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Syllabus:
Section 1: Computer & IT
Computer
Hardware and Software
Memory and Storage
Computer Language 0 & 1
Compiler & Interpreter
Data Types (Integer, Float/Decimal, String, Boolean, Character/Char)
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)
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
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
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
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
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>
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
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
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.
Sample Paper
Previous Year Paper
Marking Scheme
Sample Questions
Q.1
Fill in the blank:
a) ROM
b) Flash
c) RAM
d) SSD
Q.2
Why are closing tags important in HTML?
a) They define links
b) They apply styles
c) They end an element correctly
d) They show page title
Q.3
Which pane helps to rearrange object layers easily?
a) Outline Pane
b) Selection Pane
c) Review Pane
d) Slide Sorter
Q.4
Fill in the blank:
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Multiple
Q.5
Which file extension is used for CSS files?
a) .js
b) .html
c) .css
d) .txt
Q.6
What does the 'Error Alert' in data validation do?
a) It provides a message when invalid data is entered
b) It restricts data entry
c) It formats cells
d) It removes duplicate entries
Q.7
Which CSS unit is best to change the size of text?
a) sec
b) kg
c) cm
d) px
Q.8
Which of these is NOT an example of a network topology?
a) Bus
b) Tree
c) Socket
d) Ring
Q.9
Which version of IP uses a 128-bit address?
a) IPv4
b) IPv5
c) IPv6
d) None
Q.10
Which of the following is TRUE about a compiler?
a) It translates as the program runs
b) It needs internet to work
c) It shows all errors before execution
d) It skips syntax errors
Your Score: 0 /10
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 c Q.2 c Q.3 b Q.4 d Q.5 c Q.6 a Q.7 d Q.8 c Q.9 c Q.10 c
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : c | Q.2 : c | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : c | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : d | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : c
