SECTION B - CHILD CARE
This section consists of two questions of 25 marks each.
QUESTION 1
A. Define
(i) Abortion
(ii) Ectopic pregnancy [2]
B. Give reasons for the following procedures that are done when a pregnant woman visits
the clinic.
(i) Blood pressure is monitored
(ii) Woman is weighed
(iii) Checking of blood [3]
C. Label the parts in the structure shown below.
[4]
e
[5]
D. How do the following methods of birth control prevent pregnancy?
(i) Intra-Uterine Device
(ii) Condom
(iii) Spermicide cream [3]
E. A baby’s/child health card provided by the clinic/hospital has important information on
the development progress of the child.
Describe three pieces of information that is provided by this card. [6]
F. Describe clothing suitable for a pregnant mother using the following headings.
(i) Shoes
(ii) Top clothing
(iii) Underwear [3]
G. Give a procedure for cleaning the baby’s eyes during tub bath. [3]
[ Total 25 Marks ]
QUESTION 2
A. State three signs and symptoms of pregnancy besides missing a period. [3]
B. Give two ways in which family members can provide the right mental attitude and
confidence in a pregnant mother. [2]
C. Mention three advantages of home delivery. [3]
D. State reasons why the following foods are avoided during pregnancy.
(i) Food rich in fat and sugar.
(ii) Highly spiced food. [2]
E. Describe three items that will be needed by a woman who chooses to bottle feed her baby. [3
F. Explain three points to consider when introducing weaning foods. [6]
G. Plan a balanced main meal for a nine-months old baby and indicate the food group
in each dish.
Dish
Food Group
(i) …………………………………………
……………………………………………
(ii) ………………………………………..
……………………………………………
(iii) ………………………………………... ……………………………………………
[6]
TOTAL [25]
QUESTION 3
A. Define the following forms of abuse.
(i) Emotional abuse
(ii) Physical abuse [2]
B. State three causes of single-parent families in Swaziland. [3
C. Calculate how much you will pay if you buy an electric heater on hire purchase using the following
information.
Cash price E600.00
Hire purchase charge is 30% of the cash price.
Insurance protection plan E 40-00
Delivery charge E150-00
Stamp duty E 10-00
[5]
D. Differentiate between a salary and a wage. [4]
E. Describe the following types of banking accounts.
(i) Fixed account
(ii) Call account [4]
E. Differentiate between civil law and customary law marriage contracts. [4]
SECTION D - CLOTHING AND TEXTILE AND LAUNDRY
This section consists of two questions of 25 marks each.
Answer only one question.
QUESTION 5
A. Define the following terms.
(i) Warp threads
(ii) Weft threads
[2]
B. Name three types of irons commonly used in laundry. [3]
C. The diagram below shows the parts of a hand sewing machine.
Identify the following parts A, B, C, D, E.
D. What is the difference between an inverted pleat and a box pleat? [2]
E. By means of a diagram show how a patch pocket top corners are reinforced. [2]
F. Identify three areas where a single pointed dart can be used on a garment. [3]
Fastener
G. Match the garment with
the most suitable fastener.
Garment
(i) Girl’s tunic
Press studs
(ii) Boy’s tekkies
Zipper
(iii) Baby’s jumpsuit
Button and buttonhole
Velcro
H. Explain how to wash a coloured polycotton shirt. [5]
QUESTION 6
A. name two ways of finishing a neckline. [2]
B. Name three measurements to consider when buying a skirt. [3]
C. Give one use of each of the following laundry materials:
(i) Washing soda
(ii) Bleach
(iii) Fabric softener [3
D. Differentiate between a spin drier and a tumble drier.
(i) Spin drier
(ii) Tumble drier [4]
E. Name one pattern marking that is useful in each of the following steps of garment construction.
(i) Laying out of pattern pieces on fabric
(ii) Sewing up of garment
(iii) Cutting of fabric
F. Match the type of soap with the
correct description. Soap
Description
Laundry soap
Toilet soap
Medicated soap
Contains some germicide.
Pure soap that has been shredded or
flaked.
Soft soap available in a variety of
colours with added
perfume.
-old bars and is usually yellow or
blue.
G. Give reasons why boiling water is not suitable for laundering each of the following articles:
(i) Woolen jersey
(ii) Silk scarf
(iii) Coloured cotton clothes [3]
H. Explain the procedure for preparing boiling water starch. [4]
[ Total 25 Marks ]
SECTION D - HEALTH AND HYGIENE
This section consists of two questions of 25 marks each.
QUESTION 5
A. List three items needed for cleaning the teeth.[3]
B. Why is there a need to visit the dentist every six months? Give two reasons. [2]
C. State three uses of the skin. [3
D. List the steps to follow when providing first aid to a person bitten by a dog. [4]
E. Differentiate between dermis and
the epidermis.
F. What precautions are to be taken to prevent malaria fever?
G. Differentiate between HIV and AIDS. [2]
H. State three ways of contracting HIV. [3]
QUESTION 6
A. Define each of the following:
(i) Puberty
(ii) Peer pressure
(iii) Anaemia [3]
B. Give two ways of disposing sanitary pads. [2]
C. State three substances that pollute water. [3]
D. Answer true or false for each of the following statements.
(i) The first set of teeth are called a milk set. …………………………..
(ii) All teeth have a sharp cutting edge. …………………………..
(iii) Decaying food in the mouth produces harmful
acids which cause holes in the enamel. .………………………….
(iv) Most adults have 32 teeth altogether. .………………………….
(v) Teeth care begins after birth. .………………………….
[5]
E. What are the consequences of having unprotected sexual intercourse for a girl
school child?
(i) …………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) …………………………………………………………………………………..
…..………………………………………………………………………………
[2]
F. Mention two internal changes that take place in girls and two in boys who have
reached the puberty stage.
Girls
(i) …………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) …………………………………………………………………………………..
…..………………………………………………………………………………