SRI VIJAY VIDYASHRAM SR.SEC.

SCHOOL
Sample Paper - 4
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 402
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections-Section A & Section 8
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. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part. 7. SECTION B-SUBJECTIVE TYPE
QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section contains 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

Q1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)

i. Importance of the Ability to Work Independently is/are

a) Both ensures greater learning and it ensures creativity and satisfaction amongst individuals

b) It ensures creativity and satisfaction amongst individuals

c) Ensures greater learning

d) ensures greater Understanding

ii. Which of the following is the most effective technique of stress management?

a) Positivity b) Time Management c) Exercises and Yoga d) Healthy Diet

iii. Which keys do you press to copy a file or a folder?

a) Ctrl + Z b) Ctrl + Y c) Ctrl + X d) Ctrl + C

iv. The role and benefits of entrepreneurship are

a) Social development b) Improved standard of living

c) Optimal use of resources d) All of these

v. If an employee wants to apply for leave at work, which of the following communication method can
be used?

a) e-mail b) business meetings c) notice/posters d) Website

vi. WCED represents:

a) World Commission on Environment and Disaster

b) World Committee on Environment and Development

c) World Commission on Environment and Development

d) Weird Commission on Environmental Detoxification

Q2. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. How can you update an existing style with new formatting?

a) Use the Load Styles feature to overwrite it.

b) Edit it in the Styles and Formatting window.

c) Reformat text and use Update Style from the context menu.

d) Create a new style and delete the old one.

ii. What does the Fill Format mode do in Writer?

a) Applies a selected style to multiple areas of text.

b) Fills text with a specific color.

c) Creates a new template for styles.

d) Copies text and formatting to another location.

iii. How do you align an image to the center of the page?

a) Both Use the Alignment options under the Format menu and Select the image, right-click, and choose
Center on Page

b) Drag the image to the center.

c) Use the Alignment options under the Format menu.

d) Select the image, right-click, and choose Center on Page.

iv. Which tool is used to resize an image in Writer?

a) The Image Size dialog box

b) Dragging the image corners

c) Cropping the image

d) Both Dragging the image comers and The Image Size dialog box

v. What is the first step to create a new template?

a) Save the document with a txt extension. b) Format a blank document as desired.

c) Import a template from another document. d) Select Template Wizard from the Tools menu.

vi. How can you set a custom template as the default?

a) Create a macro to assign it as default.

b) Save the template with the name "Default Template".

c) Open the template and click Set as Default in the toolbar.

d) Use File > Templates > Manage Templates and mark the custom template as default.

Q3. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. Which tool is best suited for "what-if" analysis with complex formulas and multiple constraints?

a) Subtotals b) Consolidate c) Solver d) Goal Seek

ii. What is the advantage of relative hyperlinks?

a) They adjust when the document is moved b) They protect the document

c) They remain fixed d) They are faster to create

iii. What symbol is used to indicate a reference to another document in Calc?

a) # b): c) & d) [ ]

iv. What is the primary purpose of recording changes in a shared spreadsheet?

a) Formatting data b) Tracking edits made by multiple users

c) Automating calculations d) Securing the file

v. What happens when a spreadsheet is set up for sharing?

a) Comments are disabled b) Only one user can edit at a time

c) Changes are logged for review d) The file is locked

vi. How can you record a macro in Libre Office Calc?

a)File> New > Macro b) View > Macro Recorder

c) Insert > Macro > Start Recording d) Tools > Macros > Record Macro

Q4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5 = 5 marks)

i. What is the role of a Primary Key in a database?

a) To duplicate records. b) To delete records automatically.

c) To uniquely identify records in a table. d) To link multiple databases.

ii. __________clause can be used with the SELECT statement in SQL to specify which rows to retrieve
from the table.

a) SAME b) WHERE c) SIMILAR d) GROUP

iii. How do you arrange the data in a table in ascending or descending order in LibreOffice Base?

a) Use the "Edit" menu b) Right-click on the table and select "Sort Data"

c) Data automatically arranges itself in order d) Use the "Tools" menu and select "Sort"

iv. Which operation is NOT possible using the Design View of a table in LibreOffice Base?

a) Modifying field properties b) Deleting records

c) Adding new fields d) Setting a primary key

v. What does a numerical query perform in LibreOffice Base?

a) Display text data only b) Design forms

c) Insert records d) Perform calculations like sums and averages

vi. What can be inserted into a report to show the time of generation?

a) Query results b) Form View options c) Date and Time fields d) Database table name

Q5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5 = 5 marks)

i. What basic safety rules to follow at the workplace?

a) All of these b) Electrical Safety c) Falls and slips d) Fire Safety & Use of First aid

ii. What should you do with the problem of dry eyes?

a) Forget to blink b) Do exercise

c) Rest eyes periodically and do simple eye exercises d) Blink the eyes

iii. In fire classification, material wood, cloth, and paper comes under

a) Class D material b) Class A material c) Class B material d) Class C material

iv. What is the primary fire emergency telephone number is?

a) 111 b) 101 c) 011 d) 108

v. JPEGs and PNGs are both types of __________ image files.

a) sharpen b) smooth c) deleted d) raster

vi. What does JPG stand for?

a) Joint Photo Experts Group b) Joint Photographic Excel Group

c) Joint Photographic Experts Group d) Joint Photographic Excel Grade

SECTION B (Employability Skills)

Q6. What are the main goals of effective communication?

Q7. Differentiate between eustress and negative stress.

Q8. What is Trojan?

Q9. What is the main feature of a business to be successful in the market?

Q10. What are the major challenges of sustainable growth?

SECTION B (Subject Specific Skills) Short Answers

Q11. What are templates in LibreOffice Writer, and why are they used?

Q12. What is the purpose of the Consolidate feature in LibreOffice Calc?

Q13. How do absolute references differ from relative references in Calc?

Q14. What is the Form Wizard in LibreOffice Base?

Q15. What are musculoskeletal problems?

Q16. What is the first aid for electrical emergencies?

SECTION B (Subject Specific Skills) Long Answers

Q17. A technical writer is creating software documentation for a new product. The document requires a
detailed Table of Contents (ToC) and frequent updates.

a) What is the role of the Table of Contents in a software manual?

b) How do you maintain a Table of Contents in LibreOffice Writer?

c) Can you customize the style of the Table of Contents?

d) What should be done to update the ToC after adding new sections to the document?

Q18. A financial advisor manages investment data for multiple clients. They need a macro to sort clients
by portfolio size, calculate returns, and generate summaries for each client.

a) How can the advisor create and run a simple macro to automate calculations?

b) Why is it beneficial to pass arguments to macros in financial analysis?

c) How can macros simplify sorting by portfolio size?

d) What operations cannot be fully automated using the macro recorder in Calc?

Q19. A library is creating a database to organize books, authors, and borrower details. The database
should allow adding and editing records for new books, assigning unique IDs to each book, and sorting
books by title or author.

a) How can the library set up a table to store book details using design view?

b) Why is it important to set a primary key for the "Book ID" field?

c) How can records be edited in a table to update book details?

d) What steps are required to sort the table by author names?

Q20. An event management company needs a database to track events, including event IDs, names,
dates, and venues. They want to use LibreOffice Base for storing and editing event details.

a) How can a table for event details be created in LibreOffice Base?

b) How can you assign appropriate data types for fields like "Event Date" and "Venue Name"?

c) How can outdated or canceled events be removed from the database?

d) How can the company sort events in descending order by event dates?

Q21. Explain how stress and poor working conditions can act as workplace hazards.