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Computer System Servicing

First Quarter – Week 3
Assemble Computer Hardware
CSS – Grade 11
Curriculum Guide – Based Exemplar
Quarter 1 – Week 3: Assemble Computer Hardware
First Edition, 2020

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Writers: RICHELYN L. DAGOC
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Layout Artist:
Language Editor:
Content Evaluator:
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Management Team: PSDS/DIC
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Rationale

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Project PPE (Portfolio Predicate on Exemplar) is a backup contingency response of the Schools
Division of Surigao del Sur for learning delivery and learning resource which parallel to the on-
going endeavors of the higher offices in the Department. It is the utilization of a lesson exemplar
that is streamlined in a teacher-and-learner-friendly format to cater to the new classroom setup in
light of the COVID-19 health crisis. These exemplars will be paired with a self-contained and
self-instructional portfolio.

The portfolio is a deliberate collection of works that highlight a learner’s effort that would enable
the him/her to see his/her growth and achievement, ability to reflect on his/her own work and
ability to establish goals for future learning.

Introductory Message

For the teacher:

Welcome to the TVL_CSS - 10 – First Quarter Exemplar on Assemble computer hardware!

This exemplar was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from different
schools in the Division to assist you in helping the learners meet the standards anchored on Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) set by the Department while overcoming the
constraints in schooling brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a teacher, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this exemplar in the most fit
modality. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning through portfolio assessments.

For the learner:

Welcome to TVL_CSS - 10 – First Quarter) Exemplar on (Assemble computer hardware!

This exemplar was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and
independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of
the learning resource while being an active learner, either at home or in school. To help you with
this, this exemplar comes with a Weekly Portfolio Assessment. Your teacher will provide you
with a template and you will be given a privilege to organize the portfolio in your own creative
way.

This exemplar has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the competencies you are

What I Need to Know
expected to learn in the exemplar and the objectives you
are expected to realize.

This part includes an activity that aims to check what

What I Know

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 you already know about the lesson to take.

This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson.

What is It
This aims to help you discover and understand new
concepts and skills.

This section provides an activity which will help you

What I Can Do (1,2 & 3)
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.

This task aims to evaluate your level of mastery in

What I Have Learned
achieving the learning objectives.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

This contain instructions about recording your positive,

Portfolio Goal Setting
realistic goals before going through this exemplar.

This contain instructions about completing the

Portfolio Completion -Your
Growth Clue! components of the portfolio. This also includes a rubric
to guide you of how your portfolio will be assessed.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

exemplar.

What I Need to Know

Most Essential Learning Competency:

LO 1. Assemble computer hardware (TLE_IACSS9-12ICSS-Ia-e-28)

Sub-competency:

1.3 Identify materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with the established procedures
and check against system requirements.

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Objectives:

After going through this exemplar, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge :Enumerate different components of computer system;

B. Skill :Identify and discuss the major parts of computer;
C. Attitude: Value the importance of the functions of each parts and component.

Duration: 1 Week

Portfolio Goal Setting

Using the Portfolio Assessment Template provided by your teacher along with this
exemplar, accomplish now your weekly goal setting. Refer to the objectives above. Think of
positive and realistic goals that you can considerably achieve with this exemplar. List them as
your plans. Remember: Do not proceed with this exemplar unless you have accomplished
your goal setting.
What I Know

Multiple Choice.

Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. It is a component of Computer system that is used to communicate the results of data

processing carried out by an information processing system (such as a computer) which
converts the electronically generated information into human-readable form.
A. Input devices
B. Output devices
C. Processing device
D. Storage devices

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2. An ________________ is any peripheral (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to
provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer
or other information appliance.

A. Input devices
B. Output devices
C. Processing device
D. Storage devices

3. It is a device for recording information, which could range from handwriting to video or
acoustic recording, or to electromagnetic energy modulating magnetic tape and optical
discs.

A. Input devices
B. Output devices
C. Processing device
D. Storage devices

4. An input device is something which input information in to a computer. The following are
example of input devices, except?

A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Microphone
D. RAM

5. The Central Processing Unit (CPU), also called a _______________, is located inside the
computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and
its job is to carry out commands.
A. Data center
B. Processor
C. Read only memory
D. Random access memory

6. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending
instructions to the ______________.

A. CPU
B. HDD
C. ROM
D. RAM

7. The CPU is generally a 2-inch ceramic square with a silicon chip located inside. The chip
is usually about the size of a thumbnail. The CPU fits into the
motherboard's_________________, which is covered by the heat sink, an object that absorbs
heat from the CPU.

A. CPU Fan
B. CPU Socket
C. Expansion Slot
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 D. Memory Slot

8. In data processing, if you're working on a document, spreadsheet, or other type of file,

you'll need to save it to avoid losing it. When you save a file, the data is written to the hard
drive, which acts as __________________.

A. Long term memory

B. Main memory
C. Read only memory
D. Short term memory

9. The hard drive is where the software is installed, where your documents and other files are
stored. The hard drive is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you
turn the computer off or unplug it and it’s also called the _____________.

A. Brain of the computer

B. Data center of the computer
C. Heart of the computer
D. Memory of the computer

10. The sound card is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones and it’s
also called _____________.
A. Audio card
B. Memory card
C. Network card
D. Video card

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 What is It

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS

A computer system is composed of main hardware components in order to run accurately and
efficiently.

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INPUT DEVICES

An input device is any peripheral (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to

provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or
other information appliance.

An input device is something which input information in to a computer.

Keyboard – takes input from the user through key presses. Microphone – takes audio
information from the user and converts it in to a digital format that computer can use. Mouse-
inputs movement
information from the user to
control something.

Examples:

 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Scanners
 Digital Cameras
 Microphone

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OUTPUT DEVICES
An output device is any piece of
computer hardware equipment used to
communicate the results of data processing
carried out by an information processing system
(such as a computer) which converts the
electronically generated information into human-
readable form.
It converts information into human-
readable form. It can be text, graphics, tactile,
audio, and video. Some of the output devices are
visual Display units like monitor, Printer,
Graphic Output devices, Plotters, Speakers etc.

STORAGE DEVICES
Data storage device, a device for recording information,
which could range from handwriting to video or acoustic
recording, or to electromagnetic energy modulating magnetic
tape and optical discs.

Example:
 RAM (Random Access Memory)
 Floppy Disks
 USB flash drives
 Memory Cards
 ROM (Read Only Memory)
 Hard disk drive
 SD card
 DVD/CD

WHAT’S INSIDE THE COMPUTER?

Central Processing Unit (CPU)/Processor

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 The Central Processing Unit (CPU), also called a processor, is located inside the
computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its
job is to carry out commands. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an
application, you're sending instructions to the CPU.

A CPU is the electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions that
make up a computer program.

The CPU performs basic arithmetic, logic,

controlling, and input/output operations specified by the
instructions in the program.

The CPU is generally a 2-inch ceramic square

with a silicon chip located inside. The chip is usually
about the size of a thumbnail. The CPU fits into the
motherboard's CPU socket, which is covered by the heat
sink, an object that absorbs heat from the CPU.

A processor's speed is measured in megahertz

(MHz), or millions of instructions per second, and gigahertz (GHz), or billions of
instructions per second. A faster processor can execute instructions more quickly. However,
the actual speed of the computer depends on the speed of many different components - not
just the processor.

There are many processor manufacturers for personal computers, but the most well-
known ones are Intel and AMD.

RAM (Random Access Memory)

RAM is your system's short-term memory.

Whenever your computer performs calculations, it
temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.

This short-term memory disappears when the

computer is turned off. If you're working on a document,
spreadsheet, or other type of file, you'll need to save it to
avoid losing it. When you save a file, the data is written
to the hard drive, which acts as long-term storage.

RAM is measured in megabytes (MB) or

gigabytes (GB). The more RAM you have, the more
things your computer can do at the same time. If you
don't have enough RAM, you may notice that your

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computer is sluggish when you have several programs open. Because of this, many people
add extra RAM to their computers to improve performance.

A bit is the smallest unit of data I

Motherboard

The motherboard is the

computer's main circuit board of
your computer and is also known as
the logic board. It's a thin plate that
holds the CPU, memory, connectors
for the hard drive and optical drives,
expansion cards to control the video
and audio, as well as connections to
your computer's ports (such as the
USB ports). The motherboard
connects directly or indirectly to
every part of the computer.

A motherboard is one of the

most essential parts of a computer
system. It holds together many of the
crucial components of a computer,
including the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Power Supply Unit

The power supply unit in a computer converts the power from the wall outlet to the
type of power needed by the computer. It sends power through the cables to the motherboard
and other components.

If you decide to open the computer case and

take a look, make sure to unplug the computer
first. Before touching the inside of the computer,
you should touch a grounded metal object (or a
metal part of the computer casing) to discharge any
static buildup. Static electricity can be transmitted
through the computer circuits and ruin them.

Hard Drive/Hard disk drive

The hard drive is the data center of the

computer. This is where the software is installed,
and it's also where your documents and other files

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are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if
you turn the computer off or unplug it.

When you run a program or open a file, the computer copies some of the data from
the hard drive onto the RAM so that it can access the data more easily. When you save a
file, the data is copied back to the hard drive. The faster the hard drive is, the faster your
computer can start up and load programs.

Most hard drives are hard disk drives, which store data on a magnetic platter. Some
computers now use solid-state drives (also called flash hard drives). These are faster and
more durable than hard disk drives, but they are also more
expensive.

Video Card

The video card is responsible for what you see on

the monitor. Most computers have a GPU (Graphics
Processing Unit) built into the motherboard, instead of
having a separate video card. If you like playing graphics-
intense games on the computer, you can add a faster video
card to one of the expansion slots to get better performance.

Sound Card

The sound card, also called an audio card, is responsible for what you hear in the speakers
or headphones. Most motherboards have integrated sound, but you can upgrade to a dedicated
sound card for higher quality sound.

Network Card

The network card allows your computer to

communicate over a network and access the internet. It
can either connect with an Ethernet cable or through a
wireless connection (often called Wi-Fi). Many
motherboards have built-in network connections, and a
network card can also be added to an expansion slot.

Expansion Cards

Most computers have expansion slots on the motherboard that allow you to add
various types of expansion cards. These are sometimes called PCI (Peripheral Component
Interconnect) cards. You may never have to add any PCI cards, as most motherboards have
built-in video, sound, network, and other capabilities. However, if you want to boost the
performance of your computer or update the capabilities of an older computer, you can
always add one or more cards. Below are some of the most common types of expansion
cards:

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 What I Can Do 1

Activity I - Enumerate Us!

Direction:
List down the following below; write your answer on your activity notebook

Examples of Output devices:

1.___________________

2.___________________

3. ___________________

4. ___________________

Examples of Input devices:

5. ___________________

6. ___________________

7.____________________

Examples of storage devices:

8. ___________________

9.___________________

10. __________________

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 What I Can Do 2

Activity I – Identify Me! and Say something!

Direction: Given the pictures below identify each name and discuss briefly.

Images Name Brief Discussion

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 What I Can Do 3

Activity: Is it a true? or a false?!

Direction: Given the statement below identify if it is true or false, write T if the statement is
true and if false give the correct word/s to make the statement true.

__________________1. The sound card is responsible for what you see on the monitor.
____________________2. The motherboard in a computer converts the power from the wall
outlet to the type of power needed by the computer.
__________________3. RAM is your system's long-term memory. Whenever your computer
performs calculations, it temporarily stores the data in the RAM
until it is needed.
__________________4. A processor's speed is measured in Megabyte (MB) or millions of
instructions per second, and Gigabyte (GB), or billions of
instructions per second.

__________________5. The RAM performs basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and

input/output operations specified by the instructions in the program.

__________________6. Input device, a device for recording information, which could range
from handwriting to video or acoustic recording, or to
electromagnetic energy modulating magnetic tape and optical discs.

__________________7. An output device is any peripheral (piece of computer hardware

equipment) used to provide data and control signals to an
information processing system such as a computer or other
information appliance.

__________________8. A byte is the smallest unit of data.

__________________9. Storage devices convert information into human-readable form. It

can be text, graphics, tactile, audio, and video.

__________________10. Hard disk drive is the electronic circuitry within a computer that
executes instructions that make up a computer program.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity I - Multiple Choice

Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is a component of Computer system that is used to communicate the results of data

processing carried out by an information processing system (such as a computer) which
converts the electronically generated information into human-readable form.
A. Input devices
B. Output devices

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 C. Processing device
D. Storage devices

2. An ________________ is any peripheral (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to

provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer
or other information appliance.

A. Input devices
B. Output devices
C. Processing device
D. Storage devices

3. It is a device for recording information, which could range from handwriting to video or
acoustic recording, or to electromagnetic energy modulating magnetic tape and optical
discs.

A. Input devices
B. Output devices
C. Processing device
D. Storage devices

4. An input device is something which input information in to a computer. The following are
example of input devices, except?

A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Microphone
D. RAM
5. The Central Processing Unit (CPU), also called a _______________, is located inside the
computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and
its job is to carry out commands.

A. Data center
B. Processor
C. Read only memory
D. Random access memory

6. Whenever you press a key, click the mouse, or start an application, you're sending
instructions to the ______________.

A. CPU
B. HDD
C. ROM
D. RAM

7. The CPU is generally a 2-inch ceramic square with a silicon chip located inside. The chip
is usually about the size of a thumbnail. The CPU fits into the
motherboard's_________________, which is covered by the heat sink, an object that
absorbs heat from the CPU.

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 A. CPU Fan
B. CPU Socket
C. Expansion Slot
D. Memory Slot

8. In data processing, if you're working on a document, spreadsheet, or other type of file,

you'll need to save it to avoid losing it. When you save a file, the data is written to the hard
drive, which acts as __________________.

A. Long term memory

B. Main memory
C. Read only memory
D. Short term memory

9. The hard drive is where the software is installed, where your documents and other files are
stored. The hard drive is long-term storage, which means the data is still saved even if you
turn the computer off or unplug it and it’s also called the _____________.

A. Brain of the computer

B. Data center of the computer
C. Heart of the computer
D. Memory of the computer

10. The sound card is responsible for what you hear in the speakers or headphones and it’s
also called _____________.

A. Audio card
B. Memory card
C. Network card
D. Video card

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 Answer Key

What I Can Do 2

What I Can Do 1
1. Hard drive/HDD - is the data center of the What I Can Do 3
1. 1-4 computer. This is where the software is
 Speaker installed, and it's also where your documents 1. Video card
 Printer and other files are stored. The hard drive is 2. Power supply unit
 Monitor long-term storage, which means the data is still 3. Short-term memory
 LCD saved even if you turn the computer off or 4. Megahertz(MHz)/Gigahertz (GHz)
 Head phone unplug it. 5. CPU
5-7 2. RAM- is your system's short-term memory. 6. Data storage device
Whenever your computer performs calculations, 7. Input devices
 Keyboard it temporarily stores the data in the RAM until it 8. Bit
 Mouse is needed. 9. Output
 Scanner 3. CPU-also called a processor, is located inside 10.CPU
 Camera the computer case on the motherboard. It is
 Microphone sometimes called the brain of the computer, and
 Touch screen its job is to carry out command. It is the
 Track ball electronic circuitry within a computer that
8-10 executes instructions that make up a computer
program. It performs basic arithmetic, logic,
 RAM controlling, and input/output operations
 ROM specified by the instructions in the program
 Floppy disc 4. NIC/Network card 19 - allows your computer to
 USB Flash drive communicate over a network and access the
 Memory Card internet. It can either connect with an Ethernet
 HDD cable or through a wireless connection (often
 CD/DVD called Wi-Fi.
 Portfolio Completion – Your Growth Clue!

You now go back to your portfolio and work on the other components that follow
your Goal Setting. Remember that your portfolio is a deliberate collection of your works
with the help of the exemplar. Highlighting your efforts here enables you to see and reflect on
your growth and achievement and your ability to establish goals just to learn. Upon
completion of your portfolio, please be guided of the rubric below.

Rubric for Portfolio Assessment

References
Study.com

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http://en.m.wikipedia.orgWikipedia.com

computerscience.slc.gr.com

DFT3133 Computer Network

CBLM – Computer System Servicing - unpublished
Understanding PC Hardware by Antoinette Marcelo

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/computer_overview

htm https://www.slideshare.net/danielmanaog14/k12-module-in-tle-ict-grade-10-all gradings

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer Computer System Servicing

Curriculum Guide

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