BECE 2016 Home Economics Past Questions

1. The basic stitch which starts all crocheted articles is
A. chain
B. cross
C. loop
D. stem

2. A glass is best used to serve
A. cream
B. drinks
C. ice-cream
D. yoghurt

3. Which of the following is inexpensive to use in a rural area?
A. Coal pot
B. Electric cooker
C. Gas cooker
D. Kerosene stove

4. The visitors book signed at exhibitions help the exhibitor to know
A. the number of people who came.
B. how many works were sold.
C. the number of people who showed interest.
D. what people observed about the work.

5. In drawing, objects nearer the viewer are in the
A. background
B. foreground
C. horizon
D. middle ground

6. Use the sketch in Figure 1 to answer questions 6 and 7.

Which of the following represents the front elevation in the direction of arrow Z?

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

7. Which of the following represents the left end elevation in the direction of arrow P?

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

8. Rhythm, balance and emphasis are
A. design processes
B. elements of art
C. idea development
D. Principles of design

9. The lines shown above are

A. diagonal
B. parallel
C. vertical
D. zig-zag

10. The final stage of a design process is the
A. evaluation
B. possible solutions
C. specification
D. working drawings

11. Which of the following is not a method of recording data for solving a design problem?
A. Observation
B. Photographs
C. Sketches
D. Write-ups

12. Which of the following joints will be suitable for a chair to be dismantled and reassembled?
A. Nailed lap joint
B. Glued butt joint
C. Glued screwed joint
D. Bolt and nut

13. Figure 2 shows the surface development of a

A. cylinder
B. hexagonal prism
C. hexagonal pyramid
D. square prism

14. Select a shading style from the following options.
A. Glazing
B. Hatching
C. Sgraffito
D. Sketching

15. A formal outlet for raising money to start a sewing business is
A. a family member
B. a rural bank
C. money lenders
D. the susu man

16. The sewing machine needle should be inserted with the flat side facing the …….. of the machine
A. back
B. front
C. inside
D. outside

17. Which of the following items will be the basic tools needed for learning how to sew?
A. Buttonhole scissors, pins and thread
B. Metre rule, needle and shears
C. Needles, tape measure and pins
D. pencil, pins and thread

18. Which of the following fibres is obtained by retting?
A. Cotton
B. Jute
C. Linen
D. Sisal

19. When making a French seam, start by placing ……… together
A. one wrong side against one right side
B. two right sides
C. two right sides folded edges
D. two wrong sides

20. The first line of stitching when marking a French seam is done on the
A. cutting line
B. right side
C. seam line
D. wrong side

21. Which of these pattern markings indicate seam line?

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

22. Strips cut on the true cross of a fabric are usually suitable for curved edges because they
A. are attractive
B. are straight
C. have the ability to stretch
D. have very narrow width

23. Which of the following tools used should be used to removed fibre and nut from palm fruit liquid
A. Colander
B. Metal sieve
C. Perforated spoon
D. Strainer

24. Kitchen hygiene includes
A. Using clean water for cooking
B. Washing hands before handling food
C. Washing utensils immediately after use
D. Wearing clean clothes

25. Lack of calcium results in
A. anaemia
B. goiter
C. marasmus
D. rickets

26. The most expensive nutrients in Ghanaians diets is
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Protein
D. Vitamin

27. For a hard boiled egg, cook between
A. 2 to 5 minutes
B. 5 to 6 minutes
C. 7 to 8 minutes
D. 8 to 10 minutes

28. Food retains most of the nutrients and flavour when it is
A. boiled
B. fried
C. steamed
D. stewed

29. When steaming
A. do not allow water to boil
B. put the food in the boiling water
C. the boiling water must not touch the food
D. removed the food when water begins to boil

30. When elements of design which are readily noticed when a table is set for meals are
A. lines and dots
B. flower and colour
C. flower and line
D. texture and shape