Home Science Paper 1 Questions - Chogoria Murugi Zone Pre Mock Exams 2023

• This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
• Answer all questions in section A question 18 (compulsory) in section B and any two questions from section C.

SECTION A (40 MKS)

Answer all the questions in this section.

1. State two reasons why wood is not suitable for a kitchen floor. (2 mks)
2. State two reasons why most women in  the rural areas are less groomed. (2 mks)
3. Mention three qualities of deep frying fat. (3 mks)
4. State three undesirable properties of synthetic fibres. (3 mks)
5. Highlight two causes of fabric puckering during machine stitching. (2 mks)
6. Mention two ways of unblocking a blocked kitchen sink. (2 mks)
7. Give two meaning of the following terms.
   1. Basting (2 mks)
   2. Trimming (2 mks)
8. Differentiate between sponging and spotting. (2 mks)
9. State two signs and symptoms at keratomalacia. (2 mks)
10. State three qualities of a good advertisement. (3 mks
11. Give two reasons for neatening raw edges of a seam. (2 mks
12. List four factors which affect the efficiency of a detergent. (2 mks)
13. State three activities that are carried out at the antenatal clinics. (3 mks)
14. Suggest two reasons why a nursing mother would have inadequate milk. (2 mks)
15. Differentiate between pleats and tucks. (2 mks)
16. State two causes of a creamed cake sinking in the middle. (2 mks)
17. State two qualities of a good artificial light. (2 mks)

SECTION B (COMPULSORY) 20 MARKS

1. You are holding your birthday party and you are expecting guests. Describe how to;
   1. Launder your silk blouse that you will wear for the party.
   2. Clean a polished wooden table that would be used by the guests.
   3. Clean a stained plastic plate to be used during the party.

SECTION C (40 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section.

1.  
   1. Explain five factors that affect individual nutrient requirement. (10 mks)
   2. State five rules for darning as a repair method. (5 mks)
   3. Explain five ways in which the cook may contaminate food when cooking. (5 mks)
2.  
   1. Discuss four factors that influence consumer buying. (8 mks)
   2. Explain four ways of meeting the emotional needs of the sick at home. (4 mks)
   3. Describe four problems related to breastfeeding and their remedies. (8 mks)
3.  
   1. Discuss four factors to consider when weaning the baby. (8 mks)
   2. State four general rules to observe when baking food. (4 mks)
   3. Discuss four basic instructions on using medicines. (8 mks)