Johnmar B.

Abuan Grade 9
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
PLANNING AND PREPARING COMPUTER HARDWARE ASSEMBLY

ACTIVTY 1
1. While you are working in a Computer Laboratory at school, what do you think is the most
common Occupational Health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures that may apply
while you are working in the computer laboratory?
 Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the
computer.
 Do not work alone so that there is someone who ca take care of you in
case of accident and emergency.
 Be careful with the tools that may cause short circuit.
 Always pull the cable connector on the handle and not hold on the cable
itself.
 Use only rubber shoes when standing on the ground or in a concrete
floor.
 Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable
connector
 Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it.
 Take away any liquid such as mineral water or soft drinks near your
working area or near computers.
 Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other
emergencies are recognized.
 Personal protective equipment is correctly used in accordance with
organization procedures and practice.

2. Why do we need to follow the basic safety guidelines in your Computer Laboratory?
 We should follow the basic safety guidelines in Computer Laboratory for
us to know how to avoid risk and danger and a also a basis of protection
not just only to us but also for the devices. OHS is the best policies and
procedure we must follow because it aims to protect health, safety and
welfare of all people at the workplace.

ACTIVITY 2
Directions: See the warning below and think of Occupational Health and Safety policies
and procedures when encountered such event in your daily task or routine.

 Unplug all the computers.

 When you shut down your computer, be sure to shut it down properly.
 Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other
emergencies are recognized.
ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Write True if the statement is correct otherwise write FALSE if the statement
is incorrect. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

REFLECTION
1. I have learned that it is must to follow the OHS policies and procedures and should apply
while working on the Computer Laboratory for safety,
2. I need to know more about basic precautions and precautions about computer.

IDENTIFYING AND OBTAINING MATERIALS NECESSARY IN COMPUTER HARDWARE

ASSEMBLY

ACTIVITY 1
Directions. Rearrange the jumbled words and describe them in your own words.
1. WORKSTATION – is a place or an area where someone is working, especially a desk
with a computer. This is intended primarily to be used by on person at a time, they are
commonly connected to a local area network and multi-user operating systems.

2. LAPTOP – Lightweight Analytical Platform Total Optimized Power, is a computer that is

portable and suitable because of its small size.

3. HOME THEATER – a personal computer that Is used to store and play music and
movies as well as display photos. It is also called as all in one entertainment system.
4. NETTOP - sometimes called miniature Pc or mini Pc.

5. PC POCKET – a handheld-sized computer, personal digital assistance or smartphone

that runs the Microsoft.
ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Answer the following questions.
1. How would you differentiate All-in-One PC and Desktop PC?
 All in One PC is designed to be portable and take less than a desktop PC. Desktop
PC is composed of much more components than All in One Pc. The advantage of a
Desktop PC over the All in one PC is that you can upgrade components like RAM
and SSD.

2. What are the features of Ultra Mobile PC?

 An Ultra Mobile PC is a small handheld computer with the capacity to run the
Windows operating System.

3. Which computer do you think is widely use PC nowadays? Why?

 We are now in a new normal, new normal means studying at home and working at
home. So, I therefore conclude that the widely used PC now adays as the working at
home begins and online class is the LAPTOP, why? Because I or others prefer a
portable, small, easy to use, less expensive and easy to maintain.

ACTIVITY 3
 SERIAL ATA
 VIDEO CARD
 IDE AND FLOPPY DISK RIBBON CABLE
 MAIN MEMORY
 HARD DISK DRIVE
 PROCESSOR
 LAN CARD
 MOTHERBOARD
 RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY
 SOUND CARD

REFLECTION
1. I have learned the different types of computer systems. And I learned that every
component of a computer has its function that contributes to a computer.
2. I need to know more about the techniques and ways on how to assembly a computer.
 OBTAINING TOOLS, EQUIPEMNT AND TESTING DEVICES IN COMPUTER HARDWARE
ASSEMBLY

ACTIVITY 1
Directions. Read the statement carefully, choose the right answer and write the correct letter on
the space provided.
1. D. Multimeter
2. C. Paint Brush
3. B. Desoldering Tool
4. C. Side Cutter Pliers
5. A. Flat Screw Driver
6. C. Googles
7. B. Tweezers
8. D. Magnifier
9. C. Thermal Paste
10. B. Anti-static Wrist Strap

ACTIVITY 2
Direction. Identify and give the usage of appropriate tool used for troubleshooting a
computer component.

COMPUTER TOOLS USAGE

COMPONENTS/PERIPHERALS
1. MOTHERBOARD  Paint Brush  It is a device made of bristles
set in handle, use for cleaning
sensitive part of computer
especially the motherboard.
2. DVD ROM  Lens Cleaner  Used for cleaning DVD-ROMS.
3. GRAPHICS CARD  Anti-static Wrap  Used to eliminate electrostatic
discharge
4. PROCESSOR  Thermal Paste  It is a paste used for heat
dissipation for your processor.

ACTIVITY 3
Directions. Answer the following questions.
1. What would happen if you put thermal paste in a processor?
 Upon reading the usage of a thermal paste I therefore conclude that when
you put it to the processor it will dissipate the heat.
 2. Explain why you need to use anti-static tool when holding electronic parts of a computer
system?
 For me it is a must to use anti-static tool when holding parts of a
computer system why? First let me define the anti-static tool, is used to
eliminate electrostatic discharge in your work area or computer system.
Thus, it will prevent us in experiencing electric shock, prevent damage
when holding electronic computer parts and it is for our safety too.
REFLECTIVE
1. I have learned that every tool has its purpose and function that we will use in
accomplishing task. This tool is designed for the purpose for which it was designed.
2. I need to know more about the important of these tools.

ASSEMBLING COMPUTER HARDWARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED

PROCEDURES AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY 1
Directions. Answer the following questions below/
1. What would happen if you don’t follow the standard procedures in installing computer
hardware?
 I think the computer will malfunction; it won’t work properly. And the worst
is I might damage the computer because of mismatched parts.

2. What parts of the computer that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge?

 Upon reading and analyzing each computer system, I therefore conclude
that the most sensitive part of computer system that is sensitive to
electrostatic discharge is the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the
Motherboard.

ACTIVITY 2
Direction. Arrange in logical manner on how to install CPU and Heat Sink fan Assembly
in a motherboard. Write the number 1 before the sentence which do you think the first step and
so on.
2 Place the CPU gently into the socket
1 Align the CPU so that the Connection 1 indicator is lined up with Pin 1 on the CPU
socket.
4 Apply a small amount of thermal compound to the CPU and spread it evenly. Follow the
application instructions provided by the manufacturer.
3 Close the CPU load plate and secure it by closing the load lever and moving it under the
load lever retention tab.
5 Line up the heat sink/fan assembly retainers to the holes on the motherboard.
7 Tighten the heat sink/fan assembly retainers to secure the assembly in place.
8 Connect the heat sink/fan assembly power cable to the header on the motherboard.
6 Place the heat sink/fan assembly onto the CPU socket, being careful not to pinch the
CPU fan wires.

ACTIVITY 3
Direction. Fill in the blanks. Complete the sentence by providing the correct answer on
each sentence.
1. Thermal compound helps to keep CPU cool.
2. Secure the power supply to the case using the proper screws.
3. The SATA data cable has a 7-pin connector.
4. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
5. The floppy drive data cable has a 34-pin connector and it has a stripe to denote the
location of pin 1.
6. Power cables are used to distribute electricity from the power supply to the mother
board and other components.
7. A wireless NIC’S enables a computer to connect to a wireless network.
8. An optical drive is a storage device that reads and writes information to CDs or DVDs.
9. A RAM provides temporary data storage for the CPU while the computer is operating.
10. The CPU and the motherboards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge so use a
grounded antistatic mats and wear an antistatic wrist strap.

REFLECTION
1. I have learned that in assembling computer hardware has a proper and I should follow
the steps in assembling it.
2. I need to know more about the basic function of each components.
 PERFORMING BIOSCONFIGURATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH HARDWARE
REQUIREMNETS
ACTIVITY 1
1. Define in your own word BIOS?
2. What do you think why CMOS is very important in BIOS?
3. Explain why BIOS is very important in the Computer?

ACTIVITY 2
Directions. Based on the picture below, draw the missing keyboard keys or combination
of keys which is used during the initial startup sequence when entering a CMOS Set up.

ESC F1 F2 Ctrl Alt

ACTIVITY 3
Directions. Study the figure below. Write the number of the missing items in the box
inside a Bios Ste-up. Choose your answer form the table.

1. Exi 2. Syste 3. Boo 4. Syste 5. Securit 6. Stage

t m t m Date y Configuratio
Time n

Phoenix Trusted Bios ™ CMOS Setup Utility

4. SECURITY 3. BOOT 1. EXIT

2. SYSTEM TIME
3. SYSTEM DATE

7. Storage Configuration

Reflection:
1. I have learned that BIOS is very important in the computer
2. I need to know more about BIOS and CMOS
 CREATING PORTABLE BOOTABLE DEVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOFTWARE
MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS
ACTIVITY 1
Direction. Using the disk part method in windows command prompt complete the cmd
command for creating portable bootable flash drive.
1. diskpart
2. list disk
3. select
4. clean
5. create
6. active
7. format
8. assign

ACTIVITY 2
Directions. Arrange the steps in creating a USB flash drive using Rufus.
2 Open the Rufus program from where you downloaded it to run it.
1 Download Rufus. Rufus is a standalone program and does not require installation.
4 Under "Boot selection", select Disk or ISO image (Please select), if it isn't already
chosen, and then click SELECT to choose the .iso file you downloaded.
3 From the Device drop-down menu, select your USB drive, if it isn't automatically
selected.
6 Leave "Partition scheme" set to GPT.
5 Leave "Image option" set to Standard Windows installation.
8 Under "Format Options", to ensure the flash drive is compatible with UEFI, select FAT32
for "File System".
7 For "Target system", select UEFI (non CSM).
10 When you are finished selecting options, click Start. When prompted, confirm that you
want to erase the flash disk.
9 To create the flash drive with the "Press any key to boot from USB" prompt at startup,
under the "Advanced format" options, select Create extended label and icon files.
11 The .iso files will start copying to the flash drive; the process can take several minutes.
When Rufus is done, close the program and eject and remove the flash drive
 PREPARING CUSTOMIZED INSTALLERS IN ACCORDANCE WIT SOFTWARE
UTILIZATION GUISE AND END USER AGREEMENT
ACTIVITY 1
Directions. Name each software logo and gives a short description. Write your answer
on the space provided.
1. Team Viewer – is the best software for remote desktop viewing. You can share your
desktop from anywhere in tis worlds wit tis software.
2. Malware Bytes – is a tool that quarantines and removes malicious and infected files on
you Personal Computer and it can optimize your PC’s performance.
3. Adobe Photoshop – is a software application for image editing and photo retouching for
use on Windows or MacOs computers. It is the most widely used software tool for
editing.
4. Registry Cleaners/TUNE UP Utilities – is a tool that scans your windows registry for
registry keys that are of no use potentially leftover remnants of malware that has been
removed.
5. Adobe Flash Player – is a multimedia software platform used for production of
animations, rich web and many more.
ACTIVITY 2
1. What do you think are the importance of software in a Computer System?
- I think that Software is an essential part of computer system. First, let me
define a software, is a collection of instruction that enable the user to interact
with a computer, its hardware or perform task. Thus, without software in a
computer system, most computers would be useless. A concrete example is
the inter browser software, without it we could not surf the internet or search
in the net.
2. What other application software are being used. List them down.

Application Software Type Examples

Word processing software MS Word, WordPad and Notepad

Database software Oracle, MS Access

Spreadsheet software Apple Numbers, Microsoft Excel

Multimedia software Real Player, Media Player

Presentation Software Microsoft Power Point, Keynotes

Enterprise Software Customer relationship management system

 Application Software Type Examples

Information Worker Software Documentation tools, resource management

tools

Educational Software Dictionaries: Encarta, Britannica

Mathematical: MATLAB Others: Google

Earth, NASA World Wind

Simulation Software Flight and scientific simulators

Content Access Software Accessing content through media players,

web browsers

Application Suites OpenOffice, Microsoft Office

Software for Engineering and Product IDE or Integrated Development

Development Environments

3. Cite importance in reading the agreement before installing a software?

- If you develop software applications, an EULA (End-User License
Agreement) will be a very important and advantageous legal agreement for
you to include with the distribution of your software app. The user must agree
to the terms of the EULA before being able to install or access the software.

CARRYING OUT INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE APPLICATION ACCORDANCE WITH

SOFTWARE USER GUIDE AND SOFTWARE LICENSE
ACTIVITY 1
1. B - Inkscape
2. D - Apache open office
3. A – Google Chrome
4. D - XMind
5. A – VLC Media Player

ACTIVITY 2
2 1. Download Universal Extractor and WinRAR
4 2. Find the EXE file that runs the program
6 3. Copy the file to your USB drive
1 4. Download the application setup file
3 5. Uni Extract the Setup File
5 6. Pack all the files into an archive