TRB Computer Instructor Exam — C++ Syllabus Overview
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) conducts the Computer Instructor examination to
recruit qualified teachers for government schools. The C++ Programming section is a critical
component of this exam, testing candidates on programming concepts, object-oriented programming,
data types, functions, classes, file handling, and event-driven programming.
369 Tesla Academy has analyzed past TRB Computer Instructor exam papers to structure the Kalviyogi
digital notes platform to cover every topic in the syllabus with the right depth and focus. Our
content is organized into 7 comprehensive chapters that map directly to the TRB exam pattern.
Note: These digital notes are designed to complement your exam preparation, not
replace comprehensive study. Use them alongside the official TRB syllabus for complete coverage.
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Chapter
1:
Programming Language Concepts
This foundational chapter covers the theoretical aspects of programming languages. You will learn how programming languages are designed, how syntax and semantics define a language, different programming paradigms (procedural, object-oriented, functional), and the stages of program translation from source code to executable.
Topics:
Syntax & Semantics, Programming Paradigms, Binding Times, Translation Stages, Compilation Process
📝 Exam Focus:
Frequently tested in TRB exams. Focus on differences between paradigms, compilation vs interpretation, and binding concepts.
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Chapter
2:
Elementary Data Types
Master the building blocks of C++ programming — data types. This chapter covers scalar types (int, float, char, bool), composite types (arrays, structures, unions), pointers and references, and how data is organized in memory. Interactive memory visualizations help you understand exactly how data is stored and accessed.
Topics:
Scalar Types, Composite Types, Arrays, Pointers, Memory Layout, Type Properties
📝 Exam Focus:
High weightage topic. Expect questions on data type sizes, type conversion, pointer arithmetic, and array operations.
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Chapter
3:
Object-Oriented Programming
OOP is the heart of C++ and a critical section in TRB exams. Learn encapsulation, inheritance (single, multiple, multilevel, hierarchical, hybrid), polymorphism (compile-time and run-time), abstract classes, and pure virtual functions through interactive inheritance tree visualizations and code simulations.
Topics:
Classes & Objects, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstract Classes, Interfaces
📝 Exam Focus:
Core TRB topic. Questions on inheritance types, virtual functions, and polymorphism are common.
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Chapter
4:
Basics of C++
Get hands-on with C++ syntax, variables, operators, and control structures. This chapter covers tokens, identifiers, keywords, data types, all operator categories (arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise, assignment), and control flow statements (if-else, switch, for, while, do-while) with interactive code examples.
Topics:
Tokens, Identifiers, Data Types, Operators, Control Flow, I/O Statements
📝 Exam Focus:
Foundation chapter. Questions on operator precedence, control structures, and output prediction are common.
Functions are fundamental to structured programming in C++. Learn function declaration, definition, and calling. Understand parameter passing mechanisms (by value, by reference, by pointer), default arguments, inline functions, function overloading, and virtual functions with call stack animations.
Topics:
Function Basics, Parameter Passing, Default Arguments, Inline Functions, Virtual Functions, Overloading
📝 Exam Focus:
Important for TRB. Focus on call-by-value vs call-by-reference, function overloading, and virtual function concepts.
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Chapter
6:
Classes and Objects
Deep dive into the practical implementation of OOP in C++. Master constructors (default, parameterized, copy), destructors, operator overloading, this pointer, static members, friend functions, inheritance implementation, and introduction to templates. Interactive exercises let you practice class design and object manipulation.
Topics:
Constructors, Destructors, Operator Overloading, Inheritance Implementation, Templates, Friend Functions
📝 Exam Focus:
High weightage. Questions on constructor types, operator overloading syntax, and template usage are expected.
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Chapter
7:
Files and Event Handling
The final chapter covers file I/O operations, working with multi-file programs, exception handling with try-catch-throw, and event-driven programming concepts. Learn file stream classes (ifstream, ofstream, fstream), file modes, binary file operations, and how to build robust programs with proper error handling.
Topics:
File Streams, File Operations, Multi-file Programs, Exception Handling, Event-Driven Programming
📝 Exam Focus:
Focus on file stream classes, file modes, exception handling syntax (try-catch-throw), and basic event concepts.