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Activity Sheet Quarter 1 – LO 3.1
Identifying the Parts and Functions of Processing
Devices

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals)
Activity Sheet No. 3
First Edition, 2021

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Welcome to STVEP 7 – (Internet and Computing Fundamentals)!

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Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning even if you are not in
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 Quarter 1– Week 3

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 3

Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________

Grade and Section: ___________________________Date: ______________________

STVEP 7 – INTERNET AND COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

Identifying the Types and Functions of Computer Devices

I. Learning Competency with Code

LO 3. Identify the parts and functions of Processing Devices

3.1 Recognize components and purposes of the internal parts of the system
unit.

II. Background Information for Learners

Processing Device
When a computer receives data from an input device, for example, the
mouse or keyboard, the data must be processed before it can go to an output
device, such as the printer or monitor. A processing device is responsible for
converting that data into useful information.

There are three processing devices, namely:

1. Motherboard
2. CPU (Central Processing Unit)
3. RAM (Random Access Memory)

Note: All processing devices can be found inside the system unit.

What is a System Unit?

The system unit, also known as "tower" or "chassis," is the
main part of a desktop computer. It includes the motherboard,
CPU, RAM, and other components. The system unit also
includes the case that houses the internal components of the
computer.

Components of the system unit and their functions

Motherboard

The motherboard is the main internal hardware

component of the system unit. The board is called ‘mother’
because it has all the connectors to the other hardware
components of the computer system. This means that all input
and output (I/O) devices have their connectors on the

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motherboard. It has a socket for holding the Central Processing Unit (CPU) or
processor with heat sinks and fan mounting location(s). It also has a slot for the main
memory, video or graphics card, and backup battery.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The CPU is a hardware component responsible for all
operations carried out in the computer’s system, which is why
most computer users refer to it as the “brain” of the computer,
held on the motherboard by a slot. The CPU or processor has two
main components: control unit (CU) and the arithmetic logic
unit (ALU). The CU extracts instructions from the memory and
executes them to control input and output devices while the ALU carries out the
arithmetic and logical processes.

Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM is the main memory of the computer system
whose main function is to store data temporarily. It allows data
to be accessed easily by the CPU because data is accessed
randomly (in no specific order). It also speeds up the
computer’s operations because of its ability to allow random
access to data. The RAM in combination with the CPU and the hard disk is the
computer’s major source of speed. A computer can use more than one RAM
depending on its user’s preference but is limited to the number of memory slots on
the motherboard.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The major storage device of the computer system is
the hard disk or hard drive. Unlike the RAM that stores data
temporarily, the hard drive stores information, files, and other
documents permanently as its main function. It also allows the
retrieval of data but, it is non-volatile (data is not lost when
the computer goes off). Operating system and application
software (apps) are installed on the hard drive. The amount of
data a hard drive can hold depends on its capacity.

Computer Fan
Computers come with two fans in the system unit or
chassis: CPU fan and case fan. A manufacturer can also
decide to put in more than one CPU fan or case fan. During
operations by the computer, the CPU produces a lot of heat,
and heat could always cause damage to your computer. That
is why the CPU fan is put in place to keep the CPU under the
required temperature. The case fan is to keep the system unit
cooled. The CPU is not the only source of heat but the
environment around the system unit especially when the temperature has been
raised very high by sunshine. Therefore, all computer fans’ prime function is to cool
down and maintain conducive temperature within the system unit for smooth
operations.

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 CD-ROM/DVE-ROM Drives
Compact disc (CD) and digital versatile disc (DVD) are
storage devices onto which certain amounts of audio files, videos,
data, and other computer files can be stored. CD-ROM can hold about 700MB of
data, while DVD-ROM can hold about 4.7GB of data. CD and DVD drives’ functions
are to read whatever data has been stored on CDs and DVDs, respectively. A DVD
drive can read a CD, but a CD drive cannot read DVD.

Power Supply Unit (PSU))

The power supply unit (PSU) is used to convert AC currents
from the main supply to the different DC voltages required by various
computer components. The components of the system unit also need electrical
power to function. However, the components do not work with the electrical power
from your wall socket. The computer power supply unit receives the alternating
current (AC) and converts it to a controlled direct current (DC) for the components to
function.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

SIYAVULA. “Processing devices” https://intl.siyavula.com/read/cat/grade-10-

cat/extended-hardware-concepts/06-extended-hardware-concepts?id=ch6.4
retrieved on June 29, 2021

The ICT “Components of system units and their functions”

https://theictbook.com/components-of-the-system-unit-and-their-functions/ retrieved
on June 29, 2021.

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1

Directions: Name the components of the system unit. Write your answer on
the blanks provided.
What is inside the system unit?

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Activity 2

Multiple Choice. Read each question carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on
the blank provided before each number.

____1. What do you call the “brain” of the computer?

A. RAM B. HDD C. PSU D. CPU
____2. What component of the system unit is used to convert AC currents from the main supply to
the different DC voltage?
A. Hard Disk Drive B. Processor C. Power Supply Unit D. Motherboard
____3. Which of the following is NOT a processing device?
A. CPU B. ROM C. RAM D. Motherboard
____4. What part of the computer system is also known as “tower” or “chassis”?
A. System Unit B. Computer System C. Computer Unit D. Computer Box
____5. What is the main internal hardware component of the system unit?
A. Motherboard B. CPU C. RAM D. Computer Fan
____6. What is the major storage device of the computer system that can be found inside the
system unit?
A. RAM B. Hard Disk Drive C. CD/DVD ROM Drive D.PSU
_____7. What are the storage devices inside the system unit which stored certain amount of
audio files, data, and other computer files?
A. RAM B. Hard Disk Drive C. CD/DVD ROM Drive D. CPU
____8. What component is used to cool down and maintain conducive temperature within the
system unit for smooth operations?
A. Motherboard B. CPU C. RAM D. Computer Fan
____9. What memory of the computer system has the main function of temporarily storing
data?
A. RAM B. Hard Disk Drive C. CD/DVD ROM Drive D. CPU
_____10. What device is responsible for converting that data into useful information?
A. Processing B. Input C. Output D. Storage

Learner’s Signature______________________ Date Accomplished: ___________

Teacher’s Signature______________________ Date Checked: _______________

Guide Questions

Read the following questions and write your answer in the space provided.
1. What are the internal components of a system unit?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. What is the purpose of each internal components of the system unit?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

3. Can a computer system function without the system unit? How?

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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 Rubric for Scoring the Activity

Criteria POINTS SCORE

Able to name all the components of the system unit with no error. 7
Able to name the components of the system unit with 1 error. 6
Able to name the components of the system unit with 2 errors. 5
Able to name the components of the system unit with 3 errors. 4
Able to name the components of the system unit with 4 errors. 3
Able to name the components of the system unit with 5 errors. 2
Able to name the components of the system unit with 6 errors. 1
Not able to name the components of the system unit. 0

V. Reflection
Directions: Complete the statement below.

As a 21st century learner, it is important to recognize components and purposes of the

internal parts of the system because…
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________.

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