f4 Term 2 Opener Exams 2024
f4 Term 2 Opener Exams 2024
ALL SUBJECTS
2024 ACADENIC YEAR
A Series of Assessment Questions prepared by Top Examiners
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AGRICULTURE
PAPER 2
TIME: 2 HOURS
FORM 4
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Section A (30MKS)
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17. Give the uses of the following farm tools and equipments 2mks
i) strip cup
Iii) Hacksaw
Section B 20mks
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(b) Name the parts of the host body where parasites G and J are found (1mk)
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19. The diagram below illustrates a hoof of a sheep. Study it carefully and answer the questions that
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(b) State two reasons for carrying out the management practice in (a) above
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(c) Below is a diagram of a farm structure for storing grains. Study it carefully and answer the
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(iii) State two maintenance practices that should be carried out on the farm structure illustrated above in
readiness for grain storage 2mks
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(ii) Apart from poultry name two other animals affected by the disease above. (2mks)
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24. A) Explain six advantages of artificial insemination (A.I) in livestock breeding. (6mks)
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AGRICULTURE
TIME:2 HOURS
FORM 4
PAPER ONE
TIME 2HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES.
A 1-16
B 17-21
C 22
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Total
Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicate and no questions
are missing.
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5. State four importance for treating water for domestic use. 2mks
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15. State two categories under which pest can be classified or mode of feeding. 2mks
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c. Apart from the above practice name any other two tertiary practices that are carried out in
a farm (1mk)
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18. The table below is one of the record that is kept by livestock farmer in the farm
Date of service
Date of service Date of service Date of service
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No of calf
20. Below are various pegging methods of tea. Study them and answer the questions that
follows.
21. Below are some of the common weeds in Kenya. Study them and answer the questions
which follow.
(b)Explain the overall effects of HIV/AIDS and ill health on Agricultural production.5mks
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(c)Describe five reasons of carrying out minimum tillage in agriculture production.5mks
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(d)Describe the uses of water in a farm . 5mks
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(b)Explain the factors which affects the spacing of any crop. 5mks
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BIOLOGY
PAPER 1
(THEORY)
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Write your Name, Class and Adm. no in the spaces provided above.
Answer all the questions in this paper in the spaces provided.
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2. Name the organelle that performs each of the following functions in a cell
(i) Protein synthesis. (1mk)
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b) State onefunction of each of the parts labelled H and J (2mrks)
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4. Other than carbon (IV) oxide, name other products of anaerobic respiration in plants (2mks)
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6. (a) State two characteristics that are used to divide the phylum arthropoda into classes.(2mks)
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(b)Name the class with the largest number of individuals in the phylum Arthropoda. (1mk)
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7. Why are people with blood group O referred to as universal donors? (1mk)
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8. The diagram below represents a longitudinal section of a fruit
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b) An individual shows the symptoms for diabetes mellitus, how would you determine in the
school laboratory whether they are positive for the condition?(3mks)
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10. In an attempt to estimate the number of weaver birds in a small woodland 435 were
captured , marked and released. Three days later, 620 were captured 75 of which were
marked.
a) What is the name of the sampling method described above? (1mk)
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b) Calculate the approximate size of the weaver bird population in the woodland.(2mks)
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(a) Name the parts labeled A and B (2mks)
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13. (a) Name the tissues that transport water in plants. (1mk)
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14. The diagram below shows regions of growth in a root. Study it and answer the questions
that follow.
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(c) State three characteristics of the cells found in zone C(3 mks)
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15. The enzymes pepsin and trypsin are secreted in their inactive forms. Explain why they
are secreted in these inactive forms. (1mk)
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Cell body
Nucleus
(a) Identify the neurone. (1mk)
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B ____________________________________________________ (1mk)
(c) Using an arrow indicate the direction of movement of a nerve impulse along the
neuron (1mk)
18. Study the diagram of the mammalian tooth below and answer the questions that follow.
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19.a) Name the part of the brain that regulates breathing (1mk)
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b) Give two ways through which the body responds to increased concentration of
carbon (IV) oxide in the blood (2mks)
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20. The concentration of carbon (IV) oxide in a tropical forest was measured during the course of
24 hours period from mid-night to mid-night.
21. The diagram below represents the anterior view of a certain vertebra.
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24. It was found that during germination of pea seeds 9.3cm3 of carbon (iv) oxide was produced
while 9.1cm3 of oxygen was used up.
a) Calculate the respiratory quotient (RQ) of the reaction taking place.(2mks)
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25. What is the biological importance of the larval stage during metamorphosis(2mks)
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a. Name the physiological process responsible for the observed results. [1 Mark]
b. Give the correct biological term used to describe cells A & B. [2 Marks]
A–
B–
2. The equation below shows a chemical reaction that takes place in plants.
c. Other than the reactants state two conditions necessary for this reaction. [2 Marks]
ii.
3. The diagram below illustrates an experiment used to determine rate of respiration in a small
insect.
a. Name the chemical compound labeled X and state its function. [2 Marks]
Compound –
Function –
c. What would happen to the level of coloured water after 5 minutes? Explain: [2 Marks]
b. Give two reasons for your answer in 1 (i), (ii) above [4 Marks]
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a. It is observed that when apical bud of a plant is removed, lateral buds sprouts, where as
they do not sprout in presence of the apical bud;
i. What is the biological term used to describe this? [1 Mark]
c. In epigeal germination the cotyledon is brought above the soil surfaces; Explain
[2 Marks]
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a. State 2 structural modifications of nephrons in desert mammals. [2 Marks]
b. State a kidney disease whose symptom is coloured and turbid urine [1 Mark]
SECTION B
10. The table below shows the changes observed in the dry weight in milligrams of a barley
seedling, its embryo and Endosperm during the first ten days after the onset of germination.
Dry weight in milligrams
Time (days) Embryo Endosperm Whole seedling
0 2 41 45
2 2 39 43
4 7 32 41
6 15 21 38
8 22 11 35
10 35 6 43
a. Using a suitable scale and on the same axis, plot a graph of dry weight of embryo,
endosperm and whole seedling against time. [8 Marks]
b. State and account for the changes in dry weight shown by:-
i. Endosperm [4 Marks]
ii. Embryo [4 Marks]
c. Explain the role of water during germination [4 Marks]
11.
a. Describe how the mammalian heart is adapted to its function [10 Marks]
Note:
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
a) Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces provided above.
b) Answer all the questions.
c) All the answers should be written in the spaces provided in this booklet.
d) All the questions should be answered in English.
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5. Outline four factors to consider when intending to buy office furniture. (4mks)
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8. Highlight four measures that the government puts in place to create conditions that will
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9. State four advantages of transporting oil by pipeline rather than by road. (4mks)
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11. Highlight four ways in which the production activities of firms in your country affect the
environment. (4mks)
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13. Ragati and Nzonge operates a business with a stock valued at ksh.350,000 and have
interests of 3/5 and 2/5 respectively. Ragati decided to insure 2/4 of the stock against fire.
Sometimes later fire occurred at their business premises and destroyed stock worth ksh.
250,000. Calculate the amount of compensation Ragati would get from the insurance
company. (4mks)
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16. State four benefits that would accrue to a customer who borrows a loan from a non-bank
financial institution. (4mks)
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17. Match each of the statements given below with the relevant type of capital. (4mks)
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21. Indicate the subsidiary ledger in which each of the following should be recorded. 4mks
a. Return inwards
b. Bank
c. Drawings
e. Discount received
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24. The statement below described various types of goods. Identify the type of goods best
described by each statement. (4mks)
25. Identify four reasons why many youths in urban centre are starting hawking businesses.
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TOTAL SCORE
1. a) Explain five benefits that would accrue to Country as a result of delocalization. (10mks)
1998
Dec. 1 Bought goods on credit from Weka Distributors sh.46,200, Micko sh15,600 and
Limo shs38,360.
3 Sold goods on credit to Lwanda Retailers shs.39,200, Motor Grocers sh.25,560
and Mawe shs.12,650.
7 Returned goods to Micko sh4,200 and Limo shs6,140.
11 Bought goods on credit from Tuktuk sh34,830.
12 Goods returned by motor Grocers hs4,550 and Lwanda Retailers sh1,280.
15 Sold goods on credit to Motor Grocers shs6,800, Marion traders shs12,800.
18 Goods returned by Marion Traders shs2,060.
22 Bought goods on credit from Fatuma shs22,100, Temo shs38,350.
28 Credit sales to Ngula shs16,060, Oyunga shs12,960 and Mawe shs15,260.
Enter the above transaction in the respective books of original entry (10mks)
4. a) Explain five factors that can lead to unfavourable balance of payment. (10mks)
6. a) Highlight five benefits that a country will enjoy as a result of indirect production(10mks)
Additional information
Required: prepare trading, profit and loss account for the period ended 30th June, 2014. (10mks)
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FORM 4
CHEMISTRY
PAPER 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The figure below shows the cooling curve for water is gaseous state.
(1mk)
S and T (1mk)
U and V (1mk)
4. Describe how you can prepare crystals of magnesium chloride starting with 50cm3 of 2M
magnesium hydroxide. (3mks)
b)Draw an energy level diagram for the dissolving of magnesium chloride. (2mks)
6.The reaction between hydrochloric acid and potassium dichromate can be used to demonstrate
a reversible reaction. The ionic equation is given below
Yellow orange
Explain the observation that would be made when dilute hydrochloride acid is added to the
equilibrium mixture. (2mks)
7.The table below gives the rate of decay for a sample of a radioactive element P
48 0
18 90
6 180
233 0
Pa + e
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8. Study the following flow chart. Use it to answer the question that follow
a)Identify (3mks)
i) Solid A
ii)Solid B
iii)Gas E
i) I
10. When steam was passed over heated charcoal as shown in the diagram, below, hydrogen and
carbon (II) oxide gases were formed.
a)Write the equation for the reaction which takes place. (1mk)
b)Name two uses of carbon (II) oxide gas which are also uses of hydrogen gas. (2mks)
11.a) State and explain the observations made when a few drops of concentrated Sulphuric (vi)
acid is added to sucrose ( C12, O22,O11) (2mks)
b)Using an equation show how the above reaction takes place. (1mk)
13.A mixture of ethane, oxygen and nitrogen are ignited. On cooling the residual gas occupied
58 cm3 when shaken with aqeous alkali, the volume was reduced to32 cm3. A further 18 cm3 of
the product was absorbed by alkaline pyrogallo. Calculate the composition of the original
mixture. ( C = 12, H = 1, N = 14, O = 16 and molar volume at r.t.p = 24dm3. (4mks)
14.0.24g of a divalent metal x dissolves in 50 cm3 of 0.25 M sulphuric acid. The resulting
solution required 5.0 cm3 of 1.0 M sodium hydroxide solution to neutralize the excess acid. What
is the reactive atomic mass of x.
15.Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
b)Write an equation for the reaction that occurs in the flask. (1mk)
16.When zinc metal is reacted with a solution of hydrogen chloride gas in water there is
effervescence. When the experiment is repeated with a solution of hydrogen chloride gas in
methylbenzene there is no observable change. Explain this observations. (3mks)
17. Compare the rate of diffusion of carbon dioxide (CO2) & ozone (O3) at the same temperature.
(C = 12, O = 16 ) (3mks)
18. Starting with Lead metal describe how to prepare a solid sample of Lead (II) Sulphate salt.
(3mks)
50 cm3 1M HCN
50 cm3 1M NaOH
21.Draw a diagram to show how an aluminium spoon can be electroplated with pure copper.
(2mks)
c)What would be the nature of the solution of the chloride of Z if dissolved in water. (1mk)
PH = 8 (½mk)
PH = 5 (½ mk)
PH = 2 (½ mk)
PH = 13 (½mk)
b) Aluminium chloride has a melting point of 120oC while Aluminium oxide has a melting point
of 2977oC. In terms of structure and bonding explain how the differences come about. (2mks)
ii)
ii) Write an equation for the reaction that takes place. (1mk)
27.Give two differences between nuclear reactions and chemical reactions. (2mks)
28. 3.1 g of an organic compound containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only produced 4.4 g
of carbon oxide and 2.0 g of water on complete combustion:
i)
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b) Select one of the detergents that would be suitable for washing in water containing
magnesium chloride. Explain. (2mks)
30.Use the data below to calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction below
C–H 314
O=O 296
C=O 149
H–O 283
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• Write your name, admission number, date and school in the spaces provided.
• Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
• All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
• Scientific calculators may be used.
This paper consists of 13 printed pages. Candidates are advised to check and to make sure all pages are
as indicated and no question is missing.
Copper turnings
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Water
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Heat
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Flask H (500cm3)
A 500cm3 measuring cylinder K was filled with water and assembled for gas collection.
Copper turnings were heated red hot and water was slowly passed into 500cm3 flask H
until it reached the 500cm3 mark. A colourless gas was collected in K.
(i) What was the purpose of passing water into flask H? (1 mark)
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(ii) What observations were made in the tube I? (1 mark)
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(iii) Name one of the gases that is likely to be found in J. (1 mark)
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(iv) What was the volume of the gas collected in the measuring cylinder at the end of
the experiment? (1 mark)
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(v) Calculate the percentage of oxygen in air using the above results. (2 marks)
Colourless
liquid Y
Heat
(a) Give one observation made in the combustion tube after some time. (1 mark)
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(b) Write an equation for the formation of the colourless liquid Y. (1 mark)
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(c) What was the aim of the above experiment as demonstrated in the combustion
tube? Explain. (2 marks)
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2. Use the information below to answer the questions that follow. The letters are not the
actual symbols of the elements.
(ii) State the nature of the oxides of the elements represented by Q and U.
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(b) Why does the elements represented by the letters T and U have two values of
melting points? (1 mark)
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Temperature 0C 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Solubility KNO3 5 15 26 43 61 83 105 135 165
g/100g H2O KBr 50 55 60 65 70 77 85 90 95
(i) Draw solubility curves for both salts on the same axis. (3 marks)
(b) Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
A few drops of
NH3(aq)
Deep blue
Excess of
solution E Solid D
NH3(aq)
(i) Write an equation for the formation of solid A and gas B. (1 mark)
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(ii) Name;
Solution C - ………………………………………………….. (1 mark)
Solid D - ………………………………………………….. (1 mark)
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NaOH
IV
Q Na
V X Z
HI
R
VI
H H
C C
Y
H H
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Reagent - …………………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) IV (2 marks)
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Substance A Substance B
Step I
Oxygen
Catalyst F Oxygen
Ammonia gas Colourless Brown gas
Step II gas D
Water
Nitric (V)
acid
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(b) State the catalyst necessary for; (2 marks)
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(c) Write an equation for the reaction taking place in step II. (1 mark)
(d) Write two balanced chemical equations for the reaction between chlorine
gas and;
(i) Hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide. (1 mark)
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(ii) Dilute and cold sodium hydroxide. (1 mark)
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II. The diagram below shows an experiment in which the Lead (II) nitrate crystals are
heated.
Powdered
Pb(NO3)2
Gas Y
Ice
Liquid P
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of Lead (II) nitrate.
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(c) Explain how you can distinguish between nitrogen (II) oxide and nitrogen (I) oxide.
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6. I. Study the standard electrode potentials given below and answer the questions that
follow.
(c) Write the cell representation for the above cell in (b). (1 mark)
(d) Draw a cell diagram for the cell in (b) above. (2 marks)
(i) Calculate the quantity of electricity passed through the cell. (1 mark)
CO2, CO
as waste
3000C
C
Carbon (IV) oxide 5000C
recycled
6000C
B
8000C
A
Fire brick lining
Hot air blast from
16000C stove
Slag
Slag tap
Iron
Molten iron from
tap
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(f) Write equations to show how impurities are removed from the ore.
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PAPER 3 (PRACTICAL)
TIME: 2 ¼ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
(a) Write your name and index number in the spaces provided.
(b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided
(c) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided in 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 chemicals and apparatus you may need.
(e) All working MUST be clearly shown where necessary.
(f) Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.
(g) Candidates should check the questions to ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated
and that no questions are missing.
- Standardize solution J.
- Determine the relative atomic mass of element M in M (OH)2. 8H2O.
Procedure 1
Fill the burette with solution J. Pipette 25cm3 of solution Q into a clean 250ml conical flask and
add 2 – 3 drops of screened methyl orange indicator. Titrate this solution with the solution in
the burette and record your results in table 1 below. Repeat this procedure and complete the
table. Retain solution J in the burette for use in procedure II.
Table 1
Titre I II III
(4 marks)
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- Using a 25cm3 measuring cylinder, transfer 25cm3 of solution R into a clean 250ml conical flask. Using
a 100ml measuring cylinder, transfer 75cm3 of solution Q into the flask with solution R. Boil the mixture
for about 5 minutes. After cooling filter into a conical flask and transfer the filtrate into a clean 100ml
measuring cylinder and add distilled water to make exactly 100cm3 of solution. Label this solution as
solution S.
Pipette 25cm3 of solution S into a conical flask and titrate it with solution J using 2 drops of screened
methyl orange indicator. Record your results in table 2 below. Repeat this to complete the table.
Titre I II III
(4 marks)
d) Calculate the average volume of solution J used. (1mark)
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PROCEDURE
Place 30cm3 of distilled water into a 100ml beaker. Measure the initial temperature of the water
and record it in the table below. Add all the solid P at once and stir the mixture carefully with the
thermometer until all the solid dissolves. Measure the final temperature reached and record it in
table.
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b) Calculate the:
i) heat change when H2X dissolves in water. (Assume the heat capacity of
the solution is 4.2 Jg-1oC -1 and density is 1g/cm3) (2 mks)
ii) number of moles of the acid that were used. (Relative formula mass of
H2X is 126) (1mk)
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( ½ mk) ( ½ mk)
ii)To the second portion dip a metallic spatula in the solution and burn it directly on a
non-luminous flame.
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iv) To the fourth portion add three drops of acidified potassium dichromate (VI)
solution.
Inferences 0bservations
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b)You are provided with solid F. Carry out the tests below and record your
observations and inferences in the spaces provided
(i) Using a metallic spatula, heat half of solid F in a non-luminous bunsen burner
flame .
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Divide the resulting solution from a(ii) above into two portions
(i) To the first portion,2 -3 drops of universal indicator and determine its pH.
Inferences 0bservations
( ½ mk) ( ½ mk)
(ii) To the second portion, add two drop of acidified potassium Manganate (VII)
solution and shake.
Inferences 0bservations
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Inferences 0bservations
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CHEMISTRY
PAPER 3
( CONFIDENTIAL)
In addition to the apparatus found in the laboratory each candidate will require
the following;
➢ About 0.5g of solid F
➢ About 1g of solid G
➢ 6 clean test-tubes
➢ Universal indicator solution and a pH chart
➢ Ethanol supplied with a dropper
➢ Clean dry metallic spatula
➢ 1 boiling tube
➢ Distilled water
➢ Solution J, about 130cm3
➢ Solution Q, about 160cm3
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Solution R, about 30cm3
➢ Screened methyl orange indicator
➢ Methyl orange indicator
➢ 100ml measuring cylinder
➢ Filter paper
➢ Means of labeling
➢ Solid P
➢ Thermometer
➢ 100ml beaker
451/1
COMPUTER STUDIES
Paper 1
Time: 2 ½ Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
- Write your name, School and index number in the spaces provided above.
- This paper consists of Two sections A & B
- Answer ALL the questions in Section A
- Question 16 is compulsory
- Answer any THREE questions in section B
- All answers to ALL questions must be written in the spaces provided in the question paper
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2. The following are symbols of some keys found on the keyboard. Name the keys represented by
the symbols. ( 2 mks)
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4. As a computer student you have been asked to assist in buying an input device. State any four
factors to consider when buying input devices. (4mks)
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5. i. The arithmetic logic unit, the control unit and the main memory use electrical pathways or links
called buses. State and explain the three types of buses. (3mks)
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6. Outline the three differences between primary memory and secondary memory. (3mks)
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7. Citing relevant examples state two advantages of integrated software as opposed to single
purpose. (2mks)
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b. Name two files that are created in mail merging process (1mks)
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9. (a) Distinguish between a workbook and a worksheet as used in spreadsheets (2mks)
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ii). Hyperlink
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11. Benjos was instructed by his teacher while typing a Microsoft word document to replace
all the occurrences of the word MS with Microsoft. Highlight the steps to do this (3mks)
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12. What is the difference between logical and physical file? (2mks)
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14. Give a reason why HTML is not considered as a true programming language.
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16. (a) Draw a flowchart for a program that is to prompt for N numbers, accumulate the sum and
them find the average. The output is the accumulated totals and the average. (5 mks)
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ii. Find the sum of binary number 101.1012 and 110.1002 (1mk)
ii. Using one’s complement, calculate 510 – 910. use six bit in your calculation. (3mks)
18. (a) State and explain the following types of relationship as used in database design
(b) i. Explain the difference between primary key and an index key as used in database application
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ii. Maintaining security is one of the functions the operating system. Explain how the
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(b) What does the following control measures against computer crime involve? (5 mks)
i. Audit trail
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ii. Data encryption
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
SCORE
b) State seven responsibilities given to human beings by God in the genesis stories of
creation. (7mks)
2. a) Explain the factors that led to the division of Israel after the death of King Solomon.
(7mks)
b) Identify seven reasons that led to the Mt. Carmel contest. (7mks)
c) State six reasons why leaders are rejected in society today. (6mks)
3. a) Mention seven ways in which the old Testament prophets communicated their
messages. (7mks)
b) Give seven reasons why Israel and Judah would face God’s judgement according to
prophet Amos. (7mks)
c) State six ways in which modern Christians may invite Gods punishment on them.
(6mks)
c) State six ways in which Christians can reduce human suffering. (6mks)
5. a) Identify seven factors that promote harmony and social responsibility in traditional
African Community. (7mks)
b) Mention seven factors that influence the naming of children in traditional African
society. (7mks)
c) Show how modern trends have affected burial rites in traditional African communities.
(6mks)
Instructions to candidates
SCORE
b) Describe the birth of John the Baptist according to Luke 1:57-79. (7mks)
b) Using examples give four reasons why Jesus faced opposition from the Jewish,
religious leaders in Galilee . (8mks)
c) Outline Five ways in which the church leaders are preparing in the society for the second
coming of Jesus. (5mks)
c) State six reasons why Christians celebrate the last supper today. (6mks)
4. a) Give seven instructions Paul gave to the church in Corinth on how to use Spiritual
gifts. (7mks)
b) Explain how the unity of believers is expressed in the image of the bride Rev.2:1-2
2 cor11:2. (6mks)
Date: ……………………………………..
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ENGLISH
Paper 2
Time: 2 ½ Hours
Instructions to students
❖ Write your name, admission number and class in the spaces provided.
❖ Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided.
❖ Answer all questions in the spaces provided
❖ All your answers must be written in the spaces provided in this question paper.
❖ This paper consists of 7 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing
❖ Candidates must answer all questions in English
2. EXCERPT 25
3. ORAL LITERATURE 20
4. GRAMMAR 15
TOTAL 80
2. Read the following excerpt and then answer the questions that follow (25 mks)
The door to the bathroom opened. Fiona emerged and started walking but stopped. Her eyes
had not adjusted to the darkness in the living room. “Where are you?” she asked.
“Over here,” he said. “I have taken a couch in the living room. Go take the bed in the
bedroom.”
“You’re acting as if you might have a wife,” she said. “Do you?”
“No, she divorced me last year.” “Did she?”
“Yes.”
“Let’s see now. You studied in America at a marriageable age.”
“So?”
“So let me guess.” Go ahead.
“She is American.”
“Who? Pamela?”
“That’s her name? Pamela?”
“Yes, it is. And, yes, she is American. Enough about me now. Let’s turn to you. Shouldn’t your
name still be Fiona McKenzie?”
“Who told you it might have changed?” She started walking to the bedroom. Her eyes had
adjusted to the only light.
“Why was Liberian Mauler calling you Joy instead?”
“It’s local slang for streetwalker?”
He was calling you a streetwalker?”
“Yes. Do you want me to draw a picture for you? Where are you from anyway? Mars?”
“No: Nigeria. Married?” “Me?”
The phone rang.
He rose and answered the landline by the couch. When he ended the call, his mood had
darkened.
“What’s the matter?” she asked him. You seem upset all of a sudden. Who was on the phone?”
“One Chineke Chiamaka,” he said. The man was claiming that I chided him for being drunk,
when all he had had was a Pepsi.” He wriggled in his improvised bed to protest his innocence
against that claim. “It beats me how he got my suite phone number in the first place,” he added.
“Anyway, I did not chide him. Why do people like to tell lies?”
QUESTIONS
1. What happens immediately before this excerpt? (4mks)
5. No, she divorced me last year. Rewrite in the passive voice. (1mk)
7. Identify and illustrate any two aspects of styles used in this excerpt. (4mks)
8. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the excerpt. (3mks)
a. streetwalker
b. wriggled
c. chided
3. Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow (20mks)
Poem for my sister (Liz Lochhead)
I like to watch my
little sister playing
hopscotch, admire the
neat hops-and skips
of her, their quick
peck.
Never miss their
mark, not over-
stepping the line.
QUESTIONS
1. Why does the little sister try the persona’s shoes? (3mks)
2. How do we know from the first stanza that the shoes don’t fit? (1mk)
3. Why does the persona like watching her young sister play hopscotch? (4mks)
4. In the third stanza, the persona gives us new reasons why her little sister should not wear her
shoes. What are these reasons? (2mks)
4. GRAMMAR (15MKS)
1. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Do not change the
meaning.
I. my brother turned forty four yesterday (Punctuate correctly)
ii. They were unaware that the children were playing behind the house. (Begin: Little…)
Iii. Mwita served the food because he had finished cooking. (Begin with a participle phrase.)
iv. Nobody did the work. (Change into the passive voice)
v. I have some duties. I must perform them. (Combine into one sentence with an infinitive)
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word in brackets
i. His punishment will be a ____________________to the others. (deter)
ii. Miriam is an ________________________ girl. (adventure)
3. Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence by making one of them a
relative clause.
i. Martin joined our school this term. He is very good at grammar.
4. Complete the following sentences with a phrasal verb starting with the word in brackets.
i. She looked carefully at the documents but could not _________________ what it meant. (make)
ii. I could not ________________________ the situation much longer. (put)
5. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate collective nouns
i. A ____________________ of soldiers received medals from the president.
ii. A ____________________ of islands were submerged in the ocean recently.
Index Number………………………………….
Candidate’s Signature…………………………
Date……………………………………………..
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ENGLISH
Paper 3
(Creative writing and Essays from the Set Texts)
Time 2 ½ Hours
• Write your name, admission number and class in the spaces provided
• Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided in blue ink.
• All your questions must written in spaces provided in this paper
• This paper consists of 2 printed pages
• Students must answer all questions in English
TOTAL 60
Either
(a) Write a composition beginning:
Or
(b) Write a composition on the following topic:
Abuse of office is rampant among the officials of Maracas Municipality. Support this assertion with a close
reference to THE SAMARITAN.
Either
a) A SILENT SONG AND OTHER STORIES Edited by Godwin Shiundu
Urban people face various challenges. Prove how true this statement is basing your illustrations on Meja
Mwangi’s Incident in the Park.
Or
b) AN ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD By Kazuo Ishinguro
Write an essay on the negative effects of war as portrayed in the novel.
Or
c) PARLIAMENT OF OWLS By Adipo Sidang
Write an essay on oppression as brought out in Parliament of Owls.
Date ……………………………….
ENGLISH
Paper 1
(Functional Skills)
2 hours
FORM 4
Instructions to candidates
1. Write our name and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
3. Answer all the questions in this question paper.
4. All your answer must be written in the spaces provided in this paper.
5. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages
are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
2 10
3 30
Total Score
1. You are the manager of Quick Safaris Transport Company. Of late you’ve realized that the workers, mainly
drivers and conductors have lost discipline, and this has made the company incur a lot of loss.
a) Write an internal memo to them, warning them of dire consequences if they do not change their
behaviour and attitude.
Some of the areas you wish to address are:
i. Punctuality
ii. Foul language
iii. Lack of courtesy
iv. Policy bribery
v. Any other relevant area from your observation
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b) Design a Card inviting the workers to a motivational talk with an aim of changing their behaviour and
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2. Read the passage below and fill in each blank space with an appropriate word.
Poaching is increasing (1) ____________________ a menance, not just in Kenya, (2) _______________ also
in other parts of the continent, (3) _________________ a grave danger to the survival of various animal species
particularly the elephant. Whereas, there have been (4) ___________________ to raise awareness about the
danger posed by the menance, not enough has been done to (5)______________ it out and punish offenders.
As it is, poaching is becoming a crisis, threatening species like elephants, which are hunted (6) ____________
for their ivory, rhinos which are targeted because of their horns and other game like lions.
The Kenya Wildlife Service has been doing well to combat (7) _____________ but it appears that more is
needed if the criminals (8) _______________ to be stopped. If the killers have more sophisticated weaponry,
then KWS must (9) _____________ its game or call (10) _________________ the military to assist.
3 (a). Read the poem below and then answer the questions that follow.
b) Suppose you were asked to make a speech at a friend’s graduation party. What would you do to
capture the audience’s attention? (5 mks)
ii. Identify and illustrate the most outstading stylistic device used in the above genre. (1mk)
f) The following is a conversation between a father and his daughter. Identify six shortcomings in the
father’s listening skills. (6mks)
DAUGHTER: (Shortly after having arrived home from school) Good afternoon, Daddy.
FATHER: (Sitting complacently in the sofa, reading a newspaper. Looking up……..)
Good afternoon.(Resumes reading).
DAUGHTER: (Holding out her school report form) Daddy, I’m excited. My classteacher said
I was the best improved. I was…
FATHER: Oh, you were? Me, I used to be number one. I was absolutely unbeatable.
DAUGHTER: Chemistry has been a particular headache (now looking at the report form which she
thought her father would wan see), but this time…
FATHER: (Stretching his arms, looking preoccupied)
Chemistry for me was particularly easy.
I never scored anything less than 90%.
DAUGHTER: Dad, I was going to tell you that this time…
FATHER: (Absent-mindedly) By the way, where is your mum?
DAUGHTER: Mum is in the garden pickng vegetables. But Dad, you are not listening to my story.
I was telling you about Chemistry.
FATHER: You mean you have a story about Chemistry? Chemistry is not about stories. It is hard
science.
DAUGHTER: It’s about my improvement…
FATHER: (Laughing) Me, it wasn’t a matter of improvement. I was always at the top of the class.
DAUGHTER: Daddy, I give up. You are not listening.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
• This paper has two sections A and B
• Answer ALL the questions in section A. In section B answer questions 6 and any other
TWO questions.
SECTION A
Answer all the questions in this section.
(b) The diagram below shows the internal structure of the earth.
H
(i) Name the parts marked G and H. (2 marks)
Y heave
upthrow
throw
downthrow
SECTION B
Answer question 6 and any other TWO questions from this section.
6. Study the map of Migwani 1:50,000 (sheet 151/1) provided and answer the following
questions.
(a) (i) What is the altitude of the lowest contour shown on the map?
(1 mark)
(c) (i) Citing evidence from the map, identify four social services offered in
Mutitu (Ndooa) township. (4 marks)
(ii) Describe the relief of the area covered by the map. (6 marks)
(d) Describe the characteristics of the long profile of river Ikoo. (6 marks)
• Texture (1 mark)
• Tenacity (1 mark)
(b) For each of the following rocks, name the resultant rock that forms after
metamorphism.
(d) Students carried out a field study on rocks around their school.
(i) State two importance of stating the objectives for their study.
(2 marks)
(ii) Give three reasons why they prepared a route map of the study area.
(3 marks)
(ii) Give two factors that influence the folding process of rocks. (2 marks)
(b) The diagram below shows some types of folds. Use it to answer the question
(i) and (ii).
F Nappe fold
(c) Name the countries in which the following fold mountains are found.
(d) (i) Apart from fold mountains, name three other features resulting from
folding. (3 marks)
(ii) State four conditions necessary for the formation of a braided channel.
(4 marks)
(c) With the aid of well labelled diagrams, describe how an ox-bow lake is formed.
(8 marks)
(b) State four factors which influence the development of a karst landforms.
(4 marks)
(c) The diagram below shows a feature in a Karst landscape. Use it to answer
question (i) and (ii).
Y Z
(ii) Describe how the features marked Y and Z are formed. (5 marks)
(ii) Name two types of lakes which are formed by volcanic activity.
(2 marks)
(iii) State three reasons why some lakes are salty. (3 marks)
(iv) Explain four ways in which lakes are of significance to human activities.
(4 marks)
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PAPER 2
TIME:23/4 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• This paper has two sections A and B
• Answer ALL the questions in Section A. In Section B answer question 6 and any
other TWO questions.
SECTION B:
Answer question 6 and any other TWO questions from this section
6. Study the photograph below and use it to answer question (a)
(ii) What time of the day was the photograph taken if the camera was held facing South?
(1 mark)
iii) Draw a rectangle measuring 16cm by 9cm to represent the area of the photograph. On
it sketch and label the main features shown on the photograph (5 marks)
iv) Describe the landscape of the area represented by the photograph. (3 marks)
b) (i) Identify two counties in the Rift Valley where ranching is practiced. (2 marks)
(ii) Name one exotic breed of beef cattle reared in Kenya (1 mark)
c) State four physical factors which favour beef farming in Argentina (4 marks)
c)i) Explain how the following factors have influenced distribution of natural forests in
Kenya
• Aspect (2 marks)
• Soils (2 marks)
d) Compare softwood forestry in Kenya and Canada under the following sub-headings
• Transportation (2 marks)
• Harvesting (2 marks)
• Climate (2 marks)
• Distribution (2 marks)
c)i) Give four physical factors influencing coffee growing in Kenya (4 marks)
iii) Give three differences between coffee farming in Kenya and Brazil (6 marks)
d) You intend to carry out a field study on coffee growing in a farm near your school.
State two disadvantages of using secondary data during data collection (2 marks)
a) Name
(i) The fishing ground shaded (1 mark)
(ii) The ocean current marked (b) (1 mark)
b) Explain four physical conditions necessary for fishing in the fishing ground shaded.
(8 marks)
d)i) Explain three ways in which overfishing can be controlled in Lake Naivasha(6 marks)
10. a)i) Apart from coal, name three other non-renewable sources of energy (3 marks)
ii) State four reasons why there has been a decline in the use of coal as a source of
energy (4 marks)
c) Below is a sketch map of the Ruhr Industrial Region. Use it to answer question (i)
(i) Name:
• The canal market U (1 mark)
• The river marked V (1 mark)
• The town marked W (1 mark)
(ii) Explain three factors which led to the growth of iron and steel industry in the Ruhr
region of Germany (6 marks)
d) Explain two environmental problems which have resulted from the development of car
manufacturing industry in Japan (4 marks)
Date _____/ __ /
School ______________________
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HISTORY PAPER 1
2 ¾ HOURS
FORM FOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
SECTION A (25MARKS)
Answer all questions in this section
1. Identify one branch in the study of History and Government of Kenya (1mk)
2. What was the main economic activity of the Cushites in the pre-colonial period? (1mk)
3. State two similarities in the political organization of the Ameru and Abagusii in Kenya during the
19th century (2mks)
4. Identify one way in which the Monsoon winds led to the development of trade between the Kenyan
coast and the outside world (1mk)
5. State two functions of Fort Jesus during the Portuguese rule along the Kenyan coast (2mks)
6. Define the term dual citizenship (1mk)
SECTION B
Answer any three questions from this section
18. a) Why did the Highland Nilotes migrate from their original homeland during the pre-colonial
period? (5mks)
b) Explain five results of the migration and settlement of the Highland Nilotes in Kenya (10mks)
19. a) Give three reasons for the coming of European Christian missionaries to Kenya in the 19th
century (3mks)
b) Explain six factors that hindered the work of early Christian missionaries in Kenya (12mks)
20. a) What were the reasons for construction of the Kenya – Uganda railway? (3mks)
b) Explain 6 effects of the construction of Kenya – Uganda railway (12mks)
21. a) Why were Africans opposed to the British colonial rule between 1920 – 1939? (5mks)
b) Explain five methods used by African Nationalists in Kenya in their struggle for independence
(10mks)
SECTION C
Answer any two questions from this section
22. a) State three factors that have undermined natural unity in Kenya since independence (5mks)
b) Explain five challenges facing the correctional services in Kenya today (10mks)
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FORM 4
INSTRUCTIONS CANDIDATES.
b. Answer all the questions in section A, three questions from section B and
two questions from section C.
d. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are
printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
3. State the main mode of transport used during the trans – Saharan trade.(1mks)
5. Identify the form of writing that developed in Egypt as result of development of agriculture.(1mk)
6. State the main factor that led to emergence of Cairo as an Urban Centres (1mk)
8. Give two reasons why indirect rule was unsuccessful in Southern Nigeria .(2mks)(1x2)=2mks
11. Give two reasons why the league of nations was formed in 1919(2mks)
12. State one major event that led to the First World War.(1mk)
13. Identify two structural defects of the organization of African Unity(OAU) that have undermined its
activities since 1963(2mks)
14. Give two reasons why united state of America (U.S.A) did not join the First World war until
1917.(2mks)
b)Explain five social effects of Trans-Saharan trade on the people of western Sudan?(2mks)
20. a)Give the factors that led to the rise of the Baganda Kingdom.(5mks)
21. a.State five factors which made the Lozi to collaborate with the British (5mks).
b.Explain five reforms introduced by the German administration in Tanganyika after the MajiMaji
rebellion.(10mks)
SECTION C(30MKS)
22. a)State five reasons why the British used indirect rule to administer Northern Nigeria(5mks)
23. a)Give five functions of the security council of the united Nations Organization.(UNO) (5mks)
b)Describe five benefits for being a member of the common wealth of nations(10mks)
MUDA 1 ¾.
Jina……………………………………………………………..Shule………………………..
MAAGIZO
Wewe ni katibu wa vijana katika kijii chako. Andika kumbukumbu za mkutano wenu uliojadili
matatizo yanayowakumba vijana.
Maagizo
(i) Andika jina lako, nambari ya usajili, mkondo, sahihi na tarehe katika nafasi ulizoachiwa hapo juu.
(ii) Jibu maswali manne pekee.
(iii) Swali la kwanza ni la lazima.
(iv) Maswali hayo mengine matatu yachaguliwe kutoka sehemu nne zilizobaki Riwaya, Ushairi, Tamthilia na
Fasihi Simulizi.
(v) Usijibu maswali mawili kutoka sehemu moja.
(vi) Karatasi hii ina kurasa 6. Watahiniwa ni lazima wahakikishe kwamba kurasa zote za karatasi hii zimepigwa
chapa sawasawa na kuwa maswali yote yamo.
(vii) Maswali yote ni sharti yaandikwe kwa lugha ya Kiswahili.
Kwa matumizi ya mtahini pekee
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20
20
20
JUMLA 80
(c) Eleza mbinu sita utakazotumia katika kukusanya na kuhifadhi habari kuhusu
vitanza ndimi. (alama 12)
5. SEHEMU YA D: USHAIRI
Soma shairi lifuatalo kisha ujibu maswali yanayofuata.
Anapotembea anaskiliza
Videge vyaanga vinavyotambuiza
MASWALI:
(a) Eleza hali ya mzungumziwa katika shairi. (alama 4)
(b) Huku ukitoa mfano, onyesha aina mbili za uhuru wa Kishairi uliotumiwa katika
shairi. (alama 2)
(e) Bainisha vipengele vifuatavydo vya kimtindo katika shairi hili. (alama 3)
(i) Tashhisi –
(ii) Kinaya
(iii) Tashbihi
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PAPER 1
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
i. Write your name and Index number in the spaces provided above.
ii. This paper consists of two sections: Section I and Section II.
iii. Answer all questions in Section I and only Five questions from Section II.
iv. Show all the steps in your calculations giving your answer at each stage in the spaces provided below each
question.
v. Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC mathematical tables may be used.
Section I
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Total
Section II
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total Grand
Total
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1. Use tables of reciprocal only to evaluate 0.325 hence evaluate : 3 0.000125 (3mks)
0.325.
2. Two boys and a girl shared some money. The elder got 4⁄9 of it, the younger boy got 2⁄5 of the
remainder and the girl got the rest. Find the percentage share of the younger boy to the girls share.
(3mks)
3. Annette has some money in two denominations only. Fifty shillings notes and twenty shilling coins. She
has three times as many fifty shilling notes as twenty shilling coins. If altogether she has sh. 3,400, find
the number of fifty shilling notes and 20 shilling coin. (3mks)
4. The figure below shows a rhombus PQRS with PQ= 9cm and ‹SPQ=600 . SXQ is a circular arc, centre P.
S R
P Q
5. Solve the equation 2x2 + 3x=5 by completing the square method (3mks)
7. Solve the equation 8x2 + 2x – 3 =0 hence solve the equation 8Cos2y + 2Cosy – 3= 0
For the range 00< y <1800 (4mks)
8. Show that the points P(3,4), Q(4,3) and R(1,6) are collinear. (3mks)
9. Solve the inequalities x≤ 2x + 7≤ ⅓x +14 hence represent the solution on a number line. (3mks)
11. The volume of two similar solid spheres are 4752cm3 and 1408cm3. If the surface area of the small
sphere is 352cm2, find the surface area of the larger sphere. (3mks)
13. A farmer has a piece of land measuring 840m by 396m. He divides it into square plots of equal size.
Find the maximum area of one plot. (3mks)
4 3
14. a) find the inverse of the matrix (1mk)
3 5
b) Hence solve the simultaneous equation using the matrix method (2mks)
4x + 3y =6
3x + 5y +5
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200
15. In the figure below O is the centre of the circle and <OAB=200. Find;
a) <AOB (1mk)
b) <ACB (2mks)
A B
16. Each interior angle of a regular polygon is 1200 larger than the exterior angle. How many sides has the
polygon? (3mks)
SECTION II (50MKS)
Choose any fie questions
17. Three business partners, Bela Joan and Trinity contributed Kshs 112,000, Ksh,128,000 and ksh,210,000
respectively to start a business. They agreed to share their profit as follows:
30% to be shared equally
30% to be shared in the ratio of their contributions
40% to be retained for running the business.
If at the end of the year, the business realized a profit of ksh 1.35 Million. Calculate:
a) The amount of money retained for the running of the business at the end of the year. (1mk)
b) The difference between the amounts received by Trinity and Bela (6mks)
18. Complete the table below for the function y=x3 + 6x2 + 8x for -5 ≤ x ≤1 (3mks)
X -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1
X3 -125 -64 -1 0 8
6X2 54 6 0
8X -40 -24 -16 0 8
Y 0 3 0 15
19. Three islands P,Q,R and S are on an ocean such that island Q is 400Km on a bearing of 030 0 from island
P. island R is 520Km and a bearing of 1200 from island Q. A port S is sighted 750Km due South of island
Q.
a) Taking a scale of 1cm to represent 100Km, give a scale drawing showing the relative positions of
P,Q,R and S. (4mks)
d) A warship T is such that it is equidistant from the islands P,S and R. by construction locate the
position of T. (2mks)
20. In the figure below, E is the midpoint of AB, OD:DB=@:3 and f is the point of intersection of OE and AD.
A
O D B
21. A bag contains 5 red, 4 white and 3 blue beads . two beads are selected at random one after another.
a) Draw a tree diagram and show the probability space. (2mks)
Mr. Gideon is an employee of a certain company and earns a salary of ksh.15,200 per month. He is housed by
the company and pas a nominal rent of Ksh. 1050 per month. He is married and is entitled to a family relief of
ksh. 450 per month.
i. Calculate his taxable income in K£ p.a (2mks)
23. The table below shows the distribution of mathematics marks of form 4 candindates in Mavoko
Secondary school.
Marks 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90 90-100
F 4 7 12 9 15 23 21 5 4
b) Median (3mks)
24. Coast bus left Nairobi at 8.00am and travelled towards Mombasa at an average speed of 80Km/hr. At
8.30am, Lamu bus left Mombasa towards Nairobi at an average speed of 120 km per hour. Given that
the distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 400Km.: determine:
iii. The distance from Nairobi to the point where the two buses met. (2mks)
iv. How far coast bus is from Mombasa when Lamu bus arrives in Nairobi (3mks)
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Paper 2
2 ½ Hours
Instructions to candidates
1. Write your name, admission number and class in the spaces provided above.
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
3. The paper contains two sections: Section I and Section II.
4. Answer All the questions in section I and strictly any five questions from Section II.
5. All answers and working must be written on the question paper in the spaces provided below
each question.
6. Show all the steps in your calculations, giving your answers at each stage in the spaces below
each question.
7. Marks may be given for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
8. Non-programmable silent electronic calculators and KNEC mathematical tables may be used,
unless stated otherwise.
Section II
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total
Grand Total
This paper consists of 16 printed pages .Candidates should check the question paper to
Ensure that all the pages are printed as indicated and no question(s) are missing
2. 200 cm3 of acid is mixed with 300 cm3 of alcohol. If the densities of acid and alcohol are
1.08g/cm3 and 0.8 g/cm3 respectively, calculate the density of the mixture.
3 mks
3. The coordinates of P and Q are P(5, 1) and Q(11, 4) point M divides line PQ in the ratio
2 : 1. Find the magnitude of vector OM. (3 marks)
In that year, a monthly personal tax relief of Ksh. 1056 was allowed. Calculate the monthly income
tax paid by an employee who earned a monthly salary of Ksh 32500.
(4 mks)
2𝑤 + 8
2𝑥 = √
3𝑤 − 5
7. A quantity P is partly constant and partly varies as the cube of Q. When Q=1, P=23 and
when Q =2, P= 44. Find the value of P when Q = 5. 3mks
8. The vertices of a triangle are A(1, 2) , B(3, 5) and C(4, 1). The co-ordinates of C’ the image of
C under a translation vector T are (6, -2).
(a) Determine the translation vector T. 1mk
(b) Find the co-ordinates of A’ and B’ under the translation vector T. 2mks
11. Two grades of coffee one costing sh.42 per kilogram and the other costing sh.47 per kilogram
are to be mixed in order to produce a blend worth sh.46 per kilogram in what proportion
should they be mixed. (3mks)
12. Pipe A can fill an empty water tank in 3 hours while pipe B can fill the same tank in 5 hours.
While the tank can be emptied by pipe C in 15 hours. Pipe A and B are opened at the same
time when the tank is empty. If one hour later pipe C is also opened. Find the total time taken
to fill the tank. 4 mks.
16. Given that the ratio x: y = 2: 3, find the ratio (5x − 2y) ∶ (x + y) (3 mk)
(a) By drawing suitable straight line on the same axis, solve the equations.
i) 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 8 = 0 1mks
ii) 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 7 = 0 2mks
2 1
18. A transformation represented by the matrix maps the points A(0, 0), B(2, 0), C(2,
1 − 2
3) and D(0, 3) of the quad ABCD onto A¹B¹C¹D¹ respectively.
a) Draw the quadrilateral ABCD and its image A¹B¹C¹D¹. (3mks)
0 −1
c) Another transformation maps A¹B¹C¹D¹ onto A¹¹B¹¹C¹¹D¹¹.
−1 0
Draw the image A¹¹B¹¹C¹¹D¹¹. (2mks)
19. In the figure below (not drawn to scale) AB = 8cm, AC = 6cm, AD = 7cm, CD = 2.82cm and
angle CAB = 50°.
D
2.82cm
C
7cm
6cm
50°
A B
8cm
To E
1000
880 320 to D
720 to F 640
480 600 to C
240 to G 400
200 400 to B
From A
(a) Sketch the layout of the plot. 4 mks.
c) Given that another line Q is parallel to L and passes through point (1,2) find the x and
y intercepts of Q. (3
mks)
Find;
(a) the length of diagonal AC (2mks)
24. The diagram below represents a conical vessel which stands vertically. The which stands
vertically,. The vessels contains water to a depth of 30cm. The radius of the surface in the
vessel is 21cm. (Take =22/7).
b) When a metal sphere is completely submerged in the water, the level of the water in
the vessels rises by 6cm.
Calculate:
(i) The radius of the new water surface in the vessel; (2mks)
CLASS …………………………..
1. What is the reading of the vernier eallipers shown in the fly below if it has a positive
error of 0.02cm? (3mks)
2. The figure below shows apparatus used to observe behavior of smoke particles in a
smoke cell.
a) State a reason why smoke particles are used in the experiment. (1mk)
4. State one way on which the stability of the can be increased. (1mk)
5. A stone is thrown horizontally from a building that is 50m high above a horizontal
ground. The stone hits the ground at a point, which is 65m from the foot of the building.
Calculate the initial horizontal velocity of the stone. (g=10ms-2) (3mks)
6. The figure below shows air flowing through a pipe of non-uniform cross-sectional area
.Two pipes A and B are dipped into liquids as shown below.
9. The figure below represents part of a tape pulled through a ticker-timer by trolley moving
down an inclined plane. If the frequency of the ticker-timer is 50Hz, calculate the
acceleration of the trolley. (3mks)
11. Find the amount of work in stretching a sprig constant 25N/M when its lenghth is
increased from 0.1m to 0.2m. (3mks)
SECTION B (55MARKS)
12. A) Define specific latent heat of fusion of a substance. (1mk)
b) Water of mass 200g at a temperature of 600c is put in a well lagged copper calorimeter
of mass of 80g. A piece of ice at 00 c and mass 20g is placed in the calorimeter and the
mixture stirred gently until all the ice melts. The final temperatures, T of the mixture are
then measured. Determine:
i) The heat absorbed by melting ice at 00c. (2mk)
ii) The heat absorbed by melted ice (water) to rise to temperature. T (Give the answer in
terms of T (2mks)
iii) The heat lost by warm and the calorimeter (2mks) (Give the interms of T)
IV) The final temperature T of the mixture. (Specific latent heat of fusion of ice=334,000 Jkg-
specific heat of water =4200Jkg-1, specific heat capacity of copper =900Jkg-1k-) (3mks)
13. A ball bearing x is dropped vertically downwards from the edge of the table and it takes
0.5s to hit the floor below. Another ball bearing Y leaves the odge of the table
horizontally with a velocity of 5ms-1 find :
a) The horizontal distance travelled by Y before hitting the floor. (2mks)
b) The vertical distance of the table top above the floor level. (2mks)
(d)A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly at 2m/s2 for 5 seconds before
accelerating again at 2.5 m/s2 for 2 more seconds. The car is then brought to rest in
another 2 seconds.
ii) From the graph, calculate the total distance travelled. (2mks)
14. A) State two important factors to be considered when selecting the banking angles of a
road.
b) A ball of mass 2kg is whirled at the end of a string in a horizontal circular path at a
speed of 5m/s-1. If the string is 2.0m long find,
i) Angular velocity of the stone? (3mks)
A) I) on the same figure above name and indicate the other forces acting on the block.
(2mks)
II) Determine the force acting on the block down the slopes. (2mks)
B. On reaching the top of the slopes. The block is left to run freely down the slopes.
i) Which of the force previously acting on the block would then act in the opposite direction?
(1mk)
II) Determine the acceleration of the block down the slope. (2mks)
ii) The figure below shows a sphere moving in a viscous liquid in a tall measuring
cylinder.
iii) Sketch on the Cartesian plane below a graph of the variation of velocity with
time until the ball attains terminal velocity.
iii). A bicycle pump with the exit hole closed contains 80cm of air at 760 mmHg pressure and a
temperature of 10c. When the air was compressed to 38cm under a pressure of 1700mmHg
pressure, its temperature rises. Calculate the rise in temperature. (2mks)
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Paper 2
Time: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:-
● Write your name, Admission number and class in the spaces provided above.
● This paper consists of two sections; A and B
● Answer all the questions in section A and B in the spaces provided
● All working must be clearly shown.
● Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used
● This paper consists of 10 printed pages. Candidates should check to ascertain that all
pages areprinted as indicated and that no questions are missing.
● Candidates should answer the questions in English.
● Take g=10N/kg
For Examiner’s Use Only:
3. A current of 0.5A flows in a circuit. Determine the quantity of charge that crosses a point in
4 minutes through the circuit. (2mks)
4. A radio station broadcasts on a wavelength of 150m at a frequency of 200 kHz. Calculate the
velocity of the radio waves. (2mks)
Fig 2
Determine the ammeter reading when the switch S is closed. (2mks)
8. In the circuit diagram shown in figure 3 the lamps are identical and cells are also identical.
Fig 3
State with a reason, in which circuit the lamp will be lit for a longer period. (2 marks)
9. Explain in terms of domain theory, what happens when a bar magnet is placed in a solenoid in
which an alternating current flows. (2 marks)
Fig 4
b) Sketch another wave on the same diagram that has double the frequency and half the
amplitude and label it as M. (1 mark)
SECTION B( 55MARKS)
13. The figure below shows a ray of green light through a prism. The speed of green light in
the prism is 2.0 x 108m/s
Fig 7
i. Determine the refractive index of the prism material( speed of light in air = 3.0 x 108m/s
(3mks)
Fig 8
Given that the critical angle of the glass in both prisms is 420 sketch the paths of the two rays in
each prism indicating all the angles. (2mks)
b) The figure below shows a point placed near a positively charged rod.
Draw on the diagram the resulting electric field patterns. (1mk)
Fig 9
Fig 10
d) The figure below shows three capacitors of capacitance 3µF, 2µF, and 6µF. Connected to
a 12v supply circuit.
Fig 11
Calculate:
i) The total capacitance of the circuit. (3mks)
(c) Wambua strikes a steel super bridge with a hammer. If the speed of sound in steel is 5,200
m/s, determine the time taken for the sound to reach another Samuel 2.6 km far off the bridge
with his ear on the rail. (2 marks)
(iii) Calculate the time taken for the boy to hear the echo. (2 marks)
b. The figure below shows an electric circuit with two bulbs B1 and B2 which are identical.
B1 B2
Fig 12
Explain what happens to the bulbs when
i. S1 only is closed (2mks)
b. The figure below shows an electric circuit. Use the circuit to determine the current
supplied by the battery (3mks)
Fig 13
Figure 14
On the same diagram, show what happens when the waves pass through the gap. (1 mark)
b) Some plane water waves were produced in a ripple tank. They pass from a region of deep
water into a region of shallow water. Figure 15.0 shows what the waves look like from
above.
Fig 15
18. (a) State three factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet. (3marks)
Thread
Magne
N
S
t
Soft Weigh
iron core t
Fig 16
(i) State and explain the effect on the metre rule when the switch S, is closed.(2marks)
(ii) What would be the effect of reversing the battery terminals? (1mark)
(c) The figure below shows two parallel current carrying conductors A and B placed close to
each other. The direction of the current is into the plane of the paper.
A B
(ii) Indicate the force F due to the current on each conductor. (1mark)
CONFIDENTIAL
The teacher should make sure that the following apparatus are available
QUESTION ONE
- A bare copper wire of diameter 0.71 mm (SWG 22) and length 50cm.
- A retort stand, boss and clamp
- An optical pin mounted on a cork
- A stop watch
- Wire cutters /pliers(to be shared)
- A metre rule or half metre rule
- A cylindrical container
- Some water
- a boiling tube
- some sand(in 100ml beaker)
- Spatula
- a rubber band
QUESTION TWO
- A 250 cm3 beaker
- Water
- Screen
- Candle
PRE-MOCKS
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PHYSICS PAPER 3
TIME : 2 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
QUESTION 1
PART A
Proceed as follows:
(a) Clamp the cork so that optical pin is horizontal. Hang the copper wire from the pin by the loop as
shown in figure 1. Ensure the wire is straight and the length X between the lower tip and the
optical pin is 32 cm. if the length exceeds 32 cm reduce by cutting at the lower tip using the wire
cutters provided.
(b) Displace the lower tip of the wire slightly in a plane perpendicular to the optical pin and then
release it. Measure the time t=10 oscillations of the wire and record the value in table 1.
(c) Repeat the procedure in (b) above for other values of X shown in the table. (Note that each
length X is obtained by cutting off an appropriate length from the lower tip of the wire.
For example to get X= 28 cm cut off 4 cm from the lower end). Complete the table.
(5 Marks)
Table 1
Length X cm 32 28 24 20 16 12
Time t for 10
oscillations (s)
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Period T= (s)
10
T2 (S2)
8𝜋
ii) Obtain the value of K in the equation S= (2marks)
3𝑘
PART B
You are provided with the following:
- A cylindrical container (about 20cm high and diameter 8cm or more)- used plastic
containers can be used by cutting the upper section
- Some water
- A stop watch
- A metre rule or half-metre rule
- A boiling tube
(f) Tie the rubber band round the boiling tube so that it is at a distance L =12 cm from the bottom of
the tube (see fig 2a). Pour water into the cylindrical container until the level is about 2.0 cm from
the top of the beaker. Float the boiling tube in the water in the container. Add sand gradually into
the boiling tube until the tube sinks to the 12 cm mark. See figure 2(b).
(g) Depress the boiling tube slightly and release so that it oscillates vertically without touching the
sides of the container. Measure and record in table 2 the time t1, for five oscillations of the
boiling tube. Repeat the procedure two more times to obtain t2 and t3 and record the values in
table 2. Complete the table. (3 marks)
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(h) Evaluate P= given that L is the length of the tube in metres up to the rubber band in part (f)
𝑇2
and T is the value obtained in (g) above.
(2 marks)
P=
h= _________________________ cm (1 Marks)
R=_______________________cm (1 Marks)
This experiment uses a cylindrical vessel, filled with water as a lens and compare its radius with the
effective focal length.
10R 9R 8R 7R 6R 5R 4R 3R
U (cm)
V (cm)
NB: Any other appropriate value of u depending on the value of R obtained can be awarded.
′ 𝑢′ +′𝑣′
v) Determine the effective focal length of the ‘lens’ from the formulae f= (2 Marks)
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