BBC micro:bit MicroPython Quiz

What is the primary function of the accelerometer in the BBC micro:bit?

• To detect gestures

• To play music

• To display images

• To connect to the internet

Which gesture is NOT recognized by the BBC micro:bit?

• shake

• jump

• freefall

• face up

What does the 'current_gesture' method return?

• A list

• A string

• A number

• A boolean

What is the purpose of the 'while True' loop in the gesture detection program?

• To run the program once

• To display a message

• To continuously check for gestures

• To stop the program

What does the 'was_gesture' method return when a shake is detected?

• A string

• A number

• True

• False

What is the default display character in the Magic-8 ball program?

• The number 8

• A blank screen

• A question mark

• A smiley face

What is the purpose of the 'sleep(1000)' command in the Magic-8 ball program?

• To detect a gesture

• To display the answer

• To make the device think

• To clear the screen

How does the BBC micro:bit detect a 'shake' gesture?

• By using the light sensor

• By using the accelerometer

• By using the temperature sensor

• By using the compass

What happens when the 'display.scroll' method is used in a program?

• It shows a static image

• It scrolls text across the screen

• It changes the LED brightness

• It plays a sound

Which component of the BBC micro:bit is responsible for detecting orientation?

• The accelerometer

• The radio module

• The LED matrix

• The buttons