Microcontroller Quiz

What is a microcontroller?

• A type of computer software

• A device that manages and controls electronic devices

• A programming language for creating games

• A tool for designing computer hardware

What can you do with a microcontroller like the Micro:bit when combined with coding software like MakeCode?

• Design cool physical computing projects

• Write essays and reports for school

• Create music playlists

• Edit videos

What is one of the learning outcomes for students working with microcontrollers?

• Learn to type faster

• Engage in pair programming as a way of collaborating with a partner

• Study the history of microcontrollers

• Practice public speaking

What is the term used to describe creating or using devices that interact with the world around us?

• Microcontroller

• Software

• Physical computing

• Pair programming

What is a microcontroller?

• A method of working in pairs to write code

• A portable storage device

• A small device used to control other devices and machines

• A set of instructions that a computer understands

What is pair programming?

• Sending information or data to a device

• A method of working in pairs where one person "drives" the laptop while the other "navigates"

• A cord that transfers data and information from the computer to a device

• Using resources to solve issues as they arise

What does the term 'software' refer to?

• Portable storage device that can store and move files

• Term used to describe computer programs

• Cord that transfers data and information from the computer to a device

• Creating or using devices that interact with the world around us

What is the definition of 'code' in the context of computing?

• Using resources to solve issues as they arise

• Set of instructions that a computer understands

• Method of working in pairs to write code

• Small device used to control other devices and machines

What does 'upload' mean?

• Taking information or data from a device or computer

• Sending information or data to a device or computer

• Portable storage device that can store and move files

• Using resources to solve issues as they arise

What is the opposite of 'upload'?

• USB to micro-USB cable

• Troubleshooting

• Download

• USB flash drive