Areas to revise
- Abbreviations such as CPU, RAM, ROM, URL and HTTP
- Hardware: input, output and storage devices, and memory types
- Software: system and application software, translators and operating systems
- Keyboard shortcuts, file extensions and basic networking terms
Learn the logic, not just the list
Understand the difference between RAM (volatile, working memory) and ROM (non-volatile), or a compiler (translates the whole program) and an interpreter (line by line). Such pairs are favourite exam material.
Where it appears
Banking exams, especially at the mains stage, can include computer knowledge; see banking and general awareness practice. For context, read our guide to computer awareness for banking exams.
