BECE 2014 Basic Design And Technology (Pre Technical Skills) Past Question Paper One
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1
To hold a lining onto a fabric temporarily, one can use
- A: basting
- B: even tacking
- C: tailor’s tacks
- D: thread marking
2
Which of the following stitches can be used to neaten raw edges of a set-in-sleeve?
- A: Feather
- B: Fishbone
- C: Herringbone
- D: Loop
3
The goiter on Evelyn’s neck is caused by lack of
- A: calcium
- B: iodine
- C: protein
- D: vitamin
4
Man-made elements represented in art include
- A: branches
- B: rivers
- C: stones
- D: walls
5
The visitors’ book signed at exhibitions helps the exhibitions helps the exhibitor to know the
- A: dignitaries who attended
- B: number of works in high demand
- C: observations made about the work
- D: people who came
Use the sketch below to answer questions 6 and 7
6
Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Z?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
7
Which of the following represents the left end elevation in the direction of arrow X?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
8
A place where art works are sold is
- A: an archive
- B: a gallery
- C: a museum
- D: a studio
9
In design, the conditions that the final solution must satisfy is termed
- A: investigation
- B: specification
- C: development
- D: analysis
10
Which of the following instruments is most suitable for drawing horizontal lines?
- A: Tee-square
- B: Protractor
- C: Compass
- D: Set-square
Figure 2 shows a design process. Use it to answer questions 11 and 12
11
Figure 2 shows the method of
- A: specifying solutions
- B: stating specification
- C: evaluating artifact
- D: identifying needs
12
Which of the following design process stages follows the method shown in figure 2?
- A: Writing specifications
- B: Writing situation
- C: Analyzing a situation
- D: Sketching possible solutions
13
Shading with lines is described as
- A: cross hatching
- B: hatching
- C: stippling
- D: tonal value
14
Which of the following colours produces a feeling of warmth?
- A: Blue
- B: Green
- C: Violet
- D: White
15
Which of the following factors can cause a sewing business to collapse?
- A: Advertising
- B: Insurance
- C: Low sales
- D: Skilled labour
16
In mixing mortar, the ratio 1:5 represents
- A: one part sand to five parts cement
- B: one part water to five parts cement
- C: one part cement to five parts sand
- D: one part cement to five parts gravel
17
Aggregates used for concrete mixture should be
- A: well graded
- B: round in size
- C: square in size
- D: medium graded
18
Which of the following represents a centre line?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
19
Which of the following is a safety workshop practice?
- A: Wearing strong boots
- B: Wearing loose clothing
- C: Leaving tools on bench
- D: Using mushroom head chisel
20
Polyvinyl acetate is also called
- A: animal glue
- B: white glue
- C: resin glue
- D: contact glue
21
Making a round hole in a piece of metal is termed
- A: boring
- B: chipping
- C: drilling
- D: chamfering
22
Which of the following is not a property of aluminium?
- A: Light in weight
- B: It corrodes
- C: Absorbs heat readily
- D: It is a good conductor of electricity
23
In furniture works, joints which have to be disconnected at certain times can be described as
- A: permanent joints
- B: immovable joints
- C: movable joints
- D: temporary joints
Use the symbol below to answer questions 24 and 25
24
The symbol shows
- A: an inductor
- B: a diode
- C: a switch
- D: a capacitor
25
The component is used for
- A: storing electrical energy
- B: opening and closing a circuit
- C: opposing the flow of electric current.
- D: allowing current to flow in one direction
26
In applying finishes, the emulsion paint is mixed with
- A: oil
- B: water
- C: thinner
- D: turpentine
27
The most appropriate tool for enlarging holes in metals is the
- A: flat file
- B: hand file
- C: square file
- D: round file
Use the sketch below to answer questions 28 to 30
28
The process represented in the sketch is
- A: marking out
- B: measuring
- C: cutting
- D: drilling
29
The tool marked P is a
- A: marking gauge
- B: builder’s square
- C: try-square
- D: mortise gauge
30
The material being worked on is
- A: polyvinyl chloride
- B: mahogany
- C: sandcrete block
- D: mild steel.
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