BECE 2012 Basic Design And Technology (Home Economics) Past Question Paper One
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1
Which of the sets are temporary stitches?
- A: Basting and tracking
- B: Hemming and basting
- C: Tracking and hemming
- D: Tracking and running
2
The main vitamin Ama gets when she eats oranges is
- A: vitamin C
- B: vitamin D
- C: vitamin E
- D: vitamin K
3
Crockery is a collection of
- A: forks and spoons
- B: glasses and spoons
- C: plates and forks
- D: plates and glasses
4
The arrangement of the shapes in a picture is known as:
- A: blending
- B: composition
- C: drawing
- D: toning
5
Which of the following colours produces a feeling of coolness?
- A: blue
- B: orange
- C: violet
- D: white
6
The aspect of analysis which considers the appearance of an artefact is known as
- A: aesthetics
- B: construction
- C: ergonomics
- D: function
7
In designing, possible solutions are generated by the use of I. observation II. drawing III. sketches Which of the following options are correct?
- A: I and II only
- B: II and III only
- C: I and III only
- D: I, II and III
8
Drawing of an object starts with
- A: colour
- B: line
- C: shape
- D: texture
9
Which of the following colours is used to represent an earth wire?
- A: blue
- B: brown
- C: red
- D: yellow
10
Which of the following views represent the plan?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
11
The left-end view is represented by
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
12
Weakness on a joint of furniture may be due to
- A: excessive glueing
- B: hammering hard
- C: missing nail
- D: over polishing
13
Which of the following options suggest a dot in nature?
- A: a cube of sugar
- B: a grain of sand
- C: footpath lane
- D: Veins of a leaf
14
The B range of pencils are the
- A: finest
- B: hardest
- C: smoothest
- D: softest
15
Mounting an exhibition enables the dressmaker to I. show her handiwork II. attract customers III. increase her income IV. show her generosity
- A: I, II and III only
- B: I, II and IV only
- C: II and IV only
- D: III and IV only
16
The movement of the sewing machine needle is controlled by the
- A: tension disc
- B: needle clamp
- C: balance wheel
- D: bobbin winder
17
Which of the following best explains why Ama’s woolen cardigan shrunk? It was
- A: washed with warm water
- B: dried in the shade
- C: washed with hot soapy water
- D: pressed with a warm iron
18
Burnt silk smells like burnt hair because it originates from a/an
- A: vegetable source
- B: synthetic source
- C: regenerated source
- D: animal source
19
One disadvantage of nylon in warm climate is that it
- A: becomes weak when wet
- B: cannot stand frequent laundering
- C: is a good conductor of heat
- D: is absorbent
20
Which of the following stitches must be worked on only the wrong side of an article?
- A: hemming
- B: loop
- C: overcasting
- D: running
21
A long sleeve shirt can be renovated into a ………… sleeve
- A: kimono
- B: puff
- C: ragan
- D: short
22
Which of the following sets comprises career opportunities for sewing students?
- A: Dressmaking, computer programming and basketry
- B: Dressmaking, hair dressing and interior decorating
- C: Dressmaking, tailoring and teaching
- D: Tailoring, catering and computer programming
23
The commonest tool in the kitchen is the
- A: cooker
- B: cook’s knife
- C: food safe
- D: shelf
24
The main use of the colander is for
- A: draining
- B: sifting
- C: steaming
- D: straining
25
Scalds are caused by
- A: candle light
- B: coal pot fire
- C: gas fire
- D: hot water
26
Food is garnished mainly to make it:
- A: attractive
- B: balanced
- C: delicious
- D: nutritious
27
A meal served at mid-morning or mid-afternoon is known as
- A: breakfast
- B: brunch
- C: elevenses
- D: snack
28
Conduction is a
- A: way of heat transfer
- B: method of cooking
- C: way of preparing food
- D: method of preserving food
29
A basic flour mixture is known as
- A: batter
- B: pancake
- C: queen cake
- D: rock bun
30
Portion control helps the caterer to I. avoid waste of food II. cut down cost of food III. buy good food IV. make profit on food sold
- A: I. and III only
- B: II, III and IV only
- C: I, II and IV only
- D: II and III only
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