Seth M.R.

Jaipuria Schools
Half Yearly Assessment
Session: 2024-25
Class: X Time: 2 Hours
Subject: Information Technology(402) Max. Marks: 50

General Instructions:
● Read the instructions regarding marks carefully before attempting the question paper.

● Question paper comprises four Sections – A, B and C. There are 26 questions in the question paper.
All questions are compulsory.
● Section A – From Q.No 1 to 16 are MCQs of 1 mark each.

● Section B – Q.No 17 to 22 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 40 words.
● Section C – Q.No 23 to 26 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 60 words.
● There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a
few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.
● All the best!

SECTION – A
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following types of communication do the traffic signal symbols like no entry or no parking
represent?
A. Verbal C. Visual
B. Non-verbal D. Specific

2. Reena wants to ensure clarity in her written communication. What should she focus on?
A. Lengthy sentences C. Ambiguous phrases
B. Simple language D. Use of jargon

3. A seminar was conducted by an American speaker. The audience could not understand his accent although
he was speaking in English. They seemed to be disinterested and were not responding. What could be the
barrier in such a situation?
A. Gender barrier C. Language barrier
B. Physical barrier D. Location barrier

4. Independent workers plan their actions to complete their tasks. Which of the following does not apply to
such actions?
A. Planning C. Setting goals
B. Enjoyment D. Setting plans

5. Ravi’s computer is running slow. His friends provided possible solutions. Identify who has given the most
appropriate solution.
A. Neha: "Run a full antivirus scan to check for malware and viruses that might be slowing down your
computer.”
 B. Rohan: "Increase the screen resolution of your computer, as lower resolutions can sometimes cause
slowness."
C. Avni: "Clear unnecessary files and programs from your computer to free up storage space and improve
performance."
D. Mohita: "Reduce the font size of text on your computer, as larger fonts can contribute to slowness."

6. Which of the following software starts working as soon as we switch on a computer?

A. Operating System C. Window
B. Menu D. Files

7. _____________ is a general name for temporary files, old program setup files, cached thumbnails, and
other bits of digital detritus that pile up over time.
A. Spam files
B. Malware
C. Junk files
D. Temporary files

8. Identify the Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 14.

(I) Life on Land
(II) Climate action
(III) Reduced inequalities
(IV) Life below water
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. II and IV
D. III and IV

9. Given below are the statements related to Sustainable development Goals. Which of the statements are
related to SDG Goal “Decent work and Economic growth?
Statement I: be helpful to one another.
Statement II: study and find good jobs to take care of ourselves and our families
Statement III: include everyone while working or playing.
Statement IV: learn and develop skills so that we get add value in our community
A. Statement I
B. Statements II and III
C. Statements I and III
D. Statements I and IV

10. Ministry of Railways in Varanasi introduced clay pots to replace plastic and paper cups. These clay pots are
called as-
A. Glasses
B. Kulhads
C. Glass Pots
D. Sustainable pots

11. Given the statement below, which SDG is it related to?

“Buy and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers.”
A. Reduced inequalities C. Clean Water and Sanitation
B. Responsible consumption and production D. Life on Land

12. Using which style category is a document organized into sections?

A. Character B. Frame
 C. Paragraph D. Page

13. Which tool in Calc creates the group automatically and applies common functions like sum and average on
the grouped data?
A. Subtotal
B. What if scenario
C. Goal seek
D. Solver

14. Which of the following office tool is known for data analysis?
A. Writer C. Calc
B. Impress D. Draw

15. If we have to determine how many units of each of the three products should be sold to reach a certain
profit, which of the following tools would likely be the best choice?
A. Goal Seek C. Macros
B. Subtotal D. Multiple sheets

16. Which of the following options is not true for macros?

A. Macros automate the repetitive keystrokes and tasks
B. Macros reduce the possibility of human error which increases with many repetitive keystrokes and tasks
C. Macros are useful for making complex computations easier to perform by storing them in a name
D. Macros increase the amount of time spent in basic, repetitive computing tasks

Section B
Short Answer Questions

17. Discuss any three skills that make you successful in life.
18. What are the different functions of an entrepreneur?
19. Write any three misconceptions about Entrepreneurship.
20. How is resizing of image different from cropping it?
21. What is the need of using multiple sheets in a workbook? Give an example.
OR
Define the term consolidate and write its use.
22. Describe the different options displayed by Accept or Reject Changes dialog box in a spreadsheet.

Section C
Long Answer Questions

23. Explain about the positioning image in the text.

24. What are templates? How can you create a template in LibreOffice Writer?
25. Explain relative and absolute hyperlinks with an example. How can you edit an existing hyperlink?
26. Write the steps to implement the following:
i. Merging Sheets
ii. Compare changes

OR
Write a short note on the following:
i. Macros
ii. What-if Scenario