If you are preparing for the WAEC 2026 Home Management examination, practicing likely objective and essay questions is one of the best ways to succeed. Many candidates looking for WAEC 2026 Home Management OBJ and Essay Questions and Answers – May/June often want materials that reflect the format used by the West African Examinations Council. Below are practice questions designed to help students revise important topics in Home Management such as family living, budgeting, home safety, and resource management.

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WAEC 2026 Home Management OBJ and Essay Questions and Answers – May/June

WAEC 2026 Home Management Objective Questions (OBJ)

Choose the correct answer from the options A–D.

1. Home management is mainly concerned with
   A. building houses
   B. managing family resources effectively
   C. farming activities
   D. political leadership
   Answer: B

2. Which of the following is a human resource in the home?
   A. Furniture
   B. Food
   C. Time
   D. Electricity
   Answer: C

3. A plan for spending money over a period of time is called
   A. savings
   B. budget
   C. investment
   D. credit
   Answer: B

4. Which of the following is a non-human resource?
   A. Skill
   B. Energy
   C. Knowledge
   D. Equipment
   Answer: D

5. The person responsible for organizing activities in the home is the
   A. neighbor
   B. manager
   C. visitor
   D. teacher
   Answer: B

6. Which of the following is important in meal planning?
   A. Fashion
   B. Balance of nutrients
   C. Decoration
   D. Transportation
   Answer: B

7. Kitchen safety helps to prevent
   A. beauty
   B. accidents
   C. decorations
   D. marketing
   Answer: B

8. Saving money regularly helps the family to
   A. waste resources
   B. meet future needs
   C. avoid cooking
   D. increase stress
   Answer: B

9. A clean environment promotes
   A. illness
   B. laziness
   C. good health
   D. waste
   Answer: C

10. Which of the following is used for cleaning the floor?
    A. Spoon
    B. Broom
    C. Plate
    D. Cup
    Answer: B

11. Child care involves
    A. neglecting children
    B. meeting children’s needs
    C. avoiding children
    D. punishing children
    Answer: B

12. One advantage of planning is that it
    A. wastes time
    B. increases confusion
    C. saves time and energy
    D. reduces organization
    Answer: C

13. Proper storage of food helps to
    A. spoil food quickly
    B. preserve food longer
    C. reduce nutrients
    D. waste money
    Answer: B

14. Which of the following is a stage in decision making?
    A. Ignoring problems
    B. Identifying the problem
    C. Sleeping
    D. Complaining
    Answer: B

15. Family resources include
    A. time, money, and energy
    B. stones and sand
    C. vehicles only
    D. crops only
    Answer: A

16. The main aim of home management is
    A. effective use of resources
    B. wasting resources
    C. avoiding family duties
    D. ignoring planning
    Answer: A

17. Which room is mainly used for cooking?
    A. Bedroom
    B. Kitchen
    C. Bathroom
    D. Store
    Answer: B

18. Good personal hygiene includes
    A. regular bathing
    B. dirty clothes
    C. unclean environment
    D. sharing toothbrush
    Answer: A

19. One way to prevent kitchen accidents is to
    A. leave knives everywhere
    B. keep the floor dry
    C. run in the kitchen
    D. cook carelessly
    Answer: B

20. Family goals help the family to
    A. remain confused
    B. work towards common objectives
    C. avoid planning
    D. waste resources
    Answer: B

WAEC 2026 Home Management Essay Questions and Answers – May/June

1. Define Home Management.

Answer:
Home management is the process of planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating the use of family resources such as time, money, and energy to achieve family goals.

2. List five family resources.

Answer:

1. Time

2. Money

3. Energy

4. Knowledge

5. Skills

3. Explain the importance of budgeting in the home.

Answer:
Budgeting helps families plan their spending, avoid unnecessary expenses, save for future needs, and manage available income effectively.

4. Mention four qualities of a good home manager.

Answer:

1. Good planning ability

2. Patience

3. Good decision-making skills

4. Responsibility

5. State five factors to consider in meal planning.

Answer:

1. Nutritional needs

2. Family size

3. Budget

4. Availability of food

5. Time available for cooking

6. List five rules of kitchen safety.

Answer:

1. Keep sharp objects properly stored

2. Clean spills immediately

3. Turn off appliances after use

4. Keep flammable materials away from fire

5. Use dry hands when handling electrical appliances

7. Explain the meaning of decision making in the home.

Answer:
Decision making is the process of choosing the best option from several alternatives in order to solve problems or achieve family goals.

8. Mention four types of household waste.

Answer:

1. Food waste

2. Plastic waste

3. Paper waste

4. Glass waste

9. State five benefits of proper home sanitation.

Answer:

1. Prevents diseases

2. Promotes good health

3. Keeps the environment clean

4. Reduces pests

5. Improves comfort in the home

10. Explain the importance of time management in the home.

Answer:
Time management helps family members complete tasks efficiently, reduce stress, increase productivity, and create time for rest and recreation.

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