Model Paper: Computer Science
Time: 1.5 Hours | Total Marks: 50
Q No. 1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Instructions: Select the correct option. (10 × 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Which term describes the gap between those who have access to modern computing
technology and those who do not?
(a) Digital Literacy (b) Digital Divide (c) Phishing (d) Data Privacy
2. Using someone else’s work without giving them proper credit or permission is called:
(a) Copyright (b) Trademark (c) Plagiarism (d) Phishing
3. A legal right that protects creative works like books, music, and paintings is:
(a) Patent (b) Copyright (c) Trade Secret (d) Trademark
4. Which type of malware secretly monitors your activities on your device?
(a) Spam (b) Spyware (c) Phishing (d) Software Piracy
5. Small files placed on your device by websites to remember your preferences are called:
(a) Cookies (b) Viruses (c) Patents (d) Keywords
6. The first step in the "Design Thinking" process is:
(a) Define (b) Ideate (c) Empathize (d) Prototype
7. What type of online research is used to verify if information is accurate by checking
multiple reliable sources?
(a) Market Research (b) Fact-Checking Research (c) Health Research (d) Academic
Research
8. A "Business Plan" is often compared to a:
(a) Storybook (b) Map for starting a business (c) Final Report (d) Ledger
9. Which part of a business pitch explains what makes your idea different from others?
(a) The Problem (b) Why it's Unique (c) The Solution (d) Target Audience
10. "Iteration" in the design process means:
(a) Starting from scratch (b) Repeating a process (c) Finishing a project (d) Working alone
Q No. 2: Short Questions
Instructions: Attempt any TEN (10) questions. (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
1. What is meant by Digital Citizenship?
2. Define Phishing with an example.
3. State two positive impacts of computing on society.
4. What is the difference between a Patent and a Trademark?
5. Why is "Responsible Data Sharing" important?
6. Define "Software Piracy."
7. What is a "Trade Secret"? Give an example.
8. List any two ethical issues in information use.
9. What is meant by Intellectual Property (IP)?
10. How can a user avoid "Phishing Scams"?
11. Define "Cybersecurity Awareness."
12. What is the purpose of the "Personal Data Protection Bill" in Pakistan?
13. Briefly explain "Collaborative Problem Solving."
Q No. 3:
Explain the concept of "Term of Use" and its importance. (10)
Q No. 4:
What are "Privacy and Security Threats"? Explain Spyware, Cookies, and Phishing in detail.
(10)
Q No. 5:
How can we create accessible digital content? (10)