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	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.2	How does Task Manager help prevent future app crashes?
	a) It can uninstall apps directly.		b) It adds more RAM automatically.
	c) It repairs the system registry.		d) It helps monitor performance and resource use.

Q.3	A warehouse robot adjusts its grip strength depending on the object's surface it senses. Which sensor aids this feedback?
	a) Proximity sensor		b) Tactile sensor
	c) Light sensor		d) Temperature sensor

Q.4	Which processor brand designs chips only for its own phones and tablets, like the A-series chips?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.5	A company's network combines both star and bus topologies. What is this type of setup called?
	a)		b)
	c)		d)

Q.6	What is the best way to ensure every team member can access the document but only suggest changes?
	a) Give them Viewer access		b) Share with Edit rights
	c) Share with Comment access		d) Turn on Public Sharing

Q.7	If cookies are disabled in your browser, what might stop working properly?
	a) Bookmarks		b) Browsing speed
	c) Search engine results		d) Website login sessions

Q.8	Why might a sprite not move even after using a ‘move 10 steps’ block in Scratch?
	a) The sprite is on the edge and stuck		b) The sprite is rotated upside-down
	c) The sprite’s direction is set to 0		d) The sprite is hidden

Q.9	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.10	Fill in the blanks: The Windows Start menu is split into ___________ different areas. The white area on the left is for _________ that you have installed on your computer.
	a) three, Windows Utilities		b) two, Windows Utilities
	c) three, Software Programs		d) two, Software Programs

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