Home Science Paper 1 QA Model20250301012 – KCSE Mock Exam

SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer ALL Questions in the Spaces Provided

1. Mention two ways of reducing a bulk in a seam. (2 marks)
2. Give two definitions of Home Science. (2 marks)
3. List four items in the house that can be recycled. (2 marks)
4. State two functions of lamp shades in a living room. (2 marks)
5. Fill the blank spaces in the table of immunization schedule provided. (2 marks)
6. Differentiate between kitchen hygiene and food hygiene. (2 marks)
7. Give two qualities of a good sewing thread. (2 marks)
8. List four principles underlying the preservation of food. (2 marks)
9. Suggest two factors which may interfere with the family budget. (2 marks)
10. Draw pattern symbols showing the following: (3 marks)
    • (a) Seam line
    • (b) Double notch
    • (c) Place on fold.
11. What is a pastry? (1 mark)
12. Mention two types of button holes. (2 marks)
13. Mention two dry methods of cooking. (1 mark)
14. List four stitches used to finish a hem. (2 marks)
15. Mention the four colour schemes that are used for interior decoration. (2 marks)
16. List down three treatments that can be done during the rinsing stage. (3 marks)
17. Give two advantages of a pressure cooker over a sufuria. (2 marks)
18. Name two reflex actions during breastfeeding. (1 mark)
19. Name three types of tucks. (3 marks)
20. State two functions of sebaceous glands in the skin. (2 marks)

SECTION B (20 MARKS)

Answer question 21 in the spaces provided

21. You have been left with the responsibility of taking care of the house.
    (a) Launder a viscose rayon blouse. (7 marks)
    (b) Describe the procedure of weekly cleaning of a bedroom. (8 marks)
    (c) Clean and sterilize a baby’s plastic cup. (5 marks)

SECTION C (40 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section in the spaces provided.

22. (a) Explain how the following can affect a family’s nutritional status: (6 marks)

• (i) Low income
• (ii) Ignorance
• (iii) Cultural and religious practices.
  (b) State and explain four types of play and for each give one example of a suitable toy. (8 marks)
  (c) Define the following terms: (4 marks)
• (i) Convenience food
• (ii) Food fortification
• (iii) Dehydrated food
• (iv) Accompaniment
  (d) Explain two effects of late weaning. (2 marks)

23. (a) Describe the procedure for attaching a waist band on a skirt. (10 marks)
    (b) State and explain how you would improvise any three kitchen equipment. (6 marks)
    (c) List down four temporary stitches. (4 marks)
24. (a) Discuss five points on why consumers should be protected. (10 marks)
    (b) State four pieces of information a consumer may obtain from a product label. (4 marks)
    (c) Explain three precautions to take when caring for the sick to avoid the spread of infection. (6 marks)