CREST Cyber Olympiad Class 7 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Computer & IT

1. Computer
   • Hardware and Software
   • Memory and Storage
   • Computer Language 0 & 1
   • Compiler & Interpreter
   • Data Types (Integer, Float/Decimal, String, Boolean, Character/Char)
2. MS Word
   • Layout: Page Setup, Arrange and Paragraph
   • Mailing
     • Create: Envelopes, Labels
     • Start Mail Merge: Letter, E-Mail Messages, Envelope
     • Write & Insert Fields: Highlight Merge Fields, Insert Merge Field, Address Block, Greeting Line
     • Preview Results, Finish
   • Macros
   • Track Changes & Reviewing Tools: Compare feature, Version history
   • Collaboration: Real-time co-authoring, track edits, permissions (MS Word Online)
3. MS PowerPoint
   • Advanced graphic design: gradient fills, shadows, 3D effects
   • Layering text, images, and shapes
   • Interactive presentations: action buttons (jump to slides)
   • Advanced animation: entrance, emphasis, exit, motion paths, timing & sequencing
   • Collaboration: PowerPoint Online, export as PDF/video/link
4. MS Excel
   • Logical functions: IF, AND, OR, NOT, TRUE, FALSE
   • Key functions:
     • VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
     • CONCATENATE / TEXTJOIN
     • IFERROR, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS
     • FILTER, UNIQUE
   • Data validation & conditional formatting
   • Macros
5. Photoshop Introduction
   • DTP and related software
   • Starting Photoshop: create new file, save, save existing file
   • Using Layers: layer basics, layers palette, rename layers, layer styles
   • Tools in Photoshop:
     • Selection tools: Rectangular Marquee, Single Column/Row, Lasso (Polygonal, Magnetic), Quick Selection, Magic Wand
     • Crop & Slice tools
     • Measuring tools: Eyedropper, Colour Sampler, Ruler, Note, Count
     • Flattening
6. Programming with Scratch
   • Blocks: Motion, Looks, Events, Sound, Control
   • Making a Scratch Project:
     • Naming a project
     • Adding / Deleting / Positioning / Moving sprites
     • Pen extension: drawing lines
     • Saving and opening projects
   • Drawing:
     • Drawing shapes: square, circle
     • Drawing patterns: rotate sprite, create clone, draw pattern
7. Introduction to Web Development
   • How websites are built: HTML + CSS + JavaScript
   • Basic rules: start with <!DOCTYPE html>, open/close tag pairs
   • Introduction to CSS: colours, fonts, resize, spacing, borders, backgrounds, layout
   • Common tags:
     • <html>, <head>, <body>
     • <h1> to <h6>, <p>, <div>, <br>
     • <b>, <i>, <img>, <a>
8. Networking
   • Working of DNS, URL structure
   • Bandwidth control, network speed, servers, hubs
   • Intro to IP, VPNs & Proxies
   • Cloud Computing: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS
   • IPv4 vs IPv6 (basic comparison)
   • Firewalls & network security basics
   • Mailing
9. Cyber Security and Cyber Ethics
   • Encryption and Decryption
   • Firewalls, IP Address and VPNs
   • Cyber Ethics: digital piracy, plagiarism, digital footprint, fake news, basics of cyber laws
   • Safe social media practices
10. Latest Developments in the Field of IT
    • AI in human intelligence
    • IoT
    • Edge computing

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 does the 'Error Alert' in data validation do?
	a) It provides a message when invalid data is entered		b) It restricts data entry
	c) It formats cells		d) It removes duplicate entries

Q.2	Why are closing tags important in HTML?
	a) They define links		b) They apply styles
	c) They end an element correctly		d) They show page title

Q.3	Which task is best performed by humans rather than AI?
	a) Calculating large numbers		b) Feeling emotions
	c) Searching the web		d) Sorting data

Q.4	Fill in the blank: In computing, a __________ is a network security system that monitors and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
	a) Wi-Fi Card		b) router
	c) firewall		d) virus

Q.5	What does the `<body>` tag contain?
	a) CSS styles		b) Visible page content
	c) JavaScript logic		d) Site icons

Q.6	What kind of data does edge computing handle well?
	a) Highly sensitive financial data		b) Very old data
	c) Archived data		d) Real-time data

Q.7	In binary, what is the decimal equivalent of 1010?
	a) 10		b) 8
	c) 12		d) 6

Q.8	What does the 'Keep lines together' paragraph setting do?
	a) Align text		b) Moves to next page
	c) Keeps all lines on the same page		d) Increase Indent

Q.9	Fill in the blank: COUNTIFS counts the number of cells that meet ________ conditions.
	a) One		b) Two
	c) Three		d) Multiple

Q.10	What role does the government play in cyber laws?
	a) Passing laws that regulate internet activity		b) Monitoring online activity
	c) Protecting personal data		d) All of the above

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