Information Technology Code – 402

Sample Paper 1
Answer Key
Class - 9

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. The ‘S’ in SMART strategy stands for ...................................... .
b. Specific.
ii. Doing only the tasks we like and ignoring important ones is called ……………………………. .
b. Procrastination.
iii. Which of the following guarantees self-confidence?
b. Positive attitude.
iv. In which type of business do customers typically pay for expertise or intangible services?
a. Service business.
v. ……………………………. performs a variety of tasks in various fields.

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b. Application Software
Which of the following is one of the 7C’s principles of communication?
d. All of these.
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions.
i.
1×5 = 5
Which symbol separates the address of the starting cell address from the ending cell
address in a range?
b. Colon.
ii. After the undo command, if you want to go back then you can use ……………………………. .
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b. Redo.
iii. The transition effects are available under the ……………………………………… menu.
b. Slide Show
iv. A ……………………………………… is a set of mailing addresses in the form of rows and
columns generally called a database.
b. Data Source.
v. Header and Footer is available in which of the following menus?
b. Insert Menu.
vi. Which shortcut key is used to insert a table in a Writer?
a. CTRL + F12.
3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5
i. Which of the following options accommodates the text automatically within the column
Width by increasing the row height?
c. Wrap text.
ii. Spellings are corrected automatically in Writer because of which of the following
features?
b. Auto Correct.
iii. ……………………………… is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) designed to learn typing

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 skills on the computer.
a. Rapid Typing Tutor.
iv. Which type of element cannot be used in a formula?
d. Time.
v. Find the odd one out:
b. MS Paint.
vi. What is the shortcut for the Print Preview option in LibreOffice?
b. Ctrl + Shift + O.
4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5
i. Which of the following contains the address of the current cell/active cell?
a. Name box.
ii. Which key is used to quite a slide show?
a. Esc.
iii. Rashi is an accountant. She wants to take out the printout of the balance sheet width-
wise. Which option should she use to print the document so that the height of the page
is less than its width?
a. Landscape.
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Which pair of brackets are used to denote a negative value in Calc?
a. Parenthesis.
This command is used to start the Mail Merge Wizard.
b. Tools > Mail Merge Wizard.
Which of the following is a file extension for an audio file?
c. .mp3.
5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 1×5 = 5
i. This key is pressed when you select non-consecutive text.
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a. Ctrl
ii. In Writer, by default, the file is saved in …………………………………… format?
c. .odt.
iii. Suman has a multi-page project report in which he needs to replace the word “the” with
“The”. But she doesn’t want the string “the” anywhere in “these” should change. What
should she do to do this?
b. Use "Whole Word" in Find and Replace.
iv. Anita wants to divide a table into two. Which of the following options will help her?
a. Table -> Split table.
v. This is a keyboard shortcut to open the ‘Go to Page’ dialog box.
b. Ctrl + G.
vi. Which of the following is not available on the formatting toolbar?
d. Font Color button

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 Section B
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills 2x3 = 6
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.

6. What role does perseverance play in entrepreneurship?

Perseverance helps entrepreneurs overcome obstacles and remain focused on their goals. It
enables them to keep trying even after failures, ensuring long-term success.
7. Explain any 2 factors that build one’s self-confidence.
Positive thinking and skill development build self-confidence. Positive thinking encourages
belief in one’s abilities, while skill development increases competence and assurance in
performing tasks.
8. Explain the term sustainable development.
Sustainable development ensures the use of resources in a way that meets present needs
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
9. What is an operating system?
An operating system is software that manages the hardware and software resources of a
computer, allowing programs to run and users to interact with the device.
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What are the barriers to communication?
Barriers to communication include noise, language differences, and unclear messages. These
obstacles prevent the effective exchange of information between people.

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

11. Differentiate between Subscript and Superscript.

Subscript makes text appear below the baseline (e.g., H₂O), while superscript positions it
above (e.g., x²). Both are used in mathematical and scientific notations.
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12. What is the basic difference between IT and ITeS?
IT involves managing computer systems and software, while ITeS (Information Technology
Enabled Services) uses IT to provide services like customer support and data processing.
13. What is slide layout? Name the different types of slide layouts?
Slide layout is the arrangement of elements on a slide. Types include title slide, title and
content, Title and 2 Content, Title, Content, and Content (Three Column), Title Only, Centered
Text, Content Only, Title and Chart, Title and Clip Art, Vertical Title and Text, and section
header.
14. Suggest a shortcut for writing “I am Sorry” five times in Word.
Kabir can copy the text using Ctrl + C and paste it four more times with Ctrl + V to avoid
typing repeatedly.
15. Differentiate between workbook and worksheet.
A workbook is an Excel file containing multiple worksheets. A worksheet is a single
spreadsheet within a workbook used for data entry and calculations.
16. What are the different ways of inserting a table?
Tables can be inserted using the "Insert Table" option, drawing manually, or using predefined
templates in word processors like MS Word and LibreOffice.

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

17. Explain any four functions of a spreadsheet.

A spreadsheet performs several key functions:
• Data entry: Entering text, numbers, and dates for analysis.
• Formulas: Calculating sums, averages, and more using formulas.
• Sorting: Arranging data in ascending or descending order for easy viewing.
• Graphing: Creating charts or graphs to visually represent data for better understanding.
18. Explain different views of a Presentation.
Different presentation views include:
• Normal view: Used for creating and editing slides.
• Slide sorter view: Displays all slides as thumbnails, allowing easy reordering.
• Notes view: Allows adding speaker notes to slides.
• Slide show view: Full-screen mode for presenting to an audience, showing one slide at a
time.
19. Explain the terms - Main document, data sources, merged fields, merged document.
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• Main document: The template used in mail merge (e.g., a letter).
• Data source: A list of names and addresses used for personalization.
• Merged fields: Placeholder text that gets replaced with specific data during the merge.
• Merged document: The final result, where personalized information is included in each
copy.
20. Describe the steps for wrapping text within a cell.
To wrap text in a cell:
1. Select the cell.
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2. Select Format > Cell.
3. Go to the Alignment tab in the Format Cells.
4. Check the box for Wrap Text Automatically from the Properties section.
5. Click OK to apply the changes.
21. What are the different types of data that can be entered in cells?
Cells in a spreadsheet can contain various types of data:
• Text: Letters, words, or any character strings.
• Numbers: For calculations or data analysis.
• Dates/Times: For organizing data chronologically.
• Formulas: To perform calculations based on the entered data. Each data type helps in
managing and analysing information in spreadsheets.

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