INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES
- Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
- This paper consists of THREE sections A, B, and C.
- Answer ALL the questions in section A and B
- Answer any TWOquestions from section C
For examiners use only
Section | Questions | Maximum score | Candidates score |
A | 1-16 | 40 | |
B | 17 | 20 | |
C | 20 | ||
20 | |||
TOTAL SCORE |
QUESTIONS
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section in the spaces provided
- Mention two functions of cholecalciferol in the body. (2 Marks)
- Suggest three causes of malnutrition. (3 Marks)
- What are the effects of immersing a hot aluminium frying pan in cold water? (2 Marks)
- Explain three forms of advertisements. (2 Marks)
- Write the following abbreviations in full (2 Marks)
BCG……………………………………………………………………………………………………
TBA…………………………………………………………………………………………………… - Name two methods which could be used to serve meals at home. (2 Marks)
- What are the determinants of safe parenthood? (3 Marks)
- Identify three points to bear in mind when buying land for a family house. (3 Marks)
- State three basic instructions on the use of medicines. (3 Marks)
- Give three advantages of using credit cards. (3 Marks)
- Name four fabrics that should not be wrung during laundering. (2 Marks)
- State three functions of pressing cloth. (3 Marks)
- State two qualities to look for when choosing a stiletto. (2 Marks)
- Identify six substances that are added to soap during manufacturing. (3 Marks)
- Give two ways of purifying water for small scale use. (2 Marks)
- Differentiate between food fortification and food supplements. (2 Marks)
SECTION B (20 MARKS)
Compulsory
- You are preparing to host your grandparents over the weekend.
- Describe the method you would use to clean a varnished wooden table to be used in the dinning room. (6 Marks)
- Give six principles you would observe when removing stains from the table clothe to be used. (6 Marks)
- Outline the procedure you would use when cleaning a toilet to be used by your grand parents (8 Marks)
SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer ANY TWO questions from this section in the spaces provided after question 20.
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- What do the following terms mean as used in consumer education.
- Consumer (1 Mark)
- Goods (1 Mark)
- Services (1 Mark)
- Explain four sources of information for the consumer. (8 Marks)
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- Define a budget. 1 Mark)
- Explain four factors that may affect a budget. (8 Marks)
- What do the following terms mean as used in consumer education.
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- Give four symptoms of food poisoning. (4 Marks)
- Explain four causes of food spoilage. (8 Marks)
- Suggest eight measurers to take in the prevention of food poisoning. (8 Marks)
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- List three types of scissors used in clothing construction. (3 Marks)
- Identify three methods of transferring pattern Markings on a fabric. (3 Marks)
- Give three features of well made permanent stitches. (3 Marks)
- Without using a diagram outline how to make a double stitched seam. (11 Marks)
MARKING SCHEME
SECTION A (40 MARKS)
- Two functions of cholecalciferol in the body.
- Formation of strong bones and teeth.
- Prevents occurrences of rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. 2 x 1 = 2 Marks
- Three causes of malnutrition.
- Poverty.
- Parasites.
- Food taboos.
- Ignorances.
- Natural calamities.
- Corruption.
- Lifestyle.
- Body inability to utilize certain nutrients. 3 x 1 = Marks
- Effects of immersing a hot aluminium frying pan in cold water.
- Buckling.
- Discolouration. 2 x 1 = 2 Marks
- Forms of advertisements.
- Eletronic media.
- Print media.
- Person to person.
½ Mark each – state
½ each – brief explanation
- Abbreviations in full.
- BCG – Bacilluscalmette Guerin.
- TBA – Traditional Birth Attendants. (Mark wrong if wrong spelling)
- Methods which could be used to serve meals at home.
- Plate service.
- Family table service.
- Buffet service.
- Tray service. Any 2 x 1 = 2 Marks
- Determinants of safe parenthood.
- Meeting nutritional needs.
- Social preparation of the expectant mother.
- Psychological preparation of the expectant mother.
- Correct age of the parents.
- HIV (VCT) test. Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Points to bear in mind when buying land for a family house.
- Cost.
- Place of work and school.
- Social amenities.
- Reliability of the seller. Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Basic instructions on the use of medicines
- Dosage.
- Frequency.
- Duration.
- Storage.
- Instruction for use.
- Caution. Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Advantages of using credit cards.
- Can be used incase of emergency
- Can be used any time i.e. day and night
- Some credit cards give cash credit Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Fabrics that should not be wrung during laundering.
- Woolen.
- Knitted cotton /linen.
- Silk.
- Knitted acrylic.
- Viscose. Any 4 x ½ = 2 Marks
- Functions of pressing cloth
- Remove creases.
- Bringing an article back to their original form.
- Ensures complete drying of article. Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Qualities to look for when choosing a stiletto.
- Must be sharp.
- Should be thick enough to leave holes on the fabric.
- Should be smooth not to spoil the fabric. Any 2 x 1 = 2 Marks
- Substances that are added to soap during manufacturing
- Builders.
- Dye.
- Antiseptic.
- Perfume.
- Blue.
- Bleach. Any 6 x 1 = 6 Marks
- Ways of purifying water for small scale use.
- Boiling
- Filtration Any 2 x 1 = 2 Marks
- Difference between food fortification and food supplements.
- Food fortification – introduction or addition of food nutrients into a given food
- Food supplements are alternative source of food nutrients
1 Mark for accurate definition each = 2 Marks
- You are preparing to host your grandparents over the weekend.
- Method used to clean a varnished wooden table to be used in the dinning room.
- Dust the surface thoroughly with soft duster.
- Use a soft clean cloth wrung out of warm soapy or warm water into which vinegar has been added i.e. 1 litre of water add 1 table spoon of vinegar.
- Wipe with a clean cloth wrung out of warm clean water.
- Dry thoroughly using soft cloth to rub the surface.
- Principles you would observe when removing stains from the table clone to be used.
- If acid stain use alkaline to remove it.
- If alkaline stain use acid to remove it.
- If water base stain use water to remove it.
- If stain is alcohol based use alcohol to remove it.
- It protein in nature use cold water.
- If stain is grease use detergent or solvents.
- If stain is on carpets and floor materials follow the manufactures instruction on how to remove any. 6 x 1 = Marks
- Procedure you would use when cleaning a toilet to be used by your grand parents.
- Open windows.
- Collect equipment and materials to use to save time and energy.
- Flush the toilet, pour into the basin cleaning powered or liquid into which a disinfectant has been added and leave for a few minutes.
- Clean the cistern, the toilet seat cover and toilet handle by wiping with a clean cloth wrung out of warm soapy water.
- Rinse with clean water into which a disinfectant has been added and leave to dry.
- Use a toilet brush to scrub the inside of the bowl to ensure all stains are removed and flush again clean. Wash hand basin if its there.
- Mop the floor, rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Ensure there is toilet paper.
- Clean the equipment used and store appropriately.
- Method used to clean a varnished wooden table to be used in the dinning room.
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- Meaning of the following terms as used in consumer education.
- Consumer a person that chooses, purchases, uses and maintains goods and services to satisfy his or her needs/wants. 1 Mark
- Goods – Tangible items which can be bought or sold. 1 Mark
- Services work rendered at a fee. 1 Mark
- Sources of information for the consumer.
- Mass media.
- Manufactures.
- Other consumers.
- Government. Any 4 well explained x 2 = 8 Marks
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- a budget – A detailed plan of expenditure over a certain period of time.
- Factors that may affect a budget.
- Loss of income.
- Increase of income
- Change in personal / family goals.
- Lack of commitment in following the budget.
- Inflation. Any 4 well explained pints x 2 = 8 Marks
- Meaning of the following terms as used in consumer education.
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- Symptoms of food poisoning.
- Vomiting, severe stomachache / abdominal pains.
- Diarrhoea.
- Fever.
- General body weakness.
- Dizziness. Any 4 x 1 = 4 Marks
- Causes of food spoilage.
- Oxidation.
- Chemicals.
- Action of enzymes.
- Pancidity. Any 4 well explained points x 2 = 8 Marks
- Measurers to take in the prevention of food poisoning
- Don’t buy canned foods that have expired.
- Buy fresh i.e. in season.
- Buy food from clean Market / vendors.
- Store foods appropriately.
- Avoid chemical contamination i.e. store chemicals away from foods.
- Wash foods to be eaten raw thoroughly i.e. under clean running water.
- Cool and store all leftovers.
- Proper refuse disposal.
- Thaw frozen foods. Any 8 stated points x 1 = 8 Marks
- Symptoms of food poisoning.
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- Types of scissors used in clothing construction
- Paper scissors.
- Buttonhole scissors.
- Embroidery scissors. Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Methods of transferring pattern Markings on a fabric
- Tracing wheel and carbon paper.
- Tailors tacks.
- Thread makings.
- Tailors chalk and tape measure. Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Features of well made permanent stitches.
- Have correct tension.
- Should not be visible on right side unless decorative.
- The colour of thread should match the colour of fabric unless its for decoration.
- Should have good beginning and end.
- Should be even and neat. Any 3 x 1 = 3 Marks
- Outline on how to make a double stitched seam.
- Place the fabric together with the wrong sides facing and fitting line matching. Pin and tack along the fitting line.
- Remove pins and machine along the fitting lines.
- Remove tacking and press.
- Trim back turning to 6mm and the front to 12mm. Fold over the front over to the back to form the fell.
- Press the fell to lie on the back of the garment.
- Tack and machine close to the fold through the three layers.
- Remove tacking and press the complete seam. NB Reject if diagrams used
- Types of scissors used in clothing construction
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