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​Mention two disadvantages of roasting food.

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​Two disadvantages of roasting food

  • Roasting is expensive. The cuts and food to be roasted must be of high quality.
  • Expensive to buy
  • It requires constant attention

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​Give two points to consider when choosing flowers for a table arrangement.

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​Two points to consider when choosing flower for a table arrangements

  • Avoid very strongly scented flowers at this may cause offense or attract bees
  • Make sure the foliage is clean healthy and wholesome
  • Use fresh flowers

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​State two factors that determine dietary needs of an individual.

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​One two factors that determines dietary needs of an individual

  • Body size
  • State of health
  • Occupation
  • Gender
  • Age

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​Give two reasons for including whole grain cereal in diet.

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Reasons for including whole grain cereals in the diet

Provide roughage
Prevent occurrence of Vitamin B deficiency disease

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​Identify two components of a two course meal

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​Two components of a two course meal

  • Appetuer/Desert
  • Main meal

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Differentiate between fixed expenditure and flexible expenditure as used in consumer education.

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Difference between fixed expenditure and flexible expenditure as used in consumer education

  • Fixed expenses are those that are somehow committed and unchangeable such as house rent while flexible expenses are those that are varied such as transport

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​Give two causes of natural food poisoning.

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Two causes of natural food poisoning

Grains stored in damp condition producing aflatoxin
Poisonous parts of foods e.g pith of cassava

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​Mention two qualities of a good toy for a girl aged 1½ years old.

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Two qualities of a good toy for a girl aged 1&1/2 years

  1. Easy to clean
  2. Attractive in colour
  3. Well designed
  4. Appropriate size depending on the age of the child
  5. Light in weight

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​Give two uses of temporary stitches in clothing construction.

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​Two uses of temporary stitches in clothing construction

  1. Transfer pattern markings onto material
  2. Hold seams together before permanent stitches are made
  3. Guide machine stitches
  4. To hold parts together e. g basting on pleats, collar and pockets

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​Why is it important to fold in the flour in creamed cake mixtures using a metal spoon?

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Why is it important to fold in the flour in creamed cake mixtures using a metal spoon

  • A metal spoon cuts thinly through the flour mixture hence does not drive out the already trapped

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Mention two ways of neatening the lower edge of a sleeve other than using a cuff.

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Give four ways of neatening the lower edges of a sleeve other than using a cuff

  1. Binding
  2. Facing
  3. Use oftrills
  4. Use of lace
  5. Use of pipings
  6. Shell hemming

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​Identify two fabrics which cannot be disinfected by boiling.

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​Four fabrics which cannot be disinfected by boiling

  • Wool
  • Silk
  • Synthetic fabric such as nylon, polyester, acrylic

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​Which are the two ways a cook can infect food with germs?

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​Two ways in which a cook can inject food with germs

  1. Handling food with dirty hands
  2. Licking fingers when preparing food
  3. If the cook not clean
  4. If person suffers from waterborne diseases such as typhoid
  5. Handling food while wearing rings and bangles

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​NOTE DOWN TWO EFFECTS OF DEEP—FRYING PROTEIN FOODS WITHOUT COATING

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​Note down two effects of deep—frying protein foods without coating

  1. Burnt products
  2. Oil sogged food
  3. Broken or flaking food
  4. Loss of food extracts

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​Give two functions of overlaid seam.

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​Two functions of overlaid seam

  1. Join garments e.g yokes of dresses
  2. Attach trimming such as frills, laces to garment
  3. For decoration

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Explain the effect of light and bright colour on a high ceiling.

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​The effect of light and bright colour on a high ceiling

  1. Appear bigger and further away
  2. Brightens room

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​Mention two reasons why an expectant mother should be tested for HIV/AIDS.

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​Reason Why an expectant mother should be tested for HIV/AIDS

  • To be counseled accordingly if positive, the mother is given ARV drugs that prevent mother to child transmission

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​Suggest two other methods of storing clothes and household linens apart from folding.

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Suggest two other methods of storing clothes and household linen apart from folding

  1. Hanging
  2. Tolling

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​Identify two factors that influence the choice of colour scheme of a room.

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​Identify two factors that influence the choice of colour scheme of a room

  • Use of room
  • Effect desired
  • Effect of light
  • Orientation of room
  • Existing decor should be used to build and create harmony
  • Personal taste
  • Design A room should be seen as one unit

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​List two fastenings suitable for a toddlers garment.

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​Two fastening suitable for a toddler’s garment

  • Press studs
  • Velcro
  • Zip fastener

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​State two determinants of safe parenthood.

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​Determinants of safe parenthood

  • Nutritional needs
  • Social preparation
  • Phychological preparation of expectant mother
  • Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) for HIV
  • Correct age of parents

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​Give two qualities of fabric for making PE short.

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​Desirable qualities of fabric for making PE Short

  • Should be strong/withstand frequent washing
  • Absorbent
  • Long lasting
  • Easy to launder
  • Light in weight
  • Soft on the body/not irritating the skin
  • Washable

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​Mention two causes of missing stitches during machining.

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​Two causes of missing stitches during machining

  • Needle too fine for the threads
  • Needle set the wrong way round
  • Needle bent
  • Needle blunt
  • Work pulled when machining
  • Machine not oiled

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​Give two disadvantages of canned food.

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​Two disadvantages of canned foods

  1. The food has a different colour from the original
  2. The test is altered slightly
  3. Not suitable for some individuals who are diabetic or hypertensive

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​Highlight two factors that encourage the use of convenience foods.

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​Two factors that encourage the use of convenience food

  1. Increased purchasing power
  2. Lack of time
  3. Increased consumer awareness
  4. Increased change in life style

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