This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge in computer basics, operating systems, and various office applications, including both Microsoft Office and OpenOffice. Below is a structured outline of the course units.
Unit 1: Basics of Computer
Introduction to computer hardware and software
Understanding computer networks and the internet
Basic troubleshooting techniques
Unit 2: Operating Systems
Overview of operating systems
MS-Windows: Features, navigation, and basic commands
Linux: Introduction, commands, and file management
Unit 3: Office Applications – I
MS Office: MS-Word
Document creation and formatting
Utilizing templates and styles
OpenOffice: Writer
Similar functionalities to MS-Word
Importing and exporting documents
Unit 4: Office Applications - II
MS Office: MS-Excel
Spreadsheet creation, formulas, and functions
Data analysis tools like charts and pivot tables
OpenOffice: Calc & Math
Spreadsheet functionalities comparable to Excel
Using the Math component for equations
Unit 5: Office Applications - III
MS Office: MS-Access
Database creation and management
Querying databases and generating reports
OpenOffice: Base
Database functionalities similar to MS-Access
Unit 6: Office Applications - IV
MS Office: MS-PowerPoint
Creating presentations with multimedia elements
Slide transitions and animations
OpenOffice: Impress
Presentation creation features akin to PowerPoint
Unit 7: Internet & Advanced Communication
Internet fundamentals and web browsing techniques
Email communication tools and etiquette
Introduction to cloud storage solutions
This structured approach ensures that students gain comprehensive skills in both traditional office applications and modern computing environments.
A fee of ₹4,500 is charged for the course, excluding examination fees.
The weightage for Theory and Practical Examinations as follows.
a. MS WINDOWS and MS OFFICE - 70%
b. LINUX and OPEN OFFICE - 30%
Time: 2 Hrs.
Max. Marks: 100
Min. Marks to pass: 40
| Sl.No | Type of the Questions | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total marks for this division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fill in the blanks | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | Matching the pairs | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Multiple choice questions | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 | True or False | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | One or Two line descriptive type questions | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| 6 | Short answer descriptive type questions (Each question will have two subdivisions out of which one has to be answered) | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Time: 2 Hrs.
Max. Marks: 100
Min. Marks to pass: 50
Distribution of Marks: In the Practical Examination, Question Paper should be in two Parts
i.e. Part A comprising 3 questions and
Part B comprising 2 questions.
| Sl.No | Title | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| i | Part A | 30 Marks |
| ii | Part B | 60 Marks |
| iii | Viva-voce | 05 Marks |
| iv | Record Note | 05 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Examinations are conducted in the first week of February and August each year.