Informatics / Computer

Global Informatics Olympiad (GIO)

Classes 1st to 12th

About the Olympiad

Global Informatics Olympiad (GIO)

In today's world, a student cannot even think about excelling in an academic career without having solid knowledge of how to use a computer as well as computer science as a subject. The computer is used in every day-to-day activity of life — it is an instrument without which the world would come to a standstill.

GCS prepares a student from Class 1 itself so that when passed out from school, the student becomes an expert ready to face a career in a very easy manner. From basic computer operations to advanced programming languages, GIO covers the complete digital literacy journey.

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GCS Global Informatics Olympiad
How It Works

Examination Pattern

Level - 1
Classes 1st & 2nd
  • 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • OMR Answer Sheet — Blue/Black pen only
Classes 3rd to 12th
  • 40 MCQ type questions
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • OMR Answer Sheet — Blue/Black pen only
Level - 2
Classes 1st & 2nd
  • 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Question Paper-cum-Answer Sheet
Classes 3rd to 12th
  • 50 MCQ type questions
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Question Paper-cum-Answer Sheet
What to Study

Class Wise Syllabus

Class I

What is a Computer, The Vital Components of a Computer, Devices Used with Computer, How to Operate a Computer, What Computer Can Do, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class II

Introduction to Computer, Learning to Use Keyboard and Mouse, Parts of Computer, Introduction to MS-Paint, Uses of Computer, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class III

Fundamentals of Computer, Input and Output Devices, How Data is Stored in Computer, Generations of Computer, Familiarity with Windows, Working with MS-Paint, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class IV

Evolution of Computers, Computer and its Peripherals, Computer Memories, Working with Software & Hardware, Drawing in Paint Brush, Getting Started with MS-Word 2007, Using Windows 7, Introduction to Internet, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class V

Categories of Computer, Working with Windows 7, Primary and Secondary Memories, Introduction to MS-Word 2007, Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, Introducing Multimedia, Understanding Internet & Networking, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class VI

Fundamentals of Computer, Generations of Computer, Working with Windows 7, Working with MS-Word 2007, Getting Started with MS-Excel 2007, Working with PowerPoint 2007, Networking and Internet, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class VII

Fundamentals of Computer, Introducing Operating System (OS), Windows Explorer, Hardware & Software, Types of Computer Language, Working with MS-Word 2007, MS-Excel 2007, MS-PowerPoint 2007, Computer Networking and its Uses, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class VIII

Introducing Binary Number System, Memory and Storage Devices, Working with Windows 7, Working with MS-Word 2007, MS-Excel 2007, MS-PowerPoint 2007, Introduction about MS-Access, Networking Internet and Emailing, Introducing HTML, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class IX

HTML, Algorithm and Flowchart in Programming, Computer Devices and Programming Language, Understanding Network Topology, Working with MS-Word 2007, MS-Excel 2007, MS-Access 2007, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class X

Fundamentals of Computer, Word Processing Tools, Operating System (OS), Internet and Networking, HTML, Multimedia, IT Basics, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class XI

Fundamentals of Computer Science, IT Basics, Internet Services & Protocols, Introduction to C++, Introduction to Java, Introduction to SQL, Multimedia & Web Technology, Python Programming, Mental Ability & Reasoning

Class XII

Fundamentals of Computer Science, IT Basics, Internet Services & Protocols, Introduction to C++, Introduction to Java, Introduction to SQL, Multimedia & Web Technology, Python Programming, Mental Ability & Reasoning

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