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KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 19

Home Science Paper 1

SECTION A (40 Marks)

This section is compulsory.
1.

List down an example of a fastening cum opening
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1 marks

2.

List two types of bleaches
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2 marks

3.

Give an example of mineral fibre.
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1 marks

4.

Define the term medicine.
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2 marks

5.

What does the term ‘’guarantee’’ mean in consumer education.
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2 marks

6.

Explain two reason why it is not advisable for girls under the age of 18 to give birth.
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2 marks

7.

Give the uses of the following items in the First Aid Kit.
i. Sterile Gauze .

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ii Triangular sling
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2 marks

8.

Give two examples of haberdasheries.
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2 marks

9.

Give two materials used to improvise abrasives.
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2 marks

10.

State two advantages of steaming as a cooking method.
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2 marks

11.

Mention two laundry processes that remove water from articles.
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2 marks

12.

Mention two natural ways of ventilating a room.
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2 marks

13.

Give two functions of kitchen in a house.
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2 marks

14.

Give two different shapes of patch pocket.
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2 marks

15.

Give two positive effects of advertisements.

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2 marks

16.

Give meaning of the term food nutrient.
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2 marks

17.

Mention two principles of food preservations
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2 marks

18.

Mention two commonly used fuels at home
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2 marks

19.

Mention two sources of iodine in the diet.
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2 marks

20.

Mention two common areas where gathers are used.
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2 marks

21.

Explain why it is important to keep pastry cool when preparing.
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2 marks

SECTION B (20 Marks)

22.

You have been left at home to help with house chores.
a) Explain the procedure of through cleaning a chopping board.

b) Give the procedure of cleaning an enamel mug that has been used to take porridge.

c) Explain the procedure of finishing a white cotton handkerchief after washing.

20 marks

SECTION C (40 Marks)

Answer only two questions
23.

(a)Give four physiological changes which occur in the body of an elderly person affecting the diet.
(b)Give four qualities of a well made zip opening.
(c)State four different ways in which a hemline can be finished.
(d)With an aid of one diagram describe how to prepare a peter pan collar without an interfacing and leave it ready for attachment.

20 marks

24.

(a)Explain four importance of breast feeding a baby.
(b)Identify four factors that may lead to a mothers inability to breast feed.
(c)Using two clearly labelled diagrams explain how to make a French seam.

20 marks

25.

(a)State four methods of neating an open seam.
(b)Give four habit training a child of between 2-5 years should be taught.
(c)Explain four main colour schemes used in interior decoration.
(d)With an aid of a diagram describe how to make a continous wrap opening.

20 marks

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