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Basic Safety Precautions and Course Relevance

First semester, first quarter , COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING G11, week 1

I. Brief Discussion:
BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES:
Before starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and procedures on any
hardware and software settings that may be required. ➢ Failure to do the proper jumper setting may
cause damage to your CPU. ➢ Without an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause
damage to both CPU and the motherboard. ➢ Each bank must have the same size and type of
memory installed in pairs. ➢ Before adding and removing any other system components, make sure
that you unplug your power supply. Failure to do so may cause damage to your motherboard and in
the system component. ➢ Test the computer, insuring that it meets the necessary system
requirements before booting up. ➢ If the computer does not pass any of the power on self-test
(POST), the computer will receive an irregular power on self-test. An irregular POST is a beep code
which is different from the standard beep which can either be no beeps at all or a combination of
different beeps.

EFFECTS OF COMPUTERS
Some effects of computers relating to the violation of privacy, the impact on the labor force,
health risks, and the impact on the environment.
1. Violation of Privacy
Nearly every life event is stored in a computer somewhere--in medical records, credit reports,
tax records, etc. It is crucial that personal and confidential records be protected properly. In many
instances, where these records were not properly protected, individuals have found their privacy
violated and identities stolen.
2. Impact on Labor Force
Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire industry
with hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and managers have been
replaced by computers. Thus, it is crucial that workers keep their education up-to-date. A separate
impact on the labor force is that some companies are outsourcing jobs to foreign countries instead of
keeping their homeland labor force employed.
3. Health Risks
Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands, wrists,
elbows, eyes, necks, and back. Computer users can protect themselves from these health risks
through proper workplace design, good posture while at the computer, and appropriately spaced work
breaks. Another health risk, called computer addiction, occurs when someone becomes obsessed
with using the computer. Once recognized, computer addiction is a treatable disorder.
4. Public Safety
Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly their photos,
videos, journals, music, and other personal information. Some of these unsuspecting, innocent
computer users have fallen victim to crimes committed by dangerous strangers. Protect yourself and
your dependents from these criminals by being cautious. For example, do not share information that
would allow others to identify or locate you.
5. Impact on Environment
Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural resources and
polluting the environment. The amount of resources required to manufacture a personal computer
equals that of a mid-sized car. When computers are discarded in landfills, they release toxic materials
and potentially dangerous levels of lead, mercury, and flame retardants. Strategies that can help
protect the environment include recycling, regulating manufacturing processes, extending the life of
computers, and immediately donating replaced computers
II.Learning Competency:
1. Discuss the relevance of the course
2. Explore career opportunities in computer systems servicing
III.Directions:
Direction: Identify the Precautions and Procedures write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if the statement is wrong.
IV.Exercises
1. Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.
2. After adding and removing any other system components, make sure that you
unplug your power supply.
3. Test the computer, insuring that it meets the necessary system requirements
before booting up.
4. With an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both
CPU and the motherboard.
5. After starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and procedures on
any hardware and software settings that may be required.

Matching Type
Direction: Select your answer on the choices below that will correspond on the statement.
Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

A. Violation of Privacy D. Health Risk

B. Impact on the Environment E. Impact on Labor Force
C. Public Safety

1. Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural

resources and polluting the environment
2. Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire
industry with hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and
managers have been replaced by computers.
3. It is crucial that personal and confidential records be protected properly.
4. Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly their
photos, videos, journals, music, and other personal information.
5. Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands,
wrists, elbows, eyes, necks, and back.

V. Rubric for Scoring

Each correct answer from the given exercise is equivalent to 5 points

VI. Generalization
Question: What are the advantages of having safety precaution in every job? Site scenario.

VII. Reference: References: https://sites.google.com/deped.gov.ph/mcnhs-shs-css/resources/self-

learning-module/css-grade-1112

VIII. Answer Key:

Prepared by: Jerry B. Flores Checked/Reviewed: Joejel B. Dayonot

Teacher School Principal

Noted: Dr. Lecita F. Tubal

PSDS