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Instructions

Answer all questions in section A & B.
Answer only two questions from section C.

SECTION A: (40 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.

Name two types of batter as used in flour mixtures. (1 mark)
Give a reason why salt should not be mixed directly with yeast in bread making. (1 mark)
Name two nutritional deficiency diseases common in children. (1 mark)
Give two substances that can cause chemical contamination at home (1 mark)
State two importance of ensuring steam is produced constantly when steaming food. (1 mark)
Give two advantages of using leftover foods. (1 mark)
Write two points on the care of inner wears. (1 mark)
State two advantages of using electricity as fuel. (1 mark)
Highlight two advantages of living in a well-ventilated room. (1 mark)
Give one main difference between a cut and a bruise. (1 mark)
Name the stitch that is suitable for holding pleats in place. (1 mark)
State two dangers of smoking during pregnancy. (1 mark)
State two ways the rights of a consumer are exploited when obtaining public transport services.
(1 mark)
Give two pattern symbols that are not transferred during garment construction. (1 mark)
Breast feeding creates a bond between the mother and the baby. Highlight two other importance of breastfeeding to the mother. (1 mark)
Highlight two qualities of a well-made dart. (1 mark)
What is a deficit budget? (1 mark)
Give two qualities of a good baby's feeding equipment. (1 mark)
Briefly explain the effects of inflation to a country. (1 mark)
Give two reasons for interfacing a cuff. (1 mark)
Identify a synthetic fibre that has similar properties as wool. (1 mark)
Give two advantages of taking care of the sick at home. (1 mark)
Give two reasons for proper lighting in the kitchen. (1 mark)
State two reasons for drying white cotton in the sun. (1 mark)
Mention two points to bear in mind when removing stains from clothes. (1 mark)
Name two fasteners that are suitably used on a fly opening. (1 mark)
Identify a modern house that is suitable for children and physically challenged. (1 mark)
Suggest two uses of chair backs in the house. (1 mark)
Identify the method of lighting that is suitable for reading. (1 mark)
Give two importance of labels on manufactured products. (1 mark)
Suggest a reason why silk is ironed while still damp. (1 mark)
Give two advantages of grouping clothes before storage. (1 mark)
Suggest two ways nutrients can be lost during storage. (1 mark)
Highlight two uses of carrots in cookery. (1 mark)
Mention two ways of preventing mosquito bites in a house (1 mark)
Suggest two uses of a door in a pit latrine. (1 mark)
Give two qualities of a good advertisement. (2 marks)
Highlight two equipment necessary for flower arrangement. (2 marks)
Advice on how adolescent can manage acne. (1 mark)
Define the term First Aid. (1 mark)

SECTION B: (20 MARKS)
This section is compulsory

1. 1. Repair a white cotton knitted sweater with a hole. (5 marks)
  2. Launder the knitted sweater you have repaired. (7 marks)
2. Sweep a pit latrine with an earthen floor. (5 marks)
3. Daily clean a long handled broom with synthetic bristles. (3 marks)

SECTION C: (40 MARKS)

1. Highlight four practices in preparation and blanching green vegetables for preservation.
  (4 marks)
2. Suggest four practical ways one can improvise storage facilities for clothes and household articles at home. (4 marks)
3. Name three vaccines given at 9 months in the immunization schedule. (3 marks)
4. Explain the three ways of buying goods on credit. (3 marks)
5. Draw a home-made paper pattern for an apron skirt and on the pattern show the following pattern markings (appropriately used). (6 marks)
  1. Place on fold
  2. Cutting line
  3. Stitching line
  4. Grain line
  5. Dots
  6. Notches
  7. Seam allowance
1. Suggest four ways corona pandemic has led to malnutrition. (4 marks)
2. Highlight four ways of caring for lighting fixtures at home. (4 marks)
3. One way of improving the texture of baby's porridge is adding cassava flour. Explain how to prepare cassava roots for this fortification. (4 marks)
4. Give four rights of a consumer. (4 marks)
5. Name four methods of controlling fullness where two or more lines or running stitches are made. (4 marks)
1. Name any four egg dishes. (4 marks)
2. Explain how to repair a boys' favorite Jeans trouser which got a tear at the knee accidentally using a home-made patch (Applique). (5 marks)
3. Highlight four breastfeeding techniques a mother should apply for proper breastfeeding.
  (4 marks)
4. Explain how the following factors affect consumer buying. (4 marks)
  1. Income
  2. Complimentary goods
  3. Need to define a certain self-image.
  4. Family set up.
5. Name and explain the three types of hems. (3 marks)

Marking Scheme

Name two types of batter as used in flour mixtures. (1 mark)
- Thin batter
- Thick batter (fritters)
Give a reason why salt should not be mixed directly with yeast in bread making. (1 mark)
- Salt draws water from the yeast and kills it.
Name two nutritional deficiency diseases common in children. (1 mark)
- Kwashiorkor
- Rickets
Give two substances that can cause chemical contamination at home.. (1 mark)
- Dry cleaning agents
- Insecticide
- Herbicides
- Kerosene
- Detergents
State two importance of ensuring steam is produced constantly when steaming food. (1 mark)
- Ensure the pan containing boiling water is not damaged
- Food is not burnt
Give two advantages of using leftover foods. (1 mark)
- Time saving
- Saves on cost
- Saves on fuel
- Saves on energy
Write two points on the care of inner wears. (1 mark)
- Change their daily
- Launder them separately
- Remove stain according to type
- Disinfect regularly
State two advantages of using electricity as fuel. (1 mark)
- Quick to light
- Efficient in use
- Does not require storage space
Highlight two advantages of living in a well-ventilated room. (1 mark)
- Air is fresh
- Room is free from air pollutants
- Spread of communicable diseases is minimal
Give one main difference between a cut and a bruise. (1 mark)
- Cut causes external bleeding whereas a bruise causes internal bleeding
- A cut is caused by a sharp object whereas a bruise is cause by a blunt object,
Name the stitch that is suitable for holding pleats in place. (1 mark)
- Basting/ diagonal tacking
State two dangers of smoking during pregnancy. (1 mark)
- Miscarriage
- Underweight babies
State two ways the rights of a consumer are exploited when obtaining public transport services.
(1 mark)
- Lack of compensation when involved in an accident
- Public transport fails to provide safety e.g. Absence of safety belts
- Charging high fare especially at peak hours
- Overloading the public transport
- Not observing covid protocols
Give two pattern symbols that are not transferred during garment construction. (1 mark)
- Grain line
- Place on fold
- Cutting line
Breast feeding creates a bond between the mother and the baby. Highlight two other importance of breastfeeding to the mother. (1 mark)
- Promotes healing of the uterus
- Prevent urinary tract infections
- Prevents post preterm bleeding
- Prevents breasts cancer
Highlight two qualities of a well-made dart. (1 mark)
- Tapering to nothing
- Fastened at the tip
- Correct width and length
- Pressed to the back, upward, downward depending on where it is worked
What is a deficit budget? (1 mark)
- It is a budget in which the expenditure is more than the income
Give two qualities of a good baby's feeding equipment. (1 mark)
- Light in weight
- Have smooth edges
- Free from cracks
Briefly explain the effects of inflation to a country. (1 mark)
- It causes the country's currency to lose strength against international currency thus high prices on imported goods.
Give two reasons for interfacing a cuff. (1 mark)
- Add body to the garment
- Make them retain their shape
- To obtain a good knife edge
- Stiffening to add firmness
- Prevent sagging or stretching
- Increase crease resistant Identify a synthetic fibre that has similar properties as wool.
Identify a synthetic fibre that has similar properties as wool (1 mark)
- Knitted acrylics
Give two advantages of taking care of the sick at home. (1 mark)
- No bills are incurred
- Visitors are not restricted C
- hances of re-infection are minimal
- Patient can enjoy the presence of close relatives
Give two reasons for proper lighting in the kitchen. (1 mark)
- For efficiency while working
- To prevent accidents
- Reduce fatigue
- Discourage pests like cockroaches
State two reasons for drying white cotton in the sun. (1 mark)
- Remove moisture
- Sun acts as a bleaching agent
Mention two points to bear in mind when removing stains from clothes. (1 mark)
- Remove while they are still fresh
- Identify the type of stain
- Rinse thoroughly after removing stains
- Work from outside towards the inside to prevent the spread of the stain
- Know the type of fabric affected by the stain so as to use appropriaie stain remover.
Name two fasteners that are suitably used on a fly opening. (1 mark)
- Zip
- Button
- Hook and bars
- Press studs
- Hook and eye
- Velcro
Identify a modern house that is suitable for children and physically challenged. (1 mark)
- Bungalow
Suggest two uses of chair backs in the house. (1 mark)
- Enhance interior decoration
- Protect the chairs from dirt
- Hide ugly surfaces
Identify the method of lighting that is suitable for reading. (1 mark)
- Direct or focal lighting
Give two importance of labels on manufactured products. (1 mark)
- Guides on expiry date
- Give instructions on how to use a product
- Guides on storage e.g. store in a cool dry place
- Give additional information about the product e.g. nutritional value
- Give the address of the manufacturers in case of complaints
Suggest a reason why silk is ironed while still damp. (1 mark)
- To give a gloss finish
- They dry easily
Give two advantages of grouping clothes before storage. (1 mark)
- Easy retrieval
- For neatness
- To avoid mixing clothes e.g. bed linen and table linen
Suggest two ways nutrients can be lost during storage. (1 mark)
- Exposure to direct sunlight
- If food is stored for too long
Highlight two uses of carrots in cookery. (1 mark)
- Garnishing
- Used to make carrot juice
- Add flavor in stews, cakes etc.
- Clean teeth in picnics
- Used to make salads
Mention two ways of preventing mosquito bites in a house. (1 mark)
- Clear bushes around the house
- Drain stagnant water around the house
- Use of mosquito nets
- Use of mosquito repellents
- Disposing empty cans and bottles appropriately
Suggest two uses of a door in a pit latrine. (1 mark)
- Offer privacy
- Keep off bad smells from the latrines
- Keep off the flies from the latrines
- Prevent accidents especially young crawling children and pets
Give two qualities of a good advertisement. (2 marks)
- Brief
- Clear
- Meet the target group
- Catchy
- Entertaining
Highlight two equipment necessary for flower arrangement. (2 marks)
- Bucket
- Vase/ oasis
- Scissors, secateurs/ knife
- Wire netting
- Dust sheet/ old newspaper/ dustbin
- Plain thin wire
Advice on how adolescent can manage acne. (1 mark)
- Maintain high standards of hygiene
- Eat correct diet
Define the term First Aid. (1 mark)
- It is the first help given to an injured person before taking them to hospital

SECTION B: (20 MARKS)
This section is compulsory

1. 1. Repair a white cotton knitted sweater with a hole. (5 marks)
    - Collect equipment and notion needed
    - Trim the ragged edge carefully not to overdo it and enlarge the hole
    - Using a darning needle and matching colour of thread, work from the wrong side of garment. Start working along the length of garment
    - Work 10mm from the edge of the hole (into the fabric). Once the edge of the hole is reached catch the free loops to prevent laddering, pass thread through another free loop directly opposite and on from one edge of the hole to the other working in rows to cover the whole hole.
    - Leave a loop at the end of each row to allow for shrinkage.
    - Turn the work and work across the opposite direction (wefts). Arrange the threads to go over and under the previous threads (worked along warps) interlacing to cover the hole. Secure the stiches firmly
    - Store equipment well for future use
  2. Launder the knitted sweater you have repaired. (7 marks)
    - Collect the equipment and materials needed to save on time and energy
    - Shake the sweater to remove loose dirt
    - Soak for a short time to loosen dirt in cold water
    - Squeeze out from the soaking water
    - Wash in warm soapy water by kneading and squeezing method to remove dirt
    - Rinse severally in warm clean water to remove soap and dirt.
    - Final rinse in cold water to freshen
    - Squeeze out of water to facilitate quick drying.
    - Dry flat under the sun to remove moisture and prevent stretching
    - While slightly damp press with a warm iron to remove creases and prevent stretching. Fold and store
    - Clean the equipment used and store appropriately
2. Sweep a pit latrine with an earthen floor. (5 marks)
  - Collect materials and equipment to save on time and energy
  - Wear protective gloves. Open the cover and clean it.
  - Sprinkle disinfectant water on the floor to reduce dust and kill germs
  - Sweep using a broom meant for the latrine only from the sides towards the pit as you sweep the dirt into it.
  - Sweep using long, low strokes to reduce raising the dust
  - Leave the door open for a short time to ventilate. Pour little ask around the pit to control bad smells and to disinfect.
  - Replace tissue
  - Replace the lid and close the door
  - Clean the equipment used and store appropriately
3. Daily clean a long handled broom with synthetic bristles. (3 marks)
  - Remove any fluffs, threads and bits of hair from the broom after use using a blunt object.
  - Shake off any dust left after sweeping
  - Store it by hanging ensuring no pressure is exerted to the bristles.

SECTION C: (40 MARKS)
Answer any two questions in this section

1. Highlight four practices in preparation and blanching green vegetables for preservation.
  (4 marks)
  - Wash in clean water to remove dirt
  - Cut them as for cooking for faster drying
  - Blanch them in plenty of boiling water for a minute to ten minutes
  - Cool them in cold or iced water for equal time as for boiling
  - Drain the vegetables and spread them on a tray or mat so as to dry quickly
  - Cover mat or tray with netting material and place in direct sunlight
  - Turn regularly for quick drying
  - Test for readiness it should be crispy and dry
  - Store in airtight container
2. Suggest four practical ways one can improvise storage facilities for clothes and household articles at home. (4 marks)
  - Tie a rope or wire between two wall fastened with nails and hang clothes over it or put clothes on a hanger and suspend them on the rope
  - Use a line carton box to store folded clothes
  - A bar of wood fixed on the wall with nails, then hung clothes on hangers
  - A rack with hooks to hold hangers
  - Laundry basket to keep folded clothes
3. Name three vaccines given at 9 months in the immunization schedule. (3 marks)
  - Measles
  - Yellow fever
  - Vitamin A capsules
4. Explain the three ways of buying goods on credit. (3 marks)
  - Hire purchase/ installment credit - a form of installment credit whereby goods are obtained by paying a certain percentage in form of deposit. The balance is paid later through equal installments spread over a period of time.
  - Non installment credit - this is where one obtains goods and services for a period of time and then pays up when bills arrive
  - Use of credit cards - this is where a consumer uses a card to buy goods and services. The payment is paid from the consumer's bank account.
5. Draw a home-made paper pattern for an apron skirt and on the pattern show the following pattern markings (appropriately used). (6 marks)
  1. Place on fold
  2. Cutting line
  3. Stitching line
  4. Grain line
  5. Dots
  6. Notches
  7. Seam allowance
1. Suggest four ways corona pandemic has led to malnutrition. (4 marks
  - Sick people - not able to work in the farms thus low production of food.
  - Curfews - affects distribution of food in the market
    - People are not able to move freely to acquire food
  - Restricted movement - causes food spoilage because food not reaching the consumer on time
  - Loss of jobs - leads to lack of money to buy food
  - Loss of bread winners due to pandemic - dependents have no money to buy food
2. Highlight four ways of caring for lighting fixtures at home. (4 marks)
  - Dust them regularly
  - Repair the flex where necessary
  - Ensure table and floor lamps are stable and firm to avoid falling
  - Check wattage to prevent blowing out due to excess wattage more than they can bear.
3. One way of improving the texture of baby's porridge is adding cassava flour. Explain how to prepare cassava roots for this fortification. (4 marks)
  - Peel them and cut them into small pieces.
  - Wash and drain water.
  - Spread them on a wire tray/canvas in the sun.
  - Cover with another wire or canvas to keep birds away.
  - Turn them occasionally to fasten drying.
  - Once dry grind into flour ready for use.
4. Give four rights of a consumer. (4 marks)
  - Right to receive correct information on goods and services
  - Right to safety
  - Right to be heard
  - Right to choose
  - Right to compensation
5. Name four methods of controlling fullness where two or more lines or running stitches are made. (4 marks)
  - Easing
  - Gathering
  - Shirring
  - smocking
1. Name any four egg dishes. (4 marks)
  - Fried eggs
  - Boiled eggs
  - Omelets
  - Scotch eggs
  - Poached eggs
  - Scrambled eggs
2. Explain how to repair a boys' favorite Jeans trouser which got a tear at the knee accidentally using a home-made patch (Applique). (5 marks)
  - Collect equipment and sewing notions to save on time and energy
  - Design and cut out a desired shape and size depending on the size ot the tear
  - Place the WS of the patch with the ES of the garment to cover the tear.
  - Pin and tack
  - Remove pins and attach the patch with decorative stitches all round
  - Remove tacking
  - Press flat from the RS
  - Store the garment and equipment for future use
3. Highlight four breastfeeding techniques a mother should apply for proper breastfeeding.
  (4 marks)
  - Take a cup of warm drink before breast feeding
  - Clean the breast by wiping with warm water and a clean cloth
  - Sit on comfortable chair or lie flat on a comfortable surface
  - Hold the baby supporting the head with one hand and direct breast to the mouth with the other hand
  - Allow the baby to suck from one breast for a short time then turn it to the other
  - Press the chin gently for the baby to release the nipple
  - Allow the whole areola into the baby's mouth and not only the nipple
  - Wind the baby after breastfeeding
4. Explain how the following factors affect consumer buying. (4 marks)
  1. Income - a reduction or increase income will reduce or improve the purchasing power of a household
  2. Complimentary goods - there are items that the need for one will create the need for the other e.g. tea and sugar
  3. Need to define a certain self-image. - this is the desire to live above one's means in order to portray a certain status may influence one to spend above their means.
  4. Family set up.- a family with both young babies and older children will influence in type of items bought and amount of money spent on them.
5. Name and explain the three types of hems. (3 marks)
  - Wide
  - Narrow
  - Solid