Periodic Test II
Subject : Information Technology(402)
1. Please read the instructions carefully
2. This Question Paper consists of 6 questions in two sections: Section A , Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (4 + 2) = 8 questions, a candidate has to answer
(4 (Section A) + 2 (Section B)) = 8 questions in the allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours .15mins.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS):
i. This section has 04 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given.
v. A candidate has to do 5 from Question 1,5 from Question 2, 5 from Question 3. And
5 from Question 4.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (20 MARKS):
i. This section has 02 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 4 from Question 5 and 3 from Question 6
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part
SECTION A
Q. 1 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)
i. Which of the following is an example of good listening skills?
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a. Interrupting the speaker b. Looking around while someone is talking
c. Nodding and maintaining eye contact d. Checking your phone
ii. Statement: Effective communication is a two-way process that involves both sending
and receiving messages. 1
Reason: Active listening is an essential part of effective communication.
Choose the correct option:
a. Both Statement and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for the
Statement.
b. Both Statement and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation.
c. Statement is true, but Reason is false.
d. Both Statement and Reason are false.
iii. Which of the following is a barrier to effective communication? 1
a. Active listening b. Noise
c. Proper posture d. Eye contact
iv. Statement: Setting personal goals helps students stay focused and motivated.
Reason: Goals give direction and help measure progress over time. 1
Choose the correct option:
a. Both Statement and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for the
Statement.
b. Both Statement and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation.
c. Statement is true, but Reason is false.
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d. Both Statement and Reason are false.
v. Self-motivation can be developed through ____________. 1
a. Negative thinking b. Setting personal goals
c. Comparing with others d. Avoiding responsibilities
vi. Ravi is a class 9 student who finds it hard to stay focused on his studies. He often
procrastinates and feels overwhelmed before exams. One day, his teacher introduces the 1
concept of time management and self-motivation in class. Ravi decides to create a daily
study schedule, set small goals for each subject, and reward himself with short breaks
after completing each task. Slowly, he begins to feel more confident and less stressed.
Which self-management skill did Ravi apply to improve his routine?
a. Grooming b. Teamwork
c. Time Management d. Digital Skills
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)
i. A team of salespeople are often traveling for work. They rely on tools like tablets and 1
smartphones to respond to emails, attend video calls, and work on shared documents in
real time. Their manager praises them for staying productive on the move.
Why are ICT tools important for such employees?
a. They help in drawing b. They keep employees entertained
c. They enable communication and productivity d. They are used for gaming
ii. A __________ is a small, portable computer that combines screen and keyboard. 1
a. Smartphone b. Tablet c. Laptop d. Desktop
iii. Arjun is a Class 9 student who attends online classes. He uses a tablet to join video calls, 1
submit assignments, and stay connected with his teachers. One day, his device stops
working and he goes to an electronics store. The shopkeeper shows him a desktop, laptop,
tablet, and a smartphone. Arjun needs a portable device with a touchscreen
What category of skill is Arjun applying when using these devices to attend class?
a. Cooking skills b. ICT Skills
c. Self-management skills d. Time management
iv. _______ is used to store data permanently. 1
a. RAM b. ROM c. Hard Disk d. Cache
v. The main function of an operating system is to _________. 1
a. Draw pictures b. Control hardware and software
c. Scan documents d. Play games
6. Which of the following allows users to interact with a computer? 1
a. Application b. User Interface c. Router d. Protocol
Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)
i. Which of the following is used to highlight text in a digital document? 1
a. Underline b. Font size c. Highlight tool d. Text alignment
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ii. In Writer, the feature to combine standard content with different data is called ____. 1
a. Formatting b. Merge Cells c. Mail Merge d. AutoCorrect
iii. What is the default extension of a Writer file? 1
a. .doc b. .txt c. .odt d. .ppt
iv. Amit is working in the school office. He is asked to send out certificates to all students 1
who participated in an event. Each certificate has the same format, but with different
names. His colleague suggests using a digital tool to automate this process.
Which feature in the word processor will help Amit prepare personalized certificates
efficiently?
a. Labels b. Mail Merge c. Address Book d. Copy-Paste
v. Shortcut key for saving a file is ___________. 1
a. Ctrl + S b. Ctrl + V c. Ctrl + O d. Ctrl + P
vi. Neha is working on her school project using a word processor. She notices that some of 1
her text is not lining up properly and looks messy. Her teacher tells her to ensure that all
paragraphs are formatted consistently to improve the document's appearance. She also
learns that adjusting text positioning within the page can help make her work look
professional.
What feature should Neha use to properly position the text within the page?
a. Font color b. Text direction
c. Positioning text (Alignment) d. Word count
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)
i. Anaya is preparing a mark sheet using LibreOffice Calc. She enters student names in 1
Column A and their marks in Column B to F. She wants to calculate the total marks for
each student in Column G. Instead of manually adding the marks, she uses a formula
=SUM(B2:F2) in cell G2 and drags it down to apply the formula for all students.
What is the purpose of using the drag handle (small square at the corner of the
selected cell) in spreadsheets?
a. To zoom in b. To apply the same formula to other rows
c. To change font style d. To switch worksheets
ii. Riya is preparing a marksheet in LibreOffice Calc. She creates formulas to calculate total 1
marks and wants to copy the same formula to other rows without changing the reference
cell. Her teacher advises her to use a special referencing method that keeps the reference
fixed.
What type of cell referencing should Riya use?
a. Relative referencing b. Absolute referencing
c. Mixed referencing d. Flexible referencing
iii. Which of the following functions is used to calculate the average of a group of 1
numbers?
a. =ADD() b. =AVERAGE() c. =MEAN() d. =AVG()
iv. What is the correct syntax to find the minimum value between cells A1 to A10? 1
a. =MIN(A1:A10) b. =MINIMUM(A1:A10)
c. =MIN[A1:A10] d. =MIN(A1;A10)
v. What will be the result of the formula =A1 + B1 * C1 in Calc? 1
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a. Adds all three values b. Multiplies A1 and B1, then adds C1
c. Multiplies B1 and C1, then adds A1 d. Throws an error
vi. Statement: Absolute referencing in a spreadsheet allows the formula to refer to a 1
fixed cell, even when copied to other cells.
Reason: Using a $ symbol before the column and/or row number locks the reference.
Choose the correct option:
a, Both Statement and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the
Statement.
b. Both Statement and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation.
c. Statement is true, but Reason is false.
d. Both Statement and Reason are false.
SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q.5 Answer the 4 questions out of given 6 questions (2 x 4= 8 marks)
1. Define feedback. How does it improve communication? 2
2. Mention two differences between verbal and non-verbal communication. 2
3. Define goal setting. Name two benefits of setting goals. 2
4. Name any two techniques for stress management. 2
5. What is ICT? Write two examples of ICT tools. 2
6. Mention two advantages of using a word processor. 2
Q.6 Answer the 3 questions out of given 4 questions (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
1. Explain the process and purpose of Mail Merge in Word Processor. 4
2. Ravi is learning how to use a word processor in his ICT class. His teacher asks him to 4
write a short article. He opens LibreOffice Writer and types the content. To make it look
better, he decides to use Bold, Underline, and Alignment tools. He also wants to make the
text more readable by adjusting the line spacing and saving the document in the correct
format.
a. Which toolbar contains options like Bold, Italic, and Underline?
b. What is the purpose of text alignment? Name any two types.
c. What is line spacing, and why is it important?
d. In which format is a LibreOffice Writer file usually saved?
3. Write the difference between Relative referencing and Absolute referencing with one 4
example of each.
4. Rahul is working in LibreOffice Calc to calculate marks of students. He enters marks in 4
columns B to F and uses formulas to find total, average, and maximum marks. He also
wants to sort the data by total marks.
Answer the following:
a. Which function will help Rahul to find the average marks?
b. What function can he use to find the highest marks in a column?
c. Write the formula to calculate the sum of marks from B2 to F2.
d. Name the tool used to rearrange data in ascending or descending order.
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