JAMB Home Economics 2012 past questions
Ten questions from the 2012 JAMB Home Economics paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 42 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.
JAMB Home Economics 2012 questions and answers
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1.Shepherd's pie is a good example of a rechauffe dish from left-over
- AFresh vegetables only
- BUncooked rice
- CCooked left-over meatCorrect
- DRaw fish
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Answer: C
Shepherd's pie is a classic rechauffe (reheated/re-used) dish made by topping minced left-over cooked meat with mashed potato. - A
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2.Matching edges in printed pattern is represented by
- AGrain-line arrows
- BFold-line symbols
- CNotches (triangles)Correct
- DDart lines
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Answer: C
On a printed pattern, notches shown as triangles mark points that must be matched up when joining corresponding pattern edges. - A
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3.The best method for mixing cake is
- AWhisking method
- BRubbing-in method
- CCreaming methodCorrect
- DMelting method
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Answer: C
The creaming method, beating fat and sugar together before adding eggs and flour, is the standard technique for producing light, well-risen cakes. - A
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4.How many levelled teaspoons are there in a tablespoon?
- A5
- B3Correct
- C4
- D2
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Answer: B
Standard kitchen measurement equivalence states that 3 level teaspoons make up one tablespoon. - A
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5.Bacteria that commonly cause food poisoning are
- AStreptomyces
- BLactobacillus
- CRhizobium
- DSalmonellaCorrect
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Answer: D
Salmonella bacteria commonly contaminate improperly handled or undercooked food and are a leading cause of food poisoning. - A
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6.The factors to consider when selecting kitchen equipment are
- AColour and brand name only
- BPackaging design only
- CCountry of manufacture only
- DDurability, cost and ease of cleaningCorrect
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Answer: D
When selecting kitchen equipment, a home economist weighs practical factors such as durability, cost and ease of cleaning to ensure value and usefulness. - A
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7.A flame-retarded fabric is best suited for
- AEvening gowns
- BChildren's nightwearCorrect
- CSportswear
- DSwimwear
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Answer: B
A flame-retardant finish resists catching fire, which is why it is required for children's sleepwear where exposure to open flames (candles, stoves) is a risk. - A
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8.In table setting, a cover includes
- APlate, cutlery, glass and napkin for one personCorrect
- BTablecloth and centerpiece only
- CChairs and table only
- DMenu card only
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Answer: A
A cover in table setting refers to the complete arrangement of plate, cutlery, glassware and napkin laid for a single diner. - A
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9.The first stage in the decision-making process is
- AImplementing the decision
- BIdentifying the problem or needCorrect
- CEvaluating the outcome
- DListing available resources
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Answer: B
The decision-making process begins with identifying the problem or need before resources can be weighed and a choice made. - A
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10.A major factor which affects the choice of clothing is the
- AClimateCorrect
- BBrand name
- CFashion of the moment
- DShop location
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Answer: A
Climate determines the weight, fibre type and style of clothing needed to keep the body comfortable in heat, cold, rain or humidity. - A
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