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SBI PO / Clerk Computer Aptitude Syllabus

The Computer Aptitude syllabus for SBI PO / Clerk in full: 3 chapters, 12 topics and 9 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Computer Aptitude flashcards with answers.

3Chapters
12Topics
9Sub-topics
50Flashcards

Computer Aptitude syllabus: all 3 chapters

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  1. Computer Fundamentals

     4 topics
    • History and Generations of Computers
    • Hardware and Components
      • Input, output and storage devices
      • CPU, memory and motherboard
    • Number Systems in Computing
      • Binary, octal, hexadecimal
    • Software Types
      • System and application software
      • Operating systems basics

  2. MS Office and Applications

     4 topics
    • MS Word Basics
    • MS Excel Functions and Shortcuts
    • MS PowerPoint Basics
    • Keyboard Shortcuts

  3. Internet, Networking and Security

     4 topics
    • Internet and Web Basics
      • Browsers, URL, search engines
    • Networking Concepts
      • LAN, WAN, topologies
    • Computer and Cyber Security
      • Virus, malware, phishing
      • Firewall and antivirus
    • Abbreviations and Terminology

SBI PO / Clerk Computer Aptitude flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes as their main electronic component?

    First generation (1940s-1956).

  2. Which electronic component characterized second-generation computers?

    Transistors (replacing vacuum tubes).

  3. Integrated Circuits (ICs) were the hallmark of which computer generation?

    Third generation (1964-1971).

  4. Microprocessors defined which generation of computers?

    Fourth generation (1971 onwards), based on VLSI/LSI chips.

  5. Which generation of computers is associated with Artificial Intelligence and parallel processing?

    Fifth generation (present and beyond).

  6. Who is regarded as the 'Father of the Computer'?

    Charles Babbage, for designing the Analytical Engine.

  7. Who is considered the world's first computer programmer?

    Ada Lovelace.

  8. What is the full form of CPU and what is it called?

    Central Processing Unit; called the 'brain' of the computer.

  9. Name the two main components of the CPU.

    ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) and CU (Control Unit), plus registers.

  10. What does the ALU do?

    Performs all arithmetic (add, subtract) and logical (compare, AND/OR) operations.

  11. Differentiate between RAM and ROM.

    RAM is volatile, read/write temporary memory; ROM is non-volatile, permanent read-only memory retained when power is off.

  12. Name the two types of RAM.

    SRAM (Static RAM) and DRAM (Dynamic RAM).

  13. What is cache memory?

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

  14. Classify input vs output: keyboard, monitor, scanner, printer.

    Input: keyboard, scanner. Output: monitor, printer.

  15. What is the motherboard?

    The main printed circuit board that connects and allows communication between all components of a computer.

  16. What number base does the binary number system use, and which digits?

    Base 2, using only digits 0 and 1.

  17. What are the bases of the octal and hexadecimal number systems?

    Octal is base 8 (0-7); hexadecimal is base 16 (0-9, A-F).

  18. Convert binary 1010 to decimal.

    10 (8+0+2+0).

  19. How many bits are in one byte?

    8 bits.

  20. Arrange in ascending order: KB, GB, MB, TB.

    KB < MB < GB < TB.

Show the other 30 Computer Aptitude flashcards

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

    A bit (binary digit, 0 or 1).

  2. What is the difference between system software and application software?

    System software (e.g., OS) manages hardware and runs the computer; application software (e.g., MS Word) performs user-specific tasks.

  3. Give three examples of operating systems.

    Windows, Linux, macOS (also Unix, Android).

  4. What is a utility program?

    System software that performs maintenance tasks like antivirus, disk cleanup, file compression, and backup.

  5. What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

    A compiler translates the whole program to machine code at once; an interpreter translates and executes line by line.

  6. What is freeware vs shareware?

    Freeware is fully free to use; shareware is free for a trial period and then requires payment.

  7. What is the default file extension of an MS Word document (2007 onwards)?

    .docx

  8. In MS Word, which shortcut makes selected text bold, italic, and underlined?

    Ctrl+B (bold), Ctrl+I (italic), Ctrl+U (underline).

  9. In MS Word, what does Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y do?

    Ctrl+Z = Undo; Ctrl+Y = Redo.

  10. What is the default file extension of an MS Excel workbook (2007 onwards)?

    .xlsx

  11. In Excel, what is the intersection of a row and a column called?

    A cell.

  12. What does the Excel SUM function do, and give its syntax?

    Adds a range of numbers. Syntax: =SUM(A1:A10).

  13. What is the Excel function to find the largest and smallest value in a range?

    =MAX(range) for largest, =MIN(range) for smallest.

  14. Write the Excel function to count cells containing numbers in a range.

    =COUNT(range).

  15. What does the Excel VLOOKUP function do?

    Searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value from a specified column in the same row.

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

    The equals sign (=).

  17. What is the default file extension of an MS PowerPoint presentation (2007 onwards)?

    .pptx

  18. In PowerPoint, which key starts the slideshow from the beginning?

    F5 (Shift+F5 starts from the current slide).

  19. In PowerPoint, what is the difference between a transition and an animation?

    A transition is the effect when moving between slides; an animation is the effect applied to objects within a slide.

  20. What do the shortcuts Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, and Ctrl+V do?

    Ctrl+C = Copy, Ctrl+X = Cut, Ctrl+V = Paste.

  21. What does Ctrl+A and Ctrl+S do in most applications?

    Ctrl+A = Select All; Ctrl+S = Save.

  22. What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+Del do in Windows?

    Opens security options/Task Manager to restart, lock, or end tasks.

  23. What is the full form of HTTP and HTTPS?

    HyperText Transfer Protocol; HTTPS is the Secure version (encrypted).

  24. What is a URL?

    Uniform Resource Locator - the address of a web page on the internet.

  25. What is the full form of WWW and who invented it?

    World Wide Web; invented by Tim Berners-Lee.

  26. Differentiate between LAN, MAN, and WAN.

    LAN covers a small area (building); MAN covers a city; WAN covers large areas/countries (e.g., the Internet).

  27. What is an IP address?

    A unique numerical identifier assigned to each device on a network (e.g., IPv4 like 192.168.1.1).

  28. What is phishing in cyber security?

    A fraud where attackers pose as trustworthy entities (fake emails/sites) to steal sensitive data like passwords and bank details.

  29. What is a firewall?

    A security system (hardware or software) that monitors and controls network traffic to block unauthorized access.

  30. Expand the abbreviations: GUI, OCR, and ASCII.

    GUI = Graphical User Interface; OCR = Optical Character Recognition; ASCII = American Standard Code for Information Interchange.

SBI PO / Clerk Computer Aptitude FAQ

What is in the SBI PO / Clerk Computer Aptitude syllabus?

SBI PO / Clerk Computer Aptitude is split into 3 chapters: Computer Fundamentals, MS Office and Applications and Internet, Networking and Security. Together they contain 12 topics and 9 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in SBI PO / Clerk Computer Aptitude?

3 chapters, containing 12 topics and 9 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Computer Fundamentals, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for SBI PO / 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.