INTRODUCTION

Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) is one of the nomenclature in the

implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program composed of four components namely:
Agri-Fishery, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, and Information and Communication
Technology (ICT). In this module, the focus is on an ICT mini-course-INSTALLING AND
CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS.

Now that the workforce is behind in equating the number of available jobs, the
Department of Education is revitalizing its resources to prepare the young minds by honing
their skills as future computer installers. Thus, this module seeks to provide students with the
knowledge, skills and motivation in the field of computer system installation and configuration.

In this course, you will be introduced to different learning activities preparing you to be
skillful before you take the plunge into the world of work and to feel more confident while
providing support where needed. Indeed, as an IT expert, you are a crucial link in the
emergency response process. Ideally, everyone should know what to do in emergency
situation, but proper training can help an individual provide basic care.

This module is specifically crafted to focus on Process and Delivery enriched with
hands-on activities that will assess students’ level in terms of skills and knowledge. It is made
up of the following components:

1. Expected Learning Outcomes

2. Pre-Assessment

3. Definition of Technical Terms

4. Lesson Information

5. Self-Check

6. Learning Activity

7. Post Assessment

Further, this module is crafted so you can pace yourself as you use them to achieve the
prescribed learning competencies. It also aims to prepare you to be at the forefront of the fast-
growing world of industry and in your quest for higher education, middle-skills development,
employment, and entrepreneurship.

We hope this module will be of great help to you! Enjoy!

 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

 Identify different types and parts of a computer

 Explain hardware component of a computer

PRE-ASSESSMENT

Let us determine how much you already know about types and parts of computer
hardware. Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the best answer and write only
the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

1. It is a hardware component that allows a computer or other device such as router or switch,
to connect to the Internet.

a. mouse b. system unit c. modem d. monitor

2. The main circuit board of your computer and is also known as the mainboard or logic board.

a. CPU b. motherboard c. system unit d. HDD

3. A wireless handheld device that allows users to make and receive calls and to send text
messages, among other features.

a. laptop b. desktop c. server d. mobile phone

4. Set of instructions or programs instructing a computer to do specific tasks.

a. software b. hardware c. peopleware d. malware

5. A type of graphic port connector and cable capable of transmitting high quality and high-
bandwidth streams of audio and video between devices.

a. DVI b. HDMI c. Display portd. I/O Port

6. A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, cable box, video camera,
VCR or other video generating device.

a. printer b. mouse c. monitor d. keyboard

7. A device or a program that is dedicated to managing network resources.

a. desktop b. tablet c. server d. laptop

8. A non-volatile computer storage device containing magnetic disks or platters rotating at high
speeds.

a. Hard disk drive c. Random Access Memory

b. Central Processing Unit d. Motherboard

9. The brains of the computer where most calculations take place; sometimes called the
processor.

a. CPU b. System Unit c. RAM d. Heat Sink

10. Connection point that acts as interface between the computer and external devices like
mouse, printer, modem etc.

a. Graphic Port b. Monitor c. I/O Port d. Power Supply

LESSON 01: ASSEMBLE COMPUTER HARDWARE

Activity 1: Picture Perfect

Can you identify the pictures below? Write your answers on the space provided
below the picture.

1. I am a/an____________. 2. I am a/an ____________________

3. I am a/an _______________ 4. I am a/an ____________________

5. I am a/an _______________ 6. I am a/an ____________________

 Activity 2: Application

What Do You Already Know?

7. I am a/an _______________ 8. I am a/an ____________________
Check your Computer Parts suitcase. Find out how much you already know about
computer parts functions and uses. Make a table with information about each part:
names, description and uses/function. Complete at least 10 computer parts.

Computer Parts Description Uses/Functions