Class 10 – Computer Science Question
Paper
Maximum Marks: 70
Time: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks for each question are indicated.
3. Write neatly and to the point.
Section A – Objective Type Questions (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)
Q1. Choose the correct answer:
4. Which of the following is not an input device?
a) Keyboard b) Mouse c) Printer d) Scanner
5. CPU stands for –
a) Central Process Unit b) Central Processing Unit c) Control Processing Unit d)
Central Programming Unit
6. Which company developed the C programming language?
a) Microsoft b) AT&T Bell Labs c) Google d) Apple
7. Which of the following is system software?
a) MS Word b) Operating System c) Photoshop d) VLC Player
8. The device that connects a computer to a network is –
a) Switch b) Router c) Modem d) Hub
Q2. Fill in the blanks:
9. The physical parts of a computer are called __________.
10. The smallest unit of data in computer is __________.
11. __________ is called the “brain of computer”.
12. Compiler converts __________ into machine code.
13. __________ is the founder of Microsoft.
Section B – Very Short Answer (2 × 10 = 20 Marks)
Q. Define hardware and software with one example each.
Q. What are the four basic operations of a computer system?
Q. Differentiate between RAM and ROM.
Q. Write two characteristics of C language.
Q. Define communication channel and give one example.
Q. Name any two Indian IT companies and two global IT companies.
Q. Write the difference between assembler and compiler.
Q. What is the role of ALU and CU in CPU?
Section C – Short Answer (3 × 8 = 24 Marks)
Q. Explain the types of software with examples.
Q. Describe the different types of computer memory.
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computer networks?
Q. Write a short note on input and output devices.
Q. Explain the basic structure of a C program with syntax.
Q. What is e-commerce? Write any three advantages.
Q. Draw a neat diagram of the functional components of a computer system.
Q. Explain LAN, MAN, and WAN with examples.
Section D – Long Answer (8 × 2 = 16 Marks)
Q. Explain the functions of CPU with a neat diagram.
(b) Differentiate between primary memory and secondary memory.
Q. Write and explain a C program to add two numbers.
(b) Write about the contribution of Indian IT companies like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro.