BECE 2016 Basic Design And Technology (Home Economics) Past Question Paper One
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1
The basic stitch which starts all crocheted articles is
- A: chain
- B: cross
- C: loop
- D: stem
2
A glass is best used to serve
- A: cream
- B: drinks
- C: ice-cream
- D: yoghurt
3
Which of the following is inexpensive to use in the rural area?
- A: Coal pot
- B: Electric cooker
- C: Gas cooker
- D: Kerosene stove
4
The visitors book signed at exhibitions help the exhibitor to know
- A: the number of people who came
- B: how many works were sold
- C: the number of people who showed interest
- D: what people observed about the work
5
In drawing, objects nearer the viewer are in the
- A: background
- B: foreground
- C: horizon
- D: middle ground
Use the sketch in Figure 1 to answer Questions 6 and 7
6
Which of the following represents the front elevation 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 P?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
8
Rhythm, balance and emphasis are
- A: design processes
- B: elements of art
- C: idea developments
- D: principles of design
9
The lines drawn above are
- A: diagonal
- B: parallel
- C: vertical
- D: zigzag
10
The final stage of the design process is the
- A: evaluation
- B: possible solutions
- C: specification
- D: working drawings
11
Which of the following is not a method of recording a data for solving a design problem?
- A: Observation
- B: Photographs
- C: Sketches
- D: Write-up
12
Which of the following joints will be suitable for a chair to be dismantled and reassembled?
- A: Nail lap joint
- B: Glued butt joint
- C: Glued screw joint
- D: Bolt and nut
13
Figure 2 shows the surface development of a
- A: cylinder
- B: hexagonal prism
- C: hexagonal pyramid
- D: square prism
14
Select a shading style from the following options
- A: Glazing
- B: Hatching
- C: Sgraffito
- D: Sketching
15
A formal outlet for raising money to start a sewing business is
- A: a family member
- B: a rural bank
- C: money lenders
- D: the susuman
16
The sewing machine should be inserted with the flat side facing the ………..of the machine.
- A: back
- B: front
- C: inside
- D: outside
17
Which of the following items will be the basic tools needed for learning how to sew?
- A: Buttonhole scissors, pins and thread
- B: Metre rule, needles and shears
- C: Needles, tape measure and pins
- D: Pencil, pins and thread
18
Which of the following fibres is obtained by retting?
- A: Cotton
- B: Jute
- C: Linen
- D: Sisal
19
When making a French seam, start by placing ……………together.
- A: one wrong side against one right side
- B: two right sides
- C: two right sides folded edges
- D: two wrong sides
20
The first line of stitching when making a French seam is done on the
- A: cutting line
- B: right side
- C: seam line
- D: wrong side
21
Which of these pattern markings indicates seamline?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
22
Strips cut on the true cross of a fabric are usually suitable for curved edges because they
- A: are attractive
- B: are straight
- C: have the ability to stretch
- D: have very narrow widths
23
Which of the following tools should be used to remove fibre and nut from palm fruit liquid?
- A: Colander
- B: Metal sieve
- C: Perforated spoon
- D: Strainer
24
Kitchen hygiene includes
- A: using clean water for cooking
- B: washing hands before handling food
- C: washing utensils immediately after use
- D: wearing clean clothes
25
Lack of calcium results in
- A: anaemia
- B: goiter
- C: marasmus
- D: rickets
26
The most expensive nutrient in the Ghanaian diet is
- A: carbohydrate
- B: fat
- C: protein
- D: vitamin
27
For a hardboiled egg, cook between
- A: 2 to 5 minutes
- B: 5 to 6 minutes
- C: 7 to 8 minutes
- D: 8 to 10 minutes
28
Food retains most of the nutrients and flavor when it is
- A: boiled
- B: fried
- C: steamed
- D: stewed
29
When steaming
- A: do not allow water to boil
- B: put the food in the boiling water.
- C: the boiling water must not touch the food.
- D: remove the food when water begins to boil
30
The elements of design which are readily noticed when a table is set for meals are
- A: lines and dots
- B: shape and colour
- C: texture and lines
- D: texture and shape
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Question 16 needle was omited. It should be seeing machine needle
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