Innovators and Makers

Question 1

What is required for a physical computing system?

Accepted Answer

The system is interactive with its environment

Question 2

The process of reducing complexity by hiding unnecessary details to make it easier prob solve

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Abstraction

Question 3

What is a sensor?

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A device that transfers signals to an output device

Question 4

What is the first step in the design process

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Define the problem

Question 5

Which of the following is an analog sensor that can adjust lights based upon light recieved?

Accepted Answer

Photocell Resistor

Question 6

What coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown above?

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1,2

Question 7

Which of the following are not part of the micro:bit?

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Flex sensor

Question 8

Which of the following is considered an Internet of Things (loT) device?

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Two micro:bits sending data packets with a BLE antenna

Question 9

What icon do i need to leave a comment in my code

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gears

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of algorithmic thinking

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less complex

Question 11

What does LED stand for

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light emitting diode

Question 12

In MakeCode, where can you find the repeat command?

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Loops

Question 13

What is the force behind a flow of current called?

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Voltge

Question 14

A simulator that imitates a program or events is an

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Emulator

Question 15

Which of the following will NOT connect smart devices?

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Robotic technology

Question 16

What is a compiler

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program that translates code into a lang that computers read

Question 17

Whats the first step in debugging your system

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check your hardware

Question 18

What shape marks the beginning of your flowchart

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Circle

Question 19

Which does NOT transfer data from one device to another

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Sound Waves

Question 20

An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task is a/an

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algorithm

Question 21

Which of the following is an output device

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Buzzer

Question 22

What coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown?

Accepted Answer

3,2

Question 23

When code tracing, what are the three colums needed?

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Code, outcome, correct

Question 24

When developing programs why are iterative processes used?

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An iterative process requires testing hardware and adjusting

Question 25

Which of the following is an input device?

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Photocell

Question 26

If a current changes direction, what is it called

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alternating

Question 27

1000 milliseconds is how long in seconds?

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1 second

Question 28

When code tracing why is it important to iteratively test the parts of the program?

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To isolate errors in the outcomes of code

Question 29

Why is it important to share physical computing projects with others?

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To have others interact with the system and provide feedback

Question 30

In the MakeCode environment, wher is the 'show leds' command located?

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Basic

Question 31

A diagram that represents an algorithms, and uses geometric symbols to show action is called

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flow chart

Question 32

What is the file type associated with the Makecode environment

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.hex

Question 33

Why is creating elegant code helpful when programming physical computing systems?

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It makes the code readable and easier to understand

Question 34

Which of the following activities describes the field of computer science?

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Designing and using computational applications and systems

Question 35

How does the use of abstractions make code easier to read and understand

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It consolidates or simplifies a set of code

Question 36

What are the roles of pair programmers called?

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navigators and Drivers

Question 37

What do you call data that ranges on a continuous side?

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Analog

Question 38

When creating a program, how does the use of comments help a computer scientist debug probs?

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Comments describe the code, logic and desired outcomes

Question 39

In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, what are the blocks of code grouped in?

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drawers

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