NCO Olympiad Syllabus for Class 7

Section - 1:

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Section 1 has two essential parts for the students’ intellectual and reasoning development. They will be given Psychological tests and other activities to assess the current level of their reasoning. They will also be helped in expanding the scope of their intellectual abilities so that they can engage in more complex reasoning on their own. 

Section - 2: 

Fundamentals of Computer

The fundamentals of computers are an essential component of the syllabus. Students must be familiar with the different types of computers, along with their functions, the different parts of the computers, and their functions, the various uses of computers in different industries, etc. This section will form the foundation of the students’ understanding of computers for future courses too. 

Evolution of Computers

The Evolution of computers is a subtopic that aims to familiarize the students with where the computers came from. They must know about a brief history of computers, what the first computer was like, why the computers were invented in the first place and how we came to the computers we have today. 

Memory & Storage Device

Students must have a basic understanding of how computers actually work. Students will understand the main types of memories a computer has and the types of storage devices a computer uses to store such huge amounts of information. Students will be briefly introduced to how the storage device stores data. 

Using Windows 7

The students need to be able to use Windows 7 with all its primary functions. They should be familiar with all the basic keyboard shortcuts for Windows 7, how to create or delete a folder, how to restore a deleted item, changing the wallpapers, etc. Students will also understand how to change the passwords of the computer and how to use the Control Panel in Windows 7.

MS-Word (Links, Mail Merge, Macros, Exploring Styles group)

Students already have a basic understanding of how MS Word works from Class 6. In Class 7, they will learn some advanced functions that can be carried out on MS Word. They will learn about hyperlinks and how to add them to a word document and how they can use the Styles tab to make customized settings for the text. 

MS-PowerPoint (Working with Slides Master and Themes, advancing slides using Hyperlink and Actions, Customizing and Broadcasting Slide Shows)

Students already know how to use MS PowerPoint and its basic functions. In Class 7, they will learn some details as to how they can use the software for other things. They will learn many essential concepts about MS PowerPoint that will help them in the future. 

MS-Excel (Components of MS-Excel window, Editing and formatting cells in a worksheet, Introduction to Formulas, Sorting and filtering data, Macros, Features of Insert and Page layout tabs)

This section is an introduction to MS Excel. Students have not learned about this software before, so they will start with the basic functions. They will learn about what MS Excel is used for and how they can use its basic functions. They will make sample spreadsheets using the main functionalities. 

Programming in QBasic

Students have already been introduced to programming with QBasic in Class 6. In this Class, they will build on their previous knowledge and learn more about how they can use QBasic to write different commands. They will be given prompts in their textbooks that they can use to write basic programs. 

Internet & Viruses, Networking

In the world of the Internet and social media, many students are already familiar with this section, so most students find it easy to study. They will be introduced to the ‘bad things that can happen due to the Internet such as the attack of viruses. They will learn about the Trojan horse as well. Students will also be given a guideline as to how they can stay safe from viruses.

Latest Developments in the Field of IT

In this section, the students will be given a brief outline of the latest developments in the field of Tech and IT. This section forms the basis of their knowledge of today’s advanced progress. This knowledge can also help them decide whether they want to go to the IT field in the future or not. 

Preparation Tips for Class 7 NCO

1. Know the syllabus and prepare the study plan.

2. Allow sufficient time for each topic.

3. Understand each topic with focus and dedication.

4. Revise regularly and prepare organized notes.

5. Once after completion of the syllabus, it is time to take the mock test and solve the previous year paper.

6. keep updated with the latest news and current affairs by reading the newspaper regularly.

The other important tip for the class 7 NCO preparation is to know the concepts well to prepare for the exam. When the concepts are clear they can answer any complex questions with ease. Always be positive and never give up on hope but work hard with focus and full concentration. Have proper sleep and good health. Keep your mind and thoughts always fresh.

About Vedantu

Olympiad is one of the prestigious exams which are conducted both at the national and international level. The Olympiads are conducted for the classes from 1 to 12. Students can select the subject according to liking and calibre. The reason behind the Olympiads is to evaluate students' capabilities. 

Vedantu’s NCERT solutions can be the best guide to help you in the preparation for the exams. The topics and the subtopics are well defined and prepared by experts having a deep knowledge of the subject. Even though the questions in the Olympiads are a little different, at Vedantu everything is taken care of.

Vedantu gives a detailed guide that will give the students a thorough understanding of what they need to know about the syllabus. It will inculcate in the students all the skills they need for this exam. As the students work through the syllabus, they can tick off the sections that they have covered on this syllabus to keep a record of their progress. Vedantu also offers mock exams to assess the students’ preparation for the exam.