Robotics Test

In the following picture, both gears will turn at the same speed and in the same direction. True or false?

• True

• False

_______ allow multiple electrical components to be connected in a circuit without soldering or special connectors.

• Arduinos

• Breadboards

• Resistors

• None of the above

Components in robotics systems can only be physically connected one way, so errors are very unlikely. True or false?

• True

• False

Servomotors allow a robotic system to ________ within its environment

• Sense

• Plan

• Act

• Perceive

What is not typically part of the value of an inventory checklist?

• It displays the cost of the components included.

• It displays the quantity of the components included.

• It may be used to display important procedures once components are accounted for.

• It can be used to keep track of which technician completed certain tasks.

A microcontroller (like an Arduino Uno) serves as the robot’s ________.

• Power supply

• Structure

• Programming environment

• Brain

What purpose does a programming environment have in a robotics system?

• It is used to provide instructions for the robot to carry out.

• It is used to transfer code from a computer to a robot brain.

• Both of the above.

• None of the above.

Why are testbeds helpful to technicians?

• They allow technicians to easily verify the quantity of components.

• They allow technicians to test components and the connections between them.

• They allow technicians to write programs without compiler issues.

• Actually, they are generally not helpful to technicians.

_____ are often used in robotics systems to display what state the robot brain and other components are in.

• Resistors

• Breadboards

• Servomotors

• Signal or Status lights

Which of the following is a digital output?

• A breadboard

• A LED

• A Touch Sensor

• A 3.3V Battery