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Home Science Question Paper
Home Science
Course:Home Science
Institution: Form 4 Mock question papers
Exam Year:2015
NAME: ………………………………………………….. INDEX NO: …………………………………...
SCHOOL: ………………………………………………. CANDIDATE SIGN: ………………………….
DATE: ………………………………………...
441/1
HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
(Theory)
JULY/ AUGUST-2015
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS
SUBA- MBITA JOINT EVALUTION TEST-2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
441/1
HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
(Theory)
JULY/ AUGUST-2015
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTION
This paper has three sections A, B and C. Answer all questions in A and B and any other two from section C.
Answer to ALL questions must be written in the answer booklet provided. Answer section B and C in space provided after section C.
Candidate may be penalized for not following the instruction given in this paper.
SECTION Questions Maximum score Candidate score
A
B
C 1-18
20
21
22
23 40
20
20
20
20
Total 100
This paper consist of 12 printed pages.
Candidate should check the question paper to ascertain all pages are printed as indicated
And no questions are missing.
SECTION A (40mks)
1. Give two functions of pleats. (2mks)
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2. State two disadvantages of using sodium bicarbonate as a raising agent. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Identify two methods used in the repair of clothes and household articles. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Give two disadvantages of wool has over cotton. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. a) Identify the stitches (A) used to attach the fill onto the skirt below. (1mk)
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b)Give other 2 areas where the stitch can be used. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Write down three factors to consider when selecting fabric for baby clothes. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Give two ways of removing discolouration caused by boiling water in a sufuria. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. State two reasons why prices of commodities and services keep on using everyday. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Give two functions of washing soda. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Sate two ways a pregnant mother can avoid backache. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Explain what takes place when hard water is being boiled to make it soft. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Give one reason why dry beans are soaked before cooking. (1mk) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. Identify two major complications during the last trimester (stage) of pregnancy. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. Give two reasons why glasses are cleared in warm water throughout. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. Differentiate between persuasive and competitive advertisement. (2mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Give three reasons why modern kitchen are being filled with labour saving equipment. (3mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. State three factors that contribute to high incidences of child mortality in Kenya. (3mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. State three points to bear in mind when making buttonholes. (3mks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SECTION B (20mks)
19. You have chosen to present your school in a game at the district level. Explain how to carry out cleaning of the following items that you will use.
i) Thorough cleaning of a suitcase/ bag to carry your item.
ii) Launder polyester P.E uniform you will wear.
iii) Clean stainless steel cutlery you will use for meals.
SECTION C (40mks)
20. a) Give three factors that make silk popular for evening wear. (3mks)
b) State two factors that influence the choice of garment style. (2mks)
c) Explain three precautions to take to ensure that white cotton articles retain their whiteness.
(6mks)
d) With aid of diagram describe how to attach a button without a shank. (9mks)
21. a) Give three functions of teeth. (3mks)
b) State three factors to consider when choosing laundry basin. (3mks)
c) Explain three advantages of comparative shopping. (6mks)
d) Describe four points on conservation of energy in lighting. (8mks)
22. a) Give three general functions of minerals in the body.
b) State effects of excess of the following ingredients on yeast mixture.
i) Sugar
ii) Fat
iii) High temperature (3mks)
c) Explain four ways in which left over foods can be made appetizing. (8mks)
d) Describe three disadvantages of using convenience fords. (6mks)
23. a) Give three factors that determine choice of cooking method. (3mks)
b) State two differences between wet and dry beriberi. (2mks)
c) Explain three disadvantages of using convenience foods. (6mks)
d)Describe briefly the process of mixing cream mixture for cake. (9mks)
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