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COMP
UTER
SYSTE
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Week 3-4 PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATION (PCO)

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TLE 11
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
LESSON 3-4
PERFORMING COMPUTER OPERATIONS
(PCO)

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

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Welcome to the ICT-Computer Systems Servicing NC II Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on LESSON 2-3: PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATION (PCO).

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators


both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher


This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the Computer System Servicing NC II Grade 7 Alternative Delivery


Mode (ADM) Module on LESSON 2: PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATION (PCO)!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
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the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to


check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link


the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be


introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of


the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent


practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
What I Have Learned
This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will


help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your


level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given


to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

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module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in


developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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Lesson
PERFORMING COMPUTER
3 OPERATIONS (PCO)

This
What I module covers the knowledge, skills,
attitudes,
computer
Need to and values needed to perform
operations which include inputting,
accessing,
using the
Know producing, and transferring data
appropriate hardware and software.

LO1. PLAN AND PREPARE FOR TASKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN

1.1 Determine requirements of task in accordance with the required


output
1.2 Select appropriate hardware and software according to task
assigned and required outcome
1.3 Plan a task to ensure that OSH guidelines and procedures are
followed
1.4 Follow client-specific guidelines and procedures
1.5 Apply required data security guidelines in accordance with
existing
procedures.

LO 2. INPUT DATA INTO COMPUTER

2.1 Enter the data into the computer using appropriate


program/application in accordance with company procedures.
2.2 Check the accuracy of information and save the information in
accordance with standard operating procedures
2.3 Store inputted data is in storage media according to requirements
2.4 Perform work within ergonomic guidelines

LO 3. ACCESS INFORMATION USING COMPUTER


3.1 Select correct program/application based on job requirements
3.2 Access program/application containing the information required
according to company procedures
3.3 Select, open, and close desktop for navigation purposes
3.4 Carry out keyboard techniques in line with OSH requirements

LO 4. PRODUCE OUTPUT/ DATA USING COMPUTER SYSTEM

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4.1 Process entered data using appropriate software commands
4.2 Print out data as required using computer hardware /peripheral
devices in accordance with standard operating procedures
4.3 Transfer files and data between compatible systems using
computer
software, hardware/peripheral devices in accordance with
standard
operating procedures.

LO 5. USE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A WWW - BROWSER TO LOCATE


INFORMATION

5.1 Establish information requirements for internet search


5.2 Launch browser
5.3 Load search engine
5.4 Enter appropriate search criteria/or URL of site
5.5 Follow relevant links to locate required information
5.6 Bookmark useful pages and print as required

LO 6. MAINTAIN COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

6.1 Implement procedures for ensuring security of data, including


regular backups and virus checks in accordance with standard
operating procedures
6.2 Implement basic file maintenance procedures in line with the
standards operating procedures.

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What I
Know
Pre- Assessment

As part of your initial activity, try to assess your prior knowledge and
experience related to uses of computer hand tool
Answer Task 1.

Task 1: Multiple Choice.


Direction. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. To process data into information, a computer uses:


A. Hardware and software C. CPU
B. Flash drives D. Hard Drive
2. The series of instructions that tells the hardware how to perform
tasks.
A. Hardware C. Input
B. Output D. Software
3. What is another name for personal computer?
A. Desktop Computer C. Laptop
B. Server D. CPU
4.Windows, Android, iOS and MacOS are all examples of:
A. Online Applications C. Cell Phones
B. Application Software D. Operating System
5. Microsoft Word, Google Maps and Instagram are all examples of:
A. Social Media C. Online Games
B. Application Software D. Operating System
6. What is a CPU?
A. It makes a computer faster.
B. The box on the desk next to the monitor
C. Carries out the tasks that need to be done by the computer.
D. Formats the files in a computer for easy access.
7. An Operation System (OS) is software that manages internet
connections and routes internet traffic operations.
A. True B. False

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8. A program is instructions made to perform a specific task.
A. True B. False
9. What is Windows?
A. An operating system made by Microsoft.
B. The program where you can type up essays
C. A computer network system
D. A program that makes it easy to navigate a computer.
10. What are the physical components of a computer system called?
A. Hardware C. Devices
B. Desktop D. Peripherals
11.Also called programs.
A. Input Device C. Hardware
B. Output Device D. Software
12. A computer device that is not part of the essential computer
system.
A. Hard Drive C. Hardware
B. Software D. Peripherals
13. The brains of the computer.
A. CPU C. Hardware
B. Hard Drive D. Peripherals
14. Programs and their specific instructions that enable a user to
interact with a computer for a specific purpose.
A. Database C. Software
B. Website D. Document
15. What does a computer processer do?
A. Allows output or input devices to work
B. Saves files
C. Allows input and output devices to work
D. Makes the computer start up, run, and shut down

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LO1. PLAN AND PREPARE FOR TASKS
TO BE UNDERTAKEN

Performance Standard

The learners shall be able to perform computer operations based on a given


tasks.

What’
s In
Direction: Select the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What is software?
A. any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
B. the video card on the monitor
C. the operating system
D. the monitor and computer case
2. What is hardware?
A. all the ports and buttons of a computer
B. is any part of your computer that has a physical
structure.
C. is any part of your desktop
D. software
3. A _______ is an electronic device that manipulates

information, or data.
A. Software B. Hardware
C. Keyboard D. Computer
4. The _______ is the metal and plastic box that
contains the main components of the
computer, including the motherboard, central
processing unit (CPU), and power supply.
A. Monitor B. Computer Case
C. Keyboard D. Mouse

5. The _____ works with a video card, located inside

the computer case, to display images and text on

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the screen.
A. Monitor B. Computer Case
C. Keyboard D. Mouse
6. These can be used to connect almost
any type Of device, including mice, keyboards,
printers, and digital cameras.
A. Audio In B. USB Port
C. Audio Out D. Monitor Port

7. This is where you'll connect the power cord to


the computer.
A. USB Port B. Power Socket
C. Audio In/ Audio Out D. Serial Port
8. The primary input device for a computer,
allowing users to type information just as they
once did on a typewriter.
A. Keyboard B. Mouse
C. Scanner D. Microphone
9. Used with graphical interface environments to point
to and select objects on the system's monitor. Can be
purchased in a variety of sizes, shapes, and
configurations.
A. Keyboard B. Mouse
C. Scanner D. Microphone
10. Converts printed or photographic information
to
digital information that can be used by the
computer.
Works similar to the scanning process of a
photocopy
machine.
A. Keyboard B. Motherboard
C. Scanner D. DVD ROM
11. The ________ is the computer's main circuit
board. It's a thin plate that holds the CPU,
memory, connectors for the hard drive and
optical drives, expansion cards to control
the
video and audio, and connections to your
computer's ports.
A. RAM C. Optical Disc Drive
C. CPU D. Motherboard

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12.____ is your system's short-term
memory. Whenever your computer
performs calculations, it temporarily
stores the data in the RAM until it is
needed.
A. REM C. RAM
B. RIM D. ROM

13. Every laptop has a _______, which allows you to use the laptop when

it's not plugged in.


A. Cable C. Computer
B. USB D. Battery

14. A group of computer chips or integrated


circuits (ICs) that, when working together,
manage and control the computer system.
This set includes the CPU and other chips that
control the flow of data throughout the
system.
A. RAM C. Optical Disc Drive
C. Chip set D. Motherboard

15. Protects unique information about the setup of the


computer against loss when electrical power fails or is
turned off. Also maintains the external date and time
(not to be confused with the CPU's clock).
A. Battery C. Clock
C. Memory D. Expansion Slots

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What’s
A computer is
under the New an electronic device, operating
control of instructions stored in
its own memory that can accept data
(input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information
(output), and store the information for future use1. Any kind
of computers consists of HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.

What is COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER


In this
we take a
It lesson,
look at
1.1 Determine
the different
components of a computer system. requirements
of task in
After this lesson, you will be able to
accordance
• Define the primary components that
make up a computer with the
required
Estimated lesson time: 8 Hours 45 Minutes
output
As you might expect, the components of a
computer reflect the function of the machine—specifically, the three stages
of computing, as outlined in Lesson 1. Let's examine the components.

Input Devices
The following table lists some examples of devices that are used to put
information into a computer:

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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Keyboard The primary input device for a computer, allowing
users to type information just as they once did on a
typewriter.

Mouse Used with graphical interface environments to


point to and select objects on the system's
monitor. Can be purchased in a variety of sizes,
shapes, and configurations.

Scanner Converts printed or photographic information to


digital information that can be used by the
computer. Works similar to the scanning process
of a photocopy machine.

Microphone Works like the microphone on a tape recorder.


Allows input of voice or music to be converted to
digital information and saved to a file.

CD-ROM/DVD drive Compact disc–read only memory: stores large


amounts of data on a CD that can be read by a
computer.

Processing

The central processing unit (CPU) is the heart and brain of the computer.
This one component, or "chip," is responsible for all primary number
crunching and data management. It is truly the center piece of any
computer. It is so important that whole generations of computer technology
are based and measured on each "new and improved" version of the CPU.
When we refer to the CPU, we are usually speaking of the processor.
However, the CPU requires several other components that support it with
the management of data to operate. These components, when working in
harmony, make up the primary elements of the PC we know today. The
following table lists these fundamental support components.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
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Motherboard The main circuit board of the computer. The large
circuit board found inside the computer. Without it, a
computer is just a metal box. The motherboard
contains all the remaining items in this table; for all
practical purposes, it is the computer.

Chip Set A group of computer chips or integrated circuits


(ICs) that, when working together, manage and
control the computer system. This set includes the
CPU and other chips that control the flow of data
throughout the system.

Data Bus A group of parallel conductors (circuit traces) found


on the motherboard and used by the CPU to send
and receive data from all the devices in the
computer.

Address Bus A group of parallel conductors (circuit traces) found


on the motherboard and used by the CPU to
"address" memory locations. Determines which
information is sent to, or received from, the data
bus. An address bus is a computer bus (a series of
lines connecting two or more devices) that is used
to specify a physical address. When a processor or
DMA-enabled device needs to read or write to a
memory location, it specifies that memory location
on the address bus (the value to be read or written
is sent on the data bus).
Expansion Slots

Specialized sockets that allow additional devices


called expansion cards or, less commonly, circuit
boards, to be attached to the motherboard. Used to
expand or customize a computer, they are
extensions of the computer's bus system.

Clock Establishes the maximum speed at which the


processor can execute commands. Not to be
confused with the clock that keeps the date and

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time.

Battery Protects unique information about the setup of the


computer against loss when electrical power fails or
is turned off. Also maintains the external date and
time (not to be confused with the CPU's clock).

Memory Stores temporary information (in the form of data


bits) that the CPU and software need to keep
running.

Input and Output


Some devices handle both input and output functions. These devices are
called input/output (I/O) devices, a term you will encounter quite often.

DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Floppy Disk Drive Mechanism for reading and writing to low-capacity,
removable, magnetic disks. Used to store and easily
transport information.

Hard Disk Drive High-capacity internal (and sometimes external)


magnetic disks for storing data and program files.
Also called fixed disks.

Modem Converts computer data to information that can be


transmitted over telephone wires and cable lines.
Allows communication between computers over long
and short distances.

An expansion card that allows several computers to


connect to each other and share information and
Network Card programs. Also called network interface card (NIC).

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CD Recorder Also called CD-R. You can copy data to a CD with
this device, but you can only write to a section of the
disc once. Variations on this type of device include
compact disc–rewritable (CD-RW) drives. These
drives allow you to read, write, and overwrite a
special CD-ROM-type disc.
Tape Drive Large-capacity, magnetic, data storage devices.
Ideal for backup and retrieval of large amounts of
data. Works like a tape recorder and saves
information in a linear format.

Other external storage devices include Iomega Zip drives, which allow users
to store 100 MB or 250 MB of data on a single Zip disk.

Other Computer Parts and Accessories


The following table lists some examples of cable that are used to
communicate to a system.
AVR (Automatic Voltage A voltage regulator is an electrical regulator
Regulator) designed to automatically maintain a constant
voltage level.
It may use an electromechanical mechanism, or
passive or active electronic components.
Depending on the design, it may be used to
regulate one or more AC or DC voltages.
UPS (Uninterruptible An uninterruptible power supply, also uninterruptible
Power Supply) power source, UPS or battery/flywheel backup, is an
electrical apparatus that provides emergency power
to a load when the input power source, typically the
utility mains, fails. A UPS differs from an auxiliary or
emergency power system or standby generator in that
it will provide instantaneous or near-instantaneous
protection from input power interruptions by means of
one or more attached batteries and associated
electronic circuitry for low power users, and or by
means of diesel generators and flywheels for high
power users. The on-battery runtime of most
uninterruptible power sources is relatively short—5–
15 minutes being typical for smaller units—but
sufficient to allow time to bring an auxiliary power
source on line, or to properly shut down the protected
equipment
Computer Fan A computer fan is any fan inside a computer case

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used for cooling purposes, and may refer to fans that
draw cooler air into the case from the outside, expel
warm air from inside, or move air across a heatsink to
cool a particular component. The use of fans to cool a
computer is an example of active cooling.

Laptop/Notebook cooler A laptop/notebook cooler, cooler pad or chill mat is an


accessory for laptop computers that helps reduce
their operating temperature. Normally used when the
laptop's fan device is unable to sufficiently cool the
laptop, a cooling pad may house active or passive
cooling methods and rests beneath the laptop. Active
coolers move air or liquid to direct heat away from the
laptop quickly, while passive methods may rely on
thermally conductive materials or increasing passive
airflow.
TV Tuner or TV Video A TV tuner card is a computer component that allows
Capture television signals to be received by a computer. Most
TV tuners also function as video capture cards,
allowing them to record television programs onto a
hard disk.

1.2 Select appropriate hardware and software


according to task assigned and required
outcome

After this lesson, you will be able to


• Identify additional support hardware for a computer
• Understand the functions of some of the add-on hardware

Estimated lesson time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

In addition to the devices that support a computer's data-processing


functions, there are others that enhance its operation and performance. The
following table lists some of these devices.
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Power supply Converts a local power source (typically 110 volts AC
in the United States) to 3.3, 5, or 12 volts DC. Most
power supplies also perform some basic line
conditioning and surge-protection functions.

Surge suppressor Used to prevent large power spikes (for instance,


lightning) from damaging a computer.

UPS Uninterruptible power supply. Acts as both a surge


suppresser (to prevent high-power spikes) and a
power leveler to provide the computer with a constant
source of power. Can even provide power during a
power failure or interruption (although the duration
depends on the UPS and the computer's power
consumption) so that the user can safely save data
before shutting down.
Case The box that houses most of the system must provide
an environment that minimizes electrical interference
to other electronic devices in the area. It should
provide a proper heat level for safe operation and
bays and connections for drives, circuit boards, and
I/O devices.

Don't let the term support hardware lead you to underestimate the
importance of these components. How important are roads to commerce, or
water to a city? Without a reliable power source, modern PCs would not
exist. The internal power supply keeps a clean current running to the
system.

1.3 Plan a task to ensure that OSH standards


and procedures are followed
1.4 Follow client-specific guidelines and
procedures
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1.5 Apply required data security
guidelines in accordance with
existing

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What’s
More
PRACTICE: Instruction
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Create a group at least 3 members. Study Common competency,
Module 1 Perform Computer Operations. After 2 hours prepare for group
presentation. Each group discusses what they have study or learned. Be
sure to include or emphasize the following during presentation “The name,
types, classes, purpose or characteristics of each computer parts.”
Note: Group presentation but individual evaluation. Remember that
the remarks shall be competent and not yet competent. Those remark
competent shall be move on next project or module, and those remarks not
yet competent shall be again review the lesson for evaluation again.

DURATION: 4 HRS.
TASK # 1:
DEMONSTRATION: Configure the parts of computer hardware below, give
the exact location in its components (you can draw or label its components/
peripherals, and equipment)

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

8 9 10 11

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. e-Learning Facilator would assign a workstation for this lab.
2. Prepare the following materials and equipment: Computer Table/no
chair, Monitor, System Unit, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer, Web camera,
Speaker/Headset, 2 pcs. Power Cord, AVR (Automatic Voltage
Regulator), and extension wire.
3. Connect all the computer parts/peripherals in their proper places or
location.
4. Let the e-Learning Facilator check your work for evaluation.
NOTE:
Safety first!
Observed 5s in all time.

SELF CHECK # 1

Unit of competency: PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Competency standards COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II

Level Grade 7 Exploratory


Satisfactory
Answer the following computer hardware’s you know
response
YES NO

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 

______________ _____________ ____________ ______________


 

_____________ _____________ ____________ _____________


 

_________ _________ __________ ____________ ____________

 

____________ __________ ___________ ___________


__________

___________ __________ __________ __________ __________

The learner’s underpinning knowledge was:


Satisfactory  Not Satisfactory 
Feedback to learner:

The learner’s overall performance was: Satisfactory  Not


Satisfactory 
Learner eSignature: Date:

eLearning Facilitator eSignature: Date:

LO 2. INPUT DATA INTO COMPUTER

LO 3. ACCESS INFORMATION USING


COMPUTER

LO 4. PRODUCE OUTPUT/ DATA USING


COMPUTER SYSTEM
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Performance Standard

What’s
In
Direction. Write what is being asked of the following items below.. Choose
you answer inside the box and your answers on a separate sheet

of paper.

Motherboard Memory Central Processing Unit Chipset

Video Card RAM System unit ROM BIOS

CMOS USB Port DVD ROM Heatsink

I. CONCEPT RECALL
1. Also known as the system board.
2. Main circuit board of the system unit.
3. Provides means of communication between processor and
memory.
4. Controls the flow of information through all the components.
5. It is a subsystem that transfers data between computer
components inside a computer or between computers.
6. Central processing unit
7. Brain of the computer.
8. Heart of the computer
9. Most important and most expensive art of the system unit.
10. It is considered "random access" because you can access
any memory cell directly.
II. ENUMERATION
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Direction: Enumerate what is being asked below.
1-6 – Components Attached to the Motherboard
7-10 – Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
11 – 15 – Steps on How to Disassembly the System Unit

III. Labeling
A. Parts of the SYSTEM UNIT (15 PTS)
Directions: Write the corresponding name or components
inside the system unit.

2
15

14 3

13 4

12
5
11
6
10

7
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What is
It
2.1 Enter the data into the computer using appropriate
program/application in accordance with company procedures.
2.2 Check the accuracy of information and save the
information in accordance with standard operating
procedures. 2.3 Store inputted data is in storage media
according
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2.3 Store inputted data is in storage
media according to requirements.
2.4 Perform work within
ergonomic guidelines

COMPUTER HARDWARE CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS:

1. MONITOR
A monitor is a visual display of
information, using text and graphics.
It converts analog signal to digital
signal to transmit information so that
monitor can understand.

The portion of the monitor that


displays the information is called the
screen. Like a television screen, a
computer screen can show still or
moving pictures.

There are two basic types of monitors: CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors
and LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors. Both types produce sharp images,
but LCD monitors have the advantage of being much thinner and lighter.
CRT monitors, however, are generally more affordable.
Comparison CRT
Pros:
High dynamic range (up to around 15,000:1),[2] excellent color,
wide gamut and low black level.
Can display natively in almost any resolution and refresh rate
No input lag
Sub-millisecond response times
Near zero color, saturation, contrast or brightness distortion.
Excellent viewing angle.
Usually much cheaper than LCD or Plasma screens.
Allows the use of light guns/pens
Large size and weight, especially for bigger screens (a 20-inch
unit weighs about 50 lb (23 kg))
High power consumption
Comparison LCD
Pros:
 Very compact and light
 Low power consumption
 No geometric distortion
 Little or no flicker depending on backlight technology
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 Not affected by screen burn-in
 No high voltage or other hazards present during repair/service
 More reliable than CRTs
 Can be made in almost any size or shape
 No theoretical resolution limit Limited viewing angle, causing color,
saturation, contrast and brightness to
 Vary, even within the intended viewing angle, by variations in posture.
 Bleeding and uneven backlighting in some monitors, causing
brightness distortion, especially toward the edges.
 Slow response times, which cause smearing and ghosting artifacts.
Modern LCDs have response times of 8 ms or less.
 Only one native resolution. Displaying resolutions either requires a
video scaler, lowering perceptual quality, or display at 1:1 pixel
mapping, in which images will be physically too large or won't fill the
whole screen.
 Dead pixels may occur either during manufacturing or through use.
 In a constant on situation, thermalization may occur, which is when
only part of the screen has overheated and therefore looks discolored
compared to the rest of the screen.
 Not all LCD displays are designed to allow easy replacement of the
backlight
 Cannot be used with light guns/pens

CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Projector


Major manufacturers
 IBM  Iiyama Corporation
 AOC  Kogan Technologies
 Apple Inc.  LG
 Asus  NEC
 BenQ  Samsung
 Dell  Sony
 Eizo  Toshiba
 Gateway  Tyco Electronics
 Hewlett-Packard  ViewSonic
 HannStar Display
Corporation

2. CASE + PSU
A computer case is what contains the entire computer's components,
there will be space for drives, add-in cards and the motherboard. In addition
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to this, space for the Power Supply Unit (PSU). Depending on the size of
motherboard that you have and the need for space in your computer there
are a variety of computer case sizes to accommodate the computer's
components.
Things to consider are desk space, cooling, room for expansion and cost.
With these things in mind you should have no problem selecting the correct
case for your needs.
Listed below are the cases with the advantages and disadvantages of each,
most cases cost more the larger they get however very small cases are
normally more expensive than the bigger ones!

 Mini - Ideal for people who need a PC in a very small space, for the
Micro ATX motherboards. Advantages - Look cool, saves loads of
space, added features. Disadvantages - Cost, little/no room for
expansion, problems of overheating with fast processors.
 Slimline - Ideal for people who want a desktop computer, but dont
want a huge box on their desk. Advantages - Look cool, saves loads of
space, added features. Disadvantages - Cost, little/no room for
expansion.
 Desktop - Cheap case solution for a PC. Advantages - Cheap to buy,
loads of room for expansion. Disadvantages - They are big, take up
desk space. Can have overheating problems if the internal case design
is poor.
 Mini-Tower - Great for more desk space as it can be floor standing.
Advantages - Cheap to buy, loads of room for expansion.

 Disadvantages - Having it on the floor can make problems getting to


the drives and cables that are too short.

 Midi-Tower - Great for more desk space as it can be floor standing.


Advantages - Cheap to buy, loads of room for expansion.
Disadvantages - Having it on the floor can make problems getting to
the drives and cables that are too short.
 Maxi-Tower - Great for more desk space as it can be floor standing.
Advantages - Cheap to buy, loads of room for expansion.
Disadvantages - Having it on the floor can make problems getting to
the drives and cables that are too short.

There are two basic common types for Computer Casing or chassis:

 Tower Case – it is designed to stand vertically that will lessen the


space being occupied. It comes in three basic sizes: full, midi and mini.
Desktop Case – it is designed horizontally which are usually used for office
or home PCs. It comes in two basic sizes: standard and slimline.

STANDARD COMPUTER BOX LAYOUT


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LO 2. INPUT DATA INTO COMPUTER

1. COMPUTER MOUSE
In computing, a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting
two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface. Physically, a
mouse consists of an object held under one of the user's hands, with one or
more buttons. (Although traditionally a button is typically round or square,
modern mice have spring-loaded regions of their top surface that operate
switches when pressed down lightly.) It sometimes features other elements,
such as "wheels", which allow the user to perform various system-dependent
operations, or extra buttons or features that can add more control or
dimensional input. The mouse's motion typically translates into the motion
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of a cursor on a display, which allows for fine control of a graphical user
interface.
Connectivity and communication protocols

Wireless Mouse / Serial interface type Optical USB Interface Type Optical
PS2 Interface Type Battery Operated TrackBall Mouse

2. COMPUTER KEYBOARD
In computing, a keyboard is a typewriter-style keyboard, which uses an
arrangement of buttons or keys, to act as mechanical levers or electronic
switches. Following the decline of punch cards and paper tape, interaction
via teletype-style keyboards became the main input device for computers.
Despite the development of alternative input devices, such as the mouse,
touchscreen, pen devices, character recognition and voice recognition, the
keyboard remains the most commonly used and most versatile device used
for direct (human) input into computers.
Connectivity and communication protocols

Wireless Mouse / USB Interface Type Optical PS2 Interface


Type
3. SCANNER
 A device for examining, reading, or monitoring something, in
particular.
 A machine that examines the body through the use of radiation,
ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging, as a diagnostic aid

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PROCESS DATA
data – refers to symbols
that represent facts,
objects, and ideas.
process – a way in which a
computer manipulates data
this process is controlled by a computer program.
processing takes place in a CPU (brain of computer)

- CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT


The central processing unit (CPU) is the portion of a computer system
that carries out the instructions of a computer program, and is the
primary element carrying out the functions of the computer or other
processing device. The central processing unit carries out
each instruction of the program in sequence, to perform the basic
arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. This
term has been in use in the computer industry at least since the early
1960s.[1] The form, design and implementation of CPUs have changed
dramatically since the earliest examples, but their fundamental operation
remains much the same.

CPU Images:

CPU socket Types:


 PGA

 PGA stands for Pin Grid Array. As on the image, the CPU's circuits are
integrated inside a ceramic layer with an array of pins on the surface.

 At the installation the pins are inserted in the socket's holes making
contact with the motherboard's circuits.
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 There are other form variants and they have
PGA CPU Form
their own technology. I will not discuss them
here, because I think it is not important until
you are a complete savvy. But still, here are
the variants names I know it exist.

1. PPGA stands for Plastic Grid Array


2. FCPGA stands for Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array
3. CPGA stands for Ceramic Pin Grid Array
4. OPGA stands for Organic Pin Grid Array

 Socket 478 - for older Pentium and Celeron processors


 Socket 754 - for AMD Sempron and some AMD Athlon processors
 Socket 939 - for newer and faster AMD Athlon processors
 Socket AM2 - for the newest AMD Athlon processors
 Socket A - for older AMD Athlon processors

5. LGA
LGA stands for Land Grid Array. If you look at the image, you can
see there are no pins. Instead it is an array of pads that is built on
the CPU's surface.
At the installation the CPU is sat on the socket's pins where they
are fixed to the motherboard and contact with the circuits.
The LGA form offer a clock frequency higher than the PGA caused
by its larger contact point. Maybe it is the reason why Intel decided
to go back to this form that was used long ago.

LO 3. ACCESS INFORMATION USING


COMPUTER

1. OPTICAL DISK DRIVE

CD-ROM Drive
Short for Compact Disc-Read-Only Memory, a type of optical disk capable of
storing large amounts of data -- up to 1GB, although the most common size
is 650MB (megabytes). A single CD-ROM has the storage capacity of 700
floppy disks, enough memory to store about 300,000text pages.

CD-ROMs are stamped by the vendor, and once stamped, they cannot be
erased and filled with new data. To read a CD, you need a CD-ROM player.
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CD-ROMs are particularly well-suited to information that requires large
storage capacity. This includes large software applications that support
color,graphics, sound, and especially video.

2. DVD ROM DRIVE


A new type of read-only compact disc that can hold a minimum of 4.7GB
(gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie.
The DVD-ROM specification supports disks with capacities of from 4.7GB to
17GB and access rates of 600 KBps to 1.3 MBps. One of the best features of
DVD-ROM drives is that they are backward-compatible with CD-ROMs. This
means that DVD-ROM players can play old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video
CDs, as well as new DVD-ROMs. Newer DVD players can also read CD-R
disks.

Sequential: DVD-R, +R, -RW, +RW or ROM


This group of DVD’s are intended for the hi-tech graphics, video for movies
and audio for music. They provide better quality for graphics and sound
along with higher capacity of4.7GB.
Writable: One Time
 DVD-R
 Can only be written with -R type drives.
 Can be read with -R or +R type drives.
o DVD+R
 2 hours of video in SP mode or 4 hours in EP mode
 Can only be written with +R type drives.
 Can be read with -R or +R type drives.
Writable: Re-writable up to 1000 Times
DVD-RW
Contains protection technology that prevents copying of CSS-
protected discs.
Can only be written with -R type drives.
Can be read with -R or +R type drives.
o DVD+RW
Can hold 2 hours of MPEG2.
Can only be written with +R type drives.
Can be read with -R or +R type drives.
Read Only
o DVD-ROM
Can only be used for reading.
Movies you buy or rent are usually DVD-ROM.

Connectivity and communication protocols

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DVD ROM Drive IDE Type
DVD ROM Drive SATA
Type
3. HARD DISK DRIVE

A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-


volatile, random
access digital data storage device.
Main storages devices on computer
that store data, files, software on
computer. It features rotating rigid platters on a motor-driven spindle within
a protective enclosure. Data is magnetically read from and written to the
platter by read/write heads that float on a film of air above the platters.

A hard disk drive normally has one head per platter with all heads mounted
on common rack. The hard disk spins the disk as 3600, 5400, and up to
7200 or even more RPM (rotation per minute).
Basic Hard drive components:

 Disk platters
 Read/ write head
 Spindle motor
 Head actuator mechanism
 Logic board
 Cable and connectors
 Configuration items

The platters, spindle motor, heads and head actuator mechanism are
contained in a sealed chamber called the Head Disk Assembly (HDA),
usually treated as a single components and is rarely opened. Other parts
external to HDA such as the logic board, cover, and other configuration
items can be disassembled from the drive.
Hard drive comes with TWO Basic sizes:
 Hard disk drive 3.5” in size
 Laptop Hard drive 2.5” in size

Types of Hard disk Drive / Communication Interfaces

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Three of the most common and widely used hard drive types are:
1. IDE

2. SCSI

3. SATA or Serial ATA.

STORAGE DEVICES

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USB Drive Floppy Disk Hard Disk Drive Other Storage

LO 4. PRODUCE OUTPUT/ DATA USING


COMPUTER SYSTEM
1. PRINTERS
A printer is an output device that produces text and graphics on
paper. 

Major types of printer

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Printers can be divided into two main groups, impact printer and non-
impact printer.  Impact printer produces text and images when tiny wire
pins on print head strike the ink ribbon by physically contacting the paper. 
Non-impact printer produces text and graphics on paper without actually
striking the paper.
Printers can also be categorized based on the print method or print
technology.  The most popular ones are inkjet printer, laser printer, dot-
matrix printer and thermal printer.  Among these, only dot-matrix printer
is impact printer and the others are non-impact printers.

Some printers are named because they are designed for specific functions,
such as photo printers, portable printers and all-in-one / multifunction
printers.  Photo printers and portable printers usually use inkjet print
method whereas multifunction printers may use inkjet or laser print
method.

Inkjet Printer Dot-Matrix Laser


Printer

3. SPEAKER
Speakers are used to play sound. They may be built into the system unit or
connected with cables. Speakers allow you to listen to music and hear
sound effects from your computer.

Major computer speaker companies

 The base of a Harman Kardon speaker.


Altec Lansing
 Bose Corporation
 Creative Labs
 Cyber Acoustics
 Dell
 Edifier

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 General Electric
 Harman Kardon
 Hewlett-Packard
 JBL
 Klipsch
 Logitech

4. VIDEO CARD

There are three main types of video card commonly in use.


 PCI Express
 AGP
 PCI

PCI Express is the most current, and fastest, of the video cards. If possible,
you will likely want to install a PCI express video card. Figure 5.1 shows a

PCI Express video card.


Figure 5.1: A PCI Express Video Card

Before PCI express the most common type of video card was the AGP card.
AGP cards still give great performance. If you have only one video card in
your system you will want to make sure it is either AGP or PCI Express.
Figure 5.2 shows an AGP video card.

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The oldest style for video cards that I will discuss is PCI. You can see a PCI
video card in Figure 5.3.

Figure 5.3: A PCI Video Card

You should not use a PCI card as your primary video display card. PCI cards
are to slow to play any of the more advanced video games, or to show video.
Besides, the price difference between PCI and AGI/PCI-Express is minimal.

What is a good option for PCI cards is using them in conjunction with an
AGP or PCI-Express video card. This allows you to have a second display.
This will be covered in the next section. Now I am going to show you how to
install the video card.

What’s
More INSTRUCTIONS:

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1. e-Learning Facilator would assign a workstation for this lab.
2. Prepare the following materials and equipment: Computer Table/no
chair, Power Supply Unit, Scanner, Processor, Printer, Web camera,
Speaker/Headset, 2 pcs. Power Cord, AVR (Automatic Voltage
Regulator), and extension wire.
3. Connect all the computer parts/peripherals in their proper places or
location.
4. Let the e-Learning Facilator check your work for evaluation.
NOTE:
Safety first!
Observed 5s in all time.

SELF CHECK # 2

Unit of Perform Computer Operations


competency:
Competency COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING NC II
standards
Satisfactory
Answer the following computer hardware’s you know response
YES NO
 

_________ __________ _________ _________

 

___________ ___________ __________ __________

 

________ _________ _________ _________ __________

 

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________ _________ ________ ________ _________

 

_________ ________ _________ _________ ___________


____________
The learner’s underpinning knowledge was:

Satisfactory  Not Satisfactory 


Feedback to learner:

The learner’s overall performance was: Satisfactory  Not Satisfactory 

Learner eSignature: Date:

eLearning Facilitator eSignature: Date:

LO 5. USE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A


WWW - BROWSER TO LOCATE

5.1 Establish information requirements for


internet search
5.2 Launch browser
5.3 Load search engine
5.4 Enter appropriate search criteria/or
URL of site
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locate required information
5.6 Bookmark useful pages and print as required
Performance Standard

What’s
In
A. Direction. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.

This set of HTML Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Web Browsers”.
1. A Rendering engine is not responsible for ________
a) parsing the markup content (HTML)
b) parsing style information (CSS, XSL, and so on)
c) generating a visual presentation of the formatted content including
media files referenced
d) parsing style information (CSS only)
2. Firefox uses _________ rendering engine.
a) WebKit b) Gecko
c) Trident d) Presto

3. State true or false. It is faster to render HTML and CSS than to interpret
and execute JavaScript.
a) True
b) False
4. What is the use of “defer” attribute?
a) It defers rendering of html page
b) It defers script execution until the page has been rendered
c) It defers rendering of css attributes
d) It is only for internal scripts
5. Which of the following statements is false?
a) async and defer attributes of script tag execute before the
DOMContentLoaded event
b) defer executes each script sequentially
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c) async executes each script when it is ready
d) all older browsers supports async attribute
6. Which of the following is used to read a HTML page and render it?
a) Web browser
b) Web server
c) Web matrix
d) Web network
7. Which of the following is the first web browser?
a) Nexus
b) Netscape Navigator
c) Internet Explorer
d) Mosaic
8. Who created the first web browser
a) Tim Berners Lee
b) Jacobs, Lan
c) Marc Andeersen
d) Mozilla foundation
9. Nexus is first graphical web browser.
a) True
b) False
10. The open source software version of netscape is _________
a) Chrome
b) Mozilla
c) Internet Explorer
d) Erwise
11. Which of the following is not an IDE?
a) BlueGriffon 1.5.2
b) Aptana studio 3
c) TextEdit(Mac)
d) Dreamweaver
12. IDE stands for _________
a) Internet Development Environment
b) Integrated Development Environment
c) Intelligent Development Environment
d) Integrated Developed Environment

13. We can define ________ number of sites with one copy of Dreamweaver
installed on our computer.
a) 990
b) 10
c) only 1
d) unlimited
14. What should we add to a template in Dreamweaver in order to control
where page content goes?
a) Editable Regions
b) HTML controllers
c) Frames
d) Content Controllers

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15. Blue Griffon is based on ________ rendering engine.
a) WebKit
b) Gecko
c) Presto
d) Mecko

What is
It
A web browser, or simply "browser," is an
application used to access and view websites. Common web browsers
include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and
Apple Safari.

The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to
design or "mark up" webpages. Each time a browser loads a web page, it

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processes the HTML, which may include text, links, and references to
images and other items, such as cascading style sheets and JavaScript
functions. The browser processes these items, then renders them in the
browser window

Lesson Objectives
Define search engine, bookmark and link.
Appreciate the importance of a search engine in locating useful
information.
Demonstrate the use of a search engine.

Objectives

Topic Outline

 Web Browsers
 Uniform Resource Locator

What is a Web Browser?


A web browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting and
traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.

What is WWW?
WWW stands for World Wide Web.
An information space where documents and other web resources are
identified by Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), interlinked by hypertext
links, and can be accessed via the Internet.

What is WWW?
Examples of Web Browsers

Google Chrome
A freeware web browser developed by Google.

Mozilla Firefox
A free and open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla
Foundation and its subsidiary the Mozilla Corporation.

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Opera
a web browser for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
developed by Opera Software.

Safari
A web browser developed by Apple based on the WebKit engine.

Microsoft Edge
A web browser developed by Microsoft and included in Windows 10,
Windows 10 Mobile and Xbox One, replacing Internet Explorer as the
default web browser on all device classes.

What is a Uniform Resource Locator?


Colloquially termed a web address, is a reference to a web resource
that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for
retrieving it.

LO 6. MAINTAIN COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND


SYSTEMS

Performance Standard

What’s
In

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Direction: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What's the best way to protect your hard drive data?
A. regular backups
B. periodically defrag it
C. run chkdsk at least once a week
D. run scandisk at least once a week
E. run a regular diagnostic
2. From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot
up?
A. ROM BIOS B. CPU C. boot.ini
D. CONFIG.SYS E. None of the above
3. What could cause a fixed disk error.
A. No-CD installed
B. bad ram
C. slow processor
D. Incorrect CMOS settings
E. None of the above
4. Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?
A. overheat B. power surges C. EMI.
D. incomplete path for ESD E. None of the above
5. When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at
A. dip switches B. CONFIG.SYS
C. jumper settings D. motherboard BIOS
E. None of the above
6. Which Motherboard form factor uses one 20 pin connector
A. ATX B. AT C. BABY AT
D. All of the above E. None of the above
7. A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into:
A. clusters B. sectors C. vectors
D. heads E. None of the above
8. A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:
A. Surge protector B. Capacitor
C. Voltmeter D. Resistor E. None of the above
9. Which standard govern parallel communications?
A. RS232 B. RS-232a C. CAT 5
D. IEEE 1284 E. None of the above

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10. Suppose that you have a the maintenance package identifies several
possible field replaceable units (FRUs) that will resolve the problem.
What should you do after turning the power off?
A. Replace the indicated parts, one at a time in the recommended
sequence, until the problem is resolved; return unused FRUs to

stock
B. Replace all of the indicated FRUs at once and return the
machine to the customer if the problem is resolved
C. Follow the same procedure as in replace the system board
first if it is on the list of possible FRUs If multiple FRUs are
indicated, then software is the most likely source of the problem
D. None of the above
11. Most PCs give a single beep on bootup to indicate they are ok hardware
wise. You boot your PC and don't get a beep. What should you check
first?
A. system board B. RAM C. microprocessor

D. power supply E. speaker


12. Voltage is measured:
A. in parallel
B. in series
C. after breaking the circuit
D. after checking resistance
E. after checking current
13. What beep codes could indicate a system board or power supply failure?
A. steady short beep
B. no beep
C. one long continuous beep tone
D. steady long beeps
E. All of the above
14. What's the best way to protect your hard drive data?
A. regular backups
B. periodically defrag it
C. run chkdsk at least once a week
D. run scandisk at least once a week
E. run a regular diagnostic
15. What tool is used to test serial and parallel ports?
A. high volt probe
B. cable scanner
C. loop backs (wrap plugs)

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D. sniffer
E. None of the above

What is
It Maintenance offers the best of both
worlds. It’s far cheaper than swapping
burnt-out devices for new or used
replacements, and it puts off the disruptive transition from one

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machine to the next. Well-maintained
devices last years longer than maltreated
equivalents, supporting smooth personal
and professional use patterns and keeping
more of your hard-earned money in your
wallet along the way.
These electronic device maintenance
tips are all well within the capabilities of the
typical non-expert computer user. Some are
tailored to desktops and laptops. Others
apply to a broader range of devices. Most
are best done on a recurring basis. And
none require excessive investments of time,
effort, or money.
Computer Maintenance Tips – Physical and
Environmental
These tips cover your devices’ physical housing and accessories, and the
environments in which you store and operate them.
1. Keep the Keyboard, Mouse, and Openings Clean
To clean your keyboard’s more accessible surfaces, use a damp, lint-free
cloth. Don’t spray water directly onto the keyboard or allow water to pool
anywhere on it – this will only make things worse. Use the same approach to
clean your mouse’s accessible surfaces.
2. Gently Clean Your Monitor
Your monitor might seem solid enough, but it’s just as vulnerable to dust and
debris as your keyboard and ports. Dust it periodically with a microfiber cloth.

3. Keep Food and Beverages Away From Desktops and Laptops

Repeat after me: Don’t eat or drink over your desktop or laptop!

Easier said than done when you’re working through your lunch break or binge-
watching your favorite show with a bowl of ice cream, of course. But think of the
consequences: A single spill is enough to destroy a keyboard, and a high-volume
dump could penetrate the device’s casing and wreak havoc on its internal
components.
4. Organize Cords and Other e-Debris

This mess is unsightly and unwieldy at minimum. If you have small children
or pets, it may well present an electrocution risk. Depending on how loaded-
up your power strips and outlets are, you could have a fire hazard on your
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hands. And jumbled cords are more vulnerable to damage, meaning higher
long-term ownership costs.
5. Don’t Overcharge Your Batteries
Always resist the temptation to keep your
portable devices plugged in . Not only is
this a needless drain on your local power
grid, which means preventable bloat for
your utility bill, but it’s also actively bad for your devices’ batteries.
6. Don’t Block the Vents
If you have a desktop, keep the tower clear of any obstructions, like cabinets
or walls. If it’s possible to do so securely, elevate it to ensure good airflow on
both sides. For laptops, maintain a clear workspace free from clutter that
could obstruct airflow – for instance, papers or books. Periodically check
that the fans are working as well.
7. Have Desiccant on Hand
That’s not the worst thing you could do for
your waterlogged phone, but it’s not the ideal
fix either. Rice is merely the best desiccant, or
drying agent, that most people have lying
around the home. It’s not made for clearing
water from sensitive devices – it’s made for
eating.

8. Keep Magnets Away


Keep your home office – and your devices themselves – away from magnets,
even the weak refrigerator kinds. Your hard drive is incredibly sensitive to
magnetic fields of any strength.

9. Be Careful With Unfamiliar WiFi Networks

10. Uninstall Programs Completely


Deleting program icons is not the proper way to remove unnecessary programs
from your computer. You need to execute a formal uninstall process for every
single application you want to get rid of. Tossing things in the Trash or Recycle
Bin doesn’t cut it.

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11. Use an External Hard Drive for Backup & Extra File Storage

12. Reinstall Your Operating System Periodically

Updates only go so far, and too many layered updates can actually be
counterproductive. The most thorough way to clear unwanted files and reset your
machine’s “bones” is to reinstall your operating system every so often. Reinstalling
your operating system is a time-consuming affair, but it doesn’t require any
advanced technical skills. 

What’s
More
Direction. Enumeration. Give what is asked.
1. Give the 4 ways to a successful maintenance program.

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2. Give the at least 4 benefits maintaining computer systems.

3. Give at least 5 examples of search engine.

What I
Have
Direction.
or
Learned Explain the use of the following peripherals
components of computer and
search Engine.

1. Mouse
________________________________________________________________________
_________.
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2. Keyboard
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________.
3. Mozilla Firefox
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.
4. Motherboard
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.
5. Opera
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.
6. RAM
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.
7. Microsoft Edge
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.
8. Safari
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.
9. CPU
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.
10. Opera
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________.

Assessm
ent
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

1. Definition of Physical Maintenance is- "Physical Maintenance is actually


cleaning your pc physically"

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A. True B. False
2. How often should you physically maintenance your computer?
A. Regularly B. Never
3. Which one of these is a disk cleaning software?
A. Anti-virus protector B. Wise Cleaner
C. Disk Cleaner
4. What is Disk Cleaning?
A. A software that deletes your files without you knowing
B. Free space on your hard disk by searching your disk for files than can
be safely deleted
C. Allowing the computer to reset so that you loose everything on your
computer
5. You should never disk clean because it might break the computer
A. True B. False
6. How often should you disk clean your computer?
A. Never B. Once a year
C. Everyday
Once a month
7. "Defragmentation is the process of consolidating fragmented data so it
works more efficiently?"
A. True B. False
8. Why should you update?
A. More storage is used because of updates
B. Updates can enhance the security and performance of the computer
C. For the BANTER!
9. Why should you backup your computer?
A. So people can see your photos and files
B. To ensure that you do not lose any of your files
C. To that your computer does not crash
10. What hardware do you clean to make the computer work more
efficiently?
A. Yourself B. Keyboard C. The software
11. How often should you disk format your computer?
A. Whenever
B. When adding additional storage to your computer
C. Regularly
12. Is having just a USB good to keep files on it?
A. True B. False
13. Which of these is a backup company?
A. icloud B. Carbonite C. Crash Plan
D. Back me up now
14. I should never physically maintenance my computer
A. True B. False
15. If you don't your computer what will happen?
A. Nothing B. Overheat C. Slow down

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References

Books and Articles and Printed Materials:

Ronaldo v. Ramilo and Deover M. Pasco


k_to_12_pc_hardware_servicing_learning_module-1. Learning Module was

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developed for the Exploratory Courses in Technology and Livelihood Education,
Grades 7 and 8 of the K to 12 Curriculum

Rosalie P. Lujero, Ronaldo V. Ramilo “Technology and Livelihood


EducationInformation and Communications Technology Learners
Manual – Computer Hardware Servicing Grade 9”

Electronic Resource:

https://www.techwalla.com/articles/computer-hand-tools
https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=anti+static+wrist+strap&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj16Y-
ehOfpAhUZKqYKHdEZDo4Q2-
https://www.computerhope.com/esd.htm
https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=proper+use+of+esd+tools&bih=657&biw=1366&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk02XvoFO5f
BPG9ywZNy7tMyX2cbYkg:1591240697625&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=rti_
_6-MOD6HlM%253A%252C2IP5VsSn_3MbAM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-
https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=importance+of+proper+use+of+tools&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiE6OXwqOfpAh
VHEqYKHTFdCnIQ2-

K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM


JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD TRACK AND SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL – TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING (NC II)

 K to 12 ICT – Computer Systems Servicing (NC II) Curriculum.

https://www.sanfoundry.com/html-questions-answers-web-browsers/

https://techterms.com/definition/web_browser#:~:text=The%20primary%20function%20of
%20a,style%20sheets%20and%20JavaScript%20functions.

https://www.moneycrashers.com/computer-maintenance-tips-checklist/

https://prezi.com/p/-s9uszumbclg/use-basic-functions-of-a-web-browser-to-locate-information/

References
https://www.techwalla.com/articles/computer-hand-tools
k_to_12_pc_hardware_servicing_learning_module-1
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=hand+tools+in+computer&sxsrf=ALeKk00Wlr7tMrTl16h-
aewmUILaPckluA:1591234977236&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj72MmchOfpAhXWdXAKHRWADc8Q_AUoAXoE
CBUQAw&biw=1366&bih=657
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=anti+static+wrist+strap&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj16Y-ehOfpAhUZKqYKHdEZDo4Q2-
https://www.computerhope.com/esd.htm

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https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=proper+use+of+esd+tools&bih=657&biw=1366&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk02XvoFO5fBPG9ywZNy7tMyX2cbYkg:1591240697625&tbm=i
sch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=rti__6-MOD6HlM%253A%252C2IP5VsSn_3MbAM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-
kTQZFzkYP3sRlNqNen05wSeR007Yg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKt6LEmefpAhVLzIsBHcpSDSoQ9QEwGHoECAcQMg#imgrc=rti__6-
MOD6HlM&imgdii=9ooB3WLHx9xTTM
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=use+of+hand+tools+in+css&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiT5ozhoOfpAhWmx4sBHdACClAQ2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=use+of+hand+tools+in+css&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1CBsgFYt7cBYJa_AWgAcAB4AIABgwKIAfgGkgEFMC40LjGY
AQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZw&sclient=I
mg&ei=jW_YXtPrB6aPr7wP0IWogAU&bih=657&biw=1366&hl=en#imgrc=7_dLcicmnf8fXM
https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=importance+of+proper+use+of+tools&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiE6OXwqOfpAhVHEqYKHTFdCnIQ2-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g4Ee0SI4nU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2fnx2lP1Zw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o0tqF0jDdo

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