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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Computer Applications Set 1 With Solutions
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 50
General Instructions:
- This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
- All Questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some of the questions.
- Section A has 12 questions carrying 1 mark each.
- Section B has 7 Short Answer (SA-I) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
- Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA-II) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
- Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 4 marks.
- Section E has 2 Source based /Case-based /Passage based Questions carrying 4 marks each.
SECTION – A (12 Marks)
(All questions are compulsory)
Question 1.
The acronym SSH stands for________. [1]
(a) Safe Shell
(b) Software Shell
(c) Secure Shell
(d) Simple Shell
Answer:
(c) Secure Shell
Explanation:
The SSH stands for Secure Shell.
Question 2.
Which of the following is an example of social networking website? [1]
(a) wikipedia.org
(b) Facebook.com
(c) cbse.gov.in
(d) ncert.nic.in
Answer:
(b) Facebook.com
Explanation:
Facebook.com is a social networking site that allows to share images, comments, videos, views and other material in an online social community of people.
Question 3.
M in HTML stands for: [1]
(a) Modify
(b) Management
(c) Multiple
(d) Markup
Answer:
(d) Markup
Explanation:
HTML stands for: Hypertext Markup Language.
Question 4.
A _________is an online journal or informational website run by an individual, group, or corporation that offers regularly updated content about a topic. [1]
(a) Newsgroup
(b) Blog
(c) WWW
(d) e-Groups
Answer:
(b) Blog
Explanation:
A blog is a regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or a small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
Question 5.
Which of the following is not a valid value for the target attribute of <a> tag? [1]
(a) _blank
(b) _self
(c) _top
(d) _bottom
Answer:
(d) bottom
Explanation:
The target attribute of <a> tag refers to the place which is the target of the output from the hyperlink. Target attribute does not include _ bottom.
Question 6.
link, vlink, alink are attributes of_______tag. [1]
(a) <body>
(b) <a>
(c) <html>
(d) <img>
Answer:
(a) <body>
Explanation:
The link, vlink, alink attributes can be specified with the <body> tag to specify the colors of the link, active link and visited links.
Question 7.
The_________ attribute of <img> tag specifies an alternate text for an image, if the image cannot be displayed. [1]
(a) alt
(b) text
(c) alternate
(d) msg
Answer:
(a) alt
Explanation:
The “alt” attribute can be used to specify the alternate text to be shown in the image placeholder, in case the image is missing.
Question 8.
Which of the following tag can be used to draw a horizontal line in webpage? [1]
(a) <line>
(b) <hrule>
(c) <hr>
(d) <rule>
Answer:
(c) <hr>
Explanation:
HR standing for horizontal rule is an empty tag used to draw a horizontal line of certain thickness and width in a web page.
Question 9.
In HTML, <dl>, <dd> and <dt> tags are used to create: [1]
(a) Description list
(b) Definition list
(c) Detail list
(d) Dynamic list
Answer:
(a) Description list
Explanation:
The <dl>, <dd> and <dt> tags are used to create Description list, Description definition, and Description term.
Question 10.
A software __________ is a legal instrument governing the use or redistribution of software. [1]
(a) license
(b) law
(c) document
(d) piracy
Answer:
(a) license
Explanation:
The software license regulates the usage, accessibility, duration of accessibility and distribution rights of a software.
Questions No-11 to 12 are Assertion and Reason types. Each question consists of two statements, namely, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most suitable option considering the Assertion and reason.
Question 11.
Assertion (A): Search engine is a hardware device that searches for any websites on the World Wide Web.
Reason (R): Google Search and Microsoft’s Bing are two popular search engines.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
Answer:
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
Explanation:
A search engine is not a machine or hardware. Google Search and Microsoft’s Bing are two popular search engines.
Question 12.
Assertion (A): CSS saves a lot of work. It can control the layout of multiple web pages all at once.
Reason (R): All the required style settings can be stored in an external stylesheet and a link to it can be added in the <head> section of each web page.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
Answer:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation:
Since all the tags and their styling information can be stored in an external style sheet file, the same CSS can be linked to multiple web pages to get the styling applied on the tags used in the pages.
SECTION – B (14 Marks)
(2 Marks each)
Question 13.
Write any two points of comparison in between SMS and MMS. [2]
Answer:
Any two points of comparison in between SMS and MMS:
SMS | MMS |
It stands for Short Messaging Service. | It stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. |
It does not support multimedia content and it allows to send only text. | It supports multimedia content and allows to send images and videos along with text. |
It allows message length up to 160 characters. | It allows message length up to 1600 characters. |
It is less expensive. | It is more expensive |
Question 14.
What is e-Learning? Mention its two main advantages.
OR
Briefly discuss the role of e-governance in any country’s growth and development. [2]
Answer:
e-learning is used to describe a means of learning through technology such as a network, browser, CD-ROM or DVD, and multimedia platforms. Advantages:
- Access from remote locations
- Boon for the working class
- Repetition of lectures and downloadable material.
OR
Roles of e-Governance in development of the country :
- Technology makes governance speedier
- Computer literacy and basic Internet usage are not required.
- Governance is made transparent, that is most of the information is available to the public.
- Provides citizens access to information about the processes and services.
- Facilitates a speedy, transparent, accountable, and efficient process for performing government administrative activities.
- Uses modern information and telecommunication technologies such as the internet and local area networks to enhance efficiency. One commonly used e-governance portal is my gov. in.
Question 15.
Compare 3G and 4G mobile technologies on any two major points. [2]
Answer:
Two major points of comparison in between 3G and 4G mobile technologies:
3G (3rd Generation) | 4G (4th Generation) |
The maximum upload and download rate is 5 Mbps and 21 Mbps respectively. | The maximum upload and download rate is 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps respectively. |
It uses a packet switching technique | It used message and packet switching technique. |
Its frequency range is from 1.8 GHz to 2.5 GHz. | Its frequency ranges is from 2 GHz to 5 GHz. |
Question 16.
Which software are termed as open-source software? Name any two such software.
OR
What do you understand by the term Intellectual property right? Discuss briefly. [2]
Answer:
Open-source software is a type of computer software that is released under a license, but the source code is made available to all the users to understand it, modify it, or re-distribute it. Linux, Firefox are the two open source software which is considered as an academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics. It is an act of fraud.
OR
Intellectual property rights (IPR) are the rights granted to individuals over their original creative works such as inventions, literary and artistic work, designs and symbols, names, and images in commerce. These legal rights are granted through patents, copyrights, trademarks, geographical indications, etc. for a specified time period.
Question 17.
Mention any two purposes of using comments while designing an HTML webpage. [2]
Answer:
Any two purposes of using comments while designing an HTML webpage:
- With comments, one can place notifications and reminders in the HTML code.
- Comments are also great for debugging HTML because you can comment out HTML lines of code, one at a time, to search for errors.
Question 18.
Twisha has got confused with a few tags and their attributes. Help her match the tag with the correct attribute.
Column A | Column B |
(a) <font> | (i) align |
(b) <a> | (ii) face |
(c) <hl> | (iii) colspan |
(d) <td> | (iv) href |
OR
Mention any two attributes of <font> tag along with their purposes. [2]
Answer:
(a) – ii (b) – iv (c) – i (d) – iii
OR
Any two attributes of <font> tag along with their purposes:
- Size: This attribute is used to adjust the size of the text in the HTML document. The range of size of the font in HTML is from 1 to 7 and the default size is 3.
- Face: Font type can be set by using face attribute with font tag in HTML document. But the fonts used by the user need to be installed in the system first.
Question 19.
Write suitable html statements to display the following text on a webpage in appropriate subscript and superscript form: [2]
(a) C02
(b) X²
Answer:
(a) CO<sub>2</sub>
(b) X<sup>2</sup>
SECTION – C (12 Marks)
(3 marks each)
Question 20.
Ronaldo, a web designer in a start-up company, wants to give headings in a webpage through <hl> tag. Additionally, he wants to implement following styles on all the <hl > tag of the same webpage at one go.
- Color-blue
- Background color-yellow
- Border of the heading – 2px in red
He is not able to implement the above-mentioned additional styles of <hl> tag through regular html code. Suggest him a way out and also help him in writing the code for same. [3]
Answer:
Ronaldo should use css to implement extra styles in <hl>tag.
HTML Code:
<html> <head> <style> hi {color: blue/background- color :yellow;border: 2px solid red} </style> </head> <body> <hl>Welcome</hl> </body> </html>
Question 21.
Rajat, a web developer, wants to show a video named “tiger.mp4” in dimensions of 300px width and 200px height on the web page.
Help Rajat by writing its html code. [3]
Answer:
HTML code to add a video in a web page :
<video width="300" height="200" controls><source src="tiger.mp4" type="video/ mp4"></video>
Question 22.
Abhilasha has just designed a web page. At the end of the web page, she wants to insert an image “next.jpg”.
She needs to link another web page with this image, i.e., whenever anyone click on the image “next.jpg”, another web page named “second.html” should open. Help her in writing the code to achieve it.
Note: Assume that image and both the web pages are stored in the same folder.
OR
Write HTML code to design the content of the web page in the form of lists as shown below: [3]
Answer:
<a href="second.html"ximg src="next. jpg"x/a>
OR
<html> <body> STREAM WISE CAREER OPTIONS <ul type="square"> <li>Science <ol type="a"> <li>Engineering</li> <li>Medical</li> <li>Research</li> </ol> <li>Commerce</li> <li>Humanities</li> </ul> </body> </html>
Question 23.
What do you understand by the term “Digital Divide”? Mention any two measures to overcome it. [3]
Answer:
The digital divide is the unequal access to digital technology, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and the internet in society.
Any two measures to overcome it:
- Increase affordability of digital technologies.
- More focus on development of internet infrastructure.
SECTION – D (4 Marks)
(4 marks each)
Question 24.
Customer Analytics firm needs to design a survey form as shown below:
Write the suitable HTML code to design it.
OR
Observe the screenshot of the given web page:
Write suitable HTML code to design it. [4]
Answer:
HTML code to design survey form:
<form> Name: cinput type="text"Xbr> City: <br> <select size=3> <option>Chennai</option> <option>Hydrabad</option> </select><br> Hobby: <br> Reading<input type="checkbox"> Writing<input type="checkbox"xbr> Singing<input type="checkbox"> Dancing<input type="checkbox"> </form>
OR
HTML code to design given html page:
<html> <body> <table border=l> <tr> <th colspan=3> SKILL WORKSHOPS </th> </tr> <tr> <th>SNO</th> <th>SKILL</th> <th>DAYS</th> </'tr> <tr> <td>l</td> <td>Communication Skills</td> <td>Monday, Wednesday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Art & Craft</td> <td>Tuesday, Friday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Personality Development</td> <td>Wednesday, Saturday</td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
SECTION – E (8 Marks)
(4 marks each)
Question 25.
Sanchay, has recently joined the Global Network company as a network trainee. Help Sanchay by suggesting the best suitable answers for the following issues which needs to resolved:
(a) Company wants to engage employees in some online fun filled activities to strengthen their inter-personal skills. Suggest any two popular video conferencing software to be used for the same. [1]
Answer:
Any two popular video conferencing software: Skype, Zoom, Teams, Whatsapp.
(b) Company wants employees to upgrade themselves by exploring internet about latest happenings in the networking field. Suggest any two suitable web browsers for the same. [1]
Answer:
Any two suitable web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox.
(c) Sometimes few of the employee needs to remotely login to their office PC from their home. Suggest any one popular software and the protocol being used for the same. [1]
Answer:
Remote login Software: AnyDesk Protocol used in remote login: TelNet.
(d) Company wants its employees to be safe while entering their login credentials and bank account details on the internet. Out of http and https, which protocols should be preferred and why? [1]
Answer:
https should be preferred as https allows tranfer ring the data in an encrypted form.
Question 26.
It is an era of Internet and we as a netizen spend most of our time in the cyber world. Saumya, a class X student, is new to the cyber world. Help her in the following:
(a) Suggest any two netiquettes, which she should follow in order to become a good netizen. [1]
Answer:
Any two netiquette:
- We should not violate copyright
- We should share our expertise with others on the network
(b) As the last day was approaching, so one of her friends has just submitted the science project by copying and pasting from the internet, without even acknowledging the original source. Is this the right act or wrong? Name the term which is being used for this act. [1]
Answer:
No its not the right act. This act is called plagiarism.
(c) E-commerce is growing exponentially and so is the risk involved in it. Mention any two common E-commerce frauds in order to make Saumya aware about it. [1]
Answer:
Any two common E-commerce frauds:
- Identity Theft.
- Phishing.
(d) Suggest her any two precautions to be taken while using E-commerce. [1]
Answer:
Any two precautions to be taken while using Ecommerce:
- Use updated antivirus software.
- Always ensure to check https in the web address.