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BECE
BASIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
(Pre-Technical Skills)
Past Questions & Answers
2017
Junior High School
Years 1, 2 & 3
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DEDICATION
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June 2017
BASIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 1
(Pre-Technical Skills 1)
Objective Test
40 minutes
1. A common method of cooking ripe plantain for sale is
A. boiling.
B. roasting.
C. grilling.
D. baking.
2. To shorten the cooking time for meat,
A. slice along the grain.
B. cut into small pieces.
C. slice into thin pieces.
D. cut across the grain.
3. In taking body measurement, a firm tape measure is needed to
A. save time.
B. avoid wasting fabric.
C. obtain accuracy.
D. make sewing easy.
4. Which of the following principles of design is similar to proportion?
A. Balance
B. Perspective
C. Rhythm
D. Scale
5. A preliminary design is meant to
A. improve creativity.
B. increase production.
C. make sketches.
D. produce ideas.
Use the sketch in Figure 1 to answer Questions 6 and 7
6. Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Z?
7. Which of the following represents the left end elevation?
8. A single unit of a design is known as
A. motif.
B. pattern.
C. plan.
D. print.
9. Angles are measured by using a
A. compass.
B. protractor.
C. rule.
D. set square.
10. In designing, the analysis question, what is the purpose of the unit? falls under
A. construction.
B. ergonomics.
C. function.
D. material.
11. To repair an electrical fault, a safety precaution to observe is to
A. disconnect live wires.
B. remove fuse.
C. remove cover of socket.
D. switch off main supply.
12. Which of the following is not a cause of weakness in furniture?
A. Loose joint
B. Insufficient polish
C. Overloading
D. Removal of nail
13. The tee-square is used for drawing
A. arcs.
B. circles.
C. horizontal lines.
D. vertical lines.
14. Identify the type of lettering used for emphasis.
A. Freestyle
B. Gothic
C. Italics
D. Romans
15. Strips cut on the true cross of fabric are usually used for curved edges because they
A. stretch easily.
B. do not fray.
C. are easily prepared.
D. are colourful.
16. The body of a box-iron is made from
A. aluminium.
B. cast iron.
C. copper.
D. wrought iron.
17. Polyvinyl acetate is a type of
A. abrasive.
B. adhesive.
C. aggregate.
D. finish.
18. The type of aggregate that passes through a 5 mm wire mesh is
A. clay.
B. laterite.
C. sand.
D. stone.
19. Which of the following tools is suitable for pairing on wood?
A. Cross-cut saw
B. Firmer chisel
C. Mortise chisel
D. Rip saw
Use the sketch in Figure 2 to answer questions 20 and 21.
20. The tool is used for
A. cutting bricks.
B. mixing mortar.
C. picking and spreading mortar.
D. setting out a wall.
21. The part labelled T is
A. blade.
B. ferrule.
C. handle.
D. shank.
22. Personal safety is observed on site in order to
A. reduce the risk of damaging tools
B. prevent damage to workpiece.
C. care and maintain tools.
D. prevent accidents to workers.
Use the sketch in Figure 3 to answer questions 23 and 24
23. The sketch shown is
A. gauge box.
B. head pan.
C. mould box.
D. pallet.
24. The tool is used for
A. holding blocks.
B. moulding blocks.
C. fetching water.
D. batching materials.
Use the sketch in Figure 4 to answer questions 25 and 26
25. Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Z?
26. Which of the following represents the left end elevation?
Use the sketch in Figure 5 to answer questions 27 and 28
27. The sketch shows the process of
A. plumbing a wall.
B. levelling a wall.
C. spreading mortar for a wall.
D. checking height of a wall.
28. The tool labelled K is the
A. builder’s square.
B. gauge rod.
C. spirit level.
D. straight edge.
29. In an electrical circuit, the fuse is connected to the
A. earth wire.
B. live wire.
C. negative wire.
D. neutral wire.
30. Which of the following components helps to open and close a circuit?
A. Cell
B. Fuse
C. Plug
D. Switch.
June 2017
BASIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 1
(Pre-Technical Skills 1)
Objective Test
ANSWERS
1. C. grilling
2. D. cut across the grain
3. C. obtain accuracy
4. D. Scale
5. D. produce ideas
6. A.
7. A
8. A. motif
9. B. protractor
10. C. function
11. D. switch off main supply
12. B. Insufficient polish
13. C. horizontal lines
14. C. Italics
15. A. stretch easily
16. B. cast iron
17. B. adhesive
18. C. sand
19. C. Mortise chisel
20. C. picking and spreading mortar
21. A. blade
22. D. prevent accidents to workers
23. A. gauge box
24. D. batching materials
25. C.
26. C.
27. A. plumbing a wall
28. C. spirit level
29. B. live wire
30. D. Switch
June 2017
BASIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 2
(Pre-Technical Skills 2)
Essay
1 hour 15 minutes
SECTION A
(CORE SKILLS)
[20 marks]
Answer question 1 [COMPULSORY]
1. (a) What are temporary stitches? [2 marks]
(b) State four reasons for setting a table for family meals. [4 marks]
(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. [3 marks]
(ii) State two specifications of the unit based on construction; [2 marks]
(iii) Name one specific material to be used for making the unit. [2 marks]
(d) (i) List five important pieces of information printed onto a package. [5 marks]
(ii) Name two other methods for making a print. [2 marks]
SECTION B
[50 marks]
Answer two questions only from this section
All questions carry equal marks
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 2 (a)(i).
(iii) State one use of the hand file.
(b) Copy and complete the table below:
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
Figure 1 shows the front view and plan of a square pyramid.
(c) Draw full size the following views:
(i) front view;
(ii) plan.
[25 marks]
3. (a) (i) Make a freehand pictorial sketch of the claw hammer.
(ii) Label any two parts of the claw hammer sketched in question 3(a)(i)
(iii) State one use of the claw hammer.
(b) Copy and complete the table below:
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
Figure 2
(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.
[25 marks]
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 4(a)(i).
(iii) State one use of the ball-pein hammer.
(b) Copy and complete the table below
MATERIAL ONE USE ONE PROPERTY
(i) Mahogany
(ii) Nylon
(iii) Clay
(c) (i) List two tools used for reviting metal pieces.
(ii) State two safety precautions to be observed when building a wall.
(iii) List two types of chisels used in wood work.
[25 marks]
END OF ESSAY TEST
June 2017
BASIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 2
(Pre-Technical Skills 2)
Objective Test
ANSWERS
1. (a) What are temporary stitches? [2 marks]
These are stitches used to hold parts of articles together and removed when permanent stitches
are made.
(b) State four reasons for setting a table for family meals. [4 marks]
(State any four of the following)
To stimulate / whet appetite
To have all items needed within reach
To make eating more pleasant
To create a welcoming environment
It brings out the skills of the caterer
Young ones are taught how to set table
(c) A unit for hanging school uniforms is to be designed and made in the school workshop.
[7 marks]
(i) State two places where the unit would be placed in the workshop.
(State any two of the following)
In the wardrobe
On the wall
Partition bar
Behind the door
On the window frame
(ii) State two specifications of the unit based on construction;
(State any two of the following)
Must be strong
Should take more uniforms at a time
Corrosive resistant
Use all types of joints
Screwed
Must be portable
(iii) Name one specific material to be used for making the unit.
(Mention any one of the following)
Odum
Sapele
Wawa
Raffia palm
Cane
PVC (acrylic)
mild steel
Aluminium
(d) (i) List five important pieces of information printed onto a package. [5 marks]
(Mention any five of the following)
The name of the product
Manufacturing date
Expiry date
Bar code
The ingredients used
Picture of content
Country of origin
Usefulness of product
Net weight / volume of the product
(ii) Name two other methods for making a print. [2 marks]
Direct printing from existing surfaces, e.g. leaf, tree bark, coin
Indirect printing, e.g., block, screen, stencil, roller, relief and frontage
SECTION B
[50 marks]
Answer two questions only from this section
All questions carry equal marks
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 2 (a)(i).
(State any two of the following)
Tang
Blade
Body
Edge
Teeth / cuts
Handle
Ferrule
(iii) State one use of the hand file.
(State any one of the following)
Used to file shoulders of metal
Used to file corners of metal
(b) Copy and complete the table below:
OPERATION TWO TOOLS REQUIRED FOR EACH
OPERATION
(i) Moulding of bricks Mould box
Tamping Rod
Shovel, Spade
Wheel barrow / Head pan
Gauge box
(ii) Marking out on metal plate Scriber
Steel Rule / Rule / Ruler
Try square
Dot Punch
Chalk
Oddleg Calipers
A pair of compasses / wing compasses
Pair of Dividers
Tape measure
Pencil
(iii) Soldering sheet metals Soldering Bit / Stove / Soldering iron/
Soldering hammer
Brush, File
Tin snips / snips / shears
(iv) Cutting a piece of wood Cross cut saw
into two Rip saw
Tenon saw
Dovetail saw
Hand saw (all specific woodwork saws)
Figure 1 shows the front view and plan of a square pyramid.
(c) Draw full size the following views:
(i) front view;
(ii) plan.
[25 marks]
3. (a) (i) Make a freehand pictorial sketch of the claw hammer.
(ii) Label any two parts of the claw hammer sketched in question 3(a)(i)
(State any one of the following)
Claw
Head
Shaft
Striking face
(iii) State one use of the claw hammer. [2 marks]
(State any one of the following)
For removing nails
For driving in nails
(b) Copy and complete the table below: [5 marks]
PRODUCT ONE SPECIFIC MATERIAL FOR MAKING
THE PRODUCT
(i) Body of sewing machine Cast Iron
(ii) Water hose PVC rubber
(iii) Gauge box Wawa (or any specific wood/metal)
(iv) Traditional oven Clay laterite
(v) Drawing board Acrylic wawa, plywood sapele
(or any specific wood mentioned)
Figure 2
(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: [2 marks]
1. Draw patterns on paper;
2. Cut out the shape with snips;
3. Punch holes on the sheet metal;
4. Fold workpiece into shape.
5. Solder closed edges;
Note: Steps 2 and 3 are interchangeable
(d) (i) Explain the term batching in blockwork. [3 marks]
Measuring of aggregates
(ii) Name one tool used for mixing mortar. [1 mark]
Spade / shovel
4. (a) (i) Make a freehand pictorial sketch of a ball-pein hammer. [6 marks]
(ii) Label any two parts of the ball-pein hammer sketched in question 4(a)(i).
[2 marks]
(State any two of the following)
handle / shaft
striking face
eye / wedge / head
ball pein
head
(iii) State one use of the ball-pein hammer. [2 marks]
(State any one of the following)
Used for riveting / shaping
Used for driving nails / pins
(b) Copy and complete the table below [7 marks]
ONE USE ONE PROPERTY
MATERIAL
(State any one of the following) (State any one of the following)
(i) Mahogany Panelling, Plywood, furniture Hard, durable, mixed grain /
Interlock grain, brownish /
brownish red / red in colour
(ii) Nylon Clothing, carpets, comb, brushes, Hard, resistance to wear
gears, plug
(iii) Clay Ceramic wares, bricks, tiles, oven, Sticky when wet, hard when dry,
water cooler, pots, mugs, bowls, dense, can hold water, prone to
earthen ware cracks
(c) (i) List two tools used for riveting metal pieces. [2 marks]
(State any two of the following)
ball-pein hammer
vice
dolly
rivet set
(ii) State two safety precautions to be observed when building a wall. [4 marks]
(State any two of the following)
Wearing of helmet
Wearing safety boot
Wearing of overall / overcoat
(iii) List two types of chisels used in wood work. [2 marks]
(State any two of the following)
Firmer chisel
Mortise chisel
Bevel edge chisel
