Professional Knowledge

The Domain Section focuses on subject-specific knowledge required for the Executive Assistant position. It mainly includes:

👉 English Language

👉 Computer Awareness & Proficiency

English Language Syllabus

Vocabulary, analogies, spelling mistakes, synonyms and antonyms, one word substitution, rearrangement of words in sentence, idioms and phrases, English proficiency, jumbled paragraph, preposition, odd word out, fill in the blanks, paragraph formation, paragraph completion, sentence formation, sentence reconstruction, sentence improvement, sentence completion, reading comprehension, error spotting, word meaning match, sentence correction.

Computer Awareness and Proficiency Syllabus

Computer Fundamentals & Terminologies: Basic computer components, Functions of CPU, Input devices, Output devices, Storage devices, Hardware and software, Types of software (System software, Application software), Operating system basics, Computer memory (RAM, ROM), Primary and secondary memory, Computer networks, Internet basics, LAN, WAN, Communication devices, Networking concepts

MS Word: Creating documents, Formatting text, Page layout, Paragraph formatting, Bullets and numbering, Tables creation, Inserting images and shapes, Mail merge, Header and footer, Page numbering, Find and replace, Templates, Printing options

MS Excel: Creating spreadsheets, Formatting cells, Formulas and functions, Basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT), Logical functions (IF), Sorting and filtering, Charts and graphs, Data analysis, Pivot table basics, Conditional formatting, Data validation

MS PowerPoint: Creating presentations, Slide layouts, Formatting slides, Inserting images and multimedia, Animations and transitions, Slide show settings, Hyperlinks, Notes and handouts, Presentation design tools

Computer Hardware: Types of computer systems (Desktop, Laptop), CPU components, Motherboard, Hard disk, SSD, Input peripherals (Keyboard, Mouse), Output peripherals (Monitor, Printer, Scanner), External devices, Ports and connectors

Keyboard Shortcuts: Windows shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+Z), File management shortcuts, MS Word shortcuts, MS Excel shortcuts, MS PowerPoint shortcuts, Function keys usage

Computer Abbreviations & Acronyms: CPU, RAM, ROM, USB, LAN, WAN, WWW, HTTP, HTTPS, PDF, BIOS, URL, IP address, HTML, SMTP, FTP

Internet & Email Basics: Web browsers, Search engines, Downloading and uploading files, Email creation, Sending and receiving emails, Attachments, CC and BCC, Spam, Cyber security basics

Cyber Security Basics: Virus, Malware, Phishing, Firewall, Antivirus software, Data protection, Password security, Safe browsing practices.

General Aptitude

The Aptitude Section evaluates logical thinking, numerical ability, and analytical skills.

It includes:

👉 General Intelligence & Reasoning

👉 Quantitative Aptitude

General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus

Verbal logic, syllogisms, visual & critical reasoning, series, decision making, data structures, coding-decoding, alphabetical series, statement & conclusion, problem solving, partnership, blood relations, linear & matrix arrangements, circular arrangements, puzzles, input & output, family tree problem, situational judgement, bar graph, pie chart, tables, caselets.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Percentages, Venn Diagram, HCF & LCM, Number System, Arithmetic Progression, BODMAS, Binomial Expansion, Simple Interest, Ratios, Median, Compound Interest, Vectors, Coordinate Geometry, Arithmetic Mean, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Harmonic Mean, Set Theory, Permutation & Combination, Mode, Instalments/payments, Linear Equations, Algebra, Probability, Geometry, Work & Time, Time, Speed, Distance, Ratios & Proportions, Probability, Clocks, Geometric Progression, Logarithm, Inequations Quadratic, Averages, Profit & Loss, Calendar, Geometric Mean

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