KCSE HOME SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Lack of money/low financial ability - many consumers may not afford basic needs due to lack of money.
Counterfeit goods - some goods in the market are not original therefore low quality.
Inflation - leads to price increase therefore consumers spend more on less.
Lack of information - consumer lacking information concerning available goods and services.
Lack of awareness of consumer rights - many consumers do not know their rights.
thus leading to exploitation.
Scarcity of goods/services e.g. have money but no goods available.

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State three advantages of budgeting the family income.

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State three advantages of budgeting the family income.

Acts as a guide to wise buying/helps to avoid impulse buying.
Assists planning/provides a basis for analysing the needs of the family.
Gives room for saving.
Assists family to live within their means.
Enables the family to give priority to essential items.
Gives psychological satisfaction.

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List six details found on bread wrapping.

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List six details found on bread wrapping.

Weight.
Manufacturer.
Ingredients.
Best before date/sell by date/expiry date.
Contacts of manufacturer.
Conditions for storage.
Brand name.
Quality assurance mark.

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Outline the procedure for thorough cleaning a canvas bag that she will use after the party.

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Outline the procedure for thorough cleaning a canvas bag that she will use after the party.

Collect equipment and materials
Empty the bag
Shake to remove loose dirt.
Soak in cold water.
Wash in warm soapy water, scrub, using a soft brush/maize cob, use circular movement.
Rinse in warm water, final rinse in cold water.
Shake to remove excess water and to straighten the fibre.
Dry on a cloth line.
Store

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Outline the procedure to follow when arranging flowers for the party.

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Outline the procedure to follow when arranging flowers for the party.

Ensure the flowers are fresh (not withered).
Take the wire mesh or pin holder and place in the flower vase.
Fill the vase three quarter full of water.
First place the tallest stem of foliage and then fill in with depending on the desired shape .
Avoid using a lot of short stemmed flowers nicked in around the rim
Check if the flower arrangement is in order.
Adjust appropriately.
Avoid overcrowding the flowers.

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Your cousin is celebrating her 17th birthday and has asked you to assist her in the preparations.State three factors to consider when setting a table for the invited guests.

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Your cousin is celebrating her 7th birthday and has asked you to assist her in the preparations.State three factors to consider when setting a table for the invited guests.

The number of guests.
The number of courses.
The cutlery and crockery required.
The menu.
The occasion

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Name the following pattern symbols.

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Name the following pattern symbols.

a)place on fold of fabric
b)Single notch/balance mark

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Differentiate between a fibre and a fabric.

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Differentiate between a fibre and a fabric.

A fibre is a hairlike unit of raw material from which cloths are made while a fabric is a cloth that is woven or knitted from a yarn/thread.

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State three uses of interfacing in garment construction.

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State three uses of interfacing in garment construction.

Stiffening to add firmness.
Preventing stretching or sagging.
Giving body or shape.
Increasing crease resistance.
Giving a crisp tailored look to the area where applied
Obtaining a good knife edge.

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Give two reasons for using machine fell seam on children’s garments.

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Give two reasons for using machine fell seam on children’s garments.

It is Strong.
It is Flat.
It is Comfortable to the wearer.
It is Decorative.

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State one factor that determines the width of a hem on a garment.

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State one factor that determines the width of a hem on a garment.

Shape of the edge.
Weight of the fabric.
Style/design

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State two points to observe when hanging clothes in the wardrobe.

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State two points to observe when hanging clothes in the wardrobe.

Fasten the garment to retain shape and avoid slipping off/secure skirts and garments with wide necklines on hooks on the hangers with tapes.
Hang garments straight.
Hang each garment on its own hanger.
Hang similar clothes together for neatness and easy retrieval.

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Identify four points to consider when sorting clothes for washing.

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Identify four points to consider when sorting clothes for washing.

According to Use/purpose.
According to Colour.
According to Degree of soiling.
According to Age.
According to Type of fabric.
According to State of health.

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KCSE Home Science Questions With Answers

Explain four properties of linen that make it suitable for bedsheets.

Highlight four qualities of a well made patch on a pillow case.

State four points to observe when working hand stitches.

Identify four methods of softening temporary hard water for laundry work.

Highlight live ways of enhancing personal health.

Outline the procedure of caring for a household duster after use.

State two functions of each of the following in relation to pregnancy:placenta;amniotic fluid.

Identify six activities that take place in a living room.

List four materials suitable for finishing the floor in a living room.

Arrange the following steps of making yeast mixtures in order:shaping, fermentation, second kneading, first proving, baking, mixing,first kneading, second proving.

Explain two disadvantages of preserving food.

State two principles of food preservation.

Explain two problems faced by consumers in Kenya today.

State three advantages of budgeting the family income.

List six details found on bread wrapping.

Outline the procedure for thorough cleaning a canvas bag that she will use after the party.

Outline the procedure to follow when arranging flowers for the party.

Your cousin is celebrating her 7th birthday and has asked you to assist her in the preparations.State three factors to consider when setting a table for the invited guests.

Name the following pattern symbols.

Differentiate between a fibre and a fabric.

State three uses of interfacing in garment construction.

Give two reasons for using machine fell seam on children’s garments.

State one factor that determines the width of a hem on a garment.

State two points to observe when hanging clothes in the wardrobe.

Identify four points to consider when sorting clothes for washing.

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