CBSE Class 10 · Information Technology · board exam 2027
CBSE Class 10 Information Technology Question Paper 2024
The board’s 2024 question paper, set 89 — all 39 questions as printed; 22 objective answers from the board’s own key; full model answers for 3 written questions, how the answer begins for 7 more. Each question names its chapter, where that chapter’s most-asked questions are.
Full marks 50 · Time 2 h
Section A · Objective questions (23)
File name and file name extension are separated by a__________.
- (A) Dollar ($)
- (B) Dot (.) ✓
- (C) Underscore (_)
- (D) Hash (#)
Answer (the board’s key): (B)
In which of the following types of communication is the message exchanged only through images and pictures?
- (A) Verbal
- (B) Gesture
- (C) Visual ✓
- (D) Facial
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
__________ is the ability to recognise and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.
- (A) Self-awareness
- (B) Emotional Intelligence ✓
- (C) Stress Management
- (D) Emotional Barrier
Answer (the board’s key): (B)
__________ is a driving force that motivates a person to achieve goals, experience happiness and improve the quality of life.
- (A) Stress Management
- (B) Self-Awareness
- (C) Self-Growth
- (D) Self-Motivation ✓
Answer (the board’s key): (D)
Which of the following qualities is not essential to become a successful entrepreneur?
- (A) Confidence
- (B) Creativity
- (C) Patience
- (D) Wealthy ✓
Answer (the board’s key): (D)
How many S.D.G. (Sustainable Development Goals) in total were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to act as a global call to end poverty, protect the earth and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity?
- (A) 13
- (B) 11
- (C) 17 ✓
- (D) 19
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
Which of the following features allows one to apply a group of formats at the same time ?
- (A) Fill
- (B) Styles ✓
- (C) Images
- (D) Drag and Drop
Answer (the board’s key): (B)
In Writer, styles and formatting option is available under ________ menu.
- (A) Insert
- (B) Tools
- (C) Format ✓
- (D) Window
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
Gaurav is creating a report in Writer. The image gets embedded in his document whenever he drags and drops the image and the document size increases. Suggest a way to link the image file instead of embedding it.
- (A) Drag and drop the image.
- (B) Hold down the Ctrl key while dragging.
- (C) Hold down the Shift key while dragging the image.
- (D) Hold down the Ctrl and Shift key while dragging and dropping the image. ✓
Answer (the board’s key): (D)
Resizing a ________ may badly affect the resolution of an image.
- (A) Vector image
- (B) Raster image ✓
- (C) CAD image
- (D) Coloured image
Answer (the board’s key): (B)
In Writer, you can create your own template in ________ way(s).
- (A) One
- (B) Two ✓
- (C) Three
- (D) Four
Answer (the board’s key): (B)
In Writer, ________ function key is used to see the databases while implementing mail merge.
- (A) F1
- (B) F2
- (C) F3
- (D) F4 ✓
Answer (the board’s key): (D)
Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. (i) While consolidating data, a cell range can be named using _________ option. (ii) Kawal and his friends are working on a Spreadsheet for entering data and updating records. They wish to keep a track of changes. Which of the following options will help in knowing who made the changes and what changes were done in the spreadsheet ? (iii) _________ is a more elaborate form of Goal Seek. (iv) Macro functions can be written to behave as regular functions by writing a/an _________. (v) _________ option of Calc helps in viewing the changes made to a worksheet using original and edited worksheet. (vi) In Calc, in Shared workbooks, this can be done :
- (A) Name range
- (B) Define range
- (C) Consolidate name
- (D) Define name
In OpenOffice Base, the relationship applied on the tables can be removed with the help of _________ option.
- (A) Clear
- (B) Remove
- (C) Drop
- (D) Delete ✓
Answer (the board’s key): (D)
In SQL, the keyword to display records in ascending order is :
- (A) Asce
- (B) Incr
- (C) Asc ✓
- (D) High
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
_________ is a numeric data type which can store Yes/No type values in the form of 0 or 1 in OpenOffice Base table.
- (A) Boolean ✓
- (B) Char
- (C) Binary
- (D) OtherObject
Answer (the board’s key): (A)
Which of the following statement retrieves zero or more rows from one or more database tables or database views ?
- (A) UPDATE
- (B) DELETE
- (C) SELECT ✓
- (D) DISPLAY
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
A ________ is a discussion style website similar to an online personal diary, used for creating personal web pages.
- (A) WWW
- (B) Web
- (C) Blog ✓
- (D) Chat
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
Natasha works as floor manager. She has been assigned a task for conducting regular__________ to ensure safety of life in case of any disaster or emergency by evacuating the place of danger.
- (A) Cultural assembly
- (B) Open house events
- (C) Evacuation drill ✓
- (D) Trips and excursions
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
__________ is an accessibility feature that assists people who have difficulty using a keyboard or a mouse (or both).
- (A) Sticky keys
- (B) Serial key ✓
- (C) Control key
- (D) Toggle keys
Answer (the board’s key): (B)
Networks in which all computers have equal status are called __________.
- (A) Peer-to-Peer architecture ✓
- (B) Central architecture
- (C) Hierarchical architecture
- (D) Client-server architecture
Answer (the board’s key): (A)
__________ are text files containing small data such as username and password.
- (A) Operating System
- (B) Anti-virus
- (C) Cookies ✓
- (D) Modem
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
DSL stands for:
- (A) Digital System Line
- (B) Data Subscriber Line
- (C) Digital Subscriber Line ✓
- (D) Data Service Line
Answer (the board’s key): (C)
Section B · Written questions (16)
How can cultural differences be a barrier to effective communication ?
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Model answer · Cultural barriers to communication
- 1.Cultural differences become a barrier when people of different cultures are unable to understand each other's customs. This results in inconveniences and difficulties when they talk to each other. People sometimes make stereotypical assumptions about others based on their cultural background. This leads to difference in opinions between the people talking, and it can be a major barrier to effective communication.2 marks
- Write that people make "stereotypical assumptions about others based on their cultural background".
- Finish with the result: it "leads to difference in opinions" and can be "a major barrier to effective communication".
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Explain any two misconceptions about entrepreneurship.
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Model answer · Misconceptions about entrepreneurship
- 1.A misconception is a false belief or opinion about something. Two misconceptions about entrepreneurship are: (i) Every business idea needs to be unique or special. This is not true. A person can take an idea that is already there in the market and do something different with it. (ii) A person needs a lot of money to start a business. The money used to start a business is called capital. Capital is important for starting. However, every business does not need a lot of capital to start.2 marks
- Write each misconception in the book's words, for example "Every business idea needs to be unique or special", and then write the truth behind it.
- When you explain the money misconception, write that the money used to start a business is called capital and that every business does not need a lot of capital to start.
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Briefly discuss the significance of time management skills in order to succeed in life.
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Model answer · importance of time management
- 1.Time management skills matter for success because a person who is clear on the best use of time becomes more focused and productive. Such a person completes tasks on time and does not waste time during the day. Good time management helps in achieving bigger goals, reduces procrastination (postponing tasks) and increases productivity. As a result, there are more chances of getting success in life.2 marks
- Start with the reason: being clear on the best use of time makes one "more focused and productive".
- Write all three benefits: "achieving bigger goals", "reduces procrastination" and "increases productivity".
- End by linking these benefits to "more chances of getting success in life".
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Very often we hear about spam mails. Explain what are spam mails, and what should be done with such mails.
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1. Sometimes we get mails from companies who are advertising a product or trying to attract us to their website. Such mails are called SPAM.
The full answer from Medha Ma’am →Mention any two ways to get clean and affordable energy.
How the model answer begins
1. Two ways to get clean and affordable energy are: (i) Solar power: Using solar power, i.e., power generated using the sun, does not cause pollution as it does not require burning of non-renewable fuels, such as coal.…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am →Write the main steps to group drawing objects in Writer.
What is the purpose of consolidating data in spreadsheets ? Discuss briefly.
Differentiate between LAN and WAN.
How the model answer begins
1. LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) differ as follows: 1. Area covered — LAN: connects computers in a small area, such as one room, building or school campus; WAN: connects computers spread over a large…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am →What are the two parts of a cell reference while referencing data on other sheets ? Explain with an example.
Give any two benefits of creating relationships between tables in a database.
Mention any two basic fire safety rules to be followed in any organization.
How the model answer begins
1. Two basic fire safety rules to follow in any organization are: (i) All employees must know where the fire extinguishers are located, and how to properly use them. Fire extinguishers should be clearly marked with signs…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am →What is the concept of mail merge in word processing software ? Discuss in detail. Also give any two major benefits of using mail merge.
How the model answer begins
1. Mail merge is a feature of word processing software used to create many personalised documents, such as letters, invitations, envelopes or labels, from a single main document. It joins two files. The main document holds…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am →Explain four types of hyperlinks that can be applied in spreadsheets.
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1. A hyperlink lets us jump to a document stored at a different location from within a document. Four types of hyperlinks used in a spreadsheet are: (i) Absolute hyperlink: It stores the complete location where the file is…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am →Internet security is of prime concern nowadays. Using strong passwords can lower the risk of security breach on the Internet. Himanshi has just created her first Internet based account. Help her by giving any four general guidelines for managing strong passwords.
In context of OpenOffice Base, explain the concept and significance of the following : (a) Forms (b) Reports
How the model answer begins
1. (a) Forms: A form is an object of the database that has a user friendly interface. A database form provides the user a systematic and interactive way of storing information into the database. It is an interface in a…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am →Consider the table Product and write SQL queries for the following : Table : Product (a) To display names of all products whose category is "domestic". (b) To display product name and price whose quantity is less than 50. (c) To display price and quantity of Laptop. (d) To display name and quantity of those products whose price is above 5000. For Visually Impaired Candidates : In the context of Database Management System, write a short note on the following : (i) Database (ii) Table (iii) Field (iv) Composite Primary Key
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