CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 6 Sample Paper

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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.

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Q.1	The computer works, but the mouse pointer is stuck. Which is most likely the problem?
	a) Email is not sent		b) Incorrect password
	c) Word file is too long		d) Hardware mouse issue

Q.2	What shortcut opens Task Manager directly in Windows?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.3	When plotting age vs height data of students, which chart is most suitable?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.4	Why would a robot need a temperature sensor in a food storage unit?
	a) To control humidity		b) To detect fire
	c) To maintain correct storage temperature		d) To track light levels

Q.5	You want to make a spiral with growing gaps. Which command should change inside the loop?
	a) Move steps should increase each time		b) Use ‘Go to’ instead of move
	c) Pen size should decrease		d) Sprite rotation should be fixed

Q.6	In which situation do participants need to be present at the same time?
	a) Sending a recorded video		b) Replying to a forum post
	c) Uploading homework online		d) Attending a live online class

Q.7	A presenter wants to apply the same data-driven design across multiple charts without altering each one manually. What should be used?
	a) Table Tools		b) Chart Templates
	c) Slide Master		d) Morph Transition

Q.8	Byte is the standard unit of memory measurement. A byte consists of how many bits?
	a) One bit		b) 4 bits
	c) 8 bits		d) 16 bits

Q.9	Who among the following best describes the term "Server"? Antony: It is the part of graphic design that deals in the arrangement of visual elements on a page. Tom: It is the structure of the network of how all the components are interconnected to each other. Oersted: It is an agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen. Pamela: It is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices.
	a) Oersted		b) Antony
	c) Tom		d) Pamela

Q.10	A student tries to access a website but sees an error about an insecure connection. Which protocol is likely causing this issue?
	a) https://		b) Sftp://
	c) http://		d) ftp://

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