COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Identifying and Obtaining Materials Necessary in Computer
Hardware Assembly
Background Information for Learners:
After reading this information, you must be able to identify the Basic Terms,
Concepts, Functions, and Characteristics of PC Hardware Components.
Types of Computer Systems
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1. A workstation is a high-end personal computer
designed for technical or scientific applications.
Intended primarily to be used by one person at a
time, they are commonly connected to a local area
network and run multi-user operating systems.
2. Desktop computers come in a variety of styles
ranging from large vertical tower cases to small
form factor models and usually intended to have the
display screen placed on top to save space on the
desktop. Most modern desktop computers have
separate screens and keyboards
3. Nettop is a subtype of desktop that was introduced
by Intel in February 2008 and described as low-
cost, lean-function desktop computers.
4. A laptop computer is sometimes called a
notebook computer, it usually comes in small size
and designed for portability.
5. Netbooks are mini notebooks that are rapidly
evolving category of small, light, and inexpensive
laptop computers suited for general computing and
accessing web-based applications. These are often
marketed as "companion devices," that augment a
user's other computer access.
6. A tablet PC is a notebook or slate-shaped mobile
computer that was first introduced by Pen
computing in the early 90s with their Peng Tablet
Computer and popularized by Microsoft. Its
touchscreen allows the user to operate the computer
with a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of
a keyboard or mouse.
7. The ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) is a small form
factor of tablet PCs that was developed by
Microsoft, Intel, and Samsung. It typically features
the Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or
Linux operating system and low-voltage Intel Atom
or VIA C7-M processors.
8. A home theater PC (HTPC) is a convergence
device that combines the functions of a personal
computer and a digital video recorder. It is
connected to a television or a television-sized
computer display and is often used as a digital
photo, music, video player, TV receiver and digital
video recorder.
9. All-in-one PC also known as all-in-one desktops,
integrate the computer case and system components
into the monitor so that the entire PC is contained
all in one unit. All-in-one (AIO) desktop PCs offer
the advantage of a smaller form factor than desktop
PCs, but they often come with several drawbacks as
well, including higher cost, weaker performance,
and limited upgrade options.
The all-in-one computer design debuted with the
Apple iMac in 1998. While the early all-in-one PC
computers were expensive and bulky, all-in-one
PCs have become much slimmer, lighter, and
cheaper with the advent of LCD monitors and
smaller, less
expensive desktop system components.
10. A pocket PC is a hardware specification for a
handheld-sized computer (personal digital assistant)
that runs the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating
system. It may have the capability to run an
alternative operating system like NetBSD or Linux.
It has many of the capabilities of modern desktop
PCs.
Computer Hardware and Peripherals
An exploded view of a modern personal computer and peripherals:
Scanner Speakers
CPU (Microprocessor) Monitor
Primary storage (RAM) System Software
Expansion cards (graphics cards, etc.) Application Software
Power supply Keyboard
Optical disc drive Mouse
Secondary storage (Hard disk) External Hard Disk
Motherboard Printer
Computer case
A computer case is the enclosure that
contains the main components of a
computer. Cases are usually constructed
from steel or aluminum, although other
materials such as wood and plastic have
been used. Cases can come in many
different sizes, or form factors.
Processor
The central processing unit, or CPU, is that
part of a computer which executes software
program instructions. In older computers
this circuitry was formerly on several
printed circuit boards, but in PCs is a single
integrated circuit. Nearly all PCs contain a
type of CPU known as a microprocessor.
with a fan attached via heat sink.
Motherboard
The motherboard, also referred to as
system board or mainboard, is the
primary circuit board within a personal
computer.
Main memory
A PC's main memory is fast storage that is
directly accessible by the CPU and is used to
store the currently executing program and
immediately needed data.
Hard disk drive
Mass storage devices store programs
and data even when the power is off;
they do require power to perform read
and write functions during usage.
Although flash memory has dropped in
cost, the prevailing form of mass
storage in personal computers is still the
hard disk.
Video Card
The video card - otherwise called a graphics
card, graphics adapter or video adapter -
processes and renders the graphics output
from the computer to the computer display,
and is an essential part of the modern
computer.
Visual display unit
A visual display unit (or monitor) is a
piece of electrical equipment, usually
separate from the computer case, which
displays viewable images generated by
a computer without producing a
permanent record.
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Keyboard
In computing, a keyboard is an arrangement
of buttons that each correspond to a
function, letter, or number. They are the
primary devices of inputting text.
Mouse
A Mouse on a computer is a small,
slidable device that users hold and slide
around to point at, click on, and
sometimes drag objects on screen in a
graphical user interface using a pointer
on screen.
Other Components
Mass storage
All computers require either fixed or
removable storage for their operating
system programs and user generated
material.
Formerly the 5¼ inch and 3½ inch floppy
drive were the principal forms of
removable storage for backup of user files
and distribution of software.
Computer Communications
Internal Modem Card
External Modem
Network Adapter Card
Router
Wifi Router
LAN Card – is a network interface
card. This is a computer circuit board or
card that is installed in a computer so
that it can be connected to a network.
MODEM - (MOdulator-DEModulator)
The modem is a device that allows a given
computer to share data or otherwise a
device which let computers exchange
information
A wireless router is a device that
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performs the functions of a router and also
includes the functions of a wireless access
point. It is used to provide access to the
Internet or a private computer network.
Depending on the manufacturer and
model, it can function in a wired local area
network, in a wireless-only LAN, or in a
mixed wired and wireless network.
Common peripherals and adapter cards
Headset Printer Speakers
Joystick Scanner Webcam
Microphone Sound Adapter
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.
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.
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.
USB – Universal Serial Bus, a
hardware interface for low-speed
peripherals such as the keyboard,
mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and
telephony devices.
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Flash drive – is a small, ultra-portable
storage device which, unlike an optical
drive or a traditional hard drive, has no
moving parts. Flash drives connect to
computers and other devices via a built-in
USB Type-A or USB-C plug, making a Video Camera - camera using
flash drive a kind of combination USB videotape: a camera that records onto
device and cable. videotape
Sound Card - enhances the computers
sound generating capabilities by allowing
sound to be output through speakers.
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).
Serial ATA (SATA, abbreviated from
Serial AT Attachment) is a computer
bus interface that connects host bus
adapters to mass storage devices such
as hard disk drives and optical drives.
Headset - combines a headphone with a
microphone. Headsets are made with
either a single-earpiece (mono) or a
double-earpiece (mono to both ears or
stereo). Headsets provide the equivalent
functionality of a telephone handset but
with handsfree operation.
Webcam - is a video camera that feeds
or streams an image or video in real
time to or through a computer to a
computer network, such as the Internet.
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Barcode reader - (or barcode scanner) is
an optical scanner that can read printed
barcodes, decode the data contained in
the barcode and send the data to a
computer. Like a flatbed scanner, it
consists of a light source, a lens and a
light sensor translating for optical
impulses into electrical signals.
There are still other peripherals or hardware that can be attached to computer
systems. You can also attach smartphone or other gadgets wirelessly to computer
systems.
Learning Competency with Code: Assemble Computer Hardware. (TLE_IACSS9-
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Identify materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements
Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements.
Activity 1
Direction. Rearrange the jumbled words and describe them in your own words.
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Activity 2
Direction. Answer the following questions.
1. How would you differentiate All-in-One PC and Desktop PC?
2. What are the features of Ultra Mobile PC?
3. Which computer do you think is widely used PC nowadays? Discuss briefly.
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Activity 3
Direction. Put an arrow to an object which do you think it belongs inside the
Tower Case of Computer System.
Reflection:
What have I learned in this activity.
1. I have learned that
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