Computer System Servicing Grade 7/8

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Quarter 1 Week 3
Understanding the Computer System

I. Introductory Concept

Computer education plays a vital role in the academic success of the

students. Therefore, it is important for the students to understand the
different components of a computer system. These components are
hardware, software, and peopleware/ liveware. Each component plays an
essential part and will not function properly without each other.

A Computer System is more than just a Computer. It is a

combination of “components working together to perform a specific
task”.

A. Hardware is the physical, touchable, electronic, and mechanical

components of a computer system.

 Main hardware components of a computer system

1. System Unit- is the part of the computer that
houses the primary devices that perform
operations and produce result for complex
computations. It consists of the following internal
components; Motherboard, Microprocessor,
Memory Chips, Buses, Ports, Expansion Slots, and
Cards.

While the system case is known as computer

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chassis. it houses all the parts of the system unit
and the main purpose of it is to protect your
computer’s
2. internal
Motherboard components./ System Board -
/ Mainboard
The computer's main circuit board that allows
other computer parts to be connected to one
another. It also contains all the components and
circuits which run the computer.
 3. CPU (Central Processing Unit)- or
microprocessor is known as the “brain” of a
computer system. It performs all the instructions
and calculations that are needed and manages the
flow of information through a computer.

4. Primary storage (internal storage, main

memory, or memory) is the working storage space
of the computer that contains data, processing
instructions and processed data (information)
waiting for secondary storage. There are two types
of memory: ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM and
RAM (Random Access Memory).
• RAM is a type of volatile memory. Data in RAM is
not permanently written. When you power off your
computer the data stored in RAM is deleted.
• ROM is a type of non- volatile memory. Data in
ROM is permanently written and is not erased
when you power off your computer.
5. Expansion Bus- A bus is a data pathway
between multiple components of the hardware
within or outside of a device. It not only connects
the CPU parts to each other but also connects the
CPU to other essential hardware.
There are several different types of expansion
buses with diverse features, such as:
• Industry Standard Architecture (ISA)
• Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
• Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)

6. Adapters/Expansion Cards – It referred to as

an add-on card, expansion board, internal card,
interface adapter, or card, an expansion card is a
printed circuit board that fits into an expansion
bus/slot on a desktop computer.
An expansion card is used to give a computer
additional capabilities and often used to permit
upgrading to a new different hardware. These are
Sound Card, Video Card, Network Interface Card
(NIC) and Modem (Modular-Demodulator)

7. Power Supply Unit (PSU)- Installed next to the

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motherboard, in the back corner of the PC case. It
converts 120v AC (standard house power) to DC
voltages that other PC components use. It also
provides the necessary power source needed by the
computer to work.
 8. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)- A magnetic storage
disk that is mounted inside the computer is also
known as hard drive. The hard drive acts as
permanent data storage. The hard disk is normally
configured as the C: drive on a Windows computer
and includes the operating system and
applications

Solid State Drive (SSD) – is a storage device that

can be used internal or external part, SSDs uses
either IDE or SATA interface same as HDD but the
main difference between HDDs and SSDs is that
SDDs do not have mechanical moving parts such
as the disk platters inside HDDs.

9. Optical Disc Drive (ODD)- uses a laser light to

read data from or write data to an optical disc.
There are three types of optical disc
• Compact Disk (CD)
• Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
• Blu-ray Disc (BD).

 Input Devices - Accepts data and instructions from the user or from
another computer system
Two types of Input devices
1. Keyboard Entry- Data is entered through a keyboard into the
computer.
2. Direct Entry - A form of input that does not require data to be keyed
by someone sitting at a keyboard. Direct-entry devices create
machine-readable data on paper, or magnetic media, or feed it directly
into the computer’s CPU.
Three Categories of Direct Entry Devices
1. Pointing Devices- An input device used on the
screen to move the pointer (cursor). Examples are
mouse, touch screen, light pen, and digitizer tablet.

2. Scanning Devices-A device capable of reading

paper-printed text or diagrams and converting the
information into a form that the user can use.
Examples are image scanner and bar code reader.

3. Voice- Input Devices- Audio input devices also

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known as voice or speech recognition systems that
allow a user to send audio signals to a computer
for processing, recording, or executing commands.
Audio input devices like microphones allow users
to speak to the machine to record a voice message
  Output Devices- Any computer hardware component that shows
results after the computer processes the input data entered.
1. Computer Display Monitor- Using text and
graphics, it displays information in visual form.
The part of the monitor showing the information is
called the terminal for screen or video display.

2. LCD Projectors- Utilize two sheets of polarizing

material with a liquid crystal solution between
them. The electrical current that passes through
the liquid aligns the crystals so that light cannot
pass through them.

3. Smart Board- A type of display board with a

touch-sensitive, transparent panel that covers the
board, like a touch screen.

4. Printer- A tool which prints text or images on

paper. The five types of printer are: 1. Inkjet or
Bubble-Jet printer, 2. Laser printer, 3. LCD and
LED printer, 4. Line printer, and 5. Thermal
printer.

5. Speakers- Used to play sound. These can be

built into the system unit or attached to cables.
Speakers let you hear music from your machine
and hear sound effects

 Ports- External connecting sockets on the outside of the computer

 Cables and Wires- A cable is usually two or more wires running side
by side and bonded, twisted or braided together to form a single
assembly, but may also refer to a solid, heavy cord.
B. Software is the collection of instructions (also known as a program)
that direct the hardware for successful operations.

Two main types of software. 1. System Software- Any software required to

support the production or execution of application
programs, but which is not specific to any
application. Common operating systems include
Windows, the Macintosh OS, OS/2 and UNIX.

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 2. Application Software- Designed to assist the
user in performing single or multiple tasks. The
following are some examples of application
software are word processing software, spreadsheet
software, database management software, graphic
software, etc.

B. Peopleware or Liveware is simply the user of a computer. Before a

computer actually works, it requires the computer user to push of
a switch button, a press on a key or a click on a button. This
makes the computer user an important part of a computer system.

Students, Parent, Teachers, Accountant, Engineer, Doctor and other

professional who uses computer are considered as Peopleware.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy- Students of Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) should know how to behave while
employed in the computer laboratory, as well as enforce a secure way to
execute all tasks. Security standards should be taught early and adheres to
any electrical and electronic product, including personal computers and
their peripherals.

Personal Safety While Working with PC’s

Computer hardware can be unsafe and if you don't meet proper safety
instructions while dealing with PC's, you or others can be injured or even
killed. Some precautionary steps to be taken before operating with any
electronic system are as follows:
1. To help reduce the risk of being shocked or seriously injured in an
electrical incident, wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles.
2. Do not work on components that are plugged into their power
source.
3. Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned
on.
4. Remove jewelries when working inside any computer related
equipment.
5. Be sure not to mix electronic components and water

II. Learning Competencies

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 ● Classify appropriate hardware and software according to task
assigned and required outcome
● Identify computer programs using appropriate application in
accordance with company procedures
● Check the accuracy of information and save the information in
accordance with standard operating procedures

III. Activities

A. Where do they belong?

Directions: Classify where does the list given below belongs, Hardware or
Software? Then give a short description/function. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper. Follow the format below.

B. Fix Me!

Direction: Identify the following computer program. Write S if it belongs

to System Software and A if Application Software. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. 2.

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3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8.

9. 10.

C. True or False
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if incorrect. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
_____1. To help reduce the risk of being shocked or seriously injured in
an electrical incident, wear shoes with conductive rubber soles.
_____2. Do not work on components that are plugged into their power
source.
_____3. Remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned on.
_____4. Remove jewelries when working inside any computer related
equipment.
_____5. Be sure not to mix electronic components and water
IV. Answer Keys

A.

B. 1. S 2. A 3. S 4. A 5. S

6. A 7. S 8. A 9. A 10. S

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 C. 1. False 2. True 3. False 4. True 5. True

V. Reflection

What have you learned from the lesson? Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Suggestions or questions (from the parents)

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VI. References:

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Bogs De Castro, Computer Hardware Servicing Learning Module v.2.0,
https://www.slideshare.net/skyrocker0004/computer-hardware-servicing-
learning-module-v20
Computer Awareness Lesson – 7, https://youtu.be/jglLkX3sCsc
Computerhope.com, How to print a document, picture, or another file
https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000902.htm
Ict.maxwell.syr.edu/vista, Desktop Training Session Handout
https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/uploadedFiles/ict/training/
1.%20Desktop.pdf
Learn Computer Technologies, Hardware and Software,
https://youtu.be/wwnQ9_PIYeU
Mihir Patkar, 5 Ways to Transfer Files from One Computer to Another
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-ways-to-transfer-files-from-one-
computer-to-another/
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https://netkiduniya.com/2019/08/what-are-desktop-windows/
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Guevarra, and M.Mates, Technology and Livelihood Education – Information
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https://www.slideshare.net/danielmanaog14/k12-module-in-tle-ict-grade-
9-all-gradings

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