Examination on Home Economics
Class: JSS 2
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. Resources are things available to the family for achieving its goals. (a) Wants (b) Resources (c) Needs (d) Luxuries
2. The ability to make choices and take responsibility for them is called decision making. (a) problem-solving (b) decision making (c) planning (d) management
3. Which of the following is NOT a step in decision making? (a) Identify the problem (b) Gather information (c) Ignore options (d) Evaluate the decision
4. An example of a human resource is skill. (a) money (b) house (c) skill (d) car
5. All of these are material resources except time. (a) time (b) food (c) clothes (d) furniture
6. Which is NOT a type of household linen? (a) Bed linen (b) Table linen (c) Bath linen (d) Outdoor linen
7. The main reason for proper storage of clothing is to prevent damage and keep them tidy. (a) to make them look new (b) to prevent damage and keep them tidy (c) to show them off (d) to make them difficult to find
8. The correct step in caring for household linen after washing is ironing. (a) mending (b) ironing (c) bleaching (d) soaking
9. Which of these is not a factor influencing the selection of household linen? (a) Durability (b) Absorbency (c) Cost (d) Brand name
10. The process of keeping household linen in good condition is known as maintenance. (a) mending (b) maintenance (c) washing (d) storage
11. Regular cleaning, airing, and mending are procedures for maintaining household linen. (a) damaging (b) selecting (c) maintaining (d) discarding
12. An example of proper handling practice for linen is folding linen neatly after ironing. (a) leaving wet linen folded (b) storing linen in damp places (c) folding linen neatly after ironing (d) using harsh chemicals for all linen
13. Clothing repairs involve restoring damaged garments to their original condition. (a) new (b) original (c) fashionable (d) discarded
14. Which of the following is a basic tool for clothing repairs? (a) Hammer (b) Pliers (c) Needle (d) Screwdriver
15. All of these are materials for clothing repairs except glue. (a) thread (b) fabric scraps (c) glue (d) buttons
16. Patching is the technique of covering a hole or tear with a piece of fabric. (a) Darning (b) Stitching (c) Patching (d) Hemming
17. The type of patching where the patch is sewn over the damaged area is called overlaid patch. (a) inset patch (b) overlaid patch (c) decorative patch (d) machine patch
18. Which is NOT a type of darn? (a) Plain darn (b) Invisible darn (c) Square darn (d) Decorative darn
19. The process of creating a paper template for garment pieces is known as pattern drafting. (a) sewing (b) pattern drafting (c) tailoring (d) fashion sketching
20. Which of these is not a basic tool for pattern drafting? (a) Tape measure (b) French curve (c) Iron (d) Pencil
21. Taking body measurements is crucial for achieving an accurate fit in clothing. (a) loose (b) tight (c) accurate (d) stylish
22. The measurement around the fullest part of the chest is called the bust. (a) waist (b) hip (c) bust (d) shoulder
23. Sketching simple styles is an aspect of fashion designing. (a) tailoring (b) pattern drafting (c) fashion designing (d) garment construction
24. Which of the following is a human resource? (a) Money (b) Skill (c) Land (d) House
25. The final step in decision making is to evaluate the decision. (a) choose an option (b) gather information (c) evaluate the decision (d) identify the problem
26. All of these are methods of storing family clothing except throwing. (a) hanging (b) folding (c) throwing (d) using drawers
27. Which is NOT a type of bed linen? (a) Bedspread (b) Pillowcase (c) Towel (d) Duvet cover
28. The care of household linen includes washing, drying, and ironing. (a) bleaching (b) mending (c) ironing (d) starching
29. The ability of a fabric to absorb moisture is called absorbency. (a) durability (b) absorbency (c) colorfastness (d) texture
30. Failure to properly maintain household linen can lead to faster deterioration. (a) longer lifespan (b) increased value (c) faster deterioration (d) better appearance
31. The thimble is a small metal or plastic cap worn on the finger to protect it while sewing. (a) bobbin (b) thimble (c) needle (d) pin
32. An example of a clothing repair technique is patching. (a) washing (b) pressing (c) patching (d) embellishing
33. Patchwork basics involve joining small pieces of fabric together. (a) wood (b) fabric (c) metal (d) plastic
34. Which of the following body measurements is taken around the narrowest part of the torso? (a) Bust (b) Hip (c) Waist (d) Shoulder
35. The purpose of a tracing wheel in pattern drafting is to transfer pattern markings. (a) cut fabric (b) transfer pattern markings (c) measure curves (d) draw lines
36. Which of these is not a characteristic of a good household linen? (a) Easy to care for (b) Colourfast (c) Expensive (d) Durable
37. When making a personal decision, it is important to consider its impact on others. (a) only yourself (b) others (c) the economy (d) the government
38. The main reason for taking accurate body measurements is to ensure the garment fits well. (a) the garment is cheap (b) the garment is stylish (c) the garment fits well (d) the garment is colourful
39. Which is NOT a material resource? (a) Time (b) Money (c) Food (d) Furniture
40. A type of darn that is almost invisible after repair is called an invisible darn. (a) plain (b) machine (c) decorative (d) invisible

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

1. (a) Define family resources. (2 marks)
(b) List and explain two types of family resources. (3 marks)
(c) State three steps involved in personal decision making. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two methods of storing family clothing. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is household linen? (2 marks)
(b) Give three examples of household linen and state their uses. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the meaning of “maintenance” as it applies to household linen. (3 marks)
(d) State two factors that influence the selection of household linen. (2 marks)

3. (a) What is meant by clothing repairs? (2 marks)
(b) List three basic tools and materials used for clothing repairs. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between patching and darning. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two types of darns. (2 marks)

4. (a) Define pattern drafting. (2 marks)
(b) Enumerate three basic tools and equipment required for pattern drafting. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why taking accurate body measurements is important in fashion designing. (3 marks)
(d) List two body measurements essential for drafting a simple dress pattern. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Resources
Question 2 – ✅ (b) decision making
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Ignore options
Question 4 – ✅ (c) skill
Question 5 – ✅ (a) time
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Outdoor linen
Question 7 – ✅ (b) to prevent damage and keep them tidy
Question 8 – ✅ (b) ironing
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Brand name
Question 10 – ✅ (b) maintenance
Question 11 – ✅ (c) maintaining
Question 12 – ✅ (c) folding linen neatly after ironing
Question 13 – ✅ (b) original
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Needle
Question 15 – ✅ (c) glue
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Patching
Question 17 – ✅ (b) overlaid patch
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Square darn
Question 19 – ✅ (b) pattern drafting
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Iron
Question 21 – ✅ (c) accurate
Question 22 – ✅ (c) bust
Question 23 – ✅ (c) fashion designing
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Skill
Question 25 – ✅ (c) evaluate the decision
Question 26 – ✅ (c) throwing
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Towel
Question 28 – ✅ (c) ironing
Question 29 – ✅ (b) absorbency
Question 30 – ✅ (c) faster deterioration
Question 31 – ✅ (b) thimble
Question 32 – ✅ (c) patching
Question 33 – ✅ (b) fabric
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Waist
Question 35 – ✅ (b) transfer pattern markings
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Expensive
Question 37 – ✅ (b) others
Question 38 – ✅ (c) the garment fits well
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Time
Question 40 – ✅ (d) invisible