Page 1
Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For internal and restricted use only)
Secondary School Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Q.P. CODE 53)
General Instructions:
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to the
public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the
life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone,
publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc. may invite action
under various rules of the Board and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be
assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-X,
while evaluating two competency-based questions, please try to understand the given
answer and even if the reply is not from the marking scheme but correct competency is
enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
4 The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The
students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks
should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.
6 Evaluators will mark( v ) wherever the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators will not put right ( ?)while evaluating which gives an impression that
the answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 1/14 ]
Page 2
Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For internal and restricted use only)
Secondary School Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Q.P. CODE 53)
General Instructions:
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to the
public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the
life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone,
publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc. may invite action
under various rules of the Board and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be
assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-X,
while evaluating two competency-based questions, please try to understand the given
answer and even if the reply is not from the marking scheme but correct competency is
enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
4 The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The
students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks
should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.
6 Evaluators will mark( v ) wherever the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators will not put right ( ?)while evaluating which gives an impression that
the answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 1/14 ]
11 A full scale of marks 50 marks as given in Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not
hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours
every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per
day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view of the reduced
syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
? Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
? Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
? Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
? Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
? Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
? Wrong grand total.
? Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
? Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answers.)
? Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should
be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for
Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to
the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head
Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out
strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 2/14 ]
Page 3
Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For internal and restricted use only)
Secondary School Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Q.P. CODE 53)
General Instructions:
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to the
public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the
life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone,
publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc. may invite action
under various rules of the Board and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be
assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-X,
while evaluating two competency-based questions, please try to understand the given
answer and even if the reply is not from the marking scheme but correct competency is
enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
4 The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The
students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks
should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.
6 Evaluators will mark( v ) wherever the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators will not put right ( ?)while evaluating which gives an impression that
the answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 1/14 ]
11 A full scale of marks 50 marks as given in Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not
hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours
every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per
day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view of the reduced
syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
? Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
? Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
? Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
? Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
? Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
? Wrong grand total.
? Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
? Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answers.)
? Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should
be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for
Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to
the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head
Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out
strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 2/14 ]
MARKING SCHEME
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions :
Please read the instructions carefully.
? This question paper has 5 Sections: A, B, C, D, E.
? All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some of the
questions.
? Section A has 12 questions carrying 1 mark each.
? Section B has 7 Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
? Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
? Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 4 marks.
? Section E has 2 Source-based/Case-based/Passage-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
Section A
(All questions are compulsory) 12x1=12
1. Arun is sending an e-mail to his office. Which protocol out of the following options
will be used for the purpose ?
1
(A) FTP (B) HTTP
(C) SMTP (D) SCP
Ans (C) SMTP
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
2. Which of the following is not an e-Reservation portal in India ? 1
(A)
https://www.amazon.in
(B)
https://www.yatra.com
(C)
https://www.makemytrip.com
(D)
https://www.irctc.co.in
Ans (A) https://www.amazon.in
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
3. Which of the following attributes is not a valid attribute of the <font> tag in
HTML ?
1
(A)
face
(B)
type
(C)
size
(D)
color
Ans (B) type
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
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Page 4
Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For internal and restricted use only)
Secondary School Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Q.P. CODE 53)
General Instructions:
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to the
public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the
life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone,
publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc. may invite action
under various rules of the Board and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be
assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-X,
while evaluating two competency-based questions, please try to understand the given
answer and even if the reply is not from the marking scheme but correct competency is
enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
4 The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The
students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks
should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.
6 Evaluators will mark( v ) wherever the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators will not put right ( ?)while evaluating which gives an impression that
the answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 1/14 ]
11 A full scale of marks 50 marks as given in Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not
hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours
every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per
day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view of the reduced
syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
? Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
? Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
? Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
? Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
? Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
? Wrong grand total.
? Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
? Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answers.)
? Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should
be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for
Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to
the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head
Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out
strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 2/14 ]
MARKING SCHEME
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions :
Please read the instructions carefully.
? This question paper has 5 Sections: A, B, C, D, E.
? All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some of the
questions.
? Section A has 12 questions carrying 1 mark each.
? Section B has 7 Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
? Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
? Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 4 marks.
? Section E has 2 Source-based/Case-based/Passage-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
Section A
(All questions are compulsory) 12x1=12
1. Arun is sending an e-mail to his office. Which protocol out of the following options
will be used for the purpose ?
1
(A) FTP (B) HTTP
(C) SMTP (D) SCP
Ans (C) SMTP
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
2. Which of the following is not an e-Reservation portal in India ? 1
(A)
https://www.amazon.in
(B)
https://www.yatra.com
(C)
https://www.makemytrip.com
(D)
https://www.irctc.co.in
Ans (A) https://www.amazon.in
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
3. Which of the following attributes is not a valid attribute of the <font> tag in
HTML ?
1
(A)
face
(B)
type
(C)
size
(D)
color
Ans (B) type
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
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4. What is the full form of FTP ? 1
(A) File Transfer Protocol (B) File Transmission Protocol
(C) Fast Transfer Protocol (D) Fast Transmission Protocol
Ans (A) File Transfer Protocol
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
5. Which of the following attributes is not a valid attribute of the <body> tag in
HTML?
1
(A)
text
(B)
background
(C)
bgcolor
(D)
width
Ans (D) width
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
6. Select the correct option to fill in the blank :
A ___________ is an online platform or website where individuals or businesses
regularly publish articles/journals, known as posts, on various topics.
1
(A) Brower (B) Blog
(C) News Group (D) Web Server
Ans (B) Blog
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
7. The default value for the type attribute of an Unordered List in HTML is : 1
(A)
circle
(B)
disc
(C)
square
(D)
triangle
Ans (B) disc
Ans (1 mark for writing the correct option)
8. Which of the following is not a Search Engine available over the Internet ? 1
(A) Google (B) Bing
(C) Diksha (D) Yahoo
(C) Diksha
Ans (1 mark for writing the correct option)
9. Which of the following options is a network protocol that enables secure and
encrypted file transfers between a client and a server ?
1
(A) SFTP (B) Telnet
(C) SCP (D) HTTP
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Page 5
Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For internal and restricted use only)
Secondary School Examination, 2025
SUBJECT NAME COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Q.P. CODE 53)
General Instructions:
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to the
public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the
life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone,
publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc. may invite action
under various rules of the Board and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating answers
which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are innovative, they may be
assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be awarded to them. In class-X,
while evaluating two competency-based questions, please try to understand the given
answer and even if the reply is not from the marking scheme but correct competency is
enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
4 The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. The
students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks
should be awarded accordingly.
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
zero after deliberation and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.
6 Evaluators will mark( v ) wherever the answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators will not put right ( ?)while evaluating which gives an impression that
the answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is the most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, the answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 1/14 ]
11 A full scale of marks 50 marks as given in Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not
hesitate to award full marks if the answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8 hours
every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per
day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view of the reduced
syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
? Leaving the answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
? Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
? Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
? Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
? Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
? Wrong grand total.
? Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
? Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
? Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answers.)
? Half or a part of the answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should
be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines for
Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to
the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain a photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head Examiners/Head
Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out
strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.
[ CBSE MS Computer Applications Subject Code 165 Paper Code 53 Class 10 Main 2025 Page: 2/14 ]
MARKING SCHEME
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions :
Please read the instructions carefully.
? This question paper has 5 Sections: A, B, C, D, E.
? All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some of the
questions.
? Section A has 12 questions carrying 1 mark each.
? Section B has 7 Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
? Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
? Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 4 marks.
? Section E has 2 Source-based/Case-based/Passage-based questions carrying 4 marks each.
Section A
(All questions are compulsory) 12x1=12
1. Arun is sending an e-mail to his office. Which protocol out of the following options
will be used for the purpose ?
1
(A) FTP (B) HTTP
(C) SMTP (D) SCP
Ans (C) SMTP
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
2. Which of the following is not an e-Reservation portal in India ? 1
(A)
https://www.amazon.in
(B)
https://www.yatra.com
(C)
https://www.makemytrip.com
(D)
https://www.irctc.co.in
Ans (A) https://www.amazon.in
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
3. Which of the following attributes is not a valid attribute of the <font> tag in
HTML ?
1
(A)
face
(B)
type
(C)
size
(D)
color
Ans (B) type
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
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4. What is the full form of FTP ? 1
(A) File Transfer Protocol (B) File Transmission Protocol
(C) Fast Transfer Protocol (D) Fast Transmission Protocol
Ans (A) File Transfer Protocol
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
5. Which of the following attributes is not a valid attribute of the <body> tag in
HTML?
1
(A)
text
(B)
background
(C)
bgcolor
(D)
width
Ans (D) width
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
6. Select the correct option to fill in the blank :
A ___________ is an online platform or website where individuals or businesses
regularly publish articles/journals, known as posts, on various topics.
1
(A) Brower (B) Blog
(C) News Group (D) Web Server
Ans (B) Blog
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
7. The default value for the type attribute of an Unordered List in HTML is : 1
(A)
circle
(B)
disc
(C)
square
(D)
triangle
Ans (B) disc
Ans (1 mark for writing the correct option)
8. Which of the following is not a Search Engine available over the Internet ? 1
(A) Google (B) Bing
(C) Diksha (D) Yahoo
(C) Diksha
Ans (1 mark for writing the correct option)
9. Which of the following options is a network protocol that enables secure and
encrypted file transfers between a client and a server ?
1
(A) SFTP (B) Telnet
(C) SCP (D) HTTP
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Ans (A) SFTP
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
10. Which of the following options will set the font family of all paragraphs to ‘Arial’ ?
(A) <style> p { font-family : Arial; } </style>
(B) <style> p { fontfamily: Arial; } </style>
(C) <style> p { font: Arial; } </style>
(D) <style> p { font–type: Arial; } </style>
1
Ans (A) <style> p { font–family: Arial; } </style>
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
Questions No. 11 and 12 are Assertion and Reason type questions. Each question consists of two
statements, namely, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most suitable option considering the
Assertion and Reason.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
11. Assertion (A) : FTP is a networking protocol used for transferring files.
Reason (R) : FTP is used when we want to view some data from a website.
1
Ans (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
12. Assertion (A) : SMS is an acronym for Smart Message Service.
Reason (R) : SMS is the most common technology for delivering short, concise
and important messages quickly.
1
Ans (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
(1 mark for writing the correct option)
SECTION B 7x2=14
13. What is a Digital Property ? Write any two examples of digital property. 2
Ans Digital property is data or assets belonging to an individual or an organization,
which is in digital form.
OR
Digital property is an intellectual property (IP), which is in digital form.
OR
Digital property refers to any digital asset or online resource that an individual or
entity owns or controls.
Any two examples from the following :
? Text, Image, Audio or Video content on a system or website
OR
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