Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level Exam (CGL) 2023 is completely around the corner. So, it’s time to direct our focus on the exam and remove any distractions. Students are advised to bundle up the preparation for both exams together. It will remove the last-moment rush that further leads to exam anxiety. In this post, I am converting the Computer Knowledge Section. In the SSC CGL Exam, the Computer is only part of the Tier II Exams. So, let us look at the exam pattern for Tier II.
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There are 20 questions from computers knowledge section, each of 3 marks. It’s qualifying, hence, is crucial.
The topics asked in the computer knowledge section of the SSC CGL Tier II Exam are given in the table.
| S.no. | Category | Topics | No. of Questions and Marks |
| 1 | Computer Basics | Keyboard Shortcuts, Organization of a Computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/ output devices, Computer Memory, Memory Organization, Back- up Devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer | 20 Questions Each 3 marks each 20*3=90 Marks |
| 2 | Software | Windows Operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, Microsoft Windows | |
| 3 | Proficiency with the Internet and e-mails | Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account E-Banking | |
| 4 | Basics of Networking and Cyber Security | Networking devices and Protocols, Network and information security threats like hacking, Virus, worms, Trojans etc., Preventive Measures |
A weekly study plan peppered with Computer Knowledge topics will not only speed up your learning but also help evaluate your preparation.
| S. NO | Day | Topics |
| 1. | Monday | Computer Basics – Keyboard Shortcuts, Organization of a Computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/ output devices Mock Test |
| 2. | Tuesday | Computer Basics – Computer Memory, Memory Organization, Back- up Devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer Mock Test |
| 3. | Wednesday | Software – MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, Microsoft Windows Mock Test |
| 4. | Thursday | Internet & Emails – Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, E-Banking Mock Test |
| 5. | Friday | Networking & Cyber Security – Networking devices and Protocols, Network and information security threats like hacking, Mock Test |
| 6. | Saturday | Networking & Cyber Security – Virus, worms, Trojans etc., Preventive Measures Mock Test |
| 7. | Sunday | Revision – Random Topics. Mock Test. |
An effective study plan for Computer Knowledge can be of immense help to students. Hence, candidates should not shy away from making a workable study plan. And yes, follow-ups are equally important. Apart from that, you may try our FREE Mock Tests for computers and other subjects. There are plenty of FREE resources for SSC CGL preparation on our blog and website that you may explore. And reach out to us for any help regarding Mock Tests. Keep studying and keep winning!
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