This module provides information about computers and their uses. It defines a computer as an electronic device that uses electricity and can accept, process, and produce data and information. The module also discusses the input-process-output (IPO) cycle that computers follow to transform data into information. Additionally, it covers the capabilities and limitations of computers as well as their uses in personal, business, communication, education, science/research, transportation, and artificial intelligence applications. Learners complete various activities to demonstrate their understanding of computers and appreciation for their importance.

1. 1
Internet and Computing
Fundamentals
Quarter 1
Computer’s Definition, Uses and Importance
7

2. 2
Internet and Computing Fundamentals–Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1- Computer Definition, Uses and Importance
First Edition, 2020
Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall
subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However,
prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is
created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit.
Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition
the payment of royalties.
Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos,
brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by
their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to
locate and seek permission to use these materials from their
respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not
represent nor claim ownership over them.
Published by the Department of Education
Secretary : Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary : Diosdado M. San Antonio
Department of Education, Schools Division of Bulacan
Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan
Email address: lrmdsbulacan@deped.gov.ph
Development Team of the Module
Author: Cherielyn V. Cardenas
Language Reviewer: Rechman V. Avila
Content Editor: Cherlyn DL. Gallardo
Illustrator: Cherielyn V. Cardenas
Layout Artist: Maria Nimfa M. Concepcion
Management Team
Gregorio C. Quinto, Jr., EdD
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
Rainelda M. Blanco, PhD
Education Program Supervisor – LRMDS
Agnes R. Bernardo, PhD
EPS-Division ADM Coordinator
Joel I. Vasallo, PhD
EPS – Technology and Livelihood Education
Glenda S. Constantino
Project Development Officer II
Joannarie C. Gracia
Librarian II

3. 3
7
Internet and Computing
Fundamentals
Quarter 1
Computer’s Definition, Uses and Importance

4. 4

5. 1
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the Internet and Computing Fundamentals 7 Project CAP-LRE Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) on Computer’s Definition, Uses and Importance.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.
For the Learner:
Welcome to the Internet and Computing Fundamentals 7 Project CAP-LRE Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) on Computer’s Definition, Uses and Importance!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
This part includes an activity that aims to check
what you already know about the lesson to take.
If you get all the answers correctly (100%), you
may decide to skip this module.
Introductory Message
Notes to the Teacher
This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

6. 2
This is a brief drill or review to help you link the
current lesson with the previous one.
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.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
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.
This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will help
you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your level
of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity will be given to
you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned.
This contains answers to all activities in the
module.
At the end of this module, you will also find:
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
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

7. 3
TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Place a T on the line if you think that the statement is TRUE. Place F if you think
it is FALSE. Write your answer on the space provided.
_____1. Computer is considered a mechanical device because it uses electricity to be
able to function.
_____2. Data is a raw fact that is being processed by the computer.
_____3. Producing information undergoes Data Processing Cycle.
_____4. Information is a raw fact that is being processed to produce useful result.
_____5. Computer can automatically correct inaccurate data.
_____6. One of the capacities of a computer is to perform arithmetic and logical
operation.
_____7. Computer is subject to breakdown.
_____8. Computer is not programmable and cannot be upgraded.
_____9. Using computer makes people do task easier and faster.
_____10. Data processing cycle includes input, process and output.
_____11. Computers allow passenger to travel more conveniently because there are more
transportation vehicles used.
_____12. Artificial Intelligence acts as a human allowing worker to be safer and do less
tedious tasks.
_____13. Computers prohibits companies to save and to retrieve quicker and easier large
amounts of information at hand like databases.
_____14. A machine language or programming language is used by a computer to process
data and to understand the command of the computer user.
_____15. Computers allow people (family, relatives, love ones, workmates, friends) across
the world to communicate easily.
This module includes information and learning activities that will encourage
you to be familiar with the use of computer system.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
 define computer and describe how the data is being produced;
 appreciate the role of the computer in every working station or work
area;
 explain the uses of computer and categorized its capabilities and
limitation.

8. 4
A. MATCHING TYPE (Devices Before and Devices Today)
Directions: Match column A with the correct answer on the column B, write the letter of your
answer on the blank provided before each number. Identify the advanced
counterpart of the items in Column A with Column B.
No. Column A (Devices Before) Column B (Devices Today)
_____1.
`
A. cellphone
_____2. B. car
_____3. C. electric fan
_____4. D. calculator
_____5. E. electric stove

9. 5
B. MATCHING TYPE (Devices Before and Devices Today)
Directions: In Column B, draw the backward counterpart of the words in Column A. Use the
matched boxes as reference in drawing your answers. Write your answer on the
space provided.
Column A (Devices Today) Column B (Devices Before)
Directions: Observe the pictures below. What can you conclude about the illustration?
Can you make a conclusion about the scenario? Write these on a sheet of
paper. Note: For the rubrics, please refer to appendix on page 21.
Lamp
1. Bulb
2. Rice cooker
3. Vacuum
4. Water -
Dispenser
5. Radio
Example
___________
______________
______________
______________
____________
______________
______________
______________
___________
______________
______________
______________
___________
______________
______________
______________

10. 6
Directions: Fill in the box. Write your own idea on the space provided regarding to this
question.
COMPUTER
It is an electronic device which uses
electricity to be able to function. It operates under
a set of instructions stored in its memory. The
computer can accept data and process these data
to produce a meaningful and useful information.
DATA
It is a raw fact with no contexts. It can be
characters, numbers and symbols that operate
using a computer. It can be stored and transmitted
through electrical signal or register on a magnetic,
optical or mechanical recording media.
INFORMATION
What do you think a computer can do?
1.
2.
4.
5.
3.
Notes to the Teacher
The activities in this module are arranged in manner of learning
progression. This means that activities are written for you to guide the
learners in learning this module.
WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
What Is It

11. 7
It is a collected data that has been processed. It can be considered as the
summarization of the data.
Capability of Computer
Computer has the ability to perform arithmetic operation such as (addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division) as well as the logical operation which is
commonly used in decision making (and operator, not operator and or operator). This
device can process data at the very high speed and can store and retrieve information
using storage called memory. Furthermore, computer has the capacity to determine
human language using a machine language. A machine language or programming
language is used by a computer to process data and to understand the command of
the computer user. Some of the computer languages are (BASIC, C, C++, COBOL,
Java, FORTRAN, Ada and Pascal).
Limitation of Computer
Computer is a great tool in doing the task but it also has its limitations because
it cannot be performed as if thinking on its own, cannot correct inaccurate data and it
is subject to break down.
Personal and Home Uses
Computers are used by people especially people from
different walks of life to do common activities like shopping online,
entertainment, playing games with other people and work from
home.
Business Uses
Computers allow companies to save and to retrieve quicker
and easier large amounts of information at hand like databases,
ordering and tracking resources, meetings from different locations
and sales directory.
Communication Uses
Computers allow people (family, relatives, love ones,
workmates, friends) across the world to communicate easily by
empowering others to share files, attending a training courses as
well as collaborating on projects like sharing a presentation or
documents.
Educational Uses
Internet allows access to huge online learning materials,
where students have the ability to correspond quickly about
ongoing research or studies and combine graphics, animation,
and audio with a reading program that helps them in the learning
process.
USES AND IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER

12. 8
stands for Input, Process, Output (also known as Data Processing Cycle), a cycle
that happens when a computer is working.
a. Input - first step, where the data is being enter to the computer
b. Process – second step, where the data is being arrange, manage or calculate.
c. Output – third step, where in the result is being produce.
Science and Research Uses
Computer enables the physical testing result become easy
and fast. Medicine being formulated according to the data being
gathered and accurate statistics analysis are being performed for
proper treatment of the patient.
Artificial Intelligence Uses
Artificial Intelligence acts as a human allowing workers to be
safer and experience less tedious tasks. The production in the
factories become faster and products being produced are of good
quality.
Transportation Uses
Computers allow passenger to travel more conveniently
because there are more transportation vehicles used. Simulators
are used by the pilot when they are in training, radar in ships help
a lot in navigating and sending signals.
Input
Output
Process
IPO
CYCLE
INPUT-PROCESS-OUTPUT (IPO) CYCLE

13. 9
Independent Activity 1
Directions: Find and circle all the words that are related to a computer; then write the founded
words on the space provided.
S M P A U E A B W
P D T E S R U N E
K A H G M O F V Y
D T O R J T A B A
P R O C E S S I L
C O M P U T E R U
Representation of IPO Cycle
Example 1: Letters being entered in a computer.
DATA INFORMATION
A
B
B
Y
A
B
B
Y
A B B Y
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
12
13
504
2 504 2 12 13 477
- - -
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Example 2: Numbers being entered in a computer.
1._________________ 4._________________
2._________________ 5._________________
3._________________

14. 10
Independent Assessment1
AGREE OR DISAGREE
Directions: Place an AG on the line if you think a statement is Agree. Place a DG on the line
if you think the statement is Disagree. Write your answer on the space provided.
______1. Computer is a device that uses electricity.
______2. Computer can collect and process data to produce meaningful information.
______3. Data is a raw fact with no context, just numbers, letters and symbols.
______4. Information is a data that has been collected and process.
______5. One of the capabilities of computer is to think on its own.
Independent Activity 2
DIAGRAM
A. Directions: Draw and label the Diagram which represents the Data Processing Cycle that
shows how computer worked. Write your answer on the space provided.
Note: For the rubrics, please refer to appendix on page 21.

15. 11
B. CLASSIFICATION
Directions: Classify to which group the statements belong. Arrange it based on their
categories then write it on the given basket.
1. Computer can perform arithmetic operation such as (addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division).
2. Processing data at the very high speed is one of the functions of computer.
3. The device called computer cannot think on its own.
4. Computer can easily destroy or damage cause of improper used.
5. Accuracy is the ability of computer, therefore it cannot correct inaccurate data.
Independent Assessment 2
FILL IN THE BOX
Directions: Fill in the missing part of the Data Processing Cycle; then write the correct answer
on the box provided to each number.
DATA INFORMATION
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
A
L
L
Y
1.
A
I
L
S
N
W
-
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
2.
Capabilities of Computer
1.
2.
Limitations of Computer
1.
2.
3.

16. 12
Independent Activity 3
IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify each uses of computer then give a specific example on where it is being
used. Then, state the importance of in different work areas. Write your answer on
the space provided. Note: For the rubrics, please refer to appendix on page 21.
Uses of
Computer
Specific Example Importance
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
100
+ + +
3.
103
51
890
63 - - -
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
4.
28
26
15
24 + + +
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
5.

17. 13

18. 14
Independent Assessment 3
CONCEPT MAPPING
Directions: Explain briefly the use of computers in the different areas presented in
the concept map. Write your answer on the space provided.
Note: For the rubrics, please refer to appendix on page 21.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
EDUCATION
Uses of
Computer
COMMUNICATION
TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS

19. 15
Directions: In essay form, tell us about what you have learned in this module.
Write your realization by completing the stem of sentence provided for you.
Note: For the rubrics, please refer to appendix on page 21.
Directions: Now to finally understand and apply what you have learned, answer the given
questions in essay form. Write it on a sheet of paper.
Note: For the rubrics, please refer to appendix on page 21.
 You have to promote an advocacy which is entitled “The Proper Usage of
Computer or Technology” how will you do it?
 What are the steps that you are planning to impose in informing every people or
even your own family about your advocacy?
_____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
I’ve learned that computer is _____________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Computer can help people in_____________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

20. 16
A. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your correct answer on the space provided
before each number.
_______________1. It is an electronic device that processes data.
_______________2. It is a raw fact with no context and has characters, numbers and
symbols that operate using a computer.
_______________3. It allows companies to save and to retrieve quicker and easier
large amounts of information at hand like databases, ordering and
tracking resources, meetings from different locations and sales
directory.
_______________4. Computers allow people (family, relatives, love ones, workmates,
friends) across the world to communicate easily by empowering
others to share files, attending a training courses as well as
collaborating on projects like sharing a presentation or
documents.
_______________5. It is a collected data that has been processed. It can be
considered as the summarization of the data.
_______________6. It is cycle that happened when a computer is working.
_______________7. It allows access to a huge number of online learning materials
where students have the ability to correspond quickly about
ongoing research or studies and combine graphics, animation,
and audio with a reading program that helps them in learning
process.
_______________8. Computer enables the physical testing result to become easy and
fast. Medicine being formulated according to the data being
gathered and accurate statistics analysis are being performed for
proper treatment of the patient.
_______________9. It is machine language or programming language used by a
computer to process data and to understand the command.
_______________10. Computers allow passengers to travel more conveniently because
there are more transportation vehicles used.
B. ENUMERATION:
Directions: Give at least three capabilities and two limitations of computer in any order. Write
it on the given box.
Capabilities of Computer Limitations of Computer

21. 17
Directions: Ask someone at home, and tell them what you have learned in this module.
It can be your parents, guardian, siblings or any of your relatives. Let them
write what they have learned from you about computer on the space provided.
Note: For the rubrics, please refer to appendix on page 21.
__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

22. 18
A.
B.
1.
C
1.
Bulb
-
Lamp
2.
E
2.
Rice
cooker
-
Pot
3.
B
3.
Vacuum
-
Broom
4.
D
4.
Water–
Dispenser
Pitcher,
Jar
5.
A
5.
Radio
-
Newspaper
1.
F
6.
T
11.
T
2.
F
7.
T
12.
T
3.
T
8.
F
13.
F
4.
T
9.
T
14.
T
5.
F
10
T
15.
T
What
I
Know
What’s
In
What’s
New
Answers
may
vary.
Independent
Activity
1
What’s
More
S
M
P
A
U
E
A
B
W
P
D
T
E
S
R
U
N
E
K
A
G
M
O
F
V
Y
D
T
O
R
J
T
A
B
A
P
R
O
C
E
S
S
I
L
C
O
M
P
U
T
E
R
U
Independent
Assessment
1
1.
AG
2.
AG
3.
AG
4.
AG
5.
DG
Independent
Activity
2
A
..
B
.
Capabilities
of
Computer
Limitations
of
Computer
1.
Computer
can
perform
arithmetic
operation
such
as
(addition,subtraction,
multiplication
and
division)
3.
The
device
called
computer
cannot
think
on
its
own.
2.
Processing
data
at
the
very
high
speed
is
one
of
the
functions
of
computer.
4.
Computer
can
easily
destroy
or
damage
because
of
improper
used.
5.
Accuracy
is
the
ability
of
computer,
therefore
it
cannot
correct
inaccurate
data.

23. 19
Independent
Activity
3
Independent
Assessment
2
Answers
may
vary.
Independent
Assessment
3
Answers
may
vary.
Assessment
A
B
1.
Computer
2.
Data
3.
Business
Uses
4.
Communication
Uses
5.
Information
6.
Data
Processing
Cycle
/IPO
Cycle
7.
Education
Uses
8.
Science
and
Research
Uses
9.
Artificial
Intelligence
10.
Transportation
Capabilities
of
Computer
Limitations
of
Computer
1.
Computer
has
the
ability
to
perform
arithmetic
operation
such
as
(addition,
subtraction,
multiplication
and
division)
1.
Computer
cannot
be
performed
as
if
thinking
on
its
own.
2.
This
device
can
process
data
at
the
very
high
speed
2.
Computer
cannot
correct
inaccurate
data
3.
It
can
store
and
retrieve
information
using
storage
called
memory.
3.
Computer
is
subject
to
break
down
when
improper
used.
What
I
Have
Learned
What
I
Can
Do
Additional
Activity
Answers
may
vary.
Answers
may
vary.
Answers
may
vary.

24. 20
References
Tokunbo Osilaja, The Computer Knowledge Book (Beginner’s Module), 2004.
PC Operation NC II Operates Personal Computer, Competency - Base Learning
Material, (Public Technical— Vocational High School), Department of
Education.
Reyes Jr, Rolando B., Agosto V. Cayabyab, Shernalyn M. Ferrer, Amir M. Villas.
Internet and Computing Fundamentals - I, Learning the Basics of
Computer, Strengthen the Technical - Vocational Education Program
(providing relevant education for the youth): Department of Education.

25. 21
Appendix
Independent Activity 2 Diagram
Independent Activity3 and Independent Assessment 3
Criteria 3 2 1
Quality of the
answer
The content of the
answer was correct,
very informative and
well organized.
The content of the answer
was slightly correct,
informative and organized
The content of the
answer was not
related, informative
but not organized
Grammar
Usage
No spelling,
punctuation or
grammatical errors
Minimal spelling,
punctuation or
grammatical errors
Spelling, punctuation
or grammatical was
poor
What’s New, What I Have Learned, What I Can Do and Additional Activity
Criteria
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
1 pts
Comprehension
Student
demonstrates full
understanding of
how to properly
draw a diagram.
Student
displays a
good
understanding
of how to
draw a
diagram.
Student shows
some
understanding of
how to draw a
diagram.
Student shows
little to no
understanding of
how to draw a
diagram.
Content
Student
demonstrates full
understanding of
how to properly
label a diagram.
Student
displays a
good
understanding
of how to label
a diagram.
Student shows
some
understanding of
how to label a
diagram.
Student shows
little to no
understanding of
how to label a
diagram.
Accuracy
Student can draw
and label a
diagram with
100% accuracy.
Student can
draw and label
a diagram with
at least 80%
accuracy.
Student can draw
and label a
diagram with 70-
75% accuracy.
Student draws
and labels a
diagram with
less than 70%
accuracy.
Criteria 5 4 2
Quality of Writing
Piece is written in an
extra ordinary style
and voice
Very Informative and
well organized
Piece was written in
an interesting style
and voice
Somewhat
Informative and well
organized
Piece was little
style or voice
Gives information
but poorly
organized
Grammar Usage &
Mechanics
Virtually no spelling,
punctuation or
grammatical errors
Few spelling and
punctuation error and
minor grammatical
errors
A number of
spelling,
punctuation or
grammatical errors

26. 22
For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:
Department of Education, Schools Division of Bulacan
Curriculum Implementation Division
Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS)
Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan
Email Address: lrmdsbulacan@deped.gov.ph