Senior High School

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Information
and Communications
Technology
Computer System Servicing
Quarter 1 - Module 2
Performing Computer Operations

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

 Senior
Senior High
High School
School

Information
and Communications
Technology
Computer System Servicing
Quarter 1 - Module 1
Performing Computer Operations

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What This Module is About

This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed to perform
computer operations which include inputting, accessing, producing, and transferring data
using the appropriate hardware and software.

The following are the lessons contained in this module:

1. Task identification
2. Operational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines and procedures
3. Computer hardware
4. Computer application software
5. Types of program/ application software
6. Desktop icons
7. Keyboard techniques
8. Keyboard care and maintenance
How to Learn from this Module
To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:
• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises.

Icons of this Module

What I Need to This part contains learning objectives that
Know are set for you to learn as you go along the
module.

What I know This is an assessment as to your level of

knowledge to the subject matter at hand,
meant specifically to gauge prior related
knowledge
What’s In This part connects previous lesson with that
of the current one.

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson through

various activities, before it will be presented
to you

What is It These are discussions of the activities as a

way to deepen your discovery and under-
standing of the concept.

What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in-

tended for you to practice further in order to
master the competencies.

What I Have Activities designed to process what you

Learned have learned from the lesson

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to show-

case your skills and knowledge gained, and
applied into real-life concerns and situations.
 Lesson
Plan and Prepare for Task to be
1 Undertaken

What I Need to Know

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Determine requirements of task in accordance with required output
2. Select appropriate hardware and software according to task
3. Plan a task to ensure that OHS guidelines and procedures are followed
4. Follow client-specific guidelines and procedures

Planning plays the most important role of achieving a successful task. Your ability to plan
properly will enable you to attain your target or purpose goal. Many successful entrepreneurs
have realized their success through proper and careful planning. Likewise, aside from
planning, you should also give importance to preparation. Good preparation will boost your
confidence because it means that you are ready to do the task because you have sufficient
knowledge about it.

As a computer system servicing student, you also need to familiarize with the materials
and tools involve in order to really attain the good result of the task given in avoidance of
lagging when performing the task you are about to be undertaken.

Let us determine how much you already know about planning and preparing for task to be
undertaken. Take this test.

What I Know

I. Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer from among the given
choices.

1. A successful task can be achieved through _____ planning and preparation.

A. careful and proper B. constant C. courageous D. seldom

2. One of the factors to consider when planning and preparing for the task in order to avoid
accident is _____.
A. materials C. place
B. safety D. waste disposal

3. When the task calls for the removal of parts, use _____.
 A. cleaning tools C. loosening and tightening tools
B. marking tools D. measuring tools

4. 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

5. Why do people 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.

6. The primary goal of Occupational Health is about:

a. Protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work
b. Protecting co-workers, family members employers, suppliers, nearby
communities and other members of the public who are influenced by the
workplace environment
c. Protecting the natural environment
d. None of the above.

7. In order to maintain good health standards at the workplace the following rules
must be adhered to:
a. Cleanliness, adequate sanitary facilities, Protection against dangerous
substances
b. Wellness of workers
c. Promoting a positive social climate
d. None of the above

8. One of the main reasons why hazardous materials need to be handled and stored
correctly are:
a. To prevent production at the work place
b. To promote the well-being of people in the work place
c. To prevent people being exposed to the material and to protect the natural
environment
d. None of the above.

9. What is the best way to avoid tripping at the workplace?

a. Make sure the floor is uneven.
b. Have the floor cleaned extra often.
c. Make sure the workplace is tidy.
d. None of the above.

10. Who should you notify right away about an accident?

a. The immediate supervisor.
b. The government’s Health and Safety Inspection Service.
c. The medical department.
d. None of the above
II. TRUE or FALSE.

Direction: Read carefully each statement below. Place T on the line if the statement is
TRUE. Place F if the statement is FALSE.

_____ 1. Health and safety procedure are the responsibility of all persons in
the computer and technology industries.

______ 2. Spotting the hazards means working out how likely it is that a hazard
will harm someone and how serious the harm could be.

______ 3. If you need to temporarily run a cable across the floor, place a
Danger sign similar to those "wet floor" signs used by cleaning services.

______ 4. Selecting the best tool for each task makes the work faster.

______ 5. Inkjet printer cartridges, or laser printer toner cartridges are

hazardous to users.

What’s More

The following are some factors to be considered when you plan and prepare for the tasks:

1. PLACE. See to it that the place for doing the task is conducive to work, well ventilated,
clean, and has good lighting. A space provided for freedom to move is important. A
place chosen will give you idea on what task is to be done.

2. WASTE DISPOSAL. Used wire or wire strips or other things that can’t be used anymore must
be disposed in proper storage bin or container.
 3. TOOLS/EQUIPMENT. Tools and equipment must match with the task to be done. You
should be careful enough to choose tools and equipment that are worthy of use. They must be
in good condition so that it can be easily utilized without damaging the parts.

A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.

Tools range from a traditional metal cutting part of a machine to an element of a computer
program that activates and controls a particular function.

Preparing for the task to be undertaken includes proper tool selection.

1. How do you select the best tool for the job? First, know and understand in detail the
scope of work to be accomplished, second, plan for the scope considering the
sequence of tasks.
2. Selecting the best tool for each task requires training in the proper use of the tools,
field experience in their safe use, and following the manufacturer’s guidance and
instructions for that specific tool.
3. When obtaining the tool all the associated tooling and consumable parts, as
recommended by the manufacturer, must be included.

In addition, related consumable parts must also be selected and used according to
their manufacturer’s instructions.

4. SAFETY. Always prioritize safety. Remember that accident is not an excusable incident. It
can be avoided. Always remember the motto “Safety first”.
5. PROCEDURE/TASK. Identify what task to perform before identifying materials and tools to
use. The service procedure/task to employ will tell you the corresponding tools and materials
needed. Appropriate tools to use with the task will enhance your ability to provide a competitive
and efficient service.

Assembling

Disassembling

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 What’s In

Before doing the tasks to be undertaken, you must consider first in learning
about operational health and safety standards.

Exercise:

In your workplace or in the laboratory, do you apply any operational health and
safety standards? In what way?

What’s New

Occupational/ Operational Health and Safety (OHS) is a cross-disciplinary

area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in
work or employment.

Knowing OHS is essential to minimize the hazards and risks not only to students,
trainers and other people within the training institution but others who will be
affected.

Reasons for occupational safety and standards are:

• Moral – an employee should not have to risk injury at work, nor should others
have associated with the work environment.
• Economic – many governments realize that poor occupational safety and
health performance results in cost to state
• Legal – OHS requirements maybe reinforced in civil law and/or criminal law

SAFETY PROCEDURES(OHS)

1. To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system
2. When adding and removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device
3. Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area
4. Before installing the Motherboard and adding a device on it, carefully read
the entire manual that came with the package
 5. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry
6. 6. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product
in any area where it may become wet
7. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the computer
8. Do not work alone so that there’s someone who can take care of you in case
of accident or emergency.
9. Be careful with the tools that may cause short circuit
10. Always full the cable connector on the handle and not on the cable itself
11. Use only rubber shoes when standing on the ground or in a concrete floor
12. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable
connector.
13. Always power off and unplug the computer before working on it. 14. Take
away any liquid such as mineral water or soft drinks near your working area or
near computers. 15. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire
and other emergencies are recognized.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Do not place any combustible materials near the power outlet.

2. Avoid using power cord with defects such as loose contacts and exposed
conductors.
3. Avoid using connecting wires with exposed conductors.
4. Do all the wiring connection inside the computer system with the power off.
5. Check the proper connections before turning the circuit power on.
6. Remove any jewelry, which is conductive.
7. Check your measuring instruments for proper voltage, current, resistance
setting before making any measurement.
8. Refer to the mother manuals for its proper jumper setting and connection.

Exercise:

Think of a particular scenario wherein you apply OHS. Write your answer on the space
provided below.

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 What I Have Learned

Write your thoughts about the lesson.

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Assessment: (Post-Test)
I. Multiple Choice. Answer the question that follows. Choose the best answer
from among the given choices.

1. A successful task can be achieved through _____ planning and preparation.

a. careful and proper b. constant c. courageous d. seldom

2. One of the factors to consider when planning and preparing for the task in order to avoid
accident is _____.
a. materials c. place
b. safety d. waste disposal

3. When the task calls for the removal of parts, use _____.
a. cleaning tools c.. loosening and tightening tools
b. marking tools d. measuring tools

4. 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

9. Why do people 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.

10. The primary goal of Occupational Health is about:

a. Protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work
b. Protecting co-workers, family members employers, suppliers, nearby
communities and other members of the public who are influenced by the
workplace environment
c. Protecting the natural environment
d. None of the above.

e. In order to maintain good health standards at the workplace the following rules
must be adhered to:
a. Cleanliness, adequate sanitary facilities, Protection against dangerous
substances
b. Wellness of workers
c. Promoting a positive social climate
d. None of the above

f. One of the main reasons why hazardous materials need to be handled and stored
correctly are:
a. To prevent production at the work place
b. To promote the well-being of people in the work place
c. To prevent people being exposed to the material and to protect the natural
environment
d. None of the above.

9. What is the best way to avoid tripping at the workplace?

a. Make sure the floor is uneven.
b. Have the floor cleaned extra often.
c. Make sure the workplace is tidy.
d. None of the above.

10. Who should you notify right away about an accident?

a. The immediate supervisor.
b. The government’s Health and Safety Inspection Service.
c. The medical department.
d. None of the above

II. TRUE or FALSE.

Direction: Read carefully each statement below. Place T on the line if the statement is
TRUE. Place F if the statement is FALSE.

_____ 1. Health and safety procedure are the responsibility of all persons in
the computer and technology industries.

______ 2. Spotting the hazards means working out how likely it is that a hazard
will harm someone and how serious the harm could be.

______ 3. If you need to temporarily run a cable across the floor, place a
Danger sign similar to those "wet floor" signs used by cleaning services.
______ 4. Selecting the best tool for each task makes the work faster.

______ 5. Inkjet printer cartridges, or laser printer toner cartridges are

hazardous to users.