BECE 2025 Career Technology Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. A major factor to consider when selecting a sewing machine for a cousin who is an apprentice dressmaker is
   1. A. facilities available.
   2. B. the skills of the user.
   3. C. maintenance facilities available.
   4. D. type of sewing work to be done.
   Answer: D

   The type of sewing work determines the best kind of sewing machine to buy — for example, heavy-duty machines for thick fabrics or embroidery machines for decorative work.
2. After the family's meal, Ama washed up and dried the crockery with a kitchen cloth. The suitable cloth for drying crockery is
   1. A. tea towel.
   2. B. dish cloth.
   3. C. muslin cloth.
   4. D. cotton napkin.
   Answer: A

   A tea towel is soft, absorbent, and lint-free, making it suitable for drying dishes and glassware.
3. The doctor diagnosed Kofi of iron deficiency after examining the laboratory results. Deficiency symptoms of iron include
   1. A. improper functioning of nerves.
   2. B. inability of blood to clot.
   3. C. fatigue and loss of appetite.
   4. D. loss of weight and muscle cramps.
   Answer: C

   Iron deficiency commonly leads to fatigue and reduced appetite due to poor oxygen transport in the blood.
4. The main reason why it is advisable to do proper clearing and washing up of utensils in the food laboratory after the day's work is to
   1. A. keep the family healthy.
   2. B. increase the lifespan of equipment.
   3. C. rid the food laboratory of pest.
   4. D. prevent accidents in the food laboratory.
   Answer: A

   Clean utensils help prevent contamination, ensuring food safety and promoting good health.
5. A major cause of cholera in most of the communities is due to
   1. A. indiscriminate disposal of household refuse.
   2. B. improper disposal of pollutants.
   3. C. drinking water contaminated with pollutants.
   4. D. indiscriminate open defecation.
   Answer: D

   Open defecation can contaminate water sources, leading to cholera outbreaks due to fecal-oral transmission.
6. Food nutrients needed for healthy body development but required in very minute quantity is
   1. A. vitamins.
   2. B. protein.
   3. C. mineral elements.
   4. D. fats and oils.
   Answer: A

   Vitamins are micronutrients needed in small amounts for growth and immune function.
7. Amanda wants to make an opening on a garment she is sewing in her shop. After considering all types of openings, she decided to use the continuous wrap opening. Which of the following garments will be most suitable for the opening she has chosen?
   1. A. Children's clothes
   2. B. Blouses for women
   3. C. A pair of trousers
   4. D. Children pair of slacks
   Answer: A

   The continuous wrap opening is typical of children's garments, sleeves and petticoats.
8. To ensure that her children are safe from illnesses, a mother should encourage them to
   1. A. maintain good personal hygiene practices.
   2. B. avoid eating outside the home.
   3. C. maintain good food hygiene practices.
   4. D. avoid eating with friends.
   Answer: A

   Personal hygiene (e.g., handwashing) is the first line of defense against disease transmission.
9. When sewing a shirt for Sara, in order to obtain his shoulder length, measure
   1. A. from base of neck to top of arm.
   2. B. across the shoulder between sleeve seams.
   3. C. across back and divide by two.
   4. D. around the neck and divide by three.
   Answer: A

   The correct way to measure shoulder length is from the base of the neck to the top of the arm.
10. The reason why cotton is most attractive fabric suitable for all occasions is its ability to
    1. A. resist creases and bleaches.
    2. B. absorb different dyes easily.
    3. C. withstand high temperatures.
    4. D. be made into different textures.
    Answer: B

    Cotton absorbs dye well, allowing for vibrant colors and versatile designs suitable for many uses.

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11. The best tool Kofi can use to unpick unwanted stitches on a pair of shorts he bought from the supermarket is
    1. A. safety pin.
    2. B. dressmakers pin.
    3. C. seam ripper.
    4. D. stiletto.
12. Mary is sewing a petticoat for her sister and cannot afford lace trimming. The most appropriate decorative stitch she can use for the hem is
    1. A. French knots.
    2. B. satin stitches.
    3. C. lazy daisy stitches.
    4. D. chain stitches.
13. The best cooking method that can easily be handled by a beginner in food preparation is
    1. A. steaming.
    2. B. roasting.
    3. C. boiling.
    4. D. grilling.
14. A dish that can be served both as a snack and dessert is
    1. A. jam rolls.
    2. B. pancake.
    3. C. ice cream.
    4. D. chocolate.
15. A form of business organization in which the business is owned and controlled by those who use its services is termed
    1. A. sole proprietorship.
    2. B. cooperative.
    3. C. limited liability.
    4. D. partnership.
16. Which of the following conditions is favourable for the growth of micro-organisms in food?
    1. A. Food, moisture and warmth
    2. B. Moisture, temperature and warmth
    3. C. Warmth and air
    4. D. Food and temperature
17. Uncooked ingredients needed to prepare variety of dishes are generally termed
    1. A. perishable foods.
    2. B. convenient foods.
    3. C. non-perishable foods.
    4. D. food commodities.
18. An important safety rule to observe in the food laboratory is to
    1. A. avoid carrying tiny objects and tools in the pocket.
    2. B. ensure efficient lighting and ventilation.
    3. C. avoid long sleeve dresses when cooking.
    4. D. cut away from the body when using cutting tools.
19. Whilst cereals, fats and oils provide energy to the body, fruits and vegetables provide
    1. A. growth.
    2. B. safety.
    3. C. repair.
    4. D. protection.
20. Select from the options below, a mechanical kitchen appliance used to make a pawpaw puree.
    1. A. Juicer
    2. B. Blender
    3. C. Mixer
    4. D. Toaster
21. Students have been tasked to prepare metal workpieces for the production of artefacts. To obtain safe edges after cutting and filing, it is appropriate to
    1. A. brush off metal chips from workpieces.
    2. B. knurl the sides of workpieces.
    3. C. oil all sides of workpieces.
    4. D. remove burrs from workpieces.
22. The specification for the construction of nursery school furniture demands that the furniture should be finished with oil paint. Which solvent is most appropriate for mixing oil paint for application?
    1. A. Kerosene
    2. B. Thinner
    3. C. Turpentine
    4. D. Water
23. Career Technology students have been tasked to measure by volume materials for mixing concrete. The most appropriate measuring tool to use is
    1. A. gauge box.
    2. B. mould box.
    3. C. shovel.
    4. D. wheel barrow.
24. Craftsmen working with plumbing fittings have been advised to use materials made of non-ferrous alloys because such materials have been developed to
    1. A. break under instant force.
    2. B. bend well with little pressure.
    3. C. have good resistance to corrosion.
    4. D. melt at very low heat.
25. The main reason why children's furniture often becomes weak is due to
    1. A. broken tongue.
    2. B. chairs not painted.
    3. C. chairs not polished.
    4. D. shrinkage of timber used.
26. The use of active flux such as zinc chloride in soldering metals is very necessary. However, it needs to be washed off immediately after joining the metals because it is
    1. A. difficult to clean.
    2. B. highly indelible.
    3. C. mild on metals.
    4. D. very corrosive.
27. In a construction workshop, preventing accidents is a top priority to ensure a
    1. A. complex artefact.
    2. B. portable artefact.
    3. C. reliable evaluation.
    4. D. safe environment.
28. One property of cardboard that makes it suitable for making greeting cards is its
    1. A. elasticity.
    2. B. flexibility.
    3. C. softness.
    4. D. stiffness.
29. Smart materials respond to changes in temperature by altering their properties. Thermochromic materials change colour when exposed to
    1. A. dust.
    2. B. heat.
    3. C. light.
    4. D. moisture.
30. 
    The structure helps to
    1. A. reduce weight.
    2. B. increase stability.
    3. C. make unit attractive.
    4. D. make handling easier.
31. 
    The member labelled P helps to create
    1. A. linkage.
    2. B. strut.
    3. C. tie.
    4. D. triangulation.
32. Career Technology students working on their project work informed their class teacher that they were preparing the sequence of operation. The exact stage of the design process the students have reached is
    1. A. construction.
    2. B. evaluation.
    3. C. investigation.
    4. D. specification.
33. A furniture designer is cutting along the grain of a mahogany board to make a door. The method of sawing used is
    1. A. cross-cutting.
    2. B. felling.
    3. C. ripping.
    4. D. straight-cutting.
34. A technician working on a water-tight container needs to join two pieces of sheet metal. The best technique to use is
    1. A. bolting.
    2. B. riveting.
    3. C. screwing.
    4. D. soldering.
35. A Career Technology teacher uses real life examples to explain three-dimensional figures. The most suitable object to use is
    1. A. football.
    2. B. map.
    3. C. paper.
    4. D. poster.
36. In a career day programme organized to highlight the attributes of an entrepreneur, students learnt that entrepreneurs are
    1. A. introverts.
    2. B. outgoing.
    3. C. outspoken.
    4. D. risk takers.
37. During an interview, one of the panelists asked Fuseina, whether as a woman, she can handle the physical demands of the job. This type of bias is referred to as
    1. A. cultural bias.
    2. B. gender bias in recruitment.
    3. C. stereotyping in recruitment.
    4. D. unequal opportunities.
38. A group of students designed a water-filtering device for rural communities to purify water from nearby rivers. Before distributing the device, they need to test and evaluate its
    1. A. aesthetics.
    2. B. cost.
    3. C. functionality.
    4. D. size.
39. A student followed a detailed operational sequence to make a functional wooden try-square. Which operation was performed first?
    1. A. Cutting and folding the workpiece
    2. B. Marking and dimensioning the workpiece
    3. C. Sanding and finishing the workpiece
    4. D. Shaping the right-angle of the tool
40. Descriptive notes on possible solutions are important because they give
    1. A. clarity and explanation.
    2. B. functionality and testing.
    3. C. quick feedback.
    4. D. visual representation.

Paper 2: Theory

1. Mansah and her classmates are going on an excursion to Akosombo Textiles Limited. She has asked you to teach her how to prepare rock buns to be served with fruit drink as snack for the class.
   
   (a) (i) Describe how to prepare the rock buns.
   
   (ii) State two advantages of measuring the ingredients to be used for the rock buns.
   
   (b) State one function each of the following ingredients to be used for the preparation of the rock buns:
   (i) eggs
   (ii) flour
   (iii) sugar
2. (a) Describe one of the techniques used to shape biscuit during its preparation.
   
   (b) Mrs. Boadu prepared soup with fish powder for her toddler. State one specific function of the major nutrient in the soup.
   
   (c) In the sewing workshop, equipment and tools must be well arranged to prevent the occurrence of accidents. Describe any one of the accidents likely to occur in the workshop.
   
   (d) Kojo's teacher took the class out to plant trees. State two guidelines the class will follow during the tree planting exercise.
   
   (e) Mrs Owusu owns a small scale business. State two processes she would follow to manage the business successfully.
3. (a) Fiifi's mother sent him to buy sewing materials. Outline two factors Fiifi should consider when choosing the sewing materials.
   
   (b) Ekua made a petticoat and finished the hem using lace trimming. She is excited seeing the finished article. State two benefits of her choice of finishing.
   
   (c) Azumah wants to buy fresh meat to prepare groundnut soup for his grandmother. State two factors he should consider when selecting the meat for the soup.
   
   (d) The cotton fabric is the best choice for use as dish cloth and tea towels in the kitchen. Explain one reason why the cotton fabric is the best choice for kitchen cloths.
4. A student loved the idea of savings but always found it difficult to keep money without spending it. He was advised to get a money box as shown in Figure 1.
   
   
   
   (a) (i) List two different types of timber suitable for producing the money box.
   (ii) Name two suitable joints to be used for assembling the body to the base.
   (iii) List two different tools for cutting the slot.
   
   (b) Re-arrange the following procedures for making the money box in a sequential order:
   I. Mark out and cut the top hole;
   II. Assemble the workpieces by gluing;
   III. Finish off the artefact with glasspaper and apply lacquer;
   IV. Measure and mark out the workpieces;
   V. Cut the workpieces into sizes;
   VI. Prepare the joints.
   
   (c) (i) State one type of adhesive to be used to assemble the unit.
   (ii) List two types of fasteners that can be used to strengthen the joint.
5. (a) State one reason for carrying out each of the following workshop operations:
   (i) taking accurate measurements and marking-out workpieces;
   (ii) glasspapering a wooden artefact before applying a finish;
   (iii) fixing a hacksaw blade with the teeth pointing away from the handle.
   
   (b) (i) Make a pictorial sketch of a warrington hammer and label any two parts on the tool sketched.
   (ii) State one use of the warrington hammer.
6. (a) Figure 2 shows the front view of an L-shaped wooden block. Draw the figure in single-point perspective below the eye level.
   
   
   
   (b) A graduate aspires to be a successful business manager in the near future. List four management processes the graduate should be familiar with in order to become a good manager.
   
   (c) (i) State two primary purposes of frame structures.
   (ii) List three examples of frame structures.

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