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NABARD Grade A- Computer Knowledge Preparation Strategy

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.