Class 8 – Computer Studies Question Paper
Topics: Excel Spreadsheets – Functions & Formulas, Charts | Algorithm & Flowcharts
Maximum Marks: 40
Time: 1½ Hours
Section A: Excel Spreadsheets – Functions & Formulas (12 marks)
Q1. Fill in the blanks: (1×4 = 4 marks)
a) The ______ function returns the average of a set of numbers.
b) A cell reference that doesn’t change when copied is called ______ reference.
c) The symbol used to start any formula in Excel is ______.
d) ______ function gives the largest value in a range.
Q2. Write the output for the following Excel formulas: (1×4 = 4 marks)
a) =SUM(5, 10, 15)
b) =AVERAGE(20, 30, 40, 50)
c) =IF(5>3, "Yes", "No")
d) =MAX(25, 45, 65, 12)
Q3. Answer the following: (2×2 = 4 marks)
a) Differentiate between a formula and a function with examples.
b) What is the use of the IF function? Write a sample formula using it.
Section B: Charts in Excel (8 marks)
Q4. Multiple Choice Questions: (1×3 = 3 marks)
a) Which chart is best suited for showing parts of a whole?
i) Line Chart ii) Pie Chart iii) Column Chart iv) Bar Chart
b) Which feature helps us visualize numerical data in Excel?
i) AutoSum ii) Chart iii) Goal Seek iv) Filter
c) To insert a chart, you should click on the ______ tab.
i) File ii) Home iii) Insert iv) View
Q5. Answer the following: (2×2 = 4 marks)
a) What are charts? Mention two types of charts available in Excel.
b) Write steps to create a column chart from a given table of student marks.
Section C: Algorithm and Flowcharts (20 marks)
Q6. Define the following terms: (1×4 = 4 marks)
a) Algorithm
b) Flowchart
c) Terminator symbol
d) Decision symbol
Q7. Arrange the following steps into a correct algorithm for finding the sum of two
numbers: (1×4 = 4 marks)
i) Start
ii) Add the two numbers
iii) Input two numbers
iv) Display the result
v) Stop
Q8. Draw flowchart for the following: (3×2 = 6 marks)
a) To find the average of three numbers
b) To check whether a number is even or odd
Q9. Answer the following questions: (3×2 = 6 marks)
a) What is the importance of using flowcharts in programming?
b) List any three rules to be followed while writing algorithms.
Q4. Answer the following questions on cell referencing: (1×4 = 4 marks)
a) What is the difference between absolute, relative, and mixed cell references in Excel?
b) Give an example of an absolute cell reference.
c) What happens when you copy a formula containing a relative reference to another cell?
d) Identify the type of reference in the formula: =$A1 + B$2
Q10. Write an algorithm for the following tasks: (2×2 = 4 marks)
a) To check whether a number is divisible by 3 or not
b) To calculate the area of a rectangle
Q11. Draw flowcharts for the following: (3×2 = 6 marks)
a) To input a number and print whether it is positive, negative, or zero
b) To find the greatest of three numbers