1.
General Exam Overview
Total Marks: 40 Marks
Time Duration: 2 Hours
Subject: Data Entry Operations
2. Question Paper Structure
The exam consists of 24 questions in total.
Question Type Number of Total Marks Details
Questions
Objective Type 1 7 7 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Objective Type 2 (1 mark) 7 7 Fill in the blanks, match the column, one-word, true/false.
Objective Type 2 (2 marks) 3 6 Paragraph or case-based questions.
Very Short Answer (VSA) 2 4 2 marks each (1 question with internal choice).
Short Answer (SA) 4 12 3 marks each (2 questions with internal choices).
Long Answer (LA) 1 4 4 marks each (1 question with internal choice).
1. Objective Type 1: MCQ (1 Mark each)
These questions has four options where only one is correct.
Example 1: Which of the following is an Input Device?
o A) Printer, B) Monitor, C) Keyboard, D) Speakers
Example 2: What is the shortcut key to Paste text in MS Word?
o A) $Ctrl+C$, B) $Ctrl+V$, C) $Ctrl+X$, D) $Ctrl+P$
2. Objective Type 2: 1-Mark Questions
These include fill-in-the-blanks, true/false, or one-word answers.
Example 1 (Fill-in): The intersection of a row and a column in Excel is called a
_______. (Answer: Cell)
Example 2 (True/False): RAM is a permanent storage memory. (Answer: False)
Example 3 (One-word): Name the feature used to send the same letter to multiple
recipients. (Answer: Mail Merge)
3. Objective Type 2: Case-Based (2 Marks each)
Question related to identify the correct tool or action.
Example 1: Tenzin wants to add a moving effect when he switches from Slide 1 to
Slide 2 in PowerPoint. Which feature should he use?
o Answer: Slide Transitions.
Example 2: Tenzin misspelled "Computer" as "Computre" throughout a long report.
What feature can she use to fix this instantly?
o Answer: Find and Replace.
4. Very Short Answer (VSA) (2 Marks each)
Brief explanations, usually requiring 1–2 sentences.
Example 1: Define the term Operating System and give one example.
Example 2: State any two advantages of using Charts in a worksheet.
5. Short Answer (SA) (3 Marks each)
These require more detail, such as listing steps or providing comparisons.
Example 1: Explain the steps to insert a Header and Footer in an MS Word
document.
Example 2: List and briefly explain three different Alignment options available for a
paragraph.
6. Long Answer (LA) (4 Marks each)
Detailed questions often requiring a step-by-step process explanation.
Example 1: Explain the entire process of Mail Merge, mentioning the three main
components (Main Document, Data Source, and Merged Document).
Example 2: Define a Formula in Excel and write down the steps to calculate "Total
Marks" using the SUM function.
3. Where to Focus: Lesson Weightage
Prioritize your study time based on the marks assigned to each unit:
1. Formatting of Documents ------- (12 Marks) : The most critical chapter for
scoring.
2. Basics of Computer --------------- (9 Marks):Simple theory base .
3. Internet ------------ (7 Marks): theory
4. Mail Merge ------------------- (6 Marks): Important for practical-based question.
5. Formulas, Functions and Chart ------------------- (5 Marks): Standard spreadsheet
weightage.
6. Creating Presentation -------------------(1 Mark): Lowest priority for the theory
exam.
4. Study Strategy Summary
Focus on Core Chapters: Mastering Lesson 4 and Lesson 1 alone covers 21 out of
40 marks.
Objective Mastery: 20 marks (50% of the paper) come from objective-type
questions. Ensure you are thorough with one-word answers, match the columns, and
MCQs.
Choice Management: there are optional question in VSA, SA, LSA question
Time Management
Handwritting