Class IX - Sample Test I - (Q&A)

SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHUBANESWAR-03

PERIODIC TEST - SAMPLE SET 3 (2025-26)

CLASS-X (QA) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (402)

TIME:- 1hr. 30 Mins. | FULL MARKS:- 40

A. Multiple Choice Question [Each Question carries 1 mark] (10 Marks)

1. Which of the following is NOT an element of communication?
a. Sender
b. Receiver
c. Tree
d. Message

2. Which type of communication uses signs, symbols, and pictures?
a. Verbal communication
b. Non-verbal communication
c. Visual communication
d. Written communication

3. The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior is known as:
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-control
c. Self-motivation
d. Self-discipline

4. Which activity involves sitting in a relaxed position and focusing your mind on one thought to relieve stress?
a. Yoga
b. Physical Exercise
c. Meditation
d. Nature Walk

5. When you interpret a message received from someone, you are performing:
a. Encoding
b. Feedback
c. Decoding
d. Transmission

6. Which of these is considered a 'soft skill'?
a. Programming in Python
b. Repairing a computer
c. Communication Skills
d. Data Entry

7. Which key component of the Taskbar allows you to search for files and applications?
a. Date/Time icon
b. Active Applications
c. Start button
d. All of the above

8. To create a new style in a document by directly dragging existing formatting, you would use:
a. Fill Format Mode
b. Drag-and-Drop
c. Updating Styles from Selections
d. Modifying Default Template

9. An example of a single-user, single-tasking operating system is:
a. Windows
b. Linux
c. DOS (older versions)
d. macOS

10. What is the process of defining headings and subheadings to create an organized document structure called?
a. Resizing Images
b. Creating a Calc Chart
c. Defining a Hierarchy of Headings
d. Applying Character Styles

B. Fill in the blanks [1x7=7]

a. Communication is successful only when there is a common understanding between the sender and receiver.

b. Developing a message is known as encoding and interpreting the messages by receiver is called decoding.

c. A child trying to study notes when mother is watching TV in the same room is example of noise/barrier.

d. Classroom teaching, business conferences and public speeches are examples of verbal communication/oral communication.

e. The most formal form of communication is written communication.

f. Social factors can be the people in our classroom, family at home, friends in our colony, colleagues in our workplace, and strangers on the street.

g. Cultural impact is the behavioural characteristics of people based on their surroundings, religions, traditions, customs and festivals.

C. State whether these statements are true or false. [1x7=7]

a. Use your strengths to improve on your weaknesses.

b. Process of knowing yourself is the most easy job.

c. Self-management is not always result oriented.

d. It is not important to know yourself in order to achieve success in life.

e. Learning is not a continuous process.

f. A communication cycle does not include social media outlets.

g. The ability to understand and identify their own emotions and other emotions as well is known as emotional intelligence.

D. Identify me [1x6=6]

a. I am a physical part of computer.

b. I am a collection of instruction doing specific task.

c. I am the software that starts working as soon as we switch on a computer.

d. I am an input device used to type text, numbers etc.

e. I am a small device that you can use to move, select and open items on your computer screen.

f. I am a factor that helps increase self-confidence when we think we can do a particular work.

E. Short Type Question answer [2x5=10]

a. Give examples of any four common signs used for visual communication.

b. Explain the importance of non-verbal and visual communication.

c. Explain what do the following types of non-verbal communication implies. Cite examples:
i. Facial Expression
ii. Posture

d. State the importance of effective communication. Explain its significance in the communication cycle.

e. Write the self-management skill that is represented by the following:
i. Your study table is cluttered. Your mother asked you to stack your books properly.
ii. Your friend instigated you for a fight. You kept your calm.