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Computer Awareness

Computer fundamentals, MS Office, internet, networking and security for exams.

2 MonthsDuration 12Chapters46Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Computer Fundamentals & History 4 topics
  1. Definition and characteristics
  2. Generations of computers
  3. Types of computers
  4. Block diagram - CPU, ALU, CU
02Hardware & Memory 5 topics
  1. Input devices
  2. Output devices
  3. Primary memory - RAM, ROM, cache
  4. Secondary storage
  5. Memory units
03Software & Operating Systems 4 topics
  1. System and application software
  2. Operating system functions
  3. Compiler, interpreter and assembler
  4. Utility software and drivers
04Number System 3 topics
  1. Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal
  2. Conversions
  3. Bits, bytes and codes (ASCII)
05MS Word 4 topics
  1. Formatting and shortcuts
  2. Tables and page layout
  3. Mail merge
  4. File formats
06MS Excel 4 topics
  1. Cells, rows, columns and sheets
  2. Formulas and functions
  3. Cell references
  4. Charts and sorting
07MS PowerPoint 3 topics
  1. Slides and layouts
  2. Transitions and animations
  3. Slide show shortcuts
08Internet & Email 4 topics
  1. WWW, browsers and URLs
  2. Search engines
  3. Email - CC, BCC, attachments
  4. Protocols - HTTP, FTP, SMTP
09Networking 4 topics
  1. LAN, MAN, WAN
  2. Topologies
  3. Devices - hub, switch, router, modem
  4. OSI model and IP address
10Database Basics 4 topics
  1. DBMS and RDBMS
  2. Tables, records and fields
  3. Keys
  4. Basic SQL commands
11Computer Security 4 topics
  1. Virus, worm, trojan, ransomware
  2. Phishing and social engineering
  3. Firewall and antivirus
  4. Safe banking and the 1930 cyber fraud helpline
12Abbreviations & Shortcuts 3 topics
  1. Common computer abbreviations
  2. Keyboard shortcuts
  3. Banking technology terms

About

You will be able to

  • Explain computer generations, hardware parts, memory types and storage units
  • Differentiate system software, application software and language translators
  • Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal
  • Answer MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint feature and shortcut questions
  • Explain internet, email, networking devices, topologies and protocols
  • Recognise cyber threats like phishing and ransomware and know safe practices and the 1930 helpline

Who it is for

  • IBPS PO / Clerk / RRB and SBI aspirants (Computer Aptitude / Awareness)
  • SSC and other exam aspirants with a computer knowledge section

What you need

  • No prior computer course needed
  • Access to a computer with MS Office is helpful for revision

Questions

Is computer awareness asked in IBPS exams?

Yes, computer questions appear in the General / Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude sections of bank mains exams.

Do I need practical computer knowledge?

Basic hands-on use helps you remember shortcuts and features, but the exam is theory MCQ based.

How long is the course?

About 2 months, with chapter tests and full mock tests.

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