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ALL KERALA COMMON MODEL EXAMINATION

INFORMATICS PRACTICES (065)
CLASS XII
Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks:70

General Instructions:
● Please check this question paper contains 37 questions.
● All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in
some questions. Attempt only one of the choices in such questions
● The paper is divided into 5 Sections- A, B, C, D and E.
● Section A consists of 21 questions (1 to 21). Each question carries 1 Mark.
● Section B consists of 7 questions (22 to 28). Each question carries 2 Marks.
● Section C consists of 4 questions (29 to 32). Each question carries 3 Marks.
● Section D consists of 2 case study type questions (33 to 34). Each question
carries 4 Marks.
● Section E consists of 3 questions (35 to 37). Each question carries 5 Marks.
● All programming questions are to be answered using Python Language only.
● In case of MCQ, text of the correct answer should also be written.

Q No. Section-A (21 x 1 = 21 Marks) Marks

1 State whether the following statement is True or False: 1
The pandas library is mainly used for easy and efficient data
manipulation, transformation, and visualization.
2 The purpose of the ORDER BY clause in a SQL statement is to: 1

(A) Filter rows based on a specific condition

(B) Specify the columns to be displayed
(C) Sort the result set based on one or more columns
(D) Group rows with similar values
3 Identify the networking device that connects multiple devices within a 1
LAN and broadcasts data to all connected devices.
(A) Switch
(B) Router
(C) Hub

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 (D) Bridge
4 Identify the SQL command used to update existing records in a relation 1
within a relational database.
(A) MODIFY
(B) UPDATE
(C) ALTER
(D) CHANGE
5 Which of the following substances commonly found in e-waste is toxic to 1
humans and affects the kidneys, brain, and central nervous system?
(A) Beryllium
(B) Mercury
(C) Lead
(D) Cadmium
6 Which of the following Python statement can be used to select 1
column_name1 and column_name2 from the dataframe df?
(A) df.loc[:,‘column_name1’,column_name2’]
(B) df[ ‘column_name1’,column_name2’]
(C) df[:,[ ‘column_name1’,column_name2’]]
(D) df[[‘column_name1’,column_name2’]]
7 The _____________ module of matplotlib contains a collection of 1
functions that can be used to work on a plot.
(A) plot
(B) pyplot
(C) panel
(D) pandas
8 State whether the following statement is True or False: 1
The SQL function TRIM() is used to remove all occurrences of a
specified character from both ends of a string.
9 Which of the following statements is used to access the first five rows of 1
the DataFrame DF?
(A) DF.Head(5)
(B) DF.heads()
(C) DF.head()
(D) DF.Heads(5)
10 Ramu has downloaded an image from the internet and used it in his 1
project. However, the owner of the image does not permit its free usage.
What kind of violation has Ramu committed?
(A) Trademark Infringement
(B) Licensing
(C) Plagiarism
(D) Copyright Violation
11 Predict the output for the following SQL statement: 1
SELECT INSTR(‘Board Exam’, ‘BE’);
(A) 1
(B) 5
(C) 0
(D) Empty Set
12 In which network topology do all devices share a single communication 1
line, with data transmitted in both directions along that line?
(A) Star

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 (B) Bus
(C) Ring
(D) All the above
13 In a Pandas DataFrame, if the shape attribute returns a tuple with the first 1
value as five and the second as six, what does this dimensionality
indicate?
(A) Five columns and six rows in the DataFrame
(B) The sixth row of the fifth column in the DataFrame
(C) Five rows and six columns in the DataFrame
(D) The fifth row of the sixth column in the DataFrame
14 Gaurav, an employee at a financial company, receives an email that 1
appears to be from the company’s IT department. The email requests that
Gaurav verify his login credentials due to "suspicious activity" on his
account. It contains a link labeled "Account Verification," which redirects
to a page closely resembling the company’s login portal. The email also
states that failure to respond within 24 hours may result in account
suspension. What type of cybercrime is involved in this scenario?
(A) Hacking
(B) Identity theft
(C) Plagiarism
(D) Phishing
15 Match the following SQL functions/clauses with their descriptions: 1

SQL
Description
Clauses
P ALTER 1 Delete an entire table or database.
Q OPEN 2 Change data within a table.
R DROP 3 Change the name of a column.

S UPDATE 4 Access a data base connection

(A) P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3

(B) P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
(C) P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
(D) P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1
16 Fill in the Blank 1
The loc function in a Pandas DataFrame allows data access based on
______________.
(A) Index labels
(B) Column data types
(C) Numerical positions
(D) Filtered conditions
17 When using the pd.Series() function, the default index for the Series is: 1
(A) None
(B) A range of integers starting from 0
(C) The length of the Series
(D) The data type of the Series

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 18 When comparing the performance of different teams in a league, which 1
type of plot is ideal for showing their scores?
(A) Line plot
(B) Bar plot
(C) Histogram
(D) Bar plot and histogram
19 The type of network that links various branches of government 1
organizations across multiple global locations is ___________.
(A) PAN
(B) LAN
(C) MAN
(D) WAN
Q-20 and Q-21 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Type questions.
Choose the correct option as:
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(C)Assertion (A) is True, but Reason (R) is False
(D)Assertion (A) is False, but Reason (R) is True
20 Assertion (A): The number of columns in a DataFrame is determined by 1
the maximum number of keys in any dictionary within a list of dictionaries.
Reason (R): If a dictionary does not contain a corresponding value for a
column, a NaN (Not a Number) is inserted in its place.
21 Assertion (A): SQL functions like UPPER() and LOWER() are examples 1
of multiple-row functions.
Reason (R): Functions like UPPER() and LOWER() modify each row's
value individually without aggregating them.
Q No. Section-B (7 x 2 = 14 Marks) MARKS
22 (A) Neha is analyzing a dataset stored in a Pandas Series, where each 2
data entry is associated with a unique label rather than a default
numeric index. While exploring ways to retrieve specific data points,
she comes across two methods - loc and iloc - but isn’t sure how they
differ. Neha needs clarity on how each method operates, allowing her
to access data precisely by either label or position within the Series.
Briefly explain the difference between loc and iloc based on the
example provided.
OR

(B) What is a data structure in Python? Identify two data structures in

Pandas and describe one use for each.
23 Arjun, a software developer, discovers that his company's database has 2
been compromised. An unknown hacker gained unauthorized access to
the system, altered critical source code, and deleted important files. This
tampering has not only disrupted the company’s operations but has also
put sensitive customer information at risk. Concerned about the legal
implications of this cybercrime, Arjun decides to report the incident and
seek legal action against the perpetrator. Identify and explain the act that
outlines such cybercrimes and the penalties for them.

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24 Consider the string “World Economic Forum”. Write suitable SQL queries 2
for the following:
I. To display the position of the first occurrence of "For" in the
given string as 'Position'.
II. To extract and display “Forum” from the string.
25 Explain any two differences between Internet & WWW. 2
OR
Ravi, a college student, is very active on social media and often shares
his thoughts and experiences online. He frequently posts photos from his
travels, comments on friends’ posts, and participates in various online
forums. However, after hearing about privacy concerns related to digital
footprints, Ravi becomes worried about the information he is leaving
behind on the internet. To better understand the implications of his online
activities, Ravi decides to research digital footprints.
Help Ravi by defining digital footprints and explaining their significance in
the context of online privacy.
26 What is the term "primary key" in a database? Explain how it is different 2
from a unique key.
27 As technology advances, Ravi, a technology enthusiast, frequently 2
upgrades his gadgets. Over the past few years, he has accumulated
several old smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices that he no
longer uses. Concerned about the environmental impact of electronic
waste, Ravi decides to take action.
Suggest any two methods Ravi can implement to manage his electronic
waste effectively.
28 (A) Surabhi is writing a Python program to create a DataFrame using a 2
list of dictionaries. However, her code contains some mistakes.
Identify the errors, rewrite the correct code, and underline the
corrections made.
import Pandas as pa
D1 = {'Name': 'Rakshit', 'Age': 25}
D2 = {'Name': 'Paul', 'Age': 30,'Grade':'A' }
D3 = {'Name': 'Ayesha", 'Age': 28}
DF = pa.Dataframe(D1,D2,D3)
print(DF)
OR

Complete the given Python code to create a DataFrame from a Series

and achieve the required output.
Output:
Book
Book_ID B01
BName PYTHON
Price 500

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 Code:
import pandas as pd
Bookdf = ______ (pd.Series(['B01','PYTHON',500], ______ ), _______)
print(_________)
Q No. Section-C (4 x 3 = 12 Marks) MARKS
29 Aman received an email claiming that he had won a grand prize in an 3
online lottery and needed to provide his bank details, personal
identification, and a small processing fee to claim the prize. The email
also contained a link directing him to a page to fill out the required
information.
Answer the following questions:
I. Should Aman provide his bank details and personal information
on the link provided? Why or why not?
II. What is this type of message called, and how does it pose a
threat?
III. Suggest any two precautionary measures Aman should take in
the future while handling online messages or emails from
unknown sources.
30 Pranav, a botanist, needs to organize information about several plants in 3
the form of two series: one containing the common names of the plants
and the other containing their scientific names. He wants to combine this
data into a structured format and display it as a DataFrame, as illustrated
below:

Common Name Scientific Name

P1 Rose Rosa
P2 Sunflower Helianthus
P3 Tulip Tulipa
P4 Orchid Orchis
P5 Daisy Bellis

Write a Python program to create the DataFrame.

OR

Write a program in Python Pandas to create a Series named "EMP" using

a dictionary that stores the monthly salaries of four employees in your
organization. Assume that the employees John, Sarah, Alex, and Priya
have the following salaries: 50000, 60000, 55000, and 62000,
respectively. The PANDAS library has been imported as pd.
31 I. Write an SQL statement to create a table named PATIENT with the 3
following specifications:

Column Name Data Type Size Constraints

PID Varchar 10 Primary Key

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 PName Varchar 25
Gender Char 1 Not Null
DateofBirth Date
Fee Float 10 digits, with 2
decimal points

II. Write SQL Query to insert the following data in the PATIENT Table
P111, Gautam Raghav, M, 18-08-1995, 250
32 Consider the following relations: 3
Relation 1:
STUDENT which stores Student ID (STU_ID), Student Name
(STU_NAME), and Student City (STU_CITY).
Relation 2:
GRADES which stores Student ID (STU_ID), Subject (SUBJECT), and
Marks (MARKS) for various students.
Note: Attribute names are written within brackets.

Relation: STUDENT
STU_ID STU_NAME STU_CITY
1 AARAV MUMBAI
2 MEERA DELHI
3 ARJUN BANGALORE
4 PRIYA KOLKATA
5 VIKRAM CHENNAI

Relation: GRADES
STU_ID SUBJECT MARKS
1 MATH 88
1 SCIENCE 90
2 MATH 75
2 SCIENCE 80
3 MATH 95
4 SCIENCE 85
5 MATH 65

Write appropriate SQL queries for the following:

I. Display the subject-wise maximum marks obtained.
II. List all the student names and marks in the decreasing order of marks
obtained by students.
III. Display the subject and maximum marks obtained in each subject
where the average marks are greater than 85.

OR

Consider the following relations:

Relation 1:

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 COACH, which stores CoachID, Name, and Country. The relation
displays basic information about the coaches.
Relation 2:
TEAMS, which stores TeamID, CoachID, and TeamName. The relation
displays the team names associated with each coach.

Relation: COACH
CoachID Name COUNTRY
201 Rajesh INDIA
202 Emma USA
203 Ahmed UAE
204 Sophia UK
205 Li CHINA

Relation: TEAMS
TeamID CoachID TeamName
301 201 Tigers
302 201 Panthers
303 202 Eagles
304 203 Falcons
305 204 Lions
306 205 Dragons

Write appropriate SQL queries for the following:

I. Count the number of teams each coach has and display the results.
II. Display the coach’s name and their corresponding team names in
descending order of coach name.
III. Display the names of the coach in uppercase and country name in
lowercase.
Q No. Section-D (2 x 4 = 8 Marks) MARKS
33 A student named Neha is analysing the performance of teams in a quiz 4
competition and needs to complete a Python program that generates a
bar chart. This bar chart displays the scores of four teams in a science
quiz.

Team Name Score

Alpha 62
Beta 74
Gamma 69
Delta 80

Help Neha complete the code.

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 import _____ as plt # Statement-1

teams = ['Alpha', 'Beta', 'Gamma', 'Delta']

scores = [62, 74, 69, 80]

_________(teams, scores) # Statement-2

plt.xlabel('Team Name')
plt._____('Score') # Statement-3
plt.legend()
plt.title('_____') # Statement-4
plt.show()

I. Write the suitable code for the import statement in the blank
space in the line as Statement-1
II. Refer to the graph shown above and fill in the blank in
Statement-2
III. Fill in the blank in Statement-3 with the name of the function
to set the label on the y-axis.
IV. Refer the graph shown above and fill the blank in Statement-
4 with suitable Chart Title.
34 Priya, who works as a database designer, has developed a database for 4
an art gallery. This database includes a table called PAINTING with
columns (attributes) as described below:
 PCODE: Shows the unique code for each painting.
 TITLE: Indicates the title of the painting.
 ARTIST: Specifies the name of the artist.
 PRICE: Lists the cost of the painting.

Table: PAINTING
PCODE TITLE ARTIST PRICE
P001 STARRY NIGHT VAN GOGH 1200
P002 THE SCREAM EDVARD MUNCH 1500

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 P003 MONA LISA LEONARDO DA 2000
VINCI
P004 THE KISS GUSTAV KLIMT 1300
P005 GIRL WITH A PEARL VERMEER 900
EARRING
Write SQL queries to accomplish the following tasks:
I. Display painting titles in uppercase.
II. Display the lowest price among the paintings.
III. Display the title and number of characters as Title_Length in each
painting title.
IV. Display the Painting Code and Price sorted by Price in ascending
order.

OR

Dr. Patel has created a database for a hospital's medical inventory. The
database includes a table named EQUIPMENT with the following
columns:

EID: Shows the unique code for each equipment.

EQUIP_NAME: Specifies the equipment name.
SUPP_CITY: Specifies the city where the supplier is located.
QUANTITY: Indicates the quantity of equipment available.
PUR_DATE: Specifies the date when the equipment was purchased.

Table: EQUIPMENT

EID EQUIP_NAME SUPP_CITY QUANTITY PUR_DATE

E01 XRAY MACHINE DELHI 15 2022-08-12
E02 MRI SCANNER MUMBAI 5 2023-01-20
E03 ULTRASOUND BANGALORE 10 2022-05-17
E04 ECG MACHINE CHENNAI 20 2023-04-10
E05 VENTILATOR KOLKATA 25 2023-03-25

Write the output for the following SQL queries:

I. Select LENGTH(EQUIP_NAME) from EQUIPMENT where

QUANTITY < 20;
II. Select EQUIP_NAME from EQUIPMENT where
month(PUR_DATE) = 3;
III. Select EQUIP_NAME from EQUIPMENT where QUANTITY
between 10 and 25;
IV. Select min(PUR_DATE) from EQUIPMENT;
Q No. Section-E (3 x 5 = 15 Marks) MARKS
35 XYZ Global Corp., a multinational manufacturing company, is setting up 5
its Indian branch in Pune, and a regional office in Hyderabad. The Pune
office will be organized into four departments: HR, IT, SALES and
MARKETING. As a network engineer, you are tasked with proposing
solutions for the following queries:

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 The shortest distances between the departments/offices are as follows:

HR to IT 50 M
HR to SALES 75 M
HR to MARKETING 100 M
IT to SALES 95 M
SALES to MARKETING 60 M
PUNE OFFICE to HYDERABAD 1800 M

The number of computers in each department/office is as follows:

HR 100
IT 280
SALES 200
MARKETING 150
HYDERABAD OFFICE 50

I. Suggest the most suitable department in the Pune office to

install the server. Also, provide a reason to justify your
suggested location.
II. Draw a suitable cable layout of wired network connectivity
between the departments in the Pune office.
III. Which networking device would you recommend the company
to purchase to interconnect all the computers within a
department in Pune office?
IV. What type of network—LAN, MAN, or WAN—will be created?
Justify your answer.
V. The company plans to implement an internal employee portal
that allows real-time tracking of production goals and feedback.
Would you recommend a static or dynamic website, and why?
36 Consider the DataFrame StudDF shown below: 5
StudentID Name Age Marks Group
S1 101 John 20 85 Science
S2 102 Sarah 22 92 Commerce
S3 103 Michael 21 75 Humanities
S4 104 Emma 23 88 Science
S5 105 David 24 91 Commerce

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 Write Python statements for the DataFrame StudDF to:
I. Print the first three rows of the DataFrame StudDF.
II. Display the names of all the students.
III. Remove the column Age.
IV. Display the Marks of Sarah, Michael and Emma.
V. Rename the column name Group to Stream.
37 Write suitable SQL query for the following: 5
I. To display the sum of values from the sales_amount attribute
in the Sales relation.
II. To display the first four characters of the product_code attribute
in the Inventory relation. (Note: The product codes are stored
in the format PROD-12345).
III. To display the data from the customer_name attribute in the
Customers relation, after converting all text to uppercase.
IV. To display the minimum value in the price attribute of the
Products relation rounded to the nearest whole number.
V. To determine the distinct count of entries in the orders relation.

OR

Write suitable SQL query for the following:

I. Round the value of Euler’s number (2.71828) to three decimal
places.
II. Calculate the remainder when 240 is divided by 7.
III. Display the number of characters in the word 'Hyderabad'.
IV. Display the last 4 characters from the word BoardExam2024'.
V. Display details from the contact_number attribute in the
Employees relation, after removing any leading and trailing
spaces.

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