Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 15
Home Science Paper 1
SECTION A (40 Marks)
List four favourable conditions for the growth of micro-organisms in food spoilage.
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2 marks
Name two types of anaemia.
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2 marks
Why is breakfast considered the most important meal of the day
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1 marks
State two disadvantages of baking foods.
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2 marks
Differentiate between trimmings and trimming in clothing construction. (2 marks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 marks
State three advantages of advertising on a bill-board.
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3 marks
State three benefits of breastfeeding.
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3 marks
List four items in a first-aid kit that can be used to manage a sprain.
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2 marks
State two grooming habits that can prevent skin diseases. (2 marks)
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2 marks
Name three factors to consider when buying a house.
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3 marks
Give two desirable characteristics of plastics. (2 marks)
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2 marks
State two disadvantages of dry –cleaning in laundry work.
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2 marks
Give the major classification of fibres. (2 marks)
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2 marks
State two functions of facings in clothing construction.
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2 marks
Name four methods of transferring pattern markings from paper pattern to fabric.
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2 marks
List three mechanical methods of incorporating air in flow mixtures.
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3 marks
Define the following terms. (2 marks)
(a). Raising agent
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(b). Batter
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2 marks
Give reasons why food should be covered while cooking (2 marks)
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2 marks
Arrange the following in an order of menu.
-Fruit salad, chapatti, stewed liver, fried cabbage.
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1 marks
SECTION B (20 Marks)
Answer the question in the spaces provided.Your parents are out on job and have asked you to prepare for visitors who will be coming over the weekend.
a. Outline the procedure you will use to clean contaminated, muddy water safe for drinking. (6 marks)
b. Describe how you would launder a loose coloured cotton T. shirt. (9 marks)
c. Outline the procedure for cleaning a plain wooden rolling board. ( marks)
20 marks
SECTION C (40 Marks)
Answer any two questions from this section in the spaces provided after question 25.(a). Giving a reason in each case, state four hygiene practices in the kitchen.(8 marks)
(b). Explain four points to consider when planning meals for an invalid who is bedridden. (8 marks)
(c). Giving a relevant example in each case, differentiate between substitute and complimentary products. (4 marks)
20 marks
Use the sketch of the bodice below to answer the following questions.
(a). (i). State six methods of dispersing fullness in the bodice shown above.(3 marks)
(ii). Apart from the dispersal of fullness symbols, indicate six pattern marking on the sketch above. (6 marks)
(b). Describe steps to follow when making pin tucks. (5 marks)
(c). Explain three finishing process carried out during laundry. (6 marks)
20 marks
(a). Identify six qualities of aluminum that make it suitable for making kitchen equipment. (6 marks)
(b). Highlight six signs of a child suffering from Marasmus. (6 marks)
(c). State three qualities of a well made in-seam pocket. (3 marks)
(d). Outline the procedure of making an open seam (5 marks)
20 marks