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.

Sample Questions

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

Which method do hackers most commonly use to break encryption?

Q.2

Why is indentation important in HTML and CSS files?

Q.3

What does the 'Keep lines together' paragraph setting do?

Q.4

Which option in Excel's conditional formatting feature highlights cells based on specific text?

Q.5

What happens when multiple users are editing a document simultaneously in MS Word Online?

Q.6

Fill in the blank:
IaaS provides computing resources like servers, storage, and networking, allowing users to manage applications, data, and operating systems. It is often referred to as __________.

Q.7

Which of the following is true about decryption?

Q.8

In binary, what is the decimal equivalent of 1010?

Q.9

Which of the following helps an IoT device collect data?

Q.10

Which of the following would be best stored using a float data type?

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : a | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : a | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : b

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