INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CODE – 402)

VIVA QUESTION & ANSWER (CLASS – X)

Total Questions – 50 (LibreOffice Writer, LibreOffice Calc, LibreOffice Base)

LibreOffice Writer:
Page | 1 Styles

1. Question: What is the purpose of using styles in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Styles help in maintaining consistency in formatting throughout the document. They allow
quick changes to font, alignment, and other formatting attributes by applying a predefined style.

2. Question: How do you create a custom style in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Go to the "Styles" sidebar (press F11), right-click on "Paragraph Styles," and select "New."
Define the formatting options, name your style, and click "OK."

3. Question: How do you modify an existing style in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Open the "Styles" sidebar (F11), right-click the style you want to modify, and select
"Modify." Adjust the settings and click "OK."

Working with Images

4. Question: How do you insert an image into a document in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Go to "Insert" > "Image" and select the image file from your computer. Click "Open" to
insert the image.

5. Question: How can you resize an image in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Select the image and drag the corners to resize it, or right-click and choose "Properties" to
set the exact size.

6. Question: How do you adjust text wrapping around an image in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Right-click the image, select "Properties," and go to the "Text Wrap" tab. Choose the
desired wrap option (e.g., "Square," "Through").

Table of Contents (TOC)

7. Question: How do you insert a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Go to "Insert" > "Table of Contents and Index" > "Table of Contents," and select the
appropriate options for headings and formatting.

8. Question: How do you update a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?

 Answer: Right-click the Table of Contents and select "Update Index/Table." This will refresh the TOC
based on the changes made to the document's headings.

Track Changes

9. Question: What is "Track Changes" in LibreOffice Writer?

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Answer: "Track Changes" records all modifications made to the document, such as insertions,
deletions, and formatting changes, and highlights them for review.

10. Question: How do you accept or reject changes in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Go to "Edit" > "Changes" > "Manage Changes," and you can accept or reject individual
changes or all changes at once.

Templates

11. Question: How do you use templates in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Go to "File" > "New" > "Templates," select a template from the list, and create a new
document based on it.

12. Question: How can you save a document as a template in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Go to "File" > "Templates" > "Save As Template," name the template, and choose the
location to save it.

LibreOffice Calc:
Scenario and Goal Seek

13. Question: What is the purpose of "Goal Seek" in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: "Goal Seek" helps find the value of an input cell that will produce a desired result in a
formula by adjusting the input value.

14. Question: How do you use Goal Seek in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Goal Seek," specify the target cell, the desired result, and the input cell,
then click "OK" to calculate the required value.

15. Question: What is the purpose of using "Scenarios" in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Scenarios allow you to save different sets of values for variables and quickly switch
between them to model different outcomes.

16. Question: How do you create a Scenario in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Scenarios," click "Add," name the scenario, define the variable values, and
click "OK."
 Macros

17. Question: What is a macro in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: A macro is a set of recorded or written actions that automate repetitive tasks in Calc.
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18. Question: How do you record a macro in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Macros" > "Record Macro," perform the actions you want to automate,
then click "Stop Recording" and save the macro.

19. Question: How do you assign a keyboard shortcut to a macro in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Customize," select the "Keyboard" tab, choose a key combination, and
assign the macro to that key.

Linking Spreadsheets

20. Question: How do you link data between different spreadsheets in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: In the destination spreadsheet, type "=" and navigate to the source spreadsheet, then
select the cell you want to link.

21. Question: How can you link data from an external workbook to a Calc sheet?

Answer: Type "=" in a cell, open the external workbook, select the required cell, and press Enter. The
cell reference will appear with the workbook path.

Sharing and Reviewing a Spreadsheet

22. Question: How do you track changes in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Go to "Edit" > "Track Changes" > "Record," and all changes made in the document will be
tracked and highlighted.

23. Question: How do you protect a spreadsheet for review while allowing others to make comments in
LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Protect Document" > "Sheet" and set a password to prevent editing while
allowing comments.

24. Question: How can you share a LibreOffice Calc document for collaboration?

Answer: Save the document to a cloud storage service (e.g., Google Drive or Nextcloud) and share
the link with others for real-time collaboration.

LibreOffice Base:
 Tables and Multiple Tables

25. Question: How do you create a new table in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: Open your database and click on "Tables" > "Create Table in Design View." Define the fields
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26. Question: How do you set a primary key in a table in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: In "Design View," select the field you want as the primary key, right-click, and select
"Primary Key."

27. Question: How do you establish relationships between tables in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Relationships," add the tables, and drag the primary key from one table to
the corresponding foreign key in another table.

Queries

28. Question: What is the purpose of a query in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: A query allows you to search, filter, and manipulate data from one or more tables based on
specific criteria.

29. Question: How do you create a simple query in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: Go to "Queries" > "Create Query in Design View," select a table, choose fields, set criteria,
and click "Run" to view the results.

30. Question: What is a parameterized query in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: A parameterized query prompts the user for input when the query is run, allowing dynamic
filtering based on user-provided values.

31. Question: How can you use a calculated field in a query in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: In "Design View," type a formula (e.g., Total: Price * Quantity) in the "Field" row to create a
calculated field.

Forms

32. Question: How do you create a form for data entry in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: Go to "Forms" > "Create Form in Design View," add fields from the table, and customize the
form layout.

33. Question: What is the purpose of a subform in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: A subform allows you to display related data from another table within the main form,
often used for one-to-many relationships.
 34. Question: How do you add a combo box to a form in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: In "Design View," click the "Combo Box" button, draw it on the form, and set the data
source or list items in the properties.

Reports
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35. Question: How do you create a report in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: Go to "Reports" > "Create Report in Design View," add fields from a table or query,
customize the layout, and save the report.

36. Question: How do you group data in a report in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: While creating the report, use the "Grouping" option in the wizard to select a field to group
the data by (e.g., by "Department").

37. Question: How do you print a report from LibreOffice Base?

Answer: Open the report and click "File" > "Print" to print the report or save it as a PDF.

General Questions (Writer, Calc, and Base)

38. Question: What is the purpose of using templates in LibreOffice Writer and Calc?

Answer: Templates allow you to quickly create documents or spreadsheets with predefined
formatting, saving time on repetitive tasks.

39. Question: How do you add comments to cells in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Right-click a cell, select "Insert Comment," and type the comment. A small red triangle
appears in the corner to indicate a comment.

40. Question: How can you secure a document in LibreOffice Writer or Calc with a password?

Answer: Go to "File" > "Save As," check "Save with password," and set your desired password.

41. Question: How can you share a LibreOffice document for collaborative editing?

Answer: Save the document to a cloud service (e.g., Google Drive) and share the link with others for
real-time collaboration.

42. Question: How do you change the language settings in LibreOffice Writer, Calc, or Base?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Options" > "Language Settings," and select the desired language.

43. Question: How do you save a document in a different file format in LibreOffice?

Answer: Go to "File" > "Save As," and choose the desired file format from the list (e.g., .docx, .xlsx).
 44. Question: What is the purpose of the "Undo" and "Redo" features in LibreOffice applications?

Page |Answer: "Undo" allows you to reverse the last action, while "Redo" restores the action after it has been undone.

45. Question: How do you insert a page break in LibreOffice Writer?

Answer: Go to "Insert" > "Manual Break" > "Page Break" to insert a page break.

46. Question: How do you protect a sheet in LibreOffice Calc?

Answer: Go to "Tools" > "Protect Document" > "Sheet," and set a password to prevent unauthorized editing.

47. Question: How do you import data into LibreOffice Base from a CSV file?

Answer: Go to "Tables" > "Import," select the CSV file, and follow the prompts to map the data to the table
fields.

48. Question: How do you back up a LibreOffice Base database?

Answer: Copy the .odb file to a safe location to back up your database.

49. Question: What is the "Query Wizard" in LibreOffice Base?

Answer: The "Query Wizard" guides you through the process of creating a simple query, where you can select
fields, apply filters, and define sorting.

50. Question: How do you export a report in LibreOffice Base to a PDF?

Answer: Open the report, go to "File" > "Export as PDF," and save the report as a PDF file