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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Computer System Servicing
Quarter 2 – Module 2
Maintain Computer Equipment and
Systems

AIRs - LM
Computer System Servicing
Quarter 2 – Module 2: Maintain Computer Equipment and Systems
First Edition, 2020

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La Union Schools Division
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Author: Paul F. Ortega, TI

Editor: SDO La Union, Learning Resource Quality Assurance Team
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Schools Division Superintendent

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 Technology and
Livelihood Education
Computer System Servicing
Quarter 2- Module 2
Maintain Computer
Equipment and Systems
 Target

Implementing procedures in basic file maintenance requires knowledge and skills in

performing computer operations. This lesson provides you the fundamentals in Maintaining
Computer Equipment and Systems, Computer Hardware and Software.

This learning material will provide you information and activities that will help you
Maintain computer equipment and systems TLE_IACSS9-12PCO-Ii-j-9

After going through this learning material, you are expected to:
1. Implement procedures for ensuring security of data and basic file maintenance,
including regular backups and virus checks in accordance with standard operating
procedures.
 Pretest

Directions Identify what is being described in the sentence. Write only the letter of the
correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following term best describe as a routine that changes, upgrades, copies,
transfers or deletes files on a computer?
A. File Maintenance C. Antivirus
B. Web browser D. URL
2. This is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware.
A. Web Browser C. Application Program
B. Google Chrome D. Antivirus
3. A computer maintenance that can scan and rearrange files and helps to speed up your
computer.
A. Disk Defragmenter C. Disk Cleanup
B. Delete Files D. Updating the anti-virus
4. When navigating a web browser, which of the following button will you click to open the
previous page in the history list?
A. Home C. Back
B. Refresh D. Forward
5. How will you view the next page in the history list when you are locating information
using a web browser?
A. Click the Forward button C. Click the Refresh button
B. Click the Home button D. Click the Back Button
6. Which of the following does NOT belong to the techniques you can apply in maintaining
your computer files in good condition?
A. Back up Selected files C. Deleting Unwanted Files
B. Running the Disk Cleanup D. Updating Antivirus Database
7. Which of the following computer maintenance techniques scans your computer for
temporary files and other files that can be deleted?
A. Disk Defragmenter C. Disk Cleanup
B. Delete Files D. Updating the anti-virus
8. How will you protect your computer from viruses?
A. Run Disk Defragmenter C. Install and update anti-virus
B. Run Disk Cleanup D. Install Disk Cleanup
9. All of the statements are correct on how to prevent a system to crash,EXCEPT;
A. Increase the memory C. Do not put antivirus on PC
B. Update Drivers D. Use Disk Utilities
10. This are “deviant” programs, which can cause destruction to computers infected with
this program.
A. Anti-Virus C. Virus
B. Software D. Hardware
 Jumpstart

ACTIVITY 1 - LET’S ARRANGE IT!

Direction: Rearrange the following file maintenance procedures in their proper order.
Use numbers to indicate their order of precedence. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.

A. Back up Selected files

____ On the Home page, click PC backup.
____ On the PC Backup page, click New Backup Plan.
____ Select a frequency, and then click Start backup.
____ Select specific folders and files from the Specific folder tab, and then click Continue.
____ Select a storage drive, and then click Continue.

B. Deleting Unwanted Files

____ Select Disk Cleanup. This can be found in the Disk Properties Menu.
____ There may be system files that you want to delete but they do not appear in the Disk
Cleanup Menu. To access them, go to Cleanup System Files at the bottom of the
Disk Cleanup window.
____ Open My Computer. Right-click on the drive that you want to clean and select
Properties at the bottom of the menu.
____ Go to More Options. Once the More Options Tab appears, look under the section
entitled System Restore and Shadow Copies and select Clean Up. This may take
a few minutes to complete.
____ Delete unnecessary files. Once you have selected the files you wish to delete, select
Ok. Click Yes
 Discover

Computer Maintenance

Maintenance of computers is the continuous and systematic inspection of the

computer. Cleaning and replacement of damaged components and systems allows the
computer to use longer. The learner should be familiar in applying procedures in computer
and file maintenance in line with the standards operating procedures.

Computer Maintenance
To keep your computer running smoothly, it's important to keep the files and folders
organized. Unorganized directories are making it harder to find the files you need. In
addition, Unwanted files will gradually fill up your hard drive, making it slower and harder
to use your computer. Here are some things you can do to delete unwanted files and
improve the performance of your computer:

? Delete Files
If you have any unwanted files, you can delete them manually. To do this, simply
drag them into the Recycle Bin, and then empty the Recycle Bin.

? Disk Defragmenter
Windows includes a Disk Defragmenter program in the Control Panel. It scans the
files on your hard drive and then rearranges them so that it can read them faster. If your
computer is running slowly, running Disk Defragmenter can help to speed it up.

? Disk Cleanup
Windows also includes a Disk Cleanup program in the Control Panel. It scans your
computer for temporary files and other files that can be deleted. You can then delete the
files to free up space on your hard drive.

File Maintenance
The routine changes, upgrades, copies, transfers or deletes files on a computer.
Maintenance of files is normally done on computers or servers that contain many files.

? Back up Selected files

1. On the Home page, click PC backup.
2. On the PC Backup page, click New Backup Plan.
3. Select personal folders to copy from the Personal folders tab or select specific
folders and files from the Specific folder tab, and then click Continue.
4. Select a storage drive, and then click Continue.
5. Select a frequency, and then click Start backup.
? Deleting Unwanted Files
1. Open My Computer. Right-click on the drive that you want to clean and select
Properties at the bottom of the menu.
2. Select Disk Cleanup. This can be found in the Disk Properties Menu. Disk Cleanup
is a built-in feature of Windows that allows you to delete unnecessary files from your
PC.
3. Delete unnecessary files. Once you have selected the files you wish to delete, select
Ok. This may prompt a window to appear that will confirm your actions. Click Yes.
4. There may be system files that you want to delete but they do not appear in the Disk
Cleanup Menu. To access them, go to Cleanup System Files at the bottom of the
Disk Cleanup window.
5. Go to More Options. Once the More Options Tab appears, look under the section
entitled System Restore and Shadow Copies and select Clean Up. This may take
a few minutes to complete.

? Updating Antivirus Database

Antivirus – is a software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.

Examples of anti-virus:

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Manually update the application

1. Right-click the antivirus icon in your system tray and select Update select Program.
2. If your antivirus doesn't begin checking for updates automatically, click Check For
Updates.
3. Wait while your antivirus checks for application updates.
4. When the update is complete, you will see that Your application is up to date.
5. You may need to restart your PC to complete the update. If prompted, click Restart
Now to immediately reboot.

Manage Automatic Application Update

1. Open your antivirus application and go to Menu select Settings.
2. Ensure General is selected in the left panel, then click Update.
3. In the application section, click More options.
 4. Select your preferred option:
a. Automatic update (enabled by default) updates are regularly downloaded and
installed. You may need to restart your PC to complete an update. If prompted,
click Restart Now to immediately reboot.
b. Ask when update is downloaded notifies you when updates are downloaded.
Your confirmation is required to complete the update.
c. Ask when an update is available notifies you when updates are available
(before downloading). To receive the update, you need to start the download and
installation process manually.
d. Manual update (not recommended) updates are not automatically installed,
and you are not notified when a new update is available.

Explore

Activity 2: LET’S SEE HOW WELL YOU DO!

A. TRUE or FALSE
Direction. Write TRUE if the statement of transferring files is correct and FALSE if it is
wrong. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

______ 1. Disk Cleanup program scans temporary files and other files that can be deleted.
______ 2. Disk Defragmenter program scans the files on your hard drive to rearranges and
speed it up.
______ 3. All deleted files can be found in recycle bin.
______ 4. Updating antivirus can be done manually and automatically.
______ 5. Computer Maintenance keep the files and folders organized.

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read and understand each question carefully and choose the letter of the
correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

______ 1. Which of the following will you install to protect your computer from viruses?
A. Web browser C. Antivirus
B. Application Program D. Recycle Bin
______ 2. When you delete files on your computer where do you think it will be placed?
A. It will be placed in the web browser.
B. It will be placed in the delete folder.
C. It will be placed in the recycle bin.
D. It will be placed in a folder.
______ 3. Which of the following computer maintenance is best to apply that can scan and
rearrange files and helps to speed up your computer?
A. Disk Defragmenter C. Disk Cleanup
B. Delete Files D. Updating the anti-virus
______ 4. Which of the following term best describe as a routine that changes, upgrades,
copies, transfers or deletes files on a computer?
A. File Maintenance C. File Management
 B. Computer Management D. Computer Maintenance
______ 5. Which of the following is NOT an antivirus software?
A. Panda C. Avast
B. Norton D. Penguin

Deepen

Direction: Give a short procedure in the execution of the following commands to improve
the performance of the computer.

1. Delete Files

2. Disk Defragmenter

3. Disk Cleanup

Rubric for Evaluation

4 3 2 1
Needs
Criterion Excellent Very Good Satisfactory Improvement
The learner The learner The learner The learner
Content well explains explains the explains 2 explains 1
the procedure procedure for procedures procedure
for box 1-3 box 1-3 correctly. correctly.
correctly. correctly.
 Gauge

Direction: Read and understand each question carefully and choose the letter of the
correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following term best describe as a routine that changes, upgrades, copies,
transfers or deletes files on a computer?
A. File Maintenance C. Antivirus
B. Web browser D. URL
2. Which of the following software is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware?
A. Web Browser C. Application Program
B. Google Chrome D. Antivirus
3. Which of the following computer maintenance is best to apply that can scan and
rearrange files and helps to speed up your computer?
A. Disk Defragmenter C. Disk Cleanup
B. Delete Files D. Updating the anti-virus
4. Which of the following does NOT belong to the techniques you can apply in maintaining
your computer files in good condition?
A. Back up Selected files C. Deleting Unwanted Files
B. Running the Disk Cleanup D. Updating Antivirus Database
5. Which of the following computer maintenance techniques scans your computer for
temporary files and other files that can be deleted?
A. Disk Defragmenter C. Disk Cleanup
B. Delete Files D. Updating the anti-virus
6. How will you protect your computer from viruses?
A. Run Disk Defragmenter C. Install and update anti-virus
B. Run Disk Cleanup D. Install Disk Cleanup
7. It is also known as anti-malware, it is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and
remove malware.
A. Malwarebytes C. Computer Viruses
B. Anti-Virus D. Adware
8. It is often called advertising-supported software by its developer. It is software that
generates revenue for its developer by automatically generating online advertisements
in the user interface of the software or on a screen presented to the user during the
installation process.
A. Malwarebytes C. Computer Viruses
B. Anti-Virus D. Adware
9. It is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other
computer programs and inserting its own code.
A. Malwarebytes C. Computer Viruses
B. Anti-Virus D. Adware
10. It is an American Internet Security company that specializes in protecting home
computers, smartphones, and companies from malware and other threats.
A. Malwarebytes C. Computer Viruses
B. Anti-Virus D. Adware
Key Answer
REFERENCES
Sources:
1) https://www.seagate.com/as/en/manuals/software/dashboard/backing-up-your-files-
to-seagate-
storage/#:~:text=Back%20up%20selected%20files%201%20On%20the%20Home,drive%
2C%20and%20then%20click%20Continue.%20More%20items...%20
2) https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-easily-delete-unwanted-files-to-free-hard-drive-
space
3) https://support.avast.com/en-us/article/Update-Antivirus/

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