DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, HCL, RUPNARAINPUR

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SUBJECT CODEN 402)

Practice Paper 2/5
Class X(Session 2023-2024)
Time: 2 Hours Max Marks: 50
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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.

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. A computer using more than one CPU at a time is called _________. 1
a. multiprogramming b. multiprocessors c. multi-user d. multi-tasking
ii. What do you mean by being independent? 1
a. working alone b. doing all the task without help c. owing your task d. all of the above
iii. Which of the following is not a quality of an entrepreneur? 1
a. they never take responsibility for their action b. they are self-confident
c. they are hard worker d. they are job creator
iv. To remove a file permanently which key combination can be used? 1
a. alt + delete b. ctrl + delete c. shift + delete d. windows + delete
v. Exam is approaching nearby, Rohan is feeling unprepared. This situation causes _________. 1
a. confidence b. stress c. positivity d. strong beliefs
vi. Which of the following is misconception about entrepreneur? 1
a. entrepreneurs are born, not made b. to be an entrepreneur, needs to take risk
c. entrepreneurs are hard worker d. entrepreneurs are job hopper
Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks ) 1
i. Which of the following is not an accessibility option? 1
a. Toggle Key b. Sticky Key c. Sound Sentry d. USB Port
ii. Which of the following is not the advantage of database? 1
a. Data Security b. Reduce Data Redundancy c. Increase Data Inconsistency

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iii. ________ refers to the query uses criteria you provide to hide some data and display only 1
required data.
a. Filtering b. Report c. Sorting d. Forms

iv. A worksheet range is __________. 1

a. a group of cells b. a command used for data modeling
c. a group of worksheets
d. a range of values such as from 23 to 234
v. Which extension is given to a document by default in MS-Word? 1
a. .odt b. .com c. .docx d. .pdf
vi. Multiple copies of the same file leads to _________. 1
a. Data Inconsistency b. Data Redundancy c. Data Consistency d. Foreign Key
Q.3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. _________ is a feature in word processing software that help users to create personalized 1
letters, greeting cards with different names and addresses stored in a database.
a. Table of contents b. Templates c. Mail Merge d. None of the above
ii. Which language helps to extract/fetch data from table? 1
a. HTML b. Python c. MYSQL d. OOPL
iii. A _____ is one which connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as 1
home, school, computer laboratory, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings.
a. LAN b. MAN c. WAN d. PAN
iv. By default, the ________ option is selected when we click on the File 1
New option.
a. New document b. Blank document c. None of these d. Document
v. Macros must be saved with extension in MS Excel: 1
a. .xls b. .xlsm c. .vba d. .xlsx
vi. Reviewers and authors can add their ______ to explain their changes in the cell of 1
Spreadsheet.
a. Comments b. Worksheet c. Hyperlink d. Macros
Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Which instant messaging software are downloaded and installed on the user’s devices. 1
a. Web based b. Application based c. Both d. None of these
ii. ________ feature of a word document help us to build an automated index from heading. 1
a. Style b. Template c. Table of content d. Wrap
iii. Which of this data type cannot hold any text data? 1
a. Text b. Hyperlink c. Memo d. Byte
iv. A healthy lifestyle helps to keep and improve people’s health and well-being. It does not 1
include:
a. healthy eating habits b. physical activities c. stress management d. less sleep
v. A _________ refers to a cell or a range of cells on a worksheet and can be used to find the 1
values or data that you want formula to calculate.
a. Cell reference b. Sheet Reference c. Block d. Auto fill
vi. Scenarios are a tool to test ______ questions. 1
a. Auto b. Goal Seek c. What-if d. Drop Down
Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. This view is used to enter or edit data in a form. 1
a. Form View b. Layout View c. Datasheet View d. Design View
ii. BSNL stands for _____________________. 1
a. Bihar Sanchar Nigam Limited b. Bharat Samachar Nigam Limited
c. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited d. None of the above

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iii. ________ function takes data from a series of worksheets or workbooks and summaries it into 1
a single worksheet that you can update easily.
a .Data Combination b. Data Consolidation c. Data Merging d. Data Concatenation
iv. __________ store data in multiple tables which is suitable to store large amount of data. 1
a. Flat File b. Relational c. Mini File d. Single File
v. This tab contains the Close Header and Footer option. 1
a. Home b. Page Layout c. Design d. Insert
vi. _________ is known as “Dumb Switch”. 1
a. Repeater b. Hub c. Bridge d. Router

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 Give some example of stress casual agents. 2
Q.7 Name some stress management techniques. 2
Q.8 How can we prevent our computer from virus attack? 2
Q.9 Explain any two functions of entrepreneurs. 2
Q.10 What are the misconceptions about an entrepreneur? 2

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

Q.11 What do you mean by grouping object in a word document? 2
Q.12 Differentiate between P2P and Client Server architecture in networking. 2
Q.13 What are macros in spreadsheet? Give example of an operation that can be performed using 2
macros.
Q.14 List the example of four datatypes that can be used in MS Office Access 2010. 2
Q.15 Differentiate between Filter keys and Toggle keys in Microsoft Windows. 2
Q.16 Define Blog with examples. 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q.17 Rose is preparing spreadsheet notes for her final exam. Help her to write short note on the 4
following:
a. Consolidating data C. Solver
b. Goal Seek D. Subtotal
Q.18 Sunny is working in a school and he has to invite his colleagues for his marriage ceremony. He 4
wants to write and send a personalized e card to them. Help him to know the following
questions.
a. Which feature of digital document will help him to do the job?
b. Name two software which can be used to create the data source.
c. What are the main three steps involved in mail merge process?
d. Write one advantage of mail merge.
Q.19 Consider the following table: Student 4
Roll Name Subject Marks
1 Ananya IT 85
2 Rohan CS 77
3 Priti IP 82
Write the SQL commands for the following queries given below.
a. To display all the records of the student table.
b. To update the marks of Priti to 79.

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d. To delete the records of Rohan from the table.
Q.20 Amit has a small library at his home. He wants to store all details of the book in a RDBMS. 4
But he does not have any knowledge about Database. Help him to get the concept of DBMS.
a. Define DBMS.
b. Write down the features of primary key?
c. Amit want to create more than one primary key for the table. Is it possible? Explain.
d. Name any two database programs which can be used to create a table and store the data as
per the requirement.
Q.21 Puja has purchased some stationery items from an online website. She has to make an online 4
payment for the items to complete the transaction. Help her by answering following queries.
a. Suggest any two methods that she can use to make payment of her online bill.
b. Mention any two situations where online shopping could be useful.
c. Name any two popular ecommerce websites.
d. Expand the term COD.