Practice Questions from Previous Exams CULTURE AND CREATIVE ARTS (PAPER 1) 1. Materials for knitting are, EXCEPT one, identify it
A. Hook B. Thread C. Wool D. Knitting pin
Axe ANSWER: E
2. The method by which fabrics are decorated with thread is......
A. Embroidery B. Stitches C. Knitting D. Macrame E. Thread decoration ANSWER: A
3. One of the following artists is a popular Nigeria Newspaper cartoonist...
A. Benjo Igwillo B. Jossy Ajiboye C. Jimoh Buraimoh D. Demas Nwoko E. Bruce Onabrakpeya ANSWER: B
4. Mask and masquerading are meant for .....
A. Religious ceremonies B. Festival celebrations C. Certain seasons of the year D. Herbal activities E. Remembrance ANSWER: E
5. The oldest museum in Nigeria is that of ....
A. Kaduna B. Lagos C. Esie D. Jos E. Ibadan ANSWER: C
6. Bruce Onabrakpeya is a renowned......
A. Musician B. Graphic designer and painter C. Textile designer D. Photographer E. Traditional Carrier ANSWER: B
7. The oldest of all cultural art history in Nigeria is .....
A. Nok B. Ife C. Igbo Ukwu D. Benin E. Esie ANSWER: A
8. The decorative lines on Ife bronze head are called ....
A. Scarification B. Adornment C. Rococo D. Symbolism E. Beautification ANSWER: A
9. Which of these Nigeria towns cannot be associated with traditional weaving?
A. Okene B. Akwete C. Iseyin D. Minna E. Oyo ANSWER: D
10. Good spacing is essential in lettering for...
A. Structural design B. Economy of paper C. Judicious use of paper D. Decoration E. Legibility ANSWER: E
11. Another word for calligraphy is ......
A. Typeface B. Handwriting C. Hieroglyphics D. Lithography E. Pen lettering ANSWER: E
12. What is the most important reason for the poster design?
A. Beautification B. Communication C. Designing D. Decoration E. Wall beautification ANSWER: B
13. A tool for spreading ink over a silk screen is known as
A. Spatula B. Squegee C. Brush D. Tjanting E. Pallette ANSWER: B
14. Another name called a wet on wet paint is .....
A. Mural B. Fresco C. Collage D. Papier mache E. Glazing ANSWER: B
15. Another name for colour is .....
A. Poster colour B. Water colour C. Hue D. Acrylic colour E. Tempera colour ANSWER: C
16. The art of heated candle wax to paint on fabric to resist penetration in dye is called .....
A. Weaving B. Tiedye C. Batik D. Painting E. Datik ANSWER: C
17. Linocut is a medium used in .....
A. Graphics B. Ceramics C. Textiles D. Photography E. Sculpture ANSWER: E
18. The tie and dye, batik, weaving, stenciling and screen process reists patterns are various school of .... production
A. Batik design B. Graphics design C. Textile design D. Fashion design E. Painting ANSWER: C
19. The elements of art are listed below EXCEPT one
A. ine B. Form C. Texture D. Studio E. Colour ANSWER: D
20. One of the following is a set of primary colours
A. Yellow, red, blue B. White, black, yellow C. Brown, violet, orange D. Green, gray, blue E. Red, blue, white ANSWER: A
21. The mixture of two secondary colours resuits to
A. Universal colours B. Neutral colours C. Primary colours D. Tertiary colours E. Harmonious colours ANSWER: D
22. Charcoal or pencil drawing could be made permanent by the use of .....
A. Wax B. Turpentine C. Spray gum D. Fixative E. Automixer ANSWER: D
23. "H" is one of the grades of pencil used by artist. What does the "H" stands for?
A. Haltch B. Hack C. Hard D. Ham E. Higher ANSWER: C
24. What is the technique used to show solidity of object in painting?
A. Design B. Stumeto C. Texture D. Tone E. Cross hatching ANSWER: D
25. Portraiture is the study of ......
A. Feet only B. Arm and leg C. Head of shoulde D. Hips and chest E. Feet, legs and arm ANSWER: C
26. Traditional masks from most tribes in West Africa are made or carved from....
A. Wood B. Stone C. Paper pulp D. Clay E. Evony ANSWER: A
27. Aina Onabolu died in
A. 1985 B. 1982 C. 1963 D. 1972 E. 1978 ANSWER: C
28. Bruce Onabrakpeya illustrated the novel......
A. The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka B. Palm Wine Drink by Amos Tutuola C. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe D. The Silver Spoon by Eddie Iron E. Christmas at Home by Sola Owoniku ANSWER: C
29. The first Nigerian trained artist to teach art in schools was.....
A. Late Chief Akinola Lasekan B. Late Chief Aina Onabolu C. Prof. Ben. Enwonwu D. Prof. Latunde Lawal E. Festus Iduber ANSWER: A
30. One of these will require the use of an armature than a mould
A. Bust B. Plates C. Masks D. Bowl E. Mug ANSWER: A
31. One of these materials is used in bead making
A. Spatula B. Adze C. Fishing lin D. Wax E. Raffia ANSWER: C
32...... is a literary art
A. Drama B. Sculpture C. Poetry D. Painting E. Dance ANSWER: C
33. The process of using yam to produce design is known as ....
A. Drawing B. Print making C. Shadng D. Dancing E. Knitting ANSWER: B
34. Caustic soda is one of the materials used in
A. Drawing B. Print making C. Tie and dye D. Ceramics E. Collage ANSWER: C
35. Material used for tying cloth in tie and dye is called....
A. Candle B. Wax C. Raffia thread D. Spatula E. Gum ANSWER: C
36. Which of the following medium is for papier mache?
A. Cement B. Clay C. Sand D. Starch E. Sawdust ANSWER: E
37. Pier Mache is mostly used for ...... purpose.
A. Musical B. Decoration C. Religion D. Drama E. Music ANSWER: B
38. Pulped paper used for modelling work is ....
A. Paper matche B. Paper mach C. Paper machol D. Papier mache E. Sculpture ANSWER: D
39. Clapping is part of rhythm in ......
A. Painting B. Music C. Fighting D. Shading E. Phoning ANSWER: B
40. Music is used during.....
A. Wedding B. LOOKING C. Shading D. Crying E. Walking ANSWER: A
41. Is an element of music
A. Melody B. Still life C. High life D. Chalk E. Pastel ANSWER: A
42. Costume is very essential in .....
A. Drawing B. Drama C. Shading D. . Traged E. Painting ANSWER: B
43...... is a function of drama
A. Education B. Building C. Shading D. Drawing E. Mounting ANSWER: A
44...... is not involved in drama acting
A. Actor B. crew C. Audience D. Colour chalk E. Actress ANSWER: D
45. ...is not a type of drama.
A. Tragedy B. Dance C. Comedy D. Motif E. Drama ANSWER: D
46. Repeat pattern is a term used in...
A. design B. drama C. music D. drawing E. painting ANSWER: A
47. Motif is...
A. dominant B. unit of design C. colour pallete D. papier mache E. modern letter ANSWER: B
48. Upper case in lettering is also known as ......
A. Capital letter B. Medium letter C. Small letter D. Types of letter E. Modern letter ANSWER: A
49. The arrangement of colour on a chart is.....
A. Format B. Sphere C. Colour wheel D. Colour line E. Colour arrangement ANSWER: C
50. What colours can be mixed together to get a secondary colour?
A. Two primary colours B. Two colours C. Three colours D. Four colours E. Five colours ANSWER: A
51. Which class of colour cannot be obtained from the mixture of other colours?
A. Secondary B. Primary C. Complementary D. Tertiary E. Analogous ANSWER: B
52. Shading with dots is ....
A. Plurring B. Pointillism C. Tonal value D. Dotism E. Jointism ANSWER: B
53. Shading with cross-strickers of lines is .....
A. Hatching B. Blurring C. Cross hatching D. Stroking E. Dotism ANSWER: C
54. Nature drawing is the drawing of .....
A. Man-made objects B. Figure drawing C. Natural objects D. Landscape drawing E. Sillhouette ANSWER: C
55. Which of these represents man-made drawing?
A. Landscape B. Still life C. Imaginative D. Life drawing E. Figure ANSWER: B
56. Which of these art materials is most suitable for shading?
A. Pen B. Pencil C. Charcoal D. Brush E. Plastic ANSWER: B
57. Which of these is NOT part of art materials?
A. Tertiary B. Donkey chair C. Pencil D. Beads E. Feather ANSWER: A
58. Which of these is a branch of dramatic art?
A. Dance B. Painting C. Printing D. Art E. Drawing ANSWER: A
59. Fine art is a branch of ...
A. Visual art B. Liberal art C. Folk art D. Performing art E. Music ANSWER: A
60. Fine art is best defined as ....
A. Mask B. Self-expression C. Creation of objects D. Abstract imagination E. Drawing ANSWER: B
61. One of the following is not an art tool
A. Key B. Colour C. Posters D. Brush E. Cardboard ANSWER: A
62. A colour that is graded into many tones is called....
A. Diachromo B. Polychromo C. Saturation D. Gradation E. Monochrome ANSWER: E
63. Which of the following colours is comon to purple and green?
A. Yellow B. Red C. Green D. Blue E. White ANSWER: D
64. We study art to ...
A. Have friends B. Be self-sufficient C. Develop skill D. Be self-employed E. Have satisfaction ANSWER: C
65. The symbol is identified with Sango deity
A. Cutlass B. Broom C. Axe D. Rod E. Hammer ANSWER: C
66. The most sticking stone monument is ...... staff of Oranmiyan
A. Ori Olokan B. Woye Asiri C. Opa Oranmiyan D. Lafogido E. Wumunje ANSWER: C
67. The looting of artwork in Berlin by the British expedition took place in ....
A. 1859 B. 1959 C. 1897 D. 1987 E. 1877 ANSWER: C
68. Hides is leather from.....
A. Amphibians B. Birds C. Cow D. Goat E. Reptile ANSWER: C
69. The bronze works from Ife and Benin were made through the ....
A. Cireperdue process B. Etching technique C. Resist process D. Substractive technique E. Embossing technique ANSWER: A
70. The method of decorating calabash with red hot metal is known as ....
A. Carving B. Scraping C. Burning D. Stripping E. Scorching ANSWER: E
71. Training is associated with .....
A. Basket weaving B. Cloth dyeing C. Leather work D. Mat weaving E. Bead stringing ANSWER: C
72. The following are used for carving EXCEPT....
A. Wood B. Soap C. Root D. Stone E. Clay ANSWER: E
73. The total surface of an advanced print making is called....
A. Frame mesh B. Lithography C. Image D. Plate E. Organdy ANSWER: A
74. An object that reflects all the colours of the spectrum is
A. Blue B. Yellow C. Green D. Purple E. White ANSWER: E
75. What materials is best in painting?
A. Pen, pencil, book B. Ruler, pad, knife C. State, biro, brush D. Colour, biro, pad E. Brush, colour paper ANSWER: E
76. The tone of one colour painting is .....
A. Dono chrome B. Duochrome C. Polychrome D. Monochrome E. Collotone ANSWER: D
77. Which of these colours is a complementary of green?
A. Yellow B. Red C. Blue D. White E. Black ANSWER: B
78. Which of the following is an example of complementary colour?
A. Acrylic B. Govach C. Pencil D. Pastel E. Poster ANSWER: C
79. Which of the following is an example of complementary colour?
A. Blue and violet B. Red and yellow C. Brown and green D. Yellow and purple E. Blue and purple ANSWER: D
80. The area of actual object represented in art that receives the greatest amount of light is called
A. Great light B. Brighter light C. High light D. Illuminated light E. Dark light ANSWER: C
81. Pure colour mixed with white is ....
A. Hue B. Tint C. Harmony D. Shade E. Hue and shade ANSWER: B
82. Water colour painting is best rendered with ....
A. Maker B. Stable brush C. Painting brush D. Bristle brush E. Feather ANSWER: B
83. If one primary colour is mixed with one secondary colour, it forms.....
A. Tirad B. Tertiary C. Complementary D. Monochrome E. Polychrome ANSWER: B
84. The most identified colour of an object is referred to as ...
A. Local colour B. Image colour C. Spectrum D. Saturated colour E. Coolant ANSWER: A
85. A drawing which a human being poses for an artist to draw is called....
A. Nature drawing B. Posing drawing C. Life drawing D. Model drawing E. Still life drawing ANSWER: C
86. Another term for shading with dots is ....
A. Pointillism B. Pippins C. Divisionism D. Hatching E. Crossing ANSWER: A
87. Linear perspective is an example of ....
A. A railway trace B. A tail tree C. A triangle D. A round ball E. Straight road ANSWER: E
88. The surface quality of an object refers to ...
A. Texture B. Skin C. Feather D. Body E. Surface ANSWER: A
89. The balance of light and shade in a picture is termed....
A. Frolic B. Chiaroscuro C. Shamata D. Shading E. Conjure ANSWER: B
90. The visual illusion of depth on a flat surface is ....
A. Perspective B. Pointillism C. Solidity D. Technique E. Directive ANSWER: A
91. Sculptural rendering of human figure without limbs and legs is called.....
A. Portrait B. Torso C. Stylization D. Lifeless E. Profile ANSWER: A
92. Drawing presented in solid black is .....
A. Satire B. Painting C. Drawing D. Silhouette E. Mandibular ANSWER: D
93. When lines are used to enclose a space, which of the following is created?
A. Form B. Texture C. Shape D. Tore E. Value ANSWER: C
94. Carving on doors and panels is termed...
A. High relief B. Low relief C. Bas relief D. Modem relief E. Embossed relief ANSWER:
95. A sculptor uses one of the following EXCEPT.....
A. Axe B. Mallet C. Tjanting D. Gouge E. Wood finish ANSWER: C
96. Which of the sculptural materials is NOT for carving?
A. Axe B. Spatula C. Chisel D. File E. Wallet ANSWER: E
97. In sculpture, the representation of human head to the shoulder is ...
A. Kite B. Bust C. Torso D. Cartoon E. Figure ANSWER: D
98. Traditional West African Sculpture are meant for .....
A. Public display B. Ceremonies C. Commercial D. Wood warm E. Worshipping idol ANSWER: E
99. A relief sculpture whose modelled object is slightly raised from its background is called....
A. Rarely relief B. Bas relief C. High relief D. Sunk relief E. Haut relief ANSWER: B
100. Paper pulps in papier machine as slip is in ...
A. Plasticine B. Cement C. Stone D. Clay E. Saw dust ANSWER: D
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (PAPER 2) 1. Reading, movement, acting and expression are the activities involved in......
A. Playing B. Rehearsal C. Singing D. Drama ANSWER: B
2. In dramatic art, a rehearsal is also called......
A. Practice B. Repetition C. Play D. Drama ANSWER: A
3. Palette, easel and canvas are art materials used by a
A. Ceramist B. Graphist C. Painter D. photographer ANSWER: C
4. Music and drama are examples of one of the following
A. Fine art B. Performing art C. Applied art D. Visual art ANSWER: B
5. A promoter as a member of production crew is one that does......
A. Remind the cast of forgotten lines in a drama presentation B. Construct the stage C. Promote a play D. Create aplay ANSWER: A
6. The term "Mural" suggests......
A. any mixed media in painting B. Wall painting C. Still life painting D. General painting ANSWER: B
7. Colours that are directly opposite each other on the colour wheel are called .....
A. Normal colours B. Gloss C. Emulsion D. Complementary colours ANSWER: D
8. In which of branch of art stamps and tjanting used?
A. Textile B. Ceramics C. Painting ANSWER: A
9. A unit part of design repeated to form a pattern is......
A. Tone B. Unit C. Motif D. Mural ANSWER: C 10. Clay is classified into two main groups, what are they?
A. Primary and secondary clay B. Light and heavy clay C. weak and strong clay D. Smooth and watery clay ANSWER: A
11. To make batik we should use the following except one these......
A. wax B. Caustic soda C. Dye stuff D. Raffia ANSWER: D
12. Soap stone images are seen and found in one of these ancient cities
A. Osun and Oron B. Esie and Mende C. Lagos and Ogun D. Ghana and Accra ANSWER: B
13. Ancient Egyptian art was famous for its ideas about ......
A. Art for eternity B. Workmanship C. Nigerian art D. African art ANSWER: A
14. Nigerian National anthem has ...... stanzas
A. Two stanzas B. Five stanzas C. Three stanzas D. Four stanzas ANSWER: A
15. The person that directs orchestra on choirs in the church is called......
A. Conductor B. Director C. Captain D. Manager ANSWER: A
16. The word 'Music' was derived from mousike from a Latin country called......
A. Asia B. Greece C. Latin America D. Atlanta ANSWER: B
17. The letters in the musical alphabet are......
A. 8 B. 7 C. 9 D. 12 ANSWER: B
18. Costume is very essential in one of the following......
A. Dancing B. Creamic C. Drama D. Drawing ANSWER: C
19. Goja musical instrument is famous among one of these tribes
A. Igbo tribe B. Ibibio tribe C. Hausa tribe D. Yoruba tribe ANSWER: C
20. A painting of an expanse of sea is known as......
A. Land scape B. Natural scape C. Seascape D. High scape ANSWER: C
21. Adire is common in Abeokuta as leather is common in......
A. Abuja B. Kano C. Bida D. Warri ANSWER: B
22. Calabash decoration is an aspect of......
A. Craft B. Graphics C. Design D. Textile ANSWER: A
23. Perspective in painting creates an illusion of......
A. Balance B. Distance C. Mass D. Symmetry ANSWER: B
24. The second line of treble staff is......
A. F B. G C. D D. E ANSWER: G
25. ... is musical sounds of various names, values and symbols
A. Note B. Clef C. Rest D. Pitch ANSWER: A
26. Which of the following is not a painter's tools?
A. Brush B. Pallete C. Knife D. Squeegee ANSWER: C
27. Irregular sound is called......
A. Noise B. Vibration C. Music D. Sound ANSWER: A
28. Which of the following terms is associated with batik?
A. Developer B. Tool C. Thread D. Wax ANSWER: D
29. Trumpet is an instrument that belongs to the ...... family
A. String B. Membranophone C. Chordophone D. Wood wing ANSWER: D
30. A self-sounding instrument is also known as......
A. Membranophone B. Chordophone C. Idiophone D. Aerophone ANSWER: C
31. Which of the following definitions indicates an opera?
A. Singing with an orchestra B. Acting with an orchestra C. Singing and acting D. Acting without music ANSWER: B
32. An artist that works with the following media wood, ca,eat, clay and stone is called......
A. Ceramist B. Designer C. Painter D. Sculptor ANSWER: D 33. Warp, weft, shuttle and batten are associated with......
A. Weaving B. Dying C. Sculpting D. Painting ANSWER: A
34. One of the following is NOT basic stitches
A. Knots B. Fold C. Card D. Chain ANSWER: C
35. A method of decorating fabric with thread and sewing is known as......
A. Embroidery B. Mosaic C. Fashion D. Tye dye ANSWER: A
36. How many needles do we require in knitting?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Six ANSWER: A
37. The rules for making knitting are except......
A. Wash your hands, clean with water B. Instructions are given in the instruction paper C. Fabric must be suitable for knitting D. Use the right size of needle ANSWER: B
38. The technique whereby an artist uses dots to create a picture is called......
A. Dotting B. Jingoism C. Picturelism D. Pointillism ANSWER: D
39. In perspective drawing, the meeting point of line is known as......
A. Vanishing point B. Vast point C. Vintage point D. Venting point ANSWER: A
40. Which of the following is the most popular traditional Nigerian fabric?
A. Damask B. Tie dye C. Ankara D. Guinea ANSWER: B
41. A stylized beautiful hand writing/lettering is called......
A. Calligraphy B. Gothic C. Cursive D. Manuscript ANSWER: A
42. The common method of traditional pottery modeling is......
A. Coiling B. Pinching C. Slabbing D. Throwing ANSWER: A
43. One of these is famous for oil painting and bead work
A. Jimoh Buraimoh B. Kolade Oshinowo C. Uche Okeke D. Erhabor Emokpae ANSWER: A
44. In textile design, the repeated use of motif result in......
A. Motif B. Design C. Pattern D. Cloth ANSWER: C
45. Which of the following terms is associated with batik?
A. Developing B. Tooling C. Threading D. Waxing ANSWER: D
46. A good poster design should be......
A. Repetitive, attractive and wordy B. Interesting, colourful and rectangular C. Attractive interesting and informative D. Rectangular, informative and colourful ANSWER: C
47. "San Serit" is a term used in......
A. Drawing B. Lettering C. Pottery D. Sculpture ANSWER: B
48. Ife art was discovered in 1910 by one of these personalities
A. Leonado da Vinci B. Pablo Picasso C. Leo Frobenius D. Michael Angelo ANSWER: C
49. Papier machine is a medium for......
A. Construction B. Painting C. Sculpture D. Art history ANSWER: C
50. The surface quality of any object is referred to as......
A. Form B. Shape C. Balance D. Texture ANSWER: D
51. An abstract art is referred to as......
A. Imaginative drawing B. Cartoon C. Life drawing D. Non-figurative ANSWER: D
52. Another name given to colour is......
A. Hue B. Tone C. Primary colour D. Poster colour ANSWER: A
53. In the dye process, the tied areas prevents ...... from penetrating
A. Air B. Dye C. Carbon D. Wax ANSWER: B
54. Which of these art materials is in one colour?
A. Poster B. Crayon C. Charcoal D. Chalk ANSWER: C
55. A painting executed in one colour is known as......
A. Monochrome B. Polychrome C. Dischrome D. Trichroma ANSWER: A
56. Complementary colours are known as......
A. Contrasting colour B. Analogue colour C. Harmious colour D. Neutral colour ANSWER: A
57. "Court Art" was practiced in one of these old Nigerian cities
A. Nupe B. Oron C. Nok D. Benin ANSWER: D
58. The oldest art culture in Nigeria is......
A. Esie B. Nok C. Benin D. Ife ANSWER: B
59. Which of the following acts as a skeleton when modeling a figure? A. Armature B. Donkey C. Frame D. Loom ANSWER: A
60. In figure drawing the size of the head in relation to height of an adult measures......
A. 3 1/2 B. 6 1/2 C. 5 1/2 D. 7 1/2 ANSWER: D
61. Which of the following is not a principle of design?
A. Balance B. Aesthetics C. Dominance D. Proportion ANSWER: B
62. Who facilitated the introduction of art into school curriculum?
A. Late Chief Aina Onabolu B. Bruce Onabrakpeya C. Lamidi Fakeye D. Yusuf Grillo ANSWER: A
63. People way of life in a particular society is known as
A. Culture B. Festival C. Modern art D. Social activities ANSWER: A
64. Chiaroscuro in art means......
A. Dark and cool B. Smooth and rough C. Light and shade D. Black and colour ANSWER: C
65. The traditional art of African were mainly represented in......
A. Sculptures B. Painting C. Graphics D. Ceramics ANSWER: A
66. One of the following sets is a primary colour
A. Yellow, Green and Blue B. White, Red and Black C. Blue, red and Green D. White, red and blue ANSWER: D
67. A painting of side view of human being from the head to the shoulder is called......
A. Profile B. Bust C. Shilohette D. Form ANSWER: A
68. Which of the following media is not used in liquid form?
A. Poster colour B. Charcoal C. Oil colour D. Water colour ANSWER: B
69. A paint applied with thick paints on the surface of a board with palette knife is called......
A. Decoration B. Colouring C. Artifacts D. Impasto ANSWER: D
70. Which of these Nigerian towns is noted for mat weaving?
A. Ilesha B. Aba C. Badagry D. Ilaro ANSWER: C
71. When a group of flowers or fruits are arranged for drawing it is called......
A. Life drawing B. Nature drawing C. Still life drawing D. Object drawing ANSWER: B
72. The following are classified as craft, except......
A. Drawing B. Basket weaving C. Leather work D. Bead making ANSWER: A
73. The process of using leaf or yam to produce design is known as......
A. Casting B. Moulding C. Tracing D. Printing ANSWER: D
74. The coordinator during rehearsal is the......
A. Production manager B. Coordinating manager C. Stage manager D. Presentation manager ANSWER: C
75. There are three (3) types of stage except......
A. Action stage B. Arena stage C. Thrust stage D. Proscenium ANSWER: A
76. The Nigerian national anthem is written on which major scale in music?
A. G major B. A major C. F major D. C major ANSWER: A
77. When a scale is divided into two parts each part is known as a......
A. Half scale B. Mirror chord C. Tetra chord D. Minor scale ANSWER: C
78. National theater in Nigeria is situated in......
A. Abuja B. Kaduna C. Lagos D. Ibadan ANSWER:
79. Sound is produced in trumpet by......
A. Beating B. Blowing C. Plucking D. Shaking ANSWER: B
80. The oldest museum in Nigeria founded in 1945 is situated at......
A. Benin B. Jos C. Esie D. Lagos ANSWER: D
81. Display of art works in the galleries or hall is an avenue for products
A. Exhibiting B. Designing C. Scaling D. Working ANSWER: A
82. Upper case in lettering is also known as......
A. Medium letter B. Small letter C. Capital letter D. Modern letter ANSWER: C
83. In Nigeria the magnificent building purposely built for promotion of arts is located in Lagos; it is known as...... A. National stadium B. National art theatre C. National market D. National shipping line ANSWER: B
84. Light and shade are used in drawing or painting purposely to show......
A. Skill B. Solidity C. Beauty D. Proportion ANSWER: B
85. The three elements of design include......
A. Line, value, painting B. Line, colour, shape C. Tone, proportion, pattern D. Line, pattern, etching ANSWER: B
86. All these belong to the elements of art EXCEPT.....
A. Line B. Colour C. Harmony D. Texture ANSWER: C
87. A drawing of an expanse of land is known as......
A. Nature drawing B. Life drawing C. Land scape drawing D. Sea scape drawing ANSWER: C 88. Folk art was practiced in one of the old Nigeria Arts and Traditions is ......
A. Tsoede B. Benin C. Nupe D. Oron ANSWER: B
89. The most naturalistic of the following Nigerian Arts and Traditions is ......
A. Benin B. Ikorin monoliths C. Esie images D. Ife art ANSWER: D
90. The pioneer of the museum establishment in Nigeria
A. Kenneth Murray B. Dr.Ekpo Eyo C. Dili Beire D. Father Kevin Carrol ANSWER: A
91. One of these materials is used in bead making......
A. Spatula B. Adze C. Finishing line D. Wax ANSWER: C
92. The addition of white and black colour in equal proportions gives......
A. Brown B. Grey C. Orange D. Purple ANSWER: B
93. Drawing and painting when there is nothing to see is called...... A. Still life drawing B. Moving figure drawing C. Drawing and painting out in sight D. Imaginative composition ANSWER: D
94. Motif is the......
A. Main colour used in textile B. Style used in textile C. Unit or shape of design D. Dominant theme in art ANSWER: C
95. Collage is referred to as work of......
A. Three dimensional art B. Two dimensional art C. Four dimensional art D. One dimensional art ANSWER: B
96. Which of these body decorations is commonly described as tribal marks?
A. Hair styling B. Mascaras C. Facial scarification D. Body tattoo ANSWER: C
97. The foremost masquerade carnival in Lagos is......
A. Egungun festival B. Eyo festival C. Igunuko festival D. Agemo festival ANSWER: B
98. The double bar lines show the...... of a piece of music
A. Beginning B. End C. The middle D. The side ANSWER: B
99. The white keys are named after the first...... letters of the English alphabet
A. Ten B. Nine C. Eight D. Seven ANSWER: D
100. When the tonic solfa "fah" is raised by a semitone the note becomes......
A. F major B. "Fe" C. "Se" D. Soh ANSWER: B
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (PAPER 3) 1. Light and shade are used in drawing and painting to show ......
A. Skill B. Solidity C. Beauty D. Proportion ANSWER: B
2. The equal mixture of blue and yellow will give ......
A. Germ volour B. Orange colour C. Violet colour D. Wine colour ANSWER:
3. The two chemicals used along with dyestuff in a dye bath are......
A. Sulphuric acid and chlorine B. Turpentine and glaze C. Caustic soda and hydrosulphite D. Sodium and Sulphuric acid ANSWER: C
4. Drawing of an expanse of land is known as ......
A. Nature drawing B. Life drawing C. Lanscape drawing D. Seascape drawing ANSWER: C
5. Painting is a ......
A. 1 dimensional art B. 2 dimensional art C. 3 dimensional art D. 4 dimensional art ANSWER: B
6. When the tonic solfa "Fah" is raised by a semitone the note becomes......
A. F major B. Soh C. "se" D. "Fe" ANSWER: B
7. All these belong to the elements of art except......
A. Harmony B. Colour C. Line D. Textile ANSWER: A
8. Pallete, Easel and Canvas are art materials used by a ......
A. Ceramist B. Graphic artist C. Photographer D. Painter ANSWER: D
9. Pottery production with rope rolls of clay is ......
A. Coiling B. Slap C. Pinch D. Scoop ANSWER: A
10. Carving on the door is known as ......
A. Wood design B. Mosaic C. Collage D. Relief sculpture ANSWER: B
11. An agency that is controlling selling of fake and adulterated foods and drugs is ......
A. LASIEC B. EFCC C. NAFDAC D. FIRS ANSWER: C
12. The following are the examples of traditional dance except
A. Egungun dance B. Samba dance C. Obintun dance D. Eyo dance ANSWER: B
13. Which of these body decorations is commonly described as tribal marks?
A. Hair styling B. Mascaras C. Social scarification D. Body tattoo ANSWER: C
14. One of these materials is used in bead making
A. Fishing line B. Acts iron C. Spatula bar D. Wax bar ANSWER: A
15. The following are the three types of stage except
A. Acting stage B. Arena stage C. Thrust stage D. Proscenium stage ANSWER: A
16. Pottery is the art of creating works mainly in ......
A. Sand B. Stone C. Clay D. Concrete ANSWER: C
17. One of these is NOT a characteristic of a musical sound
A. Pitch B. Triad C. Timbre D. Duration ANSWER: B
18. Motif is the ......
A. Main colour used in texture B. Style used in textile design C. Unit of design in pattern D. Functional theme in art ANSWER: C
19. Another name for calligraphy is ......
A. Photography B. Pen writing C. Stenciling D. Block letter ANSWER: B
20. Mural works is ......
A. Picture painted on a board B. Picture painted on wall C. Picture painted on chipboard D. Picture painted on canvas ANSWER: C 21. Dye is to textile as ...... is to ceramics
A. Mould B. Glue C. Clay D. Plus paper ANSWER: C
22. An institution where art works are collected, preserved and exhibited for research is called......
A. Museum B. Workshop C. Gallery D. Studio ANSWER: A
23. The "form" in sculpture refers to ......
A. Grade B. Class C. Size D. Statue ANSWER: C
24. One of the following sets are principles of choreography
A. Orderliness, uniformity and accuracy B. Gesture, singing and drawing C. Participating, jumping and rolling D. Clapping, dancing and jumping ANSWER: A
25...... is the main instrument of dance
A. Trunk B. Waist C. Body D. Space ANSWER: C
26. Local crafts are ......
A. The use of machine to make object B. The use of bare hand with little or no use of technology C. The use of technology D. Use of technical facilities ANSWER: B
27. The most naturalistic of the following Nigerian Arts and cultures is ...... A. Benin B. Ikom monoliths C. Esien images D. Ife art ANSWER: D
28. The technique whereby an artist uses dots to create a picture is called......
A. Pointilism B. Jigoism C. Dotism D. Dotting ANSWER: A
29. Clay is classified into the following two main groups
A. Primary and secondary clay B. Light and heavy clay C. Weak and strong clay D. Smooth and watery clay ANSWER: A
30. The coordinator during rehearsal is the ......
A. Production manager B. Coordinating manager C. Stage manager D. Presentation manager ANSWER: C
31. The double bar lines show the ..... of a piece of music
A. Beginning B. End C. Middle D. Side ANSWER: B
32. Warp, weft, shuttle and batten are associated with
A. Weaving B. Dying C. Sculpture D. Painting ANSWER: A
33. One of the following sets is a primary colour
A. Yellow, green and blue B. White, red and black C. Blue, red and green D. Yellow, red and blue ANSWER: A
34. Reading, blocking and polishing are the activities involved in......
A. Playing B. Rehearsal C. Singing D. Drama ANSWER: B
35. A skeletal support used in sculpture is called ......
A. Foundation B. Armature C. Puppet D. Frame ANSWER: B
36. What is choreography?
A. The art of designing and arrangement of dance pattern and movement B. The art of preparing for the Christmas carol C. The art of making an arrangement for dance dichotomy D. The art of collating dance ANSWER: A
37. One of the following is NOT a medium of drawing
A. Water colour B. Spatula C. Charcoal D. Oil colour ANSWER: B
38. In Nigeria, the magnificent building purposely built for promotion of arts and culture is known as ......
A. National Monument B. National Relic Building C. National Art Theatre D. National Archaic Building ANSWER: C
39. Cultural and creative arts comprises......
A. Music, dance, drama, fine art and applied art and media art B. Music, sculpture, drama, fine arts C. Visual art and fine art D. Dance, painting, drawing and fine art ANSWER: A
40. The three forms of drama are......
A. Music, tragedy and arts B. Tragicomedy, comady and drama C. Comedy, Tragedy and Tragicomedy D. Art, comedy and tragedy ANSWER: C
41. The following are the types of music except......
A. Dance music B. Traditional music C. Church music D. Popular music ANSWER: A
42. Which of the following is the most popular traditional Nigerian fabric?
A. Damask B. Tie-dye C. Ankara D. Guinea ANSWER: B
43. Upper case in lettering is also known as ......
A. Medium letter B. Small letter C. Capital letter D. Modern letter ANSWER: C
44. A paint applied with thick strokes on the surface of a board is called......
A. Decorating B. Colouring C. Artifacts D. Impasto ANSWER: D
45. Lines are symbols used to express ...... in art
A. Idea B. Marks C. Breadth D. Length ANSWER: A
46. The word adulterated means.....
A. Mixture of two good products together B. Mixture of water and oil together C. Mixture of cement and sand together D. Mixture of inferior and original products together ANSWER: D
47. Drawing of human being is known as ......
A. Nature B. Model C. Figure D. Portraiture ANSWER: C
48. The pioneer of the museum establishment in Nigeria is ...... A. Kenneth Murray B. Ekpo Eyo C. Ulli Beire D. Father Kelvin Carrol ANSWER: A
49. One of the following is NOT basic macramé stitches
A. Knots B. Fold C. Card D. Chain ANSWER: C
50. Drama is presented by the ...... on ...... to ......
A. Actors, Cast, Crew B. Actors, Floor, Audience C. Actors, stage, audience D. Crew, cast, Audience ANSWER: C
51. The person that directs orchestra or choirs in church is called......
A. Conductor B. Director C. Captain D. Manager ANSWER: C
52. A method of decorating fabric with different patterns of stitches is known as ......
A. Embroidery B. Mosaic C. Fashion D. Tie-dye ANSWER: A
53. One of the following is a set of principles of Dosing
A. Balance, harmony and vaiety B. Harmony, line and balance C. Balance, rhythm and colour D. Domiance, repetition and value ANSWER: A
54. Palette, easel and canvas are art materials used by a ......
A. Ceramist B. Graphic artist C. Painter D. Photographer ANSWER: C
55. In aerial perspective, the colour of object nearest to the viewer is seen......
A. Vividly B. Dully C. Highly D. Fadely ANSWER: A
56. One of the products that can be adulterated is ......
A. Cloth B. Yam flour C. Plastic D. Stick ANSWER: B
57. Good spacing is essential in lettering for......
A. Structural design B. Economy of paper C. Judicious use of paper D. Legibility ANSWER: D
58. Esie in Kwara is famous for ......
A. Clay work B. Bronze casting C. Soap stone carving D. Leather work ANSWER: C
59. Papier Mache is a puped paper used for ......
A. Papering B. Painting C. Modelling D. Designing ANSWER: C
60. Non-scripted drama means......
A. A drama with all the crew members B. A drama with actors and actresses C. A drama with written script D. A drama without a written script ANSWER: D
61. When a scale is divided into two parts, each part is known as......
A. Half chord B. Mirror chord C. Tetra chord D. Minor chord ANSWER:
62. Weaving is usually associated with......
A. Easel B. Look C. Squeegee D. Chisel ANSWER: B
63. Tanning is associated with......
A. Basket weaving B. Cloth weaving C. Leather weaving D. Mat weaving ANSWER: C
64. The principle that correctly place and distribute the elements of arts is ......
A. Dominance B. Balance C. Harmony D. Rhythm ANSWER: B
65. Portraiture is the study of......
A. Head to shoulder B. Arm and leg C. Chest and hips D. Feet only ANSWER: A
66. The part where the light source first strikes the object is called......
A. Darkest tone B. Highest tone C. Cast shadow D. Direct tone ANSWER: B
67. All these are necessary in order to achieve sense of belonging except
A. Motivation B. Determination C. Fasting D. Co-operation ANSWER: C
68. In perspective drawing, the meeting point of lines is known as ......
A. Vanishing point B. Vast point C. Vintage point D. Venting point ANSWER: A
69. One of the following was regarded as the father of contemporary Nigerian art A. Yussuf Grillo B. Uncle Okeke C. Akinola Lasekan D. Aina Onabolu ANSWER: D
70. Leather work is popular in ......
A. Badagry B. Aba C. Benin D. Sokoto ANSWER: D
71. A short period of time in drama performance is known as ......
A. Flashback B. Conflict C. Interlude D. Climax ANSWER: C
72. Weft and warp are terms used to describe......
A. Dyeing materials B. Printed materials C. Traditional materials D. Interlaced materials ANSWER: D
73. One of the following is used in production of batik except......
A. Wax B. Caustic soda C. Dyestuff D. Raffia ANSWER: D
74. The art of using pen to draw letters is called
A. Typography B. Lithography C. Calligraphy D. Gothic ANSWER: C
75. Another name for a playwright is ......
A. Playist B. Dramtist C. Composer D. Writer ANSWER: D
76. A process of working together as a group in order to achieve a goal is called a ......
A. Teamwork B. Plan work C. Group thinking work D. Individual work ANSWER: A
77. Folk art was practiced in one of these Nigerian towns
A. Benin B. Toede C. Nupe D. Oron ANSWER: A
78. One of the following are the set of stitches used in crotcheting
A. Button, hole,, stitch and catch stitch B. Single, stitch and double stitch C. Diamond stitch and triangle stitch D. Zigzag stitch and gather stitch ANSWER: D
79...... is a set of clothes worn by an actor or acress in a drama performance
A. Cloth B. Garment C. Costume D. Shirt ANSWER: C
80. A self-sounding instrument is also known as ......
A. Membranophone B. Chordophone C. Idophone D. Aerophone ANSWER: C
81. In which branch of art is stamps and tjanting used?
A. Textile B. Graphics C. Ceramics D. Painting ANSWER: A
82. The addition of white and black colours in equal proportions gives......
A. Brown B. Grey C. Orange D. Purple ANSWER: B
83. Which of the following media is NOT used in liquid form?
A. Poster colour B. Charcoal C. Oil colour D. Water colour ANSWER: B
84. Irregular sound is called
A. Noise B. Vibration C. Music D. Martial ANSWER: A
85. Which of these Nigerian towns is famous in calabash decoration?
A. Calabar B. Oyo C. Abeokuta D. Benin ANSWER: B
86. A promoter is the one that ......
A. Reminds the cast of a forgotten line in a drama presentation B. Constructs the stage C. Promotes a play D. Creates a play ANSWER: A
87. The music used for commercial and entertainment purposes is called......
A. Sacred B. Secular C. Rhythmic D. Chord ANSWER: B
88. Which of the Nigerian art culture mainly consist of representation of household objects?
A. Mbari B. Nok C. Ikom Monoliths D. Igbo-Ukwu ANSWER: D
89. Soft toys are items produced for......
A. Laughter B. Fund and educational purposes C. Worshipping D. Stage performance ANSWER: B 90. In dramatic art, a rehearsal is also called......
A. Practice B. Repetition C. Drama D. Play ANSWER:
91. Rhythm is music is the regular movement of
A. Voice B. Music sound C. Volume D. Scale ANSWER: B
92. Denouncement in a drama performance means......
A. Settlement B. Middle C. Interlude D. Begging ANSWER: A
93. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Nok terra cotta work?
A. Pierced nostrils B. Stripers of facial scarification C. Mouth that is opened D. Conical and spherical shaped heads ANSWER: B
94. Which of the following colours is common to purple and green?
A. Yellow B. Red C. Green D. Blue ANSWER: D
95. Music and drama are examples of one of the following
A. Fine art B. Performing art C. Applied art D. Visual art ANSWER: B
96. Cadences in music are described as ......
A. Punctuation marks B. Operational chords C. Mere decoration of notes D. A form of concord between notes ANSWER: D
97. Colours that are directly opposite each other on the colour wheel are called......
A. Intermediate colour B. Analogue colours C. Tiad colours D. Complementary colours ANSWER: D
98. Fine art is a branch of......
A. Visual art B. Liberal art C. Folk art D. Performing art ANSWER: A
99. Another name for pre-historic art is ......
A. Gong art B. Cave art C. Ibibio art D. Fon art ANSWER: B
100. How many needles do we require in knitting?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Six ANSWER: B