Computer Syllabus for the KPSC Group C Non-Technical Exam

 


Here’s a clear and structured Computer Syllabus for the KPSC Group C Non-Technical Exam (especially useful for your blog or study plan) based on the official pattern and standard topics that appear under the Computer Knowledge section of Paper-II.


🧠 KPSC Group C Non-Technical — Computer Knowledge Syllabus (30 Marks)

The Computer Knowledge section typically includes basic computer concepts that test functional literacy and everyday usage relevant for administrative roles. 


🔹 1. Fundamentals of Computer

What is a computer, characteristics

Advantages & limitations

Computer generations

Types of computers (PC, Laptop, Server)


🔹 2. Computer Hardware

Input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner)

Output devices (monitor, printer, speakers)

Storage devices (HDD, SSD, USB drives)

CPU, RAM, motherboard basics


🔹 3. Computer Software

System software vs application software

Operating systems: functions & types

Examples: MS-Windows, Linux 


🔹 4. MS Office Suite (Practical Awareness)

MS Word — basic features & usage

MS Excel — formulas, functions, charts

MS PowerPoint — creating slides & presentations



🔹 5. Internet & Web Basics

What is the Internet & its uses

Browsers, search engines

Email fundamentals

Social media basics



🔹 6. Networking Essentials

Network types: LAN, WAN, MAN

Basics of how computers connect & share data


🔹 7. Security & Safety

Viruses, malware

Basic cyber safety practices

Antivirus usage


🔹 8. Database Concepts (Intro)

What is a database

Importance of data in daily computing 


🔹 9. Logic & Number System (Basic)

Binary/decimal number system basics

Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) concepts 


📝 Exam Pattern Recap

Paper               Section                                   Marks 

Paper-I.          General Knowledge.                 100

Paper-II.       General Kannada                        35

Paper-II.        General English.                          35

Paper-II.      Computer Knowledge.                 30

✔ All objective type questions

✔ Negative marking: 0.25 marks for wrong answers 





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