Project ISuLAT – ACTIVITY SHEETS in Technology and Livelihood Education 10 (TLE)

(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING 9

QUARTER 4–WEEK 1: Install network cables

Name of Learner: _ _______________________________________ Date: __________________________

Grade & Section: ________________________________________ Teacher: _______________________

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY (MELC):

● Computer network concepts (TLE_IACSS9-12SUCN-IVa-j-33)

Objectives:
1. Identify the Computer Network and Network Topology.
2. Illustrate the different Network Topology
3. Show the advantages of each network topology

TEACH ME

Learning Task 1:

N 5 T 26 O 18 K
Try this! Fill in the missing letter. Replace the numbers on the box with the corresponding
letters.

T 15 P O 12 O 7 Y

Guide questions:

1. What is the word that you get?

2. What do you think is the connection of the word to a computer scenario?
3. What is the importance of the word being revealed?

A network is a collection of computers and related equipment (printers, webcams, game

consoles, etc.) connected so that data can move between them. The Internet, then, is a network of
networks.

Learning Task 2:

Computer network is a group of computers connected with each other through transmission
cables and wires. Therefore, there three types of computer networks based on their size:
1. Local Area Network (LAN)
2. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
3. Wide area network (WAN)
Local area networks are a group of computers connected with each other in small places
such as school, hospital, apartment etc. It is secure because there is no outside connection with the
local area network thus the data which is shared is safe on the local area network and can’t be
accessed outside. It is due to their small size being considerably faster, their speed can range
anywhere from 100 to 100Mbps. LANs are not limited to wire connection, there is a new evolution to
the LANs that allows local area networks to work on a wireless connection.

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 Metropolitan Area Network covers a larger area by connecting LANs to a larger network of
computers. In the Metropolitan area network various Local area networks are connected with each
other through telephone lines. The size of the Metropolitan area network is larger than LANs and
smaller than WANs (wide area networks), and MANs covers the larger area of a city or town. It's a
network that spans no more than 50 miles.
Wide Area Network provides long distance transmission of data. The size of the WAN is
larger than LAN and MAN. A WAN can cover a country, continent or even a whole world. Internet
connection is an example of WAN. Other examples of WAN are mobile broadband connections
such as 3G, 4G etc. It is used to distribute information thousands of miles among thousands of
users.
The configuration, or topology, of a network is key to determining its performance. Network
topology is the way a network is arranged, including the physical or logical description of how
links and nodes are set up to relate to each other.
Two categories in the network topology:
1. Physical – The physical network topology refers to the actual connections
(wires, cables, etc.) of how the network is arranged. Setup, maintenance, and
provisioning tasks require insight into the physical network.
2. Logical – The logical network topology is a higher-level idea of how the network
is set up, including which nodes connect to each other and in which ways, as
well as how data is transmitted through the network. Logical network topology
includes any virtual and cloud resources.
Common Type of Network Topology:
1. Star Topology - the most common network topology, is laid
out so every node in the network is directly connected to one
central hub via coaxial, twisted-pair, or fiber-optic cable. Acting
as a server, this central node manages data transmission—as
information sent from any node on the network has to pass
through the central one to reach its destination—and functions
as a repeater, which helps prevent data loss.

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t-is-network-topology

2. Bus Topology - orients all the devices on a network along a

single cable running in a single direction from one end of the
network to the other—which is why it’s sometimes called a
“line topology” or “backbone topology.” Data flow on the
network also follows the route of the cable, moving in one
direction.

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t-is-network-topology

3. Ring topology - is where nodes are arranged in a circle (or

ring). The data can travel through the ring network in either
one direction or both directions, with each device having
exactly two neighbors.

https://www.dnsstuff.com/wha
t-is-network-topology

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 4. Tree Topology - structure gets its name from how the
central node functions as a sort of trunk for the network,
with nodes extending outward in a branch-like fashion.
However, where each node in a star topology is directly
connected to the central hub, a tree topology has a
parent-child hierarchy to how the nodes are connected.
Those connected to the central hub are connected linearly
to other nodes, so two connected nodes only share one
mutual connection. Because the tree topology structure is
both extremely flexible and scalable, it’s often used for
wide area networks to support many spread-out devices.
https://www.dnsstuff.com/what-is-network-
topology

5. Mesh Topology - is an intricate and elaborate structure of

point-to-point connections where the nodes are
interconnected.

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t-is-network-topology
6. Hybrid Topology - combine two or more different topology
structures—the tree topology is a good example, integrating
the bus and star layouts. Hybrid structures are most
commonly found in larger companies where individual
departments have personalized network topologies adapted
to suit their needs and network usage.

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t-is-network-topology

LEARN MORE
Learning Task 3: WORD HUNT

Directions: Look for the following words and explain each term based on your understanding.
Words may appear in any direction.
1. Network 6. Mesh Topology
2. Tree Topology 7. Hybrid Topology
3. Ring Topology 8. Star Topology
4. Bus Topology 9. Internet
5. Wide Area Network 10. Physical

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Learning Task 4: GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Directions: Make a graphic organizer. Choose at least 3 Network Topology and give their functions.
(LONG BONDPAPER)
Network
Topologies

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 EVALUATE NOW
IV. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: A.

WRITTEN TASK:
Directions: Read each question and their corresponding answers carefully and completely. Choose
the answer that best fits the statement.

Bus Topology Hybrid

Mesh Topology Network Ring Topology
Topology
Logical Physical
Computer Metropolitan
Network Network Tree Topology
Network Area Network
Topology Topology

1. It is a group of computers connected with each other through transmission cables and wires.
2. It is a collection of computers and related equipment (printers, webcams, game consoles, etc.)
connected so that data can move between them.
3. It refers to the actual connections (wires, cables, etc.) of how the network is arranged.
4. It is larger than LANs and smaller than WANs (wide area networks).
5. The structure of it gets its name from how the central node functions as a sort of trunk for the
network, with nodes extending outward in a branch-like fashion.
6. It is an intricate and elaborate structure of point-to-point connections where the nodes are
interconnected.
7. It combines two or more different topology structures.
8. It is sometimes called a “line topology” or “backbone topology.”
9. It is a higher-level idea of how the network is set up.
10. The data can travel through the ring network in either one direction or both directions, with
each device having exactly two neighbors.

B. PERFORMANCE TASK

Directions: Choose one network topology that you think will shoot on your ideal
computer shop. Make a miniature of it using any recycled materials at home.
Rubrics for scoring
Performance Rubrics

Criteria 50 points 30 points 15 points

Correctness/Accuracy All tasks are done Almost all tasks are done Some of the tasks are done
correctly correctly correctly

Completeness/ Complete With 1-2 information With 3-4 information

information missing missing
Creativity

Time Finish the task on the Finish the task after the Unable to finish the task
Management given time given time

References:
https://beginnersbook.com/2019/03/types-of-computer-network-lan-man-and-wan/
https://www.dnsstuff.com/what-is-network-topology
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II-CORE COMPETENCY # 2- Competency Based Learning
Materials (CBLM) by: Mr. Eric M. Talamisan (CSS NC II Trainer/Assessor)

Writer: Geraldine H. Lipata

Content Editor/Language Editor: Francis Victor A. Medrano Evaluator/Validator: Divina S. Tumbaga

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