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Question 1
jamb 2022

Dishes cooked by poaching and steaming are

AEasily digested
BEasy to handle
CVery palatable
DVery attractive
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Question 2
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Texture, colour, and shape in a design are referred to as

AElements
BIdeas
CObjects
DPrinciples
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Question 3
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The most appropriate equipment used in draining off fat when frying fish on a large scale is

AColander
BCane basket
CMetal sieve
DStrainer
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Question 4
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Peeled banana left in the open changes colour due to

AFermentation
BOxidation
CEnzyme action
DActivities of yeast
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Question 5
jamb 2022

The act of a mother sewing her used wrapper into a small gown for her daughter is called .........

APatching
BDarning
CRenovating
DDecorating
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Question 6
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The acts of buying foodstuffs needed to prepare meals is known as .........

APricing
BPreserving
CBudgeting
DPurchasing
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Question 7
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The purpose of courtship is to .........

AAfford partners the opportunity to know more about love
BEnable partners to understand each other
CAllow partners to come into physical contact
DStay close to each other's family
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Question 8
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A set of menu forming a complete meal at a set price is termed

AEthnic menu
BSpecial party menu
CA la carte
DTable d'hote
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Question 9
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The process of twisting silk fibres to form a strong yarn is called

AThrowing
BBailing
CDegumming
DCarding
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Question 10
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Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when selecting household linen?

AFamily needs
BSize of the house
CMoney availability
DDuration of fabrics
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Question 11
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Cotton fabrics should not be stored in a damp place to avoid being affected by

AMoth
BAnt
CInsect
DMildew
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Question 12
jamb 2022

Which of the following is a procedure of seeking redress?

ADialogue
BDestruction
CAccusation
DFight
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Question 13
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A stiletto is used for

ACutting buttonholes
BPatching
CDarning
DPunching eyelet holes
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Question 14
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The legal union between a man and a woman is referred to as .........

ACourtship
BMarriage
CEngagement
DDating
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Question 15
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The process of neatening the raw edges of articles is called

ASeam finishing
BSeam line
CSeam allowance
DHemming
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Question 16
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In girls, the development of breasts and the onset of menstrual flow are signs of

APuberty
BAdulthood
CAdolescence
DGrowth
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Question 17
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The act of making a choice from alternative courses of action is .........

AEvaluation
BDecision making
COrganization
DImplementation
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Question 18
jamb 2022

The main purpose of repairing a garment is to

ABeautify it
BAlter the style
CPrevent waste
DProlong its lifespan
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Question 19
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When food is handled properly, it .........

ASafeguards consumers' health
BEncourages overspending
CAccelerates spoilage
DIncreases the risk of spoiling
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Question 20
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A place where artworks are displayed and sold is a

AGallery
BMuseum
CStudio
DWorkshop
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