BECE Home Economics 2014 Paper 1 Past Questions

Question 1

Which of these is not a disease of the skin?

A.Dandruff
B.Eczema
C.Pimple
D.Ringworm
E.Scabies

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Question 2

Which of the following is not an advantage of good posture?

A.Encourage backaches and tiredness
B.Enhances appearance
C.Gives a relaxed feeling to the body
D.Gives dignity and self confidence
E.Makes clothes fit better

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Question 3

Which of these is good standing posture?

A.hold the should back without strain
B.place weight on one leg
C.stand firm on the foot
D.stand with head down
E.tuck in your abdomen

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Question 4

The following are effects of fatigue on human being except

A.causes happiness in person
B.causes irritation in persons
C.make a person dull
D.makes one sluggish and sleepy
E.prevents a person from doing work

Objective

Question 5

Which of the following causes HIV/AIDS in human being?

A.Bacterial
B.Bedbug
C.Fungi
D.Mosquitoes
E.Virus

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Question 6

The liquid between cornea and the lens in the structure of the eye is known as __________

A.aqueous humour
B.eye lid
C.iris
D.retina
E.vitreous humour

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Question 7

he knowledge of chemistry in Home Economics helps to understand the

A.calculations and determination of quantities
B.digestion of food in the canal
C.effects of heat on food nutrients
D.working of electricity in the home
E.working of the refrigerator

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Question 8

ome Economics is a field of study that teaches how to manage ourselves and

A.career
B.clothing
C.education
D.household
E.nutrition

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Question 9

hich area in Home Economics deals with wise decisions when buying goods?

A.Child development
B.Consumer education
C.Family living
D.Foods and Nutrition
E.Housing and Interior decoration

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Question 10

The sensitive spot where image is formed in the eye is known as

A.eye lid
B.iris
C.lens
D.retina
E.yellow spot

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Question 11

The tooth is divided into three major parts known as

A.crown, neck, root
B.gum, crown, gum
C.cement, enamel, gum
D.root, cement, neck
E.root, dentine, enamel

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Question 12

A hard substance which covers the crown of the tooth is called

A.cement
B.dentine
C.enamel
D.gum
E.jaw bone

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Question 13

Which of these sensory organs helps to maintain body balance?

A.Ear
B.Eye
C.Nose
D.Skin
E.Tooth

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Question 14

Breast milk provides a baby with the following except,

A.a balance diet
B.antibodies
C.digestible food
D.expensive food
E.food at right temperature

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Question 15

Mental development of a growing child is described by the following abilities, except

A.follow moving objects with eyes
B.increase in birth weight and walk
C.make distinguishable sounds
D.recognize constant members of family
E.smile and show excitement

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Question 16

Ante-natal care is important for the following reasons, except to

A.examine baby’s weight
B.examine foetal development
C.monitor health during pregnancy
D.prepare mother for childbirth
E.teach mothers proper nutrition and hygiene

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Question 17

Dizziness, tender breast and nausea are early signs of

A.labour
B.menstruation
C.obesity
D.ovulation
E.pregnancy

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Question 18

Ante-natal care given to a pregnant woman takes place at the ________ unit of the hospital

A.dentistry
B.dermatology
C.gynecology
D.laboratory
E.paediatrist

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Question 19

Baby’s layette include all the following except

A.comb
B.napkin
C.plastic pant
D.shawl
E.vest

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Question 20

The immunization given to children at birth is

A.B.C.G.
B.D.P.T
C.Measles vaccine
D.polio vaccine
E.quadruple vaccine

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Question 21

Poor nutrition in a pregnant woman leads to

A.adequate nutrient absorption
B.good health
C.high blood pressure
D.improve bowel movement
E.low birth weight

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Question 22

The following are importance of good clothing to a baby, except

A.appearance
B.comfort
C.protection
D.show status
E.warmth

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Question 23

Constipation results from inadequate consumption of

A.carbohydrates
B.fibres
C.minerals
D.protein
E.vitamin

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Question 24

The following are wise buying practices, except

A.buying wilted perishable foods at cheap price
B.consider available storage facility
C.judge value of food before buoying
D.make bulk purchases
E.read labels on food containers

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Question 25

Another name for marriage under ordinance is ________ marriage

A.church
B.court
C.customary
D.Islamic
E.traditional

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Question 26

Which of these is not considered when preparing a family budget?

A.income
B.needs
C.size
D.unity
E.value

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Question 27

Which of these exercises is good for abdomen and back?

A.cycling
B.jumping
C.press-up
D.sit-up
E.weight lifting

Objective

Question 28

Which of these is a sexual transmitted disease?

A.Asthma
B.Diabetes
C.Sickle cell
D.Syphilis
E.Tuberculosis

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Question 29

The unit which carry hereditary factors in our body cells is called

A.antibody
B.gene
C.hormone
D.ovary
E.sperm

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Question 30

The following are sources of income to a family, except

A.asset
B.gift
C.salary
D.tax
E.investment

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Question 31

A baby’s cloth is protected from soil and moisture by a

A.bib
B.bootee
C.napkin
D.shawl
E.vest

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Question 32

Flowers and wooden ornaments are found in the

A.bathroom
B.kitchen
C.sitting room
D.store
E.toilet

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Question 33

The cleaning agent that rubs off dirt through friction is called

A.abrasive
B.detergent
C.polish
D.solvent
E.wax

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Question 34

Homes Economics is related to the following, except

A.Agriculture
B.Biology
C.Chemistry
D.Fine Art
E.French

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Question 35

Vinyl tiles are fixed to the floor with suitable

A.adhesive
B.cement
C.dye
D.screw
E.starch

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Question 36

A disadvantage of ceramic tiled floor is that it

A.cam be cold to the feet
B.can withstand acids
C.is hard wearing and durable
D.is hygienic and easy to clean
E.looks very attractive

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Question 37

Which of these products helps hair to maintain the desire style after drying?

A.Conditioner
B.Setting lotion
C.Shampoo
D.Spray
E.Styling

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Question 38

The second step in laundering family clothes is

A.boiling
B.mending
C.rinsing
D.soaking
E.sorting

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Question 39

Which of the following house cleaning tools is used for collecting dirts gathered with broom?

A.Brush
B.Bucket
C.Duster
D.Dust-pan
E.Mop

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Question 40

Your uncle’s daughter is referred to as your

A.aunt
B.cousin
C.nephew
D.niece
E.sister

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Question 41

A skin injury caused by a heavy blow on the skin is

A.bruise
B.burn
C.cut
D.scald
E.sting

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Question 42

The problem caused by constant wearing of ill-fitted shoes is

A.athlete’s foot
B.calluses
C.corns
D.eczema
E.scabies

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Question 43

A method of cleaning the floor is using water, detergent and brush is

A.dusting
B.mopping
C.painting
D.plastering
E.scrubbing

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Question 44

HIV/AIDS can be contracted through

A.hugging an infected person
B.mosquito and bedbug bites
C.sharing clothes and towels with an infected person
D.sharing toilet with an infected person
E.transfusion of infected blood

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Question 45

A family can own a house through the following except

A.building
B.buying
C.gift
D.inheriting
E.squatting

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Question 46

Which of these is not an example of human resources?

A.Energy
B.Imagination
C.Knowledge
D.Money
E.skills

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Question 47

Separating dirty clothes according to colour or type of fabric is referred to as

A.airing
B.mending
C.soaking
D.sorting
E.storing

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Question 48

Substance that are supplied in the skin to improve appearance are called

A.cleaners
B.conditioners
C.cosmetics
D.deodorants
E.moisturizers

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Question 49

The following are qualities of a good refuse bin except it should

A.be leak proof
B.be strong and durable
C.have a good fitting cover
D.have small holes at the base
E.have weak handles

Objective

Question 50

Fertilization in human being occurs in the

A.ovary
B.oviduct
C.urethra
D.uterus
E.vagina

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