Class 10 Artificial Intelligence

ICT Skills-II

13 Class 10 Artificial Intelligence questions on ICT Skills-II from the CBSE board papers 2023–2026, each with its answer and a step-by-step solution.

Questions

1. Q1 CBSE 2026
   What should ​a ​strong password ​consist ​of ​?

   1. (a)Only letters
   2. (b)Numbers and special characters
   3. (c)Name of a person
   4. (d)Letters, numbers and special characters
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   (d) Letters, numbers and special characters

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2. Q2 CBSE 2026
   Which ​of ​the ​following is ​primarily a Mobile ​Operating ​System ​?

   1. (a)Microsoft Windows
   2. (b)Ubuntu
   3. (c)Mac OS
   4. (d)Google Android
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   (d) Google Android

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3. Q3 CBSE 2026
   Rajan has the habit ​of keeping his ​device ​plugged in even if ​it is ​fully charged. Is this habit advisable for good maintenance of ​the device ? Yes or No. Justify ​your answer with explanation.
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   No; keeping a fully charged device plugged in overheats the battery and reduces its life.

   No, this habit is not advisable. Leaving a device plugged in for a long time after it is fully charged overheats the battery and reduces its life.

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4. Q4 CBSE 2026
   How ​ICT ​skills help us ​in ​our ​day-to-day ​activities ?
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   ICT skills help people communicate instantly, access information efficiently and stay connected, and enable online shopping, banking, learning and remote work.

   ICT skills help us communicate instantly, access information efficiently, and stay connected with family and friends. They also enable online shopping, digital banking, e-learning and remote work.

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5. Q5 CBSE 2025
   Spam refers to

   1. (a)Unnecessary images
   2. (b)Temporary files
   3. (c)Junk mails
   4. (d)Music files
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   (c) Junk mails

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6. Q6 CBSE 2025
   Which ​file ​extension ​is commonly ​used for image ​files ​?

   1. (a).txt
   2. (b).exe
   3. (c).jpg
   4. (d).mp3
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   (c) .jpg

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7. Q7 CBSE 2025
   Enlist any ​two ​measures that an ​individual should ​follow to ​take care of ​his/her ​digital devices.
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   Install and regularly update antivirus software, and clean the device properly, keeping it cool and away from extreme temperatures.

   Two measures are: Install and regularly update antivirus software so viruses cannot harm the device; and clean the device properly, keeping it cool and away from extreme temperatures.

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8. Q8 CBSE 2025
   Define ​the following ​terms :

   1. (a)​Firewall
   2. (b)​Worms
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   A firewall monitors data entering and leaving a computer; worms are self-replicating viruses that spread to all files.

   (a) Firewall: Monitors data entering and leaving a computer, keeping out unauthorised users and viruses. (b) Worms: Viruses that replicate themselves, spreading to all files and becoming hard to remove.

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9. Q9 CBSE 2024
   The ​most important software in ​any ​computer is ​the _________. This is the ​software ​that starts working as soon as we switch on a computer.

   1. (a)Web Browsers
   2. (b)Operating System
   3. (c)Office Software
   4. (d)Designing Software
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   (b) Operating System

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10. Q10 CBSE 2024
    Mention any ​two measures that individuals or organisations can take ​to protect ​their data ​from ​theft ​and viruses.
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    Use strong passwords changed regularly, and install antivirus and firewall software kept updated, to protect data from theft and viruses.

    Use strong passwords and change them regularly, and install antivirus and firewall software and keep it updated, so that data is protected from theft and viruses.

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11. Q11 CBSE 2023
    GUI stands for :

    1. (a)Graphical User Interaction
    2. (b)Graphical User Interface
    3. (c)Graphical Upper Interface
    4. (d)None of these
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    (b) Graphical User Interface

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12. Q12 CBSE 2023
    Right ​clicking ​on ​File ​or ​Folder opens

    1. (a)Main Menu
    2. (b)Shortcut Menu
    3. (c)Back Menu
    4. (d)Front Menu
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    (b) Shortcut Menu

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13. Q13 CBSE 2023
    Gurmeet has just bought ​a new computer for his office. ​Suggest him any two points which he ​should keep ​in ​mind to prevent ​his ​computer from ​virus infection.
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    Install a good antivirus and keep it and the operating system updated; open no unknown attachments or links, and scan every pen drive.

    Install a good antivirus program and keep it and the operating system updated, so that files and pen drives are scanned and new viruses are recognised. And open nothing unknown: no attachments or links from unknown senders, and scan every pen drive before use.

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