Basic Concepts in Technology and Programming

What is an algorithm?

• A rotating part that causes motion

• An ordered set of instructions to carry out a task

• A system that uses toothed gears

• A tool for comparing solutions

What does an animatronic refer to?

• A freehand drawing

• A system that transmits motion

• An automated robot figure that moves life-like

• A block of code triggered by an event

What is automation?

• A technique to control a process without human input

• A system that uses toothed gears

• A rotating part that causes motion

• A systematic problem-solving strategy

What does autonomous mean?

• Operating with direct human control

• Operating without direct human control

• A system that transmits motion

• A tool for comparing solutions

What is a bevel gear?

• A system that uses toothed gears

• A system that transmits motion between cone-shaped gears

• A block of code triggered by an event

• A freehand drawing

What is a cam and follower?

• A rotating part that causes another part to move

• A system that uses chain links

• A tool for comparing solutions

• A systematic problem-solving strategy

What is CamelCase?

• A system that uses toothed gears

• The writing of compound words with capital letters

• A block of code triggered by an event

• A freehand drawing

What is a chain drive?

• A system that uses toothed gears and chain links

• A tool for comparing solutions

• A rotating part that causes motion

• A systematic problem-solving strategy

What is a concept sketch?

• A block of code triggered by an event

• A freehand drawing showing a design idea

• A system that transmits motion

• A tool for comparing solutions

What is a condition in programming?

• A system that uses toothed gears

• An expression that evaluates to true or false

• A rotating part that causes motion

• A systematic problem-solving strategy