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SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) as it is examined in SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level). 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
In MS Word, which keyboard shortcuts perform Bold, Italic, and Underline?
Bold = Ctrl + B; Italic = Ctrl + I; Underline = Ctrl + U.
In MS Word, what is the function of 'Mail Merge'?
It creates multiple personalized documents (letters, labels, envelopes) by combining a main document with a data source/recipient list.
What is the difference between 'Save' and 'Save As' in MS Office?
'Save' (Ctrl+S) updates the existing file with changes; 'Save As' creates a new copy, allowing a new name, location, or file format.
In MS Word, what is the keyboard shortcut to find text and to replace text?
Find = Ctrl + F; Replace = Ctrl + H.
In MS Excel, what is a cell, a row, and a column?
A cell is the intersection of a row and a column; rows are horizontal and identified by numbers; columns are vertical and identified by letters.
In MS Excel, what symbol must every formula begin with?
The equals sign (=).
What does the Excel formula =SUM(A1:A10) do?
It adds the values in the range of cells from A1 through A10.
Name the Excel functions for average, count of numbers, maximum, and minimum.
AVERAGE() gives the mean; COUNT() counts numeric cells; MAX() gives the highest value; MIN() gives the lowest value.
What is the difference between a relative and an absolute cell reference in Excel?
A relative reference (A1) changes when a formula is copied; an absolute reference ($A$1) stays fixed using dollar signs when copied.
In MS Excel, what does the IF function do? Give its syntax.
It returns one value if a condition is TRUE and another if FALSE. Syntax: =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false).
What is the default file extension of an MS Excel workbook in recent versions?
.xlsx (older versions used .xls).
In MS PowerPoint, what is a 'slide' and what is the default file extension?
A slide is a single page of a presentation; the default extension in recent versions is .pptx (older was .ppt).
In MS PowerPoint, which key/shortcut starts a slideshow from the beginning?
Pressing F5 starts the slideshow from the beginning (Shift + F5 starts from the current slide).
What is the difference between 'Slide Transition' and 'Animation' in PowerPoint?
A transition is the visual effect when moving from one slide to the next; an animation is an effect applied to individual objects/text within a single slide.
What is the difference between the To, Cc, and Bcc fields in email?
To: primary recipient(s); Cc (Carbon Copy): others who get a visible copy; Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy): recipients hidden from all others on the email.
What do the protocols SMTP, POP3, and IMAP do in email?
SMTP sends/delivers outgoing email; POP3 downloads email to one device and usually removes it from the server; IMAP syncs email across multiple devices keeping it on the server.
What is the World Wide Web (WWW) and who invented it?
The WWW is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet using browsers; it was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989-1991.
What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
The Internet is the global network of interconnected computers (the infrastructure); the WWW is a service/collection of web pages that runs on top of the Internet.
What does a URL stand for, and what are its main parts?
URL = Uniform Resource Locator; its parts include the protocol (https), domain name (www.example.com), and path/resource location (/page.html).
What do the protocols HTTP and HTTPS do, and how do they differ?
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) transfers web pages; HTTPS is the secure version that encrypts data using SSL/TLS for safe transmission.
Differentiate between LAN, MAN, and WAN.
LAN (Local Area Network) covers a small area like an office; MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) covers a city; WAN (Wide Area Network) covers countries/the globe (e.g., the Internet).
What is an IP address and what is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
An IP address uniquely identifies a device on a network; IPv4 is 32-bit (e.g., 192.168.1.1), while IPv6 is 128-bit, allowing far more addresses.
What is the difference between a hub, a switch, and a router?
A hub broadcasts data to all ports; a switch sends data only to the intended device using MAC addresses; a router connects different networks and routes data using IP addresses.
What is the difference between phishing and a computer virus?
Phishing is a fraud technique that tricks users into revealing sensitive information via fake emails/websites; a virus is malicious code that attaches to files and replicates to damage or disrupt a system. (Also note: a firewall is the security system that monitors and controls network traffic to block threats; and Digital India, launched on 1 July 2015, is the government program to make India a digitally empowered society, with initiatives like DigiLocker for storing documents and UMANG/BHIM for digital services.)
What this deck covers
The Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) deck follows the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) syllabus — 3 chapters and 12 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 16.7 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 137 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) flashcards FAQ
How many Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) flashcards are in this SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) cards cover?
They follow the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Computer Knowledge (Tier II Module) syllabus — 3 chapters and 12 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.