Middle School Robotics Quiz

What is the purpose of a gripper on a robot?

• To clean surfaces

• To provide stability

• To pick up and hold objects

• To provide power

What is a robot arm used for?

• Making sandwiches

• Performing tasks that require reaching and manipulating objects

• Typing on a keyboard

• Playing video games

What is a programming language commonly used in robotics?

• French

• Spanish

• Python

• German

What is a robot?

• A type of computer virus

• A machine that can carry out tasks autonomously or under remote control

• A type of car

• A type of plant

What is the purpose of sensors in a robot?

• To make the robot look more attractive

• To detect and respond to changes in the environment

• To play music

• To measure temperature

What is a microcontroller in robotics?

• A tiny robot

• A small computer that serves as the brain of a robot

• A type of battery

• A type of sensor

What is an obstacle avoidance sensor used for in robotics?

• To detect and avoid obstacles in the robot's path

• To detect and attract obstacles

• To make loud noises

• To measure temperature

What is robotics?

• The study of rocks

• The study of robots

• The study of rockets

• The study of reptiles

Which of the following is a basic component of a robot?

• Motor

• Potato

• Carrot

• Umbrella

Which of the following is NOT a type of robot locomotion?

• Walking

• Rolling

• Swimming

• Flying