WorksheetsLesson 1.1 Glossary
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
What is the number representing the off or low state in binary code or digital signals, also known as Low?
0
1
2
3
What is the number representing the on or high state in binary code or digital signals, also known as HIGH?
1
0
2
-1
What term describes signals or values that can vary continuously across a range?
Analog
Digital
Binary
Discrete
What is the process called that changes real-world signals (like temperature or light) into digital values a microcontroller can understand?
Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)
Digital-to-analog conversion (DAC)
Pulse-width modulation (PWM)
Serial communication (UART)
What is the part of agriculture focused on raising animals for food, fiber, or other products called?
Animal Production
Crop Rotation
Soil Science
Irrigation Management
What is a small, programmable device that controls project electronics like lights, motors, or sensors?
Arduino
Resistor
Capacitor
Transistor
What is a programmable microcontroller platform that automates agricultural systems like irrigation or sensor monitoring?
Arduino board
Raspberry Pi
ESP8266
PLC
What is the name of the online tool that lets users program, monitor, and control Arduino boards from anywhere with internet access?
Arduino Cloud
Arduino Studio
Arduino Web IDE
Arduino Anywhere
What term describes the breathability of a sensor, with aspirated screens protecting sensors from radiation while allowing airflow?
Aspire
Insulate
Condense
Reflect
What is the use of machines or technology to do tasks with little or no human help called?
Automation
Decoration
Migration
Celebration
What is a system for displaying digital data in two states, such as 0 off/low and 1 on/high, foundational to how microcontrollers like Arduino boards operate internally?
Binary code
Hexadecimal system
Analog signal
Ternary logic
What is a reusable platform for quickly prototyping and testing electrical circuits without soldering called?
Breadboard
PCB
Resistor
Transistor
What is a simple switch that starts or stops the flow of electricity when pressed, and can send a digital signal or interrupt a circuit?
Button
Resistor
LED
Capacitor
What is the main frame or base of a vehicle, robot, or tractor called?
Chassis
Axle
Engine
Gearbox
What is a complete path that allows electrical current to flow from a power source, through various components, and back again called?
Circuit
Insulator
Resistor
Switch
What is the system that cleans the inside of food processing equipment without taking it apart called?
Clean-in-place (CIP)
Manual scrubbing system
Open tank washing
External spray cleaning
What is a set of instructions written in a programming language that tells a computer or device what to do called?
Code
Hardware
Database
Monitor
What are thin metal lines on a circuit board that carry electrical current between components called?
Conductive traces (tracks)
Insulating pads
Plastic rails
Fiber channels
What is the term for a small computer that sends and receives signals to control devices like sensors, motors, and lights?
Controller board
Display panel
Power supply
Cooling fan
What is the flow of free electrons through a conductor called?
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Capacitance
What do you call individual measurable pieces of information collected from sensors, equipment, or digital tools that describe specific conditions or actions on the farm?
Data points
Farm logs
Weather patterns
Growth cycles
Which sensor measures temperature and humidity and sends that data to a microcontroller?
DHT11
LDR
MQ-2
BMP180
What is the term for a signal or data in one of two states, high (on,5V) or low (off, 0V), used to read input from and send out to connected components?
Digital
Analog
Serial
Parallel
What is a diagnostic tool used to measure two or more electrical values called?
Digital multimeter (DMM)
Oscilloscope
Ammeter
Thermocouple
What is a semiconductor device that allows current flow in one direction but resists it in the other?
Diode
Resistor
Capacitor
Transistor
What are factors like temperature, humidity, and light that affect plants, animals, and food called?
Environmental conditions
Genetic traits
Chemical reactions
Physical activities
What are devices or systems that help manage environmental conditions in buildings like greenhouses or livestock facilities called?
Environmental controls
Thermal insulators
Water purifiers
Solar panels
What is the term for specific cases or models that help explain a general idea?
Examples
Definitions
Theories
Hypotheses
What is the process of turning raw agricultural products into safe and useful food items, like making milk into cheese or wheat into bread?
Food Processing
Photosynthesis
Irrigation
Fermentation
What is a diode arrangement in a circuit where the diode works as a conductor called?
Forward bias
Reverse bias
Open circuit
Short circuit
What is a digital signal state where voltage is present, usually around 5V, meaning the device is on or active?
High (1)
Low (0)
Off (Inactive)
Analog
What is the amount of moisture or water vapor in the air called?
Humidity
Precipitation
Condensation
Evaporation
What is the power or energy supplied to a machine, or the signal, data, or physical interaction received by a system from the environment called?
Input
Output
Process
Feedback
What is a collection of pre-written code that adds extra tools or functions to a programming project called?
Library
Compiler
Debugger
Variable
What is a small light source that indicates power or signals within circuits, often used to show systems status or alerts?
Light-emitting diode (LED)
Resistor
Capacitor
Transistor
What is a digital signal state with little or no voltage (0V), meaning the device is off or inactive?
Low (0)
High (1)
Pulse
Float
A rotating output component that converts electrical power into a rotating mechanical force is called a ________.
Motor
Generator
Transformer
Rectifier
A unit of measure that represents electrical resistance is called ________.
Ohms
Volts
Amperes
Watts
A result, good or bad, of the operation of any system. Also, the microcontroller generates a physical or digital response based on programming. This is called ________.
Output
Input
Process
Storage
Sensors that change resistance based on how much light hits them; they are often used to detect light levels. These are called ________.
Photoresistors
Thermistors
Accelerometers
Potentiometers
A flexible jumper wire with two female connectors (receptacles)—common in breadboarding and prototyping with microcontrollers like Arduino. This is called ________.
Pin wire, female to female (f2f)
Pin wire, male to male (m2m)
Ribbon cable
Coaxial cable
A flexible jumper wire with one female and one male connector (receptacles) on opposite ends—common in breadboarding and prototyping with microcontrollers like Arduino. This is called ________.
Pin wire, female to male (f2m)
Ribbon cable
Coaxial cable
Twisted pair wire
A flexible jumper wire with two male connectors (receptacles) on both ends—common in breadboarding and prototyping with microcontrollers like Arduino. This is called ________.
Pin wire, male to male (m2m)
Pin wire, female to female (f2f)
Pin wire, male to female (m2f)
Ribbon cable
The science and practice of growing crops for food, fuel, fiber, or ornamental use is called ________.
Plant Production
Animal Husbandry
Soil Erosion
Genetic Engineering
A variable resistor that can adjust the voltage in a circuit is called a ________.
Potentiometer
Capacitor
Inductor
Transformer
A short burst of electrical energy sent in a digital signal to control timing or actions is called a ________.
Pulse
Frame
Bit
Wave
A small tag that stores a unique ID, often used to identify individual livestock or authorize access, is called a ________.
Radiofrequency identification (RFID) fob
Magnetic stripe card
Barcode sticker
QR code label
A sensor that detects and reads RFID tags, transmitting ID information to the Arduino board to automate decisions like access or tracking, is called a ________.
Radiofrequency identification (RFID) reader module
Ultrasonic distance sensor
Infrared obstacle sensor
Bluetooth communication module
A device that gets signals from a sensor, transmitter, or controller and uses them to perform a task is called a ________.
Receiver
Transmitter
Sensor
Actuator
How much a material slows down electrical current, measured in ohms, is called ________.
Resistance
Capacitance
Inductance
Conductance
An electronic component that limits current flow, protecting sensitive devices like LEDs or sensors, is called a ________.
Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Transistor
An arrangement of a diode in a circuit where the diode works as an insulator is called ________.
Reverse bias
Forward bias
Short circuit
Open circuit
The design and use of machines that can do tasks automatically is called ________.
Robotics
Geology
Botany
Astronomy
A device that detects or measures a physical property and indicates a response is called a ________.
Sensor
Actuator
Transmitter
Receiver
A tool in the Arduino program that shows data from the board in real time, useful for testing, debugging, and data analysis, is called a ________.
Serial Monitor
Logic Analyzer
Oscilloscope
Code Editor
A circuit that provides a single path for current to flow is called a ________.
Series circuit
Parallel circuit
Open circuit
Short circuit
An electrical message sent from one part of a system to another is called a ________.
Signal
Battery
Switch
Resistor
A program or set of instructions written for an Arduino board is called a ________.
Sketch
Script
Routine
Blueprint
A device used to stop the flow of electricity is called a ________.
Switch
Bulb
Wire
Battery
A measure of how hot or cold something is, is called ________.
Temperature
Volume
Weight
Length
A type of sensor whose resistance changes with temperature, used to measure heat or cold, is called a ________.
Thermistor
Photodiode
Potentiometer
Strain gauge
A device that sends signals to another device is called a ________.
Transmitter
Receiver
Processor
Amplifier
Systematically identifying, diagnosing, and resolving problems or malfunctions in a system is called ________.
Troubleshooting
Networking
Programming
Debugging
A sensor that uses sound waves to measure how far away an object is, is called an ________.
Ultrasonic range sensor
Infrared sensor
Temperature sensor
Light sensor
A cable for transferring data and power between USB-compatible devices, such as an Arduino board and a computer, is called a ________.
USB cable
Ethernet cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
A unit of measurement of electrical pressure or force that will move a current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm is called a ________.
Volt
Watt
Ohm
Ampere
A sensor that detects how much water is in a container or system is called a ________.
Water level sensor
Temperature sensor
Pressure sensor
Humidity sensor
