BECE 2017 Pre-Technical Skills Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. A common method of cooking ripe plantain for sale is
   1. A. boiling
   2. B. roasting
   3. C. grilling
   4. D. baking
   Answer: C
2. To shorten the cooking time for meat,
   1. A. slice along the grain
   2. B. cut into small pieces
   3. C. slice into thin pieces
   4. D. cut across the grain
   Answer: D
3. In taking body measurement, a firm tape measure is needed to
   1. A. save time
   2. B. avoid wasting fabric
   3. C. obtain accuracy
   4. D. make sewing easy
   Answer: C
4. Which of the following principles of design is similar to proportion?
   1. A. Balance
   2. B. Perspective
   3. C. Rhythm
   4. D. Scale
   Answer: D
5. A preliminary design is meant to
   1. A. improve creativity
   2. B. increase production
   3. C. make sketches
   4. D. produce ideas
   Answer: D
6. 
   
   Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Z?
   1. A.
   2. B.
   3. C.
   4. D.
   Answer: A
7. 
   
   Which of the following represent the left end elevation?
   1. A.
   2. B.
   3. C.
   4. D.
   Answer: A
8. A single unit of a design is known as
   1. A. motif
   2. B. pattern
   3. C. plan
   4. D. print
   Answer: A
9. Angles are measured by using a
   1. A. compass
   2. B. protractor
   3. C. rule
   4. D. set square
   Answer: B
10. In designing, the analysis question, 'what is the purpose of the unit?' falls under
    1. A. construction
    2. B. ergonomics
    3. C. function
    4. D. material
    Answer: C

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11. To repair an electrical fault, a safety precaution to observe is to
    1. A. disconnect live wires
    2. B. remove fuse
    3. C. remove cover of socket
    4. D. switch off main supply
12. Which of the following is not a cause of weakness in furniture?
    1. A. Loose joint
    2. B. Insufficient polish
    3. C. Overloading
    4. D. Removal of nail
13. The tee-square is used for drawing
    1. A. arcs
    2. B. circles
    3. C. horizontal lines
    4. D. vertical lines
14. Identify the type of lettering used for emphasis.
    1. A. Freestyle
    2. B. Gothic
    3. C. Italics
    4. D. Romans
15. Strips cut on the true cross of fabric are usually used for curved edges because they
    1. A. stretch easily
    2. B. do not fray
    3. C. are easily prepared
    4. D. are colourful
16. The body of a box-iron is made from
    1. A. aluminium
    2. B. cast iron
    3. C. copper
    4. D. wrought iron
17. Polyvinyl acetate is a type of
    1. A. abrasive
    2. B. adhesive
    3. C. aggregate
    4. D. finish
18. The type of aggregate that passes through a 5 mm wire mesh is
    1. A. clay
    2. B. laterite
    3. C. sand
    4. D. stone
19. Which of the following tools is suitable for pairing in wood?
    1. A. Cross-cut saw
    2. B. Firmer chisel
    3. C. Mortise chisel
    4. D. Rip saw
20. 
    
    The tool is used for
    1. A. cutting bricks
    2. B. mixing mortar
    3. C. picking and spreading mortar
    4. D. setting out a wall
21. 
    
    The part labelled T is
    1. A. blade
    2. B. ferrule
    3. C. handle
    4. D. shank
22. Personal safety is observed on site in order to
    1. A. reduce the risk of damaging tools
    2. B. prevent damage to workpiece
    3. C. care and maintain tools
    4. D. prevent accidents to workers
23. 
    
    The sketch shown is
    1. A. gauge box
    2. B. head pan
    3. C. mould box
    4. D. pallet
24. 
    
    The tool is used for
    1. A. holding blocks
    2. B. moulding blocks
    3. C. fetching water
    4. D. batching materials
25. 
    
    Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Z?
    1. A.
    2. B.
    3. C.
    4. D.
26. 
    
    Which of the following represent the left end elevation?
    1. A.
    2. B.
    3. C.
    4. D.
27. 
    
    The sketch shows the process of
    1. A. plumbing a wall
    2. B. levelling a wall
    3. C. spreading mortar for a wall
    4. D. checking height of a wall
28. 
    
    The tool labelled K is the
    1. A. builder’s square
    2. B. gauge rod
    3. C. spirit level
    4. D. straight edge
29. In an electrical circuit, the fuse is connected to the
    1. A. earth wire
    2. B. live wire
    3. C. negative wire
    4. D. neutral wire
30. Which of the following components helps to open and close a circuit?
    1. A. Cell
    2. B. Fuse
    3. C. Plug
    4. D. Switch

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) What is temporary stitches?
   
   b) State two reasons for setting a table for family meals.
   
   c) A unit for hanging school uniforms is to be designed and made in the school workshop.
   
   i) State two places where the unit would be placed in the workshop.
   
   ii) State two specifications of the unit based on construction.
   
   iii) Name one specific material to be used for making the unit.
   
   d) i) List five important pieces of information printed onto a package.
   
   ii) Name two other methods for making a print.
2. a) i) Make a freehand pictorial sketch of the hand file with a handle used for filing metals.
   
   ii) Label any two parts of the hand file sketched in question (a)(i).
   
   iii) State one use of the hand file.
   
   b) Copy and complete the table below:
   
   S/N OPERATION TWO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR EACH OPERATION
   
   I Moulding of bricks
   
   II Marking out on metal plate
   
   III Soldering sheet metals
   
   IV Cutting a piece of wood into two.
   
   c)
   
   Figure 1 shows the front view and plan of a square pyramid.
   
   Draw full size of the following views:
   
   i) Front view
   
   ii) Plan.
3. a) i) Make a freehand pictorial sketch of the claw hammer.
   
   ii) Label any two parts of the claw hammer sketched in question (a)(i).
   
   iii) State one use of the claw hammer.
   
   b) Copy and complete the table below:
   
   S/N PRODUCT ONE SPECIFIC MATERIAL FOR MAKING THE PRODUCT
   
   I Body of sewing machine
   
   II Water hose
   
   III Gauge box
   
   IV Traditional oven
   
   V Drawing board.
   
   c)
   
   Figure 2 shows the pictorial sketch of a cassava grater made from sheet metal.
   
   Re-arrange the following procedure for making the grater in the correct order.
   
   i) Cut out the shape with snips.
   
   ii) Draw patterns on paper.
   
   iii) Punch holes on the sheet metal.
   
   iv) Solder closed edges.
   
   v) Fold workpiece.
   
   d) i) Explain the term batching in blockwork.
   
   ii) Name one tool used for mixing mortar.
4. a) i) Make a freehand pictorial sketch of a ball-pein hammer.
   
   ii) Label any two parts of the ball-pein hammer sketched in question (a)(i).
   
   iii) State one use of the ball-pein hammer.
   
   b) Copy and complete the table below:
   
   S/N MATERIAL ONE USE ONE PROPERTY
   
   I Mahogany
   
   II Nylon
   
   III Clay.
   
   c) i) List two tools used for riveting metal pieces.
   
   ii) State two safety precautions to be observed when building a wall.
   
   iii) List two types of chisels used in wood work.

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