BECE 2013 Basic Design And Technology (Home Economics) Past Question Paper One
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1
Which of the stitches can be used to hold down a hem decoratively?
- A: Basting
- B: Hemming
- C: Herringbone
- D: Overcasting
2
The advantage of buying food in bulk is that it
- A: becomes abundant
- B: becomes cheaper
- C: is easier to choose
- D: is easier to store
3
A balanced meal must contain
- A: food from each food group
- B: little fat and oil only
- C: protective foods only
- D: protein foods only
4
Drawing and painting are grouped under
- A: landscape
- B: still life
- C: three-dimensional work
- D: two-dimensional work
5
Identify the drawing tool from the following items
- A: Crayon
- B: Paper
- C: Palette
- D: Ruler
The figure below is a wooden block. Use it to answer Questions 6 and 7.
6
Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Q?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
7
The plan is represented by
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
8
A sole proprietor
- A: shares profit with friends
- B: shares profit with a partner
- C: takes decisions alone
- D: takes decision with his staff
9
The statement describing the problem in designing is referred to as
- A: design brief
- B: design process
- C: situation
- D: investigation
10
Which of the following is not a type of joint for fixing parts of furniture ?
- A: Movable joints
- B: Unmovable joints
- C: Temporary joints
- D: Permanent joints
11
In oblique drawing one side of the object is inclined at an angle of
- A: 30°
- B: 45°
- C: 60°
- D: 90°
12
In a circuit diagram, current flows from
- A: neutral to negative
- B: neutral to positive
- C: positive to negative
- D: negative to positive
13
Select a neutral colour from the options below
- A: blue
- B: orange
- C: red
- D: white
14
The first step in designing is
- A: choosing the right materials
- B: colouring the sketches
- C: identifying the problem
- D: making sketch models
15
A dressmaker may also be skillful in I. embroidery making II. furnishing homes beautifully III. making beautiful paintings IV. selecting materials for upholstery
- A: I, II and III only
- B: I, II and IV only
- C: I, III and IV
- D: II, III and IV only
16
The basic items in a dressmaker’s shop include
- A: embroidery machine and tracing wheel
- B: long mirror and buttonhole maker
- C: neatening machine and long meter rule
- D: sewing machine and measuring tape
17
The presser foot on the sewing machine
- A: controls the thread from the bobbin
- B: holds fabric in position
- C: makes stitches straight
- D: pushes fabric when stitching
18
A plain fabric is a better choice for a school uniform because it
- A: can be obtained in different colours
- B: can suit a variety of skin colour
- C: hardly fades
- D: is cheap
19
Cotton fabric are sulfurized to make them
- A: moth-resistant
- B: shrink resistant
- C: smooth
- D: strong
20
A suitable neatening for the side seam of a school short is
- A: edge stitching
- B: loop stitching
- C: overcastting
- D: pinking
21
A skirt hangs well on a figure if it is cut along the
- A: bias
- B: cross
- C: warp
- D: weft
22
Renovating involves
- A: fixing new fasteners
- B: inserting sleeves
- C: making new articles out of an old garment
- D: making patchwork out of old clothes
23
What must be done first before cleaning an electric cooker?
- A: close the oven
- B: pour water over it
- C: switch off the source of power
- D: wipe burners with wet rag
24
A well ventilated kitchen prevents
- A: accidents
- B: fatigue
- C: hardwork
- D: nausea
25
Which of the following pairs of food is for body building?
- A: cassava and beans
- B: cocoyam and plantain
- C: pawpaw and cabbage
- D: groundnut and cowpea
26
The most common nutrient in the diet of most Ghanaians is
- A: carbohydrate
- B: fat
- C: protein
- D: vitamin
27
Which of the following flour is good for springroll?
- A: cassava flour
- B: corn flour
- C: rice flour
- D: wheat flour
28
A syrup is made from
- A: sugar and fruit juice
- B: sugar and milk
- C: sugar and water
- D: sugar, milk and water
29
The basic ingredients for pancake are:
- A: flour, baking powder and milk
- B: flour, butter and baking powder
- C: flour, eggs and liquid
- D: flour, fat, milk and sugar.
30
The commonest method of preserving fish is by
- A: adding vinegar
- B: drying
- C: smoking
- D: adding salt
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