WorksheetsBBC Micro:Bit
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is a computer bit?
The smallest unit of data in a computer, for example a 0 or 1.
The smallest part of a computer, for example a mouse.
The largest amount of data in a computer, for example a yottabyte.
The largest part of a computer, for example a main frame.
How many computer bits in a byte?
4
1
8
16
What is an algorithm?
A set of instructions to solve a problem.
A list of information.
An ordered structure of data.
A binary number.
What base is binary?
10
1
2
16
How can you tell if a website is secure?
There is a smiley face.
There is a padlock
The address starts with "http://"
The URL has an "S" at the end, for example, http://www.bbc.co.ukS
Which of the following is an input for the microbit?
Press button C
On shake
Drop it on the desk
Show a string
Which of the following is an output for the microbit?
Press button C
On shake
Drop it on the desk
Show a string
What does "recursion" mean?
To compile a section of code.
To run a section of code.
To say the same thing more than once.
To repeat a section of code.
On a microbit which menu do you use to 'show leds'?
Basic (blue)
Input (pink)
Logic (taupe)
Variables (red)
On a microbit which menu do you use to 'create a new variable'?
Basic (blue)
Input (pink)
Logic (taupe)
Variables (red)
On a microbit which menu do you use to 'pick random'?
Basic (blue)
Input (pink)
Math (purple)
Variables (red)
When downloading a file onto the microbit what do you need to look out for?
A flashing orange light.
A flashing red light.
A beeping noise.
Nothing.
How many programmable buttons are there on a microbit?
0
1
2
3
what is this device?
microbit
microphone
micstone
What is the name of the variable in this code?
score
button A
Level 2
What will happen when you press the A button?
score will go up by 1
score will go down by 1
Nothing will happen
What will happen when you press the B button?
score will go up by 1
score will go down by 1
Nothing will happen
What score would you need to reach Level 2?
1
5
5 or above
What is the name of the variable in this code?
randomNumber
show string
pick random
What will be displayed if the random number is a 1?
Truth
Dare
Next Person
What will be displayed if the random number is a 0?
Truth
Dare
Next Person
How many variables are in this code?
1
2
0
Which face design will you see if this code is run?
Happy
Sleepy
What are variables used for in programming?
Storing data for later use
Displaying something on the screen
Which block will repeat your code?
On Start
Forever
On Button A
On Shake
What is a String?
Text, numbers and symbols
Images
When will this piece of code start?
When you shake the MicroBit
When you turn on the MicroBit
When you press the A and B buttons on the MicroBit
Which part of the MicroBit is the LED Panel?
1
2
3
4
Which is the correct website to code the Micro:bit?
www.bbc.co.uk
microbus.co.uk
microbit.org
microbit.je
Select an output?
Select an input?
The MakeCode tool is an example of
pseudocode
algorithm
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
