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Technical Vocational Education

Quarter 4 – Week 1-2 - Module 1
Prepare for DSL modem installation
SPTVE_CSY S10- IDSLIVa-16
Technical Vocational Education – Grade 10
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Prepare for DSL modem installation
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Technical Vocational Education

Quarter 4 – Week 1-2 - Module 1
Prepare for DSL modem installation
SPTVE_CSY S10- IDSLIVa-16
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to
ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the
lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that
you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teachers are also provided
to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best
help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of
this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercise and tests. Read
the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks
in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module provides engaging activities that will help you learn about
the computer system servicing. This will also help you to be familiar on how to
validate one’s work for quality improvement work.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
• identify and prepare necessary tools, equipment, materials, and
personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with job requirements.
• analyze the principles and concepts in installing Digital Subscriber
Line (DSL).
• check subscriber‘s unit specification in accordance with system
requirements.
•

What I Know

Directions: Read the following statements carefully and write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

_____ 1. It is the most common form of Digital Subscriber Line with much higher download
speeds.
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 2. It provides the equal download and upload speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps.
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 3. A special type of DSL that works at distances up to five miles between phone
and the central office.
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 4. This type of Digital Subscriber Line offers downstream and upstream speeds up
to 144 Kbps.
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 5. It is the process of connection from your home to the central office.
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

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_____ 6. A special kind of box which takes care of sending digital data from your PC to the
phone company's central office over your phone line.
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

_____ 7. It is kind of device which is used to plug the other end of the cable into the on
the computer.
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

_____ 8. It means continuously varying whereas digital data is represented by 1s and 0.

a. g lite c. manual
b. analog d. digital

_____ 9. Personal computer can connect to the Internet with the same phone line that you
use for your normal telephone calls-you can make voice calls.
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

_____ 10. A popular form of Digital Subscriber Line which is specifically designed to work
on the same line that you use for voice calls.
a. g lite c. manual
b. analog d. digital

_____ 11. It is a kind of Digital Subscriber Line which can download speeds of up to 8
Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps.
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 12. A type of Digital Subscriber Line that priced according to the speed you want,
with the higher speeds costing more.
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 13. It has a maximum download speed of 1.5 Mbps and maximum upload speed of
512 Kbps.
a. g lite c. manual
b. analog d. digital

______14. This kind of device is used in your existing phone line to send digital data in
addition to the normal analog voice signals.
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

______ 15. It should be located away from sources of electrical interference and ensure
that it has good ventilation for cooling.
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

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 What’s In

One sunny afternoon, Jose saw linemen working on the post near to his house. They
were too busy in doing some installations and connecting telecommunication cables. One of
the linemen is Mang Benny, who happened to be his neighbor and his father’s friend. Jose
looked closely to Mang Benny and he couldn’t stop himself from asking what Mang Benny’s
doing out of curiosity. Mang Benny simply smiled to Jose and showed him what he’s doing at
that moment. Here’s what Jose found out.

Find the hidden message!

Directions: Using the gameboard below cross out every third letter to reveal a hidden
message. Then fill in the letters in the box at the bottom. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

START Q W C E K O F W N U Q N Q M E
R R R F

T D X O D Z T K L T B R C A P

G F H Z J E M B I Y W N X S T

STOP T R G E V L N I M R Y U E A P

What’s New
After that afternoon, Jose became too interested with the kind of work that Mang Benny
is doing everyday. Jose’s eagerness to learn is very observable as he always visits Mang
Benny and asks him so many things about the nature of his work.

Mang Benny felt so happy about Jose’s attitude towards his work and his willingness
to learn more even at his early age. That’s why Mang Benny loves sharing his knowledge to
Jose. That day he shared to Jose everything about computer communications.

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Computer Communications

Computers communicate on many different levels and there is a great deal of variation
between the different types of computer systems involved the basic communication process
is relatively uniform and standardized.

Essentially, computers communicate with one another over networks that are
connected via wire or wireless communication methods. There are many different types of
networks, and there are many different types of network-connection methods as well.

There are many types of networks. From smallest to biggest, the most common
network types are personal area network, local area network, campus area network,
metropolitan area network, wide area network, global area network and internetwork.
The basic difference between these network types is their size on how many remote
computer systems are connected to them and their method of connection.

After teaching Jose about computer communications, Mang Benny also asked Jose
to accomplish a simple task. Let’s find out if you can help Jose in doing his task.

Put a Label!

Directions: Identify the different components of a residential DSL connection. Put the
corresponding label on each device. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1._____________
__

2._____________
___

4.______________ 5.__________
3.___________ _ _____
____

Components of a residential DSL connection

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 What is It

Jose’s interests on Mang Benny’s nature of work became his stepping stone to learn
more about DSL model installation. He didn’t waste his time to absorb every knowledge shared
with him by Mang Benny. He also asked various questions related to DSL model installation
and other things associated with it.

Let’s join Jose as he discovers a lot of things about DSL model installation. Are you
ready to learn? Let’s begin!

There are many different types of connection media that are used in
contemporary society to connect computer networks to one another. In terms of
wired connections, there is coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable, USB cable and traditional
telephone lines. These are the most common network connections. Wireless
technologies differ hugely from one another, but the most popular kinds are
Bluetooth and WiFi.

Before you proceed, it is important for you to know the list of significant words below. These
words will play as your key to have a better understanding about the topic you are about to
learn.

Acronym Meaning

1. LAN Local Area Network

2. WAN Wide Area Network

3. WIFI Wireless Fidelity

4. ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

5. DSL Digital Subscriber Line

6. ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network

7. SDSL Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line

8. PC Personal Computer

9. ISP Internet Service Provider

10. NID Network Interface Device

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Prepare for DSL installation

To set up a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable connection, you first need an
account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). For DSL, the ISP is usually a phone company,
for cable, it is usually a cable TV provider.

You will also need a modem, a router, or a device that combines the two. When you
have your modem and router or your combination device, follow the corresponding steps
below.

DSL installation

How to plug in a combined modem and router properly

1. Plug the device into an electrical outlet.

2. Plug one end of a phone cord or cable into the wide area network (WAN) port of the device,
and then plug the other end into the wall jack. The WAN port should be labeled "WAN."
3. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the local area network (LAN) port on the device, and
then plug the other end into the networking port of the computer that you want to connect
to the Internet. The LAN port should be labeled "LAN."
4. Start (or restart) the computer.
5. Open the Connect to the Internet wizard by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel,
click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Set up a connection or
network, and then click Connect to the Internet.

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 Modem
Wall jack

Phone filter

Combined modem and router connection

How to plug in modem and router properly

1. Plug the modem into an electrical outlet.

2. Plug one end of a phone cord or cable into the modem, and plug the other end into the wall
jack. (DSL users: Do not use a DSL filter on the phone line.)
3. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the modem, and plug the other end into the wide
area network (WAN) port on the router.
4. Plug the router into an electrical outlet.
5. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the local area network (LAN) port on the router, and
plug the other end into the networking port on the computer that you want to connect to the
Internet. (If you are connecting wirelessly, skip this step.)
6. Start (or restart) the computer.
7. Open the Connect to the Internet wizard by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel,
clicking Network and Internet, clicking Network and Sharing Center, clicking Set up a
connection or network, and then clicking Connect to the Internet.

DSL Modem Setup:

1. Installing Phone Filters:

You must install the included Phone Line Filters on every device (phones, fax machine,
satellite receivers etc.) that is connected to the same line as your new DSL.

Install DSL Modem

1. Plug the included Phone Line Splitter into your Wall Jack. If you are going to be using
another device (phone, fax machine, satellite receiver etc.) plug-in one of your Phone Line
filters into the Splitter and then plug your phone into the filter. On the other side of the
splitter hookup your DSL modem directly with the supplied phone cable. Be sure to plug it
into the Line or DSL port on the back of your modem.

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2. Make sure your computer is turned off.

3. Take the supplied Ethernet cable and plug it into the LAN or Ethernet port on the back of
the modem. Plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port on the computer.

4. Plug the supplied power cord into the modem and then into an available plug nearby. Once
you plug-in the power supply, the modem will turn on automatically. If there is a switch on
the back of the modem make sure to flip it to the ON position.

5. Once the ready, line light on the front of the modem stops blinking, turn your computer on
and you will be ready to surf the internet.

6. If the ready, line light continues to blink for longer than a few minutes and it is
PAST your scheduled due date for DSL, please call our Technical Support.

Install line filters

Every device connected to the phone line at your location must have a line filter except
the DSL modem. Devices that must be connected via a filter include phones, fax machines,
satellite receivers, alarm systems, and dial-up computer modems. Alternatively, you can use
one filter for your entire location. Every device (except the DSL modem) needs a line filter.

Parts of Installing line filters

Connect the DSL modem

Connect the DSL modem directly (with no filter) to a phone jack using the supplied
phone line cable and to your computer with an ethernet cable (if you are using ethernet). Plug
in the modem power supply. For best performance, use only the phone line provided with the
modem. Locate it away from sources of electrical interference and ensure that it has good
ventilation for cooling.

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 Components of a residential DSL connection

Power up the modem and use the Internet

Turn the modem on using the push-button switch located on the back of the modem.
The lights on the modem should come on right away and within a few minutes they should
turn green. If your modem is from NCF, it will be pre-configured and ready to go. Your
computer should now be able to browse the internet.
Normally DSL modems are left on continuously to ensure your connection is there
when you need it. If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time it can
be turned off.
Prepare for DSL modem installation

DSL stands for digital subscriber line. DSL uses your existing phone line to send digital
data in addition to the normal analog voice signals (analog means continuously varying
whereas digital data is represented by 1s and 0). The phone line goes from your home to a
central office where the line connects to the phone company's network-by the way, the
connection from your home to the central office is called the local loop.

When you sign up for DSL service, the phone company has to hook up your phone
line to some special equipment at the central office. That equipment can separate the digital
data from the voice. From then on, your phone line can carry digital data that can then be
directly sent to an Internet connection at the central office.

Understanding How DSL Works

A special box called a DSL modem takes care of sending digital data from your PC to
the phone company's central office over your phone line. Your PC can connect to the Internet
with the same phone line that you use for your normal telephone calls-you can make voice
calls even as the line is being used for DSL.

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 Figure 13-1 shows a typical DSL connection to the Internet.

There are in fact three variants of DSL, each with different features, summarized as follows:
1. ADSL-Asymmetric DSL, the most common form of DSL, has much higher download
speeds (from Internet to your PC) than upload speeds (from your PC to the Internet).
ADSL can have download speeds of up to 8 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps.
ADSL works best when your location is within about two and a half miles (12,000 feet)
of your central office. ADSL service is priced according to the download and upload
speeds you want. A popular form of ADSL called G.lite is specifically designed to work
on the same line that you use for voice calls. G.lite has a maximum download speed
of 1.5 Mbps and maximum upload speed of 512 Kbps.
2. IDSL-ISDN DSL (ISDN is an older technology called (Integrated Services Digital
Network) is a special type of DSL that works at distances of up to five miles between
your phone and the central office. The downside is that IDSL only offers downstream
and upstream speeds of up to 144 Kbps.
3. SDSL-Symmetric DSL provides the equal download and upload speeds of up to 1.5
Mbps. SDSL is priced according to the speed you want, with the higher speeds
costing more. The closer your location is to the phone company's central office, the
faster the connection you can get.

Identify Safety Procedures and Potential Hazards for Users and Technicians

Safety in the lab and in the workplace is an important issue when working on
computers and other electrical devices. General safety guidelines and fire safety guidelines
protect the technician and the equipment.

General Safety Guidelines

Follow the basic safety guidelines to prevent cuts, burns, electrical shock, and damage
to eyesight. As a best practice, make sure that a fire extinguisher and first aid kit are available
in case of fire or injury. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber-optic, can be
dangerous. Often, cables must be pulled through ceilings and walls where there are
unexpected obstacles or toxic materials. You should wear clothing that protects you from
these materials. For example, wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, sturdy shoes that cover
your feet, and gloves.

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 Most importantly, wear safety glasses. If possible, ask building management, or
someone responsible for the building, if there are any dangerous materials or obstacles that
you need to be aware of before entering the ceiling area.

Cable, Cable Cutters, and Cable-Cutting Safety Hazards

All levels of technicians should know the hazards before working with network cables
and equipment. This section describes the safety hazards of working with copper cables,
which, like fiber-optic cables, can be dangerous to handle.

Caution

When handling cable, always wear eye protection. Never touch the ends of any type
of cable to bare skin. When you cut copper cable, the small copper strands can puncture your
skin or cut you. The small pieces that come off after cables are cut often fly into the air.
Remember to always wear safety glasses when cutting any type of cable. The cutting and
crimping tools used to repair set of terminate copper cables can be dangerous if not used
properly. Read the instructions that comes with the tool. Practice using the tool on scrap cable
and ask an experienced installer for help if you need it.

Remember that copper cable conducts electricity. A faulty

equipment, static electricity, or lightning can energize even a disconnected
cable. If in doubt, test the cable you are working on with a simple voltage
detector before touching it.

Electrical task can be accomplished systematically to save time,

effort and resources. Most of the work cannot be equipment are needed to
perform the job.

What’s More

Did you enjoy learning about the world of DSL model installation? YES for sure!
Now, take a deep breath for a bit as we are about to test our memory based on the knowledge
we have learned from this module. Let us accompany Jose in doing additional tasks given by
Mang Benny. This part will test our endurance to remember concepts related to the discussion
we had from the beginning. At the count of three…shall we start.

Tools are one of the most important stuff. Only with good tools, you can keep your
household in the best conditions. However, only the possession of good tools is
not enough to make you a handyman. You need to know how to use properly these
tools to prevent any injury that might occur.

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Independent Activity 1

Fill me up before you go!

Directions: Complete the following statements below about the proper usage of tools and
materials by choosing the appropriate word(s) inside the box. Write your answer in your
answer sheet.

power supply plug

internet wall jack
phone line lights
switch connection
G lite DSL modem

1. A special box called a ___________takes care of sending digital data from your PC to the
phone company's central office over your phone line.
2. The closer your location is to the phone company's central office, the faster the _________
you can get.
3. ________has a maximum download speed of 1.5 Mbps and maximum upload speed of
512 Kbps.
4. Turn the modem on using the push-button __________ located on the back of the modem.
5. The _________ goes from your home to a central office where the line connects to the
phone company's network-by the way.
6. The _____ on the modem should come on right away and within a few minutes they should
turn green.

7. Your computer should now be able to browse the ________.

8. Plug in the modem ___________.

9. Be sure to ______ it into the LINE or DSL port on the back of your modem.
10. Plug the included Phone Line Splitter into your ____.

Independent Assessment 1:

Tell me the Truth!

Directions: Read the following sentences. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE
if it is not then, change the underlined word/s to make the statement correct. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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___________1. Never touch the ends of any type of cable to bare skin.
___________2. A faulty equipment, static electricity, or lightning can energize even a
disconnected cable.
___________3. The big pieces that come off after cables are cut often fly into the air.
___________4. Remember always wear safety glasses when cutting any type of cable.
___________5. Tools are one of the most important stuff. Only with good tools, you can keep
your household in the best conditions.
___________6. The cutting and crimping tools used to repair set of terminate copper cables
can be dangerous if not used properly.
___________7. Test the cable you are working on with a simple voltage detector after
touching it.
___________8. Read the instructions that comes with the tool.
___________9. Practice using the tool on scrap cable and ask an experienced installer for
help if you need it.
___________10. When you cut copper cable, the small copper strands can puncture your
skin or cut you.

Independent Activity 2:

Count on me!
Directions: Arrange the following procedures chronologically using numbers 1-10. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

___Click Connect to the Internet.

___Plug the modem into an electrical outlet

___Click Set up a connection or network.

___Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into

(LAN) port on the router.

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 ___Plug one end of a phone cord or cable
into the modem.

___Click Network and Sharing Center.

___Plug the router into an electrical outlet.

___Open the Connect to the Internet wizard

by clicking the Start button.

___Start or restart the computer.

___Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into

the modem

Independent Assessment 2:
Say My Name!
Directions: Give the meaning of the following acronyms. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1.

WAN-_____________________________

2.

LAN-_______________________________

3.

WIFI-______________________________

4.

ADSL-_____________________________

5.

DSL________________________________

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 6.

ISDN-_____________________________

7.

SDSL-_____________________________

8.

PC-________________________________

9.

ISP-________________________________

10.

NAT-_________________________________

Independent Activity 3

I belong!

Directions: There are three variants of Digital Subscriber Line, each with different features,
categorized the type of DSL based on their corresponding description. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

A. Asymmetric DSL
B. Integrated Services Digital Network
C. Symmetric DSL

_____1. It provides the equal download and upload speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps.

_____2. It offers downstream and upstream speeds of up to 144 Kbps.

_____3. The most common form of DSL which has much higher download speeds.

_____4. This type of service is priced according to the download and upload speeds you want.
_____5. A special type of DSL that works at distances of up to five miles between your phone
and the central office.

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_____6. The closer your location is to the phone company's central office, the faster the
connection you can get.
_____7. The priced according to the speed you want, with the higher speeds costing more.
_____8. It can have download speeds of up to 8 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps.
_____9. It works best when your location is within about two and a half miles.
_____10. It was designed to work on the same line that you use for voice calls.

Independent Assessment 3

Who am I?

Directions: Read the following statements carefully and identify the tools and equipment being
described. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

local loop phone filters

symmetric DSL asymmetric DSL
phone line cables
analog personal computer
phone jack integrated services DSL

_____________1. The most common form of DSL has much higher download speeds (from
Internet to your PC) than upload speeds (from your PC to the Internet).
_____________2. It provides the equal download and upload speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps.
_____________3. The connection from your home to the central office.
_____________4. It goes from your home to a central office where the line connects to the
phone company's network.
_____________5. It must install on every device that is connected to the same line as your
new DSL.
_____________6. This should be pulled through ceilings and walls where there are
unexpected obstacles.
_____________7. It continuously varying whereas digital data is represented by 1s and 0.
_____________8. This device can connect to the Internet with the same phone line that you
use for your normal telephone calls.

_____________9. It can connect the DSL modem directly using the supplied phone line cable.

_____________10. A special type of DSL that works at distances of up to five miles.

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 Wow! Great activities truly mind boggling but very interesting. Are you still with
Jose? Like Jose, your eagerness to do and accomplish something will lead you to
success.
For this part, you will be asked to be reflective based on the entire journey to
learning that you’ve shared with Jose and Mang Benny. So let us start doing this
activity below.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Through this module, summarize what you have learned about the topic by
. completing the sentence below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

I have learned that preparing DSL installation

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 Your journey doesn’t end here yet, there are still few more tasks you need to complete
before you can finally say you SUCCEED!
Let’s check out what task is waiting for you in What I Can Do Activity.

What I Can Do

Directions: Search and list down ten (10) words associated with the different devices and
materials used in preparation of DSL modem installation from word search puzzle below.
Words appear straight across, backward straight across, up and down and diagonally. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Loop a Word!

Y L P P U S R E W O P N
I A L O B V B F A O D E
D B U I E T H E R N E T
E G M A I H M R E X T W
C T E N R E T N I I X O
E N D H P H L E T A U R
T A O O E C C A B L E K
C O M P U T E R C T B C
E C H F I I W W U K N A
R Y L A N W M O E S E L
G F A K G S R E T L I F

1._________________________ 6. _________________________

2._________________________ 7. _________________________

3._________________________ 8. _________________________

4._________________________ 9. _________________________

5. _________________________ 10. ________________________

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the following statements carefully and write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

_____ 1. What kind of DSL shows work at distances up to five miles between phone and
the central office?
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 2. What type of Digital Subscriber Line that provides the equal download and upload
speeds up to 1.5 Mbps?
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 3. Which of the following is the most common form of Digital Subscriber Line with
has much higher download speeds?
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

_____ 4. Which of the following devices is used in your existing phone line to send digital
data in addition to the normal analog voice signals?
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

_____ 5. Which of the following is located away from sources of electrical interference and
ensure that it has good ventilation for cooling?
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

_____ 6. What kind of device is used with a maximum download speed of 1.5 Mbps and
maximum upload speed of 512 Kbps?
a. g lite c. manual
b. analog d. digital

_____ 7. Which type of Digital Subscriber Line is priced according to the speed you want,
with the higher speeds costing more?
a. asymmetric DSL c. symmetric DSL
b. local area network d. integrated services digital

_____ 8. Which of the following connection process shows continuously varying digital
data is represented by 1s and 0?
a. g lite c. manual
b. analog d. digital

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_____ 9. What kind of device that shows personal computer to connect in the Internet with
the same phone line that you use for your normal telephone calls-you can make
voice calls?
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

_____ 10. What is the most popular form of Digital Subscriber Line which is specifically
designed to work on the same line that you use for voice calls?
a. g lite c. manual
b. analog d. digital

_____ 11. What type of Digital Subscriber Line is used to download speeds of up to 8
Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps.
a. asymmetric DSL c. symmetric DSL
b. local area network d. integrated services digital

_____ 12. What kind of device is used to plug the other end of the cable into the on the
computer?
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

_____ 13. What kind of box is used to takes care of sending digital data from your PC to
the phone company's central office over your phone line?
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

______14. What type of Digital Subscriber Line offers downstream and upstream speeds
of up to 144 Kbps?
a. Asymmetric DSL c. Symmetric DSL
b. Local Area Network d. Integrated Services Digital

______ 15. What do you call the process of connection from your home to the central
office?
a. local loop c. DSL modem
b. cable connection d. ethernet port

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 Additional Activities
. Directions: How does Digital Subscriber Line works? Create a layout which shows an
illustration of a typical DSL connection to the Internet. Draw it using an Oslo paper.

Scoring Rubrics:
CRITERIA SCORE

Creativity 50%

Originality 30%

Visual Impact 20%

TOTAL 100%

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What I Know Independent Assessment 1 Independent Assessment 3
References
1. A 1. True 1. Asymmetric DSL
2. C 2. True 2. Symmetric DSL
3. D 3. False (small) 3. Local loop
4. D 4. True 4. Phone line
5. A 5. True 5. Phone filters
6. C 6. True 6. Cable
7. D 7. False (before) 7. Analog
8. B 8. True 8. Personal computer
9. C 9. True 9. Phone jack
10. A 10. True 10. Integrated Service
11. A
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. C
What’s In Independent Activity 2 What I Can Do
1. Connect 1. 10
to the 2. 1
Internet 3. 9
4. 2
5. 8
6. 4
7. 7
8. 6
9. 3
10. 5
What’s New Independent Assessment 2 Assessment
1. Phone line jacket 1. Wide Area Network 1. D
2. Phoneline cable 2. Local Area Network 2. C
3. DSL modem 3. Wireless Fidelity 3. A
4. Ethernet cable 4. Asymmetric DSL 4. C
5. Computer 5. Digital Subscriber Line 5. C
6. Integrated Services Digital Network 6. A
7. Symmetric DSL 7. C
8. Personal Computer 8. B
9. Internet Service Provider 9. C
10. Network Interface Device 10. A
11. A
What’s More 12. D
Independent Activity 1 Independent Activity 3 13. C
14.D
1. DSL modem 1. C 15. A
2. connection 2. B
3. G lite 3. A
4. switch 4. A
5. phone line 5. B
6. light 6. C
7. internet 7. C
8. power supply 8. A
9. plug 9. A
10. wall jack 10. A
Answer Key
 A. Books

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module

Macapagal, Roberto S., Technology Competency Based Learning Material Philippine Long
Distance Telephone Company Technical Training Division, October 18, 2011

B. Electronic Sources

VK Repair.com, Tutorial and Reviews Accessed January 16, 2021, https://vkrepair.com/how-

to-use-anti-static-wrist-strap/

Computer Hope, Computer Tools, Tools to have when working on a computer Accessed
January 18, 2021, https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/t/tools.htm

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 For inquiries or feedback, please write:

Department of Education, Schools Division of Bulacan

Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan
Email Address: lrmdsbulacan@deped.gov.ph

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