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2015 KCSE Cross Country Mock

Home Science Paper 1

SECTION A (40 Marks)

Attempt all questions in this section.
1.

Define the following terms as used in Home-management.

i) Budget (2mks) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ii) Wear and tear (2mks) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4 marks

2.

List downtwomethods of identifying silk.

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2 marks

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List down four factors which influence a cooking method ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4 marks

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Mention three causes of poor sanitation

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3 marks

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Laundry equipment can be classified into four categories. Identify these categories. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4 marks

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State five reasons for cooking food

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5 marks

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Give two deficiency diseases common in children …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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2 marks

8.

List down two self-neatening seams

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1 marks

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List four methods of transferring pattern markings onto a fabric …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2 marks

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State fiveadvantages of a traditional hut design …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2 marks

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Statefour precautions to take to avoid fire accidents in the kitchen. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2 marks

12.

List fourmethods of finishing an open seam …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2 marks

13.

Give one way of disinfecting bath towels

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2 marks

14.

Identify four disadvantages of buying a house …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2 marks

SECTION B (20 Marks)

Compulsory question
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Your uncle has asked you to assist in carrying out some household chores
a) Outline the procedure for dry cleaning his polyester tie (8mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b) Explain how to launder his cotton handkerchief (7mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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c) Describe the procedure of thorough cleaning a discoloured melamine cup. (5mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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20 marks

SECTION C (40 Marks)

Answer any two questions from this section. Each question carries 20 marks.
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a) Explain four qualities of a good ironing board (8mks)
b) Giving two examples in each case, list 2 types of stain removers. (4mks)
d) Explain four rules to observe when removing stains (8mks)

20 marks

17.

Fill in the blanks indicated by the letters a – j in the table shown below.

b) Give five factors to consider when choosing clothes. (5mks)
c) Give fivequalities to look for in a pair of cutting out shears. (5mks)

10 marks

18.

a) Explain why food labels are important to a consumer. (10mks)
b) Discuss the importance of consumer education. (10mks)

20 marks

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