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Lesson 1.1 Glossary

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the number representing the off or low state in binary code or digital signals, also known as Low?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

2.

What is the number representing the on or high state in binary code or digital signals, also known as HIGH?

a)

1

b)

0

c)

2

d)

-1

3.

What term describes signals or values that can vary continuously across a range?

a)

Analog

b)

Digital

c)

Binary

d)

Discrete

4.

What is the process called that changes real-world signals (like temperature or light) into digital values a microcontroller can understand?

a)

Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC)

b)

Digital-to-analog conversion (DAC)

c)

Pulse-width modulation (PWM)

d)

Serial communication (UART)

5.

What is the part of agriculture focused on raising animals for food, fiber, or other products called?

a)

Animal Production

b)

Crop Rotation

c)

Soil Science

d)

Irrigation Management

6.

What is a small, programmable device that controls project electronics like lights, motors, or sensors?

a)

Arduino

b)

Resistor

c)

Capacitor

d)

Transistor

7.

What is a programmable microcontroller platform that automates agricultural systems like irrigation or sensor monitoring?

a)

Arduino board

b)

Raspberry Pi

c)

ESP8266

d)

PLC

8.

What is the name of the online tool that lets users program, monitor, and control Arduino boards from anywhere with internet access?

a)

Arduino Cloud

b)

Arduino Studio

c)

Arduino Web IDE

d)

Arduino Anywhere

9.

What term describes the breathability of a sensor, with aspirated screens protecting sensors from radiation while allowing airflow?

a)

Aspire

b)

Insulate

c)

Condense

d)

Reflect

10.

What is the use of machines or technology to do tasks with little or no human help called?

a)

Automation

b)

Decoration

c)

Migration

d)

Celebration

11.

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?

a)

Binary code

b)

Hexadecimal system

c)

Analog signal

d)

Ternary logic

12.

What is a reusable platform for quickly prototyping and testing electrical circuits without soldering called?

a)

Breadboard

b)

PCB

c)

Resistor

d)

Transistor

13.

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?

a)

Button

b)

Resistor

c)

LED

d)

Capacitor

14.

What is the main frame or base of a vehicle, robot, or tractor called?

a)

Chassis

b)

Axle

c)

Engine

d)

Gearbox

15.

What is a complete path that allows electrical current to flow from a power source, through various components, and back again called?

a)

Circuit

b)

Insulator

c)

Resistor

d)

Switch

16.

What is the system that cleans the inside of food processing equipment without taking it apart called?

a)

Clean-in-place (CIP)

b)

Manual scrubbing system

c)

Open tank washing

d)

External spray cleaning

17.

What is a set of instructions written in a programming language that tells a computer or device what to do called?

a)

Code

b)

Hardware

c)

Database

d)

Monitor

18.

What are thin metal lines on a circuit board that carry electrical current between components called?

a)

Conductive traces (tracks)

b)

Insulating pads

c)

Plastic rails

d)

Fiber channels

19.

What is the term for a small computer that sends and receives signals to control devices like sensors, motors, and lights?

a)

Controller board

b)

Display panel

c)

Power supply

d)

Cooling fan

20.

What is the flow of free electrons through a conductor called?

a)

Current

b)

Voltage

c)

Resistance

d)

Capacitance

21.

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?

a)

Data points

b)

Farm logs

c)

Weather patterns

d)

Growth cycles

22.

Which sensor measures temperature and humidity and sends that data to a microcontroller?

a)

DHT11

b)

LDR

c)

MQ-2

d)

BMP180

23.

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?

a)

Digital

b)

Analog

c)

Serial

d)

Parallel

24.

What is a diagnostic tool used to measure two or more electrical values called?

a)

Digital multimeter (DMM)

b)

Oscilloscope

c)

Ammeter

d)

Thermocouple

25.

What is a semiconductor device that allows current flow in one direction but resists it in the other?

a)

Diode

b)

Resistor

c)

Capacitor

d)

Transistor

26.

What are factors like temperature, humidity, and light that affect plants, animals, and food called?

a)

Environmental conditions

b)

Genetic traits

c)

Chemical reactions

d)

Physical activities

27.

What are devices or systems that help manage environmental conditions in buildings like greenhouses or livestock facilities called?

a)

Environmental controls

b)

Thermal insulators

c)

Water purifiers

d)

Solar panels

28.

What is the term for specific cases or models that help explain a general idea?

a)

Examples

b)

Definitions

c)

Theories

d)

Hypotheses

29.

What is the process of turning raw agricultural products into safe and useful food items, like making milk into cheese or wheat into bread?

a)

Food Processing

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Irrigation

d)

Fermentation

30.

What is a diode arrangement in a circuit where the diode works as a conductor called?

a)

Forward bias

b)

Reverse bias

c)

Open circuit

d)

Short circuit

31.

What is a digital signal state where voltage is present, usually around 5V, meaning the device is on or active?

a)

High (1)

b)

Low (0)

c)

Off (Inactive)

d)

Analog

32.

What is the amount of moisture or water vapor in the air called?

a)

Humidity

b)

Precipitation

c)

Condensation

d)

Evaporation

33.

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?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Process

d)

Feedback

34.

What is a collection of pre-written code that adds extra tools or functions to a programming project called?

a)

Library

b)

Compiler

c)

Debugger

d)

Variable

35.

What is a small light source that indicates power or signals within circuits, often used to show systems status or alerts?

a)

Light-emitting diode (LED)

b)

Resistor

c)

Capacitor

d)

Transistor

36.

What is a digital signal state with little or no voltage (0V), meaning the device is off or inactive?

a)

Low (0)

b)

High (1)

c)

Pulse

d)

Float

37.

A rotating output component that converts electrical power into a rotating mechanical force is called a ________.

a)

Motor

b)

Generator

c)

Transformer

d)

Rectifier

38.

A unit of measure that represents electrical resistance is called ________.

a)

Ohms

b)

Volts

c)

Amperes

d)

Watts

39.

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 ________.

a)

Output

b)

Input

c)

Process

d)

Storage

40.

Sensors that change resistance based on how much light hits them; they are often used to detect light levels. These are called ________.

a)

Photoresistors

b)

Thermistors

c)

Accelerometers

d)

Potentiometers

41.

A flexible jumper wire with two female connectors (receptacles)—common in breadboarding and prototyping with microcontrollers like Arduino. This is called ________.

a)

Pin wire, female to female (f2f)

b)

Pin wire, male to male (m2m)

c)

Ribbon cable

d)

Coaxial cable

42.

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 ________.

a)

Pin wire, female to male (f2m)

b)

Ribbon cable

c)

Coaxial cable

d)

Twisted pair wire

43.

A flexible jumper wire with two male connectors (receptacles) on both ends—common in breadboarding and prototyping with microcontrollers like Arduino. This is called ________.

a)

Pin wire, male to male (m2m)

b)

Pin wire, female to female (f2f)

c)

Pin wire, male to female (m2f)

d)

Ribbon cable

44.

The science and practice of growing crops for food, fuel, fiber, or ornamental use is called ________.

a)

Plant Production

b)

Animal Husbandry

c)

Soil Erosion

d)

Genetic Engineering

45.

A variable resistor that can adjust the voltage in a circuit is called a ________.

a)

Potentiometer

b)

Capacitor

c)

Inductor

d)

Transformer

46.

A short burst of electrical energy sent in a digital signal to control timing or actions is called a ________.

a)

Pulse

b)

Frame

c)

Bit

d)

Wave

47.

A small tag that stores a unique ID, often used to identify individual livestock or authorize access, is called a ________.

a)

Radiofrequency identification (RFID) fob

b)

Magnetic stripe card

c)

Barcode sticker

d)

QR code label

48.

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 ________.

a)

Radiofrequency identification (RFID) reader module

b)

Ultrasonic distance sensor

c)

Infrared obstacle sensor

d)

Bluetooth communication module

49.

A device that gets signals from a sensor, transmitter, or controller and uses them to perform a task is called a ________.

a)

Receiver

b)

Transmitter

c)

Sensor

d)

Actuator

50.

How much a material slows down electrical current, measured in ohms, is called ________.

a)

Resistance

b)

Capacitance

c)

Inductance

d)

Conductance

51.

An electronic component that limits current flow, protecting sensitive devices like LEDs or sensors, is called a ________.

a)

Resistor

b)

Capacitor

c)

Inductor

d)

Transistor

52.

An arrangement of a diode in a circuit where the diode works as an insulator is called ________.

a)

Reverse bias

b)

Forward bias

c)

Short circuit

d)

Open circuit

53.

The design and use of machines that can do tasks automatically is called ________.

a)

Robotics

b)

Geology

c)

Botany

d)

Astronomy

54.

A device that detects or measures a physical property and indicates a response is called a ________.

a)

Sensor

b)

Actuator

c)

Transmitter

d)

Receiver

55.

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 ________.

a)

Serial Monitor

b)

Logic Analyzer

c)

Oscilloscope

d)

Code Editor

56.

A circuit that provides a single path for current to flow is called a ________.

a)

Series circuit

b)

Parallel circuit

c)

Open circuit

d)

Short circuit

57.

An electrical message sent from one part of a system to another is called a ________.

a)

Signal

b)

Battery

c)

Switch

d)

Resistor

58.

A program or set of instructions written for an Arduino board is called a ________.

a)

Sketch

b)

Script

c)

Routine

d)

Blueprint

59.

A device used to stop the flow of electricity is called a ________.

a)

Switch

b)

Bulb

c)

Wire

d)

Battery

60.

A measure of how hot or cold something is, is called ________.

a)

Temperature

b)

Volume

c)

Weight

d)

Length

61.

A type of sensor whose resistance changes with temperature, used to measure heat or cold, is called a ________.

a)

Thermistor

b)

Photodiode

c)

Potentiometer

d)

Strain gauge

62.

A device that sends signals to another device is called a ________.

a)

Transmitter

b)

Receiver

c)

Processor

d)

Amplifier

63.

Systematically identifying, diagnosing, and resolving problems or malfunctions in a system is called ________.

a)

Troubleshooting

b)

Networking

c)

Programming

d)

Debugging

64.

A sensor that uses sound waves to measure how far away an object is, is called an ________.

a)

Ultrasonic range sensor

b)

Infrared sensor

c)

Temperature sensor

d)

Light sensor

65.

A cable for transferring data and power between USB-compatible devices, such as an Arduino board and a computer, is called a ________.

a)

USB cable

b)

Ethernet cable

c)

HDMI cable

d)

VGA cable

66.

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 ________.

a)

Volt

b)

Watt

c)

Ohm

d)

Ampere

67.

A sensor that detects how much water is in a container or system is called a ________.

a)

Water level sensor

b)

Temperature sensor

c)

Pressure sensor

d)

Humidity sensor