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BECE/ Home Economics 2020 Past Questions

 

BECE/ Home Economics 2020 Past Questions

BECE/home economics 2020 Past questions and answers

 

 

 

 

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1. The appropriate tool used for drawing circles on paper is a

A. Pair of dividers

B. Pair of compass

C. Protractor

D. Set square

2. Which of the following methods of drawing is in two dimension?

A. Isometric

B. Oblique

C. Orthographic

D. Perspective

3. In designing and making, the stage where useful information is produced in two dimension is..

A. Analysis

B. Investigation

C. Situation

D. Specification

4. An electric component which indicates that current is flowing in a circuit is

A. Capacitor

B. Diode

C. LED

D. Indicator

Figure 1 shows the pictorial view of a block. Use it to answer questions 5 and 6

5. Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow T?

6. The correct plan, viewing from the top is

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

8. A french seam is the most appropriate seam for

A. Children’s wear

B. Heavy weight fabric

C. Light weight fabric

D. Undergarments

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

10. Food is preserved mainly to

A. Maintain its nutrients

B. Make it last longer

C. Make it palatable

D. To protect micro- organisms in the food

11. On the 6- point colour wheel, blue is next to

A. Green

B. Orange

C. Yellow

D. Red

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

13. The colour violet symbolizes

A. Wealth

B. Peace

C. Aggression

D. Royalty

14. The inscription BB on a pencil indicated that it

A. Is hard

B. Is soft

C. Breaks easily

D. Sharpens well

15. Which of the following depends on the principles of perspective in drawing?

A. Balance

B. Foreshortening

C. Repetition

D. Rhythm

 

BECE/ Home Economics 2020 Past Questions

16. An important factor to consider when selecting an opening for a garment is the

A. Style of garment

B. The type of fabric

C. Length of fastening

D. Colour of fastening

17. Covering puddings with grease proof paper when steaming is to

A. Make it cook quickly

B. Prevent it from sinking

C. Prevent water from entering

D. Make it rise quickly

18. A characteristic of animal fiber is that they

A. Melt at high temperature

B. Have low absorption power

C. Have High absorption power

D. Are good conductors of heat

19. An aplique patch is most often used on

A. Girl’s uniform

B. Men’s shirt

C. Pair of trousers

D. Children’s cotton blouse

20. Tools are oiled after use to

A. Ensure they remains accurate

B. Prevent them from rusting

C. Preserve the cutting edges

D. Maintain their attractiveness

 

Paper 2.

Section A.

Core Skills.

Compulsory

1. a) State two advantages of sauteing.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) I) state One major function of each of the following nutrients in children.

@) carbohydrate;

 

.,…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

$) vitamins

……………………,……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

ii) State two uses of embroidery stitches

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c. i) Complete the table below

instrument                                                          one use

i. pair of scissors………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii. 60 set square………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

ii) List two types of business enterprise

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d) i. Define exhibition

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Ii. Give two reasons why artworks are exhibited

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Iii. List two types of exhibition

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Iv. State one major difference between the two types of exhibition

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2. a ) list five large sewing equipment found in dressmakers shop

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b. State three characteristics of a well made buttonhole

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

c) Give three advantages of taking good care of clothes

d. Outline five ways to care for the hand sewing machine

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e. I) State the difference between natural and synthetic fibers

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Ii) Give three examples each of natural and synthetic fabrics

Natural.                       Synthetic.          ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

f. i) State two properties of wool

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ii) Mention the two classes of stitches

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3. a) State four expected behavior of a guest invited to a party

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b) Explain three advantages of practicing kitchen hygiene

……,….,……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

c) list six mineral elements found in foods.

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d) State the effect of spoilage on the following food commodities.

Food commodities          Effect of spoilage

I. Cabbage

Ii. Pawpaw

Iii. Meat

Iv. Milk

V. Margarine

Vi. Loose

e. State three reasons why canned food should be labeled

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4. a) Explain the following uses of eggs in food preparation

I. As a glaze

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Ii. As a rising agent

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Iii. As an emulsifier

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Iv. As a thickening agent

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

b) identify four physical characteristics of fresh meat

……..,……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c.) Outline the steps in making a french seam

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d). State five ways of neatening a plain seam.

e) Name the following stitches

I.

Ii.

Iii. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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