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Playground Express

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an input device on the Circuit Playground Express?

a)

LED Lights

b)

Speaker

c)

Button A

d)

Alligator Clips

2.

What is an example of an output device on the Circuit Playground Express?

a)

Accelerometer

b)

Slide switch

c)

Microphone

d)

Neopixel LEDs

3.

What does the "forever" loop do in MakeCode?

a)
  • Runs code once when the program starts

b)
  • Waits for an input before running code

c)
  • Stops the code from running

d)
  • Repeats the code inside it continuously

4.

When does the code inside an "on shake" block run?

a)
  • When the board is powered on

b)
  • When the accelerometer detects a shake

c)
  • Every second

d)
  • When Button A is pressed

5.

Which of the following is a real-world use for loud sound detection?

a)

Turning on lights with a clap

b)

Measuring temperature

c)

Counting steps

d)

Displaying the time

6.

You want to build a wearable that flashes different colors when you jump or dance. Which sensor is best for detecting this movement?

a)

Temperature sensor

b)

Accelerometer

c)

Microphone

d)

Light sensor

7.

A student wants to make a device that plays a sound if someone turns off the lights in the classroom. Which input triggers the sound?

a)
  • Light sensor

b)
  • Microphone

c)
  • Temperature sensor

d)
  • Microphone

8.

A friend wants to create a “reaction game” where a random light flashes and the player must press the correct button as quickly as possible. Which block is needed to make the light flash randomly?

a)
  • Random number block

b)
  • Timer

c)
  • Temperature sensor

d)
  • On shake event

9.

A friend wants to make a pet feeder that releases food when their dog barks near the device. Which input should control the feeder?

a)
  • Button A

b)
  • Accelerometer

c)
  • Microphone detecting loud sound

d)
  • Light sensor

10.

Which of these is a practical use for sound detection with a Circuit Playground Express that could help people in everyday life?

a)

Measuring the temperature in a room

b)

Turning on lights automatically when it gets dark

c)

Giving an early warning when thunder is detected during a storm

d)

Counting the number of steps you take during the day