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icse
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ICSE Study Material
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ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION
SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER
AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Maximum Marks: 100
Time allowed: Two hours
Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
Instruction for the Supervising Examiner
Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the Examination
Hall.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)
(i) Why is time management crucial for entrepreneurs?
(a) To ensure personal leisure time
(b) To efficiently allocate time to various tasks and enhance productivity
(c) To impress investors with a busy schedule
(d) To avoid hiring too many employees
(ii) Which of the following pair is not part of 7C’s of communication?
(a) Completeness and Conciseness
(b) Consideration and Clarity
(c) Concreteness and Courtesy
(d) Confinement and Conduciveness
(iii) Feedback such as “good job” or “you did great”, are kind of which
feedback.
(a) Descriptive feedback
(b) Specific feedback
(c) General feedback
(d) Informal feedback
(iv) By what method can we know that the receiver has understood the
message?
(a) transmitting
(b) feedback
(c) message
(d) listening
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(v) Assertion (A): Effective communication requires both the sender
and the receiver to understand the same message.
Reason (R): Feedback from the receiver helps the sender to know
if the message has been understood correctly.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
(vi) Using abbreviations in communication leads to which type of
communication barrier?
(a) Language/ Linguistic
(b) Physical
(c) Cultural
(d) Organisational
(vii) Which of the following is NOT a communication barrier?
(a) Linguistic barrier
(b) Interpersonal barrier
(c) Financial barrier
(d) Organisational barrier
(viii) What does straight body posture show:
(a) Pride
(b) Professionalism
(c) Confidence
(d) Humility
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(ix) Assertion (A): Noise is an element in the communication process
that can distort or interfere with the message being
communicated.
Reason (R): Noise only refers to physical sounds that disrupt
communication.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
(x) Which of the following is not an element of the communication cycle?
(a) Channel
(b) Receiver
(c) Time
(d) Sender
(xi) Written communication can be classified in which type of
communication?
(a) Non-verbal
(b) Verbal
(c) Visual
(d) Non-visual
(xii) The abilities to communicate properly are:
(a) read
(b) write
(c) speak
(d) all of these
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(xiii) Assertion (A): Time management is crucial for effective self-
management.
Reason (R): Proper time management ensures that all tasks are
completed on time without stress.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
(xiv) Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?
(a) You can dance better.
(b) Your dance was good but you can do better.
(c) Your dance skill is not really good. You have to practice more.
(d) You are a good dancer.
(xv) Keeping shoulders straight right and body relaxed is an example of:
(a) Facial Expressions
(b) Posture
(c) Gesture
(d) Eye contact
(xvi) Aural communication is based on ___________.
(a) Body language
(b) Language and tone of voice
(c) Facial expressions
(d) Listening and Hearing
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(xvii) What is a key component of time management?
(a) Procrastination
(b) Goal setting
(c) Multitasking
(d) Ignoring deadlines
(xviii) Which of the following is an example of self-motivation?
(a) Waiting for someone to tell you what to do
(b) Setting personal goals and striving to achieve them
(c) Relying on external rewards to get tasks done
(d) Complaining about tasks that are not interesting
(xix) Which of these is a common barrier to effective self-management?
(a) Clear goal-setting
(b) Lack of planning
(c) Regular self-reflection
(d) Effective time management
(xx) What is the primary purpose of a business plan?
(a) To avoid paying taxes
(b) To secure funding and provide a roadmap for the business
(c) To increase the workload
(d) To hire more employees
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Question 2
(i) Fill in the blanks: [5]
(a) __________ refers to the physical components of a computer
system.
(b) ___________ is the skill of managing financial resources and
ensuring the profitability of the business.
(c) ____________ is the ability to stay organized and maintain a
structured approach to work.
(d) Effective communication requires both the speaker and the
___________ to be actively engaged.
(e) The ____________ is responsible for encoding and
transmitting the message in the communication process.
(ii) State whether True or False [5]
(a) Deep breathing exercises can help manage stress.
(b) Self-management only involves managing time and tasks.
(c) Entrepreneurs should always rely on their own instincts rather
than seeking advice from others.
(d) Nonverbal communication is just as important as verbal
communication.
(e) Effective communication is only the responsibility of the
speaker.
Question 3
(i) What role does time management play in working independently? [2]
(ii) What is the difference between formal and informal communication? [2]
(iii) What is the main advantage of using cloud storage? [2]
(iv) Why are green skills important in the modern workplace? [2]
(v) How does active listening contribute to effective communication? [2]
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SECTION B (60 Marks)
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)
Question 4
(i) Explain the any five main functions of a vehicle chassis. [5]
(ii) Describe any five differences between a Ladder Frame Chassis and a [5]
Monocoque Chassis.
(iii) Label the parts of the vehicle shown in the picture below: [5]
10
1
2
9
3
8
4 7
6
5
Question 5
(i) Describe the working principle of a four-stroke internal combustion [5]
engine.
(ii) What is the purpose of a crankshaft in an internal combustion engine? [5]
(iii) How does a fuel injector work in a modern engine? [5]
Question 6
(i) What are the main differences between a diesel engine and a gasoline [5]
engine?
(ii) Explain the primary functions of a lubrication system in a vehicle. [5]
(iii) Describe the components of a typical lubrication system in an internal [5]
combustion engine.
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Question 7
(i) What is the role of the oil filter in the lubrication system, and how [5]
does it work?
(ii) What are the differences between a wet sump and a dry sump [5]
lubrication system?
(iii) Discuss the importance of oil viscosity in the lubrication system. [5]
Question 8
(i) Explain any five functions of a vehicle's cooling system. [5]
(ii) Describe the components of a typical liquid cooling system in an [5]
internal combustion engine.
(iii) What is the role of the thermostat in a vehicle's cooling system, and [5]
how does it operate?
Question 9
(i) Explain any five primary functions of a vehicle's transmission system. [5]
(ii) Explain any five primary functions of a vehicle's steering system. [5]
(iii) Explain the primary function of the following tools: [5]
(a) (b) (c)
(d) (e)
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