✅ Answer Key – Theory Paper
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. b) Vacuum tubes
2. c) Hard Disk
3. b) New → Folder
4. b) Loops commands
5. c) Slide Show
6. b) Underline
7. d) Fourth
8. a) Folder
9. c) .docx
10. c) A network of computers
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. CPU
2. RAM
3. Folder
4. CS
5. Presentations
6. Home
7. Artificial
8. Browser
9. Cut
10. Slide
Section C: Match the Following (5 × 1 = 5 Marks)
1 – b (RAM – Temporary memory)
2 – d (Folder – Stores files)
3 – a (ROM – Permanent storage)
4 – c (Presentation – Group of slides)
5 – e (Slide Sorter View – Arranges slide order)
Section D: True or False (5 × 1 = 5 Marks)
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
Section E: Short Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)
1. Differences between RAM and ROM
RAM is temporary memory; ROM is permanent memory
RAM stores data while working; ROM stores startup instructions
2. Features of MS Word for formatting text
Change font style and size
Make text bold, italic or underline
3. Use of Slide Show view in PowerPoint
To present slides in full screen with animations and transitions
4. Two input and two output devices
Input: Keyboard, Mouse
Output: Monitor, Printer
5. Steps to create a folder in Windows
Right-click on desktop or window
Select “New” → “Folder”
Rename the folder
Section F: LOGO Commands (4 × 2 = 8 Marks)
1. FD 100 RT 90 FD 100
➡ Draws an “L” shaped line (forward, then right and forward again)
2. REPEAT 4 [FD 50 RT 90]
➡ Draws a square
3. CS
➡ Clears the screen
4. LABEL "HELLO"
➡ Displays the word HELLO on the screen
Section G: Long Answer Questions (2 × 6 = 12 Marks)
1. Evolution of Computers:
First Generation: Used vacuum tubes, very large and slow
Second Generation: Used transistors, smaller and more reliable
Third Generation: Used integrated circuits, faster and smaller
Fourth Generation: Used microprocessors, portable computers introduced
Fifth Generation: Based on artificial intelligence, robotics, voice recognition
(1 mark for each generation with 1 feature; 5 generations + intro = 6 marks)
2. Features of MS Word & PowerPoint:
MS Word:
Create, edit, and format text documents
Use fonts, colours, and paragraph spacing
Insert pictures, tables, and bullets
MS PowerPoint:
Create slideshows for presentations
Add images, audio, and animations
Use different views like Slide Show and Slide Sorter
(3 features from each = 6 marks total)
✅ PRACTICAL SECTION – ANSWER KEY (40 Marks)
1. MS Word Activity – 10 Marks
Criteria Marks
Paragraph typed about “My Dream Holiday” 4
Font changed to Arial, size 14 2
Title "My Dream Holiday" is bold and underlined 2
Criteria Marks
File saved correctly as Holiday.docx 2
Total 10
✅ Note: Deduct 1 mark for each formatting error or missing requirement.
2. LOGO Activity – 10 Marks
Criteria Marks
Screen cleared using CS 2
Square drawn correctly with REPEAT 4 [FD 100 RT 90] 4
Name displayed using LABEL "Name" 2
Syntax is correct (spacing, brackets) 2
Total 10
✅ Accept correct variations (e.g., REPEAT 4 [FD 80 RT 90]) if logic is correct. Deduct marks
for missing or incorrect commands.
3. MS PowerPoint Activity – 10 Marks
Criteria Marks
Presentation has 3 slides 3
Each slide has a title (e.g., “My Favourite Hobby”) 2
Picture (clip art or shape) inserted in at least 1 slide 2
Slides arranged using Slide Sorter View 1
File saved correctly as Hobby.pptx 2
Total 10
✅ Creative use of text/images is encouraged. Deduct 1–2 marks for formatting/organization
errors.
4. Internet Activity – 10 Marks
Criteria Marks
Browser opened and search performed for “Healthy food for kids” 3
Three healthy foods listed (e.g., fruits, vegetables, milk) 3
Typed into Notepad neatly 2
File saved as Healthy.txt 2
Criteria Marks
Total 10
✅ Award partial marks for fewer foods or minor errors in saving or formatting.
