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Question 1Which of the following is not a cybercrime?Stealing personal data while working onlineRunning malware on websitesUnauthorised use of data available on the internetUsing free online applications

Accepted Answer

Using free online applicationsReason — Cybercrime refers to any online illegal activity facilitated by the use of electronic communication devices. Using free online applications is not a cybercrime as a free application can be used by anyone.

Question 2

Question 2Talking to other people who are using internet at the same time as you are, is called ................. .StalkingChattingNetworkingEmailing

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ChattingReason — Talking to other people who are using internet at the same time as you are is called Chatting.

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Question 3Which one of the following is not used for wired transmission?Coaxial CablesMicrowavesOptical FiberTwisted Pair Cable

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MicrowavesReason — Microwaves are a medium of unguided data transmission while coaxial cable, optical fiber and twisted pair cables are mediums of guided data transmission.

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Question 4Which is the type of system that manages an employee's salary?Reservation SystemInventory Management SystemPayroll SystemAccounting System

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Payroll SystemReason — Payroll System manages an employee's salary.

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Question 5Which technology can Jayu use to directly share a video from her mobile to her friend's mobile without using the internet?NetworkMobile DataBluetoothWi-Fi

Accepted Answer

BluetoothReason — Jayu can use Bluetooth to directly share a video from her mobile to her friend's mobile without using the internet.

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Question 6Name the set of rules that is used for transmission of data over a network.LANWANProtocolTransmission Media

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ProtocolReason — Protocol is the set of rules that is used for transmission of data over a network.

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Question 7Which among the following image formats uses animation?JPGBMPPNGGIF

Accepted Answer

GIFReason — The image format that supports animation is GIF (Graphics Interchange Format).

Question 8

Question 8A word processor application will most likely be used:by an accounting department to perform calculationsby an author to type a novelby a company to keep a record of stocksby a teacher to create a slide presentation on a topic

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by an author to type a novelReason — A word processor application will most likely be used by an author to type a novel as a word processor facilitates creating, editing, saving, and printing documents.

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Question 9Name the view that shows a thumbnail of each slide.NormalNotes viewSlide SorterSlide Show

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Slide SorterReason — Slide Sorter view shows a thumbnail of each slide.

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Question 10Choose what constitutes a cell reference.A column name followed by a row numberA column number followed by a row nameA row number followed by a column nameA row name followed by a column number

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A column name followed by a row numberReason — A column name followed by a row number constitutes a cell reference.

Question 11

Question 11Assertion (A): Presentation graphics software provides options to include multimedia features in slides to enhance a presentation.Reason (R): One of the options presentation graphics applications offer is animation, which helps create attractive presentations and highlight certain objects on slidesBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

Accepted Answer

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason(R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).Reason — Presentation graphics software indeed provides options to include multimedia features, and one of these features is animation, which enhances presentations by allowing objects to move or change on a slide, making the presentation more engaging.

Question 12

Question 12Assertion (A): Images can enhance the appearance of a document created using a word processing application and make it more meaningful.Reason (R): It is possible to add images to a document but not possible to draw pictures using word processing applications.Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) isa correct explanation of Assertion (A).Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.Assertion (A) is false and Reason(R) is true.

Accepted Answer

Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.Reason — Assertion (A) is true as images can indeed enhance the appearance of a document created using a word processing application and make it more meaningful. Reason (R) is false as some tools/features of word processing applications allow us to draw shapes and pictures within the application.

Question 13

Question 13What is an e-reservation system? What are the two benefits it offers?

Accepted Answer

An e-reservation system refers to an electronic reservation system that allows users to make reservations or bookings through online platforms. Users can access the system via the internet to book services, accommodations, tickets, or appointments.The two benefits of an e-reservation system are:24/7 accessibility of servicesConvenient and time saving

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Question 14(i)Write any two differences between RAM and ROM.

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Two differences between RAM and ROM are:RAMROMRAM contents can be changed or altered as and when required.ROM cannot be easily altered or reprogrammed.RAM is volatile i.e., its contents are lost when the device is powered off.ROM is non-volatile i.e., its contents are retained even when the device is powered off.

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Question 14(ii)Write any two advantages of a computer network.

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Two advantages of a computer network are as follows:Hardware Sharing — In a network, we can share almost every peripheral device, such as a printer, scanner, modem, CD writer, etc., among several computers.Reduces Redundancy — Since people use the same data in a common workplace, they can share it over a network by saving and storing it centrally.

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Question 15Write the difference between a compiler and an interpreter.

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Differences between a compiler and an interpreter are:CompilerInterpreterIt translates the whole source program into target program at once.It translates the source program into target program one line at a time.All the errors found during compilation are displayed together at once.Errors are displayed line by line as each line is translated and executed.

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Question 16(i)Write the difference between a standard software and customised software.

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Standard softwareCustomised softwareIt is designed to meet the needs of a general audience. It cannot be customised.It is developed specifically for the needs of a particular business or organization.It is less expensive.It is more expensive.

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Question 16(ii)What is chatting? State any two advantages of chatting.

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Chatting is an online textual conversation happening in realtime.Two advantages of chatting are:Users can communicate instantly.It is an inexpensive method of communication.

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Question 17State two symptoms of virus infection on a computer.

Accepted Answer

Two symptoms of virus infection on a computer are:The speed of the processor becomes comparatively slow.The programs may not run. Even if they run, they don't function properly.

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Question 18(i)Write the difference between a header and footer. Write the different elements that can be included in a header and footer.

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A header appears at the top of each page, while a footer appears at the bottom of each page.The different elements that can be included in a header and footer are page numbers, date, title of a book/chapters, author's name, etc.

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