CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Board Question Paper 2016 (Delhi Set 4)

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Board Question Paper from 2016, specifically Delhi Set 4. The paper is designed for a maximum of 70 marks and a duration of 3 hours. It includes a 15-minute reading time. All questions are compulsory and require careful reading of the text. The paper covers various topics within Informatics Practices, including networking concepts like network types, communication media, topologies (Star vs. Bus), and security threats like Denial of Service attacks. It also delves into software concepts, differentiating between open-source software and discussing the purpose of 'Domain Name Resolution'. Programming concepts are tested through questions on Java syntax, method differences (setVisible vs. setEnabled), conditional statements (if vs. assignment), switch-case statements, and HTML/XML usage. Database concepts are also included, with questions on MySQL and SQL statements for table manipulation like insertion and deletion of columns. Solving this previous year's question paper is crucial for students to familiarize themselves with the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board examinations.

Quick info

BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectInformatics Practices
Session2016
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The question paper has a total of 7 questions, with a maximum of 70 marks and a time duration of 3 hours.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Networking
  • Network Topologies
  • Network Security
  • Open Source Software
  • Domain Name Resolution
  • Denial of Service Attack
  • Java Programming
  • HTML
  • XML
  • MySQL
  • SQL

Important topics

  • Network Types
  • Communication Media
  • Star vs. Bus Topology
  • setVisible() vs. setEnabled()
  • HTML vs. XML
  • MySQL Table Operations

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Question paper text

SET - 4

Series: ONS/1

Code No. 90/1

Candidates must write the Code on

the title page of the answer-book.

Roll No.

  • Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.

Please check that this question paper contains 7 questions.

Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.

15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

INFORMATICS PRACTICES

Time allowed: 3 hours

Maximum marks: 70

Instructions:

(i) All questions are compulsory.

  1. Answer the questions after carefully reading the text.
  1. (a) Two doctors have connected their mobile phones to transfer a picture file of a person suffering from a skin disease. What type of network is formed? Which communication media out of Coaxial cable, Optical fiber, Bluetooth,

Satellite link should be used to transfer the file? 2

  1. State reason why Star topology requires more cable length than Bus topology. 2
  2. "Open Source Software developers work for the good of community". Is this statement true? Give reason. 2
  3. What happens during 'Domain Name Resolution'? 2
  4. How is 'Denial of service' attack, a threat to Network security? 2
  1. (a) Identify the odd one out of the following statements. State reason for your choice. 1
  2. switch
  3. do while
  4. while
  5. for

90/1 1 [P.T.O.

1 1 1

  1. (c)
  2. <math>a = 5;</math>
  3. <math>if(a = 5)</math> <math>x=3;</math>
  4. Write the output in jTextField1 if depcode is 3. switch (depcode) case 1 : allowance=4000; break; case 2: allowance=3200; break; default: allowance=1000; jTextFieldl.setText( " " +allowance);
  1. Sandhya is creating a webpage. She is entering HTML code on her computer. In between, she keeps pressing 'Refresh' / 'Reload' button on her browser. What is the purpose?

2

  1. What does 'XML' stand for ? How is the purpose of HTML different from XML ? 2
  2. Write Java code (statements) to declare Y as integer variable. Then, assign the value 30 to a variable Y. Increase the value of Y by 5 and store the increased value in Z. 2

1

  1. (a) What is MySQL?

1

  1. Charvi is inserting "Sharma" in the "LastName" column of the "Emp" table but an error is being displayed. Write the correct SQL statement.

INSERT INTO Emp('Sharma')VALUES(LastName) ; 1

  1. Kunal created the following table with the name 'Friends':

Table : Friends

<math display="block">Friend Code \\</math> Name Hobbies

F101 Bijoy Swimming

F102 Abhinav Reading books

F103 Dancing Jyotsna

Now, Kunal wants to delete the 'Hobbies' column. Write the MySQL statement. 2 90/1

Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This is the official CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Previous Year Question Paper from 2016, Delhi Set 4.

What is the duration and marks for this paper?

The total marks for this paper are 70, and the allowed time is 3 hours, with an additional 15 minutes for reading the question paper.

What topics are covered in this Informatics Practices paper?

The paper covers networking, software concepts, Java programming, HTML, XML, and MySQL database concepts.

How can solving this previous year paper help students?

Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the board exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.

What is the importance of practicing with board question papers?

Practicing with board question papers like this one is essential for students to assess their knowledge, identify weak areas, and refine their exam-taking strategies for better performance.

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