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Uasin - Gishu District Mock - Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper

Uasin - Gishu District Mock - Home Science Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2006

HOMESCIENCE
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SECTION A- (50 MKS)
Attempt all questions in this section in the spaces provided.
1. State 2 factors to be considered when planning the lighting of each room 2 mks*UG*
2. Give 4 accessories that can be used at home for decoration 2 mks*UG*
3. Define the following terms related to colour.
a) Hue- 1 mk*UG*
b) Intensity- 1 mk *UG*
4. Give any 2 general rules for drying food. 2 mks*UG*
5. Give 2 reasons for using cuffs. 2 mks *UG*
6. State 2 reasons for interfacing collars. 2 mks*UG*
7. Briefly explain how safe parenthood may depend on :
a) Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT ) 1 mk *UG*
b) Age of parents 1 mk *UG*
8. Differentiate between complimentary feeding and weaning. 1 mk *UG*
9. Differentiate between chemical and biological raising agents. 1 mk *UG*
10. Explain 2 possible causes of bread that has a sour and unpleasant smell. 2 mks *UG*
11. List 4 factors that influence consumer buying 2 mks *UG*
12. Give 3 signs and symptoms of tuberculosis (TB ) 3 mks *UG*
13. State the method of softening hard water that has permanent hardness 1 mk*UG*
14. State 3 reasons for keeping scrape materials at home 3 mks *UG*
15. Give 3 causes of wear and tear in garments and household articles 3 mks *UG*
16. Identify and interpret 3 pieces of information contained in the care label below 3 mks *UG*
17. State 3 important points to observe when laundering a silk scarf 3 mks *UG*
18. Name the 2 forms of malnutrition 1 mk *UG*
19. Give 2 properties that limit the use of nylon in making lingerie 2 mks *UG*
20. Why are fabric conditioners used in laundry 3 mks *UG*
21. What is the effect of hot water on the following stains :
a) Blood 1 mk *UG*
b) Grease stain 1 mk *UG*
22. Explain the importance of using acidic substances to cook meat 2 mks *UG*
23. State 2 disadvantages of using knitted articles 2 mks *UG*
SECTION B- COMPULSORY (20 MKS)
24. While visiting your uncle’s rural home, you have been asked to help with the household
chores.
a) Describe how you do the daily cleaning of the sitting room which has an earthen floor
and walls. 5 mks *UG*
b) Explain how you will clean
i) Your uncle’s muddy leather shoes 5 mks *UG*
ii) Your aunty’s stained melamine cup 5 mks *UG*
c) Outline how you will sponge your polyester neck scarf. 5 mks *UG*
SECTION C (50 MARKS)
Answer any 2 questions from this section
25. i) Giving reasons discuss 5 nutritional needs of a patient who has just had a major operation. 10 mks*UG*
ii) Your aunt is suffering from a contagious disease. Discuss 5 ways of preventing the rest of the family from contacting the disease. 10 mks*UG*
iii) Explain 5 reasons for caring for a sick patient at home. 5 mks*UG*
26. i) Using well illustrated diagrams show the working of a French seam. 10 mks*UG*
ii) Using at least one diagram explain the working of overcastting stitches over a single edge.5mks*UG*
iii) Giving reasons explain 5 qualities of a well made open seam. 5 mks*UG*
iv) Identify and explain 5 advantages of machine fell seam. 5 mks*UG*
28. i) Why is it important for nursing mother to attend a post-natal clinic? 5 mks*UG*
ii) Describe 5 problems associated with breast milk substitutes. 5 mks*UG*
iii) Discuss reasons for early ceasation of breast feeding. 10 mks*UG*
iv) Identify 5 problems experienced by a nursing mother. Suggest how each of them can
be overcome 10 mks*UG*
END

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