TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 8

ICT - COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING – Week 2

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

LO1. Plan and prepare for tasks to be undertaken

(TLE_IACSS9-12PCO-Ic-d-4)
LO2. Input Data into the Computer
(TLE_IACSS9-12PCO–Id-e-5)

Objectives

A. Content Standard: The learners demonstrate an understanding of

concepts and underlying principles in performing computer operations.

B. Performance Standard: The learners shall be able to perform

computer operations based on a given task.

C. Learning Objectives:

1) Define Computer and Hardware.

2) List the different types of computer
3) Identify the Computer Hardware components and its functions.
4) Demonstrate how to save files on external storages.
5) Create a graphic organizer presenting the most basic parts of the
computer and its functions.

Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

COMPUTER AND BASIC HARDWARE FEATURES

What is Computer?

Computer is an electronic device that is used to enter data, processed it and produces

a meaningful result called information that can be used and stored for future use.
Computers can perform complex and repetitive procedures quickly, precisely and

reliably. Computers comes in different sizes, shapes and power.

How computer works?

Input Process Output

Storage
1. Primary
2. Secondary

Types of Computer

We can categorize computer in two ways: on the basis of data handling capabilities
and size.

On the basis of data handling capabilities, the computer is of three types:

 Analogue Computer: Directly accept the data from the measuring device without
first converting it into numbers and codes. They measure the continuous changes
in physical quantity and generally render output as a reading on a dial or
scale. Speedometer and mercury thermometer are examples of analogue
computers.
 Digital Computer: Designed to perform calculations and logical operations at high
speed. It accepts the raw data as input in the form of digits or binary numbers (0
and 1) and processes it with programs stored in its memory to produce the output.
All modern computers like laptops, desktops including smartphones that we use at
home or office are digital computers.
 Hybrid Computer: Has features of both analogue and digital computer. It is fast
like an analogue computer and has memory and accuracy like digital
computers. For example, a processor is used in petrol pumps that converts the
measurements of fuel flow into quantity and price. Similarly, they are used in
airplanes, hospitals, and scientific applications.
Computers can be generally classified by size and power as follows, though there is
considerable overlap:

 Personal computer: A small, single-user computer based on a microprocessor.

 Workstation: In networking, workstation refers to any computer connected to a
local-area network. It could be a workstation or a personal computer.
 Minicomputer: A multi-user computer capable of supporting up to hundreds of
users simultaneously.
 Mainframe: A powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting many hundreds
or thousands of users simultaneously.
 Supercomputer: An extremely fast computer that can perform hundreds of millions
of instructions per second.