Peripheral Devices Quiz - Fun Information Technology Lesson Aid for Kids

Peripheral Devices Quiz (Master Computers) is a free online knowledge level game challenging you to recognise sound, image, and data processing peripherals! Learn the use of different computer hardware devices by matching them to their correct tasks in this engaging digital exercise. This interactive computer science activity is a fantastic tool for game-based learning, allowing students to visually study physical computer parts directly in their web browser. Complete these interactive learning games to earn a Knowledge Level! These cool educational games are excellent teacher tools, lesson aids, and exciting fun homework for informatics and ICT classes. Enjoy play-based learning activities online, master your hardware identification skills, and discover fun educational games for students and free interactive games for primary school!

Did You Know? The First Computer Mouse

The very first computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1964 and was made entirely out of wood! It had only one button and used two metal wheels to detect movement. Today's modern optical and laser mice still serve the exact same purpose as that original wooden block: to act as an essential input peripheral device.

How to play Master Computers

The objective of the game is to solve the IT test by clicking one of the four pictures at the bottom of the screen. In the upper part of the screen, there are hint pictures indicating a specific hardware task, and you must select the correct peripheral device that performs that task. Some questions have more than one correct answer, and there are jokers available to help you solve the mystery. Have fun exploring computer hardware with these browser-based educational games for kids!

Knowledge Achievements:
Winning the test rewards you with +1 Knowledge Level.
The download version includes an executable file for Windows OS.

Master Computers Test Interactive IT Education Game

Class Subject: Peripheral Devices

A peripheral device connects to a computer system to add functionality. Examples are a mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer, and scanner. A computer peripheral is a device that is connected to a computer but is not part of the core computer architecture (unlike the CPU or power supply).

Subjects and devices included in this test are:
Year of computer birth, Microphone, Web Camera, CRT Monitor, TFT Monitor, Wi-Fi Internet Access point (Router), Printer, Scanner, Digital Camera, and Projector.

Examples of Peripheral Devices Covered:

CRT Monitor Output Device

TFT Monitor Output Device

Printer Output Device

Scanner Input Device

Digital Camera Input/Output

Questions and Answers!

• What is an Input Device?
An input device is a peripheral used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system. Common examples include keyboards, mice, scanners, digital cameras, and microphones. They let you "talk" to the computer.

• What is an Output Device?
An output device receives data from a computer, usually for display, projection, or physical reproduction. Examples include monitors, printers, projectors, and speakers. They let the computer "talk" back to you.

• What is the difference between a CRT and a TFT monitor?
A CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is the older, very heavy, box-like monitor that used vacuum tubes. A TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) is a modern, thin, flat-panel LCD screen that uses much less power and takes up far less space on a desk!