Study Material for Various Departmental Examination

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Q1 Remotely Managed Franking Machines in place of Electronic Franking Machines wef 16.8.2010

Q2 What is meant by SDBS ? Service Discharge Benefit Scheme

Q3 The Government of India (GOI) has introduced a new Defined Contribution Pension System known as NPS ( New Pension Scheme )

Q4 The NPS came into operation with effect from 1st January 2004

Q5 Every Divisional Office is the nodal operative and administrative unit for the disposal of public complaints relating to postal services rendered by post offices under its control. The above said statement is True

Q6 Multiple Speed Post articles for a single addressee can be delivered with a -------signature of the addressee or the person taking delivery, provided the delivery slip. Single

Q7 Book Now Pay Later system in Speednet was introduced wef 26 February, 2007

Q8 If a customer booking speed article for Rs 50,000/‐ to 1,00,000/‐ in a month then what is the rate of discount applicable for the speed booking ? 5%

Q9 If monthly discount is allowed for speednet , in which amount the discount is allowed ? Speed Post business excluding Service Tax and Education Cess etc

Q10 What is the main criteria to consider a customer as Bulk customer in speednet ? Anyone who provides Rs.10,000 worth of Speed Post business in a calendar month

Q11 The Bulk customer of Speed Post will have to enter into an agreement with the designated authority The above said statement is True

Q12 Who is the designated authority to enter into agreement on behalf of the Department for providing BNPL facility for Speed Post service at Head Post Office ? Divisional Head

Q13 New Speed Post discount structure and operational mechanism would apply to allexisting bulk customers availing credit facility w.e.f. 01‐01‐2011.

Q14 What is mainly mention in Rule 1A in the Indian Post Office Rules, 1933? Volumetric Weight of article

Q15 The form SB7A is related with -------------- Closure/Premature Closure of Account

16 In which rate of interest is applicable the period between the day following death of depositor of SCSS account and the refund is made to nominee ? Simple interest at the rate applicable from time to time to savings account

17 No cheque book will be issued to such account holder From the following in which type of account is related with above statement ? a. SB account b. NREGA account answer : NREGA account

18 Withdrawal from NREGA accounts will be allowed only on production of withdrawal from (SB‐7) and Wage Slip issued by the competent authority The above said statement is True

Q19 The --------accounts will be non‐transferable and also cannot be converted into single orJoint at a later stage NREGA

Q20 What is the maximum weight limit for Bulk Bag in foreign Post ? 30 kg

Q21 What is the second condition to consider an article in to a Newspaper category? That publication has a list of bona fide subscribers

Q22 The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 section 9 mentioned about --------------- Rules providing for the registration of newspapers for transmission by inland post as registered newspapers

Q23 If different rate is applicable for post card and a printed post card, then is any difference in ordinary ILC and an ILC containing printed matter. No same rate is applicable in ordinary LIC and ILC containing printed matter

Q24 Minimum contribution is Rs. 500 a month and Rs 6,000 per annum and there should be a minimum of four contributions From the following , in which type of deposit the above said condition is applicable 1. SB 2 MIS 3. NPS Answer : NPS

Q25 What is the age limit to join the NPS account ? 18 years to 55 years

Q26 Govt servants appointed after 01 Jan 2004 are eligible only for Tier II activation in NPS The above said statement is True

Q27 Every NPS registration (Opening of Account) involves, Two Types of Transactions . Mention the second one Initial Contribution

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Computer Knowledge : Study Material Various Examinations

1. Which of the following are advantages of CD-ROM as a storage media ?
(A) CD-ROM is an inexpensive way to store large amount of data and information
(B) CD-ROM disks retrieve data and information more quickly than magnetic disks do
(C) CD-ROMs make less errors than magnetic media
(D) All of these
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

2. A ……… is the term used when a search engine returns a Web page that matches the search criteria.
(A) blog
(B) hit
(C) link
(D) view
(E) success
Ans : (C)

3. The ……… is the term used to describe the window that is currently being used.
(A) Web Window
(B) display area
(C) WordPad Window
(D) active window
(E) monitor
Ans : (D)

4. CPU is an abbreviation for—
(A) central programming unit
(B) central processing unit
(C) computer processing unit
(D) computer protocol unit
(E) central protocol unit
Ans : (B)

5. A microprocessor is the brain of the computer and is also called a(n)—
(A) microchip
(B) macrochip
(C) macroprocessor
(D) calculator
(E) software
Ans : (A)

6. Storage and memory differ with respect to which of the following characteristics ?
(A) Price
(B) Reliability
(C) Speed
(D) All of these
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

7. What are two examples of freeware ?
(A) WinZip and Linux
(B) Shareware and file sharing
(C) Microsoft Word and the Google toolbar
(D) Instant messaging and the Google toolbar
(E) Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Excel
Ans : (D)

8. If a disk drive fails but the computer application running and using it can continue processing, this application is said to have been designed with this feature—
(A) 100 per cent uptime
(B) fault tolerance
(C) high reliability
(D) All of these
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)

9. What is e-commerce ?
(A) Buying and selling international goods
(B) Buying and selling products and services over the Internet
(C) Buying and selling products and services not found in stores
(D) Buying and selling products having to do with computers
(E) Buying and selling of electronic goods
Ans : (B)

10. What are the four things needed to connect to the Internet ?
(A) Telephone line, modem, computer, and an ISP
(B) Modem, computer, PDA and ISP
(C) Telephone line, PDA, modem and computer
(D) Computer, ISP, modem and communication software
(E) Monitor, keyboard, mouse, modem
Ans : (A)

11. Which of the following functions are not performed by servers ?
(A) Email processing
(B) Database sharing
(C) Processing Web sites
(D) Storage
(E) Word processing
Ans : (E)

12. Which media have the ability to have data/information stored (written) on them by users more than once ?
(A) CD-R disks
(B) CD-RW disks
(C) Zip disks
(D) OptiDisks
(E) Both CD-RW disks and Zip disks
Ans : (A)

13. The process of transferring files from a computer on the Internet to your computer is called—
(A) downloading
(B) uploading
(C) FTP
(D) JPEG
(E) downsizing
Ans : (C)

14. The………controls a client computer’s resources.
(A) application program
(B) instruction set
(C) operating system
(D) server application
(E) compiler
Ans : (D)

15. To reload a Web page, press the ……… button.
(A) Redo
(B) Reload
(C) Restore
(D) Ctrl
(E) Refresh
Ans : (E)

16. Which of the following could be digital input devices for computers ?
(A) Digital camcorder
(B) Microphone
(C) Scanner
(D) All of the above
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

17. The………enables you to simultaneously keep multiple Web pages open in one browser window.
(A) tab box
(B) pop-up helper
(C) tab row
(D) address bar
(E) Esc key
Ans : (A)

18. You can use the………bar to type a URL and display a Web page, or type a keyword to display a list of related Web pages.
(A) menu
(B) Title
(C) Search
(D) Web
(E) Address
Ans : (E)

19. Storage media such as a CD read and write information using—
(A) a laser beam of red light
(B) magnetic dots
(C) magnetic strips
(D) All of these
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

20. Vendor-created program modifications are called—
(A) patches
(B) antiviruses
(C) holes
(D) fixes
(E) overlaps
Ans : (D)

21. Cache and main memory will lose their contents when the power is off. They are—
(A) dynamic
(B) static
(C) volatile
(D) non-volatile
(E) faulty
Ans : (C)

22. The collection of links throughout the Internet creates an interconnected network called the—
(A) WWW
(B) Web
(C) World Wide Web
(D) All of the above
(E) Wide Area Web
Ans : (D)

23. Every computer has a(n) ………;
many also have.
(A) operating system, a client system
(B) operating system; instruction sets
(C) application programs; an operating system
(D) application programs; a client system
(E) operating system; application programs
Ans : (E)

24. Main memory works in conjunction with—
(A) special function cards
(B) RAM
(C) CPU
(D) Intel
(E) All of these
Ans : (C)

25. A sales clerk at a checkout counter scanning a tag on an item rather than keying it into the system, is using—
(A) input automation
(B) item data automation
(C) scanning automation
(D) source data automation
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)

26. A(n)……is composed of several computers connected together to share resources and data.
(A) Internet
(B) network
(C) backbone
(D) hyperlink
(E) protocol
Ans : (B)

27. Which of the following is a storage device that uses rigid, permanently installed magnetic disks to store data/information—
(A) floppy diskette
(B) hard disk
(C) permanent disk
(D) optical disk
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)

28. Microsoft Office is an example of a—
(A) closed-source software
(B) open-source software
(C) horizontal-market software
(D) vertical-market software
(E) compiler
Ans : (A)

29. A popular way to learn about computers without ever going to a classroom is called—
(A) i-learning
(B) isolated learning
(C) e-learning
(D) close learning
(E) Distance Learning
Ans : (C)

30. A person who used his or her expertise to gain access to other people’s computers to get information illegally or do damage is a—
(A) spammer
(B) hacker
(C) instant messenger
(D) programmer
(E) analyst
Ans : (B)

31. Which of the following is an example of storage devices ?
(A) Magnetic disks
(B) Tapes
(C) DVDs
(D) All of these
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

32. The………folder retains copies of messages that you have started but are not yet ready to send.
(A) Inbox
(B) Outbox
(C) Drafts
(D) Sent Items
(E) Address Book
Ans : (C)

33. Which of the following is an example of an optical disk ?
(A) Digital versatile disks
(B) Magnetic disks
(C) Memory disks
(D) Data bus disks
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)

34. The main job of a CPU is to—
(A) carry out program instructions
(B) store data/information for future use
(C) process data and information
(D) Both (A) and (C)
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

35. ……are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity.
(A) Phishing trips
(B) Computer viruses
(C) Spyware scams
(D) Viruses
(E) Phishing scams
Ans : (E)

36. An example of a processing device would be—
(A) a magnetic ink reader
(B) a tablet PC
(C) special function cards
(D) scanners
(E) keyboards
Ans : (B)

37. Which of the following is not a type of computer software which can be bought ?
(A) Off-the-shelf
(B) Tailor-made
(C) Custom-developed
(D) Off-the-shelf with alterations
(E) All of these can be purchased
Ans : (D)

38. You can use………to copy selected text, and ……… to paste it in a document.
(A) CTRL + C, CTRL + V
(B) CTRL + C, CTRL + P
(C) CTRL + S, CTRL + S
(D) SHIFT + C, ALT + P
(E) CTRL + D, CTRL + A
Ans : (A)

39. Video processors consist of ……… and ……, which store and process images.
(A) CPU and VGA
(B) CPU and memory
(C) VGA and memory
(D) VGI and DVI
(E) VGA and VGI
Ans : (C)

40. The main memory of a computer can also be called—
(A) primary storage
(B) internal memory
(C) primary memory
(D) All of these
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)

41. Computer software can be defined as—
(A) the computer and its associated equipment
(B) the instructions that tell the computer what to do
(C) computer components that act to accomplish a goal
(D) an interface between the computer and the network
(E) the interaction between the computer and its database
Ans : (B)

42. When speaking of computer input and output, input refers to—
(A) any data processing that occurs from new data input into the computer
(B) retrieval of data or information that has been input into the computer
(C) data or information that has been entered into the computer
(D) the transmission of data that has been input into the computer
(E) Both (C) and (D) above
Ans : (E)

43. A ……… is a set of rules.
(A) resource locator
(B) domain
(C) hypertext
(D) URL
(E) protocol
Ans : (E)

44. The connection between your computer at home and your local ISP is called—
(A) the last mile
(B) the home stretch
(C) the home page
(D) the backbone
(E) the vital mile
Ans : (C)

45. All of the logic and mathematical calculations done by the computer happen in/on the—
(A) system board
(B) central control unit
(C) central processing unit
(D) mother board
(E) memory
Ans : (C)

46. There are several primary categories of procedures. Which of the following is not a primary category of procedures ?
(A) Testing
(B) Backup and recovery
(C) Firewall development
(D) Design
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)

47. The operating system called UNIX is typically used for—
(A) desktop computers
(B) laptop computers
(C) supercomputers
(D) Web servers
(E) All of these
Ans : (E)

48. The………file format is a method of encoding pictures on a computer.
(A) HTML
(B) JPEG
(C) FTP
(D) URL
(E) DOC
Ans : (B)

49. Press………to move the insertion point to the Address box, or to highlight the URL in the Address box.
(A) ALT + D
(B) ALT + A
(C) SHIFT + TAB
(D) TAB + CTRL
(E) CTRL + S
Ans : (A)

50. Computer systems are comprised of—
(A) hardware, programs, information, people and networks
(B) hardware, software, procedures, networks and people
(C) hardware, programs, information, people and procedures
(D) hardware, programs, processors, procedures, networks and people
(E) hardware, programs, processors, procedures and people
Ans : (A)

Sr. Postmaster Grade Exam - Eligibility conditions

On announcement of Examination schedule (LDCE) for selection to the Senior Postmaster Grade, many of our members are asking to clarify the eligibility conditions to appear for the said Examination. As per the Recruitment rules framed, only Inspector Posts with 6 years of regular service are eligible to appear for the Sr Postmaster Examination. Inspectors who have completed 6 years regular service in IP cadre as on 01-01-2011 are eligible to appear for the LDCE scheduled to be held on 31-12-2011. ASPs are not eligible to appear for the Examination.

An extract of the Senior Postmaster (Group B Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2010, dated 9^thSeptember, 2010 is furnished here under for the information of the members.

VI. 25% of vacancies in the grade of Sr. Postmaster will be filled up by promotion of Postmaster Gr. III with 2 years of regular service in the grade (including regular service in HSG, I if any) and75% by Inspector of Posts (IPOs) with 6 years of regular service in the grade on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).

VII.The officials in PS Gr ‘B’ and Senior Postmaster (Gazetted) would be eligible for induction in IPoS Gr ‘A’ on the basis of a consolidated eligibility list.

Job Interviewing Do's and Don'ts

Here are the keys to successful job interviewing. Follow these simple rules and you should achieve success in this important phase of job-hunting.

• Do take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview -- or be sure you know exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there.

• Do your research and know the type of job interview you will be encountering. (See types of job interviews.) And do prepare and practice for the interview, but don't memorize or over-rehearse your answers. (See our some of the best collections of interview questions.)

• Do dress the part for the job, the company and the industry. And do err on the side of conservatism. If you're not sure, you should consider reading our article, when Job-Hunting: Dress for Success.

• Do plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable. If you are running late, do phone the company.

• Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect. This is where you make your first impression.

• Don't chew gum during the interview.

• If presented with a job application, do fill it out neatly, completely, and accurately.

• Do bring extra resumes to the interview. (Even better, if you have a job skills portfolio, do bring that with you to the interview.)

• Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. No matter how qualified you are for the position, you will need to sell yourself to the interviewer.

• Do greet the interviewer(s) by title (Ms., Mr., and Dr.) and last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. (If you're not sure, do ask the receptionist about the pronunciation before going into the interview.

• Do shake hands firmly. Don't have a limp or clammy handshake!

• Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. And do remember body language and posture: sit upright and look alert and interested at all times. Don't fidget or slouch.

• Don't tell jokes during the interview.

• Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s).

• Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company.

• Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette. And don't smoke beforehand so that you smell like smoke. And do brush your teeth, use mouthwash, or have a breath mint before the interview.

• Do avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like," "uh” and "um").

• Don't be soft-spoken. A forceful voice projects confidence.

• Do have a high confidence and energy level, but don't be overly aggressive.

• Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.

• Do avoid controversial topics.

• Don't say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.

• Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner.

• Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly. And don't over-answer questions.

• Do stress your achievements. And don't offer any negative information about yourself.

• Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. Describe those things about yourself that showcase your talents, skills, and determination. Give examples.

• Do show off the research you have done on the company and industry when responding to questions. (See our Guide to Researching Companies.)

• Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.

• Do remember that the interview is also an important time for you to evaluate the interviewer and the company she represents.

• Don't respond to an unexpected question with an extended pause or by saying something like, "boy, that's a good question." And do repeat the question out loud or ask for the question to be repeated to give you a little more time to think about an answer. Also, a short pause before responding is okay.

• Do always conduct yourself as if you are determined to get the job you are discussing. Never close the door on an opportunity until you are sure about it.

• Don't answer cell phone calls during the interview, and do turn off (or set to silent ring) your cell phone and/or pager.

• Do show what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you.

• Don't inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other benefits until after you've received an offer. Be prepared for a question about your salary requirements, but do try and delay salary talk until you have an offer. (You might consider visiting our salary tutorial for more tips and strategies.)

• Do ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry. Don't ever not ask any questions -- it shows a lack of interest.

• Do close the interview by telling the interviewer(s) that you want the job and asking about the next step in the process. (Some experts even say you should close the interview by asking for the job.)

• Do try and get business cards from each person you interviewed with -- or at least the correct spelling of their first and last names. And don't make assumptions about simple names -- was it Jon or John -- get the spelling.

• Do immediately take down notes after the interview concludes so you don't forget crucial details.

useful information - General Knowledge

1) Longest English Word:

Praetertranssubstan tiationalistically has 37 letters.

2) Book without Letter "e":

GADFY, written by Earnest Wright in 1939 is a 50,000+ word book, which doesn't contain a
single word with 'e' in it

3) Word without Vowel:

Rhythm

Sky

Fry

Cry

4) Human Brain:

Organ of body which has no sensation when cut.

5) Crocodile:

Only animal & reptile which sheds tear while eating.

6) No of Alphabets, which SOUND AS WORDS:

They are
** **B* Bee *
** **C* Sea*
** **G** * Zee*
** ** I* Eye *
** ** Q* Queue*
** ** R* Are *
** ** S* Yes *
** **T* Tea* **
** ** U* You *
** ** Y* Why

Fascinating Animals, Birds, Trees:

1) SNAILS have 14175 teeth laid along 135 rows on their tongue.
2) A BUTTERFLY has 12,000 eyes.
3) DOLPHINS sleep with 1 eye open.
4) A BLUE WHALE can eat as much as 3 tones of food everyday, but at the same time can live without food for 6 months.
5) The EARTH has over 12, 00,000 species of animals, 3, 00,000 species of plants & 1, 00,000 other species.
6) The fierce DINOSAUR was TYRANNOSAURS which has sixty long & sharp
teeth, used to attack & eat other dinosaurs.
7) DEMETRIO was a mammal like REPTILE with a snail on its back. This acted as a radiator to cool the body of the animal.
8) CASSOWARY is one of the dangerous BIRD, that can kill a man or animal by tearing off with its dagger like claw.
9) The SWAN has over 25,000 feathers in its body.
10) OSTRICH eats pebbles to help digestion by grinding up the ingested food.
11) POLAR BEAR can look clumsy & slow but during chase on ice, can reach 25 miles / hr of speed.
12) KIWIS are the only birds, which hunt by sense of smell.
13) ELEPHANT teeth can weigh as much as 9 pounds.
14) OWL is the only bird, which can rotate its head to 270 degrees.

What are They :

1) If we say 'MUMMY', they come together & go apart when we say DADDY':

LIPS
2) What goes up & never comes down:
AGE
3) Patches over patches but no stitches:
CABBAGE
4) What is that we cannot see, but is always before you:

FUTURE
5) What goes up & down a hill, but never moves: ROAD
6) You can never wet it:
SHADOW
7) What belongs to You, but used by your friends more often you do:

YOUR NAME

In 24 Hours Average Human:

1) HEART beats 1,03,689 times.
2) LUNGS respire 23,045 times.
3) BLOOD flows 16,80,000 miles.
4) NAILS grow 0.00007 inches
5) HAIR grows 0.01715 inches
6) Take 2.9 pounds WATER (including all liquids)
7) Take of 3.25 pounds FOOD.
8) Breathe 438 cubic feet AIR.
9) Lose 85.60, BODY TEMPERATURE.
10) Produce 1.43 pints SWEAT.
11) Speak 4,800 WORDS.
12) During SLEEP move 25.4 times