ICT-CSS EXPLORATORY

2. Activity 1. Word Codes
Computers are found in many places. Find
out what these places are by decoding the
words below. Do this by writing the letter
of the alphabet that comes after each
given letter. Use A as the letter after Z.
Write your answer on your TLE CSS activity
notebook.

3. 1.khaqzqx ______________
2.rgno ______________
3.neehbd ______________
4.rsnqd ______________
5.ezbsnqx ______________
6.gnld ______________
7.azmj ______________
8.kzanqzsnqx ______________
9.rbgnnk ______________
10.ntsdq rozbd ______________

4. Computers in a Changing World
Many scientific and technological advances
mark the beginning of the twentieth century.
These advances include inventions such as
airplane, television, and most especially the
computer. Computers are changing our lives,
they are sweeping away the old ways of doing
things with their superb speed and reliability.

9. A computer is an electronic machine that
processes and stores information. It takes
in raw information using input devices,
stores in the memory until it is ready to be
processed in the processing unit and sends
out results using output devices.

11. 2. Software – this term refers to
the collection of electronic
instructions that tells the
computer what to do. It is a
computer program that is installed
in your computer.

12. The diagram below shows the
classification of software.

13. Kinds of Computer Software
A. System Software coordinates the
activities and functions of hardware and
software. It controls the operations of
computer hardware and provides an
environment or platform for all the other
types of software to work in.

14. It is the most basic type of software
in any computer system, which is
essential for other programs,
applications and the whole
computer system to function.

15. A.1. Operating System – is the program
that, after being initially loaded into
computer by a boot program, manages
all the other programs in a computer.
Examples– Microsoft Windows, Mac
OS, Linux, Ubuntu

17. A.2. Utility Programs – are small,
powerful programs with a limited
capability, they are usually operated
by the user to maintain a smooth
running of the computer system.

18. it performs certain tasks like virus
detection, installation, and uninstallation,
data backup, deletion of unwanted files,
etc. Some examples are antivirus
software, file management tools,
compression tools, disk management
tools, etc.

19. A. Application Software is a computer
program that performs a specific task.
(Application software examples – MS
Office, OpenOffice, Media Players, MS
Access, educational software, media
development software, Antivirus
software, etc.)

21. 3. Peopleware – the most
important element of a computer
system is its users. The following
types of people interact with a
computer system:

22. The following types of people
interact with a computer system:
a.System Analysts - are people who
design the operation and processing
of the system

23. b.System Programmers – are
people who write codes and
programs to implement the
working of the system.

24. c.System Operators – are people
who operate the system and use
it for different purposes. Also
called the end users like
students, teachers, and other
professionals.

25. HOW THE COMPUTER WORKS?
Data are raw facts about things,
events, or activities that are captured,
recorded, and stored on the
computer. These can be in the form of
words, numbers, or pictures.

26. INPUT – in this step, data are entered
into the computer through input
devices, such as keyboard and mouse.
PROCESS – is the computer’s method
of analyzing, managing, or
manipulating data. The data entered
into the computer undergo changes.

27. The Central Processing Unit
(CPU) directs the operation of
the input and output devices to
create the needed information.

28. OUTPUT – You get the output
once the computer is finished
processing the data. It could be
displayed on the monitor, printed
on paper, or heard through
speakers.

29. STORAGE – The processed data are
kept for future use. We use Hard Disk
Drive to store the information.

30. Common Computer Applications
Used in Performing Computer
Related Duties

31. 1.Microsoft Office Application– is
a package application developed
by Microsoft and is intended to
be used in offices and schools.

32. a.MS Word – A word processing
application used for creating
documents such as letters,
brochures, activity programs, and
learning activities

33. b.MS Excel –is a spreadsheet program
ideal for entering, calculating, and
analyzing numeric data such as sales
figures, sales taxes, and

34. c. MS PowerPoint – is a presentation
tool that uses graphical approach to
presentation in the form of slides. Its
primary function is to help a presenter
deliver its presentation effectively

35. 2.Photo Editing Software– is commonly
used in editing and enhancing photos
that would give you an excellent
output.

36. 3. Video Editing Software – is used
to edit movies or video clips.

37. 4.WebBrowsers –is an application used
to access information on the World
Wide Web. Web browsers interpret and
display HTML web pages, applications,
JavaScript, and other content hosted
on web servers in the form of text,
pictures, audio, and video

38. 4.WebBrowsers –is an application used to
access information on the World Wide
Web. Web browsers interpret and display
HTML web pages, applications,
JavaScript, and other content hosted on
web servers in the form of text, pictures,
audio, and video

39. Search Engine is a program that
enables the users to search for
documents or information on the
World Wide Web.

40. How to search information on the World
Wide Web?
1.Click a browser that you want to use –
Chrome, Firefox or Edge
2.Type the search engine that you want to
use in the web browser’s URL (Uniform
Resource Locator) and press the Enter key.

41. *To bookmark a page, just click the star
icon on the right side of the browser.

42. 3.Use the search tab or the address bar
of your search engine to find
information on the web.
When searching for an information on
the web, the results are categorized –
All, Images, Videos, Maps, News, More,

44. What I Can Do
Activity 1: Identifying Software
Directions: Identify all the computer
software that you need for the following
entrepreneurial activities. Refer your answer
from the items in the box below. Write your
answers in your TLE CSS Activity notebook.

47. Activity:3Finger Keyboarding
Assignment
Directions: Draw a diagram of proper hand
position using a keyboard and label each
finger with the keys assigned. Draw on a
bond paper.

48. CRITERIA:
CONCEPT/ACCURACY- 25 PTS.
CLEANLINESS- 15 PTS.
TIMELINESS- 10 PTS.
TOTAL: 50 PTS.

52. ASSESSMENT
Test I. TRUE or FALSE
Instructions: Read the statements carefully
then write TRUE if the statement is correct
and write FALSE if it is wrong. Write your
answer in your TLE CSS Activity notebook.
_______.

53. _______1. In this digital world, having the knowledge and skills
in computer servicing is the start and most fundamental of
all.
_______2. The computer system is a collection of entities like
hardware, software and electricity.
_______3. The system unit is the main part of a desktop
computer.
_______4. Software refers to the collection of electronic
instructions that tells the computer what to do.
________5. Make sure the pins are misaligned when connecting
a cable connector.