Here’s a list of important Computer Awareness topics that are frequently asked in competitive exams, including banking exams, government exams, and other related assessments. These topics cover fundamental concepts, technical terminology, and applications of computers:
1. Basic Computer Fundamentals
- Definition of a computer
- Types of computers (Analog, Digital, Hybrid)
- Components of a computer system (Hardware, Software, Peopleware)
- Functions of a computer (Input, Processing, Output, Storage)
- Input and Output devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Printer, etc.)
- Memory types (Primary: RAM, ROM; Secondary: Hard Disk, CD, DVD)
- CPU (Central Processing Unit): ALU, Control Unit, and Registers
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2.Operating System (OS)
- Definition and Types of Operating Systems (Single-user, Multi-user, Multi-tasking, etc.)
- Popular Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
- Functions of an Operating System (Memory management, Process management, File management)
- Basic Commands in Linux/Unix and Windows (e.g.,
dir,cd,ls,pwd) - File Extensions (e.g., .exe, .jpg, .txt, .pdf)
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3.Computer Software
- Software Types: System software, Application software, Utility software
- Examples of Application Software: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
- Examples of System Software: Operating systems, Device drivers
- Programming Languages (High-level languages: C, C++, Java; Low-level languages: Assembly)
- Compilers and Interpreters (Difference, Function)
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5. Database Management
- Definition of a Database and types (Relational, Non-relational)
- DBMS (Database Management System): Functions, Examples (MySQL, Oracle, MS Access)
- SQL (Structured Query Language): Basic commands like
SELECT,INSERT,UPDATE,DELETE - Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF)
- Primary Key, Foreign Key, and Indexing
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7.Computer Security and Cyber Awareness
- Cybersecurity: Types of cyber threats (Virus, Malware, Phishing, Trojan Horses)
- Firewalls, Antivirus Software
- Encryption and Decryption
- Authentication (Password-based, Biometric, Two-factor authentication)
- Data Privacy and GDPR
- Cybercrime and its Prevention
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8.Microsoft Office Suite (MS Office)
- MS Word: Creating, Formatting documents, Page Layout, Mail Merge
- MS Excel: Basic functions, Formulas, Pivot Tables, Charts
- MS PowerPoint: Slides creation, Animations, Transitions
- MS Access: Basics of creating databases and using queries
- MS Outlook: Email management, Calendar, Contacts
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