Get ahead in your Class 10 Cyber Olympiad preparation with previous year question papers. These papers help students become familiar with the question pattern and assess their understanding of important computer concepts.
What's Inside the Paper?
MCQs based on topics like Operating System, Networking, HTML and much more.
Includes two sections: Computer & IT and Achiever's Section for challenging problems.
Answer key provided to support quick learning and revision.
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Syllabus:
Section 1: Computer & IT
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
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)
Computer Fundamentals
Operating System
Number System
User Interface
Memory
Task Management
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
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
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
MS Office
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel
MS Access
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
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
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.
Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Previous Year Questions
Q.1
What is the primary function of a mobile OS?
a) Manage large-scale servers
b) Handle communication between multiple computers
c) Perform real-time data processing
d) Run on portable devices like smartphones and tablets
Q.2
Fill in the blank:
To insert a new slide in the current presentation, we can choose _________.
a) Ctrl + M
b) Ctrl + N
c) Ctrl + O
d) Ctrl + F
Q.3
Which of the following statements about default arguments in Python is TRUE?
a) Default arguments must come before non-default arguments in function definition.
b) Default arguments are mandatory to provide during function call.
c) Default arguments allow a function to be called with fewer arguments than defined.
d) Default arguments must always be integers.
Q.4
Fill in the blank:
The process of converting analog signals into digital signals so they can be processed by a receiving computer is referred to as _________.
a) modulation
b) demodulation
c) synchronizing
d) digitising
Q.5
What is one key strategy used in green computing to reduce energy consumption?
a) Implementing power-saving modes and features in devices
b) Increasing the number of devices in use
c) Running devices continuously
d) Using more physical servers instead of virtual ones
Q.6
In context to MS PowerPoint, pick the odd one out from the following:
a) Outline View
b) Page View
c) Normal View
d) Print View
Q.7
In Microsoft Word, how do you insert a table into a document?
a) Go to the Insert tab and select Table
b) Go to the Page Layout tab and select Insert Table
c) Right-click and select Table from the context menu
d) Go to the View tab and select Table
Q.8
What is the purpose of the NOT logical operator in a flowchart?
a) To negate the truth value of a condition
b) To check if two conditions are equal
c) To combine multiple conditions
d) To invert the condition result after an OR
Q.9
Which e-commerce model involves businesses selling directly to individual customers?
a) C2C
b) B2B
c) C2B
d) B2C
Q.10
Which one of the following is not the function of Operating System?
a) Resource management
b) File management
c) Processor management
d) Networking
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