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TVL–ICT (Computer System Servicing)

Activity Sheet Quarter I – MELC 1.3 / 1.4
Assemble Computer Hardware

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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TVL 12 – ICT (Computer System Servicing)
Activity Sheet No. 2
First Edition, 2020

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Region 6 – Western Visayas

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Development Team of TVL 12 – ICT (Computer System Servicing) Activity

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Editors: ARNOLD P. MAHINAY

Layout Artist: JESSIE P. BATOSIN

Schools Division Quality Assurance Team:

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Division of San Carlos City Management Team:

ANTHONY H. LIOBET
DENNIS G. DEVELOS
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JESSIE P. BATOSIN
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Regional Management Team

RAMIR B. UYTICO
PEDRO T. ESCOBARTE
ELENA P. GONZAGA
DONALD T. GENINE
APRIL C. VELEZ
RONA F. DE LA TORRE
Introductory Message

Welcome to TVL 12 – ICT (Computer System Servicing)!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of San Carlos City 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 materials aimed 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 TVL 12 – ICT (Computer System Servicing) Activity Sheet will help
you facilitate the teaching-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 TVL 12 – ICT (Computer System Servicing) 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
 Quarter 1, Week 2 and 3

Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No. 2

Name of Learner:____________________________________________________

Grade and Section:_______________________________ Date: ______________

TVL 12 - ICT (COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING) ACTIVITY SHEET

Assemble Computer Hardware

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 1. Assemble Computer Hardware (TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-28)
1.3 Identify materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements.
1.4 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements.

II. Background Information for Learners

Introduction to Computer Systems

What is a computer?

A computer is an electronic device that helps people perform

different tasks.
It accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and
manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of
instructions on how the data is to be processed.

FOUR (4) TYPES OF COMPUTER

Since the advent of the first computer different types and sizes of
computers are offering different services. Computers can be as big as
occupying a large building and as small as a laptop or a microcontroller in
systems. The four basic types of computers are:

1. Super computer
2. Mainframe computer
3. Minicomputer
4. Microcomputer
1. Supercomputer

The most powerful computers in terms of

performance and data processing are the
supercomputers. These are specialized and task
specific computers used by large organizations.
These computers are used for research and
exploration purposes, like NASA uses
supercomputers for launching space shuttles,
controlling them and for space exploration IBM AC922 system
purpose. This Supercomputer Can Calculate in 1 Second
What Would Take You 6 Billion Years.
The supercomputer is an IBM AC922 system
Uses of Supercomputer: that's made up of 4,608 computer servers

 Space Exploration
 Earthquake Studies
 Weather Forecasting
 Nuclear Weapons Testing

2. Mainframe Computer

Although mainframes are not as powerful as supercomputers,

certainly they are quite expensive. In fact, many large firms &
government organizations use Mainframes to run their business
operations. The Mainframe computers can be accommodated in
large air-conditioned rooms because of its size. On the other
hand, super-computers are the fastest computers with large data
storage capacity.

3. Minicomputer IBM System z9 mainframe

Minicomputers are used by small businesses & firms.

Minicomputers are also called midrange computers. These are
small machines and can be accommodated on a disk with not the
same processing and data storage capabilities as super-
computers and mainframes.

4. Microcomputer

Desktop computers, laptops, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablets &

smartphones are all types of microcomputers. The micro-computers are
widely used & the fastest growing computers. These computers are the
cheapest among the other three types of computers. The micro-computers
are specially designed for general usage like entertainment, education, and
work purposes. Well known manufacturers of micro-computers are Dell,
Apple, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba.
 Examples of Microcomputers

THE 3 FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE COMPUTER

1. System Unit - acts like the center or

core, processing the data and
information it receives from input
devices.

2. Input Devices - any

hardware device that sends data to a
computer, allowing you to interact
with and control the computer.

3. Output Devices - these are devices

like printers. It receives the system
unit's processed information.

1. Input Devices

The most commonly used

or primary input devices on a
computer are
the keyboard and mouse.
However, there are dozens of
other devices that can also be
used to input data into the
computer.
 2. Output Device - any
peripheral that receives data
from a computer, usually for
display, projection, or physical
reproduction.

1. System Unit
Basic Parts of the System Unit

1. System Case
2. Motherboard
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Random Access Memory (RAM)
5. Power Supply
6. Hard disk
7. CD-ROM drive
8. Expansion Slot

2. System Case

A computer case also known as a

computer chassis, tower, system
unit, cabinet, base unit or simply
case and sometimes incorrectly
referred to as the "CPU" or "hard
Desktop Case
drive", is the enclosure that
contains most of the components of
a computer.

Two Types of System Case Tower Case

1. Tower (Full, Mid, Mini) – designed to sit vertically

2. Desktop (Standard, Slimline) – designed to sit horizontally
3. Motherboard

A printed circuit board containing the principal

components of a computer or other device, with
connectors into which other circuit boards can be
slotted.
It holds and allows communication between
many of the crucial electronic components of a system
such as the central processing unit (CPU) and memory,
and provides connectors for other peripherals.

4. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

A CPU is the electronic circuitry within a computer

that carries out the instructions of a computer program by
performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and
input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.

5. Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM is the physical hardware inside a computer that

temporarily stores data, serving as the computer's "working"
memory. Additional RAM allows a computer to work with
more information at the same time, which usually has a
considerable effect on total system performance.

6. Power Supply

A power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric

energy to an electrical load. The primary function of a power supply
is to convert one form of electrical energy to another and, as a
result, power supplies are sometimes referred to as electric power
converters.

7. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The hard disk drive is the main, and usually largest, data
storage hardware device in a computer. The operating
system, software titles, and most other files are stored in the
hard disk drive.

The hard drive is sometimes referred to as the "C drive"

due to the fact that Microsoft Windows, by default,
designates the "C" drive letter to the primary partition on the
primary hard drive in a computer.
Old and Newer Hard drive

1. SATA - Serial Advance Technology Attachment (new)

2. IDE – Integrated Drive Electronics (old)

SATA

IDE

8. CD-ROM Drive

A CD-ROM /ˌsiːˌdiːˈrɒm/ is a pre-pressed optical compact

disc which contains data. The name is an acronym which
stands for "Compact Disc Read-Only Memory".
Computers can read CD-ROMs, but cannot write to CD-
ROMs which are not writable or erasable.
CD – Compact Disk, DVD – Digital Versatile Disk

9. Expansion Slot

The expansion slot (also expansion board, adapter card or

accessory card) in computing is a printed circuit board that can be
inserted into an electrical connector, or expansion slot on a
computer motherboard, backplane or riser card to add
functionality to a computer system via the expansion bus.

This is where you install the video card, sound card, LAN card,

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites (With Possible

Materials for experiments/activities)
McLaughlin, Robert, Sasser,Susan, Ralston,Mary.Fix Your Own PC.Philippine
Graphic Arts, Inc Tandang Sora St.Caloocan City
Meralco Faoundation. Microcomputer Servicing Plus. Pasig City, Philippines.
Legaspi, Carlos, Caiña, Mark Anthony. Operate A Personal Computer.
Dasmariñas Computer Learning Center.Dasmariñas,Cavite, Philippines
Bigelow, Stephen J. PC Technician’s Troubleshooting ,McGaw Hill
www.helpwithpcs.com
http://en.wikipedia.org
www.techsoup.org
www.howstuffworks.com
www.microsoft.com/technet/network
 IV. Activity Proper

1. Read Information about Assemble Computer Hardware

2. Exercises / Activities

Activity 1 – Understanding: Answer the question below and write your

answer on a separate paper.

1. What is a computer?

2. What are the four (4) types of computer?

3. What the three (3) Fundamental Elements of the computer system?

4. Give at least five (5) examples of input devices.

5. Give at least five (5) examples of output devices.

6. Enumerate the eight (8) Basic Parts of the System Unit.

Assessment: Matching Type: Match the picture in Column A with its name
in Column B.

Write your answer only on a sheet of paper.

Column A Column B

_____1. Power Supply

_____2. Motherboard
A.
_____3. CDROM Drive

_____4. System Case

B.

_____5. CPU

C.
_____6. Hard Disk Drive

_____7. Expansion Slot

D.

E.
 _____8. RAM

_____9. Mainframe Computer

F.

_____10. Supercomputer

G.

H.

I.

J.

V. Reflection: Write your answers on your journal/ notebook.

Knowing the features and the different type of network operating system is
very important to every end user. This will help you in choosing the best
network operating system that suits your needs.

a. What insights have you gained from this topic?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

b. What difficulties did you encounter and how did you

overcome them?
Activity I.
1. A computer is an electronic device that helps people perform different task.
2. Four types of computer
 Supercomputer
 Mainframe Computer
 Minicomputer
 Microcomputer
3. Fundamental Elements of the computer system
 System Unit
 Input Device
 Output Device
4. Examples of Input devices
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Joystick
 Scanner
 Microphone
 Touch Tablet
 Handheld scanner
 Flatbed scanner
 Camera
5. Examples of Output devices Assessment
 Monitor
1. B
 Printer
2. H
 Speaker
 Headphones
3. I
 Plotter 4. F
 Projector 5. C
6. A
6. Basic Parts of the System Unit
7. D
 System Case
8. E
 Motherboard
 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
9. J
 Random Access Memory (RAM) 10. G
 Power Supply
 Hard disk
 CDROM drive
 Expansion Slot
Answer Key VI.