SAMPLE QUESTION PATTERN - SoSE

2023-24
Term
EMDD: Entrepreneurship Mindset & Design using Digital tools
Class – 9

Paper Instructions:
1. The test paper contains __ numbered test items (questions) grouped in four
sections.
2. Answer all questions. There is partial credit for attempting. In case a
question is attempted multiple times, only the first response will be evaluated.
3. Please read the test items carefully before answering. You will need to read
some text and understand the context before answering the questions.
4. There are two types of test items: a selected response task with explanation
(SRT-E), and a constructed response task (CRT).
5. In this subject, students deal with real life situations, where answers are rarely
right or wrong. Some answers may be more appropriate than others. Hence an
SRT-E question gives multiple options, some more appropriate, some less
appropriate and some inappropriate. Your task is to select one or more
appropriate options as instructed, explaining your choice. In the answer
sheet, write the test item number, one or more selected options labels and an
explanation for your choice. For example, in case you want to select options B
and D as two more appropriate answers for the test item 30, then write Q 30
(B), (D) in your answer sheet. When asked so, write an explanation supporting
your choice.
6. For a CRT, write your response along with the test item number.

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 SECTION ONE
INQUIRING AND ANALYSING REQUIREMENTS
Read the following paragraph extracted from the story of Ms. Sarita Sarvaria and answer the
questions 1 and 2 below.
Once, Ms. Sarita got an opportunity to visit London from her work. She was amazed to see the
cleanliness of the hotel that she stayed in. Talking to the staff there, she came to know that this work
was done by housekeeping companies there. She realized that there was no tradition of housekeeping
companies yet in India. However, if such a venture could be initiated, it could go a long way and earn
a lot of profit.
When she returned to Delhi from London, she expressed her wish to start a housekeeping business to
her boss. Her boss tried to explain to her, “It is not an easy task. You have a good enough job, why
do you want to leave it?” When her acquaintances came to know that she was thinking of starting a
housekeeping company, they also discouraged her a lot and said, “Now will you do cleaning work?”
At the same time, her relatives wanted to get her married and leave work altogether.
On one side, all this was going on and on the other hand, Sarita was constantly thinking about the
new opportunity – Will her co-workers work with her honestly? Will the clients understand her
concept and give contracts to her company? There were several similar uncertainties. And the biggest
risk was of letting go of a secure job in the hotel industry. She thought about it over and over, whether
she should start the housekeeping business or not. She was sure that if she was able to succeed, then
a lot would change. She could become a successful businessperson and earn good money. She would
be able to generate employment and would also be able to earn a name in the housekeeping business.
She assessed the risks and the consequences, and finally decided.
Q. 1 From the options below, select the LEAST appropriate reason why Ms. Sarita decided
to start her own housekeeping business and explain your choice. (15-30 words)
A. <<option A>>
B. <<option B>>
C. <<option C>>
D. <<option D>>
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Q. 2. From the choices below, select the most important risk that made Ms. Sarita think
carefully before starting a housekeeping business. Explain your choice. (15-30 words)
A. <<option A>>
B. <<option B>>
C. <<option C>>
D. <<option D>>
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Q. 3 Vineet is interested in two clubs: club and club, but he has been
asked to choose only one club. He decided to study the information presented on these
clubs’ websites. Write THREE factors he should consider while comparing the two clubs
and explain why each of these factors is important in making his decision. (80 to 150
words)
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Q. 4. Zohra and Pradeep have created a Debate club; many students have shown interest
in joining. Zohra and Pradeep would like to invite only those students who are
passionate about debating and can dedicate time to improve in their debating skills.
Suggest TWO questions they can ask the interested students before inviting them to the
club. Explain how a student’s answers to those questions will help Zohra and Pradeep
decide whether to invite him/her or not. (50 to 100 words)
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 SECTION TWO
DEVELOPING IDEAS & DESIGNING A SOLUTION
Questions 5, 6, 7 and 8 refer to the following situation context.
Josh, Jiya and their friends want to start a Comedy club with the objective of providing
a platform for members with talent to practice standup comedy and get useful feedback
from other members. The platform could also arrange public comedy shows, get
sponsors, and send its members to comedy competitions across the country.
Q. 5. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate success criterion for the club and
explain why. (10-20 words)
A. Number of club members participating in national competitions.
B. Number of club members experiencing improvement in their comedy acts due to
practice and feedback in the club.
C. Number of members wearing kurtas in the club.
D. Number of public shows arranged.
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Q. 6. Suggest TWO reasons why students may want to join the Comedy club. (20-50
words)
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Q. 7. The students have designed two alternate sets of activities for the Comedy club as
listed in the table below. They want to compare these two sets and decide which set is
more likely to meet the Comedy club’s requirements mentioned in the situation context
described above. Suggest and explain THREE factors that can be used for this
comparison. (80-100 words)
Activity Set A: Physical format Activity Set B: Virtual Format
During weekly meetings, each member Each week, each member practices and
performs a comedy act in front of the club records a comedy act. He or she shares
member audience and receives feedback. the recording with the club members and
seeks feedback.
Every 3 months, an expert is invited to a Every 3 months, the best recordings of
club meeting. He or she will listen to each club member will be sent to an
everyone’s singing and give improvement expert for improvement suggestions.
suggestions.

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Q. 8. Sketch the home page for the website of the Comedy club containing a) club
member photographs, b) list of recordings of comedy acts of the members, c) banner
with announcements of upcoming events (shows and competitions), and d) links to the
club’s social media accounts. In the sketch, please label different parts so that it is clear
what web elements are used to provide the above four pieces of information.

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 SECTION THREE
PLANNING, CREATING SOLUTION
Q. 9. Raja’s team has been asked to create a plan to define their student club and create
its website. In which order should they do the following tasks? Write the task letters (A,
B, C, D) in the desired sequence.
A. <<task 1>>
B. <<task 2>>
C. <<task 3>>
D. <<task 4>>
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Q. 10. Andrea and Rakesh would like to create a website for their club
where club members can do __________________________ and __________________________________.
From the list below, select TWO most appropriate web elements that they could use to
implement the two features. Explain your choices.
A. <<web element 1>>
B. <<web element 2>>
C. <<web element 3>>
D. <<web element 4>>
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Q. 11. Anita and Ashraf are given the requirements of their club’s website and a list of
steps to create their website and collect feedback. In which order should they do the
following steps? Write the step letters (A, B, C, D) in the appropriate order.
A. <<step 1>>
B. <<step 2>>
C. <<step 3>>
D. <<step 4>>
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Q. 12. While creating a website, it is fine to make changes to the previously created
website design for valid reasons. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for
making such changes? Explain why. (20-50 words)
A. <<reason 1>>
B. <<reason 2>>
C. <<reason 3>>
D. <<reason 4>>
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 SECTION FOUR
TESTING, IMPROVING, EXPLAINING IMPACT
Q. 13 Which of the methods below is NOT appropriate for evaluating the success of a
student club’s website? Select ONE and explain. (20-50 words)
A. << method 1>>
B. << method 2>>
C. << method 3>>
D. << method 4>>
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Questions 14, 15, and 16 refer to the context below:

Aisha’s team has designed and implemented a Music club website that is (a) fast to load,
(b) has video tips for many types of music, and (c) it makes it easy for club members to
arrange after school practice sessions. They have asked a sample of 20 students
interested in music to review the website and provide feedback.

Q. 14. Write three questions that she should ask the 20 students after they have
reviewed the website thoroughly. Explain how their answers will indicate whether
requirements for the website have been satisfied. (50-100 words)
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Q. 15. In a survey, Aisha has received the following feedback on the Sports club’s
website.
● 16% request to add their preferred musician’s video tips.
● 35% say that the website was very quick.
● 85% say that it was easy to set up after school practice sessions.
● 10% say that they would love to have online instructions for each music.
If she had to implement only one improvement, which one should she choose and why?
(20-40 words)
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Q. 16. Considering the feedback received in Q.15, describe in your words how well this
website meets the requirements (fast to load, has music tips videos, setting up after
school practice sessions) and what improvements are needed. (20-40 words)
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