COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 9

FIRST QUARTER
Quarter: 1 Week: 1 Day: 1 Activity No. 1
Assemble computer hardware (TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-
Competency: 28)
Objective: Understand and appreciate the importance OHS policies and procedures
Topic: Occupational Health and Safety
Reference: Technical-Vocational-Livelihood ICT-Computer Systems Servicing
Copyright: For classroom use only
Concept Notes:
Control aspects of work production that involve any degree of risk or danger that may cause
injury or harm. This process eliminates such elements to ensure employee safety & health.
OHS Policies and Procedures
OHS Policies and Procedures are a major part of protecting the safety, health and welfare of people
engaged in work or employment. Having a clear set of OHS Policies and Procedures will make it
clear to all concerned where the guidelines and boundaries are in relation to the operation of the
business. Most OHS Policies and Procedures follow a similar format, the generally include:
AIM: The main goal that the policy intends to achieve
➢ POLICY: This would be the actual working document. This is the specifics of what
needs to be done and how the company will achieve its goal.
➢PROCEDURES: This would explain a step by step process on how a task should be done safely.
The Reasons for OH & S:
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Eliminates possible danger.
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Safeguard employee productivity.
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Means to promote workplace processes.
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Protect employee rights.
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Maintain worker health.

Prevention (The Best Cure) The 4 Step SAFE

System: Fix the Problem Evaluate Result
Spot the Hazard Assess the Risk
Personal Safety While Working Along with PC’s
1. Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2. Touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis, such as the metal around the
card-slot openings at the back of your computer, before touching anything inside your
computer.
3. Do not work alone so that there's someone who can take care of you in case of emergency
4. Always power off the computer and unplug the computer before working on it.
5. Take away any liquid near your working area to avoid getting electrocuted or accidentally
damaging computer parts.
6. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuit.
7. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer.
8. Hold the components on the edges and do not touch the Integrated Circuit (IC) parts.
9. Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the
organization's OHS procedures and practices.
10. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable connector.
11. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies are recognized.
12. Use brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning the computer system.
A. True or False: Read the statements carefully. Write True if the statement is correct and
False if it is incorrect.
___________ 1. Hold the components on the edges and do not touch the Integrated Circuit (IC) parts.
___________ 2. Touch directly any part of the computer when performing repairs.
___________ 3. A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone else.
___________ 4. DO NOT Use brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning the computer system.
___________ 5. Leave the area without cleaning.
 COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 9
FIRST QUARTER
Quarter: 1 Week: 1 Day: 2 Activity No. 2
Assemble computer hardware (TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-
Competency: 28)
Objective: Identify the different types of the computer systems.
Topic: Types of Computer System
Reference: Technical-Vocational-Livelihood ICT-Computer Systems Servicing
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Concept Notes
A computer is a machine that can be programmed to manipulate symbols.
Principal characteristics of a computer
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It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner.
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It can execute a pre-recorded list of instructions (a program).
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It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.
A computer is not an acronym and sometimes abbreviated as comp or 'puter. The term
"computer" was originally given to humans (human computers) who performed numerical
calculations using mechanical calculators, such as the abacus and slide rule.
TYPES OF COMPUTER
1. Workstation -A workstation is a high-end personal computer designed for technical or
scientific applications. Used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a local
area network and run multi-user operating systems.
2. Desktop computer -The term 'desktop' refers specifically to a horizontally-oriented case, the
personal computer (PC) defines a computer designed for general use by a single person.
3. Single unit -Single unit PCs (also known as all-in-one PCs) are a subtype of desktop
computers, which combine the monitor and case of the computer within a single unit.
4. Nettop - A nettop (or miniature PC, Mini PC or Smart Micro PC) is a small-sized, inexpensive,
low-power, legacy-free desktop computer designed for basic tasks such as Internet surfing, accessing
web-based applications, document processing, and audio/video playback.
5. Laptop - Also called notebooks, laptops are portable computers that integrate the display,
keyboard, a pointing device or trackball, processor, memory and hard drive all in a battery-operated
package slightly larger than an average hardcover book.
6. Netbook - It is a generic name given to a category of small, lightweight, legacyfree, and
inexpensive laptop computers that were introduced in 2007.
7. Tablet PC -A tablet PC is a notebook or slate-shaped mobile computer, first introduced by Pen
computing in the early 90s with their PenGo Tablet Computer and popularized by Microsoft. Its
touchscreen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology allows the user to operate the computer with
a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a keyboard or mouse.
8. Ultra-Mobile PC - Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) is a small handheld computer with the capacity
to run the Windows operating system (OS).
10. Pocket PC - A Pocket PC (P/PC, PPC), also known by Microsoft as a 'Windows Mobile Classic
device', is a kind of personal digital assistant (PDA) that runs the Windows Mobile operating system.
It has some of the abilities of modern desktop PCs.
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer of the given choices.
1. It is a high-end personal computer designed for technical or scientific applications.
Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a
local area network and run multi-user operating systems.
A. Workstation B. Nettop C. Laptop D. Tablet PC
2. It is a small personal computer designed for portability. Usually all of the interface
hardware needed to operate this computer, such as USB ports (previously parallel and
serial ports), graphics card, sound channel, etc., are built in to a single unit.
3. It is a convergence device that combines the functions of a personal computer and a digital
video recorder.
4. It is a hardware specification for a handheld-sized computer (personal digital assistant)
that runs the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system.
5. It is also called mini notebooks or subnotebooks and are a rapidly evolving category of
small, light and inexpensive laptop computers suited for general computing and accessing
web-based applications
A. Netbook B. Home theater PC C. Workstation D. Pocket PC
 COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 9
FIRST QUARTER
Quarter: 1 Week: 1 Day: 3 Activity No. 3
Assemble computer hardware (TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-
Competency: 28)
Objective: Identify the different parts of the computer systems.
Topic: Parts of The Computer System
Reference: Technical-Vocational-Livelihood ICT-Computer Systems Servicing
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Concept Notes
PARTS OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
Hardware - the physical, touchable, electronic and mechanical parts of a computer system.
Processor - The central processing unit, or CPU, is part of a computer which executes software
program instructions.
Computer Case - A computer case is the enclosure that contains the main components of a
computer. Cases are usually constructed from steel or aluminum. Cases can come in many different
sizes, or form factors. Motherboard - The motherboard, also referred to as system board or main
board, is the primary circuit board within a personal computer.
Hard disk - Mass storage devices store programs and data even when the power is off; they do
require power to perform read and write functions during usage.
Main memory - A PC's main memory is fast storage that is directly accessible by the CPU, and
is used to store the currently executing program and immediately needed data.
Adapter Cards - The video card - otherwise called a graphics card, graphics adapter or video
adapter - processes and renders the graphics output from the computer to the computer display, and
is an essential part of the modern computer.
Visual Display Unit - A visual display unit (or monitor) is a piece of electrical equipment, usually
separate
from the computer case, which displays viewable images generated by a computer without producing a
permanent record.
Keyboard - A keyboard is an arrangement of buttons that each correspond to a function, letter, or
number.
They are the primary devices of inputting text.
Mouse - A computer mouse is a handheld hardware input device that controls a cursor in a GUI and
can move
and select text, icons, files, and folders.
Mass storage - Mass storage refers to systems meant to store large amounts of dataModern
mass storage devices include all types of disk drives and tape drives.
LAN Card – is a network interface card. This is a computer circuit board or card that is
installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.
Modem - (Modulator-Demodulator) The modem is a device that allows a given computer to
share data or otherwise a device which let computers exchange information.
Ports - External connecting sockets on the outside of the computer. This is a pathway into and
out of the computer. A port lets users plug in outside peripherals, such as monitors, scanners and
printers.
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer of the given choices.
1. It is the enclosure that contains the main components of a computer.
A. Mother Board B. Computer Case C. Processor D. Hard Disk
2. It is the part of a computer which executes software program instructions.
A. Mother Board B. CPU C. Processor D. Hard Disk
3. It is also referred to as system board or main board, and is the primary circuit board
within a personal computer.
A. Mother Board B. CPU C. Processor D. Hard Disk
4. It processes and renders the graphics output from the computer to the computer display.
A. Memory B. CPU C. Video card D. Hard Disk
5. It is a piece of electrical equipment, usually separate from the computer case,
which displays viewable images generated by a computer without producing a
permanent record.
A. Memory B. CPU C. Printer D. Monitor
 COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 9
FIRST QUARTER
Quarter: 1 Week: 1 Day: 4 Activity No. 4
Assemble computer hardware (TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-
Competency: 28)
Objective: Classify the different peripheral devices.
Topic: Classification of Peripheral Devices
Reference: Technical-Vocational-Livelihood ICT-Computer Systems Servicing
Copyright: For classroom use only
Concept Notes
Peripheral device is any component or piece of equipment that expands a computer’s input,
storage, and output capabilities. Peripheral devices serve specific purpose, enhance a computer’s
functions, or add new service or additional resources.
CLASSIFICATION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
1. Input Devices
2. Output device.
1. Monitor – is the display device that takes the electrical signals from the video card and forms
an image using points of colored light on the screen.

2. Speaker – plays sounds transmitted as electrical signals from the sound card.

3. Printer - an output device that produces text and graphics on paper.

4. Keyboard – an input device that converts letters, numbers, and other characters into
electrical signals readable by the processors.

5. Mouse – is used for inputting commands and to manipulate objects viewed on the computer display
screen.

6. Microphone - a device that converts sounds to electrical signals by means of a vibrating diaphragm.

7. Scanner - it is an input device that reads text or illustration printed on paper, translates the
information into a form that a computer can use.

8. Digital Camera – use a light-sensitive processor chip to capture photographic images in digital
form on a small diskette inserted in the camera or on flash memory chips.

9. Graphic tablet – objects are drawn using a pen or a puck. The puck is technically a tablet
cursor, not a mouse.

10. Joystick - a hand-held control stick that allows a player to control the movements of a
cursor on a computer screen or a symbol in a video game.
Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. What do you call a device converts computer output into display images?
A. Floppy disk B. Monitor C. Printer D. Processor 2. Which of the
following is a secondary storage device?
A. Floppy Disk Drive B. Memory Chip C. Printer D. Processor
3. If you want to enhance your computer’s capabilities, which would you install?
A. Monitor B. Sound Card C. Speaker D. Video Card
4.What part of the main circuit board would you connect a peripheral
device such as keyboard, printer or video monitor?
A. The Bus B. Port C. Expansion Slot D. Cable 5. You want a
hard copy of your input, which would provide you this?
A. Monitor B. Printer C. Speaker D. Video Camera