BECE 2017 Basic Design And Technology (Pre Technical Skills ) Past Question Paper One
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1
A common method of cooking ripe plantain for sale is
- A: boiling.
- B: roasting.
- C: grilling.
- D: baking.
2
To shorten the cooking time for meat,
- A: slice along the grain.
- B: cut into small pieces.
- C: slice into thin pieces.
- D: cut across the grain.
3
In taking body measurement, a firm tape measure is needed to
- A: save time.
- B: avoid wasting fabric.
- C: obtain accuracy.
- D: make sewing easy.
4
Which of the following principles of design is similar to proportion?
- A: Balance
- B: Perspective
- C: Rhythm
- D: Scale
5
A preliminary design is meant to
- A: improve creativity.
- B: increase production.
- C: make sketches.
- D: produce ideas.
Use the sketch in Figure 1 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?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
8
A single unit of a design is known as
- A: motif.
- B: pattern.
- C: plan.
- D: print.
9
Angles are measured by using a
- A: compass.
- B: protractor.
- C: rule.
- D: set square.
10
In designing, the analysis question, what is the purpose of the unit? falls under
- A: construction.
- B: ergonomics.
- C: function.
- D: material.
11
To repair an electrical fault, a safety precaution to observe is to
- A: disconnect live wires.
- B: remove fuse.
- C: remove cover of socket.
- D: switch off main supply.
12
Which of the following is not a cause of weakness in furniture?
- A: Loose joint
- B: Insufficient polish
- C: Overloading
- D: Removal of nail
13
The tee-square is used for drawing
- A: arcs.
- B: circles.
- C: horizontal lines.
- D: vertical lines.
14
Identify the type of lettering used for emphasis.
- A: Freestyle
- B: Gothic
- C: Italics
- D: Romans
15
Strips cut on the true cross of fabric are usually used for curved edges because they
- A: stretch easily.
- B: do not fray.
- C: are easily prepared.
- D: are colourful.
16
The body of a box-iron is made from
- A: aluminium.
- B: cast iron.
- C: copper.
- D: wrought iron.
17
Polyvinyl acetate is a type of
- A: abrasive.
- B: adhesive.
- C: aggregate.
- D: finish.
18
The type of aggregate that passes through a 5 mm wire mesh is
- A: clay.
- B: laterite.
- C: sand.
- D: stone.
19
Which of the following tools is suitable for pairing on wood?
- A: Cross-cut saw
- B: Firmer chisel
- C: Mortise chisel
- D: Rip saw
Use the sketch in Figure 2 to answer questions 20 and 21.
20
The tool is used for
- A: cutting bricks.
- B: mixing mortar.
- C: picking and spreading mortar.
- D: setting out a wall.
21
The part labelled T is
- A: blade.
- B: ferrule.
- C: handle.
- D: shank.
22
Personal safety is observed on site in order to
- A: reduce the risk of damaging tools
- B: prevent damage to workpiece.
- C: care and maintain tools.
- D: prevent accidents to workers.
Use the sketch in Figure 3 to answer questions 23 and 24
23
The sketch shown is
- A: gauge box.
- B: head pan.
- C: mould box.
- D: pallet.
24
The tool is used for
- A: holding blocks.
- B: moulding blocks.
- C: fetching water.
- D: batching materials.
Use the sketch in Figure 4 to answer questions 25 and 26
25
Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Z?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
26
Which of the following represents the left end elevation?
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
Use the sketch in Figure 5 to answer questions 27 and 28
27
The sketch shows the process of
- A: plumbing a wall.
- B: levelling a wall.
- C: spreading mortar for a wall.
- D: checking height of a wall.
28
The tool labelled K is the
- A: builder’s square.
- B: gauge rod.
- C: spirit level.
- D: straight edge.
29
In an electrical circuit, the fuse is connected to the
- A: earth wire.
- B: live wire.
- C: negative wire.
- D: neutral wire.
30
Which of the following components helps to open and close a circuit?
- A: Cell
- B: Fuse
- C: Plug
- D: Switch.
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