Chapter 1
PGDCA Comprehensive Curriculum Overview
Overview of diploma syllabus, exam patterns, marks distribution, and practical project guidelines.
PGDCA: Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
PGDCA is a comprehensive program covering Information Technology, Database Systems, Office Suites, and Programming fundamentals. This curriculum satisfies the eligibility criteria for government exams, academic admissions, and professional computer jobs.
Hands-on Laboratory Procedures & Shortcuts
Follow the steps below to practice directly on your computer.
PGDCA Practical Laboratory:
Hands-on practice across MS Word document preparation, Excel formula auditing, PowerPoint animation, C algorithms, SQL database queries, and HTML layout design.
Key Summary & Revision Bullet Points
Quick cheat-sheet to review before online examinations.
• Complete coverage of IT concepts, hardware architecture, Windows utilities, Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and Programming.
Frequently Asked Viva & Exam Questions
Review these standard questions frequently asked in diploma exams and job interviews.
Q1: What is the significance of PGDCA?
Ans: PGDCA provides formal postgraduate diploma qualification recognized by universities and employment recruitment boards across India.
Interactive Chapter Quiz
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Q1
Which device is needed at end user premises to connect to internet?
A. Scanner
B. Touchscreen
C. Printer
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: Modem. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q2
You press a key and see a list of all the programs currently running appear in the middle of your screen. Which key did you press?
A. CTRL + INS
B. SHIFT + F1
C. F10
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: ALT + TAB. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q3
What is the layer of a computer system between the hardware and the user program?
A. System environment
B. Operating environment
C. None
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: Operating system. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q4
Which of the following in not an Operating System?
A. Mac OS
B. Red Hat
C. Solaris
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: Windows Explorer. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q5
You see the following in your Windows taskbar. Which of the following is not indicated?
A. Your mains cable is plugged in.
B. Your wi-fi is turned off.
C. Your sound is turned off.
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: Your anti-virus editor is running.. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q6
What program command saves a copy of a file under a different name?
A. Copy
B. Save
C. Duplicate
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: Save as. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q7
What is the keyboard shortcut key to open the file menu?
A. ALT+ S
B. ALT+ K
C. ALT+ M
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: ALT+ F. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q8
Here is the typical website. What was used to create it?
A. SQL
B. PHP
C. VBA
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: HTML. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q9
What is the primary purpose of operating system?
A. To keep systems programmers employed.
B. To allow people to use the computer.To make computers easier to use.
C. Option C
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware.. Refer to PGDCA study material.
Q10
What is the keyboard shortcut key to select all the items in a document or window?
A. CTRL+V
B. CTRL+Z
C. CTRL+C
D. Option D
Explanation: Answer: CTRL+A. Refer to PGDCA study material.