APEEJAY SCHOOL, SAKET
MID TERM EXAMINATION
SESSION: 2024-2025
SET B
SUBJECT: COMPUTER SCIENCE CLASS: VI
TIME: 1 Hour 30 minutes [Link]: 40
General Instructions:
i) This question paper consists of 3 pages and 16 questions.
ii) Section A consists of 10 objective type questions each of 1 mark.
iii) Section B consists of 4 questions.
iv) Section C consists of 2 questions.
SECTION A
Select the most appropriate answer from the choices given: (1*10=10)
1. The stepwise procedure written in simple English language to do a particular task is
a) Algorithm
b) Procedure
c) Program
d) Flowchart
2. Which operating system is known for being free and open-source?
a) Windows
b) macOS
c) Linux
d) Android
3. ____________ are the graphical images of the objects which they represent.
a) Dash
b) Icons
c) Trash
d) Graphic
4. _____________ is the vertical bar of icons on the left side of the screen.
a) Menu bar
b) Unity
c) Laucher
d) Panel
5. Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Google Chrome
c) Windows
d) Adobe Photoshop
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6. Which statement allows you to give a remark anywhere in the program?
a) CLS
b) RAM
c) REM
d) INPUT
7. Which of the following symbols is used in flowcharts to take an input from the user?
a) Diamond
b) Rectangle
c) Oval
d) Parallelogram
8. Which of the following is a valid variable name in QB64?
a) 123N
b) user name
c) total_score
d) %total
Question 9 and 10 are based on Assertion and Reasoning. There are two statements marked as
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the options provided below:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
9. Assertion(A): Variables in a program are used to store data that can change during the
execution of the program.
Reason(R): Variables are assigned fixed values that cannot be modified once the program
starts.
10. Assertion(A): Algorithms are essential in computer programming but have no practical
applications in real-life situations.
Reason(R) : Algorithms are used not only in computer programming but also in various fields
such as mathematics, engineering, and business, to solve complex problems.
SECTION B
11. Fill in the blanks: [1 × 5 = 5]
a) An _______________ is software that manages the computer hardware and software resources.
b) The ______________ symbol in a flowchart is used for decision-making.
c) The symbol which is used to join different parts of a flowchart is ______________ .
d) To clear the screen in QB64, you use the ________ command.
e) The process of starting or restarting a computer is called ________.
12. Answer the following questions (ANSWER ANY 5) : [2x5=10]
a) Explain any 2 features of Linux Operating System.
b) Name the different options present in the Session Indicator.
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c) What is a Flowchart? Write any 2 uses of a Flowchart.
d) Why is it necessary to shut down before switching off the power of the computer?
e) What is Mobile Operating System? Give any two examples.
f) Draw a flowchart to display sum of 3 numbers entered by the user.
13. Differentiate between ANY TWO from the following : [2x2=4]
a) String variable and Numeric variable
b) Standard icons and User defined icons
c) Drop down menu and popup menu
14. What is the purpose of the PRINT command in QB64? Explain with the help of an example. [2]
SECTION C
15. Mohit wants to make a cup of tea for his friend. Write an algorithm that he needs to follow to
make a cup of tea. [3]
16. Write programs in QB64 for the following : (ANSWER ANY 2) [3+3=6]
a) Display the square of a number entered by the user.
b) Accept the age from the user and display whether person is major or minor.
c) Input 2 numbers from the user and display the larger one.
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