7/8

TLE Computer
System Servicing
Module 2:
Performing Computer Operation
(Part 1)
TLE Computer System Servicing – Grade 7/8
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Module 2: Performing Computer Operation (Part 1)
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by- step
as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-test are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module, or if you need
to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the
lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that
you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teachers are also
provided to the facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they
can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of
this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests.
Read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.

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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 master
the Performing Computer Operation (Part 1). 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. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into three learning outcomes, namely:

• LO 1 – Plan and prepare for task to be undertaken
• LO 2 – Input data into computer
• LO 3 – Accessing information using computer

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Determine requirements of task inaccordance with the required output.
2. Select appropriate hardware and software according to task assigned and
required outcome.
3. Plan a task to ensure that OSH guidelines and procedures are Followed.
4. Follow client-specific guidelines and procedures.
5. Apply required data security guidelines in accordance with existing
procedures.
6. Enter the data into the computer using appropriate program/application
in accordance with company procedures.
7. Check the accuracy of information and save the information in
accordance with standard operating procedures.
8. Store inputted data is in storage media according to requirements.
9. Perform work within ergonomic guidelines.
10. Select correct program/application based on job requirements.
11. Access program/application containing the information required
according to company procedures.
12. Select, open, and close desktop for navigation purposes.
13. Carry out keyboard techniques in line with OSH requirements.

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Definition of Terms

OHS – Operational Health and Safety

These are policies and procedures which involve identifying hazard and
risk in order to protect the health and safety of worker in the workplace.

Computer Hardware
Refers to tangible parts of computer, like mouse, keyboard monitor and
the like.

Computer Software
It is a collection of instructions that interact with computer hardware
how to perform a task.

Application Software
A program that performs specific task.

Storage Device
A computer hardware used for storing and retrieving data files.

Input Devices
Are devices that helps user in entering data into computer.

Data
Can be in the form of text, numbers, images that has no value to users.

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 What I Know

Let us determine how much you already learned.

Instruction. Select the letter only of the correct answer and write it in a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following you should NOT use when entering information in
the computer.
a. touch screen c. keyboard
b. mouse d. printer

2. After the computer process the data, the result is first save in __________.
a. CD c. hard disk
b. memory d. flash drive

3. The primary output device is ___________.

a. monitor c. hard disk
b. printer d. keyboard

4. The primary input device is __________.

a. mouse c. touchpad
b. keyboard d. microphone

5. In looking for information in internet, what type of software will you use?
a. MS Word c. browser
b. MS Excel d. internet

6. The primary storage device is _________.

a. CD c. hard disk
b. flash drive d. RAM

7. If your laptop charger has open wire, it may consider as _________.

a. hazard c. dangerous
b. risk d. accident

8. If your laptop charger has open wire and anybody might get electrocuted, it
may consider as _________.
a. hazard c. dangerous
b. risk d. accident

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9. To select an item such as files and commands, the most appropriate device
to be used is __________.
a. pointer c. mouse
b. keyboard d. arrow keys

10. What appropriate storage device you should use if you consider portability,
and easy to access and edit files.
a. hard disk c. DVD
b. CD d. flash drive

11. If the data you entered needs numerical analysis, what you should use?
a. powerpoint c. excel
b. word d. publisher

12. What device will you use if you want to read later by your Manager your
information?
a. Monitor c. TV
b. printer d. projector

13. For effective presentation of data and report in front of many people, which
software is appropriate to use?
a. publisher c. powerpoint
b. excel d. publisher

14. It considered as global information library.

a. Internet c. books
b. Library d. encyclopedia

15. Part of computer operation that converts data into information.

a. Input c. process
b. Output d. storage.

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 Lesson
Performing Computer
1 Operation
Nowadays, one of the devices that considered as necessity is the computer. It is
undeniably useful and helpful in business, office and even for students for their. In
all fields of specialization, computer is always present and badly needed to simplify
the tasks. Hence, the knowledge to understand the basic use of computer, how to
operate it as well as the familiarization of some devices that plays a big role in the
operation of computer is one of the skills everybody must possess. This module
covers all the above mentioned concepts.

What’s In

Devices that
Storage devices Software
helps you enter Computer output
where you save installed in
data in the devices
your files the computer
computer

Notes to the Teacher

Provide computer units for the learners to easily grasp the lesson.

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 What’s New

Activity 1:
Arrange the following procedures in the correct order on how to properly turn off the
computer.

Click the start button.

Turn-off AVR/UPS

Close all the open applications

Unplug AVR/UPS

Save your files.

Select shutdown.

What is It

Personal Safety

Before you start working, make sure that your working environment is safe as well
as your equipment.

Spot the hazard in your working environment. Hazard is anything that could cause
harm.

Example:

1. Pick up anything from the floor that could cause you to stumble.
2. If you do some electronics related repair, put the electronics waste
in trash can.
3. The wiring of your devices must be properly organized.
4. Put away foods and liquid from your computer.
5. Check wiring of your devices for possible open wire.

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 Basic Computer Operations

Hard Disk

Keyboard
Monitor

Random Access Memory (RAM)

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

INPUT

Input is the data you entered into the computer using input devices for processing.

PROCESS

Inside the computer system unit are processor, random access memory (RAM) or
often called as memory, and the hard disk.

Memory is closely associated with processor. As you entered the data, the memory
temporarily holds it before and after it is processed. Memory temporarily holds the
data because once you shut down the computer, all the data, information and
instructions also gone. In addition, memory also holds the programs needed by the
memory. Programs are loaded once the operating system is loaded after you opened
the computer.

The data from memory is now loaded to the Central Processing Unit (CPU) also
known as processor. Processor performs the operation that converts the data into
information. Data can be a letters, symbols, numbers, images and perhaps no
meaning to the users. In school scenario, data can be students’ quizzes, exam scores,
projects grades, which later combined and processed by the computer becomes a

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final grade which is considered as information. After processing, the result is
forwarded back to memory for temporary storage.

Using the save command from your application software, you can store the
information to other storage devices like hard disk, flash drive and external hard disk
for a longer time which you can access later for further manipulation.

OUTPUT

Output is the result produced by the processor. Output is usable information and it
can be in the form of numbers, words, graphs, charts.

As you enter the data or after the data has been processed, you will see the result
through computer monitor, which is considered as primary output device.

Computer wait for the user to enter data. This data will be used by the computer to
process and later produce an output. Data can be in the form of text, numbers,
audio, images and video, therefore different input devices are needed to accept data
to be processed.

Input Devices

Keyboard is a primary input device used with

a computer. It is composed of different
buttons with specific function, letters,
numbers, and symbols.
Keyboard

Mouse is a device that controls the movement

of the cursor or pointer on a display screen.

Mouse

Touch Screen is a computer screen that can

be used by touching it with a finger or a stylus
pen to interact with a computer.

Touch Screen

Computer Microphone is a device that accepts audio

input from users.

Computer
Microphone

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 Web Camera is used to capture video and still images.
Web Camera

Computer Scanner is a device that optically scans

images, printed text, handwriting or an object and
converts it to a digital image.

Computer Scanner

A Graphics Tablet (also known as a digitizer, drawing

tablet, drawing pad, digital drawing tablet, pen tablet,
or digital art board) is a computer input device that
enables a user to hand-draw images, animations and
graphics, with a special pen-like stylus, similar to the
Graphic Tablet way a person draws images with a pencil and paper.

Joystick is an input device that can be used for

controlling the movement of the cursor or a pointer in
a computer device.
Joy Stick

Aside from input devices that is used in entering data, computer also needs
application software that interact between user and computer hardware. Each
application software has its own specific function, so determining the appropriate
software to be used based on the tasks to be done is necessary.

Some of the common application software used:

Word Processor - is software that allows users to create, edit, and print
documents.
Examples: MS Word, Libre Office Writer, Open Office Writer

Spreadsheet - An electronic document in which data is arranged in the rows and

columns of a grid and can be manipulated and used in calculations.

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 Examples: MS Excel, Libre Office Calc, Google Sheets

Database Software - is an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed

electronically from a computer system.

Examples: MS Access, MySQL, Oracle

Presentation Software - these are programs that allow users to create electronic
presentation for reports and other functions in the form of slides.

Examples: MS Powerpoint, Prezi, Zoho Show

Desktop Publishing Software - allows the user to manage visual content, including
page layout and design to produce various materials, such as books, pamphletes,
reports and booklets.

Examples: MS Publisher, Adobe InDesign, QuarkPress

Graphics Programs- these allow the creation and manipulation of graphics,

images, objects, and pictures.

Examples: CorelDraw, Photoshop, and Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Educational Software- these include tutorials and electronic lessons that give
students knowledge or training in a particular subject or skill, such as Math or
Science or in gardening or cooking.

Computer Storage Devices Computer need storage devices before and after
processing the data to store information and access later.

Volatile Storage Device – it means that all the data are gone in the absence of
electricity.
Example: RAM

Non-Volatile Storage Device – it means that all the data remains in the storage even
in the absence of electricity.

Examples: hard disk, flash drive, CD, DVD, memory stick, SD card

Primary Storage Device

Example: RAM

Secondary Storage Devices

Examples: hard disk, CD, DVD, flash drive

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Computer Storage Devices can be:

• Fixed Storage Devices – devices that is attached inside the computer unit.

• Referred as primary storage device, this is where

the instructions and result of processing are
stored. You must use the save command of the
application to save your work in a secondary
device such as hard disk.
Random Access Memory (RAM) • Storage capacity is measured by Gigabytes (GB).

Example: 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB

• Hard disk has higher capacity compare to other

storage devices.
• It is more durable and expensive.
• More files and software can be stored.
• Storage capacity is measured by Gigabytes (GB)
or Terabytes (TB).

Example: 500 GB, 1TB

Hard Disk

• Removable Storage Devices – devices that can be detach after use and use
again later to other computer.

• Portable, which means it’s easy for user to

copy and transfer file from one computer to
other computer.
• Higher storage compare to CD or DVD.
• Storage capacity is measured by Gigabytes
Flash Drive
(GB).
Example: 4 GB, 8 GB, 16, GB, 32 GB, 64 GB

• CD – Compact Disc, 700 Megabytes (MB) in

capacity
• DVD – Digital Video Disc, 4.7 Gigabytes (GB)
capacity for single-side, 8.5 GB for single-
sided, double-layer.
• It is a good storage for photos, video or data
• Computer must have CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
in order to access the information.
CD or DVD • You need a DVD Writer device in order to store
your files in blank CD or DVD

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 • Just like a hard disk, you can store a lot of
information but the only difference is that it is
detachable and can be transferred to other
computer to access information.

• Storage capacity is measured by Gigabytes (GB) or

Terabytes (TB).
External hard Disk
Example: 500 GB, 1TB

• Cloud Storage – some websites offers free storage to users. They just need
to sign up before they can avail these free storage.

Example of cloud storage

o Google drive
o Box
o OneDrive
o iCloud
o Dropbox
o BT Cloud

Other Storage Device

• Shared Network Drive – is a location in other computer where other

users from other computer are allowed to save and access
information.

Ways to Access Information in Computer

A. Information Stored in a Computer

Method 1. Manually locate the file.

This method is applicable whether your file is stored in hard disk, flash
drive, network drive, CD/DVD or portable external hard disk.

1. Use shortcut key Window + E to launch windows explorer.

Window + E means press and hold down first Window key (do not
release), followed by letter E key then release both keys.

Note: Window key is a key in your keyboard with this logo

Drive C
Drive D

Point your mouse and double click to the drive (drive C, D, E for
example) where you store your file.

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 2. Double click again the folder where your file is located.

3. Once you found your file, double click the mouse to open it.

Method 2. Using Search box.

(This method is applicable also in a storage devices mentioned in Method 1.)

Your computer has a “Search” feature where can type at least part of the
filename of your file, then computer will find it for you.

1. Use shortcut key Window + E to launch windows explorer.

2. Open the drive letter
3. On the upper right corner of the window, you will find the search
box.

Drive C

Drive D

4. Enter the filename you want to search in search box and press
enter.
5. List of files will be displayed as a result of search. Select your file
and double click to open it.

B. Information from Internet

Internet is a global information library. It contains information
available for users. To be able to search information in internet, your
computer must be connected in internet and has a browser installed.

Internet – is a global interconnection of network computers that shares

information.

Browser – is a software use to explore information from internet.

Search Engine – is a software accessed on the internet that carry out

internet search.

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 Some common browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari,
Opera, Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Some common search engine:

google.com, bing.com, AOL.com, ask.com, yahoo.com

Steps to access information from internet

1. Connect to internet.
2. Open your browser.
3. In the address bar, type your search engine web site then
press Enter.

4. In the search box, type the topic you want to search then
press Enter.

5. The results will be displayed for you to select. Just click on

the result you want to open.

C. Information from Other Computer

1. Press Window key + E to open explorer.

2. On the address bar, type \\ and the IP address of other computer
you want to access then press Enter.
Example:

3. Open the shared folder to access your files.

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 What’s More

Aside from the given examples above, provide other examples of the following:

Personal Safety Input Devices Output Devices Storage Device

What I Have Learned

1. In what instances you should store your files in CD or DVD?

2. Why you should always use the save command while working in computer?

3. Is it advisable to store your files in USB drive? Why?

4. Microsoft Word is a famous word processor and it has several version like
2010, 2013 and 2016. What do you think the problem if you created your file
in version 2016 and later open it version 2010 for editing?

5. What safety precaution you should do while searching information from

internet?

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 What I Can Do

Can you name an application software that is appropriate in the following

tasks?
1. Photo Editing
2. Creation of logo of a company
3. Research paper
4. School Newsletter

Assessment

Instruction. Select the letter only of the correct answer and write it in a
separate sheet of paper.

1. If the data you entered needs numerical analysis, what you should
use?
a. powerpoint c. excel
b. word d. publisher

2. What device will you use if you want to read later by your Manager
your information?
a. Monitor c. TV
b. printer d. projector

3. For effective presentation of data and report in front of many people,

which software is appropriate to use?
a. publisher c. powerpoint
b. excel d. publisher

4. It considered as global information library.

a. Internet c. books
b. Library d. encyclopedia

5. Part of computer operation that converts data into information.

a. Input c. process
b. Output d. storage

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6. In looking for information in internet, what type of software will you
use?
a. MS Word c. browser
b. MS Excel d. internet

7. The primary storage device is _________.

a. CD c. hard disk
b. flash drive d. RAM

8. If your laptop charger has open wire, it may consider as _________.

a. hazard c. dangerous
b. risk d. accident

9. If your laptop charger has open wire and anybody might get
electrocuted, it may consider as _________.
a. hazard c. dangerous
b. risk d. accident

10. To select an item such as files and commands, the most appropriate
device to be used is __________.
a. pointer c. mouse
b. keyboard d. arrow keys

11. What appropriate storage device you should use if you consider
portability, and easy to access and edit files.
a. hard disk c. DVD
b. CD d. flash drive

12. Which of the following you should NOT use when entering
information in the computer.
a. touch screen c. keyboard
b. mouse d. printer

13. After the computer process the data, the result is first save in
__________.
a. CD c. hard disk
b. memory d. flash drive

14. The primary output device is ___________.

a. monitor c. hard disk
b. printer d. keyboard

15. The primary input device is __________.

a. mouse c. touchpad
b. keyboard d. microphone

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 Additional Activities

Windows Shortcut keys allows you to perform tasks quickly and easy. List common
shortcut keys that is often use while working in computer.

1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________

6. _________________________________________________________

7. _________________________________________________________

8. _________________________________________________________

9. _________________________________________________________

10. _________________________________________________________

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Assessment What I Know What’s New
1. C 1. D 1. Save your files,
2. B 2. B 2. Close all the open
3. C 3. A application.
4. A 4. B 3. Click the start
5. C 5. C button.
6. C 6. D 4. Select shutdown.
5. Turn-off AVR/UPS
7. D 7. A
6. Unplug AVR/UPS
8. A 8. B
9. B 9. C
10. C 10. D
11. D 11. C
12. D 12. B
13. B 13. C
14. A 14. A
15. B 15. C
Answer Key
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This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd
SOCCSKSARGEN with the primary objective of preparing for and
addressing the new normal. Contents of this module were based on
DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This is a
supplementary material to be used by all learners of Region XII in all
public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development
was observed in the production of this module. This is version 1.0. We
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