Model paper 2 IX English Medium

 

 Note:- Please note that the questions provided in this paper are for practice purposes only. They are not intended to represent important questions for any specific examination. Use this paper as a study tool to enhance your understanding of the subject matter, but do not rely on it as a guide for actual exam content.

Section A

Section A: Objective Questions (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

1. Which part of the computer is responsible for executing instructions?
   (a) Hard Drive
   (b) CPU
   (c) RAM
   (d) Motherboard
2. Which memory is used to store data permanently?
   (a) RAM
   (b) ROM
   (c) Cache
   (d) SSD
3. What is an example of non-volatile memory?
   (a) RAM
   (b) ROM
   (c) Cache Memory
   (d) Registers
4. Which of the following is a function of an operating system?
   (a) Image Editing
   (b) Memory Management
   (c) Hardware Manufacturing
   (d) Web Browsing
5. What type of software is an operating system?
   (a) System Software
   (b) Application Software
   (c) Utility Software
   (d) Network Software
6. What is a byte composed of?
   (a) 2 bits
   (b) 4 bits
   (c) 8 bits
   (d) 16 bits
7. Which device is responsible for processing and displaying images on a monitor?
   (a) CPU
   (b) GPU
   (c) Hard Disk
   (d) Motherboard
8. What does CLI stand for in computing?
   (a) Common Language Interface
   (b) Command-Line Interface
   (c) Code Language Integration
   (d) Computer Language Input
9. Which of the following is not an output device?
   (a) Monitor
   (b) Speaker
   (c) Mouse
   (d) Printer
10. Which number system is base 16?
    (a) Decimal
    (b) Binary
    (c) Hexadecimal
    (d) Octal
11. Which Linux command is used to copy files?
    (a) cp
    (b) rm
    (c) ls
    (d) mv
12. Which of the following is a markup language?
    (a) C++
    (b) JavaScript
    (c) HTML
    (d) Python
13. Which component holds the memory and CPU together?
    (a) GPU
    (b) Hard Drive
    (c) Motherboard
    (d) Power Supply
14. What is the full form of RAM?
    (a) Random Access Memory
    (b) Read Access Memory
    (c) Real Application Memory
    (d) Rapid Access Module
15. Which memory retains data when the computer is turned off?
    (a) RAM
    (b) Cache Memory
    (c) ROM
    (d) Registers
16. Which command is used to view the present working directory in Linux?
    (a) pwd
    (b) ls
    (c) cat
    (d) mkdir
17. Which of the following is a spreadsheet software?
    (a) Excel
    (b) Photoshop
    (c) Visual Studio
    (d) Notepad
18. Which of the following is secondary storage?
    (a) RAM
    (b) SSD
    (c) Cache
    (d) CPU
19. Which Linux command is used to remove directories?
    (a) rm
    (b) rmdir
    (c) mv
    (d) cp
20. Which of the following is an input device?
    (a) Printer
    (b) Webcam
    (c) Speaker
    (d) Monitor

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                                  Section B

Answer the following questions briefly: 10 × 1 = 10 Marks

1. What is the purpose of ROM in a computer?
2. What does SSD stand for, and how does it differ from a hard drive?
3. Explain the function of a monitor as an output device.
4. What is the role of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a computer?
5. What is proprietary software?
6. How is the ls command used in Linux?
7. What is the purpose of the kernel in an operating system?
8. What does a computer’s task scheduler do?
9. What is the difference between a mechanical and optical mouse?
10. What does the mv command do in Linux?

11. Short Answer Questions: 5 × 2 = 10 Marks

1. Explain the difference between primary and secondary memory.
2. What is the role of input devices in a computer system?
3. Describe the difference between system software and application software.
4. What are the advantages of using a command-line interface (CLI) over a graphical user interface (GUI)?
5. Describe the purpose and functionality of file permissions in an operating system.

12. Solve the following: 5 × 2 = 10 Marks

1. What is the base of the hexadecimal number system?
2. Convert the decimal number 12 to binary.
3. Which number system uses only digits 0-7?
4. What is the base of the binary number system?
5. Convert the binary number 1101 to decimal.

13. Answer the following questions: 3 × 4 = 12 Marks

1. Explain the key hardware components inside a computer.
2. Describe the different types of memory used in computers.
3. Write short notes on the contributions of Charles Babbage to computing.

14. Answer any one: 8 Marks

Explain the evolution of the internet from its inception to the modern-day World Wide Web.

                                                  OR

What is the difference between primary memory and secondary memory? Explain in detail.

                                                  OR

What is the significance of cloud computing in modern technology? Explain its advantages and disadvantages.

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