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Assam Computer Operator Test 2018

This document provides instructions for a computer proficiency practical test with 4 questions worth a total of 100 marks. Question 1 (30 marks) requires typing a passage and saving it as a PDF. Question 2 (25 marks) requires creating 4 PowerPoint slides with information from a government website and saving them as a single PDF. Question 3 (25 marks) requires preparing a marks statement in Excel with formulas and saving it as a PDF. Question 4 (20 marks) requires emailing the PDFs from Questions 1-3 to two email addresses, including the candidate's roll number in the email subject line.

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Assam Computer Operator Test 2018

This document provides instructions for a computer proficiency practical test with 4 questions worth a total of 100 marks. Question 1 (30 marks) requires typing a passage and saving it as a PDF. Question 2 (25 marks) requires creating 4 PowerPoint slides with information from a government website and saving them as a single PDF. Question 3 (25 marks) requires preparing a marks statement in Excel with formulas and saving it as a PDF. Question 4 (20 marks) requires emailing the PDFs from Questions 1-3 to two email addresses, including the candidate's roll number in the email subject line.

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ASSAM SECRETARIAT, COMPUTER OPERATOR

Computer Proficiency Practical Test-2018


Time allowed: 90 minutes Total questions: 04 marks: 100

1. Type the following matter as given and type your name and Roll no below the matter.
the document should be saved in PDF format (you may use ‘save as .pdf’ or ‘Print to PDF’
as available) (30)

THE DEATH OF SOVIET LITERATURE:


CAN RUSSIAN LITERATURE SURVIVE?
ROSALIND MARSH
AFTER THE MOMENTOUS EVENTS the cases of writers falsely condemned in
of August 1991, when the Communist Party Stalin’s purges, spoke of ‘the formation of a
of Soviet Union has been swept away after new country and new people’.
74 years and the USSR has disintegrated, it
would seem a good time to take stock of the Yet by 1989 the Russian political
achievements and problems of what used to and cultural scene was being characterised
be called ‘Soviet Literature’ in what used to as one of ‘chaos and uncertainty’ and by
be called the ‘Gorbachevera’. 1991 it had become fashionable to speak of
the ‘death’ of Soviet literature. Writers and
In 1987-88 commentators were critics began to imply that glasnost’ had not
speaking of exhilarating new period in helped Soviet literature but, paradoxically,
Soviet culture. The Soviet press and ‘thick had helped to destroy it. The acute critic
journals’ had witnessed an unprecedented Alla Latinyna said in 1991: ‘The[past] year
explosion of information, and a flood of was not a literary one. True, Solzhenitsyn
fiction by writers both living and dead was published. A great event. But after
which had never before been published in leaping this final hurdle, glasnost’ seems to
the USSR had burst upon the Soviet public. have spilled over into freedom of speech- to
What we were observing amounted far have inadvertently distanced society from
more than the ‘thaw’ which had taken place literature’. She argues that about three
under Khrushchev; it was nothing than a years earlier many writers and critics had
cultural and spiritual revolution, in imagined that all that was needed would be
recognition of this, Alec Nove characterised to remove the bridle of censorship and “the
the period as one of ‘Cultural renaissance In field of our country’s culture would burst
Russia’, and Vitalii Shentalinsky, a member into flower, but concludes: it isn’t
of the commissioned formed to investigate blossoming. Rather the contrary”.

<<Name and Roll No>>


2. Design four slides on Microsoft PowerPoint based on the information as given (25)

1. Slide 1- Your name (Bold), Roll no (Bold), Date of Computer Test and Computer Test
Centre (Italics). All details should be centre aligned.
Visit the website [Link] and complete the following slides:
2. Slide 2- Under ‘Web Directory’ tab visit ‘Departments’. Go to the ‘Business’ tab and open
the ‘policies’ page, copy the list of policies as given and paste this in your slide using
bullets. Heading of the slide should be as ‘List of policies issued by…….’ As given in the
webpage.
3. Slide 3- In the same webpage, visit ‘Government Departments’ tab and click on ‘CM’s
Secretariat tab and copy paste the function of the Secretariat using Numbering. Heading
of the slide should be ‘Function of Secretariat’ in Bold and Italics.
4. Slide 4- Contact details of CM’s Secretariat available under the ‘contact us’ tab.

You are required to convert the four PowerPoint slides into a single page PDF file and save in the
folder

3. Prepare the following mark statement using Microsoft Excel using the initial data provided.
You are required to complete the statement in all respect using various formulas and techniques
(as applicable). (25)

Marks Statement of final Examination of 2018


Sl Name of Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject Total Percentage
No. student 1(100) 2(150) 3(100) 4(50) 5*(50) (450)
1 Manoj Barman 56 135 69 41
2 Rafiq Ahmed 78 120 63 33
3 Kasturi Boro 76 144 68 39
4 Bhaskar baruah 54 111 71 33
5 Pallabi Hazarika 59 138 74 36
6 Basanta Kalita 83 132 81 42
7 Tasdik Zaman 74 129 81 39
8 Chinmoy Das 64 126 68 40

*Subject 5 marks is based on the equivalent performance of Subject 2 marks.

Marks statement prepared by

<<Name>>

<<Roll No>>
Note:

 Your table should be in the descending order of percentages of students.


 You are required to put your Name and Roll No. against the marks statement prepared by-
‘space
 The grid line should be bordered.
 The Excel Worksheet should be converted to PDF format.
(You may use ‘save as .pdf or ‘Print to pdf’ as per availability)

4. All the above PDF files generated from Question No 1, 2 & 3 are to be attached and sent
through email from your email- id to the following email-id: (20)
sadcornerim@[Link]
 Also mark a CC to sadco@[Link]
 Mention your Roll No in the subject line of the E-mail.

Common questions

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In August 1991, the dissolution of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the disintegration of the USSR marked significant changes in the perception of Soviet literature. This period saw a dramatic shift as Soviet literature, previously under strict censorship, faced new freedoms. Alec Nove described this time as a 'Cultural renaissance in Russia,' while Critic Alla Latinyna noted that despite the end of censorship, literature struggled to thrive, and described the situation as a period where 'glasnost’ seems to have spilled over into freedom of speech- to have inadvertently distanced society from literature' .

The perceived 'death' of Soviet literature in the early 1990s potentially impacted Russia's cultural identity by severing ties with a past that heavily included state-controlled narratives. As Soviet literature dwindled, Russian literature was tasked with redefining itself amidst political turmoil and a move towards democratization. This shift created a cultural vacuum that necessitated a reexamination of identity, pushing Russian writers to explore themes relevant to a post-Soviet society grappling with its newfound freedoms and historical legacies .

The requirement to convert and attach documents in multiple digital formats, such as Word to PDF or Excel to PDF, indicates a trend towards digital efficiency in administrative processes. By standardizing document formats, it ensures compatibility and ease of sharing across platforms, facilitating smoother communication and record-keeping. This practice reflects the growing importance of digital literacy in handling everyday administrative tasks and promotes a more organized, error-minimized workflow in both government and corporate environments .

Critics like Vitalii Shentalinsky were instrumental in revisiting the history of Soviet writers who were condemned under Stalin's purges. Shentalinsky, a member of the commission investigating these writers, played a crucial role in uncovering their stories and showcasing the adverse effects of political repression on literature. This was part of the broader effort to recognize and rectify past injustices during the chaotic period of the Soviet Union's decline and to foster a new understanding of Russian cultural and literary heritage .

According to critic Alla Latinyna, glasnost ultimately distanced society from literature. While it removed censorship and was initially thought to allow the culture to 'burst into flower,' it paradoxically led to the death of Soviet literature. Latinyna noted that openness and free speech, intended to revitalize literature, inadvertently diluted its significance in society .

To organize academic marks data using Microsoft Excel, you should format a mark statement table in descending order of student percentages. Calculate the total and percentage using Excel formulas for sum and percentage conversions. Then, add your name and roll number in a specified space, ensure that grid lines are bordered for clarity, and convert the Excel sheet into a PDF format by either 'save as .pdf' or 'print to PDF' .

The anticipated challenges for Soviet literature following the lifting of censorship included navigating a new cultural landscape where the flourishing expected by some did not occur. Critics believed that while censorship was a barrier, its removal did not automatically lead to cultural blossoming. Instead, literature faced paradoxical distancing from society, struggling with relevance amidst newfound freedoms .

Rosalind Marsh highlights the period post-1991 as significant for transitioning from Soviet to Russian literature. This era marked the end of stringent censorship and the beginning of a 'cultural and spiritual revolution,' leading to an unprecedented surge in publications both of living authors and previously banned works. However, the removal of censorship also brought challenges as literature struggled to find its place in a society adjusting to new political and social paradigms .

Alec Nove described a cultural renaissance which significantly impacted Soviet literature’s evolution during the late 1980s. This period was marked by increased freedom of expression and a proliferation of previously censored works. However, this renaissance also brought complexities as literature had to rapidly adapt from being a tool of state propaganda to an independent field amidst 'chaos and uncertainty.' It highlighted the growing tension between newfound cultural freedom and the challenge of finding a new identity in a shifting political landscape .

To create a presentation using web resources, follow these steps: First, access relevant web pages by navigating tabs (like 'Departments' and 'Business' under 'Web Directory'). Copy necessary text, such as a list of policies or functions of a department, and paste it into slides using bullet points or numbering for clarity. Use formatting tools within PowerPoint, such as bold, italics, and center alignment for headings and important details. Convert the completed presentation into a single-page PDF file, ensuring all sourced content is properly integrated .

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