Class 10 IT Code 402 Sample Question Paper 2025 Solution

CBSE Class 10 IT 402 Sample Question Paper Session (2024-25)

CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SUBJECT CODE – 402)

Sample Question Paper Solution for Class X (Session 2024-2025)

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 B.
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. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
   iii. There is no negative marking.
   iv. Do as per the instructions given.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
   i. This section has 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

Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1X4=4 marks)

i) What is the importance of effective communication in a workplace?
(a) Reducing office expenses
(b) Enhancing team collaboration and productivity
(c) Increasing employee vacation days
(d) Improving office aesthetics

ii) High expectations from self can leave with chronic anxiety and stress, thus leading to ____ stress.
(a) Physical
(b) Emotional
(c) Social
(d) Financial

iii) John notices that the cost of raw materials is lower in a different supplier’s location compared to his current supplier. He decides to switch to the new supplier to save money.
Which function that the entrepreneur is doing?
(a) Makes decisions
(b) Divides income
(c) Takes risk
(d) Innovation

iv) Imagine you are working on a challenging project for your studies, and you have a tight deadline. No one is around to cheer you on or offer encouragement, but you need to push through and complete the work.
What will make you complete work without others cheering you?
(a) Self-confidence
(b) Communication
(c) Self-motivation
(d) Self-esteem

v) Which organization has adopted the Sustainable Development Goals.
(a) UNICEF
(b) League of Nations
(c) United Nations
(d) World Health Organization

vi) What should you do to ensure secure online transactions?
(a) Lock your computer
(b) Give credit card or bank details only on safe websites
(c) Use anti-virus
(d) Do not use pirated software

Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1X5=5 marks)

i) What is a style in LibreOffice Writer?
(a) A method of typing
(b) A collection of all formatting information
(c) A tool for drawing shapes
(d) A spell-check feature

ii) Which of the following is an example for absolute cell referencing?
(a) C5
(b) $C$5
(c) $C
(d) #C

iii) Which of the following tabs is by default active when the Table of Contents, Entries or Bibliography dialog box is opened?
(a) Entries
(b) Background
(c) Styles
(d) Type

iv) Which of the following is true about Track Changes feature of Writer?
(a) You cannot record a change made in the document.
(b) A comment of a particular author only can be deleted
(c) Any change made to the document is permanent.
(d) None of the above

v) Imagine you are a financial analyst tasked with analyzing quarterly sales data for a multinational corporation. The data is stored in separate sheets within an Excel workbook, each representing sales figures from different regions (e.g., North Zone, East Zone, South Zone).
How can you efficiently view and compare quarterly sales data from multiple regions in a single spreadsheet to identify trends and relationships?
(a) By creating separate charts for each region’s data.
(b) By using the Consolidate function to combine information from all regional sheets into one summary sheet.
(c) By manually copying and pasting data from each region’s sheet into a new sheet.
(d) By deleting unnecessary data from each region’s sheet.

vi) Sore lower back is caused due to _____.
(a) reaching forward frequently
(b) no lumbar support
(c) no upper back support from chair
(d) reaching forward for long periods

Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1X5=5 marks)

i) What is the extension of spreadsheet file in Calc?
(a) .odb
(b) .odt
(c) .odg
(d) .ods

ii) Which of the following is the shortcut key to open the Templates dialog box?
(a) Ctrl+Alt+N
(b) Ctrl+Shift+N
(c) Ctrl+Alt+T
(d) Shift+Alt+T

iii) Which style category would you use to format a section containing text, graphics, and lists?
a) Page Style
b) Paragraph Style
c) Character Style
d) Frame Style

iv) It is a reference point for the graphics which is created while positioning any image. This point could be the page, or frame where the object is either a paragraph, or even a character in a word processor.
(a) Wrap Text
(b) Anchoring
(c) Alignment
(d) BookMark

v) Which of the following is an invalid Macro Name?
(a) 1formatword
(b) format word
(c) format*word
(d) Format_word

vi) A fresh food cafeteria helps to maintain the ____ of the employee.
(a) Health
(b) Morale
(c) Productivity
(d) Engagement

Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1X5=5 marks)

i) Which of the following feature is used to jump to a different spreadsheet from the current spreadsheet in LibreOffice Calc?
(a) Macro
(b) Hyperlink
(c) connect
(d) Copy

ii) Which of the following operations cannot be performed using LibreOffice Calc?
(a) Store and manipulate data
(b) Create graphical representation of data
(c) Analysis of data
(d) Mail merge

iii) The details associated with an entity are called ____.
(a) Table
(b) Attributes
(c) Records
(d) Primary key

iv) The ____ data is a combination of letters, numbers or special characters.
(a) Structured
(b) Unstructured
(c) Semi-structured
(d) Alphanumeric

v) Which kind of hazards can occur in IT industry?
(a) Biological
(b) Chemical
(c) Physical
(d) Ergonomic

vi) In a Query Design wizard, which of the following buttons is clicked to move a field from ‘Available fields’ list box to ‘Fields in the query‘ list box?
(a) >
(b) <9
(c) ∨
(d) ∧

Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1X5=5 marks)

i) Identify the mode, where we can modify in the structure of table?
(a) Datasheet view
(b) Structure view
(c) Design view
(d) All of the above

ii) What is the primary purpose of a query in a database?
(a) To enter new records
(b) To create reports
(c) To retrieve specific data
(d) To design forms

iii) Which of the following is NOT true about forms?
(a) It is the front end for data entry
(b) It can contain text fields
(c) Graphics can be inserted on the form
(d) It can accept only fixed number of records

iv) For an organisation, the proper security procedures will reduce ____.
(a) liabilities
(b) insurance
(c) business revenue
(d) operational charges of the company

v) Which of the following is not an example of ignition sources of open flames?
(a) Gas ovens
(b) Lighters in smoking areas
(c) Welding torches
(d) space heaters

vi) Which action contributes to a healthy and safe working environment?
(a) Keeping emergency exits clear
(b) Leaving cables loose on the floor
(c) Ignoring safety warnings
(d) Using unapproved software

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2X3=6 marks)
Answer each question in 20–30 words.

Q. 6 Imagine you are a high school student working on a group science project. You present your part of the project to your group, but you’re not sure if it meets the expectations or aligns with what the group needs.
Why is it important for your classmates to give you feedback in this situation?

Ans: Feedback helps you understand if your work aligns with group expectations, identifies areas for improvement, and ensures the project meets its goals effectively.

Q. 7 List the ways in which an entrepreneur affects a society.

Ans: Entrepreneurs run their businesses in a market. The market has people who buy products and services and people who sell them also. When people are buying and selling from each other, it is helpful for everyone because everyone involved makes money. This is how entrepreneurs help in growing the area and society they live in.

Q. 8 Amit frequently experiences slow performance on his computer when working with large spreadsheets and multiple applications. He notices that the system freezes and lags, especially when switching between programs.
What should Amit do to improve his computer’s performance in handling large spreadsheets and multitasking?

Ans: If we have been using a computer for a long time we have a lot of unnecessary files and data, such as temporary files and images. When they use too much hard-disk space, the performance of the computer goes down. It is important that we keep cleaning by removing any extra files. We can use some disk cleaner software, which help us clean up the unnecessary files.

Q. 9 How can you manage emotional intelligence?

Ans: Some steps to manage emotional intelligence are as given below.
> Understand your emotions: Observe your behaviour and note the things you need to work on. You can then work on the things you need to improve.
> Rationalise: Do not take decisions abruptly; be rational in your thinking.
> Practise: Do meditation and yoga to keep yourself calm.

Q. 10 How can individuals contribute to a sustainable future?

Ans: Individuals can contribute to a sustainable future by reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting eco-friendly products, recycling, using sustainable transportation, and spreading awareness about environmental issues to promote responsible consumption and conservation of resources.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20–30 words each (2X4=8 marks)

Q.11 Describe the steps to create a custom style named ‘myStyle1’ using drag-and-drop.

Ans: Following steps for Creating a Custom Style Named ‘myStyle1’ Using Drag-andDrop:
Step i. Open the Styles and Formatting sidebar in LibreOffice Writer.
Step ii. Right-click on an existing style that is similar to the desired ‘myStyle1’ or start with the default style.
Step iii. Modify the formatting (e.g., font, size, color) using the toolbar or sidebar options.
Step iv. Drag and drop the modified style onto the Styles and Formatting sidebar under the ‘Custom Styles’ section to create ‘myStyle1’.

Q.12 List and explain two common safety hazards in a workplace.

Ans: i. Slips, Trips, and Falls: Caused by wet floors, loose cables, or cluttered walkways.
ii. Electrical Hazards: Faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or exposed electrical components.
iii. Manual Handling Injuries: Strains and sprains from lifting heavy objects improperly or without assistance. (Mention any two)

Q.13 What is use of What-if Scenarios?

Ans: It is used to explore and compare various alternatives depending on changing conditions. It can be used in the beginning of any project to optimise the output. This tool is used to predict the output while changing the inputs which reflects the output and thus one can choose the best plan of action based on it.

Q.14 How do Merging and Comparing Spreadsheets differ in Calc?

Ans: Merging Spreadsheets combines data from multiple spreadsheets into a single sheet, often consolidating or integrating information.
Comparing Spreadsheets involves analyzing differences between two spreadsheets, highlighting discrepancies in data or structure.

Q.15 Describe referential Integrity.

Ans: Referential Integrity ensures that relationships between tables in a database remain consistent. It means that a foreign key in one table must match a primary key in another table, or be null, to maintain accurate and valid links between related data.

Q.16 What causes eye strain and how to avoid it?

Ans: Potential Cause : Glares from overhead lights or windows eye glasses not correct need vision check
Precaution: Re-orient your desk and computer so light is not directly behind or in front of you.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50–80 words each (4X3=12 marks)

17. Imagine you are preparing a series of school reports that need to include your school’s logo, a picture of your project, and a standard footer with your name and class. Instead of adding and formatting these elements individually in each report, you use LibreOffice Writer templates to simplify this process.

a) How can we apply the template from the available template list?
Ans: Step 1: Go to File > Templates > Manage Templates.
Step 2: In the Templates dialog box, you will see a list of available templates.
Step 3: Select the desired template, (say T1) and click Open button. The new document (with name as Untitled) will be opened with the same content, appearance and formatting effects as the saved template
Step 4: Make the desired changes and save the file.

b) When is exporting of templates useful?
Ans: Exporting templates is useful when you want to: Share Templates: Exporting allows you to share templates with colleagues or others who may need to use the same document formats, styles, or layouts.
Backup Templates: Creating backups of templates ensures you have copies in case of software updates, changes, or data loss.
Transfer Templates: Exporting templates allows you to transfer them between different computers or installations of LibreOffice, ensuring consistency across multiple devices or users.

18. Imagine you are a student organizing a fundraising event for your school club. You have a spreadsheet in LibreOffice Calc that lists donations from different sponsors. Each sponsor has contributed multiple times, and you need to summarize the total amount donated by each sponsor.

a) Which tool in Calc can be used to create the group automatically?
Ans: In LibreOffice Calc, the tool that can be used to create groups automatically is Subtotals

b) Which functions can be applied to the grouped data?
Ans: The Subtotal tool in Calc creates the group automatically and applies common functions like sum, average on the grouped data.

c) Which menu option is used to apply this Tool?
Ans: Data>Subtotals

d) What is purpose of e (-) or (+) signs on grouped data?
Ans ‘+’ sign to expand and ‘–’ sign to collapse the data.

19. What are Data Models? Explain different types of Data models.

Ans: A database can be designed in different ways depending on the data being stored. This structure of database is known as data model that describes the manner in which data will be stored and retrieved. A data model consists of components for describing the data, relationships among them and the constraints that hold data.
There are different data models such as:
Hierarchical Data Model: In this model the data is organized into a tree like structure.
Network Data Model: In this model, multiple records are linked to same master file. It is also considered as an inverted tree where master is present in the bottom of the tree and the branches contain information linked to the master.
Relational Data Model: This data model is based on the principle of setting relationships between two or more tables of the same database. The data elements are stored in different tables made up of rows and columns. The data in different tables are related through the use of common fields. So, relations are set between tables based on common fields. That is why this model is termed as relational database model.

20. Imagine you are a safety officer overseeing electrical maintenance work at a manufacturing plant. To spread the awareness among your team you have to conduct training on safety measures.
List out electrical rescue techniques which you will discuss with them.

Ans: Approaching the accident
• Never rush into an accident situation.
• Call 108 as soon as possible.
• Approach the accident place cautiously.
Examining the scene
• Visually examine victims to determine if they are in contact with energised conductors.
• Metal surfaces, objects near the victim itself may be energised.
• Do not touch the victim or conductive surfaces while they are energised.
• Switch off the electrical circuits if possible.
Hazards and solutions
• Be alert for hazards, such as heated surfaces and fire.
• In case you cannot switch off the power source, take extreme care.
• Ensure that your hands and feet are dry.
• Wear protective equipment, such as gloves and shoes. Stand on a clean dry surface.
• Use non-conductive material to remove a victim from the conductor
High voltage rescue
• Special training is required for rescues if high voltage is present.
• Protective equipment, such as gloves and shoes must be worn.
Apply First Aid
• Give CPR if required
• If the victim is breathing and has a heartbeat, give first aid for injuries and treat for shock.
• Ensure the victim gets medical care as soon as possible.
• Physician attending the victim must have detailed information to properly diagnose and care for the victim.

21. Consider the following table: Employee

Emp_id	Name	Salary	Designation
E01	Kajal	78000	Manager
E02	Rahul	50000	Sales Executive
E03	Tarun	55000	Clerk