BECE Past Questions &Answers 2013 (visual arts)
June 2013
BASIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 1
(Visual Art 1)
Objective Test
40 minutes
1. Which of the stitches can be used to hold down a hem decoratively?
A. Basting
B. Hemming
C. Herringbone
D. Overcasting
2. The advantage of buying food in bulk is that it
A. becomes abundant
B. becomes cheaper
C. is easier to choose
D. is easier to store
3. A balanced meal must contain
A. food from each food group
B. little fat and oil only
C. protective foods only
D. protein foods only
4. Drawing and painting are grouped under
A. landscape
B. still life
C. three-dimensional work
D. two-dimensional work
5. Identify the drawing tool from the following items
A. Crayon
B. Paper
C. Palette
D. Ruler
The figure below is a wooden block. Use it to answer Questions 6 and 7.
6. Which of the following represents the front view in the direction of arrow Q?
7. The plan is represented by
8. A sole proprietor
A. shares profit with friends
B. shares profit with a partner
C. takes decisions alone
D. takes decision with his staff
9. The statement describing the problem in designing is referred to as
A. design brief
B. design process
C. situation
D. investigation
10. Which of the following is not a type of joint for fixing parts of furniture
A. movable joints
B. unmovable joints
C. Temporary joints
D. permanent joints
11. In oblique drawing one side of the object is inclined at an angle of
A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 90°
12. In a circuit diagram, current flows from
A. neutral to negative
B. neutral to positive
C. positive to negative
D. negative to positive
13. Select a neutral colour from the options below
A. blue
B. orange
C. red
D. white
14. The first step in designing is
A. choosing the right materials
B. colouring the sketches
C. identifying the problem
D. making sketch models
15. A dressmaker may also be skillful in
I. embroidery making
II. furnishing homes beautifully
III. making beautiful paintings
IV. selecting materials for upholstery
A. I, II and III only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV only
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
16. Which of the following colour combinations show a feeling of peace?
A. Blue and green
B. Blue and white
C. Pink and white
D. Red and grey
17. An artist is said to be creative when he
A. copies other works
B. does many works
C. produces original works
D. works very fast
18. Diagonal lines are used to suggest
A. balance
B. movement
C. stability
D. strength
19. Which of the following options is an element of art?
A. balance
B. contract
C. harmony
D. texture
20. Shading with lines is known as
A. hatching
B. mass
C. silhouette
D. stippling
21. A composition of odds and ends pasted on support is known as
A. appliqué
B. assemblage
C. collage
D. mosaic
22. Which of the following elements is similar to form?
A. area
B. shape
C. size
D. space
23. Quick drawings to capture ideas are
A. cartoons
B. logograms
C. sketches
D. symbols
24. The first lettering pens were made from
A. iron rods
B. quills of birds
C. stems of bamboo
D. tree branches
25. In which of the following art forms is texture felt?
A. collages
B. drawings
C. photographs
D. prints
PART I
FOR CANDIDATES OFFERING WEAVING AND STITCHING
Answer all questions from 26 to 30
26. The commonest knot used in macramé is the
A. square
B. overhand
C. reef
D. clove-hitch
27. A tool that can be used for splitting, trimming as well as smoothing is the
A. plier
B. scraper
C. shear
D. knife
28. The simplest weave in textiles is the
A. herringbone weave
B. plain weave
C. satin weave
D. twill weave
29. In basketry, the fine strips woven round the stakes are called
A. borders
B. randing
C. weavers
D. spokes
30. All dyes obtained from plants are
A. artificial dyes
B. vegetable dyes
C. mineral dyes
D. protein dyes
PART II
FOR CANDIDATES OFFERING MODELLING, CASTING AND CARVING
Answer all questions from 26 to 30
26. A pot which has been fired once is
A. biscuit ware
B. earthenware
C. green ware
D. stoneware
27. In modeling, the spatula is mainly used for
A. mixing and texturing
B. scooping and texturing
C. shading and shaping
D. shading and smoothing
28. Paper mache is material used in
A. assembling
B. modelling
C. casting
D. carving
29. A suitable way of protecting metal tools from rusting is by
A. hanging them
B. keeping them damp
C. applying oil
D. painting them
30. A mould is used for
A. assemblage
B. casting
C. carving
D. modelling
PART III
FOR CANDIDATES OFFERING CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLAGE
Answer all questions from 26 to 30
26. Straight and accurate cutting in wood construction is mainly done with
A. saw
B. bodkin
C. cutlass
D. gouge
27. Which of the following processes is used in assemblage?
A. carving
B. casting
C. moulding
D. stitching
28. In book binding, folder is required
A. after making bodkin-holes
B. when the sections are made
C. during sewing
D. just before trimming
29. Which of the following is a constructed product?
A. line pattern
B. marbled sheets
C. beehive ball
D. paper scraps
30. The first step in repair binding of an old book is to
A. apply white glue
B. remove cover and separate leaves
C. fix the end papers and the cover
D. mark the signatures
PART IV
FOR CANDIDATES OFFERING FABRIC AND LEATHER DECORATION
Answer all questions from 26 to 30
26. A thin strip of leather for sewing is a
A. thong
B. gusset
C. slits
D. tassel
27. Snake skins are
A. hard and thick
B. soft and spongy
C. thin and flexible
D. tough and scaly
28. Which of the following is a process of decorating fabrics?
A. knitting
B. embroidery
C. spinning
D. tapestry
29. Leather off-cuts can be used for
A. embossment
B. embroidery
C. patchwork
D. pillow
30. Batik making involves
A. knotting of fabric
B. waxing of fabric
C. stitching of fabric
D. tying of fabric
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