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

Previous Year Questions

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Q.1	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.2	What does this code output? print(True + True)
	a) 2		b) 1
	c) 01		d) 0

Q.3	Examine the HTML below and identify the number of rows and columns in the HTML table. <table style="width:100%"> <tr> <th>Firstname</th> <th>Lastname</th> <th>Age</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Kangna</td> <td>Sharma</td> <td>21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eshika</td> <td>Mishra</td> <td>14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jai</td> <td>Veer</td> <td>18</td> <tr> </table>
	a) Rows = 2 and Columns =2		b) Rows = 2 and Columns = 3
	c) Rows = 3 and Columns = 4		d) Rows = 4 and Columns =3

Q.4	Fill in the blank: __________ works as the primary interface between the computer and all programs running on a computer.
	a) Operating system		b) Application software
	c) Both (a) and (b)		d) None of the above

Q.5	Which of the following statements is not true about the processor components and functions, RAM and cache?
	a) Registers are essential components of a processor, which are fast storage devices that temporarily hold the data needed for computation.		b) RISC processors are more expensive compared to CISC processors, which could be slower.
	c) CPUs come with different kinds of instruction sets such as Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC) and Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC).		d) Latency of the CPU refers to the condition when the RAM of the computer is not fast enough to provide data to the CPU, which results in the CPU running empty cycles.

Q.6	Fill in the blank: The keyword used to handle exceptions in Python is _____.
	a) try		b) except
	c) finally		d) error

Q.7	Fill in the blank: Two main measures for the efficiency of an algorithm are ________.
	a) Processor and memory		b) Complexity and capacity
	c) Time and space		d) Data and space

Q.8	Identify the correct storage option with the help of the description given below: (i) It is an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. (ii) It is a service that creates a safe, encrypted online connection. Internet users may use this to give themselves more privacy. (iii) It extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network.
	a) Virtual Network		b) Remote server
	c) Virtual private network (VPN)		d) Integrated services Digital Network (ISDN)

Q.9	Which of the following statements are true? A bit is the smallest unit of data in computer memory. A byte consists of 10 bits. A nibble is equal to 8 bits.
	a) Statement 1		b) Statement 3
	c) Statement 1 & 2		d) All of the above

Q.10	Which of the following statements are true? In data representation, each bit has a value of either 0 or 1. A 64-bit system can address up to 8TB of memory. A 32-bit system can address up to 4GB of memory.
	a) Only Statement 3		b) Only Statement 2
	c) Statement 1 & 2		d) Statement 1 & 3

Your Score: 0/10

Additional Preparation Resource

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