Computer Knowledge - Complete Guide

đŸ’ģ Computer Knowledge - Complete Preparation Guide

Master Computer Fundamentals and IT awareness for IBPS SO (IT Officer) and other banking exams.


đŸŽ¯ Section Overview

  • IBPS SO (IT Officer): 60 questions (60 marks) - Professional Knowledge
  • IBPS RRB (Office Assistant): 40 questions (Computer section)
  • Other Exams: Occasional questions in General Awareness

📚 Complete Topic List

🔷 Computer Fundamentals

Hardware & Components

  • Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone
  • Output Devices: Monitor, Printer, Speaker
  • Storage Devices: HDD, SSD, USB, Cloud Storage
  • Processing: CPU, RAM, ROM, Cache Memory
  • Motherboard, BIOS, Ports (USB, HDMI, VGA)

Software

  • System Software vs Application Software
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Utility Software: Antivirus, Compilers, Assemblers
  • Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, Python

Memory & Storage

  • Primary Memory: RAM, ROM
  • Secondary Memory: HDD, SSD
  • Units: Bit, Byte, KB, MB, GB, TB
  • Cache Memory, Virtual Memory

Number Systems

  • Binary, Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal
  • Conversions between systems

🔷 MS Office Suite

MS Word

  • Creating & formatting documents
  • Mail Merge, Track Changes
  • Shortcuts: Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+S
  • Page Layout, Headers, Footers

MS Excel

  • Formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, VLOOKUP
  • Charts & Graphs
  • Sorting, Filtering, Pivot Tables
  • Shortcuts: Ctrl+Arrow, F2 (Edit), F4 (Repeat)

MS PowerPoint

  • Creating presentations
  • Slide transitions, animations
  • Master slides, templates

MS Access (Database)

  • Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports
  • Primary Key, Foreign Key

🔷 Internet & Networking

Internet Basics

  • WWW (World Wide Web), HTTP, HTTPS
  • URL, Domain Names, IP Address
  • ISP (Internet Service Provider)
  • Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
  • Search Engines: Google, Bing, Yahoo

Networking

  • LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN
  • Network Topologies: Star, Ring, Bus, Mesh
  • Network Devices: Router, Switch, Hub, Modem
  • Protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

IP Addressing

  • IPv4 vs IPv6
  • Public vs Private IP
  • Static vs Dynamic IP
  • Classes of IP addresses

🔷 Cyber Security & Safety

Security Threats

  • Virus, Worm, Trojan Horse, Spyware, Adware
  • Phishing, Ransomware, Malware
  • DDoS Attack, Man-in-the-Middle Attack
  • SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Security Measures

  • Antivirus Software
  • Firewall (Hardware & Software)
  • Encryption: SSL, TLS
  • Authentication: Passwords, Biometric, OTP, 2FA
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Banking Security

  • Internet Banking safety
  • Mobile Banking security
  • Card security (CVV, OTP, 3D Secure)
  • Digital Signature, Certificates

🔷 Database Management

Database Basics

  • DBMS vs RDBMS
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)
  • DDL, DML, DCL commands
  • Primary Key, Foreign Key, Unique Key
  • Normalization, Joins

Popular Databases

  • MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB
  • NoSQL databases

🔷 Emerging Technologies

Recent Tech in Banking

  • UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
  • IMPS, NEFT, RTGS
  • Digital Wallets: Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay
  • Blockchain Technology
  • AI & Machine Learning in Banking
  • Cloud Computing (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • IoT (Internet of Things)
  • Big Data Analytics

📊 Topic-wise Weightage (IBPS SO IT Officer)

Topic Questions Difficulty Priority
Computer Fundamentals 10-12 Easy-Medium đŸ”ĨđŸ”ĨđŸ”Ĩ Critical
MS Office 8-10 Easy đŸ”ĨđŸ”ĨđŸ”Ĩ Critical
Internet & Networking 12-15 Medium đŸ”ĨđŸ”ĨđŸ”Ĩ Critical
Cyber Security 8-10 Medium đŸ”ĨđŸ”Ĩ High
Database & SQL 8-10 Medium-High đŸ”ĨđŸ”Ĩ High
Emerging Tech 6-8 Easy-Medium đŸ”Ĩ Medium

đŸŽ¯ Preparation Strategy

For IBPS SO IT Officer (2-3 months):

Week 1-2: Computer Fundamentals + MS Office practice Week 3-4: Internet & Networking concepts Week 5-6: Database & SQL queries Week 7-8: Cyber Security + Emerging Technologies Week 9-12: Mock tests + Programming basics

For General Computer Awareness (1 month):

Week 1: Computer Basics + MS Office shortcuts Week 2: Internet & Email basics Week 3: Banking technology (UPI, Digital payments) Week 4: Cyber security awareness + Revision


💡 Pro Tips

  1. MS Office Practice: Hands-on is crucial, not just theory
  2. Current Tech: Follow banking technology news
  3. Shortcuts: Learn 50+ MS Office shortcuts
  4. SQL: Practice basic queries (SELECT, WHERE, JOIN)
  5. Security: Understand banking security measures

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📋 Important Shortcuts to Remember

MS Word:

  • Ctrl+N: New Document
  • Ctrl+S: Save
  • Ctrl+B/I/U: Bold/Italic/Underline
  • Ctrl+Z/Y: Undo/Redo
  • Ctrl+A: Select All

MS Excel:

  • Ctrl+Arrow: Jump to edge
  • F2: Edit cell
  • Ctrl+D: Fill down
  • Alt+=: AutoSum
  • Ctrl+T: Create table

Windows:

  • Win+E: File Explorer
  • Win+D: Show Desktop
  • Alt+Tab: Switch windows
  • Ctrl+Alt+Del: Task Manager

Start Preparation:

  • Learn computer basics & components
  • Practice MS Office daily (15-20 minutes)
  • Understand internet & networking fundamentals
  • Study banking technology trends