Information Technology

Sample Paper 5
Grade: X

Time – 2 Hours Marks: 50

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 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 (5 + 16 =) 21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5 + 10 =) 15 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):
i. This section has 05 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section has 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)

i) refers to focusing human efforts for maintaining a healthy 1M
body and mind, capable of withstanding stressful situations
(a) Artificial Intelligence
(b) Stress Management
(c) Motivation
(d) Emotional Intelligence
ii) Which of the following is not the benefit of stress management? 1M
(a) Boosts Immunity
(b) Reduces efficiency
(c) Improves mood
(d) Prevents behavioral problems
iii) are computer programs that can damage the data and 1M
software programs or steal the information stored on a computer.
(a) Spam (b) Viruses
(c) Junk mail (d) BIOS
iv) is a horizontal bar present at bottom of the Windows 7 1M
desktop.
(a) Status Bar (b) Menu Bar
(c) Task Bar (d) Recycle bin
v) State whether the following statement is a myth or reality: Entrepreneurs are 1M
born a certain way.
vi) Which one of the following is not true for entrepreneurs? 1M
(a) They create needs and demands.
(b) They provide raw materials.
(c) They do not create jobs.
(d) They help society by supporting infrastructure development.

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Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i) Character style is used to format graphics and text frames. (True/False) 1M
ii) How many levels of headings does Libre Office Writer evaluate to build the Table 1M
of contents?
(a) 8
(b) 9
(c) 10
(d) 12
iii) Reema has created a pamphlet on ‘Tour to West India’. She has inserted many 1M
images to make it more presentable but the size of images is occupying a lot of
space. Her friend has suggested her to reduce the size of images. Which of the
following options will help her in doing the task without losing any content of
the image?
(a) Recolor
(b) Docking
(c) Resize
(d) Rotate
iv) ___________ is used to format graphic and text frames, including wrapping type, borders 1M
and backgrounds.
(A) Paragraph Style (B) Cell Style
(C) Frame Style (D) Character Style
v) ____________ refers to the vertical or horizontal placement of a graphic in 1M
relation to the chosen anchor point.
(a) Arrangement (b) Anchoring
(c) Text Wrapping (d) Alignment
vi) Which mode is used to apply a style to many different areas of a document 1M
quickly without going back to styles and formatting window in Writer?
(a) Paragraph Style (b) Fill Format Mode
(c) Character Style (d) Templates

Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i) 1M
A colored border, with , appears around a cell where changes
are made in a shared worksheet.
(a) a dot in the upper left-hand corner
(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
ii) feature adds data arranged in a group of cells in Calc, with labels for 1M
columns and/or rows.
(a) Average (b) Subtotal
(c) Goal seek (d) Solver
iii) A refers to a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet whose data values 1M
can be used in a formula.
(a) sheet (b) cell
(c) cell reference (d) cell data
iv) feature of Calc is used to test ‘what-if questions. 1M
a. Solver b. Goal Seek
c. Scenario d. Average

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v) Macros are especially useful to the same way over and over again. 1M
(a) repeat a task (b) reject a task
(c) report a task (d) comment a task
vi) feature of Calc helps to track what data was changed, when 1M
the change was made, who made the change and in which cell the
change has occurred.
(a) Record Changes
(b) Change record
(c) Edit record
(d) Macro

Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (3X1=3 Marks)

i) Which one of the following is not an example of DBMS ? 1M
(a) PostgresSQL (b) SQLite
(c) FoxPro (d) Impress
ii) A is an interface in a user specified layout that lets users to view, enter, and 1M
change data directly in database objects such as tables.
(a) frame (b) form
(c) relation (d) report
iii) Which of the following is expanded form of SQL ? 1M
(a) Systematic Query Language
(b) Structured Query Language
(c) Software Query Language
(d) Structural Query Language
iv) is usually suitable for less amount of data. (Relational/Flat 1M
file)
v) Binary data types in a database can be using for storing ___________
(a) photos, music files, etc. (b) integer values
(c) only image files (d) only video files
vi) clause can be used with the SELECT statement in SQL to specify
which rows to retrieve from the table.
(a) WHERE (b) GROUP
(c) SAME (d) SIMILAR

Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions.(5X1=5Marks)

i) is an accessibility function which is designed for people who 1M
have vision impairment or cognitive disabilities.
(a) Filter Keys (b) Sound Key
(c) Toggle Keys (d) Sticky Keys
ii) You are tasked with designing a workplace safety program for an IT company. Which 1M
of the following would you prioritize?
a) Providing regular training on emergency procedures and hazard
identification.
b) Increasing productivity by extending working hours.
c) Conducting ergonomic evaluations to redesign workspaces.
d) Both a and c.

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iii) An IT company wants to redesign its workplace to improve safety and ergonomics. 1M
Which of the following would be the most comprehensive plan?
(a) Train employees to use fire extinguishers and conduct fire drills quarterly.
(b) Replace all chairs with ergonomic models and ensure proper lighting.
(c) Develop a safety program including training, ergonomic assessments, and
installation of safety equipment.
(d) Only improve ventilation and ensure food quality in the cafeteria
iv) A manufacturing firm is preparing for emergencies. You are tasked with creating an 1M
evacuation policy. Which action will you prioritize?
a) Conduct routine fire safety drills and designate assembly areas.
b) Provide employees with helmets and safety glasses.
c) Implement a reward system for zero fire incidents.
d) Install extra air conditioning units for heat emergencies
v) A worker will always perform to the best to his ability 1M

(a) fast working (b) highly educated

(b) happy and healthy (d) stressed
vi) ______ is the process of emptying a place in case of an emergency, disaster. 1M
(a) Emergency (b) Accident
(c) Drill (d) Evacuation
SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.

6) What is self-awareness? Also give any two benefits of self-awareness. 2M

7) Give one example for each of the following stress causal agents for students: 2M
(a) Mental
(b) Social

8) Differentiate between files and folders 2M

9) Give any two qualities of a successful entrepreneur 2M

10) Give any two promotional functions of an entrepreneur. 2M

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

11) Differentiate between Keep scale and Keep image size options while cropping an image in a 2M
document.

12) Give any two characteristics of a template in Liber Office Writer. 2M

13) Why do we need to merge worksheets? 2M

14) What is a Primary Key? How is it different from foreign key? 2M

15) A worker in an IT company experiences persistent back pain due to poor sitting 2M
posture.
(a) Identify two ergonomic measures to prevent such issues.
(b) Explain how these measures enhance productivity.

16) A fire breaks out in an IT office due to a short circuit. 2M

(a) List two immediate actions employees should take during the evacuation
process.

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 (b) Explain the role of fire extinguishers in mitigating such hazards.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12

marks)
17) Explain the following terms with respect to positioning the graphics in a document: 4M
(a) Arrangement 2
(b) Text Wrapping

18) Distinguish between the following with respect to spreadsheets: 4M

(a) Relative and Absolute hyperlink. 2
(b) Internet hyperlink and Document hyperlink.

19) Explain any four data types of DBMS. 4M

20) (a) Structure of a table “Orders” is given below. Suggest suitable data type for 4M
each column
Table: Orders
OrderpID Order_date CustomerpID Amount
A_101 12/12/19 C3445 1200.00
A_202 11/09/19 C1245 3456.00
A_402 09/07/19 C2121 2312.00

(b) Consider the following table “Books”.

BkID BkName Author Qty Price
B_101 Learning with Fun Jacobins 5 355.00
B_103 How I Live Now Meg Rosoff 4 400.00
B_104 I Capture the Castle Dodie Smith 5 520.00
B_106 Mortal Engines Philip Reeve 4 260.00
B_110 The Kite Rider Geraldine 3 270.00
McCaughrean
Write SQL queries to
(i) Display data of all books whose quantity is more than 3
. (ii) Display total amount of all books whose price is less than 500.

21) During a routine inspection, exposed wires are found in a workplace, posing 4M
electrical hazards.
(a) Mention two precautionary steps to handle such a situation safely.
(b) Describe the role of routine maintenance in preventing such hazards.

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