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Form 1 Home Science End of Term 3 Examination 2022

Class: Form 1

Subject: Home Science

Level: High School

Exam Category: Form 1 End Term 3 Exams

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Exam Summary


Term 3 - 2022
HOME SCIENCE
FORM ONE (1)
Time: 2 Hours
Name: …………………………………………………………. AdmNo: ……………….
School: ……………………………………………………….. Class: …………………..
Signature: …………………………………………………….. Date: …………………...
Instructions to candidates
1. This paper consists of three sections. A, B and C
2. Answer all questions in section A. Section B is compulsory. Answer thetwo questions in section C.
3. Answers to questions must be written in the space provided.
4. All answers must be written in English.

Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
1. Name three groups of natural fibres. (1½ marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. List down four food lifting tools made of metal. (2 marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Identify four areas in a house where high polishing should not be done. (2marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Give two causes of falls in the house. (2 marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Mention three ways to identify fibres. (1½ marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. State four rules a first aider must observe during an emergency. (2marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
d. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Give the following uses of the following kitchen equipment. (2marks)
a. Flour dredger
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b. Rotary whisk
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8. State four uses of running stitches. (2marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. Identify two situations when it is necessary to a use a mouth wash. (2marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. What advice would you give to your sister on how to care for her cutting scissors. (2marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Mention two disadvantages of bungalows. (2marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Suggest two ways old newspapers can be used when cleaning a house. (2marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. Give the function of a stiletto. (1 mark)
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14. Suggest two ways of preventing unpleasant body odours (2marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. Write down two pieces of information a consumer should obtain from a seller before buyi
a treadle sewing machine. (2marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
16. Mention two ways of caring for a chest of drawers used to store undergarments. (2marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
17. Why would one soak a dirty handkerchief in cold salty water before washing? (2 marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
18. Give two functions of the presser foot when used together with the feed dog. (2marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
19. Suggest two ways in which food can be contaminated by the cook. (2marks)
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
20. Mention two advantages of boiling as a method of cooking. (2marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
21. Identify two possible causes of suffocation as a common accident. (2marks)
a. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
SECTION B (Compulsory) 20 marks
Answer this question in the spaces provided.
22. Your mother has requested you to assist her with household chores over the weekend.
a. Outline how you would clean her plastic kitchen bin. (10marks)
b. Outline how you would launder your loose coloured bath towel. (10marks)
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SECTION C
Answer any TWO questions from this section.
23. a) Mention four qualities of a good needlework room. (4 marks)
b) Give four causes of missing stitches when machine stitching. (4marks)
c) State six reasons why physical body exercises should be encouraged among the youth.(6marks)
d) Identify six points to consider when buying land for a family house. (6marks)
24. a) Give four reasons why saucepans should have a thick base. (4 marks)
b) State four qualities of well-made backstitches. (4marks)
c) Mention four reasons why polythene bags are suitable for storing food in the refrigerator (4marks)
d) Give four uses of a pressing cloth. (4 marks)
e) Suggest four advantages of living in a staff/employer’s house. (4marks)
25. a) Mention four desirable qualities of kitchen floors. (4 marks)
b) Give four antisocial behaviours that adolescents should not engage in. (4marks)
c) Suggest four properties that makes asbestos suitable for theatre curtains and protective
clothing. (4 marks)
d) State four daily activities carried out in the kitchen. (4 marks)
e) Identify four properties of woolen fibre that makes it suitable for making carpets. (4 marks)
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