Lab Exercises and Practical File

Prepare the practical work listed in CBSE Computer Applications: secure browser settings, file navigation, documents, spreadsheets, charts, presentations, report file, viva and project.

Syllabus concepts

File and browser practice

Navigate folders using mouse and keyboard. Recognise a secure browser connection and inspect the address before entering personal information.

Word-processing tasks

Create a letter, report, greeting card and a short illustrated document explaining a topic from another subject. Prepare one document in an Indian language other than English using an appropriate font/input method.

Spreadsheet tasks

Enter a small, clearly labelled data table. Use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX and MIN. Create line, bar, area and pie charts with titles and readable labels.

Presentation tasks

Create and save a slide deck, use consistent layouts, add images, animate selected text or pictures, and add sound effects only where useful. Rehearse timings and test the slideshow.

Assessment evidence

The syllabus includes a lab test across word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, a report file with viva, and a project using learned concepts. Keep work organised and be ready to explain choices.

Worked example

Mini-project: “Class reading survey.” Collect a small class sample without private identifiers, total responses in a spreadsheet, calculate an average where appropriate, make a bar chart, write a one-page summary and present the key finding. Cite the source and avoid unsupported conclusions.

Practice questions with answers

1. What should be checked before printing a report?

Open print preview; check margins, page breaks, spelling, page numbers and whether the intended pages are selected.

2. What makes a chart useful?

A chart has a suitable type, clear title, labelled axes or categories, a readable scale and data that matches the table.

3. What should a project viva answer explain?

The task goal, data or materials used, steps followed, tool choices, result, limitations and one improvement.

Practical task and self-check

Complete one task from each area in the prescribed practical list. Save files clearly and keep a brief record of your steps.

Can I explain the key terms without memorising a paragraph?
Can I demonstrate the task and describe the steps?
Have I checked accuracy, privacy and file organisation?

These are original revision notes aligned to the CBSE Class IX 2026–27 curriculum. Use them with your prescribed NCERT book and your teacher’s directions. Official CBSE syllabus