COC 1:

INSTALL AND
CONFIGURE
COMPUTER SYSTEMS

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 Self-Check
Directions: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. According to 12 OHSP, you need to be careful with tools that may cause
ground.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
2. You need to ground yourself before touching any part of the computer.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
3. These are used to clean the computer system, except one.
a. Brush c. Compressed Air
b. Blower d. Pressurized Water
4. A tool that protects computer equipment when grounded to a computer
chassis.
a. Anti-static wrist strap c. Anti-static mat
b. Rubber band d. Yoga mat
5. Identify a tool that is used to tighten or loosen slotted screws.
a. Flat-head screwdriver c. Phillips-head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver d. Hex driver
6. Identify a tool that is used to tighten or loosen cross-head screws.
a. Flat-head screwdriver c. Phillips-head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver d. Hex driver
7. A tool that is used to remove the insulation from wire so that it can be
twisted to other wires or crimped to connectors to make a cable.
a. Crimper c. Wire Stripper
b. Tweezers d. Punch Down Tool
8. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer.
a. Processor c. RAM
b. System Chassis d. Motherboard

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9. Designed to lower the temperature of an electronic device by dissipating
heat into the surrounding air.
a. Heatsink c. Cooling Fan
b. System Fan d. Electric Fan
10. An interface between a computer to another computer or peripheral
devices.
a. Monitor c. Mouse
b. Ports d. Flash Drive
11. Stores and provides relatively quick access to large amounts of data in an
electromagnetically charged surface or set of surfaces.
a. Hard Disk Drive c. Random Access Memory
b. Read-only Memory d. Flash Drive
12. A device that uses photo diodes to detect reflecting lights on optic discs
and uses a laser to read or write data.
a. CD/DVD ROM c. RAM
b. HDD d. USB Drive
13. It serves as a temporary data storage.
a. RAM c. ROM
b. HDD d. USB Drive
14. It is like the brain of the computer, every instruction must go through it.
a. CPU c. Motherboard
b. RAM d. Mouse
15. A software which performs all the basic tasks like file management,
memory management, process management, handling input and output,
and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
a. Operating System c. Desktop
b. File Explorer d. Command Prompt
16. Which of the following is not a common operating system?
a. Microsoft Windows c. FreeDos
b. Linux d. MacOS

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17. Defined as any program or number of programs designed for end-users.
a. Program Series c. Application Software
b. Operating System d. Program Files
18. This could include firewall utilities and antivirus applications, as well as
other utilities like zipping or unzipping utilities or disk defragmenting
tools, or anything else that an end user can operate as a utility.
a. Integrated Software c. Operating System
b. Installer d. Utility Software
19. Software that does more than one thing, or includes different bundled.
a. Operating System c. Drive Installers
b. Utility Software d. Integrated Software
20. A function of OS where it OS decides which process gets the processor
when and for how much time.
a. Memory Management c. Processor Management
b. Device Management d. File Management
21. Its primary function is to convert one form of electrical energy to
another, it can sometimes be referred to as electric power converters.
a. CMOS Battery c. Power Connectors
b. Power Supply d. Motherboard
22. Used to hold screws, jumpers, fasteners, and other small parts and
prevents them from getting mixed together.
a. Cable ties c. Lint-free cloth
b. Parts organizer d. Punch Down Tool
23. Microsoft Word is an application software.
a. TRUE b. FALSE
24. Open-source operating systems can be modified and distributed by
anyone.
a. TRUE b. FALSE
25. Do not work alone so that there’s someone who can take care of you you
are sad.
a. TRUE b. FALSE

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 Occupational Health and Safety Policies
Refers to the legislation, policies, procedures, and activities that aim to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of all people at the workplace.

An OHS Policy is simply a method of stating how you, your employees,

contractors and visitors are expected to behave when they are on Company
property or performing Company related activities. As an employer or
responsible contractor, you are required by law to provide a ‘safe system of
work’. Here is the list of the 12 Occupational Health and Safety Policies.

12 OHSP:
1. Do not work alone so that there’s someone who 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 a short circuit.
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
organization’s OHS procedures and practices.
10. Make sure that the pins are properly aligned when connecting a cable connector.
11. Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire, and other emergencies
are recognized.
12. Use a brush, compressed air, or blower in cleaning the computer system.
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TOOLS used in PC Assembly and Disassembly

ESD Tools

Antistatic wrist strap: Protects

computer equipment when
grounded to a computer chassis.

Hand Tools

Most tools used in the computer assembly process are small hand tools. They are
available individually or as part of a computer repair toolkit. Toolkits range
widely in size, quality, and price. Some common hand tools and their uses

Phillips-head
screwdriver:Flat-head
Used to screwdriver: Used
to tighten
tighten or loosen or loosen slotted
cross-
screws.
headed screws.

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Torx screwdriver: Used to
tighten or loosen screws
that have a star-like
depression on the top, a
feature that is mainly
found on laptops.

Hex driver: Used to tighten or loosen

nuts in the same way that a screwdriver
tightens or loosens screws (sometimes
called a nut driver).

Needle-nose pliers: Used to hold

small parts.

Tweezers: Used to manipulate

small parts.

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 Wire cutters: Used to
strip and cut wires.

Flashlight: Used to
light up areas that you
cannot see well.

Wire stripper: A wire stripper

is used to remove the insulation
from wire so that it can be
twisted to other wires or
crimped to connectors to make
a cable.

Crimper: Used to attach

connectors to wires.

Punch-down tool: Used to

terminate wire into termination
blocks. Some cable connectors
must be connected to cables using
a punch down tool.

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Cleaning Tools

Having the appropriate cleaning tools is essential when maintaining and

repairing computers. Using the appropriate cleaning tools helps ensure that
computer components are not damaged during cleaning. Cleaning tools include
the following:

Soft cloth: Used to clean different

computer components without scratching or
leaving debris

Compressed air: Used to blow away dust

and debris from different computer parts
without touching the components

Cable ties: Used to bundle cables neatly

inside and outside of a computer

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 Parts organizer: Used to hold
screws, jumpers, fasteners, and
other small parts and prevents
them from getting mixed
together

Diagnostic Tools

Digital multimeter: is a device

that can take many types of
measurements. It tests the
integrity of circuits and the
quality of electricity in
computer components. A digital
multimeter displays the
information on an LCD or LED.

Loopback adapter: is also

called a loopback plug, tests
the basic functionality of
computer ports. The adapter is
specific to the port that you
want to test.

Toner probe:The toner part is

connected to a cable at one end
using specific adapters, such as an
RJ-45, coaxial, or metal clips. The
toner generates a tone that travels
the length of the cable.
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Parts of A System Unit

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OPERATING SYSTEM
An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer
hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all the basic tasks
like file management, memory management, process management, handling
input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and
printers.
Some popular Operating Systems include Linux Operating System, Windows
Operating System, VMS, OS/400, AIX, z/OS, etc.

Definition
An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the user and
the computer hardware and controls the execution of all kinds of programs.

Following are some of important functions of an operating System.

 Memory Management
 Processor Management
 Device Management
 File Management

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  Security
 Control over system performance
 Job accounting
 Error detecting aids
 Coordination between other software and users
Memory Management
Memory management refers to management of Primary Memory or Main
Memory. Main memory is a large array of words or bytes where each word or
byte has its own address.
Main memory provides a fast storage that can be accessed directly by the CPU.
For a program to be executed, it must in the main memory. An Operating System
does the following activities for memory management −
 Keeps tracks of primary memory, i.e., what part of it are in use by whom,
what part are not in use.
 In multiprogramming, the OS decides which process will get memory
when and how much.
 Allocates the memory when a process requests it to do so.
 De-allocates the memory when a process no longer needs it or has been
terminated.
Processor Management
In multiprogramming environment, the OS decides which process gets the
processor when and for how much time. This function is called process
scheduling. An Operating System does the following activities for processor
management −
 Keeps tracks of processor and status of process. The program responsible
for this task is known as traffic controller.

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  Allocates the processor (CPU) to a process.
 De-allocates processor when a process is no longer required.
Device Management
An Operating System manages device communication via their respective
drivers. It does the following activities for device management −
 Keeps tracks of all devices. Program responsible for this task is known as
the I/O controller.
 Decides which process gets the device when and for how much time.
 Allocates the device in the efficient way.
 De-allocates devices.
File Management
A file system is normally organized into directories for easy navigation and
usage. These directories may contain files and other directions.
An Operating System does the following activities for file management −
 Keeps track of information, location, uses, status etc. The collective
facilities are often known as file system.
 Decides who gets the resources.
 Allocates the resources.
 De-allocates the resources.

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Types of operating systems

Operating systems usually come pre-loaded on any computer you buy. Most
people use the operating system that comes with their computer, but it's possible
to upgrade or even change operating systems. The three most common operating
systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Modern operating systems use a graphical user interface,

or GUI (pronounced gooey). A GUI lets you use your mouse to
click icons, buttons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the
screen using a combination of graphics and text.

Each operating system's GUI has a different look and feel, so if you switch to a
different operating system it may seem unfamiliar at first. However, modern
operating systems are designed to be easy to use, and most of the basic
principles are the same.

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Microsoft Windows

Microsoft created the Windows operating system in the mid-1980s. There have
been many different versions of Windows, but the most recent ones
are Windows 10 (released in 2015), Windows 8 (2012), Windows 7 (2009),
and Windows Vista (2007). Windows comes pre-loaded on most new PCs,
which helps to make it the most popular operating system in the world.

macOS

macOS (previously called OS X) is a line of operating systems created by

Apple. It comes preloaded on all Macintosh computers, or Macs. Some of the
specific versions include Mojave (released in 2018), High Sierra (2017),
and Sierra (2016).

According to StatCounter Global Stats, macOS users account for less

than 10% of global operating systems—much lower than the percentage of

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Windows users (more than 80%). One reason for this is that Apple computers
tend to be more expensive. However, many people do prefer the look and feel of
macOS over Windows.

Linux

Linux (pronounced LINN-ux) is a family of open-source operating systems,

which means they can be modified and distributed by anyone around the world.
This is different from proprietary software like Windows, which can only be
modified by the company that owns it. The advantages of Linux are that it
is free, and there are many different distributions—or versions—you can
choose from.

According to StatCounter Global Stats, Linux users account for less

than 2% of global operating systems. However, most servers run Linux because
it's relatively easy to customize.

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To learn more about different distributions of Linux, visit the Ubuntu, Linux
Mint, and Fedora websites, or refer to our Linux Resources. For a more
comprehensive list, you can visit MakeUseOf's list of The Best Linux
Distributions.

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Application Software
Definition - What does Application Software mean?
One of the first things to understand about the term “application software” is that
it is exceedingly broad.
Application software is commonly defined as any program or number of
programs designed for end-users. That’s it, in a nutshell.
In that sense, any end user program can be called an “application.” Hence the
age-old saying: “there's an app for that.”
People often use the term “application software” to talk about bundles or groups
of individual software applications, using a different term, “application
program,” to refer to individual applications.
That’s because the word “program” correlates to a discrete, countable single
unit, while the word “software” is often used to refer to more than one individual
program.

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Techopedia explains Application Software
Examples of application software include items like Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, or any of the web browsers used navigate the Internet … or the actual
software suites themselves, if they are intended for end users.
Another way to understand application software is to contrast it with other
software. In a very basic sense, every program that you use on your computer is
a piece of application software.
The operating system, on the other hand, is system software. Historically, the
application was generally born as computers evolved into systems where you
could run a particular codebase on a given operating system.

Fundamental Types of Application Software and How They Differ

One way to do this is by grouping all application software into three types.

Utility software
This could include firewall utilities and antivirus applications, as well as other
utilities like zipping or unzipping utilities or disk defragmenting tools, or
anything else that an end user can operate as a utility.

Integrated software
Software that does more than one thing, or includes different bundled
applications. Here's where your traditional Microsoft Office suite belongs.
Another example is a set of database applications bundled together to do
different things to data assets.

Specific application software

This would be a single application developed for one defined purpose that is not
a utility. Here's where you can separate all of those standalone applications into

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different categories like games, word processors, analytical engines, newsfeeds
etc.
Even social media platforms have come to resemble applications, especially on
our mobile phone devices, where individual applications are given the nickname
“apps.”
So while the term “application software” can be used broadly, it’s an important
term in describing the rise of sophisticated computing environments from early
mainframes and Von Neumann models.

How Should I Think Of Application Software?

When you think of application software, think of a given software could
program being built from the ground up to do one or several important things.
Then think of that finished application or set of applications being ported into an
operating system environment where users can open the application, use the
application and then close it again.
This traditional construct has remained dominant even as we've moved through a
lot of different hardware scenarios from traditional mainframes to virtualization
and cloud systems.
Talking about the evolution of cloud native application software is a good way
to look at what's likely to evolve in software development lifecycle is in the
future.

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 ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. According to 12 OHSP, you need to be careful with tools that may cause
ground.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
2. You need to ground yourself before touching any part of the computer.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
3. These are used to clean the computer system, except one.
a. Brush c. Compressed Air
b. Blower d. Pressurized Water
4. A tool that protects computer equipment when grounded to a computer
chassis.
a. Anti-static wrist strap c. Anti-static mat
b. Rubber band d. Yoga mat
5. Identify a tool that is used to tighten or loosen slotted screws.
a. Flat-head screwdriver c. Phillips-head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver d. Hex driver
6. Identify a tool that is used to tighten or loosen cross-head screws.
a. Flat-head screwdriver c. Phillips-head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver d. Hex driver
7. A tool that is used to remove the insulation from wire so that it can be
twisted to other wires or crimped to connectors to make a cable.
a. Crimper c. Wire Stripper
b. Tweezers d. Punch Down Tool
8. It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer.
a. Processor c. RAM
b. System Chassis d. Motherboard

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9. Designed to lower the temperature of an electronic device by dissipating
heat into the surrounding air.
a. Heatsink c. Cooling Fan
b. System Fan d. Electric Fan
10. An interface between a computer to another computer or peripheral
devices.
a. Monitor c. Mouse
b. Ports d. Flash Drive
11. Stores and provides relatively quick access to large amounts of data in an
electromagnetically charged surface or set of surfaces.
a. Hard Disk Drive c. Random Access Memory
b. Read-only Memory d. Flash Drive
12. A device that uses photo diodes to detect reflecting lights on optic discs
and uses a laser to read or write data.
a. CD/DVD ROM c. RAM
b. HDD d. USB Drive
13. It serves as a temporary data storage.
a. RAM c. ROM
b. HDD d. USB Drive
14. It is like the brain of the computer, every instruction must go through it.
a. CPU c. Motherboard
b. RAM d. Mouse
15. A software which performs all the basic tasks like file management,
memory management, process management, handling input and output,
and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
a. Operating System c. Desktop
b. File Explorer d. Command Prompt
16. Which of the following is not a common operating system?
a. Microsoft Windows c. FreeDos
b. Linux d. MacOS

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17. Defined as any program or number of programs designed for end-users.
a. Program Series c. Application Software
b. Operating System d. Program Files
18. This could include firewall utilities and antivirus applications, as well as
other utilities like zipping or unzipping utilities or disk defragmenting
tools, or anything else that an end user can operate as a utility.
a. Integrated Software c. Operating System
b. Installer d. Utility Software
19. Software that does more than one thing, or includes different bundled.
a. Operating System c. Drive Installers
b. Utility Software d. Integrated Software
20. A function of OS where it OS decides which process gets the processor
when and for how much time.
a. Memory Management c. Processor Management
b. Device Management d. File Management
21. Its primary function is to convert one form of electrical energy to
another, it can sometimes be referred to as electric power converters.
a. CMOS Battery c. Power Connectors
b. Power Supply d. Motherboard
22. Used to hold screws, jumpers, fasteners, and other small parts and
prevents them from getting mixed together.
a. Cable ties c. Lint-free cloth
b. Parts organizer d. Punch Down Tool
23. Microsoft Word is an application software.
a. TRUE b. FALSE
24. Open-source operating systems can be modified and distributed by
anyone.
a. TRUE b. FALSE
25. Do not work alone so that there’s someone who can take care of you you
are sad.
b. TRUE b. FALSE

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Answer Key:
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. A
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. D
19. D
20. C
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. A
25. B

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