Computer Hardware Recognition Activity
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Computer Technician (Office Automation) [Level 1]
Lesson 1 / Activity 1
Hardware recognition of a PC
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Purpose of the activity
Recognize the physical components of a computer, select tools for
maintenance and implement measures to prevent and avoid negative consequences of sedentarism.
Practice what you learned
I. Escribe una ventaja y una desventaja de cada tipo de PC.
Type of PC Advantage Disadvantage
It can be repaired Takes up a lot of space.
Desk easily if they are
assembled.
They take up little space. There is difficulty in the
All in one replacement of parts and their
update.
It can be used without being Only some components
Portable connected thanks to its they can be updated.
battery and its network
wireless.
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II. Write the name of each hardware component in the left column accordingly.
with its description.
Name Component
Provides the necessary electricity to
Power source.
each component.
Coordinates and controls the operation of
Processor.
all the components.
It is the foundation on which everything connects.
Motherboard.
components.
Allows reading and writing information from disks
Optical Unit.
in different formats.
They store the operating system information and the
Unidad de Almacenamiento. user files, also known as disks
hard.
Prevents the processor from getting damaged by
Cooling system.
overheating.
Temporarily store the information that is
RAM memory. being manipulated to support the processor.
They offer power of processing
Expansion Card.
additional dedicated to specific tasks.
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III. Note the type of component on the description.
IV.
Mouse, Stylus.
They are used to select and
interact with virtual objects.
Keyboards.
They can be mechanical, membrane, or touch.
symbols vary according to geographical region.
Audio input/output.
They are divided into recording and playback, the variety
it depends on the level of quality required.
Video Input/Output.
There is a wide variety that ranges from recreational use to professional depending on the quality.
required.
Storage
They are used to store information, their range is very broad depending on the capacity.
required.
Communication.
They allow connecting equipment and devices to each other to exchange information.
Scanning/Printing
They allow the digitization of physical documents such as images or texts, and carry out the process.
inverse.
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IV. Escribe debajo de cada puerto su nombre y algún dispositivo en el que esté presente.
Ethernet HDMI, USB A 3.0 VGA/ PS/2 Entry and
PC, Laptop Entries and Storage. SVGA Marker and exit of
Top. outputs of entry and Keyboards. video
video. output of Component
video. video.
V. If you have your own equipment, carry out the maintenance of your PC by following the steps and
measures mentioned in the video 'Preventive maintenance in hardware'.
Note: If you do not have your own computer, use your search engine.
preferred for searching videos on preventive maintenance, play
Some videos and evaluate the procedure that the protagonist follows
VI. Write 'F' at the end of each statement if the characteristic refers to firmware, 'SO' if it refers to the OS.
operating system and D if it is for the drivers.
a. Its core is the Kernel and it manages the resources of the computer.
______________
b.A problem or failure in this software component can render the ...
hardware.
c.A restoration or update can be performed to fix problems or failures.
______________
[Link] the manufacturer installs this type of software in its components.
______________
[Link] manufacturer provides this software component, but the user must
install it.
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[Link] the operating system to interpret the signals and instructions sent
by the device.
VII. Escribe seis medidas de seguridad para prevenir accidentes en la columna izquierda y seis
health measures to prevent injuries to the spine.
To prevent accidents: To prevent injuries:
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