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TVL – IA (Electronic Products

Assembly and Servicing)
Activity Sheet Quarter 1 - Module 7

Performing Computer Operations

(Application Software)
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to
Know This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are
expected to learn in the module.

What I
Know

This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already
know about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct
(100%), you may decide to skip this module.
What’s
In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson with
the previous one.

What’s
New
In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in various
ways; a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity or a
situation.
What is
It
This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims
to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills.
What’s
More

This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your

understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the module.
What I Have
Learned
This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph to be filled
in to process what you learned from the lesson.
What I Can
Do
This section provides an activity which will help you transfer your
new knowledge or skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in

achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your
knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.
Answer Key

This contains answers to all activities in the module.

References This is a list of all sources used in
developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a
separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in the
module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep unders
tanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master how to
input data into computer. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into four lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Task Identification

• Lesson 2 – Operational Health and Safety (OHS) Guidelines and Procedures
• Lesson 3 - Computer Hardware
• Lesson 4 – Computer Application Software

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. determine requirements of task in accordance with job specifications;

2. select appropriate hardware and software in accordance with task assigned and required
outcome;
3. plan task to ensure that the OHS guidelines and procedures are followed.

What I Know

A. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
1. Electronics Laboratory is a place where activities pertaining to electronic projects are done.
2. Hazard is something that cannot cause danger.
3. Electric shock does not have effect on animal body on sudden discharge of electricity.
4. Electrostatic discharge is the release of the electrical charges produced by the human body to the
ground.
5. Occupational health pertains to the wellness of an individual with reference to an activity or job in an
electronics lab.

Note: If you get 100% correct in this pre- assessment, skip the lesson but if not and only get 50% to
99% correct, then proceed with the lesson.

Lesson
Application Software
2.5
 What’s In

1. What is an application software?

2. What is the function of an application software?

3. Give examples of an application software.

4. What are the icons found in the desktop?

What’s New
Word Search Puzzle: Find the words that can be found on a computer desktop. Write your answers in your
notebook.

I C O N S L F T
P R O G R A M S
F F O L D E R H
I I Y I R S R O
L C H N I E A R
E E K K V R O T
S S N S E G E C
H A M O S U L U
R E C Y C L E T

What is It
DESKTOP ICONS
Windows uses icons to graphically represent items, such as programs and folders. This is part of
Windows GUI, or graphical user interface. Icons appear everywhere throughout Windows and are just pictures
that depict the type of items they represent. The Windows desktop contains a range of desktop icons. Many of
these icons are known as shortcuts or links to frequently used programs, folders, and files. You can save quite
a bit of time and reduce the number of mouse clicks in a day by creating desktop shortcuts for frequently used
programs. Shortcuts to programs, files and folders can be added easily to the desktop, as well as arranged,
moved, and removed. You should also clean up your desktop from time to time when it becomes too cluttered.
The Windows desktop contains a range of icons, some of which appear when you install Windows 7,
and some that appear when you install new programs. Icons with an arrow are known as shortcuts or links to
programs, files or folders. You can DoubleClick on a desktop icon to launch that program, folder or file. Below
are some common desktop icons.
Programs
The icons to the left represent shortcuts to various programs. You can tell it’s a shortcut as it contains an
arrow. So, if you were to delete the shortcut, you wouldn’t be deleting the actual program, only the desktop link
to it. Double-clicking on the relevant icon will launch that program. For example, if you double-click on the
icons to the left you will launch: 1. Google Chrome (internet browser) 2. PowerPoint 2016(presentation
software) 3. Publisher 2016 (publishing software) 4. Word 2016 (word processing software)

Files
Icons that show a page represent a file. When you double-click on the icon, the file will open in the
program that it was created in. The picture to the left shows that the file was created in Notepad. However, as
no arrow appears, it is not a shortcut, but indicates that this file was actually saved to the desktop. Therefore, if
this desktop icon is deleted, so is the actual file.

Folders and drives

Icons that show a folder represent a folder or shortcut to a folder. When you double-click on a folder
icon, the Windows Explorer window will open and you will see the contents of that folder. Similarly, icons that
show a hard disk will display the contents of that drive in Windows Explorer when you double-click on it.

Recycle Bin
The desktop icon for the Recycle Bin is shown as a waste paper basket with the recycle symbol on it.
Double-clicking on this icon will open the Recycle Bin window, allowing you to permanently delete or restore
files as necessary.
ARRANGING AND RESIZING DESKTOP ICONS
When a new icon appears on the desktop, it usually sits along the left side of the screen. However, just
as you can arrange items on your desk to suit your preferences, you can also arrange icons on the desktop to
sit wherever you’d like. As well as arranging icons, you can also resize them, that is, make the icons larger or
smaller.
CREATING A DESKTOP SHORTCUT
Desktop icons are designed to enable quick access to frequently-used programs, files, folders and so
on. Many of these icons will be shortcuts, which are used to launch a program (or whatever) from another
location. You can create desktop shortcuts for pretty much anything on your computer: programs, files, folders,
windows and the like.
CLEANING THE DESKTOP

As you work with your computer over time, you’ll find that more and more icons make their way onto
your desktop. This might be through saving files to the desktop, or shortcuts being added when new programs
are installed. From time to time, however, you’ll need to clean your desktop so that you can easily find what
you need and keep the desktop free from clutter.

WHAT IS KEYBOARDING?
➢ The ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at the keys (aka-
touch typing).
 ➢ Having adequate keyboarding skills will enable you to use
the computer more effectively and be more productive.
➢ We will continue to practice and develop your skills; as
well as, improve your speed and accuracy.

THE KEYBOARD LAYOUT

➢ The central portion that consists of the alphanumeric keys

➢ A smaller section to the right contains the numeric keypad
➢ A small set of function and directional keys between the letters and the numeric
keypad
➢ A row of function keys across the top used for computer commands

THE KEYBOARD ARRANGEMENT

The most common arrangement of keyboards is the QWERTY keyboard.

TECHNIQUE

➢ Maintain good posture

➢ Keep your body centered with the G/H keys
➢ Keep your wrists low but not touching the keyboard or table
➢ Use correct fingering based on the home row keys keeping fingers curved and upright
➢ Key at a steady pace
➢ Keep your copy at your side
➢ Keep your eyes on your copy
➢ Stay on task and have a positive attitude toward improving your technique

COMPUTER KEYBOARD SHORTCUT KEYS

Shortcut keys help provide an easier and quicker method of navigating and executing
commands in the computer software. Shortcut keys are commonly accessed by using the Alt key
(on IBM compatible computers), Command key (on Apple computers), Ctrl key, or Shift key in
conjunction with another key. The de facto standard for listing a shortcut is listing the modifier key,
a plus symbol, and another key. In other words, "Ctrl+S" is telling you to press and hold the Ctrl
key, and then press the S key too.

You can also find the shortcut keys in popular programs by looking for underlined letters
in their menus. For example, the file menu image has an underline on the "F" in File, which means
you can press the Alt key and "F" key to access the file menu.
Some programs require the user to press and hold Alt to see the underlined characters. In
the image above, you can see that some of the common features, such as Open (Ctrl+O) and Save
(Ctrl+S), have shortcut keys assigned to them. As you begin to memorize shortcut keys, you'll notice
that many applications share them.
BASIC PC SHORTCUT KEYS
Below is a list of some of the most commonly used basic shortcut keys that work with IBM
compatible computers and software. It is highly recommended that all users keep a reference to
these shortcut keys or try to memorize them. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity.
Besides the special character shortcuts listed here, some are also located on the number
keys (below the F1 - F12 keys). You can enter these special characters by pressing the Shift key and
the number key that has the special character listed on it.

Ctrl+V Paste

Shift+In Paste
s

Ctrl+Y Redo last action.

Ctrl+Z Undo last

action.
 Ctrl+K Insert hyperlink for selected text.

Ctrl+P Print the current page or document.

Home Goes to beginning of current line.

Ctrl+Home Goes to beginning of document.

End Goes to end of current line.

Ctrl+End Goes to end of

document.

Shift+Hom Highlights from current position to beginning of line.

e

Shift+End Highlights from current position to end of line.

Ctrl+Left arrow Moves one wor to the left at a

d time.

Ctrl+Right arrow Moves one word to the right at a time.

Ctrl+Esc Open the Start menu.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc Open Windows Task Manager.

Alt+F4 Close the currently active program.

Alt+Enter Open the properties for the selected item (file, folder,
shortcut, etc.).

STEP-BY-STEP: KEEP A CLEAN KEYBOARD

Tools and Supplies Basic Cleaning
Canned compressed air (available at computer and photo dealers), lint-free cloth or photographic
wipes, mild liquid dishwashing detergent, vacuum cleaner with soft brush
Intensive Care
All of the above, plus a small screwdriver (for removing keys), cotton swabs, and 90 percent
isopropyl alcohol (available at any drugstore). Note: Do not use ethyl-based rubbing alcohol.
Basic Cleaning
1. Tap out the dirt.
Turn off your PC and unplug the keyboard. Put a large piece of old newspaper on a table,
turn the keyboard over, and holding it a few inches above the paper, shake out any loose debris.
2. Blow out the dirt.
This step is best done outside. Use a can of compressed air to loosen and remove dirt by
directing the air stream between the keys. Then invert and shake out the keyboard again.
3. Clean the key surfaces.
To remove finger oils and other dirt from the surface of the keys, make a diluted solution of
standard liquid dishwashing detergent. (Do not use any harsh cleaning solutions.) Use a damp (not
wet) lint-free cloth to gently clean off the key surfaces. If they're not particularly dirty, plain warm
water will do. Then wipe the keys with a dry cloth.
Intensive Care
WARNING: These additional steps are only for truly filthy membrane-type keyboards with
sticking keys. Don't use these steps with laptops, or with mechanical keyboards (which have a
spring under each key and can be identified by a distinctive click when you press down).
5. Keep track of the keys.
If extreme measures are necessary, access the keyboard's interior by popping off the keys.
Before you begin, use a copy machine or a digital camera to record the layout of the assembled
keyboard so you can return each key to its correct location. 6. Remove the keycaps.
Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry up each key. It should pop off easily. Do not remove
the spacebar or large keys such as <Shift>, <Enter>, or <Tab>. Putting those back on can be
difficult.
7. Go after the stubborn dirt.
Loosen and remove leftover particles using compressed air. Use a cloth dampened with the
solution from Step 3 to remove dirt and stains. For stubborn stains, use cotton swabs dampened
with 90 percent isopropyl alcohol. Then use the compressed air again.
8. Replace the keycaps.
Carefully snap each keycap back on. Make sure each one works freely as you proceed. Plug
in the keyboard and test all the keys when finished.

What’s More
Option 1: For those who have computers at home.
Try This Yourself: ARRANGING AND RESIZING DESKTOP ICONS
Before starting this exercise ensure you are viewing the desktop:

1. Click and hold down the left mouse button on a desktop icon, and drag to another part of the desktop,
then release the mouse button The icon returns to its original position, as the auto-arrange option is
turned on.
2. Right-click on a blank area of the desktop to display a shortcut menu
3. Select View > Auto arrange icons to turn this option off
4. Select View > Align to grid to turn this option off
5. Repeat step 1 You can now freely move your icons anywhere on the desktop.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to turn these options on the icons will automatically align to the left of the
desktop.
7. Right-click on a blank area of the desktop and select View > Large icons to display larger icons
8. Select View > Medium icons to display icons at their default size your desktop at the same time, drag a
border around the icons you want to arrange to select them, and then drag the selection to the desired
location on your desktop.
You will be graded base on the following rubrics:
Criteria Excellent (10) Good(8) Fair(6) Poor(4)
Adherence to
the Procedures –
followed the
procedures
carefully
Quality of
Work –
windows icons
are arranged
and resized
properly

Option 2: For those who do not have computers at home.

Direction: The following are steps on how to create desktop icon. Match the steps in column A with the
corresponding pictures in column B.

Column A Column B
a.

1. Right-click anywhere in the free

space present on your desktop. Point
to New option from the dialog box.

2. Look for a new window asking you b.

to browse the location of the file for
which you want to create the
shortcut. You must choose the browse
option and browse the file location. As
soon as you choose the location, the
box will be filled itself by the location.

c.

3. Click Next option present

somewhere at the right-bottom of the
working window.
 d.

4. Type a name for the shortcut. If a

Finish button appears at the bottom of
the dialog box, click it. If a Next button
appears at the bottom of the dialog box,
click it, choose the icon you want to use
for your shortcut, and then click Finish.

What I Have Learned

What is desktop icon?

What is the importance of desktop icons?
What are the different keyboarding techniques?
Does keyboarding techniques help in accomplishing tasks?

What I Can Do
Direction: Below are the steps in Cleaning the Desktop which are not arranged in order. Make a flowchart
showing the arranged steps. Write your answers in your notebook.

CLEANING THE DESKTOP

1. Click on [Yes] to delete both shortcuts

2. Click on [Yes] to delete the shortcut
3. Press Again you are asked to confirm that you want to move the items to the Recycle Bin
4. Click on a desktop shortcut or icon (that you don’t use) to select it
Press and hold down and click on another shortcut (that you don’t use) to select both shortcuts
5. Press You are asked to confirm that you want to move the shortcut to the Recycle Bin
6. Click once on the My Documents desktop shortcut to select it

Assessment

A. Direction: Fill in the blank. Write your answers in your paper.

1. Icons that show a page represent a ____________.

2. The desktop icon for the ____________ is shown as a wastepaper basket with recycle symbol on
it.
3. Icons that show a folder represent a ____________ or shortcut.

4. ____________ are designed to enable quick access to frequently – used programs, files, and
folders and so on.

5. The most common arrangement of keyboards is the __________ keyboard.

B. Direction: Give the shortcut commands of the following.

Description Shortcut Commands

Save current document file.

Create a new or blank document in some
software, or open a new tab in most
Internet browsers.

Open a file in the current software.

Select all text.

Change selected text to be bold.

Change selected text to be underlined.

Copy selected item.

Undo last action.

Print the current page or document.

Redo last action.

Additional Activities

Direction: Draw and label the parts of a computer keyboard. Do this in your notebook.
Criteria Excellent Good(8) Fair(6) Poor(4)
(10)
Content/Information
- has shown the
parts of a real
keyboard
Format / Layout – the
layout/format is
organize
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