Part(a) demanded the candidates to differentiate between fixtures and furniture in the home, one is moveable while the other is not. There was a mix up by some candidates, they only got the examples right. Part (b) which was on the uses of carpets was well attempted by the candidates.

The expected answers are:

(a)(i)Difference between fixtures and furniture Fixtures are structures that are fixed permanently in a room
                         While
Furniture are movable structures/articles such as chairs, tables, beds, room dividers.

(ii)List of Fixtures and Furniture

Fixtures- Picture rails, curtain boards (pelmet) ceiling fans, bath tubs, wall racks, air conditioners, lamp holders, book shelves, sinks etc.

Furniture - Cupboard, coffee or centre table, side stools, bed, settee, dinning table etc.

(b)Uses of carpets - They

-help to unify the entire room by forming a background for all decorations of the interior such as furniture.
-add warmth and comfort to a room. reduce noise (e.g. from shoes).
-help to set the mood for the whole room.
-can blend the different colours used in decorating the room.
-can add beauty to the room.