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Hardware Module 1
Hardware Module 1
Module 1
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Create a bubble diagram about Computer systems. Write your answer on the space provided.
*Bubble Diagram – represents information visually in the form of a series of bubbles.
Example: Create your own Bubble Diagram:
In Bubble diagraming, the central idea is
placed at the center of the graph and sub-
concepts or ideas are branched out from the
center.
Explore
Definition of Hardware
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6. Adapters- Printed-circuit boards (also called interface cards) that enable the
computer to use a peripheral device for which it does not have the necessary
connections or circuit boards. They are often used to permit upgrading to a new
different hardware.
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7. Power Supply Unit (PSU) - Installed in the back corner of the PC case, next to the
motherboard. It converts 120vac (standard house power) into DC voltages that are
used by other components in the PC.
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Figure 9 . CD ROM
10. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) - Designed to optically access data stored on a DVD. A
laser moves back and forth near the disk surface and accesses data at a very fast
rate.
Figure 10 . CD ROM
B. Input Devices - Accepts data and instructions from the user or from another
computer system.
Keyboard - The first input device developed for the PC. Data is transferred to
the PC over a short cable with a circular 6-pin Mini-din connector that plugs into
the back of the motherboard.
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1. Pointing Devices - An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen.
• Mouse - The most common 'pointing device' used in PCs. Every mouse has two
buttons and most have one or two scroll wheels.
Light Pen - A light-sensitive stylus wired to a video terminal used to draw pictures
or select menu options. The user brings the pen to the desired point on screen
and presses the pen button to make contact.
Digitizer Tablet - A graphics drawing tablet used for sketching new images or tracing
old ones. Also called a "graphics tablet," the user contacts the surface of the device
with a wired or wireless pen or puck. Often mistakenly called a mouse, the puck is
officially the “tablet cursor”.
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3. Voice- Input Devices - Audio input devices also known as speech or voice
recognition systems that allow a user to send audio signals to a computer for
processing, recording, or carrying out commands. Audio input devices such as
microphones allow users to speak to the computer in order to record a voice
message or navigate software.
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3. Smart Board - A type of display screen that has a touch sensitive transparent panel
covering the screen, which is similar to a touch screen.
Types of printer
• Ink-Jet or Bubble-Jet Printer - bprays ink at a sheet of paper. Ink-jet printers produce
high-quality text and graphics.
• Laser Printer - Uses the same technology as copy machines. Laser printers produce
very high quality text and graphics.
LCD and LED Printer- Similar to a laser printer, but uses liquid crystals or light-
emitting diodes rather than a laser to produce an image on the drum.
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• Line Printer - Contains a chain of characters or pins that print an entire line at one
time. Line printers are very fast, but produce low-quality print.
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E. Cables and Wires- A cable is most often two or more wires running side by side
and bonded, twisted or braided together to form a single assembly, but can also
refer to a heavy strong rope.
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Illustration Function
S-video jack is obviously for S-Video port
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Explain
System Application
Software Software
Study of all Study of all
system application
software software
1.2 Software is the set of instructions (also called a program) that guides the hardware
to operate effectively. Software can be split into two main types:
LINUX
MAC
WINDOWS
a. Word processing software - Creates, edits, saves, and prints documents. Example:
MS Word, WordPerfect, Ami Pro, MacWrite.
b. Spreadsheet software - An electronic spreadsheet consisting of rows and columns
is used to present and analyze data. Example: MS Excel, Lotus 123, Quattro Pro.
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Elaborate
Now, let’s take a look further and give examples on the latest System software, Application
software, and hardware.
Direction: Research the different examples of the latest System software, application software
and hardware and put it inside the table provided below.
EVALUATION
A. Identification
Direction: Given the different cables, identify their functions as well as the part of
computer system each one supports.
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B. Direction In the puzzle below, look for the 10 hidden computer components and
give their role on the computer system.
C. Direction
a. View actual personal computer and discuss its parts and function.
b. Utilizing the Internet and the website YouTube, view a video regarding parts of
the computer. Use the URLs below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9gYVKPczRA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bySnX9ZHYvo&feature=player_em
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General Instructions:
1. Accomplish the quiz individually.
2. Submit your answer by taking clear pictures of your answers and send it to your
teacher through Facebook Messenger, and gmail.
3. Submit your answer on/ before February 5, 2021 (11:55 pm, Philippine Standard Time).
References:
Barry Press, Marcia Press, PC Upgrade and Repair Bible, Desktop Edition., Wiley Publishing
Inc., 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Ron Gilster, PC Repair Bench Book., Wiley Publishing Inc., 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard,
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Barry Press, Marcia Press, PC Upgrade and Repair Bible, Desktop Edition., Wiley Publishing Inc.,
10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis,
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