BECE BASIC TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS

BECE/JSCE (BASIC TECHNOLOGY)

BECE BASIC TECHNOLOGY PAST QUESTIONS

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Chain drives are used in the following machines EXCEPT __________

sewing machines

elevators

hammer

bicycles

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The function of foundation in a building is to

distribute the weight of the building to the soil

carry the weight of the wall

protect the building from high wind

distribute the weight to the sky

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Which of the following is used in the transmission of motion in a bicycle?

chain

tyre

gear

pedal

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Gear drives are used to transmit ___________

energy

force

power

work

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An amplifier is a device used to ___________ signal

reduce

magnify

transmit

send out

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Which of the following is used as a measuring tool?

surface plate

try square

calipers

scriber

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Which of the following is not a purpose of lubricant

to reduce wear

to minimize power loss

to increase motion

to prevent corrosion

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The difference between thermoplastic and thermoset is

thermoplastic drops when burning

thermoplastic does not support burning

thermoset drops when burning

thermoplastic supports burning

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Which of the following devices is used to convert sound energy into electrical energy?

radio receiver

transmitter

loudspeaker

microphone

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The cutting tools fitted into the hole of the anvil is called

fuller

handle

forge

tongs

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Which of the following is used for marking and testing right angles surface?

sliding beve

steel rule

central square

try square

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An example of wood that do not shed their leaves is __________

Pine

Ikoro

Opepe

Masonia

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A device used to connect or discount two revolving shafts in a transmission system is known as __________

clutch

axie

brake

gear

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The following are wood work machine EXCEPT __________

thicknessing machine

band saw

surface planer

milling machine

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Which of the following materials is NOT used for electricity transmission?

pylon

insulator

transformer

conductor

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Complete circuit must have all the following EXCEPT _____________

tester

power source and load

conductor

switch

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Which of these woodwork machines make use of endless saw blade?

thicknessing machine

bandsaw

surface planner

drill press

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Which of the following is NOT a product of rubber?

chair

tube

glove

tyre

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Which of the following is NOT a tool used for site preparation?

cutlass

hoe

trowel

Axe

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All the following are storage devices EXCEPT ___________

hard disk drive

compact disk drive

monitor disk drive

flash disk drive

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Which type of machine is used for producing cylindrical and tapered surface in metal work?

thicknessing machine

surface planner

lather machine

drilling machine

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The device used to convert analogue signals to digital signals is known as

transistor

mouse

capacitor

modem

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The force that slows down a moving body in air is known as _______

gravity

drag

weight

lift

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File without a handle should not be used in the workshop so as to _________

avoid the breaking of the file

avoid the file piercing through our palm

prolong the life of the file

prevent bad work

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All the following are required in building EXCEPT _________

cotton

sand

cement

gravel

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High tension cable lines are usually made of __________

zinc

copper

brass

aluminum

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The process of hammering metals to form shape is known as ________

shaping

forging

moulding

folding

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Current is measured in amperes, resistance in Ohms and voltage in volts, what is the electrical instrument used in measuring ALL?

multimeter

voltmeter

ohmmeter

wattmeter

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Which of the following tools is used for cutting tin sheet metal?

chisel

snip

hacksaw

scissors

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A capacitor is a device used to __________

vary resistance

control current

reduce electrical power

store electrical energy

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The workshop equipment on which all metals to be beaten are placed is ___________

table

swage

vice

anvil

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For safety purpose a good workshop should have the following EXCEPT ___________

adequate ventilation

adequate storage facilities

correct ceiling height

a very smooth floor

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Thin continuous lines are used for the following EXCEPT __________

construction

dimension

projection

outline

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A professional job from which we earn living in life is called ________

employment

course

technology

career

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Grubbing out of tree roots from the ground are camed out mechanical by __________

shovel and cutlass

digger and shovel

bulldozer

digger and cutlass

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The following are professions for studying basic technology EXCEPT _____________

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Surveying

Accountancy

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Which of the following is used for cutting complex shapes and curves in woodwork?

hack saw

dovetail saw

cross-cut saw

fret saw

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Application of hard and stainless surface to metal product to prevent rusting is called ___________

electroplating

electrolysis

electrodes

generator

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Which of tools is ideal for removing slight irregularities from flat metal surfaces?

chisel

scraper

plane

hack saw

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Tools used for digging and loosening the soft soil is called __________

spade

shovel

machete

digger

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Plastics materials are used for making handle of cooking pots because they are ________

conductors of heat

very durable

fire resistant

strong materials

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Cooling is produced in refrigerator by the principle of __________

convention

radiation

condensation

evaporation

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A photographic print of a plan for a building drawn with white lines and on blue background is called ___________

picture

architecture drawing

technical drawing

blue print

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The tools used for cutting sheet metal is known as ________

hacksaw

panel saw

snips

chisel

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Which of the following shapes has an angle more than 180 degree?

square

re-entrant polygon

hexagon

triangle

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Which of the following goggle is used when carrying out arc welding?

dark Goggle

reflective Goggle

plain Goggle

photo chromic Goggle

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The petrol used in car engine is a type of __________

light energy

heat energy

chemical energy

solar energy

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Cotton wool is used for the following EXCEPT for ____________

covering wounds

soaking of bloods

cleaning wounds

holding fractures

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Energy is the ability to _________

use strength

carry load

use power

do work

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The process of liberating an electron by the use of heat is called ___________

thermionic

photo-electronic

secondary

volcanic

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The amount of space within the boundary of a plane figure is known as ___________

circumference

area

sector

perimeter

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The easiest table top to clean and maintain is __________

formica top

polished top

painted top

vanished top

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The forceful flow of water in pipes is known as __________

head of water

turbulent flow

forceful flow

laminar flow

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Boring and Tenoning of wood can be carried out on ________

band sawing machine

drilling machine

thicknessing machine

circular sawing machine

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Hacksaw is a tool used for cutting _________

ceramic

wood

metal

plastic

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Which of these foods CANNOT be stored in refrigerator?

fish

yam

vegetable

meat

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First Aid helps an injured person in the following ways EXCEPT _____________

make the injured person happy

stop condition from worsening

prevent loss of life

treat the victim before doctors attention

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Mechanical engineering is involves in the following EXCEPT ________

designing of machine

production of machines

designing of transmitters

transmission of heat engine

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The energy generated when petrol is burnt inside the cylinder of a petrol engine is ___________

heat energy

light energy

kinetic energy

chemical energy

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The following are types of computer EXCEPT ___________

mainframe computer

desktop computer

internet computer

laptop computer

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