LO1 2 Operate

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Welcome to the Module “Operating a Personal Computer”. This module

contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
The unit of competency “Operate a Personal Computer” contains the

knowledge, skills and attitudes required for PC Operations course required to
obtain the National Certificate (NC) level II.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each of the learning outcomes of the module. In some learning outcome
there are Information Sheets and Operation Sheets. Follow these activities on
your own and answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning activity.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You have already some basic knowledge and skills covered in this module
because you have been working for some time; and already completed training in
this area.
If you can demonstrate competence to your teacher in a particular skill, talk to

your teacher so you don’t have to undergo the same training again. If you have a
qualification or Certificate of Competency from previous trainings show it to
him/her. If the skills you acquired are consistent with and relevant to this
module, they become part of the evidence. You can present these for RPL. If you
are not sure about your competence skills, discuss this with your teacher.
After completing this module, ask your teacher to assess your competence.
Result of your assessment will be recorded in your competency profile. All the
learning activities are designed for you to complete at your own pace.
In this module, you will find the activities for you to complete and relevant
information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may have
more than one learning activity.
This module is prepared to help you achieve the required competency. This
will be the source of information that will enable you to acquire the knowledge and
skills in Operating a Personal Computer independently at your own pace with
minimum supervision from your teacher.
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OPERATING A PERSONAL COMPUTER
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Program/Course: PC OPERATIONS NC II
Unit of Competency: OPERATE A PERSONAL COMPUTER
Module Title: Operating a Personal Computer
INTRODUCTION:
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on

Operating a Personal Computer. It includes instructions and procedure on how to
operate a computer, start/shut down a computer, arrange and customize desktop
display/windows settings, work with files and folders or directories, work with
user application programs and print information.
Completion of this module will help you understand the succeeding module on
PC Operations.
This module consists of six (6) learning outcomes. Each learning outcome
contains learning activities with instruction sheets. Read the information sheets
before you follow the succeeding instruction and answer the self-check and
activities provided to assess your competence by your teacher. He/she will check
if you have acquired the knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the
particular learning outcome.
Upon completing this module, report to your teacher for assessment. If you
pass the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the module, the students should be able to:
LO1 Familiarize the user with the computer system

LO2 Start/Shut down the computer
LO3 Arrange and customize desktop display/windows settings
LO4 Work with files and folders or directories
LO5 Work with user application programs
LO6 Install printer and ensure correct printer setting
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Refer to assessment criteria of learning outcomes 1-6 of this module.
PREREQUISITES
None
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SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS:
Equipments Tools and Materials Supplies
One (1) set of Personal Computer Projector Screen Printer Ink

Peripheral Devices White Board Bond Paper
Licensed MS Windows XP Flash Drive White Board Marker
MS Office 2003 CD-R/RW
Printer
LCD Projector
References:
1. Microsoft Philippines, Manual/handbook.
2. Minhas, Davinder Singh, 2005. Computers.
3. Penaflorida, Arlene R., et. al. 2006. Operating System, Word Processing
and Creating Presentations.
4. Tokunbo Osilaja, The Computer Knowledge Book (Beginner’s Module), 2004.
5. Kenneth Laudon.et.al, Information Technology: Concepts and Issues, 2nd

Edition.
6. BATS Baseline Access and Training and Supports, Introduction to

Computers, 2000.
7. Information Resources Technology Support, Windows XP Basics, California

State University, BakersField.
8. Chua Chooi See, A Step By Step Guide: Microsoft Office 97 for Beginners,
1999.
9. Innovative Training Works, Inc., Partners In Learning. Volume I. Quick

References.
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TECHNICAL TERMS
Computer is an electronic device that accepts, processes, stores, and

outputs data at high speeds according to programmed instructions.
Debugging is the process of finding and correcting error or defects in

software code.
Desktop is the entire screen on Windows XP which functions like a neat

desk or working table where one may work on the different programs such as
calculators, paint, wordpad and more.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) is the user graphical representations of files,

folder commands and programs.
Icons are small pictures found on the desktop; symbols representing

programs, applications or files.
Multimedia is a program that allows you to present data in more than one
medium such as combining text, graphics, animation, audio and video.
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Learning Outcome 1: Familiarize the user with the computer system
Assessment Criteria
1. The history of the computers is discussed

2. Importance and uses of the computers are explained
3. Computers are classified according to size, power and purpose
4. Parts and functions of the computer are identified
References:
1. Microsoft Philippines, Manual/handbook.
4. Tokunbo Osilaja, The Computer Knowledge Book (Beginner’s Module),

2004.
5. Kenneth Laudon.et.al, Information Technology: Concepts and Issues, 2nd

Edition.
6. BATS Baseline Access and Training and Supports, Introduction to

Computers, 2000.
7. Information Resources Technology Support, Windows XP Basics,

California State University, BakersField.
1999.

References.
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Version No.: OPERATING A PERSONAL COMPUTER 1
LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES
Learning Outcome 1: Familiarize the user with the computer system
Learning Activities Special Instructions
 Read Information Sheet 1.1 Try to create Timeline without looking

discussing the History of the at the Information Sheet 1.1
Computers and answer the
Self-Check 1.1
 Familiarize yourself in the Prepare a concept map of the uses of

Information Sheet 1.2 computers and how computers affect
discussing the Uses and our lives.
Importance of Computers and
answer Self-Check 1.2
 Learn and categorize the Try to arrange the pictures of

different types of computer with computers according to their
their size, power and purpose. classification.
Answer Self-Check 1.3
 Know and remember the parts Try to label and give the uses of the
and functions of computer computer parts without looking at
system/peripheral devices. Information sheet No. 1.4.
Answer Self-Check 1.4

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1
HISTORY OF COMPUTERS
Computers can be found inside your household appliances, the

VCR, the automobile, planes, trains, powerplants, water purification
plants, calculators, and even inside a few toys. These embedded
computers are very small that they affect our lives each day.
When the first computers called personal computers came on the scene in
the late 1970s, the name really meant “not a business computer.” Businesses
did not see any relevance in their use, but they didn’t want anything to do with
them and their revolution. It took some visionary people at three companies—
IBM, Microsoft, and Apple Computer—to see that a personal computer you or I
could really control—a truly personal computer—was exactly what business had
been waiting for.
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory. These instructions tell the machine what
to do. Most computers that sit on a desktop are called "PCs," or personal
computers. The computer is capable of accepting data (input), processing data
arithmetically and logically, producing output from the processing, and storing
the results for future use.
1950s
The first transistors were patented in 1948. Transistors did the same
function as vacuum tubes but were smaller and more efficient. Transistors
enabled computers to be smaller, used less electricity, and generated less heat;
however, computers continued to use vacuum tubes until the late 1950s. In
1952, IBM’s Selective Sequence Electronic Calculator was 25 by 40 feet in size
and still used vacuum tubes. This computer produced the moon position tables
which was later used in 1969 by the Apollo flight to the moon.
1600s
As early as the 1640's mechanical calculators are manufactured for sale.
Records consist of earlier machines, but Blaise Pascal invented the first
commercial calculator, a hand powered adding machine. Although attempts to
multiply mechanically were made by Gottfried Liebnitz in the 1670s the first
true multiplying calculator appeared in Germany shortly before the American
Revolution.
The integrated circuit or silicon chip was invented in 1958 and 1959 by
two independent researchers. A single chip could contain the electronic circuitry
of an entire computer, which created another revolution in computer design. In

addition, research at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
in the United States led to the creation of even smaller computers.
1970s
In 1975, the Xerox Alto was the first prototype computer to use a
graphical user interface (GUI), by which symbols for computer functions are
provided instead of the user having to type complete commands and also the
first computer to use a mouse as an input device. Even though this system was
never released to the public, it greatly influenced the development of Microsoft®
Windows® and Apple Macintosh operating systems.
The MITS Altair, the first computer to be called a personal computer, also
debuted in 1975. This was sold mainly as a kit computer: a user had to
assemble it before it could be used. The computer used the Intel 8080
microprocessor chip, and even though it came with limited input and output
devices (there was no keyboard or monitor), the computer was an immediate
success among hobbyists and computer enthusiasts. In later years, Tandy
Corporation (the parent company of Radio Shack) introduced its first personal
computer in 1977. It was a success because it included a keyboard and a
display (a CRT screen).
1980s
In 1801 a Frenchman, Joseph-Marie Jacquard built a loom that wove by
reading punched holes stored on small sheets of hardwood. These plates are
then inserted into the loom which reads (retrieves) the pattern and
creates(process) the weave. Powered by water, this "machine" came 140 years
before the development of the modern computer.
In 1820 Charles Babbage began his lifelong quest for a

programmable machine. Although Babbage was a poor
communicator and record-keeper, his difference engine is
sufficiently developed by 1842 that Ada Lovelace used it to
mechanically translate a short written work. She is generally
regarded as the first programmer. Lovelace
Twelve years later George Boole, while professor of Mathematics at Cork

University, wrote An Investigation of the Laws of Thought(1854), He is generally
recognized as the father of computer science.
The census is tabulated on punch cards similar to the ones used 90 years
earlier to create weaves. Developed by Herman Hollerith of MIT, the system
uses electric power(non-mechanical). The Hollerith Tabulating Company is a
forerunner of today's IBM.
Prior to the introduction of Hollerith's machine the first printing

calculator was introduced. In 1892 William Burroughs, a sickly ex-teller,
introduced a commercially successful printing calculator. Although hand-
powered, Burroughs quickly introduced an electronic model.

1990s
In 1935, Konrad Zuse, a German construction engineer, built a

mechanical calculator to handle the math involved in his profession. Shortly
after completion, Zuse starts on a programmable electronic device which he
completes in 1938.
John Vincent Atanasoff began working on a digital computer

in 1936. A graduate student, Clifford (John) Berry assists. The
"ABC" was designed to solve linear equations common in physics. It
displayed some early features of later computers including electronic
calculations.
The Enigma, a complex mechanical encoder was used by the

Germans and they believed it to be unbreakable. That same year
George Steblitz created his Model K(itchen), a conglomeration of
otherwise useless and leftover material, to solve complex
calculations. Steblitz used a teletype machine at Dartmouth
College in New Hampshire to transmit a problem to his Complex
Number Calculator in New York and received the results which
became the first example of a network.
In 1943, the development began on the Electronic Numerical Integrator

And Computer (ENIAC) in earnest at Penn State. It was designed by John
Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert of the Moore School, John von Neumann and
others in 1944. It used a paper tape to store instructions which was used a
variety of relays and mechanical switches to perform various calculations. They
had no memory function, so they had to be reset by hand for each different
program.
UNIVAC, delivered in 1951 to the Census Bureau, resulted in a

tremendous financial loss to its manufacturer, Remington-Rand. The next year
Grace Hopper, now an employee of that company proposed "reuseable software"
- code segments that could be extracted and assembled according to
instructions in a "higher level language." The concept of compiling was born.
IBM introduced the 701 the following year which was the first
commercially successful computer. In 1956 FORTRAN was introduced where
two additional languages, LISP and COBOL are added.
In 1969 Bell Labs, unhappy with the direction of the MIT project left and
developed its own operating system, UNIX. One of the many precursors to
today's Internet, ARPANet, was quietly launched. Alan Keys, who will later
become a designer for Apple, proposed the "personal computer."
In 1975 the first personal computer was marketed in kit form. The Altair
features 256 bytes of memory. Bill Gates, with others, wrote a BASIC compiler

for the machine. The next year Apple began to market PC's, also in kit form
which included a monitor and keyboard. In 1976, Queen Elizabeth II goes on-
line with the first royal email message.
During the next few years the personal computer exploded on the
American scene. Microsoft, Apple and many smaller PC related companies
formed by 1977 began selling PC's. Nowadays, companies strive to reduce the
size and price of PC's while increasing their capacity. Lastly, IBM released its
first PC which used software called DOS (disk operating system) to control the
computer in 1981.
2000s
It is now the early years of the new millennium, and computers and
Internet access are available to billions of people all over the world. Web services
such as instant messaging allowed people all over the world to be able to have
real-time conversations with one another. Other web applications enabled
people to conduct nearly all of their daily business and personal tasks from
their desktop. You can even shop or purchase just about anything you want,
you can read a newspaper or listen to live radio broadcasts from scores of
different countries, you can manage all of your personal or business finances, or
even plan and book your next vacation—all from your computer.
New technologies such as the personal digital assistant (PDA) and the
tablet computer make it easy to take your computer with you and still have
access to the Internet wherever you go. Satellite and cellular telephone
technology have improved so much that people in remote areas can still place
calls to friends, family, and colleagues anywhere in the world.
With more people on the Internet, more information is at risk, and

security has become an issue of even greater importance Computer viruses can
spread worldwide in just hours, costing businesses and governments a great
deal of time and money in lost files and recovery efforts. Thus software and
hardware companies are coming up with new security software and patches on
a regular basis.

SELF-CHECK 1.1
Directions: Create a timeline on the history of computers by filling out

the needed information on the blanks opposite the date.
2000
Microsoft released the Windows 3.0 operating

System.
Develop UNIVAC, ENIAC, IBM, Bill Gates
1980s
Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Altair, Microsoft® Windows® Apple Macintosh
1960s
IBM started producing its first transistorized

Computer; Apollo flight to the moon

USES AND IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTERS
Today’s Use of Computers
A. Personal and home uses

o Computers Allow people with disabilities to do
normal activities like shopping online, playing games
with other people and work from home
B. Business Uses
o Computers allow companies to keep quicker and
easier large amounts of information at hand like
databases, ordering and tracking resources and
meetings from different locations
C. Educational Uses
o The Internet allows access to hundreds of
online research materials, colleagues to
correspond quickly about ongoing research
and combine graphics, animation, and audio
with a reading program to reach students of
all ages and learning styles.
D. Communication Uses
o Computers allow people across the world to
communicate easily by empowering the
former to share documents and collaborate
on projects like giving a presentation or
attending a training course.
E. Farm Uses
o Computers allow the creation of a spreadsheet
model to determine the optimum amount of
fertilizer to add to maximize profits and the
tracking of animals to know which one produce
the most milk and use that information
when determining which animals to breed.
F. Transportation Uses
o Computers allow pilots to receive a lot of practice
without costs. In this case, simulators can vary
from massive airline trainers used by airplane
manufacturers to Microsoft Flight Simulator.
SELF-CHECK 1.2

USES AND IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTERS
Directions: Explain briefly the use of computers in the different areas

presented in the concept map. Write your answer inside the given box.
Business
Farm Personal
Uses of
Computers
Transportation
Education
Communication

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS
Computers are available in different shapes, sizes and weights, that is

why they perform different sorts of jobs from one another.
Computers vary in size and shape that is why a computer used in a

hospital is different from that used in a home.
1. Super computer
The super computer is the biggest in size and the most expensive in price
for it can process trillions of instructions in seconds. For this reason, this
computer is not used as a PC in a home or in a university.
Government agencies use this type of computer for their different

calculations and heavy jobs. On the other hand, different industries also use
this huge computer for designing their products.
Meanwhile, in most of the Hollywood’s movies, computers like these used

for animation purposes. This kind of computer is also helpful for forecasting
weather reports worldwide.
2. Mainframes
Another giant computer after the super computer is the Mainframe which
can also process millions of instruction per second and capable of accessing
billions of data. This computer is commonly used in big hospitals, air line
reservation companies, and other huge companies because of its capability of
retrieving data on a huge basis.
This is too expensive for a person who wants a computer for his home.
This kind of computer can cost up to thousands of dollars.

3. Minicomputer
This computer offers less than

mainframe in work and performance.
Examples are the computers which are
mostly preferred by the small type of
business, personals, and colleges.
4. Personal computers
Almost all computer users are familiar with the personal computers. They
normally know what the personal computer is and its functions. This is the
computer mostly preferred by the home users. These computers are lesser in
cost and smaller in size compared to aforementioned computers, small in size.
They are also called PCs in short for Personal
computers.
This computer is small in size and can

easily be arranged to fit in your single
bedroom with its all accommodation. Today this
is thought to be the most popular computer.
5. Notebook/Handheld computers
Having a small size and low weight the notebook is easy to carry
anywhere. This is easy to carry around and preferred by students and business
people to meet their assignments and other necessary tasks since they can
easily be carried inside one’s bag.

This computer can store the same amount of data having a memory of the
same size as that of a personal computer. One can say that it is the replacement
of personal desktop computer.
SELF-CHECK 1.3
Directions: Group the pictures according to size, power and purpose by

filling its corresponding letter in the table below.
A B C
D E F

G H I
Supercomputer Microcomputer Mainframe Minicomputer
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTER
A computer is a system of information processing components that

perform input, processing, output, storage, and control functions. Thus, a
computer system consists of input and output devices, a central processing unit
(CPU), primary and secondary storage devices, and other peripheral devices.
A computer is a system of hardware devices organized according to the

following system functions:
Input. The input devices of a computer system include:
1. Keyboards
2. Mouse
2. Touch screens
3. Light Pens
4. Scanners
5. Computer Microphone
They convert data into electronic machine-readable form for direct entry
or though telecommunications links into a computer system.
Processing. The central processing unit (CPU) is the main processing

component of a computer system (in microcomputers, the CPU is the main
microprocessor). One of the CPU's major components is the arithmetic-logic unit
(ALU) that performs the arithmetic and logic functions required in computer
processing. Components of the CPU include:
1. Control Unit
2. Arithmetic-Logic Unit
3. Primary Storage Unit

Output. Convert electronic information produced by the computer system
into human-intelligible form for presentation to end users. Output devices
include:
1. Video Display Units

2. Audio Response Units
3. Printers
Storage. The storage function of a computer system is used to store data

and program instructions needed for processing. Storage devices include:
1. Primary Storage Unit (main memory/Hard Disk)

2. Secondary Storage Devices (magnetic disk and tape units, optical disks)
Parts and Functions of Computer
Tower or
Desktop Is the "box" or case that holds
the parts that make up a
computer: CPU, hard disk drive,
floppy drive, memory chips,
power supply, interface cards,
etc.
CPU Central Processing Unit, or "brains" of the computer

Monitor Is an output display device (looks
similar to a TV) in a computer
system. You see information on
the monitor's screen.
Monitor or Is the viewing area on a monitor or the information or image
Screen displayed.
A device that reads data from (input) or records data onto a disk
Disk Drive
for storage (output).

Floppy
.
Floppy Drive 3-1/2" Floppy Disk
Hard Drive Is the main device that a computer uses to store information.
Most computers come with a hard drive, called drive C, located
inside the computer case.
CD-ROM ROM means Read-Only-Memory - you can only "read"
information, not save. A CD can store a large amount of data
including documents, photographs, software, and music (about
20 songs)
CD Drive Compact Disk

CD-R
CD-RW
A CD-Recordable drive can put
A CD-ReWritable drive can be
data onto a disk in just one
written onto more than once -
session, and then is "closed" -
similar to a floppy or hard
one "burn" only - you can't add to
disk.
it after you create it.
DVD-ROM
Means Digital Video Disk - Read- Used to store full-length
Only Memory movies, large programs, etc.
CD's, CD-R's, CD-RW's, and DVD's all look the same.

You must read the label to determine what type of media it is.
Both CD's and DVD's are optical storage media. Optical technology uses a
laser or light beam to process information.
USB Flash These can hold documents,
Drive pictures, and music. Some
flash drives are also MP3
players.
Mouse Is a hand-held input device you roll on your desk to point to

and select items on your screen. When you move the mouse,
the mouse pointer on the screen moves in the same direction.

Mouse pointer Is the little symbol on your screen that you move with your
mouse. You use the mouse pointer to point to and select items
on your screen. The mouse pointer changes shape, depending
on its location on your screen and the action you are
performing.
Left Mouse Button - usually use this button

Right Mouse Button - occasionally use this button for "special"
actions
Scroll Wheel - the mouse wheel may work differently from
program to program. and it may not work in some programs. In
most word processing programs, you can rotate the wheel to
move up or down the page, equivalent to using the PAGE UP or
PAGE DOWN keys on your keyboard or to clicking the scroll
bar.
Click Press and quickly release the left button on a mouse
Double Click Press and quickly release the mouse left button twice.
Drag Moves objects or data around on the screen through the use of
a mouse. Keep the left mouse button pressed while you move
the mouse.
Speakers Is an output device that produces
sound and music when
connected to the computer.
Speakers come in different
shapes and may even be in the
monitor's case.
Headphones
Is an output device for listening
that is held over the ears by a
band worn on the head
Microphone
Is an input device in which sound
energy is changed into electrical
energy for the sending or
recording sound (your voice).

Scanner
Is an input device that reads copy
as an image and digitally records
the image
Digital
Records and stores images as a
Camera
digital file, operates similarly to a
"normal" camera, but no "film" is
needed
Projector Is an output device for displaying

onto a large surface (projection
screen) what appears on the
computer monitor.
Printer
Is a device that produces a paper copy of the information on

your screen. The printer on the left is an INK JET PRINTER,
and the other is a LASER PRINTER.
.
Keyboard
Input device - choose letters, symbols, and actions by pressing
keys
Key Is any of the buttons on a keyboard that the user presses to

input data (information) or to type commands
Is usually pressed while you are working in a software
Escape application to stop the current activity, back out of a menu (or
screen), or return to a previous screen.
Is used to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line. It

Enter may also be called the return key. In some applications,
pressing Enter tells the computer to stop waiting for more input
and begin processing. Notice the arrow symbol on the Enter
key; it is sometimes used in instructions and means to press
the enter key.

Spacebar Moves the cursor one space to If the spacebar is "split", the
(split spacebar) the right, leaving a small blank left "spacebar" acts like the
white area (space) on the backspace key - it erases the
screen. character to the left of the
cursor.
Is nothing by itself, but when pressed and held down with

Shift another key it makes either a capital letter or the upper
character on a key. Pressing Shift with a letter key when the
CAPS LOCK key is "on" makes a lower case letter.
Caps Lock Makes all letters uppercase without having to use the shift key -
it is best to only use this when you are going to make many
letters uppercase - don't use for just a few capital letters
Marked with two arrows, one pointing left, the other, right. If
Tab pressed by itself, it moves the cursor to the next tab on the
right. When pressed with the Shift key, it moves the cursor to
the previous tab stop on the left.
It does nothing by itself. When pressed with another key, it

Alt performs a special function. For example, pressing Alt-F4 may
quit a currently running program.
Does nothing by itself. When pressed with another key, it

Ctrl performs a special function. For example, pressing Ctrl-S may
"save" a document.
Typically "on" at start up. When "on", it changes the keys on

Num Lock the numeric keyboard from cursor control arrows to numbers
arranged in a typical ten-key calculator keypad.
Delete On our "Windows" computers (P) it erases the character to the
right of the cursor. Some people say it performs a "forward
erase". It operates differently on a MAC.
End
Is the key you press to move the cursor to the end of the
current line. Many programs also use keyboard shortcuts such
as Ctrl+End to move the cursor to the end of a document.

Insert
Changes between insert mode and overstrike mode in word
processing programs. In insert mode, all characters typed are
placed at the cursor position (or to the right of the insertion
point). As you type, anything to the right of the cursor moves to
the right to make room for the new typing. If insert mode is
turned off, typing then overwrites (erases) the old characters
instead of putting the new ones before the old ones. This is
often called overwrite mode. Most PC keyboards have an Ins or
Insert key that lets you switch back and forth between insert
and overwrite modes. Many word processing programs display
OVR in a status bar at the bottom when overwrite mode is on.
Home
Is the key you press to move
the cursor to the beginning of
the current line. Many
programs also use keyboard
shortcuts such as Ctrl+Home
to move the cursor to the
beginning of a document.
PgDn Is the function of this key is usually software specific.

Typically, it scrolls a document backward one screen or one
page.
PgUp
Is the function of this key is usually software specific. Typically
it scrolls a document forward one screen or one page.
Arrows Are 4 keys that move the cursor in the direction the arrow
points
Function Keys Are special keys that perform a number of important tasks.
(F1, F2 ...) Their exact functions are software dependent. F1 usually is
reserved for Help, while F10 frequently exits or quits the
program.
Print Screen Directs the computer to copy whatever is displayed on the
screen to the clipboard for pasting later. It doesn't really "print"
in Windows.
Scroll Lock Its function is often software specific. In spreadsheets, it
usually locks the cursor on its current screen line and scrolls
text (rather than the cursor) up or down whenever an up or
down cursor control arrow is pressed.

Pause Not usually used with Windows. Pressing this key under DOS
temporarily stops a screen display or freezes rapidly scrolling
information.
Windows Key The WINDOWS key acts as another special function key. If you
press the Window key by itself, the Start Menu will open.
Windows+E will launch Windows Explorer.
SELF-CHECK 1.4
Directions: Identify the following computer parts with a short description

of their functions.
1. 2.
3. 4.

5. 6.
8.
7.
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10.

ASSESSMENT PLAN
Course Title : PC Operations NC II

Unit of Competency : Operate a Personal Computer
Module Title : Familiarize the User with the Computer
System
Assessment Methods
Ways in which evidence will be collected:
Oral Questioning*
Demonstration
Written Test*
Work Sample
Observation
The evidence must show that the student …
LO 1. Familiarize the user with the

computer system
 The history of the computers is discussed X X
 Importance and uses of the computers are X X

explained
 Computers are classified according to size, X X
power
 and purpose
 Parts and functions of the computer are X X
identified
NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency
Prepared Date:
by: 2/20/08
Checked Date:
by:
ANSWER KEY OF SELF-CHECK #1.1
TIMELINE OF THE HISTORY OF COMPUTERS
2000s New technologies such as PDA, cellular

phones was improved, Internet access,
coming up with new security software
1990s Microsoft released the Windows 3.0

operating System develop by Bill Gates
Develop UNIVAC, ENIAC, IBM,
1980s Joseph Jacquard builds reading punch holes

stored on small sheet of hardwood.
1970s Introduced PC with Keyboard, CRT.

Develop GUI, Microsoft® Windows® Apple
Macintosh
Mechanical calculators was manufactured,

1960s Blaise Pascal invents mechanical
calculators.
Invents Silicon Chips or circuits
1950s IBM started producing its first transistorized

computer ; Apollo flight to the moon
ANSWER KEY OF SELF-CHECK 1.2
USES OF COMPUTERS
Business
- Computers allow people
with disabilities to
do normal activities
- Shopping online
- Playing games with
other people
Farm Personal/Home
-create a spreadsheet Use
model to determine - Shopping Online
the optimum amount - It allows work to
persons w/
of fertilizer to add to disabilities
maximize profits
Uses of Computers
Transportation
-computer-driven Education
simulator allows -access to online
pilots to receive a lot research materials
of practice without -combine graphics,
costs animation, and
Communication audio with a
learning styles.
- easily communicate
with others via
internet(e-mail)
Supercomputer Minicomputer Mainframe
Notebook/Handheld Personal
Computer
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTERS
2. Microphone – Input
1. Keyboard – Input devoices where sound
devices that user press to (your voice) record to
input data or type electrical energy.
commands.
3. Mouse-a 4. Scanner-Input
handheld device devices which reads a
use to point and copy of an image &
select item. digitally records
image.
5. Speaker-An output 6. Headset-An
devices that produces output devices for
sounds and music. listening and held
over the ears.
7. Flash Drive-Storage
devices that that can 8. Printer-An output
hold documents, devices that
pictures, music even produces paper copy
an MP3. of information.
10. CPU-A
9. Monitor- processing device.
Output devices Consider as the
where you can brain of the
see/view computer. It
images and control the whole
information. computer system.
Learning Outcome 2: Start/Shut Down the Computer
Assessment Criteria
1. The peripheral devices are properly connected

2. Power is checked and the computer and peripheral devices are switched on
3. Proper logging in and logging off is successfully done
4. The operating system features and functions are accessed and navigated
5. Hardware configuration and other system features are checked
6. 10.All open programs are closed
7. 11.Computer and peripheral devices are properly shut down
References:
1. Microsoft, Philippines, Manual/handbook.
4. Tokunbo Osilaja. The Computer Knowledge Book (Beginner’s Module),

2004.
5. Kenneth Laudon, et.al. Information Technology: Concepts and Issues,

2nd Edition.
6. BATS Baseline Access and Training and Supports.
7. Introduction to Computers, 2000.
8. Information Resources Technology Support, Windows XP Basics,

California State University, BakersField
1999.

References.
Date: LO 2. START/SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER Page #

LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES
Learning Outcome 2: START/SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Read Information Sheet no. 2.1  Fill out a checklist on the

and perform operation sheet 2.1 operation sheet 2.1
on the proper connection of
peripheral devices.
2. Read Information Sheet 2.2 and  Demonstrate the proper

perform operation sheet on switching on of the computer and
checking of power and switching peripheral devices
on of the computer and peripheral
devices
3. Read Information Sheet 2.3 and

perform proper logging in and
logging off microcomputer.
4. Read Information Sheet 2.4 on  Look into the features and

accessing and navigating the functions of the OS
operation system and answer the
self check 2.4
5. Make known of the different  Explore the configuration

system configuration features features and functions found in your
and functions and answer the self device manager
check 2.5
6. Read Information Sheet 2.6 on the  Execute the proper

proper procedures of closing all closing of open programs and
open programs and shutting down shutting down of the computer
a computer.
Fill out the checklist:
5.1 demonstration checklist 2.6

5.2 job sheet 2.7

INFORMATION SHEET #2.1
PROPER CONNECTION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
All peripherals must have some way to access the data bus of the
computer (the communications channel on the motherboard that connects the
processor, RAM, and other components).
In order to do this, peripherals are connected via some kind of port (also
called a I/O port (for input/output) on the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a
cable with the proper connectors is needed.
Shown below is a picture of the back of your CPU (Central Processing

Unit) with the different ports/slots where peripheral devices are to be attached.
6. PS2- mouse
1. PS2- keyboard
7. USB (Universal Serial

Bus) – optical mouse,
scanner, laser jet printer,
2. Serial Port - flash drive, etc.
Projector
3. Serial Port – screen

or monitor 8. Parallel Port – Dot
Matrix Printer
4. Line In Slot –
Speaker and headphone
9. Game Port - joystick
5. Line In Slot -
Microphone 10.Ethernet – UTP
cable for networking
There are lots of external devices that you can connect to your computer.
All external devices must be connected to the computer’s system unit via cables
and ports. A "port" is the slot into which you plug a cable. Unless you’re using a
portable computer, you probably have several external devices attached to your

computer already, including a mouse, keyboard, monitor, microphone, and
speakers, which are shown below. This is how the computer unit will look
like after connecting all peripheral devices.

OPERATION SHEET 2.1
PROPER CONNECTION OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Tools and Equipment:
CPU
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor/Screen
Printer
Printer Cord
Speaker
Computer Microphone
Directions: Connect the peripheral devices to their ports /slots. (Refer to

Information Sheet No. 2.1.
But before you start, you will notice the different needle like pins at the
end of your cables. Make sure you attach the cables to their proper places
securely and tightly. In this way you properly connect the peripherals.
Procedures:
1. Prepare the necessary tools, equipment

2. See to it that the needle-like pins of peripheral devices are complete. In
this way, you are sure that they will connect properly and securely to the
CPU.
3. Place the computer and peripheral devices at the center of the working
table.
4. Observe proper attitudes towards work.
Assessment Criteria:
CRITERIA POINTS
Completeness of tools and equipment 5
Preparation 3
Proper handling of tools and equipment 5
One’s attitude towards work 2_____
15

INFORMATION SHEET NO. 2.2
CHECKING OF POWER AND SWITCHING ON OF THE COMPUTER

PERIPHERAL DEVICES
After we all connect properly the peripheral devices, we are now going to
check the power and switch on the computer to sure if these peripheral devices
are working. Don’t forget to see to it that power cord is also connected to CPU.
In a personal computer (PC), the power supply is

the metal box usually found in a corner of the case. The
power supply is visible from the back of many systems
because it contains the power cord receptacle and the
cooling fan. These power cord are plug in the AVR
(Automatic Voltage Regulator) which have a 220 volts
power supply. Power cord of CPU, Monitor/screen and
even printer should be attach/plug to the AVR.
Steps in Checking the Power
1. Plug the power cord of the computer to the AVR/UPS

2. Plug in the AVR cord to the a wall outlet
3. Turn on the AVR and a led indicator will light red.
4. Push the power button of the CPU, the led indicator is turned to color
green.
5. You will hear a sound of a BEEP and the swooshing sound of a fan
6. Wait until you see the Operating System (OS) on your screen.
Steps in Switching On of the Computer peripheral Devices
1. Press the num lock key on your keyboard, led indicator of the num
lock key is lighted green which means it is working.
2. Move your mouse anywhere on the desktop. Mouse pointer
will move to the direction and notice that arrow will appear
3. Turn on the power of the speaker, printer and other
peripheral devices attached to the computer.

Note: Notice that all peripheral
devices have a led indicator that when
they are turn on it is lighted green.
And that’s all you get. Just a beep and a few bits of text on the screen
telling the user you can start the work.
Just remember the following:

PROPER LOGGING IN AND LOGGING OFF
As the computer boots, it checks itself out. The hard drive

spins up to working speed. The power supply fan comes on. The
cooling fan for the CPU starts blowing. Other gizmos attached to
the computer may power up and make noises, too, like a floppy
drive, printer, or scanner. Altogether it may sound like a whole
herd of squirrels waking up.
You should see some text on the screen as this

happens. First the BIOS checks the memory and looks for
hardware parts then programs that run at startup may print
messages to the screen. Then Windows start up splash
screens.
The process of starting a computer session is called logging on. To log on

to a network domain, you must have a valid user account, and you must know
your user account name and password.
When Windows XP is installed on a computer, an account is created with

the administrative privileges required to control that particular computer.
Someone—usually a network administrator—can use that account to create
other accounts on the computer. These accounts are generally for specific
people, and they might have more restricted privileges that prevent the account
owners from changing some of the settings on the computer.
Log in dialog or a Welcome screen that asks for your username & password.
Windows XP Windows XP Home Edition
If only one user account has been set up, Windows XP automatically logs
on using that account when you start the computer. If multiple accounts have

been set up, Windows XP prompts you to select your user profile and, if your
account has been password-protected, to enter your password.
Each user has a user account name and a user account picture. Each user
can change his/her account name and account picture; users with
administrative privileges can change any user’s account name and picture.
Logging On to Windows XP
1. Start your computer.

After the computer boots, a log on screen appears.
The log on screen displayed by Windows XP is called the Welcome screen.
This screen displays graphic representations of all the user accounts on the
computer. These accounts can be created during setup or later to keep each
user’s data separate.
If your computer is configured to include only one account, you now see the
Windows XP desktop appear and you can skip the remaining steps.
2. Move the mouse pointer over the available user names.

Notice that the selected user name is bright, while the other user names are
dimmed.
3. Click your user account name or user account picture.
4. If your account is password-protected, enter your password in the Type

your password box, and then click the ok button.
While Windows XP is loading your profile, your user account name and user
account picture move to the center of the screen, and the other options
disappear. When you are logged on to your account, the Windows XP desktop
appears:
Logging Off of Windows XP

The process of ending a computer session is called logging off. Logging off
ends the Windows session for your account but allows the computer turned
on. It is important to log off when you leave for the day, or even when you
leave your computer for an extended period of time. To safeguard against other
people accessing your personal information, you can follow these steps:
1. Click the Start button.
The Start menu is displayed. Your user information appears at

the top of the menu. Depending on the programs installed on
your computer, the Start menu looks something like this
2. At the bottom of the Start menu, click Log Off.

The Log Off Windows dialog box appears.
3. Click Log Off to complete the process and display the Welcome screen or
logon screen.
4. Enter your password or click your user account name to log back on.
One error that is common to

newcomers is turning off the computer
without saving your documents and closing
the applications. That power switch can be
dangerous to your work!

ACCESSING AND NAVIGATING THE OPERATION SYSTEM FEATURES AND

FUNCTIONS
The operating system is the core software component of your computer.

It performs many functions and is, in very basic terms, an interface between
your computer and the outside world. The operating system provides an
interface to these parts using what is referred to as "drivers". This is why
sometimes when you install a new printer or other piece of hardware, your
system will ask you to install more software called a driver.
The diagram below gives a graphical depiction of the interfaces between

the operating system and the computer component.
Operating system is the most important program that runs on a

computer. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to
run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as
recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen,

keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral
devices such as disk drives and printers.
Types of Operating System
There are many types of operating systems. The most common is the
Microsoft suite of operating systems. They include from most recent to the
oldest:
 Windows Vista contains many changes and new features,

including an updated graphical user interface and visual
style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features,
new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD
Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and
display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of
communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer
technology to simplify sharing files and digital media between computers
and devices.
 Windows XP Professional Edition - A version used by

many businesses on workstations. It has the ability to
become a member of a corporate domain.
 Windows XP Home Edition - A lower cost version of Windows XP which is

for home use only and should not be used at a business.
 Windows 2000 - A better version of the Windows NT operating system

which works well both at home and as a workstation at a business. It
includes technologies which allow hardware to be automatically detected
and other enhancements over Windows NT.
 Windows ME - A upgraded version from windows 98 but it has been

historically plagued with programming errors which may be frustrating
for home users.
 Windows 98 - This was produced in two main versions.

The first Windows 98 version was plagued with
programming errors but the Windows 98 Second Edition
which came out later was much better with many errors
resolved.
 Windows NT - A version of Windows made specifically for businesses

offering better control over workstation capabilities to help network
administrators.

 Windows 95 - The first version of Windows after the older Windows 3.x
versions offering a better interface and better library functions for
programs.
There are other worthwhile types of operating systems not made by

Microsoft. The greatest problem with these operating systems lies in the fact
that not as many application programs are written for them. However if you can
get the type of application programs you are looking for, one of the systems
listed below may be a good choice.
 Unix - A system that has been around for many years and it is very stable.
It is primary used to be a server rather than a workstation and should not
be used by anyone who does not understand the system. It can be
difficult to learn. Unix must normally run an a computer made by the
same company that produces the software.
 Linux - Linux is similar to Unix in operation but it is free. It also should

not be used by anyone who does not understand the system and can be
difficult to learn.
 Apple Macintosh - Most recent versions are based on Unix but it has a
good graphical interface so it is both stable (does not crash often or have
as many software problems as other systems may have) and easy to learn.
One drawback to this system is that it can only be run on Apple produced
hardware.
Operating System Functions
An operating system executes many functions to operate computer

system efficiently. Among them, four essential functions are the followings.
 Resource Management: An operating system manages a collection

of computer hardware resources by using a variety of programs. It
manages computer system resources, including its CPU, primary
memory, virtual memory, secondary storage devices, input/output
peripherals, and other devices.
 Task Management: The function of the operating system that

controls the running of many tasks. It manages one program or
many programs within a computer system simultaneously. That is,
this function of operating system manages the completion of users'
tasks. A task management program in an operating system provides
each task and interrupts the CPU operations to manage tasks
efficiently. Task management may involve a multitasking capability.
 File management: This is a function that manages data files. An

operating system contains file management programs that provide
the ability to create, delete, enter, change, ask, and access of files of
data. They also produce reports on a file.

 User Interface: It is a function of an operating system that allows
users to interact with a computer. A user interface program may
include a combination of menus, screen design, keyboard
commands. A well-designed user interface is essential for an
operating system to be popular. Because of the function, users can
load programs, access files, and accomplish other tasks.
Operating systems can be classified as follows:
o multi-user : Allows two or more users to run programs at the same

time.
o multiprocessing : Supports running a program on more than one
CPU.
o multitasking : Allows more than one program to run concurrently.
o multithreading : Allows different parts of a single program to run
concurrently.
o real time: Responds to input instantly. General-purpose operating
systems, such as DOS and UNIX, are not real-time.
Virtual Memory
This is a technique for an operating system to manage memory. An

operating system simulates significantly larger memory capability than the real
memory capacity of its actual primary storage unit. It allows computers to
process larger programs than the physical memory circuit would allow.

SELF CHECK 2.4
ACCESSING AND NAVIGATING THE OPERATION SYSTEM

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
I. Matching Type. Match Column A with Column B by writing the letters

on the blanks before the number.
Column A Column B
___1. Windows XP Professional a. interacts with OS through set

Of commands
___2. Windows Me
b. used by many business on
___3. Windows Vista work stations
___4. Windows 95 c. similar to Unix in operation

but it is free
___5. Windows XP Home Edition
d. manages data files
___6. Multi-user
e. upgraded version of Windows 98
___7. Multitasking
f. version of XP which is for
___8. Linux home use
___9. File Management g. dubbed with Windows Aero
___10.User Interface
h. allows more than 1 program/
tasks to run
i. first version of Windows
j. allows 2 or more user to run

programs
II. Essay. Give the meaning of Operating System based on your own
understanding.

INFORMATION SHEET NO 2.5
CHECKING OF HARDWARE CONFIGURATION AND OTHER SYSTEM

FEATURES
How to configure the hardware/device manager
Let us examine what hardware or devices are installed to your PC’s. This
is done for you to determine what are missing and/or not installed in your
computer. Follow the steps below:
1. In your desktop/Windows Environment look for the My Computer icon

and right click to it. This is what it will look like.
2. Then click the properties in the dialog box. Do we have the same dialog
box? Notice that from this picture the OS (system) is Microsoft Windows
XP, It is also registered to Maricel which is the owner of these PC, The
computer specification is also viewed its, processor and it MB or RAM.

3. Click on the Device Manager to
fully known and viewed what
other hardware are
configured to this PC.
4. Upon clicking on the Device Manager, you can see the picture below.
Notice the pictures or icon attached to this PC. And Clicking on the plus
+ sign will show the device attached or the subfolders or documents
inside the folder. See that these documents, subfolders, and attached
devices coming out/view from the folders will have a – sign. and the
Question Mark ? that appear will mean that these devices are not
working properly, or not installed in the PC.
The other System Features is checking of system requirements. In

Windows, you'll need to check three system requirements:
1. Processor. Although on Windows computers the model of processor is

shown during system startup, the actual speed may not be indicated. You
may need to run a third party system utility that can measure your
processor speed to find out.

2. RAM Memory
3. Hard Drive Space
Using Windows XP, follow the following:
 Click on Start then Control Panel.

 Double click on the System icon. This will open the
System Properties window.
The System heading tells you which version of Windows

you have installed while the Computer heading tells you the
type of Processor that you have installed and the amount or
RAM memory you have.
 Click the Cancel button to close this window.

 Click on Start, then Programs and Accessories and
open Windows Explorer.
 Right click on the icon for your C: drive and from the
menu select Properties.
 The second column in the Free Space area tells you
how much unused Hard Drive space you have on
your C: drive.
 Clicking the exit button will close the dialog box.
TIP:
If a program is minimized, you can close it
without restoring it first. Right-click its button on the
taskbar, and click Close on the shortcut menu that
appears.

SELF CHECK 2.5

FEATURES
Directions: Label the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
CLOSING ALL OPEN PROGRAMS
Describe the picture above. What is it? Yes, it is a desktop environment.

Did you notice the bottom bar? Did you see the programs in colored blue?
These are the running programs. Since it’s a multitasking, we can open
and work on the different application programs at the same time. What you see
on the picture above are the different programs that the user has been working.

To close this program, simply follow these steps:
1. Click on one of the program at the bottom

of the screen
2. A pop up window will appear or restore the

file your working
3. Click on the exit X button at the upper right corner of the

window to close the program
4. Or you can even click on File then exit at

the end of the menu.
5. Sometimes a pop up window will appear if

you haven’t save your work. You have to choose between yes and no.
6. Do step number 3, until all programs are closed before

shutting down the computer.
INFORMATION SHEET NO 2.7
SHUTTING DOWN OF THE COMPUTER AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES
Now that you’ve learned how to turn on the microcomputer and

peripheral devices, you must also know how to turn it off.
After closing all the programs/applications here, are the steps to

properly shut down and turn off the computer and other peripheral devices.
1. Click the Start button.

The Start menu is displayed.
2. At the bottom of the Start menu, click Shut Down.
The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears
3. Select Shut down as the option, and click OK to end your Windows
session.
After shutting down the computer, you should also turn off the peripheral
devices such as printer, scanner; and also turn the AVR or UPS off then
unplug the power cord of the AVR/UPS to the wall outlet.

REMEMBER:
Windows contains files that can sometimes become damaged or corrupted.

When this happens, it will cause problems in your computer. Possible reasons
are:
 The computer was not properly shut down by the last user,
 There was a sudden shutdown caused by an inconsistent supply of
electricity
 A software threats may pose another risk.
 Overheating
How to Avoid Damage or Corrupted Windows Files?
 Always follow steps in proper shutting down a computer.

 See to it that you checked and unplugged power cord to wall outlet
 Use surge protectors or UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) if you have
inconsistent supply of electricity. These will help if there’s a power failure.
UPS can give you much enough time to save and shut down properly your
computer.
 Keep your computer in a clean well-ventilated area.
 Don’t block the air vents on your monitor by piling papers or books on top
of it.
 Position the computer a few inches from the wall.
 Open the computer case once or twice a year and use a computer vacuum
or can of compressed air to clean out build up dust and debris.
You should also protect your computer from the following:
1. Temperature Extremes – Computers need to be in a well-ventilated place

not in a place that is too cold or too hot.
2. Fire – It is good to have fire-extinguishing equipment near your computer.

Computers do not often survive fires. If the flames don’t cause your
systems case and circuit boards to burn, the heat might melt your hard
disk drives and all the other components in place.
3. Smoke – do not allow smoking in your computer room. Smoke can be

very damaging to your computer equipment. It may damage the heads of
magnetic disks, optical disks and tape drives.
4. Dust – Keep your computer room dust free. Dust can collect on the heads
of magnetic disks tape drives, optical drives. It will slowly destroy both
the recording head and the media.

5. Earthquake – Avoid placing computers on any high surfaces like on top of
filing cabinet. Do not place heavy objects like bookcase or shelves near
computers because they might fall on the computer.
6. Bugs – Sometimes insects and other kinds of bugs find their way into
computers. Spider webs inside computers collect dust. Older computers
which had horizontal desktop cases were notorious for attracting mice
inside the case.
7. Humidity – Keep the relative humidity of your computer room above 20%.
However, if the computer room is humid, you may experience
consideration on the computer’s circuitry which can damage the electrical
circuits.
8. Food and drinks – One of the frequent causes of damage is accidental

spilling of beverages or liquids on a laptop or keyboard. Keep food and
drinks away from the computer.
JOB SHEET NO. 2.7
Directions: Sequence the proper way of shutting down and turning off of
the computer and peripheral devices by writing the number on the blanks
provided.
_________Click OK to end your Windows
_________The shut down Windows dialog box appears
_________The Start menu is displayed
_________At the bottom of the start menu Click Shut Down
_________Select Shut down as the option session.

_________Click the Start button

PERFORMANCE TEST 2.2
Learner's Name Date

Test Attempt
Competency: Operating a Personal Computer 1st 2nd 3rd
LO 2: Start/Shut Down the Computer
Directions: OVERALL EVALUATION

Level
CALL THE TEACHER
Achi
ask the teacher to eved PERFORMANCE LEVELS
assess your
performance in the 4 - Can perform this skill without
following critical task supervision and with initiative and
and performance adaptability to problem situations.
criteria below
3 - Can perform this skill
You will be rated satisfactorily without assistance or
based on the overall supervision.
evaluation on the 2 - Can perform this skill
right side. satisfactorily but requires some
assistance and/or supervision.
1 - Can perform parts of this skill
satisfactorily, but requires
considerable assistance and/or
supervision.
Instructor will initial level achieved.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
For acceptable achievement, all items should N/
receive a "Yes" or "N/A" response. Y N A
es o
A. Computer peripherals are properly
connected
1. All needed computer peripherals set in the
table
 Computer peripherals are clean and dry
 Shown complete computer peripherals
 Place in a secure table so not to break any
pieces
 CPU is placed in the center/secure
position in the table.
1. Prepare peripherals devices
 Set peripherals orderly in the
sequence of connection to CPU
 Completeness of peripherals to be
connected to a CPU
 Segregate peripherals that cannot be
used/obsolete
2. Connect needed peripherals to a CPU

 Identified the correct peripherals to
be connected to the CPU
 Properly connect each peripherals of
the computer
 Fits the cable of the peripherals to
the slots/ports
 Locked properly the printer and

monitor cable
PERFORMANCE TEST 2.3
Learner's Name Date

Test Attempt
Competency: Operating a Personal Computer 1st 2nd 3rd
LO 2: Start/Shut Down the Computer
Directions: OVERALL EVALUATION

Level
CALL THE TEACHER
Achi
ask the teacher to eved PERFORMANCE LEVELS
assess your
performance in the 4 - Can perform this skill without
following critical task supervision and with initiative and
and performance adaptability to problem situations.
criteria below
3 - Can perform this skill
You will be rated satisfactorily without assistance or
based on the overall supervision.
evaluation on the 2 - Can perform this skill
right side. satisfactorily but requires some
assistance and/or supervision.
1 - Can perform parts of this skill
satisfactorily, but requires
considerable assistance and/or
supervision.
Instructor will initial level achieved.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
For acceptable achievement, all items should N/
receive a "Yes" or "N/A" response. Y N A
es o
A. Proper Logging On
 Show proper logging On/Starting of computer
 Move mouse pointer to user name (if there is
any)
 Click the account name/user
account
 picture
 Key in your password
 Click ok
B. Proper Logging Off
 Click start button
 Spot the start menu display
 Click the log off at the bottom of start
menu
 Observe the emergence of Log Off dialog
box
 Tick the log off to complete the process
 Notice the display of a welcome screen
 Enter your password or click your user
name to back on.
ANSWER KEY 2.4
ACCESSING AND NAVIGATING THE OPERATION SYSTEM FEATURES AND

FUNCTIONS
1. B 6. J
2. E 7. H
3. G 8. C
4. I 9. D
5. F 10. A
ANSWER KEY 2.5

FEATURES
4. C-Drive properties
1.Operating System
5. Used Space
2.Registered Owner
6. Capacity of drive
3. Ram Memory
DEMONSTRATION CHECKLIST
Candidate’s name:
Assessor’s name:
Unit of competency: START/SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER
Competency standards:
Date of assessment:
Time of assessment:
Instructions for demonstration: Closing of All Open Programs.
Given the necessary materials the student must be able to:
Demonstrate the closing of all open programs.
Materials and equipment:
P to show if evidence is
demonstrated
During the demonstration of skills, did the
Yes No N/A
candidate:
click on one of the programs at the bottom of
o o o
the screen?
click on the exit button at the upper right
o o o
corner of the window to close the program?
choose between yes or no in a pop up
o o o
window?
click on the exit button at the upper right
corner of the window to close all programs o o o
before properly shutting down the computer?
The candidate’s demonstration was:
Satisfactory q Not Satisfactory q
ANSWER KEY 2.7

. 6 Click OK to end your Windows
. 4 The Shut Down Windows dialog box appears
. 2 The Start menu is displayed
. 3 At the bottom of the Start menu, Click Shut

Down
. 5 Select shut down as the option session.
. 1 Click the start menu button

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “Operating a Personal Computer”. This module

The unit of competency “Operate a Personal Computer” contains the

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you can demonstrate competence to your teacher in a particular skill, talk to

Unit of Competency: OPERATE A PERSONAL COMPUTER

Module Title: Operating a Personal Computer

This module contains information and suggested learning activities on

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the module, the students should be able to:

LO1 Familiarize the user with the computer system

Refer to assessment criteria of learning outcomes 1-6 of this module.

Equipments Tools and Materials Supplies

One (1) set of Personal Computer Projector Screen Printer Ink

1. Microsoft Philippines, Manual/handbook.

2. Minhas, Davinder Singh, 2005. Computers.

4. Tokunbo Osilaja, The Computer Knowledge Book (Beginner’s Module), 2004.

5. Kenneth Laudon.et.al, Information Technology: Concepts and Issues, 2nd

6. BATS Baseline Access and Training and Supports, Introduction to

7. Information Resources Technology Support, Windows XP Basics, California

9. Innovative Training Works, Inc., Partners In Learning. Volume I. Quick

Computer is an electronic device that accepts, processes, stores, and

Debugging is the process of finding and correcting error or defects in

Desktop is the entire screen on Windows XP which functions like a neat

GUI (Graphical User Interface) is the user graphical representations of files,

Icons are small pictures found on the desktop; symbols representing

Unit of Competency: OPERATE A PERSONAL COMPUTER

Module Title: Operating a Personal Computer

Learning Outcome 1: Familiarize the user with the computer system

1. The history of the computers is discussed

1. Microsoft Philippines, Manual/handbook.

2. Minhas, Davinder Singh, 2005. Computers.

4. Tokunbo Osilaja, The Computer Knowledge Book (Beginner’s Module),

5. Kenneth Laudon.et.al, Information Technology: Concepts and Issues, 2nd

6. BATS Baseline Access and Training and Supports, Introduction to

7. Information Resources Technology Support, Windows XP Basics,

9. Innovative Training Works, Inc., Partners In Learning. Volume I. Quick

Date: LO 1. FAMILIARIZE THE USER WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM Page #

Learning Outcome 1: Familiarize the user with the computer system

Learning Activities Special Instructions

 Read Information Sheet 1.1 Try to create Timeline without looking

 Familiarize yourself in the Prepare a concept map of the uses of

 Learn and categorize the Try to arrange the pictures of

Date: LO 1. FAMILIARIZE THE USER WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM Page #

Computers can be found inside your household appliances, the

Date: LO 1. FAMILIARIZE THE USER WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM Page #

In 1820 Charles Babbage began his lifelong quest for a

Twelve years later George Boole, while professor of Mathematics at Cork

Prior to the introduction of Hollerith's machine the first printing

Date: LO 1. FAMILIARIZE THE USER WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM Page #

In 1935, Konrad Zuse, a German construction engineer, built a

John Vincent Atanasoff began working on a digital computer

The Enigma, a complex mechanical encoder was used by the

In 1943, the development began on the Electronic Numerical Integrator

UNIVAC, delivered in 1951 to the Census Bureau, resulted in a

Date: LO 1. FAMILIARIZE THE USER WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM Page #

With more people on the Internet, more information is at risk, and

Date: LO 1. FAMILIARIZE THE USER WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM Page #

Directions: Create a timeline on the history of computers by filling out