Class X - Sample Set - I (Q&A)

SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHUBANESWAR-03

PERIODIC TEST - SAMPLE SET 1 (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 a component of the communication cycle?
a. Sender
b. Receiver
c. Noise
d. Emotion

2. Effective non-verbal communication includes:
a. Speaking loudly
b. Maintaining eye contact
c. Using complex jargon
d. Interrupting others

3. The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions is a key part of:
a. Self-hatred
b. Self-control
c. Over-confidence
d. Laziness

4. Which technique helps in reducing stress by focusing on proper breathing and mind-body connection?
a. Physical Exercise
b. Yoga
c. Vacation
d. Working Independently

5. The process of giving an informal response to a message is called:
a. Encoding
b. Feedback
c. Decoding
d. Channel

6. Which of these is a physical part of a computer system?
a. Operating System
b. Software
c. Keyboard
d. Program

7. A collection of instructions that tells the computer what to do is called:
a. Hardware
b. Data
c. Software
d. Network

8. To merge a document with a data source containing addresses, you would use:
a. Fill Format Mode
b. Mail Merge
c. Table of Contents
d. Calc Chart

9. Which operating system type allows multiple users to work on the same computer simultaneously?
a. Single-user, single-task OS
b. Single-user, multi-task OS
c. Multi-user OS
d. Distributed OS

10. In a file system, a container used to organize files is called a:
a. Document
b. Program
c. Folder
d. Drive

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

a. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to understand and identify your own emotions and others' emotions.

b. The process of converting the sender's ideas into a message is called encoding.

c. Stress management is the art of handling pressurized situations by keeping oneself cool and calm.

d. The desktop background picture is known as wallpaper.

e. To modify the default settings of a document, you would update the default template.

f. Software piracy is stealing and using unlicensed copies of computer software.

g. A document with predefined settings and formatting that serves as a starting point for new documents is called a template.

C. State True/False [1x7=7]

a. Stress can only have negative impacts on an individual.

b. Facial expressions are a form of non-verbal communication.

c. Mail Merge is used for creating a Table of Contents.

d. Self-motivation helps you stay energetic towards your goals.

e. DOS is an example of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) operating system.

f. Physical exercise helps in the production of endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals.

g. Drag-and-drop can be used to create new styles in a document.

D. Identify me [1x6=6]

a. I am used to store and organize files and other directories.

b. I represent actions like waving, nodding, or shrugging.

c. I am the brain of the computer.

d. I am the ability to be honest with oneself about one's strengths and weaknesses.

e. I am a software that helps you to create a spreadsheet for calculations within a text document.

f. I am a common barrier to communication caused by external distractions.

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

a. Explain the concept of 'Context' in communication. Why is it important?

b. List any four positive results of effective self-management.

c. Differentiate between Internal and External Self-Awareness.

d. What is the purpose of 'Inserting Graphics from the Gallery' in a document?

e. Explain any two types of non-verbal communication with an example for each.