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KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 24

Home Science Paper 1

1.

1. Define the term communicable diseases. (2 marks)

2 marks

2.

State two things that should be avoided when managing factures. ( 2marks)

(i).........................................................................................................................................................................

(ii).......................................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

3.
  1. Mention three causes of hypertension. (3 marks)

(i)........................................................................................................................................................................

(ii).......................................................................................................................................................................

(iii).....................................................................................................................................................................

3 marks

4.
  1. Give two reasons why flats/apartments are popular in urban areas. (2 marks).

(i)........................................................................................................................................................................

(ii).......................................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

5.
  1. State two uses of bleaches in laundry work. (2 marks)

(i)........................................................................................................................................................................

(ii).......................................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

6.

List two chemical causes of food poisoning. (2 marks)

(i).................................................................................................................................................................

(ii)...............................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

7.

Mention three qualities of good hand sewing needles. (3marks)

(i).........................................................................................................................................................................

(ii).......................................................................................................................................................................

(iii).....................................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

8.

List four stitches that are used to finish raw edges. (2marks)

(i).........................................................................................................................................................................

(ii).......................................................................................................................................................................

(iii)......................................................................................................................................................................

(iv)......................................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

9.

State two necessary conditions for steam to act as a raising agent. (2marks)

(i)..................................................................................................................................................

(ii).................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

10.

Give three advantages of using raw garnishes. (3 marks)

(i).................................................................................................................................................

(ii)................................................................................................................................................

(iii)..............................................................................................................................................

3 marks

11.

. State four reasons why menstruation may cease. (2 marks)

(i)................................................................................................................................................

(ii)................................................................................................................................................

(iii)...............................................................................................................................................

(iv)...............................................................................................................................................

2 marks

12.

State two ways a lactating mother may be unable to breastfeed (2marks)

(i)...............................................................................................................................................................................

(ii)............................................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

13.

Describe two ways the term patch can be applied in clothing construction. (2marks)

(i)............................................................................................................................................................................. (ii)............................................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

14.

Distinguish between roasting and baking. (2 marks)

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2 marks

15.

Give two methods of removing dust form surfaces in a home. (2marks) (i)....................................................................................................................................................... (ii).......................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

16.

Mention two ways of disposing refuse economically. (2 marks)

(i)........................................................................................................................................................

(ii).......................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

17.

. Give two reasons for starching articles. (2 marks) (i)........................................................................................................................................................ (ii).......................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

18.

. Mention two examples of incouspicous seams (1 marks)

(i)....................................................................................................................................................... (ii).......................................................................................................................................................

1 marks

19.

Write down two forms of advertising. (2marks) (i)........................................................................................................................................................ (ii).......................................................................................................................................................

2 marks

20.

You are preparing for a party after passing your K.C.S.E exams.

(a). Describe the procedure you would use to thorough clean your terrazzo sitting room ready for the occasion. (8 marks).

b. Describe the procedure you would use to launder your polyester evening dress.

(6 marks)

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c. Outline the procedure you would follow to thorough clean your long handled sweeping broom. (6 marks)

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20 marks

SECTION C (40 Marks)

Answer any two questions from this section
21.

Describe four advantages of frying foods. (4 marks)

b. Describe five reasons for using interfacing in garment construction. (5 marks)

c. Explain three factors to consider when selecting clothes for a baby. (6 marks)

d. Outline steps followed in making pintucks (5marks)

20 marks

22.

Describe five reasons for preserving food. (5marks)

b. Describe five advantages of budgeting. (5 marks)

c. Explain three practices necessary for maintaining healthy teeth. (6 marks)

d. With the use of neat sketches, show two methods of neatening open seam.

(4 marks)

20 marks

23.

Explain three points to consider when selecting saucepans. (6 marks)

b. Explain three advantages of drafting your own patterns. (6 marks)

c. With the aid of well labeled diagram, describe how to work out a machine fell seam. (8 marks)

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20 marks

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