Information Technology (402)

Class – IX
Sample Paper – 2 (Answer Key)

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. No. QUESTION
Marks
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. a. Prejudice 1
ii. c. Bluetooth 1
iii. c. Time bound 1
iv. d. Both a and c 1
v. a. Creativity and innovation 1
vi. a. Chemical pollution due to fertilizers 1

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

i. b. Business Process Management 1
ii. b. Ordering food online
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iii. c. Guide 1
iv. c. Statistics Window 1
v. a. Experienced 1
vi. b. Home 1

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

i. d. Ctrl+Z 1
ii. a. .odt 1
iii. b. Clipboard 1
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iv. a. Insert 1
v. b. Non-printable character 1
vi. b. Thesaurus 1

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

i. d. Data Validation 1
ii. d. 85+20 1
iii. d. Sorting 1
iv. c. Formula 1
v. c. Mixed 1
vi. d. Legend 1

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

i. b. Status bar 1
ii. a. Exit 1
iii. Ctrl + U 1
iv. a. Custom animation 1
v. b. OpenOffice Calc 1
vi. c. Gradient Fill 1

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 SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

QUESTION Marks
Q. No.
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 Two types of verbal communication: 2
i. Interpersonal Communication - This form of communication takes place
between two individuals and is a one-on-one conversation. It can be formal or
informal.
Example: A manager discussing the performance with an employee.
ii. Written Communication- This form of communication involves writing words. It
can be letters, circulars, reports, manuals, SMS, social media chats, etc. It can be
between two or more people.
Example: A manager writing an appreciation e-mail to an employee.
Q. 7 Successful qualities of an entrepreneur: 2
• Must have self-belief to be confident to take business decisions.
• Must keep trying new ideas even if some ideas do not work.
Q. 8 Some factors influencing self-management are:
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• Self-awareness: Ask for honest feedback. Think about your daily interactions
and how you handled situations well or could have handled them differently.
• Responsibility: Take responsibility for your tasks is very important. Taking
ownership is the step towards self-development.
• Time Management: Prioritise the things you have to do. Make a time table and
follow it diligently.
• Adaptability: Keep yourself updated. Prepare yourself for new changes.
Q. 9 Data analysis: Requires knowledge of Artificial intelligence and machine learning. 2
Cloud computing: Requires knowledge of programming.
Q. 10 • Switch off the lights when a room is not being used. 2
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• Improve the ventilation in the house to reduce the use of the AC.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

Q. 11 Rachit should add the information to the data source that can be a document, a 2

spreadsheet, or a database which has the details.

Q. 12 Previewing our document before printing is essential. It ensures the correct 2
appearance on paper, catches formatting errors, and confirms layout elements like
headers and footers. Checking paper size and orientation prevents misalignment
issues, while assessing print quality and adjusting settings contributes to efficient
resource usage, saving costs.
Q. 13 Pointing device is an input device used to interact with a computer or electronic 2
device by pointing, selecting, and manipulating objects on the screen. The examples
are mouse, touchpad, touch screens, etc.
Q. 14 The virtual keyboard in Rapid Typing software serves as a visual guide, aiding 2
beginners in learning touch typing. It shows the right typing position for each hand
and finger while working through typing lessons.

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Q. 15 Four areas where ICT has made a major effect: 2
• Mobile Applications: Streamlining daily tasks, enhancing communication, and
enabling online transactions.
• E-learning: Transforming education methods and fostering innovative teaching
and learning approaches.
• E-commerce: Facilitating direct access for entrepreneurs to customers and
providing users with a wide array of products and services.
• E-banking: Offering 24/7 access to banking services, simplifying financial
management for individuals.
Q. 16 Key characteristics of a presentation: 2
Clear Content: A good presentation has a clear message in simple language that the
audience can easily understand.
Know Your Audience: Create the presentation as per the interests and needs of the
audience to make it more relevant.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)

Q. 17 Aditi can use password protection to prevent unauthorised access to her 4

confidential presentation. The following are the steps to use password protection
in OpenOffice Impress:
• Open the presentation file in the presenation software.
• Click the File menu and Select Save As option.

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• Enter the file name and check the Save with password checkbox.
• Enter a strong password that combines letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Confirm the password by entering it a second time to ensure there are no
mistakes.
• Save the Presentation.
• Cardiac Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan: A cardiac CT scan uses X-rays to
create detailed cross-sectional images of the heart. It provides a clear view of
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the heart's structure, blood vessels, and surrounding tissues, helping diagnose
heart ailments.
• Electrocardiogram(ECG or EKG): An ECG measures the electrical activity of the
heart. Electrodes attached to the skin detect the heart's electrical signals,
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creating a graph that displays the heart's rhythm and function. It is commonly
used to diagnose issues like irregular heartbeats, heart attacks, and other
cardiac conditions.
Q. 19 a. Rehearse Presentation: 4
• Go to the Slide Show tab on the top menu and rehearse the presentation.
b. Modify Slide Layout:
• Select the View tab and click on Slide Sorter.
• Click on the seventh slide.
• Go to the Home tab -> Slides group.
• Click on the Layout button to open a drop-down menu with various slide layout
options and choose the desired layout.
c. Insert Shapes:
• Open the slide.
• Go to the Insert tab on the top menu.
• Click on Shapes and choose the desired shape from the menu.
• Click and drag on the slide to draw the shape.
• Using the options in the Format tab, such as color and size.
d. Change design of entire presentation:
• Go to the Design tab on the top menu.
• Browse through the available design themes displayed in the Themes group. Click
on the desired theme to apply it to the entire presentation.

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Q. 20 A thesaurus is a feature in word-processors that suggests synonyms and antonyms 4
for selected words. To replace a word with a synonym, select the word and right
click on it. Choose the Synonym option from the short-cut menu that appears. A
list of synonyms will be displayed in the sub-menu. Click on the desired synonym to
replace the selected word in the document.
Q. 21 i. = AVERAGE(C9:D9) 4
ii. Both Copy/Paste and Fill Handle can be used to copy the contents.
iii. To find the maximum, the formula is =MAX(E5:E11) and to find the minimum,
the formula is =MIN(E5:E11).
iv. =COUNT(B5:B11) or =COUNT(C5:C11) or =COUNT(D5:D11).

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