Name: ……………………………………… Index no ……..………………………………..
School: ……………………………………… Candidate’s sign …………………….
Date: …………………………
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HOMESCIENCE THEORY
TIME: 2 ½ HOURS
MOCKS 1 2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) TRAIL
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
For Examiner’s Use Only:
| QUESTIONS | MAXIMUM SCORE | CANDIDATES SCORE |
| 1-20 | 40 | |
| 21 | 20 | |
| 22 | 20 | |
| 23 | 20 | |
| 24 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 |
This paper consists of 15 printed pages. Candidates should check to ascertain that all papers are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
SECTION A (COMPULSORY) 40 MARKS
Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided.
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SECTION B (COMPULSORY) 20 MARKS
Give your answers in the space provided after the question
21.) You have been left alone at home and you have decided to do some cleaning,
a)Describe how you would wash a neglected aluminum pan (4marks)
b)Explain how to thorough clean an enamel plate. (7marks)
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SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer only two questions from this section and use the spaces provided below. Each question carries equal marks
22 a ) Give five points on conservation of energy in lighting. (5 marks)
c ) Describe how to prepare and attacha shaped round patch pocket . (9 marks)
23 a ) Explain four advantages of stewing as a method of cooking. (8 marks)
b ) Draw and name three different symbols likely to be found on care label of a woolen garment.(6 marks)
(6 marks)
24 a) Explain four reasons why hospitals would not use silk fabric for their bed sheets.
(8 marks)
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441/2
(CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION)
PAPER 2
(PRACTICAL)
TIME: 2½ HOURS
MOCKS 1 2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) TRAIL
Instructions
A pattern of a pair of shorts is provided.
You are advised to study the sketches, instructions, and the layout carefully before you begin the test
Materials Provided
THE TEST
Using the materials provided, cut out and make the LEFT LEG of the shorts to show the following processes:
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At the end of the examination, firmly sew on your work, on a single fabric, a label bearing your name and index number. Remove the needle and pins from your work, then fold your work neatly and place it in the envelope provided. Do not put scraps of fabric in the envelope.
441/3
HOMESCIENCE
(FOOD AND NUTRITION PRACTICAL)
PAPER 3
TIME: 1 ¼ HOURS
MOCKS 1 2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) TRAIL
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
THE TEST
You are expecting your former school mate at around 4 o’clock. Using the ingredients listed below prepare, cook and serve two items and a beverage for the two of you.
Ingredients.
PLANNING SESSION: 30 MINUTES
Use separate sheets of paper for each task listed below and a carbon paper to make duplicate copies.
Then proceed as follows:
441/1
HOMESCIENCE THEORY
PAPER 1
Marking Scheme
MOCKS 1 2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) TRAIL
SECTION A
– Baking
3.Types of hand sewing needles
Carton box can be used keeping clothes, or some stuff in the house.
– Building of bones and teeth
– Maintaining all cells in the body e.g. muscles, nerves, brain and blood cells
– Controlling body processes and enabling them to run smoothly (Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
11.Colour schemes that are used for interior decoration.
– Monochromatic colour schemes (one colour plan)
– Complementary scheme.
– Triad harmonies
– Analogous(Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
– Production of sebum which keeps the skin supple.
– Produce sebum which makes the skin water proof.
– Produce sebum which destroys disease causing micro-organism.
(Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
– Cutting button-holes
– For picking out stitches.(Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
– Bread crumbs
– Egg white
– Thin batter(Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
– Purpose of the patch pocket
– Position of the pocket
– Size of the garment
– Age of the wearer.(Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
– The garments should be washed using the kneading and squeezing method
– The garment should be hanged under shade
– Use moderate iron when ironing (Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
– Burns with spluttering noise and is self extinguishing.
-Gives the smell of burnt feathers or hair.(Any 2X1=2 MARKS)
19.Disadvantages of using candles for lighting
SECTION B (20 MARKS)
21.)
– Collect equipment and material needed ( ½ )
– Wash (½) in hot ½ soapy ½ water using scouring pad ½
– Rinse ½ severally ½ using hot ½ water.
– Wipe dry ½ with a kitchen cloth ½
– Clean equipment used (½ )
(any 8×1/2 = 4 marks)
b)Explanation of thorough cleaning an enamel plate.
– Collect equipment and material needed (½) to save on time (½ )
– Removal of loose dirt/dispose scrapes of food (½) to keep water clean (½)
– Use a sponge (½) and warm soapy (½) water to remove dirt and prevent scratches (½) and remove dirt (½)
– Rinse thoroughly in warm (½) water to remove dirt and soap (½)
– Final rinse in cold (½) water to freshen (½)
– Drip dry/upside down on a rack (½) to remove water (½).
– Store (½) in a clean cool dry place to maintain (½)
– Clean (½) equipment used to maintain (½) (any 14 x ½ = 7 marks)
SECTION C (40 MARKS)
22 a)Points on conservation of energy in lighting.
– Lighting in various parts of the house should be designed to suit a particular area
– Use lightly colored surfaces as they reflect light and distribute it better than dark ones
– Daily light should be used as much as possible. Artificial light should be used only for dark hours
– Ensure that all light fittings e.g. shades, covers etc are clean and in working order
– Turn off lights when not in use even for short periods
– Avoid using bulbs with high voltage than really required (any 5 x 1 = 5 marks)
b)Suitable conditions for the growth of yeast.
(i) Food, this is provided by the sugar in the flour / Limited amounts should be used since too much of it will rupture the yeast cells retarding the fermentation process.
kill the yeast and cold temperature will retard the growth of the yeast.
(any 3×2 = 6 marks)
c ) Preparation of a shaped round patch pocket and attachment.
– Neaten ½ the top edge ½ of the pocket
– Snip / notch ½ the turnings ½ of the curves (½),
– Fold ½ the allowance ( ½ ) along the SL ( ½ ) to the W.S ( ½ ) of the pocket.
– Pin ½ and tack ½ in place ½
– Stitch (½ ) the pocket along the S.L ½ and re enforce ½ the mouth .
– Trim ½ the corners ( ½ ) of the pocket ½ .
– Press ( ½ ) the pocket flat ½ .
(any 18 x ½ = 9 marks )
23 a ) Advantages of stewing as a method of cooking.
-Economical method of providing a meat dish from a cheap cut of meat through slow
prolonged cooking
-The gravy (liquid part) of the food is served with the food therefore the nutrients which are in the gravy are not lost
-Does not require close attention during cooking except for occasional stirring therefore other tasks can be performed while the stew is cooking
-With the long slow cooking, natural flavour of food are developed which make the food more enjoyable
-It does not require special cooking facilities therefore can be carried out successfully even on three stones
-The water soluble nutrients are conserved because the evaporation is minimized through the use of a pan with a lid
-Consumes little fuel therefore economical on fuel
-Prolonged slow cooking tenderizes tough foods (Any 4 pointsx2= 8 marks)
b ) Different symbols likely to be found on care labels of a woolen garment.
c ) Description of how to prepare a front and back facing using one well labeled diagram.
– Place the two ½ facings R.S ½ facing matching½ the fitting line.
– Pin ½ and tack ½ along the fitting line ½
– Remove pins ½ and machine ½ stitch
– Remove tacking ½ and press ½ seam open ½
– Neaten ½ the free edge ½ .
(Description any 10 points x ½ = 5 marks and diagram 1 mark = 6 marks)
24 a) Reasons why hospitals would not use silk fabric for their bed sheets.
for further sterilization.
b ) Precautions to observe when using a micro – wave oven.
(i) Do not overload
(ii) Do not use metal object to warm food
(iii) Follow manufactures instructions
(iv) Do not start micro – wave without food inside.
(v) Switch off when not in use.
(vi)Don’t let it get too dirty
(vii)Don’t keep the microwave near heating appliance (any 6 x 1 = 6 marks)
441/2
(CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION)
PAPER 2
MARKING SCHEME
MOCKS 1 2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) TRAIL
| PROCESS | MAX SCORE | SCORE | REMARKS | |
| 1 a
b
c
d | PRESENTATION – Work well pressed (1) and folded (1/2) – Label (1) well fixed (1/2) on a single layer of fabric (1/2) without concealing details (1/2) – Pins (1/2) needles (1/2) unnecessary tacking (1/2) and hanging threads (1/2) removed. – Made for the left half (1) | 11/2
21/2
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| Sub – Total | 7 | |||
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d | CUTTING OUT – All the 5 pieces cut out (21/2) – Smooth cutting of the skirt CF (2) and short front cut on grain (2) – Smooth cutting of the skirt CB (2) and short back cut on grain (2) – Smooth cutting of waistband CB (1) and on grain (2) | 21/2
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| Sub – Total | 131/2 | |||
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a
b c
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e | MAKING OF THE BACK DART – Dart made by straight stitchery (1) tapering (1/2) to a point (1/2) on the fold line – Dart secured at the end (1/2) – Correct length of the dart 6cm to within 2mm (5.8cm – 6.2cm) (1) and correct width of dart 0.8cm to within 2mm (0.6cm – 1.00cm) (1) – Dart flat on WS (1) and RS (1) – Dart pressed towards CB (1) |
2 1/2
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| Sub – Total | 7 (1/2) | |||
| 5 a
b
c d e
f g | PLACING OF THE MOTIF ON THE SHORT – Motif correctly positioned on the pocket (1). – Raw edges fully enclosed (2) – Good stitchery on the edge (2) – Lies flat (1) and neatly finished (1) – Use of satin stitch (2) if not satin stitches award zero. – Neat (1) even (2) stitches correct spacing (2) – Correctly secure stitches (1). | 1 2 2 2 2
5 1 | ||
| 14 | ||||
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a
b
c
d
e
f | WORKING OF THE SIDE SEAM USING AN OPEN SEAM (Award zero if not open seam) – Seam joined with straight stitchery (2) – Seam neatened (1) well with straight stitchery (2) – Correct size of the seam 1cm to within 2mm (0.8cm – 1.2cm) (1) – Evenness of the seam (1) – Seam open (1) and flat at the waistband (1) and hem (1) – Seam flat on RS (1) and WS (1) |
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1 1
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| Sub – Total | 12 | |||
| 7
a b
c
d e
f | MAKING INNER LEG SEAM USING FRENCH SEAM – (Award zero if not French seam) – First row made with straight stitchery (1) – Second row made with straight stitchery (2) and raw edges concealed (2) – Correct size of the seam 6mm to within 2mm (4mm – 8mm) (1) – Evenness of the seam (2) – Seam well knife edged (2) – Seam pressed (1/2) and turned to the back (1) of the garment |
1
3
1 2 2 2 | ||
| Sub – Total | 10 1/2 | |||
| 8
a
b
c
d
e f | PREPARATION AND ATTACHING OF THE WAISTBAND – Waistband joined with straight stitchery (1) – Seam trimmed (1) knife edged (2) and waistband pointed at the corner (1) – Waistband joined with straight stitchery (1) seam trimmed (1) – The underside well tucked under (1) and hemmed (1) with stitches not showing on the RS (1) – Flatness of the waistband RS (1) WS (1) – Correct size of the waistband 3.5cm to within 5mm (3cm – 4cm) (2) |
1
4
2
3 2
2 | ||
| Sub – Total | 14 | |||
| 9 a b
c d
e | FIXING A BUTTON – Neat stitches used to fix the button (1) – Stitches finished on the wrong side with button hole stitches (1) – Button fixed on double fabric (1/2) – Shank present (1) , good quality (1) – Stitches neatly fastened off (1) | 1
1 1/2 2 1 | ||
| Sub – Total | 5 ½ | |||
| 10
a b
c d e
f g | MANAGING HALF OF THE LOWER HEM WITH SLIP HEMMING – (Award zero if not slip hemming from (a – d) – Uniformity of stitches in length (1) – Correct tension (1) – Stitches not visible on RS (1) – Stitches secured at both ends (1) – Flatness of the hem (1/2) – Evenness of the hem (1/2) – Correct size of the hem 3cm to within 5mm (2.5cm – 3.5cm) (1) |
1 1 1 1 1/2 1/2
1 | ||
| Sub – Total | 6 | |||
| Total | 90 | |||
| To get final score divide by 2 (90 ÷ 2) |
MOCKS 1 2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) TRAIL
Candidate’s name …………………………………………………………..…Index No…………………
Examiner’s name………………………………………………………………… Date……………..
| PLAN | MAX SCORE | SCORE | REMARKS | |
| 1 | RECIPE – Availability – Correct quantities – Suitability Order of work – Availability – Correct sequencing List of foodstuffs and equipment – Availability – Adequacy – Appropriateness | 1 1 1 ½ ½
½ ½ ½ | ||
| 5 ½ | ||||
| 2 | PREPARATION Correct procedure – Snack 1 – Snack 2 – Beverage Methods of cooking (at least 2) Quality of results – Snack 1 – Snack 2 – Drink |
1 1 1 2
1 1 1 | ||
| 8 | ||||
| 3 | PRESENTATION – Utensils – -Appropriate – -Clean – -Centre piece – -Decorations /garnishing – -Method of service (Tray service) – -General impression | 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 | ||
| 7 | ||||
| 4 | GENERALLY Hygiene – Personal ( ½ ) food ( ½ ) Economy of resources – Water ( ½ ) food (½) fuel ( ½) Material Cleaning up – During work – After work |
1
1 ½
1 1 | ||
| 4 ½ | ||||
| Total | 25
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