Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 16
Home Science Paper 1
SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer all questions.Suggest two ways in which old newspapers may be used when cleaning a house. (2mks)
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Identify three points to consider when buying land for a family house. (3mks)
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State four qualities which make cotton suitable for children’ wear. (4mks)
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4 marks
Give three precautions to take when using a charcoal iron. (3mks)
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4 marks
. Name two methods of ventilating a room. (2mks)
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4 marks
List four main methods of providing shelter. (2mks)
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2 marks
a) Giving a reason in each case, suggest four nutrient whose intake should
be increased during pregnancy. (8 marks)
b) List eight reasons why babies cry. (8 marks)
c) State two ways of preventing infection in a baby through the umbilical cord. (2 marks)
d) How do we prevent the following. (2 marks)
i) Nappy rash
ii) Prickly heat.
3 marks
Identify three points to observe when cooking for an invalid. (3mks)
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3 marks
State four points why home science is important to a family. (4mks)
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4 marks
Define the following terms (3mks)
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3 marks
. Give three reasons for starching. (3mks)
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Identify two vaccines given to a baby immediately after birth. (2mks)
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2 marks
Give three reasons for planning family meals. (3mks)
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3 marks
Identify four symptoms of hookworm infestation. (2mks)
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2 marks
Name two types of self-neatened seams. (1mk)
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1 marks
SECTION B (20 Marks)
COMPULSORY(a)Your class two sister is going for a field trip early in the morning.
Explain how you would launder her woollen sweater in preparation for the trip. (8mks) .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................................................................................
(b)Explain how you would clean her enamel plate that she is to use. (6mks) .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................................................................................
(c)Describe steps to follow when removing an unidentified stain from a fast coloured garment. (6mks) .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................................................................................
20 marks
SECTION C (40 Marks)
Answer any two questions.(a)Give five qualities of a well made hem. (5mks)
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(b) Explain five general rules on pastry making. (10mks)
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(c) Give five reasons why convenience foods are popular among consumers today. (5mks)
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20 marks
(a) With illustrations, explain how to make an overlaid seam. (10mks)
(b) Identify five properties of nylon fabrics. (5mks)
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(c) (i)Define Anorexia nervosa. (1mk)
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(ii)Explain four measures of managing the disorder. (4mks)
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20 marks
(a) Identify two attributes of a well-groomed person. (2mks)
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(b) Explain four ways cosmetics can be misused. (8mks)
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(c) By explaining, give five reasons for cleaning a house. (10mks)
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20 marks