Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF BATAC
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ACTIVITY SHEETS IN DIGITAL

CITIZENSHIP- ELEMENTARY LEVEL

COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs):

 Explain the difference between computer hardware and software

-LS6DC-DC-PSA-AE-10

Prepared by:

MA. JEZABEL F. MALABED

Teacher I
MARK JOHN M. DADIZ
Teacher I
Background Information
A computer is an electronic device used to generate data or information. It
can recover, store, and process data. A computer can use to play games, type
documents, send email, and search the Internet. It can also use to edit or produce
films, presentations, and spreadsheets on computers.
In the previous lesson, you have learned the two components of a computer
system, namely, hardware and software. A computer hardware refers to all the
physical components that make up a computer. It includes all components that we
can see and touch.

EXAMPLES OF HARDWARE

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On the other hand, computer software refers to the computer programs and
apps that informs hardware what to do and how to do it.

EXAMPLES OF SOFTWARE

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To work properly, the software must be installed in the hardware, and the
hardware must be present for the tasks to be completed. They are both interrelated,
yet they are also different from one another.
 Similarities and Differences of Hardware and Software
Criterion Hardware
 Hardware is the physical
Definition components of a computer
that allow data to be
processed.
 It has four main categories:
1. internal components
2. input devices
Type 3. storage devices
4. output devices
 Developed using electronic
Development and other physical
materials.
 When damaged, it can be
Replacement replaced with a new
component
 Hardware cannot perform
Interdependency any task without software.
 Hardware can be seen and
Nature touched as it is a physical,
electronic device.
 Computer viruses cannot
Effect of Virus
affect hardware.
 Hardware will physically fail
Failure over time
Software
 Software is a set of
instruction that tells a
computer exactly what to do.
 It is mainly divided into:
1. System software
2. Application software
3. Firmware
4. Programming software
5. Driver
6. Freeware
 Developed using writing
instruction using a
programming language.
 When damaged it can be
installed once more using a
backup copy
 Software cannot be
executed without hardware.
 The software can be seen
but cannot be touched as it
is virtual, not physical.
 Computer viruses can affect
software.
 Software does not fail but it
can be affected by computer
bugs and glitches
 How to Take Care of your Computer Hardware and Software
Looking after your computer properly is an important topic for anyone who
owns a computer. It ensures you of trouble-free use. Regular maintenance also
keeps your computer’s performance optimal.

The following are some tips on how you take care of your computer:
A. Systemic maintenance plan for hardware
 Clean the physical components of the computer
 Place your computer in a ventilated area
 Schedule use of computer for its longer life
 Move computers only when it is turned off and unplugged
 Treat your computer properly
 Maintain your hard disk

B. Systemic maintenance plan for software

 Back up your files
 Install or secure passwords
 Delete temporary files
 Update antivirus and spy ware
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Activity 1: CHECK OR WRONG

Directions: Read and analyze each statement. Put a check (✓) if the statement is
correct and (x) if it is wrong. Write your answer on the space provided.

________1. A computer can store, retrieve, and process information.

________2. A software is the set of instructions that can be stored and run by
hardware.

________3. There are only four components of a computer system.

________4. Hardware cannot perform any task without software since every
computer system has both hardware and software that are
interdependent on each other.

________5. Software is the physical components of a computer that allow data to be

processed.

________6. Input Devices can use to enter data or instructions into the central
processor unit.

________7. Computer viruses can affect hardware but cannot affect the software.

________8. Storage devices are pieces of computer hardware that can use to

remember and store data.

________9. A microphone is a hardware device that made up of buttons for typing

letters, numbers, and symbols.

________10. Facebook, YouTube, and Microsoft Word are examples of application

software.
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Program Enrolled In: _____________________ Score: __________________

Activity 2: COMPLETE THE VENN DIAGRAM

Directions: Complete the Venn Diagram to find the similarities and differences
between computer hardware and software. Choose your answer from the box below.

Essential components of a computer system They are sometimes very costly

It can be infected by viruses It cannot be affected by viruses

Non-physical Physical
Keyboard PowerPoint
It fails over time Does not fail over time
It is the physical components of a computer They are both interrelated

A- Hardware B- Software C- Similarities

A B
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Activity 3: WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?

Directions: Answer the following questions below based on your own knowledge
and understanding. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. Sara is an ALS teacher. She wanted to show her students some images of
the Gabaldon building erected during the American Revolution. What device/s
is she going to use to print text and graphics on a piece of paper? Is that
device a hardware or a software?
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2. Joe was tasked to report about the Parts of a Flower, what do you think is the
best application tool he can use to gather information? Give at least 5
application tools.
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3. Maria is attending her online classes. Give 3 hardware devices that she will
use for her to concentrate and learn better during classes.
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4. Kevin is planning to work in a computer repair shop as a computer technician.
What application do you believe is the best for crafting a resume? Explain.
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5. Mario is an ICT student working on a computerized presentation for his report.
What do you think is the best program for him to give a good report? Why?
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Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________
Program Enrolled In: _____________________ Score: __________________

Activity 4: ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES

Directions: Answer the following questions below. Write your answer on the space
provided.
1. Compare hardware and software in your own words. (2pts)
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2. List 3 hardware you are familiar with and give each a brief function or
description. (3pts)
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3. List 3 software you are familiar with and give each a brief function or
description. (3pts)
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4. Give 2 ways on how you take good care of your computer hardware and
software (2pts)
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Answer Key

Activity 1
1. ✓ 6. ✓
2. ✓ 7. x
3. x 8. ✓
4. ✓ 9. x
5. x 10. ✓

Activity 2

Answers may vary.

Activity 3

Answers may vary. Refer to the attached rubric.

Activity 4

Answers may vary. Refer to the attached rubric.

Areas of 4 3 2 1
Assessment
Ideas Presents ideas in Presents ideas in Ideas are too Ideas are
an original a consistent general vague or
manner manner unclear
Understanding Writing shows Writing shows a Writing shows Writing shows
strong clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding understanding
Relevance of Answer is Answer is brief Answer is The essay did
answer to the complete; answer with insufficient incomplete. not answer
question focuses only on detail. Unrelated Excessive the question
issues related to issues were discussion of
the question; introduced and/or unrelated issues
factually correct minor errors in and/or
content. significant
errors in content

Rubric for Activity 3

Rubric for Activity 4

Item 3 2 1
Number
Differentiated Differentiated one
hardware and from hardware
1.
software in your and software in
own words. your own words.

Listed 3 Listed 1-2 Listed hardware

hardware and hardware and with no function
2. gave a brief gave a brief or description.
function or function or
description. description.
Listed 3 software Listed 1-2 Listed software
and gave a brief software and with no function
3. function or gave a brief or description.
description. function or
description.
Gave 2 ways on Gave 1 way on
how you take how you take
4. good care of good care of your
your computer computer
hardware and hardware and
software. software
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