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KCSE CLUSTER TESTS 26
Home Science Paper 1
SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.Name a plant food that contains first class proteins
1 marks
Write down four improvised abrasives you would use to clean an aluminum sauce pan.
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2 marks
List three decorative methods of controlling fullness on a garment.
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3 marks
Differentiate the two kinds of fractures.
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2 marks
a) State two functions of roughage in our bodies (2mrks)
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b) Give any two main sources of roughage. (1mrk)
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3 marks
State four functions of the skin.
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4 marks
Apart from nutritional deficiency, name two other causes of anemia.
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2 marks
State two advantages of dry cleaning - clothes.
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2 marks
Give two disadvantages of impulse buying.
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2 marks
What roles does vitamin D play in the body?
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2 marks
Suggest three reasons why synthetic detergents are popular for laundry work
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3 marks
State two causes of nappy rash
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2 marks
Give two reasons why outdoor exercise is good for an expectant mother.
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2 marks
State three advantages of using terrazzo as a material used in construction
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3 marks
Suggestion three reasons why button shanks are important in a garment
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3 marks
Give a reason for each of the following processes in garment constitution
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4 marks
SECTION B (20 Marks)
Compulsorya) Write down the procedure of thorough cleaning a pair of muddy leather shoes for your brother.
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b) Outline the steps you will follow to launder your mother’s fast coloured cotton bathing towel.
(8mrks)
20 marks
SECTION C (40 Marks)
Answer any two questions from this section.a) With two examples in each case. Write down the three forms of advertising. (6 mks)
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b) State four objectives of advertising (4mrks)
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c) Give five points why consumers need protection (5mrks)
To ensure that;
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d) What are the five rights of a consumer? (5mrks)
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15 marks
a)Draw a front bodice pattern and show the following markings (6mrks)
i. Stitching line.
ii. Centre front.
iii. Notches.
iv. Straight grain.
v. Cutting line.
b) State six points to consider when buying fabrics for soft furnishing (6mrks) ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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c) Give four qualities of a well made opening
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d) Sketch three ways of strengthening the top of a patch pocket by machining. (3mrks)
Diagrams
e) How would you estimate the length of a buttonhole (1mrk)
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16 marks
a) State and explain five reasons for using soft furnishing in the home (10mks)
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b) State five qualities of good lighting (5mrks
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c) Suggest five helpful hints for effective flower arrangements. (5mrks)
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20 marks