Assam ASSEB HSLC Elective Computer Science study plan

Convert numbers among binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal by hand, showing each step, for at least 15 practice values

Perform binary addition, subtraction and 1's/2's complement subtraction on 10 worked examples without a calculator

Classify 20 given devices and programs as input, output, storage, system software or application software

Label the main internal components (CPU, ALU, control unit, registers, primary vs secondary memory) on a hand-drawn block diagram and explain each in two sentences

Distinguish hardware from software and system from application software using 15 examples, and define compiler, interpreter and assembler in your own words

Demonstrate 12 Windows operations from memory: creating, renaming, moving, copying and deleting files/folders, using Search, changing wallpaper, and adjusting date/time

Explain the functions of an operating system (process, memory, file and device management) in a short written summary

Practise safe file organisation by building a folder tree with at least 3 levels and 10 files named by a consistent convention

Type a 250-word passage at a steady pace and correct all spelling/grammar issues using the spell-check and find-and-replace tools

Format a document using font styles, sizes, bold/italic/underline, alignment, line spacing, bullets, numbering and indentation

Insert and format a table with merged cells, plus a header, footer and page number

Apply page setup options (margins, orientation, paper size) and print preview a document without errors

Enter data into a worksheet and apply cell formatting: number, currency, percentage, date, text wrap and borders

Write formulas using relative and absolute references, and use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT and IF correctly on a sample dataset

Build a chart (column and pie) from a data range and label title, axes and legend

Sort and filter a 20-row table and explain in writing what each operation changed

Create a 6-slide presentation with a consistent theme, title slide, bulleted content, one image and one chart, using slide transitions and simple animations

Configure and explain the difference between a LAN and WAN, and between the Internet and the World Wide Web

Identify the parts of a URL and describe the roles of browser, web server, HTTP/HTTPS and search engine

Compose, reply to, forward and attach a file to an email, and describe what CC, BCC and subject line are for

Write algorithms in pseudocode and as flowcharts (using standard symbols) for at least 5 problems: sum of numbers, largest of three, even/odd check, factorial and a simple series

Trace a given algorithm by hand, producing a dry-run table of variable values for each step

Write and run simple programs using variables, input/output, if-else, and for/while loops in one beginner language

Debug 5 short faulty programs by identifying the error type (syntax, logical or runtime) and correcting it

Explain the three basic control structures (sequence, selection, iteration) with one original example each

List five cyber-safety practices (strong passwords, two-factor authentication, avoiding phishing links, privacy settings, safe downloading) and describe a realistic scam scenario for each

Describe digital citizenship duties: netiquette, respecting copyright, avoiding plagiarism and reporting cyberbullying

Identify common malware types (virus, worm, trojan, ransomware) and one preventive measure for each

Rehearse the full practical sequence for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation tasks within a timed 90-minute mock session

Complete a mini project combining a spreadsheet dataset, a chart and a short report document, then present it in 3 slides

Revise weak areas flagged by earlier deliverables by redoing 10 missed questions per weak domain

Take one full-length timed mock test covering all 10 domains and review every wrong answer with a written correction note