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Section A
Objective Type Questions

Sample paper - 2

o Section A
Objective Type Questions

Question 1.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions based on Employability Skills. (4 × 1 = 4)
(i) Identify the measures to protect computers from viruses. (1)
(a) Sharing passwords with friends
(b) Allow anyone to use your device
(c) Use Antivirus
(d) Leave the computer without logging out
Answer:
(c) Use Antivirus

(ii) Stress is identified as a condition in which a person is ________ (1)

(a) tensed
(b) worried
(c) relaxed
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
(d) Both (a) and (b)

(iii) ________ is our body’s way of responding to any demand. (1)

(a) Stress
(b) Self-regulation
(c) Self-motivation
(d) All of these
Answer:
(a) Stress

(iv) What is the purpose of active listening? (1)

(a) To interrupt the speaker and share your thoughts
(b) To fully understand the speaker’s message and respond appropriately
(c) To ignore the speaker and focus on other tasks
(d) To dominate the conversation and assert your authority
Answer:
(b) To fully understand the speaker’s message and respond appropriately

(v) Which of the following is a problem related to sustainable development? (1)

(a) Overconsumption and waste production
(b) Efficient use of resources
(c) Promotion of renewable energy
(d) Conservation of biodiversity
Answer:
(a) Overconsumption and waste production

(vi) Innovation of an entrepreneur includes (1)

(a) division of work
(b) opening new markets
(c) introducing new products
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer:
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Question 2.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Which of the following is an application program that is stored on a remote server
and delivered over the Internet? (1)
(a) Web application
(b) System application
(c) Internet application
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(a) Web application

(ii) Which of the following is not a good choice as a field name for a database? (1)
(a) Emp_Id
(b) Emp_dept
(c) Emp_name
(d) Emp_set
Answer:
(d) Emp_set

(iii) The data in the data source is organized in (1)

(a) text form
(b) image form
(c) tabular form
(d) paragraph form
Answer:
(c) tabular form

(iv) Shalini is working in a school. She is the class teacher of VIII B. It is the time to enter
the subject marks and grades of all students in her class in a worksheet. While entering
the marks and grades, she has to scroll up again and again to the row where all subject
names are entered, to avoid any mistakes in her entries. This process is consuming a
lot of her time. Help her by letting her know about one such tool by which she can fix the
field rows from the following and continue with her work without wasting much time. (1)
(a) Fix row
(b) Fix column
(c) Freeze panes
(d) Freeze all
Answer:
(c) Freeze panes

(v) Template is a ________ document based on which one can create a new document.
(1)
(a) blueprint
(b) printed
(c) suggested
(d) copied
Answer:
(a) blueprint

(vi) Which of the following is not an object of a database? (1)

(a) Report
(b) Forms
(c) Query
(d) Functions
Answer:
(d) Functions

Question 3.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions.
(A) Sahil is a general merchant and keeps all daily needed items in his shop, but to keep
track manually on the inventory is a very time-consuming job for him. Therefore, he
decided to maintain all the records on the computer. This type of record keeping system
is called ________. [1]
(a) Data Base Management System
(b) Computerised Record Update System
(c) Computerised Data Base System
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Data Base Management System
Explanation:
Database refers to the collection of interrelated data and Database Management
System is a computer program that manages a database effectively and effciently.

Relational Database is a collection of related multiple linked tables and the software
handling relational database is called Relational Database Management System.

(B) Supriya is a book writer and she has completed writing her new book in Word. She
wants to create a table of contents. The command sequence for this is_________. [1]
(a) Insert Table
(b) Insert -> Table of contents
(c) References -> Table of contents
(d) All of these
Answer:
(c) References -> Table of contents

Explanation:
Table of Contents is a list of all the chapters or the section titles or headings along with
their page numbers given in the beginning of the book. To create Table of Contents in
MS Word you have to first create a hierarchy of headings.

(C) Information written on a blog is called _________ [1]

(a) Vlog
(b) E-Post
(c) Article
(d) Post
Answer:
(d) Post

Explanation:
Blog is a kind of website which is also termed as weblog. It is an online diary or journal
where entries are posted in reverse chronological order.

A person who writes blogs is called a blogger and the art of writing a blog is called
blogging.

(D) The amount of data that a signal carries is called ___________ [1]
(a) Bandwidth
(b) Frequency
(c) Gigabits
(d) Megabits
Answer:
(a) Bandwidth

Explanation:
Bandwidth the a maximum amount of data transmitted over an Internet connection in a
given amount of time. It is measured in bits per second.

Bandwidth is often mistaken by Internet speed. Bandwidth is how much data you
receive every second while speed is how fast that information is received.

(E) Ashi is creating a poster for her father’s shop. She wants to add the name of the
shop in the background of the poster in lighter shade to make the text and images in the
foreground easily readable. Which of the following is the right way to perform this task?
[1]
(a) Insert the name of the shop in the background.
(b) Insert the name of the shop in text box and set the transparency mode as required.
(c) Insert the name of the shop as watermark.
(d) None of these.
Answer:
(c) Insert the name of the shop as watermark

Explanation:
When an image is inserted as a watermark the image will be totally transparent and it
becomes the background of the page and the other text and images are easily visible on
it.

Transparency is a property of image that allows the image to be transparent between 0

and 100%.

(F) Which of the following in not a type of What-lf Analysis? [1]

(a) Goal seek
(b) Scenario
(c) Consolidate
(d) Solver
Answer:
(c) Consolidate

Explanation:
Data consolidation is a process of collecting and integrating data from multiple sources
into a single destination or workbook.
Question 4.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) What can you do with the Internet? (1)
(a) Exchange information with friends and colleagues.
(b) Access pictures, sounds, video clips, and other media elements.
(c) Find diverse perspectives on issues from a global audience.
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

(ii) The Show Changes dialog box has which of the following settings? (1)
(a) Data
(b) Comment
(c) Views
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these

(iii) Reports are generally used to show the data in ________ form. (1)
(a) printed
(b) chart
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) printed

(iv) ________ is an example of a text-based browser which provides access to the

Internet in the text-only mode. (1)
(a) Mozilla Firefox
(b) Lynx
(c) Internet Explorer
(d) All of these
Answer:
(b) Lynx

(v) Anila works in a Multi National Company (MNC) and needs to work online from
home also. She requires a fast Internet connection. Which type of Internet connection in
your view would be best suited for her? (1)
(a) Dialup
(b) Broadband
(c) Both are suitable
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Broadband

(vi) Manya has created a spreadsheet using Calc, to find the average of the values in a
range of cells. She wants to use a function so that it is calculated automatically and she
can copy the same formula for other ranges of cells. Which of these functions will give
the correct result? (1)
(a) AVG
(b) Average
(c) Mean
(d) None of these
Answer:
(b) Average

Question 5.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (5 × 1 = 5)
(i) Which data type is the most appropriate for storing an employee’s short bio? (1)
(a) Text
(b) String
(c) Memo
(d) Large text
Answer:
(c) Memo

(ii) If you have a safer and healthier workplace, there will be fewer days lost and it will
have higher (1)
(a) employee satisfaction
(b) productivity
(c) stress levels
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) productivity

(iii) When a primary key constraint is applied on more than one column, then it is known
as (1)
(a) composite primary key
(b) foreign key
(c) composite foreign key
(d) connecting key
Answer:
(a) composite primary key
(iv) Goal Seek is also called ________ is one of the What-if analysis tools that is available
in Calc. (1)
(a) back-solving
(b) solver
(c) forward-solving
(d) result analysis
Answer:
(a) back-solving

(v) Rishabh wants to make a professional resume. He tried many times but the result
was not satisfactory as he did not know what all points should be there and that too in
which order. Which one of the following writers would you suggest to him, so that his
problem is solved? (1)
(a) Template
(b) Form
(c) Worksheet
(d) Format
Answer:
(a) Template

(vi) It refers to a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet and can be used to find the
values or data that you want the formula to calculate. (1)
(a) Row
(b) Column
(c) Autosum
(d) Cell reference
Answer:
(d) Cell reference

Section B
Subjective Type Questions

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability skills. Answer each question
in 20-30 words. (3 × 2 = 6)

Question 6.
Communication skills are very important for any business. Explain any two elements of
a communication process.
Answer:
The various elements of a communication cycle are:
Sender : the person beginning the communication.
Message : the information that the sender wants to convey.
Channel : how the information is sent.
Receiver : the person to whom the message is sent.
Feedback : the receiver’s acknowledgement and response to the message.

Question 7.
Difference between file and folder. (2)
Answer:
Differences between files and folders are as follows.

File Folder

Files may or may not Folders do not have

have extensions. extensions.

A file cannot contain A folder can contain any

another file/folder. number of files/folders.

A file has a certain size A folder has no size of its

and memory own. It derives its size

consumption. from the files it contains.

 Files cannot be shared
Folders can be shared on
on the network on their
the network.
own.

Question 8.
Can you explain the principle of completeness in the context of effective
communication? (2)
Answer:
The principle of completeness implies that the message must be complete, which
means that it should convey all the information required by the receiver. Nothing which
may be required by the receiver should be left out of the message.

Question 9.
Describe any two qualities of a successful entrepreneur. [2]
Answer:
Entrepreneurship is possible only when a person has built-in or developed some specific
qualities. Two of these qualities are as follows:

1. Passion: They are passionate about their work.

2. Creative and Open-minded: They are creative and open to new ideas.

Question 10.
Explain any two functions of an entrepreneur. (2)
Answer:
Two functions of an entrepreneur are as follows:

• Innovation It includes introducing new products, opening new markets, and new
raw material sources, and new organization structure.
• Risk-taking Choosing one among various alternatives, the results of which are
unpredictable.

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

Question 11.
How can you define OLE? (2)
Answer:
Use an OLE (Object Unking and Embedding) object to insert in a presentation either a
new document or an existing one. Embedding inserts a copy of the object and details of
the source program in the target document, that is the program that is associated with
the file type in the operating system. The major benefit of an OLE object is that it is
quick and easy to edit the contents just by double-clicking on it. You can also insert a
link to the object that will appear as an icon rather than an area showing the contents
itself.

Question 12.
What is online shopping? Explain its benefits.
Answer:
Online shopping is a form of e-commerce (Electronic commerce) where customers can
buy or sell goods over the Internet. Customers need to have an active internet
connection for giving goods or services offered by the seller, customers can pay online
using a credit/ debit card or by Internet banking. These transactions are called online
transactions. Online shopping could be useful in situations when-

• The customer does not have sufficient time to visit the store.
• Visiting a store is more expensive than purchasing a product online.
• A product or service that is not available in the local market but is available online.

Question 13.
State any two ways of inserting sheets in the workbook.
Answer:
Two ways of inserting sheets in a workbook are as follows:
Select Insert → Sheet from the Menu Bar.
Right-click on the sheet tab and click on Insert Sheet.

Question 14.
Difference between circuit switching and packet switching. (2)
Answer:
Differences between circuit switching and packet switching are as follows:

Circuit Switching Packet Switching

 Initially designed for Initially designed for

voice communication. data transmission.

It is inflexible because Flexible, because a

once a path is set all route is created for each

parts of a transmission packet to travel to the

follow the same path. destination.

It is connection-
It is connectionless.
oriented.

Question 15.
What is cyber safety? Discuss its importance. [2]
Answer:
Cyber safety refers to safety of computers and data over internet It simply means being
safe online from security issues such as hacking, data theft, spying, malicious software
etc.

Cyber safety is important because it protects data from theft and damage. This
includes sensitive data such as personal information, intellectual property, government
data and industrial or commercial data.

Question 16.
What is an Internet Service Provider? (2)
Answer:
ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that provides individuals and other
companies access to the Internet. Internet Service Provider is used to join the Internet.
Internet services typically provided by ISPs include Internet access, Internet transit,
domain name registration, web hosting, and Usenet service. ISP does not provide E-mail
addresses, e.g. MTNL, BSNL, Airtel etc.
Answer any 3 out of 5 questions in 50-80 words each. (3 × 4 = 12)

Question 17.
Lavish is preparing notes for his upcoming exams. Help him to write the correct answer
to the following: (4)
(i) Scenario
(ii) Absolute link
(iii) Relative link
(iv) Macro
Answer:
(i) The Scenario is a tool to test “What-if” questions. Each scenario is named and can be
edited and formatted separately. When you print the spreadsheet, only the contents of
the currently active scenario are printed.
(ii) An absolute link contains all the information necessary to locate a resource and will
stop working only if the target is moved.
(iii) A relative link locates a resource using an absolute URL as a starting point will stop
working only if the start and target locations change relative to each other.
(iv) A macro is a saved sequence of commands or keystrokes that are stored for later
use or to be used repeatedly.

Question 18.
Define the following terms-
(a) Goal Seek (b) Scenarios
Answer:
(a) Goal Seek – Goal seek is one of the powerful features of LibreOffice Calc. It is a
feature that reverses the usual order for a formula that is we run a formula to get the
result with certain arguments whereas with Goal Seek we work with the output to see
what values were used to get the result.

(b) Scenarios – Scenarios are a set of values that can be used within your calculations.
You can assign a name to every scenario in your sheet. Several scenarios can be
defined in a single sheet with different names and different cell values.
Scenarios are a tool to test “what if’ questions and a defined scenario is named, and can
be edited and formatted separately. Once defined, it can be chosen from a dropdown
list in the Navigator or the Title bar of the Scenarios.

Question 19.
Consider the following table: SHOPPE (4)
TABLE: SHOPPE
 Id SName Area

S001 ABC Computeronics CP

S002 All Infotech Media GK II

S003 Tech Shoppe CP

S004 Geeks Tecno Soft Nehru Place

S005 Hitech Tech Store Nehru Place

(i) How many fields and records are there in the SHOPPE table?
(ii) Write SQL commands for the following:
(a) Display Id and SName of all the shops located in Nehru Place.
(b) Display the details alphabetically by SName.
(c) Display the SName of shops whose Area is CP.
Answer:
(i) There are 3 fields and 5 records in the table SHOPPE.
(ii) (a) SELECT Id, SName FROM SHOPPE WHERE Area= ‘Nehru Place’;
(b) SELECT * FROM SHOPPE ORDER BY SName;
(c) SELECT SName FROM SHOPPE WHERE Area=’CP’;

Question 20.
Your friend’s father owns a restaurant. He manually enters the customer’s records in a
register. You want to explain to him the importance of creating a database on a
computer. Tell the advantages of using a computerized database with the help of the
following points: (4)
(a) Data redundancy
(b) Data inconsistency
(c) Confidentiality
(d) Sharing
Answer:
(a) Data redundancy means duplication of data computerised database avoids
duplication of data and ensures that there is only one instance of certain data.
(b) Data inconsistency helps, if a single database is used by multiple users then it
ensures that the same data is present for all the users.
(c) The DBMS can ensure different views for the different users of the database. This
keeps the confidentiality of the data safe.
(d) Different users can use the same database to access the data according to their
needs. Hence, DBMS provides the sharing of data and resources.

Question 21.
What is online shopping? What are digital orders and digital receipts in online shopping?
[4]
Answer:
The buying and selling of products and services over the Internet is called online
shopping. Anything from clothes to electronic goods and common household items to
insurance policies can be sold and purchased online.

Digital order means placing an order on a non-physical platform. It can be done using a
mobile application or website. It is sent by the customer or Payment client to the
payment server.
Example:
Placing an order for something on Amazon, Flipkart, or any other e-shopping site.

The digital receipt is sent from the Payment server to the customer or payment client. It
is sent in the form of an email or message on the customer’s mobile number.