Module 4: Robotics is Hard & Soft

Define hardware.

• The physical components that make up a technological device, such as a computer, robot, smartphone, and any accessories used along with these devices.

• The programs and applications that provide the useful functionality for the robot, computer, or other device.

• A store that sells wood

• Something that is hard to wear

Define software.

• The physical components that make up a technological device, such as a computer, robot, smartphone, and any accessories used along with these devices.

• The programs and applications that provide the useful functionality for the robot, computer, or other hardware device.

• A store that sells soft wood.

• Something that is soft.

Your keyboard for your computer is an example of:

• Malware

• Hardware

• Firmware

• Software

The Facebook mobile app is an example of:

• Hardware

• Software

• Malware

• Firmware

The unit of measurement which is used to measure the brightness of light is called:

• Feet

• Luminosity

• Light

• Lux

The hardware component that allows the robot to spin on its axis without losing its balance is called the:

• Thermometer

• Infrared

• Gyroscope

• Accelerometer

The polycarbonate shell functions as all of the following EXCEPT:

• A window to look at the internal components

• The protective covering

• The “brain” of the robot

• A clear exoskeleton for the robo

The LED Matrix, as shown above, can do all of the following EXCEPT:

• Make the robot talk

• Display scrolling text

• Light up with different colors

• Display animations

The robot has all of the following sensors except:

• Accelerometer

• Audio Sensor

• Light Sensor

• Infrared Sensor

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The accelerometer measures:

• A robot’s rotations per second

• Changes in the robot's rate of speed

• A robot’s velocity

• All of these choices are correct

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