ICSE CLASS 8 ANNUAL EXAM QUESTION PAER SAMPLE 1 COMPUTER SCIENCE

ICSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER TERM END EXAMINATION (NEP 2020)

ICSE CLASS 8 COMPUTER SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2

FINAL EXAMINATION

Subject : Computer                                                                                                                          Time : 2 Hours

Class : VIII                                                                                                                                           Full Marks : 80

General Instructions:

1. Section A is compulsory.
2. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
3. Attempt any two questions from Section C (Application/Skill Based).
4. Neat diagrams and practical examples will carry credit marks.

Section A (30 Marks)  (10 MCQs + 10 Fill in the blanks – 1 mark each)

A. Multiple Choice Questions (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)

1. The main purpose of an Operating System is to:
   a) Edit documents b) Manage hardware & software c) Play games d) Print files
2. Which is NOT an input device?
   a) Mouse b) Keyboard c) Monitor d) Scanner
3. MS Excel is mainly used for:
   (a) Photoshop (b) BlueJ (c) Excel (d) MS Word
4. The statement System.out.println("Hello"); is used for:
   a) Image editing b) Calculation & Data Analysis c) Browsing internet d) Coding
5. The file extension of an HTML file is:

a) .exe b) .html c) .docx d) .txt

6. The shortcut to cut selected text is:
   a) Ctrl + X b) Ctrl + C c) Ctrl + V d) Ctrl + S
7. The
   tag in HTML is used for:
   a) Bold text b) Line break c) Bullet list d) Paragraph
8. The software that prevents unauthorized access is called:
   a) Firewall b) Compiler c) Browser d) Paint
9. The software that prevents unauthorized access is called:
   a) Firewall b) Compiler c) Browser d) Paint
10. AI used in Google Maps helps primarily in:
    a) Changing background colour b) Giving route navigation c) Sending emails d) Playing music

B. Fill in the Blanks (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)

11. __________ is known as the brain of the computer.
12. The tag is used to insert __________ in a webpage.
13. A set of instructions written to solve a problem is called __________.
14. A group of 8 bits is called __________.
15. In Excel, formulae always start with __________.
16. ________ computing allows users to access software and data over the Internet.
17. In app development, the ________ is the user interface.
18. IP in IP Address stands for ________.
19. A ________ is a step-by-step method of solving a problem in simple English.
20. ________ cloud is dedicated for a single organization.

B. Short answer questions (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)

21. Differentiate between hardware and software.
22. What is a spreadsheet? Mention two uses of it.
23. Write any two advantages of cloud storage.
24. Explain the difference between
    1. and
       • tags.
       • What is phishing? How can we prevent it?

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    Section B – Descriptive/Conceptual (20 Marks) (Attempt any four– 5 marks each)

    1. Explain the features and functions of an Operating System.
    2. Describe different types of computer memory with examples.
    3. Explain formulas and functions in MS Excel with two examples.
    4. What is HTML? Write the structure of an HTML document with example code.
    5. Discuss Artificial Intelligence and its applications in daily life.
    6. What is Cyber Safety? Write any five rules to stay safe online.

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    Section C – Application/Skill-Based (30 Marks) (Attempt any two (2 × 15 = 30 Marks)

    Q1. Spreadsheet Task (Practical-Based)

    A school maintains student marks as follows:

    Name	Math	Science	Computer
    Riya	78	82	90
    Arjun	85	76	88
    Sneha	92	89	95

     

    a) Enter the data in an Excel worksheet.
    b) Write formulas for:

    Total marks of each student

    Average marks

    c) Create a bar chart for Computer marks.
    d) How can charts help teachers in assessment analysis?

    Q2. Web Page Designing

    Create an HTML page with the following features:

    1. Title: My Favourite Tech Innovations
    2. Heading in bold
    3. Insert an image related to technology
    4. Use an ordered list for any 5 innovations
    5. Add a paragraph on how technology benefits education
    6. Use background colour and centre alignment

     

    Q3. Cyber Crime Case Study

    Vikram received an email saying he won ₹10,00,000 and must click a link to claim.

    1. Identify the cyber-crime.
    2. What should Vikram do?
    3. Write 6 cyber safety rules students must follow.
    4. Write a short note on responsible digital behaviour.