Mock Qs

Question 1

Outline the conditions tht are nessasary for the growth of micro-organisms

Answer 1

In order to grow successfully, microorganisms must have a supply of water as well as numerous other substances including mineral elements, growth factors, and gas, such as oxygen. Virtually all chemical substances in microorganisms contain carbon in some form, whether they be proteins, fats, carbohydrates, or lipids.

Question 2

Explain the term food spoilage

Answer 2

Food spoilage can be defined as a disagreeable change in a food’s normal state. Such changes can be detected by smell, taste, touch, or sight.

Question 3

List 2 causes of food spoliage

Answer 3

These changes are due to a number of reasons – air and oxygen, moisture, light, microbial growth, and temperature.

Question 4

Explain the term cross contamination

Answer 4

Cross contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effects

Question 5

Explain the term food poisoning

Answer 5

Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. … Contamination can also occur at home if food is incorrectly handled or cooked. Food poisoning symptoms, which can start within hours of eating contaminated food, often include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

Question 6

What is ment by cook-chill foods

Answer 6

food that is prepared, cooked and chilled, eg: lasagne and quiche

Question 7

State the guidelines to follow for the correct storage of food in a home?

Answer 7

Put in bags and containers

Put meat on bottom self of fridge

Question 8

What is a budget

Answer 8

A budget an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
Financial plan

Question 9

Outline the points that should be considered when playing a family budget?

Answer 9

1. Calculate income.
2. List expenses.
3. Allocate a percentage of income to each expense.

Question 10

List the advantages of budgeting

Answer 10

More security – fewer financial worries
◘A budget allows for major bills
◘Less chance of overspending and impulse buying
◘Areas of overspending become obvious
◘Sets a good example for children

Question 11

Explain each of the following terms
Net income
Statutory deductions
Tax credit

Answer 11

• Net income is your take-home pay after all the deductions have been taken out
• statutory deductionsare compulsory
• tax credits refer to the part of your income that is not taxed.

Question 12

Name 3 types of credit used by consumers

Answer 12

• Bank overdraft
• Mortgage or loanfrom a bank
• Hire purchase
• Credit cards

Question 13

Give one advantage &one disadvantage of buying on credit

Answer 13

Advantage #You have the goods sooner

Disadvantage #High interest is charged

Question 14

Name 2 public services provided by statuary (state) organisations

Answer 14

Hse

Gauards

Question 15

4

Suggest the guidelines to be followed in order to promote good health

Answer 15

Increase fiber & water

Reduce salt,sugar and alcohol.

Question 16

Explain each of the following terms
Mental health
Addiction
Stress

Answer 16

#Mental health-person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
#Addiction-the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity.
#Stress-pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

Question 17

Give one positive example & one negative example of peer pressure by teenagers?

Answer 17

Positive- to exercise, be nice and help others

Negative- pressure to drink, drugs & smoking

Question 18

Name 3 additive substances

Answer 18

Alcohol
Drug abuse 
Canabis 
Sniff glue
Sleeping tablets

Question 19

Select one of the additive substances you have named and list it’s possible effects on the body?

Answer 19

Alcohol- liver damage, kidney failing, loss of memory, depression

Question 20

Outline 3 factors that influence family life either in a positive or negative way?

Answer 20

Social-parents working high marriage breakups
Cultural- religion,race
Economic -money, education, umployment

Question 21

5

Give 2 causes and 2 effects of of air pollution and water pollution

Answer 21

• air pollution- 1)damage environment 2)long term effects health eg. Damage to brain,lungs,kidneys
• water pollution- 1)kills animals, 2)bad smell 3) bacteria in the water.

Question 22

Suggest 2 ways in which consumers can make a positive difference to the environment in each of the following areas the home and in the community

Answer 22

• home- Recycling,insulating home,composting

- in the community-Volentering, don’t litter,get involved in green schools

Question 23

List the main causes of accidents in the home

Answer 23

Loose wires
Negligence 
Carelessness
 faulty appliances
By chance

Question 24

Explain each of the following terms
Inorganic waste
Biodegradable
Ozone layer

Answer 24

Inorganic waste- Not biodegradable. It does not break down but can be recycled, such as glass, plastic and metal
Biodegradable- Biodegradableproducts break down quickly and do not harm the environment.
Ozone layer-form of oxygen-protects the earth by absorbing the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun

Question 25

Give 4 guidelines to following order to ensure the safety of children in the home

Answer 25

Keep electrical items away from water
Child gates
Fair gaurd
Put padding on sides of tables
Locks of presses
Keeping detergents and medical things out of reach and locked away
Keeping small objects out of sight and reach of children

Question 26

6

Give 3 Examples of cotton fabric

Answer 26

Flannelette◘Muslin◘Gingham◘Towelling◘Poplin ◘Lawn

Denim

Question 27

Outline the stages involved in producing cotton

Answer 27

1. When the flowers fall from the plant, pods (called bolls) develop.
2. When the bolls are ripe, they burst open, releasing fluffy white fibres.
3. The bolls are picked, cleaned and graded.
4. The seeds are removed.
5. The fibres are combed into strands and spun into yarn.
6. This yarn is then used to make cotton fabric

Question 28

List 2 uses of cotton in each of the following
The home
Clothing

Answer 28

-clothing-such as shirts and jeans

◘ -the home- Household items, such as towels and sheets, curtains and cushion cover

Question 29

Design a care label that could be attached to an item of clothing made with cotton

Answer 29

100 % cotton
Washable,ironable

Woolmark Blend logois for anything that is between 50% and 99% wool

Question 30

Explain what it is meant by a bonded (non-woven) fabric and give one advantage of bonded fabric?

Answer 30

Bonded or non-woven fabrics are neither woven nor knitted.They are made directly from fibres
Cheep
do not fray
conomical, as there is no straight grain
Keep their shape well