CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 5 Previous Year Paper

Help your child prepare effectively for the Class 5 Cyber Olympiad with previous year papers. These papers are perfect for understanding the type of questions and boosting confidence for the real exam.

Why Solve Previous Year Papers?

• Covers key topics like Input and Output Devices, Hardware, Software, Storage Devices and more.
• Two sections included: Computer & IT and Achiever's Section.
• Comes with an answer key for self-assessment and improvement.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Computer & IT

1. Computer System
   • Hardware and Software
   • Input and Output Devices
   • Primary and Secondary Memory
   • Memory Units; Operating System
   • RAM/ROM, Solid State Drive (SSD), Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Servers
2. MS Word
   • Paragraph Formatting using Paragraph Group
   • Drop Cap
   • Document Views
   • Inserting Graphics: Pictures and Shapes
   • Clip Arts
   • Symbols
   • SmartArt
   • Multimedia Objects
   • Text Box
   • Inserting Header and Footer in a Document
   • Charts and Tables
3. MS PowerPoint
   • Inserting Graphics: Pictures and Shapes
   • Clip Arts
   • Symbols
   • SmartArt
   • Multimedia Objects
   • Text Box
   • Inserting Header & Footer and Exploring its Features
   • Running Slideshow
   • Presentation Views
4. MS Excel
   • Formatting Cells
   • Working with Formulas and Functions
   • Managing Worksheets
   • Charts and Graphs
5. Troubleshooting
   • Basic Troubleshooting Steps: Restart the device, Check connections (unplugged power cables or loose USBs), Understand simple error messages
   • Common Issues and Solutions:
     • Computer won’t turn on – Check power supply and cables
     • Frozen screen – Close an unresponsive application
     • Keyboard or mouse not working – Plug them in correctly
6. Concept of Authentication
   • Authentication and its Types
   • Authentication in Daily Life
   • User, Accounts and Profiles
7. Cyber Security and Safety
   • Malwares: Virus, Worms, Trojan, Spyware
   • Basic Security Concepts: Phishing, Identity Theft, Cyber Stalking, Cyberbullying, Flaming
8. Network and Communication
   • Types of Networks: PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN
   • Domain and Servers
   • Wireless Connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular (4G–5G), NFC
   • ISP: Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), BSNL
   • Email and Creating an Account
9. Task Manager
   • Processes
   • Performance
   • App History
   • Startup Apps
   • Users
10. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • Voice Assistants in Daily Life
    • Cloud Storage: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud

Section 2: Achievers Section

Higher Order Thinking Questions – Syllabus as per Section 1.

Questions are based on Windows 11 and MS Office 2016.

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme

Previous Year Questions

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Q.1	An error ‘Application not responding’ keeps showing. Which action is likely to work best?
	a) Click randomly		b) Restart the app/device
	c) Increase screen brightness		d) Move the mouse rapidly

Q.2	Dropbox gives users a special folder on their computer. What happens when a file is saved in that folder?
	a) It is deleted after 24 hours.		b) It is automatically uploaded to the cloud.
	c) It is transferred to your USB drive.		d) It locks the file forever.

Q.3	Which memory allows faster boot-up of a computer by holding the startup instructions?
	a) RAM		b) SSD
	c) ROM		d) Cache

Q.4	Fill in the blank: Smaller the screen resolution, everything __________ on the screen gets in.
	a) smaller		b) bigger
	c) icon		d) darker

Q.5	Reena gives a command to her smart speaker to play songs. What authentication method is being used?
	a) Voice recognition		b) Password input
	c) Fingerprint scan		d) Face scan

Q.6	James saw someone had made a shopping account in her name and ordered items. Which cybercrime is this?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.7	Which type of app should generally be allowed at startup on any personal computer?
	a) Photo editor		b) Game launcher
	c) System antivirus		d) Windows Updates

Q.8	Grace wants a smiley face icon inside her title. Which option lets her insert it?
	a) Smartart		b) Table
	c) Symbol		d) Clip Art (Pictures)

Q.9	Liam downloads a large video file in seconds using their phone's network in a city. What tech helps this?
	a) NFC		b) Bluetooth
	c) 4G		d) 5G

Q.10	In MS Word table, which of the following key is used to move to the next cell?
	a) Tab		b) Function
	c) Space		d) Enter

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Additional Preparation Resource

1. CREST Cyber Olympiad Worksheets Package for class 5 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Cyber Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 5.