Assam ASSEB HSLC NSQF Electronics and Hardware study plan

Define voltage, current, resistance and power, and state the unit and symbol of each without notes

Apply Ohm's law and the power formulas P=VI, P=I²R and P=V²/R to at least 15 mixed numerical problems

Compute equivalent resistance for series, parallel and series-parallel networks of three to five resistors

Distinguish AC from DC, state peak, RMS and average values for a sine wave, and calculate RMS from a given peak value

Explain the working of a transformer and a relay in terms of electromagnetic induction, and state the turns ratio relationship

Identify resistors by 4-band and 5-band colour code and read tolerance and temperature coefficient bands correctly

Decode capacitor markings (numeric, letter-code and colour) and state the unit conversions between pF, nF and µF

Classify diodes, transistors and ICs by package type (axial, DO, TO-92, TO-220, DIP, SMD) and pin numbering convention

Explain the function and polarity of electrolytic, ceramic, film and tantalum capacitors in a circuit

Test a resistor, diode and transistor with a multimeter and state what a good reading looks like for each

Describe the soldering process step by step: tip tinning, thermal bridging, fillet formation and joint inspection

Distinguish good, cold, bridged and overheated solder joints from written descriptions and state the cause of each defect

Explain the role of flux, solder alloy composition and tip temperature in achieving a reliable joint

Describe desoldering with a pump, wick and hot-air rework station, and state when each method is appropriate

Read voltage, current and resistance on a digital multimeter and explain why the meter is placed in series or parallel for each measurement

Explain how a CRO or DSO displays amplitude, time period and frequency, and calculate frequency from the time-base setting

Describe the construction and testing of a half-wave and full-wave bridge rectifier, including ripple and the role of the filter capacitor

Compare a linear regulator and an SMPS on efficiency, heat, complexity and typical application

Explain the charging stages of a lead-acid and lithium-ion battery and state the safety precautions for each chemistry

Diagnose a faulty power supply section by describing expected versus measured voltages at transformer, rectifier and regulator test points

Convert between binary, decimal and hexadecimal numbers and perform binary addition and subtraction

Construct truth tables for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR and XNOR gates and state the universal gate property of NAND and NOR

Simplify a Boolean expression using Boolean algebra and verify the result with a truth table

Explain the function of flip-flops, registers and counters, and distinguish combinational from sequential logic

Describe the architecture of a microcontroller in terms of CPU, RAM, ROM/flash, I/O ports, timers and ADC, and explain the role of a simple GPIO program

Assemble a desktop computer from a written checklist covering CPU seating, thermal paste, RAM slotting, storage, front-panel headers and power connectors

Describe BIOS/UEFI settings that affect boot order, and diagnose a no-display or no-boot fault by beep code and POST reasoning

Explain the troubleshooting sequence of observe, isolate, substitute and verify as applied to a hardware fault

Describe servicing procedures for a television, an inverter air conditioner or a washing machine control board, naming the usual failure points

Distinguish symptoms of a failed capacitor, a dry joint and a shorted semiconductor in a consumer appliance board

Explain ESD generation, the purpose of a wrist strap, mat and grounded bench, and the correct handling of a MOSFET or IC

State safe practices for mains work, capacitor discharge, lead-free solder handling and lithium battery storage

Apply the 3R principle (reduce, reuse, recycle) and describe correct disposal of e-waste, batteries and solder dross

Draft a short customer-facing service estimate covering parts, labour and warranty terms

List the documents and basic registrations needed to start a small electronics repair enterprise

Revise the highest-weight domains by reworking every previously missed numerical and identification question

Complete two full-length timed mock tests under exam conditions and record the score for each domain

Re-derive the ten formulas most often used across electrical, power supply and digital topics from memory

Review the personal error log and state the recurring mistake pattern for each domain

Confirm readiness by scoring at or above the target pass mark on the second mock