CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Computer Applications Set 6 With Solutions

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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Computer Applications Set 6 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-1) 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.
ISP stands for: [1]
(a) Interlinked servicing protocol
(b) Internal service product
(c) Internet service provider
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Internet service provider

Explanation:
The Internet service provider or ISP is a computer that provides internet services to the clients.

Question 2.
Which one of the following is an e-shopping website? [1]
(a) Flipkart
(b) Amazon
(c) Snapdeal
(d) All of these
Answer:
(d) All of these

Explanation:
Flipkart, Amazon, and Snapdeal are all shopping websites.

Question 3.
In “BGCOLOR” attribute “BG” stands for____________ [1]
(a) Beginning
(b) Big
(c) Blackish Green
(d) Background
Answer:
(d) Background

Explanation:
BG stands for Background, The BGCOLOR attribute is used to specify the background color of a web page.

Question 4.
Which of the following is not a web browser? [1]
(a) Mozilla Firefox
(b) Google Chrome
(c) Internet Explorer
(d) Microsoft Frontpage
Answer:
(d) Microsoft Frontpage

Explanation:
Microsoft Frontpage is a software for web designing and publishing.

Question 5.
__________Tag defines the HTML header and does not affect the appearance of the document. [1]
(a) HEAD
(b) TAIL
(c) LINK
(d) <BR>
Answer:
(a) HEAD

Explanation:
The Head tag carries all the heading elements of a web page.

Question 6.
Apart from <b> tag, what other Tag makes text bold? [1]
(a) <fat>
(b) <strong>
(c) < black >
(d) <emp>
Answer:
(b) <strong>

Explanation:
The <strong> tag can also be used to make text bold and thus highlight it.

Question 7.
We can view the source code of HTML document in: [1]
(a) Notepad
(b) PowerPoint
(c) Excel
(d) Paint
Answer:
(a) Notepad

Explanation:
The source of an HTML page can be opened in a text editor, such as Notepad.

Question 8.
In <OL> and <UL>, the style of bullet or number is defined by [1]
(a) type attribute
(b) style attribute
(c) both (A) and (B)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) type attribute

Explanation:
The “type” attribute can be used to specify the bullet style in the <UL> tag and the numbering style in the <OL> tag.

Question 9.
The <small> and <big> tags are special in what way? [1]
(a) They work on anything
(b) They are for images only
(c) They can be repeated
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) They can be repeated

Explanation:
The <small> and <big> tags can be repeated multiple times.

Question 10.
Intellectual property does not include [1]
(a) Creation of mind
(b) Artistic work
(c) Literary
(d) None of these
Answer:
(d) None of these

Explanation:
Intellectual property is the creation of the mind and hence includes Books, e-material, software, videos, etc.

Questions No-11 & 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): HTTP transfers web pages from web servers to the client.
Reason (R): It defines mechanism for communication between browser and the web server.
(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:
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Explanation:
HTTP is a standard protocol used to transfer material from the server to client browser. It also defines the mechanism for such transfers.

Question 12.
Assertion (A): Container tags may or may not be closed.
Reason (R): The closing of the container tags specifies the limits up to which the effect of the tag will be applied.
(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:
Container tags have an opening and a closing that defines how far the tag is applied.

SECTION – B (14 Marks)

Question 13.
What are the problems associated with social networking? [2]
Answer:
Problems with Social networking:

(i) Virus attacks
(ii) Cyber blackmailing, cyberbullying
(iii) Online predators
(iv) Illusion of security

Question 14.
Identify e-Governance and e-Learning applications from the following:
(a) On-line experiments in a virtual laboratory of a college.
(b) On-line application submission for change of address in the passport.
(c) On-line bill payment of water charges to Jal Board of any state.
(d) On-line tutorials for physics.
OR
Write two important features of e-Business. Give two most commonly used e-Business sites. [2]
Answer:
e-Governance: (ii) On-line application submission for change of address in the passport. (iii) Online bill payment of water charges to Jal Board of any state.
e-Learning: (i) On-line experiments in a virtual laboratory of a college. (iv) On-line tutorials for physics.

OR

Features of e-business:

• Offers opportunity to access new markets across the globe.
• Allows 24 X 7 access to firm’s products and services.
• Improves speed of response.
• Reduce inventory two most commonly used e-Business sites are Amazon and Flipkart.

Question 15.
Explain the features of 3G. [2]
Answer:
The main features of 3G (Third Generation) are:

• Speed 2 Mbps.
• Typically called smart phones.
• Increased bandwidth and data transfer rates to accommodate web-based applications, and audio and video files.
• Provides faster communication.
• Send/receive large e-mail messages.

Question 16.
Define Plagiarism.
OR
What is software license? [2]
Answer:
Plagiarism is the wrongful appropriation and stealing the publication of another author’s language, thoughts, and ideas as one’s own original work. It is considered as an academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics. It is an act of fraud.

OR

A software license is a legal document that describes the legal rights pertaining to the authorized use or redistribution of software. It defines the responsibilities of the parties entering into the license agreement and may impose restrictions on how the software can be used.

Question 17.
Identify the errors and write the correct HTML code [2]
(a) <ULtype=”Star”>
<LI start=”d”> India </LI>
<LI> Russia</LI>
<LI> Spain </LI>
</OL>
(b) <BASE-FONT width=4 >
Answer:
(a) <UL type=”Disc”>
<LI > India </LI>
<LI> Russia</LI> <LI> Spain </LI>
</UL>
(b) <BASEFONT size=4>

Question 18.
Match the tags in column A with the tag/attribute list given in column B

Column A	Column B
(a) < table >	(i) Start
(b) <UL>	(ii) background
(c) <OL>	(iii) cell padding
(d) <Body>	(iv) Type

OR
What is a <BR> tag? How do you use it? [2]
Answer:
(a) – iii, (b) – iv, (c) – i, (d) – ii.

OR

<BR> Tag inserts a single line break. <BR> Tag is used when it is required to end a line but not a new paragraph. It creates a single line break. It is an empty Tag.

Question 19.
Write suitable HTML statements to display the following text on a web page in appropriate subscript and superscript form: [2]
(a) H2S04
(b) a²+b²
Answer:
(a) H₂SO₄
(b) a²+b²

SECTION – C (12 Marks)

Question 20.
Riya, a web designer in a start-up company, wants to add an image in a web page through <img> Tag where image name is Saif. GIF at the right of the web page. Help her to achieve create this page. [3]
Answer:

<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE> IMAGE</TITLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY>
<IMG src=”Saif.gif” align = “right”>
</BODY>
</HTML>

Question 21.
Explain the <IMG> Tag. [3]
Answer:
The IMG tag is used for inserting images in HTML pages. The IMG tag is empty. Its attributes are 8:

• SRC: SRC gives the URL of the image document. This attribute must be present.
• ALIGN: This tells the browser on how to align the image with the neighboring text.
• ALT: This attribute is used to define an alternate text when the browser can’t load images quickly.
• Width, height, and border: Set the width, height, and border width of an image.

Question 22.
Aliya creates a hyperlink that links to an external website “https://www.example.com” and adds a title attribute “Visit Example Website.”
OR
Write HTML code to create an unordered list as shown below: [3]

Answer:

<a href="https://www.example.com"
title="Visit Example Website">Visit Example Website</a>

OR

<HTML>
<BODY>
<UL type="Square">
<LI> Metal 
<OL type="a">
<LI>Iron
<LI>Steel
<LI>Nickel
</OL>
<LI> Non metal 
<OL type="a">
<LI> Sulphur 
<LI>Sodium 
<LI>Potassium </OL>
</UL> 
</BODY>
</HTML>

Question 23.
Write a short note on Secure Electronic Transactions. [3]
Answer:
Secure Electronic Transaction is a secure protocol developed by Master Card and Visa in collaboration. Theoretically, it is the best security protocol. It has the following components:

• Card Holder’s Digital Wallet Software: Digital Wallet allows the cardholder to make secure purchases online via point and click interface.
• l Merchant Software: This software helps merchants to communicate with potential customers and financial institutions in a secure manner.
• l Payment Gateway Server Software: Payment gateway provides automatic and standard payment process. It supports the process for certificate request.
• l Certificate Authority Software: This software is used by financial institutions to issue digital certificates to cardholders and merchants, and to enable them to register their account agreements for secure electronic commerce.

SECTION – D (4 Marks)

Question 24.
Write HTML code for the following form:

OR
Write HTML code for the following: [4]

ONE	TWO	THREE
	Rose	Lily
	Pause	Dahila

Answer:

<form>
<label for="name">Name:</label>
<input type="text" name="name "><br><br> <label for="sex">Sex:</label>
<input type="radio" name="sex"
id="male" value="male">
<label for="male">Male</label>
<input type="radio" name="sex"
id="female" value="female">
<label for="female">Female</
label><br><br>
<label for="country">Country: </
label>
<select name="country" id="country"> <option>Select an option</option> <option value="nepal">Nepal</option> <option value="usa">USA</option>
<option value="australia">Australia</ option>
</select><br><br>
<label for="message">Message:</
label><br>
<textarea name="message" id="message" cols="30"rows="4"></textarea><br><br>
<input type="checkbox"
name="newsletter" id="newsletter">
<label for="newsletter">Subscribe?</ label><br><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit"> </form>

OR

<html>
<head>
<title>
Table
</title>
</head>
<body>
<table border="1">
<tr>
<th align="center" rowspan="3"> ONE </th>
<th> TWO</th>
<th>THREE</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rose</td>
<td>Lily</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center"> Pausy </td>
<td align="center">Dahlia</td>
</tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

SECTION – E (8 Marks)

Question 25.
Sambuddha is a new user of the Internet and its applications. He is having problems with some of the topics. Help him in solving these:
(a) He is performing some transactions using his net banking account. Is it e-Governance or e-Commerce? [1]
Answer:
e-Commerce.

(b) He wants to file his revised income tax return and claim a refund. Suggest him the proper website. [1]
Answer:
incometax.gov.in

(c) He wants to know certain precautions regarding e-mail. Suggest him any two. [1]
Answer:

(i) Do not give an E-mail address to anyone.
(ii) Do not click on links received in mail.

(d) He is not clear about the role of the modem in his computer. What is a modem? [1]
Answer:
A modem is a Modulator-Demodulator. It converts Digital signals to Analog and Analog to digital signals.

Question 26.
Mr. Becker a retired employee is not very conversant with online transactions. He wants to shift from the old way of transactions to the new mode of online transactions. He is stuck on certain queries. Help him in solving the queries.
(a) One day he received a phone call from his bank asking him for his aadhar number, account number, and debit card number. Should he provide the above? [1]
Answer:
No, this is a case of phishing.

(b) Do you think that being on the web and online way of transacting, there is a digital divide created? [1]
Answer:
Yes, since the people on the web are open to a large set of information and faster services than the other people.

(c) Suggest Mr. Becker any two precautions that he should follow while being on the web. [1]
Answer:

(i) Do not provide Email ID to all.
(ii) Do not share private information, such as OTP, account information, aadhar, etc. to calls, emails, and messages.
(iii) Do not click links.
(iv) Look for https:// in the URL and the Security padlock.

(d) One day Mr. Becker found that someone else is using his Twitter handle to post wrong messages. What is this kind of cybercrime called? [1]
Answer:
This is called Identity.