THE SECRET LIFE OF COMPUTERS:

Turn On/Off and Restart

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Digital Citizenship – Elementary
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Explaining Computer Hardware and Software

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Writer: Evamie Pis-an Mabilog

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 FOREWORD

This Self-Learning kit will serve as a guide for the

learners of Alternative Learning System in the lower
elementary and advanced elementary level. It aims to help
the learners explain the difference between computer
hardware and software.

Computer Hardware and Software are Digital

Concepts that need to be emphasized so that the learner
can explain as they use information communication
technologies (ICTs) in an increasingly digital world.

This Self-Learning Kit is divided into three parts:

A. What happened? Where learners will answer or take

different activities that they are yet to learn or may
have some knowledge concerning a learning
competency.

B. What I need to know? The part where learning

competencies are explained in full detail.

C. What I have learned? The part that determines the

learners’ acquired knowledge regarding the
competency. They will explain the difference
between computer hardware and software.

It is expected that the learner will develop the

differentiation of computer hardware and software and use
this knowledge in everyday life.
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 What Will You Learn from This Module?

OBJECTIVES

After studying this module, you should be able to:

• identify the different ways and techniques on how to turn/off
and restart a computer with different windows;
• demonstrate understanding on how to operate a computer
specially in turning on, shutting down and restarting; and
• Appreciate understanding of the concepts through the use of
different activities provided in the module.

LEARNING COMPETNCY

• Demonstrate understanding on how to operate a computer

- To turn on a computer
- To turn off/shutdown a computer
- To restart a computer
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN EVERY TASK OR ACTIVITY?

Task 1 (BLP& LOWER ELEM): Learners will answer the pre-assessment

to determined their prior knowledge if they already know about the
topic.
Task 2 (ADVANCED ELEMENTARY & LOWER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL):
This activity is designed to help student s know the first step in using
computers and think about the importance of knowing basic
activities about using computers.

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Task 3 (ADVANCED JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL): The learners will perform
or demonstrate various activities in relation to the topic.
Task 4(BLP& LOWER ELEM): Learners will answer multiple choices test
based on what they have learned in the entire module.
Task 5(ADVANCED ELEMENTARY): The learners will draw/illustrate
each steps in turning on/off and restarting a computer.

Task 6 (LOWER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL): The learners will identify the
difference between shutting down and restarting a computer.

Task 7(ADVANCED JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL): The learners will make a

reflection about the topic.

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 PRE-ASSESSMENT

Before you start studying this module, take this simple test to
find out what you already know about the topic.

Let’s See What You Already Know.

BLP & LOWER ELEMENTARY

Task 1: How much do you know?
INSTRUCTION: Read each question very carefully and write your
answer on the space provided.

1. What is true about Computer?

a. A computer is an electronic device that manufactures clothing.
b. A computer is an electronic device designed to manipulate
data and process information.
c. A computer is an electronic device designed for gaming and
leisure.
d. None of the above.

2. If you turn on a computer, what will be the first thing that you
should check?
a. Monitor
b. Keyboard
c. Plug
d. CPU

3. After finding the connected plug, what should you do in order to

turn on the computer?
a. Press the power button of the CPU.
b. Press the power button of the System Unit.
c. Press the Power button of the monitor.
d. Press anywhere in the computer.

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4. What will you do if you shut down the computer?
a. Drag the mouse to the “Start” icon and click the power icon
and click shut down.
b. Drag the mouse to a new document and click any of the files.
c. Drag the mouse to “Start” button and find the settings and
shutdown.
d. All of the above.

5. How are you going to restart the computer?

a. Click any windows in the task bar and find any restart word and
click the power icon.
b. Click the “Start” icon, then the power symbol and choose
restart and press the power button in the monitor.
c. Click the “Start” icon, then the power symbol and choose
restart and wait for the monitor to open.
d. Click the “Start” icon, then the power symbol and choose
restart and long press the power button in the system unit.

Well, how was it? Do you think you fared well?

If all your answers are correct, very good! It shows that you
already know much about the topics in this module. You may still
study the module to review what you already know. Who knows, you
might learn a few more things as well.

If you got a low score, don’t feel bad. This means that this
module is for you. It will help you to understand important concepts
that you can apply in your daily life. If you study this module
carefully, you will learn the answers to all the items in the test and a
lot more! Are you ready?

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ADVANCED ELEMENTARY & LOWER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

TASK 2: Understanding and Importance

INSTRUCTION: Read and understand the question. Write your

responses in your notebook.

Test A: Write the steps on how you will use computer in relation to the
given task.
a. Turning on a computer
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:

b. Shutting down a computer

Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:

ADVANCED JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Task 3: Illustrate Me!

Choose at least 2 topics provided below and draw/illustrate
each steps.

a. Turning on a computer
b. Turning of a computer
c. Restarting a computer

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II. WHAT TO LEARN?

Let’s Learn
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
On any given day, you encountered computer systems
in much of what you do, even if you don’t realize it. The
television channels you watch, the radio stations that you
listen to, the car that you drive in, and even the cash
register at the local grocery store are all controlled in some
way by computer systems! They help you perform tasks,
keep track of information, and even control the airplanes
that fly above. Throughout the course of this class, you will
learn about how computers work, how it performs simple
tasks, and more.

Anatomy of a Computer

As with most products, the computers are designed in a

variety of ways. There are major similarities regardless of the
brand (e.g., Dell, Apple, Acer, HP, Lenovo) of the computer.
There are two main types of computers, desktops and
laptops. However, all computers have the following
components:

• THE MONITOR - The monitor looks like a television screen

and is where you see what is happening on your
computer. By using shadows and graphics with over a
million different colors, much of what you see will
appear 3-dimensional. Think of this as the ‘face’ of the
computer.

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 • THE CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The CPU houses the
machinery that allows your computer to work. Think of
this as the ‘brain’ of the computer. This component
looks very different in desktops and laptops, but it works
the same.

• THE KEYBOARD - The keyboard is one of the two ways to

interact with your computer. The keys mostly mimic a
traditional typewriter.

• THE MOUSE - This is the other way to interact with your

computer. Most mice have two buttons—a right and a
left button—and a scrolling wheel.

Turning the Computer On

Let's get started!

As you sit down on your desk, you can assume that

your computer system is one of these three states:

1. OFF: This is exactly what it sounds like: The computer is off,

and no parts are running or working. The monitor is black
(no images), there is no “whirring” sound from the CPU,
and the computer is unresponsive to mouse movements
or pressing keys on the keyboard. The power button
should not be lit up.

2. ON: When a computer is on, you should see images on

the monitor, possibly hear a “whirring” noise coming from
the CPU (hopefully not too loud!), and the pointer on the
screen (the small white arrow) should respond when you
move the mouse.
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3. SLEEP MODE: Most computers have a sleep status. The
computer is on, but has assumed an energy-efficient,
minimal power mode. To “wake” the computer, simply
move the mouse around or press any key on the
keyboard, and it will “wake up” and return to the exact
same place that it was when it went to sleep. In other
words, if you were using a word processing program and
the computer went to sleep, it would return to exactly
what you were working on when it wakes up.

• To turn a computer on, simply press the power button

once (no need to hold the button—just press and
release).

Follow these step-by-step instructions to help you turn

on your computer:

Step 1: Find the ‘on’ button. It probably looks like this (but
might be square or oblong!):

Step 2: Push the button;

On some computers, the button lights up when the
computer is on. On laptops, there’s often a light on the front
that comes on. You may have to keep pushing for a couple
of seconds to make this happen, but don’t worry – you’ll
soon get to know how your computer works.

If nothing happens, there are a few things you can

check easily:

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 ➢ If you’re using a laptop, the battery might be flat. So
plug in the charger, plug the charger into the outlet
and let the laptop recharge. You can continue what
you are doing in your laptop while recharging.
➢ If you have a PC, make sure that the plug or any of the
other wires are disconnected.
➢ Ensure that the monitor is turned on. Most PC monitors
have an ‘on/off’ button at the bottom corner of the
screen. The button often lights up green when the
monitor is on.

Logging On

Once you turn the computer on, the computer will go

through a series of automated tasks before it is ready for
you to interact with it. This process is called “startup.” This
process will last between one and two minutes. If the
computer is not working correctly, you may see an error
message during startup. If the computer is performing as it
should, however, you will probably see this:

This is called a “Log On” window, and it means that the

computer is password protected. If you do not see this
window upon starting the computer, you can assume that
your computer is NOT password-protected and may be

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used by anyone. To log on, you simply enter your user name
and password. If you are using a public library computer,
this could be your library card number.
If your computer is not protected with password, you
will automatically see the icons on the screen.

Turning Off or Shutting Down a Computer

Follow these step-by-step instructions to help you turn off

your computer:

Step 1: Click the ‘Windows’ icon at the bottom left-hand

corner of your screen.

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Step 2: Click the power icon.

Step 3: Click “Shut down”.

Step 4: If you’ve left any programs running or documents

open, you’ll get a message similar to this:

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You have two options now:
• Click “Cancel” and then close everything that had
been listed in the message, saving when necessary.
Then try closing again.
Or
• Click Force shut down. The computer will automatically
close all your documents, programs and so on without
saving anything. As a result, you may lose some data.
Shutting Down Properly

It is very important that you shut down your system

properly. Simply turning the power off with the power switch
can cause serious filesystem damage. While the system is
on, files are in use even if you aren't doing anything.
Remember that there are many processes running in the
background all the time. These processes are managing the
system and keep a lot of files open. When the system's
power is switched off, these files are not closed properly and
may become corrupted. Depending on what files become
damaged, the system might be rendered completely
unusable!

How to Restart a Computer?

Restarting the computer is used for many common

tasks, such as installing new software and performing
Windows Updates. In this section, you will learn how to do it.

To restart a computer, you should follow the steps:

Step 1: Click the window icon at the lower left of the

monitor. (Please refer to the image in the next page).

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Step 2: After clicking the window icon, click the power icon.

Step 3: Click “Restart”

Another way to restart a computer is through a shortcut

keys using keyboard:

Ctrl+Alt+Delete – it is a combination of keyboard keys that

the user can press at the same time to terminate an

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application task or to reboot the operating system (have it
shut down and restart itself).

The Difference between Shutting Down, Restarting and

Logging off a Computer

• To shut down (or power down, or power off)

When the process of shutting down is complete,

the machine is powered down, and it will not come
back up again without a someone taking further
action, e.g., powering it back on again. If you expect
your system will be needed for maintenance or remote
access by someone else, shutting it down effectively
prevents this.

• To restart (or reboot)

The computer goes through a complete shutdown

process, then starts back up again. This frequently
happens after software installations or during
troubleshooting.

• To log off

The user who is currently logged on has ended

his/her session, but leaves the computer running for
someone else to use. This is faster than a full restart and,
generally, a better choice during the course of the
business day when a system is shared between multiple
users.

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 Let’s See What You Have Learned

A. BLP & LOWER ELEMENTARY

I’m the best so choose me!

INSTRUCTION: Identify what is asked in the given questions. Choose

your answer in the box below. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
Shut Down Turn On Restart

Log Off Ctrl+Alt+Delete Power button

Windows Mouse Keyboard

Monitor CPU

1. It is one of two ways to interact with your computer, an input

device that allows user to enter letters, numbers and symbols.

2. It is a keyboard shortcut to restart/reboot a computer.

3. It is the most important button in the computer especially in

Turning On.

4. It means that the computer goes through a complete shutdown

process, then starts back up again.

5. It means that the user who is currently logged on has their session
end, but leaves the computer running for someone else to use.

6. It is the other way to interact with your computer. Most mice have
two buttons—a right and a left button—and a scrolling wheel.

7. The very first step in using a computer; it is the other term for
opening the computer.

8. It houses the machinery that allows your computer to work.

9. It looks like a television screen and is where you see what is
happening on your computer.
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10. It means that, when the process of shutting down is complete,
the machine is powered down, and it will not come back up again
without a someone taking further action, e.g., powering it back on
again.

B. ADVANCED ELEMENTARY
I am an artist!
INSTRUCTION: Form 3 groups and perform the given scenario that will
be assigned to your group in 2-3 minutes.

Scene 1: Helping a friend in turning on a computer he is using in the

classroom.
Scene 2: The teacher ask you to restart your computer and allow
your seatmate to turn it on.
Scene 3: You enter in an Internet café and saw your brother having
a hard time turning off the computer, you help him how to do it.

C. LOWER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Find the difference!
INSTRUCTION: Identify the differences among shutting down,
restarting and logging off a computer. Write your answers in the
column provided.

SHUT DOWN RESTART Log Off

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 D. ADVANCED JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Reflection!
INSTRUCTION: Write a four paragraph essay with 3 sentences in each
paragraph of your reflection on what you have learned about the
topic and its importance to your life.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

With deepest gratitude and sincerity, I would like to

acknowledge everyone who has big contribution in order for this
module to be a success. It would not have been possible without the
kind support and help of many individuals.

To our ever dynamic and active Schools Division

Superintendent of Negros Oriental Diviision, Dr. Senen P. Paulin, thank
you for continuously supporting us in all of our activities and task as
ALS Implementers.

To our Education Program Supervisor, Dr. Donre B. Mira, thank

you for giving us the opportunity to maximize our help to our learners
through making this module and for being so approachable at all
times.

To our Education Program Specialist, Dr. Norlita B. Nemenzo,

thank you for helping us as we go through each step in
accomplishing this Self Learning Kit Module. It is really a pleasure to
be part of your team.

To my Family, thank you supporting me always, for cheering me

in my ups and downs and for always being there in times of any
complications.

Above all, to our almighty Father, Jesus Christ, thank you so

much Abbah Father for your greatness, for giving me wisdom and
strength in order for me to accomplish this module and be shared to
all learners who need this a lot.

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 SYNOPSIS

This module contains basic knowledge and skills that

learners need to know about a computer. It covers every
aspect of needs in learning specifically in terms of updated
learning using technologies. It also plays a vital role in other
fields especially in businesses and government institutions. It is
important to know the basic parts of computers and most
especially it is important to know how to use it.
In this module, the learners are expected to know the
different ways on how to turn on/turn off and restart a
computer. Each activity has a step by step process for the
learners to understand it very well and allow them to explore
through their minds the essential skills needed in order to
accomplish task and activities in a digital world.
The Author: Evamie Pis-an Mabilog is an
education enthusiast with great passion in
teaching. She is the eldest among her
siblings and currently residing in
Manalongon, Santa Catalina, Negros
Oriental. She was born in the year 1998,
7th day of May. She studied Bachelor of
Secondary Education major in English at
Negros Oriental State University-Bayawan-
Santa Catalina Campus and graduated in
the year 2018. Before she became a teacher, she was once a
Data Technician at SPi Global and a Web Research Analyst at
Fair Research Center. Her entire work experience in BPO
companies taught her a lot of skills needed in the field
of teaching.

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