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Syllabus:
Section 1: Computer & IT
Computer
Hardware and Software
Memory and Storage
Computer Language 0 & 1
Compiler & Interpreter
Data Types (Integer, Float/Decimal, String, Boolean, Character/Char)
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)
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
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
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
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
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>
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
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
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 Paper
Previous Year Paper
Marking Scheme
Sample Questions
Q.1
In binary, what is the decimal equivalent of 1010?
a) 10
b) 8
c) 12
d) 6
Q.2
Which format is best if you want others to **only view** the presentation and not edit it?
a) PPTX file
b) Hyperlink
c) PDF
d) Make it Offline
Q.3
What can you assign to a macro in MS Word?
a) A key combination
b) A toolbar button
c) A menu item
d) All of the above
Q.4
Which option in Excel's conditional formatting feature highlights cells based on specific text?
a) Top 10 items
b) Text that contains
c) Data Bars
d) Icon Sets
Q.5
Consider the following statements:
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both are true
d) Both are false
Q.6
Which of the following issues could cause a DNS server to fail?
a) High bandwidth
b) Incorrect DNS settings
c) Valid domain names
d) Correct server connection
Q.7
Fill in the blank:
a) ROM
b) Flash
c) RAM
d) SSD
Q.8
Why do schools install firewalls on their networks?
a) Boost internet speed
b) Show ads
c) Prevent misuse of internet
d) Track marks
Q.9
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.10
Which is a valid string literal?
a) "Name"
b) Name'
c) Name
d) N'
Your Score: 0 /10
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 a Q.2 c Q.3 d Q.4 b Q.5 a Q.6 b Q.7 c Q.8 c Q.9 a Q.10 a
Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:
Q.1 : a | Q.2 : c | Q.3 : d | Q.4 : b | Q.5 : a | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : a
