Riddle: The Computer System Challenge


The Computer System ChallengeOnline version Riddles about common computer parts. by YAKILI LMS 1 I show pictures and words from the computer and sit on your desk in front of you. Hints 1 I am also called a display or screen. 2 I sit on your desk and connect to the computer as part of the system. 3 I am the display you look at to see programs and games. 2 I have keys but can't open locks. Hints 1 It can be wired or wireless. 2 You press me to write on a screen. 3 I help you type letters and numbers. 3 I started as a big box in the living room that showed moving pictures. Hints 1 Modern ones are flat panels and can connect to the internet. 2 Early models were bulky and used antennas. 3 It shows moving pictures and sounds. 4 I have numbered and lettered buttons used to text or dial on many devices. What am I? Hints 1 Used for typing messages and dialing calls. 2 Has numbers 0-9 and sometimes letters on the keys. 3 Found on most mobile phones. 5 I fit in your hand and make devices work from across the room. Hints 1 You use me to switch channels or operate a TV from a distance. 2 It communicates with devices using signals you can't see. 3 It has buttons like Power and Volume. 6 A small device you point at a screen to press buttons from the couch. Hints 1 Many devices like TV, DVD players, and game consoles can be controlled with it. 2 It's common in living rooms to change channels and volume. 3 You don't touch the screen; you point it instead. 7 I am a place you visit to borrow books, study quietly, and learn from many stories. Hints 1 It has shelves of books and a quiet reading area. 2 A librarian can guide you to information. 3 It helps you borrow books. 8 I tell rooms how warm or cool to be. Hints 1 I am often seen on walls in homes and schools. 2 You set a number to pick the temperature. 3 I help keep rooms comfy by controlling temperature. 9 I am a device you move with your hand to point on a screen. Hints 1 Keep me clean with a dry cloth and wash hands before using to stay healthy. 2 I have buttons to click. 3 Used to move the cursor on a computer. 10 I am a small picture that represents an action on your computer screen. Hints 1 Examples include a trash can (delete) and a printer (print). 2 I help you do things without typing long words. 3 I am a tiny graphic on the screen.

1

I show pictures and words from the computer and sit on your desk in front of you.

Hints

1

I am also called a display or screen.

2

I sit on your desk and connect to the computer as part of the system.

3

I am the display you look at to see programs and games.

2

I have keys but can't open locks.

Hints

1

It can be wired or wireless.

2

You press me to write on a screen.

3

I help you type letters and numbers.

3

I started as a big box in the living room that showed moving pictures.

Hints

1

Modern ones are flat panels and can connect to the internet.

2

Early models were bulky and used antennas.

3

It shows moving pictures and sounds.

4

I have numbered and lettered buttons used to text or dial on many devices. What am I?

Hints

1

Used for typing messages and dialing calls.

2

Has numbers 0-9 and sometimes letters on the keys.

3

Found on most mobile phones.

5

I fit in your hand and make devices work from across the room.

Hints

1

You use me to switch channels or operate a TV from a distance.

2

It communicates with devices using signals you can't see.

3

It has buttons like Power and Volume.

6

A small device you point at a screen to press buttons from the couch.

Hints

1

Many devices like TV, DVD players, and game consoles can be controlled with it.

2

It's common in living rooms to change channels and volume.

3

You don't touch the screen; you point it instead.

7

I am a place you visit to borrow books, study quietly, and learn from many stories.

Hints

1

It has shelves of books and a quiet reading area.

2

A librarian can guide you to information.

3

It helps you borrow books.

8

I tell rooms how warm or cool to be.

Hints

1

I am often seen on walls in homes and schools.

2

You set a number to pick the temperature.

3

I help keep rooms comfy by controlling temperature.

9

I am a device you move with your hand to point on a screen.

Hints

1

Keep me clean with a dry cloth and wash hands before using to stay healthy.

2

I have buttons to click.

3

Used to move the cursor on a computer.

10

I am a small picture that represents an action on your computer screen.

Hints

1

Examples include a trash can (delete) and a printer (print).

2

I help you do things without typing long words.

3

I am a tiny graphic on the screen.

You can integrate the game into an LMS compatible with LTI 1.1 or LTI 1.3 such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard. This way, the scores will be automatically saved into the platform’s gradebook.

The Computer System Challenge

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The Computer System ChallengeOnline version

by YAKILI LMS

I show pictures and words from the computer and sit on your desk in front of you.

Hints

I have keys but can't open locks.

Hints

I started as a big box in the living room that showed moving pictures.

Hints

I have numbered and lettered buttons used to text or dial on many devices. What am I?

Hints

I fit in your hand and make devices work from across the room.

Hints

A small device you point at a screen to press buttons from the couch.

Hints

I am a place you visit to borrow books, study quietly, and learn from many stories.

Hints

I tell rooms how warm or cool to be.

Hints

I am a device you move with your hand to point on a screen.

Hints

I am a small picture that represents an action on your computer screen.

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