SAMPLE PAPER (TERM-1)

SUBJECT: Computer Application

GRADE: IX

Duration: 2 hours Max Marks: 50

General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains three parts A, B, and C. Each part is compulsory.
2. Part A carries 20 marks, Part B carries 10 marks while Part C carries 20 marks.
3. Part-A consists of very short answers, assertion – reasoning, and case based MCQ
Questions, Part-B contains MCQs and Fill in the Blanks, and Part-C contains short answers and
long answers.
4. Both Part A and Part C have choices.

Part – A:
1. It consists of three sections- I, II, and III.
2. Section I has two case studies. Each case study has 7 case-based sub-parts. An examinee is
to attempt any 5 out of 7 sub-parts.
3. Section II has four assertions–reasoning questions. An examinee is to attempt all the parts.
4. Section III has six very short types of questions. An examinee is to attempt all the parts.

Part – B:
1. Section I has MCQ based questions from Question No. 13 to 17. Each question carries 1
mark.
2. Section II has Fill-in the blanks from Question No. 18 to 22. Each question carries 1 mark.

Part – C:
1. Question No. 23 to 27 are short answer Type (SA-I) questions of 2 mark each, Question No
28 to 29 are Short Answer Type (SA-II) questions of 3 marks each and Question No 30 is
Long Answer Type question of 4 marks.
2. Internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 2 marks and 1 question of 3 marks.

Question Part A Marks

No. Allocation

Section I

This section contains two case studies. Each Question 1 and Question 2 have 7
case-based sub-parts. Question 1, attempt any 5 sub-parts from a to g. Question 2,
attempt any 5 sub-parts from a to g.

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1. Storage devices are also known as Secondary Memory Devices. Since primary
memory has a limited storage capacity and is not permanent, secondary storage
devices are used to store large amount of data permanently. There are various
types of secondary devices available these days. Some most common storage
devices are: Hard Disks, Floppy Disks, CD ROMs, DVDs, Flash memories (Pen drive).
Floppy Disks were one of the oldest type of portable storage devices that could
store up to 1.44MBs of data but now not used in computers of today. Hard Disks
stores information on one or more circular platters which are continually spinning.
CDs are relatively cheap and have a storage capacity of up to 700 MB.

a 1

What storage device is this?

a. USB Flash Drive b. CD/DVD c. Floppy Disk d. none of these
Ans. a. USB Flash Drive
b 1

What storage device is this?

a. CD b. DVD c. Flash Drive d. none of these
Ans. a. CD
c 1

What storage device is this?

a. Hard drive b. Flash drive c. Floppy disk d. none of these
Ans. a. Hard drive
d A ________ is the main storage device in your computer. 1
a. CPU b. Hard drive c. Motherboard d. CD-ROM
Ans. b. Hard drive
e A storage device is a piece of hardware where data can be stored. 1
a. True b. False
Ans. a. True
f What is not a storage device? 1

a. USB b. Pen c. Zip disk d. Floppy disk

Ans. b. Pen

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 g 1

USB memory stick is what type of device?

a. Input b. Output c. Storage d. None of these

Ans. c. Storage

2. A header or footer is text or graphics such as a page number, the date, or a

company logo that is usually printed at the top or bottom of each page in a
document. A header is printed in the top margin and a footer in bottom margin.
Headers are portions of a document that always appear at the top of a page;
footers appear at the bottom of a page. Typically, headers display the title or
chapter name of a document. Headers are specified by page styles; therefore, when
inserted, all the pages with the same page style will display the same
header. Header will be activated on all pages of the document.
a What is a header and/or a footer? 1
Ans. Text inserted into the top and bottom margins
b A purpose of the header is to have information repeat on every page. 1
a.True b.False
Ans. a.True
c Your document will look more professional if you add both a header and footer. 1
a.True b.False
Ans. a.True
d Header’s and Footer’s does not appear on every page of your document. 1
a.True b.False
Ans. b.False

e The Header information will repeat at the top of each page and there is no way to 1
change the header on your first page. Is this True or False?
Ans. True
f What tab has the tools for Headers and Footers? 1
a)Insert b)Theme c)Design d)Format
Ans. a)Insert
g How do you get back in to the Header and Footer if you want to edit it? 1
Ans. Double-click on the Header/Footer area

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 Section II

Question 3 to 6 are assertion–reasoning-based questions. Attempt all the

questions.

3. Assertion (A): Page Border can be done through command Format – Page and then 1
click on Borders tab.
Reason (R): Page Number can be added by clicking on Insert – Fields – Page
Number.
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c. (A) is true but (R) is false
d. (A) is false but (R) is true
Ans. b. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. Assertion (A): Input unit/devices is responsible for the output phase i.e., it makes 1
available output to the users.
Reason (R): System software refers to the programs that control internal computer
operations and make best use of the hardware.
a.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

c.(A) is True but (R) is False.

d.(A) is False but (R) is True.

Ans. d. (A) is False but (R) is True
5. Assertion (A): Page Preview means previewing a document prior to being printed, 1
that is, viewing to see how the document will actually look when printed.

Reason (R): Ctrl + R is used to take the printout of a document.

a.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
b.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

c.(A) is True but (R) is False.

d.(A) is False but (R) is True.

Ans. c. (A) is True but (R) is False.

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6. Assertion (A): The horizontal text alignment can be left, right, center or justify. 1
Reason (R): The word processor offers very useful features like speed, powerful
editing and formatting features.
a.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

b.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

c.(A) is True but (R) is False.

d.(A) is False but (R) is True.

Ans. b. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Section III

Question 7 to 12 are very short types of questions. Attempt all the questions.

7. What is meant by formatting a document? 1

Ans. The general arrangement of text is called formatting. It makes a document
presentable.
8. Name two types of cloud. 1
Ans. Public and Private cloud
9. Write the full form of VDU. 1
Ans. Visual Display Unit
10. Write any one merit and demerit of LAN. 1
Ans. Merit: Cost reduction
Demerit: It is quite difficult to set up a network.
11. What is the by default alignment in a document? 1
Ans. Left
12. What is the shortcut key to open an existing file in Writer? 1
Ans. Ctrl + O
Part – B

1. Question No. 13 to 17 are MCQ based questions of 1 mark each. Attempt all
questions.
2. Question No. 18 to 22 are Fill in the Blanks based questions of 1 mark each.
Attempt all questions.

Answer the following MCQ based questions:

13. A collection of 8 bits is called________. 1

a. byte b. word c. record d. file
Ans. a. byte

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14. Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory? 1
a. ROM b. RAM c. CD d. DVD
Ans. a. ROM
15. To open a new file in Open Office Writer, the shortcut key is: 1
a. Ctrl+X b. Ctrl+V c. Ctrl+N d. Ctrl+Y
Ans. c. Ctrl+N

16. Rahul will use the ________ keyboard shortcut to find and replace a word in his 1
document.
a. Ctrl+J b. Ctrl+R c. Ctrl+F d. Ctrl+R
Ans. c. Ctrl +F
17. Ctrl + S is a shortcut key to _________ a file. 1
a. close b. save c. open d. find
Ans. b. save
Fill in the blanks:

18. _______________ file extension is given to Writer document by default. 1

Ans. .odt
19. _______________ refers to the distance from the text to the paper edge. 1
Ans. Margin
20. _______________ is the transfer of information from one person or device to 1
another.
Ans. Communication
21. The communication media used for wired connection are also called 1
___________________ media.
Ans. guided
22. 1 KB in computer terminology is equal to _____________ bytes. 1
Ans. 1024
Part – C
1. Question No. 23 to 27 are short answer Type (SA-I) questions of 2 mark each.
Internal choice is given in two questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question No 28 to 29 are Short Answer Type (SA-II) questions of 3 marks each.
Internal choice is given in one question. All questions are compulsory.
3. Question No 30 is Long Answer Type question of 4 marks. All questions are
compulsory.
23. What are various categories of software? 2
Ans. There are two categories of software:
a. System Software: this type of software controls internal computer operations.

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 b. Application Software: it is a set of programs necessary to carry out operations for
a specified application.
24. What are the four fundamental components of a computer system? 2
Ans. a. Input unit
b.CPU
c.Internal memory
d.Output unit
25. List any one strength and weakness of computer. 2
Ans. Strength: speed, accuracy
Weakness: lack of decision making power, Zero IQ
26. What is the difference between copying and moving a block of text? 2
OR
What do you mean by spell check and grammar check of a document in a word
processor?
Ans. Moving means removing (cutting) a block of text from one location and inserting
it at another location.
Copying text means making a copy, inserting a copy of block at another location,
leaving the original unchanged.
Moving means changing the locations, copying means replicating the text.
OR
Spell check: It checks the spelling errors in a document. Red wavy line indicates
spelling error.
Grammar check: It checks the grammatical errors in a document. Green wavy line
indicates the grammatical error.
27. What do you mean by Track changes? 2
OR
What do you mean by merging and splitting of cells in a table?
Ans. Track changes is a possibility for Writer users to keep track of the changes a user
makes or other users have made to a document. All changes are recorded and are
visualized in order to ease the review of a document.
OR

Merging refers to combining two or more table cells into one cell and splitting means
the opposite, that is, dividing one cell into two or more table cells.

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28. Define cloud computing. Explain three types of cloud computing. 3
OR
Write shortcut key of the following:
a. Subscript
b. Spell check
c. Insert a Comment
d. Underline
e. Superscript
f. Cut
Ans. It refers to storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of
your computer’s hard drive. To store and access program over a cloud, you need
access to a cloud. Three types of cloud computing are:
a. Public cloud: With a public cloud, all hardware, software, and other supporting
infrastructure is owned and managed by the cloud provider and everything is
commonly shared by all cloud tenants – the cloud subscribers.
b. Private cloud: In a private cloud, the services and infrastructure are always
maintained on a private network and the hardware and software are dedicated
solely to one organization.
c. Hybrid Cloud: It consists of the functionalities of both private and public cloud.
For example, some agencies opt for private clouds when sensitive information is
involved. Also, they use the public cloud to share datasets with general public or other
government departments.
OR
a. Ctrl+Shift+B
b.F7
c.Ctrl+Alt+C
d.Ctrl+U
e.Ctrl+Shift+P
f.Ctrl+X
29. Write three advantages and three disadvantages of Bespoke software. 3
Ans. Advantages:
a. Exact software will be made that company needs.
b. The software will work exactly in the way the company wants it to work.
c. It will have all the features that company specifically needed.
Disadvantages:
a. It takes long time to develop the software.
b. It costs lots of money.
c. The company needs to employ a team to manage the software.
d. Everybody cannot install it in their machines.

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30. A technician is writing a document using a word processor. The technician has made 4
a mistake.

You can use a word processor to write lettttters and essays, but you can
also use it to write a web page. You may already be familiar with tab,
word-wrap, fonts, styles, sizes, justification, centering, spelling checks,
numbering, bullets, word art, auto shapes and clip art.

a. Tick one box to show which feature of a word processor would be used to
identify this mistake.
Tick one box
Type check
Spelling check
Grammar check
Formatting check

b. Describe how the technician could correct the mistake.

c. Tick one box to show a feature of a word processor that could be used to lay out
the second sentence of the document so that it is easier to read.
Tick one box
Grammar check
Bullets
Center Alignment
Spell check
d. What type of alignment is used in the document?
Ans. a. Spelling check
b.By running the spelling check feature of the word processor.
c.Bullets
d.Center alignment

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