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Question 11
jamb 2023

Food ______ is a benefit of healthy handling practices.

AContamination
BSafety
CPoisoning
DSpoilage
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Question 12
jamb 2023

A person whose work does not involve strenuous physical activity is called ______ workers.

AManual
BSedentary
CCompany
DMedical
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Question 13
jamb 2023

When picking snacks, hand contact can be avoided by using

ALadle
BTongs
CKnives
DSpatula
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Question 14
jamb 2023

When edges of garment are turned to the wrong side and stitched, it is called

AJoining
BFacing
CBinding
DHemming
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Question 15
jamb 2023

The process of neatening the raw edges of articles is called

ASeam finishing
BHemming
CStitching
DSeam allowance
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Question 16
jamb 2023

The process of twisting silk fibres to form a strong yarn is called

ADagumming
BThrowing
CBailing
DCarding
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Question 17
jamb 2023

The measure of the quality, quantity and method of goal attainment in the family is referred to as

AProfit
BResources
CNeed
DStandard
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Question 18
jamb 2023

The space between stitching line and the cutting line is called

ADart
BNotch
CGrain line
DSeam allowance
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Question 19
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a procedure of seeking redress?

ADestruction
BFlight
CAccusation
DDialogue
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Question 20
jamb 2023

Fresh paint can be removed using __________.

AGlycerin
BBleach
CBorax
DTurpentine
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Question 21
jamb 2023

Perishable foods can be stored in the

AOven
BRefrigerator
CBasket
DCooler
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Question 22
jamb 2023

Which of the following practices will ensure safety in food handling?

ADiscard soft foods that are moldy
BWearing long painted nails
CCutting fruits before washing
DUsing raw eggs for drinks
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Question 23
jamb 2023

When food is handled properly, it __________.

AAccelerates spoilage
BIncreases risk of spoiling
CSafeguards consumers’ health
DEncourages overspending
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Question 24
jamb 2023

Turkey sandwich is to snacks as chicken jollof rice is to ________.

ASoup
BAppetizers
CDessert
DMain meal
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Question 25
jamb 2023

The body outline or figure of a person is called

AFigure
BOutfit
CSize
DPersonality
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Question 26
jamb 2023

The basic unit of raw materials used in making yarns is called

ALint
BFibre
CBias
DFabric
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Question 27
jamb 2023

Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when buying food?

ADialect of food seller
BFood items in season
CQuality of foodstuff
DSize of the family
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Question 28
jamb 2023

The basic pattern drafted to the exact size of the body is called a

ASkirt
BCape
CBlock
DBodice
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Question 29
jamb 2023

Tricycle and ball are examples of _______ children play materials.

AFun
BMuscular
CRole
DCreative
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Question 30
jamb 2023

Body measurement taken from the shoulder to the wrist is _______.

AShoulder
BSleeve length
CArm circumference
DElbow
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