J/SHS

TLE/TVL-ICT (Computer Programming

Java)
Activity Sheet Quarter 2 – LO 3
Produce Output/Data Using Computer
System
(Storage Devices and Basic Categories of
Memory)

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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TLE/TVL- ICT (Computer Programming - Java)
Learning Activity Sheet No. 3
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to TLE/TVL- ICT (Computer Programming - Java)!

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 Quarter 2, Week 3
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No. 3

Name of Learner:_____________________________________________________
Grade and Section:_________________________________Date: ______________

TLE/TVL- ICT (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING - JAVA) ACTIVITY SHEET

Produce Output/Data Using Computer System
(Storage devices and basic categories of memory)

I. Learning Competency with Code

Produce Output/Data Using Computer System- TLE_ICTJAVA1 1-12PCO-IIb-c-

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 Transfer files and data between compatible systems using computer
software, hardware/peripheral devices in accordance with standard
operating procedures.

II. Background Information for Learners

A storage device is a piece of computer hardware used for saving,
carrying and pulling out data. It can keep and retain information short-term or
long-term. It can be a device inside or outside a computer or server. Other
terms for storage device is storage medium or storage media.
A storage device is one of the basic elements of any computer device. It
almost saves all data and applications in a computer except for hardware
firmware. It comes in different shapes and sizes depending on the needs and
functionalities.
Storage Device
A storage device is a piece of computer hardware used for saving, carrying and
pulling out data. It can keep and retain information short-term or long-term. It
can be a device inside or outside a computer or server. Other terms for storage
device is storage medium or storage media. It is one of the basic elements of
any computer device. It almost saves all data and applications in a computer
except for hardware firmware. It comes in different shapes and sizes depending
on the needs and functionalities.

Types of Storage Devices

Primary Storage Secondary Storage

Size Smaller Larger
Data Temporary Permanent
Retention
Location Internal Internal/External

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Quarter 2, Week 1
 Examples RAM, Cache Hard disk, Compact
Memory Drive, USB Storage
Device

Primary Storage
Also known as main memory. Main memory is directly or indirectly connected
to the central processing unit via a memory bus. The CPU continuously reads
instructions stored there and executes them as required.

RAM ( Random Access Memory ) -it is called Random Access Memory

because any of the data in RAM can be accessed just as fast as any of the
other data.

Two types of RAM

 DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory)- is widely used as a computer’s
main memory. Each DRAM memory cell is made up of a transistor and a
capacitor within an integrated circuit, and a data bit is stored in the capacitor.
Since transistors always leak a small amount, the capacitors will slowly
discharge, causing information stored in it to drain; hence, DRAM has to be
refreshed (given a new electronic charge) every few milliseconds to retain data.

 SRAM (Static Random Access Memory- is made up of four to six transistors.

It keeps data in the memory as long as power is supplied to the system unlike
DRAM, which has to be refreshed periodically. As such, SRAM is faster but also
more expensive, making DRAM the more prevalent memory in computer
systems.

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 ROM (Read Only Memory)- this memory is used as the computer begins to
boot up. Small programs called firmware are often stored in ROM chips on
hardware devices (like a BIOS chip), and they contain instructions the computer
can use in 17 performing some of the most basic operations required to operate
hardware devices. ROM memory cannot be easily or quickly overwritten or
modified.

CACHE is a high-speed access area that can be either a reserved section of

main memory or a storage device. Most computers today come with L3 cache
or L2 cache, while older computers included only L1 cache.

Secondary storage
Secondary storage is non-volatile, long-term storage. Without secondary
storage all programs and data would be lost the moment the computer is
switched off.
Magnetic Storage Device – one of the most popular types of storage used.
 Floppy diskette – A normal 3 ½ inch disk can store 1.44 MB of data.

 Hard drive – An internal hard drive is the main storage device in a computer.
An external hard drive is also known as removable hard drive. It is used to
store portable data and backups.

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  Magnetic strip – Magnetic tape drive stores video and audio using magnetic
tape, like tape and video tape recorders.
 Super disk – A disk drive and diskette that can hold 120 MB and 240 MB of
data.
 Cassette tape – A magnetic storage device used for audio recording and
playback.

 Zip diskette – Like a floppy diskette but more advanced.

Optical Storage Device – uses lasers and lights as its mode of saving and retrieving
data.
 Blu-ray disc – A digital optical storage device which was intended to replace
the DVD format.

 CD-ROM disc – An optical storage device that is read-only or cannot be

modified nor deleted.

 CD-R and CD-RW disc – CD-R is a recordable disc that can be written to
once, while CD-RW is a rewritable disc that can be written to multiple times.

 DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW disc – DVD-R and DVD+R are
recordable discs that can be written to once, while DVD-RW and DVD+RW
are rewritable discs that can be written to multiple times. The difference
between the + and – is in the formatting and compatibility.

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Flash Memory Device – is now replacing magnetic storage device as it is economical,
more functional and dependable.
 Memory card – An electronic flash memory device used to store digital
information and commonly used in mobile electronic devices.

 Memory stick – A memory card that is removable.

 SSD – Solid State Drive – A flash memory device that uses integrated circuit
assemblies to save data steadily.

 USB flash drive, jump drive or thumb drive – A small, portable storage
device connected through the USB port.

Online and Cloud – is now becoming widespread as people access data from different
devices.
 Cloud storage – Data is managed remotely and made available over a
network. Basic features are free to use but upgraded version is paid monthly
as a per consumption rate.
 Network media – Audio, Video, Images or Text that are used on a computer
network. A community of people create and use the content shared over the
internet.
Paper Storage – method used by early computers for saving information.
 OMR – stands for Optical Mark Recognition – A process of capturing
marked data of human from forms like surveys and tests. It is used to read
questionnaires with multiple choices that are shaded.
 Punch card – A piece of hard paper used to contain digital information
coming from the perforated holes. The presence or absence of holes in
predetermined positions defines the data.

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III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Memory and Storage . (n.d.). Retrieved from www.bbc.co.uk:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zfssv9q/revision/4#:~:text=There%20are
%20three%20main%20types,such%20as%20hard%20disk%20drives on
November 4, 2020, 1:02 PM

Storage Devices. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.teachcomputerscience.com:

https://teachcomputerscience.com/storage-devices/#:~:text=A%20storage
%20device%20is%20a,carrying%20and%20pulling%20out%20data on
November 4, 2020, 1:14 PM

Types of RAM. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.atpinc.com:

https://www.atpinc.com/blog/computer-memory-types-dram-ram-module on
November 4, 2020, 2:04 PM

IV. Activity Proper

1. Exercises / Activities
1.1. Directions: Identify the items described below. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. It is a piece of computer hardware used for saving, carrying and pulling out
data.
2. What is the main memory of the computer system?
3. What is the memory that is used as the computer begins to boot up?
4. What is a storage device that uses lasers and lights as its mode of
saving and retrieving data?
5. It is a high-speed access area that can be either a reserved section
of main memory or a storage device.

1.2. Optional Activity

Using your Mobile Phone or Computer (if available), open the browser
(Mozilla Firefox or google chrome) and open the link provided. Watch the
YouTube video of Storage Device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsEDJM9NuGA
Guide Questions:
1. What are the two types of storage device?
2. What is the difference between SRAM and DRAM?
3. What are examples of secondary storage device?

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V. Reflection (Provide reflection guide question)
1. What is storage device?
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2. Differentiate primary storage device from secondary storage device.

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VI. Answer Key

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