BECE Home Economics 2017 Paper 1 Past Questions

Question 1

Development in children is measured by increase in height and ..........

A.complexity
B.length
C.size
D.skill
E.weight

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Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of HIV?

A.Burn
B.Faintness
C.Frequent fever
D.Scalds
E.Weight gain

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Question 3

Which of the following substances is harmful to the body when consumed?

A.Calcium
B.Cobalt chloride
C.Iron
D.Phosphorus
E.Sodium Chloride

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Question 4

Children can be Immunized against the following diseases except

A.measles
B.polio
C.smallpox
D.syphilis
E.tetanus

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Question 5

Cramps in abdomen of a baby is

A.colic
B.constipation
C.diarrhoea
D.measles
E.polio

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Question 6

Which of the following is a product of cocoa?

A.Bournvita
B.Coffee
C.Green tea
D.Lemon grass
E.Tea bush

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Question 7

Which of the following is not a procedure for improvement in food and drugs agencies?

A.Ensuring quality assurance system
B.Manufacturers complying with government policy
C.Removal of expiration date on goods
D.Setting measures for quality control of raw materials
E.Standardization throughout Nigeria

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Question 8

In children, development follows a definite ........

A.age
B.gender
C.pattern
D.style
E.system

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Question 9

Which of following activities stimulates a person's appetite?

A.Eating
B.Exercising
C.Reading
D.Resting
E.Sleeping

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Question 10

Which of the following is not a wise buying practice?

A.Comparing prices in different shops
B.Keeping to the shopping list
C.Keeping up with the market trends
D.making a list of the items needed
E.making impulse shopping

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Question 11

Fatigue can be described as ...........

A.exercise
B.restlessness
C.sickness
D.tiredness
E.work

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Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a bleach?

A.Broken china ware
B.egg shell
C.hydro peroxide
D.Paw-Paw leaves
E.Sand paper leaves

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Question 13

Healthy feeding habit is ensured when we .........

A.avoid physical activity
B.choose a diet full of salt
C.choose a diet high in fat
D.choose nutritious food in a conscious way
E.skip meals everyday

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Question 14

Which of the following would a family survival depend on?

A.Articles
B.Material
C.Needs
D.Resources
E.Possessions

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Question 15

Which of the following is not a right of consumer? Right to

A.acquiring undesired goods
B.assessing information
C.choosing what he wants
D.knowing where to buy goods
E.obtaining the best value for his money

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Question 16

Sewing machine that is operated by foot is ........

A.electric
B.hand
C.interlocking
D.treadle
E.computerized

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Question 17

The first step in decision making is

A.acting on the decision
B.choosing the best alternative
C.evaluation of the decision made
D.identifying the decision to be made
E.listing the alternatives

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Question 18

Body odour can be prevented by

A.applying make up
B.bathing regularly
C.changing clothes
D.wearing expensive clothes
E.wearing transparent underwear

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Question 19

The first dose of polio vaccine is given at ...... months

A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
E.6

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Question 20

An example of a type of cleaning agent is a/an ........

A.abrasive
B.broom
C.brush
D.bucket
E.mop

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Question 21

Which of the following fabric is suitable for hot weather?

A.cotton
B.nylon
C.polyester
D.silk
E.wool

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Question 22

Sexually transmitted disease is an illness spread from one person to another through ........

A.hugging
B.handshake
C.kissing
D.sexual contact
E.sharing comb

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Question 23

Which of the following is a right of a Nigerian child? right to ...

A.abuse
B.cultism
C.drive
D.survival
E.wealth

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Question 24

Using a piece of fabric to replace worn-out part of a garment is called

A.darning
B.dyeing
C.patching
D.printing
E.waxing

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Question 25

Which of the following practices is a tip for food hygiene?

A.Never sneeze over food
B.Remove jewellries before cooking
C.Trim nails regularly
D.Wash foods thoroughly before cooking
E.Wash hands before cooking

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Question 26

Fabrics used for decorating windows and doors are curtains and ..........

A.bed sheets
B.bedspread
C.blankets
D.draperies
E.mattresses

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Question 27

Which of the following is a tool used in the production of pomade?

A.Kettle
B.Condenser
C.Mixing spoon
D.Stilleto
E.Thimble

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Question 28

Which of the following methods of preparing egg dishes is most suitable for children?

A.Baking
B.Boiling
C.Frying
D.Scrambling
E.Poaching

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Question 29

Foods that can spoil easily are said to be ........

A.edible
B.good
C.hard
D.non-perishable
E.perishable

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Question 30

Which of the following fruits produce juice for a drink

A.Banana
B.Garden-eggs
C.Pineapple
D.Pumpkin
E.Tomatoes

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Question 31

Additives can be used for the following reasons except, to ...........

A.increase appetite
B.garnish food
C.improve appearance3 of food
D.improve taste of food
E.preserve food

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Question 32

The process of choosing from alternative courses of action is called

A.action taking
B.decision making
C.demand record
D.picking list
E.scale of preference

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Question 33

A disadvantage of cooperative society is to ...........

A.admits the services of middlemen
B.adopt democratic practices
C.have highly committed members
D.promote the saving habits of members
E.provide great incentives for members

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Question 34

A traditional method of preservation used on most food items is .........

A.canning
B.drying
C.freezing
D.refrigerating
E.smoking

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Question 35

Which of the following is not the responsibility of the food safety manager to consumers?

A.Conduct sanitation and safety inspections
B.Develop safety regulations and policies
C.Monitor safety regulations
D.Serve meals in the right order
E.train employees in sanitary and safe work procedures

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Question 36

Hygienic food will lead consumers to which of the following?

A.Coughing
B.Healthiness
C.Stooling
D.Vomiting
E.Weakness

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Question 37

The items that should be stored in plastic food containers are ........

A.dried grains
B.fresh tomatoes
C.fruits
D.milk
E.vegetables

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Question 38

Another name for batik is .......

A.brushing
B.finishing
C.painting
D.printing
E.waxing

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Question 39

Which of the following is a healthy feeding practice?

A.Doing strenuous work
B.Eating balance diet
C.Making bulk purchase of food items
D.making wise buying practices
E.preserving out of season

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Question 40

The following exercises increases the intake of oxygen into the body except

A.dancing
B.eating
C.sit-up
D.swimming
E.weight-lifting

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Question 41

Which of the following is the effect of oxidation on fatty food?

A.Discolouration
B.Fermentation
C.Gummy
D.Rancidity
E.Slimy

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Question 42

Which of the following is a sign of food spoilage?

A.Bread with fermented aroma
B.Excessive food aroma
C.Food with foul smell
D.Large scales on chicken legs
E.Sour taste of yoghurt

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Question 43

An example of fungus stain is ...........

A.hair-dye
B.mildew
C.mould
D.mucus
E.oil

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Question 44

Laundry solution used to stiffen fabric is ........

A.bleach
B.detergent
C.blue
D.soap
E.starch

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Question 45

The thread that runs underneath fabric while sewing is controlled by the ........

A.bobbin
B.feed-dog
C.needle
D.spool pin
E.tension disc

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Question 46

Which of the following characteristics is common to all adolescence? They

A.develop deep voice
B.show concern about their future
C.start to menstruate
D.tend to depend on their parent
E.tend to grow breast

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Question 47

The basic unit of raw material used in making fabrics is ..........

A.bias
B.fibre
C.grain
D.thread
E.weft

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Question 48

The process of covering the raw edges of a garment with cloth is called ........

A.binding
B.darning
C.fastening
D.interfacing
E.patching

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Question 49

An example of animal fibre is .........

A.cotton
B.linen
C.nylon
D.polyester
E.silk

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Question 50

The study of textile will enable students to .......

A.handle fabric
B.lay their beds properly
C.plains meals properly
D.select colours
E.take proper care of their skin

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