G6: Practice Exercise for Graded Task 2

What does Arduino IDE stand for?

• Arduino Integrated Development Environment

• Arduino Integrated Development Electronics

• Arduino Integrated Data Environment

• Arduino Integrated Data Electronics

Which of the following programming languages is NOT a text-based one?

• Scratch

• C++

• HTML

• Javascript

Which of the following statements does NOT describe Arduino IDE software?

• It uses block-based programming.

• It used text-based programming.

• The code is typed into the IDE and sent to the Arduino via USB cable.

• It converts the code you write into instructions that Arduino can understand.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about installing Arduino IDE software?

• Arduino IDE can only be installed on Windows enabled laptops.

• Arduino IDE can only be installed on Mac enabled laptops.

• Arduino IDE is not a free software to download and install.

• You need to run the .exe file located in Downloads folder to install the Arduino IDE.

What is the first step in downloading the Arduino IDE software?

• Go to Download Options and choose your Windows specs or MAC version.

• Click Just Download.

• Go to the website: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software

• Run the .exe file.

How will you differentiate Arduino IDE to Scratch?

• Arduino IDE software uses text-based programming while Scratch uses block-based programming.

• Arduino IDE software uses block-based programming while Scratch uses text-based programming.

• Both Arduino IDE and Scratch use text-based programming.

• Both Arduino IDE and Scratch use block-based programming.

Once you open the Arduino IDE software, you need to go to TOOLS, and look for the option "Board". What is the type of board you will choose?

• Arduino Uno

• Arduino Nano

• Arduino Leonardo

• Arduino Micro

Which of the following components or materials is NOT needed in connecting Arduino board to Arduino IDE?

• USB cable

• Arduino board

• Arduino IDE

• None of the options.

Among the five menus in the Arduino IDE software, which one will you click to save your sketch?

• FILE

• EDIT

• SKETCH

• TOOLS

The following are the steps to test if your Arduino is working, EXCEPT?

• Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the Arduino.

• Plug the USB cable into one of your computer's USB port.

• Green LED power indicator illuminates. Orange LED near pin 14 is blinking.

• Green LED power indicator illuminates. Orange LED near pin 13 is blinking.