Electronic Circuits

What is the difference between an electrical and an electronic circuit?

• Electrical circuits use resistors, electronic circuits do not

• Electrical circuits use current, electronic circuits use energy

• Electrical circuits use large components, electronic circuits use small components

• Electrical circuits control electricity, electronic circuits control signals

What is a key component of an electronic circuit?

• Lightbulb

• Switch

• Capacitor

• Wire

Which component is used to limit the flow of electrical current in a circuit?

• Resistor

• Motor

• Battery

• LED

What does LED stand for?

• Light Electrical Device

• Light Emitting Diode

• Low Energy Diode

• Long-lasting Electric Device

What happens if you connect an LED the wrong way in a circuit?

• It will work normally

• It won’t light up

• It will burn out immediately

• It will blink faster

Which of the following is a basic component in both electrical and electronic circuits?

• Transistor

• Battery

• Capacitor

• Potentiometer

In an electronic circuit, what does a capacitor do?

• A capacitor measures electrical resistance.
• A capacitor stores and releases electrical energy.
• A capacitor amplifies electrical signals.
• A capacitor converts AC to DC.

What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

• To convert AC to DC in a circuit.
• To store electrical energy for later use.
• To increase the voltage in a circuit.
• To control the flow of electricity in a circuit.

What does the microcontroller on the Arduino board do?

• The microcontroller connects the board to the internet.
• The microcontroller executes programmed instructions and controls inputs/outputs.
• The microcontroller is used for storing data only.
• The microcontroller only powers the board.

Which of the following is the programming language used to program the Arduino?

• Python
• C/C++
• Java
• JavaScript