CASA MARIE LEARNING INSTITUTE, INC.

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TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

Information and Communications Technology

Learner's Material

Computer Hardware Servicing

"Most of the times your computer is not responding as you expected - first try to find out
if the ERROR is not sitting right next to the computer" Thomas Baehr.

OVERVIEW

Students, their parents, and educators around the world are feeling the
extraordinary ripple effect of the novel coronavirus as schools are shutting down and
quarantine methods are being ordered to cope with the global pandemic. While
governments and health officials are doing their best slowing down the outbreak, global
education systems are collaborating to collectively respond and provide quality education
for all during these difficult times. Our job is to help everyone in providing quality
education for all even in these exceptional times.
With this, we the educators encourage our community to share homeschooling and
online learning resources as well as modular resources that support our students learning
and wellbeing.
There are, however, challenges to overcome. Some students without reliable internet
access and/or technology struggle to participate in digital learning therefore modular
distance learning is implemented.
Modular Distance Learning involves individualized instruction that allows learners to
use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital format/electronic copy, whichever is
applicable in the context of the learner, and other learning resources like Learner’s
Materials, textbooks, activity sheets, study guides and other study materials. The teacher
takes the responsibility of monitoring the progress of the learners. The learners may ask
assistance from the teacher via e-mail, telephone, text message/instant messaging, etc.
Where possible, the teacher shall do home visits to learners needing remediation or
assistance. Any member of the family or other stakeholder in the community needs to
serve as para-teachers.
Together we will make learning possible even in this time of pandemic. We LEARN
and HEAL as ONE!

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. Discuss the relevance of the course.

2. Explain basic concepts, theories and core competencies in computer hardware
servicing.
 3. Explore opportunities in computer hardware servicing as a career.

CONTENT STANDARD

The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts, underlying

theories and core competencies in computer systems and networks.

CONTENT STANDARD

The learner independently provides quality and marketable service in

computer hardware servicing in terms of computer systems and networks
installation and diagnose and trouble shoot compute systems as prescribed in the
TESDA Training Regulation.

LEARNING MODULE
G9 | Week1
COMPUTER HARDWARE
SERVICING
 TECHNOLOGY AND
LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

Plan and Prepare for Installation

Welcome to the next level of your modular training in

Computer Hardware Servicing (CHS) under the information and Communications
Technology (ICT) Course. In this module you will have a great deal of
understanding of Installing Computer Systems and Networks. At the end of this
module you will be able to apply the knowledge and skills on installing computer
hardware, operating system, software components and networks. Those skills are
essential for ou to pass teh National Certification II in Computer Hardware
Servicing.
 In this module, topics will be
introduced progressively lesson by
lesson for easy understanding. After
carefully answering the diagnostic assessment , reading all the
lessons, answering all the guide questions, masterfully
performing all the acclivities, showing evidences of learning and
finally answering the summative test, then you will have a considerable knowledge
and skills in installing computer systems and networks essential to be successful in
computer hardware servicing as one of the career option in ICT.

Reminder! Just follow the instructions given in this module. Now let us start
exploring new things in this module.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

This lesson is intended to develop your skills in planning and preparing for
installation of computer devices and operating system. At the end of this lesson you
are expected to:
 Observe OHS policies and procedures in planning for installation
activity in accordance with requirements.
 Familiarize with computer peripheral/ devices/systems in accordance
with establish procedures correct
operation and safety
 Consult appropriate/ technical personnel to ensure that work is
coordinated with others who are involved in the activity
 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures
 Check the materials received against job requirements

WHAT I KNOW?

You will be challenged to dig deeper into your prior knowledge and
previous experiences about computer hardware servicing.

SKILLS TEST Direction: Listed below are some of the most important skills that
you must gain in order to render quality service when you enter the real world of
Computer Hardware Servicing. Read the skills carefully. Write “YES” if you are
familiar with the skill and “NO” if not. Feel free to answer each skill. Write your
answers in your worksheet.
Skills in Computer Hardware Servicing YES NO
I can open a computer case.
I can connect the mouse.
I can connect the keyboard.
I can connect the monitor.
I can apply occupational health and safety
precautions while working.
I can remove the system fan
I can detach the power supply from the system unit.
I know how to remove the RAM from the
motherboard.
I can remove the hard drive from the system unit.
I can install the power supply.
I know how to install
l the motherboard.
I can install the internal drives in a system unit.
I know how to attach RAM in the memory socket.
I can install CD / DVD drives.
I know how to install an operating system
I know how to configure a hardware components
and its related software
I know how to configure a hardware components
and its related software
 WHAT TO KNOW?

The following topics will enable you to be familiar with planning and
preparing for installation, install equipment and devices, and conduct test on the
installed computer system. All you need to do is to read carefully all the topics and
apply the skills you’ve gained through the distinct activities provided in this
module.

LESSON 1: PLAN AND PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy – An Information and
communication technology (ICT) student should know how to behave when
working in the computer laboratory, as well as implement a safe way of
accomplishing every task. Safety practices should be learned early and always
adheres in working with any electrical and electronic device, including personal
computers and its peripherals. This is for your protection as well as to the people
working with you, and for the devices that you are using. The basis for this process
begins with Occupational Health and Safety Policies.

Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a planned system of working to prevent

illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.
Health and safety procedure is the responsibility of all persons in the computer and
technology industries. You must identify the hazards where you are working and
decide how dangerous they are. Eliminate the hazard or modify the risk that it
presents.

Occupational Health and Safety standards Each student has a responsibility to

their colleagues and their organization to report and act upon any potential
workplace hazard. Students need to be aware of the type of hazards that are
possibly present in their work environment.

Procedure
1. Identify the hazard
2. Clear the area close to the hazard
3. Partition the hazard off or clearly identify the area to protect other people
from harm
4. If the hazard is easily and safely cleared, then do so

If not…
 5. Report the hazard to the appropriate person (such as teacher in charge,
principal etc.) to obtain assistance
6. Following clearing of the hazard fill out the correct documentation to assist
in identifying improved practice to reduce further incidence of hazards.

All hazards must be reported using Accidental Report form. This enables us to
track the kinds of hazards we have in our workplace, and take action where
necessary to make it safer for all student and clients.

Accident reports
Forms are used to give specific details with regards to the accidents happened in
the laboratory during experiments. Accident reports contain the following details:

1. Name of the person injured

2. Date and time of the accident
3. Type of injury
4. First aid given
5. Action taken to prevent further accidents
 Hazardous substances
If the workplace hazard appears to be dangerous to staff and clients and
professional assistance is required:
A. Call the supervisor or manager and advise them of the problem and the
urgency of the matter.
B. Depending on the risk it may be called as an evacuation.
C. Follow the evacuation procedure.
D. The supervisor or manager will call in the fire brigade or specialized
personnel who will deal with the spill.

Fire exits
All fire exits should be kept clear of from obstacles. All students have a
responsibility to make sure that chairs, empty boxes or any other type of obstacle are
not placed in or near fire exit doorways. All corridors also need to have equipment
stored on one side only to ensure that in the event of an emergency there is a clear
exit.

Fire Safety Procedure

Each work area has a designated fire warden, who in the event of a fire will take
charge. They are recognized by the wearing of a red hard hat.
If you find the fire
 Assess the danger prior to doing anything.
 If it is safe to move assist anyone in the vicinity of the fire away from danger.
 If it is possible close the door to the fire area.
 Call for assistance. Verbally call FIRE, FIRE, in a loud and clear voice.
 Break the glass section of the fire alert call point.
 Call to the switch; ensure you know where the fire is, any other details that may
be of assistance to the fire brigade. Details could be size of the fire, cause or type
of fire, any people hurt or trapped, has anyone tried to put it out.
 If safe to do so, attack the fire with the correct extinguisher or fire hose.

If the designated fire officer is not present, someone quickly needs to take
responsibility and:

1. Locate the source of the fire.

2. Locate any people.
3. Remove all people from the building.
4. Once outside do a head count?
5. Notify the authorities.

Personal Safety While Working with PC’s

Computer equipment can be dangerous, and you or others can be injured or

even killed if you don’t follow proper safety guidelines when working along with
PC’s. The following are some precautionary measures to take before working with
any computer equipment:
1. Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the chance of
being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident.
2. Do not work on components that are plugged into their power source.
3. Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned on.
4. Remove jewelries when working inside any computer related equipment.
5. Be sure not to mix electronic components and water
 WHAT TO PROCESS?

Activity 1: Applying OH&S Policies

1. Work for yourself.

2. Conduct a simulation on: “Applying OHS Policies and Procedures”

3. The scenario will be rated according to the following:

WHAT TO KNOW?

UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER

A computer is one of the most brilliant inventions of mankind. Thanks to the

computer technology, we were able to achieve storage and processing of huge
amounts of data; we could rest our brains by employing computer memory
capacities for storing information. Due to computers, we have been able to speed up
daily work, carry out critical transactions and achieve accuracy and precision in
work. Computers of the earlier years were of the size of a large room and were
required to consume huge amounts of electric power. However, with the advancing
technology, computers have shrunk to the size of a small watch. Depending on the
processing power and size of computers, they have been classified under various
types. Let us look at the classification of computers.

Different Types of Computers

Based on the operational principle of computers, they are categorized as analog,
digital and hybrid computers.

Analog Computers:

These are almost extinct today. These are different from a digital computer
because an analog computer can perform several mathematical operations
simultaneously. It uses continuous variables for mathematical operations and
utilizes mechanical or electrical energy.

Digital Computers: They use digital circuits and are designed to operate on two
states, namely bits 0 and 1. They are analogous to states ON and OFF. Data on these
computers is represented as a series of 0s and 1s. Digital computers are suitable for
complex computation and have higher processing speeds. They are programmable.
Digital computers are either general purpose computers or special purpose ones.
Special purpose computers, as their name suggests, are designed for specific types of
data processing while general purpose computers are meant for general use.

Hybrid Computers: These computers are a combination of both digital and analog
computers. In this type of computers, the digital segments perform process control
by conversion of analog signals to digital ones.
 Classification of Computers

The following are the classification of the different types of computers based on their sizes and
functionalities:

Mainframe Computers: Large organizations use mainframes for highly critical

applications such as bulk data processing and ERP. Most of the mainframe computers
have the capacities to host multiple operating systems and operate as a number of virtual
machines and can substitute for several small servers.

Minicomputers: In terms of size and processing capacity, minicomputers lie in between

mainframes and microcomputers. Minicomputers are also called mid-range systems or
workstations. The term began to be popularly used in the 1960s to refer to relatively
smaller third generation computers.

Servers: They are computers designed to provide services to client machines in a

computer network. They have larger storage capacities and powerful processors. Running
on them are programs that serve client requests and allocate resources like memory and
time to client machines. Usually they are very large in size, as they have large processors
and many hard drives. They are designed to be fail-safe and resistant to crash.

Supercomputers: The highly calculation-intensive tasks can be effectively performed by

means of supercomputers. Quantum physics, mechanics, weather forecasting, molecular
theory are best studied by means of supercomputers. Their ability of parallel processing
and their well-designed memory hierarchy give the supercomputers, large transaction
processing powers.
Microcomputers: A computer with a microprocessor and its central processing
unit it is known as a Microcomputer. They do not occupy space as much as
mainframes do. When supplemented with a keyboard and a mouse,
microcomputers can be called personal computers. A monitor, a keyboard and other
similar input output devices, computer memory in the form of RAM and a power
supply unit come packaged in a microcomputer. These computers can fit on desks or
tables and prove to be the best choice for single-user tasks.

Personal computers come in different forms such as desktops, laptops and personal
digital assistants (refer to Figure 3). Let us look at each of these types of computers.

Desktops: A desktop is intended to be used on a single location. The spare parts of

a desktop computer are readily available at relatively lower costs. Power
consumption is not as critical as that in laptops. Desktops are widely popular for
daily use in the workplace and households.

Laptops: Similar in operation to desktops, laptop computers are miniaturized and

optimized for mobile use. Laptops run on a single battery or an external adapter
that charges the computer batteries.
Netbooks: They fall in the category of laptops, but are inexpensive and relatively
smaller in size. They had a smaller feature set and lesser capacities in comparison to
regular laptops, at the time they came into the market.

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs): It is a handheld computer and popularly

known as a palmtop. It has a touch screen and a memory card for storage of data.
PDAs can also be used as portable audio players, web browsers and smart phones.
Most of them can access the Internet by means of Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
communication.

Tablet Computers: Tablets are mobile computers that are very handy to use. They
use the touch screen technology. Tablets come with an onscreen keyboard or use a
stylus or a digital pen. Apple's iPod redefined the class of tablet computers.
Wearable Computers: A record-setting step in the evolution of computers was the
creation of wearable computers. These computers can be worn on the body and are
often used in the study of behavior modeling and human health. Military and
health professionals have incorporated wearable computers into their daily routine,
as a part of such studies. When the users' hands and sensory organs are engaged in
other activities, wearable computers are of great help in tracking human actions.
Wearable computers do not have to be turned on and off and remain in operation
without user intervention.

WHAT TO PROCESS?

Activity 2:
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.

WHATS MORE?

COMPUTER SYSTEM, DEVICES AND

PERIPHERALS

As an aspiring computer technician, it is very

important to know the system that runs your
computer and different devices attached to it. Each
device plays an important role, without each other
computer system will not work properly.

What is an Operating System?

The operating system is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every
general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs.
Operating systems perform basic
tasks, such as recognizing input
from the keyboard, sending
output to the display screen,
keeping track of files and
directories on the disk, and
controlling peripheral devices
such as disk drives and printers.
For large systems, the operating
system has even greater
responsibilities and powers. It is
like a traffic cop -- it makes sure
that different program and users
running at the same time do not
interfere with each other. The operating system is also responsible for security,
ensuring that unauthorized users do not access the system.

Operating systems provide a software platform on which other application

programs can run. The application programs must be written to run on top of a
particular operating system. Your choice of operating system, therefore, determines
to a great extent the applications you can run. For PCs, the most popular operating
systems are DOS, OS/2, and Windows, but others are available, such as Linux.

What are the devices of a computer?

The physical, touchable, electronic and mechanical parts of a computer are called
the hardware which is composed of different devices attached to the computer. The
following list represents a basic set of devices found in most Personal Computers.

1. System Unit- The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. It
includes the following parts: Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory Chips, Buses,
Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards.

1. System Unit- The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. It
includes the following parts: Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory Chips, Buses,
Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards
 Figure 4

2. Motherboard / Mainboard / System Board- The main circuit board of a

computer. It contains all the circuits and components that run the computer.

Figure5. Modern Motherboard

3. CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The processor is the main “brain” or “heart” of
a computer system. It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are
needed and manages the flow of information through a computer.

Figure 6. CPU

4. Primary storage- (internal storage, main memory or memory) is the computer's

working storage space that holds data, instructions for processing and processed
data (information) waiting to be sent to
secondary storage. Physically, primary storage is
a collection of RAM chips.

Two (2) Types of Memory

a. ROM – (Read Only Memory) ROM is non-

volatile, meaning it holds data even when the
power is ON or OFF.

B. RAM – (Random Access Memory) RAM is volatile, meaning it holds data only
when the power is on. When the power is off,
RAM's contents are lost.

5. Expansion
Bus - A bus is a data
pathway between
several hardware
components
inside or outside a
computer. It does not only connect the parts of the CPU to each other, but also links
the CPU with other important hardware.

6. Adapters- Printed-circuit boards (also called

interface cards) that enable the computer to use a
peripheral device for which it does not have the
necessary connections or circuit boards. They are
often used to permit upgrading to a new different
hardware.

Figure 9 Network Adapter

7. Power Supply Unit (PSU) - Installed
in the back corner of the PC case, next to
the motherboard. It converts 120vac
(standard house power) into DC voltages
that are used by other components in the
PC.

8. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - Also known as hard

drive, is a magnetic storage device that is installed
inside the computer. The hard drive is used as
permanent storage for data. In a Windows
computer, the hard drive is usually configured as
the C: drive and contains the operating system and
applications.

9. Optical Drive- An optical drive is a storage

device that uses lasers to read data on the optical
media. There are three types of optical drives:
Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
and Blu-ray Disc (BD).

10. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) - Designed to

optically access data stored on a DVD. A laser moves
back and forth near the disk surface and accesses
data at a very fast rate.
What are the input and output devices of a computer?

The devices attached to a personal computer can be classified into two- the input
and output devices. Input Device is composed of a device that accepts data and
instructions from the user or from another computer system. While, output 47
device is any piece of computer hardware that displays results after the computer
has processed the input data that has been entered.

Two (2) Types of Input Devices

1. Keyboard Entry – Data is inputted to the computer through a keyboard.

Keyboard - The first input device developed for the PC. Data is transferred to the
PC over a short cable with a circular 6-pin Mini-din connector that plugs into the
back of the motherboard.

2. Direct Entry – A form of input that does not require data to be keyed by
someone sitting at a
keyboard.
Direct- entry devices
create machine-
readable data on paper, or
magnetic media, or feed it
directly into the
computer’s CPU.

Three Categories of
Direct Entry Devices

1. Pointing Devices - An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen.
 Mouse - The most common 'pointing device' used in PCs. Every mouse has two
buttons and most have one or two scroll wheels.

Touch screen- A display screen that is sensitive to

the touch of a finger or stylus. Used in myriad
applications, including ATM machines, retail
point of-sale terminals, car navigation and industrial
controls. The touch screen became wildly popular for smart phones and tablets.

Light Pen - A light-sensitive stylus

wired to a video terminal used to
draw pictures or select menu
options. The user brings the pen to
the desired point on screen and
presses the pen button to make
contact.
Digitizer Tablet - A graphics drawing tablet used for sketching new images or
tracing old ones. Also called a "graphics tablet," the user contacts the surface of the
device with a wired or wireless pen or puck. Often mistakenly called a mouse, the
puck is officially the "tablet cursor."

2. Scanning Devices- A device that can read

text or illustrations printed on paper and
translates the information into a form the
computer can use.

3. Voice- Input Devices - Audio input devices also known as speech or voice
recognition systems that allow a user to send audio signals to a computer for
processing, recording, or carrying out commands. Audio input devices such as
microphones allow users to speak to the computer in order to record a voice
message or navigate software.
Output Devices

1. Computer Display Monitor- It displays information in visual form, using text

and graphics. The portion of the monitor that displays the information is called the
screen or video display terminal.

Types of Monitor

a. CRT Monitors - Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) were the only type of displays for use
with desktop PCs. They are relatively big (14" to 16" deep) and heavy (over 15 lbs).

b. LCD Monitors – Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology has been used in
laptops for some time. It has recently been made
commercially available as monitors for desktop PCs.

c. LED Monitors (Light Emitting Diode) - A

display and lighting technology used in almost every
electrical and electronic product on the market, from
a tiny on/off light to digital readouts, flashlights,
traffic lights and perimeter lighting.
3. Smart Board - A type of
display screen that has a
touch sensitive transparent
panel covering the screen,
which is similar to a touch
screen.

4. Printer - A device that prints text or illustrations on paper.

Types of printer

a) Ink-Jet or Bubble-Jet Printer - spays ink at a sheet of paper. Ink-jet printers

produce high-quality text and graphics.

b) Laser Printer - Uses the same technology as copy machines. Laser printers
produce very high quality text and graphics.

c) LCD and LED Printer- Similar to a laser printer, but uses liquid crystals or
lightemitting diodes rather than a laser to produce an image on the drum. d) Line
Printer - Contains a chain of characters or pins that print an entire line at one time.
Line printers are very fast, but produce low-quality print.

d) Line Printer - Contains a chain of characters or pins that print an entire line at
one time. Line printers are very fast, but produce low-quality print.
(e) Thermal Printer- An inexpensive printer that works by pushing heated pins
against heat-sensitive paper. Thermal printers are widely used in calculators and fax
machines.

5. Speakers - Used to play sound. They may be built

into the system unit or connected with cables.
Speakers allow you to listen to music and hear sound
effects from your computer.

What is a Storage Device?

Aside from the devices attached on a PC, there are also the so called storage devices that perform a
special task in computing system. Storage device is any apparatus for recording computer data in a

permanent or semi-permanent form.

 Types of storage devices

Floppy diskette- is a random access, removable data storage medium that can be
used with personal computers. The term usually refers to the magnetic medium
housed in a rigid plastic cartridge measuring 3.5 inches square and about
2millimeters thick. Also called a "3.5-inch diskette," it can store up to 1.44
megabytes (MB) of data.

Compact disc (CD) – also called optical disc is a nonmagnetic, polished metal disk
used to store digital information. The disc is read by the CD- ROM.

Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)- an optical disc technology with a 4.7 gigabyte
storage capacity on a single-sided, one-layered disk, which is enough for a 133-
minute movie.

Jump drive and USB flash drive- is a plug-and-play portable storage device that
uses flash memory and is lightweight enough to attach to a key chain. A USB drive
can be used in place of a floppy disk, Zip drive disk, or CD.

Hard drive- is the main, and usually largest, data storage device in a computer. The
operating system, software titles and most other files are stored in the hard disk
drive.

LS-120- is a drive which supports a special floppy diskette which can store up to
120MB of information as well as being backwards compatible and still supporting
the standard 1.44MB floppy diskettes.

Zip drive- is a small, portable disk drive used primarily for backing up and
archiving personal computer files
 WHAT TO PROCESS?

Activity 3:
Direction: Draw ten computer device and determine if its input, output or
storage device.

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

WHAT TO REFLECT/UNDERSTAND?

Activity 4:

Directions: 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:

1.http://www.professormesser.com/free-a-plus-training/220-801/an-overview-
ofmotherboard-types/
2.http://professormesser.com/free-a-plus-training/220-801/an-overview-of-cpu-
socket-types/
3. http://professormesser.com/free-a-plus-training/220-801/an-overview-of-display-
device-types/
4. http://professormesser.com/free-a-plus-training/220-801/an-overview-of-
display-pc-input-device/

After watching the videos, answer the following questions:

1. What are the different types of motherboard shown in the video?

2. What are the different sizes of a motherboard?
3. What are the different types of CPU?
4. Describe the different types of memory cited in the video.
5. What do you think is the most efficient monitor used in our computers nowadays?
6. Give at least 5 input devices featured in the video presentation.
 WHAT TO TRNSFER?

` Activity 5:
Directions: ESSAY, write in your own words the function of each computer
device

Points 3 5 7 10 Score
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GREAT JOB!

You have successfully completed this module!

ANSWER KEY!
 ANSWER KEY!

Activity 1:

Activity 2:

1. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

2. Wearable Computers
3. Notebook
4. Laptops
5. Tablets
6. Microcomputer
7. Desktop
8. Super Computer
9. Servers
10. Mainframe Computer

Activity 3: Based in rubrics

Activity 4:

1. 2.

3. Single Core CPUs, Dual Core CPUs, Quad-Core CPU's, Desltop CPUs, Laptop
CPUs, Server CPUs
4-6 Based in RUBRICS

Activity 5: Based in RUBRICS

RUBRICS

Points 3 5 7 10 Score

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information logical
no sequence of interesting
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questions. and
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elaboration.
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presentation
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has no more
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misspellings
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and/or
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errors. errors. errors.
errors.