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Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 1

Section 1: Computer & IT

  1. Computers – A Smart Machine
    • What is a computer?
    • Basic Parts of Computer: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU
    • Peripheral devices: Printer, Speaker, Headphone, Webcam
    • Where computers are used: school, home, work, entertainment
  2. Basic Computer Operations
    • How to start and shut down a computer
    • Desktop: Folders, Cursor, Icons
    • Minimize, Maximize, Close
  3. Fun with Apps
    • Typing tools (MS Word)
    • Applications in mobile & computer: YouTube Kids, Games, WhatsApp
  4. Introduction to MS Paint
    • Opening and closing MS Paint
    • Drawing and painting using tools like brush, pencil, colours
    • Shapes: Circle, Rectangle, Square, Triangle

Section 2: Achievers Section

Higher Order Thinking Questions – Syllabus as per Section 1.

Questions are based on Windows 11.

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 2

Section 1: Computer & IT

  1. Computers – The Ultimate Tool
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of computers
    • Desktop: Taskbar, Search and Start (Windows key)
    • Input, Processing and Output
    • Use of peripheral devices: Printer, Speaker, Headphone, Webcam, Scanner, Pen drive
    • Uses of computers in daily life: School, Bank, Hospitals etc.
  2. Learning to use Keyboard and Mouse
    • Keyboard: Alphabet and Number keys
    • Special keys: Caps Lock, Shift, Num Lock, Enter, Spacebar, Arrow keys, Delete, Backspace
    • Key Combinations: Mouse
    • Clicking and Hovering
    • Buttons of mouse and their uses
    • Drag and Drop
    • Types of Mouse: Optical, Wired, Wireless, Touchpad, Gaming
  3. Basic Computer Operations
    • Restarting, Sleep, Lock and Searching
    • Minimize, Maximize, Close
  4. Internet and Google
    • Searching with Google
    • Online Communications
    • WhatsApp
    • Online Streaming
    • YouTube Kids
  5. Software Familiarization
    • Introduction to Word Processing
    • Using Microsoft Word: Basic text formatting (Bold, Italic, Underline, Change Text Size), Title bar, Saving a file
    • Applications in mobiles & computers: YouTube Kids, Games, WhatsApp, Alarm Clock, Google Calendar, Calculator
    • Elements of Multimedia: Video, Audio, Text, Animation, Image
  6. MS Paint
    • Advanced tools in Paint
    • Line, Eraser, Fill, Magnifier and Shapes
    • Saving your Drawing
  7. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • Drone
    • Smartwatches
    • Online Shopping
    • Gaming Console

Section 2: Achievers Section

Higher Order Thinking Questions – Syllabus as per Section 1.

Questions are based on Windows 11.

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 3

Section 1: Computer & IT

  1. Fundamentals of Computer
    • Hardware and Software
    • Input and Output devices
    • Storage devices and Memory: Hard Drive, Flash Drive, Memory Cards, RAM/ROM
    • System Software: Operating Systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS)
    • Application Software
    • Productivity Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
    • Web Browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Mozilla Firefox
    • Communication Software: Gmail, WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Meet
    • Entertainment & Gaming Software: Minecraft, Temple Run, YouTube Kids
    • Utility Software: Antivirus
  2. Basic Computer Operations
    • Booting and Rebooting
    • Lock and Passwords
  3. GUI Operating System and Desktop Management
    • Windows and GUI
    • Context menu (shortcut menu / pop-up menu)
    • Microsoft Store
    • Play Store
  4. Introduction to File Management
    • Open, Close, Create, Rename and Delete a File or Folder
    • Cut, Copy, Paste, Drag and Drop
  5. Keyboard and Mouse
    • Keyboard – Shortcut Keys: Save (CTRL+S), Select All (CTRL+A), Print (CTRL+P), Find (CTRL+F), Close (CTRL+W), Reopen Closed Tab/Window (CTRL+SHIFT+T)
    • Mouse – Cursor Types: Text insertion (I-Beam, blinking line), Pointing (arrow), Selection (crosshair), Busy (hourglass/spinning circle), Default cursor (arrow)
  6. Introduction to Word Processing
    • New Documents: Creating, Opening, Renaming and Printing
    • Editing Commands: Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, Navigation using Home & End Keys
    • Text Formatting: Font Colour, Fill Colour, Fonts, Cases
  7. Internet – A Digital World
    • Use of Internet in daily life (Online & Offline)
    • Web Addresses (URLs), Website, Web Browser
    • Wireless Connections: Mobile Data, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
    • Google Apps: Search, YouTube Music, Translate, Play Store, Contacts
  8. MS Paint
    • Advanced Tools: Brushes, Rotate, Flip, Text, Curve, Tool Size, Resize, Skew, Cropping
    • Undo and Redo, Colour Palette, Edit Colours
    • Editing Images
    • Save and Save As
  9. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • Talking Devices: Alexa, Siri, Google Nest
    • Biometric Software: Fingerprint Scanner, Face Recognition, Voice Recognition

Section 2: Achievers Section

Higher Order Thinking Questions – Syllabus as per Section 1.

Questions are based on Windows 11 and MS Office 2016.

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 4

Section 1: Computer & IT

  1. Computers
    • Hardware and Software
    • Operating System
    • Input and Output Devices
    • Primary and Secondary Memory
    • Bits, Bytes and Memory Size; RAM/ROM, Solid State Drive (SSD), Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  2. Keyboard
    • Function Keys
    • Shortcut Keys with Windows, CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, Function Keys
  3. GUI Operating System and Desktop Management
    • Search Bar and Cortana
    • Settings: Date & Time, Languages, Display
    • Shortcut Icons and Creating Desktop Shortcuts
    • Context Menu: Display Settings, Personalization, Properties
    • Taskbar Settings, File Explorer, Notifications
    • RUN Dialog Box
  4. Basics of Troubleshooting
    • Identify the Problem
    • Restart and Refresh
  5. Word Processing / MS Word
    • Tab Menu: Home, Insert, Draw, Design
    • Find & Replace
    • Indents, Tabs & Line Spacing
    • Lists & Their Types
    • Inserting Images
    • Hyperlink
  6. Introduction to Presentation Tool / MS PowerPoint
    • Slides: Add, Edit and Organize
    • Tab Menu: Home, Insert, Draw, Design (Themes)
    • Text Box and Editing
    • Adding and Editing Images and Shapes
    • Resize Tool
  7. File Management
    • Types of Files & Folders with Extensions: Text (.txt, .docx, .pdf), Images (.jpg/.jpeg, .png, .gif), Audio (.mp3), Video (.mp4), Presentations (.pptx)
    • Recycle Bin: Restore Files, Permanent Delete
    • Shortcut Keys: Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo
    • File Explorer
  8. Internet – Web Browsers
    • WWW, Web Browsers, Search Engines: Google, Bing, Yahoo!
    • MS Paint (Advanced Tools: Colour Picker, Remove Background, Selection Tools)
    • Using View Tab: Ruler and Gridlines
    • Using Shift Key with Shapes, Line, Curve

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 5

Section 1: Computer & IT

  1. Computer System
    • Hardware and Software
    • Input and Output Devices
    • Primary and Secondary Memory
    • Memory Units; Operating System
    • RAM/ROM, Solid State Drive (SSD), Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Servers
  2. MS Word
    • Paragraph Formatting using Paragraph Group
    • Drop Cap
    • Document Views
    • Inserting Graphics: Pictures and Shapes
    • Clip Arts
    • Symbols
    • SmartArt
    • Multimedia Objects
    • Text Box
    • Inserting Header and Footer in a Document
    • Charts and Tables
  3. MS PowerPoint
    • Inserting Graphics: Pictures and Shapes
    • Clip Arts
    • Symbols
    • SmartArt
    • Multimedia Objects
    • Text Box
    • Inserting Header & Footer and Exploring its Features
    • Running Slideshow
    • Presentation Views
  4. MS Excel
    • Formatting Cells
    • Working with Formulas and Functions
    • Managing Worksheets
    • Charts and Graphs
  5. Troubleshooting
    • Basic Troubleshooting Steps: Restart the device, Check connections (unplugged power cables or loose USBs), Understand simple error messages
    • Common Issues and Solutions:
      • Computer won’t turn on – Check power supply and cables
      • Frozen screen – Close an unresponsive application
      • Keyboard or mouse not working – Plug them in correctly
  6. Concept of Authentication
    • Authentication and its Types
    • Authentication in Daily Life
    • User, Accounts and Profiles
  7. Cyber Security and Safety
    • Malwares: Virus, Worms, Trojan, Spyware
    • Basic Security Concepts: Phishing, Identity Theft, Cyber Stalking, Cyberbullying, Flaming
  8. Network and Communication
    • Types of Networks: PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN
    • Domain and Servers
    • Wireless Connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular (4G–5G), NFC
    • ISP: Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), BSNL
    • Email and Creating an Account
  9. Task Manager
    • Processes
    • Performance
    • App History
    • Startup Apps
    • Users
  10. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • Voice Assistants in Daily Life
    • Cloud Storage: Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud

Section 2: Achievers Section

Higher Order Thinking Questions – Syllabus as per Section 1.

Questions are based on Windows 11 and MS Office 2016.

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 6

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.

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 7

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.

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 8

Section 1: Computer & IT

  1. Algorithms and Flowcharts
    • Computational Thinking
    • Flowchart Symbols:
      • Oval (Start/End)
      • Rectangle (Process/Task)
      • Diamond (Decision/Condition)
      • Arrow (Flow of control)
    • Rules for creating flowcharts: Begin with "Start" and end with "Stop", use arrows to connect symbols, decisions lead to different paths
    • Algorithms vs Flowcharts
  2. Introduction to Canva
    • Canva Interface:
      • Understanding dashboard: templates, projects, folders
      • How to create a new design
      • Drag-and-drop functionality
      • Difference between free and premium elements
    • Design Basics:
      • Contrast, alignment, balance
      • Color theory basics and color combinations
      • Using white space effectively
      • Choosing appropriate fonts for different purposes
    • Typography Skills:
      • Font pairing, size and hierarchy
      • Text alignment and spacing
      • Making titles stand out
    • What can we do on Canva: Social Media Posts, Academic Posters, Creative Writing, Presentations, Infographics, Collaborative Projects
    • Video Editing: Making short videos/reels, Adding text, stickers, music, trimming clips, arranging scenes
  3. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • Human-Computer Interaction: GUI, CLI, Touch, Voice, Gesture-based
    • Emerging Technologies: IoT, Blockchain, Quantum Computing
  4. MS Access
    • Types of Queries
    • Creating a Query
    • Sorting Data in Query
    • Creating a Report
  5. MS Excel
    • Using statistical functions like MEDIAN and CORREL
    • Working with large datasets: Text to Columns, Remove Duplicates
    • Advanced formulas: nested IF functions, array formulas
    • Data Visualization:
      • PivotTables, PivotCharts, Slicers
      • Advanced charts: radar, bubble, 3D, combo charts
      • Formatting charts: color themes, axis, legends, data labels
    • Conditional Formatting:
      • Complex rules and color scales
      • Using formulas for custom formatting (e.g., top 10% values)
    • Data Validation and Protection:
      • Drop-down lists
      • Restrict data entry
      • Protect sheets and ranges
    • Power Query and Power Pivot:
      • Import, clean, transform data
      • Build data models, analyze large volumes, create relationships between tables
    • Automation with Macros:
      • Recording, editing, debugging macros
      • Using VBA for custom automation scripts
  6. MS PowerPoint
    • Customizing design elements: backgrounds, color palettes, fonts
    • Inserting and customizing vector graphics, icons, images
    • Advanced Transitions and Animations:
      • Motion paths, emphasis, fade effects
      • Customizing timing, triggers, sequencing
    • Multimedia Integration:
      • Embedding videos, audio, interactive elements
      • Hyperlinks for interactive/non-linear presentations
    • Data Visualization:
      • Inserting charts, tables, SmartArt
      • PowerPoint "Design Ideas" for automatic layout suggestions
    • Collaboration and Sharing: real-time editing, comments, export as video/PDF
  7. MS Word
    • Multi-level lists for organizing information
    • Section breaks for page layout control
    • Inserting footnotes, endnotes, citations
    • Advanced headers and footers, automatic updates
    • Styles and Themes:
      • Customizing and saving styles
      • Modifying themes for consistent formatting
    • Working with Tables:
      • Inserting and formatting complex tables
      • Sorting, merging cells, formulas within tables
    • Track Changes: Accept/reject changes, comments for feedback
    • Document Protection and Security: Password protection, restrict editing, create forms with content controls
  8. Network and Communication
    • E-commerce and Online Transactions: B2B, B2C, C2C, online payment systems
    • Blogging
    • Emerging Technologies: 5G, IoT, Cloud Computing, AI in Communication
    • Modes of communication in data transmission
  9. Operating Systems & GUI
    • Functions: process management, memory management, file system management, device management
    • Single-user vs. Multi-user
    • User interface: GUI vs CLI
    • Navigating a basic OS (e.g., Windows)
    • Using UI
    • Fundamentals of Computer
  10. Programming
    • Introduction to Python
    • Character Set, Tokens, Comments, Statements
    • Data Types, Variables
    • Defining Input and Output in Python
    • Error Handling
    • Programs in Python
  11. Web Development
    • Introduction to forms: <form>, <input>, <button>, <label>
    • Types of input fields: text, password, email, etc.
    • Embedding audio & video using <audio> and <video>
    • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
    • Creating navigation menus with <nav> and <a> tags
    • Styling navigation menus using CSS (horizontal and vertical menus)

Section 2: Achievers Section

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

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 9

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.

Cyber Olympiad Syllabus for Class 10

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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