CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Computer Applications Set 1 with Solutions

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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, an internal choice of approximately 30% is provided.
Section A has 12 questions carrying 01 mark each.
Section B has 7 Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 04 marks.
Section E has 2 Source based /Case-based /Passage based Questions carrying 04 marks each.

SECTION – A (12 Marks)
(All questions are compulsory)

Question 1.
___________ refers to the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not, [1]
(a) Digital Divide
(b) Digital Unity
(c) Freedom of Information
(d) Privacy
Answer:
(a) Digital Divide

Question 2.
Which of these is an example of an e-governance website? [1]
(a) amazon.com
(b) cbse.nic.in
(c) india.gov.in
(d) brainly.gov.in
Answer:
(c) india.gov.in

Question 3.
Which one of the following is not an e-commerce website? [1]
(a) Snapdeal
(b) Amazon
(c) Diksha
(d) Myntra
Answer:
(c) Diksha

Question 4.
Which protocol is used to send an E-Mail over a network? [1]
(a) SMTP
(b) POPS
(c) FTP
(d) HTTP
Answer:
(a) SMTP

Question 5.
Choose the most appropriate statement for MMS. [1]
(a) Sending video files
(b) Sending audio file
(c) Sending text files only
(d) Sending Multimedia content
Answer:
(d) Sending Multimedia Content

Question 6.
Collection of hyper linked documents available on the internet is known as [1]
(a) Website
(b) Webpage
(c) Search Engine
(d) URL 1
Answer:
(a) Website

Question 7.
The HTML tag used to make the text italics is : [1]
(a) <italics>
(b) <ita>
(c) <i>
(d) <L>
Answer:
(c) <i>

Question 8.
What type of CSS is the following code snippet?
<h1 style=”color:blue;”>A Blue Heading</h1> [1]
(a) External
(b) Inline
(c) Outline
(d) Internal 1
Answer:
(b) Inline

Question 9.
Which tag is used to provide line beak ……. in html document [1]
(a) <p>
(b) <br>
(c) <line>
(d) <em>
Answer:
(b) <br>

Question 10.
The attribute of the <IMG> tag used to specify the location of an image is …………: [1]
(a) img
(b) src
(c) alt
(d) name 1
Answer:
(b) src

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 & Reason.

Question 11.
Assertion (A): HTML is a Markup language.
Reason (R): HTML is used to structure or format text with the help of predefined tags.
(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).

Question 12.
Assertion (A): In HTML, Tags written in lowercase letters or uppercase letters are treated as the same.
Reason (R) : HTML is a case sensitive language
(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:
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

SECTION – B (14 Marks)
(2 Marks each)

Question 13.
What is E-learning? Name any one Indian e-learning website. [2]
Answer:
E-learning refers to a learning system that we can access through the internet using an electronic device.
Site: https://swayam.gov.in/ (or any other valid e-learning website)

Question 14.
Write any 2 disadvantages of e-shopping.
OR
Write any 2 advantages of e-groups. [2]
Answer:

Lack of Interaction
Delay in delivery

It helps in learning more – It increases your understanding of a subject or lesson.
It helps in generating more ideas about a topic (Any other valid disadvantage)

Question 15.
What is a Hypertext link? Give the name and the syntax for the HTML tag which is used for creating a Hypertext Link. [2]
Answer:
Hyperlink allows us to link HTML elements (text and/or image) to another document or new section within the current document. Name : anchor tag.

Syntax <a href=”Link Address”>Hyperlink Text</a>

Question 16.
Write any two differences between proprietary and open-source software.
OR
Define e-Commerce. Name any 2 issues related to privacy in e-commerce. [2]
Answer:
The software that is owned by an individual or company who published it is known as the proprietary software. E.g.: Adobe Flash, MS Office. The software that is available for anyone to access or change the code is known as Open Source software. E.g.: Open Office, Chrome. (Mentioning any other example as well)
OR
Buying and selling of goods and services over the internet is known as e-Commerce. Privacy issues in e-commerce are Phishing and Spamming (Any other valid issue)

Question 17.
“CSS is the most popular choice for the web developers these days”. Write any four advantages of CSS. [2]
Answer:
Advantages of CSS

It helps to make consistent and spontaneous changes in web pages.
It improves the loading speed of the page.
CSS has the ability to re-position the elements on webpage.
It has better device compatibility. (Any other valid advantage is accepted)

Question 18.
Write the difference between alink and vlink. Write an HTML statement to illustrate the usage of these 2 attributes.
OR
Write the difference between <dt>and <dd>tags. [2]
Answer:
The alink (active link) color appears while the mouse is clicking the link. The vlink (visited link) is the color of the link after the user has visited it. cbody link=”Color name “ vlink=”Color name” alink=”Color name”> (.5 marks for each definition and 1 marks for correct syntax),
OR
The <dd> tag is used to describe a term/ name in a description list. The <dd> tag is used in conjunction with <dl> (defines a description list). <dt> (defines terms/names). Inside a <dd> tag you can put paragraphs, line breaks, images, links, lists, etc.

Question 19.
Explain the concept of Submit and Reset buttons in HTML forms. [2]
Answer:
Submit Button allow the user to send the form data onwards for processing. Reset button allows the user to clear the form fields of all entered information.

SECTION – C (12 Marks)
(3 marks each)

Question 20.
“Plagiarism is a major problem in the world nowadays”. What do mean by plagiarism?
Write any two steps to avoid plagiarism. [3]
Answer:
Plagiarism: When you use another person’s words or ideas and try to pass them off as your own.

Two Steps to avoid plagiarism

Properly quote and paraphrase and add your own examples.
Always cite sources. (or Any 2 valid steps)

Question 21.
Consider the URL:https://www.shiskha.com and answer the following questions: [3]
(A) What does .com suggest?
(B) Which component identifies the type of protocol?
(C) What is the significance of “s” in https?
Answer:
(A) com suggests that the URL belongs to a commercial organization.
(B) HTTPS component identifies the type of protocol
(C) It defines that website is secured for any type of transaction.

Question 22.
Write the equivalent inline CSS for the following HTML tag. [3]
(A) <body bycolor = “green”>
(B) <img SVC = “me.jpg” height = 20 width = 30>
OR
(A) Write an external CSS code snippet to set all four margins of the body tag with 5px each.
(B) Write an inline CSS code to set the background color for the first level heading as ‘green’ containing the text “My CA Exam”.
Answer:
(A) <body style=’’background-color:green;”>
(B) <img src=”me.jpg” style=”height: 20px; width: 30px;”>
OR
(A) body{ margin-top:5px; margin-right:5px; margin-left:5px; margin-bottom:5px;}
(B) <h1 style=”background-color:green”> My CA Exam </hl>

Question 23.
Mr. Amit is a new Internet User. You, being his friend suggest to him some tips which he should follow while using the internet. [3]
Answer:

He should use respectful language for all
He should choose friends wisely and should not share his personal information with all.
He should neither send spam nor should encourage the same. (Any 3 points)

SECTION – D (4 Marks)
(4 marks each)

Question 24.
Write the HTML code to design the web page as shown below, considering the specifications that follow. You can write the code for any 4 specifications out of the given 5 specifications. [4]

Specification-1: The HTML code structure should be proper. Heading ‘List of states and their popular cities ‘ should be the second level of heading at the center of the page and the Background color of the page should be yellow.
Specification-2: JPG image named “NATION” should be placed. Specification-3: The page should consist of a nested list and the data as exactly given in the question. The outer list should be numbered list.
Specification-4: The inner list as given should be symbol based.
Specification-5: feedback should be the email link [email protected]
OR
Write the HTML code to design the web page as shown below, considering the specifications that follow. You can write code for any 4 specifications out of the given 5 specifications.

Specification-1: Title of the web page is “Motivational Books” and the heading of level -1 at the middle of the web page is “Indian Motivational Books”.
Specification-2: The caption of the table is “Popular Books in India”
Specification-3: The tabular data of 4 rows and 2 columns is with border size as 2.
Specification-4: The content “R.K.Narayan” is Bold, Italics and Underline
Specification-5: The image “fdbkjpg” at the end will give feedback on the email [email protected] 4
Answer:

<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE> </TITLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY bgcolor="yellow”>
<H2 align="center”>List of states and their popular cities </H2>
<lmgsrc=”Nation.jpg” Border=2>
<ol type=l>
<li> Uttar Pradesh 
<ul type= “square”>
<li> Lucknow <li>Banaras </ul>
<li> Bihar
<li> Madhya Pradesh <di> Punjab <ul type= “squared <li> Amritsar <Li> Ludhiana </ul> <li> Maharashtra </ol>
Give <a
href=”mailto:[email protected]"> feedback </a> </BODY>
</HTML>

<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE> Motivational Books </TITLE> 
</HEAD>
<BODY bgcolor=”orange”>
<center>
<h1> Indian Motivational Books </h1> 
</center>
<p align=”center”>

Motivational books or speeches create a positive and optimistic impact on your life. They boost your confidence and help in developing a positive outlook towards life. Books make you realize how powerful you can be in your life.
Some of the books Motivational Indian Books and its authors:

</P>
<table border=2>
<caption>Popular Books in lndia</caption> <tr>
<td> You are Born to Blossom </td> <td> Dr APJ Abdul Kalam </td> 
</tr>
<tr>
<td> The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari </td> <td> Robin Sharma </td> 
</tr>
<tr>
<td> The Five Steps to Success
</td> <td> Yandamoori Veerendranath
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Stay Hungry Stay Foolish </td>
<td> Rashmi Bansal </td>
</tr>
</table>
<p>Popular Book in lndia<br>
Malgudi Days is a collection of short stories by <B> <l> <U> R.K.
Narayan </U> </l> </B> published in 1943.
</p>
<a href=”mailto:[email protected]”> 
<img src="FDBK.jpg"> </a>
</BODY> </HTML>

SECTION – E 8 Marks
(4 marks each)

Case Study 1:

Question 25.
Naveen went to an interview for the post of web developer. In the technical test, he was supposed to design an HTML table as given below. Help him to complete the table with the right statements in the blanks. Observe the table and attempt any four questions (out of 5) given after the table).
Futuristic Time Table

<HTML>
<HEAD>
<TITLE> Table Concept </TITLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY>
<Table ................ =2> <!-STATEMENT-1>
< ..................... > Futuristic Time Table</................. >
<!-STATEMENT-2>
<tr>
<th> Period-No </th>
<th> Monday </th>
<th> Wednesday </th> 
<th> Friday </th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> 1 </td>
<td ............... =2> Robotics </td>
<!-STATEMENT-3> 
<td> NLG </td>
<td>NLU </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> 2 </td>
<td> Data Science </td> 
<td>Sound </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> 3 </td>
<td>Light </td>
<td =2> Machine Learning </td> <!- STATEMENT-4>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> 4 </td>
<td> Speed </td>
<td></td>
<td> Velocity </td>
</tr>
<!- STATEMENT-5>
..............
..............
.............

(A) Write the attribute value to complete Statement-1 to achieve the output given in the above table. [1]
Answer:
border

(B) Write suitable option for the blanks given in Statement-2. [1]
Answer:
caption

(D) Write the appropriate answer for the blank given in Statement-4 [1]
Answer:
colspan

(E) What will be the complete sequence of closing the above html document in statement 5? [1]
Answer:
</TabLe></Body></HTML>

Case Study 2:

Question 26.
Parminder recently celebrated his 14th birthday. On his birthday he got to know about Facebook. He learned how social networking sites help people to meet their friends and discuss things online. He also found out that he is now eligible to open a Facebook account. He creates his profile on Facebook and starts connecting with his friends.
Within a few days, he befriends many people he knows and many people he does not know. After some time he starts getting negative comments on his posts. He also finds that his pictures are being shared online on objectionable websites.
Based on the given information, answer the questions given below. Attempt any four questions
(A) Identify the type of cybercrime Parminder is a victim of. [1]
Answer:
Cyber Bullying

(B) After hearing about his ordeal, the school decides to publish a set of moral principles that determines the appropriate behavior of students while using the internet. The school is referring to ……………….. . [1]
Answer:
Cyber ethics

(C) Write a safety measure to be taken by Parminder to avoid threats from unknown people in the future. [1]
Answer:
Lock his profile .and only let his friends view his profile.
Or
any other valid safety measure

(D) Parminder decides to make a list of common safety precautions to be taken when online. Write any two points that Parminder should include in his list. [1]
Answer:

Use strong passwords to protect their data online.
Log out of social media accounts after the session.
Or
any other two valid points.

(E) Why are privacy settings so important in social networking sites? [1]
Answer:
Privacy settings may be used by the user to adjust the visibility of the profile or certain information on the profile. This will ensure that what we are posting online is only accessible to people we know and trust.