BECE Home Economics 2012 Paper 1 Past Questions

Question 1

Mattress should be shaken at least once a week to

A.decrease its width
B.increase its length
C.maintain its shape
D.make it softer
E.renew its cover

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Question 2

Floor coverings are used for the following EXCEPT to

A.cover poorly finished floors
B.increase noise from shoes
C.make a room warm and comfortable
D.protect the floor
E.serve as decoration for the room

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Question 3

The solvent that can remove grease from fabric is

A.bleach
B.detergent
C.methylated spirit
D.vinegar
E.water

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Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a way of preventing body odour?

A.Frequent bathing
B.Observing good hygiene
C.Wearing clean cloth
D.Wearing dirty cloth
E.Wearing perfumes

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Question 5

Which of the following best explains Home-Economics?

A.Find out the needs of individuals
B.Find out ways of meeting the needs of families
C.Give people food, clothing, housing and water
D.Improve the goods and services which families use
E.Prepare people for employment

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Question 6

Oil gland does NOT function properly in .... skin

A.combination
B.dry
C.moisturised
D.normal
E.oily

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Question 7

Which of the followings ways CANNOT be use to prevent tooth decay?

A.Avoid sharing toothbrush with others
B.Clean the teeth after bathing
C.Keep your teeth cleaning materials properly
D.Use other people's chewing sticks
E.Visit dentist occasionally

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Question 8

The area around the gum that separates the crown from the root in human teeth is called

A.cement
B.dentine
C.enamel
D.neck
E.pulp cavity

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Question 9

An adult with a complete set of teeth will have ________ on the upper jaw.

A.15
B.16
C.28
D.32
E.40

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Question 10

Another name for myopia is

A.cataract
B.long-sightedness
C.night blindness
D.short-sightedness
E.xerophalmia

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Question 11

The hole through which light enters the eye is called

A.aqueous humour
B.lens
C.optic nerve
D.pupil
E.retina

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Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a part of the eye?

A.Cornea
B.Iris
C.Lens
D.Pore
E.Pupil

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Question 13

The way by which body parts are held up or carried when a person stands, walks, sits or work is called

A.fitting
B.position
C.posterior
D.posture
E.shape

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Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a deodorant?

A.Gel
B.Oil
C.Powder
D.Roll-on
E.Spray

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Question 15

Which of these results when a shape object makes an opening on the skin?

A.Bite
B.Bruise
C.Burn
D.Cut
E.Sting

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Question 16

The tool for filing and shaping the nails is called

A.buffer
B.emery board
C.nail polish
D.razor blade
E.scissors

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Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a skin injury?

A.Bite
B.Bruise
C.Cut
D.Ringworm
E.Sting

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Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a kitchen cloth?

A.Apron
B.Floor cloth
C.Hand towel
D.Oven cloth
E.Tea cloth

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Question 19

Which of the following is wrongly paired?

A.Ears for hearing
B.Eye for seeing
C.Nose for breathing
D.Skin for feeling
E.Tongue for speaking

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Question 20

To prevent children from Tuberculosis, the right immunization is

A.animal, plant
B.artificial, plant
C.natural, animal
D.natural, artificial
E.textile, yarn

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Question 21

Fibres are grouped into _____ and _____ .

A.carbohydrate
B.fats and oil
C.mineral
D.protein
E.vitamin

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Question 22

Butter and margarine are sources of

A.appetizer
B.dessert
C.dinner
D.lunch
E.main meal

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Question 23

The last course of a meal is called

A.courtship
B.dating
C.family love
D.friendship
E.orientation

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Question 24

A period when two people of opposite sex study each other before marriage is called

A.cessation of menses
B.constant urination
C.enlargement of abdomen
D.enlargement of breast
E.morning sickness

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Question 25

The first sign and symptom of pregnancy is

A.middlemen that sell goods produced
B.people that contribute money to finance production
C.raw materials used to produce goods
D.users of goods and services
E.workers employed in industries

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Question 26

Consumers are the

A.church
B.court
C.mosque
D.office
E.palace

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Question 27

The Christian marriage is contracted in the

A.BCG
B.DPT
C.Hepatitis
D.Measles
E.Yellow fever

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Question 28

Which of the following should be avoided to maintain good posture?

A.Eat balanced meal
B.Have sufficient sleap
C.Stand straight while lifting an object
D.Take regular excercise
E.Wear comfortable shoes and walk upright

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Question 29

The best seem to be used on light and easily frayed fabric is

A.close overcasting
B.french
C.open
D.overlaid
E.run and fell

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Question 30

Goitre is the deficiency disease of

A.calcium
B.iodine
C.iron
D.phosphorus
E.salt

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Question 31

Dysentery can easily be spread by

A.cattles
B.flies
C.mosquitoes
D.moths
E.rats

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Question 32

Identify the kitchen tool in the figure above

A.Cutter
B.Juicer
C.Opener
D.Sieve
E.Whisk

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Question 33

What is the tool in the figure used for?

A.Cutting pastry
B.Extracting juice
C.Opening can and tin
D.Sieving flour
E.whisking egg

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Question 34

A state of relaxation where one is conscious of his environment is

A.fatigue
B.nervousness
C.rest
D.routine
E.sleep

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Question 35

These are resources that exist within an individual EXCEPT

A.energy
B.imagination
C.knowledge
D.money
E.Skill

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Question 36

For proper movement of human body, is regularly needed

A.exercise
B.food
C.relaxation
D.sleep
E.stretching

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Question 37

The process of choosing among alternatives is called

A.action taken
B.alternative
C.decision-making
D.implementation
E.management

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Question 38

All these are qualities of a good refuse bin EXCEPT

A.attractive colour
B.good fitting cover
C.leak-proof
D.strong and durable
E.strong handles

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Question 39

Home Economics is related to the following EXCEPT

A.agriculture
B.biology
C.chemistry
D.fine art
E.french

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Question 40

Which of the following does not describe a home?

A.A house in which a family lives
B.A shelter in which people can live
C.Place where family prepares food and eat together
D.Where people live and share their interest
E.Where people live and work together

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Question 41

The female reproductive organ is made up of the following EXCEPT

A.egg
B.two ovaries
C.urethra
D.uterus
E.vagina

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Question 42

The process of separating dirty articles according to colour or fabric is called

A.airing
B.mending
C.raising
D.sorting
E.steeping

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Question 43

The stage where adolescents meet and like each other is called _______ relationship

A.adult
B.boy/girl
C.children
D.family
E.girl/man

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Question 44

Which of the following is applied last in make-up ?

A.Cleaner
B.Eye-pencil
C.Foundation cream
D.Moisturizing cream
E.Perfume

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Question 45

Which of these is NOT an advantage of concrete floor?

A.Can be painted into different colours
B.Does not wear out easily
C.It's cheaper than mud floor
D.it's strong
E.It's suitable for every area

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Question 46

Lack of proper care of the eye can lead to the following EXCEPT

A.a strain on the eye
B.eye bleeding
C.eye infection
D.poor sight
E.the need to wear glasses

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Question 47

Polygamous family is made of

A.a man and his wives
B.a man, his wives and their children
C.husband and his wife
D.husband, in-laws and children
E.more than one man to a wife

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Question 48

Voice break and becomes deeper in boys in a sign of

A.adolescence
B.illness
C.manhood
D.maturity
E.puberty

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Question 49

Puberty is the short span of time which marks the beginning of maturation

A.adolescence
B.adulthood
C.children
D.girls
E.sexual

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Question 50

Budget is based on _______ income.

A.future
B.gross
C.net
D.partial
E.total

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