What I Know

Hi There! Are you ready for the next lesson? Let us check how knowledgeable you
are about parts of the computer system case, internal system unit, and
motherboard.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which refers to a standard-size area for adding hardware to a computer?
a. Power supply
b. Drive bay
c. Ports
d. Connectors

2. Which is a part of the cable that plugs into a port or interface to connect one
device to another?
a. wire
b. socket
c. connector
d. add-in card

For questions 3-4, refer to the figure as shown.

3. A power supply is an electronic device that supplies

electric energy to the computer. Which port is used to
connect the power cable of the power supply?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

4. A computer monitor is an output device that displays

information in pictorial form. Which port is used for a
monitor?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

5. Which of the following best defines Computer System case?

a. The computer case, keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
b. The motherboard, central processing unit, and main memory.
c. The enclosure that contains the main hardware components of a
computer.
d. The combination of all the hardware and software that makes up a
computer.

6. Which is considered to be the Brain of the computer?

a. RAM
b. CPU
c. ROM
d. CMOS

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7. The power button is a round or square button that powers a computer on and
off. Where is it located on the figure?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

8. A hard disk drive (HDD) is a spinning data storage device used for storing and
retrieving digital information. Which is a characteristic of this type of internal
storage?
a. Volatile memory
b. Primary storage
c. Secondary storage
d. CPU buffer

9. The CMOS is s a memory chip that houses setting configurations and is

powered by the onboard battery. What does the acronym CMOS stands for?
a. Central Memory Only System
b. Conducive Medium Output Serial
c. Computer Manage Operating Software
d. Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor

10. Which is NOT use to disburse heat away from the CPU?
a. System Unit Fan
b. CPU Fan
c. ZIF Socket
d. Heatsink

11. What type of memory is powered by a battery that stores the date, calendar,
and current time of the computer?
a. ROM
b. RAM
c. SATA
d. CMOS

12. Which type of cable is used to connect an analog PC monitor to a PC or laptop?

a. c.

b. d.
13. Why does a computer have different types of ports?
a. Because it processes the data information.
b. Because it sends electrical signals to the different components.
c. Because it connects different types of input and output devices.
d. Because it carries the data and information to the storage location.

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14. The Central Processing Unit is also called a processor, is located inside the
computer case on the motherboard. Why does the CPU consider the brain of
the computer?
a. Because it stores the needed information
b. Because it is where most calculations take place
c. Because it allows you to add other functions in the computer
d. Because it sends a signal between the information processing system
and the outside world

15. The BIOS contains a program or code that helps the processor to interact and
control other components. What does BIOS stands for?
a. Basic Input Output System
b. Basic Input Open Synchronous
c. Basic Information Output System
d. Basic Interface Optimization Store

16. Memory is the most essential element of a computing system because without
it computers can’t perform simple tasks. Which of the following is NOT a kind
of memory?
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. CMOS
d. SATA

17. Which carries data or information to various parts of the computer system?
a. Wires and cables
b. SATA port connection
c. Plugs and ports
d. CMOS storage chip

18. Which is a chip on the motherboard responsible for the hard drive controller,
I/O controller, and integrated hardware?
a. BIOS Chip
b. I/O system
c. Southbridge interface
d. Northbridge interface

19. SATA is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass
storage devices such as hard disk drives, optical drives, and solid-state drives.
What does the acronym SATA stand for?
a. Serial AT Audio
b. Serial AT Artificial
c. Serial AT Application
d. Serial AT Attachment

20. Which of the following that refers to the communication of signals between an
information processing system (computer) and the outside world (people or another
information processing system) via serial ports or parallel ports?
a. I/O system
b. video system
c. cooling system
d. memory system

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 What’s In

Activity 2.1 Agree-Disagree Statement

Directions: Draw a  if you agree and  if you disagree with the statements. Use a
separate sheet for your answer.
__________ 1. Computer system case is also called a system case or computer
_
__________ chassis.
_ 2. Random Access Memory (RAM) is a type of storage medium that
permanently stores data on Personal Computers (PCs) and other
electronic devices.
__________ 3. The motherboard is a printed circuit board and foundation of a
_ computer that is the biggest board in a computer chassis.
__________ 4. A computer monitor is an input device that displays information in
_ pictorial form.
__________ 5. A keyboard is used to enter data into a computer or other device
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Activity 2.2 Double Puzzle!

Directions: Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered
cells to other cells with the same number to complete the hidden statement below.

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Activity 2.3 Crossword Puzzle

Directions: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fit s each clue.

ACROSS
4 contains a program or code.
9 used to attach Hard Disk Drive.
10 allows adding more functions such as sound card and TV tuner.

DOWN
1 allows you to modify the date and time.
2 is the brain of the computer.
3 where you connect preferred video card.
5 main printed circuit board of the computer.
6 where memory modules are located.
7 a small battery attached directly to the motherboard.
8 active cooling to keep CPU cool.

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 What’s New

Kindly answer the activities so that you can measure how much you have
already learned about the parts of the computer system case, internal system unit,
and motherboard.

Activity 2.4 Think It!

Directions: Write words that are related to the computer system case.

Activity 2.5 Anticipation Guide

Directions: Draw a () if you agree and () mark if you disagree with the
statements on the space provided. Use a separate sheet for your answer.

Before Statements After

1. Random Access Memory (RAM) is also called
permanent memory.
2. The system unit contains the CPU or
microprocessor, disk drives, memory, power
supply, sound card, video card, and cooling fan.
3. The two most important parts of the internal
system are microprocessor and power supply.
4. Read-Only Memory (ROM) stores the date,
calendar, and current time of the computer.
5. Solid State Drive (SSD) uses integrated circuit
assemblies as memory to store data while the
computer system is off.

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Activity 2.6 Identifying System Components

Directions: Identify the correct locations as labeled on the figure of the following
system components that you can install on the motherboard. Write the letter that
corresponds to its location on a separate sheet of paper.

System Components Locations

Microprocessor

Random Access Memory

Graphics Card

ATX 24-pin Connector

IDE Cable for HDD

Ethernet Card