JSS 3 NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers Basic Science and Technology

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NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers Basic Science and Technology are the questions you should expect in your Basic Science and Technology paper in 2027 BECE, together with their answers.

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Note that the Basic Science and Technology Paper comprises of

1. Basic Science
2. Physical and Health Education
3. Basic Technology
4. Computer studies

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PAPER 1: BASIC SCIENCE & PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

BASIC SCIENCE

1. The primary source of vitamin k is
A. carrots
B. citrus fruits
C. egg yolks
D. green vegetables
E. tomatoes

2. Deficiency of vitamin c in the body causes
A. anaemia          B. beri-beri
C. rickets             D. scurvy
E. sterility

3. Which of the following is not an effect of water pollution on man?
A. Cholera            B. Diarrhea
C. Dysentery        D. Tuberculosis
E. Typhoid

4. Urine is excreted by the
A. kidney         B. liver
C. lung             D. skin
E. stomach

5. Which of the following non-metals is most widely used in producing medicine?
A. Carbon           B. Helium
C. Nitrogen        D. Oxygen
E. Sulphur

6. Zinc is a metal used in making
A. car engines
B. cooking pots
C. electric wires
D. torch batteries
E. wind turbines

7. An example of amphibian is
A. toad            B. gecko
C. lizard           D. snake
E. chameleon

8. Fig 1.1 below illustrates (shows Sun, Earth, Moon alignment)

Fig 1.1

A. annular eclipse
B. eclipse of the moon
C. eclipse of the sun
D. partial eclipse
E. total eclipse

9. Both potential and kinetic energy are known as _______ energy.
A. chemical        B. electrical
C. heat               D. light
E. mechanical

10. The nearest planet to the sun is the
A. Earth          B. Jupiter
C. Mars           D. Mercury
E. Saturn

11. Calculate the gravitational force in newton that acts on a 45 kg object? [g = 10ms^-2] A. 0.22             B. 4.50
C. 35.00           D. 55.00
E. 450.00

12. Which of the following is an effect of misusing non-renewable energy?
A. Decrease energy cost
B. Environmental degradation
C. Improved air quality
D. Reduced water scarcity
E. Soil enrichment

13. Harmful relationship among organisms is known as
A. antagonism      B. commensalism
C. mutualism        D. neutralism
E. saprophytism

14. The part of the human brain that controls voluntary actions is the
A. cerebellum
B. cerebrum
C. medulla oblongata
D. parietal lobe
E. thalamus

15. Which of the following is an agrochemical?
A. Chlorine         B. Lead
C. Methane        D. Oxygen
E. Urea

16. The energy possessed by a moving object is
A. chemical          B. heat
C. kinetic              D. light
E. magnetic

17. What is the quantity of energy expended when a 30 watt electric bulb is turned on for 5 hours?
A. 0.17 Wh           B. 2.5 Wh
C. 6.00 Wh           D. 35.00 Wh
E. 150.00 Wh

18. Calculate the power of an engine in watts required to lift 120 kg of water through a vertical height of 4 m in 3 s. [g = 10ms^-2] A. 44.66              B. 100.00
C. 144.00            D. 900.00
E. 1600.00

19. The process of heat transfer from a hot object to a cold object without direct contact is
A. conduction and convection only
B. conduction only
C. convection and radiation only
D. convection only
E. radiation only

20. The following are products of petrochemicals except
A. nylon           B. paint
C. petrol          D. polythene
E. rubber

21. Which state of matter changes shape easily but has definite volume?
A. Gas only
B. Gas and liquid only
C. Gas and solid only
D. Liquid only
E. Solid only

22. The scientific study of heredity and variation is known as
A. biology            B. ecology
C. genealogy       D. genetics
E. genomics

23. The layer of the atmosphere that contains maximum ozone concentration is the
A. exosphere           B. mesosphere
C. stratosphere        D. thermosphere
E. troposphere

24. Which of the following mineral resources is used in generating fuel?
A. Bitumen        B. Coal
C. Kaolin            D. Lead
E. Tin

25. The part of the eye where images are formed is the
A. cornea        B. fovea
C. iris               D. lens
E. retina

26. Sound of regular vibration is
A. echo          B. music
C. noise         D. note
E. rhythm

27. Magnets lose their magnetism when they
A. are covered with non-magnetic materials
B. are hammered in the east-west direction
C. are placed in opposite direction
D. are suspended freely in the north-south direction
E. attract magnetic materials

28. The combined resistance in fig 1.2 with the key closed is
(diagram shows a circuit with 5Ω and 6Ω resistors in series)
Fig 1.2
A. 1.0Ω         B. 2.7Ω
C. 11.0Ω       D. 15.0Ω
E. 30.0Ω

29. Which of the following is not a natural radioactive element?
A. Plutonium      B. Radium
C. Radon            D. Sulphur
E. Uranium

30. The importance of skill acquisition includes the following except
A. encourage individual to learn
B. help in self-employment
C. improve the quality of life
D. increase dependence on government
E. meet manpower need of the society

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

31. In swimming, the breast stroke is best known for simultaneous _______ actions.
A. arms and back
B. arms and head
C. arms and legs
D. legs and back
E. legs and head

32. Which of the following equipment is used to play a hockey ball?
A. Bat              B. Baton
C. Racket        D. Shuttle
E. Stick

33. Who is regarded as the “father of physical education” in Nigeria?
A. Christian Chukwu
B. Harding Ekperigin
C. Jerry Enyeazu
D. Richard Ihetu
E. Tesilimi Balogun

34. The “grandfather” of modern karate is
A. Anko Itsu
B. Gitchlen Funakoshe
C. James Bond
D. Jet Lee
E. Matsumura Sakon

35. Sporting activities carried out at one’s leisure time is
A. athletics           B. boxing
C. gymnastics       D. recreation
E. wrestling

36. Which of the following is not a postural defect?
A. Flat foot         B. Knock knees
C. Kyphosis         D. Lordosis
E. Rickets

37. Which of the following is a contemporary issue in health education?
A. Late marriage
B. Seeking a job
C. Self-discipline
D. Sex abstinence
E. Teenage pregnancy

38. Nicotine in tobacco product is an example of
A. depressant      B. hallucinogens
C. narcotics          D. stimulant
E. tranquilizers

39. Which of the following should be taken during competition?
A. Glucose        B. Meat
C. Milk              D. Water
E. Yam

40. Discouraging smoking is a way of preventing _______ pollution.
A. air            B. land
C. light         D. noise
E. water

41. Strength and agility are components of physical
A. alertness           B. fitness
C. satisfaction       D. sensibility
E. superiority

42. As a first aider, which of the following injuries would you attend to first?
A. Bleeding         B. Bruise
C. Cramp             D. Sprain
E. Strain

43. Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
A. Anaemia         B. Cholera
C. Ebola              D. Malaria
E. Ringworm

44. Health as a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity is a definition by
A. NAFDAC         B. UNESCO
C. UNICEF           D. WHO
E. WTO

45. Which of the following is a communicable disease?
A. Cancer           B. Diabetes
C. Rickets           D. Measles
E. Hypertension

46. The primary objective of first aid is to
A. call a medical personnel
B. dress a wound
C. immobilize the broken bone
D. massage the painful part of the body
E. save people’s lives

47. The major cause of air pollution is
A. burning of fossil fuels
B. cleaning the classroom
C. planting flowers
D. recycling wastes
E. watering of crops

48. An example of non-communicable disease is
A. AIDS              B. chicken pox
C. Covid 19        D. diabetes
E. monkey pox

49. Which of the following is a skill in football?
A. Flicking        B. Handling
C. Kicking        D. Scooping
E. Volleying

50. An athlete who complains of muscle cramp during activities should be given
A. glucose
B. milk
C. salt solution
D. sugar solution
E. water

51. Who among the following “sports heroes” contributed to the area of boxing?
A. Christian Chukwu
B. Jerry Enyeazu
C. Muhammed Ali
D. Segun Odegbami
E. Teslim Balogun

52. Recreational activities could be done
A. in summer and in winter
B. in winter and outdoors
C. indoors and in summer
D. indoors and outdoors
E. outdoors and in summer

53. Gymnastics is defined as the activities used in
A. developing the mind
B. educating the mind
C. enjoying our leisure
D. keeping the body fit
E. warming up the body

54. The sport of karate started in
A. Beijing, China
B. Fiji Islands
C. Okinawa, Japan
D. Ryukyu Islands
E. Tokyo, Japan

55. Height of the net in a tennis game measures
A. 13.15 cm          B. 14.20 cm
C. 15.25 cm          D. 16.25 cm
E. 17.20 cm

56. Which of the following is not a safety measure in shotput?
A. Athletes must be physically fit
B. Clean the hands and body after event
C. Fatigued athlete must play to the end
D. First aid officials must be present
E. Warm-up before any throw

57. The penalty area in football measures
A. 6 m by 20 m
B. 16 m by 40 m
C. 16.50 m by 40.32 m
D. 18 m by 44 m
E. 18.5 m by 44 m

58. Gymnastic activity performed on the floor without the use of apparatus is
A. astride vaults
B. balance walk
C. forward roll
D. pull-up
E. through vaults

59. The name table tennis was adopted in
A. 1920         B. 1921
C. 1922         D. 1923
E. 1924.

60. Which of the following is a track event?
A. Hurdles            B. Javelin
C. Long jump       D. Pole vault
E. Shot put

PAPER 2: BASIC TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER STUDIES

BASIC TECHNOLOGY

1. Which of the following is used to reduce friction in an engine?
A. Diesel          B. Gasoline
C. Grease         D. Oil
E. Wax

2. An example of hydraulic device is
A. bicycle pump
B. centrifugal pump
C. drilling machine
D. exercise machine
E. vacuum pump

3. The angle marked P in Fig 2.1 is (shows a bisected angle with arc and ray C)

Fig 2.1
A. 15°       B. 30°       C. 45°
D. 60°       E. 75°

4. The process of drying wood to remove moisture is
A. conversion         B. moisturizing
C. preservation       D. seasoning
E. timbering

5. What is the first step in any rescue operation?
A. Casualty assessment
B. Gathering information
C. Rushing into the scene
D. Safety assessment
E. Scene management

6. In board practice, border lines are drawn using
A. dividers           B. french curves
C. protractor       D. Scale rule
E. T-square

7. The block drawn in Fig 2.2 is projected in

Fig 2.2
A. diametric      B. isometric
C. oblique         D. perspective
E. trimetric

8. Which of the following is not part of the content of a first-aid box?
A. Adhesive bandage
B. Cotton wool
C. Iodine
D. Methylated spirit
E. Stethoscope

9. The shaded part of the circle shown in Fig 2.3 is a

Fig 2.3
A. chord              B. diameter
C. quadrant         D. sector
E. segment

10. The circular movement of an object around a fixed axis is _______ motion.
A. linear               B. oscillatory
C. periodic           D. rotary
E. translational

11. A drawing produced with the aid of pencil and paper only is
A. auxiliary          B. freehand
C. isometric         D. oblique
E. perspective

12. The material used for bonding blocks is
A. adhesive         B. binder
C. cement           D. clay
E. mortar

13. The following are part of a search and rescue team except
A. fire fighters
B. first aid group
C. medical personnel
D. reporters crew
E. search dogs

14. The part labelled K on the floor plan in Fig 2.4 is a

Fig 2.4
A. door          B. lintel
C. wall            D. wardrobe
E. window

15. The fastest means of passing information is through
A. cell phone
B. dispatch rider
C. drum beat
D. movable speaker
E. post office

16. The angle z in the orthographic projection in Fig 2.5 is

Fig 2.5
A. 30°         B. 45°
C. 60°          D. 75°
E. 90°

17. The mechanical advantage of a machine is expressed as
A. effort ÷ load
B. effort – load
C. effort + load
D. effort x load
E. load ÷ effort

18. Which of the following best explains safety guidelines?
A. Checklist for improved work ethics
B. Instructions meant to cause harm to people
C. Instructions to follow when accident occurs
D. Procedures for keeping equipment secured
E. Steps for applying first aid treatment

19. What type of scale is represented in Fig 2.5?

Fig 2.5
A. Chordal      B. Diagonal
C. Linear         D. Plain
E. Veneer

20. Application of chain drive is found in
A. bench grinder
B. blender
C. elevator
D. grater
E. juice extractor

21. The type of gear used to produce linear motion is
A. bevel
B. helical
C. rack and pinion
D. spur
E. worm and nut

22. Steel is preferred over copper for making stools because of its
A. elasticity         B. fusibility
C. hardness         D. malleability
E. strength

23. Mahogany wood is often _______ in colour.
A. black
B. dark brown
C. grayish-brown
D. light yellow
E. reddish-brown

24. The following are metalwork machines except
A. bench vice
B. drill press
C. grinding wheel
D. lathe
E. shaper

25. The type of drawing in Fig 2.7 is

Fig 2.7
A. auxiliary          B. isometric
C. oblique           D. orthographic
E. perspective

26. A characteristic of hardwood includes higher
A. durable quality
B. moisture content
C. resin pockets
D. shrinkage rate
E. warping risk

27. Which of the following ferrous metals has the highest elasticity?
A. Cast iron
B. Mild steel
C. Stainless steel
D. Tool steel
E. Wrought iron

28. The process of extracting pure metals from their ore minerals is
A. casting            B. forming
C. furnacing        D. mining
E. smelting

29. Belt sanders are used for
A. cutting curves
B. drilling holes
C. driving screws
D. grinding metals
E. smoothing surfaces

30. The part labelled X in Fig 2.8 is

Fig 2.8
A. carriage            B. dead centre
C. live centre        D. tailstock
E. tool post

COMPUTER STUDIES

31. The smallest unit of data an ALU can process is
A. bit                B. byte
C. kilobyte       D. megabyte
E. nibble

32. Artificial intelligence was introduced during _______ generation computers.
A. fifth             B. first
C. fourth          D. second
E. third

33. 4 kB is equivalent to _______ bits.
A. 327                   B. 3276
C. 32768               D. 327680
E. 3276800

34. 10 REM Program to calculate sum of odd numbers
20 LET S = 0
30 FOR N = 1 TO 15 STEP 2
40 LET S = S + N
50 NEXT N
60 PRINT “The sum of odd numbers is”; S
70 END

The output of the BASIC program is
A. 6.           B. 7          C. 49
D. 54          E. 64

35. The command used to request for an information from a record in a database is
A. field            B. file
C. insert          D. key
E. query

36. The following are preventive measures taken against unauthorised access to computer except
A. installation of antivirus program
B. installation of firewalls
C. the use of an encryption program
D. the use of password
E. two factors authentication

37. The use of fire extinguishers in a computer laboratory is to
A. control fire outbreak
B. protect exposed electric wires
C. protect files
D. provide illumination
E. reduce data loss

38. Who was the first computer programmer?
A. Ada Lovelace
B. Alan Turing
C. Charles Babbage
D. Elon Musk
E. Mark Zuckerberg

39. The third step in data processing cycle is
A. analysis          B. input
C. output            D. processing
E. storage

40. In BASIC programing language, what statement is used to make decision based on a condition?
A. FOR – NEXT
B. GOTO
C. IF – ELSE
D. LET
E. WHILE – WEND

41. CorelDraw is a _______ package.
A. graphic
B. presentation
C. spreadsheet
D. web design
E. word processing

42. The keyboard button that erases characters to the right of a cursor is
A. backspace       B. delete
C. escape             D. shift
E. tab

43. ICT has modernised education by
A. encouraging cyberbullying
B. encouraging plagiarism
C. introducing e-learning
D. introducing online fraud
E. limiting creativity

Table 2.1: Patient records

44. In Table 2.1, which of the following fields can also serve as a foreign key on another table?
A. Age             B. Card number
C. Gender        D. Genotype
E. Patient name

45. The feature of a browser that allows users to store and easily access specific web pages for future use is
A. bookmark
B. cache
C. download manager
D. history
E. pop-up blocker

46. Using “Save As” option, which of the following is the correct sequence for saving a new file in Microsoft Word?
A. Enter file name → Save As → Save
B. Enter file name → Save → Save As
C. Save → Enter file name → Save As
D. Save As → Enter file name → Save
E. Save As → Save → Enter file name

47. Super and mini computers are similar in that they
A. are extremely expensive
B. are used in artificial intelligence
C. have large memory size
D. have relatively low speed
E. support multiple users

48. Data gathering differs from data collection because it
A. compiles information to be processed
B. consolidates available data
C. eliminates duplicated data
D. identifies the sources of data
E. involves organisation of data

49. Which of the following is a quality of a good computer professional?
A. Good technical competence
B. Inconsistent learning
C. Inexperienced with new tools
D. Novice in programming
E. Weak communication skills

Use Table 2.2 to answer questions 50 and 51.

Table 2.2: Students’ scoresheet

50. What is the average score of Nnamdi Ibekwe in the three subjects?
A. 65         B. 70
C. 75         D. 80
E. 90

51. If the total score for BST is to be calculated, what will be the appropriate formula to be used?
A. = B2 + D4
B. = D2 D4
C. = SUM(B2:D4)
D. = SUM(C2:C4, D4)
E. = SUM(D2:D4)

52. Hoe and cutlass are examples of _______ age of information.
A. electronic       B. iron
C. middle           D. spiritual
E. stone

Use Fig 2.9 to answer questions 53 and 54.

53. Fig 2.9 is a/an _______ device.
A. firmware         B. input
C. network          D. output
E. storage

54. The part labelled A in Fig 2.9 is used to
A. create a drop cap at the beginning of a sentence
B. erase a gap between characters
C. insert paragraph between two sentences
D. insert space between words
E. move cursor to the next line

55. The keyboard key that influences the functions of other keys when pressed simultaneously is
A. delete          B. enter
C. shift             D. spacebar
E. tab

56. Which of the following symbols is used to start a formula in Microsoft Excel?
A. @            B. /
C. +             D. *
E. =

57. The device that retains electricity supply when power goes off in a computer laboratory is
A. BIOS           B. RAM
C. router         D. stabiliser
E. UPS

58. The primary function of Microsoft Excel is to
A. browse a website
B. create presentation slide
C. create, edit and format text documents
D. manage a database
E. organise, manipulate and analyse data

59. In a CPU, the ALU is responsible for
A. executing instructions
B. handling memory management
C. managing input and output
D. performing calculation
E. storing data and program

60. Page Up and Page Down buttons are referred to as _______ keys on a computer keyboard.
A. alphabet        B. alphanumeric
C. function         D. navigation
E. number

PAPER III: COMPUTER STUDIES

INSTRUCTIONS:

i Use computer system to answer the question.
ii Use Calibri typeface with font size 12 all through except otherwise stated.
iii The contents of your work should not be similar to others.
iv. You are required to print out the copy of your work.

1. Use Microsoft Word to reproduce Table 3.1 and perform the underlying tasks.

GIANNA’S CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT.
London street, Minna, Niger state.
Phone number: XXXXXXXXXX

Table 3.1: Restaurant bill

APPLICATION:

i. Replace “GIANNA” in “GIANNA’S CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT” with your first name using the Arial Black typeface with font size 14.
ii. Replace “London street, Minna, Niger state” with your address in the same format (street name, town and state).
iii. Using +234 as its prefix, replace XXXXXXXXXX with your registration number without the alphabets.
iv. Create a 15 X 5 table.
v. Merge the first 3 columns in rows 10 – 13 and replace the CASHIER’S NAME with your full name.
vi. Type the headings “SERIAL NUMBER”, “MEAL”, “QTY ORDERED”, “PRICE” and “AMOUNT” in sentence case using font size 14.
vii. Type six other meal combinations of your choice to fill the MEAL column.
viii. Type the quantity ordered ranging between 1 and 5 against each meal combination.
ix. Calculate and type the corresponding amount for each meal ordered.
(Note: AMOUNT = QUANTITY ORDERED x PRICE)
x. Calculate and type the TOTAL AMOUNT, TAX, NET AMOUNT and BALANCE using the formulas given

NOTE: NET AMOUNT = TOTAL AMOUNT + TAX
BALANCE = PAYMENT – NET AMOUNT

xi. Type NOTE: Price are inclusive of all government taxes. Thank you, please do come again in italics and embolden.
xii. Centre align all the contents on the bill.
xiii. Print out the hardcopy of your work in portrait format.

PAPER IV: DRAWING

INSTRUCTIONS:
(i) Answer all questions.
(ii) Use all the necessary drawing instruments and materials.
(iii) All dimensions are in millimetres (mm).
(iv) Credit will be awarded for good draughtsmanship.

1. (a) Draw on the sheet provided, the border lines and a title block with the following information:
i. Your name
ii. School name
iii. Registration number
iv. Scale used
v. Date

(b) i. Using a pair of compasses and a ruler, construct a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle of 60 mm diameter.
ii. Draw eccentric circles of diametres 80 mm, 60 mm and 40 mm.

Answers to JSS 3 NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers Basic Science and Technology

Answers to PAPER I

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Answers to PAPER II

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