Kitchen Layouts and Equipment
9 Grade 10 Home Science questions on Kitchen Layouts and Equipment, with worked marking schemes. 9 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markMueni took a hot glass casserole out of the oven and placed it directly on a wet, cold tile. The casserole cracked. What was the most likely cause?
A. Not greasing it before baking
B. Washing it in warm soapy water
C. A sudden change in temperature
D. Storing it in a closed cupboard
(1 mark)
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5 marksWekesa lives in a bedsitter in Thika, where the kitchen area runs along one wall of the room.
(a) Sketch a plan of a one-wall kitchen layout, showing the positions of the sink, the cooker, the refrigerator and the worktops. (3 marks)
(b) State two disadvantages of this layout. (2 marks)
(5 marks)
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1 markGrade 10 learners in Kakamega are improvising a cooking stick (mwiko) for stirring ugali. Which material is the most suitable and safe for making it?
A. Smooth, seasoned wood from a non-toxic tree
B. Thin plastic pipe from an old water tank
C. Brightly painted timber offcut from a builder
D. Freshly cut green stem from a roadside bush
(1 mark)
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5 marksAfter a Home Science practical, Wafula noticed that an aluminium sufuria had turned dark after he washed it with washing soda. A cast-iron frying pan that was left wet overnight had also rusted.
(a) Explain why washing soda should not be used to clean aluminium utensils. (2 marks)
(b) State how the dark stains on the aluminium sufuria can be removed. (1 mark)
(c) Describe how the cast-iron frying pan should be cared for to prevent rusting. (2 marks)
(5 marks)
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4 marksThe Mwangi family is building a house in Nyeri and must choose a layout for the kitchen. Explain two factors the family should consider when choosing the kitchen layout. (4 marks)
(4 marks)
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Any two of the following, 2 marks each (1 mark for the factor, 1 mark for the explanation) (4 marks): - Size and shape of the room: a large room can take a U-shaped or island layout, while a narrow room suits a corridor layout. - Number of people using the kitchen: a large family or several workers need more worktop space and room to move. - Position of doors and windows: these affect traffic flow through the work area, lighting and ventilation. - Position of the water supply and drainage: this determines where the sink can be placed cheaply. - Cost / the family's budget: some layouts need more fittings and cabinets and so cost more. - Activities to be done in the kitchen: if the family will eat in the kitchen, the layout must leave space for a table. - Type of fuel to be used: firewood or charcoal needs a chimney or good ventilation and must be away from flammable materials. - Safety: the layout should keep the cooker away from doors and windows with curtains, to prevent accidents.
Question 6
1 markAfter a practical lesson, Njeri is cleaning a wooden chopping board and wooden cooking sticks. Which practice is correct for these wooden items?
A. Dry them quickly by placing them close to the fire
B. Scrub across the grain using coarse sandpaper
C. Soak them overnight in hot water with washing soda
D. Scrub along the grain, then dry in an airy place
(1 mark)
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4 marksDuring a practical lesson, a group of Grade 10 learners is preparing chapatis. Name two pieces of small kitchen equipment they would use, and state the use of each. (4 marks)
(4 marks)
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1 markA family in Nairobi is planning a new kitchen and would like an island layout. Which condition makes an island layout most suitable?
A. A narrow kitchen with a door at each of its ends
B. A large kitchen with room around a centre unit
C. A bedsitter room with a small cooking corner area
D. A small kitchen with only one wall free of doors
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4 marksChebet's mother wants to buy an electric blender for the family kitchen in Kisii.
(a) Explain one factor she should consider before buying the blender. (2 marks)
(b) State two advantages of using labour-saving equipment such as a blender in the home. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Any one, 2 marks (1 mark for the factor, 1 mark for the explanation): - Cost: it should be within the family budget. - Reliable electricity supply: an electric blender is useless where power is unavailable or often interrupted. - Size or capacity: it should suit the size of the family. - Quality and durability: a well-made blender with a quality mark (e.g. KEBS) lasts longer. - Ease of use, cleaning and assembling: parts that are easy to remove and wash save time and are more hygienic. - Safety features: e.g. a lid lock and stable base prevent accidents. - Availability of spare parts, after-sales service or warranty: makes repair easy. - Storage space: there should be room to keep it safely. - Multi-purpose use: a blender with extra attachments gives better value. (b) Any two, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Saves time. - Saves human energy / reduces fatigue. - Gives even, uniform results. - Leaves more time for other activities or rest. - Makes work easier for the elderly or people with disabilities. - Makes it possible to prepare a wider variety of foods (e.g. juices, soups, purées).
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