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Kansbag Ihome Science Paper 1 Question Paper

Kansbag Ihome Science Paper 1

Course:Secondary Level

Exam Year:2009

Name Admission Number /

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
2 ½ Hours

KANSBAG PROJECTIONS FORM FOUR TERM 1 EXAMINATION 2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
2 ½ Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. This paper consists of three sections: A, B and C.
3. Answer all the questions in section A and B and any two questions from section C.
4. Answers to ALL questions must be written in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only
Section Questions Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
A 1 – 17 40
B 18 20
C 20
20
Total Score

SECTION A (40 MARKS)
1. State 2 uses of soup in the diet. (2marks)
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2. State 2 roles played by the Kenya Bureau of standards in the lives of consumer (2marks)
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3. What do you understand by imaginative play for a child? (1mark)
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4. State 2 points to consider when using baking tins (2marks)
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5. State four ways of improving the nutritive value of Wimbi porridge (2marks)
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6. Apart from pregnancy. Identify four reasons for missing menstruation
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7. Give 2 functions of fat in flour mixtures (2marks)
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8. Meal planning is of utmost importance to every home-maker. State four points to consider when planning family meals. (4mrks)
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9. Give any 3 rules on pastry making (3marks)
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10. Give four symptoms of whooping sough. (2marks)
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11. Define the following terms as used in needlework
(i). Sty stitching ……………………………………………………………………
(ii). Interlining ……………………………………………………………………
(iii). Layering ……………………………………………………………………
(iv). Understanding …………………………………………………………………… (4 marks)
12. Suggest four accepted universally consumer rights (4marks)
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13. Highlight three factors affecting the mother that influence the unborn baby in later life. (3marks)
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14. Explain how you can satisfactorily make a sponge cake (3marks)
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15. Give 2 disadvantages of budgeting family income (2mrarks)
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16. Mention four precautions to avoid accidents caused by electricity in the home. (2amrks)
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SECTION B (20 MARKS)
Compulsory Questions
17. (a). Describe how o starch a tray cloth (7marks)
(b). Describe the procedure to follow in the weekly cleaning of a concrete floor. (9marks)
(c). Give the procedure for thoroughly cleaning of an aluminum water jar.
(4marks)
SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Choose any two questions from this section
18. (a). Highlight four points to consider when deciding the type of opening to use (4marks)
(b). Give 4 advantages of having a sewing machine when dress making (4marks)
(c). your friend who ahs heavy hips has a function to attend and has asked you to help her choose a skirt. Want advise would you give her.
(4amrks)
(d). Explain four points to consider when choosing a pair of cutting out shears (8marks)

19. (a). State four to consider when baking cakes (4marks)
(b). Suggest sic points to consider while introducing new foods to an infant (6marks)
(c). State five precautions to be taken to protect a baby from getting diarrhoea (5marks)
(d). Explain 5 rules to observe when boiling food (5marks)

20. (a). Explain 5 reasons why its preferable to build a family house than to buy (5marks)
(b). Discuss five factors that influence the choice of colour scheme in a house (5marks)
(c). Discuss five measures that a country take to control deficiency diseases (10marks)

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