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IBPS PO Mains 2016 : Expert Tips to Crack General Awareness & Computer Knowledge Section

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IBPS PO Mains 2016 is on the way and is scheduled to be conducted on 20th of November 2016. Being one of the most competitive examination, the examination is conducted to filter the best candidates for the role of “Probationary Officer”.

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In this article, we will give you the topper’s tips for preparation of General Awareness and Computer Knowledge sections of IBPS PO Mains 2016.

The IBPS PO 2016 examination is conducted in three phases:

  • Prelims Examination

  • Mains Examination

  • Interview

IBPS PO Mains 2016: Pattern

The paper of IBPS PO Mains 2016 will consist of five distinct sections namely:

  • General Awareness

  • Quantitative Aptitude

  • Computer Awareness

  • Reasoning

  • English Language

Sections

Number of questions

Marks

English Language

40

40

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Reasoning Ability

50

50

General Awareness ( Banking Industry Mains Focus )

40

40

Computer

20

20

Total

200

200

IBPS PO Mains 2016: Highlights

  • The complete time duration of the IBPS PO Mains 2016 will be of 140 minutes.

  • 200 questions will be asked in the entire paper which will consist of 200 marks.

  • If you come up with an incorrect response, a negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applicable.

Before going on to the tips to prepare for ‘General Awareness’ and ‘Computer Knowledge’ IBPS PO Mains 2016, let us take a look at the important topics of both General Awareness and Computer Knowledge sections:

Sections

Important areas to focus

General Awareness

Banking Awareness
RBI Functions And Power
Monetary Policy

Current Affairs and Economy

Capitals and Countries

Currencies

Sports and Recreation

Politics

Awards and Honours

Authors and Writers

Major organizations and headquarters

Important dates and events

Prime Ministries

Computer Knowledge

MS Office 2007 (or 2010 or 2013)

Topics related to internet

Computer Fundamentals

History of Computer

MS Office – Word, Power point, Excel & Access

Memory

Input Output devices

Computer Shortcuts

Important Abbreviations

IBPS PO Mains 2016: Topper’s Tips to crack General Awareness and Computer Knowledge Sections of IBPS PO Mains 2016.

Here we bring you some of the most significant tips for the preparation of General Awareness and Computer Knowledge Sections for IBPS PO Mains 2016.

General Awareness:

It is the most ‘unpredictable section” as the types of questions asked are never particular or predefined. You can improve in this section by reading newspapers, articles and stay updated with national and international events on a regular basis. This section will consist of 40 questions of 40 marks.

Some of the questions asked in IBPS PO Mains 2015 are:

  • Basel Committee is related with: Banking Industry
  • IBRD Head-quarter is located at- Washington DC
  • Where is the Head-quarter of Indian Bank?- Chennai
  • Shishu Kishor are a part of?- MUDRA BANK
  • Name the DSIB Banks? ICICI & SBI
  • Egypt currency – Pound

  • Read newspapers and articles which will help you stay updated with all the daily happenings.

  • Try not to devote much time to the questions which you are not sure about. You will end up wasting your time.

  • Choose wisely the questions you would like to solve in the first place. Please make sure you don’t waste time on questions you are not sure about.

  • Please try to attempt at least 30-35 questions with at least 80 percent accuracy In order to score high and crack IBPS PO Mains 2016 examination. Try to clear the cut- off marks of 23- 27 marks in this section

  • Regular revision and time-to-time revision will increase your speed and accuracy.

Computer Awareness/ Computer Fundamentals:

This section is a vital one as knowledge of computer fundamentals is highly essential in this digitalized world of today. All the services are online and employees need to have a sound knowledge of computer fundamentals/ computer awareness.

Following are some of the important areas that you should focus on for computer awareness-

  • Basic knowledge of Computer and its history.

  • A general Overview of Operating Systems, Input- output Devices, Software hardware devices.

  • MS Office and its various features like Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

  • The various latest technologies in Computer related to banking and insurance industry.

  • Networks like LAN, MAN and WAN.

  • Security Terminologies like Antivirus, firewall, hackers etc.

  • The commonly used computer terminologies like full forms etc.

Let us take a look at the questions asked from Computer Knowledge in IBPS PO 2015 and expected number of questions in IBPS PO 2016:

Chapter

Topic

2015

Expected

Fundamentals of Computer

Components of a Computer

2

4

Types of Computer

Data Units

2

Number System

Directory and Folders

2

Filename and extension

Internet & Networking

Email

3

4

Standards and Protocols

Network Types

System Software

Operating System Features

3

2

Operating System Operations

Computer language translators

Computer Protection

Recycle Bin

2

3

Security Abbreviations

Computer Software

Software Basics Terminologies

2

1

DBMS/ RDBMS

Operations of Database

2

2

DBMS Terminologies

Hardware and Memory

Keyboard Shortcuts and Primary Memory

2

2

Other important topics from previous years

Basics of Application soft wares like MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Paint etc.

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2

Total

20

20

  • Go through a standard textbook on computer fundamentals (We recommend you “Computer Awareness by Arihant Publications” or any fundamental textbook of Class 11th or 12th) and prepare well.

  • Try not to devote much time to the questions which you are not sure about. You will end up wasting your time.

  • Choose wisely the questions you would like to solve in the first place. Please make sure you don’t waste time on questions you are not sure about.

  • Please try to attempt at least 30-35 questions with at least 80 percent accuracy In order to score high and crack IBPS PO Mains 2016 examination. Try to clear the cut- off marks of 13 marks in this section

  • Regular revision and time-to-time revision will increase your speed and accuracy.

  • Solve questions from computer awareness quiz and computer awareness capsules. You will get a variety of questions from different topics.

Last but not the least, be confident about your efforts. They will surely bear fruits if you are sincere enough. Follow our website for more updates. Till then, keep learning!

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