Ultimate NEC License Exam Preparation Guide: Chapter-Wise Syllabus & MCQ Resources for Computer Engineering

The Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) License Exam is mandatory for engineering graduates to practice professionally in Nepal. This guide provides a detailed syllabus breakdown for Computer Engineering, along with MCQ links, study materials, and exam strategies for each chapter.

Chapter 1: Concept of Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (AExE01)

1.1 Basic Concepts (Ohm's Law, Voltage, Current)

• Ohm's Law MCQs - Sanfoundry

• Ohm's Law MCQs - Testbook

• Current/Resistance MCQs - Testbook

• Voltage/Current MCQs - Examveda

• Voltage/Current Sources - Sanfoundry

1.2 Circuit Analysis (Network Theorems)

• Star-Delta Conversion - Testbook

• Kirchhoff's Laws - Sanfoundry

• Superposition Theorem - Testbook

• Thevenin's Theorem - Sanfoundry

• Norton's Theorem - Testbook

• Norton's Theorem - Sanfoundry

• RL Circuits - Examveda

1.3 Semiconductor Devices

• Small Signal Models - Sanfoundry

• MOSFET Types - Testbook

• MOSFET MCQs - Sanfoundry

1.4 Oscillators and Waveform Generators

• Oscillator Basics - Testbook

• Sine Wave Oscillators - Sanfoundry

• Crystal Oscillator - Testbook

• Crystal Oscillator - Sanfoundry

• Square Wave Generator - Sanfoundry

• Waveform Generation MCQs - Examradar

1.5 Amplifiers

• Output Stages Classification - Sanfoundry

• Power Amplifiers - Testbook

• Class A Amplifiers - Testbook

• Class B Output Stage - Sanfoundry

• Class AB Amplifiers - Testbook

Chapter 2: Digital Logic and Microprocessor (AExE02)

2.1 Digital Logic Fundamentals

• Digital Logic MCQs - Testbook

• Sum of Products/Product of Sums - Sanfoundry

• POS Form MCQs - Testbook

2.2 Combinational Circuits

• Combinational Logic Circuits - Testbook

• Combinational Circuits - Sanfoundry

• Signed Number Representation - Testbook

• Sign Magnitude - Sanfoundry

2.3 Sequential Circuits

• Sequential Circuits - Testbook

• Flip-Flops & Multivibrators - Examradar

2.4 Microprocessor Architecture

• Microprocessor Fundamentals - Sanfoundry

• Microprocessor MCQs - Testbook

• Assembly Language - Sanfoundry

2.5 Memory and I/O Interfacing

• Memory Hierarchy - Sanfoundry

• I/O Port Interfacing - Sanfoundry

• I/O Interface - Testbook

• 8255 PPI - Sanfoundry

2.6 Serial Communication & Interrupts

• Serial Interfaces - Sanfoundry

• Async/Sync Transmission - MCQsLearn

• DMA - Sanfoundry

• Interrupts - Testbook

• Interrupt Service Routines - Sanfoundry

Chapter 3: Programming Languages (ACtE03)

3.1 C Programming Fundamentals

Topics: Tokens, Operators, I/O, Control Structures, Arrays, Strings

• C Programming MCQs (Sanfoundry) - 100+ questions covering all C basics 2

• C Arrays & Strings MCQs (Algbly) - Focused practice on arrays and string manipulation 3

• C File I/O MCQs (Examveda) - Includes file operations questions 10

3.2 Pointers & Data Structures

Topics: Pointers, Structures, Unions, File Handling

• Pointer Arithmetic MCQs (Sanfoundry) - Includes pointer manipulation questions 9

• Structure vs Union MCQs (Sanfoundry) - Error handling section covers file operations 11

3.3 C++ OOP Concepts

Topics: Classes, Objects, Constructors, Memory Management

• C++ Classes MCQs (GeeksforGeeks) - 12-question quiz on OOP fundamentals 12

• Static Members MCQs (Sanfoundry) - Template questions cover static members 5

3.4 Advanced OOP

Topics: Operator Overloading, Inheritance

• Inheritance MCQs (Sanfoundry) - STL section includes inheritance concepts 6

• Operator Overloading (Quizlet) - 10-question flashcard set on OOP 7

3.5 Virtual Functions & File I/O

Topics: Polymorphism, Stream Classes

• Virtual Functions MCQs (QuizGecko) - Interactive quiz with 10+ questions 1

• Stream Classes MCQs (Sanfoundry) - Error handling section covers stream operations 11

3.6 Templates & Exception Handling

Topics: STL, Exception Handling

• C++ Templates MCQs (GeeksforGeeks) - 12 advanced template questions 12

• STL Containers MCQs (Sanfoundry) - 15 questions on STL components 6

• Exception Handling (QuizGecko) - Includes semantic analysis questions 1

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Chapter 4: Computer Organization & Embedded Systems (ACtE04)

Chapter 4: Computer Organization & Embedded Systems

4.1 Control & CPU Architecture

Topics: Control Memory, Microinstructions, RISC vs CISC, Pipelining

• MCQs:

  • CPU Structure & Pipelining (Sanfoundry)

  • RISC/CISC (Testbook)

  • Instruction Formats (Examveda)

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4.2 Memory Hierarchy & Cache

Topics: Cache Mapping, Replacement Policies, Memory Hierarchy

• MCQs:

  • Cache Memory (Sanfoundry)

  • Virtual Memory (GeeksforGeeks)

  • Memory Management (Testbook)

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4.3 I/O Organization & Multiprocessing

Topics: DMA, I/O Interfaces, Multiprocessor Sync

• MCQs:

  • DMA & I/O (Sanfoundry)

  • Multiprocessor Systems (Examveda)

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4.4 Embedded Systems Design

Topics: ASIPs, Custom Processors, Embedded Dev

• MCQs:

  • Embedded Systems Basics (Sanfoundry)

  • RTOS (Testbook)

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4.5 Real-Time OS & Control Systems

Topics: Task Scheduling, RTOS, Device Drivers

• MCQs:

  • RTOS Scheduling (Sanfoundry)

  • Control Systems (Examveda)

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4.6 VHDL & IC Design

Topics: VHDL Logic Design, Pipelining in VHDL

• MCQs:

  • VHDL Basics (Sanfoundry)

  • Combinational Logic in VHDL (Testbook)

Chapter 5: Computer Networks (ACtE05)

5.1 Physical Layer & Network Fundamentals

Topics: OSI/TCP-IP Models, Transmission Media, Network Devices

• MCQs:

  • Physical Layer (Sanfoundry)

  • OSI Model (Testbook)

  • Network Devices (Examveda)

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5.2 Data Link Layer

Topics: Error Detection, Flow Control, Ethernet, PPP

• MCQs:

  • Data Link Layer (Sanfoundry)

  • CSMA/CD (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz section)

  • Wireless LANs (Testbook)

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5.3 Network Layer & Routing

Topics: IP Addressing, Subnetting, RIP/OSPF, IPv6

• MCQs:

  • Subnetting (Sanfoundry)

  • IPv6 (Testbook)

  • Routing Algorithms (Examveda)

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5.4 Transport Layer

Topics: TCP/UDP, Ports/Sockets, Congestion Control

• MCQs:

  • TCP vs UDP (Sanfoundry)

  • Congestion Control (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz)

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5.5 Application Layer

Topics: HTTP, DNS, FTP, Wireshark

• MCQs:

  • HTTP/HTTPS (Sanfoundry)

  • DNS (Testbook)

  • Packet Analysis (Wireshark Quiz)

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5.6 Network Security

Topics: Cryptography, Firewalls, VPNs, PGP

• MCQs:

  • RSA Algorithm (Sanfoundry)

  • Firewalls (Testbook)

  • Digital Signatures (Examveda)

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Chapter 6: Theory of Computation & Computer Graphics

6.1 Finite Automata & Regular Languages

Topics: DFA/NFA, Regular Expressions, Pumping Lemma

• MCQs:

  • Finite Automata (Sanfoundry)

  • Regular Expressions (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz)

  • Pumping Lemma (Examveda)

6.2 Context-Free Grammars & PDAs

Topics: CFG, Parse Trees, CNF, PDA Equivalence

• MCQs:

  • CFG & PDA (Sanfoundry)

  • Chomsky Normal Form (Testbook)

6.3 Turing Machines & Computability

Topics: TM Variants, Church-Turing Thesis, Complexity

• MCQs:

  • Turing Machines (Sanfoundry)

  • Computability (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz)

6.4 Computer Graphics Basics

Topics: Raster/Vector Displays, Graphics Hardware

• MCQs:

  • Graphics Hardware (Sanfoundry)

  • Display Technologies (Examveda)

6.5 2D Transformations & Clipping

Topics: Translation, Rotation, Cohen-Sutherland

• MCQs:

  • 2D Transformations (Sanfoundry)

  • Line Clipping (Testbook)

6.6 3D Transformations & Projections

Topics: 3D Rotation, Orthographic/Perspective

• MCQs:

  • 3D Transformations (Sanfoundry)

  • Projections (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz)

Chapter 7: Data Structures, DBMS & Operating Systems

7.1 Data Structures & Algorithms

Linear Data Structures

• Stacks/Queues:

  • Infix-Postfix Conversion (Sanfoundry)

  • Queue Implementation (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz)

Linked Lists

• Types & Operations:

  • Singly/Doubly Linked Lists (Sanfoundry)

  • Circular Linked List (Testbook)

Trees

• Binary Trees & AVL:

  • Tree Traversals (Examveda)

  • AVL Rotations (Sanfoundry)

7.2 Sorting, Searching & Graphs

Sorting Algorithms

• Comparison & Analysis:

  • Merge/Heap Sort (Sanfoundry)

  • Big-O Notation (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

Graph Algorithms

• Traversal & Pathfinding:

  • DFS/BFS (Sanfoundry)

  • Dijkstra’s Algorithm (Testbook)

7.3 Database Systems & SQL

Data Modeling

• ER Diagrams & Normalization:

  • Normal Forms (Sanfoundry)

  • Functional Dependencies (Examveda)

SQL & Query Processing

• DDL/DML:

  • SQL Queries (Sanfoundry)

  • Query Optimization (GeeksforGeeks)

7.4 Transactions & Concurrency

• ACID Properties:

  • Transaction MCQs (Sanfoundry)

• Deadlocks:

  • Locking Protocols (Testbook)

7.5 Operating System Fundamentals

Process Management

• Scheduling:

  • Process States (Sanfoundry)

  • Threads (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

Synchronization

• Classic Problems:

  • Producer-Consumer (Examveda)

7.6 Memory & File Systems

Memory Management

• Paging & Segmentation:

  • Page Replacement (Sanfoundry)

  • Virtual Memory (Testbook)

File Systems

• Implementation:

  • File Allocation (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

Hands-On Tools

• Data Structures: VisuAlgo (Interactive visualizations)

• DBMS: SQL Fiddle (Online SQL practice)

• OS: OS Simulators

Chapter 8: Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Analysis/Design

8.1 Software Processes & Requirements Engineering

SDLC Models & Requirements

• MCQs:

  • Agile vs Waterfall (Sanfoundry)

  • SRS Documentation (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz)

  • Functional vs Non-Functional (Testbook)

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8.2 Software Design & Architecture

Design Principles & Patterns

• MCQs:

  • SOLID Principles (Sanfoundry)

  • Client-Server Architecture (Examveda)

Real-Time Systems

• MCQs:

  • RTOS Design (Testbook)

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8.3 Testing & Quality Assurance

Testing Levels & Metrics

• MCQs:

  • Unit/Integration Testing (Sanfoundry)

  • CMMI Levels (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

Configuration Management

• MCQs:

  • Version Control (Testbook)

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8.4 OOAD Fundamentals

UML & Use Cases

• MCQs:

  • Use Case Diagrams (Sanfoundry)

  • Class Diagrams (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

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8.5 Object-Oriented Design

Design Patterns

• MCQs:

  • Singleton/Factory Patterns (Sanfoundry)

  • Collaboration Diagrams (Examveda)

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8.6 OOP Implementation

Exception Handling

• MCQs:

  • Try-Catch Blocks (Sanfoundry)

  • Code Refactoring (Testbook)

Chapter 9: Artificial Intelligence & Neural Networks

9.1 Foundations of AI & Intelligent Agents

Core Concepts & Agent Types

• MCQs:

  • AI Fundamentals (Sanfoundry)

  • PEAS Framework (GeeksforGeeks) (Includes quiz)

  • Agent Types (Testbook)

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9.2 Search Algorithms & Game Theory

Uninformed & Informed Search

• MCQs:

  • DFS/BFS (Sanfoundry)

  • A* Algorithm (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

Adversarial Search

• MCQs:

  • Minimax & Alpha-Beta (Examveda)

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9.3 Knowledge Representation & Reasoning

Logic & Bayesian Networks

• MCQs:

  • Propositional Logic (Sanfoundry)

  • Bayesian Networks (Testbook)

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9.4 Expert Systems & NLP

NLP Pipelines & Robotics

• MCQs:

  • Expert Systems (Sanfoundry)

  • NLP Applications (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

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9.5 Machine Learning Paradigms

Supervised & Unsupervised Learning

• MCQs:

  • Decision Trees (Sanfoundry)

  • Genetic Algorithms (Examveda)

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9.6 Neural Networks & Deep Learning

ANN Architectures & Training

• MCQs:

  • Perceptrons (Sanfoundry)

  • Backpropagation (GeeksforGeeks) (Quiz included)

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Chapter 10: Project Planning, Design & Implementation

10.1 Engineering Drawings

Technical Drawing Fundamentals

• MCQs:

  • Orthographic Projection (Sanfoundry)

  • Isometric Views (Testbook)

  • Sectional Drawing (Examveda)

Practical Tools:

• AutoCAD Practice Exercises

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10.2 Engineering Economics

Financial Analysis & Decision Making

• MCQs:

  • NPV/IRR (Sanfoundry)

  • Time Value of Money (Testbook)

  • Depreciation Methods (GeeksforGeeks)

Case Studies:

• Nepal-Specific Tax Regulations

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10.3 Project Planning & Scheduling

Project Management Techniques

• MCQs:

  • CPM/PERT (Sanfoundry)

  • Gantt Charts (Examveda)

Hands-On Tools:

• Microsoft Project Tutorials

• Primavera P6 Guide

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10.4 Risk & Contract Management

Project Execution

• MCQs:

  • Risk Analysis (Testbook)

  • Tender Process (Sanfoundry)

Templates:

• FIDIC Contract Samples

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10.5 Professional Practice

Ethics & Compliance

• MCQs:

  • Engineering Ethics (NCEES)

  • OSH Standards (ILO)

Key Documents:

• NEA Code of Conduct

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10.6 Regulatory Framework

NEC Acts & Regulations

• MCQs:

  • Engineering Laws (Testbook)

Primary Sources:

• NEC Official Documents