Overview

The AnalytIQ Quiz Competition is designed to test students' knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), programming, and general knowledge. The competition aims to promote learning while fostering a competitive spirit. The first round will be held online, and the top two teams will qualify for the final round, which will be held physically at Pulz '25, the annual ICT Day of Ananda College.

Team Composition

  • Number of Participants : Each school is allowed to send one team to participate.
  • Team Size : A maximum of 4 students per team.
  • Eligibility : All team members must be students of the participating school.

Competition Format

Preliminary Round (Online)

  • Platform : The first round will be conducted online on this website.
  • Question Types : The round will feature a mix of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer Questions.
  • Discussion : Teams will collaborate in Zoom Breakout Rooms to discuss and answer questions.
  • Duration : The quiz duration and the number of questions will be communicated before the event.
  • Scoring : Teams will be ranked based on their total score.

SemiFinal Round (Online)

  • Platform : The Semifinal round will be conducted online on this website.
  • Question Types : The round will feature a mix of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Short Answer Questions.
  • Discussion : Teams will collaborate in Zoom Breakout Rooms to discuss and answer questions.
  • Duration : The quiz duration and the number of questions will be communicated before the event.
  • Scoring : Teams will be ranked based on their total score.

Final Round (Physical)

  • Venue : The final round will be held physically at Ananda College during Pulz '25, the annual ICT Day.
  • Qualifying Teams : The top two teams from the semifinal round will qualify for the final.
  • Question Conten : Questions in the final round will be based on: Advanced Level and Ordinary Level ICT syllabus, Programming concepts, General knowledge

Guidelines for the Online Preliminary Round

  • Platform : All participants will use this website for answering questions.
  • Zoom Breakout Rooms : Each team will be assigned to a Zoom Breakout Room for private discussions.
  • Camera and Microphones : All team members must have their cameras and microphones on during the quiz for monitoring purposes.
  • No Cheating : Any attempt to cheat, consult external resources, or seek outside help will result in immediate disqualification.

Code of Conduct

  • Cheating and Dishonesty : Any form of cheating or violation of the rules will lead to immediate disqualification.
  • Team Communication : Only team members are allowed to communicate with each other in the breakout rooms. Communication with external individuals is strictly prohibited.
  • Proctoring : The organizing team will monitor the breakout rooms to ensure compliance.

Time Management

  • Time Allocation : Each question will have a set time limit. Teams must submit their answers within the given timeframe.
  • Late Submissions : Late answers will not be considered.

Equipment and Technical Requirements

  • Devices : Each participant must join the Zoom meeting on a device equipped with: A working camera and microphone, Stable internet access
  • Platform Access : Teams must ensure they can access both Zoom and PULZ '25 AnalytIQ platforms without technical difficulties.

Scoring and Qualification

  • Preliminary Round :
    • Scoring will be based on the correctness of answers submitted on pulz.acicts.lk
    • Teams will be ranked according to their total score.
    • The top 8 teams will advance to the semifinal round
  • Semifinal Round :
    • Scoring will be based on the correctness of answers submitted on pulz.acicts.lk
    • Teams will be ranked according to their total score.
    • The top 2 teams will advance to the final round held at Pulz '25.
  • Final Round : Scoring and ranking for the final round will be explained during the event.

Conclusion

The AnalytIQ Quiz Competition aims to be a challenging and rewarding experience for all participants, promoting academic excellence in ICT and fostering a spirit of fair competition. We encourage all teams to adhere to the rules and maintain the highest standards of integrity throughout the competition.