Name: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________

Grade & Section: __________________________ Score: ____________________

Self-Check 3.2
Checking of Power and Switching on of the Computer Peripheral Devices

I. Arrange the steps in performing the following tasks.

 Checking the Power of a Computer

_____ Wait until you see the OS (Operating System) on your screen.
_____ Push the power button of the CPU, the led indicator is turned to color
green.
_____ Plug the power cord of the computer to the AVR/UPS
_____ Plug in the AVR cord to the wall outlet
_____ You will hear a sound of a beep and the swooshing sound of a fan
_____ Turn on the AVR and a led indicator will light red

 Switching On of the Computer Peripheral Devices

_____ Move your mouse anywhere on the desktop. Mouse pointer will move to
the direction and notice that arrow will appear.
_____ Turn on the power of the speaker, printer and other peripheral devices
attached to the computer.
_____ Press the num lock key on your keyboard, led indicator of the num lock
key is lighted green which means it is working.

II. Read the following statements on taking care of computer. Write “T” if the statement
is true, otherwise, “F” if false.

_____ Place the system on uneven surface.

_____ Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.
_____ Expose the computer to direct sunlight.

III. Answer the following questions. (4 points each)

1. How will you know that the peripheral devices are already properly connected to
the system unit’s port?
2. Why do we need to take care of computer?