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STVEP – (Internet and Computing

Fundamentals)
Activity Sheet Quarter 4 – LO 12
Exploring the Microsoft Windows 10 Environment

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals)

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Activity Sheet No. 1
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals)!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Iloilo and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas through
the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is developed to
guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible adults) in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals) Learning

Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the teaching-learning activities specified in
each Competency with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and
learner. This will be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease
the independent learning.

For the learner:

The STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals) Learning

Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning even if you are not in
school. This learning material provides you with meaningful and engaging activities
for independent learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and understand the
instructions then perform the activities and answer the assessments. This will be
returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.

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 Quarter 4 – Week 1

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 1

Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________

Grade and Section: ___________________________Date: ______________________

STVEP 7 – INTERNET AND COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

Explore the Microsoft Windows 10 Environment

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 12. Customize System Settings

12.1. Explain, access and use options in Control Panel.

II. Background Information for Learners

What is a Control Panel?

The control panel, in the context of Windows, is a software module used

to perform administrative and management operating system tasks and/or
provide access to specific software features.

The control panel is used to configure and manage almost all aspects of
Windows, including keyboard and mouse functionality, users and passwords,
power options, network settings, desktop background, display settings, sound
settings, mouse settings, hardware and software options, installation and
removal of programs, parental control, speech recognition, etc.

How to Access the Control Panel?

Click the Start button or press the Windows key, type “Control Panel” into
the search box in the Start menu, and press Enter. Windows will search for and
open the Control Panel application.

Control Panel icons

Action Center
Opens the Windows Action Center that allows you to review recent messages
and resolve problems that may have happened with your computer.

Administrative Tools
Opens the Administrative Tools window that gives you access to all settings
important to system administrators. These tools can include all the following
tools.

AutoPlay
Opens the AutoPlay settings to configure what happens when disc (e.g., CD,
DVD, and Blu-ray) is inserted into the computer. The AutoPlay settings also
allow you to choose what to do with pictures, videos, music, and mixed content.

Backup and Restore (Windows 7)

Opens the Windows 7 Backup and Restore option and where you can find the
location to create a system image and create a system repair disc.

BitLocker Drive Encryption

Enables and disables BitLocker Drive Encryption for your hard drive and
removable drives.

Color Management
Opens the Color Management window that allows you to adjust the color
settings for your display device and calibrate your display.

Credential Manager
Opens the Credential Manager window to view the Web Credentials and
Windows Credentials. From this area, you can also view, edit, and remove any
of the credentials.

Date and Time

Opens the Date and Time window that shows you the current date and time and
the ability to change your date and time settings.

Default Programs
Opens the Default Programs window with the options to Set your default
programs, associate files, change AutoPlay settings, and set program access
and computer defaults.

Device Manager
Opens the Windows Device Manager to list detected computer hardware,
change hardware settings, and add and remove hardware devices.
Devices and Printers
Opens the Devices and Printers that shows you all the hardware devices,
printers, and multimedia devices detected by your computer.

Ease of Access Center

Opens the Ease of Access Center, that gives you access to all settings that
makes Windows easier to use for all users. In this area, you'll find the following
settings

File Explorer Options

Opens the File Explorer Options window with options on how to view and search
files on your computer.

File History
Opens the File History window that shows you if File History is enabled and
external drives available for File History.

Fonts
Opens the Fonts window that shows all installed fonts on the computer.

Indexing Options
Opens the Indexing Options window that shows how many files are indexed and
allows you adjust your indexing preferences.

Infrared
Opens the Infrared window to adjust the infrared settings and infrared device
settings (e.g., a digital camera with infrared).

Internet Options
Opens the Internet Properties window to adjust Internet Explorer browser
settings (e.g., home page, browsing history, and other settings).

Keyboard
Opens the Keyboard Properties window to adjust the keyboard settings such as
the character repeat delay and rate settings and the cursor blink rate.

Mouse
Opens the Mouse Properties window to configure all your computer mouse
settings.

Network and Sharing Center

Opens the Network and Sharing Center or Network and Sharing window to view
basic networking information, set up a new connection, and troubleshoot
network problems.
Phone and Modem
Opens the Phone and Modem settings that allow you to specify your modem
dialing rules and add, remove, and change the properties of the installed
modem in the computer.

Power Options
Opens the Power Options window to adjust the computer's power plan settings,
which are the settings that tell the computer when to go to sleep (Standby) or
hibernate.

Programs and Features

Opens the Programs and Features window that allows you to change, repair,
and uninstalled any program that is installed on the computer.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

If a Realtek sound card is installed with its software, this option opens the
Realtek HD Audio Manager to adjust the sound card settings and other audio
properties.

Recovery
Opens the Recovery tools window that allows you to create a recovery drive,
open System Restore, and configure System Restore.

Region
Opens the Region window that allows you to change the date and time formats
and the first day of the week. In Windows 7 and earlier, this area was called
"Region and Language."

RemoteApp and Desktop Connections

Connects to and add new RemoteApp connections.

Security and Maintenance

Views the system security settings (e.g., the Network firewall, virus protection,
Internet security settings, and User Account Control). In Security and
Maintenance, you're also able to adjust your maintenance settings.

Sound
Opens the Sound settings that allows you to adjust the playback, recording, and
sounds settings on the computer.

Speech Recognition
Allows you to configure how speech recognition works on the computer.
Storage Spaces
Manages Storage Spaces that allow you to save files to two or more drives to
help protect your computer in case of a drive failure and add more drives when
you run low on disk capacity.

Sync Center
Views recent sync activity, sync now, or change your sync settings.

System
Opens the System information section to display computer information.
Information includes the version of Windows, processor speed, RAM, if it's 32-bit
or 64-bit, if pen or touch is enabled, computer name, workgroup, and if Windows
is activated.

Taskbar and Navigation

Opens the Taskbar settings that allow you to change how the Taskbar is shown
or hidden, its location, icons, and other settings.

Troubleshooting
Opens the Troubleshooting window to troubleshoot software programs,
hardware and sound, network and Internet, and system and security areas.

User Accounts
Opens the User Accounts window to make changes to your user account,
change your account type, manage another account, and change User Account
Control settings.

Windows Defender
In Windows 7 and earlier, this Control Panel option allows you to view and edit
Windows Defender options. In Windows 10, this option has been moved into the
Windows Defender Security Center.

Windows Firewall
View the Windows Firewall status and adjust settings.

Windows Live Language Setting

Gives you the ability to download and adjust the languages for Windows Live
programs.

Work Folders
Manages and sets up Work Folders that allow other devices to access your files,
even when offline.
 III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Techopedia. “Control Panel”. https://www.techopedia.com/definition/16421/control-

panel. Retrieved: March 5, 2021

Computer Hope. “Description of each category and icon in the Control Panel”
Retrieved from https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001870.htm#start.
Retrieved: March 5, 2021

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1

1. Directions / Instructions

a. Read the Information stated in the Background for the Learners.

b. Perform the activity below. If you encountered any difficulty, you may
contact your teacher for assistance.
c. Answer the guide questions and reflection that follows.

2. Exercises / Activities
Instructions: Based on what you have learned, Give at least five (5)
commonly used Control Panel options and discuss its functions,
uses,and importance. Copy and answer the table below:
Control Panel Options Icon (drawing or Function , Uses and
printed) Importance

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Learner’s Signature______________________Date Accomplished: ___________

Teacher’s Signature______________________ Date Checked: _______________

 (Optional) Perform the activity below if you have available laptop or
desktop at home. Follow the steps on each activity.

A. Changing the date and time.

Steps:
1. Go to Control panel.
2. Select date and time.
3. Change the Date and Time settings.
4. Enter the exact date and time.
5. Click OK.

B. Setting up Printer
Steps:
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Devices and Printers
2. Click the "Add a Printer" button, and click "Next" when the Wizard
starts.
3. Verify that the "Local Printer" option is selected, and click "Next."
4. Normally, your computer will detect the new printer you’ve connected.
5. If the printer isn’t detected, select the manufacturer of the printer in the
"Manufacturers" list.
6. Select the printer in the "Printers" list, and click "Next."
7. Select the port to which the printer is connected, and clicks "Next."
8. Specify the printer name, and click "Next."
9. Specify whether a test page is to be printed or not, and click "Finish."

Note: Provide any supporting document on this activity (pictures or videos) while doing the
task.

Note: Let your parent sign the activity sheet and submit this to your teacher.

Evaluator: (Guardian/Parent/Responsible adult)

______________________
Name & Signature/Date

3. Guide Questions
Read the following questions and write your answer on the space
provided.
 1. What is the function of the Control Panel? Why is it important?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

2. Why computer user configure and manage their Windows?

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

4. Rubric for Scoring of Activity

                      Level of Performance
Criteria Very satisfactory  (10 Satisfactory ( 8 Poor  ( 5 points)
points) points)
Content Answers are Answers are not Answers are partial
comprehensive, comprehensive or or incomplete.
accurate and complete completely
stated.
Organization Well organized, Organization is Organization and
(Answers are coherently developed, mostly clear and structure detract
clearly thought and easy to follow. easy to follow. from the answer.
out and
articulated.)
Writing Displays no errors in Displays three to Displays over five
Conventions spelling, punctuation, five errors in errors in spelling,
(Spelling, grammar, and spelling, punctuation,
punctuation, sentence structure. punctuation, grammar, and
grammar, and grammar, and sentence structure.
complete sentence
statement.) structure.
Score

Scoring Rubric Checklist for the given task.

Name: Year & Section:

Skill
Scoring Rubric Points to be Given Setting up Changing the
Printer date and
time.
Perform the skill easily and
quickly without error or any 10
assistance.
 8
Perform the skill with
ease, and at moderate
speed without asking for
any assistance
Perform the skill slowly, 5
with minimal error and
little assistance.
Perform the skill with 3
difficulty, several errors and
major assistance

Total score

V. Reflection
Answer the questions below:

Why do you need to manage and configure your computer system

settings?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

As a learner, how will you adjust the settings of your computer?

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
VI. Answer Key
Sample five answers only
Control Panel Options Icon (drawing or printed) Function/Uses
Shows you the current date and
1. Date and Time time and the ability to change
your date and time settings.

Allows the user to configure all

2. Mouse
the computer mouse settings.

Allows the user to create a

recovery drive, open System
3. Recovery
Restore, and configure System
Restore.
Allows the user to configure how
4. Speech Recognition speech recognition works on the
computer.
Use to troubleshoot software
programs, hardware and sound,
5. Troubleshooting
network and Internet, and
system and security areas