Home science questions and answers

State two disadvantages of using skin lighteners. (2mks)

• it irritates the skin – can cause overdependence
• it bleaches the skin
• one may develop rashes, spots e.t.c
• it can damage vital organs e.g. the kidney

Describe Bunions. (1mk)

Are painful swellings that are ugly and form on toe joints which one putson tight shoes

Name any four lingeries. (2mks)

• Panties
• Brassieres
• Vests
• Petticoats/ships
• Corsets
• Briefs

Give one reason why one should avoid extreme heat while drying hair. (1mk)

It removes natural oils from hair hence hair breaks

Describe four instructions on the use of medicine. (4mks)

• Dosage – The amount to be taken at a give time
• Frequency – The interval at which to take the drug
• Storage – How best to keep the medicine
• Caution – Possible effects of the drug
• Duration – How long the medicine should be taken

Suggest three ways of eliminating fatigue during cleaning chores. (3mks)

• Proper organization of work for good flow of work, no crisis – crossing
• Use of efficient cleaning equipment and material
• Avoid bending too much
• Use of labour saving cleaning equipment

State three advantages of traditional house design. (3mks)

• They are not durable
• They do not offer adequate ventilation and light
• They are not easy to clear and maintain
• They are not adequate for all the needs of the family
• They do not offer adequate privacy

Differentiate between advancing and receding colours. (2mks)

• Advancing colours – colours that make a room appear bigger (bright colours)
• Receding colours – colours that make a room appear smaller (dull colours)

State two disadvantages of using credit cards for buying. (2mks)

• May lead to impulse buying
• May lead to overspending
• The consumer may not follow a prepared monthly budget
• The card cannot be used to purchase certain goods such as tomatoes from the market

Outline three roles of VCT in safe parenthood. (3mks)

• Incase the mother is HIV positive, she is given antiretroviral drug to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDs during delivery
• ART drug is administered to the baby on delivery to stop it from contracting the virus
• Parents know their status so as to know how to take care of themselves

• What is rinsing as used in laundry work
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• What is consumer education (1mark)
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• What is a universal indicator?
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• What are the five methods of preserving fish?
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• Suggest two other methods of storing clothes and household linen apart from folding
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• State two methods of attaching collars
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• State two factors that make biogas an unpopular fuel.
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• State two disadvantages of using skin lighteners and other home science questions and answers
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• State two advantages of choosing boiling as a method of cooking
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• State four principles used when administering first Aid to a victim of poison (4 marks)
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• State and explain four nutrient conservation measures taken during food preparation before cooking (4 marks)
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• Reasons for including vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)in our diet daily. ( 4mks)
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• Procedure for laundering loose coloured shirt. (9mks)
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• Point out two uses of temporary stitches in clothing construction
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• Point out two non-decorative patches in repair of clothes and household article (1 mark)
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• Point out the major difference of cotton and wool viewed under a microscope (1 mark)
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• Outline two uses of interfacing
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• Outline two major signs of goiter
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• Outline two advantages of using a potato peeler over a kitchen knife.
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• Outline steps to follow when cleaning water glasses (5 marks)
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• Note down two effects of deep-frying protein foods without coating (2 mark)
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• Name two special treatment done before final rinsing
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• Name two components of a two-course meal
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• List two qualities of a good girls’ teddy bear
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• Launder a white cotton tea towel (8mks)
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• Identify four ways in which measles can be managed in infants. (4 marks)
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• HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022
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• HOME SCIENCE PAPER 3 REVISION KIT MODEL25112022002 QUESTIONS
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• Home Science Paper 2: Using the materials provided, cut out and make up the right half of the skirt
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