assessment
December Holiday Examination – 2026 Creative Arts and Sports Grade 8 KNEC Assessment
Assessment Details
Time taken: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total questions: 30 Total marks: 50 Prepared by: Mr Philip Kosgei Tuikong
General Instructions
Answer all the 30 questions.
Read each question carefully before selecting or writing your answer. For multiple-choice questions, select only ONE correct answer. For short-answer questions, provide clear and relevant answers. Do not communicate with other learners during the assessment. Ensure that you enter your correct name and school. Submit your answers once you have completed the examination. The examination carries 50 marks. The allocated examination time is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions (20 Marks)
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives A, B, C and D. 1. Which one of the following is an element of visual art? A. Balance | B. Colour | C. Harmony | D. Proportion 2. The arrangement of visual elements in an artwork is known as: A. Composition | B. Modelling | C. Printing | D. Weaving 3. Which of the following is a primary colour? A. Green | B. Orange | C. Purple | D. Yellow 4. The technique of creating pictures using small pieces of coloured materials is called: A. Collage | B. Mosaic | C. Carving | D. Weaving 5. Which musical instrument belongs to the percussion family? A. Violin | B. Flute | C. Drum | D. Trumpet 6. The speed of music is referred to as: A. Pitch | B. Tempo | C. Tone | D. Timbre 7. Which of the following is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument? A. Nyatiti | B. Piano | C. Saxophone | D. Trumpet 8. A person who creates and arranges dance movements is called a: A. Singer | B. Choreographer | C. Sculptor | D. Spectator 9. Which of the following is a component of physical fitness? A. Flexibility | B. Painting | C. Drawing | D. Singing 10. The ability of the body to maintain a stable position is known as: A. Speed | B. Balance | C. Strength | D. Endurance 11. Which of the following is a track event? A. Shot put | B. Javelin | C. 100-metre race | D. High jump 12. How many players from one team are normally on the field at the beginning of a football match? A. 7 | B. 9 | C. 11 | D. 12 13. Which skill is mainly used to move the ball while playing basketball? A. Dribbling | B. Heading | C. Tackling | D. Serving 14. The official who controls a football match is called a: A. Coach | B. Referee | C. Captain | D. Spectator 15. Which of the following is a field event in athletics? A. 200-metre race | B. Relay race | C. Long jump | D. Marathon 16. First aid is given to: A. Punish injured people | B. Provide immediate assistance to an injured person | C. Replace all medical treatment | D. Prevent people from playing 17. Which material is suitable for making a sculpture? A. Clay | B. Water | C. Smoke | D. Air 18. Which of the following promotes safety during sports activities? A. Wearing unsuitable shoes | B. Ignoring instructions | C. Warming up before exercise | D. Playing on slippery grounds 19. A repeated sequence of movements in a dance performance is associated with: A. Choreography | B. Sculpture | C. Texture | D. Shading 20. Which of the following is important when performing a traditional dance? A. Cultural expression | B. Ignoring rhythm | C. Avoiding coordination | D. Remaining motionless
Section B: Short-Answer Questions (20 Marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. 21. State four elements of visual art. (4 marks) 22. Give three importance of music in society. (3 marks) 23. Explain two ways of creating texture in a visual artwork. (2 marks)