Instructions:

 Please read the instructions carefully.

 This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A & Section B.

 Section A has Objective Type Questions whereas Section B contains Subjective Type Questions.

 Out of the given (5 + 16 = 21) questions, a candidate has to answer (5 + 10 = 15) questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.

 All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

 Section A: Objective Type Questions (24 Marks)

 This section has 5 questions.

 Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

 There is no negative marking.

 Do as per the instructions given.

 Section B: Subjective Type Questions (26 Marks)

 This section has 16 questions.

 A candidate has to do 10 questions.

 Do as per the instructions given.

 Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

Section A
Objective Type Questions

Question 1.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions based on Employability Skills. (4 × 1 = 4)
(i) What is a file? (1)
(a) A file is a section of main storage used to store data.

(b) A file is a collection of information that has been given a name and has an extension.

(c) A file is the part of a program that is used to describe what the program should do.
(d) A file can be saved only on CDs.
Answer:
(b) A file is a collection of information that has been given a name and has an extension.

(ii) In _______, we change from our normal activities to silence. (1)

(a) meditation
(b) stress
(c) worries
(d) survival
Answer:
(a) meditation

(iii) _______ is a common response to danger in all people and animals. (1)
(a) Internal stress
(b) Environmental stress
(c) Survival stress
(d) Fatigue related stress
Answer:
(c) Survival stress

(iv) Effective communication involves (1)

(a) Speaking only
(b) Listening only
(c) Speaking and listening
(d) Writing and reading
Answer:
(c) Speaking and listening

(v) To find a suitable market an entrepreneur performs the functions of (1)

(a) advertisement and publicity
(b) appointment of selling agents
(c) new organization structure
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
(d) Both (a) and (b)

(vi) What is the meaning of sustainable development? (1)

(a) Development that focuses on economic growth only

(b) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations
(c) Development that prioritizes social progress over environmental protection
(d) Development that relies solely on renewable energy sources
Answer:
(b) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations

Question 2.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Safari is a web browser developed by _______ (1)
(a) Google
(b) Microsoft
(c) Apple
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Apple

(ii) When you define a field for a table, in which of the following parameters is access always considered
optional? (1)
(a) Field name
(b) Data type
(c) Field size
(d) Description
Answer:
(d) Description

(iii) A _______ is a language that enables users to access and manipulate data in a database. (1)
(a) DML
(b) DCL
(c) TCL
(d) DDL
Answer:
(a) DML

(iv) _______ include fonts, alignment, borders, background, number formats (for example, currency,
date, number), and cell protection in the document. (1)
(a) Cell style
(b) Numbering style
(c) Paragraph style
(d) Character style
Answer:
(a) Cell style
(v) When you apply a _______, you apply a group of formatting effects together in one single step. (1)
(a) effect
(b) template
(c) style
(d) format
Answer:
(c) style

(vi) Akshat wants to store a huge amount of information about his firm in a database. Which type of
table organization would be most suitable for this purpose? (1)
(a) Relational
(b) Flat file
(c) Either relational or flat file
(d) Hierarchical
Answer:
(c) Either relational or flat file

Question 3.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Select _______ → Track changes →
Record from the menu bar. Thereafter, every change you record on the spreadsheet will have a red
border around it. (1)
(a) File
(b) Edit
(c) Format
(d) Layout
Answer:
(b) Edit

(ii) Calc considers any data that it does not recognize as a number, date, time, or formula, as: (1)
(a) Expression
(b) Equation
(c) Text
(d) Function
Answer:
(c) Text

(iii) In _______ topology, each node is connected to two and only two neighbouring nodes. (1)
(a) star
(b) ring
(c) mesh
(d) tree
Answer:
(b) ring

(iv) State True or False.

‘Goal seek in Calc, helps us to find the desired result by adjusting an input value.’ (1)
(a) True
(b) False
Answer:
(a) True

(v) Rajiv was asked to highlight the cells with green colour where the value entered is either greater than
or equal to 120 in the worksheet containing thousands of data entries. Which feature of Calc should he
use to get this work done within seconds? (1)
(a) Conditional formatting
(b) Filtering
(c) Sorting
(d) Simple formatting
Answer:
(a) Conditional formatting

(vi) Which of the following tools will help Swati, if she wants to arrange the height of students in her
class in ascending order? (1)
(a) Ordering data
(b) Sorting data
(c) Presenting data
(d) Referring data
Answer:
(b) Sorting data

Question 4.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) In URL, http://www.arihant.com/index.htm, which component identifies the path of a web page? (1)
(a) http
(b) www.arihant.com
(c) /index, htm
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(c) /index.htm

(ii) What dialog box opens on choosing File → Templates → Manage Templates in Writer? (1)
(a) The File dialog box
(b) The Manage Templates dialog box
(c) The Templates dialog box
(d) The Record Template dialog box
Answer:
(c) The Templates dialog box

(iii) _______ are the ways to produce the data stored in databases and tables in a printed form. (1)
(a) Forms
(b) Queries
(c) Reports
(d) Data
Answer:
(c) Reports

(iv) Arnab learned about the software that gets installed on the computer without the user’s knowledge.
Help him to find the name of the same. (1)
(a) Spyware
(b) Malware
(c) Adware
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Spyware

(v) Tamanna wants to know the name of the kind of software that seems useful in the beginning but will
cause damage to the computer once installed. What is such a kind of software called? (1)
(a) Trojan horse
(b) Worm
(c) Malware
(d) Virus
Answer:
(a) Trojan Horse

(vi) Which shortcut key is used to make the selected text italic? (1)
(a) Ctrl + I
(b) Shift + I
(c) FI + I
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Ctrl + I

Question 5.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) If the two departments (HR and IT) access the data simultaneously then only one department will see
the updates by the other department. DBMS solves this issue. Thus, DBMS helps to avoid _______ which
means if a single database is used by multiple users then it also ensures that the same data is present for
all the users. (1)
(a) Data redundancy
(b) Data inconsistency
(c) Data piracy
(d) Data modification
Answer:
(b) Data inconsistency

(ii) Line or paragraph spacing is measured in terms of lines or points, which is referred as _______ (1)
(a) text wrapping
(b) PDF
(c) XPS
(d) leading
Answer:
(d) leading

(iii) Rinky wants to know about the Number data type in Calc. Which of the following statement(s) is/are
TRUE about it? (1)
(a) Numbers are generally raw numbers or dates.
(b) Numbers can be started with a dollar sign ($) or with some other currency symbols to display as
currency.
(c) By default, the number and date data are aligned to the right in Calc.
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

(iv) How much space does the DATE/TIME data type hold in Base? (1)
(a) 2 bytes
(b) 4 bytes
(c) 8 bytes
(d) 10 bytes
Answer:
(c) 8 bytes

(v) Which tab is used to create a Table of Contents in a document? (1)

(a) File tab
(b) Format tab
(c) Insert tab
(d) Styles tab
Answer:
(c) Insert tab

(vi) _______ is a form of electronic commerce that allows customers to directly buy goods or services
from a seller on the Internet. (1)
(a) E-Shopping
(b) E-ticketing
(c) E-buying
(d) E-Delivery
Answer:
(a) E-Shopping

Section B
Subjective Type Questions

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability skills. Answer each question in 20-30 words.
(3 × 2 = 6)

Question 6.
What is fatigue-related stress? Why is it difficult to avoid? (2)
Answer:
Fatigue-related stress builds up over a long time and can take a heavy toll on our bodies. It is caused by
working too long or too hard at our job, school, or home. It can also be caused by exercising too much or
too long. If you do not know how to manage your time well or how to take time out for rest, you will
become a victim of fatigue-related stress. It is difficult to avoid because many people feel that it is out of
their control.

Question 7.
In what way does inadequate planning hinder effective communication? (2)
Answer:
Poor planning act as a barrier to communication as without adequate planning the result desired due to
the communication may not be achieved. So, we need to properly plan what message we want to send
before actually sending it.

Question 8.
What is an operating system? (2)
Answer:
The operating system is the system software that performs all the basic tasks of a computer system. It
works like an interface between the user and the computer hardware resources. It is a collection of
programs that controls and coordinates the execution of all other tasks and functions in a computer
system. It mainly provides an environment to run the software and serves services to the computer
hardware.
Question 9.
How can individuals acquire green skills? (2)
Answer:
Individuals can acquire green skills through education and training programs focused on sustainability,
attending workshops, gaining practical experience, and staying updated with environmental
developments.

Question 10.
What is the contribution of the entrepreneurs in the execution of Government policies? (2)
Answer:
Entrepreneurs make an important contribution in implementing government policies and achieving the
national goals. They cooperate with the government for the implementation of development plans in
the country.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each. (4 × 2 = 8)

Question 11.
What do you mean by template? (2)
Answer:
A template is a collection of styles that already have some formatting in place, such as fonts, logos, and
line spacing, and can be used as a starting point for almost anything that you want to create. Microsoft
Word offers hundreds of free templates, including invoices, resumes, invitations, and form letters,
among others.

Question 12.
What is the difference between absolute and relative hyperlinks as used in Calc? (2)
Answer:
Hyperlinks can be stored within your file as either relative or absolute. An absolute link will stop working
only if the target is moved. A relative link will stop working only if the start and target locations change
relative to each other. For instance, if you have two spreadsheets in the same folder linked to each
other and you move the entire folder to a new location, a relative hyperlink will not break but an
absolute link will break.

Question 13.
What is the role of a foreign key in a database management system (DBMS)? (2)
Answer:
In a DBMS, a foreign key establishes a relationship between two tables. It references the primary key of
another table, enforcing referential integrity. It ensures data consistency by preventing actions that
would violate the defined relationships, such as deleting a record referenced by a foreign key constraint.

Question 14.
Write the steps to insert a record in a Datasheet View. (2)
Answer:
The steps to insert a record in a Datasheet View are as follows:

 Step 1: When you create a table, a new blank record automatically appears in the second row of
the table.

 Step 2: If you enter data in the last record, a new blank record will automatically appear at the
end of the table.

 Step 3: Type data into the fields.

 Step 4: When you have finished adding records in the datasheet, save it and close it.

Question 15.
Elucidate the following terms: (2)
(i) PAN
(ii) WiMAX
Answer:
(i) PAN: It stands for Personal Area Network. It is a computer network used for communication among
the computer and different technological devices close to it.
(ii) WiMAX: It stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. It is a wireless transmission
of data using a variety of transmission modes.

Question 16.
State any two practices for internet security. (2)
Answer:
Any two practices for internet security are:

 Use Strong Passwords: A strong password is a combination of alpha-numeric and special

characters. Do not use your mobile number, friend’s name, etc. for a password. Change your
password frequently at least once in 2 or 3 weeks.

 Backup Your Data: Always keep copies of your data on CDs, pen drives, etc. This may be helpful
in a loss of data situation.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each. (3 × 4 = 12)

Question 17.
Rita is working on a spreadsheet. She wants to know about the use of the following terms: (4)
(a) Quick Sort
(b) Filtering Data
Answer:
(a) Quick Sort is especially useful when you add new information to a spreadsheet. When a spreadsheet
is long, it is usually easier to add new information at the bottom of the sheet, rather than adding it in its
correct place. After you have added information, you can sort the records to update the spreadsheet
and put the information in its correct place in quick sort.

(b) When a sheet contains a large amount of data, it can be difficult to find information quickly. In that
case, Filters can be used to narrow down the data in your worksheet, allowing you to view only the
information you need. In other words, Filters help you to ask questions about your data and retrieve
only the relevant information filtering away the undesirable data.

Question 18.
Riddhima wants to know about mailing labels in a word processor. Help her to find the answers to the
given questions. (4)
(a) What is a mailing label?
(b) What are the ways to prepare and print mailing labels?
Answer:
(a) Mailing labels are usually pieces of paper with adhesive on the back that can be affixed to packages
or envelopes to identify the name and address of a recipient. They may also indicate the name and
address of the person sending the mail. Mailing labels are extremely useful and time-saving for the
people who must send out a large volume of mail.

(b) Mailing labels can be created in two ways:

 Printing multiple copies of a single label

 Printing address lists where each label contains a different address

Question 19.
Consider the following table PRODUCT (4)
TABLE: PRODUCT

S_NO P_Name S_Name Qty Cost City

S1 Biscuit Priyagold 120 12.00 Delhi

S2 Bread Britannia 200 25.00 Mumbai

S3 Chocolate Cadbury 350 40.00 Mumbai

S4 Sauce Kissan 400 45.00 Chennai

(i) How many fields and records are there in the PRODUCT table?
(ii) Write SQL queries for the following:
(a) Display all Products whose Qty is between 100 and 400.
(b) Display S_Name, P_Name, and Cost for all the Products whose Qty is less than 300.
(c) Display all the records alphabetically by S_Name.
Answer:
(i) There are 6 fields and 4 records in the table PRODUCT.
(ii) (a) SELECT* FROM PRODUCT WHERE Qty BETWEEN 100 AND 400;
(b) SELECT S _Name, P _Name, Cost FROM PRODUCT WHERE Qty <300;
(c) SELECT * FROM PRODUCT ORDER BY S_Name;

Question 20.
Shubham is learning about DBMS. He wants to know about the following: (4)
(a) The purpose of DBMS
(b) Any two uses of DBMS
Answer:
(a) DBMS (Database Management System) is used to store logically related information at a centralized
location. It facilitates data sharing among all the applications requiring it.
(b) Two uses of the database management system are as follows:

 DBMS is used to store data at a centralized location.

 It is used to minimize data redundancy and data inconsistenc

SECTION A

(i) Identify the measures to protect computers from viruses. (1)

(a) Sharing passwords with friends
(b) Allow anyone to use your device
(c) Use Antivirus
(d) Leave the computer without logging out
Answer:
(c) Use Antivirus

(ii) Stress is identified as a condition in which a person is ________ (1)

(a) tensed
(b) worried
(c) relaxed
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
(d) Both (a) and (b)

(iii) ________ is our body’s way of responding to any demand. (1)

(a) Stress
(b) Self-regulation
(c) Self-motivation
(d) All of these
Answer:
(a) Stress

(iv) What is the purpose of active listening? (1)

(a) To interrupt the speaker and share your thoughts
(b) To fully understand the speaker’s message and respond appropriately
(c) To ignore the speaker and focus on other tasks
(d) To dominate the conversation and assert your authority
Answer:
(b) To fully understand the speaker’s message and respond appropriately

(v) Which of the following is a problem related to sustainable development? (1)

(a) Overconsumption and waste production
(b) Efficient use of resources
(c) Promotion of renewable energy
(d) Conservation of biodiversity
Answer:
(a) Overconsumption and waste production

(vi) Innovation of an entrepreneur includes (1)

(a) division of work
(b) opening new markets
(c) introducing new products
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer:
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Question 2.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Which of the following is an application program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over
the Internet? (1)
(a) Web application
(b) System application
(c) Internet application
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Web application

(ii) Which of the following is not a good choice as a field name for a database? (1)
(a) Emp_Id
(b) Emp_dept
(c) Emp_name
(d) Emp_set
Answer:
(d) Emp_set

(iii) The data in the data source is organized in (1)

(a) text form
(b) image form
(c) tabular form
(d) paragraph form
Answer:
(c) tabular form

(iv) Shalini is working in a school. She is the class teacher of VIII B. It is the time to enter the subject
marks and grades of all students in her class in a worksheet. While entering the marks and grades, she
has to scroll up again and again to the row where all subject names are entered, to avoid any mistakes in
her entries. This process is consuming a lot of her time. Help her by letting her know about one such tool
by which she can fix the field rows from the following and continue with her work without wasting much
time. (1)
(a) Fix row
(b) Fix column
(c) Freeze panes
(d) Freeze all
Answer:
(c) Freeze panes

(v) Template is a ________ document based on which one can create a new document. (1)
(a) blueprint
(b) printed
(c) suggested
(d) copied
Answer:
(a) blueprint

(vi) Which of the following is not an object of a database? (1)

(a) Report
(b) Forms
(c) Query
(d) Functions
Answer:
(d) Functions
Question 3.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Grouping drawing object can be used for which of the following? (1)
(a) Combining drawing objects as one
(b) Resizing
(c) Adding more drawing objects
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Combining drawing objects as one

(ii) Aanya is making a table in a Database to store data of all the employees working in her organization.
She has decided on the various information that she needs to store on that table. She also has to have a
field in which unique data can be entered. Out of the given fields suggest the best field suitable that can
be used as a primary key, so that it can accept unique data. (1)
(a) Emp_name
(b) Emp_dept
(c) Emp_number
(d) Emp_DOB
Answer:
(c) Emp_number

(iii) Computer connected with LAN (1)

(a) can work fast
(b) can go online
(c) can E-mail
(d) can share information or peripheral devices
Answer:
(d) can share information or peripheral devices

(iv) State True or False. (1)

“A custom style displays user-defined styles.”
(a) True
(b) False
Answer:
(a) True

(v) According to OpenOffice Calc which of the following is not a What-if analysis tool? (1)
(a) Conditional formatting
(b) Goal seek
(c) Scenarios
(d) Solver
Answer:
(a) Conditional formatting
(vi) ________ allows multiple users to view, edit and change in a spreadsheet. (1)
(a) Opening
(b) Reviewing
(c) Sharing
(d) Collaborating
Answer:
(c) Sharing

Question 4.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) What can you do with the Internet? (1)
(a) Exchange information with friends and colleagues.
(b) Access pictures, sounds, video clips, and other media elements.
(c) Find diverse perspectives on issues from a global audience.
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

(ii) The Show Changes dialog box has which of the following settings? (1)
(a) Data
(b) Comment
(c) Views
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these

(iii) Reports are generally used to show the data in ________ form. (1)
(a) printed
(b) chart
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) printed

(iv) ________ is an example of a text-based browser which provides access to the Internet in the text-
only mode. (1)
(a) Mozilla Firefox
(b) Lynx
(c) Internet Explorer
(d) All of these
Answer:
(b) Lynx

(v) Anila works in a Multi National Company (MNC) and needs to work online from home also. She
requires a fast Internet connection. Which type of Internet connection in your view would be best suited
for her? (1)
(a) Dialup
(b) Broadband
(c) Both are suitable
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Broadband

(vi) Manya has created a spreadsheet using Calc, to find the average of the values in a range of cells. She
wants to use a function so that it is calculated automatically and she can copy the same formula for
other ranges of cells. Which of these functions will give the correct result? (1)
(a) AVG
(b) Average
(c) Mean
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Average

Question 5.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Which data type is the most appropriate for storing an employee’s short bio? (1)
(a) Text
(b) String
(c) Memo
(d) Large text
Answer:
(c) Memo

(ii) If you have a safer and healthier workplace, there will be fewer days lost and it will have higher (1)
(a) employee satisfaction
(b) productivity
(c) stress levels
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) productivity
(iii) When a primary key constraint is applied on more than one column, then it is known as (1)
(a) composite primary key
(b) foreign key
(c) composite foreign key
(d) connecting key
Answer:
(a) composite primary key

(iv) Goal Seek is also called ________ is one of the What-if analysis tools that is available in Calc. (1)
(a) back-solving
(b) solver
(c) forward-solving
(d) result analysis
Answer:
(a) back-solving

(v) Rishabh wants to make a professional resume. He tried many times but the result was not
satisfactory as he did not know what all points should be there and that too in which order. Which one
of the following writers would you suggest to him, so that his problem is solved? (1)
(a) Template
(b) Form
(c) Worksheet
(d) Format
Answer:
(a) Template

(vi) It refers to a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet and can be used to find the values or data that
you want the formula to calculate. (1)
(a) Row
(b) Column
(c) Autosum
(d) Cell reference
Answer:
(d) Cell reference

Section B
Subjective Type Questions

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability skills. Answer each question in 20-30 words.
(3 × 2 = 6)
Question 6.
Why is self-regulation important in life? (2)
Answer:
Self-regulation is important in life for to following reasons:

 Self-regulation allows you to keep a tab on your own emotions.

 Self-regulation enables to development of the idea of ‘what is appropriate behaviour’ and ‘what
is inappropriate behaviour’ in a given social condition.

 It helps in controlling negative impulses and reciprocating emotions for actualizing set goals.

Question 7.
Difference between file and folder. (2)
Answer:
Differences between files and folders are as follows.

File Folder

Files may or may not have extensions. Folders do not have extensions.

A file cannot contain another file/folder. A folder can contain any number of files/folders.

A file has a certain size and memory A folder has no size of its own. It derives its size
consumption. from the files it contains.

Files cannot be shared on the network on

Folders can be shared on the network.
their own.

Question 8.
Can you explain the principle of completeness in the context of effective communication? (2)
Answer:
The principle of completeness implies that the message must be complete, which means that it should
convey all the information required by the receiver. Nothing which may be required by the receiver
should be left out of the message.

Question 9.
What role do green skills play in addressing climate change? (2)
Answer:
Green skills are essential for developing and implementing climate change mitigation and adaptation
strategies, including renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency improvements, and sustainable
land use practices.

Question 10.
Explain any two functions of an entrepreneur. (2)
Answer:
Two functions of an entrepreneur are as follows:

 Innovation It includes introducing new products, opening new markets, and new raw material
sources, and new organization structure.

 Risk-taking Choosing one among various alternatives, the results of which are unpredictable.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each. (4 × 2 = 8)

Question 11.
How can you define OLE? (2)
Answer:
Use an OLE (Object Unking and Embedding) object to insert in a presentation either a new document or
an existing one. Embedding inserts a copy of the object and details of the source program in the target
document, that is the program that is associated with the file type in the operating system. The major
benefit of an OLE object is that it is quick and easy to edit the contents just by double-clicking on it. You
can also insert a link to the object that will appear as an icon rather than an area showing the contents
itself.

Question 12.
What is the use of the Consolidate option in Calc? (2)
Answer:
Data → Consolidate provides a way to combine data from two or more ranges of cells into a new range
while running one of the several functions (such as Sum or Average) on the data. During consolidation,
the contents of cells from several sheets can be combined into one place. The effect is that copies of the
identified ranges are stacked with their top left corners at the specified result position, and the selected
operation is used in each cell to calculate the result value.

Question 13.
State any two ways of inserting sheets in the workbook.
Answer:
Two ways of inserting sheets in a workbook are as follows:
Select Insert → Sheet from the Menu Bar.
Right-click on the sheet tab and click on Insert Sheet.

Question 14.
Difference between circuit switching and packet switching. (2)
Answer:
Question 15.
What is Referential Integrity? Explain its purposes. (2)
Answer:
Referential Integrity is a property of data stating that all its references are valid. In the context of
relational databases, it is required that if a value of one attribute of a relation references a value of
another attribute, then the referenced value must exist. Referential integrity is a database concept that
is used to build and maintain logical relationships between two tables. It helps to maintain the accuracy
and consistency of data in RDMS.

Question 16.
What is an Internet Service Provider? (2)
Answer:
ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that provides individuals and other companies access to the
Internet. Internet Service Provider is used to join the Internet. Internet services typically provided by
ISPs include Internet access, Internet transit, domain name registration, web hosting, and Usenet
service. ISP does not provide E-mail addresses, e.g. MTNL, BSNL, Airtel etc.

Answer any 3 out of 5 questions in 50-80 words each. (3 × 4 = 12)

Question 17.
Lavish is preparing notes for his upcoming exams. Help him to write the correct answer to the following:
(4)
(i) Scenario
(ii) Absolute link
(iii) Relative link
(iv) Macro
Answer:
(i) The Scenario is a tool to test “What-if” questions. Each scenario is named and can be edited and
formatted separately. When you print the spreadsheet, only the contents of the currently active
scenario are printed.
(ii) An absolute link contains all the information necessary to locate a resource and will stop working
only if the target is moved.
(iii) A relative link locates a resource using an absolute URL as a starting point will stop working only if
the start and target locations change relative to each other.
(iv) A macro is a saved sequence of commands or keystrokes that are stored for later use or to be used
repeatedly.

Question 18.
Samarjit wants to know about the template. Tell him the definition of the template and also the steps to
create a document using it. (4)
Answer:
A template is a document model that you use to create other documents. For example, you can create a
template for business reports that have your company’s logo on the first page. New documents created
from this template will all have your company’s logo on the first page. Templates can contain anything
that regular documents can contain, such as text, graphics, a set of styles, and user-specific setup
information such as measurement units, language, the default printer, toolbar, and menu customization.
To use a template to create a document:
  From the main menu, choose File → New → Templates and Documents. The Templates and
Documents dialog box will open.

 In the box on the left, click the Templates icon if it is not already selected. A list of template
folders appears in the center box.

 Double-click the folder that contains the template that you want to use. A list of all the
templates contained in that folder appears in the center box.

 Select the template that you want to use. You can preview the selected template or view the
template’s properties:

 To preview the template, click the Preview icon. A preview of the template appears in
the box on the right.

 To view the template’s properties, Click the Document Properties icon. (For the location
of the Document Properties icon) The template’s properties appear in the box on the
right.

 Click Open. The Templates and Documents dialog box closes and a new document based on the
selected template opens in Writer. You can then edit and save the new document just as you
would any other document.

Question 19.
Consider the following table: SHOPPE (4)
TABLE: SHOPPE

Id SName Area

S001 ABC Computeronics CP

S002 All Infotech Media GK II

S003 Tech Shoppe CP

S004 Geeks Tecno Soft Nehru Place

S005 Hitech Tech Store Nehru Place

(i) How many fields and records are there in the SHOPPE table?
(ii) Write SQL commands for the following:
(a) Display Id and SName of all the shops located in Nehru Place.
(b) Display the details alphabetically by SName.
(c) Display the SName of shops whose Area is CP.
Answer:
(i) There are 3 fields and 5 records in the table SHOPPE.
(ii) (a) SELECT Id, SName FROM SHOPPE WHERE Area= ‘Nehru Place’;
(b) SELECT * FROM SHOPPE ORDER BY SName;
(c) SELECT SName FROM SHOPPE WHERE Area=’CP’;

Question 20.
Your friend’s father owns a restaurant. He manually enters the customer’s records in a register. You
want to explain to him the importance of creating a database on a computer. Tell the advantages of
using a computerized database with the help of the following points: (4)
(a) Data redundancy
(b) Data inconsistency
(c) Confidentiality
(d) Sharing
Answer:
(a) Data redundancy means duplication of data computerised database avoids duplication of data and
ensures that there is only one instance of certain data.
(b) Data inconsistency helps, if a single database is used by multiple users then it ensures that the same
data is present for all the users.
(c) The DBMS can ensure different views for the different users of the database. This keeps the
confidentiality of the data safe.
(d) Different users can use the same database to access the data according to their needs. Hence, DBMS
provides the sharing of data and resources

Question 21.
Rahul and Amit are working on a school project assigned to them by their teacher. They have to send
instant messages to each other and also do video conferencing after school hours to complete the
project on time. Tell the use of the following devices used for video conferencing. (4)
(a) Microphone
(b) Web camera
(c) Speakers
(d) Headsets
Answer:
(a) Using a microphone, the speaker can convey their messages.
(b) A web camera is used to have a real-life image of the person.
(c) Speakers are used to listen to the words of the speaker.
(d) Headsets are used to listen to the speaker without disturbing anyone nearby.
 Section A
Objective Type Questions

Question 1.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions based on Employability Skills. (4 × 1 = 4)

(i) High expectations from self can leave one with chronic anxiety and stress, thus leading to _________
stress. (1)
(a) physical
(b) emotional
(c) mental
(d) financial
Answer:
(c) mental

(ii) Which term means walking in the local park or a similar activity? (1)
(a) Nature walk
(b) Motivation
(c) Regulation
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Nature walk

(iii) It is a picture or graphic representation of an application or a file. (1)

(a) Icon
(b) Taskbar
(c) Status bar
(d) Desktop
Answer:
(a) Icon

(iv) A/An _________ creates new needs and new means to satisfy them. (1)
(a) leadership
(b) innovation
(c) entrepreneur
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) entrepreneur

(v) Non-verbal communication includes (1)

(a) Written messages
(b) Facial expressions
(c) Email communication
(d) Phone calls
Answer:
(b) Facial expressions

(vi) Which of the following is not a solution for sustainable development? (1)
(a) Education and awareness programs
(b) Sustainable agriculture practices
(c) Deforestation and habitat destruction
(d) Green technology advancements
Answer:
(c) Deforestation and habitat destruction

Question 2.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) _________ is a form of electronic commerce where customers can buy or sell goods over the
Internet. (1)
(a) Online shopping
(b) E-Reservation
(c) Email
(d) E-banking
Answer:
(a) Online shopping

(ii) Facilities offered by databases are (1)

(a) the ability to store a large amount of data in a structured format, easy updates, sort queries, and
production of reports.
(b) easy edition, spell check, perform calculations, a library of mathematical functions, replication.
(c) the ability to rotate images, copy and paste, and fill scale.
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) the ability to store a large amount of data in a structured format, easy updates, sort queries, and
production of reports.

(iii) Computer-based record-keeping system is known as (1)

(a) Data Manipulation System
(b) Computerised Data System
(c) Computerised Record Keeping System
(d) DBMS
Answer:
(d) DBMS

(iv) Which of the following is a spreadsheet software? (1)

(a) Lotus 1-2-3
(b) VisiCalc
(c) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’

(v) A template is a model that you use to create (1)

(a) images
(b) other documents
(c) design
(d) DBMS
Answer:
(b) other documents

(vi) Database servers are referred to as (1)

(a) front-ends
(b) back-ends
(c) clients
(d) model
Answer:
(b) back-ends

Question 3.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Which of the following is a set of formats consisting of such things as fonts, colors, etc? (1)
(a) Style
(b) Margin
(c) Indent
(d) Leading
Answer:
(a) Style

(ii) Which of the following is not a data type? (1)

(a) Picture/Graphic
(b) Date/Time
(c) Text
(d) Number
Answer:
(a) Picture/Graphic

(iii) _________ is a Malware which is designed to spy on the victim’s computer. (1)
(a) Virus
(b) Spyware
(c) Worms
(d) Trojan horse
Answer:
(b) Spyware

(iv) Pictures can be added to Word documents and they cannot be formatted in various ways. (1)
(a) True
(b) False
Answer:
(b) False

(v) Which function cannot be performed through Subtotal in a Spreadsheet? (1)

(a) Sum
(b) Product
(c) Average
(d) Percentage
Answer:
(d) Percentage

(vi) It refers to a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet and can be used to find a formula. (1)
(a) Row
(b) Column
(c) Autosum
(d) Cell reference
Answer:
(d) Cell reference

Question 4.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) A computer _________ controls access between networks. (1)
(a) Firewall
(b) Virus
(c) Spyware
(d) Antivirus
Answer:
(a) Firewall

(ii) In a document, _________ is used to apply a style to many different areas quickly without having to
go back to the Styles and Formatting window and double-click every time. (1)
(a) Fill format mode
(b) Formatting window
(c) Painter mode
(d) Text wrapping
Answer:
(a) Fill format mode

(iii) When you define a field for a table, _________ are the names given to columns in a table. (1)
(a) Field Name
(b) Field Size
(c) Data Type
(d) Description
Answer:
(a) Field Name

(iv) _________ program(s) also offers real-time protection monitoring your computer for any changes by
malware software. (1)
(a) Antivirus
(b) Antispyware
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Both (a) and (b)

(v) The _________ feature creates a summarized outline of data in a worksheet. (1)
(a) Subtotal
(b) Solver
(c) Goal Seek
(d) Scenario
Answer:
(a) Subtotal

(vi) Raj has created a worksheet where he has added all the information of his employees. He wants
every employee to go through the worksheet and update their address and phone number if required.
He also would like to know the changes done by his employees. Which feature of the spreadsheet he
should enable to see the changes made by his employees? (1)
(a) Macro
(b) Link workbook
(c) Change worksheet
(d) Track changes
Answer:
(d) Track changes

Question 5.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Which of the following commands is not a Data manipulation language? (1)
(a) Select
(b) Insert
(c) Update
(d) Alter
Answer:
(d) Alter

(ii) The action of sharing your opinions contents on a blog is termed as _________ (1)
(a) Blogger
(b) Blogging
(c) Tweeting
(d) Commenting
Answer:
(b) Blogging

(iii) To copy a formula from one cell to another (1)

(a) Drag the autofill handle
(b) Cut the cell
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Drag the autofill handle

(iv) Tanu explained to his class that to apply an existing style, except for _________, position the
insertion point in the paragraph, frame or page and then double-click on the name of the style in one of
these lists. (1)
(a) Window style
(b) Character style
(c) Paragraph style
(d) Cell style
Answer:
(b) Character style
(v) In a document, _________ refers to the vertical or horizontal placement of a graphic about the
chosen anchor point. (1)
(a) arrangement
(b) alignment
(c) indentation
(d) margin
Answer:
(b) alignment

(vi) A _________ is a location or a place of employment, where someone works to earn his living. (1)
(a) Workplace
(b) Home
(c) Society
(d) Industry
Answer:
(a) Workplace

Section B
Subjective Type Questions

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability skills. Answer each question in 20-30 words.
(3 × 2 = 6)

Questions 6.
When interviewing job candidates, what qualities do employers find impressive? (2)
Answer:
During a personal interview, employers are impressed by a job candidate with the qualities of answering
questions with more than one-word answers, demonstrating that he is listening and sharing ad
information and ideas by asking questions for clarification and follow-up.

Questions 7.
What do you mean by internal stress? (2)
Answer:
Internal stress is generated within humans regarding unreasonable matters. This internal stress is one of
the most important kinds of stress to understand and manage because it keeps on building up as time
passes. For example, some people become used to the kind of hurried, tense, lifestyle of persons living
in large cities. They even look for stressful situations and feel stress about matters which may not be
stressful at all. This stress affects our work performance adversely. Internal stress is a result of
unexpressed worries.

Questions 8.
What are the facilities provided by the operating system? (2)
Answer:
The facilities provided by the operating system are:
  Easy interaction between humans and computers.

 Starting the computer automatically when power is turned on.

 Loading and scheduling users’ programs along with necessary compilers.

 Controlling Input and Output.

Questions 9.
Explain innovativeness as a quality of the entrepreneur. (2)
Answer:
With the changing needs and requirements of customers, production should meet requirements with
the help of innovative ideas. An entrepreneurial venture does not have to restrict itself to just one
innovation or even one type of innovation. Success can be built on a combination of innovation, for
example, a new product delivered in a new way with a new message.

Questions 10.
What policies can support the development of green skills? (2)
Answer:
Policies such as funding incentives, vocational training programs, and partnerships between educational
institutions and industries can foster the development and utilization of green skills.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each. (4 × 2 = 8)

Questions 11.
Explain the role of a template in a word processor. (2)
Answer:
In word processors, templates are a special type of document that can hold text, styles, macros,
keyboard shortcuts, custom toolbars, QAT and ribbon modifications, and building blocks including Auto
Text entries.

Questions 12.
What is the purpose of a primary key in a database management system? (2)
Answer:
The primary key in a DBMS uniquely identifies each record in a table and ensures data integrity. It
enforces data integrity by preventing duplicate and null values. Also, it facilitates efficient data retrieval
and serves as a reference for establishing relationships between tables.

Questions 13.
Write down the significance of electronic spreadsheets. (2)
Answer:
Using electronic spreadsheets, large volumes of data can be stored in worksheets. Worksheets can be
managed, edited, viewed, retrieved, and printed easily in the desired format. Electronic spreadsheets
support charts, which represent data pictorically.

Questions 14.
When is the Memo data type is preferred over the Text data type for a field? (2)
Answer:
Text data type is not capable of storing the project description because its length cannot be more than
255 characters so the memo data type is preferred over the Text data type.

Questions 15.
What are slipping and tripping hazards? (2)
Answer:
You slip when you lose your footing whereas you trip when you catch your foot on or in something and
you fall when you come down suddenly on wet or oily surfaces, occasional spills, flooring that does not
have the same degree of fraction in all areas, etc common causes of slips whereas trip occurs due to
wrinkled carpeting, poor lighting, obstructed view, uncovered cables, ladders, etc.

Questions 16.
Define router as a network device. (2)
Answer:
The router is a network device designed to take incoming packets, analyze the packets, move the
packets to another network, convert the packets to another network interface, drop the packets, direct
packets to the appropriate locations, etc. A router functions similarly to a bridge. However, unlike a
bridge, a router passes data packets from one network to another network based on their IP addresses,
not MAC addresses.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each. (3 × 4 = 12)

Question 17.
How can a document’s style be changed? Explain with proper steps. (4)
Answer:
You can modify an existing style in the style gallery in two ways:
1. To change an existing style using the Style dialog, right-click on the required style in the Styles and
Formatting window and select Modify from the pop-up menu. The Style dialog displayed depends on the
type of style selected. Each style dialog has several tabs.

2. To change a style from a selection:

 Step 1: Open the Styles and Formatting dialog.

 Step 2: In the document, select an item that has the format you want to adopt as a style.

 Step 3: In the Styles and Formatting dialog, select the style you want to update (single-click, not
double-click), then long-click on the arrow next to the New Style from the Selection icon and
click on Update Style.
AutoUpdate applies to paragraph and frame styles only. If the AutoUpdate option is selected on the
Organizer page of the Paragraph Style or Frame Style dialog, applying direct formatting to a paragraph or
frame using this style in your document automatically updates the style itself. You can also update styles
by copying or loading them from a template or another document.

Question 19.
Consider the following table: Employee (4)

(a) How many fields and records are there in the table Employee?
(b) Write the SQL queries for the following:
(i) Display Ename and salary of those employees whose Salary is less than or equal to 16000.
(ii) Display details of employees who are getting a commission of ₹ 300 or greater.
(iii) Display all the details of the employee profile ‘CLERK’.
Answer:
(a) There are 8 fields and 6 records in the table Employee.

(b) (i) SELECT E_name, Salary FROM Employee WHERE Salary< = 16000;

(ii) SELECT* FROM Employee WHERE Commission >=300;

(iii) SELECT *FROM EMPLOYEE WHERE Profile="CLERK’;

Question 20.
Ajay is learning about the different terms and commands of a database. He came across the following
terms. Tell him the definition of the following. (4)
(i) Insert command
(ii) Select command
(iii) Delete command
(iv) DCL command
Answer:
(i) INSERT Command: It is used to add a single record or multiple records into a table.
Syntax:
INSERT INTO (col1, col2…)
VALUES (val1, val2);

(ii) SELECT Command: It is used to query or retrieve data from a table in the database.
Syntax:
SELECT column_list FROM table_name WHERE ;

(iii) DELETE Command: To discard unwanted data from a database, the delete command is used.
Syntax:
DELETE FROM WHERE ;

(iv) DCL Command: These commands are used to assign security levels in a database that involves
multiple user setups. They are used to grant defined roles and access privileges to the users.
e.g. GRANT and REVOKE command.

Question 21.
Sonia had heard about the various types of ISPs. She had some doubts. Answer her queries to clear her
doubts. (4)
(a) What is an ISP?
(b) Name any two ISPs of India.
(c) Name any two connection types that home users use.
(d) What is a satellite?
Answer:
(a) An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is an organization that provides you with access to the Internet via
wired or wireless connection. To use the Internet, you need an Internet connection.

(b) Internet connections are provided by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Limited (BSNL), MTNL, Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance, Tata Indicom, etc.

(c) The home users use cable modem(type of broadband connection) and Wi-Fi(Wireless Fidelity). It is a
popular technology that allows an electronic device such as a computer or mobile phone to exchange
data wirelessly over a network.

(d) Satellites orbit around the Earth and provide necessary links for telephone and television services.

Section A
Objective Type Questions

Question 1.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions based on Employability Skills. (4 × 1 = 4)
(i) Which one of the following is not a symptom of stress? (1)
(a) Increased sweating
(b) Dry mouth
(c) Cold hands or feet
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(d) None of the above

(ii) Which term refers to our knowledge and understanding of ourselves? (1)
(a) Self-awareness
(b) Motivation
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Self-awareness

(iii) Which of the following is an example of effective written communication? (1)

(a) Using excessive jargon and technical terms
(b) Writing lengthy paragraphs without any breaks or bullet points
(c) Using concise and clear language
(d) Including personal opinions and biases
Answer:
(c) Using concise and clear language

(iv) __________ provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs
or programs to run simultaneously. (1)
(a) Multi-tasking
(b) Multi-threading
(c) Multi-processing
(d) Multi-computing
Answer:
(a) Multi-tasking

(v) Which of the following is an example of a green skill? (1)

(a) Traditional farming techniques
(b) Renewable energy installation and maintenance
(c) Conventional manufacturing processes
(d) Non-recyclable waste disposal methods
Answer:
(b) Renewable energy installation and maintenance
(vi) In which situation an entrepreneur will not be able to convince his fellow beings to achieve his
goals? (1)
(a) Low self-confidence
(b) Innovativeness
(c) Risk-taking
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Low self-confidence

Question 2.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) A __________ is a temporary connection that uses the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to
connect to the Internet. (1)
(a) broadband connection
(b) wireless connection
(c) dial-up connection
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) dial-up connection

(ii) The small area network created around a Bluetooth device is called __________ (1)
(a) LAN
(b) PAN
(c) WAN
(d) MAN
Answer:
(b) PAN

(iii) The __________ SQL statement is used to make a query or retrieve data from a table in a database.
(1)
(a) INSERT
(b) UPDATE
(c) SELECT
(d) REVIEW
Answer:
(c) SELECT

(iv) Which of the following allows you to reorder data? (1)

(a) Sorting
(b) Filtering
(c) Scenario
(d) Custom sorting
Answer:
(a) Sorting

(v) Which of the following is not an AutoShape? (1)

(a) Line
(b) Circle
(c) Curve
(d) ClipArt
Answer:
(d) ClipArt

(vi) Neeta is planning to take a car loan to buy a new car. But she is not sure about the payback time, i.e.
whether to pay it back in 5 or 6 years considering that her monthly fuel cost will also increase. In such
cases, which of the following features of the spreadsheet can she use to get an idea about it? (1)
(a) Consolidation
(b) Macros
(c) Templates
(d) What-if analysis
Answer:
(d) What-if analysis

Question 3.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Editing Custom Shapes feature allows __________ of small segments of a drawing. (1)
(a) shaping
(b) reshaping
(c) rehearse
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) reshaping

(ii) DBMS is a program, that controls the creation, maintenance, and use of a database. Here, DBMS
stands for (1)
(a) Digital Base Management System
(b) Data Build Management System
(c) Database Management System
(d) Database Management Service
Answer:
(c) Database Management System
(iii) A __________ filters data traffic at a network boundary. (1)
(a) bridge
(b) switch
(c) gateway
(d) hub
Answer:
(a) bridge

(iv) Template includes a text space that is surrounded by brackets. It is called a __________ (1)
(a) margin
(b) placeholder
(c) data source
(d) track changes
Answer:
(b) placeholder

(v) Key field is a unique identifier for each record. It is defined in the form of __________ (1)
(a) rows
(b) columns
(c) tree
(d) query
Answer:
(b) columns

(vi) What is the name given to a combination of two cell references? (1)
(a) Relative reference
(b) Absolute reference
(c) Mixed reference
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) Mixed reference

Question 4.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Which of the following is an application program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over
the Internet? (1)
(a) Web application
(b) System application
(c) Internet application
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Web application
(ii) A __________ is a document model that you use to create other documents. (1)
(a) Anchoring
(b) Alignment
(c) Template
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Template

(iii) 1 : 1, 1 : n, and n : 1 are examples of different types of __________ (1)

(a) Relations
(b) Databases
(c) Data
(d) Query
Answer:
(a) Relations

(iv) In packet-based networks, the message gets broken into small __________ (1)
(a) data packets
(b) data frame
(c) chunk
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) data packets

(v) This is a type of hyperlink available in the Hyperlink dialog box, which creates a new worksheet. (1)
(a) New document
(b) New file
(c) New worksheet
(d) New data
Answer:
(a) New document

(vi) Which of the following allows you to display the specific data?
(a) Arranging
(b) Filtering
(c) Scenario
(d) Custom sorting
Answer:
(b) Filtering

Question 5.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) A __________ refers to a cell or a range of cells on a Worksheet and can be used to find the values or
data that you want the formula to calculate. (1)
(a) cell reference
(b) block
(c) sheet reference
(d) autofill
Answer:
(a) cell reference

(ii) URL is the __________ for a website or a web page. (1)

(a) web address
(b) website
(c) web page
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer:
(a) web address

(iii) Rajiv has created an employee table and made Emp_No, the primary key so that it can accept unique
values for each record. At the same time, he wants to have one more field that can behave like a
primary key. Which of the following types of key can serve the purpose? (1)
(a) Foreign key
(b) Composite key
(c) Unique key
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Composite key

(iv) __________ is used to define the structure of your tables and other objects in the database. (1)
(a) DDL
(b) DML
(c) DCL
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) DDL

(v) Suraj wants to know the sequence of steps used to open the Templates dialog. Answer to his query.
(1)
(a) File → New → ext Document
(b) File → New → Templates
(c) Format → Group → Group
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) File → New → Templates
(vi) Two other toolbars can be opened from the Picture Toolbar: the __________ and __________ (1)
(a) Edit picture, Color picture
(b) Format, drawing
(c) Graphic Filter toolbar, Color toolbar
(d) Floating toolbar, Color toolbar
Answer:
(b) Format, drawing

Section B
Subjective Type Questions

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability skills. Answer each question in 20-30 words.
(3 × 2 = 6)

Question 6.
How stress can be caused by both good and bad experiences? (2)
Answer:
Stress can be caused by both good and bad experiences when people feel stressed by something going
on around them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give more
energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger but it can also
be a bad thing if the stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra
energy and strength. The good stress is called eustress, whereas the bad stress is termed as distress.

Question 7.
How do green skills contribute to sustainable development? (2)
Answer:
Green skills enable the transition to a more sustainable society by promoting responsible resource
management, reducing pollution, and fostering social and economic well-being.

Question 8.
What is the difference between moving and copying a folder? (2)
Answer:
Differences between moving and copying a folder are as follows.

Copying a Folder Moving a Folder

Copying a folder means making a duplicate Moving a folder means transferring a folder
copy of a folder. from one location to another.

It uses the Copy and Paste option. It uses the cut-and-paste option.

The original folder remains at the source The original folder is moved to the destination
locations. location.
Question 9.
How entrepreneur is helpful in capital formation? (2)
Answer:
An entrepreneur is helpful in capital formation as we know that an increase in the rate of capital
formation is quite essential for the economic development of any country. Those nations that are not
able to increase the rate of capital formation or do it nominally remain backward from industrial
development’s point of view.

Question 10.
Can you explain what it means to encode a message? (2)
Answer:
Encoding a message means to change the message into a form suitable for sending. The factors that
must be considered when encoding messages are language, cultural differences, etc.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each. (4 × 2 = 8)

Question 11.
What is the use of grouping objects in a word processor application? (2)
Answer:
Grouping drawing objects makes it easier to handle several objects as a single entity while preserving
their relative sizes and positions. When objects are grouped, any editing operations carried out on that
group are applied to all members of the group. If you click on one member of the group, the whole
group is selected.

Question 12.
What is the difference between a workbook and a worksheet? (2)
Answer:
Differences between the workbook and worksheet are as follows:

Workbook Worksheet

A workbook is an Excel file with one or more

A worksheet is a single spreadsheet of data.
worksheets.

A workbook would be the entire binder, with A worksheet would be like one section in that
everything in it. binder.

Question 13.
What is the use of the Scenario tool? (2)
Answer:
A Scenario is a set of values that Calc saves for a group of cells. Whenever we run a scenario, Calc
automatically substitutes the saved cell values into a connected formula to give us an output. By having
different scenarios for the same group of cells we can get different results from the formula and
compare these results to know which is the most suitable set of values for us.
Question 14.
Define data, the major component of a database. (2)
Answer:
Data is raw numbers, characters, or facts represented by a value. Most organizations generate, store,
and process large amounts of data. The data acts as a bridge between the hardware and the software.
Data may be of different types such as User data, Metadata, and Application Metadata.

Question 15.
Name any two ways of wireless connections to the Internet. Ramya wants to connect all the computers
in her office wirelessly to avoid uncoordinated cables. Which wireless technology would be best suitable
for her office? (2)
Answer:
Wi-Fi and WiMax are the two ways of wireless connections to the Internet. Wi-Fi technology would be
best suitable for her office to avoid cabling. Because it allows high-speed Internet connections without
the use of cables or wires.

Question 16.
What are the benefits of online shopping? (2)
Answer:
Some benefits of online shopping are as follows:

 Online shopping is very convenient. You can get products at home.

 Online shopping websites provide millions of choices of products.

 They offer huge discounts on goods and sen/ice.

 Online shops allow us to shop 24 × 7 and also reward us with cashback.

 Sending gifts to relatives and friends is easy by online shop.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each. (3 × 4 = 12)

Question 17.
What is sorting? How to use ascending or descending sort which depends on one column? (4)
Answer:
Sorting is a common spreadsheet task that allows users to easily re-order the data. The most common
type of sorting is alphabetical ordering which you can do in ascending or descending order.
To use ascending or descending sort which depends on one column, follow the given steps:
Highlight the cells to be sorted, then select Data → Sort to open the Sort dialog, or click the Sort
Ascending or Sort Descending toolbar buttons. Using the dialog, you can sort the selected cells using up
to three columns, in either ascending (A-Z, 1-9) or descending (Z-A, 9-1) order.

Question 18.
Ojas had prepared a Table of Contents of the project work he had done in a word processor application.
(4)
(a) Tell him the different steps to update the TOC.
(b) Tell him the different steps to delete the TOC.
Answer:
The writer does not update the table of contents automatically, so after any changes to the headings,
you must update it manually.
(a) To update a table of contents when changes are made to the document:
(i) Right-click anywhere in the TOC.
(ii) From the pop-up menu, choose Update Index/Table. The writer updates the table of contents to
reflect the changes in the document.
You can also update the index from the Navigator by right-clicking on Indexes → Table of Contents and
choosing Index → Update from the pop-up menu.

(b) To delete the table of contents from a document:

(i) Right-click anywhere in the TOC.
(ii) From the pop-up menu, choose Delete Index/Table. The writer deletes the table of contents.

Question 19.
Consider the following table: Employee (4)

(a) How many fields and records are there in the table Employee?
(b) Write the SQL queries for the following:
(i) Display E name and Salary of those employees whose Salary is greater than or equal to 22000.
(ii) Display details of employees who are not getting commission.
(iii) Display all the details of the employee profile ‘SALESMAN’.
Answer:
(a) There are 8 fields and 6 records in the table Employee.
(b) (i) SELECT E name, Salary FROM Employee WHERE Salary> = 22000;
(ii) SELECT* FROM Employee WHERE Commission IS NULL;
(iii) SELECT *FROM EMPLOYEE WHERE Profile=’’SALESMAN’;

Question 20.
Define the following types of integrity: (4)
(i) Entity integrity
(ii) Domain integrity
(iii) Referential integrity
(iv) User-defined integrity
Answer:
(i) Entity Integrity: It defines the primary key of a table. Entity integrity rule on a column does not allow
duplicate and null values.
(ii) Domain Integrity: It defines the type, range, and format of data allowed in a column. Domain
integrity states that all values in a column must be of the same type.
(iii) Referential Integrity: It defines the foreign key concepts. Referential integrity ensures that data in
related tables remains accurate and consistent before and after changes.
(iv) User-Defined Integrity: If some business requirements do not fit any above data integrity then the
user can create their integrity, which is called user-defined integrity.

Question 21.
Pinky had heard about the words types of networks. She had some doubts. Answer to her queries to
clear her doubts. (4)
(i) What is PAN?
(ii) Define the term WAN.
(iii) Define the term MAN.
(iv) Write a disadvantage of both LAN and WAN.
Answer:
(i) A Personal Area Network (PAN) is a computer network for interconnecting electronic devices within a
person’s workspace.
(ii) A Wide Area Network (WAN) is the one which covers a broad area. It consists of two or more local
area networks. A WAN is used by government organizations and businesses.
(iii) A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a computer network in which two or more computers that
are geographically distributed but in the same metropolitan city are connected. Its geographic scope
falls between a WAN and a LAN.
(iv) Disadvantage of LAN: Even though LAN saves a lot of money in terms of resource sharing, the initial
cost involved in setting up the network is quite high.
Disadvantage of WAN: It is difficult to maintain the WAN network. It requires skilled technicians and
network administrators.