CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 6 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

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.

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Q.1	What is the main role of a domain name on the internet?
	a) It protects your device from viruses		b) It identifies a specific IP address
	c) It provides wireless access		d) It compresses data for websites

Q.2	To group and summarise large data sets into categories with subtotals, you should use:
	a) Data Table		b) Pivot Table
	c) Subtotal Tool		d) Filter

Q.3	Who among the following best describes the term "Server"? Antony: It is the part of graphic design that deals in the arrangement of visual elements on a page. Tom: It is the structure of the network of how all the components are interconnected to each other. Oersted: It is an agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen. Pamela: It is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices.
	a) Oersted		b) Antony
	c) Tom		d) Pamela

Q.4	A developer needs strong processing power for AI modelling. Which company’s processors are most preferred for AI and GPU tasks?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.5	Which of the following network discovery states will you set to prevent your computer from seeing other network computers and devices, and to prevent people on other network computers from seeing your computer?
	a) Hide		b) Custom
	c) On		d) Off

Q.6	The computer works, but the mouse pointer is stuck. Which is most likely the problem?
	a) Email is not sent		b) Incorrect password
	c) Word file is too long		d) Hardware mouse issue

Q.7	Complete the following sentence: A website is a collection of web pages. A homepage of a website is__________________.
	a) an index of encyclopedia articles		b) where all internet data is stored
	c) required for access to the internet		d) the first page of a website

Q.8	Your desktop makes beeping sounds and doesn’t boot. What could be the issue?
	a) Loose RAM stick		b) Corrupted Word file
	c) Unsent email		d) Old antivirus update

Q.9	Which formula will give the average of scores in G2, G3, G4, G5?
	a) AVERAGE(G2, G3, G4, G5)		b) SUM(G3+G4+G5)
	c) SUM(G3:G5)/3		d) AVERAGE(G2:G5)

Q.10	Which table feature allows you to sort and filter data easily in Excel?
	a) Data Bar		b) Table Format
	c) Drop-down List		d) Chart Style

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