CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Computer & IT

1. Advanced Networking & Internet Concepts
   • Ports and Protocols – e.g., port 80 for HTTP, port 443 for HTTPS
   • Public vs Private IP addresses (IPv4 basics)
   • Static vs Dynamic IP allocation (DHCP)
   • Web hosting basics – Domain, web server, hosting providers, uptime
   • Packet switching, Packet loss, Routers, Throughput
2. Algorithms and Flowcharts
   • Algorithm Design: nested conditions, designing modular algorithms using sub-processes
   • Flowchart Techniques: loops, nested conditions (if-else, switch)
   • Iteration: using loops in algorithms (for, while)
   • Problem-Solving Activities (Algorithms): LCM & GCD, palindrome check, count vowels
   • Problem-Solving Activities (Flowcharts): simulate calculator, sort array
   • Integration with Programming Languages: convert flowcharts into working code
   • Logical Operators in Conditions (AND, OR, NOT)
3. Computer Fundamentals
   • Operating System
   • Number System
   • User Interface
   • Memory
   • Task Management
4. Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
   • Digital Forensics: investigating computers, mobile phones, networks to uncover evidence
   • Digital Evidence: deleted files, emails, messages, browser history, photos/videos, network/server logs
   • Types of Digital Forensics: computer, mobile, network, cloud, memory forensics
   • Process of Digital Forensics: identification, preservation, analysis, reporting, presentation
   • Relationship Between Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
5. Data Management and E-commerce
   • Key Components of Data Management: collection, storage, organization, quality, security, analytics
   • Types of E-Commerce Models: B2C, B2B, C2C, C2B
   • Key Features of E-Commerce: online stores, payment systems, shopping cart, reviews, order management
   • Challenges of Data Management: privacy, security, data overload, integration, accuracy
   • Technologies Supporting Data Management: Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning & AI, DBMS
6. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
   • Machine Learning (ML) – difference from AI, usage in prediction and personalisation
   • Green Computing – energy-efficient devices, e-waste reduction
7. MS Office
   • MS Word
   • MS PowerPoint
   • MS Excel
   • MS Access
8. Python Programming (Text-Based Coding)
   • Use of Python Modules: math, random, datetime, statistics
   • Data Validation and Error Handling
   • List & Dictionary: nested lists, list comprehensions, dictionary methods (update(), pop(), items(), etc.)
   • Functions: default and keyword arguments, return vs print, lambda functions
   • File Handling – text files: read, write, append, using with, line-by-line reading, writing logs/reports
9. Web Development
   • Types: front-end (client-side), back-end (server-side), full-stack development
   • Web Design
   • Web Hosting & Deployment
   • Web Development Tools
   • Web Security
   • Web Performance Optimization
10. Working with Databases using MS Access / DBMS
    • Querying: set conditions using relational/logical operators, multiple conditions
    • Working with Multiple Databases: relationships (1-1, 1-many, many-1, many-many)
    • Object Linking & Embedding: linking vs embedding, inserting/linking external objects

Section 2: Achievers Section

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

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Q.1	How does the NOT operator affect a condition?
	a) It changes true to false and false to true		b) It removes the condition
	c) It repeats the condition		d) It checks for multiple conditions

Q.2	How does a for loop differ from a while loop in algorithms?
	a) A for loop runs with a known count; a while loop runs till a condition.		b) A for loop repeats endlessly; a while loop ends at a fixed count.
	c) A for loop cannot use logic; a while loop can use logical checks.		d) A for loop is always slower; a while loop is faster in all cases.

Q.3	What type of evidence can be retrieved from call logs during a forensic investigation?
	a) IP address of the attacker		b) Phone numbers, time, and duration of calls
	c) Detailed social media activity		d) Payment details

Q.4	What is the hexadecimal value of the color red?
	a) #FF0000		b) #00FF00
	c) #0000FF		d) #00CBF0

Q.5	Which of these algorithms is used to find the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) of two numbers?
	a) Vowel counting method		b) LCM calculation
	c) String reversal method		d) Euclidean algorithm

Q.6	Which of the following is the role of system software?
	a) Control hardware and provide services for applications		b) Create user documents
	c) Execute user-defined programs		d) Run multimedia applications

Q.7	Match the following:   Column A   Column B 1.       Community cloud a.       The software that manages this cloud responds to cloud bursts by provisioning extra resources from the public cloud as required. 2.       Private cloud b.       This cloud is a truly shared facility that allows multiple clients to use the resources provided. It is the closest to the definition of a cloud infrastructure. 3.       Public cloud c.        It is a shared computing infrastructure that is used by a specified community of users that have common needs in terms of specifications. 4.       Hybrid cloud d.       Only one organisation uses this cloud and normally the physical server racks are also present on the organisation’s premises.
	a) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – a		b) 1 – d, 2 – a, 3 – c, 4 – b
	c) 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – c		d) 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – a

Q.8	Which of the following database language allows you to access or maintain data in a database?
	a) DCL		b) DML
	c) DDL		d) DAL

Q.9	Fill in the blank: The tag which is used to create Hyperlinks in a web page is _________.
	a) <html>		b) <a>
	c) <alink>		d) <vlink>

Q.10	In data organisation, what is the role of database tables and fields?
	a) To secure data from cyberattacks		b) To categorise and structure data for easy access
	c) To analyse data using charts		d) To delete unnecessary data automatically

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