Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Part 1 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 1Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 1: Introduction to ComputersUnit 2: Computer HardwareUnit 3: Number Systems and Codes
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Part 2 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 2Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 4: Software and Operating SystemsUnit 5: Office Automation
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Unit tests & assignmentsयूनिट टेस्टRegular tests in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 1 exam (university / board)विश्वविद्यालय / बोर्ड परीक्षाPrevious papers and full revision before the exam.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 5 chapters · 24 topics
01Unit 1: Introduction to Computers
5 topics+
- Characteristics of a computer
- Generations of computers
- Classification - micro, mini, mainframe, super
- Block diagram of a computer
- Applications of computers
02Unit 2: Computer Hardware
5 topics+
- Input devices
- Output devices
- CPU - ALU, CU, registers
- Primary memory - RAM, ROM, cache
- Secondary storage - HDD, SSD, optical, pen drive
03Unit 3: Number Systems and Codes
5 topics+
- Binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal
- Number conversions
- Binary addition and subtraction
- 1's and 2's complement
- Codes - BCD, ASCII, Unicode
04Unit 4: Software and Operating Systems
5 topics+
- System and application software
- Functions and types of operating systems
- Windows - desktop, files and folders
- Internet, web browser and e-mail basics
- Computer viruses and protection
05Unit 5: Office Automation
4 topics+
- MS Word - formatting, tables, mail merge
- MS Excel - formulas, functions, charts
- Cell references - relative and absolute
- MS PowerPoint - slides, animation, slide show
About this course
You will be able to
- Explain the characteristics, generations and classification of computers
- Identify input, output, memory and storage devices and the working of the CPU
- Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal and do binary arithmetic
- Explain system and application software and the functions of an operating system
- Create documents, spreadsheets and presentations with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Who it is for
- BCA students of Semester 1 (UP state universities, Lucknow University pattern)
- Beginners who need a complete base in computer hardware, software and office tools
What you need
- No prior computer knowledge needed
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Which syllabus does this Computer Fundamentals and Office Automation course follow?
It follows the common UP state university BCA syllabus (University of Lucknow pattern) for BCA Semester 1. If your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university's syllabus and unit order.
Is practical work included?
Yes. The Office Automation Lab runs alongside; this theory paper covers concepts, number systems and MS Office features.
I have never used a computer. Can I cope?
Yes. The course starts from the basics and the trainer gives hands-on practice on every tool.
