For JHS LEARNERS

Computer System Servicing (CSS 10)

SECOND SEMESTER, Week 6
MELC: 3.4 Access OS and drivers updates/patches in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements
CODE: (TLE_IACSS9-12ICSS-IIa-j-30)
Objectives: At the end of the discussion, the learners are expected to:
1. Describe the OS and drivers.
2. Identify the function of OS and drivers
3. Appreciate the importance of OS, drivers and drivers updates/patches
4. Identify the steps in OS and drivers updates/patches in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements

Writer:

Jemelo M. Sipsip Jr
Diplahan National High School

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 Day 1

Hello! Are you all set to learn? This week 5, you

will be on access OS and drivers
updates/patches but, have you heard about
OS and drivers? If not, then sit back and relax
as I take you to a ride of fun-learning.

An operating system, or "OS," is software that

communicates with the hardware and allows
other programs to run. It is comprised of system
software, or the fundamental files your
computer needs to boot up and function. Every
desktop computer, tablet, and smartphone
includes an operating system that provides
basic functionality for the device.

computer operating systems

• Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is the most common and used operating system on

computers today, with Microsoft Windows 10 being the most recently
released version of Windows. The operating system is used PC and IBM
compatible computers.

• Apple macOS

With Apple computers, macOS is the primary operating system used with
Apple desktop and laptop computers.

• Linux

Linux is a free and open source operating system used with PC and IBM
compatible computers. Because the operating system is open source, it is
used to create many variants of Linux, including Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat,
and Slackware. See our Linux page for a full listing of variants listed on our
site with further information about the operating system.

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 • Chromium / Chrome OS

Chrome OS is an operating system used with Google Chromebooks.

Mobile operating systems

• Android

Android in an operating system used with smartphones and tablets. Today,

Android is the most popular operating system worldwide because of how
many smartphones use a variant of the Android operating system.

• Apple iOS

The Apple iOS operating system used is the operating system used with the
Apple iPhone and iPads.

II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Search for the 5 words tackled in this lesson inside the puzzle. Write
your answer on a piece of paper.

L I N U X T J O N F S S
V D H R A N D R O I D L
A D D O C U M E N T R S
M D E A P P L E I O S S
V F T S D A R I E A G A
M I C R O S O F T S R A
W I N D O W S W X V A D
C H R O M E O S R O M E

1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
4. __________________________________________
5. __________________________________________

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 III. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Read the statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is true,
otherwise , FALSE. Write your answer on a piece of paper.

____1. macOS is the primary operating system used with Apple smartphone
and tablets.

____ 2. Chrome OS is an operating system used with Google Chrome.

____ 3. Linux is a free and open source operating system used with PC and
IBM compatible computers.

____4. An operating system, or "OS," is software that communicates with the

hardware and allows other programs to run.

____5. Microsoft Windows is the most common and used operating system
on computers today, with Microsoft Windows 7 being the most recently
released version of Windows.

IV. EVALUATION

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a
piece of paper.

1. What operating system used with Apple desktop and laptop computers?
A. Apple IOS B. Microsoft Windows C. Apple macOS D. Android

2. What operating system is free and open source?

A. Linux B. Android C. Apple macOS D. Chromium

3. What is the recent released version of Windows OS?

A. Windows 8 B. Windows 9 C. windows XP D. Windows 10

4. What software communicates with the hardware and allows other

programs to run?
A. IOS B. Operation System C. Operating System D. Operation
Software

5. Which is NOT a computer operating system?

A. Microsoft windows B. Apple macOS C.Linux D. Android

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 Day 2

A driver, or device driver, is a software

program that enables a specific hardware
device to work with a computer's operating
system.

Drivers may be required for internal

components, such as video cards and optical
media drives, as well as external peripherals,
such as printers and monitors.

Most modern hardware is "plug and play,"

meaning the devices will work without
requiring driver installation. However, even if a
hardware device is recognized by the
operating system, installing the correct drivers
may provide additional options and
functionality for the device.

For example
• Suppose an application needs to read some data from a device.
• The application calls a function implemented by the operating
system, and the operating system calls a function implemented by
the driver.
• The driver, which was written by the same company that designed
and manufactured the device, knows how to communicate with the
device hardware to get the data.
• After the driver gets the data from the device, it returns the data to
the operating system, which returns it to the application.

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 Examples of plug and play devices
• USB flash drive

Today, there are many different plug and play devices available for
computers. Below is a list of some of the more common ones.

Computer monitor External hard drive

Gamepad or joystick Keyboard

Mouse Webcam

II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Arrange the letters to form a word. Write your answer on the
space provided.

1. RDIEVR = _______________________________________________________

2. ONTIPPALICA = _________________________________________________

3. ECIVDE = ____________________________________________________________

4. GLUP DNA PALY = ____________________________________________________

5. TINGOERAP SSYMET = _________________________________________________

III. INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY

Directions: Give atleast 5 devices which has a plug and play function.

1.______________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________

4.______________________________________________________

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 5.______________________________________________________

IV. EVALUATION

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a
piece of paper.

1. What software program that enables a specific hardware device to work

with a computer's operating system?

A. Driver B. Operating system c. Application d. Device

2. What is the term used to call devices ability to work without requiring
driver installation?

A. Play and Plug B. Functionality C. Plug Play D. Plug and Play

3. Which of the following is a common plug and play device?

A. Mouse B. Monitor C. Keyboard D. All of the above

4. Mario wants to use his brand new optical mouse. What is the best way he
needs to do to use his mouse?

A. Plug the mouse to the USB port and allow it to install automatically and
Use

B. Plug the mouse to the LAN port and wait until it install automatically

C. Play with mouse to use it.

D. Keep the mouse inside the box.

5. Which of the following is NOT a plug and play device?

A. Mouse B. Webcam C. Mouse pad D. Monitor

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 Day 3

When new versions of operating systems

are launched, such as Microsoft Windows,
Apple OS X / iOS or Android, they are
generally accompanied by improved
usability, additional features and an
enhanced user experience.

However, cybercriminals quickly find

vulnerable areas in the new operating system
and continue to do so for the lifetime of the
version. To counter this, the software
companies release regular updates –such as
security updates or critical updates which
protect against malware and security exploits.

Other types of updates correct errors or

enhance functionality within the operating
system, and are not necessarily security
related. They also detect which of their
manufacturers’ other programs you are
running on your device and provide updates
to these as well.

The risks

Not keeping your operating system up to date can result in serious issues,
affecting both your device and your own personal security. These include:

• Viruses, spyware and other malware.

• Cybercrime attacks.
• Crashing, freezing and generally poor performance.

Steps in Updating your operating system

Windows Computers

To ensure that the latest Windows updates are downloaded and installed
automatically, you should check that your computer is set up as follows:

Windows 8 & 10
From the Start menu, click 'Control Panel'. Select 'Windows Update',
and then click 'Install optional updates'. In the left pane, 'click Change

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 settings'. Under Important updates, choose the option that you want. Under
'Recommended updates', select the 'Give me recommended updates the
same way I receive important updates' check box, and then click 'OK.'
You may be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.

Windows 7
From the Start menu, click ‘Control Panel’. Select ‘System and Security’,
then click ‘Turn automatic updating on or off’ (under Windows Update).
Ensure ‘Install updates automatically (recommended)’ is selected.

When Windows downloads have been downloaded, it will be indicated to

you that they are available. You should re-boot your computer to install
them (after which the display will show how many updates have been
applied out of the total) – or if your computer is locked, it will automatically
power down and you will have to start it up to install the updates. Do not
interrupt updates by unplugging or restarting the computer.

II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Fill in the blanks with a letter to complete the word. Write your
answer on a piece of paper.

1. This is one of the serious effect when your operating system is out of date.
V I U S S

2. This is one of the serious effect when your operating system is out of date.
P Y W R E

3. This is one of the versions of windows operating system.

I D O S 7

4. This is one of the serious effect when your operating system is out of date.
C A S I G

5. This is one of the serious effect when your operating system is out of date.
F R E I N

III. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Fill the flow chart with the steps to update a windows 7
operating system.

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 IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Read the question carefully. Write your answer on a piece of
paper.

1. What is the risk for having an outdated operating system?

A. Viruses B. Spyware C. Malware D. all of the above

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of computer operating

system?
A. Windows 7 B. Apple iOS C. APPLE macOS D. windows 10

3. Why is it important to update the operating system?

A. to be updated with the latest trend
B. to get new user interface and new desktop settings
C. to enhance the user interface and calibrate the screen color
D. to protect against malware and security exploits , correct errors or
enhance functionality

4. Which of the following is an example of operating system?

A. Apple macOS B. Windows 7 C. Windows 8 D. all of the above

5. What issue does the user encounter of having an outdated operating

system?
A. Freezing B. Crashing C. Poor performance D. all of the above

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 Day 4

Updating drivers is also a great troubleshooting

step when the device is having some kind of
problem or is generating an error, like a Device
Manager error code.

A driver update isn't always a fix-it task, either.

An updated driver might enable new features
for the hardware, something we see on a
regular basis with popular video cards and
sound cards.

It usually takes around 15 minutes to update a

driver in Windows, even less time if the driver is
self-installable or you get it via Windows Update
(more on all of that below).

How to update drivers on Windows 10 using

Windows Update

To quickly update device drivers using Windows Update, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Windows Update
4. Click the Check for updates button (if applicable).
5. Click the View optional updates option.

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 6. Click the Driver updates tab.

7. Select the driver you want to update.

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 8. Click the Download and install button.
9.

Once you complete the steps, the newer driver will download and install
automatically on your device.

If the "View optional updates" link is not available after checking for
updates, then Windows Update doesn't have any new drivers or any
update for other products at that particular time.

II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Search for the 3 words tackled in this module inside the puzzle. Write
your answer on a piece of paper.

L I N U X T J O N F S S
V D H R A N D R O I D L
A D D R V E R E N T R S
M D E A P P L E I O S S
V F T S D A R I E A G A
O S E R A T I N G S R A
W I N D O W S O S V A D
C H R O M E O S R O M E

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 1.__________________________________
2.__________________________________
3.__________________________________

III. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Directions: Fill the flow chat below on the steps to update software driver
on windows 10.

•1

•2

•3

•4

•5

•6

•7

•8
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IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Read carefully each of the following items. Write your answer on
a piece of paper.

1. What is the first step in updating driver software?

A. Open MS Office B. Open Folder C. Open settings D. none of the
above

2. What is a driver software?

A. software that communicates with the hardware and allows other
programs to run.
B. is a software program that enables a specific hardware device to work
with a computer's operating system
C. is a hardware program that enables a specific hardware device to
work

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 with a computer's operating system
D. all of the above

3. What is the best way to do when a device is having some kind of

problem or is generating an error, like a Device Manager error code?
A. don’t use the device
B. Update the driver software
C. Change the device
D. None of the Above

4. What is the importance of updating driver software?

A. to minimize device problem or error and enable new features for the
Hardware
B. to maximize the use of the device
C. to maximize device problem or error and enable new features for the
Hardware
D. none of the above

5. what is the last step in updating driver software?

A. select the driver you want to update
B. Click the Download and install button.
C. Click the Upload and install button
D. Click the Download and close button

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windows-10

Quality Assured/Evaluated by:

LANNIE A. MATUSALEM
San Pedro National High School