Class 9 Half Yearly Sample Paper 2024-25

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Subject Code 402)

Section A: Objective Type Questions (12 Marks)

1. Fill in the Blanks (Any 4 out of 5) (1 x 4 = 4 Marks)

i. Communication is a two-way process that involves a sender and a ________.

ii. The Home keys on a QWERTY keyboard for the left hand are A, S, D, and _____.

iii. In a word processor, the shortcut key to undo the last action is ______.

iv. The term 'ITeS' stands for Information Technology Enabled ______.

v. A ______ is a software program used to access and view web pages.

2. Multiple Choice Questions (Any 4 out of 5) (1 x 4 = 4 Marks)

i. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
a) Printer
b) Speaker
c) Monitor
d) Mouse

ii. Which of the following is not a principle of effective communication?
a) Clear
b) Concise
c) Complex
d) Correct

iii. The process of arranging text in an organized way in a word document is known as:
a) Editing
b) Formatting
c) Aligning
d) Saving

iv. A person who plans, starts, and runs a business is called an:
a) Employee
b) Investor
c) Entrepreneur
d) Manager

v. What is the standard name of a new document in LibreOffice Writer?
a) Untitled 1
b) New Document
c) Document 1
d) Untitled Document 1

3. Answer the following (Any 4 out of 5) (1 x 4 = 4 Marks)

i. What is the full form of BPO?

ii. Mention two types of data that can be entered into a spreadsheet.

iii. Name the shortcut key to check spelling and grammar in a word processor.

iv. Define the term 'Ergonomics' in the context of keyboarding.

v. What is the primary purpose of a browser?

Section B: Subjective Type Questions (30 Marks)

4. Short Answer Type - I (Any 3 out of 5) (2 x 3 = 6 Marks)

i. List two advantages of using a word processor over manual typing.

ii. Explain the concept of 'GIC' (Global In-house Centers) in the IT-ITeS industry.

iii. What is self-confidence? Give two examples of situations where self-confidence is important.

iv. Differentiate between a hard copy and a soft copy of a document.

v. What are the 'Home Keys' on a keyboard? Why are they important for touch typing?

5. Short Answer Type - II (Any 3 out of 5) (3 x 3 = 9 Marks)

i. Describe the various types of keys found on a standard computer keyboard.

ii. Explain the role of effective communication in the workplace with a suitable example.

iii. Write the steps to insert a table in a document using a word processor.

iv. What is the difference between a header and a footer? Explain their purpose.

v. Explain the concept of 'Touch Typing'. What are its two main benefits?

6. Long Answer Questions (Any 3 out of 5) (5 x 3 = 15 Marks)

i. What are the different types of entrepreneurial skills? Describe any three of them in detail.

ii. Explain the various components of a word processor window. Use a diagram to illustrate your answer.

iii. Discuss the importance of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in our daily life. Give five examples.

iv. Write the steps to perform a mail merge operation. Briefly explain each step.

v. Differentiate between different types of communication. Explain any three in detail with examples.

Section C: Case Study-Based Questions (8 Marks)

7. Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow. (1 x 4 = 4 Marks)

Priya is a student of Class 9 and is preparing for her half-yearly exams. While revising her notes for Information Technology, she comes across the topic of 'keyboarding skills'. She understands that it is crucial to learn the correct method of typing to increase her speed and accuracy. She decides to practice using a typing tutor software that teaches the touch typing technique. She knows that correct finger positioning on the home keys is the foundation for efficient typing.

i. Name two keys on the keyboard that are considered 'Home Keys'.

ii. What is a typing tutor software used for?

iii. What is the main objective of practicing touch typing?

iv. Explain one benefit of having good keyboarding skills.

8. Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow. (1 x 4 = 4 Marks)

Rohan is an enthusiastic user of a spreadsheet application. He has created a worksheet to manage the monthly expenses of his family. He has entered various data, such as a list of items, their costs, and the date of purchase. He wants to find the total expenditure for the month and calculate the average cost of items. He also wants to find the highest cost of any single item in the list.

i. Which two types of data has Rohan entered in his worksheet?

ii. Which function should Rohan use to calculate the total monthly expenditure?

iii. Which function should Rohan use to find the highest cost of any single item?

iv. What is a "cell address" in a spreadsheet?