NABARD Grade A notification will be released shortly. In the meantime, the best strategy to get success in this exam is to start your preparation right away. If you are thinking that the exam pattern may change this year, then also starting your preparation now is a good idea. Even if there is a change in the exam pattern, the syllabus will remain the same. Whatever new change (if at all) is incorporated this year, you can always practise for it using mock tests. In this article, we have come up with a preparation strategy for the computer knowledge section in which 20 questions for 20 marks are asked. Here is the exam pattern of NABARD Grade A:
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NABARD Grade A Phase I Exam Pattern
S. No. | Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
1. | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
2. | English Language | 40 | 40 | |
3. | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
4. | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
5. | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
6. | Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 | |
7. | Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India) | 40 | 40 | |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Note: Total time for Phase 1 exam is 120 minutes.
Unlike other sections of NABARD Grade A such as Economic and Social Issues and Agiculture & Rural Development, getting full marks in the computer knowledge section is easy. We are providing you with the complete preparation strategy so that all 20 marks of this section can be yours. As already mentioned above, we suggest you to get started with your preparation right away. You can take the first mock test of NABARD Grade A which is available free of cost on PracticeMock. Once you finish this mock test, it will give you a good idea of the current status of your preparation of NABARD Grade A right now.
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Computer Knowledge is one of the sections in the prelims exam of NABARD Grade A, which consists of 20 questions for 20 marks. This section tests the basic knowledge and awareness of the candidates about computers and their applications. Here is the syllabus of this section:
Computer Knowledge Syllabus
- Computer Aptitude
- Computer Abbreviation
- Computer Fundamentals
- Generations of Computer
- Computer Network
- Components of Computer
- Difference Between Firewall and Antivirus
- OSI Model
- Operating System
- Input and Output Devices
- Internet
- Types of Computer Network Devices
- Difference Between RAM and ROM
- Computer Shortcut Keys
- Difference Between Internet and WWW
- Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6
- Difference Between OSI and TCP/IP Model
- Computer Virus
- Difference Between a Web Browser and Search Engine
- MS Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Database Management System (DBMS)
- Cloud Computing
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Computer Memory
- Types of Computers
- Computer Storage Devices
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Computer Knowledge Section Tips
To prepare well for this section, candidates should follow these tips:
Learn Important Topics
Learn the important topics such as History of Computer, Computer Hardware and Software, Operating System and Networking, Internet, Abbreviations and Shortcut Keys, Computer Technology and MS Office, TCP/IP Protocol, SMTP Protocol, Memory-RAM, ROM, Permanent memory, Office key command- ctrl+F, IP Address full forms, Name of search engine, Database Management System, Computer Language etc.
Reliable Books
Refer to reliable books such as Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Publications, Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC) by Satish Jain etc. for conceptual clarity and practice questions.
Study Notes
Read the study notes prepared by experts on various topics of Computer Knowledge available on online platforms such as Testbook and Oliveboard.
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Be Familiar with a Computer
Use a computer regularly to get familiar with its functions and features. Practice using MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and learn the shortcut keys and commands.
Use Previous Years’ Papers
Attempt mock tests and previous year papers to assess your level of preparation and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Analyze your performance and work on improving your speed and accuracy.
Revise, Revise, Revise
Revise the important facts, terms, abbreviations and concepts regularly and keep yourself updated with the latest developments in computer technology.
By following these tips, candidates can prepare effectively for the Computer Knowledge section for NABARD Grade A exam and score well in it. Additionally, we strongly recommend you to take the help of mock tests for your preparation. Taking mock tests on a regular basis will not only boost your confidence but it will also help you in tracking & Improving your performance.
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