Universiti Sains Malaysia?

• 19 Mac 1971

• 23 April 1972

• 23 April 1969

• 4 October 1971

How many USM campuses are there in Malaysia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

USM has 3 campuses consists of main campus, engineering campus and health campus.

Which year did USM achieve APEX status?

• 2008

• 2011

• 2014

• 2017

Answer explanation

USM has been accorded the mandate to implement APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) in September 2008. Since then, USM has always aspired to instil the values and key thrusts to be embraced and held in steadfast by members of the USM community.

Who is the current Vice-Chancellor of USM?

• Tan Sri Dato' Seri Utama Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad

• Tan Sri Dato' Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim

• Tan Sri Dato' Seri Utama Dr. Mohd. Shukri Ab. Yajid

• Professor Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed

Answer explanation

Prof Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed is Universiti Sains Malaysia’s (USM) ninth vice-chancellor.

What is the official vision of USM?

• Transforming Higher Education for a Sustainable Tomorrow

• We Lead

• Unleashing Potential

• Empowering Knowledge

What is the name of the main library at USM?

• Tun Dr Hamdan Sheikh Tahir Library

• Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed Library

• Tan Sri Hamzah Sendut Library

• Asma Ismail Library

Answer explanation

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Library is an Academic Library. Membership only consists of staff and registered students. The USM library also offers LIMITED membership and library use for a fee to the surrounding community who want to using Library information resources for research, professional and career purposes. The Library Collection is a special collection and relevant to the study program at the University in accordance in supporting teaching and learning activities and University research and consultancy.

Where is the main campus of USM located?

• Gelugor

• Seberang Perai

• Nibong Tebal

• Kubang Kerian