Home Science Examination Model Paper 1: Comprehensive Study Guide and Practice Questions

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1. Measuring Tools in Needlework
   • Name two measuring tools used in needle work. (1 mark)
2. Role of Vitamin C
   • List two roles of vitamin C. (2 marks)
3. Blanching Vegetables
   • Give two reasons for blanching vegetables before drying to preserve. (2 marks)
4. Oedema in Pregnant Women
   • Why is oedema common in pregnant women? (1 mark)
5. Drying Meat After Roasting
   • Give two reasons which cause meat to dry after roasting. (2 marks)
6. Vinegar in Laundry
   • State two uses of vinegar in laundry. (2 marks)
7. Finishing Armholes
   • Give two methods of finishing armhole of sleeveless blouse. (2 marks)
8. Water in Diet
   • State two common ways in which water can be provided in the diet. (1 mark)
9. Consumer Rights Violations
   • State two ways in which the rights of a consumer can be violated. (2 marks)
10. Press Studs in Children’s Garments
    • Give two reasons why press studs are not suitable for use in children’s garments. (2 marks)
11. Buying Wooden Utensils
    • Mention two points to consider when buying wooden utensils. (2 marks)
12. Stay Stitching
    • What is stay stitching? (1 mark)
13. Facing vs. Interfacing
    • Differentiate between a facing and an interfacing. (2 marks)
14. Protein vs. Cellulosis Fibres
    • Giving one example in each case, differentiate between protein and cellulosis fibres. (2 marks)
15. Certified Label Information
    • State information that should be indicated on a certified label. Give three points. (3 marks)
16. Running Stitches Uses
    • Suggest four uses of running stitches. (2 marks)
17. Improvising Cleaning Agents
    • List four ways of improvising cleaning agents in the home. (2 marks)
18. Soak Pit vs. Cesspool
    • Differentiate between soak pit and cesspool. (3 marks)
19. Tenderizing Meat
    • Give two methods of tenderizing meat. (2 marks)
20. Blending Fibres Advantages
    • Suggest two advantages of blending fibres. (2 marks)
21. Functions of Lamp Shades
    • List two functions of lamp shades in a room. (2 marks)
22. Laundering a Woollen Scarf
    • Describe how you would launder a woollen scarf. (12 marks)
23. Cleaning a Discoloured Melamine Cup
    • Cleaning a discoloured melamine cup. (4 marks)
24. Cleaning a Plastic Comb
    • Cleaning a plastic comb. (4 marks)
25. Preparations Before Laying Fabric
    • (a) Giving reasons, explain four preparations that are carried out on a fabric before laying the pattern pieces on it. (8 marks)
26. Using a Time Plan
    • (b) State four reasons for using a time plan while performing household tasks. (4 marks)
27. Nutritive Value of Milk
    • (c) Explain four points on the nutritive value of milk in the diet. (8 marks)
28. Inverted Pleat Procedure
    • (a) Explain the procedure for making an inverted pleat. (8 marks)
29. Handling Yeast Mixtures Precautions
    • (b) Outline five precautions to observe when handling yeast mixtures. (5 marks)
30. Introducing New Foods to Infants
    • (c) Suggest six points to consider while introducing new foods to an infant. (6 marks)
31. Problems During Pregnancy
    • (d) Identify any six problems that may arise during pregnancy which need to be reported to the doctor. (6 marks)
32. Planning Packed Meals
    • (a) Discuss four points to consider when planning packed meals. (8 marks)
33. Precautions When Dry-Cleaning Clothes
    • (b) Give four precautions to take when dry-cleaning clothes. (4 marks)
34. Importance of Good Quality Lighting
    • (c) Discuss four points on the importance of good quality lighting in the home. (8 marks)