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Module 1:
Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals
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Guro: Mylene B. Segocio

Tagasuri: Mark Joseph Babon
Tagaguhit: Ang mga larawan ay kinuha mula sa Google.com
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Chairman: Ambrosio J. Dragon

Directress: Marilyn S. Quintos

Principal: Vivian D. Bergaño

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Cellphone Number: 09973173380

What do I need to know?

Dear Students,
This module is designed and written to help you to learn about Computer and
You. And to know and show your knowledge through answering questions prepared
in here.
Are you ready to learn?

Most Essential Learning Competency / ies:

 Explain the basic concepts in computer system and recognize software on computing device.
At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
 Discuss the elements of the computer system
 Demonstrate understanding on basic concepts and underlying theories of computer system
 Define what is software and hardware
General Instruction
How will you learn?
Read and understand the context about Computer Fundamentals.
Follow instruction in every activities and assessment given.
Answer every activities and assessment.

What I know

Let’s try first answering the given questions below. Answer it base on your knowledge
only.

Instruction: Read the following questions carefully and encircle the letter that best describes the
answer. Provide separate sheet for your answers.

1. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a. Speakers c. monitor
b. Keyboard d. printer

2. Which of the following is also called the brain of the computer?

a. CPU c. Motherboard
b. Hard drive d. Expansion Card

3. Which computer elements refers to the raw facts the computer can manipulate?
a. Hardware c. Data
b. Software d. Users

4. What is the name of the law that protects the work of an author or an artist?
a. Flame c. Hacking
b. Copyright d. Software piracy

5. Which is not a basic part of the computer?

a. Mouse c. System unit
b. Monitor d. TV

What’s In

Before we go deeply to our lessons today, let’s try to know, what do you know
about computer? Provide separate sheet for your answers.
For you what is computer?

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Can you enumerate the advantage and the disadvantage of using the computer?
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After answering the questions above. Are you ready to learn our lessons today?

Lesson Computer Fundamental: The Computer

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What is it

A. The Computer

Basic Parts of Computer

What is a computer?

It is an electronic machine that reads data, processes data, produces information which can be stored for
future use.
What are the characteristics of a modern computer?

 It is a machine - Computer is a tool used to help people in a certain task and attain target objects such
as editing picture, and composing an attractive document.
 It is electronic - It uses electricity as a main source of power. Laptops have battery packs so that they
can even be use without plugging it in a socket.
 It is automatic - Computer have ‘programs’ or sets of instructions that usually reside within. Because
of the program. It can process a lot an of data and display an accurate output in a less expected time.
 It has memory - It has a part that enables it to store information that can be used for further
application. (e.I. Hard disk,RAM)
 It has logical function - Computer can perform task such as mathematical calculations

Input Device Example: keyboard,mouse,scanner

Can be Output Device

Example: Monitor,Speaker,Printer

classified
COMPUTER Process Device
Example: Central Processing Unit
Hardware Hardware

Storage Device Example: Hard disk, DVD, VCD,

flashdrive
Hardware

Can be Process Device Example: Word,Excel,Powerpoint

Hardware
classified
Software
have
H a System Software Example: WIndows 7, Windows XP
elements Hardware

Example: Text,Picture,Sound
Data
and Video

Use computer for…

People
Data Computer,Entertainment,Business,Government
Services,Education and Research

General-Purpose Example: Desktop,Laptop

Computer Hardware

Purpose Special-Purpose Example: Cashier, Automatic Teller Machine (ATM,Calculator

Computer

Microcomputer

Capacity Minicomputer

Mainframe

Supercomputer

What are the Computer elements?

Elements of the Computer System

1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Data
4. Users(Peopleware)
For the computer to work properly if all elements are present. These elements make up the computer
system. (Some experts referred as Computer Elements.)

Hardware. These are the physical parts of the computer which you can touch and feel.
 Computer monitor System Unit Keyboard

Software. These are programs or applications that tell the computer what to do.

Word Processor Database/Spreadsheet Google

Data. It refers to the raw facts the computer can manipulate. It could be in a form of text, graphics,
sound or videos.

Video(movie) Graphics(picture) Audio(sound and music)

Users. These are the people who operate and use a computer. Some experts refer them as Peopleware.

Programmer Cashier

Teacher and students

Activity 1: Instruction: Write in a separate sheet of paper. Identify and name the following basic parts of
the computer.

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1.
2.
3.
4.

People and Computers

Computers have made a big influence in our society namely in business, education, travel,etc. Computers
make a lot of things easier for people which is why we can see them in almost everywhere.

Computers in Education
In the classrooms, teachers use computers to facilitate learning.most schools also
use computer to educate students in using a computer. It can be used as a tool in
finding significant

Computers in Medicine
Doctors and nurses in hospitals are now using computers to help them
diagnose their patients’ illnesses easily. They also use computers to
communicate with other experts.

Computers in Businesses
 Banks use computers for fast and easy financial transactions.
 Shopping centers/malls department stores and supermarkets use
computers to encode the sales for the day.

Computers in Media and Entertainment

 People in the music industry use computers to produce better quality sounds of
music.
 Computers have helped cartoon animators in creating excellent animation
games, cartoons, and animated films.

Computers in Transportation
Computers are used to control traffic lights for the smooth flow of transaction. Light rail
transits (city train) are also controlled usingsophisticated computer system.

Computers in Communication
Computers allow people communicate,quickly and easily, with other
people in faraway places through E-mail.
 Computers in Government Offices
Computers help people create identification cards with complete personal
information, picture, and signature and/or thumb mark attached to them within
a very short period of time. The Philippine Statistics Authority and Social Security System
are two of the services offered by our government.

Computers at Home
Computers help you create good projects such as cards, banners and
posters, make reports, and print pictures easier and faster.

Possible Careers Involving Computers

1. Information System Manager

2. Database Administrator
3. System Analyst

4. Programmer
a. Application Programmer
b. System Programmer
5. Telecommunication Specialist
6. Computer Operations Personnel
a. Computer Operator
b. Data Entry Operator (Call Center Agent)
c. Program and Media Librarian
7. Computer Engineer
8. Technical Writer
9. Educator(teacher)

Activity 2: Direction: In a separate sheet of paper rewrite and list five (5) hardware and
software you are familiar with.

Hardware Software

Computer ethics refers to rules needed to be followed by computer users when working with other people
through computer system.

Ten Commandment of Computer Ethics

By Dr. Ramon R. Barquin

1. Thou shall not use a computer to harm other people.

2. Thou shall not interfere with other people’s computer
work.
3. Thou shall not snoop around in other people’s files.
4. Thou shall not use the computer to steal.
5. Thou shall not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. Thou shall not copy or use licensed software for which
you have not paid.
7. Thou shall not use other people’s computer resources
The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics were presented in 1992 by the Computer Ethics Institute. In the
document “In Pursuit of a Ten Commandments’, it was introduced for Computer Ethics” by Ramon C. Barquin
as means to create “a set of standards to guide and instruct people in ethical use of computers.”

Activity 3: Direction: Matching type. Write in a separate sheet of paper match Column A
with Column Write your answer on the space provided.

A. B.
__1. Computers in Businesses A. Helps people create identification card.
__2. Computers at Home B. Use to facilitate earning
__3. Computers in Medicine C. Use for fast and easy financial transactions.
__4. Computers in Education D. Helps to create good project.
__5. Computers in Government Offices E. Helps to diagnose their patients’ illnesses easily.

Post Test. Instruction: Re write on a separate sheet of paper all the questions stated below and
answer the following questions accordingly.

A. TRUE or FALSE. Read each question carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is TRUE and write the
correct statement if it is FALSE.
1. A computer is automatic if it uses electricity as a main source of power.
2. Software are programs or applications that tell the computer what to do.
3. Some experts refer data as Peopleware.
4. The ‘Ten Commandments’ was introduced for Computer Ethics by Ramon C. Barquin.
5. Yahoo, Facebook and Zoom allows people to communicate quickly and easily with other people.
B. Enumeration. Write at least five (5) Possible Careers involving Computers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Answer key:

What I know

1. b. keyboard
2. a. CPU
3. c. Data
4. b. Copyright
5. d. TV

Activity 1

1. System Unit
2. Mouse
 3. Monitor
4. Keyboard

Activity 2

Hardware:
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Speaker
System Unit

Software:
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Windows 7
Windows XP

Activity 3

1. C
2. D
3. E
4. B
5. A

Posttest

A. TRUE or FALSE. Read each question carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is TRUE and
write the correct statement if it is FALSE.

1. FALSE, it is automatic if it has programs or set of instructions

2. TRUE
3. FALSE, data refers to the raw facts the computer can manipulate
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

B. Enumeration. Write at least five (5) Possible Careers involving Computers

1. Information System Manager

2. Database Administrator
3. System Analyst
4. Programmer
5. Educator

Additional Activities

We will now test your ability in developing creative compositions. In this

section, you will write an essay related to the topic being discussed. Just
follow the instructions below. Start the task.

Instruction: Essay. Write in a separate sheet of paper.

What is the importance of computer being used in your school and in your home nowadays?
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