PAPER CODE: 532/1
MOCK REF: PLE-846133
Uganda National Examinations Board
Primary Leaving Examination (Standard Science Mock)
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
TIME: 2h 15m
MARKS: 35
★ CANDIDATE QUESTION PAPER ★
Instructions to Candidates:
- This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.
- Section A has 15 questions (15 marks). Section B has 5 questions (20 marks).
- Answer all questions in both sections. All answers must be written in the spaces provided on this question paper.
- All answers must be written in blue or black ballpoint pen. Diagrams should be drawn in pencil.
- Unnecessary crossing of work and illegible handwriting may lead to loss of marks.
Section A: (Questions 1 to 15) — 15 Marks
1 Mark eachQuestion 1 to 15 carry one mark each. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
What is meant by the term balanced diet? [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
2.
Which part of the human body is affected by Otalgia? [1 mark]
P.6 • Sound Energy
3.
State any one way in which the ironing of clothes is useful when cleaning clothes. [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
4.
Name the female parent in goat farming. [1 mark]
P.5 • Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
5.
State the exact part of the female reproductive system where fertilization takes place. [1 mark]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
6.
Name two methods of obtaining clean water for washing at home. [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
7.
How does chlorine make water safe for drinking? [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
8.
What is Primary Health Care (PHC)? [1 mark]
P.5 • Primary Health Care (PHC)
9.
State the function of a ligament at a movable joint. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
10.
Give any one example of an emotional change in adolescents. [1 mark]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
11.
Give any one reason why a burnt or scalded part of the skin is dipped in cold water immediately. [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
12.
State any one advantage of breast milk over commercial infant formula milk. [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
13.
Why is it raised legs that are required when giving first aid to a person who has fainted? [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
14.
State the minimum distance a pit latrine should be dug away from a domestic spring well or borehole. [1 mark]
P.5 • Primary Health Care (PHC)
15.
State any one danger of bottle feeding to a four-month-old baby. [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
Section B: (Questions 16 to 20) — 20 Marks
4 Marks eachQuestion 16 to 20 carry four marks each. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
16.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 • Sanitation
(a) Give the difference between an Ordinary Pit Latrine and a VIP Latrine in terms of structural coverings.
(b) What material is used in an Ecosan latrine to dry human waste, and what is its role?
(c) State one major maintenance rule for a Water Closet (Flush Toilet) bowl.
17.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
(a) Name one plant material from which local salt can be prepared at home.
(b) State the physical method used to prepare local salt from ash.
(c) Give any two ways in which the local salt prepared at home is useful to people.
18.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
(a) Give the meaning of the term siltation (silting).
(b) Identify the major cause of siltation.
(c) State any two effects of siltation in water bodies.
19.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
(a) Why should a first aider never induce vomiting in a casualty who has swallowed paraffin or kerosene?
(b) What first aid should be given to a paraffin poisoning victim?
(c) How should a first aider manage a non-corrosive poisoning casualty?
20.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 • Electricity
(a) Draw schematic circuit symbols for:
(i) A cell
(ii) An open switch
(b) State two advantages of connecting domestic lights in parallel rather than in series.
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