SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (402)

MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS IX (Session 2024-25)
(PAPER-2)

Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum 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. d) All of these 1
ii. c) Self-Control 1
iii. c) Plotter 1
iv. c) Both a) and b) 1
v. c) Both a) and b) 1
vi. a) 17 1

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

i. b) Telnet 1
ii. c) F5 1
iii. a) Spelling and Grammar 1
iv. a) Wrap text 1
v. d) Slide Show 1
vi. c) Both a) and b) 1

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

i. a) PDF 1
ii. c) Both a) and b) 1
iii. a) Characters per minute 1
iv. c) Shift + End 1

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 v. b) AutoSum 1

vi. b) Column Chart 1

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

i. a) Video Conferencing 1

ii. d) All of these 1

iii. a) Clipboard 1

iv. b) F10 1

v. a) Slide master 1

vi. a) Image Toolbar 1

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

i. c) To show hidden characters like spaces, tabs & line breaks. 1

ii. a) Plot area 1

iii. d) None of these 1

iv. b) Rehearse Timing 1

v. a) Format Paint Brush 1

vi. a) Leading 1

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 3 P’s of public speaking are as follows: 2
• Preparation: This is the groundwork, where you research and organize
your ideas. Knowing your material well gives you confidence.
• Practice: Rehearsing the speech multiple times refines delivery, improves
timing, and reduces anxiety.
• Performance: This is the moment of delivery, where you present with
engaging body language, clear voice, and confidence to connect with the
audience.

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Q. 7 Two uses of the Internet are as follows: 2
• Communication: The Internet enables quick and effective communication
through emails, instant messaging, video calls, and social networking sites.
• Education and Research: The Internet provides access to a vast array of
information, online courses, educational videos, research articles, and
resources for students, researchers, and educators

Q. 8 2
Feature Being Employed Self-Employed
Income Source Salary or wages from an Income generated from own
employer business or services
Risk Lower risk, as income is Higher risk, as income depends
guaranteed on business success

Q. 9 Two green projects of India are as follows: 2

• Clean Ganga Mission (Namami Gange): This project aims to reduce
pollution in the Ganga River and improve its water quality. It involves
setting up sewage treatment plants, riverfront development, and
monitoring of industrial waste discharge.
• National Solar Mission: Launched to increase solar power generation in
India, this mission promotes the use of solar energy through solar panels,
solar parks, and subsidies, aiming for sustainable and renewable energy
use.

Q. 10 Self-awareness is the ability to recognize one’s emotions, strengths, and 2

limitations. In self-management, self-awareness helps individuals understand
how their feelings influence their behavior, making it easier to control
impulses and reactions. This skill supports better decision-making and helps
manage stress effectively in challenging situations.

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

Q. 11 A virtual classroom is an online learning environment where students and 2

teachers interact in real-time. It uses digital tools, video conferencing, and
online resources to simulate a physical classroom experience. Participants can
engage in discussions, share materials, and complete assignments, all through
the Internet, which makes education accessible from anywhere.

Q. 12 Touch typing is a method of typing where the user types without looking at 2
the keyboard. This skill improves typing speed and accuracy by using muscle
memory to locate keys, allowing typists to focus on the screen and maintain
a steady typing rhythm.

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Q. 13 A margin is the blank space between the text and the edge of the page. 2
Margins improve readability by giving content room on all sides. In Writer, the
default margin value is typically 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides, though this can
vary depending on the setup or style template being used.

Q. 14 Date and time functions in spreadsheets (like Calc or Excel) allow users to 2
perform calculations involving dates and times. Common functions include:
• TODAY(): Returns the current date.
• NOW(): Returns the current date and time.
• DATE(): Creates a date from individual year, month, and day values.
• DAYS(): Calculates the number of days between two dates.

Q. 15 Grouping objects in Impress allows you to combine multiple items (such as 2

shapes, images, or text boxes) into a single unit. This makes it easier to move,
resize, or format them together rather than individually, maintaining
alignment and consistency.

Q. 16 Different Types of Cell Ranges in Calc are as follows: 2

• Continuous Range: A range of cells in a rectangular block, such as A1,
where cells are selected in adjacent rows and columns.
• Non-Continuous Range: Selected cells that are not adjacent, for example,
A1and C1. Non-continuous ranges are selected by holding down the
Control key while selecting multiple ranges.
• Named Range: A specific set of cells given a name for easier reference,
such as naming cells A1 as "SalesData," which can be used directly in
formulas.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50 – 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)

Q. 17 Role and benefits of IT in railways and airways are as follows: 4

• Railways: IT in railways enables efficient scheduling, ticket booking, and
train tracking. It allows passengers to book tickets online, view train
statuses, and receive real-time updates. IT systems also enhance safety,
maintenance, and operational efficiency through automated monitoring
and diagnostics.
• Airways: IT in airways assists with online booking, check-in, and seat
selection, improving the passenger experience. Airlines use IT for flight
scheduling, air traffic control, and baggage tracking, which helps reduce
delays and improve safety. IT systems also enable efficient management
of customer loyalty programs and personalized services.

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Q. 18 Header and Footer are the mark of identification or reference of the text that 4
is displayed on every page of the document. Header or Footer contains
information such as page number, date, logo of a company, title or file name
of the document, etc.
Header is the repetitive text that is printed at the top of every page whereas
footer is the repetitive text that is printed at the bottom of every page in a
document. By default, the header or footer is printed at 0.5cm gap from the
edge of the page. One can apply the same header or footer in the document
or in some pages of a document.
The steps to add a header are as follows:
1. Open the document in which you want to add a header.
2. Click on the Insert menu from the Menu bar.
3. Select the Header and Footer option from the drop-down menu. A
submenu appears.
4. Select Header from the submenu. Another submenu appears.
5. Select the Default Page Style option from the submenu for applying the
header to pages.
A cursor appears on the top of the page (for the header).
6. Type the text on it.
7. Click the mouse button outside the header area in the main document.
The header will be appeared on all the pages.
Q. 19 Animation refers to the ability to add dynamic movement and effects to 4
objects on slides. This makes your presentation more interesting and can help
highlight important points. You can apply animation to objects in Normal
view.
Different types of animation effects are as follows:
• Entrance Effects: Entrance effects control how objects appear on the slide.
• Emphasis Effects: Emphasis effects draw attention to objects that are
already on the slide.
• Exit Effects: Exit effects control how objects leave the slide.
• Motion Path Effects: Motion path effects move objects along a predefined
path on the slide.
• Miscellaneous Effects: Miscellaneous effects include a variety of other
animation options that don’t fit in the above categories.
The custom animation feature allows you to add specific animations to
objects on your slides, such as text, images, and shapes. You can control how
these objects appear, move, or disappear during your presentation that
makes the presentation more dynamic and engaging.

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 Slide transition enables to set the style of display of the slides during the entry
of the presentation. It is the effect applied when a slide moves to next slide
during on-screen presentation or slide show. You can apply slide transition in
Normal view and Slide Sorter view.

Q. 20 • To find the maximum marks, Varun should use the MAX() function. 4
• To find the minimum marks, Varun should use the MIN() function.
These functions identify the highest and lowest values within a specified range
of cells.
Q. 21 In LibreOffice Impress, the slide master is an essential feature that is used for 4
maintaining design consistency and efficiency in presentations. The slide
master provides a standard layout for all slides in a presentation, including
common design elements such as headers, footers, logos, and background
styles. It ensures consistency across different slides. Changes made to the
slide master are automatically applied to all slides that use that master. This
centralised control simplifies updating the design of an entire presentation.
You can create multiple slide masters to define different layouts for different
types of content (e.g., title slides, content slides, comparison slides). Each
master can have its own set of design elements and placeholders.
LibreOffice Impress contains various master slides. These master slides are
available in the Master Slides deck of the Sidebar. The Master Slides deck is
divided into three subsections: Used in This Presentation, Recently Used and
Available for Use.

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