BECE JHS Home Economics (B.D.T) 2018 Past Questions

Short dashes are used for

a) Temporary stitches are used to hold two or more layers of fabric together, until they are permanently stitched together. These stitches includes fishbone stitch, tailor's tacking, slip basting etc.

b) These reasons includes;
i. Unique opportunity to connect with children
ii. Healthy eating
iii. Increased family togetherness
iv. Enhanced conversational ability
v. Reduced symptoms of depression

c)i. These places include;
> Inside the wardrobe
> Fastenings on the wall such as hooks, nails
> Pipe
> Hanger
ii. These specifications includes;
> It must be firm and strong
> It must be free from dirts, insects
iii. Materials used includes;
> Rods
> Woods
> LArge nails

d) i. These important pieces of information includes
> Best before date
> Expiry date
> Ingredients
> Batch Number
> Usefulness of product
ii. These includes;
> Direct printing from existing surfaces eg leaf, tree bark
> Indirect printing: black-relief, roller.

Which of the following wires carries electric current to an electric iron?

a) Permanent stitches are divided into running stitch, Back stitch, overcast stitch, over hand stitching and whipping

b) These rules includes;
i. Choose the correct stitch for the work to be carried out
ii. Fasten on and off securely
iii. Cover you middle finger with a thimble
iv. Work one stitch at a time
v. Never use knots for fastening on

c) i. Training Wheel: It is used to transfer markings from sewing patterns onto fabric with or without the use of tracing paper and can be used to make slotted perforations
ii. Pressing iron: It is used to iron garment article. It also removes creases on articles
iii. Full length mirror: It is used for fitting garment and appreciating the style of the garment
iv. Seam ripper: It is a pointed tool used to remove unwanted stitches, threads and to open a buttonhole
v. Stiletto: It is a sharpy pointed tool used to make holes in cloths

d) A patch is a small piece of materials that is used to cover a hole or to strengthen a weak area.

Which of the following is not a stage in the design process?

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b) i. Animals: Poultry, fish, eggs and diary
ii. Vegetables: Oats and oatmeal, nuts, soy milk

c) i. She will need
> Onions
> MEat/fish
> Tomatoes and pepper
> Groundnut oil (vegetable oil)
> Curry powder
> Ginger and garlic
ii. These accompaniments includes;
> Boiled potato
> Boiled yam
> Fried rice, Jollof rice, white rice
iii. They include;
> Flour
> Sugar
> Milk
> Baking powder
> Eggs

d) causes of food spoilage includes
i. Microorganisms
ii. Enzymes
iii. Air
iv. Light
v. Insects, rodents, parasites
vi. Temperature

e) They are the chemical compounds of protein which are found in the foods we eat and cannot be produced by the body.

Missing nails in household furniture occur in

a) These includes;
i. Fatigue
ii. Change in skin and hair colour
iii. Loss of muscle mass
iv. Failure to grow or weight gain
v. Damaged immune system

b) Functions of water includes;
i. Water protects and cushions vital organs
ii. Water helps to convert food into energy
iii. Water helps your body absorb nutrients
iv. Water removes wastef

c) i. Eating enough fiber can prevent or relief constipation, helping waste to move smoothly through the body. It also encourages healthy gut microbiota
ii. They include;
> Vitamin D
> Vitamin A
> Vitamin E
> Vitamin K
They are called fat-soluble vitamins because they are soluble in organic solvents and are absorbed and transported in a manner similar to that of fats.

d) i. To minimize pathogenic bacteria: Food in long-term storage is at serious risk of spoilage due to bacteria such as E.coli, salmonella and other pathogens. Bacteria only need warmth, moisture and time to rapidly multiply in food, but food preservation inhibits one or more of these conditions and stop their growth.
ii. To keep food at its best quality: food deteriorates over time due to spoilage. proper food preservation can help retain some of these qualities as well as the nutritional values of certain foods.
iii. To save money: Various preservation methods helps you keep vegetables, fruits, meats etc well past their usual expiration so there is no need to bin them

e) The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body's metabolism and many other important functions. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy.

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Preliminary sketches help the artist to

Select a neutral colour from the options below;

Which colour is directly opposite red on the six-point colour wheel?

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Which of the following is a standing collar?

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