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TLE
Quarter 0 – Module 2:
Performing Computer Operations
TLE – ICT – Computer System Servicing – Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 0 – Module 2: Performing Computer Operations
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Quarter 0 – Module 2:
Performing Computer Operations
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the TLE – ICT – Computer System Servicing 8 Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Performing Computer Operations!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
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or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
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For the learner:
Welcome to the TLE – ICT – Computer System Servicing 8 Alternative Delivery
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Biology. The scope of this module permits it to be used
in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can
be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Introduction to Computer
 Lesson 2 – Computer Hardware
 Lesson 3 – Computer Application Software

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define computer;
2. develop appreciation on the uses of computers;
3. explain the functions of computer hardware;
4. identify computer hardware;
5. appreciate the importance of computer hardware in the computer
system;
6. explain the function of application software;
7. enter and save data into the computer using appropriate application
software;
8. appreciate the importance of choosing the right application software for
a specific purpose.

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 Lesson

1 Introduction to Computers

Have you used a computer? Did you wonder what else can you do with
them? Welcome – you’re in the right track. This lesson will give you an
overview of computers: what they are, what are the types, and what you can
do with them.

What I Know

Match Column A (descriptions) with Column B (terms). Write the letter of the
correct answer on your notebook.

Column A Column B
1. A cell phone that can do a lot of things computers
A. Computer
can do.
2. A computer that serves up information to other
B. IBM PC
computers on a network.
3. A general term for a group of devices—
including fitness trackers and smartwatches— C. Game console
that are designed to be worn throughout the day.
4. A specialized type of computer that is used for
D. Hardware
playing video games on your TV.
5. An electronic device that manipulates
E. Macintosh
information, or data.
6. Any part of your computer that has a physical
F. Smartphone
structure, such as the keyboard or mouse.
7. Any set of instructions that tells the hardware
G. Server
what to do and how to do it.
8. The first widely sold personal computer with a
H. Software
graphical user interface.
9. The original version of the most common type of
I. Tablet
personal computer that was introduced in 1981.
10. The most portable, handheld computer that
use a touch-sensitive screen for typing and J. Wearables
navigation.

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 What’s In

Try to answer the following questions:

What is a computer?
What is the difference between hardware and software?
What are the types of computers?

What’s New

Direction:Draw a picture of your dream computer and write a brief

description.

What is It

What is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or
data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data. Among the many
uses of computer are: to type documents, send email, play games, and browse
the Web. It can also be used to edit or create spreadsheets, presentations, and
even videos.

Hardware vs Software
The two important terms relating to computers are hardware and
software.

Hardware is any part of your computer that has a physical structure,

such as the keyboard or mouse. It also includes all of the computer's internal
parts.

Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do

and how to do it. Examples of software include web browsers, games, and
word processors.

Everything you do on your computer will rely on both hardware and

software.

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Types of Computers

Desktop computers are designed to be placed

on a desk, and they’re typically made up
of a few different parts, including the
computer case, monitor, keyboard, and
mouse.

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Laptop computers are battery-powered computers

that are more portable than desktops, allowing
you to use them almost anywhere.

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Tablet computers or tablets are handheld

computers that are even more portable than laptops.
Instead of a keyboard and mouse, tablets use a to
uch-sensitive screen for typing and navigation.
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A server is a computer that serves up

information to other computers on a
network. For example, whenever you
use the Internet, you're looking at
something that's stored on a server.
Many businesses also use local file
servers to store and share files
internally.
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Other types of computers

Many of today's electronics are basically specialized computers, though

we don't always think of them that way. Here are a few common examples.
 Smartphones: These are cell phones that can do a lot of things
computers can do, including browsing the Internet and playing games.
 Wearables: Wearable technology is a general term for a group of
devices—including fitness trackers and smartwatches—that are
designed to be worn throughout the day.
 Game consoles: A game console is a specialized type of computer that
is used for playing video games on your TV.

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  TVs: Many TVs now include applications—or apps—that let you access
various types of online content. For example, you can stream video
from the Internet directly onto your TV.

PCs and Macs

Personal computers come in two main styles: PC and Mac. Both are
fully functional, but they have a different look and feel, and many people
prefer one or the other.

PCs
This type of computer began with the
original IBM PC that was introduced in
1981. Other companies began creating
similar computers, which were
called IBM PC Compatible (often
shortened to PC). Today, this is the most
common type of personal computer, and
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Macs
The Macintosh computer was introduced in 1984,
and it was the first widely sold personal computer
with a graphical user interface,
or GUI (pronounced gooey). All Macs are made by
one company (Apple), and they almost always use
the Mac OS X operating system.
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What’s More

Guess What!
Direction: Identify the following terms based on the given description, clues
are given to you. Write the answer on your notebook.
C R 1. An electronic device that manipulates information, or
data.
S R 2. computer that serves up information to other computers
on a network.
H E 3. Any part of your computer that has a physical structure,
such as the keyboard or mouse.
S E 4. Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to
do and how to do it.
T T 5. The most portable, handheld computer that use a touch-
sensitive screen for typing and navigation.

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 What I Have Learned

Direction: Complete the following statements below with word/s based on

what have been discussed in the previous parts of this module. Write the
answers in your notebook.

1. A __________ is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data.

2. __________ is any part of your computer that has a physical structure,
such as the keyboard or mouse.
3. __________ is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do
and how to do it.
4. The four main types of computers are: __________ computer, __________
computer, __________ computer, and __________.
5. Other types of computers are: smartphones, __________, __________, and
TVs.
6. PC is the most common type of personal computer, and it typically
includes the __________operating system.
7. The Macintosh or Mac computer is made by Apple company, and it almost
always use the __________ operating system.

What I Can Do

Direction: Copy in your notebook and complete the diagram below to

concretize your learnings about the introduction of computer.

COMPUTER

Definition:
___________ Hardware/ Types of Other Types of
Software Computers Computers
___________

Hardware: Software:
_______ ______ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____ _____
________ _________

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 Assessment

Direction. Identify the terms referred by each item. Write the answer in your
notebook.
__________ 1. An electronic device that manipulates information, or data.
__________ 2. A cell phone that can do a lot of things computers can do.
__________ 3. The most portable, handheld computer that use a touch-
sensitive screen for typing and navigation.
__________ 4. A computer that serves up information to other computers on
a network.
__________ 5. Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such
as the keyboard or mouse.
__________ 6. The original version of the most common type of personal
computer that was introduced in 1981.
__________ 7. A specialized type of computer that is used for playing video
games on your TV.
__________ 8. A general term for a group of devices—including fitness
trackers and smartwatches—that are designed to be worn throughout
the day.
__________ 9. Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and
how to do it.
__________ 10. The first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user
interface.

Additional Activities

Direction: Answer the riddles below about computer. Write the answer in your
notebook.

1. What is an aliens’ favorite place on a computer?

2. What does a computer do when it’s tired?

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Additional Activities
1. The space bar
2. It crashes
What I Know What's More Assessment
1. F 1. COMPUTER 1. Computer
2. G 2. SERVER 2. Smartphone
3. J 3. HARDWARE 3. Tablet
4. C 4. SOFTWARE 4. Server
5. A 5. TABLET 5. Hardware
6. D 6. IBM PC
7. H 7. Game console
8. E 8. Wearable
9. B 9. Software
10. I 10. Macintosh
Answer Key
 Lesson

2 Computer Hardware

What I Know

Direction: Identify the computer hardware that best describe the following
statements. Write your answer in your notebook.

__________ 1. It is the main part of a microcomputer and sometimes called

the chassis.
__________ 2. The main circuit board of a computer.
__________ 3. It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are
needed and manages the flow of information through a computer.
__________ 4. Is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the
computer.
__________ 5. Is composed of buttons that create letters, numbers,
and symbols, as well as perform other functions.
__________ 6. Enables its user to move a cursor smoothly and intuitively
across a two-dimensional plane
__________ 7. It displays information in visual form, using text and graphics.
__________ 8. Is the computer's working storage space that holds data,
instructions for processing and processed data (information) waiting to
be sent to secondary storage.
__________ 9. A bus is a data pathway between several hardware components
inside or outside a computer.
__________ 10. Is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical
media

What’s In

What is occupational health and safety policy?

What are the procedures in occupational health and safety standards?

What are the parts of the accident report?

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 What’s New

Direction: It is time to show some of your artistry. Draw the following

computer hardware and after you have drawn, write a brief or simple
description of each.
1. Computer Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Printer
4. Computer Monitor
5. System Unit

What is It

Hardware
The physical, touchable, electronic and mechanical parts of a computer
are called the hardware which is composed of different devices attached to the
computer.
The following list represents a basic set of devices found in most
Personal Computers.

1. System Unit- The main part of a

microcomputer, sometimes called the
chassis. It includes the following parts:
Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory
Chips, Buses, Ports, Expansion Slots and
Cards.

2. Motherboard / Mainboard / System Board-

The main circuit board of a computer. It contains
all the circuits and components that run the
computer.

3. CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The

processor is the main “brain” or “heart” of a
computer system. It performs all of the
instructions and calculations that are needed
and manages the flow of information through a
computer.

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4. Primary storage- (internal storage, main memory or memory) is the
computer's working storage space that holds data, instructions for processing
and processed data (information) waiting to be sent to secondary storage.
Physically, primary storage is a collection of RAM chips.

Two (2) Types of Memory

a. ROM – (Read Only Memory) ROM is non-volatile, meaning it holds data
even when the power is ON or OFF.
b. RAM – (Random Access Memory) RAM is volatile, meaning it holds data
only when the power is on. When the power is off, RAM's contents are
lost.

5. Expansion Bus - A bus is a data pathway

between several hardware components inside
or outside a computer. It does not only connect
the parts of the CPU to each other, but also
links the CPU with other important

6. Adapters- Printed-circuit boards (also

called interface cards) that enable the
computer to use a peripheral device for which
it does not have the necessary connections or
circuit boards. They are often used to permit
upgrading to a new different hardware.

7. Power Supply Unit (PSU) - Installed in the back

corner of the PC case, next to the motherboard. It
converts 120vac (standard house power) into DC
voltages that are used by other components in the
PC.

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8. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - Also known as hard drive,
is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the
computer. The hard drive is used as permanent storage
for data.

9. Optical Drive- An optical drive is a storage device

that uses lasers to read data on the optical media.
There are three types of optical drives: Compact Disc
(CD), Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and Blu-ray Disc
(BD).

10. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) - Designed to

optically access data stored on a DVD. A laser moves
back and forth near the disk surface and accesses
data at a very fast rate.

INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

What are the input and output devices of a computer?

The devices attached to a personal computer can be classified into two-
the input and output devices. Input Device is composed of a device that
accepts data and instructions from the user or from another computer
system. Output device is any piece of computer hardware that displays
results after the computer has processed the input data that has been
entered.

Two (2) Types of Input Devices

1. Keyboard Entry – Data is inputted to the computer
through a keyboard.
Keyboard - The first input device developed for the PC.
Data is transferred to the PC over a short cable with a
circular 6-pin Mini-din connector that plugs into the
back of the motherboard.

2. Direct Entry – A form of input that does not require data to be keyed by
someone sitting at a keyboard. Direct-entry devices create machine-readable
data on paper, or magnetic media, or feed it directly into the computer’s
CPU.

Three Categories of Direct Entry Devices

1. Pointing Devices - An input device used to move

the pointer (cursor) on screen.
Mouse - The most common 'pointing device' used in
PCs. Every mouse has two buttons and most have
one or two scroll wheels.

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Touch screen- A display screen that is
sensitive to the touch of a finger or stylus.
Used in myriad applications, including ATM
machines, retail point-of-sale terminals, car
navigation and industrial controls. The
touch screen became wildly popular for
smart phones and tablets.

Light Pen - A light-sensitive stylus wired

to a video terminal used to draw pictures
or select menu options. The user brings
the pen to the desired point on screen and
presses the pen button to make contact.

Digitizer Tablet - A graphics drawing tablet

used for sketching new images or tracing
old ones. Also called a "graphics tablet," the
user contacts the surface of the device with
a wired or wireless pen or puck. Often
mistakenly called a mouse, the puck is officially the "tablet cursor."

2. Scanning Devices- A device that can read

text or illustrations printed on paper and
translates the information into a form the
computer can use.

3. Voice- Input Devices - Audio input devices

also known as speech or voice recognition
systems that allow a user to send audio signals
to a computer for processing, recording, or
carrying out commands. Audio input devices
such as microphones allow users to speak to
the computer in order to record a voice message or navigate software.

Output Devices

1. Computer Display Monitor- It displays information in visual form, using

text and graphics. The portion of the monitor that displays the information
is called the screen or video display terminal.

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Types of Monitor
a. CRT Monitors - Cathode Ray
Tubes (CRT) were the only type
of displays for use with desktop
PCs. They are relatively big (14"
to 16" deep) and heavy (over 15
lbs).
b. LCD Monitors – Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) technology has
been used in laptops for some
time. It has recently been made
commercially available as
monitors for desktop PCs.
c. LED Monitors (Light Emitting Diode) - A display and lighting technology
used in almost every electrical and electronic product on the market,
from a tiny on/off light to digital readouts, flashlights, traffic lights and
perimeter lighting.

2. LCD Projectors- utilize two sheets of

polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution
between them. An electric current passed
through the liquid causes the crystals to align
so that light cannot pass through them. Each
crystal, therefore, is like a shutter, either
allowing light to pass through or blocking the
light.

3. Smart Board - A type of display screen that

has a touch sensitive transparent panel
covering the screen, which is similar to a touch
screen.

4. Printer - A device that prints text or illustrations on paper.

Types of printer
a) Ink-Jet or Bubble-Jet Printer - spays ink at
a sheet of paper. Ink-jet printers produce
high-quality text and graphics.
b) Laser Printer - Uses the same technology as
copy machines. Laser printers produce
very high quality text and graphics.
c) LCD and LED Printer- Similar to a laser
printer, but uses liquid crystals or light-
emitting diodes rather than a laser to
produce an image on the drum.
d) Line Printer - Contains a chain of characters
or pins that print an entire line at one
time. Line printers are very fast, but
produce low-quality print.

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(e) Thermal Printer- An inexpensive printer that works by pushing heated pins
against heat-sensitive paper. Thermal printers are widely used in calculators
and fax machines.

5. Speakers - Used to play sound. They

may be built into the system unit or
connected with cables. Speakers allow
you to listen to music and hear sound
effects from your computer.

What’s More

Direction. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Write the

answer in your notebook.
1. What are the two types of input devices?
2. What are the 3 categories of direct entry devices? Give 3 examples.
3. Give 5 examples of output devices.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Complete the paragraph below by supplying the missing term in

the blank.

Computer hardware is considered as the most important parts of the

computer system because without it the application software and the
operating system will __________. It is very important that you know how to
handle the hardware and know the function of each part so that you can do
simple troubleshooting if one of the parts failed to function.

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Let us name them. Identify the following computer hardware. Write
your answer in your notebook.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10.

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 Assessment

Matching Type. Match column A (terms) with Column B and write your
answer in your notebook.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Input Device A. An input device used to move the pointer
(cursor) on screen
2. Output device B. Is composed of a device that accepts data
and instructions from the user or from another
computer system
3. Pointing Devices C. Used to play sound. They may be built into
the system unit or connected with cables.
Speakers allow you to listen to music and
hear sound effects from your computer.
4. Touch screen D. Utilize two sheets of polarizing material with
a liquid crystal solution between them.
5. Scanning Devices E. is any piece of computer hardware that
displays results after the computer has
processed the input data that has been
entered.
6. Smart Board F A device that can read text or illustrations
printed on paper and translates the
information into a form the computer can use
7. LCD Projectors G. A type of display screen that has a touch
sensitive transparent panel covering the
screen, which is similar to a touch screen.
8. Printer H. Also known as hard drive, is a magnetic
storage device that is installed inside the
computer
9. Speakers I. A display screen that is sensitive to the touch
of a finger or stylus.
10. Hard Disk Drive J. A device that prints text or illustrations on
(HDD) paper

Additional Activities

Let us do some inventory. List down the major parts (hardware) of a computer
system in your home. Write the answer in your notebook.

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Assessment
1. B
2. E
3. A
4. I
5. F
6. G
7. D
8. J
9. C
10. H
What I Know What's More What I Can Do
1. Central Processing Answer’s may vary 1. Central Processing
Unit (CPU) Unit
2. Motherboard 2. Motherboard
3. System Unit 3. Digital Versatile
4. Primary Storage Disk
5. Expansion Bus 4. Hard Disk Drive
6. Adapter 5. Adapters
7. Power Supply Unit 6. Random Access
8. Hard Disk Drive Memory
9. Optical Drive 7. Expansion Bus
10. Digital Versatile Disc 8. Power Supply Unit
(DVD) 9. Optical Drive
10. System Unit
Answer Key
 Lesson
Computer Applications
3 Software

This lesson will now guide to the different computer applications

software.

What I Know

Direction: Identify the following computer application software.

1. ______is a software application used to locate and display Web pages.

2. ______ is a program or collection of programs that enable a person to

manipulate visual images on a computer.

3. A program that controls the organization, storage, management, and

retrieval of data in a database.

4. _______ is a software program that helps create a slideshow that addresses

a topic.

5. _______ is a data file made up of rows and columns that are used to sort
data and allow a user to manipulate and arrange data easily, commonly
numerical data.

6. Used to produce high-quality printed documents such as magazine,

greeting card, posters, etc.

7. _______ is a software program capable of creating, storing, and printing

documents.

8. MS PowerPoint is an example of __________.

9. Google Chrome is an example of __________.

10. MS Word is an example of ___________.

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 What’s In

What are the basic set of devices found in most Personal Computers?

What is an input device? Give examples.

What is an output device? Give examples.

What’s New

Direction: Let us name the icon. Name 3 icons that you are familiar with and
give a brief description of the icon that you have chosen.

What is It

Application Software is a program or group of programs designed for end

users that allows end users to accomplish one or more specific (non-computer
related) tasks.

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Examples of Computer Application Software:
Some examples of computer application software are: word processor;
spreadsheet; presentation software; database management system; desktop
publisher; graphics editor and web browser.

Word Processor
Word processor is a software program capable of creating, storing, and
printing documents. Some examples are Microsoft Word, WordPro,
AppleWorks.

Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet is a data file made up of rows and columns that are used
to sort data and allow a user to manipulate and arrange data easily,
commonly numerical data. Examples are Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 , Apple
Numbers, and OpenOffice Calc.

Presentation Software
A presentation program is a software program that helps create a
slideshow that addresses a topic. It is often used in businesses and schools
for discussing a topic or for teaching. Examples are Microsoft PowerPoint,
Adobe Persuasion, Hypercard, OpenOffice Impress and Scala Multimedia.

Database Management System (DBMS) Software

A program that controls the organization, storage, management, and
retrieval of data in a database. Users can create tables, queries, forms and
reports. DBMS software examples are Microsoft Access, Oracle Database,
MySQL and FoxPro.

Desktop Publishing Software

This is used to produce high-quality printed documents such as
magazine, greeting card, posters, etc. and allows you to use different
typefaces, specify various margins and justifications, and embed illustrations
and graphs directly into the text. Desktop Publishing software examples are
Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress and MS Publisher.

Web Browser
Web browser is a software application used to locate and display Web
pages. Examples are: Internet Explorer (IE), Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Google
Chrome.

Graphic Software
Graphics software or image editing software is a program or collection
of programs that enable a person to manipulate visual images on a computer.
Computer graphics can be classified into two distinct categories: raster
graphics and vector graphics. The most common example is Adobe Photoshop.

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Save and Save As

To save your file, follow

the following procedures:

1. In the File Tab, hover over

and click Save As (saving for File Location or Path
the first time and saving to File
another file name or another name
File
copy), click browse for you to name
access the Save As dialog box Extensio
and it will appear.

2. In the save as dialog box, you need to have the following information:

File name –is a name used to uniquely identify a computer file stored
in a file system.

File Extension or File name Extension -is the ending of a file that
helps identify the type of file in operating systems, such
as Microsoft Windows. In Microsoft Windows, the file name extension is a
period that is often followed by three characters but may also be one, two, or
four characters long. Some of the more common file extensions are listed
below, separated by the types of files the associated file extensions.

Text and
Music and Operating Web Page
Picture Word Spreadsheet
Sound System Files
files Processing Files
Files Files
Documents
.bmp .mp3 .dll .docx .xlsx .htm
.gif .wav .exe .rtf .xlr .html
.jpg .txt .csv

File Location or Path - defines the location of a file or folder in a

computer's file system. Paths are also called "directory paths" because they
often include one or more directories that describe the path to the file or folder.

3. After filling in the filename, choosing the file extension and the location,
then click save.
Note:
Use Save to update the lastly preserved file with the latest content.
Use Save As to store a new file or to store an existing file to a new location
with the same name or a different name.
What is a Storage Device?

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 A storage device is any hardware capable of holding information either
temporarily or permanently.

There are two types of storage devices used with computers:

1. a primary storage device, such as RAM, and a secondary storage device,
such as a hard drive.
2. secondary storage can be removable, internal, or external.
(www.computerhope.com 2017)

A primary storage device is a medium that holds memory for short

periods of time while a computer is running. Although it has a much
lower access time and faster performance, it is also about two orders of
magnitude more costly than secondary storage device. RAM (random access
memory) and cache are both examples of a primary storage device. Primary
storage's key differences from the others are that it is directly accessible by
the CPU, it is volatile, and it is non-removable.

A secondary storage device is a non-volatile device that holds data

until it is deleted or overwritten. Secondary storage is about two orders of
magnitude cheaper than primary storage. Off-line storage is a subset of
secondary storage, as they both serve the same purpose and do not interact
directly with the CPU.

Examples of secondary storage:

Hard Disk Drive

A hard disk drive (sometimes abbreviated as
a hard drive, HD, or HDD) is a non-volatile data storage
device. It is usually installed internally in a computer,
attached directly to the disk controller of the
computer's motherboard. It contains one or
more platters, housed inside of an air-sealed casing.
Internal hard disks reside in a drive bay,
connected to the motherboard using an ATA, SCSI,
or SATA cable. Examples of data that may be stored on
a computer's hard drive include the operating system,
installed software, and the user's personal files.

Solid-State Drive
Short for solid-state drive, an SSD is a storage
medium that uses non-volatile memory as a means of
holding and accessing data. Unlike a hard drive, an SSD has
no moving parts which gives it advantages such as faster
access time, noiseless operation, higher reliability, and
lower power consumption.

USB Thumb Drive

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 Alternatively referred to as a USB flash drive, data
stick, pen drive, memory unit, keychain drive, and thumb
drive, a thumb drive is a portable storage device. It is often
the size of a human thumb and connects to a computer
via a USB port. Flash drives are an easy way
to store and transfer information between computers and
range in sizes from 2 GB to 1 TB.

SD Card
Short for Secure Digital card, the SD card is one of the more common
types of memory cards used with electronics. The SD technology is used by
over 400 brands of electronic equipment and over 8000 different models,
including digital cameras and cell phones.

Types of SD cards
The three versions of the SD card, along
with their physical dimensions as shown.
SD - 32mm x 24mm x 2.1mm
MiniSD - 21.5mm x 20mm x 1.4mm
MicroSD - 15mm x 11mm x 1.0mm

CD
Abbreviated as CD, a compact disc is a flat, round, optical storage
medium invented by James Russell. The first CD was
created at a Philips factory in Germany on August
17, 1982. The picture is an example of the bottom of a
standard compact disc and is the side the disc player
reads. The opposite side of the disc has a label to help
indicate what is on the disc.

DVD
Short for digital versatile disc or digital video disc,
a DVD or DVD-ROM is a disc capable of storing a
significant amount more data than a standard compact
disc. DVDs are widely used for storing and viewing
movies and other data.

Floppy Diskette
Alternatively referred to as a floppy or floppy disk,
a floppy diskette is a type of storage media, capable of
storing electronic data, like a computer file. The floppy
diskette was first created in 1967 by IBM as an
alternative to buying hard drives, which were extremely
expensive at the time.

Which storage devices are used today?

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 Most of the storage devices mentioned above are no longer used with
today's computers. Most computers today primarily use an SSD to store
information, as well as the ability to use USB flash drives and access to cloud
storage. Most desktop computers and some laptops include a disc drive that
is capable of reading and writing CDs and DVDs.

What storage device has the largest capacity?

For most computers, the largest storage device is the hard drive or SSD.
However, networked computers may also have access to larger storage with
large tape drives, cloud computing, or NAS devices.

What’s More

Let Us Play!
Direction: Below are jumbled letters, form each item to correspond to one
application software. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. WDOR CESPROSOR 6. SHERPUBLI
2. SHEETSPREAD 7. BRSEROW
3. TATIONPRESEN 8. PHICSGRA
4. BASEDATA 9. WARESOFT
5. CATIONAPPLI 10. MS RDWO

What I Have Learned

Direction: Answer the following questions in your notebook in complete

sentences.

What are the examples of application program/software?

What is the importance of application program/software?

How to save your work?

What are the different storage devices?

What should you consider first when buying a storage device?

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 What I Can Do

Copy the the concept web below in your notebook and answer the following:

COMPUTER
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
MEANING

TYPES OF COMPUTER EXAMPLES OF

APPLICATION APPLICATION APPLICATION
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE

USES OF
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE

Assessment

Direction: Answer the K-W-L chart. Write your answer on your notebook.

K W L
What do you think What do you WANT to What did you LEARN
you KNOW about know about computer about computer
computer application software? application software?
application/software?

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 Additional Activities

Try this only if you have a computer at home.

Situation:
Your adviser asks you to give him the attendance in softcopy using MS
Word of your group for this week in a tabular form. How will you do it?

1. Open MS Word. In the start button, look for MS Word, hover over and click.
(Once the MS Word is open, a new blank document appears.)

2. In the INSERT tab, click tables and choose 6 x 5.

3. Enter headers below and put the names of your four (4) groupmates in
the NAMES column. Write the attendance by putting check (/) if present
and x if absent in the day’s columns. (Refer to the sample below.)

NAMES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4

4. Save your work as:

filename: name_activity 1
file extension: .docx
file location: drive D

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