Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF BATAC
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ACTIVITY SHEETS IN DIGITAL

CITIZENSHIP- ELEMENTARY LEVEL

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs):

 Identify different types of computer software and the tasks they are used for
LS6DC-DC-PSA-AE-12
 Make use of communication tools and educational resources on the internet
for the following purposes:
o Communication: social networking sites (e.g., Facebook)

LS6DC-DS-PSD- AE/JHS-6

Prepared by:

JESSICA R. BALA
Teacher I
Background Information

Computer software, or simply software, is a collection of information or

computer messages that tell the computer how to work. It includes computer
programs, libraries, and related non-executable information, such as online software
or digital media. The following are the types of software:

TYPES OF SOFTWARE:
1. Application software enables you to perform things on a computer, such as
listening to music or playing games, as well as making presentations,
spreadsheets, and documents. The computer's operations are controlled and
managed by system software.

Examples of Application software:

a. Microsoft Word is a well-known word processor that is

mostly used to create documents.

b. YouTube is a video-sharing platform that allows users to

watch, like, share, comment on, and create their own
videos.

c. Facebook is a social networking service that allows users

to interact with friends and strangers. It enables users to
exchange images, music, movies, and articles, as well as
their thoughts.

d. Microsoft PowerPoint has slides that can be used to

communicate visual information to a group or individual.

e. Publisher is a desktop publishing program that aids in the

creation of visually appealing, professional-looking
publications.

f. Gmail is a free Web-based e-mail service that gives

customers a gigabyte of message storage and allows them
 to search for individual messages.

g. Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used to build

text, numeric, and formula grids that specify calculations.

h. Google Apps is a set of communication and collaboration

apps that allow students to work on documents and projects
from any device.

i. VLC Media Player plays most multimedia files.

2. Hardware and software on a computer. The system software works

between the hardware and the user applications. The most well-known
example of system software is the operating system.

A. Types of System Software:

a. Operating system- allows hardware, system programs, and other
applications to communicate with one another
Examples: MS Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, CentOS,
Ubuntu, Unix
b. Device driver- allows the device to communicate with the operating
system and other programs
Examples: BIOS Driver, Motherboard Drivers, Display Drivers,
ROM Drivers, Printer Drivers, USB Drivers, Sound
Card Driver, VGA Drivers
c. Firmware- allows devices to be controlled and identified
Examples: Computer Peripherals, Embedded Systems, UEFI, BIOS
d. Translator-converts high-level languages to low-level machine codes.
e. Utility- ensures that gadgets and programs perform at their best
Examples: Norton Antivirus, McAfee Antivirus, WinRAR, WinZip,
Piriform Cleaner, Windows File Explorer, Directory
Opus, Razer Cortex
 Examples of System Software

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3. Firmware software provides the

needed instruction for a device to
communicate with other devices or
perform a set of basic task or functions.
It has been permanently put, usually by
the manufacturer, in a machine-like
washing machine, device like remote
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control, or microchip. The electronic
device will not function without it. Unlike ordinary software, firmware is
designed to run in the background and control, operate, or repair devices
without interacting with humans.

4. Programming software is a
program or collection of programs
that aid software developers in
the creation, debugging, and
maintenance of other programs
and applications.
5.

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6. Driver software provides a
programming interface for
controlling and managing specific
lower-level interfaces, which are
frequently associated with a specific
type of hardware or other low-level
service.

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Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________
Program Enrolled In: _____________________ Score: __________________

Activity 1: MATCHING TYPE

Directions: Match the computer software to its function. Write the letter on the
space before the number.
___ 1. Firmware a. provides a programming interface for

___ 2. Utility controlling and managing specific lower level

___ 3. Driver interfaces

___ 4. Programming Software b. a program or collection of programs that aid

___ 5. Operating System software developers in the creation,

___ 6. Translator debugging, and maintenance of other

___ 7. Device Driver programs and applications

___ 8. Application software c.designed to run in the background and

control, operate, or repair devices without
interacting with humans
d. ensures that gadgets and programs perform
at their best
e. allows the device to communicate with the
operating system and other programs
f. converts high-level languages to low-level
machine codes
g. allows hardware, system programs, and
other applications to communicate with one
another
h. enables you to perform things on a computer
such as making presentations and
documents, listening to music and watching
videos
i. it works between the hardware and the end-
user
Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________
Grade Level and Section: ___________________ Score: __________________

Activity 2: MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct if not, change the
underlined words to make the statement correct. Write the correct answer on the
space provided.
__________ 1. Microsoft Word is a well-known word processor that is mostly used to
create documents.
__________ 2. Facebook is a set of communication and collaboration apps that
allow students to work on documents and projects from any device.

__________ 3. YouTube is a sound-sharing platform that allows users to watch, like,

share, comment on, and create their own videos.
__________ 4. Google Apps is a social networking service that allows users to
interact with friends and strangers.
__________ 5. Gmail is a free Web-based e-mail service that gives customers a
gigabyte of message storage and allows them to search for individual
__________ 6. Firmware is a software that has been permanently put, usually by the
manufacturer, in a machine, device, or microchip.
__________ 7. Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used to build text, numeric,

and formula grids that specify calculations.

__________ 8. Programming software is a program or collection of programs that

aid software developers in the deletion, debugging, and maintenance
of other programs and applications.
__________ 9. PowerPoint Presentation is a desktop publishing program that aids in
the creation of visually appealing, professional-looking publications.
__________10. In software, a firmware provides a programming interface for
controlling and managing specific lower-level interfaces, which are
frequently associated with a specific type of hardware or other low-
level service.
Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________
Grade Level and Section: ___________________ Score: __________________

Activity 3: DESCRIBE IT, POST IT

Directions: Take a picture of any cultural icon (a cultural icon can be a symbol, logo,
picture, name, face, person, building, or other image that exists for more than 50
years) present in your community. Upload the pictures using your Facebook
application on your phone or computer and add a caption about it. Screenshot your
post and paste it on the space provided.
National Heritage Month Celebration
(Uploading Cultural Icons on FB)
Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________
Grade Level and Section: ___________________ Score: __________________

Activity 4: ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES

Directions: Create a document/presentation of the different computer software. Put

a simple description and an example of each. Use applicable software application.

Types of Computer Software

Answer Key

Activity 1 Activity 2
1. c 1. T
2. d 2. Google Apps
3. a 3. video
4. b 4. Facebook
5.g 5. T
6.f 6. T
7.e 7. T
8. h 8. creation
9. Publisher
10. driver

Activity 3
Answers may vary

Enhancement
Activity
Answers may vary
 Rubric For Activity 3
DESCRIBE IT, POST IT!

CATEGORY Exceeds the Standards Meets the Standards (2- Does Not Meet the
(4-5 points) 3 points) Standards (0-1 point)
Content The post clearly The post slightly The post does not
represents the represents the represent the
topic/lesson. topic/lesson. topic/lesson.
Relevance The image/s uploaded The image/s uploaded The image/s uploaded
is/are unique and is/are unique or relevant is/are not relevant to the
relevant to the to the topic/lesson topic/lesson
topic/lesson
Timeliness The activity was The activity was The activity was
completed on time. completed one day after. completed two or more
days after.
Total: 15 points
Rubric adapted from https://www.cbsd.org

Rubric for Enhancement Activity

Types of Computer Software

CATEGORY Exceeds the Meets the Standards Does Not Meet the
Standards (4-5 points) (2-3 points) Standards (0-1 point)
Content The output clearly The output clearly The output did not
states the differences of states the differences clearly state the
the types of computer of the types of differences of the types
software, offers specific computer software, but of computer software.
examples to illustrate the supporting The supporting
the differences, and information is general information and
includes only relevant and/or the points are examples are
information. basic. The examples incomplete or missing.
given are not specific.
Organization The output breaks the The output breaks the The organizational
and structure information into point- information into point- pattern is not
by-point structure. It by-point structure but identifiable. Some
follows a consistent may not follow a details are not in a
order when discussing consistent order when logical or expected
the differences. discussing the order.
differences.
Grammar and The output has no The output has one to The output has several
spelling errors in grammar or two errors in grammar errors in grammar
spelling. and/or spelling. or/and spelling.
Appropriateness Computer software Computer software Computer software
application/s were used application/s were application/s were
creatively and used creatively and used
appropriately appropriately
Timeliness The activity is The activity is The activity is
completed on time. completed one day completed two or more
after. days after.
Total: 25 points
Rubric adapted from https://www.cbsd.org
References
Internet:

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https://bournetocode.com/projects/GCSE_Computing_Fundamentals/pages/3
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n.d. Technopedia. March 30, 2020. Accessed March 30, 2022.

https://www.technopedia.com/definition/4607/computer

n.d. Examples of System Software. Accessed March 30, 2022.

https://tinyurl.com/5ccv78us

n.d. Firmware Software. Accessed March 30, 2022. https://tinyurl.com/4z4dxdn3

n.d. Programming Software. Accessed March 30, 2022. https://tinyurl.com/dpnpv4n6

n.d. Driver Software. Accessed March 30, 2022. https://tinyurl.com/b959wn43