CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 IT Set 6 with Solutions

Section A - Objective Type Questions

Question 1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions based on Employability Skills. (4×1 = 4)
(i) A __________ is a collection of information saved as a unit. (1)
(a) Folder (b) File (c) Path (d) File extension
(ii) __________ generates within the human regarding the unreasonable matters. (1)
(a) Internal stress (b) Survival stress (c) Environmental stress (d) None of the above
(iii) Which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective communication? (1)
(a) Active listening (b) Providing clear instructions (c) Language barriers (d) Using appropriate body language
(iv) An entrepreneur must establish good relations with __________ and its functionaries. (1)
(a) customer (b) government (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
(v) Which of the following is not an environmental benefit of green skills? (1)
(a) Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (b) Preservation of biodiversity
(c) Increased use of non-renewable resources (d) Conservation of natural habitats
(vi) Sonika gets up at 6 am and goes for her hobby classes. Then, she comes back home and finishes her homework
before going to school. She does all the work by herself. No one tells her to do so. This is called __________ (1)
(a) self-awareness (b) self-motivation (c) self-regulation (d) discipline

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

(i) Every computer is protected by a __________ (1)
(a) firewall (b) software (c) server (d) network
(ii) The structure line displays the elements for entries in the level column. The __________ button represents the
page number. (1)
(a) # (b) & (c) % (d) @
(iii) __________ command is used to restore the database to the original since the last COMMIT. (1)
(a) REVIEW (b) SELECT (c) ROLLBACK (d) None of these
(iv) Default name of the first scenario created in Sheetl of Calc is __________ (1)
(a) SheetlScenario (b) Sheet_Scenario_l (c) Sheetl_Scenario_l (d) None of the above
(v) To delete a template, __________ on a template in the Templates window and select Delete. (1)
(a) Right-click (b) Double-click (c) Left-click (d) None of these
(vi) Which of the following fields will not make a suitable primary key? (1)
(a) A customer’s account number (b) A date-field
(c) An auto number field (d) A student’s admission number

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

(A)__________is a named collection of various formatting features. [1]
(a) Group (b) Ribbon (c) Style (d) Tab
Explanation: A Style is a feature of Word Processor. It is a named collection of various formatting features that
defines the look and behavior of various components of a document.
(B) Collecting and integrating data from multiple resources into a single destination is called__________ [1]
(a) Grouping (b) Sorting (c) Consolidating (d) Merging
Explanation: Data consolidation is a process in which similar type of data, existing in multiple sheets of a
workbook, is combined together. The consolidated data is stored at a different place.

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(C) Kavita has been working on a Project. She is creating a Project report in a word processor. The report consists
of various headings and sub headings. The report is quite a large document with more than 100 pages in it. She
wants that there should be a way to reach to a particular heading or sub heading directly. Which of the following
features of Word processor can be used to accomplish the task? [1]
(a) Table of Contents (b) Macros (c) Lists (d) Styles
Explanation: The Table of contents is a list or a table Listing all chapters or section titles or headings along with
their page numbers. It is a hierarchy of headings.
Note: If you want to add an automatic table of contents in your document, then you need to apply heading and sub
heading styles to all the titles in your document.
(D) Database servers are referred to as____________ [1]
(a) Data-ends (b) Front-ends (c) Data-models (d) Back-ends
Explanation: A back-end is a place to store data that users access through a separate application. It consists of a
database stored on a server which provides data on request.
The user interface through which a user interacts with an application to store, retrieve and manipulate data is called
front-end.
Example: When a customer browses any product on a website, they are interacting with the front end. But when
they put the product into the shopping cart and order it, the information is kept in a database which acts as a back
end to that website.
(E) Which of the following software is appropriate to store records of employees? [1]
(a) OpenOffice Calc (b) OpenOffice Base (c) OpenOffice Writer (d) OpenOffice Impress
Explanation: OpenOffice Base is an open source database management system which is used to work on databases.
You can add, modify, and delete records in it.
(F) Sukanya works in Bangalore and her mother lives all alone in Jaipur. During office hours she talks to her
mother via texting using an Instant messenger. Which of the following applications you would not suggest for
Instant messaging? [1]
(a) Google hangouts (b) Facebook (c) Skype (d) Telegram
Explanation: Instant Messaging is an online communication method used to connect two or more people in real-
time for back-and-forth communication. Facebook is a social media website that allows its users to connect online
with their friends, relatives, and colleagues etc. who are staying geographically apart. It allows users to share
pictures, music, videos and their thoughts with whom they are connected with. But Facebook does not work on
real-time technology. Thus it is not an instant messaging app.

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

(i) Type of software is accessed using browsers (1)
(a) Open source (b) Web-based (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
(ii) Under __________ tab, Bullet, and Numbering, Autocorrect, etc options are present. (1)
(a) Tools (b) Format (c) Window (d) Table
(iii) __________ is a collection of related information. (1)
(a) Base (b) Database (c) Web-based (d) None of the above
(iv) Which of the following network devices is used to connect to dissimilar networks? (1)
(a) Gateway (b) Switch (c) Bridge (d) Router
(v) Which tab of Writer contains the Mail Merge Wizard? (1)
(a) View (b) Tools (c) Edit (d) Format

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(vi) In the Goal seek dialog box, the ____ we enter the reference of the cell that contains the value to be changed.
(a) variable cell (b) modifying cell (c) changing cell (d) replacing cell

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

(i) If you are continually working with the same range, then you may give a name to the range using the
__________ option under the Data Menu. (1)
(a) Define data (b) Define range (c) Define reference (d) Define address
(ii) __________ is used to text-to-speech utility that reads what is displayed on the screen. (1)
(a) Start Narrator (b) Web page (c) Website (d) None of these
(iii) Which of the following is also known as a computer-based record-keeping system? (1)
(a) Data Manipulation System (b) Computer Data System (c) Computerized Record Keeping System (d) DBMS
(iv) The comments that are added while creating a scenario is displayed in the _____ while using the scenario. (1)
(a) preview pane (b) navigator box (c) comment window (d) None of these
(v) Which of the following is not a type of text wrapping option? (1)
(a) Wrap off (b) Optimal wrap (c) Page wrap (d) Wrap center
(vi) __________ is a free personal publishing platform. (1)
(a) Zoomla (b) WordPress (c) Blogger (d) None of these

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. What is self-management? Write any four self-management skills.
Answer: Self-management skills are those characteristics that help a person to become more productive in the
workplace. Such skills include problem-solving, resisting stress, communicating unambiguously, managing time,
and exercising often are all key examples of self-management skills.

Question 7. What role does non-verbal communication play in effective communication? (2)
Answer: Non-verbal communication, such as body language, facial expressions, and gestures, complements verbal
communication and adds meaning to messages. It helps convey emotions, attitudes, and intentions.

Question 8. Write any two main advantages of an operating system. (2)

Answer: The main advantages of an operating system include:
 Allows multiple programs to run concurrently.
 Simplifies the programming of application software because the program does not have to manage the
hardware. The operating system manages all hardware and the interaction of software. It also gives the
program a high-level interface to the hardware and ways of interacting with other programs.

Question 9. What are the general things to be taken care of while physically cleaning the computer? [2]
Answer: The physical cleaning of a computer is very important to remove dust from it. Dust makes the computer
overheat resulting in damage of its parts. While cleaning a computer following things should be taken care of:
1. Always use a lint-free cotton cloth to clean its components.
2. Never spray any liquid onto any computer component. You can spray the liquid onto a cloth.
3. Always use a vacuum cleaner for sucking the dust from the computer parts.

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Question 10. How can green skills be acquired? (2)
Answer: Green skills can be acquired through formal education programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, and
on-the-job experiences that focus on sustainable practices and environmental management.

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

Question 11. Write some features of the spelling checker in OpenOffice Writer. (2)
Answer: You can right-click on a word with a wavy underline, to open a context menu. If you select from the
suggested words on the menu, the selection will replace the misspelled word in your text.
 You can change the dictionary language (for example, to Spanish, French or German) on the Spelling dialog
box.
 You can add a word to the dictionary. Click Add in the Spelling dialog box and pick the dictionary to add it
to. The Options dialog of the Spelling tool has several different options, such as whether to check uppercase
words and words with numbers. It also allows you to manage custom dictionaries; that is, add or delete
dictionaries, and add or delete words in a dictionary.

Question 12. To resize an image you use sizing handles. What are sizing handles?
Answer: Sizing handles are the small black boxes Located at the borders and comers of an image. These boxes or
handles allow the user to increase the size horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. When the mouse pointer is placed
on one of the sizing handles the shape of the pointer changes to a double-headed arrow. You may then change the
size by dragging the sizing handle.

Question 13. What is data analysis in spreadsheet software? (2)

Answer: Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data to derive useful
information from it, which can further be used in an organization’s decision-making process. Calc offers several
tools for analyzing and manipulating spreadsheets including data consolidation, subtotals, scenarios, Goal seek and
Solvers, etc. All these tools are organized into two menus: the tools menu and the data menu.

Question 14. Explain the term relational database management system. (2)
Answer:
RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) is a type of DBMS that stores data in the form of relations
(tables). Relational databases are powerful, so they require few assumptions about how data is related or how it
will be extracted from the databases. An important feature of a relational database system is that a single database
can be spread across several tables.
Oracle, DB2, SAR Sybase, ASE, Informix, Access, etc. are examples of RDBMS.

Question 15. Discuss the purpose of adding comments in a worksheet. [2]

Answer: The comments in a worksheet are added when you are sharing a worksheet with multiple users. They add
extra information to a figure in a cell, use to note trends or add an action note. These comments only show the
suggested changes in a worksheet which the user can accept or reject as required. The comments are temporary and
can be edited or deleted from the sheet. These refrain the user from making any kind of permanent changes in the
sheet.

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Question 16. Describe the term wireless fidelity. (2)
Answer: Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) is a universal wireless networking technology that utilizes radio frequencies to
transfer data. Wi-Fi allows high-speed Internet connections without the use of cables or wires. Wi-Fi networks can
be designed for private access within a home or business. It can be used for public Internet access as ‘hotspots’ that
offer Wi-Fi access such as restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, airports, convention centers, and city parks.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50-80 words each. (3 × 4 = 12)
Question 17. Simran wants to know about Subtotal. Answer the given questions for her. (4)
(i) What is the SUBTOTALO function? (ii) Names of any 5 functions with their function index number.
Answer: (i) The SUBTOTAL function is listed in the mathematical category of functions. It is used to calculate
subtotals for a given range with the help of another function defined within it. The general syntax of the
SUBTOTAL function is as follows: SUBTOTAL (Function; Range)
Here, the Function is the index number for one of the functions
(ii) Any 5 functions with their function index number are:
Function Function Index
Average ( ) 1
Count ( ) 2
Count ( ) 3
Max ( ) 4
Min ( ) 5

Question 18. Sunita has to prepare a document in which she wants to add pictures with text.
(A) Name the feature that would help her add text with graphics. (B) How can she resize an image?
(C) Name the sources from where she can add images to the document. (D) Define cropping.
Answer: (A) To add text with graphics she can use the Text wrapping feature of the word processor. The text wrap
feature refers to the placement of text along with an image.
(B) To resize an image, she can click on the image. It will show small black boxes called sizing handles on the
borders of the image. Using one of the sizing handles drag the mouse pointer to resize it.
(C) Images in a document can be added from different sources. These sources can be any ’ image file stored in a
folder, clipart, picture gallery, and from online sources.
(D) Cropping is the removal of unwanted area from an image. Cropping is done from the outer boundary of the
image.

Question 19. Consider the following table: MASTER (4)

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(i) How many fields and records are there in the table MASTER?
(ii) Write the SQL queries to:
(a) Display all the records according to Age.
(b) Display the Name and Department of the person having a salary of less than 20000.
(c) Display the Name of the person having an age less than 30.
Answer:
(i) There are 5 fields and 5 records in the table MASTER.
(ii) (a) SELECT * FROM MASTER ORDER BY Age;
(b) SELECT Name, Department FROM MASTER WHERE Salary<20000;
(c) SELECT Name FROM MASTER WHERE Age<30;

Question 20. Yuan is learning about databases. But, he didn’t understand the concept of fields, records, and tables.
Answer to him the following queries: (4)
(i) How are fields, records, and a table related to each other? Explain with the help of an example.
(ii) What are the main purposes of a database system?
Answer: (i) Fields are a type of information. A record contains logically related fields.
A table contains logically related records.

In table Emp, EmpNo, Name, and Salary are three different fields. 1, Shridhar, 20,000 represents one complete
record.
(ii) The main purposes of a DBMS are
 Storage of information
 Retrieval of information quickly.
 Sorting, selecting data that satisfies certain and readable format,
 Produce the report in some standardized and readable format.