Exam Details

• Post Name: Programmer
• Department: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 145/2015
• Date of Examination: 4th August 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC Programmer exam focused on evaluating candidates' technical skills in programming, databases, networking, software engineering, and logical reasoning. The exam included the following major sections:

1. Programming Concepts (Core Subject)

• Basics of C, C++, Java, and Python
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Principles
• Data Structures – Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs
• Algorithms – Searching & Sorting (Binary Search, Quick Sort, Merge Sort, etc.)
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Debugging and Error Handling Techniques

2. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

• Relational Database Concepts
• SQL Queries, Joins, and Indexing
• Normalization and Denormalization
• Transactions and Concurrency Control
• NoSQL Databases and Differences from RDBMS

3. Operating Systems & System Programming

• Functions of an Operating System (OS)
• Process Scheduling, Memory Management, and Deadlocks
• File Systems and Input-Output Operations
• Unix/Linux Commands & Shell Scripting

4. Computer Networks & Web Technologies

• OSI & TCP/IP Model
• IP Addressing, Subnetting, and Routing
• Protocols – HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS
• Cybersecurity Basics – Encryption, Firewalls, and Ethical Hacking
• Web Technologies – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML

5. Software Engineering & Development

• Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps Models
• Software Testing – Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Black Box, White Box Testing
• Version Control Systems – Git, SVN
• Software Project Management – Cost Estimation, Risk Analysis

6. Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Basics of Data Analytics
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
• Big Data Technologies – Hadoop, Spark
• Business Intelligence Tools

7. Logical Reasoning & Aptitude

• Number Series & Sequences
• Logical Puzzles & Analytical Reasoning
• Probability, Permutations & Combinations
• Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry

8. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Latest Developments in Information Technology
• Government IT Policies & Digital India Initiatives
• Kerala PSC’s Role in E-Governance

9. English Language & Comprehension

• Grammar and Sentence Correction
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Reading Comprehension
• Report Writing & Email Etiquette

Marking Scheme

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes (0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer)

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