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CBSE class 12 Exam Analysis: ‘The paper was balanced; based on CBSE sample paper’
The Computer Science educator said that the paper had direct questions; students were able to finish it on time
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on April 2, 2024, conducted its class XII Computer Science exam. The three-hour exam started at 10:30 am and concluded at 1:30 pm. This exam marked the conclusion of this year’s Board exams by the CBSE. The students were given 15 minutes to read the question paper thoroughly – from 10:15 am to 10:30 am.
The Board initiated the examination process for classes X and XII on February 15, with the class X exams wrapping up on March 13. This year, the Board exams saw participation from approximately 39 lakh students across 26 countries. Specifically, in the national capital, the exams were organised across 877 centres, accommodating 5.80 lakh students.
The Computer Science paper of 70 marks comprised 35 questions that were divided into five sections.
Section A – 1 to 18; each carried 1 mark
Section B – 19-25; each carried 2 marks
Section C – 26-30; each carried 3 marks
Section D – 31-32; each carried 4 marks
Section E – 33-35; each carried 5 marks
According to Sujata Bhardwaj, HoD, Computer Science at Apeejay School, Noida, this year’s question paper was balanced and based on the CBSE sample paper. “This made it easy for the students to attempt the paper. While the format was familiar for the students, the question paper can’t be described as easy,” Bhardwaj said and shared the following detailed analysis.
· Some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) were indirect, while others were direct, involving implementation, syntax, and knowledge recall.
· Section B required brief answers, which were easy.
· The questions were similar to what students had practiced, with no surprises.
· Internal choices were available in questions, notably in question number 28, Section B, and Section E, with two questions in this section offering choices.
· The paper was not lengthy; students were able to finish on time and had the opportunity to revise their answers.
· The exam included coding questions, specifically requiring writing functions in Python, as it is a practical paper focused on programming.
