2023 NTC Exams: Likely Ceramics Questions And Answers

The 2023 Teacher Licensure Examination(NTC Exams) will begin on 13th September, 2023. Here are some likely Ceramics questions and Answers

1. All the following software are used for drawing 3-D objects in ceramics except
A. Adobe Photoshop
B. Corel Draw
C. Adobe Illustrator
D. Microsoft Excel

2. What are the two types of kilns used by ceramists?
A. Downdraft and updraft kilns
B. Firewood and Gas kilns
C. Intermittent and continuous kilns
D. Top loader and front loader kilns

3. As a brick and tile producer, which of the following tests would help you produce standard bricks for the construction industry?
A. Abrasiveness
B. Plasticity
C. Porosity
D. Shrinkage

4. A student was given 35kg of clay to prepare a slip for casting and was allocated 20 minutes to finish the slip preparation. Which of the following equipment will help the student to achieve high consistency and finer particle size distribution?
A.Ball mill
B. Blunger
C. Grinder
D. Pug mill

Check Out The Reopening Date For Next Term For Basic Schools

5. A group of students built a gas kiln for studio pottery. They lined the inside of the kiln with glass fiber. Upon completion, most of the students complained of shortness of breath. Which disease are they presenting its symptom?
A. Asthma
B. Bronchiectasis
C. Emphysema
D. Silicosis

6. Project works of final year ceramics students of Sereboa SHS were to be transported to the WAEC office for assessment. What is the best measure to protect the works from damage?

A. Place works in a polythene bag and tie the mouth

B. Stuff works with shredded paper in a box and cover it

C. Wrap works with paper and arrange them nicely in a polythene

D. Wrap works with fabric and tie with rope

7. Feldspar, flint, and quartz were used to compose a glaze for ceramic ware finishing. The potter after firing realized that the glaze did not stick to the ware surface. What is the cause of the crawling?
A. The wares were not well cleaned before applying the glaze.
B. The glaze was thickly applied.
C. There is no alumina in the glaze
D. There is no whiting in the glaze

2023 NTC Exams: Likely Ceramics Questions And Answers

8. As a sanitary ware producer designing a water closet for girls in senior high school, you are indecisive between round-shaped and elongated-shaped water closets. Why would you recommend the elongated-shaped water closet over a round-shaped water closet for the girls’ school? The elongated-shaped water closet …
A. would be aesthetically appealing to the girls.
B. helps maintain hygiene levels.
C. allows for more space in front of the fixtures.
D. is less expensive and economical.

10 Major Contributions Made By Kennedy Agyapong To The Health Sector

9. As a newly posted ceramic teacher to a secondary school, you explore the locality and find a deposit of clay that you suspect can be used for throwing. What is the most suitable method of determining the suitability of the clay for throwing purposes in the field?

A. Compare the plasticity of the clay to the already tested clay that you have worked with.

B. Place a lump of clay on the potter’s wheel and throw it to see if it will work.

C. Loop a pencil-size roll of wet clay around your finger and check for cracks

D. Place a small sample of clay in your mouth and feel the smoothness of the clay with your tongue.

10. A kiln engineer used 4000 refractory bricks to build a gas kiln that measures 4/4/4 feet. How many bricks will go into the building of a firewood kiln with a size of 4/4/6 feet assuming that 3000 bricks will be used to build the firebox, flue duct, bag wall, and chimney.
A. 7000 bricks
B. 7334 bricks
C. 7667 bricks.
D. 7999 bricks

ANSWERS

1. D

2. C

3. D

4. A

5. C

6. B

7. C

8. B

9. C

10. C