Regular practice of SSLC IT Theory Questions and Class 10 IT Chapter 2 Let’s Prepare a Newspaper Questions and Answers Notes prepares students for objective and descriptive examinations.
Class 10 IT Chapter 2 Question Answer
SSLC IT Chapter 2 Theory Questions
InText Questions and Answers
Question 1.
What are the Unicode Malayalam fonts?
Answer:
- Manjari
- RIT Ezhuthu
- AnjaliOldLipi
- Noto Sans Malayalam
- Rachana
- Meera
Question 2.
The Text Flow facility is available in the Shape window to arrange letters in various ways. Use each of these and list their uses.
Answer:
| Text flow around frame disabled | To view the letters over the image |
| Text flow around bounding box | Text wraps around the rectangular box that contains the image or object. |
| Text flow around contour line | Text wraps around the custom outline (shape) of the object, often used for irregular shapes. |
| Text flow around frame shape | Text wraps tightly around the visible shape of the frame. |
Class 10 IT Chapter 2 Let’s Assess
Question 1.
What is Scribus mainly used for?
a) Video editing
b) Photo editing
c) Desktop publishing
d) 3D modelling
Answer:
c) Desktop publishing
Question 2.
What is the use of Text frames in Scribus?
a) To draw shapes.
b) To type sentences and format them.
c) To include images.
d) To colour the background
Answer:
b) to type sentences and format them.
Std 10 IT Chapter 2 Extended Activities
Question 1.
Prepare your school magazine using Scribus.
Answer:
(Hints)
1. Make a plan about the contents, layout etc.
2. Open Scribus and Start a New documents
3. Create the Magazine Cover Page
- Use Shape tools to make banners.
- Add the school name, magazine title, and logo using Text Frames.
- Insert a cover image using Image Frame.
- Decorate with colours and borders.
4. Add Content Pages
- Use Text Frames to add articles and stories.
- Use Image Frames for student artwork or photos.
- Organize content in columns if needed.
- Apply headings and subheadings using different fonts and sizes.
5. Formatting and Design
- Use Properties panel to adjust text size, spacing, and alignment.
- Use Contour Line to wrap text around images.
- Add background colours or shapes for better design.
6. Insert Extra Elements
- Insert QR codes linking to school videos or websites.
- Add tables or graphs for academic info or survey results.
- Insert page numbers and a table of contents.
7. Final Check and Export
- Proofread all text and make sure images are high quality and fit well.
- Go to File > Export > Save as PDF.
- Save your Scribus file for future edits.
Question 2.
Create posters for the school’s Day celebrations using Scribus software and share them.
Answer:
(Hints)
1. Open Scribus and start a new project
2. Design the Poster Layout
i. Add Background
- Use the Shape tool (Rectangle) to draw a full- page background.
- Fill it with a solid colour or gradient from the Properties window.
ii. Add Title and Main Text
- Use the Text Frame tool to create a box.
- Type your poster title
- Set font style, size, colour, alignment
iii. Add Event Details
iv. Add Images or Logos or QR codes for invitation link
3. Final Check and Export
- Proofread all text and make sure images are high quality and fit well.
- Go to File > Export > Save as PDF.
- Save your Scribus file for future edits.
SSLC IT Let’s Prepare a Newspaper Questions and Answers
Question 1.
What is one of the key factors that make publication better?
a) Cost of Production
b) Length of the text
c) Number of pages
d) Visual beauty along with content quality
Answer:
d) Visual beauty along with content quality
Question 2.
What is considered as the core of page design?
a) Paper quality
b) Printing speed
c) Effective communication
d) Use of colors
Answer:
c) Effective communication
Question 3.
Which of the following factors helps make publication visually appealing?
a) Images, fonts, headings, colours, and blank spaces
b) Type of paper used
c) Binding method
d) Page count
Answer:
a) Images, fonts, headings, colours, and blank spaces
Question 4.
What is the main purpose of Desktop Publishing (DTP) software?
a) Writing code
b) Designing and publishing multi-page documents
c) Sending emails
d) Browsing the intemet
Answer:
b) Designing and publishing multi-page documents
Question 5.
What is the process of designing and publishing printed materials using software called?
a) Web Designing
b) Typing
c) Desktop Publishing
d) Data Entry
Answer:
c) Desktop Publishing
Question 6.
What is Desktop Publishing (DTP)?
a) A method of storing documents online
b) A method of preparing and printing pages using design software
c) A technique to write emails
d) A software for video editing
Answer:
b) A method of preparing and printing pages using design software
Question 7.
What was the traditional method of book publishing like?
a) It involved multiple professionals performing separate tasks
b) A single person completed the entire task
c) It was faster than DTP
d) It required no use of computers
Answer:
a) It involved multiple professionals performing separate tasks
Question 8.
What is the benefit of DTP over traditional publishing methods?
a) Requires manual typesetting
b) Needs a larger team
c) Uses more paper
d) Combines multiple publishing steps into one location
Answer:
d) Combines multiple publishing steps into one location
Question 9.
Which of the following is a popular open-source DTP software?
a) VLC Player
b) Scribus
c) Microsoft Word
d) Photoshop
Answer:
b) Scribus
Question 10.
Which of the following is not listed as a DTP software?
a) Microsoft Publisher
b) LaTeX
c) Adobe InDesign
d) MS Excel
Answer:
d) MS Excel
Question 11.
Which of the following is not a setting found in the Scribus “New Document” window?
a) Page size
b) Image resolution
c) Number of pages
d) Orientation
Answer:
b) Image resolution
Question 12.
In Scribus, what does the ‘Properties window’ help with?
a) Opening a file
b) Changing system settings
c) Adjusting text and object properties
d) Playing audio
Answer:
c) Adjusting text and object properties
Question 13.
Which tool in Scribus is used to insert an image?
a) Text frame tool
b) Shape tool
c) Selection tool
d) Image frame tool
Answer:
d) Image frame tool
Question 14.
Which layout option is selected when creating a new document for a single-page newspaper in Scribus?
a) Facing Pages
b) Dual view
c) Single Page
d) Booklet
Answer:
c) Single Page
Question 15.
In Scribus, what is the purpose of the Canvas area?
a) To change system preferences
b) To design and arrange page content
c) To edit page margins
d) To view document history
Answer:
b) To design and arrange page content
Question 16.
What feature in Scribus helps measure and align objects accurately?
a) Status bar
b) Toolbar
c) Ruler
d) Title bar
Answer:
c) Ruler
Question 17.
Which bar in the Scribus window shows the zoom level and page information?
a) Menu bar
b) Properties window
c) Title bar
d) Status bar
Answer:
d) Status bar
Question 18.
What is the function of the Bezier Curve tool in Scribus?
a) To insert tables
b) To add curved or free-form lines
c) To select object
d) To crop images
Answer:
b) To add curved or free-form lines
Question 19.
What is the primary purpose of using shapes in page design?
a) To decorate the margins
b) To write full articles inside them
c) To communicate ideas clearly and attract attention
d) To replace images
Answer:
c) To communicate ideas clearly and attract attention
Question 20.
Which tool is used in Scribus to draw banners or shapes like this?
a) Text Frame Tool
b) Shape Tool
c) Selection Tool
d) Image Frame Tool
Answer:
b) Shape Tool
Question 21.
Which panel in Scribus allows you to set the position and dimensions of a shape?
a) Toolbar
b) Menu bar
c) Properties window
d) Canvas
Answer:
c) Properties window
Question 22.
Where is the “Shape Tool” located in Scribus?
a) In the Status bar
b) In the Properties window
c) In the Toolbar
d) In the File menu
Answer:
c) In the Toolbar
Question 23.
What is the first step to color a shape in Scribus?
a) Select the Stroke tab
b) Open the Node Editing window
c) Select the shape and go to the Colours tab under Properties
d) Use the Flip tool
Answer:
c) Select the shape and go to the Colours tab under Properties
Question 24.
What is the default method shown for changing the shape of an object in Scribus?
a) Resize Tool
b) Rotate Tool
c) Node Editing
d) Shadow Tool
Answer:
c) Node Editing
Question 25.
In Node Editing, how can you move a node to change the width of one side of a shape?
a) Drag it with a mouse
b) Edit the X-Pos/Y-Pos values in the Node Editing window
c) Use the arrow keys
d) Flip the shape
Answer:
b) Edit the X-Pos/Y-Pos values in the Node Editing window
Question 26.
Where is the Drop Shadow option located in Scribus?
a) Edit menu
b) File → Export
c) Properties window under the Drop Shadow tab
d) Tools → Effects
Answer:
c) Properties window under the Drop Shadow tab
Question 27.
What tool must be used to add text in Scribus?
a) Shape Tool
b) Line Tool
c) Text Frame Tool
d) Node Editing Tool
Answer:
c) Text Frame Tool
Question 28.
What should you do if the text inside the frame does not fit because of large font size?
a) Reduce the zoom level
b) Resize the text frame by dragging its nodes
c) Change the canvas size
d) Restart Scribus
Answer:
b) Resize the text frame by dragging its nodes
Question 29.
Which font type should be selected for typing in Malayalam?
a) Roman
b) Serif
c) Unicode Malayalam
d) Devanagari
Answer:
c) Unicode Malayalam
Question 30.
What is used to draw a straight line in Scribus?
a) Text Frame Tool
b) Shape Tool
c) Line Tool with Ctrl Key
d) Node Tool
Answer:
c) Line Tool with Ctrl Key
Question 31.
What tool must be used to include an image in Scribus?
a) Shape Tool
b) Image Frame Tool
c) Barcode Tool
d) Line Tool
Answer:
b) Image Frame Tool
Question 32.
After drawing an Image Frame, what option is used to insert an image into it?
a) Insert → Add Image
b) File → Load Picture
c) Right click → Content → Get Image
d) Edit → Import Image
Answer:
c) Right click → Content → Get Image
Question 33.
What tool is used to insert a QR code in Scribus?
a) Image Frame Tool
b) Shape Tool
c) Barcode Tool
d) Insert Tool
Answer:
c) Barcode Tool
Question 34.
What is the purpose of the “Columns & Text Distance” tab in the Text Properties window?
a) To add images
b) To change language
c) To set the number of columns and spacing
d) To create QR codes
Answer:
c) To set the number of columns and spacing
Question 35.
How do you insert text into a Text Frame in Scribus?
a) Right-click → Content → Get Image
b) Double-click → Add Text
c) Right-click → Content → Get Text
d) Click Insert → Add File
Answer:
c) Right-click → Content → Get Text
Question 36.
What does the Text Overflow icon indicate in Scribus?
a) Font error
b) Image missing
c) Extra text that does not fit in the current frame
d) Line spacing issue
Answer:
c) Extra text that does not fit in the current frame
Question 37.
What can you do if you see the Text Overflow icon?
a) Change the font
b) Increase the number of columns
c) Click it to flow the remaining text to another frame or page
d) Convert it to image
Answer:
c) Click it to flow the remaining text to another frame or page
Question 38.
What should you adjust in Scribus to make text wrap properly around an image?
a) Text Frame Size
b) Contour Line of the image
c) Line spacing
d) Page Margin
Answer:
b) Contour Line of the image
Question 39.
Which option must be selected to allow text to flow around an image frame?
a) Text → Wrap Text
b) Shape → Text flow around frame
c) Insert → Wrap
d) Format → Flow Text
Answer:
b) Shape → Text flow around frame
Question 40.
If the image is hidden under the text, which option can bring it to front?
a) Level → Send to Back
b) Level → Lower to Bottom
c) Level → Raise to Top
d) Format → Bring Forward
Answer:
c) Level → Raise to Top
(Select two correct answers from the options)
Question 41.
What does these “X-Pos” and “Y-Pos” settings in the Properties window control?
a) Horizontal position of the shape
b) Width of the page
c) Vertical position on the canvas
d) Height of the object
Answer:
a) Horizontal position of the shape & c) Vertical position on the canvas
Question 42.
Where can you find the Text Frame Tool?
a) File menu
b) Tool Bar
c) Insert Menu
d) Format Menu
Answer:
b) Tool Bar & c) Insert Menu
Question 43.
How can the spacing between lines in a text frame be adjusted?
a) By adjusting the frame border
b) By dragging the paragraph
c) By applying auto-spacing
d) By modifying line spacing
Answer:
c) By applying auto-spacing & d) By modifying line spacing
Question 44.
How titles and subtitles are usually styled in newspaper?
a) Titles are larger and bolder
b) Both are same
c) Titles are smaller and lighter
d) Subtitles support the main title
Answer:
a) Titles are larger and bolder
Question 45.
Which of the following tools are used to add and edit text in Scribus?
a) Text Frame tool
b) Shape tool
c) Insert Menu
d) Barcode tool
Answer:
a) Text Frame tool & c) Insert Menu
Question 46.
Which options are available in the Text Properties window for formatting characters?
a) Colour & Effects
b) Font type
c) Image adjustment
d) Column count
Answer:
a) Colour & Effects & b) Font type
Question 47.
What should you do if the text doesn’t fit inside the text frame?
a) Use automatic line spacing
b) Drag the comer nodes to resize the frame
c) Decrease the font size
d) Delete extra text
Answer:
b) Drag the comer nodes to resize the frame & c) Decrease the font size
Question 48.
Which methods can be used to add images in Scribus?
a) Insert → Get Image
b) Use Image Frame tool
c) Copy and paste
d) Draw with Pen tool
Answer:
a) Insert → Get Image & b) Use Image Frame tool
Question 49.
What steps are needed to adjust an image to fit its frame?
a) Right-click → Image → Adjust Image to Frame
b) Resize the image manually
c) Use “Fit Page” option
d) Use Full Resolution from Preview Settings
Answer:
a) Right-click → Image → Adjust Image to Frame & d) Use Full Resolution from Preview Settings
Question 50.
How can you add QR codes in Scribus?
a) Insert from School Resources
b) Use Barcode tool from toolbar
c) Select QR Code in Insert Barcode window
d) Drag from file explorer
Answer:
b) Use Barcode tool from toolbar & c) Select QR Code in Insert Barcode window
Question 51.
What changes should you make to include QR codes for schoolwiki pages?
a) Enter URL in Barcode content
b) Use Two-dimensional symbol
c) Paste a screenshot
d) Copy from browser
Answer:
a) Enter URL in Barcode content & b) Use Two-dimensional symbol
Question 52.
What are two correct steps to create columns in a text frame?
a) Use Columns & Text Distance tab
b) Drag and split the text box
c) Use Get Text to import content
d) Highlight and press Enter
Answer:
a) Use Columns & Text Distance tab & c) Use Get Text to import content
Question 53.
If Malayalam text appears unreadable, what should you do?
a) Change the font to Unicode Malayalam
b) Set Language to Malayalam
c) Reduce font size
d) Switch to English
Answer:
a) Change the font to Unicode Malayalam & b) Set Language to Malayalam
Question 54.
What does the Text Overflow icon indicate?
a) The text is hidden under an image
b) The text frame is too large
c) More text exists outside the visible frame
d) Additional pages are required
Answer:
c) More text exists outside the visible frame & d) Additional pages are required
Question 55.
Which options help wrap text around an image?
a) Shape → Text Flow Around Frame
b) Set Contour Line distance
c) Use Auto Flow
d) Send to Back
Answer:
a) Shape → Text Flow Around Frame & b) Set Contour Line distance
Question 56.
To add and format text in Scribus:
Set – I: Where can you adjust text appearance?
a) Line Tool
b) Image Tool
c) Text Frame Tool
d) Shape Tool
Answer:
c) Text Frame Tool
Set – II: Where can you adjust text appearance?
a) Font settings
b) Text Properties
c) File menu
d) Grid Settings
Answer:
b) Text Properties
Set – III: How do you create a text frame?
a) Double click
b) Click and drag
c) Type directly
d) Use right-click
Answer:
b) Click and drag
Set – IV: Which menu also has the text frame option?
a) View
b) Tools
c) Insert
d) File
Answer:
c) Insert
Question 57.
Making headlines attractive involves:
Set – I: What tool changes the title’s colour?
a) Line Tool
b) Colour & Effects
c) Grid Tool
d) Shape Fill
Answer:
b) Colour & Effects
Set – II: What should be selected to adjust font?
a) View Menu
b) File Menu
c) Text Properties
d) Help
Answer:
c) Text Properties
Set – III: To apply effects, you must first?
a) Export page
b) Lock frame
c) Select the text
d) Reload fonts
Answer:
c) Select the text
Set – IV: Where are Colour & Effects located?
a) File Menu
b) Text Properties
c) Tools
d) View Settings
Answer:
b) Text Properties
Question 58.
Inserting an image on a page:
Set – I: What tool is used for adding images?
a) Shape Tool
b) Text Frame Tool
c) Image Frame Tool
d) Barcode Tool
Answer:
c) Image Frame Tool
Set – II: How to get an image into the frame?
a) Drag from desktop
b) Copy-paste
c) Content → Get Image
d) Screenshot
Answer:
c) Content → Get Image
Set – III: How to fit image to frame?
a) Resize image manually
b) Use “Wrap Text”
c) Image → Adjust Image to Frame
d) Move to background
Answer:
c) Image → Adjust Image to Frame
Set – IV: To improve quality of image?
a) Export in high DPI
b) Enable Full Resolution
c) Change font
d) Add padding
Answer:
b) Enable Full Resolution
Question 59.
Creating QR Code in Scribus:
Set – I: What icon is used to start creating it?
a) Shape
b) Barcode
c) Text
d) Font
Answer:
b) Barcode
Set – II: Which family must be selected?
a) One-dimensional
b) Two-dimensional
c) Vector
d) Unicode
Answer:
b) Two-dimensional
Set – III: What type should be selected?
a) Data Matrix
b) QR Code
c) Postal
a) Barcode 128
Answer:
b) QR Code
Set – IV: What content is entered in QR code?
a) Title
b) Logo
c) Subtitle
d) Schoolwiki URL
Answer:
d) Schoolwiki URL
Question 60.
Wrapping text around images:
Set – I: What property controls text flow?
a) Layers
b) Grid
c) Text Flow Around Frame
d) Styles
Answer:
c) Text Flow Around Frame
Set – II: Which tab is used to edit shape wrap?
a) Text
b) Colour
c) Shape → Edit
d) Print
Answer:
c) Shape → Edit
Set – III
How to bring image above text?
a) Export it
b) Level → Raise to Top
c) Flatten it
d) Send to back
Answer:
b) Level → Raise to Top
Set – IV:
What is a contour line used for?
a) Image color
b) Font tracking
c) Text boundary wrap
d) Column setting
Answer:
c) Text boundary wrap
SSLC IT Chapter 2 Notes
Class 10 IT Chapter 2 Let’s Prepare a Newspaper Notes
Page design
Effective communication is the core of a page design. Newspapers and publishers have developed their own design style to make the content attractive.
Desktop Publishing DTP
Desktop Publishing (DTP) means creating and printing pages using special design software on a computer. In the old days, making a book needed many people like typists, designers, writers, and printers to do different jobs.
Now, with DTP, one person or a small team can do all the work quickly in one place using a computer.
Scribus
Scribus is a popular open-source desktop publishing software used for designing magazines, books, and newspaper pages. Many famous Malayalam newspapers use Scribus to design their pages. Other DTP software includes LaTeX, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, and QuarkXPress.
Follow the steps to open Scribus:
Application → Graphics → Scribus
Creation of Newspaper for School
1. Start with a new Document:
• Choose the Page Layout, set the page size, number of pages, orientation, margin etc.
2. Design elements:
- Add banners using Shape tool and give proper dimensions.
- Apply colours and shadows using the Colours tab from the Properties window.
- Adjust the shape by Node Editing window.
3. Add Title:
- Use Text Frame (T) tool.
- Set the font size, colour, and shadow.
- Add subtitles and give proper alignment
4. Insert Lines and Images and QR codes:
- Use Line tool for adding lines.
- Use Image frame to insert images, adjust resolution and position.
- Select Barcode tool to create QR codes.
5. Add News content:
- Use text frames and arrange them into columns.
- Import text files and apply formatting.
- Handle text overflow using linked frames or additional pages.
6. Set Page Background:
- Use Shape to create coloured backgrounds.
- Send the shape to the back layer using level options.
Export the Document
- Export the newspaper as a PDF for printing
- Select File → Export