Arduino Theory Quiz 1

What is a microcontroller?

• a programmable device that receives data from inputs in order to produce one or more outputs.

• a device that is only found in a television remote control

• another word for the Thinkershield

• a device that contains inputs and outputs, and makes learning to code easier

What is the function of the circled components?

• Inputs

• Processors

• Potentiometers

• Outputs

What is the most likely input for a night light?

• A touch sensor (a button switches it on and off)

• A light sensor (detects light levels)

• A motion sensor (detects movement)

• A sound sensor (detects sound)

What is the definition of a 'shield'?

• The name of the software that code is entered into and manipulated while coding a microcontroller

• Another name for the tiny microcontroller on board the Arduino

• Helps to protect your body in a battle

• Used with microcontrollers to create an easy-to-use interface for developing control technology systems

Which of the following is NOT an example of a control technology?

• A microphone

• A car

• A pencil

• A dishwasher

What is binary code used for?

• A coding base language for all computers

• A coding language for beginners only

• Coding an Arduino

• Coding a Thinkershield