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- Give two reasons why fullness is managed in garment during construction.(Solved)
Give two reasons why fullness is managed in garment during construction.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give four factors determining the cleaning efficiency of a detergent.(Solved)
Give four factors determining the cleaning efficiency of a detergent.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give two reasons for artificial feeding of the baby.(Solved)
Give two reasons for artificial feeding of the baby.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give two advantages of being able to draft your own patterns for your garment construction.(Solved)
Give two advantages of being able to draft your own patterns for your garment construction.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give two reasons why lemon juice is sometimes added to fruit salads.(Solved)
Give two reasons why lemon juice is sometimes added to fruit salads.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Name two nutrient disorders associated with lack of calcium in the body.(Solved)
Name two nutrient disorders associated with lack of calcium in the body.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- The set up below was used to prepare a hydrocarbon.(Solved)
The set up below was used to prepare a hydrocarbon.
(a) Name solid X
(b) Give a reason why sand is placed at the bottom of the flask.
(c) Write a balanced equation for the reaction taking place in the flask.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- State three disadvantages of hoarding of goods.(Solved)
State three disadvantages of hoarding of goods.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Below are photographs labeled B and C of organs obtained from different animals. The organs perform similar functions.Examine them and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Below are photographs labeled B and C of organs obtained from different animals. The organs perform similar functions.Examine them and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the organs B and C.
b) State the common functions performed by the organs stated above.
c) Name the parts labeled B1, B2 and B3 in the photograph B.
d) i) Identify the parts labeled K1,K2,and K3 in photography C
ii) Using observable features; state how the parts labeled K1 and K3 you identified in d (i) above are adapted to their function.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- List two reasons why sleeves are used in a garment.(Solved)
List two reasons why sleeves are used in a garment.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give two reasons for using inter facings in garment construction.(Solved)
Give two reasons for using inter facings in garment construction.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- List two preparations to make on a fabric before laying out patterns.(Solved)
List two preparations to make on a fabric before laying out patterns.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- What is a dessert?(Solved)
What is a dessert?
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Name Two types of beriberi.(Solved)
Name Two types of beriberi.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- You are provided with a photograph of F and M. Use them to answer the questions that follow(Solved)
You are provided with a photograph of F and M. Use them to answer the questions that follow
a) What type of flower is
i) F
ii) M
b) Name the agents of pollination for each.
c) State how each of them is adapted for the mode of pollination you have stated in (b) above.
d) Name parts labeled P,U,X and Y
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Soup is an important part of an invalid diet, give two reasons for this.(Solved)
Soup is an important part of an invalid diet, give two reasons for this.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Akinyi was machine stitching her apron then the needle broke suddenly. Give four causes for this.(Solved)
Akinyi was machine stitching her apron then the needle broke suddenly. Give four causes for this.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give two qualities of a well-made stitch.(Solved)
Give two qualities of a well-made stitch.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- 80cm3 of ethane reacted with 150cm3 of oxygen forming carbon (IV) oxide and water.
Calculate:
(i) The volume of carbon (IV) oxide formed
(ii) The residual air.(Solved)
80cm3 of ethane reacted with 150cm3 of oxygen forming carbon (IV) oxide and water.
Calculate:
(i) The volume of carbon (IV) oxide formed
(ii) The residual air.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Define stitch.(Solved)
Define stitch.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- A small scale farmer wishes to buy some sheep and goats for rearing. A sheep costs sh.400 and a goat costs sh.300.(Solved)
A small scale farmer wishes to buy some sheep and goats for rearing. A sheep costs sh.400 and a goat costs sh.300. The farmer has enough space for only 20 animals and may spend at most sh.6800. The number of goats should not exceed twice the number of sheep.
a) By letting x and y to represent the number of sheep and goats he can buy respectively, write down all inequalities from the above information.
b) Represent the inequalities on the grid provided.
c) From your graph; find the maximum number of animals he can buy at the lowest cost.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- A pattern of a Child's bodice is provided.
You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and the layout before you begin the test.
(Solved)
A pattern of a Child's bodice is provided.
You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and the layout before you begin the test.
Materials provided:
1. PATTERN PIECES
A. FRONT BODICE
B. BACK BODICE
C. BACK YOKE
D. COLLAR
E. BACKNECK FACING
2. Plain lightweight cotton fabric 55cm by 91cm wide
3. Sewing thread to match
4. Embroidery thread (one to be used by all candidates)
5. One large envelope.
THE TEST.
Using the materials provided, lay out, cut out and make THE LEFT HALF of Childs dress bodice to show the following processes;
a) Cutting out
b) Making the bust dart
c) Preparation and top stitching of inverted pleat
d) Attaching the back yoke to the back bodice and using the an overlaid seam (Neaten half of it)
e) Preparation of machine fell seam on the shoulder
f) Preparing the interfaced collar demonstrate snipping on the collar
g) Joining the back neck facing to the extended front facing and using it to attach the collar (Neaten the free edges of facing) demonstrate snipping on neckline.
h) Working an open seam on the side seam
i) Working of the buttonhole with rounded ends
j) Embroidering the scroll at the bodice front using chain stitches
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- The probability that it will rain on a certain morning is 1/3.(Solved)
The probability that it will rain on a certain morning is 1/3. If it rains, the probability that Sagero misses the bus is 3/4. If it does not rain, the probability that he catches the bus is 5/6.
a) Represent the above information in a tree diagram.
b) Calculate the probability that on a given morning
i) it rains and he catches the bus.
ii) it rains and he misses the bus.
iii) he misses the bus.
iv) it does not rain and he misses the bus.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- The diagram below indicates an organism that grows under shaded places with damp conditions. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The diagram below indicates an organism that grows under shaded places with damp conditions. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the division to which the specimen belongs.
b) Name the parts labeled Q, R and S.
c) State the functions of the parts labeled Q and S
d) Name the two body forms of the organism in its alteration of generations.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- The sketch of the graph below shows a reaction between magnesium ribbon and dilute hydrochloric acid.(Solved)
The sketch of the graph below shows a reaction between magnesium ribbon and dilute hydrochloric acid.
(a) On the graph indicate the curve for 0.05M HCl
(b) Other than change in concentration, name two other factors that can affect the rate of reaction above.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- A particle P moves in a straight line so that its velocity Vm/s at time t seconds where(Solved)
A particle P moves in a straight line so that its velocity Vm/s at time t seconds where t> or equal to 0 is given by V=28+t-2t2
Find;
a) The time when P is instantaneously at rest.
b) The speed of P at the instant when the acceleration of P is zero
c) Given that P passes through point O of the line when t=0
i) Find the distance of P from O when P is instantaneously at rest
ii) Find the distance covered by the particle during the 3rd second
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- The figure below shows blood of a person that was obtained after a test.
a) What condition is the person suffering from?
b) Why would such...(Solved)
The figure below shows blood of a person that was obtained after a test.
a) What condition is the person suffering from?
b) Why would such a person survive better in malaria prone areas than a normal person?
c) What is the disadvantage of acquiring such a condition?
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Name two kingdoms whose members reproduce by means of spores.(Solved)
Name two kingdoms whose members reproduce by means of spores.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- The table below shows the masses in kg of some form three students in a school.(Solved)
The table below shows the masses in kg of some form three students in a school.
a)
i) State the median class.
ii) Using an assumed mean of 54.5, calculate the mean mass.
b) Calculate the standard deviation of the data, give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Study the flow chart below carefully.(Solved)
Study the flow chart below carefully.
(a) Identify the cat-ion in the colourless solution N.
(b) Write ionic equations for the reactions in Step I.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.