Open and Distance Learning Quiz

When was the first Open University established?

• 1972

• 1969

• 1974

• 1970

Which university first employed open and distance learning at the tertiary level in Nigeria?

• University of Lagos

• National Open University

• Ahmadu Bello University

• University of Ibadan

What percentage of qualified prospective students could not gain admission into conventional universities according to Umar (2006)?

• 70%

• 85%

• 75%

• 80%

The term 'open and distance learning' combines which two distinct concepts?

• Remote education and flexible learning

• Distance education and open learning

• Virtual learning and correspondence education

• Online education and traditional learning

In which year was the National Policy on Education that anticipated open and distance learning in Nigeria published?

• 1980

• 1975

• 1977

• 1979

What was the first officially recognized attempt at distance education?

• University of London's External Programme

• Sir Isaac Pitman's shorthand by mail

• Radio broadcasts in America

• Television programs in Iowa

Which stage of distance education began during World War I?

• Computer Technology Stage

• Sound and Video Signal Stage

• Correspondence Stage

• Digital Stage

When was RETRIDAL established?

• 2002

• 2004

• 2003

• 2005

What was the original name of National Open University of Nigeria when first established?

• Nigerian Distance Learning Institute

• Nigeria Open University

• Federal Open University

• National Distance Education Institute

Which country's Open University system has the most institutions in Asia?

• China

• Japan

• India

• Malaysia