SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)
Subject TLE- CSS
Grade 10
Level JHS
Quarter Third
Week 4
MELC Install application software Competency Code TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-IIIa-e-31
Name: __________________________________
Section: _______________ Date: ____________
School: _________________________________________ District: ___________________________
A. Readings/Discussions
DEVICE DRIVERS
More commonly known as a driver, a device driver or hardware
driver is a group of files that enable one or more hardware devices to
communicate with the computer's operating system. Without drivers, the
computer would not be able to send and receive data correctly to
hardware devices, such as a printer.
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What devices need drivers?
Hardware devices that are unknown by the operating system or that
have features that are unknown by the operating system all require
drivers. Below is a list of hardware devices and peripherals that require
drivers.
Card reader
• Scanner
Controller
• Sound card
Modem
• Tape drive
Motherboard chipset
• USB devices
Network card
• Video card
Printer
What devices may not need drivers?
Today's operating systems have a lot of generic drivers that allow hardware to work at a basic
level without needing drivers or software. However, if that device has features unknown to the
operating system, it will not work without drivers. For example, you could plug any keyboard into a
computer and expect it to work. However, if that keyboard has any special keys or features, they will
not work until the drivers are installed.
• CPU
• Mouse
• Disc drive
• Monitor
• Fan
• Power supply
• Hard drive
• RAM
• Heat sink
• Speakers
• Joystick
• Thumb drive
• Keyboard
• UPS
What happens if a driver is not installed?
If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device may not function properly, if at all. With some
devices, the device may work, but all its features may not work. For example, a computer mouse
usually works without drivers, but if it has more buttons than the traditional mouse, those extra buttons
will not work until the drivers are installed.
For Microsoft Windows users, missing drivers may cause a driver conflict or an error that is shown in
the Device Manager. If problems or conflicts are encountered with drivers, the computer
manufacturer or hardware manufacturer releases a driver update to fix the problems. If updated
drivers are available, those drivers need to be installed to replace the existing driver code.
Can a driver make my computer do more?
Installing a driver only makes the hardware installed in the computer function properly. If the
correct driver is not installed, installing the latest driver for the hardware can take full advantage of
the device. However, you cannot install a driver for hardware not installed in the computer and
expect it to make your computer faster or more capable. In other words, installing video card drivers
for a video card that is not installed in the computer does not give your computer all the capabilities
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of that video card. In this example, you would need the video card hardware and the video card
drivers to be installed.
DRIVERS/ SOFTWARE UPDATE
1. Open the Windows Device Manager.
a. Press the Windows Key + X or right-click Start to open
the Power User Menu.
b. Select Device Manager in the menu. In Device Manager, you
see something like the example given.
c. Once in the Device Manager, you can start identifying
problems in Windows Device Manager.
Tip: In the Windows search box, you can type Device Manager
and click Device Manager in the search results to open Device
Manager.
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In the Device Manager, locate the device you want to update.
Right-click the device and click Properties.
In the Properties window, click the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button.
In the Hardware Update Wizard, point Windows to the location
of the updated driver files on your hard drive.
Once drivers are installed, reboot the computer.
What does Software License Agreement mean?
A software license agreement is the legal contract between the licensor and/or author and
the purchaser of a piece of software which establishes the purchaser's rights. A software license
agreement details how and when the software can be used and provides any restrictions that are
imposed on the software. A software license agreement also defines and protects the rights of the
parties involved in a clear and concise manner. Most of software license agreements are in digital
form and are not presented to the purchaser until the purchase is complete.
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Most of the time, a license agreement is enclosed within the software package, and can't be
accessed by purchaser until the purchase is complete. License agreements generally also contain
warranty provisions and patent information. Certain agreements make it necessary for the purchaser
to sign and/or mail back the agreement. However, the purchaser can decline the software license
agreement, thus surrendering his or her right to use the software.
Example:
Microsoft Online Subscription Agreement
Microsoft Online Subscription Agreement (MOSA) is a transactional licensing agreement for
commercial, government, and academic organizations with one or more users/devices. MOSA works
best for organizations that want to subscribe to, activate, provision, and maintain cloud services
seamlessly and directly via the web through the Microsoft Online Subscription Program (MOSP). Onpremises software and Software Assurance are not available through MOSA.
Microsoft Software License Terms
The Microsoft Software License Terms defines the legal conditions under which you can use
your software. In Setup, select the I accept the terms of this agreement check box to enable
the Continue button.
View the Microsoft Software License Terms for your product after it is installed
1. Click the File tab.
2. Click Help, and then under About Microsoft Office, click Microsoft Software License Terms.
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B. Exercises
Exercise 1 Identification
Directions: Write NEED if the devices need an installer otherwise write NOT NEEDED. Write the
correct answer on the space provided.
__________________ 1. mouse
__________________ 6. scanner
__________________ 2. speaker
__________________ 7. monitor
__________________ 3. MODEM
__________________ 8. video card
__________________ 4. keyboard
__________________ 9. RAM
__________________ 5. printer
__________________ 10. UPS
Exercise 2 Completion
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer/s. Write your answer on the space
provided.
a. Press the __________________ + ________ or right-click Start to open the Power User
___________.
b. Select ________________ in the menu.
c. Once in the Device Manager, you can start identifying problems in _____________________.
C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on the space.
_____1. What defines and protects the rights of the parties involved in a clear and concise manner?
a. Network Card
b. Device Manager
c. Device Driver
_____2. Which of the given may not need drivers?
a. MODEM
b. Scanner
c. Keyboard
_____3. What do you call a group of files that enable one or more hardware devices to
communicate with the computer's operating system?
a. Network Card
b. Device Manager
c. Device Driver
_____4. What if appropriate drivers are not installed?
a. conflict with other drivers
b. will not function properly
c. both a & b
_____5. What to type in the search box to open Device Manager?
a. Network Card
b. Device Manager
c. Device Driver
_____6. What is the legal contract between the licensor and/or author and the purchaser of a piece
of software which establishes the purchaser's rights?
a. software license agreement
b. online subscription
c. device manager
_____7. What details how and when the software can be used and provides any restrictions that are
imposed on the software?
a. Network Card
b. Device Manager
c. Device Driver
_____8. When can license agreement that is enclosed within the software package be accessed by
purchaser?
a. done downloading
b. after restart
c. purchase is complete
_____9. What tab can you find the Microsoft Software License Terms?
a. help tab
b. review tab
c. file tab
_____10. Which of the hardware devices needs an installer?
a. mouse
b. video card
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c. speaker
D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer
Windows
To update your Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 Operating System:
1. Open Windows Update by clicking the __________ button in the lower-left corner. In the search box,
type Update, and then, in the list of results, click either Windows Update or Check for updates
2. Click the ____________ button and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your
computer
3. If you see a message telling you that important updates are available, or telling you to review
important updates, click the message to view and ____________ the important updates to download
or install
4. In the list, click the important updates for more information. Select the checkboxes for any updates
that you want to install, and then click ___________
5. Click Install __________
References:
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/d/driver.htm
https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000834.htm
https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000833.htm
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/27130/software-license-agreement
https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/licensing/licensing-agreements
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/read-the-microsoft-software-license-terms-826f09d1-06694892-b14b-60a9ec6ac337
https://its.uiowa.edu/support/article/1418#:~:text=Open%20Windows%20Update%20by%20clicking,la
test%20updates%20for%20your%20computer
Prepared by:
NEZA MARIE B. TOLEDO
Teacher 1
Edited and Reviewed by:
GUIDE
For the Teacher: Advise the students to read the reading and discussion portion before they attempt
to answer the practice exercises. Going through the parts sequentially will help them understand
easily the topic.
For the Learner: Read through the self-learning home task from the first part to the last part. Doing so,
will help you understand better the topic.
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task from beginning to end to ensure proper understanding of the concepts
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