Home Economics JSS 2 Second Term Examination

Second Term Examination

Subject: Home Economics

Class: JSS 2

Duration : 1 Hour 30 minutes

Name : ______________________________________

Instruction: Answer all questions

Section A : Objectives Tests

1. __________ is a good method of preserving vegetables. (a) canning  (b) freezing  (c) salting  (d) drying

2. The following methods are ideal for the preservation of fish except ___________. (a) freezing (b) smoking (c) none of the above (d) all of the above.

3. The following microorganisms can cause spoilage in food except __________. (a) mould  (b) plasmodium (c) bacteria (d) yeast

4. ___________ is the cause of food spoilage. (a) food enzymes (b) condiment (c) additives  (d) spices

5. Keeping food at temperature of 0°c or above is known as ___________. (a) freezing (b) chilling (c) blocking (d) refrigerating

6. Reading labels on food containers to check expiry date, NAFDAC number, content, etc is termed _________. (a) enlightenment (b) wise buying practice (c) purchase know-how (d) all of the above

7. Buying food in small quantities when you need them is called ___________. (a) bulk purchasing (b) piece meal purchasing  (c) small purchase (d) hire purchase

8. ____________ attacks beans. (a) aphids  (b) ants  (c) rats  (d) weevils

9. Transforming raw ingredients into more consumable utilizable forms is called _________ (a) transformation (b) Food processing (c) Food cooking  (d) Food purchasing

10. The following are factors to consider when purchasing food except __________ (a) family food needs (b) storage facilities (c) food in season (d) none of the above

11. Preparing a meal in wet heat till it’s done is calked _____________. (a) steaming  (b) baking (c) grilling  (d) roasting

12. __________ can be prepared in wet heat. (a) akara (b) rice (c) moi-moi  (d) cake

13. Food preservation method that involves decomposition of food components to produce acids is ___________. (a) salting  (b) decomposition  (c) fermentation (d) acidification

14. __________ is the advantage of food season. (a) they are cheaper and fresher  (b) they are colourful (c) they are more delicious  (d) they don’t finish fast.

15. ___________ is used for setting a cover at dinning table. (a) table cloth (b) coaster (c) place mats (d) cover setts

16. ____________ is an example of a fastening. (a) zip  (b) neck tie  (c) scarf  (d) running shoes

17. The following are types of patches except ___________. (a) hedge tear patch  (b) print patch (c) calico patch (d) flannel patch

18. Using a strong piece of fabric to replace a worn out part of a cloth is termed ____________ (a) darning  (b) hemming  (c) patching  (d) stitching

19. _________are best stored in drawer. (a) hats (b) underwear (c) shoes (d) heavy woven fabrics

20. __________ clothes properly before storing in the box. (a) fold  (b) squeeze (c) arrange (d) hang

21. _________ is best stored on a flat surface. (a) shoes (b) jewelry (c) hats (d) bags

22. Anything added to clothing as a style statement to complement your attire is called ___________. (a) clothing  (b) ensemble (c) fashion (d) accessory

23. __________ balls are kept in boxes, ward robes and drawers to prevent insects. (a) camphor  (b) tennis  (c) foot  (d) mosquito

24. The following are tools for taking body measurements except ___________. (a) pencil (b) tape rule (c) brown paper (d) jotter

25 Use tape measures that ________ (a) stretch  (b) do not stretch  (c) twist  (d) do not twist

26. ___________ is a method if storing family clothing except. (a) box (b) closet (c) bag (d) carton

27.  Measurement taken around the smallest part if the trunk is _________. (a) hip (b) bust (c) chest  (d) waist

28. The following are used in pattern drafting except __________. (a) meter rule (b) scissors (c) tape rule (d) eraser

29. ___________ are foods that last for a long time in good condition. (a) perishable foods (b) unperishable foods (c) preserved foods (d) unpreserved foods

30. _____________ is used for taking body measurements. (a) meter rule (b) tape rule (c) French curve (d) metric rule

31. The following are basic body measurements for boys except ________ (a) chest (b) shoulder (c) bodice (d) sleeve

32. ___________ is used for pattern drafting. (a) brown paper (b) card board paper (c) blotting (d) foolscap paper

33. French curve is used for ____________. (a) shaping curve areas (b) pattern drafting (c) interpreting French instructions on paper (d) curving the patterns

34. Measurements should be taken over ______________ (a) voluminous attire for space (b) close fittings garments (c) cultural dance clothes (d) wrapper

35.  The following are examples of an accessory except (a) socks (b) hat (c) shirt (d) jewelry

 

 

Section  B : Theory

Answer any three (3) questions in all.

1a. What is Pattern drafting

1b. Give two types of pattern.

1c. State two advantages and two disadvantages of commercial pattern

2a. In a tabular form, state four signs of puberty in boys and girls.

2b. List three importance of hygiene

3a. State three causes of family conflict and  three causes of crisis in the family

3b. Outline four tools and equipment used for sewing.

4. Define the following terms :

i. Conflicts                    ii. Crisis

iii. Puberty                    iv. Adolescence

v. Menstruation          vi. Lifestyle