BECE 2013 Home Economics Past Questions

1. Which of the following stitches can be used to hold down a hem decoratively?
A. Basting
B. Hemming
C. Herringbone
D. Overcasting

2. The advantage of buying food in bulk is that it
A. becomes abundant
B. becomes cheaper
C. is easier to choose
D. is easier to store

3. A balanced meal must contain
A. food from each food group
B. little fat and oil only
C. protective foods only
D. protein foods only

4. Drawing and painting are grouped under.
A. landscape
B. still life
C. three-dimensional work
D. two-dimensional work

5. Identify the drawing tool from the following items.
A. crayon
B. paper
C. palette
D. ruler

6. The figure below is a wooden block. Use it to answer Questions 6 and 7.

Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Q.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

7. The plan figure is represented by

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

8. A sole proprietor
A. shares profit with friends
B. shares profit with a partner
C. takes decision alone
D. takes decision with his staff

9. The statement describing the problem in designing is referred to as
A. design brief
B. design process
C. situation
D. investigation

10. Which of the following is not a type of joint for fixing parts of furniture?
A. Movable joints
B. Unmovable Joints
C. Temporary joints
D. Permanent joints

11. In oblique drawing one side of the object is inclined at an angle of
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 90

12. In a circuit diagram, current flows from
A. neutral to negative
B. neutral to positive
C. positive to negative
D. negative to positive

13. Select a neutral colour from the options below.
A. Blue
B. Orange
C. Red
D. White

14. The first step in designing is
A. choosing the right materials
B. colouring the sketches
C. identifying the problem
D. making sketch models

15. A dressmaker may also be skillful in
A. I, II and III only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III and IV only
D. II, III and IV only

16. The basic items in dressmaker’s box include
A. embroidery machine and tracing wheel
B. long mirror and buttonhole marker
C. neatening machine and long metre rule
D. sewing machine and measuring tape

17. The presser foot on the sewing machine
A. controls the thread from the bobbin
B. holds fabric in position
C. makes stitches straight
D. pushes fabric when stitching

18. A plain fabric is a better choice for a school uniform because it.
A. can be obtained in different colours
B. can suit a variety of skin colours
C. hardly fades
D. is cheap

19. Cotton fabrics are sanforized to make them
A. moth-resistant
B. shrink-resistant
C. smooth
D. strong

20. A suitable neatening for the side seam of a school shirt is
A. edge stitching
B. loop stitching
C. overcasting
D. pinking

21. A skirt hangs well on a figure if it is cut along the
A. bias
B. cross
C. warp
D. weft

22. Renovating involves
A. fixing new fasteners
B. inserting sleeves
C. making new articles out of an old garment
D. marking patch work out of old clothes

23. What must be done first before cleaning an electric cooker?
A. close the oven door
B. Pour water over it
C. Switch off the source of power
D. Wipe burners with wet rag

24. A well-ventilated kitchen prevents
A. accidents
B. fatigue
C. hard work
D. nausea

25. Which of the following pairs of food is for body building?
A. cassava and beans
B. cocoyam and plantain
C. pawpaw and cabbage
D. groundnuts and cowpeas

26. The most common nutrients in the diet of most Ghanaians is
A. carbohydrate
B. fat
C. protein
D. vitamins

27. Which of the following flours is good for spring rolls?
A. Cassava flour
B. Corn flour
C. Rice flour
D. Wheat flour

28. A syrup is made from
A. sugar and fruit juice
B. sugar and milk
C. sugar and water
D. sugar, milk and water

29. The basic ingredients for pancake are
A. flour, baking powder and milk.
B. flour, butter and baking powder
C. flour, eggs and liquid
D. flour, fat, milk and sugar

30. The commonest method of preserving fresh fish is by
A. adding vinegar
B. drying
C. smoking
D. adding salt