CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 6 Previous Year Paper

Gear up your child's preparation for the Class 6 Cyber Olympiad with previous year papers. These papers offer valuable insights into the exam pattern and help improve time management and accuracy.

What Makes These Papers Useful?

• Includes questions on History and Generation of Computers, Types of Computers MS Windows and more.
• Two sections: Computer & IT and Achiever's Section to challenge advanced learners.
• Answer key provided to support independent learning and error correction.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Computer & IT

1. Computer and Number System
   • Hardware and Software
   • Input and Output Devices
   • Primary and Secondary Memory
   • Memory units
   • RAM/ROM, Solid State Drive (SSD) and Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
   • Computer Language & 0/1
   • Binary and Decimal number system
2. MS Word
   • Creating and applying styles for consistent text formatting
   • Using tables, indents, footers/headers, page numbers, and hyperlinks
   • Document Collaboration: Cloud-based tools like Google Docs for real-time collaboration, Commenting, Editing and Reviewing documents
3. MS PowerPoint
   • Adding advanced animations, transitions, and multimedia elements (Videos, Audio)
   • Inserting charts and tables to present data
   • Creating consistent slide designs with master slides and themes
4. MS Excel
   • Intermediate to Advanced Functions: Using basic formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, COUNTA, MAX, MIN
   • Conditional formatting and simple data validation
   • Creating charts and graphs to visualize data
5. Troubleshooting
   • Identifying hardware/software problems using basics
   • Application freezes: Quitting and restarting
   • Common browser issues: Clearing cache, refreshing pages, and checking the internet connection
   • Basic Network Troubleshooting: Internet not working, Checking Wi-Fi connectivity and resetting the router, Identifying weak Wi-Fi signals
6. Network and Communication
   • Topology: BUS, STAR, MESH, RING, TREE, HYBRID
   • Communication: Asynchronous Communication
   • Cloud Computing and File Sharing
   • Email and Creating an Account
7. Programming With Scratch
   • Block-based Coding
   • Data Types: Numbers, Words, Yes/No (True/False)
   • Loops (Repetition)
   • Conditional Statements (If/Else)
   • Introduction to Python
8. Cyber Safety and Internet
   • Types of browsing: WWW, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP
   • Site-specific searches: site:edu site:gov; Use of filters for images, videos, or date ranges
   • Recognizing and avoiding fake browsing
9. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
   • Sensors and Feedback Systems in Robotics: proximity sensors, light sensors, temperature sensors, Tactile sensor
   • Robots and Self-Driving Vehicles
10. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • Different Types of AI: Helpful Assistants (Alexa, Siri), Recommendation Systems (Netflix, YouTube, Spotify), Image Recognition (Google Lens)
    • Thinking Hats (Black hats, White hats, Grey hats, Green hats, Blue hats, Red hats, Purple hats, Nation-state hackers, Script kiddies)
    • Processors (Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, MediaTek, Huawei, Samsung and Apple)

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	A hacker finds a bug in a program and demands payment to reveal it. They do not intend to harm the system. What kind of hacker are they most like?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.2	An ethical hacker regularly checks the security systems of a hospital. What category do they fall under?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.3	Fill in the blank: A computer-based system for the storage, cataloging and retrieval of documents is referred to as _________.
	a) electronic filing		b) document management system
	c) electronic archiving		d) electrical services

Q.4	Which processor brand is known for Exynos chips that are often used in Galaxy phones?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.5	When a line-following robot moves off the line, which sensor helps it return?
	a) Temperature sensor		b) Gyroscope
	c) Light sensor		d) Proximity sensor

Q.6	Which of the following statements is incorrect about opening the Control Panel in Windows?
	a) You can open the Control Panel from File Explorer.		b) You can open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
	c) You can open the Control Panel by pressing Ctrl + Alt + C.		d) You can open the Control Panel by typing “Control Panel” in the search box.

Q.7	Which topology is most scalable and supports easy addition of new devices?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.8	Fill in the blank: ________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with computer.
	a) The platform		b) Application software
	c) The operating system		d) The motherboard

Q.9	Why would someone end a task using Task Manager?
	a) To stop an unresponsive program.		b) To add new task and increase CPU usage.
	c) To install new fonts.		d) To format the hard disk.

Q.10	What filter would best help if you search for recent video tutorials specifically uploaded in the last 5 days?
	a) Channel filter		b) Video type: Tutorials
	c) Upload date: Past week		d) Upload date: Past year

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Additional Preparation Resource

1. CREST Cyber Olympiad Worksheets Package for class 6 - 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 6.