SSK3000 Sem. 2 2014/2015.

Update : 25 Feb 2015

UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA

FAKULTI SAINS KOMPUTER DAN TEKNOLOGI MAKLUMAT

LAB 1 Individual
LAB OBJECTIVE:
The main objective for the first lab is to introduce the students with computer
hardware and software. Students should be able to identify computer main
components.
DURATION:
1 week / 3 hours
DUE DATE OF SUBMISSION: WEEK 2
Submit your assignment to your demonstrator. Make sure you sign the submission
form after submitting.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE (PO):
PO2: Use the available application package with appropriate computer components.
RUBRIC:
LEVEL 1
Very Poor

LEVEL 2
Poor

LEVEL 3
Good

LEVEL 4
Very Good

LEVEL 5
Excellent

Able to
classify
computer
main
components.

Not able to
classify the
main
components.

Able to
classify
some of the
main
components.

Able to
classify
some of the
main
components.

Able to
classify the
main
components.

Able to
classify the
main
components

Able to
specify the
computer
components
functions.

Not able to
specify the
functions.

Not able to
specify the
functions.

Know some
of the
functions.

Know some
of the
functions.

Know the
main
components
functions.

CRITERIA

SSK3000 Sem. 2 2014/2015.

Update : 25 Feb 2015

LAB QUESTION / ACTIVITIES:

1. Analyze the personal computer that you are using in the lab. List out at least FIVE
computer components that are visible to you, according to the following
categories:
Input device

Mouse
Scanner
Keyboard
Digitizer
Webcams

Output device

Printer
Speakers
Headphone
Microphone
Monitor

System Unit

CD-ROM
RAM
Motherboard
Case
CPU

Memory

RAM
ROM
Flash memory
Hard disk drive
Optical disc drive

Storage Device

DVD+RW
CD+R
Flash
Floppy Disk
Smart Media

Communication
Device

Modem
Bluetooth
Router
Wi-fi
Network
Connector

2. Specify at least TWO functions for all the components that you have specified in
Question 1 above (e.g. mouse to draw a graphical image in MS-Paint.)
Remember, each device or component performs specific purposes for computer
operation.
3. It is important to know the configuration and the components that are installed in
our computer. Most operating systems have a utility program, which allows the
user to inspect the installed components and the status for each component.
Microsoft Windows also provide this program. Based on the instructions from the
demonstrator, find the utility program.
How to open the Device Manager utility program in MS-Windows:
Select the Start Button.
Click the Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager.

Inspect the network adaptors installed in your computer and specify the
information that you found.
a) Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I217-LM
b) VirtualBox Host-only Ethernet Adapter
4. There are several main computer components that are not visible to computer
users. Based on what you have learned in class and from the experience of using
the utility program, specify FIVE computer components that exist inside the
computer that you are using. (Ask the demonstrator to help you to identify the
components if you are not sure.)
a) Processor
b) RAM
c) Motherboard
d) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
e) Power supply

SSK3000 Sem. 2 2014/2015.

Update : 25 Feb 2015