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Unit of Competence: Connect Hardware Peripherals

Module Title: Connecting Hardware Peripherals
TTLM Code: ICT ITS1 TTLM1 0511

Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________________

Instruction: Answer all the questions listed below, if you have some clarifications- feel free to
ask your teacher.

I. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the following. Write your answer on the space

provided before each number. (15pts)

___________________ 1. The external or tangible devices which are attached to the

external part of the computer.

___________________ 2. It is the small program that tells the computer how to

communicate with input/output (peripheral) devices.

___________________ 3. It is a 6-pin Mini-DIN connector used for connecting some

keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system.

___________________ 4. This is a standard "kettle cord" that connects the computer to

the AC outlet on the wall.

___________________ 5. What is a port that can send 1bit of data at a time?

___________________ 6. What is a port that can send 1 byte of data at a time?

___________________ 7. It must be done after the installation of hardware peripherals.

___________________ 8. It is used to work out a structured process to ensure that a new

device will work under all expected circumstances.

___________________ 9. In telecommunications, it is often called as cable Internet

access.

___________________10. ISP stands for what?

___________________11. ADSL stands for what?

___________________12. PSTN stands for what?

___________________13. It is an internet connection that made use of a dedicated line to

connect to the internet.

___________________14. It is the first step in obtaining a peripheral device.

___________________15. It is the next step after you have already obtained and order
hardware peripherals.

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II. ENUMERATION: Enumerate the following requirements for each question.

 Give at least 5 common hardware peripherals and give the corresponding ports where it
can be possibly connected. (10pts)
Hardware peripherals Ports
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

 What are the three(3) stages of the system development life cycle? (3pts)
1.
2.
3.

 What are the three(3) Software requirements needed in before buying a PC? (3pts)
1.
2.
3.

 Give the five (5) ways of locating a supplier. (5pts)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

 What are the four(4) ideal time to install new hardware peripherals? (4pts)
1.
2.
3.
4.

 What are the three (3) ports where a mouse can possibly be connected? (3pts)
1.
2.
3.

 What are the three types of internet connections? (3pts)

1.
2.
3.

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 Give at least 2 advantages of using a dial-up connection. (2pts)
1.
2.

 Give at least 2 advantages of using a leased/ADSL connection. (2pts)

1.
2.

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter of the correct answer among the choices
provided. (13pts)

1. It is an example of an input device.

a. Printer c. Speaker
b. Monitor d. Mouse
2. It is an example of an output device.
c. Mouse c. Speaker
d. Scanner d. Keyboard
3. It is an example of a processor.
a. Memory c. Speaker
b. Core i3 chip d. Core i1 chip
4. A scanner is a kind of _____ device.
a. Input c. Connectivity
b. Output d. Processor
5. The port that’s being used to connect the keyboard is
a. PSP c. P2P
b. PS/2 d. P1P
6. It is the old port that can transmit 1 bit of data at a time.
a. Serial Port c. Parallel Port
b. PS/2 Port d. AGP Port
7. Flash Drive is a kind of what storage device?
a. Main Memory Storage c. Secondary Storage
b. Primary Storage d. Tertiary Storage
8. In connecting the mouse to the computer, you need what port?
a. PS/2 Port c. USB Port
b. Serial Port d. both a & c is correct
9. To power up your computer, you will need to connect what cable?
a. Power Pop c. PS/2 Cord
b. Power Cord d. Serial Cord
10.The processor’s speed was measured in Ghz. What does Ghz stands for?
a. Giga heitz c. Giga hertz
b. Giga heintz d. Giga bytes
11.What port is needed to connect a monitor?
a. Serial Port c. Parallel Port
b. AGP Port d. VGA Port

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12. What must not be the proper position of the monitor?
a. Make sure that monitor is in a position away from the glare of sunlight.
b. Check that the brightness and contrast controls of the screen have been adjusted
to suit lighting conditions in the room.
c. The top of the screen should be the same level as the user’s eye level.
d. Make sure that your face is near the screen.

13. What must not be the proper position of the keyboard?

a. Position the keyboard directly in front of the monitor and at the same height as the
mouse.
b. Position the keyboard indirectly in front of the monitor and not the same height as
the mouse.
c. The keyboard should allow the user’s forearms to be parallel to the floor.
d. Allow space for the computer user to rest their wrists.

14. What can be connected to a serial port?

a. Mouse c. Monitor
b. Printer d. Speaker

15.What can be connected to a parallel port?

a. Mouse c. Monitor
b. Printer d. Speaker

IV. MATCHING TYPE: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided before the number. (10pts)
A B
______ 1. Power Cord a. Parallel Port
______ 2. PS2 cable b. Processor
______ 3. Core i3 chip c. Power Supply
______ 4. Printer Cable d. Mouse/Keyboard
______ 5. Speaker e. Output Device
______ 6. Keyboard f. Input Device
______ 7. LCD Monitor g. Serial Port
______ 8. CAT5 Cable h. Primary Storage device
______ 9. Hard Drive i. Secondary Storage device

______10. Main Memory j. Ethernet Port

______11. Mouse that uses balls k. Cathod Ray Tube (CRT)
______12. Mouse that uses LED l. Opt-Mechanical Mouse
______13. Monitor that consumes less electricity m. Optical Mouse
______14. Monitor that consumes more electricity n. LCD

IV. FILL IN THE BLANK: Fill in the blank with the corresponding minimum hardware

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requirements for installing Windows XP and Windows 7. (6 pts)

Minimum Hardware Requirements for XP and Windows 7

Devices Windows XP Windows 7

Processor ___________________ ___________________

Memory(RAM) ___________________ ___________________
Harddisk ___________________ ___________________

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