csim 2 unit 1

When using a flex sensor with a significant bend...

The value should range from 700-1000

Flex sensors indicate a bend in the device when...

The value is between 700 - 1023

Pressure Sensors indicate substantial force when...

The reading exceeds 500

Analog devices...

Have a wide range of values

In a photocell resistor, it can have a low resistance value when...

The light is very bright (high reading)

What pins can an input/output device be clipped on?

All of the above

When using the photocell, a reading above 700 indicates

Presence of substantial light source

Which 2 pins should never be directly connected to each other?

Ground and 3V

A switch is ______

digital

What is the numeric range for an analog sensor when using the microbit?

0 - 1023

What is an accelerometer?

an instrument used to measure speed and motion

What is this output device?

LED Light

Digital Outputs

Have two options, 0 or 1 (on or off)

Which type of code uses a range of values?

Analog

Which type of code uses yes/no, true/false, on/off commands?

Digital

LED

Light Emitting Diode; A semiconductor diode that emits light when conducting current.

What does the LED Grid output device do?

Displays an LED pattern

debug

To identify bugs or errors in computer hardware or programs and fix them.

output

Information or signals produced or delivered by a computer system.

What is OUTPUT?

The end result of the program

.hex file

File type generated within the Microsoft MakeCode environment and executed by the micro:bit.

Input/Output connectors

is where the wires get attached, also known as PINS

What does the LED do?

Lights up

program

A set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective.

Micro:bit

A tiny programmable computer

Alligator Clip

Alligator clip or spring clip) is a sprung metal clip with long, serrated jaws which is used for creating a temporary electrical connection.

Push buttons A and B detect...

...that a button was pressed.

What is this OUTPUT device?

LED Grid

What is an emulator?

a simulator that imitates a program or events

What is code tracing?

a method to analyze and record information about a program's execution

In computer programming, what is a string?

a sequence of characters (letters, numerals, symbols, and punctuation marks)

Define flowchart.

a diagram that represents an algorithm, work flow, or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action

Before you create a code, what do you need to do first? (select all that apply)

make a flowchart

Which pin relates to the power supply for inputs?

3V

The pressure sensor is

analog

What input does the flex sensor detect?

bending

Which of the following is an analog sensor that can be used to turn on/off the lights?

photocell resistor

What would be a reading of a photocell if it was in complete darkness?

0

What input does the grid on the micro:bit detect?

light levels

You can connect additional inputs to the bottom edge of the micro:bit with _______.

alligator clips, Wire, Copper Tape or any metal connector

What are the places on the micro:bit where the inputs and the outputs are connected called?

pins

What are the roles of pair programming called?

Navigator and Driver

Which of the following is an output device?

buzzer