CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Paper

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

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.

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme

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Q.1	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

Q.2	Which of the following device takes data sent from one network device and forwards it to all devices on the network regardless of the intended recipient?
	a) DNS server		b) Switch
	c) Gateway		d) Hub

Q.3	Fill in the blank: When the time to establish a link is large and the size of data is small, the preferred mode of data transfer is _________.
	a) circuit switching		b) packet switching
	c) time division multiplexing		d) parallel switching

Q.4	Fill in the blank: DNS can obtain the _________ of host if its domain name is known and vice versa.
	a) Station address		b) IP address
	c) Port address		d) Checksum

Q.5	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.6	What does frame rate refer to in animation?
	a) Number of frames shown per second		b) Number of keyframes
	c) Size of the canvas		d) Resolution of video

Q.7	Which of these will result in an infinite loop?
	a) while True:		b) for i in range(10): pass
	c) while x> 0: x -= 1		d) if x == 5:

Q.8	Fill in the blank: The keyword used to handle exceptions in Python is _____.
	a) try		b) except
	c) finally		d) error

Q.9	Which of these software is most suited for 3D animation?
	a) Adobe Animate		b) Kinemaster
	c) Blender		d) Canva

Q.10	In Mail Merge, what is the role of a placeholder like <>?
	a) It is a type of comment		b) It represents actual content to be displayed after merging
	c) It hides confidential data		d) It’s used for spell checking

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Additional Preparation Resource

1. CREST Cyber Olympiad Worksheets Package for class 9 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Cyber Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.