NIOS Class 12 April 2024 Question Paper Computer and Office Applications

This Question Paper consists of 7 questions and 4 printed pages.

Roll No. Code No. 67/ACV/A
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General Instructions :
1. Candidate must write his/her Roll Number on the first page of the Question
Paper.

2. Please check the Question Paper to verify that the total pages and total
number of questions contained in the Question Paper are the same as those
printed on the top of the first page. Also check to see that the questions are
in sequential order.

3. For the objective type questions, you have to choose any one of the four
alternatives given in the question, i.e., (A), (B), (C) or (D) and indicate your
correct answer in the Answer-Book given to you.

4. Making any identification mark in the Answer-Book or writing Roll Number
anywhere other than the specified places will lead to disqualification of the
candidate.

5. Answers for all questions, including Matching, True or False, Fill in the blanks,
etc., are to be given in the Answer-Book only.

6. Write your Question Paper Code No. 67/ACV/A, Set u on the Answer-Book.

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Time : 2 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 40
Note : All questions are compulsory and carry marks as indicated against
each question.

(1) Answers of all questions are to be given in the Answer-Book given to you.
(2) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 2:15 p.m. From 2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the
students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer
on the Answer-Book during this period.

1. Fill in the blanks : ½×12=6

(a) The role of a compiler is to convert program code written in high-level
language such as C++ or Java, into _____ code that a computer can
execute.

(b) _____ disks are examples of secondary storage and are made up of
rigid material and are usually a stack of metal disks sealed in a box.

(c) Application software such as word processing software or spreadsheet
software is designed to perform a specific _____ for the user.

(d) A _____ is text that is added to the top margin of every page.

(e) A small image of each slide is displayed on _____ view.

(f) The worksheet is a grid of columns and _____.

(g) Access stores data in _____ which look more like the cells of a
spreadsheet with columns and rows.

(h) A computer _____ is interconnection of various computer systems
located at different places.

(i) A _____ is a way to identify and locate computers connected to the
Internet.

(j) The _____ is the physical path by which a message travels from sender
to receiver.

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(k) A _____ is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode
the digital information and also demodulates such a carrier signal to
decode the transmitted information.
(l) A _____ service is a type of Internet hosting service that provides
online systems for storing all types of information accessible via web.

2. State True or False : ½×12=6

(a) Compact disk is a portable disk having data storage capacity between
650 MB–700 MB.

(b) Machine languages are user-friendly languages and are easier to learn
and write programs.

(c) An operating system is not necessary for a computer to function.

(d) Mail merge is an important feature of MS Word which is used to
produce letters, mailing labels, envelopes and send it to different
people.

(e) Notes can be seen on your presentation.

(f) By default a workbook opens with three worksheets but it can contain
maximum up to 255 worksheets.

(g) Query actually means the question you asked from the database to get
the desired result.

(h) One of the design tips is to use simple transitions as many different
transactions will distract your audience from the subject of the
presentation.

(i) The term Wide Area Network (WAN) usually refers to a network which
covers a large geographical area.

(j) FTP stands for Field Tool Protection which is used in sports fields.

(k) A telecommunication utility software used for remote computing is
called Telnet.

(l) The full form of VSAT is Very Small Aperture Terminal which is used
in satellite data communication.

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3. Define the following briefly : 1×4=4
(a) Control panel
(b) E-mail
(c) Cell
(d) Dedicated web hosting
4. Write short notes on any three of the following : 2×3=6
(a) Monitor
(b) Voice messaging
(c) Mail merge
(d) Outline text in PowerPoint
(e) Website
5. Differentiate between the following : 1+1=2
(a) Presentation software and Multimedia software
(b) Moving text and Copying text
6. Answer the following questions : 2×5=10
(a) Explain the use of Gateway.
(b) Write about the benefits of the Network.
(c) Write the steps to add a table to the word document.
(d) Write any four principles of web designing.
(e) (i) If A1 = 15, B1 = 2, C1 = 9 and D1 = 3, then evaluate the
expression (A1  B1) + (C1*D1).
(ii) If M1 = 40, N1 = 5, O1 = 7 and P1 = 2, then find the value of the
expression (M1/N1) + (O1  P1).
7. Answer the following questions in detail : 3+3=6
(a) Write the basic steps of FTP session.
(b) Write the various sections of a report in MS Access.

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