The computer is a combination of several devices. Each device performs a particular task – do you know what they are?

This is an online quiz for children. Click on the answer you think is correct to find out. Scroll down to start the quiz for kids: Computer Hardware


It is a small magnetic disk enclosed in a plastic cover that is used to store data for a microcomputer.

Floppy disk

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Compact disc

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Optical disc

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Zip disk

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This device is used by the operator to move a pointer freely on the computer screen so as to select operations or manipulate text or graphics.

Modem

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Mouse

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UPS

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CPU

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Which device is used by a computer to display graphics and information on a video screen?

Keyboard

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CPU

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Modem

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Monitor

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A device consisting of a number of mechanical buttons which the user presses to input characters to a computer.

Typewriter

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Game pad

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This can also be called the brain of the computer.

CPU

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UPS

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RAM

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ROM

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Which device is used to print text and images on paper?

Printer

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Scanner

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CD writer

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Tablet

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A device used for converting text and images into a digital format and storing it in a computer.

Printer

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Scanner

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CD writer

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Plotter

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This device is guaranteed to provide power to a computer if there is a power failure.

Unpredictable processing system

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Generator

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Central processing unit

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Uninterruptible power supply

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A device for converting digital data into sound signals which can be transmitted over telephone wires. It is used for communication.

Telephone

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Decoder

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Modem

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Multiplexer

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A small plastic disc used for the storage of digital data, originally developed for audio systems. What is it called?

Compact disc

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Floppy disk

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Optical disc

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Zip disk

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