Question 4

(a) State the function of kitchen as a place where food is prepared and cooked

(b) explain the reasons for planning a kitchen

OBSERVATION

Candidates’ performance on question 4 was not exceptional. In 4 (a), only a few of them could correctly state the functions of kitchen as a place where food is prepared and cooked, kitchen is used for storing foods, laundry is done in the kitchen, people eat in the kitchen / are served in the kitchen, people entertain guests in the kitchen, equipment are stored in the kitchen and washing and cleaning up of utensils and equipment are done in the kitchen.

Candidates were unable to explain the reasons for planning a kitchen in 4 (b). They were expected to provide answers such as:

• To minimize movement: In a well-planned kitchen, movement is reduced because equipment, utensils and food items are well arranged to be easily reached. Hence, fatigue is reduced. OR Stretching and bending that often leads to fatigue is prevented in a well-planned kitchen.
• For convenience: A properly arranged kitchen is comfortable and convenient for the user.
• For efficiency: A well planned kitchen allows more work in less time thus enhancing efficiency.
• To save energy: Proper arrangement of equipment and utensils reduces the energy expended while working in the kitchen / reduces fatigue.
• To save time: it takes less time to look for items in a well-planned kitchen.
• Ease of cleaning: A well planned kitchen is easier and faster to clean.

However, candidates misinterpreted this question and they were unable to satisfactorily answer this question.

For the concluding part, candidates listed suitable colours for painting the walls of a kitchen such as cream, pale blue, sky blue, green, yellow, white, lilac and many of them stated reasons for  the choice of colours as they reflect light, they make the room brighter, they make the room look bigger/more spacious.