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Microcontrollers week 2
Microcontrollers week 2
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Programming is the process of writing instructions for the micro:bit to carry out.
True
False
2
Embedding often means
systems always function as part of a complete device
a program is embedded into the hardware
All the answers are correct.
a program is uploaded to the prototype device.
3
The process of connecting your micro:bit to the device that you are programming it with, like a PC or phone.
Picking
Proramming
Pairing
Programmable
4
Blockly is online editor for micro:bit, that lets you drag and drop coloured blocks to program and also view as Python.
False
True
5
The 5 basic components are input, output, memory, control & logic units.
True
False
6
The speed of microcontrollers is relatively fast compared to microprocessors.
False
True
7
A computer circuit is binary in concept, having only two possible states.
True
False
8
A microprocessor is everything a microcontroller is but without the program ROM on chip.
False
True
9
How many of microcontrollers are there based on bits?
three 8-16, 16-32 & 32-64 bits
one-8-16 bits
Four-8-16, 16-32, 32-64 and 64-128 bits
two 8-16 & 16-32 bits
10
Raspberry Pi is a large, affordable computer that you can use to program the micro:bit.
True
False
11
An electronic circuit is composed of components connected by through which electric current can flow.
False
True
12
Bluetooth is a standard for
wired
communication over short distances. In the case of the micro:bit, it is ble.
True
False
13
_______________can refer to the editors used to program the BBC micro:bit and the programs running on the device itself.
hardware
microchip
software
microprocessor
14
What is an algorithm?
a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations
a precise set of instructions for a computer to follow to complete a task.
All of the above
a strict sequential step by step instruction for problem-solving operations
15
Firmware is like software in that it is changeable, so can be updated but with difficulty.
True
False
16
A microcontroller is a tiny microcomputer on a computer chip.
False
True
17
Variables
are
Green is only partly correct and red is completely correct
all the answers are correct
used to store information to be manipulated in a program
used to store information to be referenced and manipulated in a program
18
The microcontrollers based on memory classified into ______
internal & external
embedded & external memory
8 bit, 16 bit, 32 bit
RISC, CISC
19
The Blockly library ____
adds an editor to your app
All of the above
It represents coding concepts
interlocking blocks.
20
MicroPython
is the Python programming language that is optimised to be used on microcontrollers like the BBC micro:bit.
True
False
21
Precision is
is necessary in algorithms
necessary is programming
all of the above
None of the above
22
A diode a semiconductor device that essentially acts as a one-way switch for current.
False
True
23
The BBC micro:bit device itself and all the bits including a board, processors, sensors, pins, power supply & display.
False
True
24
The BBC micro:bit is a large portable computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together.
False
True
25
What is a computer chip?
basic component of most kinds of electronic devices, especially computers
A computer chip is a small electronic circuit
all these answers are correct
integrated circuit
