The study evaluated the existing computer laboratory facilities of an HEI in Molino, Bacoor Cavite and its adherence with the industry standards in terms of the following metrics: computer hardware, computer software, safety, size of the laboratory, ventilation and security as assessed by students, employees and industry experts. A comprehensive examination of related books, online journals and articles, unpublished materials and internet resources was done for the technical requirements and operations of computer laboratories. The questionnaire was used as the main tool in gathering the needed information. It was pre-tested by faculty members of the College of Computer Studies of the HEI and Industry Experts and went several revisions based on the inputs and suggestions before the final form was given to the respondents. The statistical tools used were: frequency count, weighted mean, t-test and relative rank. Results were tabulated, interpreted and analyzed and revealed that the computer laboratory facilities of the HEI are “Fairly Adequate†in terms of computer hardware, computer software, safety, size of the lab, ventilation and security. The overall grand mean showed that the computer laboratory facilities of HEI are “Adequate†as assessed by students, employees and industry experts. Moreover, findings of the research revealed that there is no significant difference between the assessments of the students and industry experts / employee respondents on the adequacy of computer laboratory facilities.
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