NYANDARUA COUNTY TRIAL EXAM 2023

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

441/1 Paper 1
HOMESCIENCE - (Theory)
Trial 4 – Time 2 ½ hours
Name …………………………………………….……… Adm Number……………………………………..

Candidate’s Signature ………………….…...……….. Date ………………………………………………

Trial 4
Instructions to students
- Write your name and index number in the spaces above.
- This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
- Answer all the questions in section A, Question 25 (Compulsory) in section B and any two questions
from section C.
- Answers to ALL questions must be written in this booklet.
- Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing .
For Examiner’s use only.
Section Questions Maximum score Candidates score

2023
A 1 -18 40

B 19 20

C 20-23

TOTAL SCORE 100

This is an educational empowerment

program sponsored by His Excellency
Dr. Kiarie Badilisha:-Governor of
Nyandarua County
T4HSC2023 TURN OVER

SECTION A (40MKS)
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided

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1. Name three foods that can be given in the management of kwashiorkor (11/2marks)
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2. State 2 methods of softening hard water at home (1mark)
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3. Suggest 3 reasons for using carpets in a house (3marks)
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4. Mention 2 points on the importance of basting in cookery (2marks)
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5. State 3 ways of caring for a kitchen sink (3marks)
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6. List 3 ways of improvising cleaning agents at home (11/2marks)
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7. Mention 3 rights a consumer is entitled to in Kenya (3marks)
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8. Mention 2 uses of mineral fibres in clothing (2marks)

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9. Name 2 methods of incorporating fat into flour (1mark)
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10. List 4 categories of sewing equipment (2marks)
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11. State 2 causes of cracked and sore nipples when breastfeeding (2marks)
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12. State 2 functions of facings in garment construction (2marks)
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13. Mention 2 ways in which strained section of a seam can be strengthened (1mark)
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14. Give 2 reasons for buffing the floor after polishing (2marks)
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15. Suggest three precautions to observe when cleaning china cups (3marks)

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16. Highlight three importance’s of consumer education (3marks)
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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)

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

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 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
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b) Outline the steps you would follow to clean a porcelain wash basin to be used that day
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c) Describe how you would thorough clean a terrazzo cemented latrine for use that day
(5marks)
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 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)
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