The Byte Arena (Quiz by Byte Brigade Club)

Byte Arena Quiz on IT, Operations, and Analytics

Event Overview: The Byte Arena, a quiz competition focused on IT, Operations, and Business Analytics, was organized by the Byte Brigade club at School of Management, GD Goenka University. The event took place on November 6, 2024, at the 205 A Block Computer Lab in the university.

The web-based quiz had a trial round followed by three main rounds focused on different domains: IT, Operations, and Business Analytics.

• Platform Used for Registration: Byte Brigade Registration Portal

Quiz Platform:

• The quiz was conducted using Konfhub.com, an interactive online platform.

Quiz Structure: The quiz consisted of four rounds:

1. Trial Round:

• Topic: IT
• Format: 10 questions, 15 seconds per question

1. Round 1: IT Quiz

• Format: 10 questions, 25 seconds per question

1. Round 2: Operations Quiz

• Format: 20 questions, 25 seconds per question

1. Round 3: Business Analytics Quiz

• Format: 20 questions, 25 seconds per question

Prize Distribution:

The prizes for the Byte Arena quiz competition were graciously distributed by Dr. Smitha Viswanathan Girija, Dean of the School of Management. Her presence during the prize distribution ceremony added a sense of significance to the event, celebrating the participants' achievements and encouraging academic excellence.

The quiz was conducted by the Byte Brigade Club (IT, Analytics and Operations Club at School of Management) under the supervision of Dr. Parul Sinha and Dr Kishore Morya.

Learning Outcomes:

The event saw many participants from different departments, demonstrating great enthusiasm for learning and testing their knowledge across various fields like IT, operations, and business analytics. The Byte Arena Quiz was a successful event that provided participants with a competitive platform to showcase their knowledge across multiple domains. The event was well-received, and the winners were congratulated by the faculty and organizers. The quiz tested not only the participants’ theoretical knowledge but also their ability to apply concepts from IT, Operations, and Analytics under timed conditions.

Linking the Event to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• SDG 4: Quality Education

The quiz encouraged continuous learning and the enhancement of knowledge in fields like IT, Operations, and Business Analytics. By engaging students in intellectual challenges, the event directly contributed to providing quality education and fostering lifelong learning opportunities.

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

With a focus on IT and Operations, the quiz promoted awareness of technological advancements and innovation, aligning with the goal to build resilient infrastructure, foster innovation, and drive sustainable industrial growth. This encourages students to think critically about the role of technology in shaping industries and economies.

• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The event fostered collaboration and networking between students, faculty, and organizers, embodying the spirit of partnerships for achieving shared objectives. This networking and knowledge exchange help build partnerships that can further support sustainable development efforts in education, technology, and business.

• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

By emphasizing the importance of business analytics, operations, and IT in various industries, the event highlighted the skills needed for sustainable economic growth. It encouraged participants to enhance their skill sets, contributing to the development of a workforce equipped for the future job market.