How to prepare yourself for public exam – Computer Science

Computer Science is another subject where scoring full mark is possible if prepared well and answered with lot of care.

In contrast to other subjects, it is much easy to score full marks in Computer Science subject. As for as the computer science question paper is concerned there are 75 one-mark questions, 24 two-mark questions out which 20 is to be answered and 10 five-mark questions are asked out which 7 need to be answered. 

  

As the students get 50 marks in the practical, preparing for 150 marks is enough. As there are 75 one-mark questions, students take it very light to prepare with seriousness for the computer science paper. If students take little care and prepare cautiously it is very easy to score full marks in computer science papers. Students must keep it in mind, as for as computer science is concerned, getting into leading colleges to computer science related course would be possible only by getting more than 180 marks.   

Spreadsheet is considered as the longest chapter in computer science subject. From this chapter alone, 7 one-mark and two mark questions come, 4 or 5 five-mark questions appear in the question paper. Spreadsheet is the longest chapter as well as the easiest chapter. If more time is spent on this chapter than any other chapter, it is easily possible to get 27 marks from this chapter.

As for as one-mark questions are concerned, contrasting to other papers, questions are not picked from the back of the book.

Therefore, those students seeking to score full marks need to study the entire book without leaving any lessons.

When answering one-mark questions, students are supposed answer in an OMR sheet. Students ought to remember that at any cost teachers do not correct the OMR sheets, instead it is corrected by a computer.  Therefore students need to take at most care while  nswering in the OMR sheet. It has been repeatedly found that students make lot of mistakes like shading two answers for one question, not shading the box properly and not rubbing the pencil mark on the wrongly shaded box. 

It very difficult to identify the important questions that is likely to come in exam. But all the programs asked in the question paper are from the textbook. So, try to work out all the programs found in the textbook. As for as this subject is concerned do not be slackened by studying once. Further, it is not necessary to write the exact Tamil word of certain keys or components. So, do not the worried that marks would be cut for not using the exact Tamil words.

As for as five mark questions are concerned, selecting 'Find out the Result' questions would fetch full marks. It is very difficult to cut marks in these questions.  Students write too elaborate on question related to bullets and numbering, which is wrong as well as not necessary. Just three points for each bullets and numbering is enough, for which five marks are provided. Writing unnecessary long stories is mere waste of time. Consistently work out on previous years question banks would help to secure full marks.

How to prepare yourself for public exams - Accountancy

Accountancy is a subject where scoring full marks is possible if your preparation is good and meticulous.

In the accountancy question paper, 80% of the questions are from the book and the rest 20% is from the workout examples. Studying selected portions it is impossible score full marks as for as accountancy is concerned. So, it is a must to study the entire portion to get full marks.  

In a question paper that comprises of 4 sections it is necessary to answer all the 30 questions in Section A. In section A try to attempt all the questions in sequence of 1, 2, 3, ….30. If you dont know the answer to a particular question it is good leave the question number and move to the next questions instead of wasting time on the question that you dont know. Leave some space in the same section for those left questions and probably later on you may get some time to think and write the answer. 

Section-B contains 14 questions. Out of which 7 would be simple calculations and the rest seven would be questions related to principles of the subject. Here you have a      choice of attempting only 5 questions.    
 
In Section-C, 8 questions are asked from 45 to 52. Out of which you need to attempt only 5 questions. However, question number 45 is a compulsory question. Some students in a hurry leave this question that would lead to less marks.

Generally, questions from this section are from Single Entry System and Non-Performing Assets. Hence, students should thoroughly work out these two sections.

Next, in Section D, 5 questions are asked from 53 to 57.  Out of which you need to attempt only 3 questions. However, question number 53 is compulsory one. 

This question is usually from Single Entry System or Patternship. This section comprises of questions from Final Statement Accounts, Financial Statement Account, and Cash Flow Statement. Easily, it is possible to score 60 marks if you are thorough with these portions. 

During the exam allot 30 minutes for Section- A, 45 minutes for Section B, 45 minutes for Section C and 45 minutes for Section D. If you happened to spend the last 15 minutes for checking the answers, underlining important points and attaching all the papers in the right order unnecessary tension could be avoided. Even though you may know the answer do not write more than what is required.

Write the answers section wise; do not jumble up sections and answer. It is possible to score full marks in Accountancy subject. 

How to prepare yourself for public exams?

By this time most of the students would be ardently studying aspiring to become doctors, engineers, architects, designers and various other professional studies and taking up various other professional course for a great career.

Here we provide some useful tips for all those students. Please avoid last minute study and forgo the plan of studying on the holidays provided between exams. These are times to revise, but not to do the actual studying. Well, if you have not started studying, at least start immediately.   

Affix the examination schedule at your vicinity somewhere close to the place where you sit and study regularly. Make a proper schedule for each subject giving sufficient time for weaker subjects.   

First of all every student should be aware of the examination schedule and timings. Plus two common exams begin on March 8. All the exam begins at 10.15 AM and finishes at 1:15 PM. Instead of arriving at the examination center at the right time, it is good to be present at your examination center at least 15 minutes before the schedule time. Avoid last minute hurrying, especially if taking a long drive to the exam center. If not writing in your own school, but going to another new school ensure to reach the center at least 1 hour before the commencement of exams on the first day. Then you would be able to  calculate the exact time for travel and adjust accordingly for the coming days.

Make sure to avoid tension during the examination days. Tension arises only when there is no proper planning. So plan prudently keeping thinks like socks, ribbons, shoes and writing accessories everything intact in its respective place to avoid searching in the last minute that will make you tensed. 

Before entering the examination hall make sure you have enough materials for the examination like pen, ink, pencil, scale, sharpener, drawing material and other accessories that are permissible.  Checked out your pockets for any scrap written notes that you would have used for your revision purpose or list of other things that are objectionable. 

Once inside the hall do not try to talk with anyone. Talking unnecessarily with the invigilator could also invite punishment. In stead take 2 minutes time to relax, so that all your apprehension and tension eases away.

Students would be given 10 minutes to read through the question paper from 10:00 AM to 10:10 AM. Then, 5 minutes would be provided for writing certain details on your answer sheet.  It is very important to manage the writing time properly, without spending too much time on one particular question.

After completing the exam make sure that you have minimum of 10 minutes to unhurriedly read through the answer sheet at least once. Manage the time accordingly throughout the exam so that you get that time to read.

Its a proven fact that 80% of the students have a habit of jumping words and subjects. During this reading time you can get a chance to rectify these mistakes, which could help you obtain more marks.

 

Both while coming to your exam and after the exam back home on the way avoid arguments with classmates over the question paper, instead get yourself prepared for the next exam. Keep away from quarrels or any petty teenage brawls on the way back home. Make sure not loose your cool in any untoward incident happening within the family or in neighborhood.