CSIM Semester Exam

Front

Which of the following is required for a physical computing system?
Options:
The device looks nice for users.
The system can be connected to the internet.
The components are waterproof.
The system is interactive with its environment.

Back

The system is interactive with its environment.

Front

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

Back

Comments describe the code, logic, and desired outcome.

Front

A program should change a straight horizontal line to a smiling emoji when:
- The flex sensor attached to pin 0 is bent to a value of 966, and
- A user presses the A push button on the micro:bit
Which program does this?

Back

Front

Which of the following is an output device? Buzzer, Photocell, Pressure Sensor, Push Button

Back

Buzzer

Front

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

Back

It makes the code readable and easier to understand

Front

Which is the most important component in making a computing system work?

Back

human

Front

The processor of a computer is also known as what?

Back

brain

Front

The processor receives signals and executes the necessary program to create the output desired.

Back

True

Front

How does decomposing help in the process of solving problems?

Back

it helps by breaking down pieces

Front

A conditional statement is a command that performs different actions depending on whether it is yes or no/true or false.

Back

True