Annexure-1

Awareness in Computer Concepts [ACC]

OBJECTIVE:
By undergoing the Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC), one should be able to acquire basic
knowledge on computer & its usage by understanding the following skills:
 How to operate the elements of a computer
 Perform basic operations on the computer
 Create, edit and format documents using a word processor
 Access the Internet and finding information of interest
 Register for a web-based e-mail account and using it, Opening of e-mail attachments
 Understanding Financial Literacy
 Digital Literacy to understand the concept of Online Banking
 Understanding the available e-Governance Services

The module on financial literacy will enable the individuals to understand the various financial services
and be aware of the various schemes of Government of India.

Duration:
20 Hours - (Theory: 9 hrs + Practical: 11 hrs)

Eligibility:
No minimum qualification is required for applying and appearing for the examination in course on
Awareness of Computer Concepts (ACC).
Detailed Syllabus and Learning Outcome:
S. Chapter Course Outline Duration Learning Outcome
No. Name (Hours)
Theory Lab
1 Chapter-1 1.0 Introduction 1 1 After completion of this
Introduction 1.1 Objectives chapter, the candidate
to Computer 1.2 Computer, Mobile/ Tablet and will be able to
their applications  Aware about
1.3 Components of a Computer computers, its
System component and
1.3.1 Central Processing Unit connecting the parts
1.3.2 Common Input & of computer.
Output devices  Get familiar with
1.3.3 USB ports and Pen common keyboard
Drive keys, mouse
1.3.4 Connecting Power operation.
cord, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor  Get aware of USB
and Printer to CPU port and Pen Drive.
1.4 Summary
1.5 Model Questions and Answers

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2 Chapter-2 2.0 Introduction 1 2 After learning this
Operating a 2.1 Objectives chapter, candidate will
Computer 2.2 Operating System and its usage  Identify and work
System 2.3 Basic Operations: Mouse (click, with desktop screen
click and drag, double click, right click
components, Start
(for the context menu)), Keyboard
(some of the more common letters, Menu and Task Bar
enter, Delete, backspace, shift, tab and  Well acquainted with
arrows) some basic operation
2.4 Starting and Shutting Down a on Operating System
Computer and Login onto the
2.5 User Interface for Desktop and system and shut
Laptop down the computer.
2.5.1 Task Bar  Locate files, manage
2.5.2 Icons & Shortcuts
files and folders.
2.5.3 Running an Application
2.5.4 Scroll Bars  Understand Various
2.5.5 Using Help types of Computer
2.6 File and Folder Management Files
2.7 Types of File Extensions
2.8 Summary
2.9 Model Questions and Answers
3. Chapter-3 3.0 Introduction After completion of this
3.1 Objective 2 3 chapter, candidate will
Create, Edit 3.2 Word Processing Basics have
and Format 3.2.1 Opening Word Processing  Basic Knowledge of
Package
documents Word Processing,
3.2.2 Title Bar, Menu Bar,
using Word Toolbars & Sidebar their usage, details of
Processor 3.2.3 Creating a New Document word processing
3.3 Opening and Closing Documents screen.
3.3.1 Opening Documents  Opening, saving and
3.3.2 Save and Save As printing a document
3.3.3 Closing Document including pdf files.
3.3.4 Using The Help  Knowledge of
3.3.5 Page Setup Document creation,
3.3.6 Print Preview
formatting of text,
3.3.7 Printing of Documents
3.3.8 PDF file and Saving a Undo redo and Spell
Document as PDF file Check.
3.4 Document manipulation &
Formatting
3.4.1 Text Selection
3.4.2 Cut, Copy and Paste
3.4.3 Font, Color, Style and
Size selection
3.4.4 Alignment of Text
3.4.5 Undo & Redo
3.4.6 Spelling & Grammar
3.5 Shortcut Keys

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3.6 Summary
3.7 Model Questions and Answers
4. Chapter-4 4.0 Introduction After completion of this
4.1 Objectives 2 2 chapter, candidate will
INTRODUCT 4.2 Internet be able to:
ION TO 4.3.1 Concept of Internet &  Get an overview of
INTERNET WWW Internet, access the
and finding 4.3.2 Website Address and internet using
information URL browser.
on Internet 4.3.3 Applications of Internet  Connect to Internet
4.3.4 Modes of Connecting using various
Internet (Hotspot, Wi-Fi, modes of
LAN Cable, Broadband, connections/devices
USB Tethering) available.
4.4 Popular Web Browsers  Can search
(Internet Explorer/Edge, Chrome, Information on the
Mozilla Firefox,) Internet on various
4.5 Exploring the Internet topics.
4.5.1 Surfing the web
4.5.2 Popular Search Engines
4.5.3 Searching on Internet
4.6 Summary
4.7 Model Questions and Answers
5. Chapter-5 5.0 Introduction After completion of this
5.1 Objectives 1 1 chapter, candidate will
Working with 5.2 Structure of E-mail be able to:
e-mail 5.3 Using E-mails  Create an email
5.3.1 Opening Email account account, compose
5.3.2 Mailbox: Inbox and an email, reply an
Outbox email and send the
5.3.3 Creating and Sending a email along with
new E-mail attachments.
5.3.4 Replying to an E-mail  Forward and delete
message and email.
5.3.5 Forwarding an E-mail
message
5.3.6 Access email with
attachments
5.3.7 Delete an e-mail
5.4 Summary
5.5 Model Questions and Answers
6. Chapter-6 6.0 Introduction After completion of this
6.1 Objectives 2 2 chapter, candidate will
6.2 Digital Financial Tools be able to:
6.2.1 Understanding OTP [One  Know the OTP,
Understandin Time Password]and QR Digital Financial

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g Financial [Quick Response] Code Tools.
Literacy and 6.2.2 UPI [Unified Payment  Get Knowledge of
e-Governance Interface] Internet Banking
Services 6.2.3 AEPS [Aadhaar Enabled Modes.
Payment System]  Get familiar with
6.2.4 USSD[Unstructured Online Bill
Supplementary Service Data] payments, and
6.2.5 Card [Credit / Debit] availing online e-
6.2.6 eWallet services.
6.2.7 PoS [Point of Sale]
6.3 Internet Banking
6.3.1 National Electronic
Fund Transfer (NEFT)
6.3.2 Real Time Gross
Settlement (RTGS)
6.3.3 Immediate Payment
Service (IMPS)
6.4 Online Bill Payment
6.5 Overview of e-Governance
Services like Railway
Reservation, Passport,
eHospital [ORS]
6.6 Accessing e-Governance
Services on Mobile Using
“UMANG APP”
6.7 Summary
6.8 Model Questions and Answers
Total Hours = 20 9 11

For practical purpose latest version of Free Open Source Ubuntu & LibreOffice may be used.

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