LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

SPECIAL PROGRAM IN ICT 7

OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY 7
First Quarter, Week 1

Name of Learner: _____________________________Date:__________________________

Grade Level /Section: __________________________

Introduction to Computing

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS

Technology becomes integral part of our lives nowadays. It includes but not limited to the
use of computer and other communication devices. But despite of these, are we familiar of what a
computer is? What are the different hardware components of computer, its characteristics,
limitations, and uses?

WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
A computer is an electronic multipurpose device that receives, process, displays and stores
data. It process data to create information. Data is a collection of unorganized facts, including
words, numbers, pictures, and sounds. Information is the result of processed data that are organized
with its meaning and use.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER

Computer is an electronic device which is used to store the data, as given instructions it
gives result quickly and accurately. It becomes man’s brainpower extension because of the
characteristics such as speed, accuracy, storage capacity, diligence, versatility, power of
remembering, no IQ and no feeling.

LIMITATIONS OF COMPUTER
1. Dependence on Prepared Instructions
2. Inability to Derive Meanings from Objects
3. Inability to Generate Information
4. It Cannot Correct Wrong Instructions
 ORGANIZATION OF COMPUTER

It is concerned on understanding of the basic computer hardware structure together with

peripheral devices. It realizes the computer operational units and their interconnections to form the
computer system.
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT
 Mouse
(CPU)
 Keyboard
 Arithmetic Logic Unit
 Scanner
 Control Unit
 Microphone
 Printer  CD-ROM/DVD
 Monitor PROCESSING ROM Drive
 Speaker O I  Camera/Webcam
 Headphone U N  Trackball
 Projector T P  Touch Screen
 Modem P HARDWARE U  Light Pen
 U T
Braille Screen  Digitizer
 Plotters T  Bar Code Reader
 Voice  Fax Machine
STORAGE
Synthesizer  Floppy Disk Drive
 Joystick
 Primary Storage  Card Reader
 Secondary Storage  Dance Pad
Optical Discs
Hard Disk
Flash drive
Magnetic Tape
Floppy Disk

Figure 1. The Basic Organization of a Computer System and its Hardware Components
 CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

The Central Processing Unit (CPU)or simply referred as processor, the brain and heart of
the computer. Inside the computer system, the processing is mostly performed by the CPU. It is
considered as the most important element in a computer system. It processes the data and
produces output, which may store by an application or displayed on the screen.

The CPU has two components, namely:

1. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) - performs arithmetic and logical operations.
2. Control Unit (CU) - lets the computer's logic unit, memory, as well as
both input and output devices know how to respond to instructions received from a
program.
Registers are the internal memory units of CPU that contain information used in the
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) processing.

COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

These devices are the computer external taking in information, allowing the computer to
put out information in visible and audible form.
Without peripherals, communication with computer would be far more limited.
Peripheral devices can be external or internal. There are many different peripheral devices,
but they fall into the following general categories:

A. INPUT DEVICES

 Refer to the physical pieces of computer hardware used for sending data or instructions
into computer.

Source: www.examplesof.net
Figure 2. Example of Input Devices
 B. OUTPUT DEVICES

It provides and displays output from the computer.

Source: www.examplesof.net
Figure 3. Example of Output Devices

C. INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES

Perform both input and output functions, such as computer data storage device including
a disk drive, USB flash drive, memory card, and tape drive, smart board and a touch screen.
Gadgets such as digital watches, smartphones, and tablet computers have interfaces which
allow them to be used as computer peripheral devices.

D. STORAGE DEVICES

Aside from the different devices attached on a computer, there are also called storage
devices. This device is used to store, port and extract information either in permanent or semi-
permanent form.

Types of Storage Devices

1. Primary storage devices

They are usually design in smaller size but in data access these devices have the fastest
speed. Primary storage device includes the RAM, graphic card memory and cache
memory. Primary storage is also called as main storage, main memory or internal memory.
2. Secondary storage devices
They are usually having large storage capacity and are usually used to store data
permanently. Secondary storage devices include the hard disk drive, optical disc drive and
flash drive. A secondary storage device is being known as an auxiliary storage device or
external storage.

Source: http://storagedevicesdiana-keyla.blogspot.com/2010/10/storage-device-definition-and-types-of.html
Figure 4. Example of Storage Devices

MODULATOR-DEMODULATOR (MODEM)
A modem is a hardware component that enables computer to connect over the
internet through devices like router or switch to transmit data over telephone or cable lines
in the form of analog waves.

Source: ComputerNetworkingNotes.com
Figure 5. Example of Modems
LEARNING COMPETENCY
To identify the different physical characteristics, limitations and parts of a computer.

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Write CHARACTERISTIC if the statement refers to the characteristics of computer

and LIMITATION if it corresponds to the limitations of computer. Write your answer on the
space provided for before the number.

______________1. Computers are better than human beings in performing voluminous and
repetitive jobs.
______________2. The computer cannot generate information on its own.
______________3. Computer can remember data for us.
______________4. It gives accurate result since it is programmed.
______________5. The computer performs only what it is programmed to do and nothing less.
______________6. Computers work at an incredible speed. A powerful computer is capable of
performing about 3-4 million simple instructions per second.
______________7. Computer has no feelings, and unable to recognize and respond to living objects.
______________8. Computer can be used to perform completely different types of work at the same
time.
______________9. Computer will do exactly what is only instructed to do. It cannot decipher the
correct instructions from the wrong instructions. It does not have the ability
to select and perform only the right ones.
______________10. Today’s computers can store large volumes of data. A piece of information
stored in the computer can never be forgotten and can be retrieved instantly.
ACTIVITY 2

Directions: The puzzle below consists of hidden computer hardware components. Encircle all
the computer components backward, vertically, horizontally or diagonally.

REVEAL THE HARDWARE COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER

G T O U C H S C R E E N C R E E N P A I K
H B R E Y B O A D E E K E Y B O A R D M S
E A I A R E T T O L P I D T A E Q O I L I
A Y L A C C G M U R O M Y N M M T J A I D
V O I C E S Y N T H E S I Z E R E E G N D
P N E K L N B G P R P H U L I L W C N I R
H G V C H C H A F A T B R R M C H T G W A
O M U Y B Y B W L A T B I E T Y B O B A H
N A J A R A R A A R A E D S S A R R U N R
E G P C C C C N S S A O F A L C C T H S A
S I R N K N K S H L M B G P R N K Y A A C
I L I L N L N A D L N B G P U D N U Y E E
C E N T R A L P R O C E S S I N G U N I T
L W T L N B G P I L N B G P E T T U N R G
A P E L N B G P V S D A R R E N N A C S I
N E R L N B G P E L N B G P X A S U M E V
M O N I T O R L N B G P E I R P T I C A E
G R B K T M U A Q H N Y A E A E N M S G N
A M P T I C A P T I C A M E R A K T R U B
N L O P T I C A T I A A P T I C A A Y S Y
A A O U S E O P T I C A L D I S C I E T G
M S O L S P T I C A P T I C A E R U T P O
A N L A B E N G P U S T E R T Y U I O O S

1. ________________________ 6. ________________________
2. ________________________ 7. ________________________
3. ________________________ 8. ________________________
4. ________________________ 9. ________________________
5. ________________________ 10. ________________________
11. ________________________
12. ________________________
13. ________________________
14. ________________________
15. ________________________

ACTIVTY 3

Directions: Group the hardware components identified in Activity 2 as input devices, output
devices, processing device and/or storage devices. Write your answer on the provided circle.

Output Devices
Input Devices

Processing Device Storage Devices

REFLECTION

What do you think are the importance of the different computer devices?

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REFERENCES

Books
Amoto Jr. T., et al. (2004). HTML. Book Craft Publishing Co., Inc., Quezon City.
La Putt, Juny P. (1984). Introduction to Computer Concepts. Baguio Research and Publishing
Center, Baguio City

Websites
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examples-types.html
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https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/s/stordevi.htm
https://www.computernetworkingnotes.com/networking-tutorials/computer-networking-devices-
explained-with-function.html

Prepared by: LEILANI A. LEONCIO

MILDRED M. DUMLAO
Name of Writers

Noted : LABERNE A. LADIGNON, JR

Division ICT Coordinator/ OIC EPS
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