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CBSE Standard 10 - Information Technology (Code 402)

Welcome to CBSE Standard 10 Information Technology resources. This is a vocational course focusing on practical computer applications and digital skills.

About IT (Code 402)

CBSE's Information Technology subject is designed to provide hands-on skills in office productivity tools, databases, and web technologies - preparing you for the digital workplace.

Syllabus Overview

Part A: Employability Skills

  1. Communication Skills
  2. Verbal and non-verbal communication
  3. Written communication
  4. Professional emails

  5. Self-Management Skills

  6. Time management
  7. Goal setting
  8. Stress management

  9. ICT Skills

  10. Internet basics
  11. Email communication
  12. Online safety

  13. Entrepreneurial Skills

  14. Entrepreneurship concepts
  15. Business planning basics

  16. Green Skills

  17. Environmental awareness
  18. Energy conservation
  19. Waste management

Part B: Subject-Specific Skills

Unit 1: Digital Documentation (Advanced)

  • Page layout and formatting
  • Templates and mail merge
  • Tables and charts in documents
  • Document automation
  • Collaborative editing
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Unit 2: Electronic Spreadsheet (Advanced)

  • Advanced formulas and functions
  • Data sorting and filtering
  • Charts and graphs
  • What-if analysis
  • Pivot tables introduction
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Unit 3: Database Management System

  • Introduction to DBMS
  • Creating database in LibreOffice Base / MS Access
  • Forms and reports
  • Queries
  • Basic SQL commands
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Unit 4: Web Applications and Security

  • Web browsers and search engines
  • Online transactions and safety
  • E-commerce basics
  • Cyber security awareness
  • Digital footprint
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Practical Skills Focus

This subject is 80% practical. You'll learn: - Advanced MS Word/Writer operations - Excel/Calc data analysis - Database creation and management - Internet safety practices

Resources Available

Coming soon: - Step-by-step practical guides - Practice datasets - Sample projects - Previous year question papers - Quick reference sheets

Exam Pattern

Theory Paper (Part A)

  • Marks: 15
  • Employability skills
  • MCQ format

Practical Work (Part B)

  • Marks: 35
  • Lab practical exam
  • Viva voce
  • Practical file

Total: 50 marks

Study Tips

For Theory (Employability Skills)

  1. Focus on practical scenarios
  2. Understand real-world applications
  3. Practice communication skills

For Practicals

  1. Master MS Office/LibreOffice tools
  2. Practice database creation
  3. Maintain neat practical file
  4. Know keyboard shortcuts

Important Tools

  • Word Processor: MS Word or LibreOffice Writer
  • Spreadsheet: MS Excel or LibreOffice Calc
  • Database: MS Access or LibreOffice Base
  • Browser: Chrome/Firefox for web unit

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