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Instruction to candidates
(a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Write the name of your school and sign in the spaces provided above.
(c) This paper consists of three sections; A, B and C.
(d) Answer all the questions in section A, B and C.
(e) Answers must be written in the spaces in the spaces provided at the end of
each question.
(f) This paper consists of 9 printed pages.
(g) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages
are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
(h) Candidates should answer the questions.
SECTION QUESTION MAX. SCORE CANDIDATE’S
SCORE
A 1-13 40
B 14 20
C 15 20
16 20
TOTAL SCORE 100
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SECTION A: 40 MARKS (COMPULSORY)
1. Name three skin types. (3 marks)
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2. List two categories of artificial fibres. (2 marks)
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3. Give two methods used to drain off waste water in a house. (2 marks)
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4. Highlight any two ways through which environmental hygiene can be
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5. Suggest three dangers of an environment with poor sanitation. (3 marks)
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7. Outline four reasons why bar soap is commonly used in homes. (4 marks)
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(a) Pressing. (2 marks)
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(b) Sewage works (2 marks)
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(c) Sanitation (2 marks)
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SECTION B (20 marks)
(Compulsory)
14. (a) Explain the steps to follow when purifying muddy water with dry leaves
at home by boiling to make it safe for use. (8 marks)
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(b) Explain the procedure to follow when cleaning a stained plastic cup.
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(c) Outline the procedure of cleaning a wooden rolling pin. (5 marks)
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15. (a) Discuss five points why soapless detergents are popular with students.
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(b) Enumerate five reasons for cooking food. (5 marks)
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16. (a) Outline five reasons for drying clothes on a clothesline instead of
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(b) Explain seven points to consider when choosing storage equipment.
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