JSS 3 NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers Pre-vocational Studies

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NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers Pre-vocational Studies are the questions you should expect in your Pre-vocational Studies paper in 2027 BECE, together with their answers

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Note that there are two papers under Pre-vocational Studies:

1. Paper 1: Agriculture
2. Paper 2: Home Economics

Each of the papers has 60 multiple choice questions and would last for 1 hour

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PAPER 1: AGRICULTURE

1. The term agriculture is derived from the Latin words ager and cultura, meaning ______.
A. agronomy and crop science
B. cultivation and conservation
C. field and cultivation
D. farming and domestication
E. hunting and gathering

2. Which type of agricultural system is recommended for farm settlement programme?
A. Arable farming
B. Bush fallowing
C. Ley farming
D. Mixed farming
E. Pastoral farming

3. The dominant agricultural activity that keeps farmers in riverine community self-employed is
A. growing of crops
B. harvesting of fishes
C. keeping of bees
D. rearing of livestocks
E. rearing of snails

(Use the crop represented by Fig 1.1 to answer questions 4 and 5)

[Fig 1.1 shows an illustration of a carrot]

4. The crop is classified as a dicotyledon because it
A. grows only during rainy season
B. matures within one year of cultivation
C. produces two seed leaves during germination
D. provides medicinal leaves to man
E. serves as stimulant to man

5. The crop mainly supplies ____________ to man
A. vitamin             B. fibre
C. mineral             D. protein
E. carbohydrate

6. Which of the following is an example of perennial crops?
A. Cassava         B. Cocoa
C. Onion            D. Pineapple
E. Yam

7. Farm animals are classified based on
A. the environment where they live
B. the number of young ones
C. the type of meat derived
D. their skin colour
E. their stomach structure

8. Which of the following farm animals produces milk?
A. Boar           B. Bull
C. Cow           D. Mare
E. Ram

9. Meat from cow is known as
A. bacon            B. beef
C. chevon          D. mutton
E. pork

10. Which of the following weeds is consumed by animal and man?
A. Ageratum conyzoides
B. Centrosema pubescens
C. Chromolaena odorata
D. Sida acuta
E. Talinum triangulare

11. The following are disadvantages of weed except that it
A. competes with crops for nutrient
B. increases cost of production
C. increases palatability of pasture
D. produces large number of seeds
E. reduces quality of harvested crops

12. Farmers control weed in their farms because they want to increase
A. cost of production
B. disease resistance
C. farm size
D. wild animal’s attack
E. yield of crop

13. Bean beetles, pod borers and leaf hoppers are pests that attack
A. cowpea          B. maize
C. orange           D. rice
E. yam

Use the pest represented by Fig 1.2 to answer questions 14 and 15

 

14. The pest damages mainly \underline{\quad\quad\quad in the north
A. carrot
B. ginger
C. guinea corn
D. onion bulb
E. spinach

15. A farmer who wants to prevent the pest from eating up his crops would
A. harvest the produce
B. plant resistant variety
C. set traps in the farm
D. spray insecticides in the farm
E. treat seeds before planting

16. The difference between a skilled farm labourer and a farm manager is that the manager
A. converts farm resources to products
B. is an expert in farm operations
C. is highly educated farm personnel
D. is monthly rewarded with salary
E. organises all factors of production

Alhaji Makun purchased a farmland and planned it for the purpose of cultivation as shown in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1

100m	Poultry	Vegetable	Yam	Farm office Power house Farm house
	50m	100m	150m

17. Calculate the area of the land cultivated with yam in hectares
A. 1.5 ha          B. 3.2 ha
C. 6.0 ha          D. 7.5 ha
E. 10.0 ha

18. Which of the following is a working capital?
A. Farm building
B. Harrows
C. Incubators
D. Irrigation pipe
E. Vaccines

19. The importance of siting farm structure is to
A. control pest infestation
B. increase production
C. prevent crop failure
D. quicken crop maturity
E. reduce soil erosion

20. A structure for storing yam is known as
A. barn         B. paddock
C. rack          D. rhombus
E. silo

21. In siting a farm building, the following factors should be considered except
A. accessibility        B. drainage
C. soil type             D. temperature
E. water supply

22. A feed mill is an example of
A. administrative house
B. farm house
C. production house
D. security post
E. utility house

23. Which of the following statements defines crop propagation?
A. Nurturing of crop plants
B. Preparation of farmland
C. Processing produce after harvesting
D. Production of new plants
E. Weeding of farmland

(Study the plant germination process illustrated in Fig 1.3 and use it to answer questions 24 and 25)

 

24. The germination process is described as epigeal because the
A. cotyledons appear above the ground level
B. hypocotyl grows below the sub soil
C. plumule terminates between the cotyledons
D. radicle remains inside the soil
E. seed produces two seed leaves

25. The seed leaf is labelled
A. I          B. II         C. III
D. IV        E. V

26. The practise of growing different crops on the same piece of land year after year is
A. continuous cropping
B. crop rotation
C. mixed cropping
D. shifting cultivation
E. sole cropping

27. Which of the following practices is aimed at reducing competition among crop plants?
A. Harvesting        B. Mulching
C. Shading            D. Supplying
E. Thinning

28. The farm tool represented by Fig 1.4 is used for

A. mulching         B. ridging
C. slashing           D. stumping
E. thinning

29. Which of the following crops requires staking?
A. Cassava           B. Cotton
C. Cowpea           D. Rice
E. Yam

30. A crop that is commonly harvested by tapping is
A. cocoa           B. coffee
C. cotton          D. kola
E. rubber

31. The following are desirable characteristics of forage crops except
A. aggressiveness
B. high nutritive content
C. high stem to leaf ratio
D. palatability
E. resistant to trampling

32. Basal feeds are fed to farm animals to supply them mostly with
A. energy            B. minerals
C. protein           D. vitamins
E. water

33. Which of the following feed stuffs is needed in poultry feed formulation in order to improve quality of egg shell?
A. Bone meal
B. Groundnut cake
C. Maize offal
D. Millet offal
E. Wheat offal

34. Aspergillosis is caused by
A. bacteria         B. fluke
C. fungi             D. protozoa
E. virus

35. Which of the following livestock diseases is transmitted by tick?
A. Aspergillosis
B. Brucellosis
C. Coccidiosis
D. Piroplasmosis
E. Trypanosomiasis

36. Swollen udder and blood-stained milk from the mammary gland of a nanny are symptoms of
A. aspergillosis
B. brucellosis
C. mastitis
D. trypanosomiasis
E. tuberculosis

37. The difference between tapeworm and roundworm is that roundworm has \underline{\quad\quad\quad body
A. dry thick-shelled
B. elastic slimy
C. elongated smooth
D. flat leaf-like
E. long segmented

38. An effective control measure for liver fluke on the farm is
A. dipping of animals in solutions
B. eradicating snails in the farm
C. feeding animals with balanced diet
D. reducing water intake
E. spraying with acaricides

39. Which of the following animals is a common predator of fowl?
A. Camel           B. Cat
C. Cattle            D. Grasscutter
E. Rabbit

(Use the fishing tool represented by Fig 1.5 to answer questions 40 and 41)

 

40. The part labelled I is called
A. bait             B. float
C. handle        D. hook
E. line

41. A morphological feature that distinguishes fish from other farm animals is its possession of
A. eyes             B. fins
C. long tail       D. mouth
E. smooth body

42. Addition of fertiliser into fish pond results to
A. early maturity of fish
B. growth of plankton
C. high mortality of fish
D. infestation of weed
E. reduction of water

43. The process of harvesting only matured trees in the forest is
A. afforestation
B. artificial regeneration
C. deforestation
D. desertification
E. selective exploitation

44. A major product obtained from forests is
A. honey          B. ivory
C. methyl         D. timber
E. tusk

45. An advantage of artificial regeneration of forests is that
A. cost of establishment is low
B. it enhances uniformity of growth
C. it improves natural ecosystem
D. it increases pest infestation
E. poaching regulation is maintained

(Use the packaging material represented by Fig 1.6 to answer questions 46 and 47)

 

46. The material is commonly made from
A. bamboo       B. clay
C. fabric            D. frond
E. plastic

47. The benefit of using the material to package farm produce is that it
A. allows proper sorting
B. enables easy processing
C. increases market value
D. prevents thieves attack
E. provides good ventilation

48. Which of the following preservation methods is not used for crop produce?
A. Canning
B. Milling
C. Pasteurisation
D. Pickling
E. Salting

49. Farm gate price is the price at which
A. marketing boards sell to consumers
B. middlemen sell to retailers
C. middlemen sell to the producer
D. produce are sold to government
E. producers sell to assemblers

50. Which of the following best defines advertisements?
A. Assemblage of various produce
B. Determining quantity for sale
C. Exportation of farm produce to other countries
D. Making the produce known to the public
E. Sorting of produce into weights and sizes

51. The maintenance of hygienic standards in agricultural marketing requires
A. assemblage
B. grading
C. preservation
D. processing
E. warehousing

Use the farm record represented in Table 1.2 to answer questions 52 and 53.

Table 1.2

S/N	ITEMS	VALUE (N)
1	Machinery	2,200,000
2	Livestock	1,000,000
3	Equipment	100,000
4	Building	5,000,000

52. The record is a farm
A. balance sheet
B. budget
C. diary
D. income statement
E. inventory

53. The main aim of preparing the record is to access information about the \underline{\quad\quad\quad of the farm
A. assets            B. cash flow
C. liabilities        D. net worth
E. profitability

54. A computer package that helps a commercial farmer update records in tabular form is microsoft
A. coreldraw
B. excel
C. power point
D. quick access
E. word

55. Bookkeeping in agriculture is defined as a
A. determination of profit of a farm
B. record of proposed activities
C. record of work done
D. record that shows number of customers
E. regular recording of farm financial transactions

56. A source document that shows evidence of payment by the customer is
A. cheque
B. credit note
C. debit note
D. invoice
E. receipt

57. Which of the following items is traded in stock exchange market?
A. Agro chemicals
B. Beverages
C. Farm inputs
D. Machineries
E. Securities

58. The following are importance of agricultural stock exchange except
A. creating opportunities for investment
B. promoting corporate governance
C. providing employment opportunities
D. raising capital for agriculture
E. sharing dividend to stockbrokers

59. Which of the following crops is grown in Nigeria for export?
A. Beans            B. Cocoa
C. Maize            D. Okro
E. Rice

60. Export promotion supports Nigeria’s agricultural production by
A. allowing immigration of foreigner
B. attracting foreign revenue
C. decreasing local production
D. increasing individual agro market
E. reducing wastage of perishable produce

PAPER II: HOME ECONOMICS

1. The act of buying goods and services is known as
A. exchanging          B. packaging
C. purchasing           D. selling
E. supplying

2. Consuming unwholesome food leads to
A. food wastage
B. good energy conservation
C. improved bowel movement
D. increased cases of illness
E. palatable meals

3. The method suitable for preserving fish in the rural area is
A. canning          B. fermentation
C. freezing          D. pasteurisation
E. smoking

4. The importance of making a shopping list before going to the market is to
A. avoid impulse purchase
B. avoid the loss of money
C. check if store has everything
D. help pick available brand
E. impress the cashier

5. The presence of mould on bread is an indication that it is
A. freshly baked
B. nutritious
C. richly flavoured
D. spoilt
E. tasty

6. Which of the following is not an ingredient used for the preparation of queens’ cake?
A. Egg         B. Flour
C. Milk        D. Sugar
E. Yeast

7. The effect of taking too much sugary drinks is
A. disability in learning
B. healthy hair growth
C. increased body weight
D. slow growth
E. strong nail

8. Prepared foods should be kept covered in order to
A. improve its attractiveness
B. maintain constant temperature
C. make it taste better
D. prevent germs from entering
E. retain its aroma

9. The major reason for preserving cereal is to
A. enhance its colour
B. improve its flavour
C. increase its quantity
D. keep it longer
E. make it attractive

10. A practice that prevents food poisoning when handling edibles is
A. hygiene
B. packaging
C. preservation
D. processing
E. storing

11. Which of the following is not a safe method of handling foods?
A. Chilling food and drink promptly
B. Cleaning all the items properly
C. Cooking food under appropriate temperature
D. Separating raw from cooked foods
E. Storing fruits and vegetables together

12. Why is it important to wash your hands thoroughly while preparing fruits salad? To
A. improve colour
B. improve flavour
C. increase bulkiness
D. prevent contamination
E. retain taste

13. Main meals differ from snacks because they are
A. cheaper
B. lighter
C. more convenient
D. quicker to prepare
E. richer in nutrients

14. The money consumers pay for goods and services is known as
A. capital           B. dividend
C. interest          D. price
E. profit

15. Which of the following is the duty of a person who sells food in a restaurant?
A. Entertain visiting customers
B. Know how to prepare all dishes
C. Paint the restaurant in bright colours
D. Use clean utensils for serving meals
E. Use strong spices

16. The responsibility of safety manager to the public is to
A. ensure that environment is well beautified
B. ensure that foods are hygienically packaged
C. help escort the customers
D. help provide an enjoyable experience
E. set table with meals

17. Which of the following is the healthiest snack for the aged?
A. Apple slices
B. Candies
C. Chocolate cakes
D. Cookies
E. French fries

18. Which of the following substances is unfit for human consumption?
A. Apple cider vinegar
B. Contaminated drink
C. Evaporated milk
D. Hot milk chocolate
E. Light soup

19. What is the function of tea cloth?
A. Cleaning table
B. Covering the table
C. Laying on tray
D. Setting as cover
E. Wiping face

20. Which of the following describes a simple garment repair?
A. Converting old trouser to a knicker
B. Dyeing an old wrapper
C. Printing on new T-shirt
D. Removing stains before washing
E. Replacing lost button with new one

21. Which of the following statements represents the first step for constructing a needle work bag?
A. Attach the press stud to flap
B. Hem the flap using decorative stiches
C. Hem the short end 1.5 cm wide
D. Make the strap and attach it
E. Measure length, breath and hem allowance

22. Which of the following fabrics is appropriate for making handkerchief?
A. Cotton           B. Nylon
C. Polyester       D. Rayon
E. Wool

23. Vinegar is used in a dye bath to
A. aid wax removal
B. enable wax melt
C. ensure dye absorption
D. improve colour fastness
E. prevent fabric shrinkage

24. Colour fastness of fabric means
A. ability of fabric to absorb water
B. adding dye to the fabric
C. fabric’s ability to absorb dyes
D. inability of fabric to withstand heat
E. resistance of fabric to fading

25. To enhance durability of hat, it should be
A. packed in big box.
B. stored in a padded box.
C. stored in a polythene cover
D. sundried after a thorough wash before storing
E. wrapped with newspaper on open shelves

26. A thigh circumference measurement is done by placing tape
A. around the fullest part of the body below waistline
B. around fullest part of upper leg in standing position
C. around the thinnest part of lower leg while standing
D. from shoulder to the knee
E. from waist down to the sole of the feet

(Use the tools represented in Fig 2.1 to answer questions 27 – 29)

 

27. Which of the tools is required for accurate pattern drafting?
A. I           B. II          C. III
D. IV        E. V

28. Which of the tools is a fastener?
A. I             B. II             C. III
D. IV           E. V

29. Which of the tools protects the finger from needle pricks?
A. I             B. II           C. III
D. IV           E. V

30. The study of textiles aid individuals to
A. access clothing opportunities
B. identify clothing needs
C. predict fashion trend
D. understand fashion merchandising
E. understand properties of fibres

31. An outstanding advantage of synthetic fibres over natural fibres is that they
A. are more durable
B. are more expensive
C. can be dyed frequently
D. have smoother appearance
E. shrink away from flame

32. Woollen fibres are safer materials for children dressing because they
A. absorb metallic dye
B. are non-flammable
C. do not fray easily
D. have natural lustre
E. stretch easily when wet

33. The following charts represent the first four steps in laundering
I. Mending → Soaking → Sorting → Stain removal
II. Mending → Washing → Soaking → Sorting
III. Sorting → Mending → Stain removal → Soaking
IV. Stain removal → Soaking → Mending → Washing
V. Washing → Rinsing → Soaking → Mending

Which of the steps is correct?
A. I           B. II            C. III
D. IV        E. V

34. The last stage in laundering process is
A. airing               B. ironing
C. mending          D. stepping
E. storing

35. Which of the following garment features could be used to lengthen children’s dress?
A. Dart                B. Hem
C. Shirring           D. Smocking
E. Tuck

(Use the diagram in Fig 2.2 to answer questions 36 – 38)

36. How many patterns would you need to make the dress?
A. 5           B. 4           C. 3
D. 2           E. 1

37. What fastener is most suitable for the waistline?
A. Hook               B. Ribbon
C. Snap                D. Velcro
E. Zipper

38. What is the name of the dress?
A. Coved skirt
B. Flare skirt
C. Gown
D. Pinafore
E. School uniform

39. Set objectives that a family aims to achieve at a given time is known as
A. goals             B. resources
C. standards      D. values
E. wants

40. An example of secondary need is
A. clothing item
B. education
C. food
D. medical care
E. shelter

41. Which of the following is an indigenous cosmetic?
A. Antimony         B. Mascara
C. Perfume            D. Powder
E. Rouge

42. The right to protect consumers from acquiring hazardous goods from sales agents is same as the right to
A. be informed
B. choose
C. healthy environment
D. safety
E. seek redress

43. Pawpaw leaves is a home-made cleaning agent used for
A. mopping kitchen floor
B. removing stains on wall
C. scrubbing blackened pots
D. washing oily utensils
E. washing toilet tiles

44. Desire for freedom is a characteristic associated with
A. adolescents
B. adults
C. infants
D. pre-schoolers
E. toddlers

45. Painless sore around the genitals can be a sign of
A. candidiasis         B. chlamydia
C. gonorrhoea       D. syphilis
E. trichomoniasis

46. Hoarding can lead to
A. corruption of law enforcement officers
B. food scarcity
C. reduced prices
D. regular supply of fake products
E. violation of sales service agreement

47. The purpose for managing family wealth excludes
A. achieving long-term goals
B. improving quality of life
C. inheriting great resources
D. maintaining affordable living standard
E. providing good household practices

48. Which of the following is a puberty sign in girls?
A. Body shape begins to fill out
B. Hair starts to grow on chin
C. Muscles begin to develop
D. Testicles begin to enlarge
E. Voice becomes deeper

49. Which of the following regulatory bodies is in charge of enforcing standards and regulating cosmetic production in Nigeria?
A. EFCC           B. FDA
C. ICPC           D. NAFDAC
E. NDIC

50. Effective decision-making means
A. choosing options regardless of outcome
B. making choices that are beneficial
C. receiving feedback from past experiences
D. resolving conflict within the family
E. using information to solve problem

51. Which of the following is a genetic trait among developing children?
A. Communication skill
B. Growth patterns
C. Moral values
D. Self esteem
E. Speech patterns

52. Which of the following is an example of human resource?
A. Furniture            B. House
C. Knowledge         D. Savings
E. Vehicles

53. Positive attitude towards inexpensive food items allows the home maker to
A. buy food during off season
B. eat more nutritious food
C. reserve resources for other needs
D. spend less time shopping
E. spend money on other needs

54. The developmental stage when a child begins to crawl is
A. adolescence
B. infancy
C. preschool age
D. school age
E. toddlerhood

55. Child development is the period between
A. birth and adolescence
B. birth and adulthood
C. infancy and school age
D. school age and adolescence
E. toddlerhood and adolescence

56. Childhood immunization is important because it
A. boosts appetite
B. enhances weight gain
C. prevents deadly diseases
D. treats communicable diseases
E. weakens immunity

57. The following are uses of cosmetics except for
A. correcting eye defect
B. creating emphasis on skin
C. hiding poor features
D. improving a person’s beauty
E. treating skin problems

(Use the item represented in Fig 2.3 to answer questions 58)

[Fig 2.3 illustrates a roll-on deodorant bottle]

58. The item represented in Fig 2.3 is used for
A. bleaching clothes
B. controlling body sweat
C. scouring pans
D. stiffening clothes
E. washing the body

59. Which of the following is an ingredient for making homemade polish?
A. Caustic soda
B. Dye
C. Palm oil
D. Paraffin oil
E. Water

60. Face to face procedure for seeking redress between a service provider and consumer requires
A. completing complaint form on the service provider’s website
B. direct access for resolution
C. engaging the service of a lawyer
D. forwarding a complaint letter
E. making formal complaints to Consumer Protection Council

Answers to JSS 3 NECO BECE 2027 Questions and Answers Pre-vocational Studies

Answers to BECE Pre-vocational Studies PAPER 1 (Agriculture)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective questions in Paper 1 of JSS3 NECO BECE 2027 for Pre-vocational Studies (i.e Agriculture). If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view Remember to use the comments section if you need further clarification of any question

Answers to BECE Pre-vocational Studies PAPER 2 (Home Economics)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective questions in Paper 2 of JSS3 NECO BECE 2027 for Pre-vocational Studies (i.e Home Economics). If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view Remember to use the comments section if you need further clarification of any question

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