ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Auto Service Technician

ICSE | Class 10

Auto Service
Technician
Question Paper 2026

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

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AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

5. Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

6. 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.

This Paper consists of 12 printed pages.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1 [20]

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)

(i) Interpersonal, written, small-group and public communication are common
types of ___________ communication.

(a) verbal

(b) visual

(c) scheduled

(d) written

(ii) Gestures, expressions and body language are types of:

(a) verbal communication

(b) non-verbal communication

(c) concrete communication

(d) self-communication

(iii) The sentence: “Mohan changed the car tire.” is in:

(a) passive voice

(b) active voice

(c) mixed voice

(d) negative voice

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(iv) Our emotional, mental, physical and social reaction to any demands or threats
experienced by the individual are defined as:

(a) Stress

(b) Feedback

(c) Message

(d) Intelligence

(v) Time management, physical exercises, healthy diet, positivity and sleep are the
techniques of:
(a) Non-management

(b) Pain management

(c) Body management

(d) Stress management

(vi) Self-motivated people are __________.

(a) focused and dedicated

(b) physically fit

(c) culturally active

(d) visually active

(vii) Which of the following contributes the most to greenhouse gas emissions?

(a) Solar power plants

(b) Wind turbines

(c) Burning fossil fuels

(d) Hydroelectric power stations

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(viii) Which of the following is not a basic file operation?

(a) Rename

(b) Compile

(c) Open

(d) Delete

(ix) Organise, Prioritise, Control and Track are four important and effective steps
for:
(a) Time Management

(b) Screen-Time Management

(c) Homework Management

(d) Browsing Management

(x) Identify 1 and 2 marked in the picture given below:

1
2

(a) 1 - Input 2 - Output

(b) 1 - Software 2 - Hardware

(c) 1 - Monitor 2 - CPU

(d) 1 - White color 2 - Black Color

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(xi) Identify the input device shown in the picture given below:

(a) Keyboard

(b) CPU

(c) Mouse

(d) Joystick

(xii) Assertion (A): A folder is a location where a group of files can be stored.

Reason (R): A folder can be created by right-clicking on a location such as
the Desktop and selecting ‘New Folder’.

(a) (A) is true and (R) is false.

(b) (A) is false and (R) is true.

(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(xiii) Sometimes we get emails from companies who are advertising a product or
trying to attract you to their website. Such mails are called __________.

(a) SPAM

(b) Genuine emails

(c) Informative emails

(d) AI authenticated true emails

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(xiv) Worms, Trojan Horses, Online Predators and Internet scams are:

(a) threats to computers

(b) essential for computers

(c) built within computers

(d) lifelines of computers

(xv) Generating new ideas and turning them into profitable businesses is a part of:

(a) Delegation

(b) Marketing

(c) Innovation

(d) Distribution

(xvi) Which function of an entrepreneur involves dealing with uncertainty in
business?

(a) Coordination

(b) Risk-bearing

(c) Planning

(d) Monitoring

(xvii) Why is dependence on non-renewable resources a problem for sustainable
development?

(a) They can be replaced easily.

(b) They help in reducing carbon footprint.

(c) They are limited and cause pollution.

(d) They are inexpensive and eco-friendly.

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(xviii) Using LED bulbs and switching off lights when not in use are effective ways to
create sustainable cities and communities.

(a) True

(b) False

(xix) Clear and concise communication is important at the workplace because many
stakeholders exchange important information regularly.

(a) True

(b) False

(xx) Motivation discourages individuals from achieving their goals.

(a) True

(b) False

Question 2
(i) Fill in the blanks: [5]

(a) ___________ helps in coping with stressful situations. [Positive thinking /
Procrastination]

(b) Taking deep breaths and relaxing the body can help us manage _________.
[music / stress]

(c) A _________ is a machine that helps us with many tasks like typing and
drawing. [computer / mouse]

(d) A/An _________ is a person who starts and runs a business. [entrepreneur
/ listener]

(e) We should save water and electricity to protect our _________. [business
/ environment]

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(ii) State whether the following statements are True or False: [5]

(a) Listening carefully is an important part of good communication.

(b) Stress only affects mental health, not physical health.

(c) A computer can be damaged by dust and heat.

(d) Entrepreneurs are people who are afraid to take any risks.

(e) Planting trees, with initiatives like “ek ped maa ke naam” is one way to
support sustainable development.

Question 3
(i) Explain non-verbal communication with the help of two examples. [2]

(ii) (a) What is self-regulation in time management? [2]

(b) What is the effect of distraction?

(iii) Write any two steps to be followed to ensure computer security and privacy. [2]

(iv) Mention any two qualities of a good entrepreneur. [2]

(v) Give two examples of how you can manage stress at school. [2]

SECTION B (60 Marks)
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 4
(i) Explain the meaning of the following terms: [5]
(a) 4 X 2 drive chassis vehicle
(b) 4 X 4 drive chassis vehicle
(c) 6 X 2 drive chassis vehicle
(d) 6 X 4 drive chassis vehicle
(e) Full forward chassis

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(ii) Name five components of: [5]

(a) A four-stroke petrol engine

(b) A four-stroke diesel engine

[Note: Do not repeat the same components for both engine types. Write only
distinct components.]

(iii) Label any five parts of the systems or components of the vehicle shown in the [5]
picture given below.

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Question 5

(i) Explain the following terms: [5]

(a) Top Dead Centre

(b) Bottom Dead Centre

(c) Bore

(d) Stroke

(e) Clearance Volume

(ii) Name any five main parts of an automotive engine that require lubrication. [5]

(iii) Describe any five methods used for cooling an automobile engine. [5]

Question 6

(i) Write five key functions of the fuel supply system in an automobile engine. [5]

(ii) Explain five main functions of a gear box in an Automobile. [5]

(iii) Differentiate between Manual, Semi-automatic and Automatic Transmission. [5]
Give one example of each type of transmission that is found in vehicles around
you.

Question 7

(i) Write five main functions of front axle and steering system. [5]

(ii) Write five differences between a wet sump and a dry sump lubrication system. [5]

(iii) Write five advantages of tubeless tyres. [5]

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Question 8

(i) Write the functions of the following Automotive Electrical systems: [5]

(a) Battery

(b) Starter Motor

(c) Alternator

(d) Lighting system

(e) Horn

(ii) Write the functions of the following Automotive service equipment: [5]

(a) Two post lift

(b) Four post lift

(c) Wheel balancer

(d) Air compressor

(e) Pneumatic tools

(iii) Write five important steps which should be followed while changing the oil filter [5]
and oil of the engine during a car service.

Question 9

(i) Write five key steps of changing the Air Filter of a car. [5]

(ii) What are the key elements of effective customer service in the automobile [5]
service industry?

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(iii) Identify the tools shown below and write their uses. [5]

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(e)

sw

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