Sub. code 3032
NEB — GRADE X
Set A
Model Question
Computer Science Question Paper Set A (Model Question)
The candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Pass Marks : 20
सबै प्रश्नको उत्तर दिनुहोस् । (Attempt All Questions)
This model question question paper is for Class 10 Computer Science, Set A (subject code 3032), carrying full marks of 50 with a pass mark of 20, to be completed within 2 Hours. Answers with step-by-step solutions are available for every question below.
Group 'A'
Choose the best answer from the given alternatives.
Which communication mode allows data transmission in both directions, but not simultaneously?
Simplex
Half-duplex
Full-duplex
Multiplex
Which device is primarily used to connect different networks and forward data packets between them?
Hub
Switch
Router
Repeater
Which SQL command is used to modify the structure of an existing table?
UPDATE
ALTER
INSERT
SELECT
Which relationship exists when one student can enroll in many courses and one course can have many students?
One-to-one
One-to-many
Many-to-many
No relationship
Which of the following is a vector graphics format?
JPG
PNG
SVG
BMP
Which Python keyword is used to handle an exception?
error
except
handle
catch
What will be the output of the following Python code?
print(x % y)
1
3
7
0
Which type of machine learning uses labeled data for training?
Unsupervised learning
Supervised learning
Reinforcement learning
Generative learning
Which technology connects physical devices to the internet so that they can collect and exchange data?
IoT
VR
E-commerce
Cloud storage
Which of the following is an important ethical concern related to AI?
Increasing screen size
AI bias
Increasing storage capacity
Improving keyboard speed
Group 'B'
Short Answer Questions
What is bandwidth? Differentiate between bandwidth and throughput.
What is the difference between a switch and a router? Write any two points.
Define primary key and foreign key with a suitable example.
Write any two differences between DDL and DML. Give one example of each.
What is multimedia? Mention any two applications of multimedia.
Write a Python program to check whether a given number is positive, negative, or zero.
Write a Python function named square(n) that accepts a number as a parameter and returns its square.
What is Generative AI? Mention any two uses of Generative AI.
Differentiate between Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) with any two points.
What is cloud computing? Mention any two advantages of cloud computing.
Group 'C'
Answer the following questions in detail.
What is a computer network? Explain LAN, MAN, and WAN with their features and suitable examples.
Consider the following student table:
Student_ID | Name | Class | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
101 | Anisha | 10 | 78 |
102 | Bibek | 10 | 65 |
103 | Suman | 10 | 82 |
Answer the following:
a. Identify the fields and records in the table.
b. Which field can be used as the primary key? Give a reason.
c. Write an SQL command to display the names and marks of all students.
d. Write an SQL command to change Suman's marks to 85.
What is digital audio and digital video? Explain the following:
a. Any two audio file formats
b. Any two video file formats
c. Importance of compression in multimedia
Study the following Python program and answer the questions:
def calculate(a, b):
return a + b
try:
x = int(input("Enter first number: "))
y = int(input("Enter second number: "))
result = calculate(x, y)
print("Result:", result)
except ValueError:
print("Invalid input")
a. What is the purpose of the calculate() function?
b. Identify the parameters used in the function.
c. What happens if the user enters 5 and 7?
d. What happens if the user enters a non-numeric value?
Artificial Intelligence and contemporary technologies are increasingly being used in daily life.
a. Define Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
b. Explain any two applications of AI.
c. Write any one ethical concern related to AI.
d. Mention one application of IoT in a smart city.