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Bondo District Mock-Home Science Paper 1 Question Paper

Bondo District Mock-Home Science Paper 1 

Course:Secondary Level

Institution: Mock question papers

Exam Year:2006



Paper 1
SECTION A ( 50 MARKS)
Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided
1. State two functions of a stilleto. 2mks*BND*
2. State two points to consider when choosing cleaning agents. 2mks*BND*
3. Give two reasons for allowing batter to rest. 2mks*BND*
4. Mention two limitations of nylon for a layette. 2mks*BND*
5. Give two reasons for decorating a cake. 2mks*BND*
6. What is a fibre? 1mk*BND*
7. Differentiate between lining and interlining. 2mks*BND*
8. State two effects of dry heat on bread. 2mks*BND*
9. Mention two factors that determine the choice of colour in sitting room. 2mks*BND*
10. Give two reasons why sleeves are used in garment construction. 2mks*BND*
11. State three functions of roughage in the body. 3mks*BND*
12. List two factors that determine the choice of method used to neaten a seam. 2mks*BND*
13. Mention three effects of bicarbonate of soda on scones when used alone. 3mks*BND*
14. Identify three conditions that would require the mother to deliver in hospital as opposed to home delivery. 3mks*BND*
15. Give three reasons why buffet type of meal service is suitable for a number of guests.
3mks*BND*
16. State two importance of gloten in flour mixtures. 2mks*BND*
17. State two principle of food preservation. 2mks*BND*
18. Suggest two ways of handling heavy bleeding. 2mks*BND*
19. State two points to bear in mind when darning garments. 2mks*BND*
20. Give two precautions to take when dry cleaning articles at home. 2mks*BND*
21. Give three desirable qualities of baking flour. 2mks*BND*
22. State two points to bear in mind when cutting out buttonholes. 2mks*BND*
23. Define immunization. 1mk*BND*
SECTION B (COMPULSORY)
Your mother is expecting your grandmother who is coming to visit for a day.
(i) Describe how you would carry out a daily cleaning of the glass window of the sitting room in preparation of her arrival. 10mks*BND*
(ii) Explain how you would clean the calabash she would use in taking porridge. 4mks*BND*
(iii) Giving reasons, describe how you would launder her silk scarf. 6mks*BND*
SECTION C ( 50 MARKS)
Answer any two questions from this section
26. (i) Discuss five advantages of drafting your own patterns. 10mks*BND*
(ii) Describe five preparations to be done on a fabric before cutting out. 5mks*BND*
(iii) With the aid of a well labeled diagram, explain how to work out a machine fell seam.
10mks*BND*
27. (i) Explain five ways in which prolonged drought may affect nutritional status of a
community. 10mks*BND*
(ii) Explain five reasons for coating foods before deep frying. 5mks*BND*
(iii) Explain five points to consider when preparing and cooking green vegetables.
10mks*BND*
28. (i) Explain five reasons why the consumer should be protected. 10mks*BND*
(ii) Discuss four ways in which Kenya Consumer Association (KCA) ensures the consumers
are protected. 8mks*BND*
(iii) Discuss three sources of information for the consumer. 6mks*BND*
(iv) What is consumer education. 1mk*BND*






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