Performing
Computer Operation
Competencies
LO 1 – Plan and prepare for task to be undertaken
LO 2 – Input data into computer
LO 3 – Accessing information using computer
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Lesson 1:
Performing Computer
Operation
Learning Outcomes:
LO 1 – Plan and prepare for task to be undertaken
LO 2 – Input data into computer
LO 3 – Accessing information using computer
Definition of Terms
OHS – Operational Health and Safety-
These are policies and procedures
which involve identifying hazard and
risk in order to protect the health and
safety of worker in the workplace.
Computer Hardware - Refers to
tangible parts of computer, like
mouse, keyboard monitor and
the like
Computer Software - It is a
collection of instructions that
interact with computer hardware
how to perform a task.
Application Software - A
program that performs
specific task.
Storage Device - A
computer hardware used
for storing and retrieving
data files.
Input Devices - Are
devices that helps user in
entering data into
computer.
Data - Can be in the form
of text, numbers, images
that has no value to
users.
What is
Compute
r?
A computer is a
machine or device that
performs processes,
calculation and
operations based on
instruction provided by a
software or hardware
program. It has the ability
to accept data (input),
process it, and produce
BASIC
COMPUTER
0PERATIONS
Output
Device
MONITOR
A monitor is an
electronic output
device that is also
known as a video
display
terminal (VDT) or
CRT
LCD
LED
PRINTER
A printer is a
device that accepts
text and graphic
output from a
computer and
transfer the
SPEAKER
A computer
speaker in an
output hardware
device that
connects to a
computer to
HEADPHONES
Headphones
Allow you to
listen to audio or
watch a movie
without
Input
Device
KEYBOARD
A keyboard is
one of the
primary input
devices that
allows users to
MOUSE
A computer mouse is
a handheld hardware,
input device that
controls a cursor for
pointing, moving and
selecting text, icons,
files and folders on
MICROPHONE
A microphone is a
hardware peripheral
and input device
that allows computer
user to input audio
into the computer.
WEBCAM
A webcam is a
digital video device
commonly built into
a computer. Its main
function is to
transmit pictures
Process
Device
Storage
Device
MEMORY CARD
A memory card
(also called a
flash memory
card)
FLOPPY DISK
Floppy disks are
Floppy
disks areused
widely widely
in
used in electronic
electronic
computers.
computers. A
relatively
relatively new
new
medium
medium for data
for data
Floppy
disks are widely
used in electronic
computers. A
relatively new
medium for data
OPTICAL DISK
An optical disk is
an electronic data
storage medium
that can be written
to and read from
using a low-
powered laser
Assignment: Site on the
internet some examples of
common application
software. Write your answer
on your assignment
notebook.
Give example of computer
components under Input
Device.
Give example of computer
components under output
device.
Give example of computer
components under process
device.
I have here different pictures
all you have to do is to
choose the best answer on
the given choices.
A. MS Word
B. MS Excel
A. MS Access
B. MS Assess
A. MS Axcel
B. MS Excel
Some of the Common
Application Software
Used:
Word Processor
Is software that allows
users to create, edit, and
print documents.
Example: MS Word
Spread Sheet
An electronic document in which
data is arranged in the rows and
columns of a grid and can be
manipulated and used in
calculations.
Examples: MS Excel
Database Software
Is an organized collection of
data, generally stored and
accessed electronically from a
computer system.
Example: MS Access
Presentation Software
These are programs that allow
users to create electronic
presentation for reports and
other functions in the form of
slides.
Example: MS Power Point
Desktop Publishing Software
Allows the user to manage visual
content, including page layout and
design to produce various materials,
such as books, pamphlets, reports
and booklets.
Example: MS Publisher,
Graphics Programs
These allow the creation
and manipulation of
graphics, images, objects,
and pictures.
Example: Photoshop
Educational Software
These include tutorials and
electronic lessons that give students
knowledge or training in a particular
subject or skill, such as Math or
Science or in gardening or cooking.
Computer Storage Devices
Computer need storage
devices before and after
processing the data to store
information and access later
Computer
Storage Device
Can Be:
Fixed Storage Devices
Devices that is
attached inside the
computer unit
1. Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Referred as primary storage device,
this is where the instructions and
result of processing are stored. You
must use the save command of the
application to save your work in a
secondary device such as hard disk.
• Storage capacity is measured by
Gigabytes (GB). Example: 1 GB, 2 GB, 4
GB, 8 GB
Hard Disk
• Hard disk has higher capacity
compare to other storage
devices.
• It is more durable and
expensive.
• More files and software can be
stored. Storage capacity is
measured by Gigabytes (GB) or
Terabytes (TB). Example: 500 GB,
1TB
Removable Storage Devices
Devices that can be detach
after use and use again
later to other computer.
PEN DRIVE
• Portable, which means it’s easy for
user to copy and transfer file from
one computer to other computer.
• Higher storage compare to CD or
DVD.
• Storage capacity is measured by
Gigabytes (GB). Example: 4 GB, 8
GB, 16, GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
OPTICAL DISK
CD – Compact Disc, 700 Megabytes
(MB) in capacity DVD – Digital Video
Disc, 4.7 Gigabytes (GB) capacity for
single-side, 8.5 GB for single sided,
double-layer. It is a good storage for
photos, video or data Computer
must have CD-ROM or DVD-ROM in
order to access the information. You
need a DVD Writer device in order to
store your files in blank CD or DVD
Cloud Storage
Some websites Example of cloud
storage
offers free storage to Google drive
users. They just Box
need to sign up OneDrive
before they can avail iCloud
these free storage. Dropbox
BT Cloud
Example of Cloud Storage
Google drive
Box
OneDrive
iCloud
Dropbox
BT Cloud
Identify what is being ask.
Write your answer on your
activity notebook.
1. Referred as primary
storage device, this is
where the instructions
and result of processing
are stored.
2. These allow the creation
and manipulation of
graphics, images, objects,
and pictures.
3. Is software that allows
users to create, edit, and
print documents.
4. Portable, which means
it’s easy for user to copy
and transfer file from one
computer to other
computer.
5. These include tutorials and electronic
lessons that give students knowledge or
training in a particular subject or skill,
such as Math or Science or in gardening
or cooking.
Answer:
1. RAM
2. Graphics Program
3. Word Processor
4. Pen Drive
5. Educational Software
Assignment:
Research and understand
the Ways to Access
Information in Computer. We
will have your recitation
tomorrow.
Name Me!
MS
Power
Point
Name Me!
Photosho
p
Name Me!
MS
Word
Ways to Access
Information in Computer
A. Information Stored in a Computer
Method 1. Manually locate the file.
This method is applicable whether
your file is stored in hard disk, flash
drive, network drive, CD/DVD or
portable external hard disk
1. Use shortcut key Window + E to
launch windows explorer. Window + E
means press and hold down first
Window key (do not release), followed
by letter E key then release both keys.
2. Double click again the folder where
your file is located.
3. Once you found your file,
double click the mouse to
open it.
Method 2. Using Search box.
(This method is applicable also in a
storage devices mentioned in Method 1.)
Your computer has a “Search” feature
where can type at least part of the
filename of your file, then computer will
find it for you.
1. Use shortcut key Window + E
to launch windows explorer.
2. Open the drive letter
3. On the upper right corner of
the window, you will find the
search box.
4. Enter the filename you want to
search in search box and press
enter.
5. List of files will be displayed as
a result of search. Select your file
and double click to open it.
B. Information from Internet
Internet is a global information
library. It contains information
available for users. To be able to
search information in internet, your
computer must be connected in
internet and has a browser installed.
Internet – is a global
interconnection of network
computers that shares
information.
Browser – is a software use to
explore information from
internet.
Search Engine – is a
software accessed on the
internet that carry out
internet search.
Some common browsers:
Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox
Safari Microsoft Edge
Opera Microsoft Internet
Explorer
Some common search engine:
google.com,
bing.com,
AOL.com,
ask.com,
yahoo.co
Steps to access
information from
internet
1. Connect to internet.
2. Open your browser.
3. In the address bar, type
your search engine web site
then press Enter.
1. Connect to internet.
2. Open your browser.
3. In the address bar, type
your search engine web site
then press Enter.
4. In the search box, type the topic
you want to search then press Enter.
5. The results will be
displayed for you to select.
Just click on the result you
want to open.
C. Information from Other Computer
1. Press Window key + E to open
explorer.
2. On the address bar, type \\ and
the IP address of other computer
you want to access then press
Enter.
Example:
3. Open the shared folder to access
your files
Enumerate the
following
(1-5) Give some common
search engine:
(6-11)Give some common
browsers
Read your notes,
prepare for your
summative test
tomorrow.
Life is just like computer.
If you don’t give any
input, you won’t get any
output
-Devam Shah
