[go: up one dir, main page]

0% found this document useful (0 votes)
3K views124 pages

Hsci Pp1 Kcse 2025 Top Prediction Cycles

The document is a prediction paper for the KCSE Home Science Paper 1 for the 2025 academic year, containing various sections with questions for students to answer. It includes instructions for completing the exam, a breakdown of sections A, B, and C, and contact information for marking schemes. The paper is designed to help students prepare for their exams by providing practice questions and guidelines.

Uploaded by

mheshimiwarhyne
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0% found this document useful (0 votes)
3K views124 pages

Hsci Pp1 Kcse 2025 Top Prediction Cycles

The document is a prediction paper for the KCSE Home Science Paper 1 for the 2025 academic year, containing various sections with questions for students to answer. It includes instructions for completing the exam, a breakdown of sections A, B, and C, and contact information for marking schemes. The paper is designed to help students prepare for their exams by providing practice questions and guidelines.

Uploaded by

mheshimiwarhyne
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 124

KCSE 10 TOP PREDICTION CYCLES

HOME SCIENCE PAPER 1

2025 KCSE ACADEMIC YEAR

THE PDF COMPRISES OF PREDICTION QUESTIONS

PREPARED BY TOP KNEC WRITERS©

FOR MARKING SCHEMES, CONTACT


Mr Machuki 0724 333 200/ 0795 491 185
OR Place an order on our website:
www.kenyaeducators.co.ke
Confidential!!!

KENYA EDUCATORS CONSULTANCY


For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 1
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
_____________________________________________________________________________

Name …………………………………………………………… Adm. no………………………

Student’s signature……………………………………… Class………...........................


Date……………….

______________________________________________________________________________

Instructions to students
• Write your name, class, and admission number in the spaces provided.
• Sign and write the date of the exam in the spaces provided.
• The paper consists of three sections: A, B and C. Answer all the questions in section A
and B and any two questions in section C. Answers to all questions must be in the spaces
provided.
• The paper has 15 printed pages. Check to see that all the pages are printed and no
questions are missing.
For examiner’s use only

Section Question Maximum Score Student’s Score

A 1-19 40

B 20 20

C 20

20

Total Score 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION A (40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

1. Suggest two reasons why a baby may be weaned abruptly. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Mention two functions of lipids in the body. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Give three possible reasons an adult would suffer from Marasmus. (3 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. List four metals used in making kitchen and household equipment. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


5. Sate two ways of identifying a bad egg when frying an egg. (1 mark)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. Give two reasons why proper drainage is important in the home. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Outline three advantages of baking as a method of cooking. (3 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Suggest four areas in the home that need very bright light. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


9. Identify two advantages of using carpets in the home. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Define the following terms as used in sewing.

(4 marks)

a) Edge stitching

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Under stitching

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Stay stitching

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

d) Basting

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. Name three pathogens that case infections. (3 marks)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. State the two reflexes that control breast feeding. (1 mark)

……………………………………………...…………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. Highlight three advantages of using firewood as a fuel. (3 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

14. Suggest two disadvantages of using iron sheets as roofing material. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. List four sources of water used in homes in Kenya. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Suggest two uses of eggs in flour mixtures. (1 mark)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Mention two reasons for fortifying food. (2 marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. Give two diseases that can be spread from dirty toilets. (1 mark)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Mention two ways of managing constipation. (2marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION B (20 marks)
(Compulsory)

Answer question 20 in the spaces provided

20. You are preparing for your sister’s 21st birthday

a) Outline the procedure you would use to clean the polished dining table. (9 marks)

b) Describe how you will launder the fast colored linen table napkins. (7marks)

c) Outlines the procedure for cleaning the crystal glasses to be used at the party. (4 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………..………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………..………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………..………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………..………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……..………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………..………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………..………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C (40 marks)

Answer ANY two questions from this section in the spaces provided.

21 a) Identify three fabrics that need special consideration when laying out pattern pieces.
(6 marks)

b) Mention six general rules for making seams. (6 marks)

c) Discuss four dangers of diarrhoea in children.

(8 marks)

22 a) Suggest six disadvantages of using left over food.

(6 marks)

b) Discuss four challenges families in urban areas face in disposing refuse. (8 marks)

c) Highlight three reasons why immunization is important.

(6 marks)

23 a) Outline five points on care of a lactating mother.

(5 marks)

b) Discuss four factors that influence consumer buying.

(8 marks)
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


d) Suggest four reasons for laundering clothes.

(4 marks)

d) List six equipment/materials needed when arranging flowers.

(3 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………..………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………..………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………..………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………..………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………..…………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………..…………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

..……………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………..……………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………..……………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………..……………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………..………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This is the last printed page

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 2
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
SECTION A: (40 MARKS)
Attempt ALL questions in this section. Write answers in the spaces provided.
1. Name the two layers of the skin. (1 marks)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
2. Identify two kitchen plans categorized as wall based (1 mark)

………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
3. Give two reasons why steamed food is best for invalids (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
4. Mention two career opportunities for a Home science graduate that stem from Hotel and
Hospitality services (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
5. List any two vegetable fibres used for making brooms. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
6. Give two groups of permanent stitches (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
7. Salt is a multipurpose substance in a home. Give two points in support of the
Statement (1 mark)

………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
8. List two products of dough (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
9. Mention two functions of stiletto in a Home science laboratory (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
10. Give any two classification of kitchen equipment under plastics (1 mark)

………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
11. State two undesirable properties of asbestos as roofing material (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
12. State any two basic instructions on the use of medicine (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........

13. Give two reasons for draining wastewater from a house (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
14. What are the signs of food poisoning?
…………………………………………………….……………………………….................
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
15. List down two cases of under nourishment (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
16. Give two examples of decorative seams (1mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
18. With an example, define the term beverage (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
19. A wise consumer can obtain useful information from; (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
20. DPT is a combination vaccine against infectious diseases. Name any two of the diseases
(1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
21. List two laundry processes done on dirty clothes before they are put in water (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
22. Name two breast-feeding reflexes (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........

23. Give two reasons for labeling a product (1 mark)


………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
24. State two health related importance of a child’s growth monitoring card. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
25. Name any two types of cuts in repair of clothes (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........

26. State two characteristics of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy (1 mark)


………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
27. Define the following terms;
(i) Substitute products
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
(ii) Comparative shopping
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
28. Outline two precautions to take when laundering a patient’s clothes. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
29. Identify any two dangers of poor ventilation in a room. It can cause;
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
………………………………………………………………………………………….......
30. Give any two uses of Wood Ash to a homemaker
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
………………………………………………………………………………………….......
31. Give two functions of candles in a home. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
32. Name the two groups of hard furnishings (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
33. Identify two traditional methods of preserving meat (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
34. List two disadvantages of using convenience foods (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
35. Identify two ways of ensuring left over foods remains in good condition (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
36. Highlight two possible meanings of the term wardrobe (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
37. Mention any two shortcomings of abrupt weaning (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
38. Identify two problems faced by an ignorant consumer (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
39. List two symptoms of Hepatitis B. (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
40. Give any two points to bear in mind when storing clothes on hangers (1 mark)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………......

SECTION B: (20 Marks)

Compulsory- Answer question 41 in the spaces provided

41. You are helping your elder sister to prepare for her farewell party coming up next
weekend. Red being her theme color.
a) (i). Pick and store fresh flowers to await the florist. (4 marks)
(ii). Launder her silk party dress (6 marks)
b) Thorough clean the top of her Formica dressing table with a mirror (10 marks)
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
SECTION C: (40 Marks)
Answer any TWO questions from this section in the spaces provided at the end of this
section.
42. a) 17. Describe how to take measurement of the following body parts. (4 marks)
(i) Inner trouser length
(ii) Hips
(iii) Crotch length
(iv) Wrist measurement
b) Mention four points to consider when planning meals for young children.
(4 marks)
c) Give four importance of habit training (4 marks)
d) Outline four roles of advertisement (4 marks)
c) Briefly state the uses of the following alkalis in the home (4 marks)
(i) Sodium hydroxide
(ii) Ammonia
(iii) Sodium bicarbonate
(iv) Borax
43. a) Describe four methods of disposing household refuse (4 marks)
b) Give four points to observe when laying pattern pieces onto a prepared fabric
before cutting out (4 marks)

c) List four contents of a First Aid kit and their uses respectively (4 marks)
d) Outline four advantages of mortgaging as a way providing shelter ((4 marks)

e) Explain four factors, which may affect the eating habits of a community (5 mks)
44. a) Explain four factors that determine the repair method to be used on an article.
(4 marks)
b) Explain four points on the care of a lactating mother (4 marks)
c) A bodice block of a blouse is given below. Indicate four possible pattern
markings and their uses respectively. (4 marks)

d) Explain four mechanical ways of introducing air into flour mixtures (4 marks)
e) List and explain four factors that may affect family savings (4 marks)
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......
…………………………………………………………………………………………........
………………………………………………………….……………………………….......

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 3
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

1. Mention two disadvantages of steaming food (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. State two conditions essential in making steam effective as a raising agent (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Mention two points on prevention and control of round worms (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Identify two ways of meeting the emotional needs of patient recuperating at home

(2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


5. List two ways of achieving good grooming (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. State two advantages of bungalows(2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. State two factors that affect a budget (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

8. State two advantages of breast milk(2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………..............................................................................................

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


9. State two points that guarantee safe parenthood (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………….……………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Mention two points to observe when using disinfectants during laundry (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

11. List two uses of candles as a source of lighting (1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. Mention two advantages of biogas fuel (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. List down two ways of ventilating a room using doors and windows. (1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. Mention two common injuries which may accidentally occur at home.(1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………..……………

…………………………………………………………………..…………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………......................................................................

15. State two ways of improvising clothes storage facilities (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Mention two uses of facings in clothing construction (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Differentiate between a tear and a wear (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. Mention two areas in a garment where diagonal tacking can be used(1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………....................................................................

19. Openings are of various types. Give two examples (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


20. State two properties of silk that makes it suitable for making furnishings(2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

21. Give the correct directions of pressing the following darts. (1mark)

Front shoulder dart

………………………………………………………………………………………………

elbow dart

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………...............................................................................................

22. State two qualities of a well-made seam (2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. Mention two methods of attaching collars to the neckline(2mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION B: (20 MARKS)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


COMPULSORY

Answer question 41 in the spaces provided.

24. Your sister has invited you to a stay with her over the holiday and she has an eight

months old baby. Describe the procedure of carrying out the following activities at her

home;

a) Prepared a baby cot for her (8marks)

b) Thorough clean her calabash that she uses to serve porridge(5marks)

c) Thorough clean terrazzo floor of her bedroom (7marks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………..……………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………..………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION C (40 MARKS)

Answer two questions from this section in the space provided.

25.

a) Suggest four factors that can cause food prices to rise. (4marks)

b) Describe with the use of two diagrams the procedure of making a machine fell

seam (6marks)

c) Briefly describe four principles of food preservation. (4marks)

d) Give two reasons for using each of the following ingredients in flour mixtures

(6marks).

i) Eggs

ii) Sugar

iii) salt

26.

a) Discuss five reasons for sufficient ventilation in a room (5marks)

b) State five ways of keeping pastry cool during preparation.(5marks)

c) Outline four functions of counterfeit section.(3marks)

d) Describe three qualities of a well-made in seam pocket (6marks)

27. (a) State five factors that affect individual nutrient requirement (5mks)

(b) State five factors to consider when packing meals. (5mks)

(c) State six ways of ensuring that a sleeve is well set. (6mks)

1. (d) Suggest four advantages of blending wool with nylon (4mks)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

..……………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………..……………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………….…………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………..………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………..……………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 4
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION A (40MKS)
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided
1. Name three foods that can be given in the management of kwashiorkor (11/2marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. State 2 methods of softening hard water at home (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Suggest 3 reasons for using carpets in a house (3marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Mention 2 points on the importance of basting in cookery (2marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. State 3 ways of caring for a kitchen sink (3marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. List 3 ways of improvising cleaning agents at home (11/2marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Mention 3 rights a consumer is entitled to in Kenya (3marks)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

8. Mention 2 uses of mineral fibres in clothing (2marks)


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Name 2 methods of incorporating fat into flour (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. List 4 categories of sewing equipment (2marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
11. State 2 causes of cracked and sore nipples when breastfeeding (2marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
12. State 2 functions of facings in garment construction (2marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Mention 2 ways in which strained section of a seam can be strengthened (1mark)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
14. Give 2 reasons for buffing the floor after polishing (2marks)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

15. Suggest three precautions to observe when cleaning china cups (3marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
16. Highlight three importance’s of consumer education (3marks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
17 Give a reason for each of the following processes in garment construction
a) Top stitching (1/2marks)

b) Snipping (1/2marks)

c) Binding (1/2marks)

d) Piping (1/2marks)

18. Define the term first aid (2marks)


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

19. State 3 qualities of a well attached hook and bar (3marks)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION B (20MARKS)
COMPULSORY
Answer this question in the spaces provided;
20 (a) Your ten year old brother is participating in the forth coming National drama festival.
Describe the procedure you would follow when laundering his acrylic knitted scarf to use
(10marks)
b) Outline the steps you would follow to clean a porcelain wash basin to be used that day
(5marks)
c) Describe how you would thorough clean a terrazzo cemented latrine for use that day
(5marks)
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
SECTION C (40MARKS)
Answer any two questions from this section in the spaces provided

21 (a) Explain five points to consider when buying sewing machine (5marks)
b) Explain 3 points to consider when caring for a white nylon shirt (3marks)
c) Distinguish between; (3marks)
i) Wear and tear
ii) A casing and a hem
iii) Regenerated and synthetic fibres
d) State 6 points considered when planning meals for invalids (6marks)
e) Mention 3 ways of managing hems (3marks)
22. a) With the aid of well labeled diagrams, give the procedure you will follow to prepare and
attach a round patch pocket (10marks)
b) State 5 advantages of drawing a budget for the family (5marks)
c) State five disadvantages of convenience foods (5marks)
23. a) Highlight six qualities of well-made stitches (6marks)
b) i) List any 6 examples of storage facilities for clothes (3marks)
ii)In each of the above examples, state one way of improvising them (3marks)
c) Explain three reasons why child immunization is important to a country (6marks)
d) Give two reasons why weaning should be done gradually (2marks)
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................
THIS IS THE LAST PRINTED PAGE

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 5
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION A (40 MARKS) Answer all questions

1. Give two ways of meeting the emotional needs of a patient recuperating at home. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. State two disadvantages of using hot water on plain wooden equipment. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. State two disadvantages of staying in a traditional house with the current rains. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. What is snipping? (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. State two disadvantages of commercial paper patterns. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Mention two advantages of sponging. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. State two methods of graining fabric. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Explain how fans work in ventilating a room. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Highlight two precautions to take when using pressure lamps. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


10. Give two uses of sugar in flour mixtures. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. State two importance of pressing at every stage of dress making. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Identify two tasks carried out only during special cleaning of a bedroom. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. Give two points to consider when drawing up a diet for vegetarians. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. Give two ways of making meat tender before cooking. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. State two ways of saving money in a family. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Mention any two methods of fabric construction. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. Briefly explain what you understand by the term consumer education. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. State two limitations of living in an employer’s house. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


19. Give two important points to consider when daily cleaning a pit latrine. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
20. Identify two ways of caring for a food processor. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
21. Note down two reasons for unsuccessful frying. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
22. State two reasons for stitches looping when machine stitching. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
23. List down two characteristics of good stitches. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
24. Mention two reasons why vitreous enamel finish is used on cookers. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
25. Explain the effect of soap in water during laundry. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
26. Give two undesirable outcomes of not rinsing garment properly. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
27. State two precautions to observe when using a charcoal iron. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


28. Identify any two rules for patching. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
29. Identify two categories of bleaches giving an example for each. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
30. State two points to look for when choosing a wardrobe. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
31. State one difference between marasmus and kwashiorkor. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
32. Differentiate between A La Carte menu and Table d’ote menu. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
33. List two factors that can cause premature birth. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
34. Give two ways one can lose weight. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
35. State two functions of the weights and measures department. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
36. State two ways one can ensure left-over food retains its freshness. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


37. Give two ways fruits can be made available as convenience foods. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
38. State how salt works in food preservation. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
39. State two points to consider when making a flower arrangement for a dining table.(1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
40. State two factors that influence food scarcity at household level other than poverty(1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………….

SECTION B - COMPULSORY (20 MARKS)

41. Your mother is away and has asked you to carry out the following tasks:-

a) Starch and finish a previously washed white embroidered linen table cloth using the
boiling water starch (8 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Special clean an oil painted wall (7 marks)


………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Clean an aluminium sufuria that was used to cook ugali (5 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C: (40 MARKS)


Answer any TWO questions in this section.
42. a) State four factors that influence the cleaning frequency of a house. (4marks)
b) List down four qualities of good lighting (4marks)
c) Name any four types of openings in garment construction (4marks)
d) Discuss four problems associated with breast feeding (8marks)
43. a) Pastry is usually kept as cool as possible during preparation so that on cooking gases
expand as much as possible .explain 4 ways of ensuring this. (4marks)
b) State five ways of making a face slit opening to be decorative. (5marks)
c) State five reasons for using soft furnishing in the home. (5marks)
d) List down the two forms of advertisement giving examples in each. (2marks)
e) Give four reasons that make polythene bags suitable for storing food in a refrigerator.
(4marks)
44. a) suggest six ways of conserving charcoal when cooking (6marks)
b) Identify four advantages of hospital confinement. (4marks)
c) Explain briefly on five general points to consider when buying kitchen equipment.
(10marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
THIS IS THE LAST PRINTED PAGE

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 6
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION A: 40marks – COMPULSORY
1. Why is breakfast considered the most important meal of the day. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. State two conditions necessary for the growth of micro-organisms in food spoilage. (1marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. State three benefits of breastfeeding to a mother. (3marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Give two characteristics of a good laundry basin. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Identify the correct direction the fell of a dart should face in garment construction (3marks)
(i)Front shoulder dart
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii)Back waist dart
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(ii)Bust dart
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. What is a substitute product in the market. (1mark)
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. State four finishing processes carried out during laundry. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. State three ways in which waste is disposed economically. (3marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. List two common stains which can occur in the kitchen. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Give two points to note when buying baking tins. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Define the term comparative shopping /buying. (1mark)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. List two qualities of materials used to freeze foods. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
13. Highlight two precautions to take on a limb after a snake bite. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
14. State two uses of a fabric conditioner. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
15. Name the parts of the sewing machine which makes the fabric to move when stitching. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
16. State two roles of gathering in garment construction. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. Differentiate a casing and a hem. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. State two causes of obesity. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. Why is butter unsuitable for frying foods. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
20. Mention four uses of eggs in cookery. (2marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION B (20MARKS) COMPLUSORY


21. You have been requested by your aunt to assist in carrying out some chores.
(a) Describe how to clean her muddy leather shoes with laces in readiness for polishing. (10marks)

(b) Outline the procedure to follow when cleaning the toilet. (10 mrks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C-40MARKS
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
22(a) Explain four reasons why it is advisable to buy a luxury sofa set using hire purchase. (8marks)
(b) Explain three hygiene practices to observe during food storage. (6marks)
(c) Highlight six signs of a child suffering from marasmus. (6marks)
23(a) Identify six ways of reducing expenditure of food. (6marks)
(b) Explain four reasons for ensuring that homes are well lit. (8marks)
(c) State six ways of minimizing fatigue while working in the kitchen. (6marks)
24(a) State six points to observe when hanging clothes in the wardrobe. (6marks)
(b) In each case, explain three principles involved in the following methods of food preservation
(i)Canning and bottling (3marks)
(ii)Freezing and refrigeration (3marks)
(c) Explain four qualities of a well-made in seam pocket. (8marks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


1

KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 7


441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


2

SECTION A (40 MARKS) (Answer ALL questions)


1. Name four types of scissors. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Give four vaccines administered to a child through injection. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Give two roles of the shank in garment construction. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Outline four methods of seam finishes. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Give two reasons why food is fortified. (1mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


3

6. Give four functions of Thiamine in the body. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Give two reasons why nylon is commonly used for making brushes. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Mention two uses of asbestos as a fibre. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Mention three results of burning test carried out on polyester. (3mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. Differentiate between a cess pool and a soak pit. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. Mention two functions of a fish slice in cookery. (1mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


4

12. State three characteristics of a well made dart. (3mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. Give two examples of builders added to detergents during manufacture. (1mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. Give two reasons for using each of the following laundry agents. (2mks)

i) Bleach

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii) Starch

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Name any six types of sleeves. (3mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Give two rules for patching. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


5

17. Mention four ways a consumer can overcome inflation as a problem. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. Mention two points to observe when taking body measurements. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. Give two limitations of dry cleaning (1mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Differentiate between monochromatic and analogous colour schemes. (2mks)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION B (COMPULSORY) (20 MARKS)

21. You are involved in doing some household chores over the weekend. Give the procedure you would
use to:-
a) Thorough clean a refrigerator (7mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


6

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

b) Launder a nylon night dress. (7mks)


……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

c) Clean a plastic greasy plate. (5mks)


……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


7

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C (40 MARKS) (Answer any two questions from this section)
22. (a) State and explain four advantages of using left over foods. (8mks)
(b) State five factors to consider when working button holes. (4mks)
(c) Explain four reasons that have led to the spread of diseases associated with lifestyle. (8mks)

23. (a) Explain the following common problems in pregnancy (8mks)


(i) Varicose veins
(ii) Oedema
(iii) Constipation
(iv) Backache
(b) Describe the working of gathers by hands (include diagrams) (8mks)
(c) State four principles of food preservation. (4mks)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


8

24. (a) Discuss four reasons why a mother may be forced to stop breast-feeding. (8mks)
(b) Mention four factors to consider when choosing a washing machine. (4mks)
(c) Describe the preparation of a shirt collar (8mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


9

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


10

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


11

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

THIS IS THE LAST PRINTED PAGE

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 8
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION A COMPULSORY (40MKS)
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided
1. State the meaning of the term patching as used in repair of clothes. (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Give 2 reasons why clothes should be mended before washing (2mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Mention 3 factors influencing the choice of a color scheme for a bedroom (3mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Suggest 4 ways of preserving meat at home (2mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Mention 2 ways used to disinfect garments before washing (2mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Give 2 examples of self neatened seams that are worked on a school blouse (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Distinguish between a sprain and a fracture (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Mention 3 factors considered when choosing a method of cooking (3mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Outline 3 signs and symptoms of food poisoning at home (3mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Explain the meaning of the term fibre as used in clothing and textiles (1mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

11. State 2 qualities considered when choosing dressmaker’s pins (2mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

12. State the role of a tension disc on a sewing machine (1mk)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13. Suggest 2 handmade stitches that can be used to neaten the raw edge of a seam (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14. Outline 3 reasons for proper drainage at school (3mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

15. Give 2 reasons why vitamin C should be adequate in the diet (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

16. Give 2 reasons why convinience foods may be preferred at home (2mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

17. Identify 2 methods of purifying water at home (2mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

18. Identify 4 fat soluble vitamins (2mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Mention 2 problems experienced by consumers today (2mks)


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

SECTION B (20MKS)
COMPULSORY

Answer question 20 in the spaces provided;

20.You have been left at home to carry out tasks in preparation for guests intending to visit
over the weekend
a)Describe the procedure you will follow to launder a white cotton tablecloth (8mks)
b) Describe the thorough cleaning of the fridge used to preserve some food items (7mks)
c) Describe the cleaning of a ceramic cup for use at the table (5mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION C (40MKS)
Answer any two questions from this section in the spaces provided

21.a)Describe 3 characteristics of the buffet style of meal service (6mks)


b) Explain 4 points considered when buying a family house (8mks)
c) Describe 3 ways of improving breastmilk supply for a lactating mother (6mks)

22.a)Outline 3 reasons for interfacing a waistband (6mks)


b) Explain 3 reasons for sufficient lighting in the kitchen (6mks)
c) Outline 4 qualities of a good toilet brush (8mks)

23.a)Outline 3 reasons why consumers should not buy a cooker on hire purchase (6mks)
b) Describe 3 preparations done on a fabric before cutting out (6mks)
c) Describe 4 qualities of a good play item for a 2 year old child (8mks)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The End

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 9
441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


SECTION A (40 MARKS) (Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.)
1. Mention two reasons for preserving food (1mark)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………...……………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. List two suitable materials used for freezing food (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Highlight two importance of blanching vegetables before freezing. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……….......................................................................................................................................................

4. Give two points on what food presentation involves. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Define the term a meal (1mk)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Retarded growth is a sign of two common nutritional disorders, name them. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

7. List two functions of vitamins D in the body. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Name two methods of frying foods. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….........

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9. List down two causes of food poisoning. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Mention two methods of softening temporary hard water for laundry. (1mk)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

11. Name two vegetable fibres used to make brooms and brushes. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. Mention two examples of grease absorbents. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13. Name two methods of making soap. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14. Mention two types of patching done when reinforcing worn out garments. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Define the term Care label. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


16. List two solutions used to remove laundry blue stains. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
17. State two improvised storage facilities used to store clothes. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. List two examples of washing equipment. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

19. State two importance of safe parenthood. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

20. Highlight two benefits of breastfeeding to the mother. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

21. State two factors that may lead to artificial feeding. (1mk)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

22. What is the name of the first milk given to a baby immediately after birth? (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

23. Mention two suitable supplementary food for an infant ( 1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

24. List two types of play in child development. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

25. Name two basic instructions on using medicine (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

26. Outline two rights of a consumer. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


27. Give the main effects of inflation to country. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

28. Name two methods of buying goods and services. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

29. List two examples of electronic media. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

30. What is the function of weight and measures department. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

31. Outline two factors that affect the budget. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

32. Discuss family set up as a factor that influence consumer buying. (1mk)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

33. Identify two characteristics of silk during burning test. (1mk)


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………........................

34. Name two seams that are self-neatened (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

35. Name two types of cuffs used to finish sleeve. (1 mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

36. Differentiate between facings and interfacings. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

37. Outline two methods of finishing necklines. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


38. Highlight two body measurements taken around the body. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

39. Name two types of pleats. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

40. Management of fullness in a garment ensures a good fit and shape, name other two reasons for

such. (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

SECTION B (20 MARKS)(ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS)

41. You are at home over the weekend discuss how to ;


a) Launder a dark coloured jumper by spotting (7mks)
b) Clean a fast coloured canvas bag (7mks)
c) Clean a polished side table in the dining table (6mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…..………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C (40 MARKS) (ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTION IN THIS SECTION)

42.

a) Outline four causes of a heavy texture in rubbed in cake mixture. (4mks)


b) State four rules to observe in stain removal. (4mks)
c) Explain how to take care of a lactating mother. (4mks)
d) State four functions of the Kenya consumer association. (4mks)
e) Describe how to prepare and attach a square patch pocket of a shirt. (4mks)

43.

a) Explain briefly four reasons for cooking food. (4mks)


b) Chemical disinfectants are use to kill germs on fabrics, state four points to observe
when using them. (4mks)
c) Suggest four ways of making simple play items used for playing by children.(4mks)
d) Discuss the following forms of credit buying (4mks)
i. Hire purchase
ii. Simple non instalment credit
e) Describe the method of working a plain seam (4mks)
44.
a) State four disadvantages of using left over foods. (4mks)
b) Highlight four reasons for sufficient ventilation in a room (4mks)
c) state four reasons for specialized care in Childs health card (4mks)
d) List four sources of information to the consumer (4mks)
e) Outline four points to observe when taking body measurements (4mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR

Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources


1|Page

KCSE TOP PREDICTION MASTER CYCLE 10


441/1 HOME SCIENCE
PAPER 1
21/2 Hours
NAME:……………………………………………………… STREAM………………..…

INDEX. NO.…………………………………………………... DATE…………………..

SCHOOL…………………………………………………….. SIGNATURE……………..

441/1
HOME SCIENCE
Paper 1
Time: 21/2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
• This paper consists of three section A,B and C
• Answer all the questions in section A and B
• Answer any two questions in section C.
• Answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.

For Examiner’s Use Only:


QUESTIONS MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1-15 40
16 20
17 20
18 20
19 20
Total 100

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
2|Page

SECTION A (40 MARKS) (COMPULSORY)

Answer ALL the questions in this section in the spaces provided.

1.Define the term Malnutrition (1mk)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

2.Give three reasons for blanching vegetables. (3mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. State two characteristics of a well made inseam pocket. (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Mention two nutritional diseases that are common among teenagers. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. State two methods of cake making. (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Give two reasons for starching cotton. (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Mention two factors that determine the efficiency of laundry detergent (2mks)
For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
3|Page

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. State three factors that determine safe parenthood. (3mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. State two points to consider when cutting buttonholes (2mks)


……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. List four diseases that are in the immunization schedule. (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. Complete the table below on primary and secondary colours. (3mks)
s/n Primary colours Secondary colours

a) ……………………. + Red ………………………………….

b) …………………….. + Green
……………………..

c) Blue + ……………………….. ……………………………………

12. Mention two ways of achieving mechanical ventilation in a house. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
4|Page

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. List two methods of lighting in a home. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. Mention two rights of a consumer. (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. List two examples of conspicuous seams. (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. State three qualities of a well-made stitch. (3mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. Mention the three layers that make a pleat. (11/2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
18. Name a biological raising agent in flour mixtures. (1/2mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. State three physical needs of the sick at home (3mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
5|Page

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Differentiate between pressing and ironing (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

21. State two reasons why meals should be planned (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
SECTION B (20 MARKS) COMPULSORY
22. You have gone to visit your grandmother over the half-term break.
Describe the procedure you would follow to:-
a) Launder her loose coloured cotton kitenge dress (7mks)
b) Clean her polished bedroom floor. (7mks)
C) Daily clean her hurricane lamp. (6mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
6|Page

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
7|Page

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C (40 MARKS)


Answer any TWO questions from this section.
23.a) Explain four disadvantages of open drainage system (8mks)
b) Discuss any three danger signs of pregnancy (6mks) c)
Explain three activities to undertake before carrying out a family wash (6mks)

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
8|Page

24.a) Discuss four ways of introducing air into flour mixtures mechanicaly (8mks)
b) Explain three functions of the counterfeit section in Kenya Bureau of Standards (6mks)
c) Discuss three qualities to look for when buying a saucepan to use (6mks)

25a) Explain four points to consider when choosing a toothbrush (8mks)


b) Explain three precautionary measures to take when handling leftover foods (6mks)
c) Sketch and explain any three pattern symbols likely to be found at the front bodice pattern of
a blouse (6mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
9|Page

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
10 | P a g e

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources
11 | P a g e

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………

For Marking Schemes, Contact Kenya Educators Consultancy 0724 333 200 OR
Subscribe to our website www.kenyaeducators.co.ke for similar resources

You might also like