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Week 1
Day 3-5
Technology and Livelihood
Education
Information and Communications Technology

Quarter 1 – Module 2
Parts and Functions of Computer

Self-Learning Module
Prepared by:
Maricris A. Carreon, Teacher III
Jomar Q. Buentiempo, Teacher I
Myra V. Alvarez, Teacher I

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 What I need to Know?

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

1. Identify different parts and functions of a computer.
2. explain the different parts and functions of a computer.
3. appreciate the importance of parts and functions of computer.

LO 1. Assemble Computer Hardware

1.3. Identify the materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established
procedures and check against system requirements.

What I Know? (PRE-TEST)

Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer from among the given
choices. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

1. This refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices.

a. Hardware b. software c. Peopleware d. all of the above
2. The main part of a microcomputer sometimes called the chassis.
a. System Unit b. CPU c. Motherboard d. all of the above
3. The core of computer system that consist many electronic components that process
information.
a. System Unit b. CPU c. Motherboard d. all of the above
4. It performs all the instructions and calculations that are needed and manages the
flow of information through a computer.
a. System Unit b. CPU c. Motherboard d. all of the above
5. A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other
device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
a. System Unit b. CPU c. Motherboard d. all of the above
6. What part of computer works with video card, located in the computer case to display
images and text on the screen?
a. mouse b. monitor c. projector d. keyboard
7. Allows you to play music and hear sounds effects from your computer.
a. speaker b. monitor c. keyboard d. flash drive
8. A flat panel display, which uses an array of light- emitting diodes as a video display
is type of ________.
a. mouse b. monitor c. printer d. projector
9. A device which makes a persistent representation of graphics or text, usually
on paper.
a. speaker b. monitor c. keyboard d. printer
10. This is used as a text entry interface for typing text, numbers, and symbols into
a word processor, text editor or any other program. Minicomputer c.
Supercomputer
a. speaker b. monitor c. keyboard d. flash drive

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 What’s New?

ACTIVITY No. 5
Identify the different parts of the computer. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

1.___________________

1. 2. 2.____________________

3. ___________________

4.____________________

5. ___________________
3. 4.
6. ___________________
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7. ___________________
5. 8. ___________________
6. 7.
9. ___________________

10. __________________

8. 9
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 What Is It? (INFORMATION SHEET 1.2)

❖ Read study and write the content of Information Sheet 1.2 in your notebook.

HARDWARE
The physical, touchable, electronic, and mechanical parts of a computer which is
composed of different devices attached to the computer.

The following list represents a basic set of devices found in most Personal
Computers.
1. System unit is also known as a Computer case, computer
chassis, tower or cabinet which is the main part of a
desktop computer. The system unit is the core of a
computer system. Usually it is a rectangular box placed on
or underneath your desk. Inside this box are many
electronic components that process information. A
computer case is what contains the entire computer’s components. Almost every part of
your computer connects to the control panel by using cables. The cables are plugged into
specific ports (openings), typically at the back of the
system unit.
Two Types of System Case
1. Tower (Full, Mid, Mini) – designed to sit
vertically motherboard
2. Desktop (Standard, Slimline) – designed to sit
horizontally
2. Motherboard / Mainboard / System Board- The main circuit
board of a computer. It contains all the circuits and components
that run the computer.

3. CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The processor is the main CPU

“brain” of a computer system. It performs all the instructions and
calculations that are needed and manages the flow of information
through a computer.

4. Primary storage- (internal storage, main memory, or memory) is the computer's working
storage space that holds data, instructions for processing and processed data
(information) waiting to be sent to secondary storage. Physically, primary storage is a
collection of RAM chips.

Two (2) Types of Memory

1) ROM – (Read Only Memory) ROM is non-volatile,
meaning it holds data even when the power is ON or
OFF.

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 2) RAM – (Random Access Memory) RAM is volatile, meaning it holds data
only when the power is on. When the power is off, RAM's contents are lost.
5. Expansion Bus - A bus is a data pathway between several
hardware components inside or outside a computer. It does
not only connect the parts of the CPU to each other, but also
links the CPU with other important hardware.

6. A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component

without which a computer cannot be connected over a network.
It is a circuit board installed in a computer that provides a
dedicated network connection to the computer. It is also called
network interface controller, network adapter or LAN adapter.
7. Power Supply Unit (PSU)- A power supply unit (or PSU)
converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the
internal components of a computer. The primary function of
a power supply is to convert electric current from a source to
the correct voltage, current, and frequency to power the load.

8. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - Also known

as hard drive, is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the
computer. The hard drive is used as permanent storage for data. In a
Windows computer, the hard drive is usually configured as the C: drive
and contains the operating system and applications.

9. Optical Drive- An optical drive is a storage

device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media. There are
three types of optical drives: Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile
Disc (DVD) and Blu-ray Disc (BD).

10. Monitor - An output device that enables

users to interact with a computer more easily. The
monitor essentially displays a signal sent by the computer in a visual
format.

11. Mouse - The mouse is used to communicate with the objects on the
computer screen. You can move objects, open them, change them,
throw them away, and perform other actions, all by pointing and
clicking your mouse.

Note: An older mouse comes with a connector in the PS/2 style which
still works well. Just don't unplug the mouse while the computer is turned
on, the mouse will stop working even after you plug it back in frenziedly. (Restart the
computer and the mouse will start working again.)
Additional Information: Keyboard comes with three port supported technology USB, PS2,
and Wireless.

12. Keyboard - Keyboard is the main way to enter

information into your computer. But did you know you
can also control your computer using your keyboard?
Learning just a few simple keyboard commands
(computer instructions) can help you to work more
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The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups based on function:
• Typing (alphanumeric) keys. These keys include the same letter, number,
punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
• Control keys. These keys are used alone or in combination with other keys
to perform certain actions. The most frequently used control keys are Ctrl,
Alt, the Windows logo key and ESC
• Function keys. The function keys are used to perform specific tasks. They
are labeled as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of these
keys differs from program to program.
• Navigation keys. These keys are used for moving around in documents or
webpages and editing text. They include the arrow keys, Home, End, Page
Up, Page Down, Delete, and Insert.
• Numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly.
The keys are grouped together in a block like a conventional calculator or
adding machine.
Additional Information: Keyboard comes with three ports supported technology USB,
PS2, and Wireless.

What’s More?

ACTIVITY No. 6: PUT ME IN!

Identify the name of computer devices. Choose your answer in the box below. Write your
answer on the answer sheet.

Network Interface Card CPU keyboard Motherboard

Optical Drive Power Supply Hard Disc Drive ROM
Chassis Expansion Bus monitor RAM

1.

5.

2.
6. 9.
.

3. 7.

10.

8.
4.

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 What I have Learned? (POST-TEST)

QUIZ # 2.
Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer from among the given
choices. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

1. This refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices.

a. Hardware c. Peopleware
b. software d. all of the above
2. The main part of a microcomputer sometimes called the chassis.
a. System Unit c. Motherboard
b. CPU d. all of the above
3. The core of computer system that consist many electronic components that process
information.
a. System Unit c. Motherboard
b. CPU d. all of the above
4. It performs all the instructions and calculations that are needed and manages the
flow of information through a computer.
a. System Unit c. Motherboard
b. CPU d. all of the above
5. A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other
device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
a. System Unit c. Motherboard
b. CPU d. all of the above
6. What part of computer works with video card, located in the computer case to display
images and text on the screen?
a. mouse c. projector
b. monitor d. keyboard
7. Allows you to play music and hear sounds effects from your computer.
a. speaker c. keyboard
b. monitor d. flash drive
8. A flat panel display, which uses an array of light- emitting diodes as a video display
is type of ________.
a. mouse c. printer
b. monitor d. projector
9. A device which makes a persistent representation of graphics or text, usually
on paper.
a. speaker c. keyboard
b. monitor d. flash drive
10. This is used as a text entry interface for typing text, numbers, and symbols into
a word processor, text editor or any other program.
a. speaker c. keyboard
b. monitor d. flash drive

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 What I Can Do?

PROJECT NO. 1: FAMILY COMPUTER

The learners will make a family tree using the basic parts of a computer. The leaners must
explain their reasons behind their answer why they came up with their arrangements.
RUBRICS:

Criteria 10 8 5 4
Elements of The tree shows The tree shows The student did the The student did
Design that the student that the student tree in a the minimum
applied the applied the satisfactory tree it was not
directions in a directions manner, but lack of completed.
unique manner adequately. planning was
evident.
Creativity The student
The student The student’s work The tree shows
demonstrates a demonstrates locked sincere little or no
unique level of originality. originality. evidence of
originality. original thought.
effort the student
The student The student The student did
gave an effort completed the finished the not finish the
beyond the
project in above project, but it lacks work in a
requirements of average finishing touches satisfactory
this project. manner, yet or can be improved manner.
more could have with a little effort.
been done.
Skill The student The student The student The student
showed showed above showed average showed poor
outstanding average craftmanship. craftmanship.
craftmanship. craftmanship.

VALUING/REFLECTION:

Read and answer the following questions into two to three sentences.
1. What do you think are the importance of learning the parts and functions of a
computer?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
____________.

2. How will you use the knowledge you acquired about parts and functions of a
computer?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________

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Rubrics:
Content and composition 5 points
Relevance to the question 3 points
Grammar 2 points
Total 10 points

STUDENT’S QUERY SHEET

Subject: _________________ Week # ________ Date: __________________

Name of Student: Grade & Section: ______________________

Teacher: ______________________________

1. Write one or more things you learned this week.

2. Check the rate of your understanding of the week’s lesson on a scale of 1-5.

1 2 3 4 5

3. What can you do to improve your understanding?

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References:
Department of Education. Information and Communications Technology: Learning Material for
Computer Hardware Servicing, 2013.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_hardware
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/basic-parts-of-a-computer/1/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_case January 27, 2011
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard
https://www.dummies.com/computers/pcs/mice/the-different-types-of-computer-mice/
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F85
2095191969478764%2F&psig=AOvVaw3N85ZUvJeQFoTvNMfDCb7g&ust=159888306908
8000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAQQtaYDahcKEwjw8-
LkjcPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQEA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classes_of_computers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputer
www.wikipedia.org
www.techopedia.com
www.toppr.com

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