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COMPUTER 3-Q1W1 Enhanced.
COMPUTER 3-Q1W1 Enhanced.
COMPUTER-3 – Q1W1
Introduction
Computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability
to store, retrieve, and process data. You may already know that you can use a computer to type
documents, send email, play games, and browse the Web. You can also use it to edit or
create spreadsheets, presentations, and even videos.i
PART 1- ENGAGE
Activity 1. Look at the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
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Activity 2. List down at least 5 advantages and disadvantages of using computer.
PART 2- EXPLORE
Activity. Differentiate the characteristics of a laptop computer and a desktop computer. Write down
your answer on the box provided.
Similarities
Desktop
and
Laptop
Differences Computer
PART 3- EXPLAIN
Video link: https://youtu.be/Cu3R5it4cQs (you can watch the video for better understanding.)
A computer is an electronic hardware device. It operates and functions under the control of
instructions called programs stored in its memory. Computers can receive and accept data, then
process it using the program set by the user.iii
People – are the most important element of a computer system. They run and
operate the computer.
Software – are programs or instructions that a computer must follow to do its
task. The purpose of software is to process data into useful information for
people.
Hardware- these are the physical components that you can feel and touch.
These includes CPU, mouse, keyboard, printer, speaker and the monitor.
Data- includes texts and numbers, sounds, images, and video that we input into
the computer for processing.
Connectivity –means that a computer must be connected to other computers
especially through the internet.
Procedure- are step by step instructions to follow when using hardware, software
and data.iv
Safety and Security – People have to be careful in sharing photos and personal
information on the computer and internet. There are people with evil intent and
have caused harm to a lot of people using information taken from the internet,
examples are stolen and fraudulent credit cards.
Health Risks – long and improper use of computer can lead to injuries and
hazards to the user. The pain or injury may affect the eyes, hands, wrists, necks,
and back.
Environment – Old computers must be disposed properly. Computer parts could
release toxic or dangerous materials to the environment.
Use of power – computers need electricity to run. Computers only need a small
amount of electric power but with many computers around, this results to high
total electricity requirement. Power is an expense, also a contributor to
environmental damage.
Privacy violation – Personal information when stored in a computer can be
viewed and stolen. This could lead to people using other people’s information to
take advantage in many situations.
The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics was written by Dr. Ramon C. Barquin in 1992 for the
Computer Ethics Institute. He wrote a paper entitled; “In pursuit of a Ten Commandments for
Computer Ethics. Ramon C. Barquin stated that it is a means to create a set of standards to guide
and instruct people in the ethical use of computers.” The Ten Commandments from the Bible which
use “thou shalt” and thou shall not” style of writing. v
6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
7. Thou shalt not use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper
compensation.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system
you are designing.
10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your
fellow humans.
PART 4- EXTEND
Activity. What is the effect of too much exposure to computer? How are you going to deal with it?
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PART 5- EVALUATE
__________3. Data are texts, numbers, sounds, images that you input into a computer.
__________4. People have to be careful in sharing photos and personal information on the
computer and internet.
__________5. Procedures are step by step instructions to follow when using hardware and
software.
___________6. Software is program that tell computer what to do.
___________7. Personal information when stored in a computer can be viewed and stolen.
___________8. Procedures are step by step instructions to follow when using hardware and
software.
___________9. Computer ethics is rules and guidelines for computer users that allow you to
do illegal activities on the computer.
___________10. If you put the same data in the computer using the same program, it will give
you different result all the time.
References:
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Online Sources
What is a computer: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/what-is-a-computer/1/
https://peda.net/kenya/ass/subjects2/computer-studies/form-1/itc2
https://opentextbc.ca/computerstudies/chapter/computer-hardware-and-software/
https://prezi.com/p/tlg-afmhsxno/online-ethics-and-etiquette/
A. Image Reference
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What is a computer : https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/what-is-a-computer/1/
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Subjects: https://peda.net/kenya/ass/subjects2/computer-studies/form-1/itc2
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BCcampus: https://opentextbc.ca/computerstudies/chapter/computer-hardware-and-software/
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Prezi: https://prezi.com/p/tlg-afmhsxno/online-ethics-and-etiquette/