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 workIt is the removal of dirt and soap from washed articles using clean warm water Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 43 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES FATHERS OF… Read more: What is rinsing as used in laundry work
- What is consumer education (1mark)It is information that makes people aware of goods and services available and their rights as Consumers to avoid being exploited. Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 6 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES… Read more: What is consumer education (1mark)
- What is a universal indicator?A universal indicator is a mixture of different types of indicators that exhibits different coloration at different levels. It is used to detect the acidic or basic nature of a substance or a solution. It can be in the form of a paper strip or a solution. Example: Methyl red, and Phenolphthalein. Tell your Besties… Read more: What is a universal indicator?
- What are the five methods of preserving fish?What are the five methods of preserving fish? Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 11 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES Causes of Disunity in the Early Church FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES… Read more: What are the five methods of preserving fish?
- Suggest two other methods of storing clothes and household linen apart from foldingTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 8 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CHRISTIANS APPROACHES TO LEISURE KCPE PAST PAPERS 2011 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES… Read more: Suggest two other methods of storing clothes and household linen apart from folding
- State two methods of attaching collarsTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 546 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES CRE Standard 8 Notes CHRISTIAN APPROACHES TO HUMAN SEXUALITY,MARRIAGE AND FAMILY ESTABLISHMENT OF COLONIAL RULE IN KENYA NOTES CO-OPERATION IN… Read more: State two methods of attaching collars
- State two factors that make biogas an unpopular fuel.Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 8 Related posts: CRE Standard 8 Notes KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 MATHEMATICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2008 SCIENCE QUESTION PAPER AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006 MATHEMATICS KCPE PAST… Read more: State two factors that make biogas an unpopular fuel.
- State two disadvantages of using skin lighteners and other home science questions and answersHome science questions and answers State two disadvantages of using skin lighteners. (2mks) Describe Bunions. (1mk) Are painful swellings that are ugly and form on toe joints which one putson tight shoes Name any four lingeries. (2mks) Give one reason why one should avoid extreme heat while drying hair. (1mk) It removes natural oils from… Read more: State two disadvantages of using skin lighteners and other home science questions and answers
- State two advantages of choosing boiling as a method of cookingTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 18 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES ENGLISH ORAL SKILLS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES… Read more: State two advantages of choosing boiling as a method of cooking
- State four principles used when administering first Aid to a victim of poison (4 marks)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 18 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES CRE Standard 8 Notes CHRISTIANS APPROACHES TO LEISURE FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF APPROACHES TO LAW, ORDER AND JUSTICE Causes… Read more: State four principles used when administering first Aid to a victim of poison (4 marks)
- State and explain four nutrient conservation measures taken during food preparation before cooking (4 marks)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 53 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES CRE Standard 8 Notes HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 LESSON THREE: CHRISTIAN VIEW ON ISSUES RELATED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS NOTES AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL… Read more: State and explain four nutrient conservation measures taken during food preparation before cooking (4 marks)
- Reasons for including vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)in our diet daily. ( 4mks)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 22 Related posts: GRADE 7 TERM 1 CRE NOTES KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CRE Standard 8 Notes KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006 KISWAHILI LUGHA MASWALI NA MAJIBU KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007… Read more: Reasons for including vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)in our diet daily. ( 4mks)
- Procedure for laundering loose coloured shirt. (9mks)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 532 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY NOTES CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF Laundering a white cotton… Read more: Procedure for laundering loose coloured shirt. (9mks)
- Preventing Common Accidents in the Home: Ensuring Safety and Well-beingTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 20 Related posts: CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES LESSON THREE: CHRISTIAN VIEW ON ISSUES RELATED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION NOTES INTERNATIONAL… Read more: Preventing Common Accidents in the Home: Ensuring Safety and Well-being
- Point out two uses of temporary stitches in clothing constructionTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 15 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES KCSE PAST PAPERS CHEMISTRY PAPER 1, 2 AND 3 QUESTIONS, ANSWERS-MARKING SCHEMES AND REPORTS FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 CO-OPERATION IN… Read more: Point out two uses of temporary stitches in clothing construction
- Point out two non-decorative patches in repair of clothes and household article (1 mark)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 34 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF CHRISTIANS APPROACHES TO LEISURE KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2011 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES… Read more: Point out two non-decorative patches in repair of clothes and household article (1 mark)
- Point out the major difference of cotton and wool viewed under a microscope (1 mark)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 16 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES CRE Standard 8 Notes LESSON THREE: CHRISTIAN VIEW ON ISSUES RELATED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF Need distractions? Try these on us. THE SINAI COVENANT AND… Read more: Point out the major difference of cotton and wool viewed under a microscope (1 mark)
- Outline two uses of interfacingTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 14 Related posts: CRE Standard 8 Notes KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 MATHEMATICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2008 SCIENCE QUESTION PAPER AND ANSWERS KCPE PAST PAPERS 2006 MATHEMATICS KCPE PAST… Read more: Outline two uses of interfacing
- Outline two major signs of goiterTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 5 Related posts: GRADE 7 TERM 1 CRE NOTES CRE Standard 8 Notes KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P5 KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 MATHEMATICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF KCPE PAST… Read more: Outline two major signs of goiter
- Outline two advantages of using a potato peeler over a kitchen knife.Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 13 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF LESSON THREE: CHRISTIAN VIEW ON ISSUES RELATED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES CHRISTIANS APPROACHES TO LEISURE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION… Read more: Outline two advantages of using a potato peeler over a kitchen knife.
- Outline steps to follow when cleaning water glasses (5 marks)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 132 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY NOTES Procedure for laundering loose coloured shirt. (9mks) DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION NOTES Launder a white cotton tea… Read more: Outline steps to follow when cleaning water glasses (5 marks)
- Note down two effects of deep-frying protein foods without coating (2 mark)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 34 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE NOTES THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY NOTES AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF CRE Standard 8 Notes PROPHET JEREMIAH KCPE… Read more: Note down two effects of deep-frying protein foods without coating (2 mark)
- Name two special treatment done before final rinsingTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 20 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 ENGLISH GRAMMAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES CHRISTIANS APPROACHES TO LEISURE THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES KCPE PAST… Read more: Name two special treatment done before final rinsing
- Name two components of a two-course mealTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 17 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES CO-OPERATION IN AFRICA NOTES THE JERUSALEM MINISTRY FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES… Read more: Name two components of a two-course meal
- List two qualities of a good girls’ teddy bearTell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 26 Related posts: GRADE 7 TERM 1 CRE NOTES CRE Standard 8 Notes KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P5 AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES KCPE PAST PAPERS 2007 MATHEMATICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Name two instruments… Read more: List two qualities of a good girls’ teddy bear
- Launder a white cotton tea towel (8mks)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 28 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY NOTES INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS NOTES FATHERS OF NATIONS STUDY GUIDE PDF Laundering a white cotton vest used by the sick… Read more: Launder a white cotton tea towel (8mks)
- KCSE HOME SCIENCE REVISION BOOKLET MODEL15082023001KCSE HOME SCIENCE REVISION BOOKLET Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 28 Related posts: HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT REVISION KIT WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR FORM 4-2022 KCSE PAST PAPERS CHEMISTRY PAPER 1, 2 AND 3 QUESTIONS, ANSWERS-MARKING SCHEMES AND REPORTS KNEC Career Guidance Handbook KCSE ENGLISH… Read more: KCSE HOME SCIENCE REVISION BOOKLET MODEL15082023001
- Identify four ways in which measles can be managed in infants. (4 marks)Tell your Besties … Facebook Telegram Twitter Linkedin Reddit Whatsapp Gmail Pinterest Blogger Post Views: 5 Related posts: KCSE ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE NOTES AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES CRE Standard 8 Notes HOME SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 MODEL 18082022 THE SINAI COVENANT AND MOSES CREATION AND THE FALL OF HUMAN KIND CHRISTIAN… Read more: Identify four ways in which measles can be managed in infants. (4 marks)
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