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Technology and
Livelihood Education
ICT-Computer Servicing
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Types of Microcomputers

CO_Q1_TLE ICT-Computer Servicing 10_Module 2

 10
Technology and
Livelihood Education
ICT-Computer Servicing
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Types of Microcomputers
TLE-ICT, CSS – Grade 10
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Quarter 1 – Module 2: Types of Microcomputers
First Edition, 2019

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Introductory Message
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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 types of microcomputers. The coverage 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. 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 assemble

computer hardware following the established procedures and system
requirements. (TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-28)

Specifically, the activities in this module will enable the learners to:

1. identify the types of microcomputers; and

2. explain the types of microcomputers.

What I Need to Know

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

1. What type of computer has a central processing unit?

a. Super computer c. Hybrid computer
b. Digital computer d. Microcomputer

2. Microcomputers that are intended to be used on a single location.

a. Laptop computer c. Net book computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

3. Computers that are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use.

a. Laptop computer c. Net book computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers
4. These are mobile computers that are very handy to use.
a. Laptop computer c. Personal digital assistants’ computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

5. These are computers that can be worn on the body and are often
used in the study of behavior modeling and human health.
a. Laptop computer c. Wearable computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

6. These are computers that are inexpensive and relatively smaller in

size.
a. Laptop computer c. Wearable computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

7. These are handheld computers and are popularly known as

palmtop analogs.
a. Laptop computer c. Personal digital assistants’
computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

8. This is a type of computer that comes in different forms such as

desktops, laptops and personal digital assistants.
a. Personal computer c. Hybrid computer
b. Digital computer d. Desktop computer

9. A type of computer that comes with an onscreen keyboard and that

uses a stylus or a digital pen.
a. Laptop computer c. Wearable computer
b. Desktop computer d. Tablet computer

10. A computer that can be run on a single battery or an external

adapter that charges the computer batteries.
a. Laptop computer c. Wearable computer
b. Desktop computer d. Tablet computer
 Lesson
Types of Microcomputer
1

What’s In

Microcomputers are computers with microprocessors and central

processing units. They do not occupy space as much as mainframes do.
When supplemented with a keyboard and a mouse, microcomputers can be
called personal computers. These computers can fit on desks or tables and
prove to be the best choice for single-user tasks.

What’s New

Activity 1.1

Directions: Kindly answer this crossword puzzle to give you an idea of the
topic to be discussed on the next page. Use a separate answer sheet.

Types of Microcomputer Across:

Crossword Puzzle
3 These computers can be worn on the
body.
5 Computers that are miniaturized and
optimized for mobile use.
6 It is a handheld computer and
popularly known as a palmtop.
Down:
1 It has a smaller feature set and lesser
capacities in comparison to regular
laptops.
2 It is intended to be used on a single
location.
 4 Mobile computers that are very handy
to use.
Activity 1.2

Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters in Column A to reveal the proper

term. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B
Types of Microcomputers Description

1 pesktods Intended to be used on a single location.

2 betnook Inexpensive and relatively smaller in size.

Run on a single battery or an external
3 plapot adapter that charges the computer batteries.

A computer that can be worn on the body

4 werabale and are often used in the study of behavior
modeling and human health.

5 tatble A mobile computer that is very handy to use.

Has a touch screen and a memory card for

6 lpampto
storage of data.

What Is It

Different Types of Microcomputers

Personal computers come in different forms, such as desktops,

laptops, and personal digital assistants. Let us look at each of these types of
computers.

Desktops: A desktop is intended to be used in a single location. The

spare parts of a desktop computer are readily available at relatively lower
costs. Power consumption is not as critical as that of laptops. Desktops are
widely popular for daily use in the workplace and households.
 Laptops: Similar in operation to desktops, laptop computers are
miniaturized and optimized for mobile use. Laptops run on a single battery
or an external adapter that charges the computer batteries.

Netbooks: They fall in the category of laptops but are inexpensive and
relatively small in size. They had a smaller feature set and lesser capacities
in comparison to regular laptops at the time they came into the market.

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs): They are handheld computers

and popularly known as palmtops. They have a touch screen and a memory
card for the storage of data. PDAs can also be used as portable audio
players, web browsers, and smartphones. Most of them can access the
internet through bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication.

Tablet Computers: Tablets are mobile computers that are very handy
to use and make use of touch screen technology. Tablets come with an
onscreen keyboard, a stylus, or a digital pen. Apple's iPod redefined the
class of tablet computers.

Wearable Computers: A record-setting step in the evolution of

computers was the creation of wearable computers. These computers can be
worn on the body and are often used in the study of behavior modeling and
human health. Military and health professionals have incorporated wearable
computers into their daily routine as a part of such studies. They are also of
great help in tracking human actions, activated when the users' hands and
sensory organs are engaged in other activities. Wearable computers do not
have to be turned on and off and remain in operation without user
intervention.
 What’s More

Activity 1.3

Directions: Match the computer names in Column A to the computer

images in Column B. Write your answers in your answer sheets.

Column A Column B
Computer Names Computer Images
A.

1. Desktop

B.
2. Palmtop

C.

3. Netbooks

D.

4. Laptop
 E.
5. Tablet

What I have learned

Directions: Answer the following question on your answer sheet.

1. What are the different types of microcomputers?

2. Describe the different types of microcomputers?

What I can do

1. Draw and label the six types of microcomputer in your

notebook.

Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. These are computers that can be worn on the body and are often used
in the study of behavior modeling and human health.
a. Laptop computers c. Wearable computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers
2. This is a type of computer that comes in different forms such as
desktops, laptops and personal digital assistants.
a. Personal computer c. Hybrid computer
b. Digital computer d. Desktop computer

3. A type of microcomputer that is intended to be used on a single

location.
a. Laptop computer c. Net book computer
b. Desktop computer d. Tablet computer

4. Computers that are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use.

a. Laptop computers c. Net book computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

5. A type of computer that comes with an onscreen keyboard, a stylus, or

a digital pen.
a. Laptop computer c. Wearable computer
b. Desktop computer d. Tablet computer

6. These are mobile computers that are very handy to use.

a. Laptop computers c. Personal digital assistants computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

7. It is a type of computer that has central processing unit.

a. Super computer c. Hybrid computer
b. Digital computer d. Microcomputer

8. These are computers that are inexpensive and relatively smaller in

size.
a. Laptop computers c. Wearable computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

9. It is a handheld computer and popularly known as a palmtop.

a. Laptop computers c. Personal digital assistants computers
b. Desktop computers d. Tablet computers

10. A computer that can be run on a single battery or an external adapter

that charges the computer batteries.
a. Laptop computer c. Wearable computer
b. Desktop computer d. Tablet computer
 Additional Activities

Directions: Write the description of the types of microcomputers on an

answer sheet.

Types of
Description
Microcomputers

1 Desktop 1

2 Laptop 2

3 Palmtop 3

4 Tablet 4

5 Netbook 5
Answer Key
References:
Ramilo, Rosalie P. Lujero and Ronaldo V. Computer Hardware Servicing
Learning Material-Grade 9, Department of Education, 2013