Prepare effectively for the Class 9 Cyber Olympiad with previous year question papers. These papers are ideal for understanding the exam format, strengthening core concepts, and improving speed and accuracy.
What's Inside the Paper?
MCQs covering Algorithms and Flowcharts in Programming, Visual Basic, Animations and more.
Two sections: Computer & IT and Achiever's Section for higher-order thinking skills.
Answer key included for quick review and self-assessment.
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Syllabus:
Section 1: Computer & IT
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Previous Year Questions
Q.1
What does this code output?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 01
d) 0
Q.2
In the formula, which symbol specifies the fixed columns or rows?
a) $
b) *
c) %
d) &
Q.3
Fill in the blank:
While working on MS Excel, getting data from a cell of the different sheet is called __________.
a) accessing
b) referencing
c) updating
d) functioning
Q.4
Fill in the blank:
a) form
b) datasheet
c) layout
d) design
Q.5
What protocol is commonly used between client and server for web communication?
a) FTP/SFTP
b) SMTP
c) HTTP/HTTPS
d) DNS
Q.6
Fill in the blank:
Devices that stay on a single network can help in communicating with other devices on different network using a _________.
a) Gateway
b) File server
c) Printer server
d) Utility server
Q.7
Fill in the blank:
A multimedia project is said to be _______ and user-interactive when users are given navigational control.
a) secure
b) hypertext
c) linear
d) non-linear
Q.8
What is the main function of the process scheduling component in an OS?
a) To decide the execution order of processes
b) To delete unnecessary files from the disk
c) To display user interface icons
d) To scan files for viruses
Q.9
How do robots contribute to safety in industrial environments?
a) By operating social media
b) By replacing human supervisors
c) By handling hazardous tasks like welding
d) By reducing computer speed
Q.10
Why is efficiency important in algorithm design?
a) To make the algorithm easier to print
b) To reduce the number of steps or resources used
c) To add more features
d) To skip input checking
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