Jorge Steven R.

Floria
Criminology – 2
MODULE 2 - COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Lesson 1 - Hardware

Exercise 1
List down at least 5 examples of Input, Output and Storage Devices
INPUT DEVICES
1. Keyboard
2. Webcam
3.Mouse
4. Camera
5.. Microphone
OUTPUT DEVICES
1. Monitor
2. Projector
3. Speakers
4. Headphones
5. Speakers
STORAGE DEVICES
1. Hard Disc
2. DVD
3. CD-ROM
4. Memory Card
5. Floppy Disk
Exercise 2:
Name at least 5 different parts of the System Unit and describe its functions
1. Processor (Computer Processing Unit) - A processor (CPU) is the logic circuitry that
responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer. The CPU is seen
as the main and most crucial integrated circuitry (IC) chip in a computer, as it is
responsible for interpreting most of computer’s commands.
2. Memory - Memory is the electronic holding place for the instructions and data a
computer needs to reach quickly. It's where information is stored for immediate use.
Memory is one of the basic functions of a computer, because without it, a computer
would not be able to function properly.
3. Adapter Cards - The central purpose of adapter cards is to expand the functionality
and capabilities of a computer by attaching an extra hardware component that allows the
addition of new features to the computer.
4. Ports - A computer port is a connector at the side of a computer, used to connect
exterior devices like a keyboard, printer, mouse, modem, scanner, etc. 2). What are the
different types of ports in a computer network? The ports are USB, Ethernet, DisplayPort,
Thunderbolt, etc.
5. Drive Bay - A drive bay is a standard-sized area for adding hardware to a computer.
Most drive bays are fixed to the inside of a case, but some can be removed. Over the
years since the introduction of the IBM PC, it and its compatibles have had many form
factors of drive bays.

Exercise 3. Identify the different storage devices and their memory capacity
1. Hard Drive Disk - hard disk, also called hard disk drive or hard drive, magnetic
storage medium for a computer. Hard disks are flat circular plates made of aluminum or
glass and coated with a magnetic material. Hard disks for personal computers can store
terabytes (trillions of bytes) of information.
2. Solid-state Drive - A solid-state drive is a solid-state storage device that uses
integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, and
functioning as secondary storage in the hierarchy of computer storage.
3. Tapes - A tape drive is a data storage device that reads and writes data on a magnetic
tape. Magnetic tape data storage is typically used for offline, archival data storage. Tape
media generally has a favorable unit cost and a long archival stability.
4. Compact Disk (CD) - A compact disc is a portable storage medium that can be used to
record, store and play back audio, video and other data in digital form.
5. Cloud Storage - Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which the
digital data is stored in logical pools, said to be on "the cloud". The physical storage
spans multiple servers, and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by
a hosting company.
6. Punch Cards - A punched card (also punch card or punched-card) is a piece of stiff
paper that holds digital data represented by the presence or absence of holes in predefined
positions. Punched cards were once common in data processing applications or to directly
control automated machinery.
7. USB Flash Drive - A USB flash drive can store important files and data backups,
carry favorite settings or applications, run diagnostics to troubleshoot computer problems
or launch an OS from a bootable USB.
8. Secure Digital Cards (SD Cards) - You can load files, like photos and videos, on the
SD card. You can install apps on the SD card. You can't transfer the SD card between
devices. The SD card can be used in addition to your device's storage.

Lesson 2: SOFTWARE
• Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive
and/or assist with personal tasks.
• System software serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and
the computer’s hardware.
Exercise 4
Complete the following table by deciding whether the listed software is either application
or system software and then give a description of what it does.

Software for Application / System What does it do?

Word processing
Anti-virus software
Software
Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a word
processing program that
allows for the creation of
both simple and complex
documents.
ESET Antivirus What is the purpose of
 ESET?
ESET is here to secure
your computers and
devices, protect your
precious family pictures
and data, or keep your
company know-how safe.
We protect users just like
you across 200 countries
and territories worldwide,
helping them to use and
explore all the great
opportunities of the
Internet.
Spreadsheet Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel enables
users to format, organize
and calculate data in a
spreadsheet. By organizing
data using software like
Excel, data analysts and
other users can make
information easier to view
as data is added or
changed. Excel contains a
large number of boxes
called cells that are ordered
in rows and columns.
Operating System Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows (also
known as Windows or
Win) is a graphical
operating system
developed and published
by Microsoft. It provides a
way to store files, run
software, play games,
watch videos, and connect
to the Internet.
Internet System Google Chrome Google Chrome browser is
a free web browser used for
accessing the internet and
running web-based
applications. The Google
Chrome browser is based
 on the open-source
Chromium web browser
project. Google released
Chrome in 2008 and issues
several updates a year.
Photo-editing software Adobe Photoshop Photoshop is ideal for
creating graphics and
layouts for print projects
such as newspapers,
magazines and posters. The
software can also create
website designs, logos and
other digital art.
File manager Dropbox File organization systems
for simplified, stress-free
workflows. Spend less time
tracking down content and
managing your files, and
more time getting work
done. With Dropbox, all of
your content is accessible
in one central, structured
location. Think of it as
your online filing cabinet—
without the paper clutter.
The programming language JaveScript Javascript is used by
programmers across the
world to create dynamic
and interactive web content
like applications and
browsers. JavaScript is so
popular that it's the most
used programming
language in the world, used
as a client-side
programming language by
97.0% of all websites.
Printer driver Canon IJ The Canon IJ printer driver
(simply called printer
driver below) is software
that you install onto your
computer so that it can
communicate with the
 printer.

Exercise 6
1. How a smartphone is different from a conventional mobile phone?
> A smartphone and a mobile phone have been quite similar, the difference between them
is that smartphones are more highly advanced compared to mobile phones, like having
better access to the internet, an option to download apps and a better camera.
2. What is a clear definition of a smartphone?
> A smartphone is a cellular telephone with an integrated computer and other features not
originally associated with telephones such as an operating system, web browsing, and the
ability to run software applications.
(https://www.techtarget.com/searchmobilecomputing/definition/smartphone#:~:text=A
%20smartphone%20is%20a%20cellular,ability%20to%20run%20software
%20applications.)
3. From a computing perspective, what can a smartphone be used for?
> Easier access to the internet, manage personal documents like you do on a personal
computer, and online gaming.
4. What is it that makes it smart?
> The intellectual capacity of a smart person. Intelligence is directly tied to intellectual
capacity. It's about being able to learn, remember, and use new information to solve
problems and adapt to new situations.