PART A

UNIT I to V
UNIT V
GREEN SKILLS

1. Define sustainable development?

OR
What are the key concepts of sustainable developmennt?

Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present
without compromising the capacity of future generations, guaranteeing the balance
between economic growth, care for the environment and social well-being.
2. Why do you think the United Nations has made the 17 Sustainable
Development Goals?

The 17 SDGs have been made to take care of important issues like:-
Economic growth, to overcome poverty, promote gender equality, use water and
energy wisely, environment protection, climate change and biodiversity.
3. What are the major challenges of sustainable growth?
OR
Name some objectives of sustainable development.

The major challenges of sustainable growth are / Some objectives of sustainable

development are :-
Economic growth, to overcome poverty, promote gender equality, use water and
energy wisely, environment protection, climate change and biodiversity.
4. What steps do we have to take for sustainable development?
OR
What measures will cities have to adopt to protect the environment , while
ensuring development?
Plant more trees
Recycling and reuse of waste material
Management of renewable resources
Use environment friendly material
Low carbon growth
Climate smart agriculture
Minimising the use of toxic chemicals
 UNIT IV
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

1. What do you mean by Entrepreneurship ?

Entrepreneurship is the type of self-employment where one is running a business
and looking for ways to make the business better to make profits.
2. Write four qualities or characteristics of a successful Entrepreneur?
OR
Why should an entrepreneur be open minded?
Four qualities or characteristics of a successful Entrepreneur are :
a) They are confident.
b) They keep trying new ideas in their business.
c) They take responsibility for their actions.
d) They do not give up when they face a difficulty.
3. What do you mean by Entrepreneur?
A self employed person who is always trying to make his/her business better by
taking risks and trying new ideas is an entrepreneur.
4. Write four positive impacts of Entrepreneurship on society.
OR
What do entrepreneurs do when they run their business?
OR
Why is entrepreneurship considered as a good option for earning a livelihood
in present times?
1. Accentuates economic Growth
2. Promotes Innovation and self reliance
3. Creates Jobs and Employment Opportunities
4. Solves the problems of the society
5. Encourages welfare of the society
5. Write any two disadvantages of Entrepreneurship as a career.
1. No Fixed income
2. Problem of generating finance in the beginning of career
6. What is the relationship between an entrepreneur and a society?
OR
What does an entrepreneur do?
An entrepreneur needs a society to run its business and society cannot function
without entrepreneurs as he is the person who creates jobs , generates products,
and helps in economic growth.
 UNIT III
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

1.What do you mean by Operating System?

It is a software that acts as an interface between the user and the computer.
Examples of operating systems are :
a. Apple iOS (for mobile and computer)
b. Google Android(for mobile)
c. Linux-Ubuntu ( for computer)
d.Microsoft Windows (for computer)
2.Differentiate between files and folder.

File Folder

A place where information is stored on the A location where a group of files can be
computer. stored.

It has a name and extension both. It has only name

3.What do you mean by Data Backup?
Backing up data means to save the information present on your computer on to
another device, such as CD/DVD drives or hard disk or on your google drive
4.What do you mean by Spam?
We get mails from companies who are advertising a product or trying to attract you
to their website. Such mail is called Spam.
5.How can you increase the performance of a computer?
a. Using an updated Antivirus Software
b. Removing unnecessary files and data, such as temporary files and images.
6. What do you mean by Virus?
Viruses are computer programs that can damage the data and software programs or
steal the information stored on a computer. Example:- Worms and Trojan Horse
7. Differentiate between Worms and Trojan Horse.

Worm Trojan Horse

These are viruses that replicate and spread Trojan Horse seems to be a useful program
to all files once they attack a computer.. but once it reaches a computer it starts
destroying data
8. Write a few tips to protect your data from online theft and viruses.
Use passwords to login to your computer
Install Anti-virus and Firewall
Use Data Encryption
Give details of your credit card or bank account only to secure sites.
9. What is ‘s’ in “https”?
‘s’ stands for secure
10.What command will you write in the Run dialog box to open the Temp
folder?
%temp%s
11.What are cookies?
Cookies are small files which are stored on a user's computer when you visit any
website on the internet.
12.What is a firewall in computing?
A computer firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming
and outgoing network traffic based on user-defined security rules.
13. What is the use of antivirus software? Name any two commonly used
anti-virus software.
Antivirus software is used to detect and remove malicious programs from the
computer. Some examples of antivirus software are McAfee Virus Scan, Norton
AntiVirus, Microsoft Security essentials, and Quick Heal.
14. Why should we remove temporary files from the computer?
Temporary files take up a large amount of disk space and makes the computer slow
so should be removed to clear space.
15.What are the common signs of a virus attack?
Computer runs very slow
There is a change in the file size.
Computer often stops responding.
There is an increase in number of files (unusual)
Unusual error message appears on the screen.
Computer restarts on its own.
16.How can you prevent your computer from virus?
We should install anti-virus and keep it updated.
17. Mention few ways in which a computer gets infected with virus.
Infected files
Infected pen drives
Infected CD-ROM/DVD-ROMs
Through infected file attachment of e-mails
18. Can computer virus infect hardware?
No
19. How can you delete a folder?
1.Click the file or the folder.
2.Press the Delete key.
Or
Right-click and select the Delete option from the Shortcut menu.
20.Name the place where deleted files are placed.
Recycle Bin
21.How can you empty the recycle Bin?
Right-click the Recycle Bin icon and then click Empty Recycle Bin.
 22. Difference between CUI and GUI.
OR
Write advantages of GUI over CUI.

CUI GUI

CUI stands for Character User Interface. GUI stands for Graphical User Interface.

In CUI only one task/Software can run at a In GUI more than one task/ Software can run
time. simultaneously.

CUI is not easier to navigate. GUi .is much easier to navigate

23. Define Disk Defragmentation.
The process of reorganising the data stored on the hard drive so that related pieces
of data are put back together, all lined up in a continuous manner.
24. What is a recycle bin?
It is a container that is used to store deleted files and folders. It is a place where you
can retrieve those files that you may have deleted accidentally.
25. What is a taskbar?
It is a long horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop. It has a start button on the left
side, clock ,zoom slider etc on the right side and name of opened software at middle
section.
 UNIT II
SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS

1. What do you mean by self management?

Self management is referred to as Self Control. It is the ability to control one's
emotions, thoughts and behaviour in different situations.
2. What is stress?
Stress can be defined as our emotional mental physical and social reaction to any
threat.
Ex:-Stress created by fire alarm to alert you.
3. What are the benefits of stress management.
1.We can complete our task on time.
2. We will be more energetic and eradicate anxiety.
4. Define Eustress.
Eustress provides us energy and motivates us to achieve goals.
5. Define self awareness.
Self awareness means being aware of your personality including your strengths,
weakness, thoughts, beliefs, emotions and motivation.
6. Define self motivation.
Self motivation is an internal force that pushes us to achieve our us goals,feel happy
and improve our quality of life.
7. What is the full form of SMART?
S-Specific
M-Measurable
A- Achievable
R- Realistic
T-Time bound
8. Define Self Regulation.
Self regulation means to control your reactions to emotions like frustration or
excitement.
9. What is the ABC of stress management?
A means Adversity (Stressful event ) or( Difficult situation)
B means Beliefs (your respond to event)
C- Consequences (actions of event)
10. Explain two types of motivation.

SELF MOTIVATION

INTERNAL / INTRINSIC EXTERNAL / EXTRINSIC

Work that makes us happy, healthy. Work that gives us respect, appreciation,
reward.

Ex:- attend sports and art classes , clean Ex:- Participate in 100 m race and won a
your room prize
 UNIT I
COMMUNICATION SKILLS

1. What is communication?
Communication means exchange of ideas, thoughts, opinion, information,
messages, feeling and emotions. Etc
2. What are the different methods of communication?
1.Verbal communication (by using words)
a. Oral communication( by using spoken words)
b. Written communication( by using written words)
2. Non verbal communication( by using body language, gestures, symbols, sign
languages, signal charts, images, emojis without using words)
3.Visual communication ( by using posters, maps , pictures, presentation)
3. Difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal communication.

Intrapersonal communication: This type of communication is extremely private. It is a

silent conversation with ourselves.

Interpersonal communication: This type of communication is between two

individuals.
4. What are the elements of the communication cycle?
1. Sender : Person who sends a message.
2. Message:- Piece of any information.
3. Encoding:- How sender wishes to communicate ( either verbally or sign
language)
4. Channel:- Medium by which a message is sent to the receiver.
5. Receiver:- Person who receives message.
6. Decoding:- How the receiver translates the message.
7. Feedback:- Response that receiver gives. It completes two way
communication.
5. Define Communication Barrier
It is an obstacle that interrupts the receiver to understand the message that was sent
by sender.
6. What are the two types of barriers?
1. Internal barrier:- It occurs due to poor listening skills, tiredness,
miscommunication, excitement, angriness, disinterest. (state of mind is not
good)
2. External barrier:- It occurs due to noise, poor network, hearing problem,
different time zones, problem in devices. ( state of devices , environment is
not good)