Time: 2 Hours

Maximum Marks: 50
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)
o This section has 5 questions.
o Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
o There is no negative marking.
o Do as per the instructions given.
 Section B: Subjective Type Questions (26 Marks)
o This section has 16 questions.
o A candidate has to do 10 questions.
o Do as per the instructions given.
o 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) 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.
(A) A colored border, with …………………, appears around a cell where changes are made
in a shared worksheet. [1]
(a) a dot in the upper left-hand comer
(b) a dot in the lower left-hand corner
(c) a cross in the upper left-hand corner
(d) a cross in the upper right-hand corner
Answer:
(a) a dot in the upper left-hand comer
Explanation:
A shared Excel worksheet allows multiple users to access and edit the same worksheet
simultaneously. There are chances of accidently overwriting each other’s changes. To prevent
this, Excel displays a colored border around the cell or range of cells where changes are made
by another user.
(B) ………………… feature adds data arranged in a group of cells in Calc, with labels for
columns and/or rows. [1]
(a) Average
(b) Subtotal
(c) Goal seek
(d) Solver
Answer:
(b) Subtotal
Explanation:
The Subtotal command in Calc automatically creates groups and is used to summarise data by
applying common functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, etc.
(C) A ………………… refers to a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet whose data values
can be used in a formula. [1]
(a) sheet
(b) cell
(c) cell reference
(d) cell data
Answer:
(c) Cell reference
Explanation:
A cell reference refers to a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet. It is used to specify which
cell’s data or contents are being used in a formula, displayed in a cell, or referenced in some
way,
(D) …………………….feature of Calc is used to test ‘what-if’ questions. [1]
(a) Solver
(b) Goal seek
(c) Scenario
(d) Styles
Answer:
(c) Scenario
Explanation:
A scenario manager in a worksheet is a collection of digital tools that allow a user to create,
analyze and compare data results in different business situations. It is a way to store and
manage multiple sets of input values or assumptions for a what if analysis.
Goal seek in worksheet, refers to the process to find out the input value based on an already
known output value.
(E) Macros are especially useful to ………………… the same way over and over again. [1]
(a) repeat a task
(b) reject a task
(c) report a task
(d) comment a task
Answer:
(a) repeat a task
Explanation:
In a spreadsheet, macros are sets of pre-recorded instructions or commands that can be
created and run to perform specific tasks or actions within the spreadsheet. Macros are used
to automate repetitive tasks.

(F) ……………………. feature of Calc helps to track what data was changed, when the
change was made, who made the change and in which cell the change has occurred. [1]
(a) Record Changes
(b) Edit record
(c) Change record
(d) Macro
Answer:
(a) Record changes
Explanation:
If you work with a spreadsheet that needs to be updated or reviewed by other people, the
option to record changes is very useful. It keeps record of all the changes made by different
reviewers. You can also use it when you’re updating a file and need to keep a track of all the
changes you do yourself.

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)
Question 6.
What are the advantages of the ability to Work Independently?
Answer:
The advantages of the ability to Work Independently:
  Ensures greater learning.
 Individuals feel more empowered and responsible.
 It provides flexibility to choose and define working hours and working mechanisms.
 Failure and success of the task assigned are accounted by individuals.
 Individuals become assets to organizations, groups and nations at large.
 It ensures creativity and satisfaction amongst individuals.
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.
Question 9.
Give any two qualities of a successful entrepreneur. [2]
Answer:
A successful entrepreneur must have the following qualities:
1. Willpower and Focused: This quality is key to success for an entrepreneur. It takes a
long time to achieve success. Despite the failures, an entrepreneur must not lose the
will and focus to achieve.
2. Management: It is the ability to make plans, devise targets, and then execute. An
entrepreneur should be a good manager to perform alL these tasks successfully.
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.

Question 12.
Mention any two operations that can be performed using Macros in a spreadsheet.
Answer:
Macros are used to perform different types of operations in a Spreadsheet:
  Formatting settings to be applied repeatedly in a spreadsheet
 Sorting Data
 Applying any Mathematical functions/formulas
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.
Question 15.
Expand and explain the term WAN. [2]
Answer:
WAN stands for Wide Area Network. It is the technology that connects your offices, data
centers, cloud applications, and cloud storage. This network spans beyond a single building
or large campus to include multiple locations spread across metropolitan, regional, or national
boundaries.
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 18.
Tanmay is a Class X student. He has learnt Mail Merge option of a Word Processor in his
computer period. But he is confused with few terms used to merge documents.
Explain the following briefly, which will help Tanmay better understand the Mail Merge
options.
(i) Merge Field
(ii) Data Source
(iii) Main Document
(iv) Mention two types of data on which mail merge can be applied.
Answer:
(i) Merge Field : A merge field is where you want to insert the information from a data source
into a main document. Merge fields appear with chevrons (« »).
(ii) Data Source : Data source is a file that contains the names and addresses or any other
information that vary with each version of a mail-merge document.
(iii) Main Document: Main document is the document which contains text and graphics. It
may be a formal or an official letter.
(iv) Two types of data on which mail merge can be applied are Labels and Letters.

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.
(A) Give two best practices for internet safety.
(B) Give any two Falls and slip safety rules. [4]
Answer:
(A) To ensure safety while working on the Internet follow the given practices:
1. Get the latest anti-virus and firewall software.
2. Use a strong and easy-to-remember password.
3. Change the password frequently.
4. Do not share personal information with unknowns and on unsecured sites.
(B) The safety rules for falls and slips are:
1. Keep the walking area clean and clutter-free.
2. Wear non-slippery footwear.
3. Floors must be clean and dry.
4. Oil spills and dust must be immediately cleaned.