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SOF International Computer Science Olympiad

Conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation

At a glance

Classes eligible
1-10
Subject
Computer Science
Fee
₹150-200
Exam window
Sep-Jan
Duration
60 min
Question format
MCQ
Levels
1 (Single Level)
Boards supported
CBSE, ICSE, IB, State

Official site: sofworld.org

Exam format

Class 1-4

SectionQuestionsMarks/QSection marks
Logical Reasoning515
Computer Science20120
Information Technology515
Achievers Section5210

Class 5

SectionQuestionsMarks/QSection marks
Logical Reasoning10110
Computer Science30130
Information Technology515
Achievers Section5315

Class 6-10

SectionQuestionsMarks/QSection marks
Logical Reasoning10110
Computer Science30130
AI, Robotics & IT515
Achievers Section5315

Syllabus by class

SOF International Computer Science Olympiad as published by the organising body. Sections and topics are reproduced as they are printed, so what you read here is what the paper is set from.

Class 1

4 sections · 22 topics

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3. Questions are based on Windows 11

Computer Science

  • Introduction to Computers
  • Parts of Computer
  • Uses of Computer
  • Keys and Keyboard
  • Computer Mouse
  • Starting and Shutting Down the Computer
  • Introduction to MS-Paint

Information Technology

  • IT Gadgets
  • Devices
  • Apps
  • Computerization
  • and other Developments in the Field of IT

Logical Reasoning

  • Patterns
  • Odd One Out
  • Measuring Units
  • Geometrical Shapes
  • Spatial Understanding
  • Grouping of Figures
  • Analogy
  • Ranking Test
  • Problems based on Figures

Class 2

5 sections · 23 topics

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Computer - A Smart Machine
  • General Information about Computers
  • Parts of Computer
  • Uses of Computer
  • Learning to Use Keyboard and Mouse
  • Introduction to MS-Paint
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

IT & Achievers

  • IT Gadgets and HOT Questions

Information Technology

  • IT Gadgets
  • Devices
  • Apps
  • Computerization
  • and other Developments in the Field of IT

Logical Reasoning

  • Patterns
  • Odd One Out
  • Measuring Units
  • Geometrical Shapes
  • Analogy
  • Ranking Test
  • Grouping of Figures
  • Embedded Figures
  • Coding-Decoding

Class 3

5 sections · 29 topics

AI, Robotics and Information Technology

  • Introduction to AI
  • Robotics
  • IT Gadgets
  • Devices
  • Apps
  • Computerization
  • and other Developments in the Field of IT

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • General Information about Computers
  • Storage Devices
  • MS-Paint
  • Introduction to Internet
  • Introduction to MS-Word
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

IT & Achievers

  • IT Gadgets
  • Apps
  • Devices and HOT Questions

Logical Reasoning

  • Patterns
  • Analogy and Classification
  • Alphabet Test
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Ranking Test
  • Grouping of Figures and Figure Matrix
  • Mirror Images
  • Geometrical Shapes
  • Embedded Figures
  • Possible Combinations
  • Clock and Calendar

Class 4

5 sections · 30 topics

AI, Robotics and Information Technology

  • Introduction to AI
  • Robotics
  • IT Gadgets
  • Devices
  • Apps
  • Computerization
  • and other Developments in the Field of IT

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Input and Output Devices
  • Hardware and Software
  • Introduction to Internet
  • MS-Word
  • MS-Paint
  • Introduction to MS-PowerPoint
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

IT & Achievers

  • IT Gadgets
  • Apps
  • Devices and HOT Questions

Logical Reasoning

  • Patterns
  • Alphabet Test
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Ranking Test
  • Mirror Images
  • Geometrical Shapes and Solids
  • Embedded Figures
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Possible Combinations
  • Analogy and Classification
  • Clock and Calendar

Class 5

5 sections · 31 topics

AI, Robotics and Information Technology

  • Introduction to AI
  • Robotics
  • IT Gadgets
  • Devices
  • Apps
  • Computerization
  • and other Developments in the Field of IT

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Evolution of Computers
  • MS-Word
  • MS-PowerPoint
  • MS-Excel
  • Internet
  • Programming Language
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

IT & Achievers

  • IT Gadgets
  • Apps
  • AI/Robotics intro and HOT Questions

Logical Reasoning

  • Patterns
  • Analogy
  • Classification
  • Geometrical Shapes
  • Mirror and Water Images
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Ranking Test
  • Alphabet Test
  • Logical Sequence of Words
  • Puzzle Test
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Clock and Calendar

Class 6

4 sections · 14 topics

AI, Robotics & IT

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Robotics
  • IoT fundamentals
  • IT Gadgets and Developments. HOT Questions

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Internet
  • MS-Word (Advanced)
  • MS-PowerPoint (Advanced)
  • MS-Excel (Advanced)
  • HTML
  • QBasic
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Class 7

4 sections · 16 topics

AI, Robotics & IT

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Robotics
  • IoT
  • IT Developments. HOT Questions

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Evolution of Computers
  • Internet
  • MS-Word
  • MS-PowerPoint
  • MS-Excel
  • HTML
  • QBasic
  • Networking
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Class 8

4 sections · 17 topics

AI, Robotics & IT

  • AI
  • Robotics
  • IoT
  • Cybersecurity basics
  • IT Developments. HOT Questions

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Internet
  • HTML
  • MS-Word
  • MS-PowerPoint
  • MS-Excel
  • Networking
  • Flash
  • QBasic
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Class 9

4 sections · 20 topics

AI, Robotics & IT

  • AI
  • ML concepts
  • Robotics
  • IoT
  • Blockchain basics
  • IT Developments. HOT Questions

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Evolution of Computers
  • Software and Hardware Concepts
  • Operating Systems
  • Internet
  • HTML
  • MS-Office
  • Networking
  • Flash/Scratch
  • Database Concepts
  • Cyber Safety
  • Latest Developments in the field of IT

Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Class 10

4 sections · 19 topics

AI, Robotics & IT

  • AI
  • ML
  • IoT
  • Cloud Computing
  • Big Data basics
  • IT Developments. HOT Questions

Achievers

  • Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Sections 2 and 3.

Computer Science

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Operating Systems
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Database
  • Internet and Web
  • Networking
  • HTML
  • Programming (Java/Python basics)
  • Cyber Safety and Ethics
  • Latest Developments in IT

Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

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