QUESTIONS
SECTION A (40MKS)
Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.
- State two reasons for ironing clothes. (2mks)
- Mention two advantages of starching household articles. (2mks)
- Mention three ways of saving energy when lighting a home. (3mks)
- Give three reasons for removing dirt from the surface. (3mks)
- Name four items in a First Aid Kit that can be used to manage burns. (2mks)
- Identify two areas in a house where high polishing should not be done. (2mks)
- Give two reasons why lemon juice is sometimes added to fruit salads. (2mks)
- List two uses of milk in food preparation. (2mks)
- State two advantages of using a wooden spoon when cooking food. (2mks)
- Define the term ‘night blindness’ (2mks)
- Give two functions of phosphorous in the body. (2mks)
- What is the meaning of the term ‘management of fullness’ as used in garment construction? (1mk)
- Suggest three factors to consider when buying a sewing thread. (3mks)
- Give two functions of presser foot when sewing together with the deed-dog. (2mks)
- Why overlaid seams are popularly used to attach yokes in garment. (2mks)
- Other than burning test, state two ways of identifying textile fibers. (2mks)
- Give two reasons why wool is not suitable for underwear. (2mks)
- Name two conspicuous and two inconspicuous seams. (2mks)
- Identify two methods of buying goods and services. (2mk)
SECTION B (20MKS) COMPULSORY
Answer question 20 in the spaces provided.
- Your parents are away for the weekend and have asked you to clean the house thoroughly.
- Describe how you would clean oil painted wall in the sitting room. (8mks)
- Outline the procedure for laundering a loose coloured cotton t-shirt. (7 ½ mks)
- Describe how you would clean a plain wooden chopping board. (4 ½ mks)
SECTION C (40MKS)
Answer any two questions from this section.
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- Give four reasons for proper drainage in a home. (4mks)
- Explain three disadvantages of open drainage in an area. (8mks)
- suggest eight measures to take in the prevention and control of typhoid. (8mks)
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- Highlight four pieces of information found on a receipt of goods sold. (4mks)
- Explain four ways of ventilating a room using windows. (8mks)
- Explain four factors that may affect normal foetal development. (8mks)
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- List six types of sleeves. (3mks)
- Identify three types of sleeve opening. (3mks)
- Give three feature of a well cut out crown of a sleeve. (3mks)
- Describe the process of setting in a plain sleeve. (11mks)
MARKING SCHEME
- State two reasons for ironing clothes. (2mks)
- To kill germs
- To made dirt resistant.
- Mention two advantages of starching household articles. (2mks)
- To made dirt resistance/to smoothen
- To strengthen
- To improve appearance.
- Mention three ways of saving energy when lighting a home. (3mks)
- Use when needed.
- Using cheap methods of supplying energy.
- Taking good care of appliances e.g. electrical ones.
- Give three reasons for removing dirt from the surface. (3mks)
- Promote good heath by keeping away germs and bacteria.
- It helps retain the original appearance of surfaces in the home.
- To help surfaces stay free from stains therefore remain attractive and in good conditions.
- To cut down costs by cleaning regularly.
- Name four items in a First Aid Kit that can be used to manage burns. (2mks)
- Petroleum jelly
- Sterile dressing
- Pain killer
- Cotton wool
- Bandages
- Gloves
- Scissors and tweezers.
- Identify two areas in a house where high polishing should not be done. (2mks)
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Give two reasons why lemon juice is sometimes added to fruit salads. (2mks)
- To improve taste.
- To improve flavor.
- To add nutrients.
- To prevent darkening of fruits.
- To preserve it.
- List two uses of milk in food preparation. (2mks)
- For making sauces
- For making batters
- Toe making beverages
- For making puddings
- For enriching foods e.g. mashed potatoes
- State two advantages of using a wooden spoon when cooking food. (2mks)
- It is a bad conductor of heat so doesn’t become hot.
- Doesn’t rust.
- It doesn’t conduct electricity.
- Define the term ‘night blindness’ (2mks)
- A deficiency disease that occurs due to lack of vitamin A which prevents one from seeing properly at night.
- Give two functions of phosphorous in the body. (2mks)
- It’s necessary together with calcium for normal hardening of bones and teeth.
- Forms an essential part of nerve and brain tissues and is presented in everybody cell.
- It is one of the enzymes that controls metabolism of protein, fats and carbohydrates in the body.
- Phosphorous in form of sodium phosphate helps in maintaining of the current acid base balance of the blood.
- What is the meaning of the term ‘management of fullness’ as used in garment construction? (1mk)
- It is arrangement of excess fabric in various areas so that completed garment has desired shape and style
- Suggest three factors to consider when buying a sewing thread. (3mks)
- Colour should match colour of fabric.
- Should be strong, smooth and right thickness not to cut easily.
- Texture should match fabric e.g. cotton for cotton fabric, silk for silk.
- It should be mercenzed cotton thread for machine stitching.
- Give two functions of presser foot when sewing together with the deed-dog. (2mks)
- Used to hold fabric against feed dog during sewing.
- Why overlaid seams are popularly used to attach yokes in garment. (2mks)
- They are decorative because it appears on R.S
- Other than burning test, state two ways of identifying textile fibers. (2mks)
- Burning test
- Microscope test
- Solubility test.
- Give two reasons why wool is not suitable for underwear. (2mks)
- It is heavy so can’t be washed frequently
- It is heavy so uncomfortable to wear.
- It is warm so uncomfortable on hot weather.
- Can’t be soaked during laundry because it is weak.
- Can easily pull out of shape.
- Name two conspicuous and two inconspicuous seams. (2mks)
- Inconspicuous Conspicuous
- Open seam French
- Overlaid seam Machine fell/ double
- Identify two methods of buying goods and services. (2mk)
- Cash buying
- Credit buying
- Your parents are away for the weekend and have asked you to clean the house thoroughly.
- Describe how you would clean oil painted wall in the sitting room. (8mks)
- Collect all the equipments and materials required.
- Dust with a clean dry cloth.
- Wipe with a cloth wrung from warm water twice overlapping parts.
- Change cleaning water and repeat.
- Rinse with a cloth wrung from warm water overlapping part twice.
- Finally rinse with a cloth wrung from cold water.
- Outline the procedure for laundering a loose coloured cotton t-shirt. (7 ½ mks)
- Collect all the materials and equipments needed.
- Shake the t-shirt to remove loose dirt.
- Wash in warm soapy water using kneading and squeezing method.
- Rinse in warm water twice to remove traces of dirt colour.
- Finally rinse in cold water having salt to fix the colour.
- Iron with warm iron while slihglty clamp on the wrong side while overlapping all parts until it is done.
- Air fold and store appropriately.
- Describe how you would clean a plain wooden chopping board. (4 ½ mks)
- Collect all the equipment and materials needed.
- Dust with a clean cloth.
- Dip scrubbing brush in warm soapy and scrub along the grain.
- Rinse thoroughly in warm water.
- Final rinse in cold water to freshen.
- Wipe with a clean dish cloth to make it dry.
- Store appropriately.
- Describe how you would clean oil painted wall in the sitting room. (8mks)
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- Give four reasons for proper drainage in a home. (4mks)
- To keep of bad smell.
- To ensure that pests do not breed these.
- To prevent formation of water pools.
- To avoid dampness in the house.
- Explain three disadvantages of open drainage in an area. (8mks)
- During heavy rains they get flooded and can be dangerous.
- The ones which are not cemented can cause soil erosion because the edges continue to wear out.
- People can fall into them and get hurt.
- They can be unsightly and smelly if they are not cleared constantly.
- They can be breading place for pests.
- Suggest eight measures to take in the prevention and control of typhoid. (8mks)
- Proper disposal of faeces and urine.
- Domestic water should be boiled or chlorinated before drinking to kill any bacteria present.
- Proper hygiene practices such as washing hands before handling food and after visiting the toilet.
- Food preparation and services utensils should be washed thoroughly before use.
- Fruits and vegetables should be washed thoroughly in cool water before being served.
- Give four reasons for proper drainage in a home. (4mks)
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- Highlight four pieces of information found on a receipt of goods sold. (4mks)
- The name and address.
- The date of the sale and exact description of the goods.
- The quality of the goods.
- The price charged.
- Explain four ways of ventilating a room using windows. (8mks)
- By use of louver windows.
- They open simultaneously.
- They let in fresh air while preventing the raindrops from eternity.
- By use of fanlight windows.
- Are small windows which are normally fixed high up on the wall for e.g. in toilets, bathroom and stores.
- They open towards the outside and are supposed by a catch when fitted with burglar roof bars they may be left open at night to let in fresh air.
- Use of vertically pivoted windows.
- This opens vertically. Half of the window opens towards the inside and the other half towards outside, it may be modified to open outside only.
- By using horizontally pivoted windows.
- These open horizontally half of the window opens towards the outside and the other half towards the inside.
- Gliding windows.
- These open by gliding mainly from side to side.
- Explain four factors that may affect normal foetal development. (8mks)
- Sexually transmitted Infections (STDs)e.g. gonorrhea and syphilis.
- Gonorrhea can be passed from mother to body during childbirth and handling with contaminated hands especially the eyes and they are not treated, it might lead to blindness.
- Alcohol and smoking may cause the baby to be underweight during birth.
- HIV/Aids may cause baby to suffer from full blow Aids and die before the fifth birthday.
- Drugs have the same effects as alcohol and smoking even prescribed medicines can lead to miscarriage.
- Trauma, any unpleasant experience that causes distress or anxiety. It causes miscarriage.
- German measles may deform the foetus occurs during first three months of pregnancy.
- Nutrient deficiency may cause the baby to be mentally and physically retarded.
- Sexually transmitted Infections (STDs)e.g. gonorrhea and syphilis.
- Highlight four pieces of information found on a receipt of goods sold. (4mks)
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- List six types of sleeves. (3mks)
- Puffed sleeve
- Dolmn sleeve
- Bell shaped
- Leg of mutton
- Raglan
- Kimono
- Magyar sleeve/short kimono sleeve.
- Identify three types of sleeve opening. (3mks)
- Continos wrap opening
- Faced suit opening
- Bound opening.
- Give three feature of a well cut out crown of a sleeve. (3mks)
- The edge should be smooth and well curved.
- The notches should be present to be used for balance.
- It should have a smooth cap.
- Should be cut on grain.
- Should be same size as the other.
- Describe the process of setting in a plain sleeve. (11mks)
- Complete side seam and should press both seam flat.
- Attach sleeve left to left hand side arm hole and right to right hand one work from W.S of garment and R.S of sleeve out.
- Sup sleeve into arm hole matching side seam and underarm seam crown of sleeve and shoulder seam raw edges of sleeve and armhole and notches.
- Pin sleeve to garment from under seam up to where gathering begins on both sides front and back.
- Tie notes on one end of gatherings stitches.
- Pull stitches together for sleeve to fit in arm hole.
- Distribute gathers evenly around crown.
- Pin left the work, pins to be placed across fitting line.
- Tack along fitting lined round remove pins.
- Machine from under arm seam
- Remove tacking and gathering stitches.
- Iron raw edges evenly to 6mm.
- List six types of sleeves. (3mks)
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