Cultural and Creative Arts Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

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Introduction to CCA as a School Subject

Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA) is a subject taught in Nigerian schools to help students discover and develop their creative talents.

It combines different aspects of art, music, drama, and cultural studies.

Through CCA, students learn how to express themselves using colours, sounds, shapes, movements, and storytelling.

The subject also teaches the value of culture, tradition, and teamwork.

CCA helps students to think creatively, build confidence, and appreciate the beauty of Nigerian and African culture.

It is a fun and interactive subject that encourages learning by doing.

CCA Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

CCA Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS2 CCA Third Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 3rd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. The historical periods in music is divided into ____________
(a) four          (b) five
(c) three         (d) eight

2. A Greek philosopher and an educationist who recommended music as an instrument for early training and re-direction of the soul is ____________?
(a) Jazz            (b) Socrates
(c) Aristotle      (d) Plato

3. Which of the following civilizations contributed little to the development of music and practice?
(a) Greeks           (b) Romans
(c) Egyptians       (d) African

4. Which of the following are the element of art?
(a) line, brush, form, ink
(b) shape, comb, colour
(c) line, colour, ruler
(d) line, colour, shape, texture

5. The element of art that is concerned with the surface quality of an objective is____________?
(a) colour          (b) line
(c) shape           (d) texture

6. A mixture of white and blues will give us colour
(a) whitish blue
(b) bluish white
(c) blue salt
(d) sky blue

7. The word “form” in music refers to____________?
(a) design and regular pattern
(b) tones and music notation
(c) shape and band pattern
(d) the arrangement of successive sound

8. In shading, the artist tries to____________?
(a) point the object
(b) darken the object
(c) lighten the object
(d) show the effect of light and darkness

9. Painting executed on the walls inside a building are known as____________?
(a) uli designs
(b) rhythm
(c) house paintings
(d) interior decoration

10. Rhythm in design gives a feeling of ____________
(a) music          (b) sound
(c) variety         (d) harmony

11. What type of line is best used to describe spark of lightening effect?
(a) wavy             (b) curved line
(c) loop lines      (d) zigzag lines

12. Another name for imaginative drawing is ____________drawing
(a) nature        (b) landscape
(c) still life       (d) memory

13. To serve Nigeria with all my strength is verse in National ____________
(a) coat of arm
(b) anthem
(c) constitution
(d) pledge

14. Music and noise are products of ____________
(a) keys          (b) chord
(c) notes        (d) sounds

15. Folk music is best played during____________
(a) sport activities
(b) church service
(c) festival
(d) moon light plays

16. Popular music is used to entertain ____________
(a) students
(b) festival
(c) sports group
(d) a wider audience

17. Music is regarded as the art of making ____________ combination of sounds
(a) rough        (b) clear
(c) joint           (d) pleasing

18. A room where an artist works is called____________
(a) workshop        (b) museum
(c) art room          (d) studio

19. Which of the following deals with a regular repetition of same element of design
(a) band pattern
(b) half drop
(c) all over
(d) regular

20. An expression of the body with steps and gestures in response to music refers to ____________
(a) dance         (b) drama
(c) music         (d) exercise

21. The area occupied by any form or shape in a work of art is known as____________?
(a) area           (b) distance
(c) space         (d) length

22. An unoccupied area by any form or shape is referred to as____________?
(a) texture
(b) negative space
(c) positive space
(d) space

23. The rules that guides the use of element of design in an art work is referred to as____________?
(a) design
(b) principles of design
(c) element of design
(d) principles and element of design

24. ____________ shows some motifs bigger than others in the same design
(a) design principles
(b) emphasis or dominance
(c) design balance
(d) space

25. The appearance of order and agreement in the relationship of all element of design present in a design is known as ____________
(a) rhythm
(b) harmony
(c) proportion & rhythm
(d) line and space

26. Which of the following creates visual movement in a work of art
(a) rhythm        (b) dominance
(c) texture         (d) colour

27. The process of allowing some elements of art occur several times on a design is simply____________
(a) motifs          (b) repetition
(c) balance        (d) creative art

28. The process of obtaining the right tone of colour for painting and designing is called ____________?
(a) moulding
(b) colour mixing
(c) colour wheels
(d) colour rays

29. The six colour wheels is made up of ______
(a) 2 primary colours and 4 secondary colours
(b) 3 primary colours and 3 secondary colour
(c) 4 secondary colours and 2 intermediate colours
(d) none of the above

30. One of the first stages in painting is ______
(a) sketching
(b) printing
(c) wash
(d) mounting on the board

31. A person that paints is a/an ______
(a) designer      (b) painter
(c) artist            (d) vocalist

32. A painting done in many shades and tints of a single colour is called ______
(a) polychrome
(b) monochrome
(c) frescoes
(d) one colour painting

33. Yellow is a ______
(a) cool colour
(b) warm colour
(c) hot colour
(d) shouting colour

34. Black and white are regarded as ______
(a) bright and dull colours
(b) neutral colours
(c) opposite colours
(d) spectrum colour

35. Another name for rainbow colours is ______
(a) sky colours
(b) spectrum colours
(c) flair colours
(d) neutral colours

36. ______is a painting of objects from memory
(a) still life       (b) imaginative
(c) figure         (d) landscape

37. ______is the painting of inanimate objects
(a) nature      (b) still-life
(c) life            (d) figure or landscape

38. Which of these colour combination in equal proportion will produce orange
(a) red + blue
(b) red + yellow
(c) yellow + green
(d) yellow + purple

39. The use of plaster or crayon in painting is grouped under ______
(a) glazing
(b) dry painting
(c) net painting
(d) fresh painting

40. Painting from nature does not include studies from
(a) fruits         (b) still life
(c) flower       (d) spray

41. Music has the following impact on human life except ______
(a) social               (b) educational
(c) agricultural      (d) economical

42. The traditional African music is transmitted using ______
(a) keyboard     (b) written
(c) oral              (d) dancing

43. The flute belongs to the family of ______
(a) membranophone
(b) chordophone
(c) aerophone
(d) idiophone

44. The assignment of composing the Nigerian National Anthem was given to ______
(a) Tawio Akeakurm
(b) Olusegun Obadanjo
(c) Benedict Odiase
(d) Akin Fuba

45. When solfa notes are written one above another, it is referred to as ______
(a) solfa notation
(b) singing
(c) Modulator
(d) notes

46. The sketch below is a ______drawing.
(a) nature         (b) perspective
(c) figure          (d) imaginative

47. Which of the following media is suitable for pupils in the primary school ?
(a) poster         (b) Acrylic
(c) crayon         (d) oil

48. Which of the following materials is mostly used for painting?
(a) feather         (b) foam
(c) brush            (d) wool

49. An arrangement of motif in order to achieve rhythm is ______
(a) abstract        (b) design
(c) pattern          (d) shape

50. Which of the following media is water base.
(a) crayon
(b) oil and pastel
(c) poster
(d) pencil

51. Which of the following is not a musical alphabet?
(a) A          (b) C
(c) G          (d) H

52. Which line of the treble staff/stave is D?
(a) 1st        (b) 2nd
(c) 3rd        (d) 4th

53. Which of the space in the treble staff/stave is “F”?
(a) 4th        (b) 2nd
(c) 3rd        (d) 1st

54. The drawing of G-Clef on the staff starts from line _______
(a) two        (b) three
(c) four       (d) one

55. A scale may be called _________ in music and sound.
(a) improvisation of sounds
(b) alphabet
(c) chords
(d) ladder of sounds

56. Degree number in musical notes begins with ________ and ends with ________
(a) 3 and 7          (b) 8 and 3
(c) 2 and 88        (d) 1 and 1

57. (#) is represented as _________ in musical notes and sounds.
(a) piece of music
(b) DOH
(c) FAH
(d) sharp

58. (b1-b7) written on the staff is usually referred to as ________.
(a) notes           (b) pitch
(c) depth           (d) flats

Use the diagram below to answer question 59-60.

59. The alphabet “F” is found at the _________ line.
(a) 1st          (b) 2nd
(c) 3rd          (d) 4th

60. The diagram above is named _________.
(a) Treble or G Clef
(b) Alto and Viola
(c) Tenor
(d) Bass or F Clef

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all six (6) questions in this section.

1. Define Musical Instrument.
1b. Mention the four classification of African Musical Instrument.

2. Write Short note on the following terms:
(a) Pitch
(b) Key Signature
(c) Modulator
(d) Design
(e) Voice training

3. Define self control according to Jay Shetty.
3b. Write extensively on the following terms:
i. self esteem
ii. self control
iii. Musical styles
iv. African traditional music
v. principles

4. What is Element of Design?
4b. Mention five (5) Element of Design.

5. Clearly illustrate the Bass or F Clef in a diagram.

6. Clearly illustrate the treble lines and the treble space from the diagram below.

E F G A B C D E F

Answers to CCA Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of CCA exam questions for JSS2 Third term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of CCA Exam Questions for JSS2 Third term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

1. Define Musical Instrument.
A musical instrument is any device or tool that is used to produce musical sounds. It can be played by hitting, blowing, plucking, or pressing to create rhythm, melody, and harmony.

1b. Mention the four classification of African Musical Instrument.
– Idiophones
– Membranophones
– Aerophones
– Chordophones

2. Write Short note on the following terms:
(a) Pitch: Pitch is the highness or lowness of a musical sound.
(b) Key Signature: Key signature is the combination of sharps or flats at the beginning of a musical staff, showing the key in which the music is played.
(c) Modulator: A modulator is a device or method that changes the key or pitch in music.
(d) Design: Design is the arrangement of lines, shapes, colours, and textures to create a visual piece of art.
(e) Voice Training: Voice training is the process of improving and developing the quality and strength of one’s voice through exercises.

3. Define self control according to Jay Shetty.
Self-control, according to Jay Shetty, is the ability to be disciplined enough to resist short-term temptations in order to achieve long-term goals.

3b. Write extensively on the following terms:
i. Self Esteem: This is the way a person values and sees themselves. A person with high self-esteem believes in their ability to succeed and feels good about who they are.

ii. Self Control: This is the ability to manage emotions, desires, and actions, especially in difficult situations. It helps people make better choices and avoid regrettable actions.

iii. Musical Styles: Musical styles refer to the different ways music can be expressed, such as classical, jazz, gospel, afrobeat, and traditional African music.

iv. African Traditional Music: This is the music that originates from various cultures and communities in Africa. It is usually passed down orally and used during festivals, storytelling, ceremonies, and daily activities.

v. Principles: Principles are rules or beliefs that guide actions, behaviour, and decisions. In arts, design principles like balance, contrast, and harmony help create effective and attractive designs.

4. What is Element of Design?
Elements of design are the basic visual tools or building blocks used by artists to create an artwork. They help organize and communicate ideas effectively.

4b. Mention five (5) Element of Design.
– Line
– Shape
– Colour
– Texture
– Space

5. Clearly illustrate the Bass or F Clef in a diagram.

6. Clearly illustrate the treble lines and the treble space from the diagram below.
Treble Lines: E – G – B – D – F (Every Good Boy Deserves Favour)
Treble Spaces: F – A – C – E (FACE)

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How to Pass CCA Exam Questions for JSS2 Third Term

Passing your CCA exam questions for JSS2 Third term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Attend Your CCA Classes Regularly:
Don’t miss any CCA lesson. Every topic taught is important for your third term exam.

2. Study Past Questions:
Go through CCA past questions and try answering them. This will help you know the pattern of questions.

3. Understand the Key Topics:
Pay special attention to topics like types of music, drawing and painting, elements and principles of design, traditional African instruments, and performance arts.

4. Practice Drawing and Labelling:
Practice how to draw musical notations, clefs, and art patterns. Also, learn how to label your drawings correctly.

5. Memorize Key Definitions:
Definitions such as pitch, rhythm, design, texture, and harmony must be well understood and easily recalled.

6. Prepare for Practical Exams:
Be ready for practicals like singing, drawing, drumming, or acting. Your teacher might test any of these.

7. Revise with Friends:
Form a small reading group and teach each other. It helps you remember faster.

8. Ask Questions in Class:
If you don’t understand something, ask your teacher. It’s better to ask than to stay confused.

9. Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions:
Don’t play with your exam. Avoid distractions and study with seriousness.

10. Pray and Stay Confident:
Before entering the exam hall, say a short prayer and trust that you will remember all you have studied.

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