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TLE-Information and Communication Technology

Computer System Servicing

First Quarter-Module 1
Lesson 1 Computer Parts and its Peripherals

Writer: Julie H. Puchero

Illustrator: Jee-jay B. Canillo
Cover Illustrator: Christopher E. Mercado
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the performance of Computer System
Servicing 9 tasks. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Types and parts of the computer

• Lesson 2 – Computer peripherals and devices

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define computer and its parts

2. describe the types and classification of the computer
3. classify the different forms of personal computers
4. distinguish the computer peripherals and devices
5. Value the importance of the computer parts and its peripherals

What I Know

Read the statements below. Put a check mark on the appropriate box of your answer.

STATEMENT TRUE FALSE

1. ICT stands for institute communicate technology.
2. A computer monitor is like a television screen and it
allows you to see the internet, Facebook, twitter, documents or
your favorite movies.
3. We need to learn about ICT if we do not want to be left behind
4. Computer is an electronic device used to process and convert
data into useful information.
5. The three major types of computers are analog, digital and
hybrid computers.

After reading and carefully answering the pre-assessment skill test, you might
have ideas of what you will be dealing with in this module.

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Lesson Types and parts of the Computer
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Computers have become a useful part of our everyday lives. The types of
computers we use at home or at work are referred to varied names such as PCs,
microcomputers, laptop, netbook or desktop. These computers are most popularly
referred to as “personal computers” or PC’s, the most common type of computer in
the world.

What’ s In
Computers is one of the brilliant inventions of mankind. Being familiar with
the types and parts of the computers are not enough. Due to computers, we have
been able to speed up our daily work, carry out critical transactions and achieve
accuracy and precision in work. Computers are classified under various types. Let
us look the different classification and types of computers.

What’ s New

Understanding the types and parts of the computer

A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of

instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data (input), process the data
according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the
information for future use. Any kind of computers consists of HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE.

What is It
Different Types of Computers

Analog Computers. Analog computers is a form of

computer that uses continuously form of physical
quantities and it can perform calculations with the
help of measures. These computers mostly used in the
hospitals, aircrafts and so on.

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Digital Computers. Digital computers are the most
common computers that we are using every day that
perform calculations and logical operations.

Hybrid Computers. Hybrid computers are computers

with combined features of both digital and analog
type. This type of computer operates by counting as
well as by measuring.

Classification of Computers

The following are the classification of the different types of computers based
on their sizes and functionalities:

Mainframe Computers- are multi-user,

multiprogramming and high-performance computers.
They operate at a very high speed, have a very large
storage capacity and can handle the workload of many
users. It is also used in centralized databases and
used in organizations like banks or companies.

Minicomputers- are digital computers generally used

in multi-user system. They have high processing
speed and high storage capacity that the
microcomputer and minicomputers. They are used for
real-time applications in industries, research centers,
etc.
Servers. They are computers designed to provide
services to client machines in a computer network.
They have larger storage capacities and powerful
processors. Usually they are very large in size, as they
have large processors and many hard drives. They are
designed to be fail-safe and resistant to crash.

Supercomputers. They are the fastest and the most

expensive machines. Some of the faster
supercomputers can perform trillions of calculations
per second such as weather forecasting, climate
research and aircraft design.

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Microcomputers. A computer with a microprocessor
and its central processing unit it is known as a
microcomputer. They do not occupy space as much as
mainframes do.

Personal Computers
Desktops. A desktop is the most common type of
microcomputer. It is a stand-alone machine that can
be placed on the desk.

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.

Netbooks. They fall in the category of laptops but are

inexpensive and relatively smaller in size. They had a
smaller feature set and lesser capacities in
comparison to regular laptops, at the time they came
into the market.

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 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.
Tablet Computers: Tablets are mobile computers
that are very handy to use. They use the touch screen
technology. Tablets come with an onscreen keyboard
or use a stylus or a digital pen. Apple's iPod redefined
the class of tablet computers.

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What’s More
Identify the following. Write your answers on the blank provided.

1. Designed for use at a desk or table and made up of separate

Components

2. Most common computers that we are using every day that

perform calculations and logical operations.

3. Computers have larger storage capacities and

powerful Processors

4. Battery or AC-powered personal computers that are more

portable than desktop computers, allowing you to use them almost anywhere.

5. The mobile computers that are very handy to use

What I Have Learned

• Computer is

• The three most common types of computer are

What I Can Do
For online learners:

Using the link below, watch and study the short video and answer the following questions,
then send your answer using your email or through messenger.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_azDxlPvh0

1. Based on the short video, what are the three classification of computers?

2. Discuss the two types of the monitor. Explain your answer.

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 Offline Learners:

Write a short description about the different personal computers. Explain briefly and
write your answer on the space provided.

Assessment
Self-Check 1.1

Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the space provided. 5pts each.

1. What is computer?

2. What are the three types of computers?

3. Distinguish at least three (3) different personal computers and its functions.

Self-Check 1.2

Choose and write the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is a computer?
a. A programmable electronic device that processes data via instructions to output
information for future use.
b. Raw facts and figures that has no meaning processed via a set of instructions.
c. Meaning attached to data letters, pictures, symbols or sounds.
d. All of the above
2. What is Data and Information?
a. Raw facts and figures that has no meaning processed via a set of instructions and
Meaning attached to data letters, pictures, symbols or sounds.
b. Raw information and meaningful data.

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d. All of the above.
3. Why do users use computers?
a. For their data processing speeds, accuracy, storage capacity and ability to work for
long periods.
b. Computers are very fast and not very accurate.
c. Computers work for long periods without the need for maintenance.
d. Computers stores large amounts of data.
4. A computer system consists of both hardware and software.
a. True.
b. False.
5. Hardware is a set of instructions called programs the computer uses to carry out tasks while
Software are all the parts of the computer you can see and touch and is also known as
peripherals.
a. True
b. False.

Additional Activities
If your parents ask you and give you a chance to choose to buy one of the personal
computers, what will you choose and why? Write your answer inside the bubble.

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Lesson Computer Peripherals and
2 Devices

In this lesson, it introduces the different peripherals and devices of the computer. It
is here to help you understand that the computer peripherals are the external
devices of the computer

What I Know
JUMBLED LETTERS:

Re-arrange the scrambled letters to form a word

1. PTREOCMU
2. LIPREIPAHES
3. SDVEIEC
4. ROTOMIN
5. OYRKAEDB

What’ s In
Computer peripheral is any external devices for the computer to enter any
information and instructions, for storage or processing and to deliverthe processed
data to a human operator.

What’ s New

Understanding Computer Peripherals

A peripheral or peripheral device is ancillary device used to put information
into,get information out, or store information into the computer. The types of
peripherals devices are divided into three. They are the input, output and storage
devices.

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 What is It

Computer Peripherals
What is Computer Peripherals?

A computer peripheral is any external devices used to put information into,get

information out, or store information into the computer. They are called the input,
output and storage devices.

What are the devices of a computer?

The following list represents a basic set of devices found in most Personal Computers.

1. System Unit.It is the main part of a

microcomputer, usually enclosed by chassis. It
includes the following parts: motherboard,
microprocessor, memory chips, buses, ports,
expansion slots and cards.

2. Motherboard / Mainboard / System Board.

Itis the main circuit board of a computer. It
contains most of the circuits and components
that run
the computer.
3. CPU (Central Processing Unit). The processor is
the main “brain” or “heart” of a computer
system.
It performs all of the instructions and
calculations that are needed and manages the
flow of information through a computer
4. Primary storage. It is the internal storage or
main memory of the computer. It works as a
storage space that holds data instructions for
processing and processed data (information)
waiting to be sent to secondary storage.
Physically, primary storage are the RAM or ROM
chips.

Two (2) Types of Memory

a. ROM(Read Only Memory).It is non-volatile,it

holds data even when the power is on or off

b. RAM(Random Access Memory).volatile, meaning

it holds data only when the power is on. When
the power is off, RAM's contents are lost.

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5. Adapters.They areprinted-circuit boards (also
called interface cards) that enable the computer
to use a peripheral device for which it does not
have the necessary connections or circuit
boards. They are often used to permit upgrading
to a new different hardware.

6. Power Supply Unit (PSU).It is installed in the

back corner of the PC case, next to the
motherboard. It converts 120/220vac (standard
house power) into DC voltages that are used by
other components in the PC.

7. Hard Disk Drive (HDD).It is also known as hard

drive, a magnetic storage device that is installed
inside the computer. The hard drive is used as
permanent storage for data. In a Windows
computer, the hard drive is usually configured
as the C: drive and contains the operating
system and applications.
8. Optical Disk Drive (ODD) It is a drive or a
storage device that uses lasers to read data on the
optical media. There are three types of optical
drives: Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc
(DVD) and Blu-ray Disc (BD).

9. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD). It is an optical drive

designed to access data stored on a DVD. A laser
moves back and forth near the disk surface and
accesses data at a very fast rate.

What are the input and output devices of a computer?

The devices attached to a personal computer can be classified into two- the input
and output devices. Input Device is composed of a device that accepts data and
instructions from the user or from another computer system. While, output device
is any piece of computer hardware that displays results after the computer has
processed the input data that has been entered.

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Types of Input Devices

Keyboard It is an input device developed for the

PC used to enter data to the PC.

Mouse is an input device used for selecting,

dragging, hovering and clicking. It enables the
user to move along the screen of the PC.

Scanner is a device that can read text or

illustrations printed on paper and translates the
information into a form the computer can use

Microphone is an audio input devices that allow

a user to send audio signals to a computer for
processing, recording, or carrying out
commands. It allows users to speak to the
computer in order to record a voice message or
navigate software.

Webcam is a video camera that feeds its images

in real time to a computer or computer network

Output Devices
Computer Display Monitor. It displays
information in visual form, using text and
graphics. The portion of the monitor that
displays the information is called the screen or
video display terminal. The types of Monitor are
CRT,
LCD and LED Monitors

LCD Projectors. It utilizes two sheets of

polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution
between them. It is used for displaying video,
text, images and other computer data on screen
or other flat surface

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Printer is a device that prints text or
illustrations on paper. There are different kinds
of printers like the inkjet or bubble jet printer,
laser and LCD and LED printer.

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.

What is a Storage Device?

Aside from the devices attached on a PC, there
are also the so-called storage devices that
perform a special task in computing system.
Storage device is any apparatus for recording
computer data in a permanent or semipermanent
form.
Compact disc (CD)is also called optical disc, a
nonmagnetic, polished metal disk used to store
digital information. The disc is read by the CD-
ROM.

Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is an optical disc

technology with a 4.7 gigabyte storage capacity
on a single-sided, one-layered disk, which is
enough for a 133-minute movie.

USB flash driveis a plug-and-play portable

storage device that uses flash memory and is
lightweight enough to attach to a key chain. A
USB drive can be used in place of a floppy disk,
Zip drive disk, or CD.

Hard disk drive (HDD) is the main, and usually

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

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What’s More
Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if the statement
is FALSE, change the underline word or group of words to make the whole
statement true, write the correct answer on the space provided.

1. Input device is a hardware device capable of holding information.

2. One of the output device is the monitor

3. The projector is an output device that gives illustrations on paper.

4. Adapter enable the computer to use a peripheral device for which it

does not have the necessary connections or circuit boards

5. Motherboard is the main circuit board of a computer

What I Have Learned

1. device is connected to the computer to perform a

specific function into the computer.
2. The physical, touchable, electronic and mechanical parts of a
computer are called the
3 The different devices attached to the computer are classified into three:
, , and devices.

What I Can Do
Online Learners: Using the link below, watch and study the short video and
answer the following questions below then send you answer through email or
messenger

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_azDxlPvh0

1. Based on the short video presentation, list down the types of

peripheral devices. Explain briefly

2. The two types of monitor are the LCD and LED. Explain briefly the difference
between the two devices.

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 Offline Learners:

Based on what you have learned in our lesson, draw two examples of hardware in each
category below and give their functions.

INPUT OUTPUT STORAGE

Assessment
Self-Check 2.1

Choose and write the letter of the correct answer.

1. The main part of a microcomputer enclosed by the chassis
a. system unit
b. CPU
c. digitizer tablet
d. printer
2. A graphics drawing tablet used for sketching new images or tracing old ones
a. system unit
b. CPU
c. digitizer tablet
d. printer
3. The processor is the brain or heart of a computer
a. system unit
b. CPU
c. digitizer tablet
d. printer

4. A device that prints text or illustrations on paper

a. system unit
b. CPU
c. digitizer tablet
d. printer

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 5. It is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media
a. primary storage
b. optical drive
c. hard disc drive
d. digital versatile drive
6. A magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer.
a. primary storage
b. optical drive
c. hard disc drive
d. digital versatile drive
7. Also known as a system board
a. system unit
b. power supply unit
c. motherboard
d. CPU
8. Installed in the back corner of the PC case, next to the motherboard
a. system unit
b. power supply unit
c. motherboard
d. CPU
9. Non-volatile, meaning it holds data even when the power is on or off.
a. CPU
b. ROM
c. PSU
d. RAM
10. Volatile, meaning it holds data only when the power is on.
a. ROM
b. PSU
c. RAM

Self-Check 2.2

Classify the TYPES OF DEVICES (Input, Output, Storage Devices) write your answer
on blank provided below.

1. Printer
2. HDD
3. Keyboard
4. USB
5. Monitor
6. DVD
7. Mouse
8. Projector
9. CD
10. Speaker

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Additional Activities

Which peripherals are currently attached to your computer? Make a list of

them and describe their purpose. Write your answer inside the box provided
below

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Answer Key

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 Development Team of the Module

Writers: Julie H. Puchero (MHS)

Editors:
Jennifer A. Dela Rosa (Dept. Head-JDPNHS)
Uriel B. Teodoro (School Head-SNNHS)

Internal Reviewer: Joseph T. Santos (EPS-EPP/TLE)

External Reviewer:
Illustrator/Layout Artist: Jee-jay B. Canillo (NHS)
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Joseph T. Santos
Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

Education Program Supervisor – Learning Resource Management Section

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800,

Philippines Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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