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Masinga District Mock - Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper

Masinga District Mock - Home Science Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2011

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441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Theory
July / August 2011
Time: 2 ½ Hrs
MASINGA DISTRICT JOINT EVALUATION TEST- 2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Theory
Time: 2 ½ Hrs
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
_ This paper consists of three sections A. B and C.
_ All the questions in Section A and B and are COMPULSORY.
_ Answer any other TWO questions in section C.
_ Answers to all questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.
This paper consists of 8 printed pages.
Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided.
1. Explain how war and clashes in Kenya has contributed to the following.
(a) Malnutrition (1 Mark)
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(b) HIV/AIDS transmission (1 Mark)
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2. State two advantages of drinking hard water. (2 Marks)
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3. Differentiate print patch and calico patch. (2 Marks)
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4. State two advantages of using commercial paper patterns in garment construction. (2 Marks)
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5. State two limitations of buying goods in cash. (2 Marks)
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6. State three forms of advertisement. (3 Marks)
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7. State three important points to observe when choosing a meal for your 3 years old sister. (3 Marks)
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8. Differentiate food spoilage from food poisoning. (2 Marks)
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9. Name four methods of lighting in the home. (2 Marks)
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10. Suggest four ways in which medicine may be misused. (2 Marks)
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11. State two reasons why synthetic detergents are popular in laundry work. (2 Marks)
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12. State two advantages of blending textile fibres. (2 Marks)
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13. Define two meanings of the word “trimming” as used in garment construction. (2 Marks)
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14. Name any two things that can occur to someone who feeds on a diet lacking iron. (2 Marks)
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15. List down three factors that affect the effectiveness of detergents. (3 Marks)
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16. Mention any two points to remember while cleaning a sickroom. (2 Marks)
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17. State four factors that may influence the choice of a colour scheme of a room. (2 Marks)
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18. Mention three factors why most people may prefer to buy second hand clothes. (3 Marks)
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SECTION B (20 MARKS)
19. Your younger brother is back from a swimming competition.
a) Explain how you would launder his loose coloured cotton shirt giving reasons. (10 Marks)
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b) Explain how you would clean his white canvas shoes without laces. (7 Marks)
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c) Describe how you would clean his stainless steel lunch box. (3 Marks)
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SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions in this section
20. a) Describe five reasons for caring for the sick at home. (10 Marks)
b) Explain on four social needs of an expectant mother. (4 Marks)
c) Discuss three impacts of counterfeit goods and services on the consumer. (3 Marks)
d) Give a reason why each one of the following processes are carried out during cookery. (3 Marks)
i) Basting
ii) Coating
iii) Garnishing
21. a) Give two points on effect of heat on proteins. (2 Marks)
b) Explain four qualities to look for when selecting layette. (4 Marks)
c) State three methods of sterilizing baby’s nappies. (3 Marks)
d) Explain five washing processes harmful to woolens. (5 Marks)
e) Explain three physiological changes which occur in an elderly person and how they affect their feeding habits. (6 Marks)
22.a) State four qualities of a well made cuff. (4 Marks)
b) List down three methods of attaching a collar. (3 Marks)
c) Explain on any four points to consider when choosing a fabric for making a curtain. (4 Marks)
d) State two ways through which a shaped facing may be treated to create a decorative effect.(2 Marks)
e) Describe systematically how to make an open seam. (7 Marks)
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