What is a

COMPUTER?
FUNCTIONS:
• an electronic device for
storing and processing
data
• we could rest our brains
by employing computer
memory capacities for
storing information.
• we have been able to
speed up daily work, carry
out critical transactions
and achieve accuracy and
precision in work.
Different Types of
Computers
1.Analog Computers
2.Digital Computers
3.Hybrid Computers
Classification of Computers

1. Mainframes
2. Minicomputers
3. Servers
4. Supercomputers
5. Microcomputers
Forms of Computers

1. Desktops
2. Laptops
3. Net books
4. PDAs
5. Tablets
6. Wearable Computers
 QUIZ
Types,
Classification,
Forms of Computer
Direction: Identify the type of computer being described in
the following sentences and write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. These are mobile computers

that are very handy to use.
2. They are computers designed
to provide services to client
machines in a computer network.
3. They are also called mid-range
systems or workstations.
4. A computer with a
microprocessor and its central
processing unit.
5. They fall in the category of laptops, but are
inexpensive and relatively smaller in size.
6. A type of computer which is intended be
used on a single location.

7. They use digital circuits and are

designed to operate on two states,
namely bits 0 and 1.
8. Computers that have the
capacities to host multiple
operating systems and operate as
a number of virtual machines and
can substitute for several small
servers.
9. It is a handheld computer and popularly
known as a palmtop.
10. These computers can be worn on the body
and are often used in the study of behavior
modeling and human health.
Activity
Role Playing

The class will be divided into 5

groups (depending on the class size).
Each member should have a special
role pertaining to the devices of a
computer and their functions.
Each group will be tasked to
showcase their talents in front of the
class.
Each presentation will be rated
using the following criteria:
PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD
CRITERIA PERCENTAG SCORE
E
Accuracy (Accurate role and 30%  
function of a device was
accurately shown)
Presentation (Organization or 30%  
sequence of the play,
appropriate gestures was
used)
Clarity (Clearly delivered each 30%  
topic)
Team work (cooperation of 10%  
each member)
Performance Rating  
 QUIZ
Computer Systems,
Devices,
Peripherals
Direction: In the puzzle
below, look for the 10 hidden
computer devices and
determine whether it belongs
to INPUT, OUTPUT or
STORAGE DEVICE.
Matching Type

Direction: Match column A

with Column B and write your
answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
 A. B.
1. It serves as the brain of computer. a. Adapter
2. Printed-circuit boards (also called interface b. CD- ROM
cards) that enable the computer to use a c. CPU
peripheral device d. Floppy disk
3. Also called read/write memory
e. Microphone
4. a small, portable disk used primarily for
backing up files
f. Monitor
5. The main circuit board of a computer g. Motherboard
6. Also called diskette h. Mouse
7. Acts as a pointing device i. Optical Drive
8. Device that makes sounds, clips and any j. RAM
audio materials be heard. k. ROM
9. Component that reads and record data in l. Speaker
CDs and DVDs.
m. Zip Drive
10. it is a visual device that displays the
information
Journal
 To deepen your understanding with regard to the
different components / devices of a computer, utilize the
Internet and the website www.professormesser.com,
view the video regarding parts of the computer. Use the
URLs below:
Group 1
http
://www.professormesser.com/free-
a-plus-training/220-801/an-overvi
ew-of-motherboard-types/
Group 2
http
://www.professormesser.com/free-
a-plus-training/220-801/an-overvi
ew-of-cpu-socket-types/
Group 3
http://
www.professormesser.com/free-a-plus-training/220-801/an-ov
erview-of-pc-memory-types
/

Group 4
http
://www.professormesser.com/free-a-plus-training/220-801/an-o
verview-of-display-device-types/

Group 5
http
://www.professormesser.com/free-a-plus-training/
220-801/an-overview-of-pc-input-devices/
* After watching the videos, answer the
following questions:
1a. What are the different types of
motherboard shown in the video?
1b. What are the different sizes of a
motherboard?
2. What are the different types of CPU?
3. Describe the different types of memory
cited in the video.
4. What do you think is the most efficient
monitor used in our computers
nowadays?
5. Give at least 5 input devices featured
in the video presentation.