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Internet and Computing Fundamentals | Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Title:

Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Introduction:
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Internet and
Computing Fundamentals (ICF). It includes instructional materials and activities for you
to complete.
Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding modules
on Internet and Computing Fundamentals.
This module consists of seven (7) learning outcomes.
outcome
1.
Main Each
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sheets and answer the activity sheets provided to measure whether you have mastered the
knowledge or perform the activities for each learning outcome.
6
1
Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check
your mastery of2the skills. If you pass7 the assessment, you will be ready for the next
module.
3 Expected Outcome:
2.PS/2 port (keyboard)
4

3. PS/2 port (mouse)

Upon completion of this module, you will learn how to

9
4.
USB ports
5

LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO

Ethernet
5.
port (network)
1. familiarize with the computer system;
2. demonstrate proper connection
10 of computer peripherals and devices;
3. utilize
an operating
system;
Serial
(dial-up modem)
6. port
4. customize computer settings;
5. manage files and folders; 11
7. LPT port (printer)
6. utilize common application programs; and
7. print information.
12
8. VGA port (monitor)

Pre-Test

10.

Speaker

13

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer/s. Write your answer/s on a
9.
Line
In
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MODULE TITLE: LEARNING THE BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS...............VI
MODULE INTRODUCTION:...................................................................VI
EXPECTED OUTCOME:.......................................................................VI
PRE-TEST........................................................................................ VII

Internet and Computing Fundamentals | Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Title:

Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Introduction:
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Internet and
Computing Fundamentals (ICF). It includes instructional materials and activities for you
to complete.
Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding modules
on Internet and Computing Fundamentals.
This module consists of seven (7) learning outcomes.
outcome
1.
Main Each
powerlearning
connector
contains learning activities supported by each information sheets. Read the information

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sheets and answer the activity sheets provided to measure whether you have mastered the
knowledge or perform the activities for each learning outcome.
6
1
Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check
your mastery of2the skills. If you pass7 the assessment, you will be ready for the next
module.
3 Expected Outcome:
2.PS/2 port (keyboard)
4

3. PS/2 port (mouse)

Upon completion of this module, you will learn how to

9
4.
USB ports
5

LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO

Ethernet
5.
port (network)
1. familiarize with the computer system;
2. demonstrate proper connection
10 of computer peripherals and devices;
3. utilize
an operating
system;
Serial
(dial-up modem)
6. port
4. customize computer settings;
5. manage files and folders; 11
7. LPT port (printer)
6. utilize common application programs; and
7. print information.
12
8. VGA port (monitor)

Pre-Test

10.

Speaker

13

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer/s. Write your answer/s on a
9.
Line
In
11.
Game port (joystick)
separate
sheet14
of paper.

Figure 1.14 An example of Compact

Figure 1.7 An example of
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1.1
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example
of
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example
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of Hard
Disk
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Computer
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Mainframe
Desktop
Laptop
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Computer
aComputer
System
Computer
Computer
Unit

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LESSON 1 BEING FAMILIAR WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM......................1
Description:............................................................................................................. 1
Information Sheet 1.1............................................................................................... 2
Further Reading:...................................................................................................................... 8
Activity Sheet 1.1..................................................................................................... 9
Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 10
Activity Sheet 1.2................................................................................................... 11
Information Sheet 1.2.............................................................................................. 12
Further Reading:.................................................................................................................... 14
Activity Sheet 1.3................................................................................................... 15
Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 16
Activity Sheet 1.4................................................................................................... 17
Information Sheet 1.3.............................................................................................. 18
Further Reading:.................................................................................................................... 23
Activity Sheet 1.5................................................................................................... 24
Answer Key:............................................................................................................................ 25
Activity Sheet 1.6................................................................................................... 26
Assessment Sheet................................................................................................... 27

LESSON 2 BEING FAMILIAR WITH COMPUTER PERIPHERALS AND DEVICES

...................................................................................................... 28
Description:........................................................................................................... 28
Activity Sheet 2.1................................................................................................... 29
Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 30
Information Sheet 2.1.............................................................................................. 31
Further Reading:.................................................................................................................... 38
Activity Sheet 2.2................................................................................................... 39
Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 40
Assessment Sheet................................................................................................... 41
Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 42

LESSON 3 TYPES AND PURPOSES OF SOFTWARE...................................43

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Description:........................................................................................................... 43
Information Sheet 3.1.............................................................................................. 44
Activity 3.1............................................................................................................ 51
Performance Scoring Rubrics 3.1.......................................................................................... 52
Activity 3.2............................................................................................................ 53
Performance Scoring Rubrics 3.2.......................................................................................... 54
Assessment 3.1....................................................................................................... 55

Internet and Computing Fundamentals | Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Title:

Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Introduction:
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Internet and
Computing Fundamentals (ICF). It includes instructional materials and activities for you
to complete.
Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding modules
on Internet and Computing Fundamentals.
This module consists of seven (7) learning outcomes.
outcome
1.
Main Each
powerlearning
connector
contains learning activities supported by each information sheets. Read the information

SOFTWARE

sheets and answer the activity sheets provided to measure whether you have mastered the
knowledge or perform the activities for each learning outcome.
6
1
Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check
your mastery of2the skills. If you pass7 the assessment, you will be ready for the next
module.
3 Expected Outcome:
2.PS/2 port (keyboard)
4

3. PS/2 port (mouse)

Upon completion of this module, you will learn how to

9
4.
USB ports
5

LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO

Ethernet
5.
port (network)
1. familiarize with the computer system;
2. demonstrate proper connection
10 of computer peripherals and devices;
3. utilize
an operating
system;
Serial
(dial-up modem)
6. port
4. customize computer settings;
5. manage files and folders; 11
7. LPT port (printer)
6. utilize common application programs; and
7. print information.
12
8. VGA port (monitor)

Pre-Test

10.

Speaker

13

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer/s. Write your answer/s on a
9.
Line
In
11.
Game port (joystick)
separate
sheet14
of paper.

Figure 1.14 An example of Compact

Figure 1.7 An example of
Figure
1.1
An
example
of
Figure
1.2
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example
Figure
1.13
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of Hard
Disk
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Computer
Analog
Computer
Wearable
Mainframe
Desktop
Laptop
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Computer
aComputer
System
Computer
Computer
Unit

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Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 56

LESSON 4 LOGGING ON OR LOGGING OFF IN WINDOWS 7 OPERATING

SYSTEM.......................................................................................... 57
Description:........................................................................................................... 57
Information Sheet 4................................................................................................ 58
Activity Sheet 4...................................................................................................... 62
Assessment............................................................................................................ 63
References:............................................................................................................ 63

LESSON 5 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OF MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7.........64

Description:........................................................................................................... 64
Information Sheet 5................................................................................................ 65
Activity Sheet 5...................................................................................................... 74
Assessment............................................................................................................ 75
References:............................................................................................................ 76

LESSON 6 MODIFYING DESKTOP SCREEN.............................................77

Description:........................................................................................................... 77
Activity 6.1............................................................................................................ 78
Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 79
Activity 6.2............................................................................................................ 80
Answer Key............................................................................................................................. 82
Activity 6.3............................................................................................................ 83
Assessment............................................................................................................ 86
Activity 6.4............................................................................................................ 87
Assessment............................................................................................................ 93
References............................................................................................................. 94

LESSON 7 MANIPULATING WINDOWS..................................................95

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Description:........................................................................................................... 95
Activity 7.1............................................................................................................ 96
Answer Key.............................................................................................................................. 97
Information Sheet 7.1.............................................................................................. 98
Activity 7.2.......................................................................................................... 106
Assessment 7.1..................................................................................................... 108

Internet and Computing Fundamentals | Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Title:

Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Introduction:
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Internet and
Computing Fundamentals (ICF). It includes instructional materials and activities for you
to complete.
Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding modules
on Internet and Computing Fundamentals.
This module consists of seven (7) learning outcomes.
outcome
1.
Main Each
powerlearning
connector
contains learning activities supported by each information sheets. Read the information

SOFTWARE

sheets and answer the activity sheets provided to measure whether you have mastered the
knowledge or perform the activities for each learning outcome.
6
1
Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check
your mastery of2the skills. If you pass7 the assessment, you will be ready for the next
module.
3 Expected Outcome:
2.PS/2 port (keyboard)
4

3. PS/2 port (mouse)

Upon completion of this module, you will learn how to

9
4.
USB ports
5

LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO

Ethernet
5.
port (network)
1. familiarize with the computer system;
2. demonstrate proper connection
10 of computer peripherals and devices;
3. utilize
an operating
system;
Serial
(dial-up modem)
6. port
4. customize computer settings;
5. manage files and folders; 11
7. LPT port (printer)
6. utilize common application programs; and
7. print information.
12
8. VGA port (monitor)

Pre-Test

10.

Speaker

13

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer/s. Write your answer/s on a
9.
Line
In
11.
Game port (joystick)
separate
sheet14
of paper.

Figure 1.14 An example of Compact

Figure 1.7 An example of
Figure
1.1
An
example
of
Figure
1.2
An
example
Figure
1.13
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of Hard
Disk
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Computer
Analog
Computer
Wearable
Mainframe
Desktop
Laptop
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Computer
aComputer
System
Computer
Computer
Unit

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References........................................................................................................... 109

LESSON 8 ACCESSING HELP SYSTEM FUNCTIONS................................110

Description:......................................................................................................... 110
Information Sheet 8.1............................................................................................ 111
Activity 8.1.......................................................................................................... 118
Assessment.......................................................................................................... 119
References........................................................................................................... 120

LESSON 9 MANAGE FILES AND FOLDERS IN WINDOWS 7.......................121

Description:......................................................................................................... 121
Information Sheet 9.1............................................................................................ 122
Activity Sheet 9.1................................................................................................. 124
Activity Sheet 9.2................................................................................................. 125
Information Sheet 9.2............................................................................................ 126
Activity Sheet 9.3................................................................................................. 129
Assessment Sheet................................................................................................. 130

LESSON 10 WORK WITH FILES AND FOLDERS IN WINDOWS 7...............132

Description:......................................................................................................... 132
Activity Sheet 10.1................................................................................................ 133
Information Sheet 10.1..........................................................................................134
Activity Sheet 10.2................................................................................................ 135
Assessment Rubric............................................................................................................... 137
Information Sheet 10.2..........................................................................................138
Activity Sheet 10.3................................................................................................ 140
Assessment.......................................................................................................... 141

LESSON 11 UTILIZE COMMON APPLICATION PROGRAMS......................143

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Description:......................................................................................................... 143
Information Sheet 11.1..........................................................................................144
Activity Sheet 11.1................................................................................................ 145
Information Sheet 11.2..........................................................................................146
Activity Sheet 11.2................................................................................................ 147
Information Sheet 11.3..........................................................................................147

Internet and Computing Fundamentals | Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Title:

Learning the Basic Computer Concepts

Module Introduction:
This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Internet and
Computing Fundamentals (ICF). It includes instructional materials and activities for you
to complete.
Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding modules
on Internet and Computing Fundamentals.
This module consists of seven (7) learning outcomes.
outcome
1.
Main Each
powerlearning
connector
contains learning activities supported by each information sheets. Read the information

SOFTWARE

sheets and answer the activity sheets provided to measure whether you have mastered the
knowledge or perform the activities for each learning outcome.
6
1
Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check
your mastery of2the skills. If you pass7 the assessment, you will be ready for the next
module.
3 Expected Outcome:
2.PS/2 port (keyboard)
4

3. PS/2 port (mouse)

Upon completion of this module, you will learn how to

9
4.
USB ports
5

LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO

Ethernet
5.
port (network)
1. familiarize with the computer system;
2. demonstrate proper connection
10 of computer peripherals and devices;
3. utilize
an operating
system;
Serial
(dial-up modem)
6. port
4. customize computer settings;
5. manage files and folders; 11
7. LPT port (printer)
6. utilize common application programs; and
7. print information.
12
8. VGA port (monitor)

Pre-Test

10.

Speaker

13

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer/s. Write your answer/s on a
9.
Line
In
11.
Game port (joystick)
separate
sheet14
of paper.

Figure 1.14 An example of Compact

Figure 1.7 An example of
Figure
1.1
An
example
of
Figure
1.2
An
example
Figure
1.13
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of Hard
Disk
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well-organized
workspace
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1.11 An
example
of
Desktop
Computer
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Mouse
Speakers
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Monitor
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of System
Mouse
Disk
Hybrid
Computer
Analog
Computer
Wearable
Mainframe
Desktop
Laptop
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
Computer
aComputer
System
Computer
Computer
Unit

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Activity Sheet 11.3................................................................................................ 152
Activity Sheet 11.4................................................................................................ 153
Assessment.......................................................................................................... 154

LESSON 12 PRINT INFORMATION......................................................155

Description:......................................................................................................... 155
Information Sheet 12.1..........................................................................................156
Activity Sheet 12.1................................................................................................ 159
Information Sheet 12.2..........................................................................................160
Activity Sheet 12.2................................................................................................ 163
Activity Sheet 12.3................................................................................................ 164
Activity Sheet 12.4................................................................................................ 165
Assessment.......................................................................................................... 166

PRE-TEST ANSWER KEY...................................................................167

ACKNOWLEDGMENT........................................................................168

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