HOME SCIENCE PAPER 1 - 2017 MURANG'A MOCK EXAMINATION

SECTION A (40MKS)

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION IN THE SPACES PROVIDED.

1. State two important rights that each consumer should be aware of:-  (2mks)

2. Name two groups of synthetic fibres (2mks)

3. Mention two methods used to coat food before frying. ( 2mks)

4. State two qualities of a well-made dart ( 2mks)

5. Name four foods that can be given to a child in the management of Kwarshiokor (2mks)

6. Name two seams commonly used when joining side seams of trousers made of heavy fabric (2mks)

7. State two points to look for when buying a seam ripper (2mks)

8. Name two surfaces that are cleaned by scrubbing. ( 2mks)

9. List down two uses of takum powder when applied on the feet. ( 2mks)

10. State two dangers of smoking during pregnancy . ( 2mks)

11. Point  out two reasons for lining a cake tin. ( 2mks)

12. Which two reasons make stainless steel unsuitable for cooking food? (2mks)

13. In two well stated points say why babies who are fed on formula diarrhoea (2mks)

14. Mention two advantages of having labels on consumer products. ( 2mks)

15. Two good qualities of a well made sleeve include.:-

16. Point out two advantages of habit training. ( 2mks)

17. Suggest four ways of decorating an apron (2mks)

18. List down two important uses of opening on garments. ( 2mks)

19. State four different forms in which laundry is found. (2mks)

20. Give two advantages of using soft water for laundry work. ( 2mks)
    
    SECTION B (COMPULSORY) (20MKS)
    
    
21. You have been left at home on a Saturday afternoon and are expected to carry out some tasks.
    1. Explain how you will clean a neglected brass ornament. (6mks)
    2. Weekly- cleaning of a hurricane lamp. ( 6mks)
    3. Laundering your school acrylic sweater OR  White cotton table- cloth with a fresh tea stain. (8 mks)
       
       
       SECTION C (40 MKS)
       Answer any two questions from this section
22.   
    1. Outline five reasons for finishing plain wooden surfaces. (5mks)
    2. Suggest five practices that are harmful to woolen articles. ( 5mks)
    3. List down Five activities at the antenatal clinic. ( 5mks)
    4. Explain five qualities of a good waistband.  (5mks)

23.  
    1. State and explain any five differences between cotton and polyester fabrcs.  (10mks)
    2. Point out five requirements of a good kitchen floor.  ( 5mks)
    3. Outline five qualities to look for when purchasing labour saving cleaning equipment (5mks)

24.  
    1. State at least five remedies of needle breaking when machining. ( 5mks)
    2. Briefly and in point form discuss five disadvantages of convenience foods. ( 5mks)
    3. Explain five modern methods of food preservation.  (5mks)
    4. Using relevant diagrams, give the procedure for making a French seam on the side seam for a child’s dress.