Computer Knowledge
Basics, Windows/Office, Internet & E-mail, Networking & Cyber Security
This is the Computer Knowledge syllabus taught for SSC CGL. Each topic opens as a full chapter — theory, worked examples and the traps that paper actually uses.
Topics in Computer Knowledge
- Abbreviations & HistoryCommon computer acronyms, full forms and key inventors in computing history.
- Computer FundamentalsDefinition, working principle, types and generations of computers.
- Hardware & I/O DevicesInput, output and processing hardware including CPU components like ALU and control unit.
- Internet & E-mailWeb browsing and searching, download/upload, managing e-mail accounts, Reply/Forward, mail protocols and e-Banking — SSC CGL Tier-2 Computer module.
- Memory & StoragePrimary and secondary memory, RAM, ROM, cache and storage units.
- MS Office ApplicationsMS Word, Excel and PowerPoint features, toolbars, formulas and file operations.
- Networking & InternetNetwork types, devices, protocols, ports and IP — the networking half of SSC's networking & cyber security module (internet/e-mail is the next topic).
- Cyber Security & Digital AwarenessComputer viruses, malware, firewalls and modern topics like cloud computing and digital payments.
- Keyboard ShortcutsFrequently asked keyboard shortcut keys across Windows and MS Office applications.
- Software & Operating SystemsSystem and application software and functions of operating systems like Windows and Linux.
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