📝 SECOND TERM EXAMINATION – 2020

Primary 4 Vocational Aptitude Exam Questions

CLASS: Primary 4
SUBJECT: Vocational Aptitude
DURATION: 1 Hour
NAME: ___________________________________________

✳️ PART A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (Choose the correct option – A, B, C or D)

Instruction: Answer all questions by ticking the correct option.

1. ___________ is a device used for snapping pictures.
   A. Stethoscope B. Camera C. Flashlight D. Laptop

2. __________ is the act of taking pictures with the use of a camera.
   A. Reporting B. Photography C. Broadcasting D. Typing

3. The person who takes pictures with a camera is called a _____.
   A. Journalist B. Artist C. Photographer D. Videographer

4. A photographer’s workplace is called a ________.
   A. Salon B. Stadium C. Studio D. Market

5. All digital cameras are coloured cameras.
   A. False B. True C. True and False D. None

6. ________ is the art of creating items with beads.
   A. Bidding B. Bead making C. Threading D. Carpentry

7. Block moulding is the art of making ________.
   A. Chairs B. Blocks C. Cars D. Books

8. How many main stages are involved in block moulding?
   A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

9. Which of these is NOT used in brick making?
   A. Cutlass B. Block mould C. Headpan D. Shovel

10. Moulded blocks are dried to remove ________ from them.
    A. Sand B. Dirt C. Water D. Stones

11. ___________ is the first stage in block making.
    A. Drying B. Moulding C. Mixing D. Painting

12. __________ is the profession of writing or reporting for media.
    A. Writing B. Journalism C. Editing D. Acting

13. A person who practices journalism is called a _________.
    A. Writer B. Reporter C. Journalist D. Newscaster

14. The main aim of a journalist is _________.
    A. Informing people B. Studying people C. Entertaining people D. Drawing people

15. A journalist can be trained in all these EXCEPT ________.
    A. University B. Polytechnic C. Primary school D. School of Journalism

16. ________ is the act of dressing or arranging the hair.
    A. Hairdressing B. Beading C. Barbing D. Sewing

17. A man hairdresser is called a ___________.
    A. Stylist B. Coiffeur C. Coiffeuse D. Tinter

18. A woman hairdresser is called a ___________.
    A. Hairdryer B. Coiffeuse C. Barber D. Cutter

19. Someone who colours hair is called a __________.
    A. Tinter B. Barber C. Stylist D. Designer

20. The person who cuts people’s hair is called a ___________.
    A. Tailor B. Barber C. Sailor D. Cleaner

21. A person that sews clothes is called a ___________.
    A. Tailor B. Barber C. Painter D. Driver

22. One important tool used in tailoring is the __________.
    A. Stethoscope B. Sewing machine C. Razor blade D. Block mould

23. The act of making clothes is called ___________.
    A. Photography B. Tailoring C. Broadcasting D. Welding

24. Which of these is NOT a tailoring tool?
    A. Tape rule B. Scissors C. Comb D. Needle

25. A person who writes articles for newspapers is called a ___________.
    A. Singer B. Journalist C. Tailor D. Barber

26. Hairdressing is mostly done in the _________.
    A. Studio B. Bakery C. Salon D. Laboratory

27. A sewing machine is used for ___________.
    A. Cutting hair B. Making blocks C. Sewing clothes D. Taking photos

28. One of these tools is used in barbing.
    A. Microphone B. Clipper C. Needle D. Flashlight

29. A person who takes news reports from the field is a __________.
    A. Dancer B. Hairdresser C. Field reporter D. Barber

30. The process of mixing sand, cement, and water is called ________ in block moulding.
    A. Cooking B. Mixing C. Moulding D. Pouring

31. The tool used to carry mixed sand is called a ________.
    A. Tray B. Headpan C. Bucket D. Pot

32. What is the main purpose of bead making?
    A. To eat B. To decorate C. To build houses D. To cut hair

33. A ___________ is used to smoothen or cut clothes in tailoring.
    A. Comb B. Scissors C. Brush D. Tape rule

34. Which of these is NOT part of journalism?
    A. Writing B. Editing C. Beading D. Reporting

35. The tool used to measure fabric in tailoring is the __________.
    A. Ruler B. Scale C. Tape rule D. Stick

36. Barbing is usually done in a __________.
    A. Studio B. Salon C. Barbershop D. Kitchen

37. A __________ is used to capture video footage.
    A. Camera B. Comb C. Block D. Mixer

38. Bead making is mostly done using __________.
    A. Cement B. Needles C. Thread D. Beads

39. A person who reports for the radio is a __________.
    A. Radio presenter B. Tailor C. Chef D. Mason

40. In journalism, a person who checks and corrects articles before printing is called a ___________.
    A. Editor B. Tailor C. Hairdresser D. Mixer

✍️ PART B: THEORY QUESTIONS (Evaluation)

Answer all questions in complete sentences.

1. What is barbing?

2. List four tools used in barbing.

3. What is hairdressing?

4. List four tools used in hairdressing.

5. Define journalism.

6. Mention three professionals in journalism and their roles.

7. What is tailoring?

8. List three tools used in tailoring.

9. What is block moulding, and why is it important?

10. Describe the steps involved in making a block, from start to finish.

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