Second Term Examination Home Economics JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week

1. The field of study that deals with the food we eat and how it nourishes the body is:

   A. Nutrients

   B. Nutrition

   C. Catering

   D. Nourishment

   E. Food Technology

2. Refreshing drinks, nourishing drinks, and stimulating drinks are all known as:

   A. Beverages

   B. Wine

   C. Mineral

   D. Drinks

   E. Flavour

3. When the raw edge of articles or garments is neatened, the process is:

   A. Edge Decoration

   B. Edge Finishing

   C. Sewing Finishing

   D. Edge Knitting

   E. Edge Working

4. The primary needs of a family are:

   A. Education, Peace, Income

   B. Food, Shelter, Clothing

   C. Income, Business, Savings

   D. Income, Transport, Education

   E. Medical Care, Food, Transport

5. What is the common name for tea towels, dish cloths, and hand towels?

   A. Dish Cleaners

   B. Draperies

   C. Household Linen

   D. Kitchen Linen

   E. Kitchen Towels

6. A food combination that contains all the basic groups in the right proportion is called:

   A. Balanced Meal

   B. Carbohydrate Diet

   C. Convalescent Meal

   D. Invalid Diet

   E. Protein Diet

7. Flowers and wooden ornaments are found in the:

   A. Kitchen

   B. Sitting Room

   C. Bathroom

   D. Store

   E. Toilet

8. Beliefs, feelings, or ideas of what is good, important, and desirable are called:

   A. Standards

   B. Resources

   C. Values

   D. Lifestyle

   E. Needs

9. What type of nutrient can be gotten from soya beans?

   A. Animal Protein

   B. Carbohydrates

   C. Fat

   D. Vegetable Protein

   E. Vitamins

10. Which of these food items demands quick preservation?

    A. Beans

    B. Fresh Fish

    C. Garri

    D. Margarine

    E. Onion

11. Which of the following diseases is caused by lack of protein in the diet?

A. Beriberi

B. Kwashiorkor

C. Marasmus

D. Rickets

E. Scurvy

12. How best can you preserve meat to retain its freshness?

A. Boiling

B. Drying

C. Freezing

D. Salting

E. Smoking

13. What is the major function of carbohydrates in the body?

A. Builds the body

B. Gives energy

C. Keeps the body healthy

D. Protects the body

E. Warms up the body

14. Foods that can spoil easily are called:

A. Good Food

B. Bad Food

C. Semi-perishable Food

D. Non-perishable Food

E. Perishable Food

15. Food spoilage can be prevented by storing foodstuff under conditions:

A. Moist

B. Warm

C. Hot

D. Lukewarm

E. Cold

16. Which of the following groups are snacks?

A. Cake, Biscuits, Groundnuts

B. Cake, White Rice, Pancake

C. Jollof Rice, Yam Balls, Moin Moin

D. Pounded Yam, Cassava Cake, Biscuits

E. Scotch Egg, Yam Pottage, Plantain

17. The first set of teeth is called:

A. Milk Teeth

B. Molar Teeth

C. Baby Teeth

D. Young Teeth

E. Pre-molar Teeth

18. Which of the following minerals would you recommend for strong bones and teeth?

A. Calcium

B. Iodine

C. Iron

D. Phosphorus

19. One of the following are the duties of children in the home:

A. They must provide meals, shelter, and clothing.

B. They must be helpful, make policies, and be obedient.

C. They must be trustworthy, obedient, and helpful.

D. They must make policies, rules, and be helpful.

E. They must be loyal, make rules, and wash plates.

20. Which of the following is NOT required in cutting out a pattern?

A. Brown Paper

B. Fabric

C. Pins

D. Scissors

E. Tape Measure

21. A buffet party is a party where the:

A. Guests do not eat.

B. Guests serve the host.

C. Guests serve themselves.

D. Hosts serve the guests.

E. Host does not eat.

22. Your brother’s daughter is your:

A. Aunt

B. Nephew

C. Niece

D. Sister

E. Uncle

23. The primary aim of kitchen hygiene is to maintain:

A. A high standard of living

B. A clean kitchen

C. An attractive kitchen

D. Good health

E. Kitchen type

24. The following are diseases of the scalp and hair:

A. Bug, Fever, Mosquito

B. Ringworm, Tetanus, Bug

C. Lice, Dandruff, Ringworm

D. Dandruff, Cream, Headache

E. Permed Hair, Lice, Eczema

25. The room used to relax and entertain guests is the:

A. Bathroom

B. Bedroom

C. Dining Room

D. Kitchen

E. Sitting Room

26. The following are important to good health EXCEPT:

A. Good Nutrition

B. Regular Exercise

C. Adequate Sleep

D. Stress

E. Hygiene

27. When sewing, the finger should be protected with a:

A. Riper

B. Stiletto

C. Tailor’s Ham

D. Thimble

E. Tweezer

28. The FIRST thing to do when cleaning a refrigerator is to:

A. Clean the Inside

B. Empty the Refrigerator

C. Switch Off the Power

D. Wash the Ice Trays

E. Wipe the Outside

29. The following are edge finishes EXCEPT:

A. Binding

B. Facing

C. Hems

D. Piping

E. Pleat

30. In clothing construction, close openings firmly is used to:

A. Crossways

B. Buttons

C. Fastenings

D. Ties

E. Belt

31. The method of cooking food in direct contact with boiling water is called:

A. Boiling

B. Steaming

C. Roasting

D. Frying

E. Baking

32. A burn is caused by:

A. Cold Object

B. Dry Heat

C. Hot Liquid

D. Sharp Object

E. Steam

33. The cooking utensils used at home are made from the following except:

A. Metal

B. Gold

C. Aluminium

D. Stainless Steel

E. Silver

34. Which of the following house cleaning tools is used for collecting dirt gathered with a broom?

A. Brush

B. Bucket

C. Duster

D. Dust-pan

E. Mop

35. One of the following is suitable for serving a sick person in bed:

A. Formal Service

B. Tray Service

C. Table Service

D. Kitchen Service

E. Buffet Service

36. Weevils are pests which attack and destroy:

A. Yam

B. Fish

C. Cereals

D. Poultry

E. Meat

37. Simple decorative stitches are:

A. Stem, Running, Tailor’s Tacking

B. Chain, Stem, Tacking

C. Hemming, Herringbone, Stem

D. Herringbone, Fell Seam, Open Seam

E. Stem, Chain, Herringbone

38. The nose is divided into two nostrils by the:

A. Olfactory

B. Septum

C. Iris

D. Cornea

E. Neptune

39. The method of buying foodstuff in large quantities is:

A. Bulk Purchase

B. Hire Purchase

C. Impulsive Buying

D. Market Survey

E. Window Shopping

40. Good sight can be maintained by:

A. Eating food rich in Vitamin A

B. Eating food rich in Vitamin C

C. Eating food rich in Niacin

D. Reading in bright sunlight

E. Reading books with tiny print

41. A situation or period which marks a turning point when things do not go smoothly as planned or expected in the family is called:

A. Conflict

B. Crisis

C. Chaos

D. Decision

E. Value

42. Which of these food items is non-perishable?

A. Bread

B. Fresh Tomatoes

C. Meat

D. Onion

E. Rice

43. For washing up after meal preparation, hot soapy water is necessary to:

A. Clean pans thoroughly

B. Remove grease from items

C. Rinse every item well

D. Scrape pieces of food off

E. Wipe off any pieces of food

44. Cooking methods include the following, except:

A. Boiling

B. Creaming

C. Frying

D. Steaming

E. Stewing

45. Which of these are primary colors?

A. Blue, Purple, Green

B. Blue, Red, Violet

C. Blue, Red, Yellow

D. Red, Yellow, Black

E. White, Yellow, Red

46. The best time to cut flowers is:

A. At Midnight

B. In the Afternoon

C. In the Evening

D. Early in the Morning

E. Mid Morning

47. Which of the following is added to fruit drinks for sweetening?

A. Lemon Juice

B. Lime Juice

C. Milk

D. Syrup

E. Vinegar

48. The following are table manners EXCEPT:

A. Avoiding taking too much, just a little at a time

B. Avoiding talking while eating

C. Eating and chewing food gently with your mouth closed

D. Sitting up straight in the chair

E. Standing up when you are tired of eating

49. Which of the following is not a quality of a homemaker?

A. Patient

B. Obedient

C. Dishonest

D. Hardworking

E. Innovative

50. Classify the following foods into their respective nutrients: yam, crayfish, orange

A. Carbohydrate, Vitamins, Protein

B. Carbohydrate, Protein, Vitamins

C. Protein, Carbohydrate, Vitamin

D. Vitamin, Carbohydrate, Protein

E. Vitamin, Fat and Oil, Carbohydrate

51. Which of these is suitable for removing cobwebs from the ceiling?

A. Brush

B. Long Broom

C. Mop

D. Sweeper

E. Vacuum Cleaner

52. The process of caring for the hands and fingernails is called:

A. Hand Cure

B. Pedicure

C. Manicure

D. Foot Cure

E. Pedigree

53. Which of these is not an example of human resources?

A. Energy

B. Imagination

C. Knowledge

D. Money

E. Skill

54. Which of these is not used for taking body measurements?

A. Paper

B. Pencil

C. Ruler

D. String

E. Tape Measure

55. Washing the top of canned foods before opening them is a guideline in food:

A. Hygiene

B. Preparation

C. Preservation

D. Processing

E. Storage

56. ________ are things which are essential for the survival of family members.

A. Resources

B. Needs

C. Goals

D. Standards

E. Wants

57. Patterns that are designed and made by experts to fit standard figure types are:

A. Commercial Patterns

B. Local Patterns

C. Special Patterns

D. Medium Patterns

E. Drafted or Self-Made Patterns

58. The way of life of a family is their:

A. Likes and Dislikes

B. Lifestyle

C. Values

D. Resources

E. Goals

59. Advantages of drafted patterns include the following except that:

A. They are cheaper than commercial patterns

B. They can be adapted to any type of style

C. They cannot be made to fit a person perfectly

D. They do not require alteration

E. They are original, therefore can be unique

60. Which of the following should be discouraged in taking body measurements?

A. Adopt a good posture

B. Record each measurement as soon as it is made

C. Take your body measurement yourself

D. Use a tape measure that does not stretch

E. Wear flat shoes

SECTION B (THEORY)

Answer any three questions only.

1. Define the following terms:

   a) Resources

   b) Nutrients

   c) Food Hygiene

   d) Patterns

   e) Food Preservation

2. State five uses of patterns in garment construction.
3. State five advantages of commercial patterns.
4. State five advantages of bulk buying.
5. State five factors to consider in choosing kitchen equipment and utensils.
6. Outline four food preservation methods.
7. State three guidelines for food hygiene.
8. State four characteristics of resources.
9. Outline three uses of beverages.
10. State three uses of edge finishing.
11. List two factors to consider when making decisions.
12. Home Economics Jss 2 Second Term Lesson Notes