Zahira College

Z-Tech Society
406, Orabi Pasha Road, Colombo 10
Email: ztechsociety@zahiracollege.lk

Inter School tech Competition

Rules and Regulations

GENERAL RULES
Eligibility:
• Each participant can take part in a maximum of two individual events and one group event.
• Participants will be categorized based on their grade levels:
o Intermediate: Grades 9, 10, and 11.
o Senior: Grades 12 and 13.
Events:
• Quiz (Group Event)
• Multimedia Presentation (Individual Event)
• PITCH TECH (Video Competition) (Individual Event)
Judging and Decision:
• A panel of judges will evaluate the performances and submissions.
• The judges' decision will be final and cannot be challenged.
Language:
• The competition will be conducted exclusively in the English language.
Registration:
• Registration will be done through a dedicated application form.
• Interested students must complete the provided application form before the given deadline.
• The registration deadline is set for July 10th.
Competition Date and Time:
• The competition will take place on July 12th, 2023, from 2.30PM onwards

1. Quiz (Group Event):

• Each team must consist of 4 members.
• Teams will be presented with questions displayed on a smart board within a specified time
limit for each question.
• Participants must write their answers on the provided paper.
• The use of electronic devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and any books or materials
related to the questions is strictly prohibited.

A. Intermediate Category (Time Limit: 45 minutes):

a. Topics:
i. Networking and Cyber Security, Cloud Computing
b. Rules and Regulations:
i. The first round will consist of 20 questions related to Networking and Cyber
Security.
ii. The second round will have 10 questions focused on Cloud Computing.
iii. Winners will be determined based on the total scores obtained from all rounds.

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B. Senior Category (Time Limit: 45 minutes):
a. Topics:
i. Programming, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI)
b. Rules and Regulations:
i. The first round will include 20 questions covering Programming and Internet
of Things (IoT).
ii. The second round will feature 10 questions related to Artificial Intelligence
(AI).
iii. Winners will be selected based on the cumulative scores obtained from all
rounds.

2. Multimedia Presentation:
A. Intermediate Category:
a. Topic:
i. "Renewable Energy"
B. Senior Category:
a. Topic:
i. "Contribution of Technological Development on Sri Lanka for a Sustainable
Future"
C. Rules and Regulations
a. Participants must bring a portable memory device containing their presentation.
b. The duration of presentations must be within 05 minutes.
c. Presentations will be evaluated in a dedicated laboratory setting.
d. The official commencement of a presentation will be determined when the presenter
begins their presentation through movement or speech.
e. Participants must deliver their presentations using their own words; the use of notes
is not permitted.
f. The competition will be conducted in the English language.

3. Pitch Tech (Open Category):

Participants will create and submit a video presentation, pitching a technological concept
or idea.
a. Rules and Regulations:
i. Objectives:
1. Problem: Identify a timely issue or challenge in your school, area, or
country.
2. Impact: Explain why this problem is significant and how it has affected
the relevant context.
3. Solution: Utilize your creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical
expertise to propose a solution.
4. Result: Demonstrate how your suggested solution will effectively
address the identified issue.
ii. Pitch your conceptual solution using technology-based ideas within a 90-
second video.
iii. The 90-second video should include the following segments:
1. Introduction: 10 seconds (Provide a brief introduction to the topic you
have chosen).
2. Presenting the problem: 25 seconds (Explain the problem and
highlight its negative effects or disadvantages).
3. Solution: 25 seconds (Present your idea using sketches, models, or
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 visual representations of the innovative solution).
4. Result: 20 seconds (Describe the advantages or positive effects that are
expected to arise from your proposed solution).
5. Conclusion: 10 seconds.
iv. The competition will be conducted exclusively in the English language.
v. The most popular video will be determined based on the number of likes and
views on the Z Tech Society YouTube channel and will be recognized as the
most popular video among the participants.
vi. The top three winners will be selected by the judge panel of the Z Tech
Society.
b. Submission Details:
i. Participants should submit only ONE video.
ii. The video should be sent via email to ztechsociety@zahiracollege.lk.
iii. Please include the following details in the email:
o Name
o School
o Class
o Admission Number
o Contact no
iv. Submission Period:
o The Submission will be open from July 10th to July 20th, 2023.

Link For Registration: https://bit.ly/techsphere23

For More Information, Contact:

Abdullah Jiffry: 075 676 3626

M.I.F. Imdahadh: 070 690 9080
Aasim Ahamed: 078 829 6755