Level 9 Home Economics Curriculum Flashcards

A comprehensive set of practice questions based on the Level 9 Home Economics draft curriculum, covering Clothing & Textiles, Food & Nutrition, and Management.

What are the three categories of special occasions mentioned for choosing clothing?

Formal, semi-formal, and informal.

What factors should be considered when choosing clothing for a 'total look'?

Figure type, colour, design, and quality of construction.

What is the definition of a stain in the context of Clothing & Textiles?

The transcript defines it as a mark or discoloration that requires removal using principles and specific compounds.

Explain the process of 'valeting'.

Valeting is a method associated with stain removal and the maintenance of garments to keep them in good condition.

What is the difference between 'warp' and 'weft' in knitted fabrics?

These are the two primary construction processes and properties used to classify knitted fabrics.

Define the knitting terms 'ladder' and 'fashioning'.

These are specific technical terms related to the construction and shape of knitted fabrics.

What is the difference between 'felt' and 'bonded' fabrics?

Felt is produced from materials such as wool through heat and moisture, while bonded fabrics are made by joining layers of materials together.

Define 'blends' versus 'mixtures' in textiles.

Blends and mixtures involve combining different fibres to improve fabric quality, with specific reasons for the blending process.

What is 'grey fabric' in fabric finishes?

Grey fabric refers to fabric in its natural state before any specific finishes are introduced.

Name the four methods used for the identification of fibres.

Visual test (length, sheen, texture), Burning test, Microscopic test, and Solubility test.

Which chemicals are used in the solubility test for fibre identification?

Sulphuric acid, acetone, ammonia, nitric acid, and caustic soda.

What tools are needed for drafting a simple A-line skirt block?

Tape measure, metre rule, paper, coloured pencils, and graph paper.

List the different types of garment openings.

Continuous wrap, fly front, faced, and box pleat.

What are the three parts of a salad?

The base, the body, and the dressing.

How is the 'brine test' used in the kitchen?

It is a simple experiment used to test eggs for freshness.

What are the five types of frying?

Deep fat frying, shallow fat frying, dry frying, stir frying, and oven frying.

What is the recommended daily intake percentage for total fats?

Not more than $35\%$.

Define 'saponification' and 'rancidity' in relation to fats.

Rancidity is the spoilage of fat caused by oxidation or microorganisms; saponification is a chemical process involving the reaction of fats.

List the fat-soluble vitamins.

Vitamins A, D, E, and K.

What are the five steps in the Management Process?

Planning, Organising, Implementing, Controlling, and Evaluating.

Define 'money' according to the Management curriculum.

Anything that is generally and universally accepted for the payment of goods, services, or debts.

What are the three categories of goals?

Short Term, Intermediate, and Long Term goals.

Name the three processes involved in 'Values'.

Choosing, prizing, and acting.

List at least four types of housing.

Cottage, bungalow, duplex, and apartment.

What are the characteristics of a 'good' budget?

It should be realistic, goal-oriented, flexible, and workable.

Define a 'labour-saving device'.

Equipment designed for a particular task which helps to save on time and energy.

What is the difference between a labour-saving device and a 'gadget'?

Labour-saving devices (like blenders or washing machines) save time and energy, while gadgets are tools that help to improve efficiency (like egg slicers or kitchen scissors).

What does the term 'cover' mean in table setting?

The amount of space and table appointments allowed for one person at a meal.

Identify the three major stages of the Family Life Cycle.

Beginning, Expanding, and Contracting.

What characterizes the 'Expanding Family' stage?

This stage involves child bearing, child rearing, development, and the arrangement of work schedules.