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Factors Causing Computer Failures and Defects
Factors Causing Computer Failures and Defects
Factors
Activity- Factors Causing Computer
Failures and Defects
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Guide Questions
1. What are factors that causes
computer failures and defects?
2. Why is it important to determine
the factors that causes the
computer failures and defects?
Factors Causing Computer
Failures and Defects
1. Peopleware
➢Untrained personnel would
probably damage programs in
PC.
2. Firmware
➢Programs or software
burnt in chips may be
corrupted.
3. Software
➢ Corruptedoperating
systems would cause
the system to fail.
4. Hardware
➢ Defective hardware components
would lead to computer
malfunction.
➢ Hardware conflicts and viruses
can hinder your computers
performance.
5. ESD (Electro Static Discharge)
➢Electro
static discharge can easily
damage sensitive components in your
computer.
6. ELECTRICITY
➢Incoming supply from AC outlet must be
regulated, power surges can damage
computer units.
Matching Type:
Colum A
1.PEOPLEWARE
2.FIRMWARE
3.SOFTWARE
4.HARDWARE
5.ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE
Colum B
A. Corrupted operating systems would cause the system to
fail.
B. Programs or software burnt in chips may be corrupted.
C. It can easily damage sensitive components in your
computer.
D. Untrained personnel would probably damage programs
in PC.
E. Defective peripheral devices would lead to computer
malfunction.
ASSIGNMENT IN ½ CW
Directions: Answer the following
questions.
1. What are factors that causes
computer failures and defects?
2. Why is it important to determine the
factors that causes the computer
failures and defects?