SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. No. QUESTION Marks

Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. (b) Cultural barrier 1
ii. (c) Both internal and external 1
iii. (a) takes responsibility for his mistakes 1
iv. (b) The ability to control one’s emotions, thoughts, and behavior in various 1
situations
v. (b) Life on land 1
vi. (c) It can prevent data from getting corrupt 1
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (b) Fill Format option 1
ii. (c) Hyperlink 1
iii. (c) 10 1
iv. (d) We cannot create our own templates 1
v. (b) By using the What-if scenario feature in the spreadsheet to create and 1
analyse different budget options
vi. (c) To ensure easy and safe use of equipment, reducing the risk of injury 1
Q.3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (b) Sub, End Sub 1
ii. (a) It reduces the document size by storing only the reference to the image. 1
iii. (b) Select Edit > Track Changes > Compare Documents option. 1
iv. (d) Text Wrapping 1
v. (b) It automatically groups data and applies common functions like sum and 1
average.
vi. (b) Stretching at regular intervals or doing simple yoga 1
Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (b) Relative 1
ii. (a) IDE 1
iii. (b) Organized and processed data that provides meaningful insights. 1
iv. (c) Every foreign key value must match a primary key in the referenced table or 1
be null.
v. (b) Rest eyes periodically and do simple eye exercises 1
vi. (a) Relational Data Model 1
Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. (b) It uniquely identifies each record in a table. 1
ii. (d) Add Table or Query 1
iii. (c) Report 1
iv. (c) Seek conflict resolution strategies with colleagues 1
v. (b) Sitting in a wrong posture and using an uncomfortable chair 1
vi. (b) A fire extinguisher 1

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 SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. No. QUESTION Marks

Q.6 Think Before You Speak 2

• Think about your topic.
• Think about the most effective ways to make your listeners understand the
topic.
• Write or note down whatever you plan to say.
Concise and Clear
• Speak clearly, loudly and at moderate speed.
• Be sure the information you want to share is to the point.
• Do not repeat the same sentences.
Confidence and Body Language
• Be confident.
• Maintain eye contact, stand straight and be attentive.
• Be friendly
Q.7 Functions of an Entrepreneur are: 2
1. Making Decisions: Entrepreneurs make daily choices about what to
produce or sell, pricing, and market locations.
2. Managing the Business: They plan the business's future, arrange for
raw materials, hire staff, and ensure plans are followed.
3. Dividing Income: Entrepreneurs allocate business funds for materials,
rent, and salaries.
4. Taking Risks: They face risks related to fires, theft, and lost items.
5. Creating New Methods, Ideas, or Products: Entrepreneurs innovate to
enhance their business's significance and profitability.
Q.8 To safeguard your data from theft and viruses, consider the following measures: 2
1. Use Strong Passwords: Create difficult-to-guess passwords using a mix
of lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
This prevents unauthorized access to your computer.
2. Install Anti-virus and Firewall: These tools monitor incoming and
outgoing data, preventing viruses from entering and detecting any that
may have already accessed your system.
3. Encrypt Data: Important information can be encrypted using tools like
BitLocker, requiring a decryption password to access the hard disk, thus
blocking unauthorized usage.
4. Secure Sites: Only share credit card or bank information on secure sites,
indicated by “https://” and a lock symbol in the browser's address bar.
Q.9 Tracking time helps to: 2
● Identify time-wasting activities and unproductive habits
● Improve time management for studies and tasks
● Balance academics with extracurriculars and personal time
● Allocate time for relaxation and self-care
● Achieve academic goals more efficiently and reduce stress before exams
Q.10 The 17 SDGs have been made with the aim of taking care of important issues 2
facing businesses, governments and society. Some of these issues are poverty,
gender equality, water use, energy, climate change and biodiversity. Countries
are now making policies and regulations that will promote sustainable systems
needed in all economic sectors to provide a secure, affordable and sustainable
economy.
Q.11 A Style is a collection of all formatting information, which you want to save and 2
then apply on the document. Writer provides six Style categories – Page,
Paragraph, Character, Frame, List and Table.(Mention any two)

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Q.12 Safety: The work environment of the organisation must be safe. It must be free 2
from hazards and risks. A hazard is something that can cause harm to the people
Security: Every employee working in an organisation must feel that they are
secured in the company campus. Security is a kind of freedom from any potential
harm. Security ensures the safety of the people working in the organisation. This
include various security such as personal safety, computer system safety,
electrical safety, transport safety and other equipment safety.
Q.13 A shared spreadsheet is a same sheet that can be accessed by more than one 2
user and can allow them to make changes simultaneously on it. It saves the
trouble of keeping track of multiple copies of the same spreadsheet. Sharing
allows working in collaboration so that everyone can contribute, make changes
and view it.
Q.14 Tools > Goal Seek 2

Q.15 While working with multiple tables, you need to check the redundancy and 2
inconsistency of data. The record for a particular entity should neither be
repeated nor different data values should appear for a single entity in the
database. This is done by setting relationships between the tables of a database.
Q.16 Occupational overuse syndrome, also known as repetition strain injury (RSI), is 2
a collective term for a range of conditions, characterised by discomfort or
persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues, with or without
physical manifestations. It is usually caused or aggravated by work and is
associated with repetitive movement, sustained or constrained postures and/or
forceful movements
Q.17 a) Track Changes is a powerful tool that makes the process of commenting, 4
editing and reviewing a document easy between multiple users. A document
created by one user needs to be reviewed and edited by self or other users. If
any modifications are made in the document directly, the original document might
get lost. Instead, the Track Changes feature of Writer offers an alternative
method to keep a record of all the changes made in the original document. All
the changes that are recorded can be either accepted or rejected by the original
author.
b) View > Toolbars > Track Changes.
c) Yes
d) Original Author
Q.18 a) Repetitive tasks like calculating average scores, ranking teams based on 4
performance, and generating graphs could be done with macros. It will save time
and effort.
b) Tools > Options > LibreOffice > Advanced. Observe the Optional Features.
Two options are not check marked. Put the checkmark on the option “Enable
macro recording”
c) No, solution*word is not a valid macro name. Macro names cannot include
special characters such as asterisks (*) or spaces. Valid characters typically
include letters, numbers, and underscores.
d) Opening or switching of windows
Q.19 a) A form is an object of the database that has a user-friendly interface where 4
data can be entered and seen in an attractive and easy-to-read format. For any
database, it is the front end for data entry and data modification
b) There are two ways to create a form: • Using a wizard • Using the Design View
c) Forms Control Toolbar
d) The Records toolbar contains the navigation control buttons in the extreme
left. With the help of these buttons, we can traverse and view the records in the
file
Q.20 • All employees must know where the fire extinguishers are located, and how 4
to properly use them.
• Fire extinguishers and First Aid Stations should be clearly marked with
signs.
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 • Never block access to Exits, fire extinguishers, electric switches and panels.
• Do not block or stack material against doors, which would prevent them from
operating properly in event of a fire.
• Do not use flammable material near electrical panels, switches, lift trucks or
any electrical equipment.
• Make sure all equipment is properly grounded where needed.
• Fire extinguishers must be inspected regularly.
• Report to your supervisor of any defect in electrical, fire prevention or
material handling equipment.
• No flammable material are to be placed around an exit door way. (Any 4
points)
Q.21 a) A Database Management System (DBMS) is software that helps users create, 4
manage, and manipulate databases. It allows for efficient data storage, retrieval,
and organization.
b) Advantages of using DBMS:
● Data Integrity: Ensures accuracy and consistency of data.
● Data Security: Provides access controls to protect sensitive information.
● Reduced Data Redundancy: Minimizes duplication of data across the
database.
● Data Management: Simplifies data handling through structured query
language (SQL).
c)Two database programs:
● MySQL
● Open Office Base
d) The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) can be set as a primary key,
as it uniquely identifies each book in the inventory.]

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