ATIKA SCHOOL - KCSE HOME SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Three types of sleeves opening

20/8/2023

Three types of sleeves opening

Three types of sleeves opening

faced slit opening
Bound opening
continuous wrap opening

Discuss five ways of finishing the lower edge of a sleeve

18/8/2023

Discuss five ways of finishing the lower edge of a sleeve

Using cuffs.
Cuffs can be cut with the same fabric as the garment or from a contrasting colour. There are different varieties of cuffs.
Bias binding
This can be of same colour or different from that of fabric.
Facing
This can be finished on the wrong side or right side of the sleeve using same material or contrasting material in colour and texture.
Use of lace.
Lace can be attached to the lower edge to finish the raw edge and create a decorative effect.
Use of frill.
Frill are used to finish edges and give a decorative effect.
False hem.
Suitable where the hem allowance has not been provided in the pattern or lengthen the sleeve.

Discuss five steps to follow when arranging flowers

18/8/2023

Discuss five steps to follow when arranging flowers

Take the wire mesh or pin holder and place in the vase.
Fill the vase with ¾ full of water.
Place the tallest stem first and fill in smaller stems. This depends on the desired shape.
Avoid a lot of short stemmed flowers tucked in around the vim.
After arranging the flowers, check if the arrangement is in order from a distance.
Do not cut a stem unless you are sure.
Avoid overcrowding the flowers.
Avoid high arrangement in middle.
Use flowers with a natural bend to make horizontal arrangement.
Mix the colours of flowers well to make the arrangement attractive.

Explain five points to look for when buying a long handled broom

18/8/2023

Explain five points to look for when buying a long handled broom

Buy broom suitable for the purpose such as soft or hard bristles for cleaning and sweeping to enable effective use.
The handle should be smooth and comfortable in use.
Should be light in weight for comfort.
The head should be firmly fixed to the handle to ensure durability.
The head should have a hole or depression for hanging for easy storage.
Wooden part should be appropriately finished.

State five precautions to take when using biogas

18/8/2023

State five precautions to take when using biogas

Should be used in a well ventilated room.
The gas should be turned off when not in use.
Cylinders should be placed in lockable place for safety.
Smell of gas in the room should indicate the gas is leaking hence should not be lit immediately.
All equipment should be serviced regularly to prevent any possible leakage.

State five factors to consider when choosing land for putting up a house

18/8/2023

State five factors to consider when choosing land for putting up a house

Cost of the land in relation to money available.
The land should be well drained.
Location of the land in relation to place of work and social amenities.
Security if should be free from natural calamities.
Land ownership – the land should be legally owned.
It should be away from noise and land pollution.

Explain five advantages of using artificial lighting in the home

18/8/2023

Explain five advantages of using artificial lighting in the home

Can be adjusted to required intensity.
Can be directed to the working surface.
Can be well distributed to avoid shadows.
Can enhance interior decoration as it is available in different colours.
It is available anytime of the day or night.

Discuss five considerations to make when furnishing a sitting room

18/8/2023

Discuss five considerations to make when furnishing a sitting room

Money available
Existing colour scheme
Furnishing that is easy to care for.
Good workmanship.
Correct size.
Attractive design of furnishing.
Should be durable.

List three symptoms of measles

18/8/2023

List three symptoms of measles

Fever
Cough
Runny nose
Conjunctivitis – red eyes
Body rash.

State four qualities to look for when buying baby’s clothes

18/8/2023

State four qualities to look for when buying baby’s clothes

Should be soft
Light in weight
Cool or warm as needed.
Easy to put on and remove.
Should not have ties that can strangle the baby.
Easy to launder.

Give two reasons for interfacing a waistband

18/8/2023

Give two reasons for interfacing a waistband

To make it firm and no fold during use.
To withstand strain during use.
To improve the appearance of the skirt

Using clearly labelled diagrams describe the procedure for working out a single pointed dart.

18/8/2023

Using clearly labelled diagrams describe the procedure for working out a single pointed dart.

Using clearly labelled diagrams describe the procedure for working out a single pointed dart

With R.S. together fold the dart along the foldline (1).
Ensure the F.L match (½).
Ensure the dots match (½)
Pin and tack (½) from wider edge to the tapering edge (½).
Remove pins and machine from wider edge tapering to nothing (1).
Fasten the edge by stitching back 0.5cm or thread the thread in a needle and weave through backwards.
Remove tacking ( ½).
Press ( ½) to the correct direction i.e. towards C.B or C.F (1).

Using clearly labelled diagrams describe the procedure for working out a single pointed dart

State three characteristics of a well made dart

18/8/2023

State three characteristics of a well made dart

Dart tapers to a point.
Dart is pressed towards the correct side.
The stitching line is straight.
Dart is firmly secured at the point.
Correct width and correct length

Give two reasons why an earthen pot is preferred in storing drinking water

18/8/2023

Give two reasons why an earthen pot is preferred in storing drinking water

It doesn’t rust.
Keeps the water cool.
Does not impart flavour into the water.
It is easy to clean if it is made smooth.

Mention two uses of temporary stitches

18/8/2023

Mention two uses of temporary stitches

Transfer pattern markings.
Hold garment before permanent ones are made.
Keep more layers of fabric together to enhance accuracy

Give two measures on the care of a flower arrangement

18/8/2023

Give two measures on the care of a flower arrangement

Place the arrangement in water.
Change water regularly / daily.
Remove dust from flowers.

State three advantages of food preservation

18/8/2023

State three advantages of food preservation

To destroy micro-organisms that spoil food.
In some cases preserved food require less time and energy to prepare.
Food become easy to store.
It makes transportation easier.

State three rules to observe when patching a garment

18/8/2023

State three rules to observe when patching a garment

The fabric for patching should match that or the garment in colour, weight, age an fibre content.
When complete, the patch must be inconspicuous unless a decorative effect is desired.
The patch must be strongly fixed.
The shape of the patch should correspond to that of the hole or won-out area.
The patch should match in grain with the garment.
The patch should be flat

Mention two points on the importance of home science to the family

18/8/2023

Mention two points on the importance of home science to the family

Help plan nutritious meals.
Practice safety precautions in the home.
Help choose proper clothes and repair them.
Assists keeping the family home clean.
Assists in engaging in income generating activities

Mention two problems you may encounter while planning vegetarian meals

18/8/2023

Mention two problems you may encounter while planning vegetarian meals

Providing variety can be difficult.
It is difficult to balance vegetarian meals.
It restricts one on the type of cooking fats and oils to use since only vegetables fats and oils should be used.

State two ways of misusing medicine

18/8/2023

State two ways of misusing medicine

Overdosing or under-dosing.
Using another person’s prescription.
Not following the prescription.
Using medicine for the wrong disease

State three reasons why a baby should sleep in his own cot

18/8/2023

State three reasons why a baby should sleep in his own cot

There is fresh air and fewer germs i.e. less likelihood of contracting diseases from mother.
It avoids dependency of the baby to sleep with the mother even at an older age when the baby will have to sleep alone.
The baby can sleep safely alone while the mother attends to other duties.
The baby can be taken out in a cot and be safe

Differentiate between antiseptic liquid and disinfectant

18/8/2023

Differentiate between antiseptic liquid and disinfectant

Antiseptic liquid is used on humans and animals while disinfectant is used on surfaces and clothes to kill germs

State two safety precautions to be exercised when handling calabashes

18/8/2023

State two safety precautions to be exercised when handling calabashes

When cleaning, avoid harsh abrasives because they scratch the calabash.
Avoid exposure to dry heat as they burn or char.
Do not drop or bang calabashes because they can break

State three factors that affect the normal foetal development

18/8/2023

State three factors that affect the normal foetal development

STI
HIV / AIDS
Alcohol and smoking
Drugs
Trauma
German measles
Nutrient deficiency

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