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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SUBJECT CODE-802)
Marking Scheme for Sample Question Paper for Class XI (Session2025-2026)
Max.Time:3 Hours Max.Marks:60

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 24 questions in two sections– Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (6 +18 =) 24questions, a candidate has to answer (6 +11=) 17 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A-OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS(30 MARKS):
i. This section has 06 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B–SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS(30 MARKS):
i. This section contains 18 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 11 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

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SECTION A:OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q No Question Source Material Unit/ Page Marks
(NCERT/PSSCIVE Chap. no. of
/CBSE Study No. source
Material) material
Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills(1x4 = 4 marks)

i. (c) Impatience or anxiety NCERT Unit1 Pg 10 1

ii. (a) Internal NCERT Unit 2 Pg 93 1

iii. (b) Numbered list NCERT Unit 3 Pg 126 1

iv. (c) left NCERT Unit 3 Pg 110 1

v. (c) Kartik runs a manufacturing business, and Gupta NCERT Unit 4 Pg 139 1
Pharmacy runs a trading business.

vi. (b) National Water Mission NCERT Unit 5 Pg 176 1

Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions(1x5 = 5 marks)

i. (d) It is placed between CPU and primary CBSE Study Unit 1 Pg 6 1
memory to act as a buffer. Material
ii. (b) Compact Disc (CD) CBSE Study Unit 1 Pg 11 1
Material
iii. Operating System CBSE Study Unit 1 Pg 12 1
Material
iv. Megahertz(MHz) (Millions of Instructions Per CBSE Study Unit 1 Pg 10 1
Second) and gigahertz (GHz) Material
v. (c) Available updates CBSE Study Unit 1 Pg 24 1
Material
vi. (b) Reclaim gaps or spaces in files stored on the hard CBSE Study Unit 1 Pg 28 1
disk Material

vii. (b) Clubbed together and submitted as a block for CBSE Study Unit 1 Pg 14 1
execution Material

Q.3 Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions(1x6 = 6 marks)

i. (c) Full-duplex CBSE Study Unit 2 Pg 41 1
Material
ii. (a) MAC address is a 12-digit hexadecimal number, CBSE Study Unit 2 Pg 49 1
unique to each NIC, and does not change. Material

iii. (b) Repeater CBSE Study Unit 2 Pg 42 1
Material

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iv. (b) FTP CBSE Study Unit 2 Pg 51 1
Material
v. (b) Application → Transport → Internet → Link CBSE Study Unit 2 Pg 52 1
Material

vi. (b) It opens a backdoor for hackers to control the CBSE Study Unit 2 Pg 54 1
system. Material

vii. (c) Vishing CBSE Study Unit 2 Pg 55 1
Material

Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5 = 5marks)

i. (c ) Slide Sorter CBSE Study Unit 3 Pg 151 1
Material
ii. Macro CBSE Study Unit 3 Pg 137 1
Material
iii. (c ) Line Chart CBSE Study Unit 3 Pg 134 1
Material
iv. (c) $A3 CBSE Study Unit 3 Pg 122 1
Material
v. (b) A formula requires both operands and operators, CBSE Study Unit 3 Pg 119 1
while a function has a predefined operation and Material
requires only operands (arguments)
vi. False CBSE Study Unit 3 Pg 69 1
Material

Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions(1x5 = 5 marks)

i. (b)MySQL is platform independent and works CBSE Study Unit 4 Pg 166 1
on multiple operating systems like Windows, Material
Linux, and UNIX.

ii. (b) A database that stores data in separate tables CBSE Study Unit 4 Pg 163 1
linked through a common column. Material

iii. Row/Tuple CBSE Study Unit 4 Pg 164 1
Material

iv. (c )CREATE TABLE CBSE Study Unit 4 Pg 169 1
Material

v. Foreign Key CBSE Study Unit 4 Pg 166 1
Material
vi. (c ) Fetches data based on a range of values, CBSE Study Unit 4 Pg 183 1
including the upper and lower bounds Material

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Q.6 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions(1x5 = 5 marks)

i. (b)Actions performed on controls, such as CBSE Study Unit 5 Pg 200 1
mouseClick or keyPressed Material

ii. Text Area CBSE Study Unit 5 Pg 203 1
Material
iii. (a) OOP follows a top-down approach and CBSE Study Unit 5 Pg 210 1
ignores data security. Material

iv. (c ) c >= b CBSE Study Unit 5 Pg 215 1
Material
v. (d )&& CBSE Study Unit 5 Pg 215 1
Material
vi. True CBSE Study Unit5 Pg247 1
Material

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SECTION B:SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
QNo Question Source Unit/ Page no. Marks
Material Chap. of source
(NCERT/PSS No. material
CIVE/ CBSE
Study
Material)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2x3= 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.
Q.7 Two factors that affect perspectives in NCERT Unit 1 Pg 3 2
communication are:
1. Cultural Background
* People from different cultures may interpret
the same message differently.
* Example: A gesture considered polite in one
country may be rude in another.
2. Personal Experience
* Previous experiences shape how a person
perceives and responds to messages.
* Example: Someone who has faced repeated
criticism may interpret feedback as negative even
if it is constructive.
These factors influence how messages are sent,
received, and understood
Q.8 Time management is the process of planning and NCERT Unit 2 Pg 101 2
using time effectively to complete tasks
efficiently. Suresh can manage his time by
creating a timetable, prioritizing important tasks
like homework and exam preparation, limiting
social media and gaming during study hours, and
taking short breaks to stay focused and
productive.
Good grooming is important because it creates a NCERT Unit 2 Pg 77 2
Q.9 positive impression, boosts self-confidence,
promotes hygiene, and reflects professionalism
and respect for oneself and others.
Q.10 Preparing a business plan is important for an NCERT Unit 4 Pg 166 2
entrepreneur like Rani because it provides a clear
roadmap for the business. It helps her define her
goals, identify target customers, estimate costs
and revenues, plan marketing strategies, and
anticipate challenges. A well-prepared plan also
attracts investors and lenders by showing that the
business is viable and well thought out. It ensures
effective resource management and increases the
chances of business success.

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Q.11 An entrepreneur may face several key problems NCERT Unit 4 Pg 150 2
while running a business, including:
1. Financial challenges – Lack of funds or
managing cash flow.
2. Competition – Facing rivals offering similar
products or services.
3. Marketing issues – Reaching the target
audience effectively.
4. Operational problems – Managing resources,
staff, and production efficiently.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions (2x3= 6 marks)
Q.12 Utilities are the special programs that help computer CBSE Unit 1 Pg 25 2
systems to work more smoothly, efficiently and Study
effectively. Utility software programs help in : Material
- improving the performance of computer
- provide security from virus
- manage disk space - free disk space on hard Disk
- provide backup etc.

Q.13 A firewall protects internal networks or personal CBSE Unit 2 Pg 56 2
computers from malicious external traffic. Study
Hardware firewalls, often in routers, block threats Material
before they enter the network, while software
firewalls on PCs prevent unauthorized access and
malware. Firewalls inspect traffic, allow safe data,
and may encrypt incoming data for added security.
(a) Find and Replace feature CBSE Unit 3 Pg 69 2
Q.14 (b) It is available under the Edit menu in Study
OpenOffice Writer Material
Q.15 (a) No, none of the columns in a primary key can CBSE Unit 4 Pg 165 2
contain NULL values. All values must be present Study
to uniquely identify each record. Material
(b) No, columns that are part of a primary key
cannot contain duplicate values in combination.
The combination of values in all primary key
columns must be unique for every record.
Q.16 In Java: CBSE Unit 5 Page 214 2
= is the assignment operator, used to assign a Study
value to a variable. Material
Example: int num = 10;
== is the relational operator, used to compare two
values.
Example: if(a == b)

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Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions(3x2 = 6marks)
Q.17 1. Quick calculations – Spreadsheets allow fast CBSE Unit 3 Pg 85 3
and accurate calculations on numerical data. Study
2. Data representation – They can represent data Material
visually using charts and graphs.
3. Data management – They help store, arrange,
sort, analyze, and print data efficiently

Q.18 DML commands are used to retrieve, insert, CBSE Unit 4 Pg 176 1+1+1
update, or delete data in a database table. These Study
commands allow users to manipulate the data Material
stored in relations (tables).
1. INSERT: It Adds new records (rows) to a table.
INSERT INTO Students (ID, Name, Age)
VALUES (1, 'Rohit', 15);
This command inserts a new student record with
ID 1, Name ‘Rohit’, and Age 15.
2. SELECT: Retrieves data from one or more
tables.
SELECT Name, Age FROM Students;
This command displays the Name and Age of all
students in the Students table.
1. 5houses – Invalid (variable name cannot start CBSE Unit 5 Pg 247 1+1+1
Q.19 with a digit) Study
2. float– Invalid (reserved keyword in Java) Material
item.name
The dot (.) is not allowed in variable names
as it denotes member access in Java

3. student:game – Invalid (colon : not allowed)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions (4x3 = 12 marks)
Q.20 a) Slide Transition – This feature controls how slides CBSE Unit 3 Pg 157 1+1+1+
change during the presentation. Study 1
(b) Custom Animation – This feature controls how Material
elements (text, images, etc.) within a slide appear.
(c) Slide Show menu/tab – Both Slide Transition and
Custom Animation options are available here.
(d) Yes – You can apply the same transition to all slides
at once by selecting the option “Apply to All Slides” in
the Slide Transition dialog box.
Q.21 Topology in a computer network refers to the way in CBSE Unit 2 Pg 46 1+1+1+
which computers, cables, and other devices are arranged Study 1
or connected with each other in a network. It defines the Material
structure or layout of the network.
Three types of topology are:
1. Bus Topology – All devices are connected to a single
central cable (the bus). Data travels in both directions,
but only one device can transmit at a time.
2. Star Topology – All devices are connected to a central
hub or switch. If one cable fails, others remain
unaffected.
3. Ring Topology – Each device is connected to two
others, forming a circular pathway for data. Data travels
in one direction around the ring.
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(a) DELETE FROM BOOKSTORE WHERE BookId CBSE Unit 4 Pg 176 1+1+1+
Q.22 = '005'; Study 1
(b) UPDATE BOOKSTORE SET Price = 500 Material
WHERE BookTitle = 'Malgudi Days' AND Price = 250;
(c) SELECT BookTitle FROM BOOKSTORE ORDER
BY Price DESC;
(d) DESCRIBE BOOKSTORE;
Q.23 Correct Code : CBSE Unit 5 Pg 246 1+1+1+
if (num % 2 == 0) { Study 1
jTextField2.setText("Even Number"); Material
} else {
jTextField2.setText("Odd Number");
}
Errors in the original code:

 If should be lowercase if.
 Use == for comparison, not = (which is
assignment).
 Semicolon after if condition should be removed.
 Quotes should be straight double quotes " not
curly.
 Missing semicolons ; at the end of statements.

Q.24 (a) CBSE Unit 5 Pg 200 2+1+1
Study
 Property: text Material
 Method: getText() or setText()

(b)

 ActionEvent

(c)

 Events allow the program to respond to user
actions like clicks, key presses, etc., making the
application interactive.

.

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