TCS IT Wiz, Indias biggest IT quiz for schools was started in 1999, for students of classes 8 to 12. IT plays an integral role in todays society and economy and is a key enabler for success in diverse fields. The Quiz strives to enhance IT awareness among students, keeping them abreast of the latest developments in the field. In fact, the TCS IT Quiz platform works as an effective tool and supplements the computer science and IT curriculum being taught at school, as most of the questions researched for the quiz are beyond the immediate CBSE academic areas, compelling students to look beyond their text books.
The contest was hosted by Pickbrian, eminent quizmaster and member of Tata Consultancy Services. It commenced on 12th November 2016 at IIT, Delhi. Around 500 teams of two students each contested for the preliminary round, a round of 20 questions which tested the participants on their knowledge of IT, gaming, famous people, companies, smart phones and other technical fields. The questions were oral, visual and audiovisual. Some of the questions were
In 2006, this Hollywood actor came up with the idea of a simple wordplay site where people could respond to a daily wordplay topic in an attempt to 'one up' each other in the cleverness of their response. Name the actor. Originally the company intended to make software for cameras. However, they realised cameras were likely to be absorbed by the smartphone market. So, they changed their focus and goal to phones. Identify the company. A Blackberry phone was exclusively designed for an individual X. The phone was believed to be very secure. X was advised not to use the iPhone. Name X. Which global smartphone manufacturing giant once challenged the Apple Watch on its authenticity? 'Made in America is the autobiography of Sam Walton - the founder of Walmart. 'Made in Japan' is X's autobiography. Identify X.
Only 6 teams qualified for the finals, an onstage show held on the same day. The final round comprised of 5 rounds. The finalists were asked questions on the themes: history, production, start-ups, domain and technology.
The Indian School participated with 10 teams:
Team 1Angad and Krishna (Class VIII) Team 2Udit Sanghi and Arya Khanna (Class VIII) Team 3 Shashwat and Shrey Gogia (Class IX ) Team 4-Sachin and Raunak Maini (Class IX) Team 5-Ansh (Class VIII) and Arjun Pasricha (Class X) Team 6-Gitansh Satija and Ishaan Singh( Class X) Team 7-Yash Lamba and Samarth Saxena (Class X) Team 8-Sukrit Gupta(Class XI) and Sahil ( Class X) Team 9-Srinidhi Ayyagari and Nikil Rana (Class XI) Team 10-Rhythm Narang and Ayush Chauhan(Class XI)
The students were accompanied by their teachers Ms. Nitu Kumari and Ms. Tavleen Singh.
Rhythm Narang Class XI.
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