JSS 1 Second Term Comprehensive Revision – Home Economics

Revision Exercise: Weeks 1 – 10

This revision exercise covers all topics taught during the term, helping students recall and understand key concepts.

Part A: Review and Revision (20 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is a family?

   • A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

2. What are the two types of families?

   • Nuclear family (parents and children) and extended family (includes other relatives like grandparents, uncles, and aunts).

3. What is a family tree?

   • A diagram that shows the relationships between family members.

4. What is a home?

   • A place where a family lives, feels safe, and shares love.

5. What is the difference between a house and a home?

   • A house is a building, while a home is where a family lives and finds comfort.

6. What is domestic violence?

   • It is when a family member is treated badly or harmed at home.

7. Why is it important to care for the family house?

   • To keep it clean, safe, and comfortable.

8. Mention three tools used for house cleaning.

   • Broom, mop, and duster.

9. What is waste disposal?

   • The proper way of getting rid of waste or rubbish.

10. What is a homemade cleaning agent?

• A cleaning product made at home using simple materials like baking soda and lemon.

11. What are cosmetics?

• Products used to improve appearance, like creams and powders.

12. Give two examples of deodorants.

• Perfume and body spray.

13. What does NAFDAC do?

• It checks and approves food, drugs, and cosmetics to ensure they are safe.

14. What does SON stand for, and what is its role?

• SON stands for Standards Organization of Nigeria; it ensures products meet quality standards.

15. What are family needs?

• Things a family must have to live well, like food and shelter.

16. What are family goals?

• Plans a family makes to improve their lives, such as saving money.

17. What is decision making?

• The process of choosing between two or more options.

18. Give two examples of personal decisions.

• Choosing what to wear and deciding what to eat.

19. Give two examples of family decisions.

• Choosing where to live and what school to attend.

20. Why is decision making important in the family?

• It helps the family make good choices and manage resources wisely.

Part B: Objective Questions (20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

1. A nuclear family consists of _____.
   a) Parents and children
   b) Friends and neighbors
   c) Aunts and uncles
   d) Teachers and students

2. A home is different from a house because _____.
   a) A home is bigger
   b) A home provides love and comfort
   c) A home has more furniture
   d) A home has many rooms

3. One way to care for the family house is _____.
   a) Leaving dirty dishes
   b) Cleaning regularly
   c) Throwing trash on the floor
   d) Ignoring spills

4. A homemade cleaning agent is made from _____.
   a) Sand and paper
   b) Lemon and baking soda
   c) Wood and plastic
   d) Stone and chalk

5. Cosmetics are used for _____.
   a) Eating food
   b) Improving appearance
   c) Sweeping floors
   d) Washing clothes

6. The full meaning of NAFDAC is _____.
   a) National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
   b) Nigerian Agency for Farming and Drug Analysis
   c) National Association for Fish and Dairy Control
   d) None of the above

7. The role of SON is to _____.
   a) Regulate school rules
   b) Check product quality
   c) Control food prices
   d) Wash cosmetics

8. An example of a family need is _____.
   a) Toy cars
   b) Candy
   c) Education
   d) Playing games

9. A family goal is _____.
   a) Spending all the money
   b) Buying unnecessary items
   c) Saving for a house
   d) Eating out every day

10. The first step in decision making is _____.
    a) Identifying the problem
    b) Jumping to conclusions
    c) Ignoring the issue
    d) Doing what everyone else is doing

Part C: Theory Questions (20 Short-Answer Questions)

1. What is a family tree?
2. Mention two types of families.
3. List two characteristics of a good home.
4. What is domestic violence?
5. State three reasons why we should clean the home.
6. Give two materials needed for making a homemade cleaning agent.
7. Name two types of cosmetics.
8. What is the function of NAFDAC?
9. Mention one regulatory body for cosmetics in Nigeria.
10. Define family needs.
11. Give two examples of family goals.
12. Mention three steps in decision making.
13. What is an alternative in decision making?
14. Give two examples of personal decisions.
15. Mention one way a family can save money.
16. Why is good decision making important?
17. What is waste disposal?
18. Name two family decisions.
19. List two ways to ensure a safe home.
20. Give one reason why regulatory bodies are important.
21. Define a family.
22. Mention two types of families.
23. What is domestic violence?
24. Give two reasons why we clean our home.
25. Name two homemade cleaning agents.
26. What is the full meaning of NAFDAC?
27. What does SON do?
28. What are family needs?
29. Give two examples of family goals.
30. What is the first step in decision making?

Part D: True or False Questions (20 Questions)

1. A home and a house mean the same thing. (False)
2. Domestic violence is good for a family. (False)
3. Cleaning the home regularly keeps it safe and comfortable. (True)
4. Baking soda can be used to make homemade cleaning agents. (True)
5. Cosmetics are used for cooking. (False)
6. NAFDAC ensures that drugs and food are safe for consumption. (True)
7. SON is responsible for checking food quality. (False)
8. Education is a family need. (True)
9. A family goal can be to save money for a new house. (True)
10. Decision making is not important in a family. (False)

Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (20 Questions, No Options)

1. A family consists of people related by ____.
2. The two types of families are ____ and ____.
3. A home provides ____ and ____.
4. The difference between a house and a home is ____.
5. We should clean the home to make it ____.
6. NAFDAC regulates ____, ____, and ____.
7. Homemade cleaning agents are made using ____.
8. Two examples of cosmetics are ____ and ____.
9. The first step in decision making is ____.
10. A family decision is one that involves ____.

Conclusion

This revision covers all key topics for the second term in JSS 1 Home Economics. Students should use these questions to prepare for exams and refresh their knowledge.

More Evaluation Questions 

1. A _____ is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
   a) House
   b) Family
   c) School
   d) Office

2. The two main types of families are _____ and _____.
   a) Small and large
   b) Extended and nuclear
   c) Rich and poor
   d) Big and small

3. A home is a place where a family _____.
   a) Sleeps only
   b) Feels safe and comfortable
   c) Buys food
   d) Sells clothes

4. Domestic violence means treating family members _____.
   a) Kindly
   b) Badly
   c) Respectfully
   d) Politely

5. We clean the family house to keep it _____.
   a) Dirty
   b) Beautiful
   c) Safe and healthy
   d) Empty

6. A homemade cleaning agent is made using _____.
   a) Baking soda and lemon
   b) Stone and wood
   c) Sand and paper
   d) Clay and water

7. NAFDAC makes sure that food, drugs, and cosmetics are _____.
   a) Expensive
   b) Safe
   c) Cheap
   d) Made at home

8. An example of a deodorant is _____.
   a) Soap
   b) Body spray
   c) Detergent
   d) Chalk

9. The full meaning of SON is _____.
   a) Standards Organization of Nigeria
   b) School of Nursing
   c) Standards Order of Nations
   d) Safety of Nigeria

10. Family needs are things a family must have to _____.
    a) Look rich
    b) Live well
    c) Waste money
    d) Buy more clothes

11. A family goal is a plan to _____.
    a) Spend more
    b) Improve family life
    c) Eat more food
    d) Travel every day

12. A good family decision helps the family to _____.
    a) Waste money
    b) Buy unnecessary things
    c) Solve problems
    d) Ignore problems

13. The first step in making a decision is _____.
    a) Choosing anything
    b) Ignoring the problem
    c) Identifying the problem
    d) Copying others

14. An example of a personal decision is _____.
    a) Buying a car for the family
    b) Choosing a school for a child
    c) Deciding what to wear
    d) Buying a family house

15. One reason why we make family decisions is to _____.
    a) Have fun
    b) Use money wisely
    c) Cause problems
    d) Make life hard

1. What is a family?

   • A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

2. What are the two types of families?

   • Nuclear family and extended family.

3. What is the difference between a home and a house?

   • A house is a building, but a home is where a family lives and feels safe.

4. What is domestic violence?

   • When a family member is treated badly at home.

5. Why should we clean our home?

   • To keep it safe, healthy, and comfortable.

6. What are homemade cleaning agents?

   • Cleaning products made at home using simple items like lemon and baking soda.

7. What are cosmetics?

   • Products used to improve appearance, like creams and powders.

8. What does NAFDAC do?

   • It checks and approves food, drugs, and cosmetics to make sure they are safe.

9. What is the meaning of SON?

   • Standards Organization of Nigeria.

10. What are family needs?

    • Things a family must have to live well, like food, clothes, and shelter.

11. What is a family goal?

    • A plan to make the family’s life better.

12. Why do families set goals?

    • To plan for the future and improve their lives.

13. What is decision making?

    • The process of choosing between two or more options.

14. Give two examples of personal decisions.

    • Choosing what to eat and deciding what to wear.

15. Give two examples of family decisions.

    • Choosing a school for a child and deciding where to live.