ROYAL AMBASSADORS COLLEGE
Km. 1, OFF BENIN/OWO HIGHWAY, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA.
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION
CLASS:J SS 1 SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS
SECTION A. OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTION: Answer all questions
1. which aspect of home economics deals with the study of different fabrics?
A. Food and Nutrition B. Clothing and Textiles C. Home Management D. Catering
2. the following are careers in Home Economics except A. Dietetics B. Nutrition C. Shoe Makers D.
Food Science
3. Catering is a career in one of the following areas of Home Economics A. Food and Nutrition B.
Clothing and Textiles C. Home Management D. Family living
4. One of the following cannot be found in a needle work bag A. Thread B. Cotton Fabric C. Needle
D. Spoon
5. an adolescent girl requires due physical needs except A. Sanitary Pad B. Brazier C. Iron D.
Abuse
6. one of the following is not a fundamental human right of every Nigerian
A. Right to life B. Right to fight C. Right to Fair hearing D. Right to Dignity of person
7. The plan for future expenditure of a family is called A. Expenses B. Income C. Budget D. Money
8. A blackened pot can be cleaned with A. Soap B. Harpic C. Polish D. Fine Sand
9. A special material used for covering and decorating the dining table is called A. Linen B. Cloth C.
Finishes D. Clothing
10. The practices of buying things not planned for is called A. Basic buying B. Wise buying C. Impulse
buying D. Whole buying
11. A list of what to buy to avoid buying things not planned for is called A. Shopping list B. Item list
C. Price list D. Grocery list
12. Fabric gotten from plant origin are _______ and _______ A. Cotton and linen B. Silk and wool C.
Crayon and nylon D. Linen and wool
13. A device for stitching materials together with thread is called A. Sewing machine B. Pumping
machine C. Washing machine D. Stitching machine
14. A thirteen-year-old child is regarded as having reached the age of A. Maturity B. Infancy C.
School D. Adolescent
15. The full meaning of AIDS is A. Acquired Immune Diseases Spread B. Acquired Immune
Destination Syndrome C. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome D. Acquired Immunization
Deficiency
16. One of the following is not a symptom of Gonorrhea A. Painful Urination B. Coughing C.
Vaginal Discharge D. Itching
17. One of the following is not a sign of puberty in boys A. Sex organs develop B. Muscles
development C. Voice breaks and become deeper D. Breast develop
18. The process of buying food in large quantities is called A. Large purchasing B. Wire purchasing
C. Bulk purchasing D. Hire purchasing
19. Food label give the following information except A. Expiry date B. Place of purchases C. Volume
of content D. Nutritional content
20. Which of the following Is not a textile construction? A. Weaving B. Knitting C. Crocheting D.
Folding
21. The process of making fibre into yam is called A. Knitting B. Twisting C. Felting D.
Crocheting
22. The following are natural fibre except A. Cotton B. Wool C. Crayon D. Linen
23. The following are factors to consider when selecting house-hold linen except ___________
A. Durabitlity B. Money C. Purpose of linen D. Age
24. The process of preventing kitchen accident is referred to as ________
A. Food hygiene B. Personal hygiene C. Storage hygiene D. Kitchen hygiene
25. Food contamination is caused by the following except A. virus B. Sugar C. Bacteria D.
Cockroach
26. Following are symptoms of food poison except A. Vomiting B. Constant urination C. Diarrhae
D. Nausea
27. Method of food preservation include the following except A. Smoking B. Bagging C. Freezing
D. Salting
28. The end product of protein after digestion is A. Amino acid B. Glucose C. fatty acid D.
Nutrient
29. Which of the following is NOT a right of a child A. Right to life B. Right to disobey C. Right to
survive D. Right to participation
30. The two keys words in the definition of rights are ________ and ________
A. Moral and legal B. Religious and societal C. Personal and ambitious D. Equity and Justice.
31. One of the following household articles is used to remove hot pan from the oven ____________
A. Handkerchief B. Gloves C. Head tie D. napkin
32. One of the following is not a cleaning equipment A. Soap B. Mop C. Bucket D. Vacuum
cleaner
33. While eating, the __________ should be on the left hand A. ford B. knife C. spoon D. tooth
pick
34. A toddled is a child between the age of A. 0-1 year B. 1-2 year C. 2-3 year D. 3-5 year
35. One of the following should be removed from clothes before storage
A. Zippers and buttons B. brooches and pins C. Collons and cuts D. Sleeves and collans
36. which of the of the following is not a food processing method . A. Freezing B. Milling C.
fermentation D. frying
37.The universal right of consumer is A. redress B. safely C. consumer education D. life
38. The. Process of neating raw edge include the following except A. Binding B. Stitching C.
Hemming D. Pleating
39. The first step in laundry process is ---------- A. Sorting B. Mending C. Socking D. Rinsing
40. The method of food preservation includes the following except. A. Smoking B. Bagging C.
Freezing D. Salting
41. Cosmetics are available in the following forms except A. Creams B. Moisturizers C. Mascara
D. Tablets
42. One of the following is the effect of unhealthy feeding practices. A. Obesity B. Tallness
Shortness D. Dark skin
43. One of the following is not a sensory sign of spoilage
A. discolouration B. Sweet aroma C. Unpleasant odour D. Food rottening
44. Which of the following is not a type of sewing machine?
A. Hand machine B. Battery machine C. Treadle machine D. Electric machine
45. The following are types of posture except.
A. Walking posture B. Working posture C. Sleeping posture D. Closing posture
46. The way by which one carries his or her body on his or her legs is --------------------------
A. Body part B. Exercise C. Body posture D. Bad posture
47. ---------------- is the way we expert the muscles of the body for the sake of developing and
maintaining physical fitness. A. Posture B. Physical fitness C. Exercise D. Sleeping
48. A sewing machine. Should be dusted and regularly, -----------------
A. Used B. dusted C. Cleaned D. Oiled
49. Every child must be protected from the following except ------------
A. Discrimination B. Maltreatment C. Child labour D. Immunization
50. Family can make decision of the type of house to build and where to build it.
A. False B. True C. Not certain D. None of the
SECTION B: Theory
Answer number 1 and any other 3. Question only
1. a. Define Home Economics
b. List 5 areas of home economics
c. Explain 2 out of the five areas of home economics you listed
2. Define the terms;
a. puberty
b. Adolescent
c. The human body
d. The Ear
e. Posture
3. List 5 signs of puberty in boys and 5 sign of puberty in girls
4. List and explain 5 needs and challenges of Adolescence
5. a. What is family needs?
b. List the two type of family needs and give two examples of each.
c. List 3 home-made cleaning agents
