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Maintain Health, Safety and Secure Working Environment- CBSE Class 10 Information Technology (402)

“Maintain Health, Safety and Secure Working Environment.”
 For CBSE Class 10 Information Technology (402), the relevant unit is “Maintain Health, Safety and Secure Working Environment.”

In the current CBSE 2025–26 blueprint, this unit has 6 objective-type questions, 2 short-answer questions and 1 long-answer question in the sample-paper structure. 


60 Most Important MCQs — CBSE IT 402

A. High-Priority PYQ-Pattern / Recurring Concepts

1. What is the main objective of maintaining a safe working environment?

A. To increase workload
B. To prevent accidents and injuries
C. To reduce working hours
D. To increase expenses

Answer: B. To prevent accidents and injuries


2. Which of the following is a workplace hazard?

A. Safety instruction
B. Exposed electrical wire
C. First-aid box
D. Emergency exit

Answer: B. Exposed electrical wire


3. Which type of hazard is caused by excessive noise?

A. Physical hazard
B. Chemical hazard
C. Biological hazard
D. Ergonomic hazard

Answer: A. Physical hazard


4. Which of the following is an ergonomic hazard?

A. Poor sitting posture
B. Fire alarm
C. Wet floor
D. Chemical spill

Answer: A. Poor sitting posture


5. What does PPE stand for?

A. Personal Protection Environment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Public Protective Equipment
D. Personal Prevention Equipment

Answer: B. Personal Protective Equipment


6. Which of the following is PPE?

A. Keyboard
B. Monitor
C. Safety helmet
D. Printer

Answer: C. Safety helmet


7. What is ergonomics?

A. Study of computer viruses
B. Designing work to suit human needs and capabilities
C. Study of fire extinguishers
D. Method of data storage

Answer: B. Designing work to suit human needs and capabilities


8. Which practice helps prevent computer-related health problems?

A. Sitting continuously without breaks
B. Taking regular breaks
C. Increasing screen brightness
D. Sitting very close to the screen

Answer: B. Taking regular breaks


9. What is RSI?

A. Rapid System Installation
B. Repetitive Strain Injury
C. Remote Security Information
D. Repeated Software Installation

Answer: B. Repetitive Strain Injury


10. RSI can be caused by:

A. Repeated movements
B. Taking breaks
C. Correct posture
D. Proper lighting

Answer: A. Repeated movements


11. Which of the following can cause eye strain?

A. Taking regular breaks
B. Proper lighting
C. Long periods of screen use
D. Correct monitor position

Answer: C. Long periods of screen use


12. Which is the safest practice when working with electrical equipment?

A. Use wet hands
B. Use damaged cables
C. Check equipment before use
D. Touch exposed wires 

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Answer: C. Check equipment before use


13. Why should water be kept away from electrical equipment?

A. It improves performance
B. It can increase the risk of electric shock
C. It reduces electricity consumption
D. It improves screen quality

Answer: B. It can increase the risk of electric shock


14. What should you do if you find a damaged electrical cable?

A. Continue using it
B. Touch it to test it
C. Report it and avoid using it
D. Pour water on it

Answer: C. Report it and avoid using it


15. Which of the following is a fire hazard?

A. Overloaded electrical socket
B. Safety sign
C. First-aid box
D. Emergency exit

Answer: A. Overloaded electrical socket


16. What should you do when a fire alarm sounds?

A. Ignore it
B. Follow emergency procedures
C. Continue working
D. Hide under a table

Answer: B. Follow emergency procedures


17. What is the purpose of an emergency exit?

A. Storage of equipment
B. Safe evacuation during emergencies
C. Entry of visitors only
D. Parking vehicles

Answer: B. Safe evacuation during emergencies


18. An emergency exit should be:

A. Blocked
B. Locked permanently
C. Clearly marked and accessible
D. Used for storage

Answer: C. Clearly marked and accessible


19. What should you do during an emergency evacuation?

A. Collect personal belongings first
B. Follow the designated evacuation route
C. Use any blocked route
D. Return to your workstation

Answer: B. Follow the designated evacuation route


20. What is first aid?

A. Computer maintenance
B. Immediate basic assistance to an injured or ill person
C. Fire prevention
D. Data recovery

Answer: B. Immediate basic assistance to an injured or ill person


21. Where should a first-aid kit be kept?

A. In an inaccessible room
B. In a known and easily accessible location
C. Under heavy equipment
D. Outside the building

Answer: B. In a known and easily accessible location


22. Which of the following is a biological hazard?

A. Virus
B. Keyboard
C. Chair
D. Monitor

Answer: A. Virus


23. Which of the following is a chemical hazard?

A. Exposure to harmful chemicals
B. Poor posture
C. Loud noise
D. Loose cable

Answer: A. Exposure to harmful chemicals


24. Which of the following is a trip hazard?

A. Clear walkway
B. Loose cable across a walkway
C. Safety sign
D. Properly stored equipment

Answer: B. Loose cable across a walkway


25. Why should workplace floors be kept clean and dry?

A. To prevent slips and falls
B. To increase electricity consumption
C. To improve internet speed
D. To increase noise

Answer: A. To prevent slips and falls


26. What should be done with a workplace spill?

A. Ignore it
B. Report and clean it according to procedure
C. Walk through it
D. Cover it with paper

Answer: B. Report and clean it according to procedure


27. Which of the following is a good workplace safety practice?

A. Ignoring warning signs
B. Following safety instructions
C. Blocking exits
D. Using damaged equipment

Answer: B. Following safety instructions


28. Why are safety signs used?

A. For decoration
B. To communicate hazards and instructions
C. To increase noise
D. To replace all training

Answer: B. To communicate hazards and instructions


29. What should you do if you notice an unsafe condition?

A. Ignore it
B. Report it to the appropriate person
C. Hide it
D. Make it worse

Answer: B. Report it to the appropriate person


30. Why is workplace safety training important?

A. It helps employees understand hazards and safe procedures
B. It eliminates all safety rules
C. It increases accidents
D. It removes emergency procedures

Answer: A. It helps employees understand hazards and safe procedures


B. High-Probability Future Exam Questions

These are exam-style questions based on the current CBSE curriculum and recurring concepts, not claims about exact future questions.

31. Which posture is most appropriate while working on a computer?

A. Slouching continuously
B. Maintaining a comfortable, supported posture
C. Bending the neck continuously
D. Sitting without back support

Answer: B. Maintaining a comfortable, supported posture


32. Why should the computer monitor be positioned appropriately?

A. To increase electricity usage
B. To reduce unnecessary eye and neck strain
C. To increase keyboard size
D. To make the computer heavier

Answer: B. To reduce unnecessary eye and neck strain


33. Which action helps reduce eye strain?

A. Avoiding all breaks
B. Taking regular breaks
C. Increasing glare
D. Sitting extremely close to the screen

Answer: B. Taking regular breaks


34. Which is an example of good housekeeping?

A. Leaving tools on the floor
B. Keeping walkways clear
C. Blocking emergency exits
D. Leaving spills unattended

Answer: B. Keeping walkways clear


35. Why should heavy objects be stored properly?

A. To prevent them from falling and causing injury
B. To block exits
C. To increase hazards
D. To make shelves unstable

Answer: A. To prevent them from falling and causing injury


36. What should you do before operating unfamiliar equipment?

A. Guess how it works
B. Learn the correct operating procedure
C. Remove safety guards
D. Ignore warning labels

Answer: B. Learn the correct operating procedure


37. Why should safety equipment be inspected regularly?

A. To ensure it is available and functioning properly
B. To make it look attractive
C. To increase its weight
D. To avoid using it

Answer: A. To ensure it is available and functioning properly


38. Which action can help prevent workplace accidents?

A. Following safety rules
B. Ignoring hazards
C. Blocking emergency exits
D. Using faulty equipment

Answer: A. Following safety rules


39. What is the safest response if you do not understand a safety procedure?

A. Guess
B. Ignore the procedure
C. Ask a responsible person for guidance
D. Remove the safety equipment

Answer: C. Ask a responsible person for guidance


40. Which is an example of a physical hazard?

A. Excessive noise
B. Strong password
C. Data backup
D. Email address

Answer: A. Excessive noise


41. Which is an example of an electrical hazard?

A. Properly insulated wire
B. Exposed wire
C. Safety helmet
D. Clean desk

Answer: B. Exposed wire


42. What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher?

A. To provide drinking water
B. To help control certain fires
C. To clean computers
D. To cool the workplace

Answer: B. To help control certain fires


43. What should NOT be done during an evacuation?

A. Follow instructions
B. Use designated exits
C. Return for personal belongings
D. Move to a safe location

Answer: C. Return for personal belongings


44. Why should emergency procedures be known by workers?

A. To respond safely during emergencies
B. To increase workload
C. To avoid safety training
D. To reduce communication

Answer: A. To respond safely during emergencies


45. What is workplace security mainly concerned with?

A. Protecting people, equipment and information
B. Decorating the workplace
C. Increasing computer brightness
D. Reducing working hours

Answer: A. Protecting people, equipment and information


46. Which is a good basic information-security practice?

A. Sharing passwords
B. Keeping passwords private
C. Writing passwords publicly
D. Giving passwords to strangers

Answer: B. Keeping passwords private


47. Why is backing up important workplace data useful?

A. It helps recover information after data loss
B. It deletes all information
C. It makes passwords public
D. It increases workplace hazards

Answer: A. It helps recover information after data loss


48. Which action improves workplace security?

A. Allowing everyone to access restricted areas
B. Restricting access to authorized people
C. Sharing access cards
D. Publishing passwords

Answer: B. Restricting access to authorized people


49. Which practice is safest when using a computer?

A. Keeping liquids away from electronic equipment
B. Placing water beside the keyboard
C. Using damaged cables
D. Pulling cables forcefully

Answer: A. Keeping liquids away from electronic equipment


50. Why is proper lighting important at a computer workstation?

A. It can reduce glare and visual discomfort
B. It increases electrical hazards
C. It blocks emergency exits
D. It makes the keyboard unsafe

Answer: A. It can reduce glare and visual discomfort


51. Which practice can help reduce neck and shoulder strain?

A. Proper workstation setup
B. Continuous bending of the neck
C. Placing the monitor on the floor
D. Sitting without support

Answer: A. Proper workstation setup


52. What is the safest response to an emergency alarm?

A. Ignore it
B. Follow the workplace emergency procedure
C. Switch it off and continue working
D. Hide it

Answer: B. Follow the workplace emergency procedure


53. Why should emergency contact information be available?

A. To contact appropriate assistance quickly
B. To increase paperwork
C. To replace safety training
D. To prevent communication

Answer: A. To contact appropriate assistance quickly


54. Which statement about workplace safety is correct?

A. Only managers are responsible for safety
B. Everyone has a role in maintaining safety
C. Safety rules are optional
D. Safety matters only during emergencies

Answer: B. Everyone has a role in maintaining safety


55. What is the best action when you see a blocked emergency exit?

A. Ignore it
B. Report it and ensure it is cleared according to procedure
C. Add more objects
D. Use it for storage

Answer: B. Report it and ensure it is cleared according to procedure


56. Which of the following can cause repetitive strain?

A. Repeated keyboard and mouse movements
B. Taking breaks
C. Stretching
D. Changing posture

Answer: A. Repeated keyboard and mouse movements


57. Why should electrical equipment be used according to instructions?

A. To reduce accidents and equipment damage
B. To remove safety features
C. To increase hazards
D. To make equipment heavier

Answer: A. To reduce accidents and equipment damage


58. Which action is appropriate during a workplace emergency?

A. Panic and run randomly
B. Stay calm and follow emergency instructions
C. Return to collect belongings
D. Ignore safety personnel

Answer: B. Stay calm and follow emergency instructions


59. A worker notices a loose electrical wire near a wet floor. What should the worker do first?

A. Touch the wire to check it
B. Ignore the situation
C. Keep away and report the hazard immediately
D. Pour more water on the floor

Answer: C. Keep away and report the hazard immediately


60. A student works on a computer for several hours and begins experiencing discomfort. Which approach is most appropriate?

A. Continue without changing anything
B. Improve the workstation setup and take appropriate breaks
C. Increase screen brightness
D. Sit closer to the monitor

Answer: B. Improve the workstation setup and take appropriate breaks


What to prioritize for CBSE 402

The unit and its objective-question component:

  • Workplace hazards and their types

  • Ergonomics

  • RSI

  • Computer-related health problems

  • Electrical safety

  • Fire safety

  • Emergency procedures

  • Evacuation

  • First aid

  • PPE

  • Safety signs

  • Accident prevention

  • Reporting unsafe conditions

  • Workplace security

 Maintain Health, Safety and Secure Working Environment, so these concepts are particularly relevant for MCQ preparation. 

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