FDA / SDA COMPUTER NOTES – ADVANCED VERSION (ENGLISH)
1. What is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device that accepts data, processes it, and produces meaningful
information.
Characteristics: Speed, Accuracy, Storage, Versatility, Diligence.
Basic Components: Input Unit, Processing Unit, Output Unit, Storage Unit.
2. Computer Generations
1st (Vacuum Tubes), 2nd (Transistors), 3rd (Integrated Circuits), 4th (Microprocessors), 5th (AI &
Robotics).
3. Number Systems
Binary (Base 2), Octal (Base 8), Decimal (Base 10), Hexadecimal (Base 16). Example: Binary 1010
= Decimal 10.
4. Memory Types
Primary: RAM, ROM.
Secondary: Hard Disk, SSD, CD/DVD.
Cache Memory: High-speed memory in CPU.
Virtual Memory: Hard disk used as RAM.
5. Software Types
System Software (Windows, Linux), Application Software (MS Office), Utility Software (Antivirus).
Firmware: Software stored permanently in hardware.
6. Input and Output Devices
Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone.
Output: Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Plotter.
Printer Types: Impact (Dot Matrix) and Non-impact (Laser, Inkjet).
7. Operating System
Functions: File, Process, Memory, Device Management, and User Interface.
Examples: Windows, Linux, Android, macOS.
Types: Single-user, Multi-user, Multitasking, Real-time.
8. Microsoft Office
MS Word: Tables, Mail Merge, Formatting, Shortcut Keys (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+S, etc.).
MS Excel: Functions (SUM, AVERAGE, IF), Charts, Pivot Tables.
MS PowerPoint: Slides, Transitions, Animations, Slide Show View.
9. Internet and Networking
Internet: Global Network. Intranet: Internal. Extranet: Controlled External.
Network Types: LAN, MAN, WAN.
Terms: URL, IP Address, ISP, Wi-Fi, Browser (Chrome, Edge).
10. Cyber Security & Ethics
Threats: Virus, Malware, Phishing, Hacking.
Protection: Passwords, Antivirus, Firewall, Backup.
Law: IT Act 2000 (India).
11. IT Applications
Education: Smart Classes. Banking: ATMs, UPI. Health: e-Health. Government: e-Kranti, Digital
India.
12. Important Full Forms
CPU: Central Processing Unit
URL: Uniform Resource Locator
HTML: HyperText Markup Language
HTTP: HyperText Transfer Protocol
DNS: Domain Name System
PDF: Portable Document Format
BIOS: Basic Input Output System
GUI: Graphical User Interface
13. Latest Technologies
AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), Cloud Computing, Big Data, Blockchain.
14. Common Shortcut Keys
Copy – Ctrl + C
Paste – Ctrl + V
Cut – Ctrl + X
Save – Ctrl + S
Undo – Ctrl + Z
Redo – Ctrl + Y
Print – Ctrl + P
Refresh – F5
Select All – Ctrl + A
Find – Ctrl + F
15. Exam Tips
Practice previous year computer MCQs.
Focus more on MS Office, Internet, Hardware/Software.
Revise Full Forms and Shortcut Keys regularly.