New Curriculum Second Term Home Management examination for SS 1

Class: SS 1
Term: Second Term
Subject: Home Management
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Select the best option (a), (b), (c) or (d).

1. In this case, a family of six has ₦18,000 to provide dinner for three days. What is the maximum average dinner budget per day? (a) ₦3,000    (b) ₦6,000    (c) ₦54,000    (d) ₦9,000
2. Consider the following situation: A pair of trousers needs a minor seam repair. Which strategy is most resource-efficient? (a) Discard every repairable garment automatically    (b) Remove the damaged seam without replacing it    (c) Repair promptly if safe, affordable and fit for purpose    (d) Delay until the seam opens completely
3. Consider the following situation: A sitting room needs a safe walking route for a wheelchair user. Which furniture-arrangement decision helps? (a) Use room count as the only housing criterion    (b) Leave clear circulation space and avoid obstructive cables    (c) Compare rent alone without travel and safety costs    (d) Select by initial deposit alone without considering maintenance
4. A family purchases bed linen for regular hot-weather use. Which property is especially relevant? (a) Choose linen only by initial price    (b) Prioritise appearance but not absorbency or durability    (c) Comfortable absorbency, durability and washability    (d) Buy thick fabric without considering laundering
5. A supplier offers cheaper ingredients of uncertain storage history. What should guide purchasing? (a) The supplier's advertising volume alone    (b) Pack size without checking expiry and condition    (c) Lowest price even when spoilage is visible    (d) Food safety and quality as well as total cost
6. An older adult with reduced appetite eats very little at each sitting. Which plan may help meet needs? (a) Replace all meals with unsweetened tea    (b) Offer nutrient-dense smaller meals, considering medical advice and preferences    (c) Give the same very large portion at every sitting    (d) Eliminate fluids unless thirsty
7. In this case, a house is inexpensive but has persistent flooding and unsafe wiring. Which assessment is most defensible? (a) Electric faults are purely decorative concerns    (b) Flooding has no effect on home suitability    (c) Location and safety defects may outweigh the lower rent    (d) Any low rent guarantees suitable accommodation
8. A buyer needs upholstery resistant to heavy abrasion. Which textile property should be compared? (a) Only brightness under showroom lighting    (b) Only whether the roll has a bow    (c) Abrasion resistance and construction strength    (d) Only the manufacturer name length
9. In this case, a school uniform must remain neat after frequent washing. Which selection criteria matter most? (a) Durable material, appropriate fit and manageable care requirements    (b) Only the shop's advertising slogan    (c) Only whether the cloth is imported    (d) Only the most elaborate ornamentation
10. Which distinction best explains why a furnished building is not automatically a well-managed home? (a) A home is defined exclusively by the number of rooms    (b) A home cannot exist in a rented building    (c) A home also involves care, relationships, routines and purposeful use of space    (d) A building's furniture always determines family values
11. For a pregnant adult and an active teenager sharing a home, ________. (a) Both should receive identical portions because they share a home    (b) Physical activity has no effect on energy demands    (c) Both need balanced diets, but their specific nutrient and energy requirements differ    (d) Pregnancy removes the need for iron-rich foods
12. Scenario: A towel has a loose edge that may unravel in laundering. Which maintenance action is most economical? (a) Cut away half the towel without checking the hem    (b) Repair the edge promptly with appropriate stitching    (c) Discard it automatically despite a small repairable defect    (d) Store it wet to bind the fibres
13. ________ is the main resource constraint when a balanced meal plan takes two hours but only 40 minutes is available. (a) Price of the invitation cards    (b) Number of plates owned    (c) Colour of the tablecloth    (d) Time and labour available for preparation
14. Scenario: A stainless-steel pot and a fragile glass serving bowl are available for heating soup directly. What should the cook do? (a) Heat the ordinary glass bowl on a naked flame    (b) Use suitable heat-rated cooking equipment, then transfer safely for serving    (c) Assume all tableware tolerates direct heat    (d) Choose equipment only by decorative pattern
15. Consider the following situation: A dining room is attractive but has insufficient lighting for safe serving. What should be addressed? (a) Only decorative wall paintings    (b) Only table-napkin colour    (c) Adequate task and general lighting    (d) Only the arrangement of souvenir plates
16. A student has ₦30,000 for term clothing and spends ₦22,500 on necessities. What remains for alterations or emergencies? (a) ₦2,500    (b) ₦12,500    (c) ₦7,500    (d) ₦22,500
17. Which factor is LEAST defensible when choosing clothing for a young child? (a) Safe and washable finishing    (b) Uncomfortable closures chosen solely because they are fashionable    (c) Easy dressing and undressing    (d) Fabric appropriate to weather
18. Suppose that a cook has two knives: one sharp and correctly maintained, the other blunt. Why may the blunt knife be more hazardous in use? (a) It automatically removes all cutting risk    (b) It can require extra force and slip during cutting    (c) The handle colour determines injury risk    (d) Sharpness never influences control
19. Scenario: A white linen item is stained and the fibre-care label gives specific washing directions. Which sequence is sensible? (a) Check the label, treat the stain suitably and launder correctly    (b) Ignore the fabric's wash temperature    (c) Apply unknown bleach at maximum strength first    (d) Iron the stain deeply into the fibre before cleaning
20. For a toddler whose meals consist almost entirely of pap, the nutritional improvement is ________. (a) Include age-appropriate protein-rich and varied foods    (b) Offer adult-sized portions of tough foods    (c) Increase only the quantity of watery pap    (d) Avoid all fruits and vegetables
21. Which factor should receive priority when selecting housing for an older adult with limited mobility? (a) Only the colour of the curtains    (b) Number of ornamental staircases    (c) Only the style of rooftop tiles    (d) Safe access, convenient sanitation and suitable layout
22. Suppose that a manufacturer blends two fibre types in one cloth. The likely purpose may be to ________. (a) combine useful properties such as comfort, resilience and care performance    (b) ensure the fabric is always pure cotton    (c) eliminate all maintenance needs    (d) guarantee that no colour will fade
23. Which care practice is most appropriate for food-contact utensils? (a) Rinse utensils without removing food residues    (b) Dry the equipment before cleaning food-contact surfaces    (c) Keep raw-meat tools near ready-to-eat dishes after use    (d) Clean, rinse and dry using safe procedures before storage
24. A wardrobe has many garments but no suitable outfit for laboratory practicals. What weakness does this reveal? (a) Purchases were not aligned with actual activities and clothing needs    (b) All clothes are poor quality    (c) The room must be repainted before planning    (d) The wardrobe necessarily contains too few hangers
25. Suppose that a household chooses one versatile jacket instead of three rarely worn jackets. The planning decision demonstrates ________. (a) refusing to consider future occasions    (b) maximising quantity regardless of need    (c) ignoring garment durability    (d) matching clothing purchases to use and available resources
26. An electrical kettle has a damaged plug. Which management decision is correct? (a) Continue use only when children are absent    (b) Hold the wire in place during operation    (c) Stop using it and arrange competent repair or replacement    (d) Place the kettle in water to test leakage
27. Consider the following situation: A loosely woven fabric frays at cut edges. Which property should guide garment and home-linen construction? (a) Only the type of packaging    (b) Edge stability and suitable finishing method    (c) Only the price of the sewing machine    (d) Only the brand of ironing board
28. Scenario: A family wants to reduce clothing expenses without reducing hygiene. Which plan is most appropriate? (a) Buy garments by trend regardless of use    (b) Avoid washing all clothes indefinitely    (c) Store wet clothing in airtight boxes    (d) Select durable versatile garments and maintain them as labelled
29. In setting up a kitchen, why should frequently used utensils be stored near the work area? (a) To reduce unnecessary movement and improve safe workflow    (b) To make all cupboards equally full    (c) To prevent any need for cleaning    (d) To keep sharp objects at children's reach
30. Consider the following situation: A garment for an outdoor labourer looks fashionable but traps heat and restricts movement. Which clothing function has been neglected? (a) Decorative consistency only    (b) Cost of the display mannequin    (c) Identification of garment brand alone    (d) Comfort and protection suited to activity
31. Which principle is NOT appropriate when meeting varied family nutritional needs? (a) Assume age, health and activity never affect nutrient requirements    (b) Include different food groups    (c) Consider medical dietary restrictions    (d) Consider physical activity
32. Why must a fabric-identification experiment include precautions and preferably a small sample? (a) A test result is independent of conditions    (b) Larger flames always increase accuracy    (c) Tests cannot reveal any fibre characteristics    (d) Some tests involve heat or chemicals and may damage the material or injure users
33. The ________ of cloth is indicated by two sets of yarn crossing at right angles. (a) Woven construction    (b) Knitted loops only    (c) Felted non-woven fibres only    (d) Bonded plastic film without yarn
34. In this case, a family stores freshly washed bed sheets while they are still damp. What is the main risk? (a) Musty odour and microbial growth during storage    (b) Permanent resistance to staining    (c) Elimination of the need to iron    (d) Automatic improvement in fabric strength
35. Two cloths have the same fibre content but one stretches much more. What may explain the difference? (a) The size of the care-label font    (b) Their knitted or woven construction and finishing    (c) The colour of the receipt    (d) The shop's street address alone
36. Suppose that a household is planning food for a celebration with guests who have different dietary restrictions. Which planning step is most responsible? (a) Ask about needs in advance and provide clearly identified suitable options    (b) Prepare only one dish without checking ingredients    (c) Hide allergenic ingredients to prevent refusal    (d) Assume all guests can eat identical foods
37. In this case, a family rents a three-bedroom house but cannot afford essential utilities after rent. The decision has neglected ________. (a) matching the bedroom colours    (b) the wall-decoration plan    (c) the number of family portraits    (d) total recurring housing costs and household budget
38. A fabric sample chars and smells like burning paper during a controlled identification test. What is the strongest tentative conclusion? (a) It must be 100% wool without further testing    (b) Its colour identifies the fibre type conclusively    (c) It may contain cellulosic fibres; other evidence should confirm the identification    (d) It is necessarily synthetic polyester
39. A household considers renting a home near work at a slightly higher price. What additional cost is essential to compare? (a) Only the landlord's preferred furniture style    (b) Transport and commuting time for each alternative    (c) Only number of trees viewed from the window    (d) Only paint colour of the front gate
40. Which conclusion does NOT follow from observing a knit fabric's stretch? (a) Construction can influence stretch    (b) Fabric use should consider recovery after stretching    (c) Finishing may affect dimensional stability    (d) All knitted fabrics have identical strength and laundering behaviour

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Show workings where applicable.
Question 1 (10 marks). A multigenerational household plans food for a toddler, an adolescent and an older adult. (a) Explain FIVE considerations for meeting different nutritional needs. (5 marks) (b) Propose FIVE practical strategies for a nutritious and affordable weekly meal plan. (5 marks)

Question 2 (10 marks). A family buys kitchen utensils and household linen for frequent use. (a) Explain FIVE safe selection and maintenance principles for kitchen tools. (5 marks) (b) Explain FIVE ways to select, clean, repair and store linen correctly. (5 marks)

Question 3 (10 marks). Two textiles feel similar but differ in fibre content and construction. Refer to Figure 1 where relevant. (a) Distinguish fibre from fabric and compare THREE properties of knitted and woven construction. (5 marks) (b) Explain FIVE steps in a responsible wardrobe plan using a budget and garment-care information. (5 marks)

Question 4 (10 marks). A family is considering two rented homes with different rents, transport costs and safety features. (a) Identify FIVE criteria for selecting a suitable family house. (5 marks) (b) Describe FIVE principles for arranging furniture and fixtures safely and efficiently when setting up a home. (5 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) ₦6,000
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Repair promptly if safe, affordable and fit for purpose
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Leave clear circulation space and avoid obstructive cables
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Comfortable absorbency, durability and washability
Question 5 – ✅ (d) Food safety and quality as well as total cost
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Offer nutrient-dense smaller meals, considering medical advice and preferences
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Location and safety defects may outweigh the lower rent
Question 8 – ✅ (c) Abrasion resistance and construction strength
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Durable material, appropriate fit and manageable care requirements
Question 10 – ✅ (c) A home also involves care, relationships, routines and purposeful use of space
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Both need balanced diets, but their specific nutrient and energy requirements differ
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Repair the edge promptly with appropriate stitching
Question 13 – ✅ (d) Time and labour available for preparation
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Use suitable heat-rated cooking equipment, then transfer safely for serving
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Adequate task and general lighting
Question 16 – ✅ (c) ₦7,500
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Uncomfortable closures chosen solely because they are fashionable
Question 18 – ✅ (b) It can require extra force and slip during cutting
Question 19 – ✅ (a) Check the label, treat the stain suitably and launder correctly
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Include age-appropriate protein-rich and varied foods
Question 21 – ✅ (d) Safe access, convenient sanitation and suitable layout
Question 22 – ✅ (a) combine useful properties such as comfort, resilience and care performance
Question 23 – ✅ (d) Clean, rinse and dry using safe procedures before storage
Question 24 – ✅ (a) Purchases were not aligned with actual activities and clothing needs
Question 25 – ✅ (d) matching clothing purchases to use and available resources
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Stop using it and arrange competent repair or replacement
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Edge stability and suitable finishing method
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Select durable versatile garments and maintain them as labelled
Question 29 – ✅ (a) To reduce unnecessary movement and improve safe workflow
Question 30 – ✅ (d) Comfort and protection suited to activity
Question 31 – ✅ (a) Assume age, health and activity never affect nutrient requirements
Question 32 – ✅ (d) Some tests involve heat or chemicals and may damage the material or injure users
Question 33 – ✅ (a) Woven construction
Question 34 – ✅ (a) Musty odour and microbial growth during storage
Question 35 – ✅ (b) Their knitted or woven construction and finishing
Question 36 – ✅ (a) Ask about needs in advance and provide clearly identified suitable options
Question 37 – ✅ (d) total recurring housing costs and household budget
Question 38 – ✅ (c) It may contain cellulosic fibres; other evidence should confirm the identification
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Transport and commuting time for each alternative
Question 40 – ✅ (d) All knitted fabrics have identical strength and laundering behaviour

Theory Marking Scheme
Question 1 (10 marks)
(a) energy, protein, micronutrients, texture, activity, health restrictions, appetite or age, five explained 1.
(b) food variety, seasonal produce, budgeting, food safety, preparation time, adequate portions and shopping list, any five 1

Question 2 (10 marks)
(a) safe handle, suitable use, cleanliness, food contact, electrical inspection, storage, five 1.
(b) suitable fibre, label care, prompt repair, stain treatment, drying before storage, ventilated storage, five 1

Question 3 (10 marks)
(a) fibre strand 1, fabric construction 1; interlooped/interlaced, stretch, fray, stability, any three valid differences 3.
(b) inventory, identify clothing needs, set budget, check fit, choose durability, care labels, repair and multipurpose use any five 1

Question 4 (10 marks)
(a) affordability, total costs, location, access, water, ventilation, sanitation, safety and size any five 1.
(b) clear pathways, light, functional zones, secure wiring, safe kitchen storage, accessibility, ventilation any five 1