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Question 11
jamb 2017

Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when buying food?

AFood items in season
BSize of the family
CDialect of food seller
DQuality of food stuff
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Question 12
jamb 2017

Life expectancy refers to the

AAge at which people receive their pension
BAge at which people retire from their jobs
CAverage age at which people die
DAchievement one makes in life
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Question 13
jamb 2017

The effects of unhealthy eating habits include the following, except

AOverweight
BBacterial infection
CChoking
DOptimal growth
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Question 14
jamb 2017

A person whose work does not involve strenuous physical activity is called ________ Workers.

ASedentary
BCompany
CManual
DMedical
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Question 15
jamb 2017

Which of the following practices will ensure safety in food handling?

ACut fruits before washing
BUsing raw eggs for drinks
CDiscard soft foods that are moldy
DWearing long painted nails
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Question 16
jamb 2017

The temperature of the baby bath water should be felt with the ________

AFoot
BElbow
CAnkle
DKnee
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Question 17
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Perishable foods can be stored in the

ACooler
BRefrigerator
COven
DBasket
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Question 18
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When edges of garment are turned to the wrong side and stitched, it is called ________

AHemming
BFacing
CJoining
DBinding
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Question 19
jamb 2017

Which of the following drinks will be most suitable for a school child?

AGreen tea
BCoffee sip
CSoy milk
DBlack tea
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Question 20
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Which of the following fibres turns grey or yellow with age?

ACotton
BPolyester
CViscose
DNylon
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Question 21
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When picking snacks, hand contact can be avoided by busing .....

ASpatula
BLadle
CKnives
DTongs
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Question 22
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Which of the following is a procedure for seeking redress?

AAccusation
BFight
CDialogue
DPraise
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Question 23
jamb 2017

Human beings have hair on/in the following areas except

ALeg
BPalm
CArmpit
DHead
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Question 24
jamb 2017

Which of the following is not required in bed making?

ABed sheet
BMattress
CTowel
DPillow
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Question 25
jamb 2017

A well-ventilated kitchen prevents

ANausea
BAccidents
CHardwork
DFatigue
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Question 26
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Those things which the family desires that are not necessary for survival are called ........

AGoals
BGoods
CWants
DNeeds
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Question 27
jamb 2017

The basic items in a dressmaker's shop

ALong mirror and buttonhole maker
BNeatening machine and long meter rule
CEmbroidery machine and tracing wheel
DSewing machine and measuring tape
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Question 28
jamb 2017

At what month does a child attain a good posture?

AFour
BTwo
COne
DSix
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