BECE 2020 Pretech Paper 1

Question 1: The appropriate instrument used for drawing circles on paper is a
A. pair of dividers
B. pair of compasses
C. protractor
D. set square

Question 2: Which of the following methods of drawing is in two dimension?
A. Isometric
B. Oblique
C. Orthographic
D. Perspective

Question 3: In designing and making, the stage where useful information is gathered for solving the problem is
A. analysis
B. investigation
C. situation
D. specification

Question 4: An electronic component which indicates that current is flowing in a circuit is
A. capacitor
B. diode
C. LED
D. indicator

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Question 7: When laying a table for a customer the fork is placed
A. in front of the plate
B. at the right side of the plate
C. across the plate
D. at the left side of the plate

Question 8: A French scam is the most appropriate scam for
A. children's wear
B. heavy weight fabric
C. light weight fabric
D. undergarments

Question 9: In order to retain the nutrients in leafy vegetables
A. cut one hour before cooking
B. cut when ready to cook
C. cut when the water is boiling
D. cut few minutes before cooking

Question 10: Food is preserved mainly to
A. maintain its nutrient
B. make it last longer
C. make it palatable
D. protect micro-organisms in food

Question 11: On the 6-point colour wheel, blue is next to
A. Green
B. Orange
C. Yellow
D. Red

Question 12: Identify the pair that are principles of design.
A. Variety and rhythm.
B. Balance and colour.
C. Repetition and dots.
D. Contrast and shape

Question 13: The colour violet symbolizes
A. Wealth
B. Peace
C. Aggression
D. Royalty

Question 14: The inscription BB on a pencil indicates that it
A. Is hard
B. Is soft
C. Breaks easily
D. Sharpens well

Question 15: Which of the following depends on the principles of perspective in design?
A. Balance
B. Foreshortening
C. Repetition
D. Rhythm

Question 16: One characteristic of almninium is that, it is
A. Brittle
B. Heavy in weight
C. Tough
D. Light in weight

Question 17: Sand is used in mortar to
A. Increase the volume
B. Increase shrinkage
C. Harden the mortar
D. Reduce cracks

Question 18: The most suitable timber used for decorative work is
A. Mahogany
B. Ofram
C. Odum
D. Wawa

Question 19: The feet of a craftsman is protected in the workshop by wearing
A. Boots
B. Canvas
C. Socks
D. Sandals

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Question 22: The process of transferring the plan of a building from the drawing to the ground is called
A. Laying
B. Marking-out
C. Walling
D. Setting-out

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Question 27: Which of the following is true about Third Angle Orthographic projection?
A. Plan is below front view.
B. Plan is above front view.
C. End view is always on the right side of front view.
D. End view is always on the left side of front view.

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Question 30: Which of the following instruments is used together with the tee-square to draw vertical lines?
A. A pair of compasses.
B. Rule.
C. Protractor.
D. Set square.