JSS3 Second Term Exam Questions Home Economics [From SSIA]

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JSS3 Second Term Exam Questions on Home Economics [SSIC]

In Sure Success International Academy [SSIC], JSS3 Second Term Examination Questions on Home Economics are normally divided into two broad sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow the given instructions and answer the specified number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS3 Home Economics Second Term Examination Past Questions (BECE MOCK) made available to assist students in their revision for 2nd term/BECE examinations and also teachers in structuring standard termly examinations.

SURE SUCCESS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY (SSIA), PORT HARCOURT.
Term: 2nd Term Examination
Class: JSS 3
Subject: Home Economics
Duration: 2 hrs

Any form of examination malpractice may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspension. Don’t get involved.

SECTION A: Objectives

Attempt All the Questions in this Section by choosing from the options lettered A—D.

1. Which of the following is artificial or man-made fiber?
A. Silk            B. Cotton
C. Wool         D. Rayon

2. The process of replacing the worn-out part of clothes with a similar piece of fabric is called
A. packing        B. darning
C. listening       D. sewing

3. The following are deficiency diseases except
A. malaria          B. goiter
C. rickets            D. anemia

4. UNICEF usually helps provide for the nutritional welfare of all these except
A. adults         B. infants
C. toddlers      D. school children

5. Unilateral boy-girl relationship can lead to the following except?
A. adequate self respect
B. ulcers and stitch
C. contracting HIV/AIDS
D. unwanted pregnancy

6. The nerves that travel from the nose to the brain is called
A. olfactory nerves
B. nose nerves
C. brain nerves
D. sensory nerves

7. The period which lies between the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood is called
A. old age         B. manhood
C. puberty        D. adolescence

8. The brown honey-like substance that is produced when dry heat is applied to sugar is called
A. glucose        B. sugar heat
C. sucrose        D. caramel

9. Fertilization in human beings occurs in the
A. ovary           B. urethra
C. uterus          D. oviduct

10. Your uncle’s daughter is your
A. aunt          B. cousin
C. sister         D. niece

11. Dizziness, tender breast and nausea are early signs of
A. labour          B. menstruation
C. ovulation     D. pregnancy

12. Breast milk provides a baby with the following except?
A. balance diet
B. natural fabrics
C. food at right temperature
D. expensive food

13. Which of these sensory organs helps to maintain body balance?
A. eye         B. nose
C. skin        D. ear

14. Which of these is not a disease of the skin
A. eczema          B. scabies
C. ringworm       D. dandruff

15. Sitting comfortably with the baby close to the mother’s chest is a good posture for
A. bathing
B. breast feeding
C. changing diaper
D. sleeping

16. Which part of sewing machine is used to lengthen or shorten a stitch?
A. Needle
B. presser foot
C. feed plate
D. stitch regulator

17. Which of the following is a major responsibility of a mother?
A. Creating jobs for the children
B. Taking pleasantries
C. Civil Service
D. Cooking and helping the children

18. The prevention measure taken to prevent children against disease is called
A. investigation        B. incrimination
C. immunization       D. immunization

19. Which of the following is not an immunizable disease?
A. HIV            B. Fever
C. Malaria      D. Polio

20. Which one of the following is NOT an effect of family crisis?
A. hiring
B. lying
C. drug abuse
D. Educational achievement

21. Family cloths can be stored in the following places EXCEPT in
A. basins           B. drawers
C. bags             D. closets

22. The particular way in which a family works or lives is referred to as family
A. lifestyle         B. right
C. works            D. wants

23. A situation in the family when things stop going on well and problem set in is called
A. tension         B. conflict
C. debate          D. decision

24. Meals for children, invalids and the aged should be cooked by
A. frying & grilling
B. boiling & steaming
C. roasting & baking
D. steaming & frying

25. The field of study that deals with the food we eat and how it nourishes the body is
A. soil nutrient
B. Nutrition and dietetics
C. Food technology
D. Food security

26. The deficiency of vitamin K in the body causes
A. Bone disorder
B. inability of blood to clot
C. night blindness
D. beriberi

27. Which of the following is very important for proper development of bone
A. Proteins
B. Minerals
C. Fats and oil
D. Carbohydrates

28. The elements that make up carbohydrate are: i. Carbon ii. Hydrogen iii. Oxygen iv. Sulphur
A. i only
B. ii and iii
C. i and iv only
D. ii and iv only

29. The following diseases are very important for intending marriage partners
A. genotype and HIV/AIDS
B. measles and malaria
C. malaria and typhoid fever
D. HIV/malaria

30. The process of preventing harmful bacteria from growing in food is called food
A. service           B. Storage
C. Hygiene         D. Preparation

31. The best colour to identify proteins using Biuret’s test is
A. white          B. purple
C. gold           D. pink

32. The sewing machine that is operated by using feet is called ________ sewing machine
A. leg              B. treadle
C. feeble         D. hand

33. Which one of the following is a method used in fabric construction?
A. looping       B. cutting
C. threat          D. shearing

34. One good reason of studying textiles in school is to
A. export textile materials because they are very strong
B. fund the textile industry
C. involve the people buying textile materials in conversation
D. buy and use textile material wisely

35. The ________ of a sewing machine regulates the tightness of the thread during stitching.
A. Tension disc
B. Needle
C. bobbin case
D. thread guide

36. One of the following should a father provide in order to maintain peace in his family
A. food and shelter
B. love and care
C. his own little house
D. children and wife

37. ________ is a way of avoiding domestic violence.
A. respect          B. disrespect
C. weeping        D. trading

38. Which one of the following can cause family crisis?
A. clashes of personality
B. accommodating attitude
C. Obedience
D. Relationship

39. Which one of the following is NOT a method of cooking
A. irrigation          B. steaming
C. grilling              D. baking

40. A legal union between a man and a woman is called
A. courtship         B. friendship
C. marriage          D. relationship

41. The most commonly used room in the home is the
A. dinning room       B. kitchen
C. sitting room         D. toilet

42. One must prepare his or her _____ before going for food purchasing.
A. shopping payment
B. shopping purchasing
C. shopping list/guide
D. purchasing market

43. The proper way to carry a body is held up, especially the back, shoulder and head is called
A. good sitting
B. proper standing
C. good posture
D. good lifting

44. The things which families can use to meet their goals is called
A. family meeting
B. family home
C. family resources
D. family

45. The field of study that deals with the food we eat and how it nourishes the body is
A. Nutrients
B. food
C. nutrition
D. carbohydrate

46. The subject that helps a home economist to understand the working of electricity and refrigerator in the home is
A. Geography        B. Biology
C. Physics              D. Chemistry

47. The process of relationship which leads to marriage is called
A. relationship        B. friendship
C. courtship            D. tolerance

48. The process of buying food in large quantities is called
A. good purchasing
B. wise purchasing
C. bulk purchasing
D. hire purchasing

49. Making choice and preferences are also known as
A. like and dislikes
B. opportunity
C. decision making
D. selection

50. The most hygienic type of toilet is
A. pit toilet
B. bush toilet
C. water closet
D. bucket toilet

51. We should avoid refilling the tank of kerosene stove while cooking to
A. prevent smoke
B. prevent overflow of kerosene
C. prolong burning time
D. prevent fire break

52. The best fabric to be worn in hot climate is
A. nylon          B. silk
C. cotton         D. wool

53. The best way to brush our teeth is
A. up and across
B. across and up
C. down and across
D. up and down

54. The baby developing in the womb is called
A. ovary           B. baby
C. fetus            D. pregnancy

55. Which vitamin is common in fruits?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin C

56. Freedom and benefits that are guaranteed to people by a law are called
A. need         B. rights
C. title           D. documents

57. Which of the following can withstand boiling during laundry
A. Wool and chiffon
B. Cotton and linen
C. Acetate and silk
D. Silk and wool

58. When the sun shines on the skin, one of the following is produced
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin E

59. Receiving friends or guests in the home and providing them with seats, food and drink is called
A. encouragement
B. entertainment
C. enjoyment
D. advancement

60. The two types of proteins are:
A. Plants and vegetable
B. animal and vegetable
C. vegetable and root
D. vegetable and leaf

61. Sugar found in milk is called
A. dextrose         B. lactose
C. glucose          D. maltose

62. The process of separating our clothes according to colour is called
A. mending         B. sorting
C. ironing            D. airing

63. The sexual activity between people who are closely related is called
A. sexual abuse       B. incest
C. relation sex         D. rape

64. Moi moi is for steaming as doughnut is for
A. frying         B. roasting
C. grilling       D. boiling

65. The items we wear with our clothes to enhance our appearance are called
A. accessories        B. jewelry
C. make-up            D. cosmetics

66. Toys chosen for children to play with should be
A. expensive and heavy
B. of cheap painting
C. easy to clean
D. weak and cumbersome

67. To open up a blocked sink, the service of a/an is required
A. electrician         B. plumber
C. mason              D. vulcanizer

68. Cooking methods include the following except
A. boiling            B. frying
C. creaming        D. stewing

69. Which of the following is required for good bone formation?
A. ascorbic acid       B. calcium
C. folic acid              D. iron

70. Food preservation can be carried out in the following ways except?
A. canning        B. drying
C. baking          D. refrigerating

71. Wash the top of canned foods before opening is a guideline in food
A. preparation        B. hygiene
C. preservation       D. processing

72. Foods are made up of many simple substances called
A. acids            B. hydrogen
C. nutrients      D. carbon

73. Meals for convalescents should not be
A. balanced
B. boiled
C. heavily spiced
D. garnished

74. Iron deficiency in adolescent girls results in
A. bleeding        B. goiter
C. anemia           D. night-blindness

75. Which of the following is not a snack?
A. meat pie       B. pizza
C. custard         D. potato chips

76. The best form of sugar for sweetening fruit juice is
A. caramel        B. dextrin
C. syrup            D. icing sugar

77. A secretary does not require much intake of ________ in her diet
A. beans          B. carrot
C. potatoes     D. spinach

78. The collective name given to brothers and sisters of the same family is
A. nephew         B. cousin
C. siblings         D. nieces

79. Being cool in hot season and warm during cold season is a characteristic of a _________ house
A. duplex         B. bungalow
C. mud            D. thatched

80. The appropriate age for marriage in Nigeria is
A. 25 years          B. 30 years
C. 18 years          D. 15 years

SECTION B

INSTRUCTION – Attempt all questions in this section.

1. Vitamins and minerals are also called what?

2. Mention the water soluble vitamins

3. Digestion of carbohydrates start from where?

4. Which vitamin is also called sunshine vitamin?

5. What is another name for fats and oil?

6. What is the end product of protein?

7. The effect of moist heat on carbohydrates is?

8. Obesity is a result of excessive consumption of _______

9. Which part of sewing machine is turned either forward or backward to make the machine sew?

10. Which part of sewing is used for winding the thread, which goes in the lower part of the machine?

11. Automatic electric sewing machine is operated with the use of what?

12. Those foods which contains large amount of water and spoil quickly are called what?

13. Which is the coldest part of the refrigerator?

14. Which chemicals helps to retain fragrance in air freshener production?

15. Those kitchen items that are easily carried about are simply called_______

16. The process of buying foodstuff is large quantities is termed_______

17. A mother who is breast feeding baby/babies is called_______

18. Which group of people require more iron in their diet?

19. Buying what you did not budget for is called what?

20. A vegetarian who takes milk and egg is called what?

21. Draw the following parts of sewing machine:
a. Lever or Presser b. Bobbin c. Balance wheel d. Spindle

22. List the chemicals used for producing germicides.

Answers to JSS3 Second Term Exam Questions on Home Economics (From SSIA)

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of JSS3 second term exam questions on Home Economics. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of JSS3 second term exam questions on Home Economics. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B

1. Vitamins and minerals are also called what?
Answer: Micronutrients

2. Mention the water-soluble vitamins
Answer: Vitamins B-complex and C

3. Digestion of carbohydrates start from where?
Answer: The mouth

4. Which vitamin is also called sunshine vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin D

5. What is another name for fats and oil?
Answer: Lipids

6. What is the end product of protein?
Answer: Amino acids

7. The effect of moist heat on carbohydrates is?
Answer: It causes gelatinization (softening and swelling)

8. Obesity is a result of excessive consumption of _______
Answer: Fats and carbohydrates

9. Which part of sewing machine is turned either forward or backward to make the machine sew?
Answer: Balance wheel

10. Which part of sewing is used for winding the thread, which goes in the lower part of the machine?
Answer: Bobbin winder

11. Automatic electric sewing machine is operated with the use of what?
Answer: Electric motor and foot pedal

12. Those foods which contain large amount of water and spoil quickly are called what?
Answer: Perishable foods

13. Which is the coldest part of the refrigerator?
Answer: The freezer compartment

14. Which chemical helps to retain fragrance in air freshener production?
Answer: Fixative

15. Those kitchen items that are easily carried about are simply called_______
Answer: Movable kitchen equipment or portable kitchen tools

16. The process of buying foodstuff in large quantities is termed_______
Answer: Bulk purchasing

17. A mother who is breastfeeding baby/babies is called_______
Answer: A lactating mother

18. Which group of people require more iron in their diet?
Answer: Pregnant women and menstruating girls

19. Buying what you did not budget for is called what?
Answer: Impulse buying

20. A vegetarian who takes milk and egg is called what?
Answer: Lacto-ovo vegetarian

21. Draw the following parts of sewing machine:
Answer: You can draw from your text.

22. List the chemicals used for producing germicides.
Answer:
– Phenol
– Chlorine
– Hydrogen peroxide
– Formaldehyde
– Alcohol (e.g., ethanol or isopropyl alcohol)

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