Economics · Paper 1 · 2005
16 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS3-hour timed simulation · auto-graded · counts toward ranking
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Section A
Define the term "basal metabolic rate (BMR)" and state two factors that can influence it.
- Define the term "basal metabolic rate (BMR)". (2 mk)
- State two factors that can influence it. (2 mk)
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List four benefits of a family adopting a Zero Waste approach to household management.
- List four benefits of a family adopting a Zero Waste approach to household management. (4 mk)
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Mention four reasons why a teacher must conduct a pre-assessment before starting a new Home Economics unit.
- Mention four reasons why a teacher must conduct a pre-assessment before starting a new Home Economics unit. (4 mk)
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State four methods of creating temporary fullness (e.g., gathering, pleating) in a garment.
- State four methods of creating temporary fullness (e.g., gathering, pleating) in a garment. (4 mk)
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Give four characteristics of a properly maintained and functioning sewing machine.
- Give four characteristics of a properly maintained and functioning sewing machine. (4 mk)
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Identify four nutritional benefits of incorporating legumes (e.g., beans, lentils) into the daily diet.
- Identify four nutritional benefits of incorporating legumes (e.g., beans, lentils) into the daily diet. (4 mk)
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List four factors that lead to fading or discoloration in colored fabrics during washing.
- List four factors that lead to fading or discoloration in colored fabrics during washing. (4 mk)
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State four reasons why a family should maintain an emergency fund.
- State four reasons why a family should maintain an emergency fund. (4 mk)
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Mention four ways to conserve fuel/energy while cooking food in the kitchen.
- Mention four ways to conserve fuel/energy while cooking food in the kitchen. (4 mk)
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Give four examples of sensory qualities that are important when judging the success of a cooked dish.
- Give four examples of sensory qualities that are important when judging the success of a cooked dish. (4 mk)
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Section B
Describe six factors that must be considered when planning the storage space in a family kitchen to maximize efficiency and safety.
- Describe six factors that must be considered when planning the storage space in a family kitchen to maximize efficiency and safety. (10 mk)
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Explain six nutritional consequences of poor maternal health during pregnancy on the developing foetus and newborn.
- Explain six nutritional consequences of poor maternal health during pregnancy on the developing foetus and newborn. (10 mk)
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Discuss six ways a Home Economics curriculum can be adapted to promote entrepreneurship skills among learners.
- Discuss six ways a Home Economics curriculum can be adapted to promote entrepreneurship skills among learners. (10 mk)
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Section C
Explain in detail six steps involved in planning and conducting a field trip to a local food production facility or textile factory for Home Economics learners.
- Explain in detail six steps involved in planning and conducting a field trip to a local food production facility or textile factory for Home Economics learners. (10 mk)
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Describe six methods of preparing food that aim to preserve maximum nutrient content and explain the mechanism behind each.
- Describe six methods of preparing food that aim to preserve maximum nutrient content and explain the mechanism behind each. (10 mk)
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Explain six principles of money management that are crucial for young adults starting their first independent household.
- Explain six principles of money management that are crucial for young adults starting their first independent household. (10 mk)
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