Examination on Home Economics
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the study of how to manage a home effectively. (a) Geography (b) Home Economics (c) Mathematics (d) Science
2. Which of these is not a part of the human body? (a) Hair (b) Stone (c) Hands (d) Legs
3. The main reason for studying Home Economics is to learn how to ________. (a) play games (b) manage the home (c) sleep well (d) watch TV
4. The part of the body used for seeing is the ________. (a) nose (b) mouth (c) eyes (d) ears
5. All of these are careers in Home Economics except ________. (a) fashion designer (b) pilot (c) nutritionist (d) dietician
6. Which of these is NOT a traditional cosmetic? (a) Camwood (b) Lalle (c) Lipstick (d) Tiro
7. The correct step when choosing cosmetics is to ________. (a) pick any product (b) check expiry date (c) use heavy make-up (d) share with friends
8. An example of a traditional cosmetic is ________. (a) lipstick (b) camwood (c) foundation (d) mascara
9. Which of the following body parts helps us to chew food? (a) Teeth (b) Nose (c) Ears (d) Hair
10. A person who plans healthy meals for people is called a ________. (a) doctor (b) engineer (c) nutritionist (d) lawyer
11. Home Economics teaches us to live healthy and ________ lives. (a) sad (b) happy (c) angry (d) lazy
12. Which of these is not a scope of Home Economics? (a) Food and nutrition (b) Space travel (c) Child care (d) Home management
13. Cosmetics are substances used to ________ the body. (a) spoil (b) beautify (c) hide (d) weaken
14. ________ helps to prevent body odour. (a) Perfume (b) Deodorant (c) Lotion (d) Hair cream
15. What is the function of the nose? (a) To see (b) To smell (c) To hear (d) To walk
16. All of these are safety points when using cosmetics except ________. (a) avoid heavy make-up (b) check ingredients (c) share make-up brushes (d) check expiry date
17. Which of the following is a harmful effect of chemicals in cosmetics? (a) Clear skin (b) Skin irritation (c) Strong hair (d) Healthy nails
18. Why is daily care of the body important? (a) To look dirty (b) To feel unhealthy (c) To prevent sickness (d) To attract flies
19. The study of how to prepare and eat balanced meals is part of ________ and nutrition. (a) Housing (b) Clothing (c) Food (d) Child
20. A fashion designer’s role is to ________. (a) cook food (b) design clothes (c) teach students (d) research plants

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

1. (a) Define Home Economics. (2 marks)
(b) List any three areas of Home Economics. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two ways Home Economics helps people live healthy lives. (3 marks)
(d) State one way Home Economics teaches about good diets. (2 marks)

2. (a) Identify two careers related to Home Economics. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the role of a dietician. (3 marks)
(c) List any three parts of the human body. (3 marks)
(d) State the function of the eyes. (2 marks)

3. (a) What are cosmetics? (2 marks)
(b) State two safety points to consider when choosing and using cosmetics. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the difference between traditional and modern cosmetics, giving one example of each. (3 marks)
(d) State the function of the teeth and the hands. (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two harmful chemicals that can be found in cosmetics. (2 marks)
(b) Describe two possible effects of these harmful chemicals on the body. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why daily care of the body is important. (3 marks)
(d) Identify two types of traditional cosmetics. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Home Economics
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Stone
Question 3 – ✅ (b) manage the home
Question 4 – ✅ (c) eyes
Question 5 – ✅ (b) pilot
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Lipstick
Question 7 – ✅ (b) check expiry date
Question 8 – ✅ (b) camwood
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Teeth
Question 10 – ✅ (c) nutritionist
Question 11 – ✅ (b) happy
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Space travel
Question 13 – ✅ (b) beautify
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Deodorant
Question 15 – ✅ (b) To smell
Question 16 – ✅ (c) share make-up brushes
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Skin irritation
Question 18 – ✅ (c) To prevent sickness
Question 19 – ✅ (c) Food
Question 20 – ✅ (b) design clothes