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IBPS Clerk Computer Aptitude Syllabus
The Computer Aptitude syllabus for IBPS Clerk in full: 3 chapters and 10 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Computer Aptitude flashcards with answers.
Computer Aptitude syllabus: all 3 chapters
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.
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Basics of Computers
4 topics- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Operating Systems
- MS Office
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Internet and Networking
3 topics- Internet Basics
- Network Types
- Network Protocols
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Cyber Security
3 topics- Malware
- Firewall
- Encryption
IBPS Clerk Computer Aptitude flashcards — 50 questions with answers
Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes as the main electronic component?
First generation (1940s-1956).
Which electronic component characterized second-generation computers?
Transistors (1956-1963).
Third-generation computers were based on which technology?
Integrated Circuits (ICs).
Which technology defines fourth-generation computers?
Microprocessors (VLSI - Very Large Scale Integration).
What technology is associated with fifth-generation computers?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ULSI / parallel processing.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Computer'?
Charles Babbage, for designing the Analytical Engine.
What is the basic difference between hardware and software?
Hardware is the physical/tangible parts of a computer; software is the set of programs/instructions that run on it.
What are the two main categories of software?
System software (e.g., OS, utilities) and application software (e.g., MS Word, browsers).
Name the four basic functional units of a computer.
Input unit, Output unit, Memory unit, and Central Processing Unit (CPU).
What are the two main components of the CPU?
Control Unit (CU) and Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU).
Give two examples each of input and output devices.
Input: keyboard, mouse. Output: monitor, printer.
What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?
Volatile memory (RAM) loses data when power is off; non-volatile memory (ROM, hard disk) retains data without power.
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is read/write, volatile, temporary working memory; ROM is read-only, non-volatile, stores permanent boot instructions.
Name the two main types of RAM.
SRAM (Static RAM) and DRAM (Dynamic RAM).
Arrange these memory units from smallest to largest: TB, KB, GB, MB, Byte.
Byte < KB < MB < GB < TB.
How many bits are there in one byte?
8 bits.
What is the base (radix) of binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems?
Binary = 2, Octal = 8, Decimal = 10, Hexadecimal = 16.
Which memory is fastest and sits between the CPU and main memory?
Cache memory.
Convert the binary number 1010 to decimal.
10.
What digits/symbols are used in the hexadecimal number system?
0-9 and A, B, C, D, E, F (representing 10-15).
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What is the main function of an operating system?
To manage hardware and software resources and provide an interface between the user and the computer.
Give three examples of operating systems.
Windows, Linux, macOS (also Unix, Android).
What is a file extension and what does .docx indicate?
A file extension identifies the file type; .docx indicates a Microsoft Word document.
What is booting in a computer?
The process of starting/loading the operating system into memory when the computer is powered on.
What is the difference between cold booting and warm booting?
Cold booting starts the computer from a powered-off state; warm booting restarts an already-running computer without turning off power.
In MS Word, which menu/tab is used to set page margins and orientation?
The Page Layout (Layout) tab.
What is the default file extension of a Microsoft Word document in recent versions?
.docx
In MS Word, what does the 'Mail Merge' feature do?
It creates multiple personalized documents (letters/labels) by merging a main document with a data source.
What is the default file extension of an MS Excel workbook in recent versions?
.xlsx
In MS Excel, what is the intersection of a row and a column called?
A cell.
What Excel formula adds the values in cells A1 through A10?
=SUM(A1:A10)
Which Excel function calculates the arithmetic mean of a range?
=AVERAGE(range)
In Excel, which symbol must every formula begin with?
The equals sign (=).
Which Excel functions return the largest and smallest values in a range?
MAX() returns the largest; MIN() returns the smallest.
In Excel, what does the COUNT function do versus COUNTA?
COUNT counts cells containing numbers; COUNTA counts all non-empty cells.
What is the default file extension of an MS PowerPoint presentation in recent versions?
.pptx
In PowerPoint, what is each individual page of a presentation called?
A slide.
In PowerPoint, what is the term for the visual effects applied between slides?
Slide transitions.
Which keyboard shortcuts perform Copy, Cut, and Paste?
Copy = Ctrl+C, Cut = Ctrl+X, Paste = Ctrl+V.
What do the shortcuts Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y do?
Ctrl+Z = Undo; Ctrl+Y = Redo.
Which keyboard shortcuts perform Save, Select All, and Print?
Save = Ctrl+S, Select All = Ctrl+A, Print = Ctrl+P.
What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F do in most applications?
Opens the Find (search) function.
Which function key is commonly used to start a slide show from the beginning in PowerPoint?
F5.
What do LAN, WAN, and MAN stand for in networking?
LAN = Local Area Network, WAN = Wide Area Network, MAN = Metropolitan Area Network.
What is the function of a router in a network?
It forwards data packets between different networks and determines the best path for data.
What does the abbreviation 'HTTP' stand for and what is it used for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol; it transfers web pages between a server and a browser.
What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, encrypting data using SSL/TLS, while HTTP is unencrypted.
What does 'URL' stand for and what is its purpose?
Uniform Resource Locator; it is the address used to access a resource on the web.
What is phishing in cyber security?
A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information (passwords, card details) by posing as a trustworthy entity, usually via fake emails or websites.
What do the abbreviations CPU, GUI, and OS stand for?
CPU = Central Processing Unit, GUI = Graphical User Interface, OS = Operating System.
IBPS Clerk Computer Aptitude FAQ
What is in the IBPS Clerk Computer Aptitude syllabus?
IBPS Clerk Computer Aptitude is split into 3 chapters: Basics of Computers, Internet and Networking and Cyber Security. Together they contain 10 topics.
How many chapters are in IBPS Clerk Computer Aptitude?
3 chapters, containing 10 topics. The largest chapter is Basics of Computers, with 4 topics.
Are there flashcards for IBPS Clerk Computer Aptitude?
Yes — a 50-card Computer Aptitude 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.