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Here are the notes and resources that will be useful for studying for the NEC License exam.
YouTube Video Playlists
Electronics & Circuits (Ch 1)
- Ch 1.2 — Network Theorems: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 1.3 — Alternating Current Fundamentals: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 1.4 — Semiconductor Devices: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 1.5 — Signal Generator: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 1.6 — Amplifiers: YouTube Playlist
Digital Systems (Ch 2)
- Ch 2.1 — Digital Logic: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 2.2 — Combinational & Arithmetic Circuits: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 2.3 — Sequential Logic Circuit: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 2.6 — Interrupt Operations: YouTube Playlist
Programming (Ch 3)
- Ch 3.1 — Introduction to C Programming: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 3.2 — Pointers, Structure & Data Files in C: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 3.3 — C++ Language Constructs with Objects & Classes: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 3.4 — Features of Object-Oriented Programming: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 3.5 — Pure Virtual Function & File Handling: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 3.6 — Generic Programming & Exception Handling: YouTube Playlist
Computer Architecture (Ch 4)
- Ch 4.1 — Control & Central Processing Units: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 4.2 — Computer Arithmetic & Memory System: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 4.3 — Input-Output Organization & Multiprocessor: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 4.4 — Hardware-Software Design Issues on Embedded System: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 4.5 — Real-Time Operating & Control System: YouTube Playlist
Networking (Ch 5)
- Ch 5.1 — Introduction to Computer Networks & Physical Layer: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 5.2 — Data Link Layer: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 5.3 — Network Layer: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 5.4 — Transport Layer: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 5.5 — Application Layer: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 5.6 — Network Security: YouTube Playlist
Theory of Computation & Graphics (Ch 6)
- Ch 6.1 — Introduction to Finite Automata: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 6.4 — Introduction to Computer Graphics: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 6.5 — Two Dimensional Transformation: YouTube Playlist
Data Structure, Database & OS (Ch 7)
- Ch 7.1 — Data Structure, List, Linked Lists & Trees: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 7.4 — Transaction Processing, Concurrency Control & Crash Recovery: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 7.5 — Introduction to Operating System & Process Management: YouTube Playlist
Software Engineering & Design (Ch 8)
- Ch 8.1 — Software Process & Requirements: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 8.3 — Software Testing, Cost Estimation, Quality & Configuration Management: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 8.4 — Object-Oriented Fundamentals & Analysis: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 8.5 — Object-Oriented Design: YouTube Playlist
Artificial Intelligence (Ch 9)
- Ch 9.1 — Introduction to AI and Intelligent Agent: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 9.2 — Problem Solving & Searching Techniques: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 9.3 — Knowledge Representation: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 9.4 — Expert System & Natural Language Processing: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 9.5 — Machine Learning: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 9.6 — Neural Networks: YouTube Playlist
Project Management (Ch 10)
- Ch 10.3 — Project Planning & Scheduling: YouTube Playlist
- Ch 10.4 — Project Management: YouTube Playlist
Tips
Start with the chapters you're weakest in. The NEC License exam covers a broad range of topics from all semesters — focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization.
Practice with past NEC exam questions when available. Many topics overlap with what you studied in your degree.