Kalkulusz Computer Science Subject Competition – 2026

competitions: programming and computer applications

rounds: county and national

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online test in the county round

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practical exam in the national final

Scope of the competition

Programming competition: the grade IX, X and XI syllabus of the Computer Science subject.

Computer applications competition: the grade IX–X syllabus of the Information and Communication Technology subject.

Information

Fejér Magdolna, computer science teacher

[email protected]

How the competition runs

County final – online test

Round 1

In both competitions it starts on Monday 9 March 2026 at 14:00 and lasts 1 hour. We recommend that every school runs the county final under supervision. The programming test includes analysing code fragments written in C/C++ and in pseudocode, evaluating logical expressions, solving logic problems, etc.

National final – programming competition

Round 2

A practical exam on computer: programming in C/C++; working time 3 hours.

National final – computer applications competition

Round 2

A practical exam on computer on the day of the competition; working time 3 hours.

Programming competition

Content according to the curriculum

Static data structures

One-dimensional array, two-dimensional array, text file, record, string, stack, queue, list.

Subprograms

Efficiency of algorithms

Directed and undirected graphs, trees

Dynamic data structures

Singly linked list, doubly linked list, circular list, stack, queue.

Programming techniques

Greedy, Backtracking, Divide et Impera, dynamic programming.

assessing the level of algorithmic knowledge;
expressing logical thinking in structuring and solving the problem;
stimulating interest in programming;
developing creativity.

Computer applications competition

Content according to the curriculum

Computers and networks

Basic knowledge of how computers and computer networks work, and making use of the possibilities they offer.

Windows operating system

Using a word processor

Word 2016, 2020

Creating slide shows and presentations

PowerPoint 2016, 2020

With application software.

Spreadsheets

Excel 2016, 2020

With application software.

Database management

Access 2016, 2020

With application software.

stimulating interest in using computers and assessing the level of knowledge;
developing creativity;
developing reading comprehension;
processing data;
making connections between computer science and other subjects.

Supervising teachers

In both competitions:

Balázs Katalin
Fejér Magdolna
Ignát Judit-Anna
Jakab Irma-Tünde
Ivacson Ingrid-Brigitta

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Deadlines, registration, results and the other sections

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