COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: ELECTRONICS

Qualification Title: COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II

Unit of Competency: INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Module Title: INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS

GLOBAL SYSTEMS INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Corner Lily and Gumamela St. poblacion Uno, Bansalan Davao del Sur

TRAINER: SAMMY R. PALAGANAS

MOBILE NUMNER: 09129601604
FACEBOOK ACCOUNT: SAM PALAGANAS
 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

The unit of competency, “Install and Configure Computer Systems”, is one of the
competencies of COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II, a course which comprises the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for a TVET trainee to possess.
The module, Installing and Configuring Computer Systems, contains training
materials and activities related to receiving reservation request, recording details of
reservation, updating reservations and advising others on reservation details.
In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning activities in order
to complete each learning outcome. In each learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self-
checks,. Follow and perform the activities on your own. If you have questions, do not
hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.
Remember to:
 Read information sheet and complete the self-checks.
 Submit outputs of the INFORMATION SHEET, SELF CHECK to your facilitator for
evaluation and recording in the Achievement Chart. Outputs shall serve as your
portfolio during the Institutional Competency Evaluation.
You must pass the Institutional Competency Evaluation for this competency before moving
to another competency.
You need to complete this module before you can perform the module on
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS

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 INFORMATION SHEET
(Week 1)
BASIC TERMS, CONCEPTS, FUNCTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF PC
HARDWARE COMPONENTS

Learning Objective:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, the trainee must be able to:

1. Enumerate the Functions and Characteristics of PC Hardware Components.

2. Describe the Basic Terms and Concepts of PC hardware components.

Types of Computer Workstation

Workstation
A workstation is a high-end personal computer designed for
technical or scientific applications. Intended primarily to be used
by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a local area
network and run multi-user operating systems. 

Desktop computer
Desktop computers come in a variety of styles ranging from large vertical
tower cases to small form factor models that can be tucked behind an LCD
monitor . In this sense, the term 'desktop' refers specifically to a
horizontally-oriented case, usually intended to have the display
screen placed on top to save space on the desk top. Most modern
desktop computers have separate screens and keyboards.
Single unit
Single unit PCs (also known as all-in-one PCs) are a subtype of desktop computers, which combine the
monitor and case of the computer within a single unit.
Nettop
A subtype of desktops, called nettops, was introduced by Intelin February 2008 to describe low-
cost,lean-function, desktop computers.
Laptop
A l a p t o p c o m p u t e r o r s i m p l y laptop, a l s o c a l l e d a
notebook computer or sometimes a notebook, is a small
p e r s o n a l c o m p u t e r   designed for portability.

Netbook
Netbooks(also called mini notebooks or subnotebooks) are a rapidly
evolving category of small, light and inexpensive laptop
computers suited for general computing and accessing web-
based applications; they are often marketed as "companion
devices," that is, to augment a user's other computer
access.

Tablet PC
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A tablet PC is a notebook or slate-shaped mobile computer, first introduced by Pen
computing in the early 90s with their Pen Go Tablet Computer and popularized by
Microsoft. Its touch screen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology allows the user to
operate the computer with a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a keyboard or
mouse.

Ultra-Mobile PC
The ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) is a specification for a small form factor of
tablet PCs. It was developed as a joint development exercise by Microsoft,
Intel, and Samsung, among others. Current UMPCs typically feature the
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Linux operating system and
low-voltage Intel Atom or VIA C7-M processors.

Home theater PC
A home theater PC (HTPC) is a convergence device that combines the
functions of a personal computer and a digital video recorder. It is
connected to a television or a television-sized computer display and is
often used as a digital photo, music, video player, TV receiver and digital
video recorder.

Pocket PC

A pocket PC is a hardware specification for a handheld-sized computer

(personal digital assistant) that runs the Microsoft Windows
Mobile operating system. It may have the capability to run an
alternative operating system like NetBSD or Linux. It has
many of the capabilities of modern desktop PCs.

HARDWARE

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An exploded view of a modern personal computer and peripherals:

1. Scanner 9. Speakers
2. CPU (Microprocessor ) 10. Monitor
3. Primary storage(RAM) 11. System software
4. Expansion cards (graphicscards, etc.) 12. Application software
5. Power supply 13. Keyboard
6. Optical disc drive 14. Mouse
7. Secondary storage(Hard disk ) 15. External hard disk
8. Motherboard 16. Printer
Computer case - A computer case is the enclosure that contains the main
components of a computer. Cases are usually constructed from steel or
aluminum, although other materials such as wood and plastic have been
used. Cases can come in many different sizes, or form factors.

Processor
The central processing unit, or CPU, is that part of a computer which
executes software program instructions. In older computers this
circuitry was formerly on several printed circuit boards, but in PCs is a
single integrated circuit. Nearly all PCs contain a type of CPU
known as a microprocessor. with a fan attached via heat sink.

Motherboard
The motherboard, also referred to as system board or mainboard, is the primary
circuit board within a personal computer.

Main memory
A PC's main memory is fast storage that is directly accessible by the CPU, and is
used to store the currently executing program and immediately needed data.

Hard disk
Mass storage devices store programs and data even when the power is off; they
do require power to perform read and write functions during usage. Although
flash memory has dropped in cost, the prevailing form of mass storage in personal
computers is still the hard disk.

Video card - otherwise called a graphics card, graphics adapter

or video adapter - processes and renders the graphics output
from the computer to the computer display, and is an essential
part of the modern computer.

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 Visual display unit
A visual display unit (or monitor) is a piece of electrical equipment, usually
separate from the computer case, which displays view able images
generated by a computer without producing a permanent record.

Keyboard
In computing, a keyboard is an arrangement of buttons
that each correspond to a function, letter, or number. They are
the primary devices of inputting text.

Mouse
A Mouse on a computer is a small, slid able device that users hold and slide
around to point at, click on, and sometimes drag objects on screen in a
graphical user interface using a pointer on screen.

OTHER COMPONENTS

Mass storage
All computers require either fixed or removable storage for their operating system,
programs and user generated material.
Formerly the 5¼ inch and 3½ inch floppy drive were the principal forms of removable
storage for backup of user files and distribution of software.

Computer communications
 Internal modem card
 Modem
 Network adapter card
 Router

Common peripherals and adapter cards

 Headset
 Joystick
 Microphone
 Printer
 Scanner
 Sound adapter card as a separate card rather than located on the motherboard
 Speakers
 Webcam

LAN Card –is a network interface card. This is a computer circuit board or
card that is installed in a computer so that it can be
connected to a network.

Modem-(Modulator-Demodulator) The modem is a device

that allows a given computer to share data or otherwise a
device which let computers exchange information
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 USB – Universal Serial Bus, a hardware interface for low-speed
peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner,
printer and telephony devices.

Scanner
- it is an input device that read text or illustration printed on
paper, translates the information into a form that a
computer can use.

Printer - it is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also

known as hardcopy’) of the information generated by the
computer.

RAM –Random Access Memory, is a primary memory. This memory is used inside the
computer to hold programs and data while it is running.

BIOS – Basic Input/Output System, chip that controls the most basic functions of the
computer and performs a self-test every time you turn it on.

Flash drive– RAM that can retain data without electrical power. It is
widely used for BIOS chips and for digital camera and digital music
storage

Video Camera -camera using videotape: a camera that records onto videotape

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SELF-CHECK 1.2-1

A. Multiple Choice
Direction: read the question briefly and choose the best answer of the given choices.

1. It is a high end personal computer designed for technical or scientific applications.

Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a
local area network and run multi-user operating systems.
A. Work Station
B. Nettop
C. Laptop
D. Tablet PC

2. It is a small personal computer designed for portability. Usually all of the interface
hardware needed to operate this computer, such as USB ports (previously parallel and
serial ports), graphics card, sound channel, etc., are built in to a single unit.
A. Work Station
B. Nettop
C. Laptop
D. Tablet PC

3. It is a convergence device that combines the functions of a personal computer and a digital
video recorder.
A. Work Station
B. Home theater PC
C. Laptop
D. Tablet PC

4. It is a hardware specification for a handheld-sized computer(personal digital assistant)

that runs the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system.
A. Work Station
B. Home theater PC
C. Laptop
D. Pocket PC

5. It is also called mini notebooks or subnotebooks andare a rapidly evolving category of

small, light and inexpensive laptop computers suited for general computing and accessing
web-based applications.
A. Netbook
B. Home theater PC
C. Work Station
D. Pocket PC

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 6. It is the enclosure that contains the main components of a computer.
A. Mother Board
B. Computer Case
C. Processor
D. Hard Disk

7. It is the part of a computer which executes software program instructions.

A. Mother Board
B. CPU
C. Processor
D. Hard Disk

8. It is also referred to as system board or main board, and is the primary circuit
board within a personal computer.
A. Mother Board
B. CPU
C. Processor
D. Hard Disk

9. It processes and renders the graphics output from the computer to the computer
display.
A. Memory
B. CPU
C. Video card
D. Hard Disk

10. It is a piece of electrical equipment, usually separate from the computer case,
which displays viewable images generated by a computer without producing a
permanent record.
A. Memory
B. CPU
C. Printer
D. Monitor

B. Identification
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Directions: Identify the following computer components/parts and answer the following
given PC Parts.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
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7.

8.

9.

10.

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ANSWER KEY TO SELF-CHECK 1

A.MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. D

IDENTIFICATION 2
1. Monitor
2. Video card
3. Hard Disk
4. Memory/ RAM
5. Mother Board
6. Processor
7. Keyboard
8. Mouse
9. Printer
10. Scanner
 INFORMATION SHEET

(Week 2)

FUNCTIONS AND USES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, the trainee must be able to:

1. be able to identify different types of Computer hardware

2. know the functions of the different components of a computer system.

HARDWARE Refers to the tangible (things you can touch) Hardware

components are further divided into three groups namely

• Input Devices
• Output devices
• System Unit

INPUT DEVICES - Performs the two most basic computing tasks: issuing
commands and entering data. Common input devices are the following:-

Keyboard – is a standard input device of most

computers

Mouse – is a hand-clicked device used for pointing.

Themodern mouse uses a ball for movement and has
two to three buttons.-

Trackball – is like a stationary, upside down mouse.

Joystick – is an input device which is commonly used

for computer games

Light pen – a device used to draw, write, or issue

commands when it touches aspecially designed screen.
OUTPUT DEVICES.- After processing the data fed into computer with the use
of input devices, the information must now be outputted in a form understood
by human beings. Output devices are classified according to the output they
can produce. An output which you can hold in your hand is called hard copy.
Output types such as audio and video are referred to as soft copy. The
following are output devices used.

Printer - - an output device that

produces text and graphics on paper

Video Monitors – The monitor, or display is used to

provide soft copy output. Video monitors are either
monochrome or colored

Speakers- play sounds transmitted as electrical

signals from the sound card.

Modem – a device that sends and

receives data over telephone lines to
and from computers.

THE SYSTEM UNIT - The system unit is the part of the computer which is
responsible for accepting and processing the data brought in by the input
devices. It also responsible for passing the resulting information to the users
via the output devices.
The Main Circuit Board - Also called the "system board,"
is the main printed circuit board in an electronic device,
which contains sockets that accept additional boards. In a
personal computer, the motherboard contains the bus,
CPU and coprocessor sockets, memory sockets, keyboard
controller and supporting chips.

 Port – is a connection from the main circuit board to

a peripheral device such as a keyboard, a printer or a
 video monitor. The port is also called an interface. Ports are arranged at
the rear of the main circuit board.

 Expansion Slot – is a receptacle inside a computer or other electronic

system that accepts printed circuit boards.

 The Bus - is responsible for transporting electronic signals from place to

place or specific predefined routes.

 The CPU – The CPU is the computer’s processor, controller and storage
device
 Case and Power Supply – is also known as the
system unit, the case or system cabinet is the box
that houses the processor chip (CPU), the memory
chips, and the motherboard with power supply, as
drive, and CD-ROM or DVD drive. It include a
power supply unit and a fan to keep the circuitry
free from overheating

 Clock – it synchronizes the operation of all parts of the PC, and provides
the basic timing signal for the CPU.

 Memory – The memory in a computer

system is of two fundamental types: The
main memory and the secondary memory.

 RAM- (Random Access Memory) is a group of memory chips, typically of

the dynamic RAM (DRAM) type, which function as the computer's
primary workspace. The "random" in RAM means that the contents of
each byte of storage in the chip can be directly accessed without regard
to the bytes before or after it.

 BIOS – The BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) is a ROM chip that
provide.

 CMOS – stores the configuration of the PC (example the password, disk

type, amount of memory installed, current time and data). CMOS stands
for Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor.
 Secondary Memory – Secondary memory is where programs and data
are kept for a long term basis. Common secondary storage devices are
the floppy disk and hard disk, Compact disk or CD.
  FLOPPY DISK – (or diskette) is as flimsy as a sheet of paper but is
protected by a sturdy, square jacket that encases it. It has a low
capacity, and is very, very slow compared to other storage devices.

Processor Floppy Drive

Hard- DiskDrive CD Room

 CD-ROM/DVD DRIVE – A CD (computer disk) drive, or

its more recent variant, a DVD (digital video disk, is a
storage device that use laser technology to read data
from optical disks.

 VIDEO CARD – is a board that is plugged into a period

computer to give it display capabilities. It connects the
processor’s output information into a video signal that can
be sent through a cable to the monitor.

 SOUND CARD -enhances the computers sound generating

capabilities by allowing sound to be output through
speakers.

 MODEM – A modem is a device that sends and receives data over

telephone lines to and from computers.

 POWER CABLES – it supplies power from the power supply to the

drive. The power cables are red, yellow and black. The yellow wire
furnishes 12 volts of power, the red wire furnishes 5 volts of power, the
two black wire are ground wire for each.

 IDE AND FLOPPY DISK RIBBON CABLE – IDE stands

for Integrate Device Electronics. It shows how to
connect an IDE cable to two devices namely the top
device (master) and the bottom device (slave).
 SELF-CHECK (PART1)

A. Identification. Label the following peripheral devices and give their

functions.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

SELF-CHECK (PART 2)

TRUE OR FALSE. Answer the following question below. Write True if the
statement is correct and False if it is wrong.

________1.The main memory is a software component.

________2.Processing is the manipulation by which a computer

transforms data into information.

________3.The operating system is the part of the system software.

________4.Input devices include the keyboard and the mouse.

________ 5.Main memory is where programs and data are kept on a long
term basis.
ANSWER KEY TO SELF-CHECK 1.2-2

A. Identification.

1. Modem - allows a given computer to share data or otherwise a device

which let computers exchange information

2. Mouse – It is used for pointing and also to easily access other

commands

3. Keyboard – It is primarily used in entering and editing data

4. Speaker – It play sounds transmitted as electrical signals from the

sound card.

5. Monitor – It displays activity inside the computer

B. True or False

1.False

2.True

3.True

4.True

5.False
 INFORMATION SHEET (WEEK 4)

TYPES OF MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
1. To be able understandMultimedia Systems.
2. To know the importance of multimedia systems..

Multimedia is the combination of different types of communication media (sound,

print, video, and so on)

Multimedia refers to computer system that lets the user access and interacts with
computerized text high resolution still graphics, motion visuals, and sound.

Three elements in particular distinguish multimedia:

1. sound,
2. motion,
3. and the opportunity for interaction.

CD-ROM is the backbone of multimedia applications, a spinoff of audio CD

technology, stands for compact disk-read-only memory. The name implies its
application. CD ROM disks are created at a mastering facility, just as audio CDs are
created at a recording studio. The following is a sampling of available CD.

 The Grolier Electronic Encyclopedia

 The Oxford English Dictionary
 Microsoft Bookshelf
 Great Cities of the World
 Sound Effects
 The Animals
 World Atlas
 Dessert Storm and others

These days a desktop computer is usually a multimedia computer, with sound and
graphics capability. A multimedia computer features such equipment as a fast
processor, DVD device; sound card, graphics card and speakers, and you may also
wish to have headphones and microphones. You may even wish to add scanner, sound
recorder, and digital camera.
Multimedia presentations are becoming more and more prevalent. These types of
presentations are being used not only in encyclopedia and other reference tools, but
for selling a product or teaching a new concept.
SELF-CHECK 1.2-3

1. What is multimedia? Give examples of communication media.

2. Discuss the importance of multimedia.