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ADCA stands for Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications. It is a 1-year (usually 2-semester) diploma program designed to take you from a basic beginner level to an advanced user capable of working in office administration, data entry, and basic IT support.
Syllabus Breakdown
Semester 1: Office & Management (Your Image)
This semester focuses on the essentials of using a computer in a professional environment:
Fundamentals: How computers work (Hardware, Software, Memory).
Operating Systems: Managing Windows (Files, Folders, Settings).
Productivity Tools: * MS Word: Letter writing, reports, and formatting.
MS Excel: Spreadsheets, formulas, and data management.
PowerPoint: Creating professional presentations.
Graphics (Basics): Simple editing in MS Paint.
Semester 2: Professional & Technical Skills
Depending on the institute, the second half of the course usually covers:
Accounting: Tally Prime with GST (highly valued for jobs).
Web Designing: Basic HTML, CSS, and sometimes JavaScript.
Graphics Designing: Introduction to Photoshop or CorelDraw.
Programming: Basic logic using C or Python.
Internet: Emailing, browsing, and online security.
Career Opportunities after ADCA
Completing this course makes you eligible for several entry-level roles:
Data Entry Operator: Managing digital records.
Office Assistant: Handling documentation and emails.
Tally Operator: Managing accounts for small to medium businesses.
Computer Teacher: Teaching basic computer courses at private institutes.
1. Computer Fundamentals
This covers the "theory" of how computers work. Focus on:
Hardware vs. Software: Components like CPU, RAM, and storage devices.
Input/Output Devices: Keyboards, mice, monitors, and printers.
Generations of Computers: Evolution from vacuum tubes to AI.
Memory Units: Understanding bits, bytes, KB, MB, GB, and TB.
2. Operating System (Windows)
This is about how to navigate and manage a computer. Focus on:
Desktop Management: Using the Taskbar, Start Menu, and Shortcuts.
File Explorer: Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting files/folders.
Control Panel: Basic settings like changing wallpaper or uninstalling programs.
3. Notepad & MS Paint
These are basic utility tools often used for practice.
Notepad: Writing simple text files and understanding file extensions (.txt).
MS Paint: Using the ribbon tools (brushes, shapes, crop, and resize) and saving images in different formats.
4. M.S. Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
This is the core of most practical exams.
Word: Formatting text, inserting tables, Page Layout, and Mail Merge.
Excel: Using formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF), creating charts, and sorting/filtering data.
PowerPoint: Creating slides, adding animations, transitions, and running a slideshow.
5. Practical & Viva
Practical: You will likely be asked to perform a specific task, such as "Create a resume in Word" or "Calculate a monthly budget in Excel."
Viva (Oral Exam): An examiner will ask you quick-fire questions. Common questions include: "What is the shortcut for Paste?" or "What is the difference between RAM and ROM?"
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