CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 7 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Computer & IT

1. Computer
   • Hardware and Software
   • Memory and Storage
   • Computer Language 0 & 1
   • Compiler & Interpreter
   • Data Types (Integer, Float/Decimal, String, Boolean, Character/Char)
2. MS Word
   • Layout: Page Setup, Arrange and Paragraph
   • Mailing
     • Create: Envelopes, Labels
     • Start Mail Merge: Letter, E-Mail Messages, Envelope
     • Write & Insert Fields: Highlight Merge Fields, Insert Merge Field, Address Block, Greeting Line
     • Preview Results, Finish
   • Macros
   • Track Changes & Reviewing Tools: Compare feature, Version history
   • Collaboration: Real-time co-authoring, track edits, permissions (MS Word Online)
3. MS PowerPoint
   • Advanced graphic design: gradient fills, shadows, 3D effects
   • Layering text, images, and shapes
   • Interactive presentations: action buttons (jump to slides)
   • Advanced animation: entrance, emphasis, exit, motion paths, timing & sequencing
   • Collaboration: PowerPoint Online, export as PDF/video/link
4. MS Excel
   • Logical functions: IF, AND, OR, NOT, TRUE, FALSE
   • Key functions:
     • VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
     • CONCATENATE / TEXTJOIN
     • IFERROR, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS
     • FILTER, UNIQUE
   • Data validation & conditional formatting
   • Macros
5. Photoshop Introduction
   • DTP and related software
   • Starting Photoshop: create new file, save, save existing file
   • Using Layers: layer basics, layers palette, rename layers, layer styles
   • Tools in Photoshop:
     • Selection tools: Rectangular Marquee, Single Column/Row, Lasso (Polygonal, Magnetic), Quick Selection, Magic Wand
     • Crop & Slice tools
     • Measuring tools: Eyedropper, Colour Sampler, Ruler, Note, Count
     • Flattening
6. Programming with Scratch
   • Blocks: Motion, Looks, Events, Sound, Control
   • Making a Scratch Project:
     • Naming a project
     • Adding / Deleting / Positioning / Moving sprites
     • Pen extension: drawing lines
     • Saving and opening projects
   • Drawing:
     • Drawing shapes: square, circle
     • Drawing patterns: rotate sprite, create clone, draw pattern
7. Introduction to Web Development
   • How websites are built: HTML + CSS + JavaScript
   • Basic rules: start with <!DOCTYPE html>, open/close tag pairs
   • Introduction to CSS: colours, fonts, resize, spacing, borders, backgrounds, layout
   • Common tags:
     • <html>, <head>, <body>
     • <h1> to <h6>, <p>, <div>, <br>
     • <b>, <i>, <img>, <a>
8. Networking
   • Working of DNS, URL structure
   • Bandwidth control, network speed, servers, hubs
   • Intro to IP, VPNs & Proxies
   • Cloud Computing: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS
   • IPv4 vs IPv6 (basic comparison)
   • Firewalls & network security basics
   • Mailing
9. Cyber Security and Cyber Ethics
   • Encryption and Decryption
   • Firewalls, IP Address and VPNs
   • Cyber Ethics: digital piracy, plagiarism, digital footprint, fake news, basics of cyber laws
   • Safe social media practices
10. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • AI in human intelligence
    • IoT
    • Edge computing

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	Which of the following is true about decryption?
	a) It is only needed for email communication		b) It requires the original encryption key
	c) It makes data unreadable		d) It changes data into an image

Q.2	Fill in the blank: In computing, a __________ is a network security system that monitors and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
	a) Wi-Fi Card		b) router
	c) firewall		d) virus

Q.3	Which option in Excel's conditional formatting feature highlights cells based on specific text?
	a) Top 10 items		b) Text that contains
	c) Data Bars		d) Icon Sets

Q.4	What can you assign to a macro in MS Word?
	a) A key combination		b) A toolbar button
	c) A menu item		d) All of the above

Q.5	Which pane helps to rearrange object layers easily?
	a) Outline Pane		b) Selection Pane
	c) Review Pane		d) Slide Sorter

Q.6	What is the purpose of Ctrl + Shift + S in Photoshop?
	a) Save a copy with new name		b) Close file
	c) Open toolbox		d) Create new layer

Q.7	In MS Word, how can you merge changes from two different documents?
	a) Using the 'Track Changes' tool		b) Using the 'Compare' feature
	c) Using 'Find'		d) Using 'Page Layout'

Q.8	Fill in the blank: ________ memory is directly accessed by the CPU.
	a) ROM		b) Flash
	c) RAM		d) SSD

Q.9	Which format is best if you want others to **only view** the presentation and not edit it?
	a) PPTX file		b) Hyperlink
	c) PDF		d) Make it Offline

Q.10	What does the 'Duration' setting control in PowerPoint animations?
	a) Play time of animation		b) The delay after animation starts
	c) The speed of animation		d) The order of animation

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