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KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 16

Home Science Paper 1

SECTION A (40 Marks)

Answer all questions.
1.

Suggest two ways in which old newspapers may be used when cleaning a house. (2mks)

i. ...................................................................................................................

ii. ....................................................................................................................

2 marks

2.

Identify three points to consider when buying land for a family house. (3mks)

i. .....................................................................................................................

ii. ......................................................................................................................

iii. ......................................................................................................................

iv. .....................................................................................................................

3 marks

3.

State four qualities which make cotton suitable for children’ wear. (4mks)

i. .........................................................................................................................

ii. .........................................................................................................................

iii. .........................................................................................................................

iv. ..........................................................................................................................

v. ..........................................................................................................................

4 marks

4.

Give three precautions to take when using a charcoal iron. (3mks)

i. ............................................................................................................................

ii. .............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

iv. ..............................................................................................................................

4 marks

5.

. Name two methods of ventilating a room. (2mks)

i. ............................................................................................................................

ii. ...........................................................................................................................

iii. ............................................................................................................................

4 marks

6.

List four main methods of providing shelter. (2mks)

i. .............................................................................................................................

ii. ..............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

iv. ..............................................................................................................................

v. .............................................................................................................................

2 marks

7.

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

8.

Identify three points to observe when cooking for an invalid. (3mks)

i. ............................................................................................................................

ii. .............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

3 marks

9.

State four points why home science is important to a family. (4mks)

i. ..............................................................................................................................

ii. ..............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

iv. ..............................................................................................................................

4 marks

10.

Define the following terms (3mks)

a) Environmental hygiene. ..............................................................................................................................

b) Sponging. ..............................................................................................................................

c) Sprain. ............................................................................................................................

3 marks

11.

. Give three reasons for starching. (3mks)

i. ..............................................................................................................................

ii. ..............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

3 marks

12.

Identify two vaccines given to a baby immediately after birth. (2mks)

i. ..............................................................................................................................

ii. .............................................................................................................................

iii. .............................................................................................................................

iv. ...........................................................................................................................

2 marks

13.

Give three reasons for planning family meals. (3mks)

i. ............................................................................................................................

ii. ..............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

3 marks

14.

Identify four symptoms of hookworm infestation. (2mks)

i. .............................................................................................................................

ii. .............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

iv. ..............................................................................................................................

2 marks

15.

Name two types of self-neatened seams. (1mk)

i. .............................................................................................................................

ii. .............................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

iv. ..............................................................................................................................

1 marks

SECTION B (20 Marks)

COMPULSORY
16.

(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.
17.

(a)Give five qualities of a well made hem. (5mks)

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ii. ..........................................................................................................................

iii. ..............................................................................................................................

iv. .............................................................................................................................

v. .............................................................................................................................

vi. ..............................................................................................................................
(b) Explain five general rules on pastry making. (10mks)
i. ...................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................

ii. ...................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................

iii. ...................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................

iv. ...................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................

. v. ...................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................

vi. ...................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................
(c) Give five reasons why convenience foods are popular among consumers today. (5mks)
i. ........................................................................................................................

ii. ........................................................................................................................

iii. ........................................................................................................................

iv. ........................................................................................................................

v. ........................................................................................................................

vi. ........................................................................................................................

20 marks

18.

(a) With illustrations, explain how to make an overlaid seam. (10mks)


(b) Identify five properties of nylon fabrics. (5mks)

i.

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ii. ..................................................................................................................

iii. ..................................................................................................................

iv. ..................................................................................................................

v. .................................................................................................................

vi. .................................................................................................................
(c) (i)Define Anorexia nervosa. (1mk)

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(ii)Explain four measures of managing the disorder. (4mks)
i. ..................................................................................................................

ii. ..................................................................................................................

iii. ..................................................................................................................

iv. ..................................................................................................................

v. ..................................................................................................................

20 marks

19.

(a) Identify two attributes of a well-groomed person. (2mks)

i. ..................................................................................................................

ii. ..................................................................................................................

iii. ..................................................................................................................

iv. ..................................................................................................................
(b) Explain four ways cosmetics can be misused. (8mks)
i. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

ii. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

iii. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

iv. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

v. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................
(c) By explaining, give five reasons for cleaning a house. (10mks)
i. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

ii. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

iii. ..........................................................................................................................................

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iv. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

v. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

vi. .......................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................

20 marks

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