Operating a Personal Computer LO 1-2

Date: OPERATING A PERSONAL COMPUTER

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “INTERNET AND COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS”. This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.

Students 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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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 students understand the succeeding

module on PC Operations. This module consists of six (6) learning outcomes. Each learning outcome

contains learning activities with instruction sheets. 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


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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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

1. PREREQUISITES None

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS:

Equipments

One (1) set of Personal Computer Peripheral Devices Licensed MS Windows XP

MS Office 2003 Printer

LCD Projector

Tools and Materials

Projector Screen White Board Flash Drive

CD-R/RW

Supplies

Printer Ink Bond Paper White Board Marker

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.


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.



LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 1: Familiarize the user with the computer system

Learning Activities Special Instructions

Read Information Sheet 1.1

discussing the History of the Computers and answer the

Self-Check 1.1

Familiarize yourself in the

Information Sheet 1.2 discussing the Uses and Importance of Computers and

answer Self-Check 1.2

Learn and categorize the

different types of computer with their size, power and purpose. Answer Self-Check 1.3

Know and remember the parts

and functions of computer system/peripheral devices.

Answer Self-Check 1.4

Try to create Timeline without looking

at the Information Sheet 1.1

Prepare a concept map of the uses of computers and how computers affect

our lives.

Try to arrange the pictures of

computers according to their classification.

Try to label and give the uses of the computer parts without looking at Information sheet No. 1.4.



INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

HISTORY OF COMPUTERS

Computers can be found inside your household appliances, the

VCR, the automobile, planes, tra ins, 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



Lovelace

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.

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.

Uses of

Computers

Communication

Business

Personal

Education

Farm

Transportation




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.

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.

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.



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.

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.

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 Screen

Is the viewing area on a monitor or the information or image

displayed.

Disk Drive A device that reads data from (input) or records data onto a

disk 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 A CD-Recordable drive can put

data onto a disk in just one

session, and then is "closed" - one "burn" only - you can't add

to it after you create it.

CD-RW

A CD-ReWritable drive can be written onto more than

once - similar to a floppy or

hard disk.

DVD-ROM

Means Digital Video Disk - Read-Only Memory

Used to store full-length 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

Drive

These can hold documents, picures, 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

Camera Records and stores images as a

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.

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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

Escape

Is usually pressed while you are working in a software application to stop the current activity, back out of a menu (or screen), or return to a previous screen.

Enter

Is used to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line. It

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 (split spacebar)

Moves the cursor one space to

the right, leaving a small blank white area (space) on the screen.

If the spacebar is "split", the

left "spacebar" acts like the backspace key - it erases the character to the left of the

cursor.

Shift

Is nothing by itself, but when pressed and held down with 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

Tab

Marked with two arrows, one pointing left, the other, right. If 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.

Alt

It does nothing by itself. When pressed with another key, it

performs a special function. For example, pressing Alt-F4 may quit a currently running program.

Ctrl Does nothing by itself. When pressed with another key, it performs a special function. For example, pressing Ctrl-S may

"save" a document.

Num Lock

Typically "on" at start up. When "on", it changes the keys on 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

(F1, F2 ...) Are special keys that perform a number of important tasks. 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.

6. 5.

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ASSESSMENT PLAN

Course Title : PC Operations NC II

Unit of Competency : Operate a Personal Computer

Module Title : Familiarize the User with the Computer System

Ways in which evidence will be collected:

The evidence must show that the student …

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The history of the computers is discussed X X

Importance and uses of the computers are

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Computers are classified according to size,

power

and purpose

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Parts and functions of the computer are

identified

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NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency

Prepared by:

Date: 2/20/08

Checked

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Date:

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

Uses of Computers

Communication

- easily communicate with others via

internet(e-mail)

Business - Computers allow people

with disabilities to

do normal activities

- Shopping online - Playing games with

other people

Transportation

-computer-driven simulator allows

pilots to receive a lot of practice without

costs

Education -access to online

research materials -combine graphics, animation, and

audio with a learning styles.

Farm

-create a spreadsheet model to determine

the optimum amount of fertilizer to add to

maximize profits

Personal/Home Use

- Shopping Online

- It allows work to

persons w/ disabilities



Supercomputer

Minicomputer

Mainframe

Notebook/Handheld

Personal Computer


PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTERS

6. Headset-An output devices for listening and held over the ears.

5. Speaker-An output

devices that produces sounds and music.

1. Keyboard – Input devices that user press to input data or type

commands.

3. Mouse-a handheld device use to point and select item.

2. Microphone – Input devoices where sound (your voice) record to electrical energy.

4. Scanner-Input devices which reads a copy of an image & digitally records image.

8. Printer-An output devices that produces paper copy of information.

7. Flash Drive-Storage

devices that that can hold documents, pictures, music even an MP3.

9. Monitor-Output devices where you can see/view images and information.

10. CPU-A processing device. Consider as the brain of the computer. It control the whole computer system.

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





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.


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.

7. Introduction to Computers, 2000.

8. Information Resources Technology Support, Windows XP Basics, California State University, BakersField

9. Chua Chooi See, A Step By Step Guide: Microsoft Office 97 for Beginners, 1999.

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

References.



LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome 2: START/SHUT DOWN THE COMPUTER

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1. Read Information Sheet no. 2.1

and perform operation sheet 2.1 on the proper connection of

peripheral devices. 2. Read Information Sheet 2.2 and

perform operation sheet on checking of power and switching 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

accessing and navigating the

operation system and answer the self check 2.4

5. Make known of the different

system configuration features

and functions and answer the self check 2.5

6. Read Information Sheet 2.6 on the

proper procedures of closing all

open programs and shutting down a computer.

Fill out the checklist:

5.1 demonstration checklist 2.6 5.2 job sheet 2.7

Fill out a checklist on the operation

sheet 2.1

Demonstrate the proper switching on

of the computer and peripheral devices

Look into the features and functions

of the OS

Explore the configuration features

and functions found in your device

manager

Execute the proper closing of open

programs and shutting down of the

computer



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.

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

8. Parallel Port – Dot

Matrix Printer

10.Ethernet – UTP

cable for networking

7. USB (Universal Serial

Bus) – optical mouse,

scanner, laser jet printer,

flash drive, etc.

9. Game Port - joystick

3. Serial Port – screen

or monitor

1. PS2- keyboard

4. Line In Slot –

Speaker and headphone

2. Serial Port -

Projector

6. PS2- mouse

5. Line In Slot -

Microphone

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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_____

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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.

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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.

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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

CHECKING OF HARDWARE CONFIGURATION AND OTHER SYSTEM

FEATURES

Directions: Label the following:

1.

2.

6.

4.

5.

3.




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

Competency: Operating a Personal Computer

LO 2: Start/Shut Down the Computer

Test Attempt

1st 2nd 3rd

Directions:

CALL THE TEACHER ask the teacher to assess your

performance in the following critical task

and performance criteria below

You will be rated based on the overall

evaluation on the right side.

OVERALL EVALUATION

Level Achi

eved

PERFORMANCE LEVELS

4 - Can perform this skill without

supervision and with initiative and adaptability to problem situations.

3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance or

supervision.

2 - Can perform this skill 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 receive a "Yes" or "N/A" response.

Yes

No

N/A

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

Competency: Operating a Personal Computer

LO 2: Start/Shut Down the Computer

Test Attempt

1st 2nd 3rd

Directions:

CALL THE TEACHER ask the teacher to assess your

performance in the following critical task

and performance criteria below

You will be rated based on the overall

evaluation on the right side.

OVERALL EVALUATION

Level Achi

eved

PERFORMANCE LEVELS

4 - Can perform this skill without

supervision and with initiative and adaptability to problem situations.

3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance or

supervision.

2 - Can perform this skill 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 receive a "Yes" or "N/A" response.

Yes

No

N/A

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

CHECKING OF HARDWARE CONFIGURATION AND OTHER SYSTEM FEATURES

6. Capacity of drive

4. C-Drive properties

5. Used Space

2.Registered Owner

1.Operating System

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:

to show if evidence is

demonstrated

During the demonstration of skills, did the candidate:

Yes No N/A

click on one of the programs at the bottom of the screen?

click on the exit button at the upper right corner of the window to close the program?

choose between yes or no in a pop up window?

click on the exit button at the upper right corner of the window to close all programs

before properly shutting down the computer?

The candidate’s demonstration was:

Satisfactory Not Satisfactory

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

Documents

Operating a Personal Computer LO 1-2