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Being Familiar with the Computer System
LO1: Familiarize Themselves with the Computer System | Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Information Sheet 1.1

Further Reading: Search online or visit the link below.
https://tinyurl.com/sotoicf7s1-1

Timeline of the History of Computers

1617 Mathematician John Napier uses wooden rods for calculating. This calculation method was
called Napier’s Bones.
1642 Inventor Blaise Pascal introduces to the world the digital adding machine referred to as the
Pascaline digital adding machine.
1822 Charles Babbage shines forth the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine which is
considered a real general purpose computing machine.
1906 Inventor Lee De Forest patents the vacuum tube triode. It was used as an electronic switch in
the first electronic computer systems.
1937 John V. Atanasoff creates what is considered the official first electronic computer. It is known as
the Atanasoff Berry Computer, or simply ABC.
1943 During World War II, Alan Turing develops the Colossus, a top secret British code-breaking
computer. It was built to decode German secret messages.
1945 John von Neumann outlines the architecture of the modern stored program computer system.
1946 An electronic computing machine called ENIAC is built by John Mauchly and Presper Eckert.
1947 The semiconductor revolution is blasted off when William Shockley, John Bardeen, and Walter
Brattain invent and test what is called a point contact transistor.
1949 At Cambridge University, Maurice Wilkes assembles the first practical stored program computer
called the EDSAC.
1950 The ERA 1101 is built by the Engineering Research Associates of Minneapolis. It is one of the
first commercially produced computer systems.
1952 The UNIVAC used by the U.S. Census Bureau becomes the first commercial computer to attract
substantial public attention.
1953 IBM ships its first electronic computer system called the 701.
1954 Gordon Teal from Texas Instruments perfects a silicon-based junction transistor which brings a
tremendous reduction in costs to build a computer.
IBM’s 650 magnetic drum calculator is also established as the first mass-produced computer. In the
’50s, 450 computers were mass-produced, if you can believe that.
1955 The first fully-transistorized computer TRADIC is announced by Bell Laboratories.
1956 The TX-0 is built by MIT researchers. It is the first general purpose, programmable computer
that is built using transistors.
Also, the era of magnetic disk storage is about to blossom when IBM ships a 305 RAMAC to Zellerbach
Paper in San Francisco, California.
1958 The first integrated circuit is created by Jack Kilby at Texas Instruments. This proved that both
resistors and capacitors could exist on the same semiconductor material.
1959 IBM’s 7000 series mainframes become its first transistorized computer.
Also in 1959 Robert Noyce’s integrated circuit allows printing of electrical conducting channels directly
on a silicon surface.
1960 The first commercial modem called Dataphone is designed by Bell Labs. It was designed
specifically for converting digital computer data to analog signals for transmission across a long-
distance network.
1961 According to Datamation magazine, IBM has approximately an 81.2 percent share of the
computer market. IBM also introduced the 1400 Series computer system in this year.
1964 IBM announces a family of six mutually compatible computers and 40 peripherals that work
together called the System/360.
Seymour Cray’s CDC supercomputer performs up to three million instructions per second which literally
is a processing speed three times its closest competitor, IBM’s Stretch system.
Also in 1964, IBM’s SABRE reservation system is also setup up for American Airlines.
1965 Digital Equipment Corporation introduces the first commercially successful minicomputer called
the PDP-8.
1966 Hewlett-Packard enters the all- purpose computer business with its release of the HP-2115. The
HP-2115’s computing power is that which is formerly found only in far larger computer systems before
it.
1968 Intel was founded on July 18, 1968, by Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andrew Grove.

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1970 The computer-to-computer communication revolution expands when the U.S. Department of
Defense establishes four devices on the ARPAnet. Two of these nodes reside at University of California
campuses including one in Santa Barbara and another in Los Angeles. Another sits at University of
Utah and the fourth resides at SRI International.
1971 The 8-inch floppy disk is invented by a team at IBM’s San Jose Laboratories.
One of the first personal computers called the Kenbak-1 is advertised for $750 in Scientific American
magazine.
Also in 1971, the first advertisement for a microprocessor appears for the Intel 4004 in Electronic
News.
1972 Intel’s 8008 microprocessor makes its debut.
Hewlett-Packard announces the HP-35.
Steve Wozniak builds his blue box which is a tone generator to make free phone calls.
1973 At the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, Robert Metcalfe devices the Ethernet method of
networking.
Using the Intel 8008 processor, Micral becomes the earliest commercial non-kit personal computer
system based on a microprocessor.
Also 1973, the TV Typewriter was designed by Don Lancaster. It provided the first display of
alphanumeric information on an ordinary television.
1974 Researchers at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center design the Alto which is the first
workstation with a built-in mouse for input.
Also in 1974, Scelbi advertises the 8H computer. What makes the 8H special is the fact that it is the
first commercially advertised U.S. computer based on a microprocessor. It used the Intel 8008
computer processor.
1975 Microsoft is founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975.
The first commercial packet switching network called Telenet is created. It is the civilian equivalent of
ARPAnet.
The January edition of Popular Electronics features on its cover the Altair 8800 computer, which uses
the Intel 8080 microprocessor.
1975 also was the year of the visual display module prototype. Designed by Lee Felsenstein, it was
the first implementation of a memory-mapped alphanumeric video display for personal computer
systems.
1976 Apple is established on April 1, 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne to sell a
single board computer called the Apple I.
The 5 ¼-inch flexible disk drive and disk is introduced by Shugart Associates.
The Cray I makes its name as the first commercially-successful vector processor also in 1976.
1977 Apple Computer introduces the Apple II computer system.
The TRS-80 is also introduced by Tandy Radio Shack.
Commodore also introduces the PET, or Personal Electronic Transactor.
1978 The VAX 11/780 from Digital Equipment Corporation features the capability to address up to
4.3GB of virtual memory. This provided hundreds of times the capacity of most minicomputers of the
time.
1979 Motorola introduces the 68000 microprocessor.
1980 The first hard drive for microcomputers, called the ST-506, is created by Seagate Technology.
Also in 1980 the first optical data storage disk contains 60 times the capacity of a 5 ¼-inch floppy disk.
Another sweet kick-off for the ’80s is the invention of the computer ―worm‖ by John Shoch from the
Xerox Palo Alto Research Center. This so-called worm is a short program that searches a network for
idle processors.
1981 IBM introduces its Personal Computer (PC), kicking off the fast growth of the personal computer
market and revolution. Xerox also introduces the Star which is the first personal computer with a
graphical user interface (GUI).
The first portable computer is also completed by Adam Osborne. Like many inventions of the day, it
gets its name from the inventor; hence, it’s called the Osborne I which weighed in at 24 pounds and
sold for $1795 dollars at the time.
Also in 1981 Sony Corporation introduces and ships the first 3 ½-inch floppy disk drive and disks.
1983 Apple introduces its Lisa computer incorporating a GUI very similar to that first introduced on
the Xerox Star.
Compaq Computer Corporation introduces its first PC clone that uses the same software as the IBM PC.
1984 Apple Computer launches the Macintosh, which is the first successful mouse driven computer
with a GUI. It was launched, in fact, with a single $1.5 million commercial during the 1984 Super Bowl.
Also in 1984 IBM releases the PC-AT, which is three times faster than original PC’s. Its speed came
from its usage of the Intel 286 processor.
The PC-AT also introduced a new computer bus called the 16-bit ISA bus.
1985 Philips introduces the CD-ROM.

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1986 Compaq announces the Deskpro 386, which is the first computer on the market to use Intel’s
new 386 chip.
1987 IBM introduces its PS/2 computers making the 3 ½-inch floppy disk drive and VGA video
standard for PC’s.
Also introduced with the PS/2 was its inclusion of the first plug-and-play computer bus for PC’s called
MicroChannel Architecture (MCA).
1988 After leaving Apple, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs unveils his own company called NeXT.
Also in 1988 Compaq and other PC makers develop a new computer bus called the Enhanced Industry
Standard Architecture (EISA). What was especially unique about this bus was that unlike MicroChannel,
EISA remained backward compatible with the ISA bus.
Intel releases the 486 microprocessor which contains more than one million transistors. Intel also
introduces alongside it the 486 motherboard chipsets.
1990 The World Wide Web (WWW) is born after researcher Tim Berners-Lee develops HTML, the
Hypertext Markup Language.
1993 Intel releases the Pentium processor, leaving behind its old numbered naming convention in the
process as they realized it’s impossible to trademark a number. Intel also releases motherboard
chipsets and for the first time completes motherboards.
1994 Yahoo is founded by two Stanford graduate students named Jerry Yang and David Filo. (Fun
Fact: Yahoo originally started out with the name, Jerry’s Guide to the World Wide Web.)
199 Microsoft releases the first mainstream 32-bit operating system Windows 95 in huge numbers.
Intel releases the first processor in their P6 family called the Pentium Pro processor.
1997 Intel releases the Pentium II processor and AMD introduces the K6, which is compatible with
the Intel Pentium.
1998 Google is co-founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they are students at Stanford
University. The company is first incorporated as a privately held company in September of
1998.Microsoft releases Windows 98. Intel releases their Celeron processor, which is basically a low-
cost version of the Pentium II processor of the time.
1999 Intel releases their Pentium III processor and AMD introduces their Athlon line of processors.
2000 Microsoft releases Windows Millennium Edition or Me, and Windows 2000.
The 1GHz milestone is hit when both Intel and AMD introduce processors running at 1GHz.
(Source: http://www.askthecomputertech.com/computer-history-timeline.html)

Activity Sheet 1.1

Timeline of the History of Computers (1600-2000)
Instruction: Identify the timeline of each of the following events. Write the correct year on the
space provided before each number.
________________1. Apple Computer launches the Macintosh, which is the first successful
mouse driven computer with a GUI.
________________2. Microsoft releases Windows Millennium Edition or Me, and Windows
2000.
________________3. An inventor named Blaise Pascal introduces to the world the digital
adding machine referred to as the Pascaline digital adding machine.
________________4. Charles Babbage shines forth the Difference Engine and the Analytical
Engine which is considered a real general purpose computing machine.
________________5. The UNIVAC used by the U.S. Census Bureau becomes the first
commercial computer to attract substantial public attention.
________________6. According to Datamation magazine, IBM has approximately an 81.2
percent share of the computer market.
________________7. Apple Computer introduces the Apple II computer system.
________________8. The World Wide Web (WWW) is born after researcher Tim Berners-Lee
develops HTML, the Hypertext Markup Language.
________________9. Inventor Lee De Forest patents the vacuum tube triode. It was used as
an electronic switch in the first electronic computer systems.
________________10. At Cambridge University, Maurice Wilkes assembles the first practical
stored program computer called the EDSAC.

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Information Sheet 2.1

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Types of Computers

Analog Computers: These are almost extinct today. These are different from a digital
computer because an analog computer can perform several mathematical operations simultaneously. It
uses continuous variables for mathematical operations and utilizes mechanical or electrical energy.
Hybrid Computers: These computers are a combination of both digital and analog computers.
In this type of computers, the digital segments perform process control by conversion of analog signals
to digital ones.
Mainframe Computers: Large organizations use mainframes for highly critical applications
such as bulk data processing and ERP. Most of the mainframe computers have the capacities to host
multiple operating systems and operate as a number of virtual machines and can thus substitute for
several small servers.
Microcomputers: A computer with a microprocessor and its central processing unit is known
as a microcomputer. They do not occupy space as much as mainframes. When supplemented with a
keyboard and a mouse, microcomputers can be called as personal computers. A monitor, a keyboard
and other similar input output devices, computer memory in the form of RAM and a power supply unit
come packaged in a microcomputer. These computers can fit on desks or tables and serve as the best
choices for single-user tasks. Personal computers come in a variety of forms such as desktops, laptops
and personal digital assistants. Let us look at each of these types of computers.
Desktops: A desktop is intended to be used on a single location. The spare parts of a desktop
computer are readily available at relative lower costs. Power consumption is not as critical as that in
laptops. Desktops are widely popular for daily use in workplaces and households.
Laptops: Similar in operation to desktops, laptop computers are miniaturized and optimized for
mobile use. Laptops run on a single battery or an external adapter that charges the computer batteries.
They are enabled with an inbuilt keyboard, touch pad acting as a mouse and a liquid crystal display. Its
portability and capacity to operate on battery power have served as a boon for mobile users.
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs): It is a handheld computer and popularly known as a
palmtop. It has a touch screen and a memory card for storage of data. PDAs can also be effectively
used as portable audio players, web browsers and smart phones. Most of them can access the Internet
by means of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication.
Minicomputers: In terms of size and processing capacity, minicomputers lie in between
mainframes and microcomputers. Minicomputers are also called mid-range systems or workstations.
The term began to be popularly used in the 1960s to refer to relatively smaller third generation
computers. They took up the space that would be needed for a refrigerator or two and used transistor
and core memory technologies. The 12-bit PDP-8 minicomputer of the Digital Equipment Corporation
was the first successful minicomputer.
Supercomputers: The highly calculation-intensive tasks can be effectively performed by
means of supercomputers. Quantum physics, mechanics, weather forecasting, molecular theory are
best studied by means of supercomputers. Their ability of parallel processing and their well-designed
memory hierarchy give the supercomputers large transaction processing powers.
Wearable Computers: A record-setting step in the evolution of computers was the creation of
wearable computers. These computers can be worn on the body and are often used in the study of
behavior modeling and human health. Military and health professionals have incorporated wearable
computers into their daily routine, as a part of such studies. When the users’ hands and sensory organs
are engaged in other activities, wearable computers are of great help in tracking human actions.
Wearable computers are consistently in operation as they do not have to be turned on and off and are
constantly interacting with the user.

Activity Sheet 2.1

Types of Computers
Instruction: Identify the types of computer below and choose your answer in the box. Write
the correct answer in the space provided.
Minicomputers Super computers Desktop computer
Mainframes computers Hybrid computers Wearable computers
Analog computers Laptop computers Microcomputers
Personal Digital Assistants
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________________1. These computers can be worn on the body and are often used in the
study of behavior modeling and human health.
________________2. Also called mid-range systems or workstations.
________________3. They are enabled with an inbuilt keyboard, touch pad acting as a mouse
and a liquid crystal display.
________________4. They have the capacities to host multiple operating systems and operate
as a number of virtual machines and can thus substitute for several small servers.
________________5. It uses continuous variables for mathematical operations and utilizes
mechanical or electrical energy.
________________6. They are known for their ability of parallel processing and well-designed
memory hierarchy.
________________7. Effectively used as portable audio players, web browsers and smart
phones.
________________8. In this type of computers, the digital segments perform process control
by conversion of analog signals to digital ones.
________________9. A computer with a microprocessor and its central processing unit.
________________10. It is intended to be used on a single location.

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Activity Sheet 2.2
Other Types of Computers
Instruction: Research on the other types of computers and be able to identify and classify
them according to:
a. Importance
b. uses/purposes
c. size
d. power

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Information Sheet 1.3

Computer Parts and Functions
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The system unit is the core of a computer system. Usually it's

a rectangular box placed on or underneath your desk. Inside this
box are many electronic components that process information. The
most important of these components is the central processing unit
(CPU), or microprocessor, which acts as the "brain" of your
computer. Another component is random access memory (RAM),
which temporarily stores information that the CPU uses while the
computer is on. The information stored in RAM is erased when the computer is turned off.

Mouse: A mouse is a small device used to point to and

select items on your computer screen. Although mice come in many
shapes, the typical mouse does look a bit like an actual mouse. It's
small, oblong, and connected to the system unit by a long wire that
resembles a tail. Some newer mice are wireless. A mouse usually has two buttons: a primary
button (usually the left button) and a secondary button. Many mice also have a wheel
between the two buttons, which allows you to scroll smoothly through screens of information.
When you move the mouse with your hand, a pointer on your screen moves in the
same direction. (The pointer's appearance might change depending
on where it's positioned on your screen.) When you want to select
an item, you point to the item and then click (press and release) the

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primary button. Pointing and clicking with your mouse is the main way to interact with your
computer.

Keyboard: A keyboard is used mainly for typing text

into your computer. Like the keyboard on a typewriter, it
has keys for letters and numbers, but it also has special
keys: The function keys, found on the top row, perform
different functions depending on where they are used.
The numeric keypad, located on the right side of most
keyboards, allows you to enter numbers quickly. The
navigation keys, such as the arrow keys, allow you to move your position within a document
or web page.

Monitor: A monitor displays information in visual

form, using text and graphics. The portion of the monitor
that displays the information is called the screen. Like a
television screen, a computer screen can show still or
moving pictures.
There are two basic types of monitors: CRT (cathode ray
tube) monitors and LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors.
Both types produce sharp images, but LCD monitors have the advantage of being much
thinner and lighter. CRT monitors, however, are generally more affordable.

Printer: A printer transfers data from a computer onto paper. You don't need a printer
to use your computer, but having one allows you to print
e-mail, cards, invitations, announcements, and other
materials. Many people also like being able to print their
own photos at home. The two main types of printers are
inkjet printers and laser printers. Inkjet printers are the
most popular printers for the home. They can print in
black and white or in full color and can produce high-
quality photographs when used with special paper. Laser printers are faster and generally
better able to handle heavy use.

Speakers: Speakers are used to play sound. They may be

built into the system unit or connected with cables. Speakers
allow you to listen to music and hear sound effects from your
computer.

Modem: To connect your computer to the Internet, you

need a modem. A modem is a device that sends and receives
computer information over a telephone line or high-speed cable.
Modems are sometimes built into the system unit, but higher-
speed modems are usually separate components.

STORAGE

Hard Disk Drive: Your computer's hard disk drive stores

information on a hard disk, a rigid platter or stack of platters with
a magnetic surface. Because hard disks can hold massive
amounts of information, they usually serve as your computer's
primary means of storage, holding almost all of your programs
and files. The hard disk drive is normally located inside the
system unit.
CD and DVD drives: Nearly all computers today come
equipped with a CD (Compact Disc) or DVD (―Digital Versatile
Disc‖ or ―Digital Video Disc‖) drive, usually located on the front of
the system unit. CD drives use lasers to read (retrieve) data from a
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CD, and many CD drives can also write (record) data onto CDs. If you have a recordable disk
drive, you can store copies of your files on blank CDs. You can also use a CD drive to play
music CDs on your computer.
Floppy Disk Drive: Floppy disk drives store information on
floppy disks, also called floppies or diskettes. Compared to CDs and
DVDs, floppy disks can store only a small amount of data. They also
retrieve information more slowly and are more prone to damage.
For these reasons, floppy disk drives are less popular than they
used to be, although some computers still include them.

Activity Sheet 1.3

Computer Parts and Functions
Instruction: Fill each blank with a correct answer of what is being described.
_______________1. Allows you to listen to music and hear sound effects from your computer.
_______________2. A device that sends and receives computer information over a telephone
line or high-speed cable.
_______________3. Displays information in visual form, using text and graphics.
_______________4. Transfers data from a computer onto paper.
_______________5. Used mainly for typing text into your computer.
_______________6. Uses lasers to read data.
_______________7. Can store only a small amount of data.
_______________8. A small device used to point to and select items on your computer
screen.
_______________9. The core of a computer system.
_______________10. Can hold massive amounts of information; they usually serve as your
computer's primary means of storage.

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Lesson 2 Being Familiar with Computer Peripherals and Devices

LO2: Demonstrate Proper Connection of Computer Peripherals and Devices
|Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Information Sheet 2.1

Further Reading: You can Google the information using the keyword “computer ports and
connections.”

Activity Sheet 2.1

Familiarizing with common computer ports and connections.
Name the following parts and write the answer inside the box.

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Information Sheet 2.2

Tips on Basic Computer Hardware Troubleshooting

Safe working conditions: help to prevent injury to people and damage to computer
equipment
Safe workspace: clean, organized, and properly lighted workplace
Awareness : an understanding of how to follow safely procedure for handling computer
equipment to reduce the risk of personal injury, damage to property, and loss of data

An understanding that any damage or loss may result in claims for damage from the
owner of the property and data.

BASIC COMPUTER PROBLEMS, CAUSES, AND SOLUTIONS

With MONITOR
Problem 1: Does not respond (No power)
Troubleshooting Techniques:
 Ensure all power sources are plugged in and turned on.
 Check the power cord going from the back of the monitor to the AVR and the power
cord going from the AVR to the outlet.
 Ensure all power sources are plugged in and turned on
 Make sure the AVR is turned on.
 Try plugging the monitor directly into the wall.
 If the monitor then works, the AVR has gone bad and will need to be replaced. If not,
the monitor must be replaced.

Problem 3: "No Signal" display

Troubleshooting Techniques:
 Double check the cable and make sure the cable going from the monitor to the PC is
plugged in and is in the appropriate place.
 This error means that the monitor is not plugged in to the PC.

Problem 2: Screen is fuzzy

Troubleshooting Techniques:
 Remove any electronic devices such as fans or electric pencil sharpeners from the
proximity of the monitor.
 Ensure the monitor is plugged tightly to the computer.

With REMOVABLE DISC DRIVES

Problem 1: CD/DVD Drive does not eject
Troubleshooting Techniques:
 Use the emergency eject hole.
 Often located near the lower/middle section of the DVD or CD Rom drive is a small
hole. Ensure all power sources are plugged in and turned on.
 This is not the hole with an earphones symbol next to it.
 Find a paper clip and straighten it, then place it inside the small hole until you feel
resistance. You may need to move or wiggle the paper clip before any resistance is felt.
Press firmly, but not hard enough to break the paper clip. This should cause the CD or
DVD drive to eject manually.

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With MONITOR
Problem 1: FLOPPY DISK
Troubleshooting Techniques:
 Use a flat head screw driver or a letter opener to keep the flap open and the floppy disk in
view. Then, using a pair of pliers, firmly grasp the disk and pull. If the metal casing on the
floppy disk is bent, it may become caught and break free inside the floppy drive.
 A floppy disk may become stuck in the floppy drive if the metal casing of the disk
is bent or the label which is a sticker had etched away from the disk.
 To prevent this from happening, make sure your floppy disks are not damaged
before attempting to use

Activity Sheet 2.2

BASIC COMPUTER PROBLEMS: CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS:

Instruction: Complete the table below.

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Lesson 3 Types and Purposes of Software

Information Sheet 3.1

Classifying Computer Software

Definitions/descriptions of computer software:

 Software is computer instructions or data often regarded as anything but hardware or
anything that can be stored electronically.
 Software refers to the programs inside your computer.
 It is a general term used in describing the role that computer programs, procedure and
documentation play in a computer system.
 It provides instructions for a computer.
 It is general term for the various kinds of programs used to operate computers and
related devices.
 It refers to the programs, programming languages, and data that direct the operations
of a computer system.

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 Two types of computer software

1. System Software
 controls the programs inside your computer
 Needed to control the operations of computer including managing memory and
peripherals, booting, transferring data from memory to disk, rendering text onto
a display device and more.
 Operating System and Utility System are included under this category

a. Operating System
 directs all the activities and sets all the rules for how the hardware and
application software work together.
 To allow the user to work, a user must have an interface that serves as the
medium of interaction among the user, software and hardware. Two interfaces
have emerged on the market of operating systems: CLI and GUI interfaces.
Two Interfaces of Operating System
CLI (Command Line Interface)
GUI (Graphical User Interface)

b. Utility Software
 a program that that performs a very specific task and maintains a very specific
part of the Windows operating system
Examples of utility software available in your system
1. Virus Protection – software that scans the computer’s memory, all files
and storage devices that are accessed. Its function is to search for and
remove viruses from your computer.
2. Disk Compression – software or hardware that compresses or
decompresses data when needed
3. Disk Cleanup – provides help to the user by searching for files that can
be safely deleted to save space in the hard disk
4. File Compression – software that makes files smaller than their original
size to decrease the amount of disk space it occupies

2. Application Software
 works with the operating system software to help you use your computer to do
specific tasks such as typing letters and reports, making presentations, editing
videos, and recording songs

Types of Application Software

a. Word Processor
 used to create documents such as letters, reports, manuals, certificates,
newsletters, calendars, and specialized documents such as Web pages. Early
word processing programs include Wordstar and Multimate in the 1980s, and
Write and Ami Pro in the 1990s.
 Common word processing programs today include Microsoft Word, WordPerfect
and Ami Pro which was renamed as Word Pro.
b. Spreadsheet Application
 used to store numeric data that can be used in calculations
 the first spreadsheet program was called Visicalc
 Recent spreadsheet programs include Microsoft Excel, Lotus 123 and
Quattro Pro.
c. Presentation Software
 used to create professional-looking presentations that can may contain
text, drawing, pictures, sounds, video, etc.
 popularly used for presenting reports instead of the usual visual aids
 Examples of this kind of software are Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel
Presentation and Lotus Freelance Graphics.
d. Database Application
 used to store and manage large quantities of data organized as records,
fields, and files using the computer
 structures information so you can search the database by specific or
generalized content called a query

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  Most industries, schools and other large companies use database
applications such as Microsoft Access, Lotus Approach and dBase Plus
database programs.
e. Desktop Publishing Application
 used to create newspapers, newsletters, brochures, and similar types of
publications
 commonly used programs today are Microsoft Publisher and Adobe
PageMaker
f. Graphics Editing Software
 used to create, scan and edit images and digital photographs on your
computer
 Examples are Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photo Paint and
CorelDraw.
g. Multimedia Software
 used to present data in more than one medium, such as combining text,
graphics, animation, audio and video.
 These kinds of programs are widely used by filmmakers utilizing
computers for their special digital effects. Such programs are the
Microsoft Movie Maker, Flash and Power Director.
h. Web Browser
 used to access and view websites and its web pages
 Examples of web browsers are Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and
Mozilla Firefox.

Activity 3.1
Classifying Software According to Type
Directions: Perform the procedure indicated below.

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Lesson 3 Types and Purposes of Software
Activity 3.2
Classifying Software According to Purpose
Direction: With the following enumerated purposes/functions on the table below,
classify them accordingly if it is an application or system software by writing
your answer on the appropriate table given below.

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Lesson 3 Types and Purposes of Software

Assessment 3.3
Types and Purposes of Software

Direction: Classify the following according to type.

Write System Software or Application Software on the blank provided
1. Word processor _______________________
2. Windows 7 _______________________
3. Spreadsheet application _______________________
4. Mac OS _______________________
5. MSDOS _______________________
6. Desktop Publishing Software _______________________
7. Graphics editing software _______________________
8. Ubuntu _______________________
9. Web browser _______________________
10. Database application software_______________________

1ST QUARTER WEEK 10

Lesson 3 Types and Purposes of Software
Assessment 3.3
Direction: Classify the following according to purpose.
Write System Software or Application Software on the blank provided
_______________1. Control program in the computer
_______________2. Create documents such as letters, reports, manuals
_______________3. Create presentations
_______________4. Manage hardware such as computer peripherals
_______________5. Create brochures, newsletters
_______________6. Edit images and digital photographs
_______________7. Help transfer data from one storage to another
_______________8. Manage the computer memory
_______________9. Calculate data
_______________10. Provide user interface for the user to interact with the
computer.

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