CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 8 Previous Year Paper

Get your child exam-ready with the Class 8 Cyber Olympiad Previous Year Paper. Practicing these papers helps students understand the pattern, improve speed, and master important computer concepts.

What's Included in the Paper?

  • MCQs based on topics like Fundamentals of Computers, Internet & Viruses etc.
  • Includes Computer & IT Section and Achiever's Section for advanced problem-solving.
  • Comes with an answer key for effective self-evaluation.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Computer & IT

  1. Algorithms and Flowcharts
    • Computational Thinking
    • Flowchart Symbols:
      • Oval (Start/End)
      • Rectangle (Process/Task)
      • Diamond (Decision/Condition)
      • Arrow (Flow of control)
    • Rules for creating flowcharts: Begin with "Start" and end with "Stop", use arrows to connect symbols, decisions lead to different paths
    • Algorithms vs Flowcharts
  2. Introduction to Canva
    • Canva Interface:
      • Understanding dashboard: templates, projects, folders
      • How to create a new design
      • Drag-and-drop functionality
      • Difference between free and premium elements
    • Design Basics:
      • Contrast, alignment, balance
      • Color theory basics and color combinations
      • Using white space effectively
      • Choosing appropriate fonts for different purposes
    • Typography Skills:
      • Font pairing, size and hierarchy
      • Text alignment and spacing
      • Making titles stand out
    • What can we do on Canva: Social Media Posts, Academic Posters, Creative Writing, Presentations, Infographics, Collaborative Projects
    • Video Editing: Making short videos/reels, Adding text, stickers, music, trimming clips, arranging scenes
  3. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • Human-Computer Interaction: GUI, CLI, Touch, Voice, Gesture-based
    • Emerging Technologies: IoT, Blockchain, Quantum Computing
  4. MS Access
    • Types of Queries
    • Creating a Query
    • Sorting Data in Query
    • Creating a Report
  5. MS Excel
    • Using statistical functions like MEDIAN and CORREL
    • Working with large datasets: Text to Columns, Remove Duplicates
    • Advanced formulas: nested IF functions, array formulas
    • Data Visualization:
      • PivotTables, PivotCharts, Slicers
      • Advanced charts: radar, bubble, 3D, combo charts
      • Formatting charts: color themes, axis, legends, data labels
    • Conditional Formatting:
      • Complex rules and color scales
      • Using formulas for custom formatting (e.g., top 10% values)
    • Data Validation and Protection:
      • Drop-down lists
      • Restrict data entry
      • Protect sheets and ranges
    • Power Query and Power Pivot:
      • Import, clean, transform data
      • Build data models, analyze large volumes, create relationships between tables
    • Automation with Macros:
      • Recording, editing, debugging macros
      • Using VBA for custom automation scripts
  6. MS PowerPoint
    • Customizing design elements: backgrounds, color palettes, fonts
    • Inserting and customizing vector graphics, icons, images
    • Advanced Transitions and Animations:
      • Motion paths, emphasis, fade effects
      • Customizing timing, triggers, sequencing
    • Multimedia Integration:
      • Embedding videos, audio, interactive elements
      • Hyperlinks for interactive/non-linear presentations
    • Data Visualization:
      • Inserting charts, tables, SmartArt
      • PowerPoint "Design Ideas" for automatic layout suggestions
    • Collaboration and Sharing: real-time editing, comments, export as video/PDF
  7. MS Word
    • Multi-level lists for organizing information
    • Section breaks for page layout control
    • Inserting footnotes, endnotes, citations
    • Advanced headers and footers, automatic updates
    • Styles and Themes:
      • Customizing and saving styles
      • Modifying themes for consistent formatting
    • Working with Tables:
      • Inserting and formatting complex tables
      • Sorting, merging cells, formulas within tables
    • Track Changes: Accept/reject changes, comments for feedback
    • Document Protection and Security: Password protection, restrict editing, create forms with content controls
  8. Network and Communication
    • E-commerce and Online Transactions: B2B, B2C, C2C, online payment systems
    • Blogging
    • Emerging Technologies: 5G, IoT, Cloud Computing, AI in Communication
    • Modes of communication in data transmission
  9. Operating Systems & GUI
    • Functions: process management, memory management, file system management, device management
    • Single-user vs. Multi-user
    • User interface: GUI vs CLI
    • Navigating a basic OS (e.g., Windows)
    • Using UI
    • Fundamentals of Computer
  10. Programming
    • Introduction to Python
    • Character Set, Tokens, Comments, Statements
    • Data Types, Variables
    • Defining Input and Output in Python
    • Error Handling
    • Programs in Python
  11. Web Development
    • Introduction to forms: <form>, <input>, <button>, <label>
    • Types of input fields: text, password, email, etc.
    • Embedding audio & video using <audio> and <video>
    • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
    • Creating navigation menus with <nav> and <a> tags
    • Styling navigation menus using CSS (horizontal and vertical menus)

Section 2: Achievers Section

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions – Syllabus as per Section 1.
  • Questions are based on Windows 11 and MS Office 2016.

Previous Year Questions

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

Fill in the blank:

PROM or Programmable Read-Only Memory is a form of non-volatile memory used in devices to store programs such as firmware. They are commonly used in ___________.

Q.2

Jack creates a document. The text of document contains big gap between two letters. Which one of the following processes Jack will use to move letter closer together?

Q.3

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
Statement A: Control Panel allows for installing new software.
Statement B:  PC allows viewing all files and folders.
Statement C: Whatsapp is a software program.

Q.4

What do we call a person who uses his expertise to get into other people's computer and to get hold of information in an illegal manner?

Q.5

HTML lets you change the colour of text which is by default black. Which syntax is correct to change the entire text colour to red?

Q.6

Which of the following TCP? IP protocol is used for transferring files from one machine to another?

Q.7

To format text within a cell which of the following shortcut key can be used in Excel?

Q.8

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

_________ are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity.

Q.9

Fill in the blank:

A __________ is a software that manages the time of a microprocessor to ensure that all time-critical events are processed as efficiently as possible. This software allows the system activities to be divided into multiple independent elements called tasks.

Q.10

In context to MS PowerPoint, which of the following statements are true about transition?

Your Score: 0/10

Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1bQ.2aQ.3dQ.4bQ.5bQ.6dQ.7cQ.8aQ.9aQ.10d

Additional Preparation Resource

  1. CREST Cyber Olympiad Worksheets Package for class 8 - 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 8.

Answers to Previous Year Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : b | Q.2 : a | Q.3 : d | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : b | Q.6 : d | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : d

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