Robotics - revision 1

A device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it is known as a ...

• CPU

• Sensor

• ROM

• Microcontroller

RAM is non-volatile, and ROM is volatile.

• True

• False

RAM is the "working memory" of the computer, storing information and instructions to be acted upon by the CPU.

• True

• False

RISC stands for...

• Reduced instruction set computer

• Reduced information set computer

• Really interesting super computer

Tick all that apply: advantages of RISCs are...

• Higher performance due to a simplified instruction set

• Lower energy usage

• Lower heat waste

• Cheaper to produce

Select all that apply: examples of CPU instructions include...

• Adding two numbers

• Multiplying two numbers

• Comparing two values to see which is larger

• Producing a great scrambled eggs recipe

A self contained computer on a single chip - with CPU, RAM and ROM - is an example of a...

• Microprocessor

• Microcontroller

A processor containing integrated logic and control processing elements is known as a...

• Microprocessor

• Microcontroller

A resistive touch sensors is triggered by...

• Pressure applied to the sensor

• Electrical charge passing between the user and sensor

Gyroscopic sensors measure...

• The earth's magnetism

• Angular velocity