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TLE – ICT - CSS

Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Performing Computer Operations
TLE- ICT – CSS – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Perform Computer Operations
First Edition, 2020

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TLE – ICT – CSS

Quarter 1 – Module 5:

Performing Computer Operations

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE-ICT- Computer System Servicing 9 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Performing Computer Operations!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher
or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE-ICT-Computer System Servicing 9 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Performing Computer Operations!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
What I Know
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
What’s In the current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
What is It lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
What’s More
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
This includes questions or blank
What I Have Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will
What I Can Do help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

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 This is a task which aims to evaluate your
Assessment level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity will be given
Additional Activities to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful

learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!

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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 how to Plan and Prepare for Task to be Undertaken. 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 contains one lesson only:

• Lesson 1 – Access to Information Using Keyboard

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify desktop icons;
2. explain the functions of desktop icons; and
3. appreciate the importance of using desktop icons and proper
keyboarding in accomplishing tasks.
 What I Know

A. Direction: Fill in the blank. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. Icons that show a page represent a ____________.
2. The desktop icon for the ____________ is shown as a wastepaper basket with
recycle symbol on it.
3. Icons that show a folder represent a ____________ or shortcut.
4. ____________ are designed to enable quick access to frequently – used
programs, files, and folders and so on.
5. The most common arrangement of keyboards is the __________ keyboard.
B. Direction: Give the shortcut commands of the following.

Description Shortcut Commands

Save current document file.

Create a new or blank document in

some software, or open a new tab in
most Internet browsers.

Open a file in the current software.

Select all text.

Change selected text to be bold.

Change selected text to be underlined.

Copy selected item.

Undo last action.

Print the current page or document.

Redo last action.

Note: If you get 100% correct in this pre- assessment, skip the lesson but if
not and only get 50% to 99% correct, then proceed with the lesson.
 Lesson
Access Information Using
1 Keyboard

What’s In

1. What is an application software?

2. What is the function of an application software?

3. Give examples of an application software.

4. What are the icons found in the desktop?

What’s New

Word Search Puzzle: Find the words that can be found on a computer desktop.
Write your answers in your notebook.

I C O N S L F T
P R O G R A M S
F F O L D E R H
I I Y I R S R O
L C H N I E A R
E E K K V R O T
S S N S E G E C
H A M O S U L U
R E C Y C L E T
 What is It

DESKTOP ICONS

Windows uses icons to graphically represent items, such as programs and

folders. This is part of Windows GUI, or graphical user interface. Icons appear
everywhere throughout Windows and are just pictures that depict the type of items
they represent. The Windows desktop contains a range of desktop icons. Many of
these icons are known as shortcuts or links to frequently used programs, folders,
and files. You can save quite a bit of time and reduce the number of mouse clicks in
a day by creating desktop shortcuts for frequently used programs. Shortcuts to
programs, files and folders can be added easily to the desktop, as well as arranged,
moved, and removed. You should also clean up your desktop from time to time when
it becomes too cluttered.

The Windows desktop contains a range of icons, some of which appear when
you install Windows 7, and some that appear when you install new programs. Icons
with an arrow are known as shortcuts or links to programs, files or folders. You can
DoubleClick on a desktop icon to launch that program, folder or file. Below are some
common desktop icons.
Programs

The icons to the left represent shortcuts to various programs. You can tell it’s
a shortcut as it contains an arrow. So, if you were to delete the shortcut, you wouldn’t
be deleting the actual program, only the desktop link to it. Double-clicking on the
relevant icon will launch that program. For example, if you double-click on the icons
to the left you will launch: 1. Google Chrome (internet browser) 2. PowerPoint
2016(presentation software) 3. Publisher 2016 (publishing software) 4. Word 2016
(word processing software)

Files
Icons that show a page represent a file. When you double-click on the icon,
the file will open in the program that it was created in. The picture to the left shows
that the file was created in Notepad. However, as no arrow appears, it is not a
shortcut, but indicates that this file was actually saved to the desktop. Therefore, if
this desktop icon is deleted, so is the actual file.
Folders and drives

Icons that show a folder represent a folder or shortcut to a folder. When you
double-click on a folder icon, the Windows Explorer window will open and you will
see the contents of that folder. Similarly, icons that show a hard disk will display the
contents of that drive in Windows Explorer when you double-click on it.

Recycle Bin

The desktop icon for the Recycle Bin is shown as a waste paper
basket with the recycle symbol on it. Double-clicking on this icon will
open the Recycle Bin window, allowing you to permanently delete or
restore files as necessary.
ARRANGING AND RESIZING DESKTOP ICONS

When a new icon appears on the desktop, it usually sits along the left side of
the screen. However, just as you can arrange items on your desk to suit your
preferences, you can also arrange icons on the desktop to sit wherever you’d like. As
well as arranging icons, you can also resize them, that is, make the icons larger or
smaller.
CREATING A DESKTOP SHORTCUT

Desktop icons are designed to enable quick access to frequently-used

programs, files, folders and so on. Many of these icons will be shortcuts, which are
used to launch a program (or whatever) from another location. You can create
desktop shortcuts for pretty much anything on your computer: programs, files,
folders, windows and the like.
CLEANING THE DESKTOP

As you work with your computer over time, you’ll find that more and more
icons make their way onto your desktop. This might be through saving files to the
desktop, or shortcuts being added when new programs are installed. From time to
time, however, you’ll need to clean your desktop so that you can easily find what you
need and keep the desktop free from clutter.

WHAT IS KEYBOARDING?
➢ The ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at
the keys (aka-touch typing).
➢ Having adequate keyboarding skills will enable you to use the computer
more effectively and be more productive.
➢ We will continue to practice and develop your skills; as well as, improve
your speed and accuracy.
THE KEYBOARD LAYOUT

➢ The central portion that consists of the alphanumeric keys

➢ A smaller section to the right contains the numeric keypad
➢ A small set of function and directional keys between the letters and the
numeric keypad
➢ A row of function keys across the top used for computer commands

THE KEYBOARD ARRANGEMENT

The most common arrangement of keyboards is the QWERTY keyboard.

TECHNIQUE

➢ Maintain good posture

➢ Keep your body centered with the G/H keys
➢ Keep your wrists low but not touching the keyboard or table
➢ Use correct fingering based on the home row keys keeping fingers
curved and upright
➢ Key at a steady pace
➢ Keep your copy at your side
➢ Keep your eyes on your copy
➢ Stay on task and have a positive attitude toward improving your
technique

COMPUTER KEYBOARD SHORTCUT KEYS

Shortcut keys help provide an easier and quicker method of navigating and
executing commands in the computer software. Shortcut keys are commonly
accessed by using the Alt key (on IBM compatible computers), Command key (on
Apple computers), Ctrl key, or Shift key in conjunction with another key. The de
facto standard for listing a shortcut is listing the modifier key, a plus symbol, and
another key. In other words, "Ctrl+S" is telling you to press and hold the Ctrl key,
and then press the S key too.

You can also find the shortcut keys in popular

programs by looking for underlined letters in their menus.
For example, the file menu image has an underline on the
"F" in File, which means you can press the Alt key and "F"
key to access the file menu.
 Some programs require the user to press and hold Alt to see the underlined
characters. In the image above, you can see that some of the common features, such
as Open (Ctrl+O) and Save (Ctrl+S), have shortcut keys assigned to them. As you
begin to memorize shortcut keys, you'll notice that many applications share them.

BASIC PC SHORTCUT KEYS

Below is a list of some of the most commonly used basic shortcut keys that
work with IBM compatible computers and software. It is highly recommended that
all users keep a reference to these shortcut keys or try to memorize them. Doing so
will dramatically increase your productivity.

Besides the special character shortcuts listed here, some are also located on
the number keys (below the F1 - F12 keys). You can enter these special characters
by pressing the Shift key and the number key that has the special character listed
on it.

Shortcut Keys Description

Alt+F File menu options in current program.

Alt+E Open Edit options in current program.

Alt+Tab Switch between open programs.

F1 View help information (F1 is used by almost every

Windows program to display help).

F2 Rename a selected file.

F5 Refresh the current program window.

Ctrl+D Bookmarks the current page in most Internet browsers.

Ctrl+N Create a new or blank document in some software, or

open a new tab in most Internet browsers.

Ctrl+O Open a file in the current software.

Ctrl+A Select all text.

Ctrl+B Change selected text to be bold.

Ctrl+I Change selected text to be in italics.

Ctrl+U Change selected text to be underlined.

Ctrl+F Open find window for current document or window.

Ctrl+S Save current document file.

Ctrl+X Cut selected item.

Shift+Del Cut selected item.

Ctrl+C Copy selected item.

Ctrl+Ins Copy selected item

 Ctrl+V Paste

Shift+Ins Paste

Ctrl+Y Redo last action.

Ctrl+Z Undo last action.

Ctrl+K Insert hyperlink for selected text.

Ctrl+P Print the current page or document.

Home Goes to beginning of current line.

Ctrl+Home Goes to beginning of document.

End Goes to end of current line.

Ctrl+End Goes to end of document.

Shift+Home Highlights from current position to beginning of line.

Shift+End Highlights from current position to end of line.

Ctrl+Left arrow Moves one word to the left at a time.

Ctrl+Right arrow Moves one word to the right at a time.

Ctrl+Esc Open the Start menu.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc Open Windows Task Manager.

Alt+F4 Close the currently active program.

Alt+Enter Open the properties for the selected item (file, folder,
shortcut, etc.).

STEP-BY-STEP: KEEP A CLEAN KEYBOARD

Tools and Supplies Basic Cleaning

Canned compressed air (available at computer and photo dealers), lint-free cloth or
photographic wipes, mild liquid dishwashing detergent, vacuum cleaner with soft
brush
Intensive Care

All of the above, plus a small screwdriver (for removing keys), cotton swabs,
and 90 percent isopropyl alcohol (available at any drugstore). Note: Do not use
ethyl-based rubbing alcohol.

Basic Cleaning

1. Tap out the dirt.

Turn off your PC and unplug the keyboard. Put a large piece of old newspaper
on a table, turn the keyboard over, and holding it a few inches above the paper, shake
out any loose debris.
2. Blow out the dirt.

This step is best done outside. Use a can of compressed air to loosen and
remove dirt by directing the air stream between the keys. Then invert and shake out
the keyboard again.
3. Clean the key surfaces.
To remove finger oils and other dirt from the surface of the keys, make a
diluted solution of standard liquid dishwashing detergent. (Do not use any harsh
cleaning solutions.) Use a damp (not wet) lint-free cloth to gently clean off the key
surfaces. If they're not particularly dirty, plain warm water will do. Then wipe the
keys with a dry cloth.

Intensive Care
WARNING: These additional steps are only for truly filthy membrane-type
keyboards with sticking keys. Don't use these steps with laptops, or with mechanical
keyboards (which have a spring under each key and can be identified by a distinctive
click when you press down).
5. Keep track of the keys.
If extreme measures are necessary, access the keyboard's interior by popping
off the keys. Before you begin, use a copy machine or a digital camera to record the
layout of the assembled keyboard so you can return each key to its correct location.

6. Remove the keycaps.

Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry up each key. It should pop off easily.
Do not remove the spacebar or large keys such as <Shift>, <Enter>, or <Tab>. Putting
those back on can be difficult.
7. Go after the stubborn dirt.

Loosen and remove leftover particles using compressed air. Use a cloth
dampened with the solution from Step 3 to remove dirt and stains. For stubborn
stains, use cotton swabs dampened with 90 percent isopropyl alcohol. Then use the
compressed air again.

8. Replace the keycaps.

Carefully snap each keycap back on. Make sure each one works freely as
you proceed. Plug in the keyboard and test all the keys when finished.
 What’s More

Option 1: For those who have computers at home.

Try This Yourself: ARRANGING AND RESIZING DESKTOP ICONS

Before starting this exercise ensure you are viewing the desktop:

1. Click and hold down the left mouse button on a desktop icon, and drag to
another part of the desktop, then release the mouse button The icon returns
to its original position, as the auto-arrange option is turned on.
2. Right-click on a blank area of the desktop to display a shortcut menu
3. Select View > Auto arrange icons to turn this option off
4. Select View > Align to grid to turn this option off
5. Repeat step 1 You can now freely move your icons anywhere on the desktop.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to turn these options on the icons will automatically
align to the left of the desktop.
7. Right-click on a blank area of the desktop and select View > Large icons to
display larger icons
8. Select View > Medium icons to display icons at their default size your desktop
at the same time, drag a border around the icons you want to arrange to select
them, and then drag the selection to the desired location on your desktop.
You will be graded base on the following rubrics:

Criteria Excellent (10) Good(8) Fair(6) Poor(4)

Adherence to
the Procedures
– followed the
procedures
carefully
Quality of
Work –
windows icons
are arranged
and resized
properly

Option 2: For those who do not have computers at home.

Direction: The following are steps on how to create desktop icon. Match the steps
in column A with the corresponding pictures in column B.
 Column A Column B
a.

1. Right-click anywhere in the free

space present on your desktop.
Point to New option from the dialog
box.

2. Look for a new window asking b.

you to browse the location of the
file for which you want to create
the shortcut. You must choose the
browse option and browse the file
location. As soon as you choose the
location, the box will be filled itself by
the location.
c.

3. Click Next option present

somewhere at the right-bottom of
the working window.

d.
4. Type a name for the shortcut. If
a Finish button appears at the
bottom of the dialog box, click it. If a
Next button appears at the bottom of
the dialog box, click it, choose the
icon you want to use for your
shortcut, and then click Finish.

What I Have Learned

What is desktop icon?

What is the importance of desktop icons?
What are the different keyboarding techniques?
Does keyboarding techniques help in accomplishing tasks?
 What I Can Do

Direction: Below are the steps in Cleaning the Desktop which are not arranged in
order. Make a flowchart showing the arranged steps. Write your answers in your
notebook.

CLEANING THE DESKTOP

1. Click on [Yes] to delete both shortcuts

2. Click on [Yes] to delete the shortcut
3. Press Again you are asked to confirm that you want to move the items to the
Recycle Bin
4. Click on a desktop shortcut or icon (that you don’t use) to select it
Press and hold down and click on another shortcut (that you don’t use) to
select both shortcuts
5. Press You are asked to confirm that you want to move the shortcut to the
Recycle Bin
6. Click once on the My Documents desktop shortcut to select it

Assessment

A. Direction: Fill in the blank. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. Icons that show a page represent a ____________.

2. The desktop icon for the ____________ is shown as a wastepaper basket with
recycle symbol on it.

3. Icons that show a folder represent a ____________ or shortcut.

4. ____________ are designed to enable quick access to frequently – used

programs, files, and folders and so on.

5. The most common arrangement of keyboards is the __________ keyboard.

B. Direction: Give the shortcut commands of the following.

Description Shortcut Commands

Save current document file.

Create a new or blank document in

some software, or open a new tab in
most Internet browsers.

Open a file in the current software.

Select all text.

Change selected text to be bold.

Change selected text to be underlined.

Copy selected item.

Undo last action.

Print the current page or document.

Redo last action.

Additional Activities

Direction: Draw and label the parts of a computer keyboard. Do this in your
notebook.

Criteria Excellent Good(8) Fair(6) Poor(4)

(10)
Content/Information
- has shown the
parts of a real
keyboard
Format / Layout –
the layout/format is
organize
 Answer Key

What I Know What I Have Learned

A. Answers may vary

1. Files
2. Recycle Bin
3. Folder What I Can Do
4. Desktop Icons
1. Click once on the My Documents desktop
5. QWERTY
shortcut to select it.
B. 2. Press You are asked to confirm that you
want to move the shortcut to the Recycle
1. Ctrl+S 6. Ctrl + U Bin.
2. Ctrl+N 7. Ctrl + C 3. Click on [Yes] to delete the shortcut
3. Ctrl+O 8. Ctrl + Z 4. Click on a desktop shortcut or icon (that
4. Ctrl+A 9. Ctrl + P you don’t use) to select it. Press and hold
5. Ctrl+B 10. Ctrl + Y down and click on another shortcut (that
you don’t use) to select both shortcuts
What’s In
5. Press Again you are asked to confirm that
Answers may vary you want to move the items to the Recycle
Bin.
What’s New (In no particular order) 6. Click on [Yes] to delete both shortcuts

Programs Assessment
Icons
Shortcut A.
Files 1. Files
Drive 2. Recycle Bin
Folder 3. Folder
4. Desktop Icons
What’s More 5. QWERTY

Option 1. You will be graded according B.

to the following: 1. Ctrl+S 6. Ctrl + U
2. Ctrl+N 7. Ctrl + C
3. Ctrl+O 8. Ctrl + Z
4. Ctrl+A 9. Ctrl + P
5. Ctrl+B 10. Ctrl + Y

Additional Activities

You will be graded according to the following:

Option 2:

1. c
2. d
3. b
4. a
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https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Desktop-Shortcut

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