BECE 2014 Pretech Paper 1

Question 1:  To hold a lining onto a fabric temporarily, one can use
A. basting
B. even tacking
C. tailor's tacks
D. thread marking

Question 2: Which of the following stitches can be used to neaten raw edges of a set-in-sleeve?
A. Feather
B. Fishbone
C. Herringbone
D. Loop

Question 3: The goitre on Evelyn's neck is caused by lack of
A. Calcium
B. Iodine
C. Protein
D. Vitamin D

Question 4: Man-made elements represented in art include
A. branches
B. rivers
C. stones
D. walls

Question 5: The visitors' book signed at exhibitions helps the exhibitor to know the
A. dignitaries who attended
B. number of works in high demand
C. observations made about the work
D. people who came

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Question 8: A place where art works are sold is
A. an archive
B. a gallery
C. a museum
D. a studio

Question 9: In design, the conditions that the final solution must satisfy is termed
A. investigation
B. specification
C. development
D. analysis

Question 10: Which of the following instruments is most suitable for drawing horizontal lines?
A. Tee square
B. Protractor
C. Compass
D. Set-square

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Question 13: Shading with lines is described as
A. cross hatching
B. hatching
C. stippling
D. tonal value

Question 14: Which of the following colours produces a feeling of warmth?
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Violet
D. White

Question 15: Which of the following factors can cause a sewing business to collapse?
A. Advertising
B. Insurance
C. Low sales
D. Skilled labour

Question 16: In mixing mortar, the ration 1:5 represents
A. one part sand to five parts cement
B. one part water to five parts cement
C. one part cement to five parts sand
D. one part cement to five parts gravel

Question 17: Aggregates used for concrete mixture should be
A. well graded
B. round in size
C. square in size
D. medium graded

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Question 19: Which of the following is a safety workshop practice?
A. Wearing strong boots
B. Wearing loose clothing
C. Leaving tools on bench
D. Using mushroom head chisel

Question 20: Polyvinyl acetate is also called
A. animal glue
B. white glue
C. resin glue
D. contact glue

Question 21: Making a round hole in a piece of metal is termed
A. boring
B. chipping
C. drilling
D. chamfering

Question 22: Which of the following is not a property of aluminium?
A. Light in weight
B. It corrodes
C. Absorbs heat readily
D. It is a good conductor of electricity

Question 23: ln furniture works, joints which have to be disconnected at certain tines can be described as
A. permanent joints
B. immovable joints
C. movable joints
D. temporary joints

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Question 26: In applying finishes, the emulsion paint is mixed with
A. oil
B. water
C. thinner
D. turpentine

Question 27: The most appropriate tool for enlarging holes in metals is the
A. flat file.
B. hand file.
C. square file.
D. round file.

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Question 29: The tool marked P is a
A. marking gauge
B. builder's square
C. try-square
D. mortise gauge

Question 30: The material being worked on is
A. polyvinyl chloride
B. mahogany
C. sandcrete block
D. mild steel