Exploring Raspberry Pi Fundamentals

What is a Raspberry Pi?

• A Raspberry Pi is a gaming console.

• A Raspberry Pi is a compact, low-cost computer used for programming and electronics projects.

• A Raspberry Pi is a smartphone.

• A Raspberry Pi is a type of fruit.

What operating systems can run on a Raspberry Pi?

• Fedora

• Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, LibreELEC, Windows 10 IoT Core

• Android

• macOS

What is the purpose of the GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi?

• To power the Raspberry Pi

• To store data permanently

• To connect to the internet wirelessly

• The purpose of the GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi is to interface with external hardware components.

How many GPIO pins are available on a Raspberry Pi 4?

• 24

• 26

• 30

• 40

What programming language is commonly used for GPIO programming on Raspberry Pi?

• Ruby

• Python

• C++

• Java

What is the function of the 'import RPi.GPIO as GPIO' statement in Python?

• It imports the RPi.GPIO library for data analysis.

• It initializes the Raspberry Pi operating system.

• It imports the RPi.GPIO library for controlling GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi.

• It sets up a web server on the Raspberry Pi.

How do you set a GPIO pin as an output in Python?

• GPIO.configure(pin_number, GPIO.OUT)

• GPIO.setup(pin_number, GPIO.INPUT)

• GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BOARD)

• import RPi.GPIO as GPIO\nGPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)\nGPIO.setup(pin_number, GPIO.OUT)

What command is used to read the state of a GPIO pin?

• digitalRead(pinNumber)

• readGPIO(pinNumber)

• checkPin(pinNumber)

• getPinState(pinNumber)

What is the purpose of a breadboard in Raspberry Pi projects?

• To power the Raspberry Pi directly without a power supply.

• To store data permanently for Raspberry Pi projects.

• The purpose of a breadboard in Raspberry Pi projects is to prototype and test electronic circuits without soldering.

• To connect the Raspberry Pi to the internet.

How can you connect a Raspberry Pi to a monitor?

• Wirelessly connect using Bluetooth

• Connect via USB cable

• Use a VGA adapter

• Use an HDMI cable to connect the Raspberry Pi to the monitor.