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Syllabus & Imp. Topics for Computer Knowledge-RRB Clerk Mains 2021

Computer Knowledge is a very crucial section from the point of both the easiness and weightage in the RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2021. It is less time-consuming and very scoring. Computer Awareness will test your basic computer operational ability required in this clerical job. To counter this section successfully and easily, you need to have a command over the basic knowledge of computers, such as the basics of the software, hardware, Internet, networking, operating system, Microsoft applications, and keyboard shortcuts.

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But it doesn’t mean that IBPS wants you to be an expert on computers. So, you need not go too deep into the topics and only knowing the basics well will be sufficient to tackle this section.

Before shedding light on the important topics for this section, let’s throw light on the Exam pattern and syllabus to know the Exam well!

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Exam Pattern of IBPS RRB Clerk Mains

Let’s look at the pattern of the Clerk Mains exam. This will give us a clear picture of the weightage of ‘Computer’ as a section in the overall exam.

IBPS RRB PO Mains

SectionNumber of QuestionsMarksTime Allotted
Reasoning Ability4050A cumulative time of 2 hours
Quantitative Aptitude4050
General Awareness4040
English/Hindi Language4040
Computer Knowledge4020
200200
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IBPS RRB Clerk mains Syllabus: Computer Knowledge

Knowing the complete syllabus is very crucial as it gives us an idea about all the topics which are needed to be covered. The following topics are a part of the syllabus for the IBPS RRB exam:

Computer FundamentalsComputer Abbreviations
Software and Hardware FundamentalsShortcut Keys
NetworkingBasic Knowledge of the Internet
MS OfficeDatabase
History of ComputerSecurity Tools
Number System and ConversionsComputer Languages
InternetInput and Output Devices
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Important Topics

Given below are 16 important topics for the computer section. If covered properly, you will be able to march through this section with ease and grab maximum marks:

  1. Concept of Internet
  2. Communication (Basic Intro)
  3. MS Windows and MS Office
  4. History of Computers
  5. Operating System
  6. Networking
  7. Database Management System
  8. Security Tools
  9. LAN and WAN
  10. Hardware
  11. Viruses Shortcuts
  12. History and working of Internet
  13. Hackers Computer
  14. Abbreviations
  15. Applications
  16. Number System

Important Points to Keep in Mind

  • The computer knowledge section can be a turning point for you in RRB Clerk Exam 2021 Exam. So, don’t this section lightly. It can prove to be an extremely less-time taking and highly beneficial and easy section, and can help you in clearing the overall cut-offs.
  • Finish the chapters and keep taking regular Mock Tests by following a systematic and integrated approach to complete the entire syllabus along with all the important topics.
  • Keep revising whatever you learn, as revision is an essential part of preparation. And it helps you in containing all that you have learned.

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5 Important Books for Computer Knowledge

  1. Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams by Arihant Publications: This book is quite beneficial for this section, as it contains a chunk of useful information about computer concepts. The book includes numerous questions for practice, last year’s papers to 2. familiarize you with the exam trends, and Mock-Tests to increase your accuracy.
  2. Computer by Rani Ahilya: This book covers the basics of computer hardware and software and all the computer basics that are important for competitive exams like the RRB Clerk Exams.
  3. Objective Computer Awareness by Somya Ranjan Behera: This book contains both the Subjective and Objective including topics like Introduction to Computers, Data Representation, Microsoft Access, Internet and Computer Languages and the types of Programming Language.
  4. Computer Knowledge by Shikha Agarwal: This book contains 15 broad units. It helps you study and revise systematically with infographics and charts that are made in a way to improve your retention capacity for the exam.
  5. Kiran’s Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy: This book has over 2300 solved model test papers to practice and tests your knowledge properly and instills in you confidence before appearing for the actual RRB Clerk Exam.

NOTE: Experts recommend that you should not study from complicated computer books, as these books can be more difficult than is required for RRB Clerk Exam 2021 preparation.

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IBPS RRB Syllabus: FAQ’s

Q 1. What is the duration and marks of the IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

Ans. IBPS RRB Prelims Exam will be of 45 minutes of 80 marks. The IBPS RRB Mains Exam will be of 200 marks of 2 hours. The duration is different for the IBPS Officer Scale Post.

Q 2. Is there a negative marking for IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer you give. There is negative marking for prelims, mains, and single written test exams under RRB.

Q 3. Is there a sectional cut-off in IBPS RRB Clerk Exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a sectional cut-off for the IBPS RRB Clerk exam and for all the IBPS RRB posts.

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