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1.
A major factor to consider when selecting a sewing machine for a cousin who is an apprentice dressmaker is
facilities available.
the skills of the user.
maintenance facilities available.
type of sewing work to be done.
2.
After the family's meal, Ama washed up and dried the crockery with a kitchen cloth. The suitable cloth for drying crockery is
tea towel.
dish cloth.
muslin cloth.
cotton napkin.
3.
The doctor diagnosed Kofi of iron deficiency after examining the laboratory results. Deficiency symptoms of iron include
improper functioning of nerves.
inability of blood to clot.
fatigue and loss of appetite.
loss of weight and muscle cramps.
4.
The main reason why it is advisable to do proper clearing and washing up of utensils in the food laboratory after the days work is to
keep the family healthy.
increase the lifespan of equipment.
rid the food laboratory of pest.
prevent accidents in the food laboratory.
5.
A major cause of cholera in most of the communities is due to
indiscriminate disposal of household refuse.
improper disposal of pollutants.
drinking water contaminated with pollutants.
indiscriminate open defecation.
6.
Food nutrients needed for healthy body development but required in very minute quantity is
vitamins.
protein.
mineral elements.
fats and oils.
7.
Amanda wants to make an opening on a garment she is sewing in her shop. After considering all types of openings, she decided to use the continuous wrap opening. Which of the following garments will be most suitable for the opening she has chosen?
Children's clothes
Blouses for women
A pair of trousers
Children pair of slacks
8.
To ensure that her children are safe from illnesses, a mother should encourage them to
maintain good personal hygiene practices.
avoid eating outside the home.
maintain good food hygiene practices.
avoid eating with friends
9.
When sewing a shirt for Sara, in order to obtain his shoulder length, measure
from base of neck to top of arm.
across the shoulder between sleeve seams.
across back and divide by two.
around the neck and divide by three.
10.
The reason why cotton is most attractive fabric suitable for all occasions is its ability to
resist creases and bleaches.
absorb different dyes easily.
withstand high temperatures.
be made into different textures.
11.
The best tool Kofi can use to unpick unwanted stitches on a pair of shorts he bought from the supermarket is
safety pin.
dressmakers pin.
seam ripper.
stiletto.
12.
Mary is sewing a petticoat for her sister and cannot afford lace trimming. The most appropriate decorative stitch she can use for the hem is
French knots.
satin stitches.
lazy daisy stitches.
chain stitches.
13.
The best cooking method that can easily be handled by a beginner in food preparation is
steaming.
roasting.
boiling.
grilling.
14.
A dish that can be served both as a snack and desert is
jam rolls.
pancake.
ice cream.
chocolate.
15.
A form of business organization in which the business is owned and controlled by those who use its services is termed
sole proprietorship.
cooperative.
limited liability.
partnership.
16.
Which of the following conditions is favourable for the growth of micro-organisms in food?
Food, moisture and warmth
Moisture, temperature and warmth
Warmth and air
Food and temperature
17.
Uncooked ingredients needed to prepare variety of dishes are generally termed
perishable foods.
convenient foods.
non-perishable foods.
food commodities.
18.
An important safety rule to observe in the food laboratory is to
avoid carrying tiny objects and tools in the pocket.
ensure efficient lighting and ventilation.
avoid long sleeve dresses when cooking.
cut away from the body when using cutting tools.
19.
Whilst cereals, fats and oils provide energy to the body, fruits and vegetables provide
growth.
safety.
repair.
protection.
20.
Select from the options below, a mechanical kitchen appliance used to make a pawpaw puree.
Juicer
Blender
Mixer
Toaster
21.
Students have been tasked to prepare metal workpieces for the production of artefacts. To obtain safe edges after cutting and filing, it is appropriate to
brush off metal chips from workpieces.
knurl the sides of workpieces.
oil all sides of workpieces.
remove burrs from workpieces.
22.
The specification for the construction of nursery school furniture demands that the furniture should be finished with oil paint. Which solvent is most appropriate for mixing oil paint for application?
Kerosene
Thinner
Turpentine
Water
23.
Career Technology students have been tasked to measure by volume materials for mixing concrete. The most appropriate measuring tool to use is
gauge box.
mould box.
shovel.
wheel barrow.
24.
craftsmen working with plumbing fittings have been advised to use materials made of non-ferrous alloys because such materials have been developed to
break under instant force.
bend well with little pressure.
have good resistance to corrosion.
melt at very low heat.
25.
The main reason why children's furniture often become weak is due to
broken tongue.
chairs not painted.
chairs not polished.
shrinkage of timber used.
26.
The use of active flux such as zinc chloride in soldering metals is very necessary. However, it needs to be washed off immediately after joining the metals because it is
difficult to clean.
highly indelible.
mild on metals.
very corrosive.
27.
In a construction workshop, preventing accidents is a top priority to ensure a
complex artefact.
portable artefact.
reliable evaluation.
safe environment.
28.
One property of cardboard that makes it suitable for making greeting cards is its
elasticity.
flexibility.
softness.
stiffness.
29.
Smart materials respond to changes in temperature by altering their properties. Thermochromic materials change colour when exposed to
dust.
heat.
light.
moisture.
Figure 1 shows an illustration of a structure.
Use it to answer questions 30 and 31.

30.
The structure helps to
reduce weight.
increase stability.
make unit attractive.
make handling easier.
31.
The member labelled P helps to create
linkage.
strut.
tie.
triangulation.
32.
Career Technology students working on their project work informed their class teacher that they were preparing the sequence of operation. The exact stage of the design process the students have reached is
construction.
evaluation.
investigation.
specification.
33.
A furniture designer is cutting along the grain of a mahogany board to make a door. The method of sawing used is
cross-cutting.
felling.
ripping.
straight-cutting.
34.
A technician working on a water tight container needs to join two pieces of sheet metal. The best technique to use is
bolting.
riveting.
screwing.
soldering.
35.
A Career Technology teacher uses real life examples to explain three-dimensional figures. The most suitable object to use is
football.
map.
paper.
poster.
36.
In a career day programme organized to highlight the attributes of an entrepreneur, students learnt that entrepreneurs are
introverts.
outgoing.
outspoken.
risk takers.
37.
During an interview, one of the panelists asked Fuseina, whether as a woman, she can handle the physical demands of the job. This type of bias is referred to as
cultural bias.
gender bias in recruitment.
stereotyping in recruitment.
unequal opportunities.
38.
A group of students designed a water-filtering device for rural communities to purify water from nearby rivers. Before distributing the device, they need to test and evaluate its
aesthetics.
cost.
functionality.
size.
39.
A student followed a detailed operational sequence to make a functional wooden try-square. Which operation was performed first?
Cutting and folding the workpiece
Marking and dimensioning the workpiece
Sanding and finishing the workpiece
Shaping the right-angle of the tool
40.
Descriptive notes on possible solutions are important because they give
clarity and explanation.
functionality and testing.
quick feedback.
visual representation.
PART A
[30 marks]
Answer Question 1 [Compulsory] and any other question.
Mansah and her classmates are going on an excursion to Akosombo Textiles Limited. She has asked you to teach her how to prepare rock buns to be served with fruit drink as snack for the class.
(a)
(i)
Describe how to prepare the rock buns.
[5 marks]
(ii)
State two advantages of measuring the ingredients to be used for the rock buns.
[4 marks]
(b)
State one function each of the following ingredients to be used for the preparation of the rock buns:
(i)
eggs:
(ii)
flour:
(iii)
sugar:
[6 marks]
(a)
Describe one of the techniques used to shape biscuit during its preparation.
[2 marks]
(b)
Mrs. Boadu prepared soup with fish powder for her toddler.
State one specific function of the major nutrient in the soup.
[2 marks]
(c)
In the sewing workshop, equipment and tools must be well arranged to prevent the occurence of accidents. Describe any one of the accidents likely to occur in the workshop.
[3 marks]
d)
State two guidelines to follow during tree planting exercise
[4 marks]
e)
State and explain two proceses in managing a business
[4 marks]
(a)
State two factors to consider when selecting sewing materials
[4 marks]
(b)
Ekua made a petticoat and finished the hem using lace trimming. She is excited seeing the finished article.
State two benefits of her choice of finishing.
[4 marks]
(c)
Azumah wants to buy fresh meat to prepare groundnut soup for his grandmother.
State two factors he should consider when selecting the meat for the soup.
[4 marks]
(d)
The cotton fabric is the best choice for use as dish cloth and tea towels in the kitchen.
Explain one reason why the cotton fabric is the best choice for kitchen cloths.
[3 marks]
PART B
[30 marks]
Answer Question 4 [Compulsory] and any other one question.
A student loved the idea of savings but always found it difficult to keep money without spending it. He was advised to get a money box as shown in Figure 1.

(a)
(i)
List two different types of timber suitable for producing the money box.
(ii)
Name two suitable joints to be used for assembling the body to the base.
(ii)
List two different tools for cutting the slot.
[6 marks]
(b)
Re-arrange the following procedures for making the money box in a sequential order:
I.
Mark out and cut the top hole;
II.
Assemble the workpieces by gluing;
III.
Finish off the artefact with glasspaper and apply lacquer;
IV.
Measure and mark out the workpieces;
V.
Cut the workpieces into sizes;
VI.
Prepare the joints.
[6 marks]
(c)
(i)
State one type of adhesive to be used to assemble the unit
(ii)
List two types of fasteners that can be used to strengthen the joint.
[3 marks]
(a)
State one reason for carrying out each of the following workshop operations:
(i)
taking accurate measurements and marking-out workpieces;
(ii)
glasspapering a wooden artefact before applying a finish;
(iii)
fixing a hacksaw blade with the teeth pointing away from the handle.
[6 marks]
(b)
(i)
Make a pictorial sketch of a warrington hammer and label any two parts on the tool sketched.
(ii)
State one use of the warrington hammer.
[9 marks]
(a)
Figure 2 shows the front view of an L-shaped wooden block. Draw the figure in single-point perspective below the eye level.

[6 marks]
(b)
A graduate aspires to be a successful business manager in the near future. List four management processes the graduate should be familiar with in order to become a good manager in future.
[4 marks]
(c)
(i)
State two primary purposes of frame structures.
(ii)
List three examples of frame structures.
[5 marks]