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BECE HOME ECONOMICS 2022

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OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

The first stage in problem identification in the design process is

A.

analysis.

B.

brief.

C.

situation.

D.

specification

2.

The statement, the device should be produced in a day is a design specification on

A.

aesthetics.

B.

construction.

C.

economics.

D.

ergonomics.

3.

Ideas generated from which a designer selects the best idea to solve a design problem is

A.

detailed drawings.

B.

final solutions.

C.

orthographic projections.

D.

possible solutions.

4.

Which of the following is true about a cylinder? It has

A.

a diagonal.

B.

a slant height.

C.

a vertical height.

D.

an apex.

5.

It is not advisable to touch electrical appliances with wet hands because water is a

A.

good conductor of electricity.

B.

good conductor of heat.

C.

poor conductor of electricity.

D.

poor conductor of heat.

6.

The electrical component that protects an appliance from high current is a

A.

capacitor.

B.

fuse.

C.

LED.

D.

register.

7.

The most common method for preserving fish for sale throughout Ghana is

A.

smoking.

B.

freezing.

C.

drying.

D.

salting.

8.

Grounded local material used to remove stains from the surface of kitchen equipment are termed

A.

detergent.

B.

abrasives.

C.

bleaches.

D.

cleaners.

9.

Using portion control in meal service helps to

A.

improve table manners.

B.

make meals appetizing.

C.

prevent waste.

D.

save time.

10.

Fine sifted wood ash is used for removing stains from

A.

galvanized iron buckets.

B.

aluminium saucepans.

C.

wooden surface.

D.

water jug.

11.

An object is said to be below eye level when it is seen from the

A.

top.

B.

bottom.

C.

left.

D.

right.

12.

Shading is intended to make a drawing

A.

bigger.

B.

flat.

C.

neat.

D.

real.

13.

When a colour is mixed with white, it becomes

A.

neutral.

B.

complementary.

C.

shaded.

D.

tinted.

14.

Identify a design principle that suggests movement from the following options.

A.

Contrast

B.

Balance

C.

Rhythm

D.

Unity

15.

What are the two major types of exhibition?

A.

Open and Closed

B.

Outdoor and Indoor

C.

District and National

D.

General and Specific

16.

A two course meal comprise

A.

main dish, accompaniment and starter.

B.

appetizer, main dish and dessert.

C.

appetizer, main dish and accompaniment.

D.

main dish, accompaniment and dessert.

17.

Portion control equipment such as scoops are suitable for dishing out

A.

banku.

B.

soup.

C.

ice cream.

D.

boiled rice.

18.

In basic design, the repetitive use of motifs in a garment depicts

A.

rhythm.

B.

emphasis.

C.

variety.

D.

harmony.

19.

Buttonholes on loose garments should be positioned

A.

horizontally.

B.

diagonally.

C.

vertically.

D.

symmetrically.

20.

A factor to consider when setting up a small scale enterprise is

A.

supply and suppliers.

B.

publicity.

C.

security.

D.

managers and supervisors.

21.

Yarns produced in the manufacture of made-made fabrics are called

A.

staple.

B.

ply.

C.

filament.

D.

fibre.

22.

Some commercially made abrasives are prepared and packaged in the form of

A.

soaps.

B.

scourers.

C.

detergents.

D.

bleaches.

23.

Which of the following is a plan for controlling direct risk?

A.

Staff training

B.

Advertisement

C.

Staff motivation

D.

Insurance

24.

Threaded needle is passed in and out of fabric to make

A.

a seam.

B.

a stitch.

C.

a pleat.

D.

an opening.

25.

The group of people who require high intake of protein are

A.

aged mothers.

B.

menopausal women.

C.

obese women.

D.

nursing mothers.

26.

Crocheting is a method of creating fabric with

A.

knots.

B.

loops.

C.

stiches.

D.

weaves.

27.

The meal served between fore-noon and midday is

A.

dinner.

B.

lunch.

C.

elevenses.

D.

high tea.

28.

An important factor to consider in the selection of meat for soup is that, the

A.

flesh should be moist.

B.

colour should be dull.

C.

meat should be soft to tough.

D.

meat should have plenty fat.

29.

The fabric which is easily affected by mildew when stored damp is

A.

polyester.

B.

rayon.

C.

wool.

D.

cotton.

30.

A reason for using crossway strips for curved edges is that, they

A.

can be bought in different quantities.

B.

can be obtained in different lengths.

C.

stretch and are easily eased on.

D.

make the article look attractive.

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

a)

State two ways fresh tomatoes are preserved.

b)

i)

List two vegetable fibres.

ii)

State two ways of finishing the edge of a plain seam.

c)

i)

State two causes of faults in home furniture.

ii)

List three design processes to be considered when making a kitchen stool for your sister.

d)

i)

State the cool colours on the six point colour wheel.

ii)

Give the symbolic meaning to the various lines stated below:

α)

Spiral;

β)

Diagonal;

δ)

Vertical;

γ)

Zig-Zag.

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2.

a)

Explain why rayon is called artificial silk.

b)

State three types of button holes.

c)

Mention three factors to consider when choosing openings and fastenings.

d)

State two methods of attaching collars.

e)

List one example each of the following:

i)

flat collar;

ii)

turn over collar;

iii)

standing collar.

f)

Explain three reasons why a boy's pair of shorts is patched.

g)

i)

Define seam.

ii)

State two rules for making seams.

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3.

a)

Outline four reasons for storing food items.

b)

State the controlled portions of the following food items per an adult:

i)

plantain;

ii)

rice;

iii)

yam.

c)

State three importance of portion control.

d)

A housewife prepared abolo using the baking method instead of steaming.

State four advantages for using the baking method.

e)

List three examples each of the following:

i)

large kitchen equipment;

ii)

small kitchen equipment.

f)

Enumerate five methods of preserving fresh fish.

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4.

a)

State one suitable cooking method for the pair of foods listed below:

Example; bread and cake = Baking.

i)

Egg and fish;

ii)

Tough cuts of meat and beans;

iii)

Yakayaka and kpokpoi;

iv)

Doughnut and pancake;

v)

Yam and soup.

b)

Give two reasons why meat is cooked.

c)

Mrs Johnson decided to become a vegetarian.

Give three reasons for her decision

d)

Outline three permanent stitches used for decoration.

e)

Mention four synthetic fibres.

f)

State two uses of synthetic fabrics.

g)

Give one example of a suitable seam for a child's dress.

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