CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Paper

Prepare effectively for the Class 9 Cyber Olympiad with previous year question papers. These papers are ideal for understanding the exam format, strengthening core concepts, and improving speed and accuracy.

What's Inside the Paper?

• MCQs covering Algorithms and Flowcharts in Programming, Visual Basic, Animations and more.
• Two sections: Computer & IT and Achiever's Section for higher-order thinking skills.
• Answer key included for quick review and self-assessment.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Computer & IT

1. Advanced Networking & Internet Concepts
   • HTTP vs HTTPS – difference in security and encryption
   • Structure of a URL – protocol://domain/path
   • MAC Address vs IP Address – purpose and format
   • DNS (Domain Name System) – role in resolving domain names
   • Client-Server Model – real-life application (browser-server interaction)
   • HTTP Status Codes – 200 (OK), 404 (Not Found), 403 (Forbidden), 500 (Server Error)
2. Algorithms and Flowcharts
   • Applications of Algorithms and Flowcharts: software design, ATM, login process
   • Algorithm Design Principles: Correctness, Efficiency, Clarity
   • Advanced Flowcharts: If-else structures, Nested decisions
   • Loops in Algorithms and Flowcharts: While loops, For loops
   • Printing numbers from 1 to 10
   • Real-Life Applications: Software designing, everyday technology
3. Data Representation & Memory
   • Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal Systems – conversions and patterns
   • Bit, Byte, Nibble, Word – units of data and memory
   • ASCII vs Unicode – character encoding differences
   • Data Compression – purpose and formats (ZIP, JPEG, MP3)
   • Storage Units & Order – KB, MB, GB, TB, PB
4. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
   • Blockchain – decentralisation and transparency
   • Green Computing – energy-efficient devices, e-waste reduction
   • Robotics – applications in industry, healthcare, and space
5. MS Office
   • File Handling and Export: saving in different formats, print options, PDF export
   • Data Integration: linking Excel charts in Word, mail merge, embedding files
   • Cloud and Collaboration Features: OneDrive, sharing, comments, real-time editing
   • Security and Protection Features: password protection, read-only mode, restricting editing
6. Multimedia & Design Software
   • Basics of animation: traditional vs digital
   • Types of animation: 2D, 3D, motion graphics
   • Frames, keyframes, timeline
   • Interface overview and tools
   • Creating a new project: stage setup, canvas size, resolution
   • Brush, pencil, and shape tools
   • Colour theory basics: fills, strokes, gradients
   • Layers and workspace organization
   • Simple frame-by-frame animations (e.g., bouncing ball)
   • Adjusting frame rate and previewing animation
   • Introduction to motion tweens
   • Text tools and formatting
   • Adding basic effects: glow, blur
   • Exporting as GIF or MP4
7. Operating System Functions
   • Types of OS: Real-time, Distributed, Multi-user, Embedded, Mobile OS
   • Functions of an OS: process scheduling, memory management, file system management, device control
   • System vs Application Software – OS as interface
   • User Interface Types: GUI vs CLI
   • Booting Process – cold boot vs warm boot; BIOS and POST
   • Task Management: multitasking, foreground vs background processes
   • Access Control and Permissions: Read/Write/Execute
   • System Utilities: disk cleanup, task manager, defragmentation
   • Virtual Memory – basic concept and purpose
8. Python Programming (Text-Based Coding)
   • Control structures: if-else, loops (for, while)
   • Debugging and writing clean code
   • Functions
   • Syntax, indentation
   • Data types: int, float, string, Boolean
   • Simple code output prediction
   • IDE
9. Web Development
   • Use of <iframe> for embedding maps, videos, websites
   • Embedding multimedia: <video> and <audio>
   • HTML Form validation: required, minlength, pattern, type=email/number
   • Use of placeholder, autocomplete, readonly, disabled attributes
   • Introduction to CSS Box Model: content, padding, border, margin
   • Inline vs internal vs external CSS – use cases and differences
10. Working with Databases using MS Access
    • MS Access: Database, Tables, Fields, Primary Key, Simple Queries, Forms, Reports
    • Creating & Saving a Database: define structure, data types, enter/save data
    • Editing a Database: add, delete, modify records, global editing
    • Modifying Database Structure: insert, delete, modify fields
    • Sorting & Indexing: sort by one/multiple fields, indexing, need for re-indexing

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

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Q.1	Which of these algorithms is more efficient?
	a) One that repeats the same step 20 times		b) One that solves the same task in 5 steps
	c) One that stores data without use		d) One that ignores outputs

Q.2	What makes blockchain data difficult to change or hack?
	a) Data is stored in RAM		b) Each block is connected using cryptography
	c) It uses voice commands		d) Files are in .txt format

Q.3	Why is efficiency important in algorithm design?
	a) To make the algorithm easier to print		b) To reduce the number of steps or resources used
	c) To add more features		d) To skip input checking

Q.4	Which of these will result in an infinite loop?
	a) while True:		b) for i in range(10): pass
	c) while x> 0: x -= 1		d) if x == 5:

Q.5	Which part of a SQL command structure indicates the table being changed?
	a) SET		b) ALTER
	c) TABLE name		d) ADD

Q.6	In a distributed operating system, how is resource sharing achieved?
	a) Through isolated standalone systems		b) By allowing each computer to control all others
	c) Through coordination among multiple connected computers		d) By installing a mobile OS on all devices

Q.7	What happens if a browser does not support the <video> tag?
	a) The page will crash		b) It will display the source text
	c) The file will still play		d) A fallback message can be shown

Q.8	What does this code output? print(True + True)
	a) 2		b) 1
	c) 1		d) 0

Q.9	ALU stands for
	a) Arithmetic Logic Unit		b) Array Logic Unit
	c) Application Logic Unit		d) None of these

Q.10	In Mail Merge, what is the role of a placeholder like <>?
	a) It is a type of comment		b) It represents actual content to be displayed after merging
	c) It hides confidential data		d) It’s used for spell checking

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Additional Preparation Resource

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Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Cyber Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.