Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Qualification Title: COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING NC II

Unit of Competency: Install Computer System and Networks

Module Title: Installing Computer Systems and Networks
BASIAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TLE Department
Basiao, Ivisan, Capiz

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 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Welcome to the Module “Installing Computer Systems and Networks”.
This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.

The unit of competency “Install computer systems and networks”

contains knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a Computer Hardware
Servicing NC II Qualification.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each of the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning outcome
there are Information Sheets, Job Sheets, Operation Sheets, and Activity
Sheets. Follow these activities on your own and answer the Self-Check at the end
of each learning activity.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some of the knowledge and skills covered in this
module because you have:
 Been working for some time
 Already have completed training in this area.

If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a particular
skill or skills, talk to him/her about having them formally recognized so you don’t
have to do the same training again. If you have a qualification or Certificate of
Competency from previous trainings show it to your trainer. If the skills you
acquired are still current and relevant to this module, they may become part of the
evidence you can present for RPL. If you are not sure about the currency of your
skills, discuss it with your trainer.

Remember to:

Work through all the information and complete the activities in each
section.
Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager.
He/she is there to support you and show you the correct way to do things.
You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice
on the job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shift.
This way you will improve both your speed and memory and also your
confidence.
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 Use the Self-checks, Operation Sheets or Job Sheets at the end of
each section to test your own progress.
After completing this module ask your trainer to assess your
competency. Result of your assessment will be recorded in your competency
profile. All the learning activities are designed for you to complete at your
own pace.

Inside this module you will find the activities for you to complete
followed by relevant information sheets for each learning outcome. Each
learning outcome may have more than one learning activity.

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SUMMARY OF COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
List of Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Installing computer
1. Install computer systems systems and ELC724318
and networks
networks
Diagnosing and
2. Diagnose and troubleshoot troubleshooting ELC724319
computer systems
computer systems
Configuring
3. Configure computer systems computer systems ELC724320
and networks
and networks
Maintaining
4. Maintain computer systems computer systems ELC724321
and networks
and networks

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 Table of Contents

HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED

LEARNING MATERIALS.........................................................1
LIST OF COMPETENCIES......................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................5
MODULE CONTENT..............................................................6
TECHNICAL TERMS..............................................................7
LEARNING OUTCOME #2......................................................8
LEARNING EXPERIENCES....................................................9
INFORMATION SHEET1.2-1Setting-Up/Installing Desktop
Computer Peripherals, Devices, and Input/output devices.....12
SELF CHECK 1.2-1...............................................................14
JOB SHEET 4.3-1.................................................................16
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 4.3-1.......................16
ANSWER KEY 1.2-1...............................................................17

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 MODULE CONTENT

QUALIFICATION COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING NC II

UNIT OF
Install Computer Systems and Networks
COMPETENCY
MODULE TITLE Installing Computer Systems and Networks
INTRODUCTION:
This module deals with the knowledge, skills, and application to-
wards Installing Computer Systems and Networks specifically on
Setting-Up/Installing Desktop Computer Peripherals, Devices, and
Input/output devices
.

NOMINAL DURATION:8 HOURS

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Plan and prepare for installation
2. Install equipment/device system
3. Conduct test
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. OH&S policies and procedures are followed, the work is appropriately se-
quenced in accordance with requirements
2. Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated ef-
fectively with others involved on the work site
3. Devices / systems are obtained in accordance with established procedures
and to comply with requirements
4. Location in which devices / systems are to be installed is determined from
job requirements
5. Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with
established procedures and checked against job requirements
6. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation
work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked
for correct operation and safety
7. Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred
and complies with requirements
8. OH&S policies and procedures for installing devices/systems are followed
9. Devices / systems are installed in accordance with requirements, without
damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or services

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 a. Variation to devices / systems installation is carried out in accor-
dance to customer/client requirements

10. Devices / systems are terminated and connected in accordance with require-
ments
11. Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with estab-
lished procedures
12. Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appro-
priate personnel before any contingencies are implemented
13. On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance
with established procedures
14. OH&S policies and procedures are followed
15. Circuits and systems are checked as being isolated where necessary using
specified testing procedures
16. Parts or connections of the installation or service that are removed in order
to conduct the test are stored to protect against loss or damage and in accor-
dance with established procedures
17. Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with estab-
lished procedures
18. Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appro-
priate personnel before any contingencies are implemented
19. Devices / systems and/or installation is tested to determine whether it con-
forms to requirements
20. Parts, and/or connections removed for the purpose of testing are returned to
pre-test conditions in accordance with established procedures
21. Final inspections are undertaken to ensure the installed devices / systems
conforms to requirements
22. Documentation in relation to the test is forwarded to appropriate personnel
and/or authority in accordance with requirements
Prerequisite: PC Operation

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 TECHNICAL TERMS

 OHS – Occupational Health and Safety

 VGA – Visual Graphics Accelerator.
 Computer case/System Unit – is a part of a network. It is a special
computer that users on the network can assess to carry out a particular
job.
 Keyboard– is a connector on the back of a computer or other device. A
port is either a serial port or a parallel port.
 USB - (Universal Serial Bus) The modem is a device that allows a given
computer to share data or otherwise a device which let computers ex-
change information
 PS/2 Connector- it is an input device that read text or illustration
printed on paper, translates the information into a form that a computer
can use.
 Wireless - It is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also
known as ‘hardcopy’) of the information generated by the computer.
 Power Supply –a portable storage device which is plug directly to the
USB port.
 Surge Protector – a group of computers and associated devices that are
connected by communications facilities.
 Mouse software that controls the allocation and use of programs and
data that a computer uses.
 BIOS – Basic Input/output System, chip that controls the most basic
functions of the computer and performs a self-test every time you turn it
on.
 Hardware- refers to the tangible (things you can touch) components of a
computer system. Hardware components are further divided into three
groups
 LAN Card – Local area network interface card.
 Multi-tester- is an instrument use to measure voltage, current and re-
sistance.
 NIC – Network Interface Card–The PC expansion board that plug into a
personal computer or server and works with the network operating sys-
tem to control the flow of information over the network.
 Network –it is a communications system connecting two or more com-
puters.
 Network Bridge – divides network into smaller, more manageable sec-
tions helping reduce network traffic.
 Personal computer: A small, single-user computer based on a micropro-
cessor.
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 Printer - It is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also
known as ‘hardcopy’) of the information generated by the computer.

 RAM – Random Access Memory, is a primary memory. This memory is

used inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running.
 RJ 45 – is the connector plugged into the NIC ports on computers and
often connecting the main networking hardware together.
 Router – a device that forwards data packets between Local or Wide Area
Network groups.
 Scanner- it is an input device that read text or illustration printed on
paper, translates the information into a form that a computer can use.
 Server – is a part of a network. It is a special computer that users on
the network can assess to carry out a particular job.
 USB – Universal Serial Bus, a hardware interface for low-speed peripher-
als such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and tele-
phony devices.
 Workstation- is any network computer that connects to and request re-
sources from a network.

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 LEARNING OUTCOME SUMMARY
Upon completion of the module you should be able to:

LO1 Plan and prepare for installation

LO2 Install equipment and/or device and system
LO3 Conduct test
PRE-REQUISITES:
 PC Operations

LEARNING OUTCOME#2 Install Equipment Device/System

CONTENTS:
1. Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
2. Basic Requirements for planned installation
3. Fundamentals of Operating System
4. Computer Components/Devices/Equipment
5. Setting Up/Installing Computer
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Occupational health and safety policies and procedures followed in in-
stalling computer systems , network devices, and peripherals
2. Computer systems, network devices and peripherals installed obtained in
accordance with the established procedures and to comply with require-
ments
3. Appropriate procedures in installing computer systems, network devices
and peripherals achieve in accordance with requirements without dam-
age or distortion to the surrounding environment and services
4. Variation to devices/systems installation carried out in accordance with
the customer/client’s requirements
5. Unplanned events or conditions responded to in accordance to in accor-
dance with established procedures
6. Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from ap-
propriate personnel before any contingencies implemented
7. Ongoing checks of the quality of the work undertaken in accordance with
the established procedures

CONDITION:
Trainees must be provided with the following:

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 a. PC specification
b. Schematic Diagrams
c. Diagnostics software’s and CDROMs
d. Books/manuals/magazines
e. Tools and test equipment’s
i. Slotted head screwdriver
ii. Philips head screwdriver
iii. Long nosed pliers
iv. Allen bit wrench

EVALUATION METHOD:
 Hands-on
 Direct observation
 Practical demonstration
Learning Experiences

Learning Outcome 2: INSTALL EQUIPMENT DEVICE/SYSTEM

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1. Read information sheet If you have some problem on the
1.2-1 on practice occupa- content of the information sheet don’t
tional health and safety pro- hesitate to approach your facilitator.
cedures. If you feel that you are knowledgeable
on the content of the information sheet
1.2-1, you can now answer self- check
provided in the module.
2. Answer self- check 1.2-1 Refer your answers to the answer key
for self- check 1.2-1. You are required
to get all answers correct. If not, read
the information sheets again to answer
all questions correctly.
3. Read information sheet Read the information sheet 1.2-2 on
1.2-2 on basic requirements basic requirements for a planned
for a planned installation. installation and approach your trainer
for any clarification.
4.Answer self- check 1.2-2 Refer your answers to the answer key
for self- check. You are required to get
all answers correct. If not, read the
information sheets again to answer all
questions correctly.
5. Read information sheet Read the information sheet 1.2-3 on
1.2-3 on fundamentals and fundamentals and structures of
structures of operating operating system.
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system.
6.Answer self-check 1.2-3 Refer your answers to the answer key
for self- check. You are required to get
all answers correct. If not, read the
information sheets again to answer all
questions correctly.
7. Read information sheet Read the information sheet 1.2-4 on
1.2-4 on components/ components/ devices peripherals of
devices peripherals of computers, and approach your trainer
computers. for any clarification.
8.Answer self-check 1.2-4 Refer your answers to the answer key
for self- check. You are required to get
all answers correct. If not, read the
information sheets again to answer all
questions correctly.
9. Read information sheet Read the information sheet 1.2-5 on
1.2-5 on setting up/ setting up/ installing desktop
installing desktop computers. computers, and approach your trainer
for any clarification.
10.Answer self-check Trainees shall discuss their
understanding in setting up/ installing
desktop computers
11. Video Presentation on Focus your attention on the video on
Setting-Up/Installing Desk- Setting-Up/Installing Desktop
top Computer Peripherals, Computer Peripherals, Devices, and
Devices, and Input/output Input/output devices. After observing,
devices you can now proceed to Perform Task
Sheet 1.2-5
12.Perform the procedure Compare your work to the Performance
based on the task sheet 1.5-1 Checklist. If you got 100% correct
answer in this task, you can now move
to the next activity. If not review the
information sheet and go over the task
again.
Congratulations on a Job well done!!! You have now successfully
completed the activities of LO & is ready for institutional
assessment. Good luck and use what you have learned here well!!!

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 Information Sheet 1.2-1

PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Learning Objectives: After reading the information sheet, you must be able
to:
1. Determine the occupational health and safety procedures.
2. Identify the occupational health and safety policy.
3. Name the details containing an accident report.

Introduction:
As an aspiring computer technician, you should be knowledgeable of
all essential equipment needed for personal protection and safety. To keep
you safe and secure, this section provides details pertaining to personal
protective equipment.

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

In the school as a computer teacher you must be aware of how your

students behave when they are working in the computer laboratory, as well
as implementing a safe way of accomplishing every task. Safety practices
should be learned early and always adhered to when working with any
electrical device, including personal computers and peripherals. This is for
the protection of not only the people working with them, but also for the
devices themselves. The basis for this process begins with your
Occupational Health and Safety Policies.
Personal Safety While Working Along With PC’s
Computer equipment can be dangerous, and you or others can be
injured or even killed if you don’t follow proper safety guidelines when
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working along PC’s. The following are some precautionary measures to take
before working with any computer equipment:
 Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the
chance of being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident.
 Do not work on components that are plugged into their power source.
 Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned on.
 Remove all jewelry when working inside any computer related equip-
ment.
 Be sure not to mix electronic components and water.

Anti-Static and Safety Precautions

The little shock you experienced while you are walking across a
carpeted floor or touched a door knob, table, counter or even another person
is a result of static electricity. Static electricity is the discharge of electricity
between two objects with different electrical potential. Humans can't feel a
static shock until it is several thousand volts strong, but it takes less than
30 volts to fry a sensitive computer component, such as a stick of RAM or a
processor.

That's why computer technicians and home computer builders have to

guard their computers against the deadly ravages of static electricity, as well
as take steps to avoid injury to your selves.

Safety and Anti-Static Rules

 When possible, try to avoid working in carpeted areas. Carpeting

greatly increases static buildup within your body.
 Always use an anti-static wrist strap when working on a computer (ex-
cept when working on monitors
 Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any pow-
ered peripherals while you are working on it.
 Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare
hand before you touch anything inside. Do this even if you are wear-
ing an anti-static wristband.
 Always handle electronic components by a non-conducting (non-
metallic) edge. Don't touch the pins or other connectors.
 Never plug an ATX power supply into AC power unless it is connected
either to a computer's motherboard or to a dummy test load.
 Always use a UL-approved surge protector or an Uninterruptible
Power Supply that incorporates surge and spike protection.
 Never eat, drink, or smoke while working on a computer.

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 SELF- CHECK 1.2-1

1. What are the 5 precautionary measures to take before working with

any computer equipment?
2.It is the discharge of electricity between two objects with different
electrical potential.

3. How many volts to fry a sensitive computer component, such as a

stick of RAM or a processor.

4. Give at least 3 safety and anti- static rules.

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 ANSWER KEY 1.2-1

#1 Answers:
1. Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the chance
of being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident.
2. Do not work on components that are plugged into their power source.
3. Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned on.
4. Remove all jewelry when working inside any computer related equipment.
5. Be sure not to mix electronic components and water.

#2. Static electricity

#3. 30 volts

#4. Answers
1. When possible, try to avoid working in carpeted areas. Carpeting greatly
increases static buildup within your body.
2. Always use an anti-static wrist strap when working on a computer
(except when working on monitors
3. Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any powered
peripherals while you are working on it.

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 Information Sheet 1.2-2
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A PLANNED INSTALLATION

Learning Objectives: After reading the information sheet, you must be able
to:
1. Determine the basic requirements for a planned installation.
2. Identify the input and output devices

Introduction:
In installing computer system there are events or conditions that may
happen that we never expected. So, it’s nice and better to be prepared
whenever it happened.

HARDWARE Refers to the tangible (things you can touch) components of a

computer system. Hardware components are further divided into three groups
namely
 Input Devices
 Output devices
 System Unit

INPUT DEVICES. Performs the two most basic computing tasks: issuing
commands and entering data. Common input devices are the following:
- Keyboard – is a standard input device of most computers

MOUSE

KEYBOARD

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 - Mouse – is a hand-clicked device used for pointing. The modern mouse
uses a ball for movement and has two to three buttons.
- Trackball – is like a stationary, upside down mouse.
- Joystick – is an input device which is commonly used for computer
games

JOYSTICK
LIGHT PEN

- Light pen – a device used to draw, write, or issue commands when it touches
a specially designed screen.

OUTPUT DEVICES. After processing the data fed into computer with the use of
input devices, the information must now be outputted in a form understood by
human beings. Output devices are classified according to the output they can
produce. An output which you can hold in your hand is called hard copy.
Output types such as audio and video are referred to as soft copy. The following
are output devices used.
- Printer - an output device that produces text and graphics on paper

NON-IMPACT PRINTER IMPACT PRINTER

- Video Monitors – The monitor, or display is used to provide soft copy
output. Video monitors are either monochrome or colored

VIDEO MONITOR

SPEAKERS

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 Speakers- play sounds transmitted as electrical signals from the sound
card.
 Modem – a device that sends and receives data over telephone lines to and
from computers.

Modem

THE SYSTEM UNIT. The system unit is the part of the computer which is
responsible for accepting and processing the data brought in by the input
devices. It also responsible for passing the resulting information to the users
via the output devices.

 The Main Circuit Board - Also called the "system board," is the main
printed circuit board in an electronic device, which contains sockets that ac-
cept additional boards. In a personal computer, the motherboard contains
the bus, CPU and coprocessor sockets, memory sockets, keyboard controller
and supporting chips.

MAIN CIRCUIT
BOARD

 Port – is a connection from the main circuit board to a peripheral device

such as a keyboard, a printer or a video monitor. The port is also called an
interface. Ports are arranged at the rear of the main circuit board.
 Expansion Slot – is a receptacle inside a computer or other electronic sys-
tem that accepts printed circuit boards.

 The Bus. is responsible for transporting electronic signals from place to

place or specific predefined routes.
 The CPU – The CPU is the computer’s processor, controller and storage de-
vice
 Case and Power Supply – is also known as the system unit, the case or sys-
tem cabinet is the box that houses the processor chip (CPU), the memory
chips, and the motherboard with power supply, as drive, and CD-ROM or
DVD drive. It includes a power supply unit and a fan to keep the circuitry
free from overheating.

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 Clock – it synchronizes the operation of all parts of the PC, and provides the
basic timing signal for the CPU.

 Memory – The memory in a computer system is of two fundamental types:

The main memory and the secondary memory.

MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD

 RAM-(Random Access Memory) is a group of memory chips, typically of the

dynamic RAM (DRAM) type, which function as the computer's primary
workspace. The "random" in RAM means that the contents of each byte of
storage in the chip can be directly accessed without regard to the bytes be-
fore or after it.

 BIOS – The BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) is a ROM chip that pro-
vide.

 CMOS – stores the configuration of the PC (example the password, disk type,
amount of memory installed, current time and data). CMOS stands for Com-
plimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor.
 Secondary Memory – Secondary memory is where programs and data are
kept for a long term basis. Common secondary storage devices are the
floppy disk and hard disk, Compact disk or CD.
 FLOPPY DISK – (or diskette) is as flimsy as a sheet of paper but is protected
by a sturdy, square jacket that encases it. It has a low capacity, and is very,
very slow compared to other storage devices.

FLOPPY DISK
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 HARD-DISK DRIVE – A hard-disk drive is a storage device that store billons
of characters of data on a non-remove able disk platter.

CD-ROM/DVD
 HARD- DISK
CD-ROM/DVD DRIVE – A CD (computer
DRIVE disk) drive,Drive
or its more recent vari-
ant, a DVD (digital video disk, is a storage device that use laser technology to
read data from optical disks.

 VIDEO CARD – is a board that is plugged into a period computer to give it

display capabilities. It connects the processor’s output information into a
video signal that can be sent through a cable to the monitor.

VIDEO CARD SOUND CARD

 SOUND CARD - enhances the computers sound generating capabilities by

allowing sound to be output through speakers.

 MODEM – A modem is a device that sends and receives data over telephone
lines to and from computers.

MODEM
IDE CABLE / FLOPPY CABLES

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  POWER CABLES – it supplies power from the power supply to the drive.
The power cables are red, yellow and black. The yellow wire furnishes 12
volts of power, the red wire furnishes 5 volts of power, the two black wire
are ground wire for each.

 IDE AND FLOPPY DISK RIBBON CABLE – IDE stands for Integrate Device
Electronics. It shows how to connect an IDE cable to two devices namely the
top device (master) and the bottom device (slave).

SELF-CHECK 1.2-2

A. MULTIPLE CHOICES: Write the letter of the correct answer.

Use a separate sheet of paper in answering.
1. What do you call a device converts computer output into display images?
a. Floppy disk c. Printer
b. Monitor d. Processor

2. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

a. Floppy Disk Drive c. Printer
b. Memory Chip d. Processor

3. If you want to enhance your computer’s capabilities, which would you in-
stall?
a. Monitor c. Speaker
b. Sound Card d. Video Card

4. What part of the main circuit board would you connect a peripheral de-
vice such as keyboard, printer or video monitor?
a. The Bus c. Expansion Slot
b. Port d. Cable
5. You want a hard copy of your input, which would provide you this?
a. Monitor c. Speaker
b. Printer d. Video Camera

B. TRUE OR FALSE.
Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is wrong.

1. The main memory is a software component.

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2. Processing is the manipulation by which a computer transforms data
into information.
3. The operating system is the part of the system software.
4. Input devices include the keyboard and the mouse.
5. Main memory is where programs and data are kept on a long term ba-
sis.

ANSWER KEY:
Self- Check 1.2-2
a) Multiple Choice.
1. a
2. c
3. d
4. b
5. c

b) True or False
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False

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 Information Sheet 1.2-3
FUNDAMENTALS AND STRUCTURES OF OPERATING SYSTEM

Learning Objectives: After reading the information sheet, you must be able
to:
1. Determine what operating system is.
2. Identify the common operating system.

Introduction:
To be knowledgeable in the operating system and the different
common operating system it is necessary to discuss this topic.

Operating System (OS)

 It is a software that manages computer resources and provides program-
mers/users with an interface used to access those resources.

 Is a layer of software which takes care of technical aspects of a computer's

operation. It shields the user of the machine from the low-level details of the
machine's operation and provides frequently needed facilities.

Below is a listing of common operating systems available today, and who developed
them.

Operating system Developer Operating system Developer

Corel Linux Corel MS-DOS 5.x Microsoft

Linux Linux Torvalds MS-DOS 6.x Microsoft
MAC OS 8 Apple Windows 2000 Microsoft
MAC OS 9 Apple Windows 2003 Microsoft

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MAC OS 10 Apple Windows 95 Microsoft
MAC OS X Apple Windows 98 Microsoft
Mandrake Linux Mandrake Windows CE Microsoft
MS-DOS 1.x Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft
MS-DOS 2.x Microsoft Windows NT Microsoft
MS-DOS 3.x Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft
MS-DOS 4.x Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft

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 SELF-CHECK 1.2-3
Conduct validation and testing

Use a separate sheet of paper in answering.

1. Discuss the importance of Operating system.

2. Name some of the common operating systems used nowadays.

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 ANSWER KEY:

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1. Operating System configures and manages hardware and it helps to connect

hardware and applications.
2. Common operating systems are MAC OS, Windows, MS-DOS and Linux.

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 Information Sheet 1.2-4
FAMILIARIZING COMPONENTS/ DEVICES PERIPHERALS OF
COMPUTERS

Learning Objectives: After reading the information sheet, you must be able
to:
1. Familiarize components/ devices peripherals of computers.
2. Identify the function of the different components/ devices peripherals of
computers.

Introduction:
Familiarizing the components/ devices peripherals of computers are
important factors for the trainee to master for them to determine its function
in installing computers system and networks.

A PERIPHERAL DEVICE is any component or piece of equipment that expands a

computer’s input, storage, and output capabilities. Peripheral devices serve
specific purpose, enhance a computer’s functions, or add new service or additional
resources.
• Video Card - converts the processor’s output information into a video
signal that can be sent through a cable to the monitor.
• Sound Card – enhances the computer’s sound-generating capabilities by
allowing sound to be output Philips Screw Driver- Used to drive or fasten pos-
itive slotted screws through speakers
• Monitor – is the display device that takes the electrical signals from the
video card and forms an image using points of colored light on the screen.

MONITOR

SPEAKERS

• Speaker – plays sounds transmitted as electrical signals from the sound

card.
• Printer - an output device that produces text and graphics on paper.
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 PRINTER

• Keyboard – an input device that converts letters, numbers, and other

characters into electrical signals readable by the processors.

KEYBOARD

MOUSE

• Mouse – is used for inputting commands and to manipulate objects

viewed on the computer display screen.

• Microphone - a device that converts sounds to electrical signals by

means of a vibrating diaphragm.
• Scanner - it is an input device that reads text or illustration printed on
paper, translates the information into a form that a computer can use.

SCANNER DIGITAL CAMERA

• Digital Camera – use a light-sensitive processor chip to capture photo-

graphic images in digital form on a small diskette inserted in the camera or on
flash memory chips.
• Graphic tablet – objects are drawn using a pen or a puck. The puck is
technically a tablet cursor, not a mouse.
• Joy Stick - a hand-held control stick that allows a player to control the
movements of a cursor on a computer screen or a symbol in a video game.

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Other Peripheral Devices
• Hard-disk drive – is a storage device that stores billions of characters of
data on a non-removable disk.

MODEM
HARD DRIVE MODEM

• Modem – an electronic device that connects computers via a telephone line,

allowing the exchange of information.

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A. Identification. Label the following peripheral devices and give their functions.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 ANSWER KEY:

Self- Check 1.2-4

1. Modem - allows a given computer to share data or otherwise a device
which let computers exchange information
2. Mouse – It is used for pointing and also to easily access other commands
3. Keyboard – It is primarily used in entering and editing data
4. Speaker – It play sounds transmitted as electrical signals from the sound
card.
5. Monitor – It displays activity inside the computer

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 INFORMATION SHEET 1.2-5
Setting-Up and Install Computer Components/Peripherals

Learning Objectives: After reading the information sheet, you must be able
to:
1. Set up computer components/ devices peripherals.
2. Determine the steps in setting up computer components/ devices
peripherals on a desktop computer.

Introduction
Are you having trouble in setting-up your computer? While this
may seem like an overwhelming and difficult task, it is really quite
simple. It does not matter what name brand of computer you have
because most computers are set up in a similar way.

If you are setting up a newly purchased computer that's still in the

box, you will probably find a how-to guide in the packaging that in-
cludes step-by-step details. However, even if it didn't include instruc-
tions you can still set up the computer in just a few easy steps. In this
lesson, we'll go through the different steps that are needed to set up a
typical computer.

These are the few steps in setting-up your computer:

Unpack the monitor and computer case from the box. Remove any
plastic covering or protective tape. Place the monitor and computer
case where you wish on the desk or work area.

Think about where you want your

desk or work area to be located,
as well as where you want your
monitor, computer case, and
other hardware. Be sure to place
your computer case in an area
that is well-ventilated and that
has good air flow. This will help to

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 prevent overheating.

2. Locate the monitor cable. It will usually be either a VGA or DVI

cable. VGA cables will often have blue connectors to make them
easier to identify. (If you have an all-in-one computer that's built
into the monitor, you can skip to Step 4).

3. Connect one end of the cable to the monitor port on the back of the
computer case and the other end to
The monitor. Hand-tighten the plastic
-covered screws on the monitor cable
to secure it.

Take Note! Many computer cables

will only fit a specific way. If the
cable doesn't fit, don't force it or
you might damage the connectors.
Make sure the plug aligns with the
port, then connect it.

4. Unpack the keyboard and

determine whether it uses a USB
(rectangular) connector or a PS/2
(round) connector. I fit uses a
USB connector, plug it into any
of the USB ports on the back of
the computer. If it uses a PS/2
connector, plug it into the purple
keyboard port on the back of the
computer.

5. Unpack the mouse and determine whether it uses a USB (rectangular)

connector or a PS/2 (round) connector. If it uses a USB connector, plug it
into any of the USB ports on the back of the computer. If it uses a PS/2
connector, plug it into the green mouse port on the back of the computer.

Take Note:If your keyboard has a USB port, you can connect
your mouse to the keyboard instead of connecting it directly to your
computer.

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 Take Note: If you have a wireless mouse or keyboard, you may
need to connect a Bluetooth dongle (USB adapter) to your com-
puter. However, many computers have built-in Bluetooth, so a
dongle may not be necessary.

4. If you have external speakers or headphones, you can connect

them to your computer's audio port (either on the front or the
back of the computer case). Many computers have color-coded
ports. Speakers or headphones connect to the green port, and a
microphone can connect to the pink port. The blue port is the
line in, which can be used with other types of devices.

Some speakers, headphones, and microphones have USB connectors

instead of the usual audio plug. These can be connected to any USB
port. In addition, many computers have speakers or microphones built
into the monitor.

4. Locate the two power supply cables that came with your com-
puter. Plug the first power
Supply cable into the back of the
computer case, and then into
a surge protector. Then, using
the other cable, connect the
monitor to the surge protector.

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 6. Finally, plug the surge protector
into a wall outlet. You may also
need to turn the surge protector on
if it has a power switch.

Setup complete

Your basic computer hardware is now set up. Before you start it up,
spend some time arranging your workspace. A workspace that is ar-
ranged well can improve your productivity and promote health.

Congratulations! Job Well done!

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 Self-Check 1.2-5
A.MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Read carefully each statement below. Choose the correct letter for
the correct answer.

_____ 1. What is the purpose of unpacking and removing plastics on the

desktop peripherals before setting up the desktop computer?
a. It may cause overheating in your computer
b. Your computer will be pleasing to the eye
c. It can damage the health of the user
d. All of the above

_____ 2. What are usual monitor cables of a desktop computer?

a. SATA & ATA
b. VGA & DVI
c. PS/2 & USB
d. All of the above

_____ 3. What will you do if the cable will not fit to the ports?
a. Force the cable so that it will fit the ports
b. Break the excessive pins so that the connector will fit to the port
c. Check if the connector and the port are compatible then align the
connector pins to its port
d. All of the above

_____ 4. What is the purpose of unpacking and removing red tape in

opening the computer case before setting up the peripherals?
a. It may cause overheating in your computer
b. Your computer will be pleasing to the eye
c. It can easily open and you can install properly the computer
components and peripherals.
d. All of the above

_____ 5. Why is arranging your workplace important in setting-up your

desktop computer?
a. It can improved your productivity and promote health
b. It can be pleasing to your eye
c. It can reduce electric consumption
d. All of the above
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B. IDENTTIFICATION
Direction: Identify the following parts of computer components.

_____________1. This is a type of connectors that you use to connect the

monitor and the system unit.
_____________2. These are commonly types of connectors that a keyboard
and a mouse have.
_____________3. These are _________ ports commonly used for the speaker
and headphone ports.
_____________ 4. Some of computers have color coded ports; Green ports are
for _______________ port?
______________5.Some of computers have color coded ports, Blue ports are
for _______________ port?

Refer to the Answer Key.

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 ANSWER KEY:

Self-Check 1.2-5

Test 1-A
1. d
2. c
3. d
4. c
5. b

Test 1-B
1. VGA & DVI
2. PS/2 & USB
3. Audio Port
4. Speakers &Headphones
5. Line in

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 Task Sheet 1.5-1

Title: Setting up of Desktop Computer

Performance Objective In the Assessment Center laboratory, given the
supplies, computer components and peripherals, materials, and
equipment, you are required to set-up a new desktop computer and
connect all the components/peripherals for 15 minutes.
Supplies/Materials: pen and paper
Equipment:
1. Monitor
2. System Unit
3. Connectors
4. Computer peripherals/components
Steps/Procedure:
1. Proceed to the station assigned to you
2. Identify the computer components.
3. Set-up/install the desktop computer
4. Locate the monitor cable.
5. Connect one end of the cable to the monitor port on the back of the
computer case and the other end to the monitor.
6. Uses a USB connector.
7. Unpack the mouse and determine whether it uses a USB (rectangular)
connector or a PS/2 (round) connector.
8. If you have external speakers or headphones, you can connect them
to your computer's audio port.
9. Locate the two power supply cables that came with your computer.
10. Finally, plug the surge protector into a wall outlet.
11. Submit output to trainer for evaluation
Assessment Method: Practicum with interview

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 Performance Criteria Checklist Task

CRITERIA YES NO
Did you proceed to the station assigned to you? 
Did you Identify the computer components? 
Did you Set-up/install the desktop computer? 
Did you connect one end of the cable to the 
monitor port on the back of the computer case
and the other end to the monitor?
Did you uses a USB connector? 
Did you unpack the mouse and determine whether 
it uses a USB (rectangular) connector or a PS/2
(round) connector?
Did you If you have external speakers or 
headphones, you can connect them to your
computer's audio port?

Did you locate the two power supply cables that 

came with your computer?
Did you Finally, plug the surge protector into a 
wall outlet?
Did you submit output to trainer for evaluation? 

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