Vocational Aptitude Primary Examination Primary 4 Third Term Lesson

Answers to the Vocational Aptitude questions for Primary Six:

1. The process of managing a project such as meetings, festivals, birthdays, conventions, tradeshows, ceremonies, parties, etc. is called event management.
2. Name two materials used by an interior decorator:
   • Paint
   • Fabric
3. Another term for event planner is event coordinator.
4. The activities that deal with the operation of an aircraft are aviation.
5. A person who flies an aeroplane is a pilot.
6. People who go to the moon are called astronauts.
7. Which part of the country does the army protect? The entire country.
8. Another name for the military is armed forces.
9. The armed force is divided into how many parts? Three parts (Army, Navy, Air Force).
10. A large sports ground or racecourse usually with seats for spectators is called a stadium.
11. State the two classifications of sports:

• Indoor sports
• Outdoor sports

12. Mention two examples of board games:

• Chess
• Monopoly

13. Goods are those things produced for the survival of human beings.
14. The process of making or manufacturing goods for human consumption is called production.
15. State two types of goods:

• Consumer goods
• Capital goods

16. Mention any two out of the types of production:

• Primary production
• Secondary production

17. List two factors of production:

• Land
• Labor

18. How many types of wood do we have? Two types
19. Mention the types of wood:

• Hardwood
• Softwood

20. Define agriculture: Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life.
21. State two importance of agriculture:

• Provides food for the population
• Creates employment opportunities

22. Mention any two branches of agriculture:

• Crop production
• Animal husbandry

23. The fastest means of transportation is through the air.
24. Information is a processed data.
25. The body that regulates engineers in Nigeria is COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria).
26. The quality or conduct by which a professional carries out his duties is referred to as professionalism.
27. Does vocational work require university education? No
28. State any two means of transportation:

• Road
• Air

29. The engineers that build bridges, roads, houses are called civil engineers.
30. State the full meaning of:

• i. ICT: Information and Communication Technology
• ii. ROM: Read-Only Memory

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION 2024

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

SUBJECT: VOCATIONAL APTITUDE

NAME: _______________________

Instruction: Answer the following questions by filling the gaps.

1. ___________ is gotten from animal skin.
2. ___________ can be processed to produce products like shoes, bags, or belts.
3. ___________ is an activity that involves making something in a skillful way.
4. ___________ involves the use of color pigments to change the look of leather.
5. ___________ means decorating leather by making holes in it.
6. An example of a thing that can be made with leather is ___________.
7. A ___________ is a small decorative object that can be threaded together to make a necklace.
8. ___________ can be made from materials like stones, plastic, or wood.
9. ___________ is an example of a type of bead.
10. A ___________ is needed to cut the thread or thin wire during bead work.
11. Beads can be used to make ___________.
12. ___________ is the study and application of beauty products and treatments.
13. An individual who engages in the cosmetology business is called a ___________.
14. ___________ is used to dry the hair in cosmetology.
15. ___________ is used to brush the hair in cosmetology.
16. Washing machine is used for ___________.
17. Laundry basket is used for ___________.
18. Drying rack is used for ___________.
19. Soap or detergent is used for ___________.
20. Pressing iron is used for ___________.
21. ___________ means clothes, towels, or sheets that need to be washed or have been washed.
22. ___________ is the process of cleaning clothes with special chemicals instead of water.
23. The process of making hats is known as ___________.
24. Hat-making is also known as ___________.
25. A person who engages in the trade of hat is called a ___________.
26. Fedora and Bowler are examples of ___________.
27. Plain strain and crotchet are examples of ___________.
28. Wool felt, peach bloom, and fur are used in hat making.
29. Dandruff, hair loss, and scalp are examples of ___________.
30. A ___________ is a person whose job is to cut, dress, and shave men’s and boys’ hair.

Answers:

1. Leather is gotten from animal skin.
2. Leather can be processed to produce products like shoes, bags, or belts.
3. Crafting is an activity that involves making something in a skillful way.
4. Dyeing involves the use of color pigments to change the look of leather.
5. Tooling means decorating leather by making holes in it.
6. An example of a thing that can be made with leather is a wallet.
7. A bead is a small decorative object that can be threaded together to make a necklace.
8. Beads can be made from materials like stones, plastic, or wood.
9. Crystal is an example of a type of bead.
10. A scissors is needed to cut the thread or thin wire during bead work.
11. Beads can be used to make necklaces.
12. Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty products and treatments.
13. An individual who engages in the cosmetology business is called a cosmetologist.
14. Hair dryer is used to dry the hair in cosmetology.
15. Hairbrush is used to brush the hair in cosmetology.
16. Washing machine is used for washing clothes.
17. Laundry basket is used for holding dirty clothes.
18. Drying rack is used for drying clothes.
19. Soap or detergent is used for cleaning clothes.
20. Pressing iron is used for ironing clothes.
21. Laundry means clothes, towels, or sheets that need to be washed or have been washed.
22. Dry cleaning is the process of cleaning clothes with special chemicals instead of water.
23. The process of making hats is known as millinery.
24. Hat-making is also known as millinery.
25. A person who engages in the trade of hats is called a milliner.
26. Fedora and Bowler are examples of hats.
27. Plain strain and crotchet are examples of hat-making techniques.
28. Wool felt, peach bloom, and fur are used in hat making.
29. Dandruff, hair loss, and scalp are examples of hair issues.
30. A barber is a person whose job is to cut, dress, and shave men’s and boys’ hair.

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION 2024

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

SUBJECT: VOCATIONAL APTITUDE

NAME: _______________________

Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. What is tailoring?
2. Mention two tools used by tailors:

   • ---

   • ---

3. The art of making and plaiting hair for people is known as ___________.
4. Mention two places where hairdressing can be found:

   • ---

   • ---

5. List two hairdressing tools and equipment:

   • ---

   • ---

6. ___________ is a person who cuts hair for people.
7. List two tools used by barbers:

   • ---

   • ---

8. Who is a bead maker?
9. Mention two materials used for making beads:

   • ---

   • ---

10. List two objects that can be made with beads:

11. What is laundry?
12. Mention two tools used for laundry:

13. ___________ and ___________ is a vocation that teaches us how to color clothes.
14. List two types of dyes:

15. ___________ can be defined as the process of creating an image with the help of light.
16. List two tools used for photography:

17. State the full form of N.U.J:
18. What is hunting?
19. List two tools used for hunting:

20. The baby fish is known as ___________.
21. ___________ involves raising fish usually for food or for commercial purposes.
22. ___________ is the growing of crops and rearing of animals.
23. List two types of soil:

24. ___________ are the technicians in the electrical industry who install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes.
25. Mention two building materials you know:

26. Mention two tools and equipment used in electrical works:

27. The word ___________ is used as a synonym for occupation, trade, or vocation.
28. List two types of workers:

29. ___________ are tools that are manually operated.
30. ___________ are tools that are electrically operated.

Answers:

1. Tailoring is the craft of designing, cutting, fitting, and finishing clothes.
2. Two tools used by tailors:
   • Scissors
   • Sewing machine
3. The art of making and plaiting hair for people is known as hairdressing.
4. Two places where hairdressing can be found:
   • Hair salon
   • Beauty parlor
5. Two hairdressing tools and equipment:
   • Comb
   • Hairdryer
6. A barber is a person who cuts hair for people.
7. Two tools used by barbers:
   • Clippers
   • Razor
8. A bead maker is a person who designs and creates decorative items using beads.
9. Two materials used for making beads:
   • Glass
   • Plastic
10. Two objects that can be made with beads:
    • Necklaces
    • Bracelets
11. Laundry is the process of washing clothes and other textiles.
12. Two tools used for laundry:
    • Washing machine
    • Iron
13. Tie-dyeing and batik is a vocation that teaches us how to color clothes.
14. Two types of dyes:
    • Natural dyes
    • Synthetic dyes
15. Photography can be defined as the process of creating an image with the help of light.
16. Two tools used for photography:
    • Camera
    • Tripod
17. The full form of N.U.J: Nigerian Union of Journalists
18. Hunting is the practice of pursuing and capturing or killing wild animals for food or sport.
19. Two tools used for hunting:
    • Bow and arrow
    • Trap
20. The baby fish is known as fry.
21. Aquaculture involves raising fish usually for food or for commercial purposes.
22. Agriculture is the growing of crops and rearing of animals.
23. Two types of soil:
    • Clay
    • Loam
24. Electricians are the technicians in the electrical industry who install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes.
25. Two building materials you know:
    • Cement
    • Bricks
26. Two tools and equipment used in electrical works:
    • Multimeter
    • Wire stripper
27. The word vocation is used as a synonym for occupation, trade, or vocation.
28. Two types of workers:
    • Skilled workers
    • Unskilled workers
29. Hand tools are tools that are manually operated.
30. Power tools are tools that are electrically operated.

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION 2024

CLASS: PRIMARY 3

SUBJECT: VOCATIONAL

NAME: _______________________

Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. The primary aim of dyeing is to change the ___________ of cloth.
2. Tie and dye is a form of artwork. (True or false)
3. A person that is educated in the field of engineering is called ___________.
4. Safety boot is one of the safety equipment in engineering. (True or false)
5. The art and trade of cutting, shaping, working, and joining wood is called ___________.
6. The person that engages in carpentry work is called a ___________.
7. Wood is gotten from the ___________.
8. The organic material gotten from trees is called ___________.
9. The person that is in charge of putting all necessary things together to make an event successful is called an ___________.
10. The art of preparing good food is called ___________.
11. A person that prepares food is called a ___________.
12. A professional cook in a restaurant is called the ___________.
13. ___________ is a place where food is prepared.
14. The tool used for watering plants is ___________.
15. A person that engages in gardening is called a ___________.
16. The vegetables that produce leaves are called ___________.
17. There are ___________ types of vegetables.
18. The machine used for gathering crops on the farm is ___________.
19. The name of the farm tool below is ___________.
20. ___________ is a person that involves in hunting.
21. Tape rule is a tool used in ___________ profession.
22. Fish is to fishing as clipper is to ___________.
23. ___________ is a person that involves in teaching.
24. The head of a primary school as female is called ___________.
25. Principal is the head of ___________ school.
26. A person that studied and practices law is called a ___________.
27. Hospital is to a doctor as ___________ is to a lawyer.
28. The habit of maintaining good health and preventing diseases is known as ___________.
29. A machine used for pulling or pushing agricultural machinery is ___________.
30. An animal used by hunters to chase, catch, and sometimes kill bush animals is called ___________.

Answers:

1. The primary aim of dyeing is to change the color of cloth.
2. Tie and dye is a form of artwork. (True)
3. A person that is educated in the field of engineering is called an engineer.
4. Safety boot is one of the safety equipment in engineering. (True)
5. The art and trade of cutting, shaping, working, and joining wood is called carpentry.
6. The person that engages in carpentry work is called a carpenter.
7. Wood is gotten from the forest.
8. The organic material gotten from trees is called wood.
9. The person that is in charge of putting all necessary things together to make an event successful is called an event planner.
10. The art of preparing good food is called cooking.
11. A person that prepares food is called a cook.
12. A professional cook in a restaurant is called the chef.
13. Kitchen is a place where food is prepared.
14. The tool used for watering plants is a watering can.
15. A person that engages in gardening is called a gardener.
16. The vegetables that produce leaves are called leafy vegetables.
17. There are two types of vegetables.
18. The machine used for gathering crops on the farm is a harvester.
19. The name of the farm tool below is hoe.
20. Hunter is a person that involves in hunting.
21. Tape rule is a tool used in tailoring profession.
22. Fish is to fishing as clipper is to barbering.
23. Teacher is a person that involves in teaching.
24. The head of a primary school as female is called headmistress.
25. Principal is the head of secondary school.
26. A person that studied and practices law is called a lawyer.
27. Hospital is to a doctor as court is to a lawyer.
28. The habit of maintaining good health and preventing diseases is known as hygiene.
29. A machine used for pulling or pushing agricultural machinery is a tractor.
30. An animal used by hunters to chase, catch, and sometimes kill bush animals is called a hunting dog.

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION 2024

CLASS: PRIMARY 2

SUBJECT: VOCATIONAL

NAME: _______________________

Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ___________ is a game played on a field between two teams of 11 players each.
2. A football field is called a ___________.
3. ___________ is the person in charge of general supervision of a football game.
4. ___________ is a vocation of catching fish.
5. List two techniques for fishing:

   • ---

   • ---

6. Fish can be done in a pond. (True/False)
7. ___________ makes our bones stronger.
8. The art of building with bricks is called ___________.
9. As teaching is for teachers, bricklaying is for ___________.
10. A person that paints is called a ___________.
11. List two examples of colors that you know:

    • ---

    • ---

12. ___________ is used to apply paint on a surface.
13. ___________ is used for climbing up and down.
14. A ___________ assists the referee in making decisions in a match.
15. A baby chicken is called a ___________.
16. A place where domesticated birds are kept is called a ___________.
17. A location where people work is a ___________.
18. Which professional works in the hospital? ___________
19. A person that does carpentry is known as a ___________.
20. Clipper is used by a ___________.
21. A person that weaves cloths is called a ___________.
22. Cloth is made from ___________.
23. Sanyan is an example of cultural woven cloth among ___________.
24. Name this object: ___________
25. ___________ is an occupation in which a person is skilled or trained.

Write the uses of the following raw materials:

26. Cocoa: ___________
27. Rubber: ___________
28. A person who passes knowledge to students is called a ___________.
29. The head of a primary school is called a ___________.
30. What is the full meaning of UPS? ___________

Answers:

1. Football is a game played on a field between two teams of 11 players each.
2. A football field is called a pitch.
3. Referee is the person in charge of general supervision of a football game.
4. Fishing is a vocation of catching fish.
5. Two techniques for fishing:
   • Net fishing
   • Rod and line fishing
6. Fish can be done in a pond. (True)
7. Calcium makes our bones stronger.
8. The art of building with bricks is called bricklaying.
9. As teaching is for teachers, bricklaying is for bricklayers.
10. A person that paints is called a painter.
11. Two examples of colors that you know:
    • Red
    • Blue
12. Brush is used to apply paint on a surface.
13. Ladder is used for climbing up and down.
14. A linesman assists the referee in making decisions in a match.
15. A baby chicken is called a chick.
16. A place where domesticated birds are kept is called a poultry.
17. A location where people work is a workplace.
18. Which professional works in the hospital? Doctor
19. A person that does carpentry is known as a carpenter.
20. Clipper is used by a barber.
21. A person that weaves cloths is called a weaver.
22. Cloth is made from fabric.
23. Sanyan is an example of cultural woven cloth among the Yoruba.
24. Name this object: Hammer
25. Vocation is an occupation in which a person is skilled or trained.

Uses of the following raw materials:

26. Cocoa: Used to make chocolate and other cocoa products.
27. Rubber: Used to make tires, shoes, and other rubber products.
28. A person who passes knowledge to students is called a teacher.
29. The head of a primary school is called a headteacher.
30. What is the full meaning of UPS? Uninterruptible Power Supply