Arduino Fundamentals Assessment

What is the primary purpose of the Arduino platform?

• To serve as a closed-source tool for advanced engineers

• To empower hobbyists, makers, and engineers with an open-source electronics platform

• To function as a gaming system for entertainment

• To replace traditional computers

What role does the microcontroller play in an Arduino board?

• It supplies power to the board

• It acts as the brain that powers projects

• It connects sensors to the board

• It regulates the voltage

What is the purpose of the versatile pins on an Arduino board?

• To store data for projects

• To connect a variety of sensors and devices

• To provide power to the board

• To program the microcontroller

How can an Arduino board receive power?

• Only through a USB connection

• Only via an external power source

• Through either a USB connection or an external power source

• Through wireless charging

Which pin on the Arduino board is used to supply external power, such as from a battery or adapter?

• 5V

• GND

• VIN

• 3.3V

Which pins provide regulated power output for external components?

• VIN and GND

• 5V and 3.3V

• Only 5V

• Only GND

What is the function of the GND (Ground) pin on the Arduino board?

• To supply power to components

• To serve as the reference point for all electrical circuits

• To output regulated voltage

• To connect sensors directly

What happens when the reset button on an Arduino board is pressed?

• The program is permanently erased

• The running program restarts

• The board’s voltage increases

• All sensors are disconnected

Which Arduino variant is described as the most popular and ideal for beginners?

• Arduino Nano

• Arduino Mega

• Arduino Uno

• Arduino Due

How does the Arduino Nano differ from the Uno?

• It has more processing power

• It has a smaller footprint

• It offers more I/O pins

• It is larger in size