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- Explain two ways home science relates to geography.(Solved)
Explain two ways home science relates to geography.
Date posted: September 24, 2019.
- Explain the significance of Wasiyyah (will). ...(Solved)
Explain the significance of Wasiyyah (will).
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Suggest ways that can help curb betting among the youth in the society.(Solved)
Suggest ways that can help curb betting among the youth in the society.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Mention five different types of fasteners used in garments.(Solved)
Mention five different types of fasteners used in garments.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- State five pieces of information expected on a product certified by Kenya Bureau of Standards. (Solved)
State five pieces of information expected on a product certified by Kenya Bureau of Standards.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give five rules for darning.(Solved)
Give five rules for darning.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Name five fabrics which cannot be disinfected by boiling.(Solved)
Name five fabrics which cannot be disinfected by boiling.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
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(i)Outline five reasons why hospital confinement is advisable.
(ii) State five qualities of a well-made collar.
(iii) Explain five considerations to make when furnishing a room.(Solved)
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(i)Outline five reasons why hospital confinement is advisable.
(ii) State five qualities of a well-made collar.
(iii) Explain five considerations to make when furnishing a room.
iv)Give five points to ensure the purchase of quality goods by consumers
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- You have visited your grandmother for one week. Explain how you would assist in the following tasks.
(i) Laundering her heavily soiled nylon dress.
(ii) Thorough...(Solved)
You have visited your grandmother for one week. Explain how you would assist in the following tasks.
(i) Laundering her heavily soiled nylon dress.
(ii) Thorough cleaning her sitting room floor made of polished wood.
(iii) Cleaning of an aluminum sufuria
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give two reasons for fitting air bricks on the outer wall of a room.(Solved)
Give two reasons for fitting air bricks on the outer wall of a room.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- Give one reason for each of the following practices in cleaning.
(i) Cleaning a glass window from outside to the inside
ii)Cleaning a wall from down to...(Solved)
Give one reason for each of the following practices in cleaning.
(i) Cleaning a glass window from outside to the inside
ii)Cleaning a wall from down to up.
(iii) Sweeping with low long strokes.
(iv) Pouring hot water down a kitchen sink drain.
Date posted: September 13, 2019.
- 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.
- State three disadvantages of hoarding of goods.(Solved)
State three disadvantages of hoarding of goods.
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.
- 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.
- Define stitch.(Solved)
Define stitch.
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.
- A pattern of a child’s dress is provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and the layout well before you begin the test.(Solved)
A pattern of a child’s dress is provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and the layout well before you begin the test.
MATERIALS PROVIDED:
1. Pattern pieces for the dress:
A – Dress front
B – Dress back
C – Sleeve
D – Cuff
E – Pocket
F – Cuff interfacing
G – Sleeve opening binding
1. Plain light weight cotton fabric 70cm long by 90cm wide.
2. Cotton sewing thread to match the fabric.
THE TEST:
Using the materials provided cut out and make the LEFT HALF of the child’s dress to show the following:
(a) The working of the shoulder dart.
(b) The preparation and attachment of the pocket.
(c) The joining of the shoulder seam using a neatened plain seam.
(d) The joining of the side seam using a neatened open seam.
(e) The making of the bound opening of the sleeve.
(f) The joining of the under arm seam using a French seam.
(g) The preparation and attachment of an interfaced cuff.
(h) The preparation and attachment of the sleeve, without trimming the seam allowance.
At the end of the examination, firmly sew onto your work, on a single fabric, a label bearing your name and index number. Remove the needles and pins from your work, and then fold your work neatly
Date posted: September 12, 2019.
- Mention eight points to look for when choosing a toy for a child.(Solved)
Mention eight points to look for when choosing a toy for a child.
Date posted: September 12, 2019.