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Technology and Livelihood Education

Information Communications Technology

Computer Systems
Servicing 9
Quarter 1 – Module 2
TLE – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Introduction to Computer System
First Edition, 2020

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Writer: Ma. Criselda B. Pandoy, MTI

Editors: Carina A. Ortiz Luis, PhD.
Josephine L. Bonsol
Jasthyne Cates B. Salazar
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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology Livelihood Education- Computer Systems

Servicing (CSS) Grade 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Introduction to Computer System.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher, or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in this module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology Livelihood Education- Computer Systems

Servicing Grade 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Introduction to
Computer System.

The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

 This will give you an idea of the skills or
What I Need to Know competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

This part includes an activity that aims to

What I Know check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

This is a brief drill or review to help you link

What’s In the current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity, or a situation.

This section provides a brief discussion of

What is It the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

What’s More practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

This includes questions or blank

What I Have Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

This section provides an activity which will

What I Can Do help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

This is a task which aims to evaluate your

Assessment level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

In this portion, another activity will be given

Additional Activities to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.

This contains answers to all activities in the

Answer Key module.
 In your journey to explore Computer Systems, we introduce you to concepts,
definitions, and classifications to computer to better appreciate the skills you may
choose to learn from this subject.
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. The scope of this
module will make you understand basic concepts in computer systems. The
language used here recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of learners. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course content.

The module covers the following topics:

Installing and Configuring Computer Systems (ICCS)

● Assemble computer hardware

● Types and parts of computers

● Electronic Data Processing

● Components of Electronic Data Processing

● Components of Hardware

After going through this module, you are expected to:

 1. describe the Electronic Data Processing or EDP;
2. classify computer according to its type;
3. recognize the components of computer system and its peripheral devices.

What I Know

This activity will assess your prior knowledge about the basic computer
concepts. Just follow the directions written below.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1.) Which of the following illustrates the correct process of electronic data
processing?
A. INPUT PROCESS STORAGE OUTPUT
B. INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT STORAGE
C. INPUT STORAGE OUTPUT PROCESS
D. INPUT PROCESS STORAGE OUTPUT
2.) Which of the following is a programmable machine that can store, retrieve, and
process data?
A. Broadband device B. Calculator C. CCTV camera D. Computer
3.) Which of the following refers to the tangible physical component of a computer?
A. Dataware B. Hardware C. Peopleware D. Software
4.) Which of the following hardware components is categorized as both input and
output device?
A. Barcode scanner B. Both C and D C. Touch screen D. Web camera
5.) Which type of computer performs very fast and can process bulk data, which is
usually used in scientific research like studying weather conditions and heavenly
bodies, etc.?
A. Mainframe computers C. Personal computers
B. Minicomputer D. Super computers

If you got 3 out of 5, you are on the right track! Get ready to learn more!

Lesson
Introduction to Computer
2 System

What’s In
Let us check your prior knowledge about the different hardware components. Do
the activity shown below.

A. LOOP A WORD PUZZLE:

Directions: Find the PC Hardware Components in the list. Just draw a line to
identify all the hardware components.
1.Motherboard 4.Hard Disk 7.Keyboard 10.Processor
2.Mouse 5.RAM Memory 8.Monitor
3.Power supply 6.Optical disc drive 9. Expansion Card

O P T I C A L D R A O B Y E K S

M Y L P P U S R E W O P H S E C

O O L R A M M E M O R Y I P S A

T I N U G S Y B O N E D C A U R

H E G I B R E U S U D A G S O S

E N V Y T E R R Y R O M E M M I

R A N D S O U G A W K Y D O U L

B I L T Y E R H U L E L O W E S

O P T I C A L D I S C D R I V E

A B I E O W Y S L A U E L E R D

R O U D P R O C E S S O R S U L

D E X P A N S I O N C A R D E R

Notes to the Teacher

Let the learner explore activities and concepts in this module at
their own pace but set a specific date for submission.

What’s New

Computers differ in size, capability, and function. There are computers used to
process and transfer bulk information, and some are used for simple tasks. In this
module you will be introduced to the basic concepts of computer systems
specifically to the following topics:

4. Electronic Data Processing

 5. Classification and Types of computers
6. Components of Computer System
⮚ Hardware components, software, peopleware
7. Hardware components and peripheral devices

What is It

Electronic Data Processing

What you input into a computer is called data, and then it will be
transformed into useful information. The process that makes data into its useful
form is called electronic data processing or EDP. The electronic data processing
cycle consists of the following:

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

STORAGE

Input – It refers to all activities associated with recording data and making it
available for processing. It presents the process of transforming data into a form
that a computer understands.

Processing – After the data is recorded and converted into an appropriate form, it
must be processed. Processing includes different arithmetic and logical operations
such as classifying, sorting, summarizing, comparing and other manipulation
techniques that convert data into information.

Output – Data processing converts data into information that will be transmitted to
the users of information. The result of the process is called output.

Storage – The storage device contains the processed data for future use. A storage
device is a hardware component of a computer that permanently stores data.

Components of Electronic Data Processing

Hardware – Hardware is the physical aspect of computers that you can actually
touch. Hardware includes not only the physical computer but also the cables,
connectors, power supply unit, and peripheral devices such as the keyboard,
mouse audio speakers, and printers.
Software – This is the non-tangible program now known as software.
Peopleware – This refers to the developers and users of the computer system
hardware and software.

Definition of computer
 ● Computer are machines that perform a specific task or calculations
depending on the set of instructions, or programs.
● Computer is a programmable machine that can store, retrieve, and process
data.

Classifications of Computers
The following are the classifications of computers according to its size and capacity
to process data.

1. Supercomputer – Super computers are very fast and most powerful computers
in the world. These computers are used in high-end scientific research centers, for
weather forecasting, and other complicated tasks because they can perform
hundreds of millions of instructions per second and they are very expensive.

2. Mainframe – Mainframe computers are powerful multi-

user computers that are capable of supporting many
hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously. Government
organizations and large organizations like banks uses these
type of computers for bulk data processing and storing. To
give you an idea, the automated machines ATMs are small computers connected to
a bigger “mainframe” computer that processes transactions immediately and sends
back to the ATMs even from remote locations.

3. Minicomputer – Minicomputers are mid-sized multi-user computers that are

capable also for doing high-end processing but smaller compared to mainframe
computers.

4. Personal Computer – Personal Computers (PC) are also called

microcomputers because of their microprocessors for processing
data and instruction codes. They are single user computers
which are portable and are easy to handle and use.

Types of Microcomputers by Size and Capacity

1. Handheld Computer-It is a computer that is small enough to be

handheld.

2. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)-It looks like a handheld PC, designed to

perform only specific task. It can serve as your diary, a telephone.

3. Tablet Computer-It is a wireless and flat screen computer which

can used for researching, playing games, watching movies, and
listening to music.

4. Laptop or Notebook-It is a portable computer that is use by

people who frequently travel and need to be able to work while on the
road. It has a flip-up screen and functions with a battery and
adapter charger.
5. Desktop Computer – It is a computer that is designed to be placed
on top of a table or desk.

6. Smartwatch-This gadget is a wearable computing device that closely resembles

a wristwatch.

Computer Hardware Components

Computers are the physical equipment that responds to a specific set of

instructions in a well-defined manner and executes them. The following are the
components of a computer hardware:

Computer System Case – This covers and protects the

Inside components of the computer system. There are full tower,
mini-tower, small form factor system case. ar

Internal Hardware Components:

1. Motherboard – the main circuit board where the cards, processor,

and memory chips are placed.

2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) – is the brain and the

heart of the computer system. This also known as the
processor or microprocessor. si

3. Memory – There are two types of memory.

a.) Radom Access Memory (RAM)-It is also known as

temporary memory because RAM can remember a lot of things,
but once computer is turned off, the data stored will be erased. Examples: Double
Data Rate (DDR2), SDRAM, etc.

b.) Read-only Memory (ROM)-It is a memory that remembers a lot of information

saved and it cannot be changed or erased.

4. Hard disc drive (HDD) – It is permanent storage device

found in the inside system unit.

5. Optical disc drive (ODD)-It is an optical drive that retrieves and reads stored
data on optical discs like CDs, DVDs and BDs(Blu-ray discs)

6. Floppy drive – Now a days floppy drive is rarely used, it is

use to read data stored in a diskette.

7. Expansion Cards –

a.) Video card - Also known as video adapter, graphics card,

display adapter. It is an expansion card that allows the
computer system sends information specifically graphics or
visual multimedia elements to an output device like monitor or
LCD projector.
b.) Network card – Also known as Network Interface card (NIC).
It allows the computers to communicate with other devices.

c.) Sound card – This card enables the computer to produce sound
through audio device. tTs

c.

8. Power supply – It supplies electrical power that enables all

internal hardware components to work.
9. CPU fan – It keeps the inside parts of the system unit to be
cooled down.

Input device: These devices includes anything that the users of computers utilize
or manipulate to give instructions to the computer. Examples are shown below.

Keyboard Mouse Joystick Track ball Webcam Digital

Camera

Head phones Light pen Barcode scanner Scanner Graphic tablet Touch screen

Output device: These are devices used to display and communicate information.
Some output devices are shown below. Touch screen monitors, can be both input
and output (I/O ) device.

Monitor Printer Thermal printer Speaker Plotter

Storage device: These devices keeps and stores data for future use. Examples of
storage device are tape drive, Zip drive, diskette, floppy disk, SD card and Micro SD
or Memory cards including all devices shown below.

Solid State External drive Floppy disk and diskette Hard disk drive
(HDD)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Compact disc(CD), Digital versatile disc
Flash drive (DVD), Blu-ray disc (BD)

Peripheral Connectors and Ports:

Serial Advance Technology Attachment ( SATA)

cable ATAPI or IDE cable

Video Graphic Array (VGA) cable Power cable

Audio port Local Area Network (LAN) port Video Graphic Array (VGA)port

Power port PS2 port Line printer port Universal Serial Bus port
( (USB port)

Now that you have studied all the basic concepts in computer
hardware, you can now proceed answering the succeeding learning
activities.
 What’s More

Activity 1.1 IDENTIFICATION:

IDENTIFICATION:
Directions: Identify and label the parts of the computer system.

ANSWERS:

1._________________________

2._________________________

3._________________________

4._________________________

5._________________________

6._________________________

7._________________________

8._________________________

9._________________________

Activity 1.2 10._____________________

Directions: Identify and classify the following hardware components and devices.
Write INPUT, OUTPUT, STORAGE, PROCESS in the first column. In the second
column write only the letter that corresponds to the descriptions of the given
hardware components. You may use a separate paper for answering this activity.
The first item was done for you.

HARDWARE COMPONENTS
CLASSIFICATIO HARDWARE
N COMPONENTS DESCRIPTIONS

Example: __C_1. CPU or A. This is a device visual link of users

1.PROCESS processor of computers to the computer
system.

B. This is the computer hardware

used for storing permanent data.
2. ____2. Keyboard
This where the software programs
(OS), application software, document,
file are also permanently stored.

3. ____3.Hard disc C. The brain of the computer system

drive
 4. ____4. USB flash D. This is a device also known as
drive thumb drive and is used to store
data.

5. ____5.Display E. A device used to input

Monitor alphanumeric characters, numbers,
and symbols

6. ____6. Mouse F. A navigator device used to execute

commands and computer
instructions.

What I Have Learned

To evaluate your understanding about the concepts in computer systems,

check or thick the appropriate column that corresponds to your personal self-
assessment. You may also copy and answer this is a separate paper.

Learning Competencies YES NO

1. I was able to define computer, EDP, and hardware.

2. I was able to identify types of computers.

3. I was able to identify and classify parts of the computer system.

4. I was able to identify the descriptions and uses of each hardware

components.

What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 1.3 VIDEO ANALYSIS

If you have computers, smartphones, and internet connectivity at home, you
can enhance your learning more by researching different websites that will show
you different types and parts of computer hardware.
Directions:
1. Visit the following youtube sites to learn more about the types of computers and
the parts of a computer system. Enjoy watching!
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD0acIhi8xE
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ98_ksHwgY
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNHPArcsj9w
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhW08LeQTg0
2. Write a narrative report about what you have seen in the video. You can
enumerate and classify the hardware components you have seen in the video. You
may describe certain descriptions about the hardware components you’ve have
seen in the video. Please be guided by the criteria rubrics in the next page for your
output evaluation. You may use a separate paper for this narrative written output.
ACTIVITY 1.3 VIDEO ANALYSIS CRITERIA RUBRICS

(10 pts.) (6 pts.) (2 pts.)

Cohesiveness of The explanation is There are some parts of The explanation

the explanation concise and the explanation, which does not totally
congruent with the are not congruent with supports the
(10 pts.)
discussion. The the discussion. The main idea of the
sentences written in sentences written in a discussion.
a paragraph supports paragraph does not
the idea or line of sufficiently supports the
thought. idea or line of thought.

(5 pts.) (3 pts.) (1pt.)

Cleanliness and
The written output is The written output is not The written
Neatness of the
very clean and neat so clean and not so neat. output is not
written output
and free from any And with some erasures. clean, not neat
(5 pts.) erasures. and with a lot of
erasures.

TOTAL POINTS

Assessment

MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1.) Which of the following illustrates the correct process of electronic data
processing?
A. INPUT PROCESS STORAGE OUTPUT
B. INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT STORAGE
C. INPUT STORAGE OUTPUT PROCESS
D. INPUT PROCESS STORAGE OUTPUT

2.) Which of the following is a programmable machine that can store, retrieve, and
process data?
A. Broadband device B. Calculator C. CCTV camera D. Computer
3.) Which of the following refers to the tangible physical component of a computer?
A. Dataware B. Hardware C. Peopleware D. Software
4.) Which of the following hardware components is categorized as both input and
output device?
A. Barcode scanner B. Both C and D C. Touch screen D. Web camera
5.) Which type of computer performs very fast and can process bulk data, which is
usually used in scientific research like studying weather conditions and heavenly
bodies, etc.?
A. Mainframe computers C. Personal computers
B. Minicomputer D. Super computers
 If you score 3 out of 5, congratulations! You can move on to the next module!

Additional Activities

The following additional activities may also help in enriching your knowledge
about the concepts in computer systems.

Activity 1.4
Directions: Using a PowerPoint presentation or drawing using pen and paper or
cut-out of pictures, creatively classify, label and write a short description about
each hardware. You can do this!
Requirements for the booklet:
a.) Choose at least five (5) of each type or category of computer hardware.
b.) Dimension/size of the pages of the booklet: half cross wise size of a short bond
paper.
c.) You can use any coloring materials available in your own home.
d.) You can print pictures of computer hardware, but it is not required.
e.) Have a cover page.
f.) Please be guided with the criteria rubrics as basis for your output evaluation.
Requirements for the Powerpoint presentation:
a.) Choose at least five (5) of each type or category of computer hardware.
b.) Make a lay out of two to three hardware components per slide.
c.) Add animation and transition effects.
d.) Save your file with a filename:
YOURNAMEYEAR&SECPCHARDWARECOMPONENTS and send it to your
teachers personal gmail ex. macrispandoy@depedqc.ph
e.) Please be guided with the criteria rubrics as basis for your output evaluation.

ACTIVITY 1.4 CRITERIA RUBRICS

(10 pts.) (8 pts.) (5 pt.)

Creativity Creativity is very Creativity is not so Lacks creativity in

evident in the evident in the presenting the
(10 pts.) material output material output material output
 Over-all The over-all The over-all The over-all
appearance presentation presentation presentation
appearance of the appearance of the appearance of the
(10 pts.) output is very output is quite output is not
impressive and impressive or good impressive and
informative. and informative. not informative.

Cleanliness and The output is very The output is not so The output is not
Neatness of the clean, neat and free very clean, not so clean, not neat
written output from any erasures. neat and with some and with a lot of
erasures. erasures.
(10 pts.)

TOTAL PTS.

What's In What I Know

Pre-Assessment

D
D
B
What's More B
D

What's More
Activity 1.2
Answer Key
Monitor
Motherbo
ard
CPU or
processor
RAM
memory
Expansio
n cards

Assessment
D
D
B
B
D

References
Reference books:
PC Assembly & Troubleshooting K12 2nd Edition; Published by: iBook Publishing
Copyright 2016 ; pages 1-19.
Understanding PC Hardware PC Assembly, Upgrade and Repair; by: Jemma
Development Group; pages 1-10.
URL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD0acIhi8xE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ98_ksHwgY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNHPArcsj9w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhW08LeQTg0

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