Microcontrollers Quiz

Which of the following devices likely contains a microcontroller?

• A wooden chair

• A digital clock

• A paper notebook

• A glass bottle

What is the BASIC Stamp 2?

• A type of software

• A microcontroller module

• A type of battery

• A digital display

Which company produces the BASIC Stamp 2 module?

• Intel

• Parallax Inc.

• Microsoft

• Apple

What is the significance of Figure 1-1 in the document?

• It shows historical computers

• It shows devices with microcontrollers

• It shows types of batteries

• It shows types of software

Where was the underwater ROV constructed and tested?

• NASA

• MATE

• MIT

• Caltech

What is the first module in the series shown in Figure 1-3?

• BS2e

• BS2sx

• BS2

• BS2p24

What type of devices are built with microcontrollers according to the text?

• Only consumer appliances

• Only robots

• Consumer appliances, robots, and high-tech devices

• Only aerospace designs

What is the purpose of the MATE competitions?

• To sell robots

• To coordinate international ROV competitions

• To develop new software

• To teach programming

What is the function of the BASIC Stamp in the autonomous robot?

• To display video

• To control motor settings

• To exchange information with a laptop

• To measure temperature

What is the purpose of the mechanical millipede robot?

• To fly autonomously

• To help control and orchestrate the motion of legs

• To measure depth

• To display video