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Form 4 Home Science Paper 1 Third Term September 2017 Question Paper

Form 4 Home Science Paper 1 Third Term September 2017

Course:Home Science

Exam Year:2017

NAME............ CLASS........ SIGN.....
DATE...........

PAPER 1
THIRD TERM
SEPTEMBER 2017
TIME: 2 HOURS

ST.FRANCIS RANG'ALA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name and index number on the
spaces provided
This paper consists of three sections.A,B and C.
Answer all the questions in section A and B and any two from section C.

SECTION A-(40 MARKS)

1.Give two reasons why a metal spoon is recommended for folding in flour mixtures
(2 mks)

2.Give two characteristics of a plastic laundry basin (2 mks)

3.Give three disadvantages of clothes which produce static electricity (3 mks)

4.Give three qualities of a well made handworked buttonhole (3 mks)

5.Suggest three factors to consider when buying sewing threads (3 mks)

6.What do you understand by the term food hygiene (1 mk)

7.Mention three reasons for blanching vegetables before freezing and drying
(3 mks)

8.State two temporary stitches used to hold fullness before making permanent stitches (2 mks)

9.State three desirable qualities of a palate knife (3 mks)

10.State three ways to minimize fatigue in the kitchen (3 mks)

11.State three actions to be avoided in management of a burn (3 mks)

12.Mention two dangers that may result from using antiperspirants (2 mks)

13.State three reasons why a charcoal jiko should be red hot before taking it inside the house for roasting meat (3 mks)

14.Identify three methods of softening temporary hard water in laundry work(3 mks)

15.Give four ways of lengthening a skirt
(4 mks)

16.Identify two vaccines a child is given by the age of 9 months (2 mks)

SECTION B-20 MARKS(COMPULSORY)

17.a).Outline procedure of daily cleaning a baby's bedroom (8 mks)

b).Launder a coloured linen shirt with a fresh tea (10 mks)

c).Explain two ways of removing grease stains from the kitchen sink (2 mks)

SECTION C-40 MARKS
Answer any two questions

18(a).State five ways of conserving nutrients during cooking (5 mks)

b).State five reasons why it is not advisable to buy a refrigerator by hire purchase (5 mks)

c).Explain five points to consider when choosing fabric for making curtains
(5 mks)
d).State five reasons for applying interfacing during garment construction
(5 mks)

19a).Giving reasons in each case state five rules to observe when making short crust pastry (5 mks)

b).Explain five factors to consider when selecting fabric for school blouse (5 mks)

c).State five rules to observe when storing leftover foods (5 mks)

d).List five details found on a Blue Band container (5 mks)

20a).Explain five finishing process carried out in laundry work (5 mks)

b).Highlight five signs of marasmus
(5 mks)

c).Describe characteristics of a well made patch pocket (5 mks)

d).Explain five cautions when using electrical appliances (5 mks)

Form 4 Home Science Paper 1 Third Term September 2017 Question Paper

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