Examination on Home Economics
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the study of the home and family life. (a) Social Studies (b) Home Economics (c) Basic Science (d) Agricultural Science
2. One of the core areas of Home Economics is ________. (a) Animal Husbandry (b) Food and Nutrition (c) Computer Science (d) Metal Work
3. The relationship between Home Economics and Biology is seen in the study of ________. (a) weaving (b) human body (c) accounting (d) marketing
4. A career opportunity in Home Economics related to food preparation is a ________. (a) doctor (b) tailor (c) chef (d) engineer
5. All of these are reasons why Home Economics is important to an individual except ________. (a) promotes personal development (b) encourages healthy living (c) teaches how to manage resources (d) makes one lazy
6. The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is known as ________. (a) infancy (b) adolescence (c) old age (d) toddlerhood
7. A major physical change experienced by boys during puberty is ________. (a) breast development (b) menstruation (c) voice breaking (d) wider hips
8. The monthly discharge of blood from a female’s body is called ________. (a) ovulation (b) fertilization (c) menstruation (d) conception
9. Which of the following is a challenge faced by adolescents? (a) financial independence (b) emotional changes (c) stable career (d) early retirement
10. Importance of body hygiene during adolescence includes preventing ________. (a) rapid growth (b) body odour (c) academic success (d) strong bones
11. STIs stands for ________. (a) Socially Transmitted Issues (b) Sexually Transmitted Infections (c) Scientifically Tested Illnesses (d) Standardized Test Instruments
12. Which of these is NOT a type of Sexually Transmitted Infection? (a) Syphilis (b) Gonorrhea (c) Malaria (d) Chlamydia
13. The virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is known as ________. (a) HPV (b) HIV (c) HSV (d) HBV
14. Sharing contaminated needles is a cause of ________. (a) common cold (b) HIV/AIDS (c) headache (d) stomach upset
15. Unprotected sexual intercourse is the main cause of ________. (a) allergies (b) STIs (c) diabetes (d) high blood pressure
16. The fundamental rights that every human being is entitled to are called ________. (a) civil duties (b) human rights (c) social responsibilities (d) cultural norms
17. Which of the following is a right of a child? (a) Right to drive (b) Right to vote (c) Right to education (d) Right to work full-time
18. The right to be protected from abuse is a fundamental right for ________. (a) adults only (b) children only (c) both adults and children (d) animals
19. Family needs are essential requirements for the ________ of family members. (a) entertainment (b) well-being (c) luxury (d) competition
20. Food, shelter, and clothing are examples of ________ needs. (a) secondary (b) basic (c) luxury (d) advanced
21. A family ________ is a specific objective that a family plans to achieve. (a) conflict (b) goal (c) problem (d) tradition
22. Buying a house within five years is an example of a ________. (a) short-term goal (b) long-term goal (c) daily task (d) weekly chore
23. The relationship among needs, goals, and standards helps in effective ________. (a) conflict resolution (b) resource management (c) emotional expression (d) social interaction
24. The quality or level of achievement desired by a family is its ________. (a) standard (b) budget (c) rule (d) habit
25. Personal clothing refers to garments worn by an individual for ________. (a) purely decorative purposes (b) protection and modesty (c) showing off wealth (d) attracting attention
26. The main reason for wearing clothes is ________. (a) to look exactly like others (b) for protection and warmth (c) to spend money (d) to hide from responsibilities
27. Which of these is a guideline for choosing decent clothes? (a) Choose tight-fitting clothes (b) Select clothes that are appropriate for the occasion (c) Wear clothes that expose a lot of skin (d) Always buy the most expensive clothes
28. Household articles/crafts are items made or used in the home, often for ________. (a) commercial export (b) decoration or utility (c) scientific experiments (d) political campaigns
29. An example of a simple household craft is ________. (a) a car (b) a table mat (c) a television (d) a refrigerator
30. The primary material used in making an apron is ________. (a) metal (b) wood (c) fabric (d) plastic
31. A tool used for cutting fabric when making crafts is ________. (a) hammer (b) screwdriver (c) scissors (d) wrench
32. The correct step in caring for clothes after washing is ________. (a) putting them back in the wardrobe wet (b) airing them properly (c) throwing them on the floor (d) leaving them in the washing machine
33. Proper storage of clothes helps to prevent them from ________. (a) getting wet (b) getting dirty (c) getting wrinkled and damaged (d) becoming too new
34. Which of these is not a method of caring for shoes? (a) Polishing (b) Cleaning with a brush (c) Washing with bleach (d) Airing
35. Washing underwear regularly is important for ________. (a) fashion trends (b) personal hygiene (c) saving water (d) making them last longer
36. A simple article that can be constructed using needlework is a ________. (a) car engine (b) needlework bag (c) satellite dish (d) computer
37. Tie-dye is a craft that involves creating patterns on fabric by ________. (a) painting with oil colours (b) tying and dyeing (c) embroidering (d) knitting
38. Which of the following is an income-yielding craft taught in Home Economics? (a) Plumbing (b) Batik (c) Electrical wiring (d) Mechanical repair
39. Batik making involves applying ________ to fabric before dyeing. (a) paint (b) wax (c) glue (d) water
40. The care of clothing includes ________. (a) eating on them (b) proper storage (c) tearing them (d) leaving them unwashed for long periods

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1
(a) Define Home Economics in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) List four (4) areas of Home Economics. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how Home Economics relates to any three (3) other school subjects. (3 marks)
(d) State two (2) career opportunities that can be pursued by studying Home Economics. (2 marks)

Question 2
(a) What is adolescence? (2 marks)
(b) Identify three (3) physical signs of puberty in boys and girls respectively. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three (3) importance of practicing good body hygiene during adolescence. (3 marks)
(d) List two (2) challenges adolescents may face. (2 marks)

Question 3
(a) Define Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) common types of STIs. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three (3) ways STIs and HIV/AIDS can be transmitted from one person to another. (3 marks)
(d) What does HIV stand for? (2 marks)

Question 4
(a) Explain the meaning of fundamental human rights. (2 marks)
(b) State three (3) rights of a child. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between family needs and family wants. (3 marks)
(d) Give two (2) reasons why people wear clothes. (2 marks)

Question 5
(a) What are family goals? (2 marks)
(b) Give three (3) examples of household articles or crafts. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three (3) guidelines for choosing decent clothes. (3 marks)
(d) Describe two (2) methods for caring for clothes. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Home Economics
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Food and Nutrition
Question 3 – ✅ (b) human body
Question 4 – ✅ (c) chef
Question 5 – ✅ (d) makes one lazy
Question 6 – ✅ (b) adolescence
Question 7 – ✅ (c) voice breaking
Question 8 – ✅ (c) menstruation
Question 9 – ✅ (b) emotional changes
Question 10 – ✅ (b) body odour
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Sexually Transmitted Infections
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Malaria
Question 13 – ✅ (b) HIV
Question 14 – ✅ (b) HIV/AIDS
Question 15 – ✅ (b) STIs
Question 16 – ✅ (b) human rights
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Right to education
Question 18 – ✅ (c) both adults and children
Question 19 – ✅ (b) well-being
Question 20 – ✅ (b) basic
Question 21 – ✅ (b) goal
Question 22 – ✅ (b) long-term goal
Question 23 – ✅ (b) resource management
Question 24 – ✅ (a) standard
Question 25 – ✅ (b) protection and modesty
Question 26 – ✅ (b) for protection and warmth
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Select clothes that are appropriate for the occasion
Question 28 – ✅ (b) decoration or utility
Question 29 – ✅ (b) a table mat
Question 30 – ✅ (c) fabric
Question 31 – ✅ (c) scissors
Question 32 – ✅ (b) airing them properly
Question 33 – ✅ (c) getting wrinkled and damaged
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Washing with bleach
Question 35 – ✅ (b) personal hygiene
Question 36 – ✅ (b) needlework bag
Question 37 – ✅ (b) tying and dyeing
Question 38 – ✅ (b) Batik
Question 39 – ✅ (b) wax
Question 40 – ✅ (b) proper storage