Cyber Olympiad Class 10 - Sample question paper 16

Q1. You are tasked with designing a computer system for a small business that heavily relies on graphics-intensive applications. Which hardware configuration is most suitable for this scenario?

a) CPU: Dual-core, GPU: Integrated, RAM: 4GB

b) CPU: Quad-core, GPU: Dedicated graphics card, RAM: 8GB

c) CPU: Single-core, GPU: Integrated, RAM: 2GB

d) CPU: Hexa-core, GPU: Dedicated graphics card, RAM: 16GB

Q2. As an IT consultant for a company transitioning to remote work, which cybersecurity measure is crucial to secure sensitive data during remote access and collaboration?

a) Antivirus software

b) Virtual Private Network (VPN)

c) Firewalls

d) Biometric authentication

Q3. As a software developer working on an e-commerce website, which consideration is essential for ensuring a secure online shopping experience?

a) Using outdated encryption protocols

b) Storing customer passwords in plain text

c) Employing secure payment gateways

d) Ignoring regular software updates

Q4. You are developing a mobile application that handles sensitive user data. What is a critical consideration for securing data storage on mobile devices?

a) Storing data in plain text format

b) Implementing end-to-end encryption

c) Utilizing weak password protection

d) Ignoring regular security audits

Q5. In a corporate network, employees often use personal devices for work. What measure would you recommend to enhance security in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environment?

a) Implementing a strict device ban policy

b) Requiring employees to disable all security features on personal devices

c) Implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions

d) Ignoring device security altogether

Q6. You are tasked with optimizing the performance of a database-driven web application. Which database indexing strategy is most likely to improve query speed?

a) Avoiding indexing altogether

b) Indexing every column in the database

c) Selectively indexing columns based on query patterns

d) Using the same index for all queries

Q7. As a software architect, you are designing a cloud-based application. What factor is crucial for ensuring high availability and reliability in a cloud architecture?

a) Relying solely on a single cloud provider

b) Implementing a distributed and redundant architecture

c) Ignoring backup and recovery plans

d) Using minimal data encryption

Q8. You are developing a mobile application that involves geolocation services. What security measure should be implemented to protect user privacy?

a) Collecting and storing precise user location data at all times

b) Requesting location data without user consent

c) Implementing anonymization techniques for location data

d) Sharing location data with third-party advertisers

Q9. In the context of software development, what role does Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) play in the development lifecycle?

a) Slowing down the development process

b) Creating isolated development environments

c) Automating and streamlining code integration, testing, and deployment

d) Ignoring code version control

Q10. As a network administrator, you need to ensure secure communication between multiple offices of a company. Which technology would you recommend for creating a secure and private connection over the internet?

a) Telnet

b) FTP

c) Virtual Private Network (VPN)

d) SNMP

Q11. You are tasked with developing a cross-platform mobile application. What framework would you choose to achieve code reusability between different operating systems?

a) React Native

b) JavaFX

c) Swift

d) Kotlin

Q12. In a cloud computing environment, what advantage does auto-scaling provide for applications?

a) Fixed server capacity

b) Manual server provisioning

c) Dynamic adjustment of resources based on demand

d) Ignoring server management

Q13. You are a data analyst working with large datasets. What type of database would you choose for efficient retrieval of complex queries and aggregations?

a) NoSQL database

b) Relational database

c) Hierarchical database

d) Graph database

Q14. You are developing a web application that requires real-time updates. Which technology or protocol is best suited for achieving real-time communication between the server and the client?

a) HTTP

b) FTP

c) WebSocket

d) SMTP

Q15. You are designing a database for a customer relationship management (CRM) system. What database model would be most appropriate for representing relationships between entities like customers, contacts, and transactions?

a) Relational database model

b) Document-oriented database model

c) Object-oriented database model

d) Network database model

Q16. You are developing a machine learning model for image recognition. What type of neural network architecture would be appropriate for this task?

a) Recurrent Neural Network (RNN)

b) Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)

c) Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM)

d) Radial Basis Function (RBF)

Q17. In the context of software testing, what is the purpose of regression testing?

a) Identifying syntax errors in the code

b) Verifying the correctness of a single module

c) Ensuring that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionality

d) Testing the performance of the software

Q18. As a network administrator, you need to improve the security of a corporate network. What security measure is effective against Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks?

a) Using weak passwords for network devices

b) Implementing Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption

c) Disabling firewalls for open communication

d) Ignoring regular security audits

Q19. You are designing a database for a healthcare system. What ethical considerations should be prioritized regarding the storage and access to patient information?

a) Selling patient data for profit

b) Implementing lax security measures

c) Ensuring patient confidentiality and data security

d) Allowing unrestricted access to patient records

Q20. In the context of web development, what role does the Content Delivery Network (CDN) play in enhancing website performance?

a) Slowing down website loading times

b) Centralizing website content on a single server

c) Distributing website content across multiple servers globally

d) Ignoring image and video optimization

Q21. You are developing a mobile app for a social networking platform. How can you address privacy concerns related to user data collection?

a) Collecting and sharing user data without consent

b) Implementing clear privacy policies and obtaining user consent

c) Ignoring data encryption for stored user information

d) Selling user data to third-party advertisers

Q22. You are managing a database for a large e-commerce website. What measures can be implemented to ensure data integrity and prevent data corruption?

a) Regularly backup data and perform periodic integrity checks

b) Modify data without validation checks

c) Ignore the importance of transaction logs

d) Store all data in a single table

Q23. As a software developer, you are working on a project with a distributed team. How can you effectively collaborate and manage version control to avoid code conflicts?

a) Avoid using version control systems

b) Work in isolation without sharing code

c) Utilize version control systems like Git and establish branching strategies

d) Share the entire codebase through email

Q24. You are developing a web application that requires real-time updates. Which technology or protocol would be most suitable for implementing real-time communication between the server and clients?

a) HTTP

b) FTP

c) WebSockets

d) Telnet

Q25. You are responsible for securing a network against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. What measures can be implemented to mitigate the impact of DDoS attacks?

a) Relying solely on a single server

b) Implementing redundant network connections

c) Ignoring traffic anomalies

d) Revealing sensitive server information

Q26. You are designing a database schema for a content management system. What considerations should be made to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of multimedia content?

a) Storing all multimedia content in a single table

b) Utilizing file systems for multimedia storage

c) Ignoring indexing on multimedia columns

d) Implementing proper indexing and optimizing storage for multimedia files

Q27. You are a project manager overseeing a software development project. How can Agile methodologies contribute to the success of the project?

a) Rigidly adhering to predefined plans

b) Ignoring customer feedback

c) Embracing change and delivering increments of functionality regularly

d) Isolating development teams from stakeholders

Q28. You are a system administrator responsible for maintaining a web server. What security measures can be implemented to protect against SQL injection attacks?

a) Using parameterized queries and prepared statements

b) Allowing unrestricted user inputs in SQL queries

c) Ignoring input validation on web forms

d) Storing sensitive information in plain text

Q29. You are developing a mobile application that involves location tracking. What ethical considerations should guide the implementation of location services in the app?

a) Tracking user locations without consent

b) Regularly sharing precise location data with third parties

c) Implementing clear privacy policies and obtaining user consent for location tracking

d) Ignoring encryption for stored location information

Q30. You are a network administrator planning to implement Virtual LANs (VLANs) in an organization. How can VLANs contribute to network efficiency and security?

a) Isolating devices into separate broadcast domains

b) Allowing all devices to share the same broadcast domain

c) Ignoring segmentation of network traffic

d) Disabling network switches

Q31. You are tasked with implementing secure authentication for a web application. What is the recommended approach to store user passwords securely?

a) Storing passwords in plain text format

b) Encrypting passwords using a reversible algorithm

c) Utilizing secure hashing algorithms with salting

d) Sharing passwords among multiple applications

Q32. You are developing a software application that involves processing sensitive data. How can you ensure compliance with data protection regulations and laws?

a) Ignoring data protection laws

b) Implementing clear data privacy policies and obtaining user consent

c) Sharing sensitive data without encryption

d) Storing sensitive data on unsecured servers

Q33. You are managing a project that involves developing a complex software system. How can a risk management plan contribute to the success of the project?

a) Ignoring potential risks

b) Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks

c) Avoiding any documentation of project risks

d) Focusing solely on short-term goals

Q34. You are designing a database for an e-commerce website. How can you ensure optimal performance and responsiveness in handling large volumes of transactions?

a) Storing all transaction data in a single table

b) Implementing efficient indexing and query optimization

c) Ignoring data normalization principles

d) Sharing database credentials openly

Q35. You are responsible for the cybersecurity of a financial institution's network. What measures should be prioritized to protect against cyber threats and data breaches?

a) Ignoring regular security audits

b) Implementing multi-factor authentication and encryption

c) Sharing sensitive financial data openly

d) Using weak passwords for user accounts

Q36. You are a software developer working on a project that involves handling user authentication. What role does OAuth play in securing user authentication processes?

a) Ignoring user authentication altogether

b) Implementing clear-text passwords for authentication

c) Utilizing OAuth for secure, delegated authentication

d) Relying on single-factor authentication

Q37. You are a web developer tasked with optimizing a website for search engines. What on-page SEO strategies can you implement to improve the website's visibility?

a) Ignoring meta tags and descriptions

b) Using identical titles and descriptions for all pages

c) Implementing unique and descriptive meta tags and optimizing content

d) Repeating the same keywords excessively

Q38. You are a project manager overseeing a software development project. How can the Waterfall model and Agile methodology influence project planning and execution?

a) Waterfall promotes flexibility and adaptability

b) Agile focuses on sequential phases with no room for changes

c) Waterfall emphasizes iterative development with regular feedback

d) Agile follows a linear, fixed approach with no room for adjustments

Q39. You are managing a project that involves the development of a mobile app. What considerations should be made for user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design to ensure a successful app?

a) Neglecting user feedback and preferences

b) Ignoring the importance of intuitive navigation and visual appeal

c) Prioritizing user feedback, intuitive navigation, and visual appeal

d) Implementing complex and confusing design elements

Q40. You are a network administrator managing a large organization's network infrastructure. How can you ensure secure remote access to the network for employees working from different locations?

a) Relying on unsecured, open Wi-Fi connections

b) Implementing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for encrypted remote connections

c) Ignoring multi-factor authentication

d) Sharing sensitive network information publicly

Q41. You are a software developer working on a project that involves handling large datasets. What database management strategies can you implement to optimize query performance?

a) Ignoring the use of indexes

b) Storing all data in a single table

c) Implementing proper indexing, partitioning, and optimizing queries

d) Ignoring data normalization principles

Q42. You are responsible for maintaining cybersecurity for an organization. What role does employee training play in preventing security breaches?

a) Neglecting employee training on security best practices

b) Implementing periodic training sessions to raise awareness of security risks

c) Ignoring the importance of strong passwords

d) Encouraging employees to share passwords openly

Q43. You are a system administrator planning a disaster recovery strategy for a critical server. What key components should be included in the disaster recovery plan to ensure minimal downtime and data loss?

a) Neglecting regular backups and offsite storage

b) Including regular backups, offsite storage, and a clear recovery process

c) Ignoring the importance of testing the recovery plan

d) Relying solely on a single backup location

Q44. You are a web developer working on an e-commerce platform. What security measures should be implemented to protect user payment information during online transactions?

a) Storing payment information in plain text

b) Implementing secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) and utilizing secure payment gateways

c) Ignoring user authentication for transactions

d) Sharing sensitive payment data openly

Q45. You are a database administrator managing a healthcare database containing sensitive patient information. What security measures should be implemented to comply with healthcare data protection regulations?

a) Sharing patient information openly

b) Implementing role-based access control, encryption, and regular audits

c) Ignoring the importance of data encryption

d) Storing patient information in an unsecured database

Q46. You are developing a mobile app that involves capturing and storing user photos. How can you address privacy concerns related to photo storage?

a) Storing user photos without user consent

b) Implementing clear privacy policies, obtaining user consent, and securing stored photos

c) Ignoring secure photo storage practices

d) Sharing user photos openly on public servers

Q47. You are a project manager leading a software development team. How can you foster effective communication and collaboration among team members?

a) Encouraging siloed communication and minimizing collaboration

b) Ignoring the importance of regular team meetings

c) Facilitating open communication, regular meetings, and utilizing collaboration tools

d) Promoting competition among team members

Q48. You are a network administrator responsible for securing the organization's wireless network. What security measures should be implemented to protect against unauthorized access?

a) Ignoring the use of passwords for Wi-Fi access

b) Implementing strong WPA3 encryption, using secure passwords, and enabling MAC filtering

c) Broadcasting the Wi-Fi network openly

d) Relying solely on outdated WEP encryption

Q49. You are a software developer working on a project with a tight deadline. What strategies can you employ to manage project timelines effectively and ensure timely delivery?

a) Ignoring project timelines and deadlines

b) Prioritizing tasks, setting realistic deadlines, and regularly monitoring progress

c) Delaying project tasks and ignoring deadlines

d) Implementing a rigid project schedule with no flexibility

Q50. You are a web developer designing a website for an online educational platform. What accessibility features should be incorporated to ensure an inclusive user experience for individuals with disabilities?

a) Ignoring accessibility considerations

b) Using complex designs that may be difficult for certain users

c) Implementing clear navigation, providing alternative text for images, and ensuring keyboard accessibility

d) Excluding users with disabilities from accessing the platform