Grade 7 Microcontroller Quiz

Which component can you connect to a microcontroller to receive data? (2 marks)

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Which component can you connect to a microcontroller to send an output? (2 marks)

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Which component can give a sound output? (3 marks)

• Push button

• Buzzer

• Light emitting diode

• Servomotor

Which component can you use to turn a wheel? (3 marks)

• Push button

• Buzzer

• Light emitting diode

• Servomotor

You are building a system. It will need to know when it is day or night. What component should you use? (3 marks)

• Ambient light sensor

• Buzzer

• Light emitting diode

• Temperature sensor

You have a car. It does not work when it is too cold. What component can you use to help? (3 marks)

• Ambient light sensor

• Buzzer

• Light emitting diode

• Temperature sensor

You are using a Maker microcontroller. What can you use to add more space for components? (3 marks)

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What is troubleshooting? (3 marks)

• A method used to solve a problem

• A way to create a problem

• A method used to make the project longer

• A way to make the project cheaper

You have 3 components connected to a microcontroller. One component is not working properly. What do you do first? (3 marks)

• Check the power is on.

• Check the keyboard is connected to the computer.

• Check that all the pin connections are correct.

• Check the code is correct.

You try to upload software to the Maker. The computer cannot see the microcontroller. What is the first thing you check? (3 marks)

• Check the microcontroller is connected to the computer.

• Check the components are connected to the microcontroller.

• Check the code on the computer is correct.

• Check the keyboard is connected to the microcontroller.