BECE 2018 Basic Design And Technology (Pre Technical Skills ) Past Question Paper One
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1
Short dashes are used for
- A: cutting planes
- B: hidden outlines
- C: dimensioning
- D: visible outlines
2
Which of the following wires carries electric current to an electric iron?
- A: Earth
- B: Live
- C: Negative
- D: Neutral
3
Which of the following is not a stage in the design process?
- A: Making
- B: Situation
- C: Specification
- D: Questionnaire
4
Missing nails in household furniture occur in
- A: concrete benches
- B: metal tables
- C: plastic cabinets
- D: wooden chairs
Figure 1 shows a sketch of wooden block. Use it to answer questions 5 and 6.
5
The view indicated by arrow X is
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
6
The view indicated by the arrow Y is
- A: A
- B: B
- C: C
- D: D
7
The main function of carbohydrate in the body is for
- A: growth
- B: energy
- C: repair
- D: maintenance
8
Portion control equipment include
- A: sauce boat
- B: oval plate
- C: casserole
- D: ladle
9
The process of making another article out of an existing one is termed
- A: patching
- B: remodelling
- C: renovation
- D: darning
10
The best seam for children’s dress is
- A: French seam
- B: open seam
- C: overlaid seam
- D: welt seam
11
Select the element of design from the following options.
- A: Colour
- B: Motif
- C: Repeat
- D: Rhythm
12
Shading in tones is best done with
- A: 2B pencil
- B: 2H pencil
- C: HB pencil
- D: HH pencil
13
Preliminary sketches help the artist to
- A: increase his drawings
- B: gather required materials
- C: get the required form
- D: make the product last longer
14
Select a neutral colour from the options below;
- A: blue
- B: orange
- C: red
- D: white
15
Which colour is directly opposite red on the six-point colour wheel?
- A: Orange
- B: Violet
- C: Green
- D: Black
Figure 2 shows the sketch of a rectangular aluminium sheet labelled M, N, O, P.
Use it to answer Questions 16 and 17
16
Which of the following products is obtained when the sides MN is soldered to OP?
- A: Chalk box
- B: Match box
- C: Milk tin
- D: Watering can
17
Which of the following tools is used to produce heat to join the sides?
- A: Folding bar
- B: Snips
- C: Soldering iron
- D: Torch
18
The surface development of a cylinder is
- A: an arc
- B: a circle
- C: a rectangle
- D: a square
19
The first procedure involved in making a wooden joint is to
- A: glasspaper workpiece
- B: hold workpiece firmly
- C: mark out workpiece
- D: polish workpiece
20
Which of the following is true about metals?
- A: All metals are malleable
- B: All non-ferrous metals are hard
- C: Ferrous metals do not contain iron
- D: Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron
21
The bristles of a tooth brush is made from
- A: acrylic
- B: Bakelite
- C: nylon
- D: PVC
22
The fine aggregate in mortar is
- A: cement
- B: sand
- C: stone
- D: water
23
A mixture of cement, sand, stones and water forms
- A: blocks
- B: bricks
- C: concrete
- D: mortar
24
Which of the following is a safe use of tools?
- A: Clean spilt oil on the floor
- B: Keep the workshop tidy
- C: Wear protective clothing
- D: Work with firm head hammer
The sketch in Figure 3 shows parts of a wooden joint.
Use it to answer questions 25 and 26.
25
The parts when assembled will give a
- A: dovetail joint
- B: butt joint
- C: lap joint
- D: mortise and tenon joint
26
The most suitable tool for cutting the joint is a
- A: crosscut saw
- B: dovetail saw
- C: pad saw
- D: rip saw
27
The first thing to do when an electrical socket is faulty is to
- A: check if wires are loose
- B: put off switch of the socket
- C: switch off the mains
- D: remove cover of socket
28
The hammer used for removing nails in wood is
- A: ball pein hammer
- B: bossing hammer
- C: cross pein hammer
- D: claw hammer
Use the sketch shown in figure 4 to answer questions 29 and 30
29
The tool shown is a
- A: builder’s square
- B: gauge box
- C: mould box
- D: tamping rod
30
The tool is used for
- A: carrying blocks
- B: moulding blocks
- C: measuring aggregates
- D: tamping mortar
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