Home Surfaces
Home Economics · 50 practice questions
Types and care of surfaces and coverings (wood, tiles, Formica, concrete, plastics, linoleum, mats, rugs, terrazzo); identification, preparation and use of cleaning agents (water, soap, abrasives, polish); care of home surfaces (washing, sweeping, dusting, shampooing, buffing, polishing).
- Identify common surfaces in the home.
- Mention cleaning agents and their uses in the home.
- Identify materials needed for preparing local cleaning agents.
- Compare the care of different surfaces such as wood, plastic, concrete, rugs, mats and linoleum.
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- Practice question 1
Stone surfaces, such as granite, are mainly valued for being
- A.extremely fragile and easily scratched
- B.unsuitable for any household use
- C.hard-wearing and resistant to scratches
- D.prone to melting under normal heat
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C. hard-wearing and resistant to scratches
Granite's hardness makes it durable and scratch-resistant.
- Practice question 2
Carpeted surfaces mainly require
- A.regular vacuuming to remove trapped dirt and dust
- B.daily washing with a hose
- C.exposure to open flame for cleaning
- D.covering permanently with plastic sheeting
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A. regular vacuuming to remove trapped dirt and dust
Vacuuming effectively removes dirt embedded in carpet fibres.
- Practice question 3
Sealants applied to surfaces mainly help to
- A.increase vulnerability to stains
- B.attract more moisture into the material
- C.remove all natural texture from a surface
- D.protect against stains and moisture penetration
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D. protect against stains and moisture penetration
Sealants create a protective barrier against stains and moisture.
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