HOME ECONOMICS THIRD TERM EXAMINATION JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL – JSS 3 EXAM QUESTIONS

DURATION – 2½

SECTION A – OBJECTIVES

INSTRUCTION – ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARK

1. Home economics deals with ______.

[a] how people live in the family

[b] what people need in the family

[c] how to satisfy people’s need

[d] all of the above

 

2. A social worker provides help to families with ______.

[a] problems

[b] no problems

[c] homes

[d] job

 

3. The nerves that travel from the nose to the brain are called ______.

[a] nose nerves

[b] nostril nerves

[c] olfactory nerves

[d] sensing nerves

 

4. The set of teeth located in the centre of the front jaw are the ______.

[a] incisors

[b] canines

[c] premolars

[d] molars

 

5. Which of the following prevents dryness of hair and scalp?

[a] Shampoo

[b] Spray

[c] Oils

[d] Brush

 

6. The act of making the body perform some activities is ______.

[a] strengthening

[b] exercise

[c] stretching

[d] jumping

 

7. A physical or mental dependence on continued use of drug is called ______.

[a] medication

[b] therapy

[c] addiction

[d] practice

 

8. Which of the following is not a reason for wearing clothes?

[a] Protection

[b] Height

[c] Appearance

[d] Culture

 

9. All items that we wear with our clothes are called ______.

[a] accessories

[b] shoes

[c] jewelry

[d] hand bags

 

10. One of the following does not belong to the group.

[a] Shampoo

[b] Oil

[c] Conditioner

[d] Brush

 

11. One of the following helps digestion and bowel movement.

[a] Starch

[b] Protein

[c] Roughage

[d] Vitamin

 

12. A family that includes aunts, uncles, grand parents’ cousins and other relations is called ______.

[a] expensive family

[b] expanded family

[c] extended family

[d] extension family

 

13. The type of house that can still be found only in rural areas is ______.

[a] bungalow

[b] mud

[c] duplex

[d] apartment

 

14. Those things which the family desire that are not survival are called ______.

[a] wants

[b] needs

[c] goals

[d] resources

 

15. Human resources exit in ______.

[a] books

[b] people

[c] families

[d] schools

 

16. Decision making occurs when there ______ to choose from.

[a] is an object

[b] is one action

[c] up to one solution

[d] are more than one solution

 

17. ______ is fine dry loose particle blown about by air.

[a] Dirt

[b] Dust

[c] Matter

[d] Waste

 

18. Invitation for formal parties is best given by ______.

[a] telephone

[b] verbal communication

[c] oral communication

[d] card

 

19. A collection of simple sewing tools and aids packed in a special container such as a box or bag is called a sewing ______.

[a] collection

[b] kite

[c] kit

[d] bag

 

20. Which of the following is strong hand stitch that can used in place of straight machine stitching?

[a] Running stitch

[b] Back stitch

[c] Over sewing

[d] Hemming

 

21. The short span of time which marks the beginning of sexual maturation is called ______.

[a] adolescence

[b] puberty

[c] adulthood

[d] womanhood

 

22. The monthly flow of blood through the vagina in every woman of child bearing age is called ______.

[a] puberty

[b] menstruation

[c] adolescence

[d] adulthood

 

23. One of the following is not a sexually transmitted disease.

[a] STI

[b] Malaria

[c] HIV

[d] AIDS

 

24. Values are important for their own sake of ______.

[a] intrinsic

[b] instrumental

[c] life

[d] aesthetic

 

25. Conflict in families can arise from any of the following.

[a] situations, personality, unity

[b] personality, situations, affection

[c] situations, personality, power struggles

[d] struggles, personality, care

 

26. ______ supply the body with heat and energy.

[a] carbohydrates and iron

[b] carbohydrates and fats

[c] carbohydrates and vegetables

[d] proteins and iron

 

27. The processes of preventing harmful bacteria from growing in food is food ______.

[a] preparation

[b] service

[c] hygiene

[d] storage

 

28. Clothes should be aired before they are ______.

[a] washed

[b] stored

[c] ironed

[d] rinsed

 

29. The agents which clean surfaces and articles by rubbing of dirt are called ______.

[a] polishes

[b] abrasives

[c] waxes

[d] bleaches

 

30. Special materials used for covering and decorating the floor are called ______.

[a] center rug

[b] coverings

[c] pieces

[d] cloth

 

31. Human immune deficiency virus causes ______.

[a] AIDs

[b] syphilis

[c] malaria

[d] tuberculosis

 

32. One of these is not a sexually transmitted diseases.

[a] AIDs

[b] syphilis

[c] malaria

[d] HIV

 

33. The kind of building found in riverine area is ______.

[a] duplex

[b] mud

[c] bamboo

[d] multiple family housing

 

34. Those things which the family desire that are not for survival are ______.

[a] resources

[b] needs

[c] want

[d] goods

 

35. ______ are use for meeting family needs.

[a] Standards

[b] Tools

[c] Resources

[d] Goals

 

36. …………………. Can easily influence your decision

[a] Size

[b] Period

[c] Time

[d] Resources

 

37. The process where a person prescribes a drug for self is called self ______.

[a] discipline

[b] injection

[c] protection

[d] medication

 

36. Freedom and benefits that are guaranteed to people by law are called ______.

[a] bills

[b] rights

[c] responsibilities

[d] needs

 

37. Entertainment is a way of building good ______ among people.

[a] class

[b] health

[c] relationship

[d] respect

 

38. One the following does not belong to the group.

[a] Even basting

[b] Running stitches

[c] Uneven basting

[d] Tailor tacks

 

39. A small cap like metal or plastic worn on the finger to protect it when sewing is ______.

[a] needle

[b] thimble

[c] tracer

[d] cushin

 

40. A female who entertains is referred to as ______.

[a] host

[b] hostess

[c] waitress

[d] worker

 

41. In which of the following meal services do guest help themselves to the food?

[a] Tray services

[b] Buffet services

[c] Formal service

[d] Family life services

 

42. The age of puberty in boys and girls is ______.

[a] the same

[b] different

[c] prolong

[d] equal

 

43. Physical force used to harm someone is ______.

[a] action

[b] violence

[c] behavior

[d] hurt

 

44. Paying money to live in a housing unit that is owned by someone else is ______.

[a] renting a home

[b] hiring a home

[c] borrowing a home

[d] booking a home

 

45. ______ are chemical substances in the food we eat.

[a] Food nutrients

[b] Food class

[c] Energy

[d] Food cases

 

46. ______ helps in building new tissues.

[a] Protein

[b] Carbohydrates

[c] Vitamins

[d] Fats and oil

 

47. Good hygiene helps in protecting our selves from ______and ______.

[a] illness and uncleanliness

[b] ups and downs

[c] sleeping and fatigue

[d] eating and jumping

 

48. Budget is normally based on ______.

[a] gross income

[b] total income

[c] net income

[d] future income

 

49. The functional area of the house where food preparation takes place is ______.

[a] dining

[b] sitting room

[c] bedroom

[d] kitchen

 

50. Which of these do not belong to the group?

[a] Spoon

[b] Plate

[c] Bed

[d] Cooker

 

SECTION B – THEORY

INSTRUCTION – ANSWER FOUR (4) QUESTIONS ONLY. 

QUESTION 1

A. What are home made crafts?

B. Give three signs of puberty in boys and girls.

C. State five (5) reasons why family budget is important.

 

QUESTION 2

A. Define adolescence and list three challenges that occur during this period.

B. What are the cause/ ways HIV/AIDS can be spread.

C. Mention three ways it can be prevented.

 

QUESTION 3

A. Define food.

B. In a tabular form, list three classes of food, its functions, sources and deficiency diseases.

C. Mention five good hygiene preparations.

 

QUESTION 4

A. With comprehensive points, define the term ‘kitchen’.

B. List five common kitchen equipment.

C. How can we care for our kitchen? List two points.

 

QUESTION 5

A. What is food preservation and food storage?

B. List four preservation methods and where it can be stored.

C. What is entertainment?

 

QUESTION 6

A. Define these terms –

I. Guest

II. Host

III. Hostesses

IV. Expenditure

V. Gross income

B. Outline five factors that influence family budgeting and expenditure.