HW: Week 2 - Microbits

Front

What are these parts of the Micro:bit? Processor, Compass, Push Button A and B, Battery Connector

Back

Push Button A and B

Answer explanation

There are 2 physical buttons on the Micro:bit but we can write code to perform an action when we press both

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Front

What is the name of the editor you have used to code your Microbit?

Back

Makecode editor

Answer explanation

The makecode editor is what we use to code our Microbit

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Front

When will this piece of code start? Options: When you shake the MicroBit, When you turn on the MicroBit, When you press the A and B buttons on the MicroBit, When you press the A button and then the B button

Back

When you press the A and B buttons on the MicroBit

Answer explanation

This is an example of programming the A+B button, the third button option.

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Front

Select an output? nb: Something that the micro:bit will output back to us

Back

Answer explanation

We can see the LEDs , they are an output of the Micro:bit

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Front

Select an input? nb: This is something we have to push or touch to get data into the micro:bit

Back

Answer explanation

Pushing the button is an input action. The buttons are an input.

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Front

What is the correct definition of an algorithm?

Back

An algorithm is a step by step instructions to solve a problem.

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microbit

Front

What is the Output if the user enters:
Yes

Back

Take an umbrella

Answer explanation

This is a flowchart, you can express an algorithm using a flowchart as well a step by step list.

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Front

When can algorithms be used?

Back

Any time to design solutions to problems

Answer explanation

As you saw during the lesson, we follow algorithms in our day to day lives!

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Front

How confident do you feel about algorithms?

Back

I completely understand them!; I think I get it!; I'm a bit confused!; I have no idea!

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