Home Science Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Mumias West Pre Mocks 2022

• This paper consists of section A, B and C.
• Answer all questions in section A. Section B is Compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
• Answer questions in English

Section A : Answer all questions in this section in spaces provided. ( 40 Marks)

1. State two uses of fabric conditioners in laundry work. ( 2 marks)
2. Identify three qualities of a good toy. (3 marks)
3. List down two symptoms of food poisoining. ( 2 marks)
4. Name four career opportunities available for a Home science student. ( 2 marks)
5. Give three determinants of safe parenthood. ( 3 marks)
6. List two methods that could be used to serve meals at home. ( 2 marks)
7. State two functions of ironing clothes during laundry work. ( 2 marks)
8. Identify six improvised abrasives at home. ( 3 marks)
9. Mention four uses of fuel at home. ( 2 marks)
10. List three methods of refuse disposal. ( 3 marks)
11. Give three factors to consider when choosing method of disposal of fullness on a garment. ( 3 marks)
12. Name four methods of cooking food. ( 2 marks)
13. Give four causes of heavy texture in flour mixtures. ( 2 marks)
14. Name four accessories used at home for decoration. ( 2 marks)
15. State three advantages of buying goods on cash. ( 3 marks)
16. Identify two causes of anaemia. ( 2 marks)
17. Give two undesirable qualities of nylon as a fabric that makes it unsuitable for child wear. ( 2 marks)

SECTION B. ( Compulsory) 20 Marks

18. Your parents have left you with your younger brother at home. Describe how you would carry out the following activities:
    1. Launder his long sleeved silk shirt ( 8 marks)
    2. Describe how you would clean his toilet for use ( 7 marks)
    3. Clean his milk glass ( 5 marks).

SECTION C. Answer any two questions ( 40 Marks)

19.  
    1. Explain four factors to consider in the choice of colour scheme of a house. ( 8 marks)
    2. Mention four ways pastry can be kept cool during preparation. ( 4 marks)
    3. Give four ways of conserving energy in the home while cooking. ( 4 marks)
    4. State four advantages of using electricity as fuel ( 4 marks)
20.  
    1. Identify three problems related to breastfeeding and give remedies for each. ( 6 marks)
    2. Name four factors that may affect a budget. ( 4 marks)
    3. Give five qualities of a well made seam . ( 5 marks)
    4. Identify five ways of meeting physical needs of an expectant mother.( 5 marks)
21.  
    1. Discuss five reasons for breaking needle while machining. ( 5 marks)
    2. State three reasons for softening hard water for laundry work. ( 3 marks)
    3. Mention four reasons why people prefer plastic buckets to galvanized iron ( 4 marks)
    4. Define the following terms( 3 marks)
       1. Consumer
       2. Goods
       3. Service
    5. Give five ways of introducing air mechanically into flour mixtures. ( 5 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

Section A : Answer all questions in this section in spaces provided. ( 40 Marks)

1. State two uses of fabric conditioners in laundry work. ( 2 marks)
   • To remove static electricity
     
   • To make cotton fabric soft
     
   • To refreshen fabric
     Any 2 x 1
2. Identify three qualities of a good toy. (3 marks)
   
   • Durable i.e made from long lasting material
     
   • It should be strongly constructed to so that the child cannot dismantle easily -It should not be too small to avoid the child swallowing
     
   • It should be unpainted since some paints are poisonous
     
   • Not sharp and pointed to avoid injuring the child.
     
   • Washable or easy to clean since small children can put in the mouth
     Any 3 x 1
3. List down two symptoms of food poisoining. ( 2 marks)
   
   • Vomiting
     
   • Severe stomachache/abdominal pain
     
   • Diarrhoea
     
   • Fever
     
   • Dizziness
     
   • General body weakness
     Any 2 x1
4. Name four career opportunities available for a Home science student. ( 2 marks) 
   
   • Teaching
   • Chef
     
   • Nursing
     
   • Public health
     
   • Air hostess
     
   • Food technologist
     
   • Nutritionist
     
   • Institutional manager
     
   • Designers
     Any 4 x ½
5. Give three determinants of safe parenthood. ( 3 marks)
   
   • Meeting nutritional needs of the expectant mother
     
   • Social preparation of the expectant mother
     
   • Psychological preparation of the expectant mother
     
   • Correct age of parents ( 18-35 years)
     
   • Voluntary counselling and testing( VCT) of HIV of parents
     Any 3 x 1
6. List two methods that could be used to serve meals at home. ( 2 marks)
   • Buffet service
     
   • Plate service
     
   • Family table service
     
   • Tray/ trolley service
     Any 2 x 1
7. State two functions of ironing clothes during laundry work. ( 2 marks)
   • Remove creases
     
   • Kill germs
     
   • Remove moisture
     Any 2 x 1
8. Identify six improvised abrasives at home. ( 3 marks)
   
   • Charcoal
     
   • Ash
     
   • Sand
     
   • Eggshells
     
   • Maize cobs
     
   • Rough leaves
     
   • Sisal
     Any 6 x ½
9. Mention four uses of fuel at home. ( 2 marks)
   
   • Lighting
     
   • Cooking
     
   • Heating
     
   • Ironing/pressing
     Any 4 x ½
10. List three methods of refuse disposal. ( 3 marks)
    
    • Burying
      
    • Burning
      
    • Using refuse as animal feed
      
    • Converting refuse to manure
      
    • Recycling
      
    • Garbage collection by local authorities
      Any 3 x ½
11. Give three factors to consider when choosing method of disposal of fullness on a garment. ( 3 marks)
    
    • The effect desired
      
    • The type of fabric
      
    • The type of garment
      
    • The style of the garment
      
    • Position/part on the garment
      Any 3 x 1
12. Name four methods of cooking food. ( 2 marks)
    
    • Boiling
      
    • Stewing
      
    • Baking
      
    • Steaming
    • Frying
      
    • Grilling
      Any 4 x ½
13. Give four causes of heavy texture in flour mixtures. ( 2 marks)
    
    • Inadequate baking powder
      
    • Too cool an oven
      
    • Wrong proportions of fat to flour
      
    • Too much liquid
      
    • Fat became oily during rubbing
      Any 4 x ½
14. Name four accessories used at home for decoration. ( 2 marks)
    
    • Wall hangings i.e. paintings, pictures, calendars
      
    • Carvings i.e wood, metals, ceramics
      
    • Lamps
      
    • Clocks
      
    • Aquarium items i.e shells, corals
      
    • Trophies, medals,
      Any 4 x ½
15. State three advantages of buying goods on cash. ( 3 marks)
    
    • Buyer may get discount
      
    • It prevents one from overspending
      
    • One avoids impulse buying
      
    • One follows the budget strictly
      Any 3 x 1
16. Identify two causes of anaemia. ( 2 marks)
    
    • Lack of adequate intake of iron in the body
      
    • Severe bleeding
      
    • Parasitic infection
      
    • Inability to absorb iron
      Any 2 x 1
17. Give two undesirable qualities of nylon as a fabric that makes it unsuitable for child wear. ( 2 marks)
    
    • Not absorbent
      
    • Produces static electricity hence clings on the body
      
    • It is easily damaged by heat, thus cannot be boiled to remove stains or kill germs -Bad conductor of heat, thus not warm
      Any 2 x 1
18. Your parents have left you with your younger brother at home. Describe how you would carry out the following activities:
    
    1. Launder his long sleeved silk shirt ( 8 marks)
       
       • Collect all equipment and material required
       • Empty the pocket if any
       • Wash by kneading and squeezing in warm mild detergent water
       • Put the collar and cuffs flat on the palm of the hand and rub gently to remove dirt -Rinse thoroughly in warm water to remove dirt
       • Final rinse in cold water into which methylated spirit has been added to give a crispy and lustrous finish
       • Squeeze out excess water
       • Fold the shirt in a clean towel to squeeze out moisture
       • Iron/Press on the W.S using a moderately hot iron
       • To have a smooth gloss, iron fast.
       • Air to dry completely
       • Fold and store well
       • Clean all equipment and material used and store well
         Max ½ x 16
    2. Describe how you would clean his toilet for use ( 7 marks)
       
       • Collect all equipment and material to be used ½
       • Open windows ½
       • Flush ½ the toilet, pour cleaning powder or liquid soap ½ into which disinfectant ½ has been added into the basin and leave for a few minutes ½
       • Clean ½ the cistern, the toilet seat cover and toilet handle by wiping ½ with a clean cloth wrung out of warm ½ soapy ½ water
       • Rinse ½ with clean water into which disinfectant has been added and leave to dry -Use a toilet brush ½ to scrub ½ the inside of the bowl ½ to ensure all stains are removed - Flush ½ again to leave clean
       • Wash ½ hand basin if there
       • Mop ½ the floor, rinse ½ and dry ½
       • Ensure there is toilet paper ½
       • Clean all equipment and material used and store well ½
         Max ½ x 14
    3. Clean his milk glass ( 5 marks).
       
       • Collect all equipment and material required 1/2
       • Rinse 1/2 in warm 1/2water
       • Wash 1/2 in warm 1/2 soapy 1/2water using a sponge 1/2
       • Rinse 1/2in clean warm 1/2water
       • Drip dry 1/2 on a rack
       • Buff 1/2 using a glass 1/2 cloth
       • Clean all equipment and materials used and keep well ½
         ½ x 10= 5
19.  
    1. Explain four factors to consider in the choice of colour scheme of a house. ( 8 marks) 
       • Effect desired - Choose colours based on one’s interest on how the room has to appear( increase size or reduce size of the room)
       • Use of the room -Base on the use of the room that will create the right mood e.g using warm colors in the living room to create warmth and restfulness
       • Orientation – Warm colours for houses facing North and South while cool colours for houses facing East and West
       • Existing décor : –Choose colours that harmonize well with the color of the furniture, soft furnishing etc
       • Effect of light: - The reflection of light affects the colours in the room
       • Personal taste : - Each individual love particular colors. Other people ought to appreciate. Any 4 points and 4 well explained reasons
    2. Mention four ways pastry can be kept cool during preparation. ( 4 marks) -Using flour that has been kept in cool dry place
       
       • Using fat kept in the refrigerator or a cool place
       • Using fresh water freshly drawn from the tap as it contains more air
       • Using finger tips for rubbing-in as they are the coolest parts of the hand
       • Using a spatula or pastry knife to mix as they are cooler than fingers
       • Rinsing hands in cold water before handling the pastry
       • Handling pastry as little as possible
       • Lifting and shaping the pastry with a rolling pin and a palette knife
       • Relaxing the pastry in a cool place between the rollings and the cooking
         Any 4 x 1
    3. Give four ways of conserving energy in the home while cooking. ( 4 marks)
       • Cover the cooking pot with a well-fitting lid
       • Soak foods that take long to cook
       • Use efficient devices e.g. fuel saving jikos
       • Extinquish wood/charcoal after cooking to reuse later
       • Put on cooking and heating equipment when you are ready to use
       • When boiling hard foods e.g. pulses use pressure cooker to shorten cooking time
         Any 4 x 1
    4. State four advantages of using electricity as fuel ( 4 marks)
       
       • It is clean
       • Quick to cook
       • No storage space is required.
       • It is versatile in use .i.e cooking, lighting, etc
         Any 4 x 1
20.  
    1. Identify three problems related to breastfeeding and give remedies for each. ( 6 marks)
       • Sore nipples:
         • Breastfeeding more often starting by the side which is less sore
         • Relaxing before starting to breastfeed as this leads to easy flow of milk
         • Avoid pulling the baby from the breast . Instead release the baby by pressing down the chin
       • Breast engorgement:
         • Frequent breastfeeding
         • Squeezing the breast with warm wet clean cloth to relieve it
       • Breast abscess:
         • Seeking medical attention immediately
         • Baby refusal to breast feed because of thrush:
         • Take baby to hospital to a specialist
         • Inadequate milk supply: 
         • Frequent breastfeeding
         • Eat well.
           Any 3 points and 3 for well explained reasons
    2. Name four factors that may affect a budget. ( 4 marks)
       
       • Loss of income
       • Increase of income
       • Change in personal/ family goals
       • Lack of commitment to follow the budget strictly
       • Inflation
         Any 4 x1
    3. Give five qualities of a well made seam . ( 5 marks)
       
       • Strongly stitched to last long
       • Accurately stitched to maintain good line to retain good drape and shape -Neatly stitched
       • Match where they cross or meet
       • Well pressed and flat
       • Of appropriate width and equal in all parts
         Any 5 x1
    4. Identify five ways of meeting physical needs of an expectant mother.( 5 marks)
       • Taking enough sleep and rest
       • Doing exercises i.e walking
       • Putting on correct dressing i.e low heeled shoes and free size dresses
       • Observing high standards of hygiene i.e taking bath regularly, putting on clean clothes, brushing teeth regularly
         Any 5 x1
21.  
    1. Discuss five reasons for breaking needle while machining. ( 5 marks)
       • Bent needle
       • Machining over pins
       • Machining cloth to zip teeth
       • Needle too fine for the work
       • Loose presser foot
       • Needle not firmly fixed
       • Fabric too thick for the needle
         Any 5 x1
    2. State three reasons for softening hard water for laundry work. ( 3 marks)
       • To save on soap
       • To avoid discoloring clothes that may be caused by scum
       • Saves on energy
         Any 3 x 1
    3. Mention four reasons why people prefer plastic buckets to galvanized iron ( 4 marks)
       • They are light in weight
       • They do not rust
       • They are found in different colors
       • They are found in different shapes
       • They are cheap
    4. Define the following terms( 3 marks)
       
       1. Consumer : A person that chooses, purchases,uses and maintains goods and services to satisfy his/her needs and wants
       2. Goods: Tangible items which can be bought or sold
       3. Service: Work rendered at a fee
          1 mark for each
    5. Give five ways of introducing air mechanically into flour mixtures. ( 5 marks) 
       
       • Sieving
       • Creaming
       • Beating
       • Whisking
       • Rubbing in
       • Folding
         Any 5 points x 1