New Curriculum Second Term Pre Vocational Studies examination for Primary 4

Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Subject: Pre Vocational Studies
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. A hoe should be cleaned after use mainly to ________. (a) avoid future maintenance    (b) keep wet soil on the blade    (c) remove soil and prevent damage    (d) make its handle heavier
2. Which action helps prevent rust on metal farm tools? (a) Storing them in damp soil    (b) Cleaning and drying the metal after use    (c) Scratching off protective coating    (d) Leaving them in rainwater
3. When carrying a sharp farm tool, it is safer to ________. (a) keep its working edge away from the body    (b) point it at other pupils    (c) swing it while walking    (d) run with the blade uncovered
4. Why should farm tools be stored properly? (a) To make them too difficult to locate    (b) To leave them exposed to rain    (c) To avoid checking their condition    (d) To reduce accidents and prolong their useful life
5. Home Economics is concerned with ________. (a) managing personal and family resources and wellbeing    (b) only software development    (c) only the sale of farm animals    (d) only road construction
6. Which topic falls within Home Economics? (a) Road surveying    (b) Crop pest control    (c) Food and nutrition    (d) Vehicle engine repair
7. An important benefit of Home Economics to a family is ________. (a) better use of time, money and household resources    (b) complete removal of household work    (c) elimination of the need to plan meals    (d) automatic increase in family size
8. Which skill is closely linked to Home Economics? (a) Measuring a railway track    (b) Planning nutritious meals    (c) Repairing a tractor engine    (d) Programming a robot
9. Personal grooming means ________. (a) changing clothes only on special occasions    (b) using expensive cosmetics every day    (c) keeping the body and appearance clean and neat    (d) wearing perfume instead of bathing
10. Which material is suitable for cleaning the teeth? (a) Hair comb and oil    (b) Cloth bleach and sponge    (c) Shoe polish and brush    (d) Toothbrush and toothpaste
11. Washing hands with soap helps to ________. (a) replace the need for bathing    (b) make clean water unnecessary    (c) remove dirt and reduce the spread of germs    (d) increase harmful bacteria
12. Why should fingernails be kept short and clean? (a) To avoid washing hands    (b) To reduce dirt and germs collecting under them    (c) To improve the growth of hair    (d) To prevent all injuries during sports
13. Which routine is part of daily body care? (a) Avoiding dental care    (b) Sharing unwashed towels    (c) Bathing and wearing clean clothes    (d) Keeping sweaty clothes for many days
14. A pupil who washes after physical activity is practising ________. (a) personal hygiene    (b) food processing    (c) tool classification    (d) agricultural marketing
15. A safe choice when using basic cosmetics is to ________. (a) borrow another person’s contaminated applicator    (b) follow instructions and avoid harmful products    (c) apply any product to broken skin    (d) mix unknown chemicals together
16. A possible effect of an unsafe skin product is ________. (a) guaranteed protection from all disease    (b) permanent improvement in health    (c) automatic treatment of infections    (d) skin irritation or injury
17. Personal clothing includes ________. (a) only classroom curtains    (b) only farm sacks    (c) garments worn to cover and protect the body    (d) only household furniture coverings
18. Which of these is a laundry agent? (a) Body lotion    (b) Shoe polish    (c) Hair cream    (d) Detergent
19. Before washing a garment, a pupil should ________. (a) cut off all labels immediately    (b) check its fabric and washing instructions    (c) mix every cloth with strong bleach    (d) ignore stains and colour
20. Proper care of clothing helps to ________. (a) weaken fabrics quickly    (b) make stains permanent    (c) increase dirt buildup    (d) keep garments clean and last longer
21. After working with wet soil, a metal hoe should be ________. (a) cleaned and dried    (b) buried in the garden    (c) covered with wet leaves    (d) left in standing water
22. A cutlass is best carried with the blade ________. (a) pointing at a classmate    (b) held above the head    (c) dragging through a crowd    (d) pointing downward away from people
23. Why should cracked handles on farm tools be repaired? (a) They make storage unnecessary    (b) They reduce all need for care    (c) They may cause injury during use    (d) They help tools cut faster
24. Which storage area is suitable for clean farm tools? (a) A flooded open pit    (b) The middle of a walkway    (c) A damp pile of leaves    (d) A dry organised tool shed
25. Home Economics teaches pupils to manage resources used in the ________. (a) home and family    (b) courtroom only    (c) football field only    (d) airport only
26. Which activity is an example of responsible household management? (a) Discarding useful clothing    (b) Wasting prepared meals    (c) Leaving appliances switched on unnecessarily    (d) Planning how to use family resources
27. Which skill is useful when caring for family clothes? (a) Planting only tree crops    (b) Constructing a bridge    (c) Washing and folding garments correctly    (d) Operating a tractor
28. A balanced daily routine includes appropriate attention to ________. (a) using strong perfume always    (b) avoiding bathing after exercise    (c) wearing only expensive clothes    (d) personal cleanliness
29. Which action helps prevent the spread of germs before meals? (a) Wash hands with soap and clean water    (b) Wipe hands on the floor    (c) Share unwashed towels    (d) Touch shared food with dirty hands
30. The most appropriate tool for trimming fingernails safely is a ________. (a) farm hoe    (b) paintbrush    (c) nail clipper    (d) rake
31. Cleaning the mouth twice daily is an aspect of ________. (a) soil conservation    (b) personal hygiene    (c) animal husbandry    (d) art design
32. Why should pupils avoid sharing personal toothbrushes? (a) Sharing can spread germs    (b) It prevents tooth decay automatically    (c) It changes the colour of teeth    (d) It improves brushing speed
33. A skin-care product that causes irritation should be ________. (a) mixed with unknown chemicals    (b) used on broken skin    (c) stopped and reported to a trusted adult    (d) applied more frequently
34. Which description fits safe grooming? (a) Avoiding handwashing    (b) Keeping hair, skin and clothing clean    (c) Wearing damp clothes for days    (d) Using harsh products without guidance
35. A detergent is used mainly to ________. (a) remove dirt from fabrics    (b) iron creases into clothes    (c) cut fabric to shape    (d) stitch torn seams
36. Which action protects coloured clothes when laundering? (a) Dry delicate fabrics over fire    (b) Follow care instructions and sort appropriately    (c) Wash every fabric with boiling water    (d) Rub all garments with bleach
37. Before washing, checking pockets helps to ________. (a) avoid separating fabrics    (b) replace soap with water only    (c) make the clothes heavier    (d) remove objects that could damage clothes
38. Why is drying washed clothes properly important? (a) It makes every fabric waterproof    (b) It helps prevent damp odours and mildew    (c) It changes cotton into wool    (d) It removes all need for ironing
39. Which action maintains a neat school uniform? (a) Wash, dry and fold or iron as appropriate    (b) Ignore stains for weeks    (c) Store it damp in a bag    (d) Keep it under wet towels
40. A pupil who keeps shared grooming tools clean is showing ________. (a) unsafe cosmetics use    (b) responsible hygiene    (c) wasteful use    (d) poor clothing care

SECTION B: THEORY / PRACTICAL (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Farm tools
(a) State one use of a hoe. (2 marks)
(b) Explain two precautions when handling sharp farm tools. (4 marks)
(c) Describe four actions involved in cleaning and storing farm tools. (4 marks)

2. Home Economics
(a) Define Home Economics. (2 marks)
(b) Mention four areas or activities studied in Home Economics. (4 marks)
(c) Explain two ways Home Economics improves family wellbeing. (4 marks)

3. Personal grooming
(a) What is personal grooming? (2 marks)
(b) State four materials used for daily body care. (4 marks)
(c) Explain two dangers of using unsafe cosmetics. (4 marks)

4. Care of clothing
(a) State one reason people wear clothes. (2 marks)
(b) Name two laundry agents and state their functions. (4 marks)
(c) Outline four steps for washing and caring for a school uniform. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (c) remove soil and prevent damage
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Cleaning and drying the metal after use
Question 3 – ✅ (a) keep its working edge away from the body
Question 4 – ✅ (d) To reduce accidents and prolong their useful life
Question 5 – ✅ (a) managing personal and family resources and wellbeing
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Food and nutrition
Question 7 – ✅ (a) better use of time, money and household resources
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Planning nutritious meals
Question 9 – ✅ (c) keeping the body and appearance clean and neat
Question 10 – ✅ (d) Toothbrush and toothpaste
Question 11 – ✅ (c) remove dirt and reduce the spread of germs
Question 12 – ✅ (b) To reduce dirt and germs collecting under them
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Bathing and wearing clean clothes
Question 14 – ✅ (a) personal hygiene
Question 15 – ✅ (b) follow instructions and avoid harmful products
Question 16 – ✅ (d) skin irritation or injury
Question 17 – ✅ (c) garments worn to cover and protect the body
Question 18 – ✅ (d) Detergent
Question 19 – ✅ (b) check its fabric and washing instructions
Question 20 – ✅ (d) keep garments clean and last longer
Question 21 – ✅ (a) cleaned and dried
Question 22 – ✅ (d) pointing downward away from people
Question 23 – ✅ (c) They may cause injury during use
Question 24 – ✅ (d) A dry organised tool shed
Question 25 – ✅ (a) home and family
Question 26 – ✅ (d) Planning how to use family resources
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Washing and folding garments correctly
Question 28 – ✅ (d) personal cleanliness
Question 29 – ✅ (a) Wash hands with soap and clean water
Question 30 – ✅ (c) nail clipper
Question 31 – ✅ (b) personal hygiene
Question 32 – ✅ (a) Sharing can spread germs
Question 33 – ✅ (c) stopped and reported to a trusted adult
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Keeping hair, skin and clothing clean
Question 35 – ✅ (a) remove dirt from fabrics
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Follow care instructions and sort appropriately
Question 37 – ✅ (d) remove objects that could damage clothes
Question 38 – ✅ (b) It helps prevent damp odours and mildew
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Wash, dry and fold or iron as appropriate
Question 40 – ✅ (b) responsible hygiene

Theory Marking Scheme
Question 1:
(a) Weeding and loosening soil. (2 marks)
(b) Carry tools safely; keep blades away from body. (4 marks)
(c) Remove dirt, dry, oil where suitable, store safely. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Study and management of family resources and wellbeing. (2 marks)
(b) Food, clothing, shelter, grooming, household management. (4 marks)
(c) Improves nutrition, hygiene, resource planning and cooperation. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Keeping body and appearance clean and neat. (2 marks)
(b) Soap, toothbrush, paste, comb, towel or water. (4 marks)
(c) Skin irritation or burns from harmful cosmetic chemicals. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) For protection, modesty or comfort. (2 marks)
(b) Soap and detergent remove dirt; mild stain remover as appropriate. (4 marks)
(c) Sort by fabric, treat stains, wash, rinse, dry and fold. (4 marks)

Mark correct equivalent answers, explanations and labelled work within the taught syllabus.