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BECE Home Economics 2018 (Re-sit)

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OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

Which of the following projections shows views in two-dimensions?

A.

Isometric

B.

Oblique

C.

Orthographic

D.

Perspective

2.

A short statement which describes what a designer intends to design and make is termed as

A.

analysis

B.

brief

C.

situation

D.

specification

3.

Which of the following serves as a source of energy for a torch light?

A.

Bulb

B.

Capacitor

C.

Cell

D.

Inductor

4.

Use the sketch in Figure 2 to answer the question below

The object is projected in

A.

oblique

B.

isometric

C.

one-point perspective

D.

two-point perspective

5.

Use the sketch in Figure 2 to answer the question below

The angle marked x is

A.

15°

B.

30°

C.

45°

D.

60°

6.

The factor to consider when specifying for size of a unit is

A.

appearance

B.

construction

C.

function

D.

ergonomics

7.

An advantage of electric sewing machine is that

A.

it can be used everywhere.

B.

both hands are free to control the work.

C.

it is inexpensive.

D.

the top can be used as a cutting surface.

8.

A suitable fruit for making jam is

A.

guava.

B.

grapefruit.

C.

watermelon.

D.

orange.

9.

The process of repairing or mending faults such as breaks and tears in clothing is referred to as ......

A.

remodelling

B.

patching

C.

darning

D.

renovation

10.

The methods of cooking that are common used in Ghana are

A.

steaming and boiling.

B.

boiling and frying.

C.

baking and boiling.

D.

boiling and roasting.

11.

Drawing and painting are grouped under

A.

two-dimensional work.

B.

three-dimensional work.

C.

landscape.

D.

still life.

12.

Any two primary colours mixed together in equal proportions produce a

A.

complementary colour.

B.

secondary colour.

C.

tint colour.

D.

neutral colour.

13.

Identify a drawing tool from the following items

A.

Crayon

B.

Paper

C.

Palette

D.

Ruler

14.

Select a neutral colour from the options below.

A.

Blue

B.

Orange

C.

Red

D.

White

15.

A vertical line is associated with

A.

movement.

B.

rest.

C.

stability.

D.

uncertainty.

16.

The best garnish for fried fish is

A.

orange.

B.

carrot.

C.

cucumber.

D.

lemon.

17.

The best seam to use on a fine fabric is

A.

French seam.

B.

plain seam.

C.

overlaid seam.

D.

double stitched seam.

18.

An important factor to be considered when choosing an opening and fastening is

A.

height of the wearer.

B.

style and position of the openings.

C.

style and size of wearer.

D.

shape of the face of wearer.

19.

In the preparation of jams and marmalades, fruits should be

A.

fibrous.

B.

under-ripe.

C.

bruised.

D.

just ripe

20.

Features which allow garments to be put on and off quickly and easily are

A.

opening and fastenings.

B.

continuous wrap.

C.

buttons and buttonholes.

D.

hook and eyes.

21.

A suitable seam for the side of a denim pair of trousers is

A.

open seam.

B.

French seam.

C.

overlaid seam.

D.

double-stitched seam.

22.

An example of a large equipment is the

A.

deep freezer.

B.

microwave oven.

C.

boiling pan.

D.

food mixer.

23.

Convection method of heat transfer mainly occurred in

A.

baking.

B.

steaming.

C.

grilling.

D.

poaching

24.

A vegetable which has high percentage of protein is

A.

cowpea.

B.

agushie.

C.

kontomire.

D.

soya beans.

25.

An example of a citrus fruit is

A.

orange.

B.

guava.

C.

pear.

D.

pineapple.

26.

A method of cooking where heat is transferred directly onto the food is

A.

roasting.

B.

baking.

C.

grilling.

D.

poaching.

27.

An example of a decorative method of controlling fullness is

A.

pleats

B.

darts

C.

locks.

D.

tucks.

28.

The daily protein requirements for a toddler should be adequate because it is needed for

A.

development.

B.

maintenance.

C.

repair.

D.

energy.

29.

An important factor to consider when choosing a refrigerator is

A.

availability of space.

B.

brand name.

C.

colour of scheme.

D.

easy to use.

30.

When boiling soup pours on the body, it causes

A.

bruises.

B.

burns.

C.

scald.

D.

cuts

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

(a)

Identify the three main uses of permanent stitches.

(b)

State any three sources of vitamin B1 in a diet.

(c)

(i)

Complete the table below:

# OPERATION ONE INSTRUMENT USED TO PERFORM THE OPERATION
(1) Drawing horizontal lines
(2) Measuring angles
(3) Drawing circles
(4) Holding paper firmly on drawing boards

(ii)

Name one example of each of the following solid figures:

(α)

prism

(β)

pyramid

(d)

(i)

List the three primary colours of light.

(ii)

Explain secondary colours.

(iii)

State two uses of colours.

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2.

(a)

(i)

A dressmaker is to sew a school uniform for an eight year old girl.

List five factors to consider when selecting the fabric for the uniform.

(ii)

State five features that can be used to make up the school uniform.

(b)

List one suitable seam that could be used in making a night wear.

(c)

State two reasons for renovating and remodelling articles.

(d)

State two functions each of the following sewing tools and equipment.

(i)

tape measure;

(ii)

shears;

(iii)

dressmakers pins;

(iv)

work table;

(v)

electric iron.

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3.

(a)

State three functions and deficiencies each of vitamin A in the body.

(b)

List the main nutrients in the following food items:

(i)

lemon;

(ii)

yam;

(iii)

soya beans;

(iv)

margarine;

(v)

carrot.

(c)

State six food items suitable for grilling.

(d)

State three advantages of baked foods.

(e)

Fill in the blank spaces with the appropriate words provided below.

Flavour, Oven, Meat, Develop, Drying and Food.

Roasting is a method of cooking ...... or vegetable in the ......, basting them in hot fat to prevent ...... and to ...... colour and ......

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4.

(a)

Ama made cotton chairbacks for sale using embroided motifs made up of french knots and satin stitches.

List four elements that can be identified in the chairback.

(b)

(i)

Define the term notions as used in sewing.

(ii)

List four different notions used in sewing.

(c)

(i)

What are batters in food preparation?

(ii)

State two uses of batters.

(d)

State six ingredients needed in the preparation of pancake.

(e)

Plan a two course supper for an adolescent boy.

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