J/SHS

TLE/TVL-ICT (Computer
Programming-Java)
Activity Sheet
Quarter 2 – LO 1
Access Information using Computer

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

 Quarter 2, Week 1

TLE Grade 11/12- Computer Programming (Java)

Activity Sheet No. 1
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to Computer Programming Grade 12!

The LearningActivity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of ______ 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 materialsaimed 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 Computer Programming Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the
leaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
(MELC) 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 Computer Programming 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.
 Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
(For Technology and Livelihood Education)

Name of Learner:________________________ Grade and Section:________________

Date: ______________

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING JAVA ACTIVITY SHEET

Access Information Using Computer

I. Learning Competency with Code

Access information using computer- TLE_ICTJAVA1 1-12PCO-IIa25
a. Select correct program/application based on job requirements
b. Access program/application containing the information required
according to company procedures
c. Select, open, and close desktop icons correctly for navigation
purposes
d. Carry out keyboard techniques in line with OHS requirements for safe
use of keyboards
II. Background Information for Learners
Software is a set of programs, which is designed to perform a well-
defined function. A program is a sequence of instructions written to solve a
particular problem.
The system software is a collection of programs designed to operate,
control, and extend the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System
software is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. System
software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.
Some examples of system software are Operating System, Compilers,
Interpreter, Assemblers, etc.
Application software products are designed to satisfy a particular need of
a particular environment. Application software may consist of a single program,
such as Microsoft's notepad for writing and editing a simple text. It may also
consist of a collection of programs, often called a software package, which work
together to accomplish a task, such as a spreadsheet package.
Computer ergonomics is the study of how we interact with our
computers. Scientists that study computer ergonomics, attempt to find solutions
to strain, fatigue, and injuries caused by poor product design or workplace
arrangement. Their goal is to create an overall comfortable and relaxed
workplace environment.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

BIBLIOGRAPHY Jordan University of Science and Technology. (2014). Introduction to

Computer. Retrieved from http://www.just.edu.jo/:
http://www.just.edu.jo/~mqais/CIS99/PDF/Ch.01_Introduction_%20to_computers.pdf
Rodzinak, D. (2020). The Science Computer Ergonomics. Retrieved from The Joint
Chiropractic: https://www.thejoint.com/washington/renton/renton-42004/192602-
science-computer-ergonomics#:~:text=Computer%20ergonomics%20is%20the
%20study,comfortable%20and%20relaxed%20workplace%20environment
Rouse, M. (2020, April). Retrieved from TechTarget.com:
https://searchapparchitecture.techtarget.com/definition/software
Tutorials Point. (2020). Computer - Software. Retrieved from TutorialsPoint.com:
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/computer_fundamentals/computer_software.htm

IV. Activity Proper

1. Directions / Instructions Read information about software, types of
software and computer ergonomics.

Software

Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and

execute specific tasks.
Opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer,
software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on
a device. Software can be thought of as the variable part of a computer, and hardware
the invariable part.
There are two types of software, the system software and the application
software.
System software is responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the
individual hardware components of a computer system so that other software and the
users of the system see it as a functional unit without having to be concerned with the
low-level details such as transferring data from memory to disk, or rendering text onto a
display. Generally, system software consists of an operating system and some
fundamental utilities such as disk formatters, file managers, display managers, text
editors, user authentication (login) and management tools, and networking and device
control software.
System software includes operating systems and any program that supports
application software. Examples are Operating System, Compilers, Interpreter,
Assemblers, etc.

Here is a list of some of the most prominent features of a system software

 Close to the system

 Fast in speed
 Difficult to design
 Difficult to understand
 Less interactive
 Smaller in size
 Difficult to manipulate
 Generally written in low-level language

Application software refers to user-downloaded programs that fulfill a want or

need. Examples of applications include office suites, database programs, web
browsers, word processors, software development tools, image editors and
communication platforms.

Application software is used to accomplish specific tasks other than just

running the computer system. Application software may consist of a single program,
such as an image viewer; a small collection of programs (often called a software
package) that work closely together to accomplish a task, such as a spreadsheet or text
processing system; a larger collection (often called a software suite) of related but
independent programs and packages that have a common user interface or shared data
format, such as Microsoft Office, which consists of closely integrated word processor,
spreadsheet, database, etc.; or a software system, such as a database management
system, which is a collection of fundamental programs that may provide some service to
a variety of other independent applications.
Examples of Application software are the following:

 Payroll Software
 Student Record Software
 Inventory Management Software
 Income Tax Software
 Railways Reservation Software
 Microsoft Office Suite Software
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft PowerPoint
Features of application software are as follows:

 Close to the user

 Easy to design
 More interactive
 Slow in speed
 Generally written in high-level language
 Easy to understand
 Easy to manipulate and use
 Bigger in size and requires large storage space

Comparison Application Software and System Software

System Software
Computer Software or just software is general Application software, also
term primarily used for digitally stored data known as an application or an
such as computer programs and other kinds of "app", is computer software
information read and written by computers. designed to help the user to
App comes under computer software though it perform specific tasks
has a wide scope now.
Examples 1) Microsoft Windows 1) Opera (Web Browser)
2) Linux 2) Microsoft Word (Word
3) Unix Processing)
4) Mac OSX 3) Microsoft Excel
5) DOS (Spreadsheet software)
4) MySQL (Database
Software)
5) Microsoft PowerPoint
(Presentation Software)
6) Adobe Photoshop
(Graphics Software)
Interactions Generally, users do not interact with system Users always interact with
 software as it works in the background.
Dependency System software can run independently of the
application software.
application software while
doing different activities.
Application software cannot
run without the presence of the
system software.

How do you get a software?

Software can be purchased at a retail computer store or online and come in a

box containing all the disks (floppy diskette, CD, DVD, or Blu-ray), manuals, warranty,
and other documentation.
Software can also be downloaded to a computer over the Internet. Once
downloaded, setup files are run to start the installation process on your computer.

Free Software
There are also a lot of free software program available that are separated into
different categories.
 Shareware or trial software is a software that gives a few days to try the software
before you have to buy the program. After the trials time expires, you’ll be asked
to enter a code or register the product before you can continue to use it.
 Freeware is completely free software that never requires payment, as long as it is
not modified.
 Open source software is similar to freeware. Not only is the program free, but the
source code is also available to everyone.

Ergonomics

According to Merriam-Webster.com, ergonomics is a science that studies the

design and arrangement of items people use and interact with most efficiently and
safely. It is also referred to as human engineering.
Computer ergonomics is the study of how we interact with our computers.
Scientists that study computer ergonomics, attempt to find solutions to strain, fatigue,
and injuries caused by poor product design or workplace arrangement. Their goal is to
create an overall comfortable and relaxed workplace environment.
Sitting at a computer for many hours a day, many people find themselves looking
for a better way to work. Personally, my back hurts, my neck gets tight, and I often find
that my legs fall asleep. So what can you do when your workstation is ergonomically
wrong?

Proper Typing Posture According to Ergonomists

According to Cornwell University and the University of British Columbia, the ideal
typing posture is such that the keyboard is below your elbow height when seated, with
your wrists straight and not planted on the surface of the desk. Here are the key steps
to achieve the most ergonomic and comfortable typing position:

 Place keyboard just below elbow level

 Elbows should be in an open angle (90 – 110 degrees). This relaxes your
forearms and shoulders.
 Keyboard should be flat on the desk, or sloping gently away from you (negative
tilt).
 A keyboard tray or ergonomic keyboard can be used to achieve a negative tilt in
your keyboard.
 Keep your wrists straight, neither flexed upwards or downwards
 Resist resting your wrists on the desk, which puts pressure on your tendons and
cuts off blood circulation
 Keep both feet flat on the floor. Use a foot stool if needed.
 If you use a wrist pad, push it flush against the keyboard, and only use it to
support your palms (not wrists) when resting.
Most conventional keyboards come with legs at the back end prop up the
keyboard, creating a positive tilt. While this makes the back keys easier to access,
ergonomically it is detrimental, causing your wrists to assume an upward flexed posture
(wrist extension) at all times. The only time a positive tilt is innocuous is when the
backrest of your seat is reclined significantly. In an upright or slightly reclined sitting
position, a flat or negatively tilted keyboard is more ergonomically sound.

http://ergonomictrends.com/proper-ergonomic-typing-posture-at-computer/

Good Sitting Posture When Typing

When typing, how you sit dictates the posture of your hands and fingers. As such, it’s
critical to sit properly as well. According to Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), maintaining the right posture is important to maximize your
productivity and mitigate the risk of work-related MSDs.

Sitting in the right posture also boosts your respiratory system. The American Council
on Exercise explains that a poor posture compresses your thoracic region, thus
preventing the diaphragm from opening up fully. The result is low oxygen intake and
decreased energy levels.

According to Medical News Today, the right sitting position entails:

 Resting your back against the chair for maximum support. If the chair does not
provide adequate support, consider using a lumbar pillow.
 Resting your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. The idea is to have your thighs
parallel to the seat pan so that your legs form a 90-degree angle at your knees.
  Looking straight ahead without leaning forward. According to WebMD, bending
forward exerts too much pressure on your discs. To avoid this hunchback posture,
you should position the top of your monitor so that it’s level or slightly below your
horizontal eye level.
 Positioning your knees at the same level or slightly lower than your hips.
 Relaxing your shoulders.
If you suffer from back pain, adjust the back of your office chair to between 110 and 130
degrees. This backrest angle helps relieves back and neck pressure.

1. Exercises / Activities
1.1. Directions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is a series of instructions written to perform a specific task on a
computer.
a. Compiler b. Programmer c. Software d. Language
2. Which of the following is an example of system software?
a. Windows 7 b. DOTA c. Microsoft Excel d. Notepad
3. It refers to the science that studies the design and arrangement of items
people use and interact with most efficiently and safely.
a. Software b. Hardware c. Computer d. Ergonomic
4. Which of the following is an example of application software?
a. Windows 10 b. Linux c. Windows 7d. Microsoft Word
5. It refers to the study of how we interact with our computers.
a. Software b. Hardware c. Computer Ergonomic d. Computer

1.2. Answer the following Questions.

1. What is a software?
2. What are the types of software?
3. What are the differences between system software and application
software?
4. Why it is important to follow the workplace ergonomic?

1.3. 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 proper ergonomic when using the
computer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_ME4VwTiw

Rubric for Scoring

Criteria Score
Completeness (5 points) Does your
response directly answer each part of 5 4 3 2 1
the question(s)?
Knowledge (10 points) Does your
response clearly show you have read
and understand the lesson content by
correctly defining key terms, key 10-9 8-7 6-5 4-3 2-1
persons and summarizing concepts?
Have you made inferences based on
 this knowledge to personal or modern-
day applications?
Writing Skills (5 points) Does you
write clearly, in complete sentences, 5 4 3 2 1
with minimal errors in grammar and
spelling

V. Reflection
a. What insights have you gained from your activity this week?
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b. What significant values have you developed while doing your activities?
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c. What difficulties did you encounter and how did you overcome them?
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VI. Answer Key

Exercise 1.1
1. c
2. a
3. d
4. d
5. c