Question 1

Question 1A student has to decide whether to use a word processing package to produce a piece of science coursework or whether to handwrite it.(a) Give five features of the software that make it suitable for producing science coursework.(b) Give two reasons why the student may still use handwriting for part or all of their coursework.

Accepted Answer

(a) The five features of the software that make it suitable for producing science coursework.Editing features — Any type of correction can be made easily as and when required.Formatting Features — The typed text can be made to appear in any form or style.Graphics — Most modern word processors provide the facility of incorporating drawings in the documents, which are very important for Science subjects.OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) — Most modern word processors provide facilities to link or embed objects such as charts, equations, video clips, audio clips, pictures, etc. Such objects can be used to explain certain phenomena of Science subjects.Spell Check — Word processors can provide spell check and grammar check functions. Some word processors can suggest alternatives or improvements also.(b) Two reasons the student may still use handwriting for part or all of their coursework are:Diagram Complexity — Complex scientific diagrams, equations, or drawings that are challenging to create digitally might be more easily produced by hand.Learning Style and Retention — The physical process of writing can help students to better understand and remember the material they are writing.

Question 2

Question 3Considering the previous question, determine how the name below line "Yours sincerely" is printed. Tick the appropriate answer.Tick one box onlyHand writingHandwriting fontScript fontArt work

Accepted Answer

Tick one box onlyHand writing✓Handwriting fontScript fontArt work

Question 3

Question 5Staff at Expert Motoring use a word processing program to create letters and other documents.(a) Tick four boxes to indicate which of the following features would help with page setup.RecordStart upHeader/footerPage orientationAnimationSortMarginsPaper size(b) Tick two boxes to indicate which of the following features would be found in tabulation (tab) settings.DecimalLeaderRowColumn

Accepted Answer

(a)RecordStart upHeader/footer✓Page orientation✓AnimationSortMargins✓Paper size✓(b)Decimal✓Leader✓RowColumn

Question 4

Question 7A school office uses computerised word processing. Explain three ways word processing could be used to help with the school administration.

Accepted Answer

Three ways word processing could be used to help with the school administration are:Efficient Document Creation — Word processing helps school administration create, edit, and organize letters, memos, and reports easily, with formatting tools for a professional look.Automated Templates — Templates for forms and documents streamline tasks like permission slips, enrollment forms, and meeting agendas by allowing quick customization.Mail merge — The mail merge facility will help the school administration to send out personalised communication through emails and letters to parents and teachers.

Question 5

Question 6Cut operation places the selected text into an area in the memory called ............... .ClipboardPrimary areaDiskNone of these

Accepted Answer

ClipboardReason — Cut operation places the selected text into an area in the memory called Clipboard.

Source: This question is from OpenOffice.org Writer — I, Computer Applications &mdash; Class 9, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter OpenOffice.org Writer — I: Question, Cut, Operation, Places, Selected, Text. These are fundamental topics in Computer Applications that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 9 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Computer Applications papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberWrite programs with proper indentation and comments.
Trace through your code with sample inputs to verify correctness.
Explain the logic behind each step of your solution.
Familiarise yourself with common library functions and methods.
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Question 6

Question 8The	............... alignment makes sure that none of the edges of text appear ragged.LeftRightCentreJustified

Accepted Answer

JustifiedReason — The Justified alignment makes sure that none of the edges of text appear ragged.

Source: This question is from OpenOffice.org Writer — I, Computer Applications &mdash; Class 9, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter OpenOffice.org Writer — I: Question, Alignment, Makes, Sure, None, Edges. These are fundamental topics in Computer Applications that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 9 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Computer Applications papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberWrite programs with proper indentation and comments.
Trace through your code with sample inputs to verify correctness.
Explain the logic behind each step of your solution.
Familiarise yourself with common library functions and methods.
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Question 7

Question 18Which of the following is not an option of edit menu?CutCopyPastePage Setup

Accepted Answer

Page SetupReason — Page Setup is found in Page option of Format drop down menu.

Source: This question is from OpenOffice.org Writer — I, Computer Applications &mdash; Class 9, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter OpenOffice.org Writer — I: Question, Option, Edit, Menu, Cut, Copy. These are fundamental topics in Computer Applications that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 9 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Computer Applications papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberWrite programs with proper indentation and comments.
Trace through your code with sample inputs to verify correctness.
Explain the logic behind each step of your solution.
Familiarise yourself with common library functions and methods.
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Question 8

Question 19Which of the following will you opt for saving a file?Save button on Standard toolbarSave option from File menuPressing Ctrl + SAny of the above

Accepted Answer

Any of the aboveReason — Any of the above options can be used to save a file in Writer.

Source: This question is from OpenOffice.org Writer — I, Computer Applications &mdash; Class 9, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter OpenOffice.org Writer — I: Question, Opt, Saving, File, Save, Button. These are fundamental topics in Computer Applications that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 9 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Computer Applications papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberWrite programs with proper indentation and comments.
Trace through your code with sample inputs to verify correctness.
Explain the logic behind each step of your solution.
Familiarise yourself with common library functions and methods.
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Question 9

Question 20Match the following(a) Margin1. Placement of text going past the right margin to the next line.(b) Indent2. The distance between text boundaries and page margins.(c) Text Alignment3. Preset column position of text.(d) Word Wrap4. Total height of line including space above or below it.(e) Tab stop5. The distance between the text and the paper edge.(f) Clipboard6. The general arrangement of text in the document.(g) Line spacing7. A temporary storage area, used generally for cut/copied text or graphics.(h) Formatting8. The text layout within a paragraph with respect to document margins

Accepted Answer

(a) Margin5. The distance between the text and the paper edge.(b) Indent2. The distance between text boundaries and page margins.(c) Text Alignment8. The text layout within a paragraph with respect to document margins.(d) Word Wrap1. Placement of text going past the right margin to the next line.(e) Tab stop3. Preset column position of text.(f) Clipboard7. A temporary storage area, used generally for cut/copied text or graphics.(g) Line spacing4. Total height of line including space above or below it.(h) Formatting6. The general arrangement of text in the document.

Question 10

Question 2What is text area ? What do you understand by a workspace ?

Accepted Answer

The area where we write/type the text is the text area. The pointer becomes an I-beam, when it is within the text area. When we move it outside the text area, it becomes an arrow.The Workarea is the area in the document window wherein we enter the text of our document.

Question 11

Question 4What are non-printing characters ? What are the different marks that Writer uses for displaying non printing characters ?

Accepted Answer

Non-printing characters are those special characters which do not appear on paper when we print the document. They are often useful to see when we are working with heavily formatted documents and need to keep track of our tabs, spaces, blank lines and so on.The Writer uses the following marks for the corresponding non-printing characters:Enter key — ( ¶ )Spacebar key — ( . )Tab key — ( → )

Question 12

Question 9Define margins. How can you set these margins in OOo Writer ?

Accepted Answer

The distance from the text to the paper's edge is called Margin.In Writer, we can set margins in two ways:For setting Margins through Ruler Bars, we move the mouse over the ruler and click and drag the margin indicator to the desired location and release the mouse when the margin is set.For setting Margins through Page Style dialog box, we choose Page from Format menu to invoke Page Style dialog box and select Page tab. We set the required margins through this tab.

Question 13

Question 10What is meant by Indentation ? What are the different types of indents available ?

Accepted Answer

The distance between text boundaries and page margins is called indent and the process of providing it is called indentation.There are broadly three types of indents :Positive IndentNegative IndentHanging Indent

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Question 11What is the difference between paragraph indenting and page margin ?

Accepted Answer

Paragraph indenting affects the spacing within paragraphs, helping to organize and structure the text. It can be used to offset selected paragraphs from other text in the document.Page margins affect the layout of the entire page by determining the space between the text and the edge of the page.

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Question 12What is text alignment ? How many ways can you align your text in ?

Accepted Answer

Text alignment refers to the text layout within a paragraph with respect to document margin.We can align our text in two ways:Horizontal alignment — We can align our text horizontally in four ways :Left alignmentRight alignmentCentered alignmentJustified alignmentVertical alignment — We can align our text vertically in four ways :TopBottomMiddleJustified

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Question 13What are headers and footers in Writer ? Where do they appear in a document ?

Accepted Answer

Header is the text or graphics printed in the top margin area and the footer is the text or graphics printed in the bottom margin area of a document.A header appears in the top margin while a footer appears in the bottom margin of a document.

Question 17

Question 14What is a clipboard ? How is it useful ?

Accepted Answer

A clipboard is a temporary storage area, which is used for keeping the cut/copied text or graphics.When we cut or copy a text or a graphic, they are stored in a clipboard from where they can be copied or pasted at the desired destination.

Question 18

Question 15What are the advantages of find or replace feature of word processor ?

Accepted Answer

The advantages of find or replace feature of word processor are:Efficiency — Quickly locates specific words or phrases, saving time.Consistency — Ensures uniform language and terminology throughout.Error Correction — Swiftly identifies and rectifies misspellings and errors.Bulk Editing — Speeds up modifications for lists or repeated items.Document Analysis — Aids in extracting relevant information for research or summaries.

Question 19

Question 16Write short notes on features of paragraph formatting in Writer.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph formatting involves controlling the appearance of text in a paragraph. Some aspects that contribute in paragraph formatting are :Text alignment — The OOo Writer offers four types of text alignments : left flush, right flush, centered and justified. It enhances visual consistency and readability.Paragraph indentation — Indentation provides control over first-line and hanging indents, improving organization and visual appeal.Line spacing — Line spacing determines the vertical space between two lines of text in a paragraph. It enhances document's appearance and readability. The desired line spacing can be set from the Line Spacing option in the Paragraph dialog box.Spacing between paragraphs — It enables setting spacing before and after paragraphs, preventing clutter and ensuring optimal layout.Borders & Shading — This option allows adding borders to paragraphs for emphasis, while shading enhances visual distinction and readability.

Question 20

Question 17Explain the difference between Left, Centre, Right and Justified alignments. When you do think left justification is preferable over justified alignment ?

Accepted Answer

The difference between Left, Centre, Right and Justified alignments is as follows:Left alignment — This alignment aligns selected text, flushed left with the left margin or left paragraph indent and leaves a ragged right edge. This is the default alignment.Right alignment — This alignment aligns selected text, flushed right with the right margin and leaves a ragged left edge. It is commonly used in languages read from right to left, like Arabic or Hebrew.Centered alignment — This alignment centers selected text between the left and right margins or paragraphs indents. It is useful for titles, headings, or invitations, where symmetry is desired.Justified alignment — In this alignment, the text is flushed both left and right, thus none of the left and the right edges of the text appear ragged. It is suitable for formal documents with a polished look.Left alignment is preferable when readability is the top priority. It ensures consistent starting points for each line, facilitating quicker scanning. Justified alignment can create uneven spaces between words, potentially hindering readability, making left alignment a better choice for long bodies of text like articles or novels.

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