Sample Paper Information Technology Code - 402

Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This question paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A and 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. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
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.

Section A

1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills. 1×4 = 4

i. Which of the following is an antivirus?
a. Norton b. Quick Heal c. McAfee Virus Scan d. All of these
ii. Stress management prevents ……………………………. .
a. Psychological disorders b. Behavioural Problems
c. Both of the above d. None of these
iii. Why are small businesses important to a country’s economy?
a. They give an outlet to entrepreneurs.
b. They can provide specialist support to larger companies.
c. They can be innovators of new products.
d. All of these
iv. How much % of the communication that we do in our day-to-day communication is non-verbal?
a. 55% b. 93% c. 7% d. d. 38%
v. What are green skills?
a. Skills related to the color green
b. Skills that promote environmental sustainability
c. Skills used in the gardening industry
d. Skills related to renewable energy
vi. What is a primary function of an entrepreneur?
a. Managing human resources b. Identifying market trends
c. Developing software programs d. Conducting financial audits

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2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5
i. It is a setting that sets the relation of graphics to the surrounding text.
a. Wrap Text b. Anchoring c. Alignment d. Book Mark
ii. How many levels of headings does document Writer evaluate to build the table of contents?
a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 d. 11
iii. State whether True or False:
“You can create your own template using a wizard in a word processor”.
iv. Which of the following styles is not offered by word processing software?
a. Page style b. Frame style c. Presentation style d. Video Style
v. Which of the graphic filters is used to increase the contrast of an image in a document?
a. Sharpen b. Smooth c. Invert d. Solarization
vi. In a word processor, ……………………… option is selected for a scaled resizing of an image.
a. Original Size b. Keep ratio c. Image Size d. Relative

3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5

i. ……………………………… means to arrange data in either ascending order or descending order.
a. Filtering b. Report c. Sorting d. Forms
ii. Spreadsheet
 software allows the user to share the workbook and place it in the location
……………………………… where several users can access it simultaneously.
a. Local b. Network c. Global d. None
iii. Which of the following can be used to consolidate data in a spreadsheet software?
a. Row label b. Column label c. Both a and b d. None of these
iv. ……………………………… is a feature of the spreadsheet that helps to track what data was changed, when
the change was made, who made the change and in which cell the change has occurred.
a. Record changes b. Repeat changes c. Change record d. Macro
v. ………………………………
 allows you to gather together your data from separate worksheets into a master
worksheet.
a. Foreign Key b. Data Range c. Data Consolidation d. None of these
vi. Goal seek option is available in the ……………………………… menu of a spreadsheet software.
a. Tools b. Format c. Data d. Insert

4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5

i. ……………………………… means that the data is accurate and consistent in the database.
a. Data Redundancy b. Data Integrity c. Data Security d. Data Sharing
ii. When primary key constraint is applied on one or more columns then it is known as:
a. Composite Primary Key b. Foreign Key
c. Candidate Key d. None of the above
iii. Which one of the following is not an example of DBMS?
a. PostgresQL b. SQLite c. Foxpro d. Impress
iv. A ……………………………… is an interface in a user specified layout that lets users view, enter, change
data directly in database objects such as tables.
a. frame b. form c. file d. report

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 v. ………………………………
 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
vi. ……………………………… are used to identify which type of data we are going to store in the database.
a. Field Name b. Data Types c. Data element d. None of the these

5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5

i. ……………………………… is the first response to an illness or injury before proper medical care is
provided.
a. Rescue b. Evacuation c. Emergency d. First Aid
ii. In fire classification, electrical material and equipment comes under ……………………………… .
a. Class A material b. Class B material c. Class C material d. Class D material
iii. In
 Manav’s office, regular mock drills are essential for safety preparedness. Mock drill for which two
scenarios should be carried from time to time?
a. Fire and electric b. Fire and fall c. Slip, trip and fall d. Handling
equipment
iv. Who should be responsible for handling the evacuation process?
a. Government b. Management c. Employees d. Coordinator
v. ……………………………… should be used to mark a cord or wire that crosses a pathway.
a. Red marker b. Hazard tape c. Sign board d. Some obstacle
vi. Modern LED monitor with ……………………………… ensures better readability.
a. Medium resolution b. High resolution c. Low resolution d. None of these

Section B

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills 2x3 = 6

Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.
6. Emily, a college student aspiring to start her own small business. Advise Emily to dismiss myths about
Entrepreneurship and provide her with a more realistic perspective on what it takes to be a successful
entrepreneur?
7. A college student is experiencing high levels of stress due to academic pressure and personal responsibilities.
They are looking for effective stress management techniques to improve their well-being and academic
performance. Based on the college student’s situation, which two stress management techniques should
they consider?
8. Sarah is an avid online shopper who recently fell victim to a phishing scam. She received an email claiming
to be from her favourite online store, asking her to click on a link to update her account information.
Unfortunately, Sarah entered her login credentials on a fake website, compromising her account.
As a cybersecurity advisor, provide Sarah with step-by-step guidance on what steps should she take to
safeguard her personal information and to secure her account to prevent further damage.
9. Identify and provide brief explanations for any four components (C’s) of the 7 C’s of effective communication.
10. Why is it important to adopt Sustainable Development? Give any 2 points.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 - 30 words each. 2x4 = 8

11. What are Styles? What are the advantages of using styles?

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12. An office manager in a busy organization wants to streamline repetitive tasks in Excel to save time. They
have heard about “Macros” but are unsure of what they are and how to create them to automate tasks. In
the context of the above situation please explain what Macros are and write the steps of recording a Macro.
13. Differentiate between tuples and attributes of a table. Give 2 points of differentiation each.
14. What is the purpose of adding comments in a worksheet? How can we add comments to the changes
made?
15. Imagine you are the safety coordinator for a large office building. During a recent fire drill, you observed that
some employees seemed disoriented and unsure of the evacuation routes. Explain in brief the importance
of demonstrating floor plans near emergency exits and outline specific strategies to ensure that employees
are familiar with the building layout during emergency situations.
16. A school is upgrading its record-keeping system from traditional paper files to a Database Management
System (DBMS). Give two advantages the school might experience with the new DBMS, and how these
advantages could enhance the overall management of student information and academic records.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50 - 80 words each. 4x3 = 12

17. Explain the following with respect to Spreadsheet Software:
a. Subtotals b. Consolidating Data
18. a. Explain the term “Referential Integrity”. Why is it important in a database?
b. Explain
 the utility of text wrapping in a document? Give the name of different types of text wrapping
available.
19. The management of STAR Medicos, a medical store, has decided to modernise their inventory of medicines
by computerising it. They seek your advice for setting up the database.
a. Suggest two tables that should be included in the “Medical_Store” database.
b. For each of the tables, recommend at least two fields along with their data types that should be present.
c. Highlight
 two benefits that STAR Medicos’ management will gain by computerising their inventory
through this database.
20. Write short notes on the following.
i. Accident ii. Emergency
21. Consider the following table “Employee” and answer the questions based on it.

i. How many fields and records are there in the table?

ii. Write SQL commands for the following.
a. To display the names of employees whose salary is not known, in alphabetical order.
b. To display DEPTID from the table EMPLOYEE without repetition.
c. To display the name and designation of each employee whose salary is more than 500000.

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 Information Technology Code – 402
Sample Paper 1
Answer key
Class - 10
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
Section A
1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills. 1×4 = 4
i. Which of the following is an antivirus?
d. All of these (Norton, Quick Heal, and McAfee Virus Scan are all antivirus
programs).
ii. Stress management prevents:
c. Both of the above (Psychological disorders and Behavioral Problems).
iii. Why are small businesses important to a country’s economy?
d. All of these (They provide outlets for entrepreneurs, support larger companies,
and innovate new products).
iv. How much % of the communication that we do in our day-to-day communication is
non-verbal?
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b. 93%.
v. What are green skills?
b. Skills that promote environmental sustainability.
vi. What is a primary function of an entrepreneur?
b. Identifying market trends.

2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5

i. It is a setting that sets the relation of graphics to the surrounding text:
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a. Wrap Text.
ii. How many levels of headings does Writer evaluate to build the table of contents?
b. 9.
iii. State whether True/False:
“You can create your own template using a wizard in a word processor.”
True.
iv. Which of the following styles is not offered by word processing software?
d. Video Style.
v. Which of the graphic filters is used to increase the contrast of an image in a
document?
a. Sharpen.
vi. In a word processor, _________________ option is selected for a scaled resizing of
an image.
b. Keep ratio.

3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5

i. ………………… means to arrange data in either ascending order or descending order.
c. Sorting.
ii. Spreadsheet software allows the user to share the workbook and place it in the
location ……………………………… where several users can access it simultaneously.
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 b. Network.
iii. Which of the following can be used to consolidate data in a spreadsheet software?
c. Both a and b (Row label and Column label).
iv. ……………………………… is a feature of the spreadsheet that helps to track what data
was changed, when the change was made, who made the change and in which cell
the change has occurred.
a. Record changes.
v. ……………………………… allows you to gather together your data from separate
worksheets into a master worksheet.
c. Data Consolidation.
vi. Goal seek option is available in the ……………………………… menu of a spreadsheet
software.
a. Tools

4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5

i. ……………………………… means that the data is accurate and consistent in the
database.
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b. Data Integrity.
ii. When primary key constraint is applied on one or more columns then it is known

a. Composite Primary Key.

iii. Which of the following is not an example of DBMS?
d. Impress (Impress is a presentation software).
iv. A ……………………………… is an interface in a user specified layout that lets users view,
enter, change data directly in database objects such as tables.
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b. Form.
v. …………………… clause can be used with the SELECT statement in SQL to specify which
rows to retrieve from the table.
a. WHERE.
vi. ……………………………… are used to identify which type of data we are going to store in
the database.
b. Data Types.
5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5
i. ………………… is the first response to an illness or injury before proper medical care is
provided.
d. First Aid.
ii. In fire classification, electrical material and equipment comes under …………………… .
c. Class C material.
iii. In Manav’s office, regular mock drills are essential for safety preparedness. Mock
drill for which two scenarios should be carried from time to time?
a. Fire and electric.
iv. Who should be responsible for handling the evacuation process?
d. Coordinator.
v. ……………………………… should be used to mark a cord or wire that crosses a pathway.
b. Hazard tape.
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 vi. Modern LED monitor with ……………………………… ensures better readability.
b. High resolution

Section B

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills 2x3 = 6

Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.

6. Emily, a college student aspiring to start her own small business. Advise Emily to dismiss
myths about Entrepreneurship and provide her with a more realistic perspective on
what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is not about overnight success or being rich instantly. It requires
hard work, planning, and patience to build a successful business.
7. A college student is experiencing high levels of stress due to academic pressure and
personal responsibilities. They are looking for effective stress management techniques
to improve their well-being and academic performance. Based on the college student’s

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situation, which two stress management techniques should they consider?
To manage stress, try deep breathing exercises and time management techniques to
balance academic and personal responsibilities effectively.
Sarah is an avid online shopper who recently fell victim to a phishing scam. She received
an email claiming to be from her favourite online store, asking her to click on a link to
update her account information. Unfortunately, Sarah entered her login credentials on a
fake website, compromising her account.
As a cybersecurity advisor, provide Sarah with step-by-step guidance on what steps
should she take to safeguard her personal information and to secure her account to
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prevent further damage.
Change your passwords immediately, enable two-factor authentication, and inform
the website of the phishing attempt. Regularly monitor your accounts for suspicious
activity.
9. Identify and provide brief explanations for any four components (C’s) of the 7 C’s of
effective communication.
• Clarity: Be clear about your message.
• Conciseness: Keep your message short and to the point.
• Consistency: Ensure your message is uniform.
• Completeness: Provide all necessary information.
10. Why is it important to adopt Sustainable Development? Give any 2 points.
Sustainable development ensures resource availability for future generations and
reduces environmental damage, promoting long-term growth.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 - 30 words each. 2x4 = 8

11. What are Styles? What are the advantages of using styles?

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 Styles in a document apply a consistent format to text. They save time and maintain
uniformity across headings, paragraphs, or lists.
12. An office manager in a busy organization wants to streamline repetitive tasks in Excel to
save time. They have heard about “Macros” but are unsure of what they are and how to
create them to automate tasks. In the context of the above situation please explain
what Macros are and write the steps of recording a Macro.
Macros automate repetitive tasks. Steps to create:
1. Go to Tools -> Macros -> Record Macro.
2. Perform tasks.
3. Stop recording.
13. Differentiate between tuples and attributes of a table. Give 2 points of differentiation
each.
• Tuples: Rows of data in a table.
• Attributes: Columns in a table, representing data categories.
14. What is the purpose of adding comments in a worksheet? How can we add comments
to the changes made?
Comments help explain cell contents or changes. Add comments by right-clicking a cell

15.
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and selecting "Insert Comment."
Imagine you are the safety coordinator for a large office building. During a recent fire
drill, you observed that some employees seemed disoriented and unsure of the
evacuation routes. Explain in brief the importance of demonstrating floor plans near
emergency exits and outline specific strategies to ensure that employees are familiar
with the building layout during emergency situations.
Floor plans help employees familiarize themselves with exit routes, ensuring faster,
safer evacuations during emergencies.
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16. A school is upgrading its record-keeping system from traditional paper files to a
Database Management System (DBMS). Give two advantages the school might
experience with the new DBMS, and how these advantages could enhance the overall
management of student information and academic records.
DBMS reduces errors, enhances data accessibility, and makes record management
easier, improving overall efficiency.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50 - 80 words each. 4x3 = 12

17. Explain Subtotals and Consolidating Data.
• Subtotals: Automatically calculate subtotals for different groups in data.
• Consolidating Data: Combines data from multiple ranges into one for easier
analysis.
18. a. Explain the term “Referential Integrity”. Why is it important in a database?
b. Explain the utility of text wrapping in a document? Give the name of different types of
text wrapping available.
• Referential Integrity: Ensures relationships between tables are consistent. It prevents
orphaned records in databases.
• Text Wrapping: Ensures text fits within a cell, wrapping onto multiple lines if
necessary. Types include "wrap through," "wrap above," and "wrap below."
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19. The management of STAR Medicos, a medical store, has decided to modernise their
inventory of medicines by computerising it. They seek your advice for setting up the
database.
a. Suggest two tables that should be included in the “Medical_Store” database.
b. For each of the tables, recommend at least two fields along with their data types that
should be present.
c. Highlight two benefits that STAR Medicos’ management will gain by computerising
their inventory through this database.
• Tables: Medicine Inventory and Suppliers.
• Fields: Medicine name (text), Quantity (integer), Supplier name (text), Contact
(text).
• Benefits: Efficient tracking of inventory, quick restocking from suppliers.
20. Write short notes on the following.
i. Accident ii. Emergency
• Accident: An unforeseen event causing harm or damage.
• Emergency: A situation that poses immediate risk to health or safety requiring
urgent action.
21.
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Consider the following table “Employee” and answer the questions based on it.
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i. Fields: 4 fields, 5 records.
ii. SQL Commands:
a. SELECT Name FROM Employee WHERE Salary IS NULL ORDER BY Name;
b. SELECT DISTINCT DEPTID FROM Employee;
c. SELECT Name, Designation FROM Employee WHERE Salary > 500000;

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
Information Technology (SUBJECT CODE - 402)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class X (Session 2024-2025)

Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE TYPE SHORT ANSWER
QUESTIONS TYPE QUESTIONS
UNIT TOTAL
NO. NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH
1 Communication Skills - II 1 1 2
2 Self-Management Skills - II 2 1 3
3 ICT Skills - II 1 1 2
4 Entrepreneurial Skills - II 1 1 2
5 Green Skills - II 1 1 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 4 Any 3 07
TOTAL MARKS 1x4=4 2x3=6 10 MARKS

PART B - SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE SHORT DESCRIPTIVE/
TYPE ANSWER TYPE LONG ANS. TYPE
UNIT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH 4 MARKS EACH

Digital Documentation
1 (Advanced) 6 1 1 8

Electronic Spreadsheet
2 (Advanced) 6 2 1 9

Database Management
3 System 6 1 2 9

Maintain Health, Safety

4 and Secure Working 6 2 1 9
Environment
TOTAL QUESTIONS 24 6 5 35
NO. OF QUESTIONS TO
20 Any 4 Any 3 27
BE ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20 = 20 2x4=8 4 x 3 = 12 40 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
Information Technology (SUBJECT CODE - 402)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class X (Session 2024-2025)

Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. 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.

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 SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. Rahul moved to Japan from India for work. However, he struggles to adapt 1
because he is not familiar with Japanese customs and etiquette, which affects his
interactions with coworkers. This is an example of:
(a) Interpersonal barrier
(b) Cultural barrier
(c) Physical barrier
(d) Linguistic barrier
ii. Amina studies diligently to improve her grades because she wants to feel proud 1
of her achievements and also earn a scholarship. What type of motivation is this?
(a) Internal
(b) External
(c) Both internal and external
(d) Not any specific type of motivation
iii. Rajesh launches a new app, but it fails to attract users and he faces financial 1
losses. He gathers his team to discuss the failure, takes accountability for the
oversight, and assures them that he will conduct thorough market research
before the next launch. He _______________________.
(a) takes responsibility for his mistakes
(b) thinks before making a decision
(c) does not give up
(d) is innovative
iv. Which of the following best describes self-management? 1
(a) The ability to ignore emotions and focus solely on tasks
(b) The ability to control one’s emotions, thoughts, and behavior in various situations
(c) The ability to manage time efficiently without considering feelings
(d) The ability to rely on others for emotional support
v. A community initiates a tree-planting campaign to restore local forests, aiming to 1
enhance biodiversity, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitats for wildlife. This
initiative also includes educating residents about sustainable land use practices
to protect their natural environment.
Which SDG can you relate this initiative to?
(a) Clean Water and Sanitation
(b) Life on Land
(c) Affordable and Clean Energy
(d) Climate Action
vi. How can an anti-virus protect your device? 1
(a) It can protect it from over-heating
(b) It can increase its performance
(c) It can prevent data from getting corrupt
(d) It can backup data

Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. Which feature in Writer allows you to apply the same style to multiple words 1
scattered throughout the document?
(a) Format Painter
(b) Fill Format option
(c) Style Inspector
(d) Font Adjustment Tool
ii. Which feature allows you to jump to a different document, spreadsheet, or 1
website from within a document?
(a) Bookmark
(b) Page Break

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 (c) Hyperlink
(d) Format Painter
iii. How many levels of headings does LibreOffice Writer support? 1
(a) 5
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 12
iv. Which of the following is NOT true about templates? 1
(a) The styles and formatting features can be reused.
(b) Libre Office provides online templates
(c) Templates can have headings, text formats, styles, page numbers, headers and
footers
(d) We cannot create our own templates
v. Radha is planning a school event and wants to decide how much money to 1
allocate for different activities, like games, food, and decorations. She creates
several different budget plans to see how changing the amount for each
category affects the total expenses.
How can Radha efficiently compare the different budget plans for her school
event in the same spreadsheet?
(a) By writing down each budget on paper
(b) By using the What-if scenario feature in the spreadsheet to create and analyze
different budget options
(c) By asking her friends to guess the costs
(d) By using the Filter function to look at one category at a time
vi. What is the main goal of applying ergonomics in an office setting? 1
(a) To increase the amount of work done in a shorter time
(b) To design tasks that are more interesting for employees
(c) To ensure easy and safe use of equipment, reducing the risk of injury
(d) To promote social interactions among employees

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

i. The code of macro begins with ____ followed by the name of the macro and 1
ends with ____.
(a) Function, End
(b) Sub, End Sub
(c) Sub, End Function
(d) Sup, End Sup
ii. What is the benefit of inserting an image as a link in a document? 1
(a) It reduces the document size by storing only the reference to the image.
(b) It enhances the image quality.
(c) It allows for automatic image editing within the document.
(d) It removes the need for image captions.
iii. After incorporating the reviews, Krishna mailed the document to his editor with 1
the Track Changes ON. He made certain changes in the document. Pradeep
wants to compare his original document with the reviewed document.
What is the first step Krishna should take to compare his edited document
with the original document?
(a) Open the Manage Changes dialog box.
(b) Select Edit > Track Changes > Compare Documents option.
(c) Save the edited file.
(d) Accept or reject the desired changes.
iv. It allows the placement of image in relation to text 1
(a) Water mark (b) Trade mark (c) Copyright (d) Text Wrapping
v. What is the primary function of the Subtotal tool in Calc? 1
(a) It creates a chart for the data.
(b) It automatically groups data and applies common functions like sum and
average.
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 (c) It highlights cells with conditional formatting.
(d) It removes duplicate data from the spreadsheet.
vi. What is one way to mitigate hazards associated with prolonged computer 1
use?
(a) Increasing screen brightness
(b) Stretching at regular intervals or doing simple yoga
(c) Using a smaller screen
(d) Sitting in a fixed position

Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. A ______________ hyperlink stores the location with respect to the current location 1
in LibreOffice Calc.
(a) Absolute
(b) Relative
(c) Mixed
(d) Reference
ii. ______________ is a text editor that allows you to create and edit macros. 1
(a) IDE
(b) Notepad
(c) Open Office Writer
(d) MS Word
iii. Which of the following best defines "information"? 1
(a) Unprocessed raw facts such as names, marks, and addresses.
(b) Organized and processed data that provides meaningful insights.
(c) Audio, video, and graphics stored without any processing.
(d) A collection of unrelated raw facts.
iv. What does referential integrity in a database ensure? 1
(a) All primary keys are unique across the database.
(b) All records in a table must have a value in every column.
(c) Every foreign key value must match a primary key in the referenced table or be
null.
(d) Data can be freely deleted from any table without constraints.
v. What should you do with the problem of dry eyes? 1
(a) Forget to blink
(b) Rest eyes periodically and do simple eye exercises
(c) Do exercise
(d) Blink the eyes
vi. Which of the following data models sets a relation between the two or more 1
tables?
(a) Relational Data Model
(b) Network Data Model
(c) Hierarchical Data Model
(d) Connection Data Model

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

i. Which of the following statements are true about primary key in a database? 1
(a) It is a field that can have duplicate values.
(b) It uniquely identifies each record in a table.
(c) It can have null values
(d) It is an optional field in a database table.
ii. Which of the following dialog boxes appears when the Query Design window is 1
opened for the first time to design a query?
(a) Add Table
(b) Add Query
(c) Add Query or Report
(d) Add Table or Query

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iii. What feature in OpenOffice Base allows users to present retrieved data in a 1
user-friendly and formatted manner?
(a) Query
(b) Form
(c) Report
(d) Data view
iv. Which of the following is a recommended way to manage stress at work? 1
(a) Engage in aggressive conflicts with colleagues
(b) Work longer hours without breaks
(c) Seek conflict resolution strategies with colleagues
(d) Avoid hobbies that promote relaxation
v. Which of the following can lead to musculoskeletal problems while working on 1
a computer?
(a) Using anti glare screen
(b) Sitting in a wrong posture and using an uncomfortable chair
(c) Using Air Conditioners
(d) Taking frequent breaks
vi. In a situation where a small fire breaks out in the office, what should you use to 1
address the emergency?
(a) A Blanket
(b) A Fire Extinguisher
(c) A Towel
(d) Baking Soda

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 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.
Q. 6 During a team meeting, Sarah is explaining a complex project idea to her 2
colleagues. She speaks too quickly, uses jargon, and doesn’t pause for
questions. As a result, her team seems confused, and the project isn’t fully
understood.
What can Sarah do to improve her verbal communication skills?
Q. 7 What are the functions of Entrepreneurs? 2
Q. 8 List the various ways you can use to protect your data. 2
Q. 9 Riya, a Class X student, feels stressed with her exam preparation, 2
extracurricular activities, and family commitments. How can tracking time help
her?
Q. 10 Why has United Nations has made the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? 2

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

Q. 11 In Open Office Writer, what are the styles? List two Open Office Writer style 2
options.
Q. 12 Differentiate between safety and security of an employee. 2
Q. 13 What are the benefits of sharing a spreadsheet? 2
Q. 14 Guneet has completed his assessments in four subjects and received the 2
following marks: 75 in Math, 68 in Science, 82 in English, and 70 in History.
The student needs to achieve an overall aggregate of 75% across all five
subjects to meet his academic goals. He still has to take the exam in the fifth
subject, which is Geography.
Which Calc tool and menu option he can use to check how many marks he
has to score in the 5th subject to get the required percentage?
Q. 15 In a database, why is it important to create relationships between the tables? 2
Q. 16 What is Occupational Overuse Syndrome? What are the causes for it? 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 17 A team of writers is collaborating on a report using a word processing software 4
with a Track Changes feature. One writer creates the initial draft, which then
needs to be reviewed and edited by the rest of the team.
a) Why is the Track Changes feature essential for collaborative document
editing?
b) Which menu option can be used to access this feature?
c) Can reviewers add comments?
d) Once the changes are made by all the reviewers, who can accept or
reject them?
Q. 18 A Class X student is participating in a school competition where they need to 4
analyse the performance of different sports teams based on match scores
and statistics. The student has collected data over several matches and
needs to calculate averages, determine rankings, and generate charts for a
presentation.
a) How are Macros in Calc helpful to him?
b) How to enable Macro in Calc?
c) Is solution*word a valid macro name? Justify
d) Mention any one operation which cannot be recorded by macro.

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Q. 19 A health clinic is developing a patient management system to streamline 4
patient intake, appointments, and medical records. They need to implement
forms for various purposes, including new patient registration, appointment
scheduling, and updating medical histories.
a) What is the use of form in DBMS?
b) What are the different ways to create forms in DBMS?
c) Where can we find various tools to add or edit controls on the form?
d) What is the use of the Records Toolbar in a form?
Q. 20 What points should be included in Fire Prevention Plan in the office? 4
Q. 21 Your cousin runs a small bookstore and wants to maintain an inventory of 4
books. He needs to record information such as book titles, authors, ISBNs,
publication dates, prices, and stock levels. However, he is not familiar with
database management systems. Explain the following concepts to help him
understand DBMS:
a) What is DBMS?
b) What are the advantages of using DBMS?
c) Name any two database programs that can be used to create a table
and store the data according to his requirements.
d) Which field can be set as a Primary Key?

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
Information Technology (SUBJECT CODE - 402)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class X (Session 2024-2025)

Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. 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.

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 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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