Home Science Paper 1 QA Model20250301010: Essential Study Resource for KCSE Exam Preparation

Section A Questions:

1. Give two reasons why woolens must be dried flat.
2. Suggest two uses of ribbons in clothing construction.
3. Identify three reasons why adolescents should practice proper hygiene.
4. Mention two ways of caring for fingernails.
5. Name two materials that can be used for making saucepans.
6. List two areas in a garment where diagonal tacking can be used.
7. Suggest two reasons for putting naphthalene balls in storage cupboards of woolen articles.
8. Give two examples of each of the following colors:
   • (i) Advancing colors
   • (ii) Neutral colors
9. Identify three points to look for when choosing carrots for juice.
10. Mention two important nutrients necessary for the formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin.
11. Suggest two advantages of using a food slicer on eggs.
12. Give two reasons for blanching vegetables before preserving.
13. Give two reasons why weaning dishes are basically prepared using the boiling method.
14. Mention three ways of providing variety in a meal.
15. Why is sodium bicarbonate combined with tartaric acid when preparing flour mixtures?
16. Outline three ways through which the supply of breast milk may be improved.
17. Mention three functions of fat in flour mixtures.
18. Give three qualities of a good advertisement.
19. State two disadvantages of budgeting.

Section B Question (Compulsory):

20. Explain how you will:

• a) Sponge and finish a dark-colored woolen skirt.
• b) Thoroughly clean a silver tray to be used for serving food.
• c) Wash and starch a white cotton tablecloth using boiling water starch.

Section C Questions (Choose any two):

21. a) Name four common seams in use today.

• b) Suggest four causes of missed stitches when machining.
• c) Describe six desirable qualities of an ironing board.
• d) Draw and describe six labels that can be found on a woolen garment.

22. a) Explain four factors that determine the efficiency of a detergent during washing.

• b) State four precautions to take when using cooking gas.
• c) Outline six points on the care of a plastic kitchen waste bin.
• d) Give two reasons why woolens must be dried flat under a shade.

23. a) Suggest six uses of fruits in cookery.

• b) Give four reasons for fortifying foods.
• c) Outline five points to consider when weaning a baby.
• d) Discuss five reasons why teenage girls can become anorexic.