CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 9 Sample Paper

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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.

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Q.1	Which of these is not a part of the UNIX operating system?
	a) Kernel		b) Shell
	c) Programs		d) Linux

Q.2	Match the following in context to MS PowerPoint:   Column A   Column B 1.       Slide Design a.       These are the dotted-line containers on slide layouts that hold such content as titles, body text, tables, charts, SmartArt graphics, pictures, clip art, videos, and sounds 2.       Auto Content Wizard b.       These are the templates for Microsoft Office and PowerPoint that you can use to enhance your presentations 3.       Place Holder c.        It is a feature available in some programs, usually found on the left side of the window. It displays thumbnails of files or features available in the program 4.       Slide Pane d.       It leads you through a series of questions so you can choose the best layout for your presentation
	a) 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – c		b) 1 – a, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – c
	c) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – b		d) 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – a, 4 – b

Q.3	Fill in the blank: If you want to secure a message, use a(n) _________.
	a) cryptology source		b) encryption key
	c) encryption software package		d) cryptosystem

Q.4	Which of the following is a Shortcut key to jump to the first slide of the PowerPoint presentation?
	a) Ctrl + F2		b) Alt + Home
	c) Ctrl + Home		d) Shift + Home

Q.5	Fill in the blank: In context to Operating System, _______ is a feature for scheduling and multi-programming to provide an economical interactive system of two or more users.
	a) Time sharing		b) Multisharing
	c) Time tracing		d) Multiprocessing

Q.6	What is the main purpose of using algorithms in computer programming?
	a) To add colour to code		b) To speed up computer processing
	c) To install applications		d) To define step-by-step solutions to problems

Q.7	What does an “if-else” structure represent in a flowchart?
	a) A loop that never ends		b) A decision with two possible outcomes
	c) A calculation process of two possible outcomes		d) A storage command of two possible outcomes

Q.8	Which of the following is not a feature of Unicode?
	a) Compatibility with ASCII		b) Representation of global scripts
	c) Multiple encoding forms		d) Limited character set

Q.9	Which of these allows an object to change position over time in animation?
	a) Pencil tool		b) Frame-by-frame deletion
	c) Keyframes on a timeline		d) Single layer use

Q.10	In tunnel mode, which of the following does IPsec protects?
	a) The entire IP packet		b) IP payload
	c) IP footer		d) IP data

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