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Information &
Communication
Technology (Technical
Drafting)
Quarter 1 – Preparing Computer Aided Drawing
(CAD)
Module 1- Operate CAD Software and Computer
Hardware

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Technology and Livelihood Education– Grade 10
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Quarter 1 – Preparing Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) Module 1: Operate CAD
Software and Computer Hardware
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Information and Communication Technology
(Technical Drafting)
Quarter 1 – Preparing Computer
Aided Drawing (CAD)
Module 1- Operate CAD Software
and Computer Hardware

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What this module is about
This module presents the distinctive learning exercises that will
set you up to be a handy sketcher before you venture out into the
matter of CAD. The skills learned will make you feel logically certain
while offering assistance where it is required.
This module is specifically designed to help you understand the
basic hardware and software of CAD. It would also help you to be
more familiarized with the working environment of AutoCAD.

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Information and Communication Technology (Technical Drafting)
Grade 10Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on preparing
computer–aided drawing (CAD)
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Cover Page
Copyright Page
Title Page
What this Module is about
Introductory Page
Table of Contents

Lesson 1. Operate CAD Software and Computer Hardware 1

What I Need to Know 1
What I Know 1
What’s In 3
What’s New 3
What is it 4
What’s More 10
What I Have Learned 13
What I Can Do 13
Assessment 14
Additional Activities 16

ANSWER KEY
REFERENCES

Lesson Operate CAD Software

 and Computer Hardware
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This lesson allows the student to prepare and familiarize himself
with essential things needed in operating the computer hardware
using Computer Aided Drawing (CAD).

So, explore and experience the lessons in Preparing a

Computer-Aided Drawing to become a skilled draftsman someday.

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 Technical Drafting. 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.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the hardware used in CAD;
2. identify the software and application software used in CAD;
3. classify operating system from application software;
4. explain the importance of AutoCAD; and
5. identify the steps in starting an AutoCAD;

What I Know

Pre-Test
Multiple Choice
Direction. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is the main part of a computer, sometimes called the chassis.

a. CPU c. Keyboard
b. Hardware d. System Unit
2. Which of the following items below is also known as the
processor?
a. CPU c. Keyboard
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 b. Hardware d. System Unit
3. It is the physical equipment that makes up the computer.
a. CPU c. Keyboard
b. Hardware d. System Unit
4. Which of the following items below is an example of a system
unit?
a. b. c. d.

5. It is usually configured as C: Drive and contains the operating

system and applications of a computer.
a. Application Software c. Operating System
b. Hard Disk Drive d. Optical Drive
6. Which of the following items below cannot be performed by a
mouse?
a. Clicking c. Computing
b. Controlling the cursor d. Pointing
7. This hardware enables the user to sketch images with the use of
a computer.
a. Digitizer Tablet c. Printer
b. Mouse d. Autodesk AutoCAD 2014
8. It is a device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media.
a. Flash Drive c. Hard Disk Drive
b. Floppy Drive d. Optical Drive
9. Which of the following statements below is correct?
a. A plotter is faster than a printer
b. The printer is slower than a plotter
c. The plotter has better output than a printer
d. The printer has better output than a plotter
10. Which output device can produce better quality drawings?
a. Plotter c. Scanner
b. Printer d. Digitizer Tablet
11. It is a set of programs and related documentation associated
with a computer system.
a. Application c. Operating system
b. Hardware d. Software
12. Application software is also called as
a. Interface c. Programs
b. Operating System d. Software
13. Which of the following is considered as an advantage of CAD?
a. Increase productivity
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b. Improve the quality of gadgets
 c. Enhance photo editing skills
d. No accuracy and precession of drawing
14. What is the first step in starting AutoCAD from the start
menu?
a. Click Start
b. Click AutoCAD Folder
c. Enter AutoCAD in the search tab
d. Click AutoCAD from the windows program manager
15. Which of the following items below is an AutoCAD drawing file
icon?

a. b. c. d.

What’s In

CAD is in!
Computer -aided drawing is a technique where the attributes of
the computer and those of the designer are combined together into a
problem solving team. Using this software would mean faster and
easier production of quality output. CAD is an essential skill to be
acquired by draftsman nowadays in order to finish an assigned task.

What’s New
Think about it!
What would happen if a draftsman uses a computer to
accomplish a task? As a future draftsman, what would be your tool to
be successful in this chosen career?

What is It
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Lesson 1. Operate CAD Software and Computer Hardware
 This lesson enables the student to operate CAD software and
identify the different computer hardware and its functions.
A. Hardware

A computer’s hardware includes all the physical parts of the

computer. These are the parts that we can see and touch.
The hardware components include the Central Processing Unit
(CPU), the keyboard, the monitor and primary storage memory (RAM),
and the secondary storage memory. Peripherals include disk drives,
mouse, digitizers, printers/plotters, etc.

System Unit – The main part of a microcomputer, is sometimes called

the chassis. It includes the following parts: motherboard,
microprocessor, memory chips, buses, ports, expansion slots, and
cards.

Sample System Unit

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) – is the brain of the computer
where it performs all instructions and calculations that are needed to
manage the flow of information. It holds instructions, data, and
intermediate final results during processing. It also receives
instructions from software or computer programs and executes them.

Sample Central Processing Unit

Keyboard – is the principal device for communicating with your
computer. All keyboards have letter4 keys, punctuation keys, and a
space bar which is similar to the keys on a typewriter. Keyboards also
have functions, numeric and arrow keys in additional to Alt, Ctrl, and
Enter keys.
 Sample Keyboard

Monitor – it has a screen that displays information, such as the

instruction you send to your computer and the information and
results from your computer sends back after interpreting your
instruction.

Sample Monitor

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) – it is known as a hard drive. A storage device

that is installed inside the computer. The hard drive is used as
permanent storage for data. In a Windows computer, the hard drive is
usually configured as the C: drive and contains the operating system
and applications.

Sample Hard Disk Drive

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).
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 Optical Drive

Mouse – is a small hand-held device used to control the

cursor/crosshair on the screen. It is used to select an item by pointing
to it and clicking a button.
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Sample Mouse

Digitizer Tablet – is a graphics drawing tablet used for sketching new

images or tracing old ones. It is also called a "graphics tablet," where
the user writes or draws on 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."

Sample Digitizer Tablet

Printer – It is an output device that is used to print information
processed by your computer. Printers and plotters vary in speed and
output capabilities.

Sample of Printer
Plotter – an output device that can produce better quality drawings
as compared to the printer, however, the speed of plotter is generally
slower than a printer.
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 Sample Plotter
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B. SOFTWARE

The software is the set of programs that make a computer run.

Opposite to hardware, the software is an intangible parts of a
computer. They are sets of instructions that tell the computer what to
do to come up with the desired result. The software can be categorized
into two main groups: operating system software and application
software.

Operating System Software

The operating system software provides various levels of

interaction (called interface) between the computer and the user, as
well as between the computer and the application software. These are
the programs that work without your intervention. They automatically
open once you boot your computer. Some of their tasks include
loading and running programs, checking and protecting computers,
and controlling hardware.

Keyboard Application

Operating
System

Printer

Monitor

Mouse
Hard Disk
Samples of Operating Drive
System
o LINUX 7
 o WINDOWS
o MacOS

Application Software

The application software is the programs installed in a

computer. It is also called as programs. These enable you to do
different tasks like typing, making presentations, editing pictures and
videos, and surfing the internet. It has a specific use or task to
perform such as AutoCAD for Architectural drawings and layouts,
Lotus 1-2-3 for business and marketing, Adobe Photoshop for image
processing, and so on.

Sample Application Software Logos

C. CAD System

Introduction to CAD System

Computer-aided design (CAD), also known as computer-aided

drafting and design (CADD), is the use of computer systems to assist
in the creation, modification, and analysis of a design. It
is a process of creating technical drawings with the use
of computer software. CAD software is used to increase
productivity and to improve the quality of design.

Computer-aided design has been around since

1964. However, it was not broadly used until 1982, when the CAD
system such as AutoCAD became accessible on microcomputers.
ACAD software uses either vector-based graphics to show the objects
of traditional drafting, or may also produce faster graphics showing
the realistic images of the designed objects.

CAD may be used to design curves and figures in two-

dimensional (2D) space; or curves, surfaces, and solids in three-
dimensional (3D) space. CAD is avital industrial art widely used in
many applications, including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace
industries; industrial and architectural
8 design; prosthetics; and many
more. CAD is also widely utilized to produce computer animation for
special effects in movies, advertising, and technical manuals.

Modern electronic drafting tools are often specialized computer-

aided design packages. Basic drafting tools are included in all CAD
programs, but some offer advanced automation that is specifically
designed for drafting and architectural design. The tools that are right
for you will depend on your budget.

AutoCAD
An AutoCAD is a commercial product made by Autodesk, with
many versions, including one called AutoCAD Architecture. AutoCAD
Architecture has purpose-built features specifically designed for
architectural drafting. In addition to design tools for initial
architectural conceptualization, it offers tools to make building
renovations faster and easier. The productivity tools include those
that reflect the actual design of walls and other structures. AutoCAD
can maintain precise dimensional spacing among components such as
walls, beams, columns, and doors. AutoCAD Architecture offers a
library of pre-built components to help speed up and automate the
design and construction process.

Starting an AutoCAD

There are many ways of starting the AutoCAD program. It would

depend on your preferences the way you want to start. Follow each of
the steps below:

1. From the Start Menu.

- Click Start >Look for AutoCAD Folder>Double click on
AutoCAD Architecture from the Windows Program Manager

2. From a desktop shortcut or quick launch toolbar.

- Double-click the AutoCAD icon from your desktop.
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 AutoCAD Icon form desktop

3. By opening the drawing file.

- Double-click the drawing file icon inside a folder or in any location
from your computer.

AutoCAD Drawing File Icon

What’s More

Activity 1. Matching Type.

Direction. Match Column A with Column B. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B
_____1. Also known as processor a. CPU
_____2.It prints faster than a plotter b. Hardware
_____3.Intangible parts of a computer c. HDD
_____4.It is sometimes called the chassis d. Keyboard
_____5.It produces better quality drawings e. Mouse
_____6.Letter keys are similar to a typewriter f. Optical Drive
_____7.Parts that we can actually see and touch g. Plotter
_____8.It is used as a permanent storage of data h. Printer
_____9. A hand-held device used to control the cursor i. Software
___ 10.It uses laser to read data on the optical media j. System Unit

Activity 2. Classification.
Direction. Classify the following software below inside the box. Write
your answer on the space provided after the number.
AUTOCAD PHOTOSHOP
LINUX WINDOWS 10
MICROSOFT WORD
Application Software Operating System
1. _______________________ 4._______________________
2. _______________________ 5._______________________
3. _______________________

Activity 3. Matching Type

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Direction. Match the word to the image. Write the letter of the
corresponding answer inside the circle.
A. CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT F. MOUSE

B. DIGITIZER TABLET G. OPTICAL DRIVE

C. HARD DISK DRIVE H. PLOTTER

D. KEYBOARD I. PRINTER

E. MONITOR J. SYSTEM UNIT

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10.

Activity 4. True or False.

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Direction. Write true if the statement is correct and write false if the
statement is wrong. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_________1. AutoCAD is an example of application software.

_________2. AutoCAD produce graphics showing realistic images.
_________3. CAD software is used to increase productivity.
_________4. CAD software improve the quality of design.
_________5. CAD is also used to edit images and photographs.
_________6. Basic drafting tools are included in all CAD programs.
_________7. AutoCAD can maintain precise dimensional spacing
among components such as walls, beams columns, and
doors.
_________8. There are several ways of launching the AutoCAD
program.
_________9. From a desktop shortcut, click once the AutoCAD icon.
_________10. AutoCAD Architecture has features designed for
architectural drafting.

Activity 5. Enumeration.
Direction. List the needed steps below in starting AutoCAD.

1. Steps in starting AutoCAD from the start menu.

1.______________________________
2.______________________________
3.______________________________

2. List down at least 5 examples of hardware (In any order).

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________

3. List down at least 4 examples of software.

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________

4. List down at least 2 examples of Operating System

1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________

What I Have Learned

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Direction. Fill in the blanks.

1. The physical, touchable, electronic and mechanical parts of a

computer are called the __________ which is composed of different
devices attached to the computer.
2. ___________ ___________ includes the following parts: motherboard,
microprocessor, memory chips, buses, ports, expansion slots and
cards.
3. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the __________ of the
computer where most of the “computing” takes place.
4. All ________________ have letter keys, punctuation keys, and a
space bar which is similar to the keys on a typewriter.
5. Monitor, Hard Disk Drive, Optical Drive, and Mouse are examples
of computer _____________.
6. __________ __________is a graphics drawing tablet used for
sketching new images or tracing old ones.
7. _____________is a small hand-held device used to control the
cursor/crosshair on the screen.
8. Printers and _________ varies in speed and output capabilities.
9. The __________ is the set of programs that make a computer run.
Opposite to hardware, the software is an intangible part of a
computer. They are sets of instructions that tell the computer what
to do to come up with the desired result.
10. The ______________ software is also called programs.

What I Can Do

Answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Draw and label the 10 computer hardware.
2. List down the different operating software and application software.
3. What is the importance of AutoCAD?
4. What step do you prefer to use in starting an AutoCAD program?
Why?

Assessment

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Post-Test
Multiple Choice
Direction. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is usually configured as C: Drive and contains the operating

system and applications of a computer.
a. Application Software c. Operating System
b. Hard Disk Drive d. Optical Drive
2. It is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on optical
media.
a. Flash Drive c. Hard Disk Drive
b. Floppy Drive d. Optical Drive
3. It is a set of programs and related documentation associated
with a computer system.
a. Application c. Operating system
b. Hardware d. Software
4. This hardware enables the user to sketch images with the use of
a computer.
a. Digitizer Tablet c. Printer
b. Mouse d. Autodesk AutoCAD 2014
5. It is the main part of a computer, sometimes called the chassis.
a. CPU c. Keyboard
b. Hardware d. System Unit
6. Which output device can produce better quality drawings?
a. Plotter c. Scanner
b. Printer d. Digitizer Tablet
7. Which of the following items below cannot be performed by a
mouse?
a. Clicking c. Computing
b. Controlling the cursor d. Pointing
8. Which of the following items below is also known as the
processor?
a. CPU c. Keyboard
b. Hardware d. System Unit
9. It is the physical equipment that makes up the computer.
a. CPU c. Keyboard
b. Hardware d. System Unit
10. Application software is also called as
a. Interface 14 c. Programs
b. Operating System d. Software
11. Which of the following is considered as an advantage of CAD?
a. Increase productivity
b. Improve the quality of gadgets
c. Enhance photo editing skills
 d. No accuracy and precession of drawing
12. What is the first step in starting AutoCAD from the start
menu?
a. Click Start
b. Click AutoCAD Folder
c. Enter AutoCAD in the search tab
d. Click AutoCAD from the windows program manager
13. Which of the following statements below is correct?
a. A plotter is faster than a printer
b. The printer is slower than a plotter
c. The plotter has better output than a printer
d. The printer has better output than a plotter
14. Which of the following items below is an AutoCAD drawing file
icon?

a. b. c. d.
15. Which of the following items below is an example of a system
unit?
a. b. c. d.

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Additional Activities

WORDSEARCH
Direction: Look for 15 words related to lesson 1 and encircle them
horizontally, diagonally, and vertically.
 M O U S E R B O A B N H S I D
H O N D D R A F T I N G Y C I
A D N A U T O C A D A N S T G
R R A I T I N G Y C O E T P I
D M O N I T O R X I V J E L T
D P D C E O H W T I F U M O I
I R K E Y B O A R D G L U T Z
S I A B F G C D R H I I N T E
K N H I K I L V G D J U I E R
D T L J L A U N L K W S T R T
R E M P C T I N M P O A S T A
I R P I N W S O F T W A R E B
V A T O A S U M I L E Q R E L
E P P R S A H G B A U N G R E
O Q D P R O C E S S O R O N T

Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. (15 Words)

1. __________________________ 8.__________________________
2. __________________________ 9. __________________________
3. __________________________ 10. _________________________
4. __________________________ 11. _________________________
5. __________________________ 12. _________________________
6. __________________________ 13. _________________________
7. __________________________ 14. _________________________
15.___________________________

Answer Key
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 Additional Activities What I Have
Learned
1. Hardware
2. System Unit
3. Brain
4. Keyboard
5. Hardware
6. Digitizer Tablet
7. Mouse
8. Plotter
9. Software
10. Application

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