INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SUBJECT

CODE - 402)
Class – IX
Mid Term Examination – 2023-2024
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. What does an upright (straight) body posture convey/ show? 1
(a) Shyness (b) Fear
(c) Confidence (d) Intelligence

ii. When we communicate verbally, we should use . 1

(a) difficult words (b) simple words
(c) confusing words (d) abbreviations
iii. It refers to a state of psychological tension and discomfort originating from ` 1
unforeseen, difficult, confusing and challenging situations.
(a) Stress Management (b) Time Management
(c) Personality Confidence (d) Self Management
iv. Realistic belief and trust of an individual in one’s own judgement, capabilities and 1
worthiness is .
(a) Self-Motivation (b) Over-Confidence
(c) Self-Confidence (d) Team Player

v. In digital technology, information is translated into . 1

(a)bits (0 and 1) (b) Electric Pulses
(c) Mechanical Pulses (d) digits (0 to 9)

vi. ICT skills help us to . 1

(a) Communication with others (b) boost our business
(c) stay connected with friends (d) All the above
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Information Technology that enables the business by improving the quality of service 1
is
.
(a) IT (b) ICT
(c) ITeS (d) None of the above
ii. BPM stands for . 1
(a) Business Process Manager (b) Business Process Management
(c) Business Protocol Management (d) None of the above
Iii. MNCs have their headquarters India. 1
(a) Outside (b) Inside
(c) None of the above
iv. Barcode on a book makes it easier for the library . 1
(a) to keep track of books (b) to check availability of a specific book
(c) Both of the above (d) None of the above
v. Computers are used in business organizations for . 1
(a) Budgeting and sales analysis (b) Financial forecasting
(c) Maintaining stocks (d) All of the above
vi. PIN (reference to Credit card) stands for . 1
(a) Personal Income Number (b) Private Identification Number
(c) Personal Identification Number (d)None of the above
Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Touch typing can be done with hand. 1
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) Both of the above (d) None of the above
ii. Typing speed of Mukesh is 45 WPM. Full form of WPM is . 1
(a) Words parts Minute (b) Words per Minute
(c) Words per Master (d) None of above
iii. Which of the following keys are used to move cursor? 1
(a) Alphanumeric keys (b) Arrow keys
(c) Caps Lock key (d) Esc key
iv. Special keys labelled F1 to F12 is called . 1
(a) Return Keys (b) Function Keys
(c) Ctrl Keys (d) None of the Above
v. Alphabets are home keys for the right hand. 1
(a) LKJ (b) (semi-colon) LKJ
(c) POIU (d) None of the above
vi. is defined as the percentage of correct entries out of the total 1
entries typed.
(a) Accuracy (b) Reading accuracy
(c) Typing accuracy (d) Writing accuracy
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. FOSS stands for . 1

(a) Free and Open Soft Software (b) Free and Open Source Software
(c) Free and Open Source (d) None of the above

ii. In Writer, by default, the file is saved in format. 1

(a) .odf (b) .ods
(c) .odt (d)None of the above
iii. Top most bar of Writer Window is . 1
(a) Title bar (b) Menu bar
(c) Status bar (d) Scroll bar
iv. When you bring the mouse pointer on any tool and see the meaning of that tool 1
is called .
(a) Tip Tool (b) Tool meaning
(c) Tool Tip (d) None of the above
v. There are steps of doing Mail Merge using Mail Merge Wizard. 1
(a) 2 (b) 3
(c) 4 (d) 5
vi. Radha wants to divide a table into two. Which of the following option will help her? 1
(a) Table -> Split Table
(b) Table -> Merge Table
(c) Format -> Table -> Merge Table
(d) Format -> Table -> Split Table
Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. Which of the following symbol can be typed without pressing Shift Key? 1
(a) : (b) {
(c) ] (d) @
ii. The thumb of the is used to operate the space bar. 1
(a) right hand (b) left hand
(c) Any of the above (d) left foot
iii. Which of the following is used to select an item? 1
(a) Click (b) Double Click
(c) Scroll (d) Triple Click
iv. We can change the mistakes noticed in which of the following? 1
(a) Electronic typewriter (b) Word processor software
(c) Simple typewriter (d) Both (a) and (b)
v. Header and Footer is available in which of the following menus? 1
(a) File Menu (b) Insert Menu
(c) View Menu (d) Edit Menu
vi. The default table size is . 1
(a) 1 column, 1 row
(b) 2 columns, 1 row
(c) 2 columns, 2 rows
(d) 1 column, 2 rows
SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2 x 3 = 6 marks)

Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.

Q. 6 Give examples of any four common signs used for visual communication. 2
Q. 7 Write one sentence of each type—statement, question, exclamatory and order 2
Q. 8 How good intentions are useful? 2
Q. 9 What are the different types of self-management skills? 2
Q. 10 What is the browser used on the computer for? 2
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

Q. 11 What are the four main sub-sectors in the IT-BPM industry? 2

Q. 12 List the various uses of IT in library? 2
Q. 13 What are common mouse functions? 2
Q. 14 What do you understand by Guide Keys and Home Keys? 2
Q. 15 Which two documents are essential for mail merge? 2
Q. 16 List the various software available for word processing. 2
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)

Q. 17 What precaution are required to ensure that ICT use is safe? 4

Q. 18 Explain the stages of touch typing technique? 4
Q. 19 What are pros and cons of using ICT? 4
Q. 20 List the various components of LibreOffice suite. Explain any two component in one 4
line.
Q. 21 What are successful keyboarding tips? 4