Getting Started with SPIKE Prime

A robot can perform tasks when we program it. Which of the following is a command you might give to a robot?

• Move forward

• Sing a song

• Paint a masterpiece without instructions

• Read your mind

What does SPIKE Prime consist of?

• Only hardware

• Only software

• Hardware and software

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a hardware component of SPIKE Prime?

• Hub

• Motors

• Sensors

• SPIKE app

Fill in the blank: The SPIKE app lets us write ________ for SPIKE Prime.

• instructions

• stories

• songs

• recipes

List any two hardware components of SPIKE Prime.

• Hub, motors (other correct answers: sensors, technic pieces)

• Bluetooth dongle, HDMI cable

• Printer, monitor

• Webcam, mouse

Where can you access the Lego Spike Prime Software online?

• LEGO Education SPIKE

• Google Play Store

• Apple App Store

• Microsoft Office

What is firmware? Fill in the blank: Firmware is a special type of ______ you load onto your SPIKE Prime robot so it can understand your programs.

• software

• hardware

• plastic

• battery

How do you download the firmware for your SPIKE Prime robot?

• Connect the Hub to your device via USB cable, open the app, and follow the prompt to download the firmware.

• Download the firmware from the internet and install it manually.

• Use Bluetooth to connect and download the firmware automatically.

• No download is required; the firmware is pre-installed.

According to the instructions, what should you select after choosing 'New Project' to open a blank programming canvas?

• Code Blocks

• Word Blocks

• Number Blocks

• Color Blocks

What is the purpose of the 'Programming Canvas' in the programming environment?

• To store files

• To build and create programs

• To display errors

• To change settings