How to Prepare for Computer Knowledge – RRB Clerk Mains 2022

IBPS RRB Clerk Mains 2022 exam is scheduled in the month of October 2022. With not much time left for the exam, we believe that your preparation levels must have risen by now. When we talk about aspirants preparing for this exam, generally they tend to ignore the Computer Awareness section. You must keep in mind that this is one section where you can score marks easily by covering the prescribed topics properly. Let’s take a look at the RRB Clerk Mains exam pattern. Unlike other sections Computer awareness is one that is scoring. So, let’s have a look at the exam pattern:

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RRB Clerk Mains 2022 Exam Pattern

S. No.	Section	Question	Marks
1	Reasoning Paper	40	50
2	General Awareness Paper	40	40
3	Numerical Ability Paper	40	50
4	English Language / Hindi Language	40	40
5	Computer Knowledge Paper	40	20
Total	200	200

Note: There is no interview for IBPS RRB 2022 Office Assistant exam. The final selection will be based on marks obtained by a candidate in mains exam of RRB Clerk.
1/4th marks will be deducted for every wrong answer attempted by a candidate.

Looking at the above exam pattern, we are here discussing the Computer Knowledge section which is known to be scoring subjects and easiest of all. The questions asked in the exams are of basic level and are not very complicated which makes it easily scorable. Before you start preparing for this particular section, taking a free mock test of RRB Clerk Mains is advisable as you would get to know your weak areas and also you will be able to test your current preparation level for this section. Preparing for a comprehensive Computer Awareness section and practicing free mock tests is the key to score good.

All those who have prior computer knowledge, it will be an added advantage for them. Mentioned below is the complete syllabus of this section.

Computer Knowledge Syllabus for RRB Clerk Mains 2022

Including this particular section in such examination is important as no office these days works without computer and employees having computer knowledge always have an added benefit. This job does not demand deep and insightful knowledge of computer, but basic knowledge should be there.

The broad categorization of the syllabus is mentioned below:

• Windows Operating System
• The basic idea of Database management
• Hardware and Software Basics
• The primary idea of Hacking, Security tools and Viruses
• History of Computers
• Basics of MS-Office
• Primary knowledge of the Internet and its use
• Fundamental ideas of Networking and Communication

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How to Prepare for Computer Knowledge section:

After getting to know the syllabus, aspirants may feel confused as where to start from thinking that there is so much to work upon. We would suggest to not jump on hardcore computer books from the very beginning. Following previous year trends can be one thing. Aspirants can take up certain topics from where questions are more likely to be asked in the exam. Few important topics to look for are:

• Keyboard Shortcuts
• MS-office
• Basics of Computers
• Basics of Networking
• LAN & WAN
• Generations of Computer
• Basic Knowledge of Internet

Few vital preparation points to keep a track of are as follows:

1. Solve computer knowledge quizzes on regular basis
2. Read small sections on regular basis and try to do things practically if possible.
3. Regularly take up Mock Tests and do the analysis frequently so that you get to know where your performance is lacking.

These banking exams basically test an aspirant’s basic level of computer knowledge and familiarity with computer concepts. So, keep practicing and ace this section in IBPS RRB Clerk Mains 2022 exam.