2014 BECE BASIC TECHNOLOGY.

1. **Technology can simply be defined as**

- A: a borrowed scientific knowledge to solve basic needs

- B: a cultural tradition developed by a society to solve basic needs

- C: an imported knowledge from the civilized nations

- D: science that defines the relationship between man and his environment

- E: the power to make sound judgment

Correct Option: B: a cultural tradition developed by a society to solve basic needs

Explanation:

- Technology is about using existing knowledge to create tools and solve problems. This knowledge can
come from various scientific disciplines like physics, chemistry, engineering, etc.

While cultural traditions and imported knowledge can influence technological advancements, the core
idea of technology is applying scientific understanding for practical purposes.

2. **Which group of people listed below study technology**

- A: Boys and Girls, men and women

- B: Boys only

- C: Girls only

- D: Those attending schools

- E: Younger men and women

Correct Option: A - Boys and Girls, men and women

Explanation:

- Technology is a field of study that is open to individuals of all genders and ages. Therefore, option A,
"Boys and Girls, men and women," is the correct choice as it includes everyone.

3. **Which of the following is a computer application software?**

 - A: central processing unit

- B: Keyboard

- C: Microsoft Word

- D: monitor

- E: mouse

Correct Option: C - Microsoft Word

Explanation:

- Computer application software refers to programs or applications designed to perform specific tasks
on a computer. Microsoft Word is a well-known word processing application used for creating, editing,
and formatting text-based documents, making it an example of computer application software.

4. **The Acronym "WWW" stands for**

- A: Wide Wide Web

- B: World Water Ways

- C: World web ways

- D: world wide wave

- E: World wide web

Correct Option: E - World wide web

Explanation:

- "WWW" stands for World Wide Web, which is a system of interconnected hypertext documents
accessed via the Internet. This option best reflects the commonly understood meaning of the acronym.

5. **Technological literacy empowers one to become**

- A: exposed

- B: jack of all trades

- C: lazy

- D: proud
 - E: rich

Correct Option: A: exposed

Explanation:

- Technological literacy empowers one to become exposed to technology and information literacy,
which is the ability to research, collect, manage, transform, and exchange information using technologies
such as web browsers, email, word processing, and spreadsheet software. This capability is vital to
success in modern academic and organizational environments and is necessary for future occupations.

6. **The following are benefits of technology to farmers, except**

- A: availability of herbicides, pesticide and insecticides

- B: harvest of produce in commercial quantity

- C: improving quality of farm produce

- D: replacement of local blacksmith products

- E: replacement of manual process with machine

Correct Option: D - replacement of local blacksmith products

Explanation:

- Technology has brought numerous benefits to farmers, including increased productivity, improved
crop quality, and mechanization of tasks. However, the replacement of local blacksmith products may
not necessarily be a direct benefit of technology to farmers. Options A, B, C, and E all describe common
advantages of technology in agriculture, making option D the exception.

7. **Accident in a workshop can be easily avoided if**

- A: damaged tools are used

- B: electrical appliances are faulty

- C: Oil is spilled on the floor

- D: safety wears are worn

- E: working environment is untidy

 Correct Option: D - safety wears are worn

Explanation:

- Safety is paramount in a workshop environment to prevent accidents and injuries. Wearing

appropriate safety gear, such as helmets, gloves, goggles, and safety boots, significantly reduces the risk
of accidents. Options A, B, C, and E all describe conditions or actions that contribute to accidents, making
option D the correct choice for accident prevention.

8. **The following are materials found in a first aid box except**

- A: cotton wool

- B: razor blades

- C: plasters

- D: scissors

- E: syringes

Correct Option: B - razor blades

Explanation:

- A first aid box typically contains essential medical supplies for providing immediate medical assistance
in case of injury or emergency. While items like cotton wool, plasters, scissors, and syringes are
commonly found in first aid kits for treating wounds or administering medication, razor blades are not
typically included as they pose a risk of further injury if mishandled. Therefore, option B is the correct
choice.

9. **How many degrees make a complete revolution?**

- A: 35⁰

- B: 45⁰

- C: 90⁰

- D: 150⁰

- E: 360⁰

Correct Option: E - 360⁰

 Explanation:

- A complete revolution represents a full circle, which is equivalent to 360 degrees. In geometry, a circle
has 360 degrees, and this measurement indicates a full turn around a central point. Therefore, option E,
360⁰, is the correct choice for the number of degrees in a complete revolution.

10. **Which of the following is a method of cutting veneer?**

- A: carving

- B: felling

- C: planning

- D: sanding

- E: slicing

Correct Option: E - slicing

Explanation:

- Veneer is a thin layer of wood obtained by slicing or peeling a log. Among the options provided,
"slicing" is the method specifically used for cutting veneer. Carving, felling, planing, and sanding are
techniques used for shaping or smoothing wood but are not directly related to cutting veneer.

11. **The presence or absence of ___ differentiates ferrous and non-ferrous metals**

- A: carbon

- B: hydrogen

- C: iron

- D: lead

- E: oxygen

Correct Option: C - iron

Explanation:
 - Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals do not. Therefore, the presence or absence of
iron differentiates ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Options A, B, D, and E do not specifically differentiate
between these types of metals.

12. **Which of these saws is used for cutting a large piece of timber along the grain?**

- A: Cross cut

- B: Dovetail

- C: Panel

- D: Rip

- E: Tenon

Correct Option: D - Rip

Explanation:

- Cutting along the grain of wood requires a saw designed for this purpose. The rip saw is specifically
used for cutting wood along the grain, making it suitable for cutting large pieces of timber in this manner.
Options A, B, C, and E are not typically used for cutting along the grain of wood.

13. **The process of cutting logs into timber is known as?**

- A: conversion

- B: planning

- C: preservation

- D: seasoning

- E: shrinkage

Correct Option: A - conversion

Explanation:

- Conversion refers to the process of transforming raw materials into usable products. In the context of
wood, conversion specifically refers to the process of cutting logs into timber, making it the correct
choice. Planning, preservation, seasoning, and shrinkage are related processes but do not specifically
involve the initial cutting of logs into timber.
14. **The method of removing moisture from wood is known as?**

- A: conversion

- B: planning

- C: preservation

- D: seasoning

- E: shrinkage

Correct Option: D - seasoning

Explanation:

- Seasoning is the process of removing moisture from wood to improve its durability and stability.
During seasoning, moisture is gradually reduced from the wood through various methods such as air
drying or kiln drying. Planning, preservation, conversion, and shrinkage are not specifically related to
moisture removal from wood.

15. **The unseasoned timber is sometimes called _____ wood?**

- A: brown

- B: green

- C: pink

- D: red

- E: white

Correct Option: B - green

Explanation:

- Unseasoned timber, which still contains a significant amount of moisture, is commonly referred to as
green wood. As wood dries during the seasoning process, it often changes color. Brown, pink, red, and
white are not typically used to describe unseasoned timber.
16. **Metal can be identified through the following properties, except?**

- A: brittleness

- B: density

- C: elasticity

- D: fusibility

- E: soldering

Correct Option: E - soldering

Explanation:

- Metals can be identified by various properties such as brittleness, density, elasticity, and fusibility.
However, soldering is not a property used to identify metals. Soldering is a joining process commonly
used with metals but is not a characteristic property of metals themselves.

17. **When a metal is separated from its ore, it is said to have been?**

- A: alloyed

- B: cast

- C: melted

- D: scraped

- E: smelted

Correct Option: E - smelted

Explanation:

- Smelting is the process of extracting a metal from its ore by heating and melting it at high
temperatures. During smelting, the metal is separated from the ore and purified, making it the correct
choice. Alloyed, cast, melted, and scraped are not specifically related to the process of separating metal
from its ore.

18. **Limestone is used to remove _____ from iron ore?**

- A: coke
 - B: flux

- C: impurities

- D: scraps

- E: slag

Correct Option: C - impurities

Explanation:

- Limestone is used as a flux in the blast furnace during the smelting process of iron ore. It helps to
remove impurities such as silica from the iron ore, allowing the impurities to form slag, which can be
easily separated from the molten iron. Coke, flux, scraps, and slag are all involved in the iron smelting
process but are not specifically used to remove impurities.

19. **The chemical combination of copper and zinc gives?**

- A: aluminum

- B: brass

- C: bronze

- D: iron

- E: tin

Correct Option: B - brass

Explanation:

- Brass is an alloy composed of copper and zinc. When these two metals are chemically combined in
specific proportions, they form brass. Aluminum, bronze, iron, and tin are not the result of the chemical
combination of copper and zinc.

20. **Plastics which become soft when heated and can be remolded are referred to as?**

- A: plasticines

- B: polythene
 - C: polyvinyl

- D: thermoplastics

- E: thermosets

Correct Option: D - thermoplastics

Explanation:

- Thermoplastics are a type of plastic that becomes soft and pliable when heated and can be remolded
into different shapes upon cooling. This property distinguishes them from thermosets, which become
permanently hardened upon heating. Plasticines, polythene, and polyvinyl are specific types of plastics,
but they do not necessarily exhibit the property of becoming soft when heated and remolded.

21. **Which of the following is a ceramic product?**

- A: Granite

- B: Mica

- C: Slate

- D: Tyre

- E: Vetrify Tiles

Correct Option: E - Vetrify Tiles

Explanation:

- Vetrify Tiles, also known as vitrified tiles, are a type of ceramic product. They are made by the process
of vitrification, where raw materials such as clay, silica, and other minerals are heated at high
temperatures to form a non-porous, glass-like material. Granite, mica, slate, and tyres are not ceramic
products.

22. **The raw material for processing is?**

- A: Ceramic

- B: Iron

- C: Latex

- D: Plastic
 - E: Wood

Correct Option: A - Ceramic

Explanation:

- The raw material for processing ceramic products is ceramic itself. Ceramic materials are typically
derived from natural substances like clay, silica, feldspar, and other minerals. Iron, latex, plastic, and
wood are not raw materials commonly used in ceramic processing.

23. **A significant property of rubber that differentiates it from plastic is?**

- A: Brittleness

- B: Conductivity

- C: Elasticity

- D: Hardness

- E: Toughness

Correct Option: C - Elasticity

Explanation:

- Elasticity is a significant property of rubber that distinguishes it from plastic. Rubber has the ability to
stretch and return to its original shape after being deformed, whereas plastic tends to deform
permanently when stretched. Brittleness, conductivity, hardness, and toughness are properties that may
vary between rubber and plastic but do not uniquely differentiate them.

24. **Ceramic is a product of?**

- A: Clay

- B: Iron

- C: Plastic

- D: Rubber

- E: Wood
 Correct Option: A - Clay

Explanation:

- Ceramic is primarily a product of clay, which is a natural material rich in minerals and often used in
pottery, tiles, and other ceramic products. While other materials like iron, plastic, rubber, and wood can
also be used in various manufacturing processes, they are not the primary raw materials for ceramics.

25. **Which of the following is not a product of rubber?**

- A: Car tubes

- B: Car tyres

- C: Insulators

- D: Shock Absorbers

- E: Water buckets

Correct Option: E - Water buckets

Explanation:

- Water buckets are typically made from materials like plastic, metal, or wood. While car tubes, car
tyres, insulators, and shock absorbers can be made from rubber, water buckets are not a product of
rubber.

26. **An angle that is greater than 90° but less than 180° is called?**

- A: Acute

- B: Alternate

- C: Corresponding

- D: Obtuse

- E: Reflex

Correct Option: D - Obtuse

 Explanation:

- An angle greater than 90° but less than 180° is called an obtuse angle. Acute angles are less than 90°,
and reflex angles are greater than 180°. Alternate and corresponding angles are terms used in geometry
but do not apply to angles greater than 90°.

27. **Protractor is a drawing instrument used for?**

- A: Bisecting angles

- B: Drawing inclined lines

- C: Drawing straight lines

- D: Measuring angles

- E: Transferring measurements

Correct Option: D - Measuring angles

Explanation:

- A protractor is a tool used for measuring angles in geometry and technical drawing. It helps in
accurately determining the size of angles. While it can be used for other tasks like bisecting angles or
transferring measurements, its primary purpose is for angle measurement.

28. **In Isometric projection, receding lines are drawn at _____ degrees to horizontal lines?**

- A: 15

- B: 30

- C: 45

- D: 60

- E: 75

Correct Option: B: 30

Explanation:
 - In isometric projection, receding lines are most commonly drawn at:

30 degrees to the horizontal line.

While other angles can be used, 30 degrees is the most widely accepted and easiest to work with for
isometric drawings.

Here's why the other options are less common:

15 degrees: This would result in very shallow receding lines and can make the drawing appear less three-
dimensional.

45 degrees: This is another acceptable option, but 30 degrees is still more standard for isometric
drawings.

60 degrees: This angle creates steeper receding lines and can distort the perception of depth slightly
compared to 30 degrees.

75 degrees: This is too steep for isometric projections and would make the drawing appear more like an
oblique projection.

29. **A plane figure bounded by seven straight lines is called?**

- A: Heptagon

- B: Hexagon

- C: Nonagon

- D: Octagon

- E: Pentagon

**Correct Option: A - Heptagon**

**Explanation:**

- A heptagon is a polygon with seven sides. Each side of a polygon is a straight line segment. Therefore,
when a plane figure is bounded by seven straight lines, it forms a heptagon. The other options represent
polygons with different numbers of sides: hexagon (6), nonagon (9), octagon (8), and pentagon (5).

30. **How many faces has a cuboid?**

- A: 4

- B: 6
 - C: 8

- D: 10

- E: 12

**Correct Option: B - 6**

**Explanation:**

- A cuboid is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces. These faces include a top and
bottom face (base and top), and four side faces. Each face is a rectangle. Therefore, a cuboid has a total
of six faces. The other options represent incorrect numbers of faces for a cuboid.

31. The correct answer is. OPTION

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34. **The following are all plane figures, except?**

- A: Circle

- B: Cone

- C: Rectangle

- D: Square

- E: Triangle

**Correct Option: B - Cone**

**Explanation:**

- A plane figure is a two-dimensional shape that lies completely within a flat surface. The options A, C,
D, and E represent plane figures:

- Circle: A plane figure defined by all points equidistant from a center point.

- Rectangle: A quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and all angles right angles.

- Square: A special type of rectangle with all sides equal in length.

- Triangle: A polygon with three sides.

 - However, a cone is not a plane figure; it is a three-dimensional shape with a circular base and a
curved surface tapering to a point called the apex. Therefore, option B is correct.

35. **The following are quadrilaterals, except?**

- A: Cuboid

- B: Parallelogram

- C: Rectangle

- D: Rhombus

- E: Square

**Correct Option: A - Cuboid**

**Explanation:**

- A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides. Options B, C, D, and E represent different types of
quadrilaterals:

- Parallelogram: A quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel and equal.

- Rectangle: A quadrilateral with opposite sides equal and all angles right angles.

- Rhombus: A quadrilateral with all sides equal.

- Square: A special type of rectangle and rhombus with all sides equal in length and all angles right
angles.

- However, a cuboid is not a quadrilateral; it is a three-dimensional shape with six rectangular faces.
Therefore, option A is correct.

36. **Which of the following practices is not allowed in Technical drawing?**

- A: Constructing

- B: Hatching

- C: Outlining

- D: Painting

- E: Tracing
 **Correct Option: D - Painting**

**Explanation:**

- Technical drawing is a precise and detailed form of drawing used in engineering and architecture to
convey information about objects. In technical drawing, painting is not typically used because it involves
adding color to the drawing, which may obscure important details. Instead, technical drawings are
usually created using lines, symbols, and annotations to represent objects accurately. Therefore, option
D is correct.

37. The correct answer is. OPTION

38. **The following are types of scales, except?**

- A: Chordal

- B: Diagonal

- C: Isometric

- D: Plain

- E: Straight

**Correct Option: A - Chordal**

**Explanation:**

- Scales in technical drawing refer to the proportional representation of objects or distances on paper
compared to their actual sizes. Options B, C, D, and E represent different types of scales commonly used
in technical drawing:

- Diagonal: A type of scale used for drawing objects in perspective, where receding lines converge to a
vanishing point.

- Isometric: A type of scale used for creating three-dimensional drawings where all axes are equally
foreshortened.

- Plain: Refers to a simple or standard scale without any specific characteristics mentioned.

- Straight: Represents a type of scale that is linear or straightforward in its application.

- However, a chordal scale is not a common term used in technical drawing, making option A the
correct choice.

39. **In oblique drawing, the receding lines are drawn at ___ degrees?**
 - A: 40

- B: 45

- C: 50

- D: 55

- E: 75

**Correct Option: B - 45 degrees**

**Explanation:**

- In oblique drawing, receding lines are drawn at an angle to the horizontal line. This angle is typically
chosen to provide a balanced representation of the object while still maintaining a clear perspective.
Among the options provided, 45 degrees is the most commonly used angle in oblique drawing as it offers
a good balance between foreshortening and clarity of the drawing. Therefore, option B is correct.

40. The correct answer is. OPTION

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42. The correct answer is. OPTION

43. **The type of drawing that requires the use of pencil and eraser only is?**

- A: Auxiliary

- B: Free hand

- C: Oblique

- D: Orthographic

- E: Perspective

**Correct Option: B - Free hand**

**Explanation:**

- Freehand drawing is a type of drawing that is done manually, without the use of tools such as rulers
or protractors. It allows the artist to create sketches or illustrations using only a pencil and eraser, relying
on their own skills and judgment to depict the subject accurately. Freehand drawing is often used for
artistic expression, quick sketches, or preliminary designs.

- The other options:

 - Auxiliary drawing typically involves the use of specific technical tools and methods to create auxiliary
views of an object.

- Oblique, orthographic, and perspective drawings often require precise measurements, angles, and
projections, which may involve the use of additional drawing tools beyond just a pencil and eraser.

- Therefore, option B, freehand drawing, is the correct choice for a drawing that requires only a pencil
and eraser.

44. The correct answer is. OPTION

45. **When two lines meet at a point they form a/an?**

- A: Angle

- B: Arc

- C: Chord

- D: Circumference

- E: Radius

**Correct Option: A - Angle**

**Explanation:**

- When two lines meet at a point, they form an angle. An angle is a geometric figure formed by two
rays (lines) with a common endpoint (vertex). The space between the two rays is called the interior of
the angle.

- An arc is a curved segment of a circle, and it is formed by a continuous portion of the circle's
circumference.

- A chord is a line segment joining two points on a curve, typically used in the context of circles.

- Circumference refers to the boundary of a circle, the distance around its outer edge.

- Radius is the distance from the center of a circle to any point on its circumference.

- Among the given options, only "angle" accurately describes the geometric figure formed by two lines
meeting at a point. Therefore, option A is correct.

46. The correct answer is. OPTION

47. **Which plane is used for rough work?**

- A: Block

- B: Jack
 - C: Plough

- D: Rebate

- E: Smoothening

**Correct Option: B - Jack**

**Explanation:**

- In woodworking, different types of planes are used for various purposes, including rough work and
finishing work.

- The "jack plane" is commonly used for rough work. It is a versatile plane that is larger than a
smoothing plane but smaller than a jointer plane. The jack plane is primarily used for initial flattening
and smoothing of rough-sawn lumber, removing rough surfaces, and quickly reducing stock to a more
manageable size.

- The other options:

- A "block plane" is a small handheld plane used for small-scale trimming and fitting work.

- A "plough plane" is used for cutting grooves along the grain of wood.

- A "rebate plane" is designed for cutting rebates (or rabbets), which are recesses or grooves cut into
the edge or end of a piece of wood.

- "Smoothening" may refer to the process of finishing wood surfaces, but there isn't a specific type of
plane called a "smoothening plane" commonly used for rough work.

- Therefore, option B, the jack plane, is the correct choice for a plane used for rough work.

48. The correct answer is. OPTION

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50. **Wood turning can produce the following except?**

- A: Chair legs

- B: Table legs

- C: Table tops

- D: Wood plates

- E: Wood disk
 **Correct Option: C - Table tops**

**Explanation:**

- Wood turning is a woodworking technique used to create rounded shapes and profiles on a lathe
machine. It involves rotating a piece of wood against a cutting tool to carve it into various shapes.

- Chair legs (option A), table legs (option B), wood plates (option D), and wood disks (option E) are all
examples of items that can be produced using wood turning. Chair legs and table legs often require
turning to create their cylindrical shape, while wood plates and disks can be turned to achieve circular
shapes.

- However, table tops (option C) are typically large, flat surfaces that are not produced through wood
turning. Instead, table tops are usually made by joining together flat boards or panels of wood.

- Therefore, option C, table tops, is the correct choice because it is not a product typically produced
through wood turning.

51. The correct answer is. OPTION

52. The correct answer is. OPTION

53. **Which of these operations is required before drilling?**

- A: Center punching

- B: Creating hole

- C: Cutting

- D: Filling

- E: Smoothening

**Correct Option: A - Center punching**

**Explanation:**

- Before drilling a hole into a material, it's essential to accurately mark the center point where the hole
will be drilled. This is typically done by center punching the material.

- Center punching involves using a center punch tool to make a small indentation or mark at the
desired center point on the material's surface. This indentation serves as a guide for the drill bit and
helps prevent it from slipping or wandering when drilling begins.
 - Once the center point is accurately marked with a center punch, the drilling operation can proceed to
create the hole.

- The other options:

- Creating a hole (option B) is the outcome of the drilling operation itself and is not required before
drilling.

- Cutting (option C) may involve processes like sawing or machining, which are unrelated to drilling.

- Filling (option D) and smoothening (option E) are post-drilling operations used to refine the drilled
hole or surface, and they are not required before drilling.

- Therefore, option A, center punching, is the correct choice because it is the necessary preparatory
step before drilling.

54. The correct answer is. OPTION

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56. **The following are machine tools, except?**

- A: Clamp

- B: Grinder

- C: Lathe

- D: Planer

- E: Shaper

**Correct Option: A - Clamp**

**Explanation:**

- Machine tools are devices used to shape or machine materials, typically metal, wood, or plastic, into
desired forms or dimensions. They include tools like grinders, lathes, planers, and shapers.

- However, a clamp (option A) is not considered a machine tool. Clamps are devices used to hold
workpieces securely in place during machining operations but do not shape or machine the materials
themselves.

- Therefore, option A, clamp, is the correct choice because it is not classified as a machine tool.

57. **The type of flux required when soldering a template is?**

 - A: Diluted HCI

- B: Resin

- C: Tallow

- D: Tin man solder

- E: Zinc chloride

**Correct Option: B: Resin

**Explanation:**

Out of the listed options, the most suitable type of flux for soldering a template is:

Resin

Here's why:

Resin-based flux: This is the most common type of flux used for soldering electronic components and
circuits, including soldering a template. Resin provides good cleaning and wetting properties to ensure a
strong solder joint.

Let's explore why the other options are not ideal for soldering a template:

Diluted HCI (hydrochloric acid): This is an acid and can damage electronic components. It's not a
soldering flux.

Tallow: Tallow is a fat and is not suitable for soldering. It can burn and leave residue that can interfere
with the soldering process.

Tin man solder: This refers to the solder material itself, not the flux.

Zinc chloride: While zinc chloride can be a component in some soldering fluxes, it's generally not used
for soldering electronic components due to its corrosive nature. It might be used for specific applications
in plumbing or metalworking, but not recommended for soldering electronic templates.

Therefore, a resin-based flux is the recommended choice for soldering a template used in electronics.

58. **Which of the following is not associated with brazing?**

- A: Electrode

- B: Flux

- C: Filler

- D: Heat
 - E: Torch

**Correct Option: A - Electrode**

**Explanation:**

- Brazing is a process similar to soldering but involves higher temperatures and the use of filler metal
with a higher melting point. The filler metal is heated above its melting point and distributed between
the closely fitted parts by capillary action.

- Electrodes (option A) are not directly associated with brazing. Electrodes are typically used in
processes like arc welding, not brazing.

- The other options:

- Flux (option B), filler (option C), heat (option D), and torch (option E) are all elements commonly
associated with the brazing process.

59. **After soldering, traces of flux are removed by?**

- A: Greasing

- B: Grinding

- C: Oiling

- D: Picking

- E: Washing

**Correct Option: E - Washing**

**Explanation:**

- After soldering, it's important to remove any remaining flux residue to prevent corrosion and ensure
the cleanliness of the soldered joint.

- Washing (option E) with water or a suitable solvent is the most common method for removing flux
residue. This helps to dissolve and wash away the flux residue from the surface of the workpiece.

- The other options:

- Greasing (option A), grinding (option B), oiling (option C), and picking (option D) are not typically
used for removing flux residue after soldering.
60. **Brazing alloy is obtainable in the following forms, except?**

- A: Flakes

- B: Granules

- C: Powder

- D: Ribbons

- E: Sticks

**Correct Option: C - Powder**

**Explanation:**

- Brazing alloy is available in various forms, including flakes, granules, ribbons, and sticks, which are all
commonly used in brazing applications.

- However, powder (option C) is not typically used as a form of brazing alloy. Powdered metals may be
difficult to control and distribute effectively during the brazing process, making them less suitable for
brazing applications.

- Therefore, option C, powder, is the correct choice because it is not commonly used as a form of
brazing alloy.