CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 10 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

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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Q.1	Which of the following best ensures that stored data is not lost in case of hardware failure?
	a) Data mining		b) Data encryption
	c) Regular data backups		d) Data redundancy removal

Q.2	In data organisation, what is the role of database tables and fields?
	a) To secure data from cyberattacks		b) To categorise and structure data for easy access
	c) To analyse data using charts		d) To delete unnecessary data automatically

Q.3	Which protocol is used for a reliable and fool-proof data transmission over the network?
	a) FTP		b) IP
	c) TCP		d) HTTP

Q.4	What is the result of `mylist = [4, 5, 8]; mylist.pop()`?
	a) 4		b) 8
	c) 5		d) All of the above

Q.5	What does full-stack development involve?
	a) Only server-side scripting		b) Only client-side programming
	c) Both front-end and back-end development		d) Database management and hosting

Q.6	In Microsoft Word, which feature allows you to create a professional-looking document with predefined styles, such as headers, footers, and page numbers?
	a) Templates		b) Layout
	c) Styles		d) Themes

Q.7	Fill in the blanks: A __________ is a PC or workstation that sends a request for any information or service to the ____________.
	a) Server, Host		b) Host, Client
	c) Client, Server		d) Master, Slave

Q.8	What type of digital evidence would forensic investigators look for when investigating a data breach in an organization?
	a) Employee personal information		b) Password hashes, network logs, and database access logs
	c) Promotional material		d) Employee productivity reports

Q.9	Which layer is international standard organisation's OSI model responsible for creating and recognising frame boundaries?
	a) Physical layer		b) Data link layer
	c) Transport layer		d) Network layer

Q.10	How does green computing impact the life cycle of electronic devices?
	a) It promotes quicker disposal of old devices		b) It encourages longer use and repair of devices
	c) It increases the production rate of new devices		d) It prevents the reuse of parts

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