Decision-Making: JAMB Christian Religious Studies Questions, Answers & Notes

What Decision-Making covers in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus

Decision-making is choosing between different courses of action, and a good decision should be guided by the will of God. Biblical examples: Solomon asked God for wisdom (rather than wealth or long life) to rule the people, and God gave him wisdom plus riches and honour — shown when he wisely settled the dispute between two women claiming the same living baby, so he is remembered as the wise king. Ruth decided to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi and follow her God, showing loyalty and faithfulness. Esther bravely decided to approach the king to save her people, the Jews ('if I perish, I perish'), showing faith and courage. Good decisions require prayer, seeking godly counsel, careful consideration of the facts and consequences, and the fear of God. The most important decision is to follow God.

For Decision-Making, JAMB expects you to be able to:

• Explain decision-making and being guided by God's will
• Recall examples: Solomon's wisdom, Ruth's loyalty, Esther's courage
• State that decisions should be made with prayer, counsel and consideration

Key facts & revision notes: Decision-Making

These are the recurring points our Decision-Making questions test — revise them until each feels automatic, then practise the questions above to lock them in.

• Decision-making is choosing between different courses/options of action.
• A good decision should be guided by the will of God.
• Solomon asked God for wisdom (an understanding heart) to govern the people, rather than wealth or long life.
• Because Solomon asked for wisdom, God also gave him riches and honour.
• Solomon wisely settled the dispute between two women claiming the same living baby.
• Ruth decided to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi and follow her God.
• Ruth's decision to stay with Naomi showed loyalty, love and faithfulness.
• A believer should seek and pray to God before making important decisions.
• A wise decision considers the likely consequences of the action.
• A bad decision can lead to regret, trouble and negative consequences.
• Seeking godly counsel/advice helps a person make good decisions.
• Solomon is remembered as the wise king of Israel.
• Believers should base decisions on God's word and prayer.
• Making hasty decisions without careful thought is unwise.
• Esther bravely decided to approach the king to save her people, the Jews, saying 'if I perish, I perish.'
• Esther's decision to risk her life for her people required faith and courage.
• Good decision-making requires careful consideration of all the facts.
• Choosing to follow God is the most important decision a person can make.
• Decisions made with the fear of God tend to be right and wise.
• The main lesson is to seek God's guidance and will before making decisions.

Worked examples

Three Decision-Making questions with the answer and a short explanation, so you can see how the topic is set before you practise the full set.

How Decision-Making is tested in JAMB Christian Religious Studies

Our Decision-Making bank holds 20 questions (15 medium, 5 hard). JAMB Christian Religious Studies typically returns to Decision-Making year after year, so steady practice on this topic is high-value revision. Questions are multiple-choice with four options, and at UTME pace you get roughly 40 seconds each — which is why timed practice matters.

How to answer Decision-Making questions

Work the stem first and predict the answer before you look at the options; then eliminate the ones that contradict the key facts above. Watch for “which is not…”, “all of the above” and “except” style stems, which are where rushed candidates lose easy marks on Decision-Making. If a calculation or a precise definition is involved, work it from first principles rather than guessing from a half-remembered rule. When two options look right, re-read the stem for the qualifier that separates them — JAMB rarely repeats an option by accident. If you are still unsure, eliminate the two weakest choices to lift your odds, flag the question, and move on; never burn a full minute on one Christian Religious Studies item when the exam gives you about forty seconds each. Then come back to flagged questions with whatever time remains. The single most reliable way to get faster at Decision-Making is repeated timed practice, so use the button above until the recurring patterns feel automatic.

Common mistakes to avoid in Decision-Making

The errors that cost marks on Decision-Making are usually careless rather than conceptual: misreading a negative stem, confusing two similar terms, or rushing a definition you actually know. Candidates also over-rely on “expo” and last-minute cramming instead of understanding the topic — which fails the moment JAMB rephrases a familiar idea. Treat every option as a claim to be checked against the facts above, keep your working tidy for any calculation, and don’t change a considered answer on a hunch. Above all, revise Decision-Making actively by answering questions, not just by re-reading notes — recall under time is what the exam rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Decision-Making part of the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus?

Yes. Decision-Making is a recognised topic in the JAMB Christian Religious Studies syllabus, covering explain decision-making and being guided by God's will. You should be able to recall its key facts and apply them to multiple-choice questions.

How many Decision-Making questions can I practise on Belmadeng?

There are 20 original, JAMB-standard Decision-Making questions in our free bank, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. You can practise them untimed or as a timed test.

What are the most important points to know about Decision-Making?

Decision-making is choosing between different courses of action, and a good decision should be guided by the will of God. Biblical examples: Solomon asked God for wisdom (rather than wealth or long life) to rule the people, and God gave him wisdom plus riches and honour — shown when he wisely settle…

How do I answer Decision-Making questions quickly in JAMB?

Read the stem carefully, eliminate clearly wrong options, and match the remaining choices to the key facts for Decision-Making. Practising timed Decision-Making questions builds the speed you need for UTME's pace of about 40 seconds per question.

Are these JAMB Christian Religious Studies Decision-Making questions past questions or original?

They are original questions written to JAMB (UTME) standard and mapped to the official syllabus — not reproduced past papers. This keeps them legal to use freely while closely mirroring how the real exam tests the topic.

Where can I practise Decision-Making questions free without signing up?

Right here — tap “Start Decision-Making practice” on this page to begin instantly. Belmadeng's CBT practice is completely free and needs no sign-up, download or subscription.

About these questions: original, JAMB-standard items written from the official UTME Christian Religious Studies syllabus (last reviewed 2026-09-18). Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with JAMB. Spotted an error? Use the report link.