2026 WASSCE MANAGEMENT IN LIVING (ESSAY) CONFIRMED STANDARD QUESTION 1 Define the following terms: Consumerism (ii) Consumer education (iii) Consumption (iv) Advertisement [8 marks] Describe three types of advertisements. [6 marks] (i) Explain four advantages of advertisements. [8 marks] (ii) List three traditional methods of advertising. [3 marks] QUESTION 2 Define the term communication. [2 marks] Enumerate five ways of promoting good communication during family discussions. [5 marks] Explain four internal barriers to communication in the family. [8 marks] Explain five guidelines for effective communication in the family. [10 marks] QUESTION 3 (i) Define birth control. [2 marks] (ii) State four factors that influence the choice of a birth control method. [4 marks] (iii) Enumerate three reasons for planning and controlling family size. [3 marks] State two consequences of a large family size on each of the following: The family (ii) The society [4 marks] Outline the three main categories of birth control methods and give one example each. [6 marks] (i) Explain two effects of criminal abortion on an adolescent girl. [4 marks] (ii) Enumerate two situations which may permit a medical practitioner to perform an abortion. [2 marks] QUESTION 4 Explain the principle involved in ventilation. [3 marks] Discuss six ways of ensuring adequate ventilation in the home. [12 marks] Explain five effects of good ventilation in the home. [10 marks] QUESTION 5 Define the term labour saving devices. [2 marks] Describe how any six of the following labour saving devices are used in the home: Tray (ii) Blender (iii) Electric iron (iv) Washing machine Pressure cooker (vi) Electric kettle (vii) Rice cooker (viii) Gas cooker [12 marks] State five points to consider when buying labour saving devices. [5 marks] Enumerate three ways of caring for labour saving devices. [3 marks] State three guidelines for using Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the home. [3 marks] QUESTION 6 (i) Define money management. [2 marks] (ii) Enumerate three characteristics of money. [3 marks] Explain any four of the following: Fixed expenses (ii) Household production income (iii) Fringe benefits (iv) Money income Budgeting [8 marks] https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDCt2BBFLgQu24l8r1n

Here are the definitions for Question 1 (a): a) i) Consumerism* is a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts. It often refers to the movement advocating for the protection of consumer rights. ii) Consumer education* is the process of teaching individuals the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to make informed decisions about goods and services, manage their resources effectively, and understand their rights and responsibilities as consumers. iii) Consumption* refers to the act of using up goods and services to satisfy needs and wants. It is the final stage in the economic process where goods and services are utilized by individuals or households. iv) Advertisement* is a paid form of non-personal communication used to promote or sell a product, service, or idea to an audience. It aims to persuade potential customers to take a specific action, such as making a purchase. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.