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Micro:bit: Circuits

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a variable?

a)

A list of steps for solving a problem.

b)

A set of rules that programs follow to execute when certain conditions are met.

c)

A language that a computer understands.

d)

A box that holds values.

2.

What is a conditional? Choose all answers that apply.

a)

IF - ELSE IF - ELSE

b)

A set of rules that a program follows to execute code IF certain conditions are met.

c)

AKA, Conditional Statement

d)

A section of code that is in all computer programs.

3.

A circuit is...

a)

Like lightning or static electricity.

b)

A pathway that electricity follows to power items.

c)

A pathway that only uses a wire.

d)

A pathway that only uses a power source like a battery.

4.

True or False: Electrons flow from the positive terminal of a battery to the negative terminal.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which one of the following items is NOT a good conductor for electricity?

a)

Copper

b)

Water

c)

Silver

d)

Plastic

6.

What is an insulator?

a)

A material that does not easily conduct electricity.

b)

Surround many conductive metals used in electric circuits.

c)

Plastic, glass, and rubber.

d)

All of the above.

7.

What is a load in an electric circuit?

a)

A part of a circuit that turns electricity on/off.

b)

A power source like a battery.

c)

A device that uses electricity in a circuit.

d)

The wires and battery in a circuit.

8.

What does a switch do in an electric circuit?

a)

A switch turns a battery on and off.

b)

A switch controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.

c)

A switch is like an on/off button that opens and closes a circuit.

d)

Only B and C are correct.

e)

All of the above are correct.