KCSE HOME SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - ATIKA SCHOOL

Describe the process of setting in a plain sleeve.

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Describe the process of setting in a plain sleeve.

Place the sleeve in the armholes RS. facing
Match and pin the fitting lines, notches/balance marks and under arm seams.
Working from the W.S. of the bodice, pin the rest of the sleeve to the armhole.
Ease in distribute the fullness across the crown of the sleeve and pin.
Check the sleeve/test for food hang.
Tack along the stitching line
Remove pins.
Machine along die fitting line.
Remove tackings.
Trim the armhole seam allowance to 6 mm to 1 cm
Neaten the seam.
Press.

Give three features of a well cut out crown of a sleeve.

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Give three features of a well cut out crown of a sleeve.

Its head has a slight rather shallow curve at the back.
It is well rounded.
It has a hollow curve at the front area.

Identify three types of sleeve openings.

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Identify three types of sleeve openings.

Hem opening.
Bound opening.
Faced-slit opening.
Continuous wrap opening.
Piped opening.
Zipped opening

List six types of sleeves.

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List six types of sleeves.

Raglan. Puff-sleeve.
Bishop sleeve.
Bell.
Magyar/short kimono.
Leg of mutton.
Kimono/long kimono.
Dolman.

Suggest eight measures to take in the prevention and control of typhoid.

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Suggest eight measures to take in the prevention and control of typhoid.

Proper disposal of faeces and urine Treating/boiling water for use in the house
Washing hands before handling food and after visiting the toilet/pit latrine.
Thoroughly washing food preparation and service utensils before use.
Thoroughly cleaning food preparation areas.
Thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables before service.
Ensuring food handlers are clean.
Ensuring food handlers under go regular medical check-up.
Ensuring food handlers are free from typhoid.
Encouraging vaccination against typhoid/encouraging immunization
Thoroughly cook food.

Explain three disadvantages of open drainage in an area.

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Explain three disadvantages of open drainage in an area.

They pose danger to people/domestic animals in that they can fall into them and get hurt or drown.
They cause soil erosion because the edges of uncemented ones continue to wear out.
They can be unsightly due to accumulation of rubbish. Smelly due to the accumulation of waste water not cleared constantly.
Pests can breed in them and this can become a health hazard.
May encourage damping thus posing a danger to health.
Can cause stagnant water/floods which can cause accidents.

Give four reasons for proper drainage in a home.

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Give four reasons for proper drainage in a home.

Prevent accidents.
Free the house from dampness.
Keep off bad odours/smells.
Destroy breeding places for pests.
Keep the surroundings neat.
Keep the surroundings free from pools of stagnant water.

Identify seven advantages of budgeting for food.

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Identify seven advantages of budgeting for food.

It enables an individual or family to plan for food requirements within their income.
It helps in setting of food priorities.
It enables one to plan for future meals.
It helps in controlling and limiting food expenses/minimizes impulse buying.
It is an organized method for accumulating savings for future use.
It helps in meting the set goals or obligations for a family/individual.
The family/individual gets some satisfaction.
It guides a family/individual on expenditure on food.
Ensures that the family/individual vary their meals.

Define a food budget.

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Define a food budget.

It is a guide/plan for spending the available income of a family or an individual on food.

State eight points to bear in mind when setting a table.

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State eight points to bear in mind when setting a table.

Type of diners, for example:- age, status.
Number of courses to be served.
Provide adequate spacing on the table.
Type of food service to be used.
Table linen should be clean.
Table linen should be well starched.
Table mats should be heat resistant.
Cutlery should be clean.
Cutlery should be well polished.
Crockery should be adequate.
Cruets and water jugs should be filled and placed within reach.
Flower arrangement should be low/center piece should be present.
Cover items should be appropriately placed.
Table linen should be well pressed.
Number of people eating the meal.

What do the following terms mean in meal planning and management?Accompaniment,Savoury foods,Flavourings.

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What do the following terms mean in meal planning and management? Accompaniment,Savoury foods,Flavourings.

Accompaniment,

Food items served alongside others although they may not form part of the main menu.

Savoury foods.

Foods that have a salty taste/not sweet/sour.

Flavourings.

Substances which when added to foods enhance taste.

Outline the procedure you would use when cleaning a toilet to be used by the guest of honour.

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Outline the procedure you would use when cleaning a toilet to be used by the guest of honour.

Give six rules you would observe when removing stains from table napkins to be used for the occasion.

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Give six rules you would observe when removing stains from table napkins to be used for the occasion.

Identify type of fabric before choosing stain removal agent.
If alkaline stain based. use acidic and vise versa.
Remove stains from the outside to the inside.
Remove stains when they are fresh.
Use specific stain removal agents for stains that are clearly identified.
If the nature of the stain is not known.. try the least harmful method first.
Use correct procedure when removing stains.
When treating stains, try several weak applications of the stain removal agent rather than one strong one.
Stain removal agents must be used in the recommended form.
When fabric is immersed in solution. it should not be allowed to stay longer than necessary.
Once the stain is removed, the articles should be washed immediately to remove traces of the agent.
Work on the stain before washing.
Identify the type of stain first.

You are preparing for the school’s prize giving day.Describe the method you would use to clean a varnished wooden table to be used for the occasion.

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You are preparing for the school’s prize giving day. Describe the method you would use to clean a varnished wooden table to be used for the occasion.

Dust the surface with a soft cloth/duster.
Wring out the soft cloth in warm soapy water/warm water with vinegar added to it and wipe the surface carefully.
Rinse using soft cloth wrung in warm water.
Dry thoroughly with a dry soft cloth.
Rub with a little furniture cream polish/linseed oil/cold black tea.
Buff to shine

Differentiate between natural and man-made fibres.

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Differentiate between natural and man-made fibres.

Natural fibres are obtained from natural products (plants. animals, minerals) ‘while man-made fibres are manufactured from synthetics and regenerated.

Give two reasons for interfacing a garment.

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Give two reasons for interfacing a garment..

To give body To strengthen.
To add firmness/to stiffen/crisp.
To give shape.
To prevent stretching.

Identify’ six ways of finishing the frill of a nightdress.

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Identify’ six ways of finishing the frill of a nightdress.

Lacing Using a bias binding.
Using tic rac.
Shell edging.
Hemming/machine/edge- stitching.
Using zig zag stitches/loop stitches/satin/overlock/buttonhole stitches.
Crocheting.
Scalloping.
False hem.
Facing/ribbon/cross-way strip.

State two functions of a seam ripper.

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State two functions of a seam ripper.

Remove unwanted stitches.
Cutting through buttonholes.

State three functions of a pressing cloth.

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State three functions of a pressing cloth.

Damping articles.
Protecting articles from scotching/burning/getting damaged.
Preventing sheen on articles.
Protect articles from direct heat of the iron.
Improve/enhance appearance of articles.

Name four fabrics that should not be wrung during laundering.

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Name four fabrics that should not be wrung during laundering.

Acrylic.
Wool.
Silk.
Polyester.

Give three advantages of using credit cards.

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Give three advantages of using credit cards.

In case of emergency a consumer can access goods and services.
Can be used at any time of the day or night.
Some credit cards give cash credit.
It is relatively safer to carry than carrying cash money.
Not bulky.
Save time and energy.
Convenient in use.

What measures would one take to control bedbugs in a house.

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What measures would one take to control bedbugs in a house.

Clean all beddings.
Observe strict hygiene/observe cleanliness of the room
Air beddings regularly.
Ventilate rooms.
If furniture is infested spray with insecticide/pesticide.
Pour boiling/hot water.
House should be well lit.

Identify three points to bear in mind when buying land for a family house.

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Identify three points to bear in mind when buying land for a family house.

Near good road network for ease of communication. Near a health facility.
Near a shopping center.
Well drained.
Near a clean water supply.
Safe neighborhood.
Validity of ownership/legally acquired.
Should be within family’s financial means/cost.

What are the determinants of safe parenthood?

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What are the determinants of safe parenthood?

Meeting nutritional needs of the mother.
Social preparation of the expectant mother.
Psychological preparation of the expectant mother.
Voluntary counseling and testing of H.I.V. of the parents.
Correct age of the parent.

Mention two complications arising from obesity.

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Mention two complications arising from obesity.

Hypertension/heart disease/heart attack.
Stretch marks.
Diabetes.
Cellulites.
Kidney disease.
Tiredness and shortness of breath.

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