Exam Format

The question paper for Computer Programmer was designed to test the candidate's proficiency in core computer science and software engineering concepts. The major areas included:

1. Programming Languages

• C, C++, Java, Python basics

• Syntax, semantics, control structures

• Functions, recursion, and data types

2. Data Structures & Algorithms

• Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues

• Trees, Graphs

• Searching & Sorting techniques

• Time & Space Complexity

3. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

• RDBMS concepts

• SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY, etc.)

• Normalization, ACID properties, transactions

• DBMS tools and ER models

4. Operating Systems

• Process scheduling and memory management

• File systems and system calls

• Concepts of multithreading and synchronization

5. Computer Networks

• OSI and TCP/IP Models

• Routing, switching, IP addressing

• Protocols like HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP

• Basics of network security

6. Software Engineering

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Agile, Waterfall models

• UML diagrams

• Testing techniques (unit, integration, system testing)

7. Web Technologies

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript fundamentals

• Basics of web development frameworks (PHP/ASP.NET)

8. System Analysis and Design

• Requirements analysis

• System architecture and documentation

9. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Technical)

• IT-related developments

• Digital India, E-Governance, IT policies in Kerala

Difficulty Level & Analysis

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