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Second Term Test - Grade 10 - 2023
Information and Communication Technology II 02 hours
Index No.
² Answer only 05 questions including the first question.
² The first question carries 20 marks and each other question carries 10 marks.
^01& Write short answers.
^i& The weather station records the daily rainfall values for one month. Write 2 examples for the
information that can be obtained by processing the daily rainfall data mentioned above.
^ii& (a) Write 2 types of input devices that can input digital images directly into the computer.
(b) Write 2 types of data storage media that can be used to exchange data or programs
between two users.
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^iii& Identify and Write the feature for each computer generation shown in the 1 column with the
nd
2 column.
computer generation feature
(1) First Generation (A) Introduces operating system with GUI
(2) Second Generation (B) Using Punch card System
(3) Third Generation (C) Beginning of high level programming languages
(4) Fourth Generation (D) Start of Operating System
^iv& (a) Convert 4710 to its binary equivalent.(Show steps)
(b) Below is an extract of the ASCII table.Write the octal value corresponding to what is
indicated by '?'.
Character Decimal Hexadecimal Binary Octal
a 97 61 1100001 ?
^v& (a) Draw the logic circuit corresponding to the Boolean expression given below.
F = AB' + C'
(b) Write the value of F when A=0, B=1 and C=1
^vi& Consider the incomplete statements given below.
The basic component of a computer system is the central processing unit. It is also the
operator of the operating system and application software. When processing is done central
processing unit uses its ………A………..to temporarily store fetched data from
………….B………..
Word List –(from hard disk , register memory , from main memory , cache memory)
^01&
(vii) Some devices used for computer networking are given in Part 1 and related details in Part
2.Write the number corresponding to the description of the device contained in Part 1 on the
answer sheet.
Part 1 Part 2
A. Network switch 1. Data transmission is done using copper cables
B. Network hub 2. Data transmission is done using Fiber optics cables
C. Fibre cables 3. Full duplex mode
D. Coaxial cables 4. Protects against unauthorized access
E. Fire wall 5. Half duplex method is used in data transmission
(viii) Consider the following types of software.
Ubuntu , Web Browser , Compiler , Computer Games, Interpriter , Anti Virus Software,
Spread Sheets ,Disk Defragmentation , windows 7
Write 2 operating systems and 2 application software among the above list.
(ix) Given below is a part of word document with a few formatting.
Given below are some of the tools and their labels P-V used in word processing software
Icon related
to the
formatting
tool
Label
Write down the labels 1-4 with their corresponding formatting tool.
^x& Learning Management Systems (LMS) are used for administration in schools and higher
education institutions.Write 2 facilities provided to students by a learning management
system.
^02&
^02& ^i& (a) Consider statements1 to 4 below, which corresponds with computer memory.
1. Memory directly accessible to the central processing unit
2. Memory that permanently stores data and information
3. Memory that stores the data and instructions necessary for the computer's basic
operation
4. Memory that acts as an intermediate between the central processing unit and
primary memory
Choose the term that best matches the clauses 1 to 4 above from the list below and
write the number in front of it.
List - volatile memory, read-only memory (ROM), Random Access Memory (RAM),
cache memory, Auxiliary memory
(b) Some data storage media are given below. Write 2 magnetic media devices and 2
optical media devices from the list.
List -Flash Memory, Hard Disk , CD , Magnetic Tape , Memory chip, DVD
(c) Identify the ports presented from P to R below. Complete the table below by choosing
its Port from list 1 and device that can be connected to it from list 2.
Port Connected Device
P
Q
R
S
Port - VGA , HDMI , PS/2 , RJ45 , USB , Serial
Connected Device -Keyboard, Network Cables, Printer, Digital TV, Modem
^03& ^i& Find the binary equivalent of the decimal number 25D16
^ii& Find the BCD value of decimal number 321.
^iii& A student needs to store 2.5MB video file and 512MB audio file stored on the computer.
a) What is the total capacity of this file in MB??
b) What is the most suitable optical storage device to store and carry this entire file?
^03&
^iv& If the ASCII value of letter B is 66, what is the ASCII code of letter L?(Answer should be
given in steps.)
^v& Sort the following devices by data access speed from the slowest device to the fastest
device(volatile memory/Digital Versatile Disk/memory register/Random Access Memory)
^04& (a) Below are some simple electrical circuits drawn by a teacher to explain each logic gate
^i& Write down the name of the logic gate with the label shown in the diagram.
^ii& Which of the above logic gate is used to describe a combinational logic gate?
(b) The lift process of an elevator is as follows. The elevator has two doors, an inner door and an
outer door. When both doors are closed and the total weight of the elevator is less than 1500
kg, the elevator will operate. An incomplete logic circuit drawn by a student is shown below.
A Inside Sensor (Closed = 1 Open = 0)
B Outer Door Sensor (Closed = 1 Open = 0)
C Weight sensor (More than 1500 kg = 1 Less than 1500kg = 0)
Output 1 Elevator is running
0 The elevator does not operate.
^i& Identify the gates x y and z in the above circuit and write its name.
^ii& Draw a suitable truth table for the above circuit
^04&
Provincial Department of Education - NWP Second Term Test - 2023
Grade 10 Information and Communication Technology I - Answer Sheet
^05& Below is a document prepared using word processing software
^a& Select the tools used for the formations labeled 1 - 5 from the statements below and write
down the corresponding English letter. Write the number belonging to the format and the
letter of the tool used in front of it in your answer sheet.
^b& Select the appropriate words in brackets to fill in the blanks in the following terms related to
the document shown in Figure-1.
^i& To change the orientation of this document to Landscape, click on the
………………P……………… in the Layout tab.……………………….
^ii& For the substitution of a word having the same meaning for the word Crime herein
……………Q.…………….The 'Thesaurus' tool in the tab can be used.
^iii& The number of words contained in the document indicatesin ………………R.……....
^iv& To find the word 'institute' in this document and then replace the word 'Centre' in every
place where that word occurs can use ………….. S…………….
^05&
^v& When using this document as a soft copy, use the hyperlink at the bottom of it and click
on the hyperlink with the …………….. T……………… key on the keyboard to
connect to the website mentioned therein.
[ Ctrl + X , References , Ctrl + H, Status Bar Ctrl , Alt, Orientation , Size
Review ]
^06& Below is part of a worksheet prepared by a bookstore selling stationery, regarding the sales of
various items in their bookstore during the first three months of the year.
^i& Write the function to be entered in cell D6 to calculate the total income received from the sale
of 2 CR Books in January.
^ii& The Total income received from sale of 2CRbooks in these three months is calculated in cell
I6.Write an equation with functions that can be used for that calculation.
^iii& Write an equation that can be entered in cell J6, using only the Sum and Count functions, to
find the average of the income from the salesof 2CRbooks for the three months.
^iv& This institution has decided to allocate 2% of the income received within these three months
from the sale of each item for welfare programs. Accordingly, the amount related to each
item is shown in column K (Welfare). Write down the equation to be entered in cell K6 to
calculate that value in relation to 2CR books.
NB -
This equation should be copied for other items as well .
The percentage value given in the cell should be used in the calculation.
^v& A graph should be drawn to compare the unit price of each item.
(a) Name a suitable type of graph for it.
(b) Write down the range of cells to select to create the graph.
^06&
^07& ^i& Below is how operating systems can be classified based on functionality. But in the table
below, the functions related to operating systems and their examples are not correct. Copy
this table in your answer sheet and write the table in correct orderType of operating
systemFunctional Descriptionoperating systems
Type of operating Functional Description Operating systems
system Examples
1. Single User Provides service to multiple users
simultaneously. Linux, Ms Dos
2. Multi User Provides service to a user for only
one task. Windows 10, Fedora
3. Multi-Tasking The results are delivered as soon as
the inputs are given which are
designed only for a particular task. Ubuntu, ATM, windows server
4. Real time Performs multiple tasks s
imultaneously.Calculater,Unix Calculater, Unix
^ii& Consider the file name and file extension in the table below and specify the corresponding
file type in front of them
file name and file (A) File type (B )
1 setup.exe
2 school.ppt
3 school.docx
4 salary.db
^iii& The diagram below shows two ways in which a computer accesses files. Write these two file
accesses separately.
^iv& Name A and B in the following figure and give 2 examples each.
System software
Application Software
Operating System
^07&
