Foods and Nutrition Paper 2, WASSCE (SC), 2021

Question 1

In this question, candidates were required to

  1. Explain factor to consider when choosing a cooker for commercial use.
  2. Give reasons for the regular maintenance of kitchen equipment.
 

OBSERVATION


It was one of the strengths exhibited by candidates. Majority of the candidates were able to
Give reason for the regular maintenance of kitchen equipment correctly. However, in
1(a), somecandidates interchange cooker and cook. The expected answers areMoney    
available/the cost: - the initial cost as well as the running cost of the cooker should be
consideredso that the best that can be afforded is chosen; Energy/Fuel available/type: - the
type of fuel/energy required must be available at all times; Safety facilities/features as well
as efficiency in the use of the fuel should be considered; Servicing facilities: - spare parts
and servicing facilities should be available in the locality.