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Army Clerk Test Computer Knowledge Syllabus

The Computer Knowledge syllabus for Army Clerk Test in full: 6 chapters and 20 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 Computer Knowledge flashcards with answers.

6Chapters
20Topics
51Flashcards

Computer Knowledge syllabus: all 6 chapters

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.

  1. Computer Fundamentals

     4 topics
    • Introduction to Computers
    • Hardware and Software
    • Input and Output Devices
    • Memory and Storage

  2. Operating Systems

     3 topics
    • Windows Basics
    • File and Folder Management
    • Control Panel and Settings

  3. MS Office

     4 topics
    • MS Word
    • MS Excel
    • MS PowerPoint
    • MS Access Basics

  4. Internet and Email

     3 topics
    • Internet Basics
    • Web Browsers and Search Engines
    • Email Usage

  5. Typing and Data Entry

     3 topics
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Typing Speed Concepts
    • Data Entry Practices

  6. Basic IT Concepts

     3 topics
    • Networking Basics
    • Computer Security and Viruses
    • Abbreviations and Terminology

Army Clerk Test Computer Knowledge flashcards — 51 questions with answers

  1. What is a computer?

    An electronic device that accepts data as input, processes it according to instructions, stores it, and produces meaningful information as output.

  2. What are the four basic operations (functions) performed by a computer?

    Input, Processing, Storage, and Output.

  3. What does the term 'data' mean and how does it differ from 'information'?

    Data is raw, unprocessed facts and figures; information is processed, organized data that is meaningful and useful.

  4. Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes, and which used transistors?

    The First Generation used vacuum tubes; the Second Generation used transistors.

  5. What are the three main types of computers based on data handling?

    Analog, Digital, and Hybrid computers.

  6. Name the four classifications of computers by size and capacity.

    Supercomputer, Mainframe, Minicomputer, and Microcomputer (Personal Computer).

  7. What is hardware?

    The physical, tangible components of a computer that can be touched, such as the monitor, keyboard, CPU, and mouse.

  8. What is software?

    A set of instructions or programs that tell the computer what to do; it is intangible and cannot be touched.

  9. What are the two main categories of software?

    System software (e.g., operating systems) and Application software (e.g., MS Word, browsers).

  10. What is the CPU and what is it often called?

    The Central Processing Unit, often called the 'brain' of the computer; it processes instructions and controls all operations.

  11. What are the two main components of the CPU?

    The Control Unit (CU) and the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU).

  12. What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

    It performs all arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and logical comparisons (greater than, less than, equal to).

  13. What is the function of the Control Unit (CU)?

    It directs and coordinates all computer operations by fetching, decoding, and controlling the execution of instructions.

  14. What is an operating system? Give two examples.

    System software that manages hardware and software resources and provides a user interface. Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS.

  15. Define an input device and give three examples.

    A device used to enter data and instructions into a computer. Examples: keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone.

  16. Define an output device and give three examples.

    A device that displays or produces the results of processing. Examples: monitor, printer, speakers, projector.

  17. Which device is both an input and an output device? Give an example.

    Devices that perform both functions, such as a touchscreen, modem, or a hard disk (storage I/O).

  18. What does OMR stand for and what is it used for?

    Optical Mark Reader; it reads marks made by pen/pencil, commonly used to check multiple-choice answer sheets.

  19. What is the difference between an impact and a non-impact printer?

    An impact printer strikes the paper through a ribbon (e.g., dot matrix); a non-impact printer prints without striking (e.g., inkjet, laser).

  20. What is the standard keyboard layout called?

    QWERTY, named after the first six letters of the top letter row.

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  1. What are the two main types of memory in a computer?

    Primary (main) memory and Secondary (auxiliary) memory.

  2. What is RAM and is it volatile or non-volatile?

    Random Access Memory; it is temporary, read/write working memory and is volatile (loses its contents when power is off).

  3. What is ROM and is it volatile or non-volatile?

    Read Only Memory; it stores permanent instructions (like the BIOS) and is non-volatile (retains contents without power).

  4. What is cache memory?

    A small, very fast memory located between the CPU and RAM that stores frequently used data to speed up processing.

  5. What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

    A bit (binary digit), which is either 0 or 1.

  6. How many bits make one byte?

    8 bits make 1 byte.

  7. Arrange these storage units from smallest to largest: GB, KB, MB, TB, Byte.

    Byte, KB (Kilobyte), MB (Megabyte), GB (Gigabyte), TB (Terabyte).

  8. How many kilobytes are in one megabyte (using 1024)?

    1024 KB = 1 MB (and 1024 MB = 1 GB; 1024 GB = 1 TB).

  9. What is a hard disk drive (HDD)?

    A secondary, non-volatile magnetic storage device used to permanently store the operating system, programs, and files.

  10. What is the difference between RAM and a hard disk?

    RAM is fast, temporary, volatile working memory; a hard disk is slower, permanent (non-volatile) storage with much larger capacity.

  11. What is a desktop in Windows?

    The main screen area displayed after the computer starts, which holds icons, the taskbar, and shortcuts.

  12. What is the taskbar in Windows?

    The horizontal bar usually at the bottom of the screen containing the Start button, open program buttons, and the system tray/clock.

  13. What is the function of the Start button/menu in Windows?

    It provides access to installed programs, settings, files, search, and options to shut down or restart the computer.

  14. What is an icon in Windows?

    A small graphical picture that represents a program, file, folder, or shortcut, which can be opened by double-clicking.

  15. What is the Recycle Bin used for in Windows?

    It temporarily stores deleted files and folders, allowing them to be restored or permanently removed.

  16. What is the difference between a file and a folder?

    A file is a collection of related data stored under one name; a folder is a container used to organize and store files and other folders.

  17. What is a file extension? Give two examples.

    The part after the dot in a filename that indicates the file type. Examples: .docx (Word), .xlsx (Excel), .jpg (image).

  18. What is the keyboard shortcut to copy, and to paste?

    Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste.

  19. What is the keyboard shortcut to cut, and to undo an action?

    Ctrl + X to cut and Ctrl + Z to undo.

  20. What is the difference between 'Copy' and 'Cut'?

    Copy duplicates the item leaving the original in place; Cut moves the item, removing it from the original location.

  21. What is the Control Panel in Windows used for?

    A central location to view and change system settings such as display, sound, date/time, user accounts, and installed programs.

  22. Which Control Panel feature is used to remove a program from the computer?

    Programs and Features (or 'Add or Remove Programs' / 'Uninstall a program').

  23. What is MS Word primarily used for?

    It is word-processing software used to create, edit, format, and print text documents such as letters and reports.

  24. What is the default file extension of an MS Word document (in modern versions)?

    .docx (older versions used .doc).

  25. What does MS Excel use to organize data, and what is a cell?

    Excel uses worksheets made of rows and columns; a cell is the intersection of a row and a column where data is entered.

  26. In MS Excel, what symbol must every formula begin with?

    The equals sign (=).

  27. Write the MS Excel formula to add the values in cells A1 through A10.

    =SUM(A1:A10)

  28. Which MS Excel function calculates the average of a range of cells?

    The AVERAGE function, e.g., =AVERAGE(A1:A10).

  29. What is MS PowerPoint used for, and what is each page called?

    It is presentation software used to create slide shows; each individual page is called a slide.

  30. In MS Access, what is the basic object that stores data in rows and columns?

    A table; it stores data in records (rows) and fields (columns), and is the foundation of a database.

  31. What is the Internet, and what does WWW stand for?

    The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers worldwide; WWW stands for World Wide Web.

Army Clerk Test Computer Knowledge FAQ

What is in the Army Clerk Test Computer Knowledge syllabus?

Army Clerk Test Computer Knowledge is split into 6 chapters: Computer Fundamentals, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet and Email, Typing and Data Entry and Basic IT Concepts. Together they contain 20 topics.

How many chapters are in Army Clerk Test Computer Knowledge?

6 chapters, containing 20 topics. The largest chapter is Computer Fundamentals, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for Army Clerk Test Computer Knowledge?

Yes — a 51-card Computer Knowledge deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.