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INFORMATION Maximum Marks : 50
TECHNOLOGY
General Instructions: Same instructions as given in Sample Paper 1.

SECTION - A 24 marks
(Objective Type Questions)
1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions (E) “Sustainable development focuses
on Employability Skills. (1 × 4 = 4 marks) on a holistic approach and temporal
processes that lead us to the end
(A) Wahida runs a boutique and usually point of sustainability”. Which of the
buys cloth from a local market. After following aspect is NOT covered under
discovering that purchasing directly sustainable development?
from a manufacturer is much cheaper,
she decided to switch to buying from (a) Social development
the manufacturer. Which function of (b) Economic development
entrepreneurship is she performing? (c) Environmental protection
(a) Planning (d) Space research 1
(b) Controlling (F) Physical exercise is a technique to:
(c) Production and operations (a) Relieve stress
(d) Finance and accounting 1 (b) Manage time
(B) For self-motivation, self-awareness is (c) Boost self-confidence
a very important factor. The feeling of (d) Enhance computer skills 1
self-awareness enhances our:
(a) Self-confidence 2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions.
(b) Self-monitoring (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
(c) Self-regulation
(A) ............. controls the flow of text around
(d) Self-discipline 1 an image.
(C) Akshita is saving her notes using (a) Text Wrapping
Notepad on her computer. She (b) Drawing objects
wonders what the correct file
extension should be for a Notepad file. (c) Text box
What should she choose? (d) Text Art 1
(a) .pdf (b) .docx (B) Veena is an office assistant. Her job is
(c) .txt (d) .xlsx 1 to create new documents according
(D) In public places, most of the instructions to the requirements. Sometimes she
such as those for an escalator going uses styles from her old documents to
upwards or downwards, or directions apply them on a new one. What can
in restaurants are shown using be the possible way to use the styles
pictures. These are all forms of ................. from her previous documents?
communication. (a) Copy the style from the document
(a) Non-verbal (b) Written and then paste in new document.
(c) Digital (d) Verbal 1 (b) Export the style to new document.

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 (c) Import styles from the old (B) While recording a macro the
document to the new one. keystrokes are converted into:
(d) Type the new document at the (a) Links (b) Code
end of previous one and apply the (c) Formula (d) Function 1
styles. 1 (C) A Back-Solving What-if analysis
(C) A text box in OO Writer is used to tool is:
insert text, although we can simply (a) Goal seek (b) subtotal
type text in OO Writer. Select how is (c) Scenarios (d) Solver 1
text box different from the normal (D) To use data from one sheet in another
text? sheet its ............... needs to be used.
(a) The text has border around it. (a) cell reference (b) actual name
(b) The text box can be moved, (c) qualified name (d) File extension
grouped, ungrouped, rotated like 1
drawing objects. (E) ............. occurs when multiple users
(c) Fill colour, shadow etc. can be have made changes in same set of
changed in a text box. cells in a spreadsheet.
(d) Both (b) and (c) 1 (a) Conflict
(b) Name conflict
(D) Sudhir has learned about the Table of
(c) Resolve conflict
Contents(TOC) and now is working on
(d) Cell merge 1
a project report. Select which of the
following actions can be done with the (F) When multiple users work on
TOC. same document they are said to
(a) Applying different character styles collaborating. Select the prerequisite
for each of them to be able to add, edit
to individual levels of headings.
and review data in same document.
(b) Setting the attributes of a TOC.
(I) All the users need to register for
(c) Arranging the TOC in multiple collaboration.
columns. (II) The document needs to be
(d) All of these 1 changed to shared mode from
unshared mode.
(E) With every new change in headings
(III) All the users need to select a
of a document TOC should be .............
common time when they would
immediately.
work on the document.
(a) Created (b) Updated (IV) A user needs to message every
(c) Deleted (d) Saved 1 other user that he is working on
(F) A template can be used to create the document and they should not
............. documents. use the document at that time.
(a) Many (V) Every user needs to be provided
(b) Only one with a copy of the document.
(c) Only two (a) (II) and (III)
(b) (I) and (II)
(d) Depends on application 1
(c) (III), (IV) and (V)
3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (d) all are required 1
(1 × 5 = 5 marks) 4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions.
(A) Which of the following is an example (1 × 5 = 5 marks)
of data consolidation?
(A) ............. represent data in formatted
(a) Collecting budget data from way.
different departments and making
(a) Forms (b) Queries
overall company budget from
them. (c) Wizards (d) Reports 1
(b) Collecting marksheets of students (B) Which of the following is correct about
and creating report card out of query?
them. (a) It is an unused table.
(c) Using sales data of different (b) It is command that interacts with
cities to find out overall sales of a database.
company (c) It is table design.
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 (C) A ............. extracts data from a (c) Cutting the fuel supply to arrest
database as per a condition. the fire.
(a) Form (b) Report (d) Cooling to eliminate heat from the
(c) Query (d) Table 1 fire. 1
(D) ............. is a rule that ensures integrity (C) First response to a life–threatening
of relationship between records in medical emergency is .............
related tables. (a) Emergency first aid
(a) One-to-One relationship (b) First responder training
(b) One-to-many relationship (c) CPR
(c) Referential integrity (d) Both (a) and (b) 1
(d) Data consistency 1 (D) In case of a fire outbreak, what should
(E) Which of the following cannot be done our first response be?
using Table Design view? (I) Quickly take leave and rush back
to your home.
(a) Adding fields
(II) Raise the fire alarm.
(b) Moving fields
(III) First shut down your computer,
(c) Adding data
grab your belongings and then
(d) Changing field properties 1 tell your manager about the fire.
(F) The ............. constraint ensures that (IV) Immediately inform others,
all values in a column satisfy certain leaving all your work.
condition. (V) Evacuate through the
(a) Check (b) Primary key nearest exit.
(c) Not null (d) Default 1 (VI) Inform the fire service.
(VII) Try to extinguish fire using the fire
5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. extinguisher.
(1 × 5 = 5 marks) (a) (I), (III) and (V)
(b) (I), (II), (V) and (VII)
(A) Which of the following is NOT a
preventive measure for avoiding slips (c) (II), (III), (IV), (V) and (VI)
and falls? (d) (II), (IV), (V), (VI) and (VII) 1
(a) Slow down on turns, corners, (E) Any source of potential damage,
obstacles and low visibility areas. harm or adverse health effects on
(b) Keep workspaces and walkways something or someone:
clean, clear and well lit. (a) Accident
(c) Take only one step at a time on (b) Hazard
stairs. (c) Emergency
(d) To reach objects placed at higher (d) Class A materials 1
position use tables, buckets or box (F) Which of the following is NOT an
instead of ladder which can slip. 1 example of occupational overuse
(B) What is ‘Starvation’ in methods of syndrome?
extinguishing fire? (a) Carpal tunnel syndrome
(a) Let the injured person starve. (b) Obesity
(b) Using blanket or foam extinguisher (c) Stress disorders
to cut off the oxygen supply. (d) Influenza 1

SECTION - B 26 marks
(Subjective Type Questions)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on by suggesting the financing options for his
Employability Skills (2 × 3 = 6 marks) startup. 2
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.
8. Shri has been facing problems with his
6. Explain the term self-reliance. 2 PC for the last few months. Every time he
7. Suhas is ready with his startup plan goes to the technician, he suggests that he
of pearl farming. He has a big vision should maintain his PC properly. What are
regarding his business but does not have the tasks that are carried out for computer
enough money to give it a start. Help him maintenance? 2

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 9. Explain the relationship between self- expenses respectively. Total collection
regulation and goal setting. 2 is stored in cell F56 of collection sheet
and total expenditure is in cell B25 of the
10. What do you understand by expenses sheet.
communication? Name its parts. 2 (A) In the cell A4 of sheet named balance,
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in if you write the formula as collection.
F56-expenses.B25, what would you
20 – 30 words each. (2 × 4 = 8 marks)
get?
11. Discuss the advantages of a template. 2 (B) What will happen if you copy the
12. Differentiate between Absolute and same formula to the cell B6 of the
sheet named balance.
Relative hyperlinks. 2
(C) You also want to store the images of
13. What do you understand by relationships the invoices of the expenses made and
in DBMS? How many types of relationships the receipts given to the contributors.
are there? 2 How can you do this without making
the file too large?
14. Define accident. What are the three P’s of
(D) Suppose your school's principal copies
handling accidents? 2
this file from the students folder
15. The most dangerous effect of fire is highly where you saved it to the Principal
toxic smoke. How does a smoky fire affect folder, will these receipts and invoices
humans? 2 still available to her? Why or why
not? 4
16. What are the two ways to create reference
to linked sheets of another workbook? 19. Define forms in database. How can you
create a form in OpenOffice Base? 4
Explain any one of them. 2
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20. Tushar is an entrepreneur who is setting up
50 – 80 words each. (4 × 3 = 12 marks) his new office. List any four electrical safety
rules he needs to make his employees
17. Imagine that you have to write a report on aware of. 4
the event for the school magazine along
21. Given below is the structure of a table
with the pictures of the event. For this you
namely Books:
have to use the text wrapping feature of
Writer. Book ID Integer
(A) How can we add images in a word Name Varchar (40)
processor?
Author Varchar (25)
(B) What is text wrapping? What are the
available options for text wrapping, Price Decimal
and arrangement in a word processor (A) Explain why you have decided to use
like Writer? 4 Varchar.
(B) The Book Id has been chosen
18. Imagine you are secretary of the English
as the primary key. Name one
club of your school. Your club is organizing
alternate key.
a literary event where many eminent
speakers have been invited. For this the (C) There is another table named issue,
club has collected money from various which holds the daily record of the
organisations, schools and students. As books issued. How can these two
in charge of the finances you decide to table be related?
maintain all the records of all the finances (D) From the table Books identify the
like the collection and expenses in two field that would be important for
separate sheets named collection and storing key information of a book. 4

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 ANSWERS
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SECTION - A
1. (A) (c) Production and operations 2. (A) (a) Text Wrapping
Explanation: By deciding to purchase cloth Explanation: Text wrapping is a feature
directly from the manufacturer to reduce of word processor that refers to the
costs, Wahida is engaging in production placement of text around images. The
and operations management, which wrap settings determines the relation
involves sourcing materials efficiently to between the text and the graphic.
optimize the production process.

(B) (c) Import styles from the old document to
(B) (a) Self-confidence the new one
Explanation: Self-awareness is the ability Explanation: The styles you create in a
to recognise and understand one’s own document are stored in it. To use the same
life, emotions, thoughts, behaviours, style in another document follow the given
preferences and goals. It is a self- steps:
management skill that helps individuals • Click the Home tab.
become better decision-makers and build • Open the Styles pane.
self-confidence.
• Click the Manage Styles button.
Related Theory • Click Import/Export. The Organiser
window will open. Click on the Styles
 Self-management involves following skills: tab.
• Stress management
• Select a style.
• Self-awareness
• Self-motivation
• Click the Copy button. The style will be
copied to the selected document.
• Set goals
• Time management • Click Close.
(C) (b) The text box can be moved, grouped,
(C) (c) .txt
ungrouped, rotated like drawing objects.
Explanation: Notepad is a simple text
Explanation: A text box is a rectangular
editor for Windows. It creates and edits
box wherein text can be inserted. It has all
plain text documents. The default extension
the properties of a drawing object.
given to files created in Notepad is .txt.
(D) (d) All of these
Related Theory Explanation: A Table of Contents is a list
 .docx and .doc are the extensions given to the of all the headings and subheadings in a
document files created in word processor. document, arranged in hierarchical order.
Spreadsheets made in Excel are stored with It also includes the page numbers for each
extension .xlsx. heading and subheading. One can click
on any heading to navigate directly to its
(D) (a) Non-verbal
page. The level of headings in the hierarchy
Explanation: These instructions use visual can be changed.
symbols or pictures, which fall under non-
(E) (b) Updated
verbal communication.
Explanation: Clicking 'Update Table' in the
(E) (d) Space research
Table of Contents refreshes the hierarchy
Explanation: Sustainable development of headings. This should be performed after
aims at the development for all while every addition, modification or deletion of
taking care of our environment so that the headings in the document.
future generations can also be benefitted.
(F) (a) Many
(F) (a) Relieve stress Explanation: A template is a blueprint that
Explanation: Physical exercise is a includes formatting features like styles,
technique of stress management to relieve alignments, colours, and more, allowing
stress. It also boosts the self-esteem, users to create multiple documents with
stabilizes mood and induces good sleep. consistent formatting.

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 3. (A) (d) All of these 4. (A) (d) Reports
Explanation: Data consolidation is the Explanation: A database report is a
process of collecting or considering data formatted way to present data from
from multiple worksheets and combining tables or queries. Reports helps in decision-
it into one single worksheet or summary making and data analysis.
report. It is used to merge similar types
of data stored in different sheets within a Caution
workbook.  Reports and Forms both represents data in
formatted way, but both are used for different
Related Theory purposes. Forms are used to add, edit, delete
 Formulas like sum, count, average, min. max are and view data using interactive screen whereas
used while combining data and making a report. reports are usually the printed form of data in
formatted way.
(B) (b) Code
Explanation: In a spreadsheet, the (B) (b) It is command that interacts with
keystrokes recorded for a macro are database.
converted into internal code that can Explanation: Query is a command that
be used later to perform the same task interacts with database and gives you
multiple times. filtered data according to your conditions.
You can specify fields, records and
Related Theory summaries what you want to fetch from
 Macros are the recorded sequence of keystrokes the database.
that are saved for later use. (C) (c) Query
(C) (a) Goal seek Explanation: A database query is a stored
 Explanation: Goal seek is a back solving tool object that extracts data from a database
because first a target value is set and then as per a condition. Queries present the
reverse calculations are done to find the extracted data in formatted form.
values needed to achieve that target. (D) (c) Referential integrity
(D) (c) qualified name Explanation: Referential integrity is a rule
Explanation: To refer to data from one sheet of DBMS which ensures that reference
in another sheet, we need to specify the cell from a row in one table to another table
reference along with the name of the sheet must be valid. It makes sure that user does
to which it belongs. The qualified name of not accidently delete or change the related
the data takes the form <sheetname>.<cell record.
reference>.
(E) (c) Adding data
(E) (a) Conflict
Explanation: The Table Design view allows
Explanation: It occurs when multiple users to edit the table design. Following actions
are working on a shared spreadsheet and the can be performed in this view:
changes made by them affect same cells. (1) Adding fields
(2) Moving fields
Related Theory
(3) Deleting fields
 In such a case when a user tries to save the (4) Changing field properties
worksheet. Resolve Conflicts dialog box is shown.
User can decide which version of changes are to Related Theory
be kept.
 The Table Design view shows the structure of a
(F) (b) (I) and (II) table. It shows the details of table such as Field
name, Field type and description.
Related Theory
 For multiple users to be able to collaborate they Caution
need to be registered. For registering users:
 To add records in a table, you can use Data sheet
(1) Select Options from Tools menu view and Form View.
(2) In the Options dialog box select User Data
from OpenOffice category.
(F) (a) Check
(3) In this dialog box enter the user details. Explanation: The CHECK constraint is used
To switch the document to the shared mode: with CREATE TABLE command to verify
(1) From the Tools menu select Share Document.
that the values in a column satisfy certain
condition. This constraint is totally optional.
(2) In the Share Document dialog box select
Share this spreadsheet with others, to switch e.g. CREATE TABLE student CHECK (StuId >
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 (C) (d) Both (a) and (b)
Related Theory
Explanation: First aid is the first response
 By default a column left blank stores NULL value. to an illness or injury before the medical
 The NOT NULL constraint ensures that column aid arrives. This is also called first responder
does not have NULL value.
training.
 The DEFAULT constraint provides a default value
to a column. (D) (d) (II), (IV), (V), (VI) and (VII)
 The PRIMARY KEY is used to store unique values Explanation: Prevention of fire is the most
in a column. important protection against the injuries
and loss caused by fire. But still if the fire
5. (A) (d)  To reach objects placed at higher posi- breaks out, we should always try to first
tion use tables, buckets or box instead inform others and ensure personal safety.
of ladder which can slip. Next, try to control the fire by cutting off
Explanation: Reaching objects at high- the power supply.
er place using tables, buckets or box may
cause falls and injuries. Instead using lad- Related Theory
ders is much safer.
 Conducting mock fire drills helps people react
quickly to a fire incident.
Related Theory
 Trips, slips and falls are the most common cause (E) (b) Hazard
of work place injuries. There are many reasons
for such accidents which include: Related Theory
• Wet floors  An Accident is an unexpected event having
• Dimly lit corners, turns and other spaces. negative consequences caused unintentionally.
• Blind turns
Emergency is a situation that requires immedi-
• Loosely hung cords and cables etc.
ate attention as it poses an immediate risk.
• Improper placement of office furniture and
floorings  Class A materials are the materials such as
wood, paper and cloth which do not ignite but
(B) (c) C
 utting the fuel supply to arrest the
fire. continue to burn once exposed to a heat source.

Explanation: There are three methods of (F) (d) influenza

extinguishing fire. These are: Explanation: Influenza is caused by a virus
(1) Cooling: In this method the element of while all others are OOS. Carpal tunnel
heat is removed from the fire using wa- syndrome is caused by excessive use of
ter or sand. computer. It leads to pain in neck, arms and
(2) Smothering: In this method air (oxygen) tingling sensation in the fingers. Obesity
is eliminated from the fire by using can result from long hours of sitting and
blankets or foam extinguishers. stress disorders are caused by prolonged
(3) Starvation: In this method supply of the use of technology and work pressure which
fuel to the fire is cut so as to arrest fire. can lead to more serious health issues.

SECTION - B
6. Self-reliance refers to the ability of a person through different government schemes. e.g.
to do things independently and make decisions Startup India.
by his own without help from others. A 8. Computer maintenance refers to the tasks
self-reliant person is also emotionally and performed to keep the computer in a good
intellectually independent. working state. These tasks include:
7. There are three major ways to finance a startup. (1) Physical cleaning: All the dust and trash
These are as follows: should be removed from the peripheral
(1) Equity Financing: This involves raising funds devices as will as other electronic
for startup against equity. The financer components as these heat up the
becomes a co-owner of the startup with computer.
some percentage of share. (2) Internal Cleaning: It refers to the cleaning
(2) Debt Financing: In this the funds are raised of temporary files, viruses, malicious
through debts from different financial software etc. to keep the applications and
institutes. e.g. loan from bank. programs virus free.
(3) Government grant and Support: If the (3) Taking backups and Update Software:
owner is ready with most of the funds then This results in increased efficiency of
he can go for grants and loans available applications and programs.

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 9. Self-regulation is the ability to control one's 15. The main cause of deaths during a fire is the
behaviour, emotions, and thoughts to achieve smoke. most of the people die not because of
goals. Goal setting is the process of planning burns but because of choking. A smoky fire
and taking active steps to achieve the desired can cause disorientation, unconsciousness and
outcome which is only possible through self- death.
regulation.
16. The two ways to link sheets are:
10. Communication comes from the latin word (1) By mouse
‘communicare’ which means ‘To share’.
(2) By keyboard
Communication refers to sharing the
information with others. It has three main parts: To create a reference by keyboard, one has
Transmitting, listening and feedback. to type complete address of the linked sheet.
The reference consists of three parts: path or
11. Templates are useful for the following reasons: filename, sheet name and cell. General format
(1) Templates simplify the process of of reference is:
document creation. = ‘file:///Path & Fi le Name’#$SheetName.Cell name.
(2) Templates can ease our workload and
17. (A) 
An image in a word processor can be
also increase efficiency.
inserted:
(3) Templates increase the attention of the
(1) From file
audience.
(4) They also help in saving time and money. (2) From gallery
(5) Templates ensure that all documents have (B) Text wrapping refers to the placement of
the same layout. text around images. The wrap settings
determines the relation between text
12. Absolute Hyperlink Relative Hyperlink and the graphic. The text wrap settings
Absolute hyperlink Relative hyperlink available in Writer are:
defines the path to defines the path of (1) Before: The text flows before the
reach a document a document with image.
starting from the respect to the current
(2) After: The text flows after the image.
topmost folder. location.
(3) Parallel: The text flows before and
The link is valid even The link becomes
after the image.
if the current folder invalid if the current
changes. folder changes. (4) Wrap Through: The image is
superimposed over the text.
13. In a DBMS relationships associate two tables (5) Optimal: The text flows around the
through a common field. A relationship joins image.
the two tables virtually forming one large table.
There are three types of relationships: Writer provides two arrangement options:

(1) One-to-one (1) Bring to Front: It brings selected

graphic to the top of all the images.
(2) One-to-many
(3) Many-to-many (2) Send to Back: It sends the selected
graphic behind all the images.
14. Accident is an unintentional sudden event that
causes injury or harm and may give rise to an 18. (A) The formula will give the balance amount
emergency situation. The three P’s of handling left after the event.
accident are: (B) If the formula is copied to Cell B6 it will
(1) Preserve Life: While handling a case of change to collection.G58-expenses.C27
accident the first preference should be to and hence give the difference in the values
save lives. stored in these two cells.
(2) Prevent further injury: Care should be taken (C) The image files of all the receipts and
that the injured person is safe and his invoices can be added as hyperlinks in the
injuries are not increased further. spreadsheet document.
(3) Promote recovery: Aid must be given for (D) Yes, the images will still be available to her
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 19. A form is a database object which is used to (4) 
Do not use damaged electric items or
create user interface. It is a front end for data items with damaged cords.
entry and editing.
21. (A) Varchar is a data type in SQL which is used
The simplest way to create a form in to store character strings of variable length
OpenOffice Base is by using Form Wizard. To in database. The size parameter specifies
create a form through wizard click on ‘Forms’ the maximum length of the string field.
in the left pane on the Database window and ince Name and Author's name can be of
then click on ‘Use Wizard to Create Form’.
varying length so varchar has been used.
20. He should instruct his employees to: (B) Name
(1) Report all broken electrical appliances (C) Book ID in Issue table is foreign key and
or electrical problems to the authorized in Books table is Primary key. So the
person.
relationship is :
(2)  Do not use an appliance that sparks,
Book Id in Issue referencing Book ID in
smokes or becomes excessively hot.
(3)  Do not use electrical appliance with wet Books
hands. (D) Book ID, Name and Author.

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