CBLM Computer Systems Servicing NC II
CBLM Computer Systems Servicing NC II
CBLM Computer Systems Servicing NC II
Sector:
ELECTRONICS
Qualification Title:
Unit of Competency:
Module Title:
Department of Education
DIFFUN HIGH SCHOOL
Diffun, Quirino
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List of Competencies
No.
Unit of Competency
Module Title
1.
Install and
Configure Computer
Systems
Installing and
Configuring Computer ELC724331
Systems
2.
Set-up Computer
Networks
Setting-up Computer
Networks
ELC724332
3.
Set-up Computer
Servers
Setting-up Computer
Servers
ELC724333
4.
Maintaining and
Repairing Computer
Systems and Networks
ELC724334
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MODULE CONTENT
MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module covers the outcomes required in installing and configuring
desktop and workstation computers systems. It consists of competencies to
assemble computer hardware, install operating system and drivers for
peripherals/devices, and install application software as well as to conduct
testing and documentation
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Assessment Criteria
1. Unit assembly is planned and prepared to ensure Occupational Health
and Safety policies and procedures are followed, the work is
appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements
with
established
Conditions
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
PC or workstations
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Assessment Method:
1. Hands-on
2. Direct observation
3. Practical demonstration
4. Oral Questioning
Contents:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Assessment Criteria
1. Installation planned and prepared to ensure that safety measures,
policies and procedures followed, and that work is appropriately
sequenced in accordance with the industry standards
6. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation
work obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked
for correct operation and safety
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14. On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance
with established procedures
16. Circuits and systems are checked as being isolated where necessary
using specified testing procedures
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21. Parts, and/or connections removed for the purpose of testing are
returned to pre-test conditions in accordance with established
procedures
Conditions
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
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Learning Experience
Learning Outcome No. 1
ASSEMBLE COMPUTER HARDWARE
Learning Activities
Special Instruction
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After reading of this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Identify the basic precautions and procedures in planning, preparing,
installing and testing of computer hardware and software.
2. Determine the effects of computers to the people, health risk, and to the
environment.
During installation and initial test, careful planning and preparation are
to be done. To avoid personal injury and damages to wiring due to sharp pins on
connectors and printed circuit assemblies, rough chassis edges and corners, and
hot components.
Adhere to warnings and limitations regarding accessibility into areas
designated only for authorized technical personnel.
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
SOME BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES:
Before starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and
procedures on any hardware and software settings that may be required.
Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.
Without an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage
to both CPU and the motherboard.
Each bank must have the same size and type of memory installed in pairs.
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Before adding and removing any other system components, make sure that
you unplug your power supply. Failure to do so may cause damage to your
motherboard and in the system component.
Test the computer, insuring that it meets the necessary system
requirements before booting up.
If the computer does not pass any of the power on self-test (POST), the
computer will receive an irregular power on self-test. An irregular POST
is a beep code which is different from the standard beep which can either
be no beeps at all or a combination of different beeps.
EFFECTS OF COMPUTERS
Some effects of computers relating to the violation of privacy, the impact on
the labor force, health risks, and the impact on the environment.
1. Violation of Privacy
Nearly every life event is stored in a computer somewhere--in medical records,
credit reports, tax records, etc. It is crucial that personal and confidential records
be protected properly. In many instances, where these records were not properly
protected, individuals have found their privacy violated and identities stolen.
2. Impact on Labor Force
Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an
entire industry with hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of
workers and managers have been replaced by computers. Thus, it is crucial that
workers keep their education up-to-date. A separate impact on the labor force is
that some companies are outsourcing jobs to foreign countries instead of keeping
their homeland labor force employed.
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3. Health Risks
Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of
the hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks, and back. Computer users can protect
themselves from these health risks through proper workplace design, good
posture while at the computer, and appropriately spaced work breaks. Another
health risk, called computer addiction, occurs when someone becomes obsessed
with using the computer. Once recognized, computer addiction is a treatable
disorder.
4. Public Safety
Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share
publicly their photos, videos, journals, music, and other personal information.
Some of these unsuspecting, innocent computer users have fallen victim to
crimes committed by dangerous strangers. Protect yourself and your dependents
from these criminals by being cautious. For example, do not share information
that would allow others to identify or locate you.
5. Impact on Environment
Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting
natural resources and polluting the environment. The amount of resources
required to manufacture a personal computer equals that of a mid-sized
car. When computers are discarded in landfills, they release toxic materials and
potentially dangerous levels of lead, mercury, and flame retardants. Strategies
that can help protect the environment include recycling, regulating
manufacturing processes, extending the life of computers, and immediately
donating replaced computers
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B. MATCHING TYPE
Direction:
Select your answer on the choices below that will correspond on
the statement. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.
A. Violation of Privacy
B. Impact on the Environment
C. Public Safety
D. Health Risk
E. Impact on Labor Force
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Compare your answers with the Answer Key on the next page. If you
get 80% and above, then you may proceed to the next activity but if
not, master the lesson and take the Self-Check again.
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A. IDENTIFICATION
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
B. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. B
2. E
3. A
4. C
5. D
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Prepare the required documents or forms before you do a well-planned
installation
Are you the person everyone calls when they have a computer problem? Have
you considered getting paid for fixing near-fatal errors and turning your PC
prowess into a business? According a recent report, sales of computer services
are expected to exceed $47 billion this year in the U.S. alone, with PC repair
leading the way. But there are some requirements that you need to know before
joining the bandwagon of Computer Hardware Servicing trade, like
document/forms (e.g. Job Orders, Request Forms, and Report Sheets) and
qualifications for personnel in repairing computers.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS/FORMS:
A. Job Order
A Job order (known as works order outside of the United States because
the work is produced in a manufacturing area known as the works) or job
order (sometimes job ticket or work ticket, as it often has some type of ticket
attached) is an order received by an organization from a customer or client, or
an order created internally within the organization. A work order may be for
products or services.
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Computer # 001
Model Intel i3
Serial # 4737Z
Computer Problem: (Brief Description of the Problem)
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used to put this objective into action. And the Report Sheet and Request Form
bring to life this maintenances purposes which are:
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Sign:
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Facility Type
Nature of
Breakdown
Recommendation
Laptop No
Viral Corruption
Operating System
Error
Refer to the
Technical
Department for
Reformatting of
the Operating
System
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Compare your answers with the Answer Key on the next page. If you
get 80% and above, then you may proceed to the next activity but if
not, master the lesson and take the Self-Check again.
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IDENTIFICATION
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
6. FALSE
7. TRUE
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system
and may also include accounting for cost allocation of processor time, mass
storage, printing, and other resources.
For hardware functions such as input and output and memory allocation, the
operating system acts as an intermediary between application programs and the
computer hardware, although the application code is usually executed directly
by the hardware and will frequently make a system call to an OS function or be
interrupted by it. Operating systems are found on almost any device that
contains a computer from cellular phones and video game consoles to
supercomputers and web servers.
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Multi-user
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operative. In pre-emptive multitasking, the operating system slices the CPU time
and dedicates one slot to each of the programs. Unix-like operating systems such
as Solaris and Linux support pre-emptive multitasking, as does Amiga OS.
Cooperative multitasking is achieved by relying on each process to give time to
the other processes in a defined manner. 16-bit versions of Microsoft Windows
used cooperative multi-tasking. 32-bit versions, both Windows NT and Win9x,
used pre-emptive multi-tasking. Mac OS prior to OS X used to support
cooperative multitasking.
Distributed
Embedded
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Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows originated in 1985 as an application running on top of MSDOS, which was the standard operating system shipped on most Intel
architecture personal computers at the time. In 1995, Windows 95 was released
which only used MS-DOS as a bootstrap. For backwards compatibility, Win9x
could run real-mode MS-DOS and 16 bits Windows 3.x drivers. Windows Me,
released in 2000, was the last version in the Win9x family. Later versions have
all been based on the Windows NT kernel. Current versions of Windows run
on IA-32 and x86-64 microprocessors,
although
Windows
8
will
support ARM architecture. In the past, Windows NT supported non-Intel
architectures.
Server editions of Windows are widely used. In recent years, Microsoft has
expended significant capital in an effort to promote the use of Windows as a
server operating environment. However, Windows' usage on servers is not as
widespread as on personal computers, as Windows competes against Linux and
BSD for server market share.
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IDENTIFICATION
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Classify of the hardware and software components of a computer with its
corresponding functions.
2. Determine the various computer components and peripherals
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
Basic Hardware Components of Computer System
Today, almost everyone in our information society has a basic
understanding of what a computer is and what it can do. A contemporary
computer system consists of a central processing unit, primary storage,
secondary storage, input devices, output devices, and communications devices
that work together with software to perform calculations, organize data, and
communicate with other computers.
A computer is an electronic machine, operating under the control of instructions
stored in its own memory, that can be programmed to accept data (input),
process it into useful information (output), and store it away in a secondary
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storage device (store) for safekeeping or later reuse. The processing of input into
output is directed by the software but performed by the hardware. Figure below
shows some common computer hardware components.
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Output devices. Output devices show people the processed data-information --in understandable and useful form. Four commonly used
output devices are a printer, a monitor, speakers, and a portable media
player. Input/output devices are playing an increasingly significant role in
our lives. The number and variety of input/output devices are expanding.
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Figure below shows some of the components inside the system unit on a
typical PC, including the processor, memory, expansion cards, drive bays, power
supply, ports and connectors. The processor is the device that executes program
instructions. The memory device is a package that holds temporarily data and
program instructions during processing. An expansion card is a circuit board
that adds devices or capabilities to the computer. Finally, devices outside the
system unit, such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, or microphone, are
attached by a cable to a port or connector on the system unit.
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To conserve on space, all-in-one computer houses the system unit in the same
physical case as the monitor. On notebook computers, the keyboard and
pointing device often occupy the area on the top of the system unit. The display
attaches to the system unit by a hinge. The system unit on a handheld computer
usually consumes the entire device. On these devices, the display is part of the
system unit too.
When the cover of a system unit is removed, the motherboard, also called
system board, can be seen inside the housing. The motherboard, a single circuit
board, provides the path through which the processor communicates with
memory components, other components, and peripheral devices. In a typical
personal computer, the components attached to the motherboard include
processor, memory chips, support electronic circuitry, and expansion boards. It
is the processor that is the most important component of the motherboard.
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RAM
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Random Access Memory (RAM) is the memory chips that are mounted directly
on the motherboard or mounted on peripheral cards that plug into the
motherboard. The RAM chips consist of millions of switches that are sensitive to
changes in electric current. When the computer is powered on, certain operating
system files are loaded from a storage device such as a hard disk into RAM. These
files remain in RAM as long as the computer is running. As additional programs
and data are requested, they are read from storage into RAM. The processor acts
upon the data while it is in RAM. During the running time, the contents of RAM
may change as the program is executed.
RAM comes in many different varieties. Three basic types of RAM are dynamic
RAM, static RAM, and magnetoresistive RAM. Dynamic RAM (DRAM) must be
refreshed (or recharged) constantly by the CPU or it loses its contents. Many
variations of DRAM chips exist, most of which are faster than the basic DRAM.
One type of DRAM is Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), which is much faster than
DRAM because it is synchronized to the system clock. Double Data Rate (DDR)
SDRAM chips are eve faster than SDRAM chips because they transfer data twice
for each clock cycle, instead of just once, and DDR2 and DDR3 are even faster
than DDR. Dual channel SDRAM is faster than single channel SDRAM because
it delivers twice the amount of data to the processor. Rambus DRAM (RDRAM)
is yet another type of DRAM that is much faster than SDRAM because it uses
pipelining techniques. Most personal computers today use some form of SDRAM
chips or RDRAM chips.
Static RAM (SRAM) is faster and more reliable than any form of DRAM. The term
static refers to the fact that it does not have to be re-energized as often as DRAM.
SRAM is much more expensive than DRAM, thus it is usually used for special
purpose, such as used in cache.
A newer type of RAM, called magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM), stores data using
magnetic charges instead of electrical charges. Manufacturers claim that MRAM
has greater storage capacity, consumes less power, and has faster access times
than electronic RAM. Also, MRAM retains its contents after power is removed
from the computer, which could prevent loss of data for users. As the cost of
MRAM declines, experts predict MRAM could replace both DRAM and SRAM.
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motherboard.
The amount of RAM a computer
requires often depends on the types
of applications you plan to use on the computer. A computer only can
manipulate data that is in memory. A computer needs a certain amount of
memory to store programs, data, and information. The more RAM a computer
has, the faster the computer will respond.
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manufacturers specify the maximum amount of RAM a computer can hold, for
example, 1GB expandable to 2GB.
ROM
Read-only memory (ROM) refers to memory chips storing permanent data and
instructions. That is, the items stored in ROM chips cannot be modified--hence,
the name read-only. ROM is usually nonvolatile. In ROM, the combination of
circuit states is fixed, and therefore its contents are not lost if the power is
removed. The data, instructions, or information stored on ROM chips often are
recorded when the chip is manufactured. ROM chips that contain permanently
written data, instructions, or information are called firmware. Firmware can be
read and used, but cannot be changed by user. For example, ROM contains the
programs that direct the computer to load the operating system and other files
when the computer is turned on. In addition to computers, many devices contain
ROM chips. For example, ROM chips in printers contain data for fonts.
Programmable read-only memory (PROM) is a blank ROM chip on which you
can permanently place data and programs. Once the data and instructions are
programmed into PROM chip, the chip functions like a regular ROM and cannot
be erased or changed. A variation of the PROM chip, called electrically erasable
programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) chip, allows a programmer to
erase the microcode with an electric signal. EEPROM chips are where the CPU's
data and instructions change, but only infrequently, such as an industrial robot
used in an automobile manufacturer.
Flash Memory
Another type of nonvolatile memory is called flash memory. Flash memory is a
chip that keeps its memory when the power is shut off. Similar to a EEPROM
chip, flash memory can be erased electronically and reprogrammed. Most
computers use flash memory to hold their startup instructions because it allows
the computer easily to update its contents. For example, when the computer
changes from standard time to day-light savings time, the contents of a flash
memory chip (and the real-time clock chip) change to reflect the new time.
Flash memory chips also store data and programs on many mobile computers
and devices, such as smart telephones, digital cameras, pagers, PDAs,
automotive devices, portable media players, digital voice recorders, and
printers. When you enter names and addresses in a smart phone or PDA, a flash
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memory chip stores the data. Some portable media players such as MP3 players
store music on flash memory chips; others store music on tiny hard disks or
flash memory cards. The logic capabilities of these devices can be upgraded by
simply downloading new software from the Internet or a vendor-supplied disk to
flash memory.
CMOS
Some RAM chips, flash memory chips, and other types of memory chips use
complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology because it
provides high speeds and consumes little power. CMOS technology uses battery
power to retain information even when the power to the computer is off. Batterybacked CMOS memory chips, for example, can keep the calendar, date, and time
current even when the computer is off. The flash memory chips that store a
computer's startup information often use CMOS technology.
Expansion Slots and Adapter Cards
An expansion slot is a
socket on the motherboard
that can hold an adapter
card. An adapter card,
also called expansion card,
is a circuit board that
enhances functions of a
component of the system
unit
and/or
provides
connections
to
peripherals. A peripheral
is a device that connects to
the system unit and is
controlled by the processor
in the computer. Examples An adapter card being inserted in an expansion slot
of
peripherals
are
modems, disk drives, printers, scanners, and keyboards. The adapter cards
contain the electronic circuitry for many supplemental capabilities, such as more
memory, higher-quality sound devices, a modem, extra ports, or graphics
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and then use or play the component without having to configure the system
manually.
There are four widely used types of removable flash memory devices: flash
memory cards, USB flash drives, PC cards, and ExpressCard modules. Unlike
adapter cards that require you to open the system unit and install the card on
the motherboard, you can change a removable flash memory device without
having to open the system unit or restart the computer. This feature, called hot
plugging, allows you to insert and remove the removable flash memory and other
devices while the computer is running.
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A USB flash drive is a flash memory storage device that plugs in a USB port on
a computer or portable device. A special type of USB flash drive, called a U3
smart drive, includes preinstalled software accessed through a Window-type
interface.
Many computers have a PC Card slot or an Express Card slot, which is a special
type of expansion slot that holds a PC Card or an Express Card module,
respectively. A PC Card is a thin, credit card-sized removable flash memory
device that primarily is used today to enable notebook computers to access the
Internet wirelessly. Express Card modules are the next generation of PC Cards.
An Express Card module, which can be used as a removable flash memory
device, adds memory, communications, multimedia, and security capabilities to
computers. Both PC Cards and Express Card modules conform to standards
developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
These standards help to ensure the interchangeability of PC Cards and Express
Card modules among personal computers.
Other Components
Buses
As previously explained, a computer
processes and stores data as a series
of electronic bits. These bits are
transferred internally within the
circuitry of the computer along
electrical channels. Each channel,
called a bus, allows the various
devices inside and attached to the
system unit to communicate with A PC Card slides in a PC Card slot
each other. Just as vehicles travel on
a highway to move from one destination to another, bits travel on a bus.
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memory.
A bus is measured by its size. The size of a bus, called the bus width, determines
the number of bits that can be transmitted at one time. For example, a 32-bit
bus can transmit 32 bits (4 bytes) at a time. On a 64-bit bus, 64 bits (8 bytes)
are transmitted from one location to another at a time. The larger the number of
bits handled by the bus, the faster the computer transfers data. If a number in
memory occupies 64 bits, it must be transmitted in two separate steps when
using a 32-bit bus: once for the first 32 bits and once for the second 32 bits.
Using a 64-bit bus, however, the number can be transmitted in a single step,
transferring all 64 bits at once. The wider the bus, the fewer number of transfer
steps required and the faster the transfer of data. Most personal computers today
use a 64-bit bus.
Every bus also has a clock speed. Just like the processor, the clock speed for a
bus is measured in megahertz. The higher the bus clock speed, the faster the
transmission of data, which results in applications running faster. Most of
today's processors have a bus clock speed of 400, 533, 667, 800, 1066, or 1333
MHz.
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Buses allow the various devices inside and attached to the system unit to
communicate with each other
Two basic types of buses are found in a computer: a system bus and an
expansion bus. A system bus is part of the motherboard and connects the CPU
to main memory. An expansion bus allows the CPU to communicate with
peripheral devices. Data transmitted to the CPU travels from the expansion bus
and the system bus. When computer professionals use the term bus by itself,
they usually are referring to the system bus. Since the types of expansion buses
on a motherboard determine the types of expansion cards you can add, you
should understand the expansion buses commonly found in today's personal
computers:
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The PCI Express (PCIe) bus is an expansion bus that expands on and
doubles the speed of the original PCI bus. Nearly all video cards today use
the PCI Express bus, as well as many hard disks and network cards.
Experts predict the PCI Express bus eventually will replace the PCI bus
completely.
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) and FireWire bus are buses that
eliminate the need to install expansion cards into expansion slots. In a
computer equipped with a USB, USB devices are connected to each other
outside the system unit and then a single cable attaches to the USB port.
The USB port then connects to USB, which connects to the PCI bus on the
motherboard. The USB hot plug feature allows peripheral devices to be
connected to or removed from the USB port while the PC is running. The
FireWire bus works in a similar fashion. With these buses, expansion slots
are available for devices not compatible with USB or FireWire.
The expansion bus for a PC Card is the PC Card bus. With a PC Card
inserted into a PC Card slot, data travels on the PC Card bus to the PCI
bus.
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Parallel ports allow the parallel transmission of data; that is, several bits
are transmitted simultaneously. Figure also shows how 8-bit bytes travel
in parallel over 8 separate lines. Extra lines carry control signals. Parallel
ports
use
the
same
25-pin
RS-232C
connect
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version of USB, called USB 2.0, is a more advanced and faster USB, with
speeds 40 times higher than that of its predecessor.
FireWire ports,
also called IEEE
1394 port, are
similar to the
USB port and
can
connect
multiple types of
devices
that
require
faster
data
transmission
speeds such as
digital
video USB and FireWire ports are replacing traditional ports
cameras, digital
VCRs color printer, scanners, digital cameras, and DVD drives to a single
connector. Up to 63 devices can be connected together using a FireWire
port. The latest FireWire version, called FireWire 800, is much more
advanced than its predecessor, FireWire 400. The FireWire also supports
Plug and Play. Many computer professionals believe that ports such as
USB and FireWire someday will replace serial and parallel ports
completely. Having standard ports and connectors, such as USB and
FireWire, greatly simplify the process of attaching devices to a computer.
In general, FireWire has replaced parallel and SCSI ports, and USB ports
have replaced mouse, keyboard, serial, audio, and parallel ports. Some
newer computers do not have a serial or parallel port. Users plug the device
in a USB or FireWire port. Figure 4-32 shows how USB and FireWire are
replacing other ports completely.
There are five special-purpose ports available: MIDI, eSATA, SCSI, IrDA, and
Bluetooth. These ports are not included in typical computers. For a computer to
have these ports, you often must customize the computer purchase order. MIDI
(Musical Instrument Digital Interface) ports connect the system unit to a
musical instrument, such as an electronic keyboard. The electronic music
industry has adopted MIDI as a standard to define how devices, such as sound
cards and synthesizers, represent sounds electronically. A synthesizer, which
can be a peripheral or a chip, creates sound from digital instructions. A system
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unit with a MIDI port has the capability of recording sounds that have been
created by a synthesizer and the processing the sounds to create new sounds.
Nearly every sound card supports the MIDI standard, so you can play and
manipulate on one computer sounds that originally were created on another
computer.
An eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) port, allows
you to connect an external SATA hard disk to a computer. SATA hard disks are
popular because of their fast data transmission speeds. eSATA connections
provide up to six times faster data transmission speeds than external hard disks
attached to a computer's USB or FireWire port.
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) ports are special high-speed parallel
port and provide a parallel interface that enables faster data transmission than
serial and parallel ports. Also up to 15 SCSI peripheral devices can be daisychained to a single SCSI port; that is, they are connected along a single cable.
The first SCSI device connects to the computer, the second SCSI device connects
to the first SCSI device, and so on. SAS (serial-attached SCSI) is a newer type of
SCSI that transmits at much faster speeds than parallel SCSI.
Power Supply, Cooling Technology
Many personal computers plug in standard wall outlets, which supply an
alternating current (AC) of 115 to 120 volts. This type of power is unsuitable for
use with a computer, which requires a direct current (DC) ranging from 5 to 12
volts. The power supply is the component of the system unit that converts the
wall outlet AC power into DC power. Different motherboards and computers
require different wattages on the power supply. If a power supply is not providing
the necessary power, the computer will not function properly.
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Built into the power supply is a fan that keeps the power supply cool. Many
newer computers have additional fans near certain components in the system
unit such as the processor, hard disk, and ports. Processor chips generate quite
a bit of heat, which could cause the chip to burn up. Although the computers
main fan generates airflow, many of todays processors require additional
cooling. A heat sink is a small ceramic or metal component with fins on its
surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such
as a processor. Because a heat sink consumes extra space, smaller device called
a heat pipe cools processors in notebook computers.
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Title:
Supplies/Materials:
Equipment:
1. Computer
2. PPE
Steps/Procedure:
1. Proceed to the station (with PC Unit) assigned to you
2. Identify the different components and write the specifications of
each component on your paper.
3. Submit output to trainer for evaluation
Assessment Method:
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Yes
No
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Identify the different tools and equipment used in computer systems
and networks
2. Determine the different use and functions of these tools and equipment
One important thing to consider before executing a well-planned computer
installation is that one must be knowledgeable in the different tools and
equipment used in computer systems and networks. Furthermore, the idea on
how these tools and equipment are properly used is another important
consideration in installing computer systems.
Illustrations
Protective Eyewear
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Multi-tester or Multi-meter
A multi-meter or a multi-tester,
also known as a VOM (Volt-Ohm
meter), is an electronic measuring
instrument that combines several
measurement functions in one
unit
Pliers (Assorted)
Screwdriver
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Soldering Gun
A soldering gun is
a tool for soldering metals using
tin-based solder to achieve a
highly conductive contact
Desoldering Tool
Allen Wrench
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Flashlight
Mirror
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Tweezers
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Gloves
A gloves are garments for covering
and protecting the whole hand
Printer
Computer
A computer is
a programmable machine designed
to automatically carry out a
sequence of arithmetic or logical
operations
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Device Driver
CD/DVD
An application used
to install the device
and peripherals of a
computer systems
and networks
RS 232 pin
insertion/extraction
tool
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Computer Networking
Tools and Device and
their Functions
Illustrations
Crimping Tool
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LAN Tester
UTP Unshielded
Twisted Pair Cat 5
Cable
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RJ 45 Connector
A plastic connector
used for UTP Cable
to connect
computers in a
network
Ethernet Switch
A network
switch or switching
hub is a computer
networking
device that
connects network
segments or network
devices
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References
1. http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/OHS/default.htm
2. www.cengageasia.com
3. www.wikipedia.com
SELF-CHECK NO. 1.1-5
A. IDENTIFICATION.
Direction:
Identify the Precautions and Procedures write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong.
________3. Fliers are hand tool used to hold objects firmly for beding or physical
Compression
________4. A screw is a tool for driving screws and often rotating other machine
elements with the mating drive system
________5. A Soldering Gun is a tool for soldering metals using tin-based solder
to achieve a highly conductive contact
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B. MATCHING TYPE
Direction: Select your answer on the choices below that will correspond on the
statement. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.
1. Mirror
2. Flash light
3. Gloves
4. Tweezers
5. IC Insertion and Extracting Tool
Compare your answers with the Answer Key on the next page. If you
get 80% and above, then you may proceed to the next activity but if
not, master the lesson and take the Self-Check again.
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C. IDENTIFICATION
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
D. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. G
2. J
3. F
4. I
5. H
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EVIDENCE PLAN
QUALIFICATION:
Title of Evaluation
Units of
competency
covered
Written Examination
Demonstration with
Questioning
Observation with
Questioning
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X
X
X
Conducts stress test to ensure reliability of equipment
in accordance with manufacturers instructions and
system requirements
X
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Table of Specification
Objectives/
Content Area/
Topics
Comprehensive
Application
# of
Items/ %
of test
(2)
(3)
(10)
4%
6%
20%
(2)
(3)
(5)
(10)
4%
6%
10%
20%
(1)
(1)
(3)
(5)
2%
2%
6%
10%
Knowledge
Unit assembly
is planned and
prepared to
ensure OH&S
policies and
procedures are (5)
followed, the
10%
work is
appropriately
sequenced in
accordance
with
requirements
Operating
system (OS) is
installed in
accordance with
established
installation
procedures and
to comply with
end-user
requirements
Documentation
in relation to
the test is
forwarded to
appropriate
personnel
and/or
authority in
accordance
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with
requirements
Computer
hardware is
assembled in
accordance with
established
procedures and
systems
requirements
(2)
(3)
(10)
(15)
4%
6%
20%
30%
(3)
(2)
(10)
6%
4%
20%
(15)
(12)
(23)
(50)
34%
24%
42%
100%
Tools,
equipment
and testing
devices needed
to carry out the
installation
work are
obtained in
(5)
accordance
with
10%
established
procedures and
checked for
correct
operation and
safety
TOTAL
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PERFORMANCE TEST
Trainee: ______________________________________
Score: _____________
Qualification: __________________________________
Date: ______________
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTION:
Select the best answer from among the choices given. Write
your answer on your answer sheets. (15 minutes time limit. 10 items each)
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B. Printer
C. CPU
D. All of the Above
5. Each bank must have the same _____ and type of memory
installed in pairs.
A. Size
B. Speed
C. Accuracy
D. All of the Above
A. Motherboard
B. UPS
C. Power Supply
D. All of the Above
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A. Solar System
B. System Component
C. Shoot System
D. None of the Above
A. Booting Up
B. Heating Up
C. Warming Up
D. All of the Above
A. Power on Self-Test
B. Power on Supply-Test
C. Power on System-Test
D. None of the Above
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10.
Some effects of computers relating to the violation of privacy,
the impact on the _______, health risks, and the impact on the
environment.
A. Strike Force
B. Lightning Force
C. Labor Force
D. None of the Above.
II.
MATCHING TYPE
A. Operating System
B. Application Programs
C. Time-Sharing Operating System
D. Multi-User Operating System
E. Single-Tasking System
F. Distributed Operating System
G. Embedded Operating System
H. Ken Thompson
I. Mac OS X
J. Linus Torvald
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III.
TRUE OR FALSE
IV.
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11.
Storage usually means primary storage that can store data
and programs outside the computer itself.
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12.
Communications devices provide connections between the
computer and communications networks, and enable computer
users to communicate and to exchange data, information, and
programs with other computers.
13.
The system unit is a box-like case that houses the
processor, memory and other electronic components of the
computer that are used to process data.
14.
When the cover of a system unit is removed, the
motherboard, also called system board, can be seen inside the
housing.
15.
An interior circuit (IC) contains many microscopic
pathways capable of carrying electrical current.
V.
COMPLETION
Complete the sentence by giving the right answer in the blanks. Write your
answer in you answer sheets. (10 minutes time limit. 10 items each. Wrong
spelling wrong)
A. Tools and Equipment
1. enclose or protect the eye area in order to prevent particulates,
infectious fluids, or chemicals is called___________.
2. An electronic measuring instrument that combines several
measurement functions in one unit is called_____________.
3. A hand tool used to hold objects firmly, for bending, or physical
compression is called_________.
4. A tool for driving screws and often rotating other machine
elements with the mating drive system is called___________.
5. A tool for soldering metals using tin-based solder to achieve a
highly conductive contact is called_______________.
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6. Tools used for removing the molten solder so that the joint may be
separated are called_______________.
7. A is a hand-held portable electric-powered light source is
called__________.
8. Tools used for picking up objects too small to be easily handled
with the human hands are called _________________.
9. A garment used for covering and protecting the whole hand is
called___________.
10. A peripheral which produces a text or graphics of documents
stored in electronic form, usually on physical print media such as
paper or transparencies is called________________.
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ANSWER KEYS
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
II.
MATCHING TYPE
A.
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. J
5. I
6. H
7. G
8. F
9. E
10.
C
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III.
TRUE OR FALSE
A.
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
IV.
A.
1. TRUE
2. PROCESSING
3. COMMUNICATION
4. TRUE
5. OUTPUT DEVICE
6. SYSTEM UNIT
7. TRUE
8. PROCESSOR
9. TRUE
10.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE
11.
SECONDARY STORAGE
12.
TRUE
13.
TRUE
14.
TRUE
15.
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
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V.
COMPLETION
A.
1. PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
2. MULTI-METER OR MULTI-TESTER OR VOM METER
3. PLIER
4. SCREWDRIVER
5. SOLDERING GUN OR IRON
6. DESOLDERING TOOLS
7. FLASHLIGHT
8. TWEEZERS
9. GLOVE
10.
PRINTER
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