Instructions to candidates
- This paper consists of three sections. A, B and C
- Answer all questions in section A. Section B is compulsory. Answer the two questions in section C.
- Answers to questions must be written in the space provided.
- All answers must be written in English.
SECTION A
Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
- Name three groups of natural fibres. (1½ marks)
- List down four food lifting tools made of metal. (2 marks)
- Identify four areas in a house where high polishing should not be done. (2marks)
- Give two causes of falls in the house. (2 marks)
- Mention three ways to identify fibres. (1½ marks)
- State four rules a first aider must observe during an emergency. (2marks)
- Give the following uses of the following kitchen equipment. (2marks)
- Flour dredger
- Rotary whisk
- State four uses of running stitches. (2marks)
- Identify two situations when it is necessary to a use a mouth wash. (2marks)
- What advice would you give to your sister on how to care for her cutting scissors. (2marks)
- Mention two disadvantages of bungalows. (2marks)
- Suggest two ways old newspapers can be used when cleaning a house. (2marks)
- Give the function of a stiletto. (1 mark)
- Suggest two ways of preventing unpleasant body odours (2marks)
- Write down two pieces of information a consumer should obtain from a seller before buying a treadle sewing machine. (2marks)
- Mention two ways of caring for a chest of drawers used to store undergarments. (2marks)
- Why would one soak a dirty handkerchief in cold salty water before washing? (2 marks)
- Give two functions of the presser foot when used together with the feed dog. (2marks)
- Suggest two ways in which food can be contaminated by the cook. (2marks)
- Mention two advantages of boiling as a method of cooking. (2marks)
- Identify two possible causes of suffocation as a common accident. (2marks)
SECTION B (Compulsory) 20 marks
Answer this question in the spaces provided.
- Your mother has requested you to assist her with household chores over the weekend.
- Outline how you would clean her plastic kitchen bin. (10marks)
- Outline how you would launder your loose coloured bath towel. (10marks)
SECTION C
Answer any TWO questions from this section.
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- Mention four qualities of a good needlework room. (4 marks)
- Give four causes of missing stitches when machine stitching. (4marks)
- State six reasons why physical body exercises should be encouraged among the youth.(6marks)
- Identify six points to consider when buying land for a family house. (6marks)
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- Give four reasons why saucepans should have a thick base. (4 marks)
- State four qualities of well-made backstitches. (4marks)
- Mention four reasons why polythene bags are suitable for storing food in the refrigerator (4marks)
- Give four uses of a pressing cloth. (4 marks)
- Suggest four advantages of living in a staff/employer’s house. (4marks)
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- Mention four desirable qualities of kitchen floors. (4 marks)
- Give four antisocial behaviours that adolescents should not engage in. (4marks)
- Suggest four properties that makes asbestos suitable for theatre curtains and protective clothing. (4 marks)
- State four daily activities carried out in the kitchen. (4 marks)
- Identify four properties of woolen fibre that makes it suitable for making carpets. (4 marks)
MARKING SCHEME
SECTION A
- Three groups of natural fibres (1½marks)
- plant fibres.
- animal fibres.
- mineral fibres.
- Four food lifting tools made of metal (2marks)
- Slotted spoon.
- Tongs.
- Frying basket.
- Fish slice.
- Serving spoons.
- Four areas in a house where high polishing should not be done (2marks)
- Kitchen.
- Bathroom.
- Toilet.
- Staircase.
- Corridor.
- Laundry room.
- Play room.
- Two causes of falls in the house (2 marks)
- Slippery floors.
- Poor lighting in corridors and staircase areas.
- Leaving equipment carelessly where people can stumble on them.
- Three ways used to identify textile fibres (1½ marks)
- Burning test.
- Microscopic test.
- Strength test.
- Chemical \ solubility\ acid\ alkali test.
- Appearance, texture and feel test\ physical feel identification.
- Four rules a first aider must observe during an emergency (2 marks)
- Keep calm throughout.
- Do not endanger self \ look after yourself.
- Remove the victim from danger if possible.
- Offer appropriate first aid.
- Send for help if casualty is not breathing, is bleeding or is unconscious.
- Take victim to doctor\ hospital and give a full report to the doctor.
- Uses of the following kitchen equipment (2 marks)
- Flour dredger- used to sprinkle flour onto surface or pastry board when rolling dough
- Rotary whisk- for beating eggs, cream or sauces during food preparation.
- Four uses of running stitches (2marks)
- Used for preparing hand gathering stitches\gathers.
- Used for embroidery.
- Used for joining of two or more pieces of fabrics together.
- Used for edge stitching\ neatening.
- Used for edge finishing e.g. elastic casing.
- Two situations when it is necessary to use a mouth wash (2 marks)
- After surgery in the mouth.
- After a tooth extraction.
- When the mouth has an infection.
- Advice to my sister on care of her cutting scissors (2 marks)
- Do not drop the scissor.
- Use for the right purpose\ correct purpose.
- Keeping them well sharpened.
- Oiling the joints\ hinges.
- Two disadvantages of bungalows (2 marks)
- Relatively expensive build.
- Occupies a lot of spaces as all rooms are on the same floor.
- Does not offer adequate security.
- Does not offer adequate sense of community.
- Two ways old newspapers can be used when cleaning a house (2marks)
- Shinning glass windows/ doors/ surfaces.
- Protecting surfaces when cleaning.
- Collecting dirt after sweeping.
- Lining shelves \drawers.
- Lining dustbins after washing it.
- Function of a stiletto (1 mark)
- Used to make holes\ eyelets on garments.
- Two ways of preventing unpleasant body odours (2 marks)
- Bathing daily.
- Using a deodorant.
- Putting on clean clothes.Two pieces of information a consumer should obtain from a seller before buying a treadle sewing machine (2 marks)
- Does the seller offer a guarantee.
- Condition of sale, is it cash or installments.
- Are the spare parts for the sewing machine available locally.
- Serviceability of the sewing machine; is it readily available.
- Is there an instruction manual on how to use the sewing machine\ a demonstration.
- Two ways of caring for a chest of drawers used to store undergarments (2 marks)
- Dust the drawers regularly.
- Place moth balls (naphthalene balls) inside the drawers.
- Line drawers with old newspapers or clean paper.
- Why one soaks a dirty handkerchief in cold salty water before washing (2 marks)
- To dissolve mucus.
- To remove blood stains.
- To disinfect\ kill germs\ sterilize.
- Two functions of the presser foot when used together with the feed dog (2 marks)
- To hold the fabric firmly during stitching.
- To move the fabric while stitching.
- To guide the fabric during stitching.
- Two ways in which food can be contaminated by the cook (2 marks)
- Handling cooked food with bare hands / dirty hands.
- Using cooking equipment which is not clean.
- Using contaminated water\ unsafe water.
- Storing cooked food in dirty places.
- Holding food in cracked and chipped containers.
- The cook could be a heavy carrier of infectious diseases.
- Sneezing over food without covering their mouth.
- Two advantages of boiling as a method of cooking (2 marks)
- Requires little attention.
- Liquids from some foods can be used to make stock, creams, soups and sauces.
- Other foods can be steamed on top of the boiling food.
- Two possible causes of suffocation as a common accident (2 marks)
- Drowning
- When one is smothered with objects such as pillows and cushions.
- Breathing in poisonous gas such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, ammonia in large quantities.
- Leaking gas and petrol fumes in poorly ventilated areas.
SECTION B [COMPLUSORY QUESTION] 20 MARKS
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- Cleaning a plastic kitchen bin. (10 marks)
- Collect equipment and materials needed. (½)
- Empty the bin. (½)
- Clean (½) inside (½) and outside (½) using a soft cloth\ sponge\ soft brush\sisal fibre (½) dipped in hot\warm (½) soapy (½) water.
- Rinse (½) in warm (½) clean (½) water.
- Finally rinse (½) in clean (½) cold (½) water into which a disinfectant (½) is added.
- Dry (½) upside down (½) under a shade (½).
OR - Dry (½) inside and outside (½) using a clean dry cloth (½).
- Line using old newspaper\ suitable material. (½)
- Clean, dry and store equipment and material used. (½)
- Laundering your loose coloured bathing towel (10 marks)
- Collect equipment and materials needed. (½)
- Shake. (½)
- Wash in warm (½) soapy (½) water using kneading and squeezing\ gentle friction method. (½)
- Wash quickly. (½)
- Rinse (½) in warm (½) water.
- Finally rinse (½) in cold (½), salty (½) water.
- Squeeze out excess water. (½)
- Dry (½) on the ground\ clean surface (½) under the shade (½).
OR - Dry (½) on a clothes line (½) hanging straight using pegs (½)
- Press (½) using a cool (½) iron away from the worker.
- Air. (½)
- Fold and store. (½)
- Clean, dry and store equipment used. (½)
- Cleaning a plastic kitchen bin. (10 marks)
SECTION C (40 MARKS)
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- Four qualities of a good needle work room (4marks)
- Should be well lit\ have enough lighting.
- Should be well ventilated.
- Should be large enough to accommodate required equipment and people.
- Should have enough storage space\ equipment.
- Four causes of missing stitches when machine stitching (4 marks)
- Needle is bent.
- Needle is blunt.
- Machine is not oiled.
- Needle is too fine for the thread.
- Pulling the work when machining.
- Needle set the wrong way round.
- Six reasons why physical body exercises should be encouraged among the youth (4marks)
- Enhances blood circulation.
- Stimulates digestion.
- Enhances the removal of sweat\ waste.
- Assists in burning down excess fat\ prevent obesity.
- Improves appetite.
- Strengthens the body\ keeps the body fit\ keep the body active\ flexible.
- Stimulates the brain\ relaxes the mind.
- Enhances good grooming\ appearance.
- Six points to consider when buying land for a family house (4marks)
- Cost of land should be within family financial means.
- Value of land should be worth the price.
- Should be near social amenities such as water, schools, shopping centers, hospitals, work place etc.
- Ensure the reliability of the seller by checking that all legal documents are available and valid before final transaction.
- Ensure the neighborhood is secure by knowing the nature of the people living around.
- Ensure land is well drained.
- Ensure that the soil is easy to manage in all weather conditions.
- Four qualities of a good needle work room (4marks)
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- Four reasons why sauce pans should have a thick base (4 marks)
- To be stable on the cooker.
- Distribute heat easily.
- Good for retaining heat.
- To distribute heat evenly.
- Do not buckle\ dent easily.
- Four qualities of well-made back stitches (4marks)
- Should be straight.
- Should be the right size.
- Should be even in size\ length.
- Should be firmly secured at the start and at the end.
- Should be of good tension\ have correct tension.
- Four reasons why polythene bags are suitable for storing food in the refrigerator (4marks)
- They are moisture proof so that the food does not get soggy.
- They protect the food from cross-contamination of flavours.
- They protect the food against dehydration.
- It is non-toxic and therefore safe to store food in.
- They can be shaped to assume the shape of the food or the space available for the storage.
- Four uses of a pressing cloth (4 marks)
- To remove creases.
- To enhance appearance.
- To prevent scotching\ shining on the right side.
- To kill germs.
- To ensure straight seams.
- Four advantages of living in a staff \ employer’s house (4marks)
- Accommodation is guaranteed as long as one remains in that employment.
- Some houses are furnished by employer.
- The employee does not spend money on repairs.
- The rent is very little and is deducted from their salaries and in some cases accommodation is free.
- In some cases, company\ organization may provide various facilities e.g. garbage collection.
- Some companies\ organization may provide recreational facilities, schools and hospitals within the living quarters.
- Four reasons why sauce pans should have a thick base (4 marks)
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- Four desirable qualities of kitchen floors (4marks)
- Should be easy to clean.
- Should be easy to keep dry.
- Should not be slippery.
- Should be long lasting.
- Should be heat resistant.
- Should have a smooth even surface.
- Should be resistant to grease.
- Should not stain easily\stains should be easy to remove.
- Four antisocial behaviour that adolescents should not engage in (4marks)
- Abuse of alcohol and drugs.
- Pre-marital sex.
- Looking untidy and unkempt.
- Absenteeism from school\ dropping out of school.
- Involvement in riots and crime.
- Stealing.
- Succumbing to negative influence from peer pressure.
- Four properties that make asbestos suitable for theatre curtains and protective clothing (4marks)
- Can withstand high temperature.
- It is resistant to chemicals.
- It is non-flammable.
- It is resistant to damage by insects.
- It is easy to launder.
- Four daily activities carried out in the kitchen (4 marks)
- Cleaning dirty utensils.
- Cleaning kitchen sink.
- Cleaning cooker.
- Sweeping\ cleaning the floor.
- Cleaning the work tops\ working surfaces.
- Cleaning refrigerator\ food storage area.
- Emptying, cleaning and drying dustbin.
- Washing the kitchen cloths.
- Four properties of woolen fibre that makes it suitable for making carpets (4marks)
- It has a natural crimp making it warm.
- It is flame resistant.
- It readily absorbs sound.
- Has elasticity and resilience making it wrinkle resistant.
- It is highly resistant to static electricity.
- Four desirable qualities of kitchen floors (4marks)
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