Module 2 Lesson 2

Performing
Computer
Operations
A. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
(OHS) GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a

branch of public health dedicated to
preventing workplace injuries and
illnesses. In working with computers,
managing potential risks and hazards is
crucial for ensuring a safe and healthy work
environment.
The following are OHS procedures you
should keep in mind when working with
computers.
• Always perform electrostatic discharge.
• Check the pin alignment.
• Check power connections.
• Always work with a buddy.
• Never work with liquids
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) at all times
• Be familiar with the emergency exits.
 Always perform electrostatic discharge.
Always perform grounding before touching any component. To do
this, touch any unpainted metal part for 5-10 seconds to prevent
static electricity from building up.
Check the pin alignment.
Before plugging in cables, make sure the pins are properly aligned to
avoid damaging the ports and cables. Aligning them correctly is
essential for a secure and damage-free connection
Check power connections.
Before opening a computer, always make sure that the computer is
turned off and unplugged from the power source.
Always work with a buddy.
Never work alone. This way, when you get in trouble or need
help, someone will be able to help you.
Never work with liquids.
Liquids such as water, juice, soda, etc. can cause damage to
computers or any electronic equipment. It is best to keep them
away from the work area
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Can cause entanglement, create static
electricity, and accidental contact with components, connectors, or
circuitry
• Wear shoes (antistatic shoes) that can dissipate electricity
• Never wear jewelry when working with computers.
 Be familiar with the emergency exits
It is important to know and be familiar with the fire exits
and fire extinguishers at all times. You should also be aware
of the emergency and evacuation plans for your workplace.
Class C
B. COMPUTER HARDWARE
A computer has two basic parts: hardware
and software. Hardware components refer to
the tangible or touchable parts of the
computer. On the other hand, software refers
to parts that can’t be touched physically.
Computer hardware can also be classified into
four categories: input, process, storage, and
output.
 I. INPUT DEVICES
Input devices refer to the hardware components which are used to
load information into the computer. This can be letters, numbers,
characters, sounds, images, and other forms of data.

1. The keyboard is similar to a typewriter.

It is composed of buttons that have
letters, numbers, and characters.

2. The mouse is a device that is operated using the

hand. It has two buttons: the left-click button and the
right-click button. It also has a scroll wheel in the
center. It is used to interact with the computer screen.
The microphone is a device that is used to
input audio into computers. Most
microphones come as a set with earphones.

II. Processing Devices

The data that has been received through the input devices will
be processed by the computer before it will be displayed on
the screen or before it can be printed through a printer. The
device responsible for this stage is the processing device. A
processing device transforms input data into output.
Processing Devices

A motherboard is a device that connects

all the hardware parts of the computer. It
contains components such as the CPU,
RAM, and ROM chips.

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is

also known as the brain of the computer.
Just like how the brain functions in the
human body, the CPU also controls
everything the computer does.
Random Access Memory (RAM) is used
to store programs and data that are
currently being used by the CPU. Any data
on RAM can be read, rewritten, or deleted
when needed. Any data saved on RAM is
deleted once the computer shuts down

Read-only memory (ROM) is where the

data the computer needs to start is
stored. Unlike the RAM, the data saved
on the ROM can’t be erased even when
the computer has been shut down
III. Storage Device
The storage device is where files such as photos, documents, audio,
videos, and many more are stored. This also keeps files needed for the
computer to run such as operating systems files and utility files.

Hard Disk Drive is a magnetic device that is

used to store data. It is the main storage device
on a computer. It can be found inside the system
case.
Memory Card is commonly used and found on
electronic devices such as smartphones, digital
cameras, and dash cameras.
IV. Output Device
Output devices are used to display
information that has been
processed by the computer. These
can send out different kinds of
information such as sound, text,
images, and videos.
Speakers are output devices. The sound or data that
has been processed by the computer is sent out using
the speakers. Speakers allow users to listen to music,
watch movies, and talk to loved ones via video calls.

Printers - Printers also allow materials such as

tarpaulin, flyers, and magazines to be
reproduced.

Monitors - allow users to interact with

the computer. Monitors allow users to see what they
are typing, or view different applications, or watch
videos.
 LESSON 2:
COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARE
C. COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARE

A set of instructions that tells the computer what to

do. It is designed to complete a specific task. For
example: in writing a business letter using a
computer, a word processing application is used. If
you want to view a movie, different application
software would perform the job which is the media
player.
Word Processing Application
is used to create documents using a computer. Examples
of these documents are letters, reports, books, and many
more. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and WPS
write

Spreadsheet Application
is used mainly for accounting and keeping records
through rows and columns. It is also used to create tables
and charts which can be added to a report to give a
graphical representation of
data.
 Word Processing Application

Microsoft Word Google docs WPS PDF

Spreadsheet Application

Google sheets Excel

Web Browser is used to view
web pages. It allows users to
read, visit, and view different
websites and web pages. Apple
Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google
Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are
examples of web browsers.
Web Browser
 D. REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNET SEARCH
The internet is defined as the largest computer network. It
connects millions of computers throughout the globe. With the
use of the internet, sharing data and connecting with loved
ones has become easier. As long as your device is connected
to the internet through a Wi-Fi or wired connection, you have a
web browser, and you have the following you can search
almost anything under the sun on the internet.
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) refers to the exact address
of a webpage on the World Wide Web(www). This can be
seen on the address bar that is located on the topmost
portion of the browser. The text highlighted below is the URL
Search Engine is used to look for items or words on the
internet. This enables a user to search the internet. The
most common search engines are Google, and Bing! And
Yahoo!.
E. COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
A computer, just like any other equipment, also needs
to be taken care of. It needs to be cleaned from the
inside to the outside.
• Disk cleanup
• Checking disk errors
• Dusting the external and internal parts of the
computer
DISK CLEANUP
refers to a utility program that is used to clean the
contents of the hard disk. This involves deleting
temporary files, cached webpages, and items in the
recycle bin.
CHECKING DISK ERROR
s is another utility program that checks the hard disk
for errors and automatically repairs it.
DUSTING THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL PART
OF THE COMPUTER
Application (Identify the picture Directions: Identify which words in the box correspond
to each item. Some items may require more than one answer. Write your answer in a
separate sheet.