Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Competency Based Curriculum

Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module

COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SERVICING

BASIC COURSE 

Grades 7 and Grade 8

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How Do You Use This
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LESSON ! %e&'o&( Me"su&atio" a"d !
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LESSON !%&e,a&e a"d I"te&,&et Te*h"i*al Te*h"i*al !
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 1
K to 12 – Technology and L!elhood Ed"caton
  What Is This Module About?
Welcome to the world of Computer Systems Servicing! 

This Module is an exploratory course which leads you to Computer Systems

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Servicing National Certificate Level II  NC II! # It covers 4 common competencies that a
$rade % & $rade ' Technolo(y and Livelihood )ducation TL)! student li*e you ou(ht to
possess+ namely,

"! -se hand tools.

/! Perform mensuration and calculation.
0! Prepare and interpret technical drawin(. and
1! Practice ccupational health and safety procedures#

These 4 common competencies are covered separately in 1 Lessons# 2s shown

below+ each Lesson is directed to the attainment of two or more learnin( outcomes,

Lesson " 3 Use Hn! Too"s

Learnin( 4utcome L4! " 5 Prepare hand tools
Learnin( 4utcome L4! /5 -se appropriate hand tools and t est e6uipment
Learnin( 4utcome L4! 0 5 Maintain hand tools

Lesson / 3Per#orm C"cu"tion n! Mensurtion

Learnin( 4utcome L4! " 5 Select components to be measured
Learnin( 4utcome L4! / 5 Carry out measurements and calculation
Lesson 0 3Prepre n! Interpret Tec$nic" Dr%ing
Learnin( 4utcome L4! " 5 Identify different kinds of technical drawing
Learnin( 4utcome L4! / 5 Interpret technical drawing
Lesson 1 3Prctice Occuption" He"t$ n! S#ety Proce!ures
Learnin( 4utcome L4! " 5 Identify hazards and risks
Learnin( 4utcome L4! / 5 Evaluate hazards and risks
Learnin( 4utcome L4! 0 5 Control hazards and risks

7our success in this exploratory course on Computer Systems Servicing is shown in your
ability to perform the performance standards found in each learnin( outcome#

1
 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC) is a certification issued to individuals who achieved all the required units of competency for a national
qualification as defined under the Training Regulations. NCs are aligned to specific levels within the PTQF.(TESDA Board Resolution
 No. 2004!"# Trainin$ Re$ulations Fra%e&or')

 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEEL refers to the four !" qualification levels defined in the Philippine T #$T Qualifications Framewor%
 PTQF " where the wor%er with&
a. NC I performs a routine and predicta'le tas%s( has little )udgment( and* wor%s under supervision(
'. NC II  performs prescri'ed range of functions involving %nown routines and procedures( ha s limited choice and comple+ity
of  functions* and has little accounta'ility(

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 2

K to 12 – Technology and L!elhood Ed"caton
  How Do You Use This Module?
This Module has 1 Lessons# )ach Lesson has the followin( parts#

Learnin( 4utcomes
Performance 8tandards
Materials&Resources
9efinition of Terms
What 9o 7ou 2lready :now;
What 9o 7ou Need to :now;
<ow Much <ave 7ou Learned;
<ow 9o 7ou 2pply What 7ou Learned;
<ow Well 9id 7ou Perform;
<ow 9o 7ou )xtend 7our Learnin(;
References

To (et the most from this Module+ you need to do the followin(,

"# =e(in by readin( and understandin( the Learnin( 4utcome&s and Performance
8tandards# These tell you what you should *now and be able to do at the end of this
Module#
/# >indoutwhatyoualready*nowbyta*in(thePretestthenchec*your answer 
a(ainstthe2nswer:ey#Ifyou(et??to"@@Aoftheitemscorrectly+youmay
proceed to the next Lesson#This means that you need not (o throu(h the Lesson
because you already *now what it is about# If you failed to (et ?? to "@@A correctly+
(othrou(htheLessona(ainandreview especially thoseitemswhichyoufailedto
(et#
0# 9othere6uiredLearnin(2ctivities#They be(inwithoneormoreInformation
8heets# 2n Information 8heet contains important notes or basic information that you
need to *now#
 2fterreadin(theInformation8heet+testyourselfonhowmuchyoulearnedby
means of the 8elf5chec*#Refer to the 2nswer :ey for correction#9o not hesitate to
(o bac* to the Information 8heet when you do not (et alltest itemscorrectly#This
will ensure your mastery of basic information#
1# 9emonstratewhatyoulearnedbydoin( whatthe2ctivity&4peration&Bob8heet
directs you to do#
# 7ou must be able to apply what you have learned in another activity or in real life
situation#
D# 2ccomplish the 8corin( Rubrics for you to *now how well you performed#

)ach Lesson also provides you with references and definition of *ey terms for your (uide#
They can be of (reat help# -se them fully#

If you have 6uestions+ as* your teacher for assistance#

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COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING #
K to 12 – Technology and L!elhood Ed"caton
 LESSON 1

Use Hand Tools

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
 At the end of this Lesson, you are
e!e"ted to do the fo##o$in%:

LO &' !re!are hand too#s(

LO )' use a!!ro!riate hand too#s and test
e*ui!+ent( and LO ' +aintain hand too#s'

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING $

K to 12 – Technology and L!elhood Ed"caton
  Definition of Te!s

Bin - a container or enclosed space for storage.

Computer chassis - the enclosure that contains most of the components of

a computer.

Diagnostic tools - used to test the integrity of circuits and the quality of 
electricity in computer components and to test the functionality of
computer ports.

Hazards - risks; dangers.

Insulation - - - - - - a material that reduces or prevents the transmission

of heat or sound or electricity.

Nozzle - - - - - - - - -a projecting part with an opening, as at the end of a

hose, for regulating and directing a flow of fluid.

Preventive - intended or used to prevent or hinder.

Static electricity - an accumulation of electric charge on an insulated body.

Tool - - - - - - - - - a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.

Toolkit - - - - - - - a set of tools designed to be used together or for

a particular purpose.

A"on#!s

ESD - - - - - - - - - Electrostatic discharge.

US& 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -niversal serial bus

'CD 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Li6uid crystal display

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING %

K to 12 – Technology and L!elhood Ed"caton
 LEARNING OUTCOME &

Prepre $n! too"s

-ERFORMANCE STAN.AR.S
"# Tas*s to be underta*en are properly identified#
/#  2ppropriate hand tools are identified and selected accordin( to the tas*
re6uirements#
0#  2ppropriate hand tools chec*ed for proper operation and safety
1# -nsafe or faulty tools areidentified
# Mar*ed all tools for repair accordin( to standard company procedures

 Mateials
"# Wor*shop
/# Tables and Chairs
0# Computers
1# -8= >lash 9rive
# LC9
D# )89 Tools
%# <and Tools
'# Cleanin( Tools
?# 9ia(nostic Tools

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING &

K to 12 – Technology and L!elhood Ed"caton
  What Do You Alead# $now?
'et us !etermine $o% muc$ you "re!y (no% )out ts( preprtion n! $n! too"s*
T(e t$is test*

Pretest L4 "

  Direction Write TR-) if the statement is correct and >2L8) if it is wron(# Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper#

 EEEEEEE  "# 8electin( the best tool for each tas* re6uires trainin( in the proper use of 
the tools+ field experience in their safe use+ and followin( the manufacturerFs
(uidance and instructions for that specific tool#
 EEEEEEE  /# Whenobtainin(thetool+alltheassociatedtoolin(andconsumableparts+
as recommended by the manufacturer+ must be included#
 EEEEEEE  0# The safe use of a tool depends on usin( the tool for the purpose for which it
was desi(ned and also for other purposes where it can be used as
substitute where tool is not available#
 EEEEEEE  1# 2ll tools should be *ept in (ood condition with re(ular maintenance#

 EEEEEEE  # Preparin( for a tas* includes only *nowin( the tas* to be done#

 EEEEEEE  D# Preparin( for a tas* includes also the se6uence of tas*s to be done#

B Direction* 8elect the letter of the correct answer# Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper#

"# Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from buildin(
up;
a# 2nti5static mat c# Philips head screwdriver 
b# <ex driver d# Wire cutter  
/#Which tool is used to loosen or ti(hten cross5head screws;
a# 2nti5static mat c# Philips head screwdriver 
b# <ex driver d# Wire cutter  
0# Which tool is somemes called a nut driver? It is used to ghten nuts in the same way that a
screwdriver ghtens screws?
a# 2nti5static mat c# Philips head screwdriver  
b# <ex driver d# Wire cutter  
1# Which tool is used to strip and cut wires;
a# 2nti5static mat c# Philips head screwdriver  
b# <ex driver d# Wire cutter  
# Which tool is used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for your hand to
fit;
a# Part Retriever c# Cable ties
b# Lint5free Cloth d# >lat head screwdriver  
D# Whichtoolisusedtocleandifferentcomputercomponentswithoutscratchin(or 
leavin( debris;
a# Part Retriever c# Cable ties

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