CLASS-11, MID-TERM PAPER, IT-SKILLS-802,CBSE

 

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SUBJECT CODE 802)

CLASS XI (SESSION 2022-2023)

 

SECTION A

Max. Time: 3 Hours                                                                                                Max. Marks: 60

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Please read the instructions carefully.

2. This Question Paper consists of 24 questions in two sections – Section A & Section B.

3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.

4. Out of the given (6 + 18 =) 24 questions, a candidate has to answer (6 + 11 =) 17 questions in the allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.

5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):

i. This section has 06 questions.

ii. There is no negative marking.

iii. Do as per the instructions given.

iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):

i. This section contains 18 questions.

ii. A candidate has to do 11 questions.

iii. Do as per the instructions given.

iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

 

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

Q1

1.	What is communication?   Communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, between two or more nodes. It is a two-way process, involving a sender and a receiver.	1
2.	Name any two factors affecting perspectives in Communication. 1.      Language 2.      Visual Perception 3.      Past Experience 4.      Prejudice 5.      Feelings 6.      Environment Noise or disturbance 7.      Personal factors	1
3.	3Ps of Public Speaking are_____________________________________________   The 3Ps of public speaking are Prepare, Practice, and Perform	1
4.	Draw any two figures for visual communication.   Pause II   and   Play	1
5.	What are the different types of sounds we use in English pronunciation?   (a) Vowel sounds (b) Diphthong sounds (c) Consonant sounds (d) All of the above	1
6.	What are the Basic Parts of Speech? There are 5 basic parts of speech in the English language: 1.     Noun 2.      Pronoun 3.     Verb 4.     Adjective 5.     Adverb	1

 

Q2 Answer any 5 questions out of the given 6 questions           (1 x 5 = 5 marks)  

 

1.	Which of these sentences has both indirect and direct objects? (a) I am watching TV. (b) She bought a blue pen. (c) The girls played cricket. (d) He wrote his sister a letter   He is the subject of the sentence. wrote is the verb. sister is the indirect object, which answers the question "to whom did he write?" letter is the direct object, which answers the question "what did he write?"	1
2.	What makes you complete your work or studies without others cheering you?   (a) Self-confidence (b) Communication (c) Self-motivation (d) Self-esteem	1
3.	Define Goal and Goal setting.   A set of dreams with a deadline to get them, for example, saving pocket money to buy a favourite mobile phone by a particular date. It is all about finding and listing your goals and then planning on how to achieve them.	1
4	In SMART goals, what does ‘S, M, A, R and T’ stand for?   1.         S: Specific 2.         M: Measurable 3.         A: Achievable 4.         R: Realistic 5.         T: Time Bound	1
5.	How tracking your time helps you?   (a) We can stay focused. (b) We can show everyone how hard we are working. (c) We can understand where we are spending our time and manage our time better if needed. (d) None of the above	1
6.	What is the full form of TEAM in team work? The process of working together in a group is TEAM WORK. Each individual in the team is called a team member T - Together E - Everyone A - Achieve M – More	1
7	Your family has moved to a new home. Your next-door neighbour pays a visit. What should you do?   (a) Tell them you are in the middle of shifting and cannot speak right now. (b) Get irritated and tell them that they have dropped in without informing. (c) Give them an insincere smile and ask them to leave. (d) Welcome them, introduce your family and thank them for coming

 

Q3 Answer any 6 questions out of the given 7 questions           (1 x 6 = 6 marks)  

1.	Commands given in high level languages need to be converted into binary language with the help of__________________.   Translator	1
2.	The term hardware refers to the _____________components of a computer that we can touch and feel like the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. However, the term software refers to a set of instructions and is___________________.   Tangible and Non-Tangible	1
3.	Define cache memory with diagram. Cache Diagram	1
4.	Write any 4 components of inside and outside the computer. (2 each)   Inside: SMPS, mother board. Outside: Mouse, Keyboard	1
5.	Expand the following : a. ALU: Arithmetic logic unit b. EEPROM: Erasable Programmable read only memory	1
6.	What does GIGO stand for? a. Global In Global Out                  b. Garbage In Garbage Out c. Both                                              d. None of the above	1
7	Write any 4 characteristics of the computer. Characteristics of a computer: 1.       Speed. Computers can perform calculations and other tasks at a much faster speed than humans. 2.       Accuracy. Computers can perform calculations and other tasks with a very high degree of accuracy. 3.       Diligence. Computers can work for long periods of time without getting tired or making mistakes. 4.       Versatility. Computers can be used to perform a wide variety of tasks, from simple calculations to complex data analysis.	1

 

 

 

Q4 Answer any 5 questions out of the given 6 questions           (1 x 5 = 5 marks)  

 

1.	Define power supply unit. The desktop computer power supply converts the alternating current (AC) from a wall socket of mains electricity to a low-voltage direct current (DC) to operate the motherboard, processor and peripheral devices.	1
2.	5 Examples of some popular operating system are…………………………….. Examples of some popular operating system are Windows, Linux, Unix, MS-DOS, SOLARIS, MAC OS	1
3.	Two main types of File system are ..................... and..................... . FAT AND NTFS	1
4.	Write the name of any 4 network devices. Repeater, Hub, Router, Bridge, Switch and Gateway	1
5.	Define Computer. It is an electronic device that takes input from the user, processes the input according to the set of instructions and gives the output.	1
6.	A ___________________refers to the channel of transmission through which data can be transmitted from one node to another in the form of signal. Transmission medium	1

 

 

 

Q5 Answer any 5 questions out of the given 6 questions           (1 x 5 = 5 marks)  

 

 

1.	What are the three modes of transmission? Three modes of transmission are simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex.	1
2.	ARPANET stands for_____________________________ NIC stands for__________________________________   ·         Advanced Research Projects Agency Network ·         Network Interface Card	1
3.	Write any two precautions should be followed while performing online transactions. 1.          Never click on a suspicious link. 2.          Never disclose personal information such as date of birth, account details, passwords, credit and debit card details. 3.         Do not post any offensive content on social networking site.	1
4.	Paul Baran along with Donald Davies and Len Kleinrock came forward with the idea of digital packet switching in which the message to be transmitted is divided into small chunks called ________________.   PACKETS	1
5.	8 bits of memory is ______________and 4 bit of memory is_________________   BYTE and NIBBLE	1
6.	What are the advantages of networking and internet? Communication Resource sharing Access to information Entertainment Education	1

 

Q6 Answer any 5 questions out of the given 6 questions           (1 x 5 = 5 marks)  

 

1.	Any one difference between INPUT DEVICES & OUTPUT DEVICES.                FEATURES                  INPUT DEVICE             OUTPUT DEVICE Purpose Allows users to enter data into a computer Displays the results of processing by the computer Data Types User-friendly input Machine-friendly output Examples Keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner Monitor, printer, speaker, projector	1
2.	Any one difference between HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.   Hardware Software The tangible components of a computer. It is a hardware equipment. We can touch and feel it Example of hardware are keyboard, mouse, monitor, speaker etc. The intangible components of a computer. It is a set of instructions. We cannot touch and feel it Examples of software are operating systems, word processors, spreadsheets, online calculators etc.	1
3.	Any one difference between GUIDED MEDIA & UNGUIDED MEDIA. Guided Medium: It means physical conductors such as twisted pairs, coaxial cable, and fibre optics. It is also called wired media. Unguided Medium: It uses electro-magnetic waves that do not require a physical conductor. It is also called wire-less media.	1
4.	Any one difference between LAN & WAN.   Full Form Local Area Network Metropolitan Area Network Wide Area Network Geographic scope Small area City or metropolitan area Large geographic area Ownership Single organisation Public or private organisation Telecommunications company	1
5.	Any one difference between RAM & ROM.               FEATURES                       RAM                     ROM Name Random Access Memory Read Only Memory Purpose Stores data that is currently being used by the CPU Stores data that is permanently needed by the computer Accessibility Data can be read and written too Data can only be read	1
6.	Any one difference between VOLATILE & NON-VOLATILE.   Volatile: Volatile memory is a type of memory that loses its data when the power is turned off. Common examples: Random access memory (RAM) and cache memory. Non-Volatile: Non-volatile memory is a type of memory that retains its data even when the power is turned off. Common examples: Hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), and optical discs.	1

 

 

SECTION B

 

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

7.	Identify the conjunctions and prepositions: Write the conjunctions and prepositions from the list given below in the correct box. Under, And, In, At, Or, Up, Over, although   Conjunction: And, Or, although Preposition: In, At, Over, Up	2
8.	Change the following active voice into passive voice   Active Voice   She wrote a letter.   He opened the door. . Mohan played the flute.     Passive voice: A letter was written by her. The door was opened by him. The flute was played by Mohan.	2
9.	Write one sentence of each type — statement, question, exclamatory and order. 1.      The cat sat on the mat. 2.      What is your name? 3.      Sit down. 4.      Wow! That was amazing!	2
10.	Write two to three lines you would use to introduce yourself.     1.       Hi, I'm [name]. 2.       I am 15 years old. 3.      I'm really interested in playing basket-ball.	2
11.	What are the Steps for building networking skills using the CONECT model?   The CONECT model is a framework for building networking skills developed by Dorie Clark. It stands for: Contribute:  support to others. Open Doors: Be willing to help others connect. Network: reach out to people you admire. Engage: Be active and engaged in your network by sharing content Connect: Make meaningful connections with people who share your values and interests.	2

        

         Answer any 3 questions out of the given 5 questions                                       (4 x 2 = 8 marks)

12.	Write a short note on 1.      Optical storage devices 2.      Hard Disk   Hard disk drive (HDD) It is a magnetic secondary storage device for storing the data and is fixed in the box of a computer. The program which is to be executed is first stored in the hard disk from where it is transferred to RAM. Optical disc drive (ODD) An optical disc is a data storage medium that uses a laser beam to read or write data on a reflective surface. Optical discs are typically made of a thin, circular disc of polycarbonate plastic with a metal layer on the bottom. E.g.: CDs, DVDs.	2
13.	Differentiate between PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN.   1.       PAN (Personal Area Network) is a network that connects devices within an individual's workspace or personal area. It is typically used to connect devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, printers, and scanners   2.       LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that connects devices within a limited geographical area, such as a home, office, or school such as Wi-Fi.     3.       MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is a network that connects devices within a city or metropolitan area. MANs typically use a combination of wired and wireless technologies.   4.       WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network that connects devices over a large geographical area, such as a country or the world. WANs typically use a variety of technologies, including fibre optic cables, satellite links.	2
14.	Explain the block diagram of computer.	2
15.	Draw the layered diagram of Operating System.	2
16.	Write a short note on 1.      Real time operating System 2.      Batch Processing System   Real-time operating system that processes data and events that have critically defined time constraints. There are two main types of RTOS:  1.      Hard Real-Time OS: These systems have strict timing requirements, and delays in processing have serious consequences. 2.      Soft Real-Time OS: These systems have less strict timing requirements, and delays in processing may not have as serious consequences. Examples of the real-time operating systems: Airline traffic control systems Batch processing system: A batch processing system is a type of operating system that processes data in batches. Batch processing systems are typically used to process large volumes of data, such as financial transactions, payroll data, and scientific data.	2

 

         Answer any 2 questions out of the given 3 questions                                       (2 x 3 = 6 marks)

17.	List some common troubleshooting steps that you should keep in mind.   The basic steps of troubleshooting 1.      Identify the problem.  2.      Establish a theory of probable cause.  3.      Test the theory to determine the cause.  4.      Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution	3
18.	What are the troubleshooting steps taken when an application freezes? (any 3)   1.       Forcefully end the application or restart the computer. Check the Task Manager. Open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and go to the "Apps" tab. Find the frozen application in the list and click the "End task" button. Restart the computer.  Update the application Update the operating system Run a virus scan Uninstall and reinstall the application.	3
19.	Draw the Memory hierarchy Pyramid of storage.   Every bit of information in computer is stored in terms of Bits (Binary Digits) i.e. 0s and 1s    1 nibble = 4 bits  1 byte = 8 bits  1024 bytes = 1 Kilobyte (KB)  1024 KB = 1 Megabyte (MB) 1024 MB = 1 Gigabyte (GB) 1024 GB = 1 Terabyte (TB)  1024 TB = 1 Petabyte (PB)  1024 PB= 1 Exabyte (EB)  1024 EB = 1 Zettabyte (ZB)  1024 ZB = 1 Yottabyte (YB)	3

 

         Answer any 3 questions out of the given 5 questions                                       (3 x 4 = 12 marks)

20.	Write a short note on 1.      Goal Setting 2.      Time Management   Goal Setting: A set of dreams with a deadline to get them, for example, saving pocket money to buy a favourite mobile phone by a particular date. It is all about finding and listing your goals and then planning on how to achieve them.   Time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours of your day well and do all that you want to do Time management is the thinking skill that helps you to.  1.       complete tasks on time, 2.       make a daily timetable. 3.       make a good guess at how long it will take you to do something	4
21.	What is the purpose of network devices? Explain following network devices. 1.      Repeater 2.      Switch Repeater: 1.      A repeater is used to restore the input signal to its original form, so that it can travel a larger distance. 2.      A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it. 3.      It is used to extend the range of a signal by amplifying it. 4.      A repeater is used to restore the input signal to its original form, so that it can travel a larger distance. 5.      It is also known as digital generator Switch: 1.      Switches are a more intelligent and efficient way to connect multiple devices together than hubs. 2.      Unlike bridges, which connect two or more LAN segments, switches, are used to connect individual nodes in the network with each other. 3.      They are also more secure.	4
22.	Draw the Communication process cycle and mention its 5 elements and there responsibility too. Communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, between two or more nodes. It is a two-way process, involving a sender and a receiver. The key elements of communication: Sender: The person who initiates the communication process. Receiver: The person who receives the communication message. Message: The information that is being shared. Channel: The medium through which the message is sent. Feedback: The response from the receiver to the message.	4
23.	What are the advantages of Effective Communication Skill.? 1.       Improved understanding. Stronger relationships and builds trust between people. Improve efficiency and productivity. Help to make better decisions. Help to generate new ideas and solutions.	4
24.	Write the common trouble-shooting problems related to printer. 1.       The printer may not be responding because: 2.       It may not be connected properly or not switched on; 3.       The printer could be out of paper;  4.       There could be a paper caught in the printer;  5.       Printer’s ink cartridge could be empty; 6.       An incorrect printer driver may be configured 7.       The IP address configured on your computer should match the Dynamic IP address allocated to the printer. 8.       When the print jobs are being sent to the wrong printer: change the default printer	4