Robots and Microcontrollers 2

What is a microcontroller commonly used for?

• High-end gaming

• Simple, automated tasks

• Data storage

• Image editing

Which device would most likely have a microprocessor?

• Light switch

• Computer

• Microwave

• Remote control

Which microcontroller type is best for high-performance industrial automation?

• 8-bit

• 16-bit

• 32-bit

• AVR

Which of these is a mid-range microcontroller?

• 8-bit

• 16-bit

• 32-bit

• PIC

What feature makes AVR microcontrollers popular in schools?

• High price

• Low availability

• Simplicity and efficiency

• No documentation

How do microcontrollers 'know' what to do?

• By guessing

• Through pre-programmed instructions

• By copying a computer

• They ask a person

Which of these is NOT a function of a microcontroller?

• Control motors

• Browse the internet

• Manage sensors

• Operate appliances

What year was the robot Sophia created?

• 2000

• 1980

• 2016

• 1996

What powers a TV remote to send signals?

• Water

• Wind

• Infrared or radio waves

• Sound waves

Why are microcontrollers often used in household appliances?

• They are expensive

• They are slow

• They are efficient and compact

• They make noise