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STVEP – (Internet and Computing

Fundamentals)
Activity Sheet Quarter 4 – LO 12
Installing and Uninstalling Hardware Devices

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals)
Activity Sheet No. 4
First Edition, 2020

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(Internet and Computing Fundamentals) Activity Sheet

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Introductory Message
Welcome to STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals)!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Iloilo and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas through
the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is developed to
guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible adults) in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals) Learning

Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the teaching-learning activities specified in
each Competency with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and
learner. This will be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease
the independent learning.

For the learner:

The STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals) Learning

Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning even if you are not in
school. This learning material provides you with meaningful and engaging activities
for independent learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and understand the
instructions then perform the activities and answer the assessments. This will be
returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.

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 Quarter 4 – Week 4

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 4

Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________

Grade and Section: ___________________________Date: ______________________

STVEP 7 – INTERNET AND COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

Installing and Uninstalling Hardware Devices

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 12. Customize System Settings

12.3. b. Demonstrate the procedure of installing and uninstalling hardware

devices.

II. Background Information for Learners

Installing Computer Hardware Peripheral Devices

The peripheral devices are those devices which are connected to the computer
and it helps the computer function. These devices contain both the input devices, which
are used to give command to the computer and the output devices, which help
computer showing the result to the user. The computer works with many peripheral
devices so it's important to know that how much these devices can be installed in the
computer and how can a persona configure them.

Installing and uninstalling hardware device (Epson L120 Series Printer—example

only)
Options to install Epson L120 Series Printer:

Option 1. Use Epson L120 Series Printer installer if available.

Option 2. Download the Epson L120 Series Printer Software/Driver Setup file on
the internet.
You can download it by visiting the Epson official website for your computer.

Before installing make sure to:

1. Turn on the Laptop on which you want to install the Epson L120 printer.
2. Turn on your Epson L120 printer as well.

Note:
 Keep the USB cable unplugged from your printer and do not plug it until you see the
prompt to do so. 
 Connect the printer to computer USB cable when Installer wizard asks. 
 Steps to install Epson L12o Series Printer using driver.

Step 1. Select L120 Driver and

double click to run.

Step 2. Select the Epson L120 Series.

Check the box if you want it to be your
default printer and automatically update
software. Click Ok to continue.

Step 3. Select a language and then click

Ok.

Step 4. Click agree on the license agreement

screen and click OK.
Step 5. Wait while checking currently
installed printer driver.

Step 6.Click ok to finish installation.

Before uninstalling make sure to:

1. Start with the printer powered on and connected to the computer.

2. Open the Devices and Printers folder. Check for and cancel any queued documents
for all installed Epson printers.
3. Power off the printer and disconnect the data cable.

Steps to Uninstall Epson L120 Series Printer

Step 1. Type Control Panel into the search bar and press Enter. Windows will search for and
open the Control Panel application.

Step 2. Under all Control Panel Items,

click Program and Features

Step 3. Select Epson L120 Series Printer

and click on Uninstall/Change.
Step 4. Click on Epson L120 Series Printer
and click OK to uninstall.

Step 5. Click Yes when prompted to confirm that

you want to delete the selected printer.

Step 6. Wait while the printer is being removed.

Step 7. You will then see confirmation that the
uninstall is complete. Click OK

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

EPSON. “How to uninstall Epson drivers and software in Windows

” Retrieved from: https://www.epson.eu/viewcon/corporatesite/kb/index/1528
Retrieved: March 9, 2021

ExamCollection. “How to install and configure computer peripheral devices”

Retrieved from: https://www.examcollection.com/certification-training/a-plus-
install-configure-computer-peripheral-devices.html Retrieved: March 9, 2021

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1

1. Directions / Instructions

a. Read the Information stated in the Background for the Learners.

b. Perform the activity below. If you encountered any difficulty, you may
contact your teacher for assistance.
c. Answer the guide questions and reflection that follows.

2. Exercises / Activities
Instructions: Based on what you have learned, supply the correct word
in installing and uninstalling hardware device. Choose your answer inside
the box. Repeating of answer/s is allowed.
Installing hardware device.

OK Language Driver

Installed Device Agree

1. Select the _________ and double click to run.

2. Under Utility Set up, select the _________to be installed and click _______to
continue.
3. Select a __________ and click OK.
4. Click ________ on the license agreement screen and click _______.
5. Wait while checking currently _________ printer driver.
6. Click _______ to finish installation.

Uninstalling hardware device.

Program and Features OK Yes

Control Panel Removed Enter
Uninstall/Change Uninstall

1. Type _______ into the search bar and press _________.

2. Under all Control Panel Items, click ______________.
3. Select the device you want to uninstall and click ____________.
4. Under uninstall screen, select on the device and click _______.
5. Click ______ when prompted to confirm that you want to delete the selected printer.
6. Wait while the device is being __________.
7. You will then see confirmation that the _________ is complete. Click OK.

Learner’s Signature______________________Date Accomplished: ___________

Teacher’s Signature______________________ Date Checked: _______________

(Optional) Using your computer, laptop or android phones, apply what
you have learned and perform the tasks listed below.

Task 1: Select one unused device installed in your computer (Bluetooth, scanner or
printer) and removed by uninstalling the device without removing its driver.
Task 2: Select one device (Bluetooth, scanner or printer) to install in your
computer/android phones.

Note: Provide any supporting document on this activity (pictures or videos) while doing the
task.

Note: Let your parent sign the activity sheet and submit this to your teacher.

Evaluator: (Guardian/Parent/Responsible adult)

______________________
Name & Signature/Date
3. Guide Questions
Read the following questions and write your answer on the space
provided.

1. In your own understanding, what is a hardware device? Give at least

3 examples of hardware devices that can be installed in the computer.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

2. What are the differences of installing and uninstalling between an

application program and a hardware device?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
 4. Rubric for Scoring the Activity

Scoring Rubric Checklist for the given task.

Name: Year & Section:

Skill
Scoring Rubric Points to be Installing Uninstalling
Given hardware hardware
device device
Perform the skill easily and quickly without
error or any assistance. 10
8
Perform the skill with ease, and at
moderate speed without asking for any
assistance
Perform the skill slowly, with minimal error 5
and little assistance.
Perform the skill with difficulty, several 3
errors and major assistance
Total score

V. Reflection
Answer the questions below:

What will happen if you uninstall a hardware device?

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

As a learner, what is the purpose that you are installing a program or a

hardware device?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
VI. Answer Key

Installing hardware device.

1. Select the driver and double click to run.

2. Under Utility Set up, select the device to be installed and click OK to continue.
3. Select a language and click OK.
4. Click agree on the license agreement screen and click OK.
5. Wait while checking currently installed printer driver.
6. Click _______ to finish installation.

Uninstalling hardware device.

1. Type Control Panel into the search bar and press Enter.
2. Under all Control Panel Items, click Program and Features.
3. Select the device you want to uninstall and click Uninstall/Change.
4. Under uninstall screen, select on the device and click OK.
5. Click Yes when prompted to confirm that you want to delete the selected printer.
6. Wait while the device is being removed.
7. You will then see confirmation that the uninstall is complete. Click OK.