Getting Started with Arduino

What is Arduino?

• A programming language

• A closed-source electronics platform

• An open-source electronics platform

• A hardware manufacturing company

Where was Arduino initially developed?

• Paris, France

• Ivrea, Italy

• Berlin, Germany

• London, England

Who is NOT a member of the Arduino core development team?

• Massimo Banzi

• David Cuartielles

• Nicholas Zambetti

• Elon Musk

Which of the following is a key advantage of Arduino?

• Expensive components

• Proprietary software

• Cross-platform support

• Limited programming options

What is NOT something Arduino can do?

• Activate a motor

• Publish something online

• Cook food

• Turn on an LED

Which of the following best describes Arduino’s software?

• Closed-source

• Open-source and extensible

• Difficult to use

• Compatible only with Windows

Which component on the Arduino board processes the instructions given by the user?

• Microcontroller
• Capacitor
• Resistor
• LED

Which of the following programming languages is closest to the Arduino programming language?

• C/C++
• Ruby
• Java
• Python

How does the Arduino board connect to a computer for programming?

• The Arduino board connects wirelessly via Bluetooth.
• The Arduino board connects through an Ethernet cable.
• The Arduino board connects using a serial port.
• The Arduino board connects to a computer via a USB cable.

What is the primary purpose of the Arduino IDE?

• To design hardware components for Arduino boards.
• To create 3D models for Arduino projects.
• To manage project budgets for Arduino development.
• To write, compile, and upload code to Arduino boards.