Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper
KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 19
Home Science Paper 1
SECTION A (40 Marks)
This section is compulsory. List down an example of a fastening cum opening
..........................................................................................................................................................................
1 marks
List two types of bleaches
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give an example of mineral fibre.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
1 marks
Define the term medicine.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
What does the term ‘’guarantee’’ mean in consumer education.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Explain two reason why it is not advisable for girls under the age of 18 to give birth.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give the uses of the following items in the First Aid Kit.
i. Sterile Gauze .
.................................................................................................................................................
ii Triangular sling
..................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give two examples of haberdasheries.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give two materials used to improvise abrasives.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
State two advantages of steaming as a cooking method.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Mention two laundry processes that remove water from articles.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Mention two natural ways of ventilating a room.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give two functions of kitchen in a house.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give two different shapes of patch pocket.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give two positive effects of advertisements.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Give meaning of the term food nutrient.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Mention two principles of food preservations
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Mention two commonly used fuels at home
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Mention two sources of iodine in the diet.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Mention two common areas where gathers are used.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
Explain why it is important to keep pastry cool when preparing.
..........................................................................................................................................................................
2 marks
SECTION B (20 Marks)
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(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
(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
(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