CONDIDATE’S NAME: _______________________________

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – STANDARD SIX

INSTRUCTIONS TIME: 1:30 Hours

1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C

2. Answer all questions in each sections.

3. Read all the instructions carefully from each section.
4. Fill all the needed information in the examination paper

5. Use a blue or black ink pen only

6. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room

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SECTION A; MULTIPLE CHOICE, MATCHING ITEMS AND FILL THE BLANKS
(20Marks)
1. Complete the following questions by choosing the correct letter for the answer.
i. A Standard 6 pupil was given a question asking them to calculate work done. Which of the
following formulas will the pupil use?
A. WORK = Time × Distance D. WORK = Force × Distance
B. WORK = Force × Time E. WORK = Distance ÷ Force
C. WORK = Force ÷ Time

ii. Which nutrient helps the most in root growth and reduces the chances of plant disease?
A. Nitrogen D .Aluminum
B. Calcium E. Phosphorus
C. Potassium

iii. The large blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body is
called:
A. Vein D. Pulmonary vein
B. Pulmonary artery
C. Aorta E. Iliac artery

iv. A health specialist mentioned several diseases and asked pupils to name the sexually
transmitted one. Which one did they mention?
A. Hemophilia D. Malaria
B. Syphilis E. Tuberculosis
C. Ebola

v. The school clerk was preparing results for Grade 4. Which computer program did he use?
A. Application software D. Laptop
B. Word processor E. Antivirus software
C. Spreadsheet program

vi. Standard 7 pupils were asked to write the formula for mechanical advantage. Who got it right?
A. Load = Mechanical Advantage ÷ Effort
B. Mechanical Advantage = Effort ÷ Load
C. Mechanical Advantage = Load × Effort.
D. Mechanical Advantage = Load ÷ Effort
E. Mechanical advantage = load -effort

vii. Which part of the seed protects the inner parts from damage by pests or harsh weather?
A. Testa D. Cotyledon
B. Embryo E. Storage
C. Plumule

viii. How many types of computer networks did you learn in class?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 2 D. 1 E. 6

ix. Starch is one of the essential nutrients in the body. What is its function?
A. Provide body heat D. Protect the body
B. Build the body E. Fatten the body
C. Provide energy

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x. Biodegradable waste can be used to produce which of the following?

A. Scientific equipment D. Fertilizer
B. Water containers E. Recycled plastic items
C. Insect food

2. Match the sentences in Group A with their meanings in Group B. Write the correct letter in the box.
GROUP A ANSWERS GROUP B
(i). A hereditary disease that causes red blood cells to A. Albinism
change shape.
(ii). A blood disease caused by failure of blood to clot after B. DNA
injury.
(iii). Diseases caused by genetic differences. C. Genetic diseases
(iv). A disease caused by extra chromosomes in cells D. Albino
(v). A hereditary disease from lack of melanin pigment in E. Sickle cell
the body.
F. Hemophilia

3. Complete the following questions using the correct answer from the box:

Haemoglobin, Heart, Spleen, Starch and oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulfide,
Gonorrhea, Syphilis

i. Products formed after the plant makes its own food: ________________________________
ii. A disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria: ___________________________
iii. The largest portion of blood making up 55% of human blood: ___________________________
iv. Which organ pumps blood through the blood vessels? _______________________________
v. During biogas production, one gas is removed to prevent corrosion. Which gas is it? _____________

SECTION B; SHORT ANSWERS (Marks 20)

Answer the following questions by writing the correct responses.

4.i. The female part of a flower consisting of stigma, style, and ovary is called ____________________
ii. What behavior of light occurs when it passes from one medium to another? __________________
iii. The process of matter spreading from a high concentration area to a low one (e.g. perfume)______

5. i. ________________ is the tissue that transports water and nutrients from roots to all parts of the
plant.

(ii). What is the first step guiding someone in conducting a scientific investigation?
__________________
(iii). Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
___________________________

6. i. A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a specific task is called _______________

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ii. After Standard 6 pupils were told to burn garbage, two products formed smoke and ash. What type
of change is this? _______________________________

SECTION C: DIAGRAMS AND CALCULATIONS (Marks 10)

7.i. Calculate the load weight if the effort used to lift it with a single fixed pulley is 350 kg.

ii. A power source has a voltage of 12 volts and resistance of 2 ohms. Find the electric current.
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iii. Name the following electrical device and describe its use.

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8. Carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis in plants. Name two other essential requirements:

i. __________________________________________
ii. _________________________________________

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