Pico & MicroPython - Physical Computing 1

What is physical computing primarily about?

• Developing software for computers only

• Controlling real-world objects through programming

• Learning to use standard computer applications

• Repairing hardware components of computers

What can the GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi Pico be used for?

• Increasing the device's storage capacity

• Controlling and receiving input from electronic devices

• Enhancing the screen resolution

• Connecting to the internet

What type of pins do most of the Raspberry Pi Pico's pins function as?

• Output-only pins

• Input-only pins

• General-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins

• Fixed-purpose pins

What type of input/output does a GPxx_ADCx pin on the Pico support?

• Digital input only

• Analog output only

• Both analog input and digital output

• Neither analog nor digital signals

Which sensor is specified in the hardware components for detecting motion?

• LM35 temperature sensor

• HC-SR501 PIR sensor

• MPU-6050 gyro sensor

• DHT11 humidity sensor

What is the primary function of a breadboard in physical computing projects?

• To store electronic components

• To connect components without soldering

• To supply power to electronic devices

• To program microcontrollers

Which type of switch remains active only while being pressed?

• Toggle switch

• Rotary switch

• Push-button switch

• Latching switch

What is the main purpose of a light-emitting diode (LED) in a circuit?

• To control electrical current

• To emit light when powered

• To connect different components

• To measure electrical resistance

What does a potentiometer primarily function as in electronic devices?

• A sensor

• A variable resistor

• A display unit

• A power supply

What is the primary function of a piezoelectric buzzer?

• To display visuals

• To produce a buzzing noise

• To control volume

• To sense movement