TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
QUARTER 3
WEEK 1

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)

LO 1 Install network cables (TLE_IACSS912SUCN-IVa-j-33)
1.1 Plan cable routes in accordance with network design and actual installation
site.
Objectiv
At the end of the lesson the student should be able to:
es • Explain the benefits of computer networking.
• Identify the classification of computer network according to geography.
• Differentiate peer-to-peer and client-server network.
• Appreciate the value of understanding computer network concepts.
Let’s Recall (Review)
Answer the following test items in a white sheet of paper.
I. Write OS if the statement is for an Operating Software, otherwise AS for application
software.
1. Coordinates instructions between software and hardware.
2. Needs to be loaded in the memory every time the computer is turned on.
3. Copyrighted, mass produced, meets variety of users.
4. Used to complete tasks and includes productivity software.
5. Example of this is Shareware with trial period and can be pay later.
Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)
COMPUTER NETWORK CONCEPTS
A computer network is defined as the interconnection of two or more computers. It is done to
enable the computers to communicate and share available resources.
Applications:
• Sharing of resources such as printers
• Sharing of expensive software's and database
• Communication from one computer to another computer
• Exchange of data and information among users via network
• Sharing of information over geographically wide areas.
• Components of Computer Network
• Two or more computers
• Cables as links between the computers
• A network interfacing card (NIC) on each computer
• Switches/Hub/Router
• Software called operating system (OS)
Network Benefits
The network benefits provided to the users can be divided into two categories:
1. Sharing. The main benefits for computer networking are sharing resources. Types of
resources are:
• Hardware: A network allows users to share many hardware devices such as printers,
modems, fax machines, CD ROM, players, etc.
• Software: sharing software resources reduces the cost of software installation, saves
space on hard disk.
2. Connectivity. It links the computer/devices to communicate from the other devices/network
to acquire the main benefits.
Other Benefits of Computer Network
Increased speed

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 Disadvantages of Networks
Reduced cost
High cost of installation
Improved security
Requires time for administration
Centralized software managements
Failure of server
Electronic mail
Cable faults
Flexible access
Classification of Area by Their Geography:
1. PAN (Personal Area Network)
• A personal area network is a computer network organized
around an individual person.
• It generally consists of a mobile computer, a cellphone or
personal digital assistant. PAN enables the communication
among these devices.
• It can also be used for communication among personal devices
themselves for connecting to a digital level network and internet.
Can be constructed using wireless or cables.
2. LAN (Local Area Network)
• LAN is a network which is designed to operate over a small
physical area such as an office, factory, or a group of buildings.
• Easy to design and troubleshoot.
• Exchange of information and sharing of resources becomes easy
• All machines are connected to a single cable.
• Different types of topologies such as star, tree, bus, ring, etc. can
be used.
• It is usually a privately owned network.
3. CAN (Campus Area Network)
• The campus area network is made up of an interconnection
of LAN with limited geographical area.
• Network equipment such as switches, routers and the
transmission media
i.e. optical fiber etc. are almost entirely owned by the campus
owner.
4. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
• It is in between LAN & WAN technology that covers the entire city.
• It uses similar technology as LAN.
t can be a single network such as cable TV network, or a measure
of connecting a number of LAN’s on a large network so that
resources can be shared LAN to LAN as well as device to device.
5. WAN (Wide Area Network)
• When network spans over a large distance or when the computers to be connected to
each other are at widely separated locations a local area
network cannot be used. A wide area network is installed.
• The communication between different users is established
using leased telephone lines, satellite links and similar
channels.
• It is cheaper and more efficient to use the phone network for
the link.
• Most networks are used to transfer large blocks of data
between its users.
Network Classification by Their Component Role
1. Peer to Peer Network
• In peer to peer network each computer is responsible for making its own resources
available to other computers on the network.

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 • Each computer is responsible for setting up and maintaining its own security for these
resources.
• Each computer is responsible for accessing the required
resources from peer to peer
LAN network

relationships. Client – Server Peer-to-Peer

Peer to peer network is useful for a Network Network
small network containing less than 10
computers on a single LAN.
• In peer to peer network each computer
can function as both client and server.
• Peer to peer networks do not have a
central control system.
• There are no servers in peer networks.
• Peer networks are amplified into home group.
2. Client-Server Network
• In client-server network relationships, certain computers act as server and other act as
clients. A server is simply a computer, that available the network resources and provides
service to other computers when they request it. A client is the computer running a program
that requests the service from a server.
• Local area network (LAN) is based on client server network relationship.
• A client-server network is one on which all available network resources such as files,
directories, applications, and shared devices, are centrally managed and hosted and then
are accessed by client.
• Client server network are defined by the presence of servers on a network that provide
security and administration of the network.
Let’s Apply
Let us try and exercise what we have learned from studying the concepts. Answer the
following test items in your Answer Sheet. Write the letter and the word of the correct
answer.
I. Matching Type. Match Column A with Column B.
A B
A. CAN
1.
B. LAN
2. C. MAN
D. PAN
E. WAN
F. WLAN
3.

4.

5.

Let’s Analyze
Answer the following questions in your Answer Sheet in a simple essay form. Number
one will serve as 1st paragraph, number two as 2nd paragraph and so on.
1. Explain the two (2) categories of network benefits.
2. What is the difference between peer-to-peer and client-server network?
3. As an ICT- CSS student how important is knowing the computer network concepts?
Criteria Excellent (5 pts.) Good (4 pts.) Fair (3 pts.)

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 Content & Content is comprehensive, accurate, Content is accurate Content is not comprehensive
Development and persuasive. - Major points are and persuasive. - Major and /or persuasive. - Major points
stated clearly and are well supported. points are stated. are addressed, but not well
Responses are excellent, timely and Responses are adequate supported. - Responses are
address topic. and address topic. inadequate or do not address
Content is clear. Content is clear. topic.
Organization & Structure of the paper is clear and Structure is mostly Structure of the paper is not easy
Structure easy to follow. - Transitions are clear and easy to to follow.
logical and maintain the flow of follow. - Transitions need improvement. -
thought throughout the paper. - Transitions are Conclusion is missing, or if
- Conclusion is logical and flows from present. - provided, does not flow from the
the body of the paper. Conclusion is body of the paper.
logical.
Grammar, - Rules of grammar, usage, and Rules of grammar, usage, Paper contains numerous
Punctuation & punctuation are followed; spelling is and punctuation are grammatical, punctuation, and
Spelling correct. followed with minor errors. spelling errors.
Spelling is correct.

Let’s Try (Evaluation)

Write your answers in an intermediate pad and follow the instructions
I. Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is true, if False, write the correct term of
the underline word to make the statement true.
1. A computer network is defined as the interconnection of two or more computers
2. LAN is a network which is designed to operate over a large physical area such as an
office, factory, or a group of buildings.
3. Local area network (LAN) is based on peer-to-peer network relationship
4. One of the disadvantages of network is it requires time for administration.
5. The campus area network is made up of an interconnection of LAN with limited
geographical area.
II. Enumerate the following (in any order):
A. Six (6) Other Benefits of Computer Networks
B. At least four (4) Types of Servers.
Let’s Create
Direction: Create a concept map about the lesson on a short bond paper or use available
materials at home.
Performance Rubric:
Criteria Excellent (5 pts.) Good (4 pts.) Fair (3 pts.)
Arrangement of Main concept easily identified; Main concept easily Main concept not clearly identified;
Concepts sub-concepts branch identified; most subconcepts sub-concepts don’t consistently
appropriately from main idea branch from main idea. branch from main idea.
Links and Linking lines connect related Most linking lines connect Linking lines not always pointing in
Linking terms/point in correct direction; properly; most linking words correct direction; linking words
Lines accurately describe the don’t clarify relationships between
relationship between concepts;
concepts
Graphics Graphics used appropriately; Graphics used appropriately Graphics used inappropriately and
greatly enhance the topic and aid most of the time; most excessively; graphics poorly
in comprehension; are clear, crisp graphics selected enhance selected and don’t enhance the
and well situated on the page. the topic, are of good quality, topic; some graphics are blurry and
and are situated in logical ill-placed.
places on the page.
Content Reflects essential information; is Reflects most of the essential Contains extraneous information; is
logically arranged; information; is generally not logically arranged;
logically arranged;
Text Easy to read/ appropriately sized; Most text is easy to read; Font too small to read easily; more
no more than three different fonts; uses no more than four than four different fonts used
different fonts
Design Clean design; high visual appeal; Design is fairly clean, with a Cluttered design; low in visual
four or fewer symbol shapes; fits few exceptions; diagram has appeal; requires a lot of scrolling
page without a lot of scrolling; visual appeal; four or fewer to view entire diagram;
symbol shapes;