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CLASS X · IT (SUB. CODE 402) · COURSE INDEX

Master
Data Entry & IT

Explore the complete curriculum for Domestic Data Entry Operator — from digital documentation and spreadsheets to database management, workplace safety, and employability skills.

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PART A · FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

Employability Skills

05 units

Build essential workplace abilities — communication, self-management, ICT proficiency, entrepreneurial thinking, and green skills — to thrive in any professional environment.

PART B · TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Subject Specific Skills

04 units

Master advanced digital documentation, spreadsheets, database management, and workplace safety using LibreOffice tools — the core toolkit for a Data Entry Operator.

English Corner · Class 10
CBSE SKILL SUBJECT · CODE 402

Know your marks.
Plan your score.

Information Technology — Class X, Session 2026–27. Official assessment scheme for the Domestic Data Entry Operator course, including theory, practical examination, project work, and portfolio assessment.

AT A GLANCE · 01

Your complete 100-mark picture.

The subject carries 100 marks in total. Half of the score comes from the written theory component and half comes from practical and internal assessment.

00
50Theory examination

Written assessment covering Employability Skills and Subject Specific Skills.

50Practical & internal

Practical examination, viva voce, project work, and portfolio/practical file.

Remember: The official curriculum states the grand total as 100 marks = Theory 50 + Practical 50. Treat both components as equally important.
THEORY · 02

How the 50 theory marks are distributed.

The theory preparation is divided into Employability Skills and Subject Specific Skills. The unit-wise marks below are the official maximum marks listed in the curriculum.

50
SectionUnitWhat to prepareMarks
Part A · Employability SkillsCommunication Skills-IIVerbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, speaking, presentation, and feedback.2
Part A · Employability SkillsSelf-Management Skills-IISelf-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, time management, goals, and stress management.3
Part A · Employability SkillsICT Skills-IIDigital tools, platforms, safe and ethical use of information and communication technology.1
Part A · Employability SkillsEntrepreneurial Skills-IIBusiness fundamentals, problem-solving, innovation, financial literacy, and risk management.3
Part A · Employability SkillsGreen Skills-IISustainable practices, environmental conservation, green economy, and green jobs.1
Part B · Subject Specific SkillsDigital Documentation (Advanced)LibreOffice Writer, styles, images, templates, document design, and collaboration.8
Part B · Subject Specific SkillsElectronic Spreadsheet (Advanced)LibreOffice Calc, scenarios, Goal Seek, macros, linked data, sharing, and review.10
Part B · Subject Specific SkillsDatabase Management SystemLibreOffice Base, tables, queries, forms, reports, relationships, and data integrity.12
Part B · Subject Specific SkillsHealthy, Safe and Secure Working EnvironmentWorkplace health, hazards, risk assessment, safety, security, and emergency response.10
Total theory marks50
PRACTICAL & INTERNAL · 03

Where the other 50 marks come from.

Your practical record, project, portfolio, and performance at the practical examination all contribute to the final result.

50
PRACTICAL EXAM20 marks

Writer: 5 · Calc: 5 · Base: 10

VIVA VOCE10 marks

Explain your practical work, choices, and process clearly.

PROJECT / FIELD VISIT10 marks

Interdisciplinary real-world case study with Base, Writer, and reports.

PORTFOLIO / FILE10 marks

Printouts of practical work with a minimum of five problems in Writer, Calc, and Base.

ComponentBreak-upMarks
Practical ExaminationDigital Documentation using Writer — 5; Electronic Spreadsheet using Calc — 5; Database Management using Base — 10.20
Viva VoceQuestions based on your practical skills, project work, and understanding of the tools used.10
Project Work / Field VisitInterdisciplinary real-world case study. Use forms for input, reports for output in Base, and Writer for documentation.10
Portfolio / Practical FilePrintouts of practical work using Writer, Calc, and Base, with a minimum of five problems in each.10
Total practical and internal assessment50
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC FOCUS · 04

Prioritise the biggest scoring areas.

These four subject-specific units together account for 40 theory marks. Build concepts first, then practise the corresponding LibreOffice task.

40
8
UNIT 01 · WRITER

Digital Documentation

Styles, images, drawing objects, templates, tables, document formatting, and review features using LibreOffice Writer.

10
UNIT 02 · CALC

Electronic Spreadsheet

Advanced spreadsheet analysis, scenarios, Goal Seek, macros, linked data, and secure collaboration using LibreOffice Calc.

12
UNIT 03 · BASE

Database Management

Tables, queries, forms, reports, relationships, data integrity, and database design using LibreOffice Base.

10
UNIT 04 · WORKPLACE

Safety & Security

Hazard identification, risk assessment, health, safety, security protocols, and emergency response planning.

CBSE Information Technology · Subject Code 402 · Class X · Curriculum Session 2026–2027
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