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Technical
and
Vocational
Education
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
Quarter 1- Module 3
Performing Computer
Operations
Part 2 Week 6-8
 What I Need to Know

This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to
perform computer operations which include the basic maintenance of computer
system and the standards of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policies and
Procedures.
The module is divided into two lessons, namely:
Lesson 1 – OHS Policies and Procedures
Lesson 2 – Basic Computer Systems Maintenance

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Plan and prepare for tasks to be undertaken (TLE_IACSS9-12PCO-lc-d-4)
2. Maintain computer equipment and systems (TLE_IACSS9-12PCO-li-j-9)

What I Know

Before starting with this module, let us measure what you already know about
Performing Computer Operations. Follow and answer the activity below.

Please do not forget to write the following in your answer sheet:

Name: Yr. & Section:
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): Module No:
Name of the Activity (e.g.: What I know) Date:

Directions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the terms below best describes the legislation, policies,

procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health and safety of
all people at the workplace?
A. Health & safety Management C. Occupational Health & Safety
B. Health & Safety Operations D. Safety and Health Measures
2. What refers to the collection of entities that are designed to receive,
process, manage, and present information in a meaningful
format?
A. Computer System C. Operating System
B. Network Operation D. System Unit

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3. Which of the following devices is an electronic visual computer display
that includes a screen, circuitry, and the case in which that circuitry is
enclosed?
A. Monitor C. Speaker
B. Printer D. Video Card
4. Which of the statements below is NOT true?
A. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the
computer.
B. Do not use excessive force if things don’t quite slip into place.
C. Place your computer near an electronic socket to avoid trailing wires
across the floor.
D. Do not turn off the computer before cleaning the system unit.
5. ___________ means cleaning your computer and checking your computer for
problems.
A. Shine C. Standardize
B. Sort D. Sustain
6. Which is used to organize and categorize files in your computer storage?
A. Defragmenter C. Standardize
B. Folder D. Winrar
7. These are designed to address software and security issues and problems
in our computers.
A. EULA C. System upgrade
B. System Update D. Windows Activation
8. ____________ is the science of designing equipment for a safe and
comfortable working environment.
A. Shine C. Good Posture
B. Ergonomics D. OHS
9. Which application of 5s philosophy best describes to keep only what is
needed?
A. Shine C. Standardize
B. Sort D. Sustain
10. It means it is part of daily work and it becomes a habit.
A. Shine C. Standardize
B. Sort D. Sustain

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 Lesson
Occupational Health and
1 Safety (OHS) Policies and
Procedures
What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned the different parts of the computer system.
In performing the different computer operations, you must be mindful of your safety
and health. The computer system also must be maintained properly to be more
efficient and effective when used. Keep on track because the next lesson will
show you more interesting and helpful things which you could use while
using the computer.

What’s New

Activity 1. Reveal Me

Directions: Search for the six (6) different words related to OHS Policies and
Hazards. Write the word/words that you can find in the box below. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

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 What is It

Before going to perform some computer operations, you must observe the
proper safety procedures for you to keep away from harm, injury, or even
death.

OHS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

OHS or Occupational Health and Safety refer to the legislation, policies,

procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health, safety, and welfare of
all people at the workplace.

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Below are some of the safety practices that we should consider while working with
any electrical and electronic device, including personal computers and its
peripherals.
1. Do not work alone so that someone can take care of you in case of an
emergency.
2. Always power off the computer and unplug the computer before working
on it.
3. Take away any liquid near your working area to avoid getting electrocuted
or accidentally damaging computer parts.
4. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuits.
5. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the
computer.
6. Do not use excessive force if things don't quite slip into place.
7. Clean the area before and after using it to maintain sanitation and prevent
accidents.
8. Hold the components on the edges and do not touch the Integrated Circuit
(IC) parts.
9. Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the

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 organization's OHS procedures and practices.
10. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable
connector.
11. Emergency measures during workplace accidents, fire, and
other emergencies are recognized.
12. Use a brush, compressed air or blower in cleaning the computer system.

5S: Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety

You work with documents, presentations, graphics, and other files all day –
and chances are, you have a lot of them. Stop the file clutter by managing
your files more effectively by using the 5S principle. 5S was created in Japan,
and the original “S” terms were in Japanese, so English translations for each
of the five steps may vary. The basic ideas and the connections between them
are easy to understand, though. 5s concept provides the foundation for all
quality improvement programs. It results in an increase of daily productivity
and better organization.

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Step 1: Sort (Seiri)
Remove or discard what is not needed so that there are fewer hazards and
less clutter to interfere with work. Only keep what is needed.

Step 2: Set In Order (Seiton)

There must be a place for everything. Organize your files and folders to
reduce clutter and allow for instant access:
1) Establish a naming convention for files. This will make files easier to locate
2) Create a folder system for organizing your work. Tips include:

Step 3: Shine (Seiso)

1) Cleaning your computer and check your computer for problems:
a. Clean your computer screen.
b. Clean the keyboard.
c. Clean all cables and ensure they are free from dust.
d. Clean computer main box.
e. Run system diagnostic/maintenance utilities
i. Anti‐virus
ii. Disk defragmentation
iii. Anti‐spyware
f. Clean the Start menu.
2) Audit that you are saving files using the correct naming conventions,
and that naming conventions are being used in shared locations as well.

Step 4: Standardize (Seiketsu)

Develop consistency in practices over time.

Step 5: Sustain (Shitsuke)

Allocate five minutes a week to run through the organization of your PC.
Remember, five minutes can save the effort you spend to search through
unnecessary clutter! Studies show that you can use your computer twice as
efficiently if you organize it well!

POSTURE PERFECT
Ergonomics is the science of designing equipment for a safe and comfortable
working environment.

When sitting in front of the computer, make sure that you are sitting in the
right way. If you slouch or sit too far away from the computer table, your body
will soon be in great pain.
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Here are some things you need to remember to keep yourself safe and
comfortable when working on the computer.

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1. Sit up straight. This will keep your shoulder and neck from getting stiff.
2. Place your feet flat on the floor. If your feet do not reach the floor, use a
stable footrest.
3. Your elbows should be bent at a right angle at your side. This position
allows your arms to be relaxed.
4. Make sure your monitor is right in front of you. It is best to sit about two-
feet away from the screen.
5. Look away from the computer every few minutes to rest your eyes. Blink a
few times, do not let your eyes get tired.
6. When working on the computer for a long time, take frequent short breaks.
Wiggle your fingers, shake your hands and stand up and stretch on your
tiptoes.
7. Do not squeeze the mouse. Lay your hand gently on it. When moving the
mouse, move your whole arm and not just your hand.
8. Use an optical glass anti glare filter when needed.

What’s More

Activity 2: Mark Me
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Mark check ( ) if the statement
follows the OSH policies and procedures, otherwise wrong (X).
Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

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 1. Work alone so that nobody can take care of you in case of an
emergency.
2. Always power off the computer and unplug the computer before
working on it.
3. Take away any liquid near your working area to avoid getting
electrocuted or accidentally damaging computer parts.
4. Be careful with tools that may cause short circuits.
5. Always ground or discharge yourself before
touching any part of the computer.

Lesson Basic Computer

System Maintenance
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What is It

Basic Computer System Maintenance

Just like getting an oil change for the car, maintaining the computer is crucial
to keeping it secure and in good working condition. Good computer
maintenance will not only make sure the computer is running optimally but
will also protect your valuable data from cybersecurity threats.

Computer maintenance is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of

repair. The tips can be followed by anybody to help keep their computer well
maintained and secure.

Folders
Folders are used to organize and categorize files in your computer storage.

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Antivirus
Use the antivirus to check your computer, flash drives and other storage
devices for any files infected with viruses and malware. Make sure that your
antivirus has the latest update.

Backup

Creating a backup of your files will give you the assurance that if something
goes wrong with your file, you can still retrieve a duplicate of your file from your
backup storage.

System Update

System Updates were designed to address software and security issues and
problems in our computers. This ensures safe computing.
To update your operating system, just follow the steps below:
1. Click on the Windows 10 start button.
2. Click the Settings – the one with the gear-like icon.
3. In the Windows Settings that would appear on your screen, scroll down to
Update and Security and click it.
4. In the Windows update window, click Check for updates. Restart your
computer after the installation of updates.

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 What’s More

Activity 3: Essay
Directions: Answer the question concisely. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. Why is computer system maintenance important?

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.

ESSAY RUBRIC
Features 4 3 2 1
Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner
Quality of ● Piece was ● Piece was ● Piece had ● Piece had no
Writing written in an written in an little style or style or voice
ordinary interesting voice ● Gives no new
style & voice style & voice ● Give some information
● Very ● Somewhat new and very
informative informative & information poorly
& well- organized but poorly organized
organized organized

Grammar ● Virtually no ● Few spelling ● A number of ● So many

Usage & spelling, and spelling, spelling,
Mechanics punctuation punctuations punctuation punctuations
or errors, minor or and
grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors errors errors errors that it
interfere with
the meaning

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Fill in the missing word/s to complete the sentence. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Occupational and Safety refers to the legislation,

policies, procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of all people at the workplace.
2. concept provides the foundation for all quality improvement
programs.
3. is the science of designing equipment for a safe and
comfortable working environment.
4. are used to organize and categorize files in your
computer storage.
5. System were designed to address software and security
issues and problems in the computers.

What I Can Do

Activity 4: Computer Maintenance Checklist

Directions: Plan and prepare a maintenance task to be undertaken in your
computer system to keep your device up and running. Identify if the steps to take
will be done daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly by ticking the appropriate
column. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Maintenance Every 3 to 6
Daily Weekly Monthly
Tasks Months
Keep your files
in appropriate
folder

Back up data

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Remove icons
from desktop

Clean monitor

Blow out tower

Scan system for

malwares &
viruses
Run Disk
Defragment

Perform Disk
Cleanup

Delete
temporary files

Clean lens of
DVD/CD drives

Assessment

Please do not forget to write the following in your answer sheet:

Name: Yr. & Section:
Yr. Level & Subject (Specialization): Module No:
Name of the Activity (e.g.: What I know) Date:

Directions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. What important activity is the practice of keeping computers in a good

state of repair?
A. Computer Maintenance C. Disk Defragmentation
B. Computer Upgrade D. Systems update
2. Which of the terms below best describes the legislation, policies,
procedures, and activities that aim to protect the health and safety of all
people at the workplace?
A. Health & Safety Management C. Occupational Health & Safety

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 B. Health & Safety Operations D. Safety and Health Measures
3. Which is used to organize and categorize files in your computer storage?
A. Defragmenter C. Standardize
B. Folder D. Winrar
4. ____________ is the science of designing equipment for a safe and
comfortable working environment.
A. Shine C. Good Posture
B. Ergonomics D. OHS
5. Which statement is TRUE to computer maintenance?
A. A computer which is left untreated, can keep your computer running
smoothly.
B. Without regular PC maintenance, you may not get the best bang for your
buck.
C. Computers can be predictable and issues won’t happen anytime.
D. Computers won’t slow down when they reach a certain point
6. What refers to the collection of entities that are designed to receive,
process, manage, and present information in a meaningful
format?
A. Computer System C. Operating System
B. Network Operation D. System Unit
7. Which application of 5s best describes to keep what is only needed?
A. Shine C. Standardize
B. Sort D. Sustain
8. This is designed to address software and security issues and problems
in our computers.
A. EULA C. System upgrade
B. System Update D. Windows Activation
9. Which of the 5s which means your daily work becomes part of a daily
habit?
A. Shine C. Standardize
B. Sort D. Sustain
10. ___________ means cleaning your computer and checking your computer
for problems.
A. Shine C. Standardize
B. Sort D. Sustain

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 Additional Activities

Activity 5. Organizing your desktop

Directions: Organize your desktop. Name the five (5) folders based on the files
given below. Organize your own desktop by sorting the given files
accordingly. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

FILES FOLDER NAME

1. Fight Song by Rachel Platten.mp3
2. House.jpeg
3. Video of the School activities
4. School hymn.doc
5. Letter to the principal.doc
6. Importance of Facebook usage.ppt
7. Harry Potter movie
8. Blessings by Laura Story.mp3
9. Excuse letter.doc
10. School.jpeg

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 References

BOOKS

1. Clifford P. Esteban, The Amazing World of Computers 4 Second Edition, Phoenix

Publishing House, Inc. 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City
2. K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum-Technology and Livelihood Education Learning
Module-Computer Hardware Servicing-RONALDO
V. ROMULO and DEOVER M. PASCO

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PHOTOS
1. OHS
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2. Correct Sitting Position
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3. 5S
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it-is-a-japanese-methodology-of-cleaning-seiri-
/32395587820981

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