Employability Skills (Class X)
Complete CBSE Class 10 IT (Subject Code 402) Part A syllabus: Communication Skills-II, Self-Management Techniques, ICT Maintenance & Security, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and UN Green Economy Initiatives.
Key Concepts At A Glance (Part A Cheat Sheet)
Essential definitions, models, and frameworks tested across all 5 employability modules:
7 Cs: Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, Courteous. Cycle: Sender > Encoding > Channel > Receiver > Decoding > Feedback.
SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound. Stress busters: Pranayama, Yoga, Nature walks, time blocking.
OS management, disk cleanup, file permissions. Security: Anti-virus updates, avoiding Phishing & Trojans, strong passwords.
Calculated risk-taking, opportunity recognition, innovation. Myth: "Entrepreneurs are born". Reality: Learned discipline.
17 UN SDGs (2030 Agenda). Green Economy: Low carbon, resource efficient. Waste hierarchy: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Communication Skills - II
The 7 Cs of Effective Communication
- Clear: State the exact objective without ambiguous words.
- Concise: Express thoughts in minimum necessary words.
- Concrete: Back assertions with precise facts and numbers.
- Correct: Accurate grammar, spelling, and verifiable claims.
- Coherent: Logical flow connecting ideas smoothly.
- Complete: Provide all information receiver requires to act.
- Courteous: Respectful, open, empathetic, and polite tone.
Common Communication Barriers
- Physical Barriers: Loud machinery, poor microphone, weak Wi-Fi signal.
- Linguistic Barriers: Heavy jargon, unfamiliar regional accents, or slang.
- Interpersonal / Emotional: Distrust, anger, bias, or defensive mindset.
- Cultural Barriers: Misinterpreting non-verbal body language gestures.
Part A Solved MCQs (10 High-Yield Questions)
Curated across Communication, Self-Management, ICT, Entrepreneurship, and Green Skills.
Which of the following is NOT one of the '7 Cs' of effective communication?
In the communication process cycle, what term describes the listener's response sent back to the sender?
What does the 'M' stand for in the SMART goal-setting framework for effective self-management?
Which stress management technique involves deep rhythmic breathing and mindful awareness to calm the nervous system?
Which of the following computer security threats tricks users into revealing confidential passwords or credit card numbers by masquerading as a legitimate website?
What is the primary role of an Operating System (OS) in a computer system?
Which of the following is a common misconception (myth) about entrepreneurship?
What is an important personal quality of a successful entrepreneur?
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established by the United Nations to be achieved by 2030?
In sustainable waste management, which of the '4 Rs' focuses on declining single-use plastic items at the point of origin?
Frequently Asked Board Questions (Part A Employability)
Detailed model answers strictly formulated according to official CBSE marking criteria: