Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII, EASTERN VISAYAS
Division of Northern Samar
CATUBIG VALLEY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)

Subject: TLE 10 – CSS (Computer System Servicing) _ Grade: 10 Quarter: __ 3 Week: 5 _

Name: _ Section: Date

School: _Catubig Valley National High School District: _Catubig I

Conduct testing and Documentation

1.1 Identify device and specification
1.2 Test device / Conduct stress test

A. Readings/Discussions

PC hardware, such as a desktop computer, is the most common type of IT hardware purchased by a small business. The cost of
hardware depends on its specification, which in turn is determined by some key components.

When you buy PC hardware, you need to decide what the specification of these key components should be. Every components
specification is based on its measure of capacity, speed, functionality, and compatibility of

Types of Components and Objects to be Measured

1. CPU/processor Also called a processor, is located inside the computer

case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the
brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out
commands. Whenever you press a key, click the
mouse, or start an application, you're sending
instructions to the CPU.
The CPU is usually a two-inch ceramic square with
a silicon chip located inside. The chip is usually about
the size of a thumbnail. The CPU fits into the
motherboard's CPU socket, which is covered by
the heat sink, an object that absorbs heat from the
CPU.
A processor's speed is measured in megahertz (MHz),
or millions of instructions per second; and gigahertz
(GHz), or billions of instructions per second. A faster
processor can execute instructions more quickly.
However, the actual speed of the computer depends
on the speed of many different components—not just
the processor.

2. RAM (random access memory)

It is your system's short-term memory. Whenever
your computer performs calculations, it temporarily
stores the data in the RAM until it is needed.
This short-term memory disappears when the
computer is turned off. If you're working on a
 document, spreadsheet, or other type of file, you'll
need to save it to avoid losing it. When you save a file,
the data is written to the hard drive, which acts as
long- term storage.
RAM is measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes
(GB). The more RAM you have, the more things your
computer can do at the same time. If you don't have
enough RAM, you may notice that your computer is
sluggish when you have several programs open.
Because of this, many people add extra RAM to their
computers to improve performance.

3. Hard drive
It is where your software, documents, and other files
are stored. The hard drive is long-term storage, which
means the data is still saved even if you turn the
computer off or unplug it.
When you run a program or open a file, the computer
copies some of the data from the hard drive onto
the RAM. When you save a file, the data is copied back
to the hard drive. The faster the hard drive, the faster
your computer can start up and load programs.

4. Video card The video card is responsible for what you see on the
monitor. Most computers have a GPU (graphics
processing unit) built into the motherboard instead of
having a separate video card. If you like playing
graphics-intensive games, you can add a faster video
card to one of the expansion slots to get better
performance.

Types of Memory

SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards:

SD cards are by far the most common type of memory card. They are compatible
with the majority of digital cameras.
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Cards:
These are SD memory cards but with a higher capacity. Original SD cards only
went up to 2GB, so SDHC was invented with a maximum capacity of 32GB. They
are identical in shape and size, but they are different media types. Though your
camera may fit a SDHC, be careful because if the camera was made before SDHC
came along it may not recognise it.

SDXC (Secure Digital ‘Xtra Capacity’) Memory Cards:

These are SD cards but with a much higher capacity and faster processing speeds.
These have a maximum capacity of 2TB (Terabytes). Similar to SDHC, in that an
SDXC fits in a normal SD slot – but your camera may not be able to recognise this
newer technology, so always check in advance. Computers also need to be able to
read the exFAT filesystem to be compatible with SDXC. Currently Linux, Windows 7,
Mac OSX (Snow Leopard) and some earlier versions of Microsoft Windows are
compatible.

CompactFlash (CF) Memory Cards:

CompactFlash (CF) cards offer very high storage capacities and fast processing times. They
were first introduced by Sandisk in 1994 and were widely used, but now they are usually
only found in the most advanced DSLRs. Last year Canon chose CompactFlash as the
recording media for use in its new lineup of professional high definition (HD) video cameras.

Micro SD Memory cards:

Micro SD cards were initially a popular method of storing images in mobile
phones. In actual size they are the smallest commercially available memory card
at 15×11×1mm but can store up to 2GB of information. The Micro SDHC versions
are able to store much larger files from 4GB-32GB. Micro SD cards are now more
commonly seen in GPS systems and MP3 players, however a small number of
digital cameras (recent Samsung compact models) are also compatible with them.
xD Picture cards (standing for ‘eXtreme Digital’) are a Fujifilm format used in some (older)
Fuji and Olympus cameras, although these brands are now routinely compatible with more
standard SD/SDHC technology.

Memory Stick Duo Memory Cards:

Memory Stick Duo was launched, and is still used, by Sony digital cameras.
Most Sony cameras are now also compatible with SD cards.

Multi Media Cards (MMC):

Multi Media Cards have the same physical appearance as Secure Digital
Cards, but just without the access lock. They are used as an alternative to
SD and will fit most compatible cameras, although transfer rates are lower.

UHS-II:
UHS-II standard SDHC/SDXC cards were recently released by Sandisk and aim to offer
quicker transfer rates, increasing write speeds up to 250MB/s or faster. The Sandisk
Extreme Pro cards match up with the sheer amount of data streaming through the
camera’s buffer when shooting lots of Raw files or high quality HD movies. Prices can range
between around
£50-£150 depending on the capacity (currently 16-64GB).

CFast 2.0 standard:

In 2012, the CompactFlash Association announced the CFast 2.0 Standard, promising read
and write speeds of more than double what was then the current standard. In September
2013, SanDisk released the first CFast 2.0 card, billed as the world’s fastest memory card,
promising read speeds of up to 450MB/s and write speeds of up to 350MB/s.
B. Exercises

Exercise 1

What am I?

Directions: Identify the name of the component from column A to column B. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided for.

Column A Column B
1.
a.) RAM (random access
memory)

b.) Video card

2.

c.) CPU/processor

3. d.) Micro SD Memory cards

e.) SDHC Memory Cards

4.
f.) Hard drive

g.) Multi Media Cards

(MMC)
5.
Exercise 2

Know me

Directions: Match column A with column B by Identifying the correct the correct
functions of the component name in column A. Write only the letter on the
space provided for.

Column A Column B

a) It is where your software, documents, and other

files are stored. It is a long-term storage, which
1. RAM (random access memory) means the data is still saved even if you turn the
computer off or unplug it.

b) It is responsible for what you see on the monitor.

2. Video card
And is ideal for playing graphics-intensive games

c) It is sometimes called the brain of the computer,

3. CPU/processor and its job is to carry out commands.

d) Was initially a popular method of storing images in

4. Micro SD Memory cards mobile phones. In actual size they are the smallest
commercially available memory card at
15×11×1mm but can store up to 2GB of information
5. SDHC Memory Cards
e) It is your system's short-term memory and
disappears when the computer is turned off.
6. Hard drive
f) These are memory cards but with a higher capacity.
Original SD cards only went up to 2GB, so SDHC
7. Multi-Media Cards (MMC) was invented with a maximum capacity of 32GB.
They are identical in shape and size, but they are
different media types. Though your camera may fit
a SDHC, be careful because if the camera was made
before SDHC came along it may not recognize it.

g) They are used as an alternative to SD and will fit

most compatible cameras, although transfer
rates are lower

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)

Assessment Essay

Directions: In one whole sheet of paper answer the following questions:

1. How is CPU differs from RAM?

2. Why do you need to consider the storage capacity of the components?
3. If the video card is not present, what will happen to your computer? How can you
solve this problem? Are there any alternative solutions for it?
4. If you are given a chance to make a component what would it be and why? Please
include a drawing or an illustration.

Rubrics for Scoring the Essay

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

Directions:

1. Collect at least 5 pictures of computer hardware components that needs

specification measurement before you buy it. Give also its function.
 (Note: For the Teacher only)

ANSWER KEY

Exercise 1 Exercise 2 C. Assessment Essay

1. A 1. E (Answers may vary)

2. D 2. B
3. E 3. C
4. F 4. D
5. B 5. F
6. A
7. G