Core 4 Test
Core 4 Test
Tools
(1) A program used for software development or system maintenance. Virtually any
program or utility that helps programmers or users develop applications or maintain
their computers can be called a tool. Examples of programming tools are compilers,
interpreters, assemblers, 4GLs, editors, debuggers and application generators.
(2) A program that helps the user analyze or search for data. For example, query
and report programs are often called query tools and report tools.
(3) An on-screen function in a graphics program; for example, a line draw, circle
draw or brush tool.
(4) A software control panel for setting user preferences.
(5) Sometimes, people will call any software a "tool." For example, the phrase, "there
aren't any tools to do that job" means that no application is available to perform the
required processing.
Materials
1. Prepare/Design a daily maintenance plan for your hardware, given the time
allotment of 1 week.
2. Design a systematic daily plan for your software, given the time allotment of 1 week.
Assessment Criteria:
Resources:
Equipment/Facilities Tools & Instruments Supplies & Materials
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Reference:
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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1
Anti-static devices
-Devices designed to protect the computer from static electricity. Examples:
1. Anti-static wrist strap
2. Anti-static mat
3. Anti-static bag
4. Anti-static spray
Personal Equipments
1. Small paint brush
2. Screw drivers
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3. Pliers and tweezers
4. Compressed air
5. Handheld vacuum
Periodic Maintenance Scheme
Regular scheduled upkeep of your computer will keep you and you and your computer
working properly.
Daily Schedule
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Recommended
Preventive Maintenance Activity Auto?
Frequency
Scan hard disk file systems for Daily Yes
errors
Scan for viruses Daily Yes
Back up data Daily No
Clean CRT screen Weekly No
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and Networks
Defragment hard disks Monthly Yes
Scan for hard disk read errors Weekly Yes
Clean mouse Monthly No
Check for full hard disk volumes and
Monthly No
remove unnecessary files
Update virus definition files Monthly Sometime
s
Check power protection devices to
Quarterl No
ensure they are still protecting the
y
system
Check power supply fan for ventilation
Quarterl No
and dirt buildup and clean if
y
necessary
Back up CMOS information Quarterl No
y
Update emergency boot floppies Quarterl No
y
Clean floppy disk drive internals and Quarterly
No
read/write heads (depending on
use)
Check processor temperature, inspect Annually (or
No
heat sink and fan to ensure they are whenever case is
working opened)
Check hard disk for temperature and Annually (or
No
vibration whenever case is
opened)
Clean exterior of case Annually No
Clean exterior of monitor Annually No
Check and clean interior, motherboard
Annually No
and expansion cards if necessary
Check internal connections and Annually No
cables
Clean keyboard Annually No
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Computer Virus
▪ Viruses are coded by malicious programmers in a way that they can spread
in the system without one's permission and knowledge.
• It corrupts files
• It slows down the speed of the computer system
• It causes the system to hang frequently
• It deletes various files
A virus can enter the system and infect it through various sources. Some of the
sources are
Removing viruses, though technical, is yet a very simple process if all the
required steps are properly followed.
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• Buy or download an antivirus software
• Install the antivirus software
Quarantine – This is done when the virus cannot be easily identified removed from the
file and the removal of virus means the removal of the complete file. In this method,
although the virus is not eliminated, it is rendered inactive by moving the file into
"quarantine" and renaming it.
Boot viruses: These viruses infect floppy disk boot records or master boot records in
hard disks. They replace the boot record program (which is responsible for loading
the operating system in memory) copying it elsewhere on the disk or overwriting it.
Boot viruses load into memory if the computer tries to read the disk while it is
booting.
Program viruses: These infect executable program files, such as those with extensions
like .BIN, .COM, .EXE, .OVL, .DRV (driver) and .SYS (device driver). These programs
are loaded in memory during execution, taking the virus with them. The virus
becomes active in memory, making copies of itself and infecting files on disk.
Multipartite viruses: A hybrid of Boot and Program viruses. They infect program files
and when the infected program is executed, these viruses infect the boot record.
Stealth viruses: These viruses use certain techniques to avoid detection. They may
either redirect the disk head to read another sector instead of the one in which they
reside or they may alter the reading of the infected file’s size shown in the directory
listing. size given in the directory.
Polymorphic viruses: A virus that can encrypt its code in different ways so that it
appears differently in each infection. These viruses are more difficult to
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detect.
Examples: Involuntary, Stimulate, Cascade, Phoenix, Evil, Proud, Virus 101
Macro Viruses: A macro virus is a new type of computer virus that infects the
macros within a document or template. When you open a word processing or
spreadsheet document, the macro virus is activated and it infects the Normal
template.
Examples: DMV, Nuclear, Word Concept.
Antivirus Software
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Virus removal
Equipment
System unit
Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
Materials
Anti-virus Software (AVG anti-virus)
Virus removal
Provided with the necessary equipment and materials troubleshoot the virus infected
area.
100%
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Unit of Competency : Maintain and Repair Computer Systems and
Networks
Module : Maintaining and Repairing Computer Systems and
Networks
Assessment Criteria:
Resources:
Equipment/Facilitie s Tools & Instruments Supplies & Materials
Reference:
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1. McLaughlin,Robert, Sasser,Susan, Ralston,Mary.Fix Your Own
PC.Philippine Graphic Arts, Inc Tandang Sora St.Caloocan City
2. Meralco Faoundation. Microcomputer Servicing Plus. Pasig City,
Philippines.
3. Legaspi,Carlos, Caiña, Mark Anthony. Operate A Personal Computer.
Dasmariñas Computer Learning Center.Dasmariñas,Cavite, Philippines
4. Bigelow,Stephen J. PC Technician’s Troubleshooting ,McGaw Hill
5. www.helpwithpcs.com
6. http://en.wikipedia.org
7. www.techsoup.org
8. www.howstuffworks.com
9. www.microsoft.com/technet/network
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JOB SHEET 3.1
Equipment:
Materials:
Hardware Inspection
Given the following tools, materials and equipment, perform hardware
inspection.
100%
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Network and Internet Inspection
Given the following tools, materials and equipment, perform Network and
Internet inspection.
Evaluation:
CRITERIA Rating
1. Sequence of steps. 20%
2. Observance of safety precautions. 20%
100%
Evaluation:
CRITERIA RATING
1. Sequence of steps. 20%
2. Observance of safety precautions. 20%
100%
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Answer key 2.1
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