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A Joint Cluster Examination Trial for KCSE 2023 Candidates

amongst selected Top National Schools in the Republic of
Kenya.

SUBJECTS TESTED;
Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, CRE,
Geography, History, Business Studies, IRE, Home-science, Agriculture &
Computer Studies.

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
313/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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313/1

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

TIME: 2½ Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. This paper consists of SIX questions.
3. Answer any FIVE questions.
4. This paper consists of 2 printed pages.
5. Candidates should answer all the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY.

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 Answer any FIVE questions.
1. (a) Explain why Christian Religious Education is taught in Kenya schools today.
(7 marks)
(b) Give reasons why the Bible is referred to as the “Word of God” (6 marks)
(c) What lessons do Christians learn about work from the Genesis stories of creation.
(7 marks)

2. (a) Explain the meaning of the symbolic objects used by the Hebrews on the night of
Passover. (8 marks)
(b) Identify the attributes of God the Israelites learn from the ten plagues. (7 marks)
(c) What are the similarities between the Jewish Passover and the Christian
Easter. (5 marks)

3. (a) Explain why idolatry was widespread in Israel at the time of prophet Elijah.
(7 marks)
(b) Outline the activities of King Jeroboam which made the Israelites in the
Northern kingdom to turn away from God. (7 marks)
(c) In what ways in church worship abused today. (6 marks)

4. (a) Discuss how the prophetic message were written. (5 marks)

(b) Describe Amo’s teaching on the day of the lord. (8 marks)
(c) State ways in which the church is carrying out its prophetic role. (7 marks)

5. (a) Describe the call of Jeremiah. (7 marks)

(b) Describe the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of the Israelites. (8 marks)
(c) Identify ways in which Christians can help to reduce human suffering. (7 marks)

6. (a) Explain the meaning of life and its wholeness in traditional African
Communities. (6 marks)
(b) Outline ways in which traditional African Communities show
appreciation to God as the source of life. (7 marks)
(c) How can Christians show respect for life today. (7 marks)

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
313/2
PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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313/2

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

TIME: 2½ Hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. This paper consists of SIX questions.
3. Answer any FIVE questions.
4. This paper consists of 2 printed pages.
5. Candidates should answer all the questions in English.

Marks 1 2 3 4 5 6

Total

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 Answer any five questions
1a. Outline the message of Isaiah’s prophecy about the Messiah, which Jesus read In the
synagogue of Nazareth (Luke4:16-19) (6mks)
b. Describe Zechariah’s vision in the temple (Luke 1:8-23) (8mks)
c. What lessons do Christians learn about family relationships from the incident when
Jesus accompanied His parents for the Passover festival (6mks)

2a. With reference to the sermon on the plain, state five teachings of Jesus on how human
beings should relate to each other (5mks)
b. Describe the healing of the woman with a persistent flow of blood (Luke 8:43-48)
(8mks)
c. How can a Christian eradicate cases of discrimination in the society (7mks)

3a .Narrate the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21) (7mks)

b. What are the teachings of Jesus on material possessions as drawn from the parable of
the rich fool (7mks)
c. How do Christians use their resources to glorify God (6mks)

4a. Relate the message of Peter on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:14-40) (8mks)
b. What is the criteria for discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit (5mks)
c. Explain ways in which Christians use the fruit of the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel
(7mks)

5a. Explain seven similarities between traditional African and Christian teachings on
marriage (7mks)
b. Give guidelines that can help boys and girls to lead responsible sexual lives (7mks)
c. In what ways has the family planning brought conflicts in modern families (6mks)

6a. Explain the relationship between work and leisure in Christian context (7mks)
b. Give six reasons why a Christian should not resort to strike action as a way of presenting
grievances (6mks)
c. State seven ways in which church can promote self -employment in modern society
(7mks)

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
311/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
(b) Answer ALL the questions in section A, THREE questions from section B and TWO
questions from Section C.
(c) Answers to all the questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.
(d) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

SECTION 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 TOTAL
A

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 SECTION A
Answer all the Questions In This Section
1. What is economic history (1mk)
2. Identify 2 main commodities of trade obtained in the interior part of Kenya in the 19 th
century (2mks)
3. Identify two technological factors which facilitated the coming of early visitors to the
Kenyan costs before 1500 AD (2mks)
4. State two terms of Anglo-Germany agreement of 1886 (2mks)
5. Name two societies which offered mixed reaction to the British occupation of western
Kenya (2mks)
6. State one function of the governor during the colonial period (1mk)
7. State the main reason why Africa’s established independent churches in Kenya during the
colonial period (1mk)
8. State two proposal made by Lennox Boyd (1mk)
9. Give two ways in which African migration to the urban centers was controlled by the
colonial government (2mks)
10. Identify one reform made in the sywnnerton plan of 1954 (1mk)
11. Identify one peaceful way of resolving conflict in Kenya (1mk)
12. Which body supervises the electoral process in Kenya (1mk)
13. Explain what is meant by devolution of power in Kenya (1mk)
14. Give two functions of the prison department in Kenya (2mks)
15. State two ways in which the rule of law is applied in Kenya (2mks)
16. Name the type of constitution used in Kenya (1mk)
17. What is the meaning of the term referendum (1mk)

SECTION B 45 MARKS
Answer Any Three Questions in This Section
18. a. State three reasons why Omani Arabs appointed local Arabs families to control the
East Africa coast on their behalf (3 MARKS)
b. Explain six results of the development of plantation agriculture at the coast(12 MARKS)

19. a.Outline five economic consequences of the long distance trade inKenya during the pre-
colonial period (5mks)
b. Explain five results of the collaboration between Nabongo Mumia of Wanga and
the British (10mks)

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20. State three factors that led to the issuing of the Devonshire while paper in 1923 (3mks)
b. Explain six problems experienced by the colonial government in administering Kenya
(12mks)

21. a. What factors led to the development of multi-party democracy Kenya in the early
1990s (3mks)
b. Explain how the existence of many political parties has promoted democracy in Kenya
(12mks)

SECTION C 30 MARKS
Answer Any Two Questions from This Section
22. a. Give three ways in which Education promotes unity in Kenya (3mks)
b. Explain six advantages of national integration (12mks)

23. Identify three groups of the defense forces in Kenya (3mks)

b. Describe the function of the defense forces in Kenya (12mks)

24. Give three circumstances under which a governor may be removed from office
(3mks)
b. Explain six objectives of the devolution of government in Kenya (12mks)

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HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
311/2
PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
(b) Answer ALL the questions in section A, THREE questions from section B and TWO
questions from Section C.
(c) Answers to all the questions must be written in the answer booklet provided.
(d) Candidates should answer the questions in English.

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

SECTION 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 TOTAL
A

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 SECTION 25 MARKS

SECTION 25 MARKS
Answer All the Questioin In This Section
1. State two forms of oral traditions as a source of information for history and Government
(2mks)
2. Name two sub –species of Homo-Sapiens (2mks)
3. State one theory that explain the origin of Agriculture (1mk)
4. Give two advantages of the enclosure system during the agrarian revolution in
Britain (2mks)
5. State one method of trade (1mk)
6. Give two disadvantages of railway transport (2mks)
7. Name the person who invented the first telephone in 1875 (1mk
8. Identify two factors that facilitated the spread of iron working in Africa (2mks)
9. What was the main reason for the de cline of Kilwa as an urban centre (1mk)
10. State two duties of the Lukiiko in Buganda Kingdom (2mks)
11. Identify two strategic reasons for scramble and partition of Africa (2mks)
12. Give two disadvantages of the Samori Toure’s second empire at Dabakala (2mks)
13. What was the main reason that made French to adopt the policy of assimilation in Senegal
(1mk)
14. Name one political party that led South Africa into independence in 1994 (1mk)
15. State one factor that brought word II to an end (1mk)
16. Name one Africa country that is a member of the common wealth which is not a former
British colony (1mk)
17. What was the main cause of personality difference between president Nyerere and the Idi
Amin of Uganda in East African Community (1mk)

SECTION B 45 MARKS
Answer Any Three Questions In This Section
18. A. Identify three characteristics of farming in Britain before Agranian revolution in
Britain (3mks)
b. Explain six effects of Agrarian Revolution inU.S.A (12mks)

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19. A. State five limitations of television as a means of communication (5mks)
B. Explain five factors that hinders industrial revolution in Brazil (10mks)

20. A Explain five causes of Chimurenga war of 1896-1897 (5mks)

b. Explain five results of collaboration between Lewanika of Lozi and the British in the
19th Centuary (10mks)

21. A. Outline five factors that led to the rise of Buganda kingdom in Pre-colonial era
(5mks)
B. Describe Buganda‘s political organization in the pre colonial era (10mks)

SECTION C 30 MARKS
Answer Any Two Questions In This Section
22. State five problems faced the nationalist of Mozambique under portugues colonial
(5mks)
b. Explain five factors for the growth of nationalism in Mozambique (10mks)

23. A. Identify five causes of World war II (5mks)

b. Explain five results of the Versaillers peace settlement (10mks)

24. State five objectives of the Economic community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)
(5mks)
b. Explain five achievements of ECOWAS has made since its formation (10mks)

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
GEOGRAPHY
312/1
PAPER 1
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
i) This paper consist of Section A and B
ii) Answer All questions in section A .In section B answer question 6 and any other two
questions from this section
iii) All answers must be written on the answer booklet provided
iv) Candidates should check to the question paper to ensure that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.

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Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Marks

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 SECTION A
Answer ALL the questions in this section
1. Study the diagram below and then answer the following questions

(a). How long (in days ) does it take the earth to move from position 2 to position 1 during a
leap year? (2mks)
(b). State three effects of the movement of the earth represented above (3mks)
2. (a). Define the term microclimates (2mks)
(b). Identify three characteristics of convectioinal rainfall (3mks)
3. Describe two process through which wind erode desert landscape (6mks)
4. (a). What is natural vegetation? (2mks)
(b). State three characteristics of Mediterranean type of vegetation (3mks)
5. (a). What is contact metamorphism? (2mks)
(b). Identify the resultant metamorphic rocks when the following rocks are metamorphosed.
(i). Granite (1mk)
(ii) Limestone (1mk)

SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other two questions from this section
6) Study the map of Nyeri 1:50,000 (sheet 120/4) provided and answer the following questions.
a) i) What is the longitudinal extent of the map extract? (2marks)
ii) Give the Four figure grid reference of the labour camp near Mweiga estate (2marks)
iii) Identify two districts in the area covered by the map. (2marks)
b) i) Give two methods used to represent relief on the map (2marks)
ii) State three problems that maybe encountered during the construction of roads in the area covered
by the map (3marks)

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c) Citing evidence from the map, give three reasons why cattle rearing is widespread in Nyeri area.
(6marks)
d) i) Apart from administration, give three other services provided in the area covered by Nyeri map
ii) Describe the distribution of settlement in the area covered by the map (4marks).
iii) Give two factors that favour coffee growing in Nyeri Map (2marks)

7) (a). (i). Differentiate between orogenesis and orogeny (2mks)

(ii). Name two Fold Mountains of the alpine orogeny (2mks)
(b). The following diagram represents a faulted landscape. Use it to answer
the following questions.

(i). Name the parts marked A,B and C (3mks)

(ii). Using well labeled diagrams ,Describe how a rift valley is formed through
anticlinal arching (7mks)
(c). State three effects of faulting on drainage (3mks)
(d). Explain the effects of Fold Mountains to human activities (8mks)

8. (a) (i). Differentiate between weathering and mass wasting (2mks)

(ii). Identify three agents of weathering (3mks)
(b). Describe how the following processes of weathering occur
(i). Pressure release or unloading (4mks)
(ii). Carbonation (3mks)
(c). Explain the significance of weathering to human activities (8mks)
(d). Form four students from Danish Obara Secondary School conducted a field study on
weathering around their school
(i). State three preparation they made before the field study (3mks)
(ii). Write down two hypotheses they formulated to guide the study (2mks)

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9. (a). Distinguish between catchment area and a drainage basin (2mks)
(b) . (i). Describe two processes through which a river transport its load (6mks)
(ii). State four factors which influence the ability of a river to transport its load(4mks)
(c). Using a well labeled diagram, explain how an ox-bow lake is formed (7mks)
(d). (i). What is the difference between drainage pattern and drainage system? (2mks)
(ii). State five importance of rivers to human activities (5mks)

10. (a). (i). Differentiate between an aquifer and an aquifuge (2mks)

(ii). Name three sources of underground water (3mks)
(b). State four conditions necessary for the formation of artesian wells (4mks)
(c). (i). Name four surface features formed in areas dominated by limestone (3mks)
(ii). The diagram below represents underground features formed in a karsts landscape .Use it to
answer the following questions

(i). Name the features marked D,E and G (3mks)

(ii). Describe how a limestone pillar is formed (3mks)
(d). Explain three effects of karst scenery to human activities (6mks)

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GEOGRAPHY
312/2
PAPER 2
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INTRODUCTION TO CANDIDATES
i) This paper consist of Section B and B
ii) Answer All questions in section A .In section B answer question 6 and any other
two questions from this section
iii) All answers must be written on the answer booklet provided

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Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Marks

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 SECTION A (25 MARKKS)
Answer all the questions in this section
1. (a). What is water pollution ? (2mks)
(b) state three sources of pollution along the East African Coastal waters (3mks)
2. (a) Differentiate between biomass and biogas forms of energy (2mks)
(b). Give three reasons why the two sources in 2 (a) above should be developed (3mks)
3. (a). Name two counties in Rift Valley where Dairy farming is practiced in Kenya
(2mks)
(b) State four problems facing dairy farmers in Kenya (4mks)
4. (a) State three physical factors that favor the growth of cocoa in Ghana (3mks)
(b) Name two countries which imports cocoa from Ghana as a raw material (2mks)

5. (a) Define international trade (1mk)

(b) Give three reasons why Kenya’s trade is mainly in raw form rather than finished products
(3mks)

SECTION B (75 MARKS)

Answer questions 6 compulsory and any other two questions from this section
6. The table below shows horticultural crops exported by Kenya in the year 2010 to
European Union. Study it and answer the questions that follow
CROP QUANTITY IN TONNES
Flowers 42,500
Oranges 28,700
Tomatoes 21,600
Carrots 15,400

(a) Draw a divided rectangle 15 cm long by 6 cm wide to represent horticultural crop

production in Kenya in year 2010 using the data above (show your workings/calculations)
(8mks)
(b). Calculate the range of the above data (1mk)
(c). Apart from divided rectangles, Name two other appropriate ways of representing the above
data (2mks)
(d). Name two deciduous fruits exported by Kenya to European Union market (2mks)
(e) Explain two physical conditions favoring the development of horticultural industry in
Naivasha (4mks)
(f). Explain how the Kenya Government is addressing problems facing horticultural farmers
(8mks)

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7. (a). i). What is agro forestry? (1mk)
ii). Explain four reasons why agro forestry is being encouraged In Kenya(8mks)
(b). Give three examples of softwood trees found in Kenya (2mks)
(c). Explain four characteristics of softwood forests in Canada (8mks)
(d). State problems affecting forestry in Canada (5mks)

8. (a) i) Define Age-structure (2mks)

ii). What was the population growth rate in Kenya in 1999,if the crude birth rate was 52 per
1,000 of the population and the crude death rate was 14 per 1,000 of population?
(2mks)
iii). State three reasons why it is necessary to carry out population census (3mks)
(b). Account for the high population density in the Kenyan highlands (2mks)
(c) The pyramid below represents the population structure of Country X.Use it to answer
questions that follow.

i. Describe the characteristics of the population represented by the pyramid (5mks)

ii. Other than migration,explain three factors influencing population growth and structure
(6mks)
iii. State two positive effects of population growth and straucture (2mks)
iv. Give three problems that could arise from overpopulation (3mks)

9. (a). Explain how the following factors influence mining (3mks)

i). Capital
ii)Value of mineral (3mks)
(b). Name four methods of underground mining (4mks)
(c ) Explain five factors which influence occurance of minerals. (10mks)
(d). Explain how gold is processed to its finest form (5mks)

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10. Study the map of the Great Lakes and the St.Lawrence Seaway below and answer the
question that follow

(a). Name
i). The port marked N (1mk)
ii) The waterfall marked M (1mk)
iii). The lake marked I,J,K and L (4mks)
(b). Explain five ways in which the great lakes and St.Lawrence Seaway has
contributed to the economy of U.S.A and Canada (10mks)
(c). i).State three recent developments that have taken place in Kenya to improve
communication (3mks)
ii). Explain three problems facing telephone as a means of communication in Kenya
(6mks)

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BIOLOGY
231/1
PAPER 1
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your name, class and admission number in the space provided above.
2. Write the date of the examination and sign in the space provided above.
3. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
4. You WILL be penalized for wrong spelling especially technical terms.
5. Write your answers in English Language.

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Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score

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 Answer all the questions
1. (a) List two professional occupations that require the study of biology. (2mks)
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(b)Other than observation,name one other scientific skill developed by studying biology(1mk)
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2.(a)Give an example of a sex linked trait in human beings that is linked to the; (2mks)
Y chromosome.
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X chromosome
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(b) Write the types of gene mutation represented by the following analogues.
(i) Intended message BRING THERMOS ON OUTING

Actual message BRING MOTHERS ON OUTING

Type ……………………………………………………………………………… (1mk)

(ii) Intended message PLEASE SAY WHERE YOU ARE

Actual message PLEASE STAY WHERE YOU ARE

Type ……………………………………………………………………………… (1mk)

3. The diagram shown below represents a male reproductive system.

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(a) Name the structure labelled X. (1mk)
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(b)Name one substances that pass through structure labelled Y. (1mk)

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4.(a)State the circulatory system found in members of the class Insecta. (1mk)
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(b) Name the blood vessels that transport blood from: (2mks)
(i)Small intestine to the liver.
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(ii)Lungs to the heart.

5.Name one enzyme that is secreted in its precursor form. (1mk)

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6. The diagram below represents a type of bone in the mammalian skeleton.

Neural spine

(a)Identify the bone illustrated in the diagram. (1mk)

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(b)Give a reason for your answer in (a) above. (1mk)

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7. (a)The diameter of the field of view of a light microscopic is 6.5mm. Plant cells lying
across the diameter are 12.
(i)Determine the size of one cell in micrometers. (1mk)

(ii) Explain how drooping of leaves on a hot sunny day is advantageous to a plant. (1mk)
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(b). A strip of peeled potato whose cell sap concentration was 30 % was placed in a petridish
containing 10 % sugar solution.
Account for the observation made after minutes. (1mk)
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8. (i) Distinguish between a community and a population (1mk)

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(ii) State one measure that can be taken to control infection of man by protozoan parasites.(1)
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9. The diagram below shows a section through plant organ.

(i) Name the class of the plant from which the section was obtained. (1mk)
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(ii) Give one reason for your answer in (a) above (1 mk)
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(b)What is the role of vascular bundles in plant nutrition? (2mks)
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10. (a) State one substance that is taken up by active transport by roots and transported to the
rest of the plant parts. (1mk)
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(b) Identify one product of photosynthesis that is transported to the rest of the parts of the
plant. (1mk)
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11. (a) Explain why specimens are collected and preserved in specimen bottles. (1mk)

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(b) What is binomial nomenclature as used in the naming of living organisms? (1mk)
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(c) Give a reason why scientific names are given in Latin. (1mk)
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12.(a)Name two raw materials for the dark stage process of photosynthesis. (2mks)
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(b)The set up shows an experiment to investigate photosynthesis.

Gas collected

Water containing sodium

hydrogen carbonate

At the start After the

Aquatic plants
experiment

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(i) What gas was collected in the test tube? (1mk)
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(ii)What was the role of sodium hydrogen carbonate in the experiment? (1mk)
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13. (a) What is meant by the term gaseous exchange? (1mk)
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(b) Explain why respiratory surfaces are moist. (1mk)
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14. The diagram below shows a specialized human cell.
Cell body
Axon

(a) Name the cell (1mk)

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(b) On the diagram, use an arrow to indicate the direction of impulse transmission (1mk)

15.(a) What is the meaning of the terms (2mks)

(i) Homeostasis
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(ii) Osmoregulation
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Name the hormones involved in regulation of glucose level in the blood (2mks)
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16. State two structural differences between ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA). (2mks)
RNA DNA
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(ii)

17. State three differences in composition between umbilical artery and umbilical vein(3 mks)
Umbilical vein Umbilical artery

18. The following is an equation representing a type of respiration

C6H12O6 2C3H6O3 + Energy

(a)Identify the type of respiration. (1mk)

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(b) Suggest one industrial application of the process named in (a) above. (1mk)
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(c) Give the one end product of anaerobic respiration in plants. (1mk)
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19. Name any one physiological process in plants that may be affected by dust as a pollutant.
(1mk)
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20. Below is a graphical representation of the effects of different concentration of auxins on
shoot and root growth. Study it carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Auxin concentration (ppm)

(a)Identify any two conclusions that can be drawn from the graph. (2mks)
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(b)Name the growth hormone responsible for ripening of fruits. (1mk)
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21. The figure below shows one of the many moulds known

(a) State the mode of nutrition exhibited by the organism (1mk)

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(b) Name the kingdom to which it belongs (1mk)
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(c) State one feature common to members of the kingdom named in (b) above (1mk)
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22. Study the diagram below and then answer the questions that follow:-

(a)Name the bones labeled C and D. (2mks)

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(b)What happens to structure A and B as the lower arm is straightened (1mk)
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23.(a)What is meant by non-disjunction? (1mk)
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(b)Give one example of a genetic disorder arising from non-disjunction. (1mk)
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24.(a)What is seed dormancy? (1mk)

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(b)Name a growth inhibitor in seeds (1mk)
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(c)Differentiate between hypogeal and epigeal germination in seeds (1mk)

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25. (a) Name one photochemical cell in the retina of the human eye that detects low light
intensity. (1mk)
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(b) Name one chemical substance involved in nerve impulse transmission in mammals
(1mk)
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26. The illustration below shows a transverse section through a mammalian kidney.

(a) Name the structures labelled X and Y.

X…………………………………………………………………………………… (1mk)
Y……………………………………………………………………………………… (1mk)
(b) State the process in Q that leads to the formation of glomerular filtrate. (1mk)
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27.(a)What is meant by the term Genetically Modified Organism(GMO)? (1mk)

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(b)Name one area in Medicine where knowledge of Genetic Engineering has been
successfully applied. (1mk)
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28. (a) State the view of the theory of organic evolution. (1mk)
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(b) State the weakness in Lamarck’s theory of evolution. (1mk)
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(c) What is adaptive radiation? (1mk)
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29. Study the diagrams below and then answer the questions that follow.

A B
(a) Name the stages A and B (2mks)
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(b)Give a reason for your answer for B. (1mk)
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30. The diagram below shows one of the cell organelles.

(a)Identify the organelle (1mk)

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(b)Give the function of the part of the organelle marked A. (1mk)

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(c)State one structural feature of the cell membrane that gives it strength. (1mk)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided above.
(c) This paper consists of two sections; A and B.
(d) Answer all the questions in section A in the spaces provided.
(e) In section B answer question 6 (compulsory) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces
provided after question 8.

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Section Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
1 8
2 8
A 3 8
4 8
5 8
6 20
B 7 20
8 20
Total score 80

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 SECTION A
1. (a) The figure below shows the effect of pH on an enzyme catalysed reaction.

Enzyme
activity

1 2 3 4 5

pH
(i) State the pH at which the enzyme is most active. (1 mark)
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(ii) Name one enzyme likely to be the one in the figure above and suggest the
part of the alimentary canal where it is found. (2 marks)
Name -
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Location in the alimentary canal
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(iii) Name the digestive juice that contains the enzyme. (1 mark)
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(b) A lass set up the experiment below to investigate some factors necessary
for photosynthesis. Study the set up and answer the question that follow.
P
Q (Part of leaf trapped in rubber stopper)
R
Transparent conical flask

Soda Lime

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Before the apparatus were set up in the light, the potted plant was kept in a total
darkness for 48 hours.
(i) What was the purpose of keeping in darkness? (1 mark)
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(ii) State the colours obtained at the end of the experiment after the leaf was tested for
starch. (3 marks)
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R -
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2. (a) In an investigation, Snapdragon plants with broad leaves (B) were crossed with
plants with narrow leaves (N). The F1 progeny had intermediate leag breadth.
(i) Give a reason for intermediate leaf breadth in F1 generation. (1 mark)
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(ii)If the plants in the F1 generation were selfed state the genotypic and phenotypic ratio of
the F2 generation. Use a punnet square to do your working. (5 marks)

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(b) State the function of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecule. (2 marks)
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3. (a) Define the following terms related to evolution and give examples of each. (4 marks)
(i)Homologous structures
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Examples
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(ii) Analogous structures

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Examples
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(b) Explain:
(i)Why an underdose insecticide spraying of mosquitoes may cause a serious problem on this
mode of killing mosquitoes using the same spray in future. (2 marks)
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(ii)Why soot on barks of trees due to industrial revolution caused emergence of black
melanic moths in a region that originally had white speckled types. (2 marks)
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4. The diagram below shows a neurone.

L
K M
(a) Giving a reason, identify the neurone. (2 marks)
Identify -
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Reason -
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(b) Name the parts labeled K, L and M. (3 marks)
K -

L -

M -

(c) State the function of L. (1 mark)

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(d) What happens to the muscle on arrival of the impulse. (1 mark)
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5. The graph below shows the relationship between the number of herbivores and carnivores
in a park.

S
A
T
No. of individuals

Time

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(a) Identify the curve representing herbivores. Give reasons for your answer. (2 marks)
Identify -
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Reason -
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(b) Suggest a reason for the slope of curve S and T between A and B. (2 marks)
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(c)(i) Name the relationship between the two types of organisms as portrayed by the graph.
(1 mark)
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(ii) State the significance of the relationship you have stated in (i) above. (1 mark)
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(d)Describe the long-term effect on the park’s ecosystem if the species of the carnivores were
to become extinct. (2 marks)
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SECTION B.
Answer question 6 (COMPULSORY) and either question 7 or 8 in the spaces provided.
6. An experiment was done to determine the concentration in the blood of two hormones X
and Y produced in the ovaries of a healthy woman aged 30 years within a period of 28
days. The results obtained are shown in the table below.
Time (days) Concentration of hormone Concentration of hormone Y
X (arbitrary units) (arbitrary units)
2 5 4
4 12 4
6 18 4

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 8 28 4
10 40 4
12 56 4
14 24 4
16 20 9
18 24 20
20 24 36
22 22 48
24 16 32
26 8 24
28 3 4

(a) Using same axes, plot a graph of the concentration of hormones X and Y against
time. (7 marks)

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 (b) Suggest the identity of the hormones X and Y. (2 marks)
X -..............................................................................................................................
Y -..............................................................................................................................

(c) When was the concentration of hormones X and Y equal? (1 mark)

X -............................................................................................................................
Y .............................................................................................................................

(d) Explain the role played by the hormones X and Y during menstrual cycle. (4 marks)
X -
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Y -
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(e)Briefly describe three features and mechanisms that hinder self-pollination and self
fertilization in plants. (6 marks)
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7. Describe the adaptation of finned fish such as Tilapia to locomotion. (20 marks)
8. (a) State two functions of the mammalian skin. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the structure and function of the mammalian skin. (18 marks)

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CONFIDENTIAL
Each candidate should be supplied with the following;
 2 test tubes in a test tube rack
 10 ml of white wheat flour suspension in a 50ml beaker labeled M.
 10 ml of groundnut solution in a 50 ml beaker labeled N.
 10% Sodium hydroxide solution in a beaker labeled U
 Benedict’s solution labeled V
 1% copper sulphate solution in a beaker labeled X
 Droppers
 2 filter papers
 A means of heating
 A test tube holder.

NB:
a) TO PREPARE GROUND NUT SOLUTION
Peel off the raw testa; then grind the cotyledons and embryo using mortar and pestle into a
powder; then dissolve the powder in water in a beaker.
For every 20 candidates dissolve 10gms of ground nut powder in 100 ml of water.

b) TO PREPARE WHEAT SOLUTION

Dissolve 10gms of wheat flour in 100 ml of water for every 20 candidates.

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TIME: 1¾ HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name, Index number and your other details in the spaces provided above.
2. Spent the first 15 minutes of the time allocated to read through the question paper.
3. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided only.
4. Wrong spelling especially of biological terms will be penalized.

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QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 14

2 13

3 13

TOTAL 40

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1. a) You are provided with substances labeled M, N, V, U and X and a filter paper. M and N
are food substances, while V is Benedict’s solution, U is 10% Sodium Hydroxide solution and
X is 1% Copper Sulphate solution. Using the reagents provided, carry out tests determine
the food substance(s) in M and N (10 marks)
Substan FoodSubstance Procedure Observation Conclusion
ce Being Tested
For

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 a).State the functions of the food substances found in both M and N. (4marks)
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2. Below are sections of a dicotyledonous plant organs labeled X and Y.

(a) Give three observable differences between the sections. (3 marks)

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(b) On the diagram, label any three parts of section Y. (3 marks)

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(c) Identify and state the functions of the parts labeled A and B. (4 marks)
A ……………………………………………………….
Function…………………………………………………………………………………………
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B ………………………………………………………
Function…………………………………………………………………………………………
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(d) How would section X compare with that of a monocotyledonous plant? (3 marks)
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3. Below is a diagram showing a type of metamorphosis exhibited by a butterfly

a) (i) Give the name of the type of metamorphosis in the diagram above. (1mark)
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(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) (i) above. (1 mark)
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 b) Name stages Q and R (2mks)
Q…………………………………………………………………………………………
R…………………………………………………………………………………………

(c) Differentiate the biological activities in the development stages R and S. (4marks)
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(d) Name the two major hormones that are associated with metamorphosis in insects.(2mks)
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(e) (i) Name the class to which the organisms in the diagram above belongs. (1mark)
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(ii) Give two reasons for your answer in (e) (i) above. (2marks)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided above.
•Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
• Answer all the questions in the spaces provided
•Mathematics tables and electronic calculators may be used.
•All working must be clearly shown where necessary.

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Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
1 12
2 11
3 13
4 12
5 11
6 11
7 10
TOTAL SCORE 80

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1. (a) State one disadvantage of using flower extracts as acid – base indicators.(1mk)
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(b)Name the indicator that can be used in the laboratory to tell the PH of lemon juice.
(1mk)
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(c) Differentiate between strong and weak acids. (1mk)
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2. (a) What are isotopes? (1mk)

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(b) Determine the number of neutrons in 8 O (1mk)

3. When magnesium is burnt in air it reacts with both oxygen and nitrogen gas giving a
white ash. Write two equations for the reactions that take place. (1mk)
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4. A solution contains 29.1g per litre of aluminium Sulphate. Calculate the number of
Sulphate ions in 350cm3 of the solution.
(Al = 27, S = 32, O = 16) Avogadro’s constant = 6.0 x 1023. (2mks)

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5. When a solid B was heated in a test-tube, it gave off two gases. The two gases were
seperates by passing them through a plug of glass wool in a test-tube as shown below.

The first gas which evolved turned moist red litmus paper to blue. Later the other gas
involved turned the litmus back to red.
(a) Identify solid B (1mk)
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(b) Write the equation for the reaction that take place in the test tube (1mk)
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6. Hydrogen Sulphide gas was bubbled into two solutions of metallic nitrates as shown in
the flow diagram below

Blue solution Black solid C

Hydrogen
Sulphide
gas
Brown solution
Green Solution D

(a) Identify the black solid C (1mk)

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(b) Write an ionic equation for the formation of the green solution (1mk)
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(c) State the property of Hydrogen Sulphide shown by the formation of solution D(1mk)
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7. The apparatus shown below was used to investigate the effect of Carbon (II) Oxide on
Lead (II) Oxide.

(a) State the observation made in the combustion tube during the experiment.(2mks)
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(b) Write the equation for the reaction that take place in test-tube E. (1mk)
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8. (a) Lime water is also used to soften hard water. Why is this method not preferred to
soften hard water. (1mk)
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(b) Name a compound that causes temporary hardness of water. (1mk)
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(c) State one disadvantage of using hard water for domestic purpose. (1mk)
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9. (a) Name the compound below

CH3CH2CH = CH2
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 (b) Draw and name other isomers of the compound in (a) above. (2mks)

10.A white solid dissolve in water to form a colourless solution. The colourless solution forms
a white precipitate with Ammonia solution but dissolve in excess alkali. The colourless
solution forms a white precipitate with Lead (II) Nitrate solution. The white Precipitate
dissolve on warming to form a colourless solution.
(a) Write the chemical formulae for the ion formed when the colourless solution
react with excess ammonia solution. (1mk)
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(b) Write the name of the ion present in the white solid. (1mk)
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(c) What is an alkali (1mk)

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11. The solubility of Potassium Manganate (VII) at 200C is 13g per 100g of water and at
900C is 60g per 100g of water.
(a) Determine the mass of Pottassium (VII) Manganate present in 80g of saturated
solution at 900C. (1mk)
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(b) Calculate the mass of Pottassium (VII) Manganate that would crystallize out if
the solution in (a) were cooled to 200C. (2mks)
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12. (a) Explain why concentrated Sulphuric (VI) acid is a poor electrolyte and has no
effect on blue litmus paper whereas 2M Sulphuric (VI) acid conducts electricity and changes
blue litmus paper red. (1mk)
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(b) What is a binary electrolyte. (1mk)
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13. An element F has a relative atomic mass of 88. When a current of 0.5 amperes was
persed through the fused chloride of F for 20 minutes and 20 seconds, 0.278g of F were
deposited at the cathode. Determine the charge on ion of F (1Faraday = 96500C).
(2mks)

14. Below is a cross- section of a charcoal burner

(a) Charcoal is a form of impure carbon. Name allotropes of carbon. (1mk)

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 (b) Write an equation for the reaction taking place at the part marked B. (1mk)
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15. The diagram below represents paper chromatogram of four types of sugar.

(a) Identify the most stable sugar. (1mk)

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(b) On the diagram, show the chromatogram of R. (2mks)

16. The empirical formula of a hydrocarbon is C2H3. The hydrocarbon has a relative
molecular Mass of 54. (H = 1, C = 12)
(a) Determine the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. (1mk)

(b) Draw the structure formulae of the hydrocarbon in (a) (1mk)

(c)To which homologous series does the hydrocarbon in (b) above belong? (1mk)

17. State three factors that increase the rate of reaction for the following rection.(3mks)
CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(aq)
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18.In terms of structure and bonding explain the following
(a) Melting point of Magnessium is higher than that of Sodium. (3mks)
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(b) Melting point of Chlorine is lower than that of Iodine. (1mk)

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19. The set-up below was used to prepare a solution of hydrogen chloride gas

(a) Identify solid S (1mk)

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(b) Identify one mistake in the set up. (1mk)
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(c) Write an equation for the reaction taking place in the flask. (1mk)
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20. (a) State gay Lussac’s law (1mk)

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(b) 10cm3 of a gaseous hydrocarbon, CxHy required 30cm3 of oxygen for complete
combustion. If steam and 20cm3 of Carbon (IV) oxide were produced, what is the value of x in
CxHy. (2mks)

21. Starting with lead metal, describe how a dry sample of Lead(II) chloride can be
prepared in the laboratory. (3mks)
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22. An ion T2- has an electronic arrangement of 2.8

(a) What is the atomic number of the element. (1mk)
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(b) To which group and period does the element belong to;
Group__________________________________________________ (1mk)
Period__________________________________________________ (1mk)

23. Using dot (.) and cross (x) diagram show the type of bond present in hydrogen ion,
H3O+ (H = 1, O = 8) (2mks)

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24. A mixture of Hydrogen gas and Carbon (IV) oxide are passed through Potassium
hydroxide solution as shown below.

(a) State the observation made in the conical flask. (1mk)

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(b) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place in:-
(i) the conical flask (1mk)
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(ii) the burning of gas x (1mk)
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25. 20cm3 of a solution containing 4g per litre of Sdium hydroxide was neutralized by
8cm3 of dilute Sulphuric (VI) acid. Calculate the concentration of the acid im moles per
litre.(Na = 23, O = 16, H=1) (3mks)

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26. Given that the hydration energies of Ca2+(g) and Cl-(g) are -1562KJ/Mole and -
364KJ/Mole respectively. The heat of solution (  Hsoln) for one Molw of CaCl2 is -
82.9 KJ/Mole. Determine the lattice energy for CaCl2. (2mks)

27. The diagram below is used to prepare nitrogen (IV) oxide gas.

(a) Identify substance V (1mk)

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(b) State and explain one precaution taken when carrying out the experiment.(2mks)
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28. Electrode potentials for the half cells are shown below. Use the information to answer
the questions that follow.
Sn2+(aq)+2e- Sn(s) ; E  = -0.14V
Cu2+(aq)+2e- Cu(s) ; E  = -0.34V
(a) Write the cell representation for the cell made up of two half cells. (1mk)
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 (b) Write the cell equation for the cell reaction. (1mk)
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(c) Calculate the E  value for the cell. (1mk)

29. State the function of each of the following in the solvay process of production of
Sodium Carbonate.
(a) Coke (1mk)
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(b) Cold water on the carbonation. (1mk)
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(c) Ammonia a generator. (1mk)
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30. (a) A student in form three was given two gases C2H6 and C2H4. He added acidified
Potassium Manganate (VII) to each solution. State the observations the student made.
(2mks)
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(b) State one use of C2H4. (1mk)

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SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided above.
•Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
• Answer all the questions in the spaces provided
•Mathematics tables and electronic calculators may be used.
•All working must be clearly shown where necessary.

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Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
1 12
2 11
3 13
4 12
5 11
6 11
7 10
TOTAL SCORE 80

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1. (a) The table below shows the ions of elements W, X, Y, Z and their electron
arrangement.
The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the element.
Ion Electron configuration
W- 2,8,8
X2+ 2,8,8
Y3+ 2,8
Z2- 2,8

(i) Which two elements belong to the same period? Give a reason. (2mks)
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(ii) In which group of the periodic table does Y belong? (1mk)
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(iii) Write the formula of the compound formed between W and X (1mk)
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(iv) What type of bond is formed between W and X. Explain. (2mks)
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(b) (i) What is a coordinate bond. (1mk)
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(ii) Draw a dot (.) cross (X) diagram to show bonding in the Ammonium ion. NH4+ ion (N
= 7, H = 1) (2mks)

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 c) Aluminum chloride and sodium chloride are both chlorides of period 3 elements.
Use this information to explain the following observations.
I A solution of A1CI3 in water turns blue litmus paper red while that of sodium chloride
does hot. (1 ½ mks)
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II The melting point of sodium chloride (801°C) is higher than that of A1C13 (180°C).
( 1 ½ mks)
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2. (a) Give the names of the following compounds.

(i) CH3CH2CH2CH3 (1 mk)
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(ii) CH3CHCHCH2CH3 (1 mk)
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(b) Study the information in the table below ad answer the questions that follow.

No. of carbon atoms per molecule Relative molecular mass of hydrogen

2 28
3 42
4 56

(i) Write the general formula of the hydrocarbons in the table. (1 mk)
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(ii) Predict the relative molecular mass of the hydrocarbon with 5 carbon atoms. (1mk)
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(iii) Determine the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon in (ii) and draw its structural
formula. (2 mks)
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(c) Study the scheme given below and answer questions that follow.

(i) Name the reagent used in

Step I (1 mk)
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Step II (1 mk)
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Step III (1 mk)

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(ii) Write an equation for complete combustion of CH  CH (1 mk)

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(iii) Explain one disadvantage of the continued use of items in step III. (1 mk)
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 3. Air was passed through several reagents as shown in the flow chart below.

(a) Name the major components of air. (2mks)

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(b) Write an equation for the reaction which takes place in the chamber with:
(i) Concentrated sodium hydroxide. (lmk)

(ii) Excess heated copper turnings. (lmk)

(iii) Excess heated magnesium powder. (1mk)

(c) Name one gas which escapes from the chamber containing magnesium powder. Give a
reason for your answer. (2mks)
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(d) Name the substance that was eliminated by electrostatic precipitation. (lmk)
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(e) Name a reagent that can be used in place of concentrated sodium hydroxide. (1 mk)
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(f) Name substance C. (lmk)

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(g) State three uses of gas C. (3mks)

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4. (a) Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.

Residue V was yellow when hot and white when cold.

(i) Identify
I White precipitate I. (1mk)
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II Solution II. (1mk)
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III Residue V. (1mk)
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(ii) Write an ionic equation for the reaction of solution II with Pb(NO3)2(aq). (1 mk)
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(iii) Write observations that would be made when ammonia solution is added drop wise till
in excess to the colourless solution II (lmk)
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(b) The diagram below represents a set-up for large scale manufacture of hydrochloric acid.
Study it and answer the questions that follow:

(i) Name substance X. (1 mk)

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(ii) What is the purpose of glass beads? (1 mk)

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(iii) Give one source of substance X used in the above process. (lmk)
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(iv) Give two use of hydrochloric acid. (2mks)

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(c) The table below shows the ammeter readings obtained when two different electrolytes
of the same concentration were tested.

Electrolyte Ammeter reading (Amps)

Hydrochloric acid 4.0

Ethanoic acid 1.2

Why does Ethanoic acid give a lower ammeter reading? Explain your answer (2mks)
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5. The set-up below was used to prepare and collect gas X. During the experiment cleaned
magnesium ribbon was strongly heated before heating the wet glass wool.

(a) Name gas X ………………………………………………………… (1mk)

(b) Why is magnesium ribbon cleaned before it is used? (1mk)
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(c) State one observation that would be noted in the reaction tube. (1mk)
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(d) Write the equation for the reaction in the reaction tube. (1mk)
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(e) State one industrial use of the solid product formed in the reaction tube(1mk)
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 (f) What precaution should be taken at the end of experiment? Explain. (2mks)
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(g) At the end of the experiment 96.0cm3 of gas X were collected at 100C and 1 atmosphere
pressure. Mg = 24, M.G.V = 22.4, T = O0c AT STP, p = 1 atmospere at stp).
(i) Determine the volume gas X would occupy at s.t.p? (2mks)
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(ii) Calculate the mass of magnesium ribbon used Mg = 24. (2 mks)

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6. The flow chart below shows the large-scale manufacture of nitric (V) acid. Study it and
answer the questions below.

(a) Name substance X. (1mk)

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(b) Identify one source of X in this process. (1mk)
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 (c) Write a balanced equation for the reaction which take place.
(i) At Step II. (1mk)
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(ii) In the absorption tower. (1mk)
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(d) Name the catalyst used in this process. (1mk)

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(e) Why is it not advisable to store nitric (V) acid in a transparent bottle? (1 mk)
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(f) The apparatus below was arranged to investigate the properties of nitric (V) acid. Study
the set-up and answer the questions that follow:

(i) Explain what would be observed when blue and red litmus paper is dropped into flask Y
after the experiment. (2 marks)
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(ii) Write an equation for the reaction in test tube X above. (1 mark)
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(iii) What gaseous products would be expected if concentrated sulphuric (VI) acid was used
in place of conc. nitric (V) acid? (1 mark)
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7. (a) Explain the following observation, giving an equation where necessary. When a
sample of tap water is boiled for some time, a white precipitate is formed. (lmk)
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(b) A sample of hard water is found to contain 0.25g of calcium chloride and 0.24g of
magnesium sulphate per litre.
(i) Describe how this sample of water is softened by using anhydrous sodium carbonate
(2mks)
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(ii) Calculate the mass of anhydrous sodium carbonate required to soften a litre of the water
sample (Ca= 40, Mg = 24, Na = 23, 0 = 16, Cl = 35.5, S = 32 and C = 12) (3mks)
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(iii) Give two reasons why it is necessary / important to soften tap water supplied for
domestic . (2mks)
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(c) Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.

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(i) Identify solid T (lmk)
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(ii) Write an equation for the reaction between solid T and concentrated nitric (v) acid.
(lmk)
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(iii) Write an equation for the reaction that produces solution Q. (lmk)
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CONFIDENTIAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHOOLS
The information in this paper is to enable the Head of the school and the teacher in charge of
chemistry to make adequate preparations for this year’s chemistry practical examination.

Great care MUST be taken to ensure that the information here in does not reach the candidates
either directly or indirectly. The teacher in charge of chemistry should NOT perform any of
the experiments in the same room as the candidates nor make results of the experiments
available to the candidates or give any other information related to the experiments to the
candidates. Teachers to perform experiments to complete tables I and II to provide readings
for their centre to be enclosed with the candidates’ scripts to central marking centre.

In addition to the fittings and apparatus found in a chemistry laboratory, each candidate will
require the following:

A.
1. One burette 0 – 50 ml
2. One pipette 25.0 ml and a pipette filler
3. Two clean and dry conical flasks (250ml)
4. Six clean and dry test-tubes
5. pH chart (Full range)
6 One boiling tube
7. About 500cm3 of distilled water supplied in a wash bottle
8. One 250ml volumetric flask supplied with a stopper.
9. One 10ml measuring cylinder
10. One 50ml measuring cylinder

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11. About 60cm3 of solution A
12. About 100cm3 of solution B
13. About 100cm3 of solution C
14. 100ml glass beaker
15. White piece of plain paper marked with a cross on it with a blue print
16. Thermometer
17. Stop watch/stop clock
18. One sticker / label
19. About 0.5 of solid sodium carbonate
20. About 2g of solid R
21. About 0.5g of solid V

B Access to:
1. Universal indicator solution (full range)
2. Phenolphthalein indicator
3. Bunsen burner, tripod stand and wire gauze
4. 2.0M sodium hydroxide solution supplied with a dropper
5. Acidified potassium manganate (VII) supplied with a dropper
6. 0.5M aqueous lead (II) nitrate solution supplied with a dropper
7. 2.0M ammonia solution supplied with a dropper.
8. 2.0M barium chloride solution
9. 2.0M lead nitrate solution
10. Bromine water
11. Potassium iodide solution

NOTE:
1. Solid R is a mixture of lead (II) carbonate and sodium sulphite in the ratio of 1:1
2. Solid V is oxalic acid
3. Solution A is prepared by dissolving 172cm3 of Conc. Hydrochloric Acid (Density
1.18g/cm3) in
400cm3 of distilled water and diluting with distilled water to make one litre solution.
4. Solution B is prepared by dissolving 15.8g of sodium thiosulphate (Na 2S2O3) in 600cm3
of distilled water and diluting with distilled water to make one litre solution.
5. Solution C is prepared by dissolving 4g of sodium hydroxide pellets in 600cm3 of
distilled and diluting with distilled water to one litre.
6. Acidified potassium manganate (VII) is prepared by dissolving 3.0g of potassium
manganate (VII) in 400cm3 of 2.0M H2SO4 and diluting with distilled water to one litre.

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SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided in the question paper.
(b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
(c) Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided on the question paper
(d) You are NOT allowed to start working with the apparatus for the first 15 minutes of the
2 ¼ hours allowed for this paper. This time is to enable you to read the question paper
and make sure you have all the apparatus and chemicals that you may need.
(e) All working MUST be clearly shown where necessary
(f) Mathematical tables and silent non-programmed electronic calculators may be used.

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QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES
SCORE
1 22
2 11
3 07
Total Score 40

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1. You are provided with:
i) Solution A which is 2.0M hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
ii) Solution B, which is 0.1 M sodium thiosulphate (Na2S2O3)
iii) Solution C which is alkali of 0.1 M concentration

You are required to:

i) Find the effect of change of temperature on the rate of reaction between sodium thiosulphate,
solution B, and hydrochloric Acid, solution A.
ii) Prepare a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid, solution A
iii) Write an ionic equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid, solution A, and the alkali
solution C.

Procedure I
Using a measuring cylinder measure 10 cm3 of solution B into a clean 100cm3 glass beaker. Place
it together with its contents on a white piece of paper marked with a cross (X) on it with bold
blue print. Measure the temperature of the solution and record it as shown in the table below.
Using a clean measuring cylinder, measure 5cm3 of solution A. add it to the contents of the beaker
containing solution B and immediately start the stop watch. Record the time it will take for
the cross (X) to become invisible when viewed above the reaction mixture in the beaker.
Wash the glass beaker used and repeat the experiment at the temperature indicated in the table
below by warming sodium thiosulphate solution B to the stated temperature before adding
hydrochloric Acid, solution A.
Table I
Experiment number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Volume of hydrochloric Acid, solution A 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
(1 cm3)
Volume of sodium thiosulphate solution 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
B(cm3)
Temperatuiure (0C) of sodium Room 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
thiosulphate, solution B temp.
Time in seconds

1
Reciprocal of time   per seconds,S-1
t 

(6 marks)

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 1
a) On the grid provided, plot a graph of reciprocal of time   against temperature (3 marks)
t 

b) Comment on the effect of change in temperature on the reaction between sodium

thiosulphate, solution B and hydrochloric acid, solution A. (1mark)
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c) Use your graph to determine:
i) The time taken by the reaction when the temperature is 58 0C. (1mark)

ii) The temperature at which the rate of the reaction is 0.045 sec-1. (1mark)

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Procedure II
Using a clean measuring cylinder, place 12.5 cm3 of solution A in a 250ml volumetric flask. Add
200 cm3 of distilled water and shake. Add distilled water upto the mark. Label this solution
D. Fill a burette with solution D. Using a pipette and pipette filler, place 25.0 cm3 of solution
C into a 250 ml conical flask. Add two drops of phenolphthalein indicator and titrate with
solution D until the pink colour disappears.
Record your results in table II. Repeat the titration two more times and complete the table.
Table II (5 marks)
I II III
Final Burette Reading(cm3)
Initial Burette Reading(cm3)
Volume of solution D (cm3)
d) Calculate:
i) The average volume of solution D used. (1 mark)

ii) Moles of hydrochloric Acid, solution D used. (1 mark)

iii) Moles of Alkali solution C used. (1mark)

iv) Determine the reacting mole ratio between the hydrochloric acid, solution D, and the alkali,
solution C. (1 mark)

v) Write ionic equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid, solution A and alkali,
solution C. (1mark)

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2. Place all solid R provided into a clean boiling tube then add about 10cm3 of distilled water.
Shake the contents thoroughly then filter. Retain both the filtrate and residue. Divide the
filtrate into four equal portions.
(a) To the first portion, add sodium hydroxide solution dropwise until in excess.
Observation Inference

(½ mark) (½ mark)

(b) To the second portion, add about 2cm3 of Barium Chloride Solution.

Observation Inference

(1 mark) (1 mark)

(c) To the third portion, add 3 drops of lead (ii) nitrate solution provided followed by about
2cm3 of 2M nitric (V) acid and shake the mixture.
Observation Inference

(1 mark) (1mark)

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(d) To the fourth portion, add 3 drops of acidified potassium manganate (Vii).
Observation Inference

(1 mark) (1 mark)

(e) Transfer all the residue into a clean boiling tube, then add about 2cm3 of 2M nitric acid
and add about 3cm3 of distilled water when all the solid has dissolved. Divide the resulting
product into three equal portions.
(i) To the 1st portion add sodium hydroxide solution drop wise until in excess.
Observation Inference

(½ mark) (½ mark)

(ii) To the second portion, add ammonia solution drop wise until in excess.
Observation Inference

(½ mark) (½ mark)

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(iii) To the third portion, add a few drops of potassium iodide solution.
Observation Inference

( ½ mark) (½ mark)

3. You are provided with solid V. You are required to carry out the tests indicated below.
Place a spatulaful of solid V in a boiling tube. Add about 6 cm3 of distilled water and shake
well. Divide the mixture into four equal portions in test tubes.
a) To the first portion, add two drops of potassium manganate (VII) solution.
Observations Inferences

(1 mark) (1 mark)

b) To the second portion, add three drops of bromine water.

Observations Inferences

(l mark) (l mark)

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(c) To the third portion, add all the sodium carbonate.
Observations Inferences

(l mark) (l mark)

(d) Test the pH of the solution using universal indicator solution provided.
Observations Inferences

(½ mark) (½ mark)

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided
• This paper consists of two sections, A and B.
• Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
• All working must be clearly shown in the spaces provided in this booklet
• Mathematical tables and Electronic calculators may be used.
Take g = 10m/s2

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Section Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
A 1-14 25
15 11
B 16 11
17 12
18 10
19 11
TOTAL SCORE 80

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 SECTION A: (25MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section.
1. What is the actual reading of the micrometer screw gauge shown below if it has an error
of+ 0.5mm? (2marks)

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2. In a ball and ring experiment, the ball goes through the rings at room temperature.
When it is heated it does not go through the ring, but when left on the ring for some
time, it goes through. Explain this observation. (2marks)
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3. In the study of free fall, it is assumed that the force F acting on a given body of mass,
m, is gravitational, given by F = mg. State two other forces that act on the same body.
(2marks)
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4. In the set up shown below, it is observed that the level of the water initially drops
before starting to rise. Explain this observation. (2marks)

5. Distinguish between speed and velocity. (1mark)

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6. State how the pressure in a moving fluid varies with speed of the fluid. (1mark)
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7. A piece of metal weighs 3N in air and 2N when totally immersed in water. Calculate
the volume of the metal. (Density of water = 1000Kg/m3) (3marks)
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8. Why is banking of roads necessary? (1mark)

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9. Give a reason why air is not commonly used as the fluid in a hydraulic lift. (1mark)
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10. Tall buildings are built with lighter materials at the upper part. Explain (2marks)
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11. The figure below shows a swinging pendulum.

State the energy conservation taking place as the pendulum moves from A to B and B to C
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12. The identical springs each of spring constant 3N/cm are used to support a load of 30N
as shown.

Determine the extension on of each spring. (3marks)

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13. In a vacuum flask, the walls enclosing the vacuum are silvered on the inside. State the
reason for this. (1mark)
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14.Sketch velocity — time graph of a body moving down a viscous fluid. (2marks)

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 SECTION B: (55 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
15. a) Define the term efficiency as applied in simple machine. (2marks)
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b)A man used a wooden plank to lift a log of wood from the ground to a stationary lorry on a
flat ground as shown in figure below. The wooden plank was inclined at an angle of 300 to the
ground.

i) Indicate with an arrow on the diagram, the direction of the effort and the load. (2marks)

ii) Calculate the velocity ratio of the set up. (2marks)

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iii) Calculate the mechanical advantage of the set up if its efficiency is 65%. (2marks)
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c) A pump is used to spray water from a pool to form fountain.
i) Determine the minimum power of the pump if it ejects 50 litres of water per minute and
spray reached a height of 5metres.(Density of water = 1000Kg/m3) (3marks)
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ii) Give a reason why water from the pump has a different temperature from that which left
the pool. (1mark)
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16. a) Define centre of gravity (lmark)

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b) The figure below shows a wine glass

Explain how the stability of the glass is affected if it is filled with wine. (2marks)
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c) In the triangular ABC shown in the figure below, determine geometrically the position of
centre of gravity. (1mark)

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d) The figure below shows a uniform rod AE which is 40cm long. It has a mass of 2kg pivoted
at D. If 2N is acting at point E, and 30N force is passed through a frictionless pulley.

Find the force (x) acting at end A. (3marks)

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e)i)State the principle of moments. (1mark )

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ii) The figure below shows a metal plate 2M long, 1M wide and negligible thickness A
horizontal force of 50N applied at point ‘A’ just makes the plate tilt.

Determine the weight of the plate. (3marks)

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17. a) State one factor that affects melting point of water. (1mark)
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b) Define the term specific heat capacity of a substance (1mark)
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c) The figure below shows a container carrying 0.5 Kg of water at 80°C

A metal block of mass 1Kg and specific heat capacity 4000Jkg-1k-1 at a temperature of 25°C is
lowered into the hot water. The container losses 600J of heat during mixing and a steady final
temperature of the mixture obtained is T. Assume no further heat is lost to the surrounding and
specific heat capacity of water is 4200Jkg-1k-1

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I. Derive the expression for:
i) The heat lost by the hot water. (2mks)

ii) The total heat lost by hot water and the container (2mks)

II. Determine the steady temperature T of the mixture (3mks)

d) Water drops from a water fall 120m High. The temperature of the water at the
bottom is found to be 24°C. Calculate its temperature at the top
(Take specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkg-1k-1) (3marks)
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18. a) State the law of floatation (1mark)

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b) A solid metal block cross-section area 4cm2 and of density 2.5g/cm3 is fully immersed in
water, supported by a spring balance.

i) A part from the weight, state and indicate the direction of any two forces acting on the
metal block (2marks)
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ii) If the upward force acting on the bottom face is 1.5N, calculate the volume of the block
(Density of water = 1000kg/cm3) (3marks)
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iii) Determine the apparent weight of block in water. (3marks)

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(c) Explain why the hydrometer is not graduated uniformly. (1marks)

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19.(a)Using Kinetic theory of Gases, explain how the rise in temperature of a gas causes rise
in the pressure of a gas if the volume is kept constant. (3marks)
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(b) The figure below is a set up that can be used to verify Charles’ law of gases.

i) State two measurements that should be taken in the experiment. (2marks)

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ii) Explain how the measurements taken above can be used to verify Charles law. (3marks)
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c) A certain mass of hydrogen gas occupies a volume of 2.6m3 at a pressure of 1.5 x 105 pa
and temperature of 12°C. Determine its volume at a temperature of 0°C, if its pressure is 1.0 x
105 pa. (3 marks)
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TIME: 2 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided
• This paper consists of two sections, A and B.
• Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
• All working must be clearly shown in the spaces provided in this booklet
• Mathematical tables and Electronic calculators may be used.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

Section Question Maximum Score Candidate’s Score
A 1-11 25

12 10
B 13 13
14 11
15 11
16 10
TOTAL SCORE 80

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 SECTION A: (25MARKS)
1. State any two ways of increasing the size of an image formed by a fixed pinholecamera.
(2marks)
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2. State one advantages of an alkaline battery over a lead acid battery. (lmark)
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3.

The figure above shows a 6V battery connected to an arrangement of resistors.

Determine thecurrent flowing through the 2  resistor. (3marks)
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4. A negatively charged rod is brought near the cap of a lightly charged electroscope. The
leaf divergence first reduces but as the rod comes nearer, it diverges more.
i) State the charge of the electroscope (1 mark)
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ii) Explain the behaviour of the leaf above. (1 mark)
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5. The figure below shows an electromagnetic relay.

Explain what happened when the switch is closed. (3marks)

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6. A current 12 A flows through a circuit for 2.5 minutes. How much charge passes
through the circuit? (2marks)
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7. The diagram below shows part of a wave form. The numbers on the diagram show
scales in centimeters. The speed of the wave is 16ms-1

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 From the graph of the wave shown, determine;
a) The wavelength (1mark)
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b) The frequency
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8. Figure below shows wavefront before and after passing through an opening as shown in
fig.5.

State what would be observed on the pattern after passing the opening if:
i) Wave length is increased. (1mark)
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ii) Gap is increased. (1mark)
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9. State two ways by which the frequency of a note produced by a sonometer wire may be
increased. (2marks)
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10. An electric kettle rated at 2.0kW, 240V is filled with water. If the water requires 7.0 x
105 Joules of heat to boil from the initial temperature, determine the resistance of the
element. (3marks)
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11. A certain glass material has a refractive index of 2.5. What is its critical angle? (2mks)
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SECTION B: (55 MARKS)
12. A student carried out an experiment to investigate how current varies with potential
difference applied across a filament lamp. The following readings were obtained.
Rd(V) 0 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.20 1.60 2.40
I(A) 0.0 0.11 0.20 0.28 0.34 0.43 0.50 0.58

Draw a diagram for the circuit used to obtain the values. (2marks)

b) Plot a graph of V against I for the values presented in the table. (5marks)

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 Determine the resistance of the lamp when a current of O.4A flows through it.(3marks)
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13. a) Define the term principal focus in relation to a thin convex lens (1 mark)
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b) Distinguish between a real and virtual image. (1 mark)

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c) The diagram shows an arrangement of lenses; L0 and Le used in a compound

microscope F0 and Fe are principal foci of L0 and Le respectively.
Draw the rays to show how the final image is formed in the microscope. (3marks)

(d)The table below shows the object distance, U and the corresponding image distance, V for
an object placed.
U (cm) 20 25 30 35 40 45
V(cm)
1
u
cm 1 
1
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cm 1 

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 1 1
(i) Complete the table and plot a graph of against (7marks)
v u

(ii) Determine the focal length of the lens. (2marks)

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14. a) Give two conditions necessary for total internal reflection to occur. (2marks)
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b) Figure below shows the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular block of
Perspex to air.

Calculate the refractive index of Perspex. (3marks)

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c) Give one use of an optical fibre (1 mark)

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d)In a transparent liquid container, an air bubbles appears to be 18cm when viewed from
end A and 12cm when viewed from end B as shown in figure below. Where exactly is the air
bubble. If the length of the tank is 40cm? (4marks)

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15. a) i) Distinguish between longitudinal and transverse waves. (1mark)
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ii) State one distinction between the way sound waves and electromagnetic waves are
transmitted. (1 mark)
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b) A mine worker stands between two vertical cliffs 400m from the nearest cliff. The cliffs
are X m apart, every time he strikes the rock once, he hears two echoes, the first one in 2.5s
while the second follows 2s later. From this information calculate:
i) The speed of sound in air. (2marks)
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ii) The value of X. (3marks)

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c)Figure 12 below shows the displacement of a particle in progressive wave incident on a

boundary between deep and shallow regions.

i)Complete the diagram to show what is observed beyond the boundary. (Assume no
loss of energy) (2marks)
ii)Explain the observation in C (i) above. (2marks
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16.(a) State two factors that affect the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. (2marks)
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(b)The diagram below shows an arrangement of capacitors in a circuit.

Determine; i) The total capacitance (3marks)

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ii) The total charge (2marks)

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iii) The energy stored by the 2F capacitor. (3marks)

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PRACTICAL

CONFIDENTIAL
Provide The Following Apparatus To The Candidates.
QUESTION ONE
 A voltmeter (0-3v or 0-5v)
 An ammeter
 Two new dry cells
 Cell holder
 A resistance wire labeled W ( teacher to provide a 30cm SWG 32 (0.28mm diameter)
wire)
 A resistance wire mounted on a mm scale ( SWG 28)
 A micrometer screw gauge (to be shared)
 Six connecting wires with crocodile clips
 A switch

QUESTION TWO
 A spiral spring with a pointer (4.6cm long and 1.23cm in diameter)
 A metre rule
 A complete stand
 Three 100g masses and one 50g mass
 A stop watch

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(a) Write your Name, Index Number and Admission number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of Examination in the spaces provided above.
(c) Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
(d) You are supposed to spend the first 15 minutes of the 2½ hours allowed for this paper reading
the whole paper carefully before commencing your work.
(e) Marks will be given for clear records of observations actually made, their suitability,
accuracy and the use made of them.

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Question 1 a b b c c c e f f g h TOTAL
(i) (ii) (i) (ii) (iii) (i) (ii)
Max. Score 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 5 1 2 2 20
Candidate’s
Score
Question 2 d e e (ii) e (iii) e (iii) e (iii) TOTAL
(i) (I) (II) (III)
Max. Score 1 6 5 3 2 1 2 20
Candidate’s
Score

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QUESTION ONE
You are provided with the following apparatus,
 A voltmeter
 An ammeter
 A resistance wire labeled W
 A wire mounted on a mm scale and labeled T
 A micrometer screw gauge (to be shared)
 Six connecting wire with crocodile clips

Proceed as follows:
a) Using the micrometer screw gauge provided measure the diameter of the wire labeled T
d …………………………………………………………………. mm (1mk)
Determine the radius r of the wire
r = …………………………… m (1mk)

b) Set up the apparatus as shown below

V
W

i) Record the voltmeter (V) and ammeter (I) readings

𝟏
V ………………………………………. V (𝟐 mk)

𝟏
I ……………………………………….. A (𝟐 mk)

ii) Determine the resistance Rw of the wire W (1mk)

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c) Set up your apparatus as shown below

V V
W
T

i) Use the voltmeter provided to measure the p.d Vw across W and VT across T when the
switch is closed.
𝟏
Vw = …………………………………………. V (𝟐 mk)

𝟏
VT = …………………………………………. V (𝟐 mk)

Open the switch.

ii) Use the value of Rw calculated in b (ii) and the value of V w to calculate the current I flowing
through W when the switch was closed.

I = …………………………….. (1 mk)

iii) Determine the constant K and its units given that, (1mk)
𝑅𝑊 .𝐼
K=
𝑉𝑇

d) Connect the voltmeter across R as shown below,

V
W
T

Adjust the position of the crocodile clip on the wire T to a point where L is 5cm. close the
switch.

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Read and record in the table the value of p.d across W. open the switch.
e) Repeat the procedure in (d) above for other values of L as shown in the table. (3mks)

Distance L (cm) 10 20 40 60 80 100

p.d across W (v)

f) i) on the grid provided plot a graph of V (y-axis) against L (5mks)

𝑉𝑜
ii) From the graph, determine L1, the value of 2
where Vo is the p.d when L1 = 0 (1mk)

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g) determine the constant M for the wire given that,
𝑅 𝑋 300
𝑀= (2mks)
𝐿1 𝑋 𝑉𝑜

h) Determine the constant N given that, (2mks)

𝜋𝑟 2
𝑁= (𝑀 + 𝐾)
2

QUESTION 2
You are provided with the following apparatus;
 A spiral spring with a pointer
 A metre rule
 Clamp
 Stand
 A boss
 Three 100g masses and one 50g mass
 A stop watch

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Proceed as follows;
a) Set up the apparatus as shown in the figure below.

Metre rule

Spiral Spring

mass

Suspend the spring and mount the metre rule vertically. Measure the length of the spring Lo.
Lo = ……………………………………… (1mk)
b) Load the spring with a mass of 50g and measure the length of the spring. Record the value
in table 2 below.
c) Give the spring a small vertical displacement and record the time for 20 oscillations t
d) Repeat for masses of 100g, 150g, 200g, 250g and 300g and record the corresponding length
of the spring and time t for 20 oscillations. (6mks)
Table 2
Mass (g) Length of spring Time for 20 Period T (s) T2 (s2)
L(m) x 10 -2 oscillations
t (s)
50
100
150
200
250
300

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e) i) On the grid provided plot a graph of T2(s2) (y-axis) against the length of the spring L
(5mks)

ii) Determine the slope of the graph (3mks)

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iii) Given that the equation of the graph is;
T2 = KL – R where K and R are constants,
I) Determine the value of m given that;
4𝜋2
=𝐾 (2mks)
𝑚

II) Use your graph to determine X0, the value of L when T2 = 0 (1mk)

III) The value of Q given that ;

𝐾. 𝑄 = −𝑋0 (2mks)

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AGRICULTURE
443/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INTRODUCTION TO CANDIDATES
i) Write your name and index no in the spaces provided
ii) Put your signature in the spaces provided above
iii) Write your answers in the spaces provide after every question

FOR EXAMINER’S USE ONLY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Marks

Question 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

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 SECTION A (30 MKRS)
1. What is nomadic pastoralism as a method of farming? (1/2)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

2. State two reasons why it is necessary to cultivate land before planting (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Give two reasons why leguminous plants are prefered for green manure (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

4. State two methods of increasing soil PH (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

5. State two effects of pests in crop production (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Give two forms in which nappier grass may be used to feed livestock (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

7. List three signs shown by crops when nitrogen is deficient in the soil (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

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8. State four factors that determine the choice of an irrigation system to use in a far
(2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Give four advantages of using zero grazing system (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

10. State four factors considred in selection of planting materials (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

11. State four factors that determine the quality of grass hay (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

12. Give four roles of trees in soil and water conservation (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

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13. State the importance of each of the following in a farm (1mk)
a) Strip cup
……………………………………………………………………………………..
b) Ball pen hammer
……………………………………………………………………………………..

14. State two cultural weed control measures in maize plantation (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Give four factors that determine the method of fertilizer application (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Give four ways of harvesting water in the farm (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

17. State four advantages of crop rotation practice in a farm (2mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

18. State four factors that affects the efficiency of psetcides (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

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19. Explain two ways monocropping leads to soil infertility (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Name four farming practices farmers can use to achieve minimum tillage (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION B (20 MKS)

21. A) A farmer in Kabondo was advised to apply 80 kg of nitrogen to his maize
plantation during top dressing. The fertilizer available was calcium ammonium
nitrate (20% N) .Calculate the amount of this fertilizer in kilograms the farmer should
purchase (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

B. At what stage should the farmer top dress his maize crop
……………………………………………………………………………………………

C. State three applications practices the farmer should consider to maximize the use
of the fertilizer by the crop for top dressing (3mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

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22. The diagram below illustration an investigation on property of soil using samples
labeled J,K and L

a.) If the level of water drained into the test tubes were observed after two hours,
name the property of soil being investigated (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

b.) What is the relationship between this property of soil and the size of soil particles
(1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

c.) Which soil sample will be suitable for growing paddy rice ? (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

d.) Name the type of soil labeled (2mks)

J. ……………………………………………………………………………………
L. ……………………………………………………………………………………

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23.

The diagram above shows a pest in production of cereal crops ,use it to answer the
question below.
a. Identify the pest
……………………………………………………………………………………………
b. Give two damages caused by the pest indentified in (a) above
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
c. Give two control measures of the pest above (1mk)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

d. Give four reasons why pest control practices should be effectively implemented in a
farm. (2mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C
24. A. Explain six cultural methods of controlling crop diseases (12mks)
B. Describe the effects of land fragmentation and subdivision (8mks)
25. a. Explain how five factors leads to loss of soil fertility (10mks)
b. Explain five ways by which farmers minimizes grain loses in stores (10mks)
26. a. Explain three reasons for pruning coffee (3mks)
b. Discuss the production of kales under the following sub headings (12mks)
 Transplanting
 Weed control
 Pests and diseases
c. State five factors that would influence soil erosion (5mks)

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INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

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INTRODUCTION TO CANDIDATES
iv) Write your name and index no in the spaces provided
v) Put your signature in the spaces provided above
vi) Write your answers in the spaces provide after every question
For examiner’s use only
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Marks

Question 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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 SECTION A (30MARKS)
(Answer all question in the spaces provided)
1. Name three types of dairy goats reared in Kenya (1 ½)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. a. What is raddling in sheep management (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b. Give two reasons for raddling in sheep management (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Give three advantages of contemporary comparison method in selection of livestock (1 ½)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. State four advantages of animal power in the farm (2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Give two qualities of a creep feed that make it suitable for piglets (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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6. Give two reasons for spreading a polythene paper (pvc) on the slab of a permanent farm
building (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Name three types of Fresh warm water fish reared in Kenya (1 ½ mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. a) Give three disadvantages of inbreeding in cattle production (11/2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b). Give three ad vantages of embryo transplant in cattle (11/2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Give two factors inhibiting milk let-down (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. a. Differentiate between “Flushing “and “Steaming up “ in livestock management (2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b. Give three characteristics of succulent roughage (11/2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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11. State two characteristics of a air cooled engines (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. Give four characteristics of a good vaccine (2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. State five factors that necessitate culling of a dairy cow (21/2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. Give two reasons why the afterbirth is removed immediately the sow farrows (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Give two reasons why bees swarm (1mk)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. List three chemical methods of treating timber (2mks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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17. Give four importance of farm buildings (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. State two control measures of controlling fleas in a flock of layers (1mk
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION B (20 MARKS)

Answer all question s in the spaces provided
19. Below is an illustration of a shep with some parts labeled A,B and C.Study the diagram and
answer questions that follows?

a. State the practices carried out on the part labeled A,B and C
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b. State two reasons for carrying our the operation on the part labeled A. (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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c. Name one tool used for operation carried out on the part labeled B and C (1mk)
B………………………………………………………………………………………
C……………………………………………………………………………………….

20. Study the illustration below and answer questions that follows

i) Identify the implement illustrated above (1mk)

……………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) Name the parts labeled E,F,G and H (2mks)

A___________________________________________________________________
B___________________________________________________________________
C___________________________________________________________________
D___________________________________________________________________

iii) State three ways in which the depth of ploughing can be increased when using the implement
above (3mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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21. The illustration below represents the digestive system of a poultry.Study and answer question
s that follow.

i)Name the parts Q,R and S (11/2)

Q.__________________________________________________________________

R. __________________________________________________________________

S. __________________________________________________________________

ii) State the functions of the part labeled Q and R (2mks)

Q. __________________________________________________________________

R. __________________________________________________________________

iii). Give two characteristics of the part labeled S that make it effective in it’s function
(2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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22. Below is an illustration of a bee keeping structure

a.)Name the parts labeled K,L,N and M (2mks)

K. __________________________________________________________________
L. __________________________________________________________________
N. __________________________________________________________________
M. __________________________________________________________________
b. Give two factors that affects quality of honey (2mks)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C.Name two types of pests that affects bees (1mk)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION C 40 MARKS
Answer any two questions from this section
23. a. Describe the characteristics of eggs selected for incubation (5mks)
b. Discuss five factors which affects the quality of honey (5mks)
c. Describe the management of growers from the 9th week to the point of lay (10mks)

24. a. Outline ten function s of Rumen (10mks)

b. Describe the digestion of grass in the rum en of an adult ruminant (8mks)
c. . Describe two reasons why raddling is necessary in sheep management (2mks)

25. Describe the component parts of a plunge dip for cattle (20mks)

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BUSINESS STUDIES
565/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INTRODUCTION TO CANDIDATES
i) Write your name and index no in the spaces provided
ii) Answer all the questions
iii) Write your answers in English

For examiner’s use only

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Marks

Question 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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 Answer all the questions
1. Identify any four differences between life assurance and general insurance (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Study the diagram below about a shift in the demand curve

Outline four factors that brought about a shift of demand curve DD to DD as shown
above (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Identify four channels that can be used to distribute locally manufactured goods (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

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4. Identify the type of office machine described below (4mks)
i) Destroys unwanted papers /documents
_______________________________________________________________
ii) Prints stamp impression on envelopes
_______________________________________________________________
iii) Reproduces documents using stencils
_______________________________________________________________
iv) Puts holes on papers to be filed
_______________________________________________________________

5. List four methods that commercial banks use in transferring funds (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Draw a duly balanced double column cashbook from the following transaction that
took place in the business of Onyango in may 2013.
May 1st the balances brought forward were cash Sh 2500 and bank Shs 7000.
May 3rd paid wages in cash shs 2000.
May 10th sold goods in cash Shs 6000.
May 15th withdraw Shs 1000 from the bank for office cash (4mks)

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7. Highlight four circumstances under which a public company may be dissolved (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

8. Outline four ways in which the Kenyan government may motivate industries to
delocalize (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in the accounting

a. Networth__________________________________________________
b. Depreciation_________________________________________________
c. Assets _____________________________________________________
d. Order of liquidity _____________________________________________

10. Show the effects of the following transactions on the balance sheet totals by
using a (+) for an increase, (-) for decrease or (o) for no effect

Transaction Effects on balance sheet

total
a Buys stock at Shs. 1000 on credit
b Invests shs 10,000 in the business
c Deposited shs 2000 in the bank
d Sells goods that cost shs 1800 for shs
1000
(4mks)

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11. Kenyan government has been experiencing an increase in the level of its national income
.Identify four factors that may have contributed to this (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

12. List four benefits that may accrue to community that practices trade (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

13. Outline four factors that may make communication between two parties more effective
(4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

14. Outline four advantages a country may enjoy by having a low population (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in public finance (4mks)
a. Impact of a tax
____________________________________________________________
b. Incidence of a tax_____________________________________________
c. Tax avoidance_________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
d. Tax evasion___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

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16. Outline four essentials of a market (4mks)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Identify four roles an entrepreneur in a bussinesss organization (4mks)

……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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18. Classify the following environmental factors into either internal or external business
environment. (4mks)
Factors External Internal environment
environment

A Tools and
equipment

B Inflation

C Politics

D The manager

19. Enter the following information in the relevant ledger accounts/

On 1st February 2014 Kemo enterprises purchased a latop(computer) for use in the
business at shs 100000 cash /
On 3rd February 2014/Kemo enterprises borrowed shs 170,000 from the bank .
On 7th February 2014 Kemo paid shs 500 for transport expenses in cash/

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 On 10th February 2014 Kemo brought furniture valued to shs 4,000 at the business from
his home. (4mks)

20. The following is trial balance of Kendu traders for period ending 31st Dec.2013
Trial Balance
Details Dr Cr

Carriage out 6,000

Discount 2,000 4,000

Transport 1000

Insurance 8,000

Wages 10,000

Rent 16,000

Gross profit 37,000

Carriage inwards 15,000

Purchasese 14,000

57,000 57,000

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 Required
Draw a profit and loss account for Kendu traders for period ending 31st Dec 2013
(5mks)

21. List any four features of a private warehouse (4mks)

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22. Outline four tools that the central bank of Kenya may use to lower money supply in the
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23. Name the four types of cheques used in home trade (4mks)
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24. State four limitations of using hand carts to transport goods from a wholesaler to a
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25. Highlight four benefits that accrue to a manufacturer as aresult of advertising his
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 KCSE INTER-SCHOOLS’ MOCK
KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
BUSINESS STUDIES
565/2
PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INTRODUCTION TO CANDIDATES
i) Write your name and index no in the spaces provided
ii) Answer Any FIVE questions
iii) Write your answers in English

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 Answer Any FIVE questions

1. a. Explain five reasons why you would advise your friend against starting a sole
proprietorship form of business (10mks)
b .Explain five measures that can be taken to reduce unemployment in a country (10mks)

2. a. Explain five advantages of non-verbal communication (10mks)

b. Explain five factors that have led to the survival of small scale retailers despite
competitions from supermarkets (10mks)

3. a. Office equipments includes all the necessary office machines and office furniture
.Explain five roles played by equipments in an office (10mks)
b. On November 2022,Sandra traders had cash in shs 87,000 and cash at bank 250,000.Durind
the month,the following transaction took place 2022.
Nov 2 :cash sale shs 50,000
Nov 3 : paid salaries shs 101,500 by cheque
Nov 6: Received a cheque of shs 76,800 from Wambua after allowing him a discount of 4 %
Nov 12 :bought office furniture by cheque shs 85,000
Nov 16:Settled katunge’s account of shs 40,000 in cash having deducted shs 800 cash
discount
Nov 18 :Received a cheque of shs 150,000 in respect of cash sales
Nov 21:Paid wages shs 24,000 in cash
Nov 22:Withdrew shs 5,000 csh for private use
Nov 28 :Received shs 16,500 cash from Mochere in settlement of his account less shs 660
cash discount
Nov 30 :Deposited all the money into bank except shs 25,000
Prepaire a three colum cash book dul;y balance (10mks)

4. a. Explain five functions of commercial banks in Kenya (10mks)

b. Explain five reasons for the popularity of sea transport in Kenya’s export trade (10mks)

5. a. Explain five uses of National income statistics (10mks)

b. Outline five factors that you woulkd consire when establishing a warehouse for imported
goods (10mks)

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6. a. Explain four criteria for determining the size of a firm (8marks)
b. The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Bush traders on the 31st Dec
2022
Bush Traders
Trial Balance
Dr Cr
Sales 720,000
Purchases 340,000
Returns 20,000 18,000
Rent 16,000
Advertising 24,000
Commision 9000
Deptors 54,000
Creditors 64,000
Stock(1/1/2022 60,000
Insuarance 30,000
Drawings 40,000
Furnitures /fittings 100,000
Cash in hand 15,000
Premises 400,000
Capital 288,000

1,099,000 1,099,000

Additional information
i)Stcok as at 31st Dec 2022 ,shs 52 000
Required
a. prepaire trading profit a gross account for the year ended 31st Dec 2022
b. calculate
i) Gross profit margin
ii) The rate of stock turn over (12mks)

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 KCSE INTER-SCHOOLS’ MOCK
KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
ENGLISH
101/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

a) Write your name, index number and the name of your school in the spaces provided.
b) Answer ALL the questions in this paper in the spaces provides.

Question Maximum score Candidate’s score

1 20

2 10

3 30

Total 60

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1. FUNCTIONAL WRITING
You are the secretary of the Maisha Fiti Youth Empowerment group which has eight members.
The group is holding the second meeting of the year in which the following agenda will be
discussed.
 Income generating project
 Elections
 Chairman person’s report
Write an email, notifying members about the meeting. (20mks)

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2. THE CLOZE TEST (10MRKS)
Read the following passage and fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate words.
As schools get to the homestretch of the last _____________________ of the year, class eight
and form four candidates will be gearing up for the October/November KCPE and KCSE
examinations _____________________.This is a very delicate period for them because all
their efforts could go to waste if proper guidance is not provided.
Having spent eight and four more years respectively preparing for their
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examinations, candidates need to be guided appropriately as we inch 4 _____________________
the examination period. It is important to understand the role each education stakeholder must
play. Today I want to address myself to one of the key players; the parents.
First, parents must speak to their 5_____________________with empowerment. Avoid
disagreeing language that could cast doubt in the child’s preparedness. Bear in
6_____________________that your relationship with your child is not depended on KCPE or
KCSE, or does 7_____________________? Secondly, parents must be there for their children.
8_____________________parents will cause emotional and psychological burdens to
candidates. Sometimes a well prepared candidate performs dismally because of parental issues.
Fourthly, parents must 9_____________________all the required examination materials for
their children. Buy them new materials for there is some energy that comes with doing an
examination with brand new stationery. They should not just be 10_____________________
but sufficient. Fourthly, visit your child who is in boarding school for this gives them much
needed parental support.

3. ORAL SKILLS (30MKS)

a) Read the following narrative and answer the questions that follow.
Once the gazelle helped the hare out of a hole where he had tripped and fallen. It so happened
that the gazelle fell into a hole the next day and when the hare was passing by, the gazelle cried
out to him for help.
“What!” Shouted the hare. “It’s you again in the hole? I will not help you out. The trouble with
you is that you go jump-jumping and leap-leaping in the air instead of looking where you are
going. Goodbye my friend.”
In his pride, the hare forgot that the path he was travelling was full of hunters’ traps. Suddenly,
he was trapped. As he cried for help, the gazelle who had managed to get out of the hole by
himself passed by.
“What goes around comes around.” Said the gazelle as he sauntered away with happiness.

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 i. How would you make this story interesting when narrating it (6mks)
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iii. What do you think is the possible reaction of the audience when the hare is speaking? Give a
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b) Say whether the following statements end with a rising or falling intonation (5mks)
i. What a beautiful house you have!
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ii. Who put this books here?
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iii. Stop where you are!
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iv. Did you talk to the principal?
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v. Is this the key you were looking for?
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c) Provide homophones for the following words. (5mks)
Key
Berry
Gate
Aunt
Lead (metal)

d) Mary was delivering a speech on the importance of trees. She stopped mid-way trying to look
for words and broke down to tears as she walked off stage. What could have been the possible
reason for this stage fright? (4mks)
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e) State the fifth stage of riddling session and explain why the stage is necessary. (2mks)
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f) Explain how one is expected to dress when going for an interview. (3mks)
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 KCSE INTER-SCHOOLS’ MOCK
KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
ENGLISH
101/2
PAPER 2
(Comprehension, Literary Appreciation and Grammar)
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
c) Answer all the questions in this paper.
d) All your answers must be written in the spaces provided in the question paper.

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QUESTION MAX SCORE SCORE
1 20
2 25
3 20
4 15
TOTAL SCORE 80

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Q1. COMPREHENSION PASSAGE (20MKS)
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
You may think that expecting food to change your life is too much to ask. But have you
considered that eating the right food at the right time will increase your energy, help you
manage weight and ward off major illnesses?

Researchers have found that eating a meal with plenty of protein leaves you feeling more satisfied
for longer when compared to a meal loaded with low - quality carbohydrates. Your body takes
longer to digest protein, leading to a gradual increase in blood sugar. The high protein
breakfast will therefore carry you through the morning and, more importantly, through your
tea break. Many high - carbohydrate meals are absorbed quickly and send blood sugar on a
roller coaster ride, taking your appetite with it and depleting your energy.

Many foods contain antioxidants, but fruits and vegetables may be the richest source. Behaving
like chemical warriors, antioxidants neutralize molecules known as free radicals before they
damage arteries and body cells. This protects you from heart diseases, high blood pressure,
cancer and diabetes; you can now see why antioxidant foods should be consumed in generous
portions. Actually, forget pills - antioxidants work best when consumed in foods. In fact,
nutritionists recommend that we eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. It's less
daunting than it sounds: a portion equals a piece of fruit, three tablespoons of cooked
vegetables or a glass of flesh juice.

And do you desire to relieve yourself of some baggage? Calcium is the latest weight - loss star
to appear on the scene. Scientist stumbled on its magic by accident. From a study that measured
the blood pressure of obese people, it was discovered that those who took one large tub of
yoghurt a day in their diet lost an average of eleven pounds of body fat in one year, even
though they did not eat less.

A follow - up study found that people on a high - calcium diet lost more weight and fat than did
people on a low calcium diet -and again, both consumed the same number of Calories.
Researcher* believe calcium encourages fat cells to stop "getting fatter". Instead, the cells burn
extra fat without you having to go anywhere near a gymnasium.

It probably sounds strange to say that you can eat more in order to lose weight. Obviously, the
question you should ask immediately is, "Eat more of what?" We are talking about foods rich
in fibre. They have what is referred to as low energy density; that translates to few calories
relative to weight. This means that you can down a mountain without fear of calorie overload.

Fibre also aids weight loss because it's filling. Most high fibre foods take a lot of chewing,
triggering your body's fullness sensors. Moreover, you absorb the food more slowly so you
feel full longer. Will the wonders of food ever cease? Not if researchers in nutrition keep up
their pace. Let them keep the good news flowing - such as the fact that we don't have to starve
ourselves to lose weight and keep disease at bay.

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 QUESTIONS
a) From the information given in the first paragraph, how can you improve your life?(2mk)
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(i) In what two forms can antioxidants-'be consumed? (2mks)

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e) “In fact nutritionists recommend that we eat five portions of fruits and vegetable a day."
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(f) What is the attitude of the author towards calcium as a weight-cutting measure?(2mk)
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(g) According to the passage, how can you use up excess fat? (2mks)
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(i) Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage. (3mks)
(a) Daunting –

(b) Baggage –

(c) Down to earth –

2. Read the excerpt below and then answer the questions that follow.
Nora. What right have you to question me, Mr.Krogstad?–You, one of my husband’s
subordinates! But since you ask, you shall know. Yes, Mrs. Linde is to have an appointment.
And it was I who pleaded her cause, Mr. Krogstad, let me tell you that.
Krogstad. I was right in what I thought, then.
Nora (walking up and down the stage). Sometimes one has a tiny little bit of influence, I should
hope. Because one is a woman, it does not necessarily follow that–. When anyone is in a
subordinate position, Mr. Krogstad, they should really be careful to avoid offending anyone
who–who–
Krogstad. Who has influence?
Nora. Exactly.
Krogstad (changing his tone). Mrs. Helmer, you will be so good as to use your influence on
my behalf.
Nora. What? What do you mean?

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Krogstad. You will be so kind as to see that I am allowed to keep my subordinate position in
the Bank.
Nora. What do you mean by that? Who proposes to take your post away from you?
Krogstad. Oh, there is no necessity to keep up the pretence of ignorance. I can quite understand
that your friend is not very anxious to expose herself to the chance of rubbing shoulders with
me; and I quite understand, too, whom I have to thank for being turned off.
Nora. But I assure you–
Krogstad. Very likely; but, to come to the point, the time has come when I should advise you
to use your influence to prevent that.
Nora. But, Mr. Krogstad, I have no influence.
Krogstad. Haven’t you? I thought you said yourself just now–
Nora. Naturally I did not mean you to put that construction on it. I! What should make you
think I have any influence of that kind with my husband?
Krogstad. Oh, I have known your husband from our student days. I don’t suppose he is any
more unassailable than other husbands.
Nora. If you speak slightingly of my husband, I shall turn you out of the house.
Krogstad. You are bold, Mrs. Helmer.
Nora. I am not afraid of you any longer. As soon as the New Year comes, I shall in a very short
time be free of the whole thing.
Krogstad (controlling himself ). Listen to me, Mrs.Helmer. If necessary, I am prepared to fight
for my small post in the Bank as if I were fighting for my life.
Nora. So it seems.
Krogstad. It is not only for the sake of the money; indeed, that weighs least with me in the
matter. There is another reason–well, I may as well tell you. My position is this. I daresay
you know, like everybody else, that once, many years ago, I was guilty of an indiscretion.
Nora. I think I have heard something of the kind.
Krogstad. The matter never came into court; but every way seemed to be closed to me after
that. So I took to the business that you know of. I had to do something; and, honestly, I don’t
think I’ve been one of the worst. But now I must cut myself free from all that. My sons are
growing up; for their sake I must try and win back as much respect as I can in the town. This
post in the Bank was like the first step up for me–and now your husband is going to kick me
downstairs again into the mud.
Nora. But you must believe me, Mr. Krogstad; it is not in my power to help you at all.
Krogstad. Then it is because you haven’t the will; but I have means to compel you.

QUESTIONS
(a) Krogstad asks four questions just before this excerpt. Which are they? (4marks)
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 (b) For what reasons has Krogstad visited Nora? Refer to what happens in the excerpt and
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(c) “I was right in what I thought, then.” What do you think Krogstad thought? (2marks)
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(e) Rewrite the sentences according to the instructions given after each without changing
their meanings. (2marks)
i. If you speak slightingly of my husband, I shall turn you out of the house.
Use: Unless…

ii. So it seems.
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 (g) “Then it is because you haven’t the will; but I have means to compel you.” How does
Krogstad plan to force Nora to talk to her husband? (3marks)
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(h) Write a word with the same meaning as each of the following words as used in the
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(a) Read the poem bellow and then answer the questions that follow.
My grandmother
She kept an antique shop – or it kept her.
Among Apostle spoons and Bristol glasses,
The faded silks, the heavy furniture,
She watched her own reflection in the brass
Salvers and silver bowls, as if to prove
Polish was all, there was no need for love.

And I remember how I once refused

To go out with her, since I was afraid.
It was perhaps a wish not to be used
Like antique objects. Though she never said
That she was hurt, I still could feel the guilt
Of that refusal, guessing how she felt.

Later, too frail to keep a shop, she put

All her best things in one long, narrow room.
The place smelt old, of things too long kept shut,
The smell of absences where shadows come
That can’t be polished. There was nothing then
To give her own reflection back again.

And when she died I felt no grief at all,

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 I walked into her room among the tall
Sideboards and cupboards – things she never used
But needed: and no finger-marks were there,
Only the new dust falling through the air.
- Elizabeth Jennings

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“Only the new dust falling through the air”
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(vi) Describe the tone the persona uses in the poem above. (2 marks)
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(vii)Explain the paradox in the line: (2 marks)

-things she never used

But needed:

(viii) Explain the persona’s sense of guilt. (2 marks)

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4.GRAMMAR
a) Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative from the choices given. (2 marks)
i) Since the introduction of community policing in our estates______ of theft have reduced.
(Incidence / incident / incidents)
ii) An elephant looks after _______ calf. (it's / its)

b) Rewrite the following sentences as instructed.

i) Someone is following us. (Rewrite in the passive voice)
ii) The victim and the neighbours did not speak to the reporters. (Begin; Neither ..........)
iii) We light fire in the kitchen (Rewrite in past tense).
iv) Okoyo will not win the elections if he does not clear himself of the corruption charges.
(Begin: unless ..........)

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c) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each of the foI1owing sentences.
(3 marks)
i) Owino did not know that a tree had ___________ (strike) his house.
ii) Nobody expected the company to make __________ (lose)
iii) The three ______________ (passer-by) were arrested.

d) For each of the following sentences replace the underlined phrasal verb with a word
that has the same meaning (2 marks)
i) I wished to meet him after classes yesterday but he didn't show up.
ii) After a hard day's work, I sat on an easy chair and dozed off.

(e) Provide the most suitable prepositions for the sentences below.
i) The soldier was punished_______________ neglect of duty.
ii) The thief was disguised _____________ an official from the Ministry of Education.
iii) They descended ______________ a noble family.
iv) The doctor died ___________Corona virus.

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
ENGLISH
101/3
PAPER 3
(Creative Composition and Essays Based on Set Texts)

TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Answer three questions only
b) Question one and two are compulsory
c) In question three choose only one of the optional texts you have prepared on
d) Where a candidate presents work on more than one optional text, only the first one to
appear will be marked
e) Each of your essays must not exceed 450 words

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATES SCORE
1. 20

2. 20

3. 20

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1. .IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20MRK)

Either
(i) Write a composition ending with…………………………..”If I was given another
chance, I would do things differently.”
or
(ii) Write an essay on the role of the youth in curbing the covid-19 rising cases.

2 .THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20 MARKS)

H.R. Ole Kulet: Blossoms of the Savannah (20 marks)
'Retrogressive cultural practices can lead to disorientation among members in the society.'
Discuss this statement in the light of Ole Kulet's Blossoms of the Savannah'.

3 OPTIONAL SET TEXTS

Either
(a) Short Story
A Silent Songs and Other Stories
Lack of sound judgment results in regret. Making reference to A Man of Awesome
Power, write an essay to justify this claim. (20 marks)
Or
B Drama
David Mulwa, Inheritance
“The citizens of Kutula have been betrayed by their leaders and have become disillusioned.”
Basing your essay on David Mulwa’s play The Inheritance, write an essay to justify this
statement.
Or
(ii) The Novel: Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro.
'Family plays an important role in a person's well-being.' Using illustrations from the novel
Artist of the floating world, show how true this statement is. (20 marks)

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
KISWAHILI
102/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 1¾ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

MAAGIZO
a) Andika jina lako na nambari ya usajili kwenye nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
b) Tia sahihi yako kisha uandike tarehe ya mtihani katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
c) Andika insha mbili. Insha ya kwanza ni ya lazima.
d) Kisha chagua insha nyingine moja kati ya hizo tatu zilizobakia.
e) Kila insha isipungue maneno 400.
f) Kila insha ina alama 20.
g) Kila insha lazima iandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHINI PEKEE

SWALI UPEO ALAMA
1. 20
2. 20
3. 20
4. 20
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 MASWALI
1. Kumekuwa na visa vingi vya mauaji hapa nchini, mhariri wa gazeti la Taifa Leo
amewatangazia wasomaji katika toleo la Jumatatu kutuma makala yao ili kuchangia katika
kuandika tahariri itakayohusu chanzo cha mauaji hayo na suluhisho. Andika makala hayo.

2. Pesa za hazina ya ustawi wa maeneo bunge zapaswa kuondolewa chini ya usimamizi wa

wabunge.Jadili

3. Mkono usioweza kuukata, ubusu

4. Andika insha itakayoisha kwa:

…………………..Nilishusha pumzi, nikashukuru Mola nilipojipata hoi bin taabani miongoni
mwa wafu.

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
KISWAHILI
102/2
PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

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Maagizo
Jibu maswali yote.

Majibu yote yaandikwe katika nafasi zilizoachwa katika kijitabu hiki cha maswali.

Kwa matumizi ya mtahini pekee.

Swali Upeo Alama

1 15

2 15

3 40

4 10

Jumla 80

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 1.UFAHAMU (Alama 15)
Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali.
Miaka mingi ya kutaliwa na wakoloni iliwafanya wananchi wengi kupuuza umaarufu na uadilifu
wa lugha ya Kiswahili kama lugha ya taifa kwa manufaa ya kuarifiana habari mbalimbali kwa
ufasaha na kuelewana vyema.
Wakoloni pia waliwashawishi wananchi waone, kwamba lugha ya Kiswahili ni kwa ajili ya
watu wale wasiokuwa na elimu na kwa wale ambao hawajastaarabika. Kwa wale wenye ‘elimu
ya wastaarabu,’ wakoloni waliwashawishi kuamini kwamba lugha ya kigeni, yaani Kiingereza,
ndiyo hasa lugha inayofaa kwa kujieleza na kufahamishana habari.
Kutokana na vikwazo hivi si ajabu kuona hadi hivi sasa, mwananchi halisi akijitwaza kwamba
hawezi kujieleza kwa ufasaha au kumpasha mwenzie habari kwa ukamilifu mpaka atumie lugha
ya Kiingereza. Hata katika maofisi mengi ya serikali, hadi hii leo, japo imeshapitishwa kwamba
Kiswahili ndiyo lugha ya taifa bado utawaona wananchi wengine wanapendelea kuzungumza
Kiingereza wao kwa wao, ili wajulikane kwamba wana kisomo na wamestaarabika.
Vikwazo vya namna hii vimewalemea wananchi vile vile kwa upande wa magazeti. Utaona
mwananchi ambaye anafahamu Kiingereza kidogo sana, akijinunulia gazeti kubwa la
Kiingereza na kuanza kuzurura nalo kutwa nzima bila kuambulia mengi ndani yake. Pia
utawasikia wananchi wengi wakijidai kwamba hawataki kusoma magazeti ya Kiswahili kwa
sababu inakuwa vigumu kwao kuelewa mambo yaliyomo kama vile ambavyo wangelielewa
katika gazeti la Kiingereza.
Mabeberu wameshagundua kwamba tunao upotovu wa aina hiyo, ndipo utaona mara nyingi
wanawaletea wananchi magazeti mengi ya Kiingereza, mengine yakiwa na nia ya kuwapotosha
wakijua kwamba watayasoma tu, mradi yameandikwa kwa lugha ya Kiingereza.
Mara nyingi taifa fulani la kibeberu likitaka tuchukiane na taifa jingine ambalo ni adui yake
kisiasa au kiuchumi, taifa hilo la kibeberu linaandika habari za uchochezi kwenye magazeti yao
kwa lugha ya Kiingereza, mambo kuhusu taifa lile adui yake (ambalo si adui yetu).
Magazeti hayo huandikwa kwa lugha nadhifu ya Kiingereza na kuletewa wananchi hapa nchini.
Maskini wananchi wengine waliotopea kwa kudhani Kiingereza ndicho lugha nzuri ya Kigazeti
, wanayanunua mara moja na kuanza kuyasoma magazeti hayo, na pia kuwapa watoto wao
wayasome. Matokeo yake ni kwamba, bila kujitambua, wanajikuta wanayafanya yale mabeberu
waliyotarajia wayafanye, yaani wanaanza kuchukiana bure na taifa lile ambalo ni adui wa
mabeberu hao, lakini si adui zetu. Madhumuni ya kuandika habari kwenye magazeti, ni kutaka
kuwafahamisha wasomaji mambo yaliyotokea au yatakayotokea siku hata siku, kwa lugha
inayofahamika na kueleweka kwa urahisi bila kumtatiza msomaji. Ikiwa basi ndiyo madhumuni,
kuna haja gani kutumia lugha ya kigeni ili kuwaelezea wasomaji wako jambo wangaliweza
kuelezwa kwa lugha yao wenyewe ambayo wanaielewa vyema.
Mtu aelezeapo jambo kwa maandishi akitumia lugha yake mwenyewe anaielewa vyema na
ambayo pia wasomaji wake wataielewa kwa ukamilifu. Kwa ujumla jambo ambalo mwandishi
huyo ataliandika kwa lugha ambayo ni ya asili yake ambayo anaielewa vyema, halitamtatiza
msomaji wake ambaye pia anaielewa vyema lugha hiyo.

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Maswali
a) Eleza mbinu zinazotumiwa na wakoloni kuwafanya wananchi kuidunisha lugha ya Kiswahili
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b) Thibitisha kuwepo kwa ukoloni mamboleo katika habari uliyosoma (al 4)

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c) Eleza jinsi wabeberu wanaweza kuzua vurugu katika mataifa mbalimbali (al 2)
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4. Taja sababu ambayo imewafanya wananchi wengi kupuuza lugha ya Kiswahili (al 1)
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5. Wakoloni wana mtazamo gani kuhusu lugha ya Kiswahili? (al 2)

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6. Eleza maana ya maneno yafuatayo kama yalivyotumiwa katika taarifa (al 3)
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2. UFUPISHO: ( Alama 15 )
Soma kifungu kifuatacho kisha ujibu maswali.
Mtazamo hasi ni kukata tamaa, kuhusu hali, mtu au jambo fulani. Ni hisia ya kutotaka kushiriki
wala kuhusishwa na jambo au hali fulani. Mtazamo huu ndio huwafanya wanafunzi wengi
kuchukia au hata kudunisha baadhi ya masomo na walimu wanaoyafundisha. Licha ya wengi
kuwa na mtazamo huu, kwa kweli huwa hawatambui. Asilimia kubwa ya wanaotambua
hutatizika kujikwamua kutoka katika hali hii.
Inakadiriwa kwamba mtu wa wastani huwa na takribani mawazo elfu sitini ya kibinafsi kwa kila
saa 24. Asilimia 95 ya fikra hizi huwa sawa na za siku iliyotangulia na asilimia 80 ya fikra
hizi zilizorudiwa huwa hasi. Isitoshe, fikra hizi nyingi hutokea bila mtu mwenyewe kutambua
na huwa mazoea. Hii ina maana kwamba watu wengi hawana ufahamu wa athari za fikra hizi
maishani mwao. Kuna vyanzo kadha wa kadha vya mitazamo hii. Mwanzo kabisa ni imani
potovu. Hiki ndicho chanzo kikuu cha mtazamo hasi. Kushikilia imani potovu kuhusu maisha
pamoja na matukio fulani maishani hujenga mtazamo hasi. Unayaona maisha kwa macho ya
imani zako na iwapo imani hizo ni potovu, basi hutayathamini maisha yako. Ili kukabiliana na
hali hii, sharti kwanza ubadili imani yako.
Uamini kwamba mabadiliko yanaweza kutokea na uchukue hatua ya kuanzisha mabadiliko hayo
maishani mwako. Unahitaji kuepuka fikra hasi zinazoambatana na maisha yako ya awali na
kulitathmini kila tukio maishani kama tukio huru, lisilo na uhusiano na yaliyowahi
kukutamausha.
Kujikwamua kutoka katika imani duni unahitaji kuibuka na idadi kubwa ya imani chanya kuliko
hasi kuhusu hali mahsusi. Baada ya hilo, zikabili imani zako potovu moja baada ya nyingine
huku ukijiuliza endapo imani hizo ni kweli na endapo zina mashiko. Tumia dakika tano hivi
kila siku kushadidia fikra chanya inayokinzana na ile inayokudidimiza. Ukifanya hivi kwa
takribani siku thelathini, imani yako itaanza kuchukua mkondo unaofaa. Familia au rafiki
anaweza kuwa kikwazo. Pasipo kufahamu, familia yako na rafiki unaoandamana nao huathiri
pakubwa hisia zako. Wakiwa na mtazamo hasi huweza kukushawishi ukaanza kuhisi
wanavyohisi na kuyaona mambo kwa mtazamo wao. Kukabiliana na hali hii wapaswa
kudhibiti hisia zako.
Tawala namna unavyohisi na kukabiliana na hali mbalimbali bila kuathiriwa na wandani hawa.
Epuka wandani wa aina hii kadri inavyowezekana, ikiwezekana jitenge nao ili ujifunze kuwa
na uhuru wa kufanya maamuzi yako binafsi bila kuathiriwa nao. Unapaswa kupunguza
ushirika hata na jamaa zako wanaokuingiza katika hali ya kutamauka. Punguza muda wa kukaa
nao hasa wanapogeukia mkondo huu wa kukatiza tamaa.
Mazingira hasi ni kizingiti kingine. Pengine huoni ukuruba baina ya maisha yako na mazingira
unamokulia au unamokaa. Ukweli ni kwamba, huenda umedumu katika mazingira hayo na
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 kuyabadilisha ndivyo unajizamisha zaidi katika mtazamo hasi. Ili kukabiliana na hali hii,
unahitaji kuelewa kwamba fikra zako au za watangulizi wako ndizo zilikuingiza katika
mazingira haya.
Kwa hivyo, unapaswa kubadili mkondo wa fikra zako na kuanza kujaribu mazoezi ambayo
umekuwa ukiyaona kama usiyoyaweza. Hatua kwa hatua utagundua panapo jitihada na
uelekezi unaofaa kwamba mazoezi hayo yamekuwa mepesi na hivyo kukuhakikishia
kuyabadilisha mazingira yako.
Hali zisizoridhisha huweza pia kuchangia mtazamo wako. Unapojikuta ukilalamika jinsi
ulivyokerwa na hali fulani, hii ndiyo sababu hasa ya kuwa na mtazamo hasi kuhusu hali hizo.
Inaweza kukuwia vigumu kulikubali hili lakini kadri utakavyolikubali mapema ndivyo
utayaboresha maisha yako mapema. Kulalamika tu kutakudumisha katika hali
zisizokuridhisha. Kwa hivyo, ili uyabadilishe maisha yako sharti ukome kulalamika na kuanza
kujikwamua kutoka kwenye hali hizi. Katika kufanikisha jambo lolote jema sharti viwepo
vizingiti njiani. Mtendaji wa jambo lolote jema liwalo ana jukumu la kuibuka na mikakati
mwafaka ya kuvikabili vizingiti hivi ili afanikishe ndoto yake. Hii ndiyo sababu unapaswa
kuchukua hatua kutokea sasa ili kupanga na kutekeleza mikakati itakayoupindua mtazamo
wako hasi uwe chanya. Kwa jinsi hii utayabadilisha maisha yako yawe ya kuridhisha zaidi na
kuwa kielelezo kwa wengi waliotamaushwa na mitazamo hasi.

Maswali.
a) Kwa kurejelea kifungu hiki, eleza njia za kukabiliana na mtazamo hasi.
Maneno 100-110 (alama 9, 1 utiririko)
Matayarisho
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Nakala Safi
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(b) Kwa kurejelea taarifa hii, eleza vyanzo vya mtazamo hasi kwa maneno 45
(alama 5, 1 mtiririko)
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Nakala Safi
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3. MATUMIZI YA LUGHA: (Alama 40)

(a) Zilinganishe sauti /p/ na /b/ (alama 2)
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(b) Bainisha majukumu ya viambishi tamati katika neno: viliwavyo. (alama 3)

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(c) Tunga sentensi moja ukitumia nomino ambatano na nomino milikishi. (alama 2)
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(d) Fafanua miundo yoyote miwili ya ngeli ya U-ZI (alama 2)

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(e) Ainisha viwakilishi katika utungo huu. (alama 2)

Sote tutagawana na wale ambacho nyinyi mtapata.
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(f) Kanusha. (alama 2)
Mwanasiasa aliyeshindwa alitoka na kuacha kura zikiendelea kuhesabiwa
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(g) Tunga sentensi moja kutofautisha vitate hivi. (alama 2)

Pasa
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(h) Andika utungo huu upya bila kutumia vitenzi visaidizi. (alama 2
Wao huenda wakawa wanaweza kutuzwa na rais alasiri ya leo.
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(i) Andika katika usemi wa taarifa. (alama 3)

“Wageni wetu mliotutembelea hapa, mko huru kujionea maendeleo ya kaunti yetu,” gavana
akatamka.
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(j) Kistari kifupi (-) hutumiwa kuendeleza sauti katika vihisishi. Onyesha matumizi mengine
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(k) Eleza maana mbili zinazoweza kujitokeza katika sentensi hii. (alama 2)
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(l) Andika katika udogo hali ya wingi. (alama 2)
Aligongwa katika kichwa kwa nyundo alipotoroka kuumwa na nyoka.
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(m) Tumia neno ‘maskini’ kudhihirisha dhana hizi. (alama 2)

i) Kivumishi
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(n) Pambanua kwa jedwali. (alama 4)
Waliochelewa waliadhibiwa vikali na mwalimu wao.

Tunga sentensi kudhihirisha chagizo ya namna ya nomino ifuatayo: unyama. (alama 2)

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(o) Fafanua miundo yoyote miwili ya kiima. (alama 2)

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(p) Andika upya sentensi ifuatayo ukianza kwa yambwa tendewa (alama 2)
Farida aliwapikia wageni chai kwa jiko.
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(q) Tunga sentensi moja kubainisha kishazi huru na kishazi tegemezi. (alama 2)
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(r) Eleza uamilifu wa kiambishi ‘ji’ katika sentensi hii. (alama 2)
Mtoto aliyejikata kijidole alipelekwa zahanatini kutibiwa.
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(s) Andika methali inayoafiki maelezo yafuatayo. (alama 1)

Viongozi wanapogombana raia/watu wadogo ndio wanaoumia.
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(t) Kamilisha:
Kutia kitumbua mchanga ni………………………………………………… (alama 1)

4. ISIMU JAMII (alama 10)

(a) Eleza maana ya lugha ya Taifa. Alama 2
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(b) Fafanua michango minane ya lugha ya Kiswahili katika kufanikisha ruwaza ya 2030 .ala 8
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KISWAHILI
102/3
PAPER 3
TIME: 2½ HOURS
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SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

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MAAGIZO KWA WATAHINIWA

a) Andika jina lako, shule, nambari ya mtihani kisha utie sahihi katika nafasi ulizoachiwa
hapo juu
b) Jibu maswali manne pekee
c) Swali la kwanza ni la lazima
d) Maswali hayo mengine matatu yachaguliwe kutoka sehemu nne zilizobaki yaani Riwaya,
Tamthilia, Hadithi fupi na Ushairi
e) Usijibu maswali mawili kutoka sehemu moja.

KWA MATUMIZI YA MTAHINI PEKEE

SWALI UPEO ALAMA
1. 20
20
20
20
JUMLA

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 SEHEMU YA A: RIWAYA
Assumpata K. Matei: Chozi la Heri
LAZIMA
1. “Haiwezekani! Hili haliwekazi! Itakuwa kama kile kisa cha yule kiongozi wa kiimla wa
kike”
(a) Eleza muktadha wa dondoo hili. (alama 4)
(b) Eleza kwa kifupi yaliyowapata wahafidhina baada ya usemi huu. (alama.4)
(c) Riwaya ya chozi la heri inaonyesha maovu yanayotamalaki katika jamii.Thibitisha.
(alama 12)

SEHEMU B: TAMTHILIA
Bembea ya Maisha.
Jibu swali la 2 au la 3
2. Fafanua mabadiliko yanayojitokeza katika tamthilia ya Bembea ya maisha (alama20)

3. La! Kila mbegu ipandwayo haina budi kuzaa na izaapo mazao yake huvunwa. Mtu
hutakasa sahani akijua itamfaa tena. Kinacholelewa hakina budi kulea
a) Eleza mutadha wa dondoo (alama4)
b) Chambua mtindo katika dondoo (alama4)
c) Kauli iliypigiwa mstari inaonyesha majukumu ya watoto kwa wazazi. Thibitisha kwa
kuonyesha wazi alivyowajibika anayerejelewa na msemaji katika mjadala.
(alama4)

SEHEMU YA C: HADITHI FUPI

Mapambazuko ya Machweo
4. Wanaume katika mataifa mengi barani afrika wametawaliwa na ubabedume. Jadili kauli
hii ukirejelea hadithi ya "Fadhila za Punda" (al.20)

5. Huku ukitolea mifano mwafaka ,eleza jinsi ambavyo haki za watoto/vijana zimekiukwa
katika hadithi ya Mapambazuko ya Machweo (alama 20)

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SEHEMU D: SHAIRI
WASIA
5. Huno wakati mufti, vijana nawausia
Msije juta laiti, mkamba sikuwambia
Si hayati si mamati, vijana hino dunia
Uonapo vyang`aria, tahadhari vitakula

Japo aula kushufu, na machoni vyavutia

Dunia watu dhaifu, yaugua nasikia
Vijana nawasarifu, falau mkisikia
Uonapo vyang’aria, tahadhari vitakula.

Jepusheni na zinaa, mlale penye sheria

Msije andama baa, makaa kujipalia
Jepusheni na zinaa, madhara kukadiria
Uonapo yyang’aria, tahadhari vitakula.

Ngawa waone wazuri, nadhifu kukuvalia

Wajimwaie uturi, na mapoda kumichia
Si mlango nyumba nzuri, ngia ndani shuhudia
Uonapo vyang’aria , tahadhari vitakula.

Wawapi leo madume, anasa walopapia?

Wamepita ja umeme, leo yao sitoria
Shime enyi wana shime, bora kumcha Jalia
Uonapo vyang’aria, tahadhari vitakula

Nambie faida gani, nambie ipi fidia

Upatayo hatimani, waja wakikufukua
Ila kufa kama nyani, kasoro yako mkia
Uonapo vyang`aria, tahadhari vitakula.

Vyatiririka tariri, vina vyanikubalia

Alo bora mshairi, pa tamu humalizia

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Nahitimisha shairi, dua ninawapigia
Uonapo vyang’aria , tahadhari vitakula.

Ewe Mola mtukuka, si shaka wanisikia

Wakingie wanarika, na anasa za dunia
Amina wangu Rabuka, dua yangu naishia
Uonapo vyang’aria, tahadhari vitakula.

MASWALI:
a) Ni ujumbe gani wanaopewa vijana kupitia shairi?. (alama 4)
b) Bainisha tamathali mbili za usemi katika shairi hili. (alama 2)
c) Eleza bahari ya shairi hili kwa kuzingatia vigezo vifuatavyo. (alama 2)
i)idadi ya vipande katika mshororo
ii) mpangilio wa vina katika beti.
d) Eleza mbinu zozote mbili za kishairi zilizotumika katika shairi hili. (alama 2)
e) Andika ubeti wa pili kwa lugha nathari (alama 4)
f) Eleza toni ya shairi hili. (alama 1)
g) Tambua: (alama 2)
i) Nafsi neni
ii) Nafsi nenewa
h) Eleza umuhimu wa mbinu ya kimtindo iliyotumika katika ubeti wa tano. (alama 2)
i) Eleza maana ya msamiati: ‘aula’ (alama 1)

SEHEMU YA E: FASIHI SIMULIZI

6. a) Eleza maana ya miviga. (alama.2)
b) Eleza sifa tano za miviga. (alama.5)
c) Miviga ina udhaifu gani. (alama.3)
d) Fafanua umuhimu wa ngomezi katika jamii. (alama.6)
e) Eleza vizingiti viwili vinavyokumba ngomezi. (alama.4)

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
COMPUTER STUDIES
451/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1) Write your Name and Index Number in the spaces provided.
2) This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B
3) Answer ALL questions in section A
4) Answer question 16 and any other THREE questions from section B
5) All answers should be written in the spaces provided in the question paper

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY.

Section Question Candidates Score
A 1 – 15
16
17
B 18
19
20
Total Score

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 SECTION A (40 Marks)
Answer all the questions in this section
1. Differentiate between master file and transaction file. (2 mark)
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2.Give two reasons why smaller computers like laptops tend to be more expensive than
desktop computers. (2marks)
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3.List two disadvantages of using traditional file management method. (3marks)

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4. List three sources of graphics that can be used in Microsoft word. (3marks)
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5. Mention two things that are likely to cause eye strains. (2marks)
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6. State two reasons why magnetic tapes are not commonly used as computer data storage
medium today. (2marks)
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8. Explain the difference between Gas Plasma Display and Liquid Crystal display Monitors.
(2marks)
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9(a) Differentiate between logical and syntax errors encountered in programming. (2marks)
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(b)What is a computational error? Give an example to illustrate. (2marks)

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10. Anne was working on her computer studies project. She was worried of the media to use
for storing her data.She settled on a media that used serial file organization.
a) How are files organized on a storage medium using this method? (2marks)
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b) List two advantages offered by this type of file organization. (2marks)

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11. Define the following terms in relation to computer security: (4marks)

a) Data Encryption
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 b) Firewall
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12. State what is meant by each of the following and give an example of where each is used.
(a) Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) (1 mark)
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(b) Optical mark reader (OMR) (1 mark)
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13. (a) Describe the term data integrity. (2 marks)

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(b) State four situations in which data may lose integrity. (2 marks)
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14. State three advantages of using robots in manufacturing of goods. (3marks)

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15. State three ways in which ICT can be used in shipping control. (3 marks)
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 SECTION B (60 Marks)
Answer Question 16(Compulsory) and any other three questions in this section
16.(a). Study the flowchart below and answer the questions that follow.
START

PRODUCT=1
A=1
TERM=2

PRODUCT=PRODUCT*TERM

TERM=TERM^2

N A=A+1
IS A>2?

Y
PRINT PRODUCT

STOP

(i) State the main type of control structure used in the flowchart. (1 mark
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(ii). Dry run the flowchart and give the expected output. (5 marks)
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(iii) What will be the value of product when printed in the following flow chart? Show how
you arrive at your answer. (5 marks)
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(b). Explain what happens when the expression A = A+1 is changed to A = A-1 (2 marks)
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c) Give two benefits of structured programming (2 marks)

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17. (a) State three reasons why it is difficult to detect and prevent computer crimes. (3marks)
(b) State three characteristics of a suitable password. (3marks)
(c) What is a spyware? (2marks)
(d) A school intends to set up an e-learning system. List three problems that are likely to be
encountered. (3marks)
(e) What is a search engine? (1mark)
(f) Give two examples of search engine. (1mark)
(g) Differentiate between internet and intranet. (2marks)

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18.(a) State three standard data coding schemes used in computing and electronic systems.
(3marks)
(b). Convert each of the following numbers:
i. 110.1012 to decimal (3marks)
ii. 12.687510 to binary (3marks)
(c). Subtract 110.012 from 11001.01012 (2marks)
(d). Using seven-bit twos compliment, perform the following binary arithmetic leaving the
answer in binary notation.
11012 - 1001012 (4marks)

19. (a) Give three benefits of using a DTP software in publishing over a Word processor
(3 marks)
(b). Robots are introduced in a factory which makes car engines. Mention three ways this
could affect the workers. (3 marks)
(c). Name any two computer related courses that are offered at public universities in Kenya. (1
mark)
(d). List two duties performed by each of the following personnel.
(i). Database administrator (2 marks)
(ii). Computer trainer. (2 marks)
e) Briefly describe the two types of spreadsheets (4 marks)

20.(i) Define a system. (1mark)

(ii) Explain system entropy. (1mark)
(b) Describe three circumstances that can lead to development of new information system.
(3marks)
(c) Distinguish parallel changes over from straight change over as used in system
implementation. (2marks)
(d) Explain two fact finding methods used during system analysis and design. (2 marks)
(e) Name any two types of cables used in data communication (2 marks)
(f) State four differences between LAN and WAN (4 marks)

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COMPUTER STUDIES
451/2
PAPER 2
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number at the top right hand corner of each print out.
2. Write your name and index number on the Compact Disk.
3. Write the name and the version of the software used for each question attempted in the
answer sheet.
4. Answer ALL the questions.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. Passwords should NOT be used while saving in the Compact Disk.
7. All answers MUST BE saved in your CD.
8. Make a print out of the answers on the answer sheets provided.
9. Arrange your printouts and tie/staple them together and use the best fit i.e. landscape or
portrait for your printouts.

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QUESTION 1
2 a) Type the following passage exactly as it appears using a word processor and save it as
EXERCISE (20marks)
PROCESS OF INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMFNT
The methodology area can justly be described as a jungle. Firstly there appears to exist many
hundreds of the system development methodologies. Longworth (1985) in a recent study
identified over 300. If all these are different, then it is no wonder that there is so much
confusion. However, it may be that the differences are trivial and are made solely to
differentiate methodologies in the market place

WHAT I S A METHODOLOGY?
The term methodology is not well defined either in Literature or by practitioners.
There is very little agreement as to what it means other than at a general level. The term is
usually used very loosely and yet it is used very extensively.
This loose use does not mean that there are no definitions, simply that there are no universally
agreed definitions. At the general level, it is regarded as a recommended series of steps and
procedures to be followed in the course and developing an information system. In a brief adhoc
survey, this proves to be about the maximum that people will agree to and of course such a
definition raise many more questions than it answers.

For example:
• What is the difference between a methodology and a method?
• Does a methodology include a specification of the techniques and tools which are to be
used?
• Does a collection of techniques and tools constitute a methodology?
• Should the use of a methodology produce the same results each time?
The questions that arise are fundamental as well as numerous. Unfortunately the most that can be
achieved is to air the issues. The information system community is in the process of debating
the meaning of the term methodology in an information system context, and it may one day
have a universal definition. However, it may be more realistic to assume that this will never
be achieved. An information system's methodology has been defined as a recommended
collection o f philosophies, phase, procedures, rules, techniques, tools, documentation, management
and training for developers o f information systems.(Madison 1983). According to this definition,
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Which specify:
• How a project is to be broken down into stages
• What tasks are to be carried out at each stage
• What outputs are to be produced
• When they are to be carried out
• What constraints are applied
• What support tools may be utilized
In addition, the methodology is supposed to specify how the project is to be managed and
controlled and support the training needs of the users of the methodology. This is all
encompassed in a view or philosophy concerning the important and critical aspects of
information systems development.
Required:
b) Remove the underline from all the underlined and change the text to bold and italics. Apply
hanging ident to the first two paragraphs. Save the document as EXERCISE 2. (6marks)
c) Select the text starting from the words "For example:…….information systems development"
(at the end of the passage) and move it to a new page and save as EXERCISE 3. (5 marks)
d) (i) Retrieve EXERCISE document and convert it to two columns of the same width and
height and justify them. (6marks)
(ii)Double space the first paragraph of the passage and fit the entire passage into onepage(4mks)
(iii) Insert your name into the passage as a footer so as to appear as © your name. Save the
document as EXERCISE 4. (5marks)
d) Print EXERCISE, EXERCISE 2, EXERCISE 3, EXERCISE 4 (4marks)

2. Table 1, table 2 and table 3 are extracts of records, kept in a carpentry shop. Use the
information to answer the questions that follow;
Carpenter Table Customer Table
CAPENTER _ID CAPENTER NAME CUSTOMER _ID CUSTOMER NAME
CAP_001 JAMES CUST_01 MARY K.
CAP_002 JOHN CUST_02 DIANA K.
CAP_003 ALEX CUST_03 ALEX N.
CAP_004 ISAAC CUST_04 MARTHA K.
CAP_005 MAURICE CUST_05 SARAH W.
CUST_06 JOHNSON G.

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Order Table
CARPENTER CUSTOMER ORDER ITEM ORDERED MONTH AMOUNT
_ID _ID _NO
CAP_001 CUST _01 1721 Bench January 18,000
CAP_002 CUST _02 1722 Coffee table January 25,000
CAP_003 CUST _03 1723 Office table January 10,000
CAP_004 CUST _04 1724 Single bed January 18,000
CAP_005 CUST _05 1725 Arm chair January 60,000
CAP_001 CUST _01 1726 Double bed February 75,000
CAP_002 CUST _04 1727 Dining table February 85,000
CAP_004 CUST _03 1728 Arm chair February 60,000
CAP_001 CUST _02 1729 Double decker bed February 72,000
CAP_002 CUST _06 1730 Kitchen table February 82,000
CAP_004 CUST _02 1731 Bench March 18,000
CAP_003 CUST _06 1732 bench march 18,000

a) i) Using database application package, create a database file named;

CARPENTERINFORMATION (1mk)
ii) Create three tables named Carpenter Table, Customer Table and Order Table that will be used
to store the above data. (10mks)
iii) Set the appropriate primary key for the tables (2mks)
iv) Create relationship among the tables (2mks)
b) i) Create a data entry form for each table and give them relevant names (3mks)
ii) Enter the data in Carpenter Table, Customer Table and order Table respectively (11mks)
c) i) Create a query named individual income to display the amount received from each customer
every month. (4mks)
ii) Create a query that computes Total income for each month. Save the query as totalIncome.
(6mks)
d) Create a query named loyalty to compute the total number of orders made by each customer
over the three months. (3mks)
e) Create a report to display order details, save the report as Order report (4mks)
f) Print the three tables and the report (4mks)

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KCSE 2023 SERIES 1
HOME-SCIENCE
441/1
PAPER 1
TIME: 2½ HOURS
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………….

SCHOOL……………………………………………… SIGN………………………….

INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name, school and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided above.
3. This paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
4. All the questions in Section A and B are compulsory.
5. Answer any other two questions in section C.
6. Answers to all the questions must be written in the spaces provided.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SECTION QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE
A 1  20 40
B 21 20
20
C
20
TOTAL SCORE 100

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 SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer ALL the questions from this section in the spaces provided
1. Give two reasons for folding clothes when storing. (2 marks)
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2. Give two reasons for thawing frozen food completely before cooking. (2 marks)
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3. State two points to note on the care of ears when cleaning your face daily. (2 marks)
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4. Give two importance of classifying clothes before storage. (2 marks)

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5. Identify two ways of preventing insect bites and stings. (2 marks)

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6. Mention two disadvantages of cross method of ventilating a room. (2 marks

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7. State two disadvantages of roasting as a method of cooking food. (2 marks)

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8. Name two categories of convenience foods. (2 marks)
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9. Differentiate between a dart and a pleat in clothing construction. (2 marks)

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10. State two ways of saving energy when lighting a home. (2 marks)
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11. Define simmering in cookery. (1 mark)

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12. List two food substances used for coating food during deep frying of foods. (2 marks)
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13. Identify two characteristics of fabric which develop static electricity. (2 marks)
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14. State two advantages of using self-neatening seams in garment construction. (2 marks)
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15. Give two causes of drowning in children. (2 marks)

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16. Give two reasons why aluminium is widely used in making kitchen equipment.(2 marks)
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17. Give two functions of water in the body. (2 marks)

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18. State two properties that make linen suitable for making kitchen tea towels. (2 marks)
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19. Mention three qualities of a well-made seam. (3 marks)

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20. Give two reasons why hot water is not suitable for cleaning wooden surfaces. (2 marks)
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SECTION B (20 MARKS)

COMPULSORY
21. You are to visit your grandmother over the weekend. Describe how you would;
a) Launder her acrylic sweater. (10 marks)
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b) Clean her earthen water pot. (5 marks)

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c) Clean her gourd for storing porridge. (5 marks)

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 SECTION C (40 MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions from this section in the spaces provided after question 24
22. a) State six signs of pregnancy. (6 marks)
b) Identify any six problems that may arise during pregnancy which need to be reported to
the doctor. (6 marks)
c) Mention any three points on meeting the following needs of an expectant woman.
i) Physical needs (3 marks)
ii) Emotional needs (3 marks)
d) Define haemorrhoids and give their cause in pregnancy. (2 marks)

23. a) Give five reasons for caring for the stick at home. (5 marks)
b) Mention five factors to consider when packing meals. (5 marks)
c) State five factors to consider when choosing fastenings. (5 marks)
d) Discuss five ways of conserving nutrients when cooking vegetable. (5 marks)

24. a) State six desirable qualities of fabric for making curtains. (6 marks)
b) Explain four uses of openings in garment construction. (8 marks)
c) Explain three reasons for ironing / pressing garments at every stage of construction.
(6 marks)

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CLOTHING AND TEXTILES

PAPER 2
(Practical)
TIME 2 ½ HOURS

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A pattern of dress bodice is provided.
You are advised to study the question paper the sketches and the lay out before you begin the
test.

MATERIALS PROVIDED
Pattern pieces for the dress:
1. A- Front
B – Back
C - Sleeve
D – Tie collar
E – Yoke
F – Sleeve facing

2. Plain light weight cotton fabric 67cm long by 91cm wide.

3. Sewing thread to match the fabric.

THE TEST
Using the materials provided, cut out and make up the RIGHT HALF of the dress bodice to
show the following:
a) The attaching of the back yoke to the back bodice using an overlaid/lapped seam.
b) The working of the waist dart.
c) The neatening of the raw edge of the front facing.
d) Joining of the shoulder seam using any seam.
e) The attaching of the collar including the preparation of the tie collar extension.
f) The joining of the side seam using a neatened open seam.
g) The preparation of the sleeve using a neatened open seam for the underarm seam
h) The preparation and attaching of the sleeve facing to the right of the sleeve.
i) The attaching of the sleeve to the bodice and neatening half of the armhole seam.
j) The working of the top buttonhole.

At the end of the examination, firmly sew on to your work, on a single fabric, a label bearing
your name and index number. Remove the needle and pins from your work. Then fold your
work carefully and place it in the envelope provided. Do not put scraps of materials in the
envelope.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided
2. Answer all questions in section I and any five questions in Section II
3. All markings and answers must not be clearly written in the spaces below
4. Marks may be awarded for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
5. Non programmable silent electronics and KNEC Mathematical tables may be use,
except where otherwise.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION I
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TOTAL
Marks

SECTION II
QUESTION 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 TOTAL
MARKS

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 SECTION 1 (50 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. Evaluate without using a calculator (3mks)

¼ + 1/5 ÷ ½ of 1/3

½ of (4/5 – ¾ + ½)

2. Simplify completely. (3mk)

3a2 + 5ab – 2b2

9a2– b2

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3. Solve for x in the equation.

27x x 3(2x-2) = 9 (x +2) ( 3 marks )

4. Given that Sin  = 2/3 and  is an acute angle, find without using tables or calculators

(a) Tan , giving your answer in surd form. (2mks)

(b) Cos (90 - ) (1mk)

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5. Four machines give out signals at intervals of 24, 27, 30 and 50 seconds respectively. At
5.00pm all the four machines gave out a signal simultaneously. Find the time this will happen
again. (3mks)

6. Two pipes A and B can fill an empty tank in 3hrs and 5hrs respectively. Pipe C can empty
the full tank in 6 hours. If the three pipes A, B, and C are opened at the same time, find
how long it will take for the tank to be full (3mks)

7. A tourist arrived in Kenya with sterling pound (£) 4680 all of which he exchanged into Kenyan
money. He spent Ksh. 51,790 while in Kenya and converted the rest of the money into U.S
dollars. Calculate the amount he received in U.S dollars. The exchange rates were as follows.

Buying Selling.

US $ 65.20 69.10

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 Sterling Pound (£) 123.40 131.80 (4mks)

8. A straight line through the points A (2,1) and B(4,n) is perpendicular to the line 3y+2x=5.
Determine the value of n and the equation. (4mks)

9. Determine the quartile deviation of the set of numbers below. (2mks)

8, 2, 3, 7, 5, 11, 2, 6, 9, 4

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10. Solve the equation 2cos 2(x + 300) = 1 for 00 x  3600. (3 marks )

11. Without using tables or calculators, find the value of t in

8
log8 ( t + 5) – log (t - 3) = 2/
3 (3mks)

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12. Solve for x :3( x + 2) - 20x – 5 >3¼ ( 3 mks)

13. Three years ago John was four times as old as his son Peter. In five years’ time the sum of
their ages will be 56. Find their present ages. (3mks)

14. The figure below show a velocity time graph for a wagon.

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(a) Find the total distance travelled by the wagon. (2 marks)

(b) For how long did it maintain a constant speed? (1mark)

15. The volumes of two similar solids are 800cm3 and 2700cm3. If the surface area of the
larger one is 2160cm2, find the surface area of the smaller figure. (3mks)

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16. A ball is in the shape of a sphere. It weighs 125g. The material used to make it has a density
of 2.5g/cm3. What is the volume of the material to make a dozen such balls? (3 marks)

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 SECTION II (50 MARKS)

Answer any five questions in this section.

17. (a) Complete the table below for the equation y = x2 + 3x – 6 given -6  x  4
(2mks)

x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4

(b) draw the graph of y = x2 + 3x – 6 (3mks)

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(c) Use your graph to solve the quadratic equations.

(i) x2 + 3x – 6 = 0 (2mks)

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(ii) x2 + 3x – 2 = 0 (3mks)

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18. A saleswoman is paid a commission of 2% on goods sold worth over ksh. 100,000. She also
paid a monthly salary of ksh. 12,000. In a certain month, she sold 360 handbags at ksh. 500
each.

a) Calculate the saleswoman’s earnings that month. (3 mks)

b) The following month the sales woman’s monthly salary was increased by 10%. Her total
earnings that month were ksh. 17600. Calculate:

(i) The total amount of money received from the sales of hand bags that month. (5 mks)

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ii) The number of handbags sold that month. (2 mks)

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19. The figure below shows a triangle ABC inscribed in a circle. AC = 10cm, BC = 7cm and

AB = 10cm.

A
10cm
C
7cm 8cm

(a) Find the size of angle BAC. (2mks)

(b) Find the radius of the circle. (2mks)

(c)Hence calculate the area of the shaded region. (6mks)

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20. The diagram below which is not drawn to scale, shows an isosceles triangle XYZ in which
XY=YZ. The Coordinates of x and y are (5, 6) and (0, -4) respectively.

Given that the equation of line YZ is y=3/4x – 4 and that the perpendicular from X to YZ meet
YZ at D, find.

(i) The equation of XD (2 marks)

(ii) The coordinate of D (2 marks)

(iii) The coordinates of Z (2 marks)

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(iv) The area of triangle XYZ (4 marks)

21. In the figure below, PQR is a tangent at Q and RST is a straight line.  QTU = 500,

 UTW = 330 and  TRQ = 250

Giving reasons in each case, calculate

(i) Angle TSQ (3 marks )

(ii) Angle TSW ( 3 marks )

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 (iii) Angle TUQ ( 2 marks )

(iv) Angle PQW ( 2 marks

22. The figure below shows two circles of radii 10.5 and 8.4cm and with centres A and B
respectively. The common chord PQ 9cm.

(a) Calculate angle PAQ. (2 mks)

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(b) Calculate angle PBQ. (2 mks)

(c) Calculate the area of the shaded part. (6 mks)

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23. A and B are two towns 360 kilometers apart. A bus left A at 8.00 am travelling at 60km/h
for town B.After forty minutes, a saloon car left A travelling in the same direction as the
bus at a speed of 80km/h.

a) How far from B did the saloon car catch up with the bus?

b) At what time did it catch up with the bus?

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c) When the saloon caught up with the bus it got a break - down and had to be repaired before
proceeding to B at the same speed. If they both reached B at the same time, find how long
it took to repair the saloon?

24. An arithmetic progression (AP) has the first term a and the common difference d.

(a) Write down the third, ninth and twenty fifth terms of the AP in terms of a and d.(1mk)

(b) The AP above is increasing and the third, ninth and twenty fifth terms form the first
three consecutive terms of a Geometric Progression (G.P) The sum of the seventh and
twice the sixth terms of the AP is 78. Calculate:-

(i) the first term and common difference of the AP. (5mks)

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(ii) the sum of the first nine terms of the AP. (2mks)

(iii)The difference between the fourth and the seventh terms of an increasing AP. (2mks)

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MATHEMATICS
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TIME: 2½ HOURS
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INDEX NO……………………………………………. ADM NO…………………………….

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided
2. Answer all questions in section I and any five questions in Section II
3. All markings and answers must not be clearly written in the spaces below
4. Marks may be awarded for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
5. Non programmable silent electronics and KNEC Mathematical tables may be use,
except where otherwise.

FOR EXAMINERS USE ONLY

SECTION I
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TOTAL
Marks

SECTION II
QUESTION 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 TOTAL
MARKS

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 SECTION I (50 MARKS)
1. Use logarithm tables to evaluate (4mks)
0.0485  log 3.846
0.9834  88.3
3

2. Make Q the subject of the formula. (3mks)

Q2
T 3
Q2 1

3. A student misreads (p+q)2 as P2+q2 find the percentage error if p = 5 and q = 3. (3mks)

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4. (a) Expand (x-y)6 upto the term with y3 (2mks)

(b) Use the first four terms in ascending powers of y to find the approximate value of
(0.98)6.Correct to 4 significant figure (2mks)

2 1
5. Given that matrix A    , Find matrix B such that: A2 = A + B (3mks)
~
 3 4 ~ ~ ~

6. Chord QR and ST intersect at U. QR = 15cm, RU = 16cm and TU = 14 cm. (3mks)

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 Find the length SU to 2 dp

3 1
7. Simplify  leaving your answer in the form a  b c , where a, b and c are
52 5
rational numbers. (3mks)

8. Achang’a deposited sh. 20 000 in a saving account. Find the interest after two years. If the
intrest was paid at 16% per annum compound semi-annually. (3mks)

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9. A coffee blender has two brands of coffee, Tamu and Chungu. A kilogram of Tamu costs
sh. 70 while a kilogram of Chungu costs Shs. 64. In what ratio should he mix the two brands
to make a blend which costs Shs. 68 per kilogram? (3mks)

10Find the centre and radius of a circle whose equation is x 2  8  y 2  2 y  1  0 . (3mks)

11.In the figure below ABCD is a circle with centre O. AB and DC meet a point E outside the
circle. DC = BC and  BCE = 480. Find the angles (3mks)

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 (i) BAD

(ii) BDC

(iii) BEC

12. Given that 4 x 2  32 y  20  k is a perfect square , Find K. (3mks)

13.Given the triangle ABC below, AB = 9.2cm, AC = 7.9cm and ABC  480 . (2mks)
Calculate to 1 decimal place the angle A C B.

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14.A geometric progression has its first and second terms as 128 and 32 respectively. If the
2 x 1
sum of the first five terms of the progression is , find x (4mks)
6

15.P varie directly as the square of B and inversely as the square root of C. Find the percentage
change in P when C increases by 4% and B decreases by 10%. (3mks)

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16. The diagram below represents a field PQR

(a) Draw the locus of points equidistant from sides PQ and PR. (1mk)

(b) Draw the locus of points equidistant from points P and R. (1mk)

(c) (i) Label the point of intersection of the two loci (a) and (b) as X. (1mk)
(ii) Measure QX (1mk)

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 SECTION II (50 MARKS)
Answer any five questions in this section
17. James’ earning are as follows:- Basic salary 38,000 p.m, House allowance Sh. 14,
000p.m Travelling allowance Sh. 8,500p.m. Medical allowance sh. 3,300
The table for the taxable income is as shown below
Income tax in k£ p.a Tax in Sh. Per pound
1 – 6000 2
6001 – 12000 3
12001 – 18000 4
1001 – 24 000 5
24001 - 30 000 6
30001 - 36000 7
36001 – 42 000 8
42001 – 48 000 9
Over 48 000 10

(a) Calculate Jame’s taxable income in p.a (2mks)

(b) Calculate Jame’s P.A.Y.E if he is entitled to a tax relief of Sh. 18 000 p.a (4mks)

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(c) James is also deducted the following per month:-
NHIF Sh. 320
Pension scheme Sh. 1000
Co-operative shares Sh. 2000
Loan repayment Sh. 5000
Interest on loan Sh. 500
(i) Calculate James’ total deduction per month in Ksh. (2mks)

(ii) Calculate his net salary per month. (2mks)

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18 .i) Fill the table, below of the function y  2 x 2  5x  12 for  8  x  4 (2mks)
x -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
y 76 -9 -5 40

ii) Using the table draw the graph of the function y  2 x 2  5x  12 . Use the scale of 1cm
to 1 unit for x – axis and 1cm for 10units for y-axis. (3mks)

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(b) Using the graph drawn above, solve the following equation.
(i) 2 x 2  5x  12  0 (2mks)

(ii) 3  7 x  3x 2  0 (3mks)

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19. The first three consecutive terms of a geometric progression are
32 x1 ,9 x and 81 respectively .
(a) Calculate the value of x. (3mks)

(b) Find the common ratio of the series (1mk)

(c) Calculate the sum of the first 4 terms of this series. (3mks)

(d) Given that the fifth and the seventh terms of the G.P form the first two consecutive
terms of an arithmetic sequence, Calculate the sum of the first 20 terms of the sequence.
(3mks)

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20. The table below shows marks scored by some students in a Maths exam
Marks 30 – 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 – 69 70 – 79 80 - 89
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No. of 3 17 27 23 8 2
candidates
(a) Draw a cumulative frequency curve for the data. (4mks)
(b) Use your graph to find
(i) The median (1mk)
(ii) Quartile deviation (3mks)
(iii) The pass mark if 55 students passed the exam. (2mks)

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21. A tank has two inlet taps P and Q and an outlet tap R. When empty, the tank can be
filled by tap P alone in 4 ½ hour or by tap Q alone in 3 hours. When full, the tap can be
emptied in 2 hours by tap R.
(a) The tank is initially empty. Find how long it would take to fill up the tank.
(i)If tap R is closed and taps P and Q are opened at the same time. (2mks)

(ii) If all the three taps are opened at the same time. (2mks)

(b) The tank is initially empty and the three taps are opened as follows
P at 8.00 a.m
Q at 8.45 a.m
R at 9.00 a.m
(i) Find the fraction of the tank that would be filled by 9.00 a.m (3mks)

(ii) Find the time the tank would be filled up. (3mks)

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22. At a rifle contest, the probability of any particular rifle being accurate is . A soldier
16
4
chooses a rifle at random. If the rifle is accurate, the probability of hitting the target is . If
5
6
the rifle is inaccurate the probability of hitting target is .
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By use of a tree diagram determine the probability that;
(a) The soldier selecting an accurate rifle and hitting the target in the first shot. (3mks)
(b) The soldier selecting an inaccurate rifle and hitting the target in the first shot.(2mks)
(c) The soldier misses the target in the first shot. (4mks)
(d) the soldier gets the target in the first shot. (1mk)

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23.The figure below shows a pulley system where a conveyor belt is tied round the two
wheels. The radius of the large wheel is 180cm and the distance between the centres of the
wheel is 300cm and  XOY = 1400

Determine
(a) Length XV (2mks)

(b) Length VBW (3mks)

(3mks)
(c) Length XAY

(2mks)
(d) The total length of the conveyor belt

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24. The vertices of a triangle ABC are A(3,1) B(0,2) and C(2,-1) is A1B1C1 the image of
ABC under a reflection on the line y + x = 0
(a) State the coordinates of A1B1C1 hence draw triangles ABC and A1B1C1 on the grid
provided. (3mks)
(b) A11B11C11 is the image of A1B1C1 under positive quarter turn about the origin. Draw
A11B11C11 and state the coordination of the vertices. (2mks)
111 111 111 11 11 11
(c) A B C is the image of A B C under a shear matrix with y axis invariant and
linear scale factor 3.
(d) (i)Write down the shear matrix (1mk)
(ii) 111 111
Find the coordinates of the vertices of triangle A B C . 111 (2mks)
111
(iii) Find the ratio of area of triangle ABC to that of A B C .111 111 (2mks)

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