Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Circuits
Technology
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100
What is electricity?
The flow of electrons.
100
What does AI stand for?
Artificial Intelligence
100
What does LED stand for?
Light Emitting Diode
100
How many micrometers are in 1 meter?
1 million!
100
Describe a problem you had this week, and how you solved it.
Nice job!
200
What is Electrical Engineering?
The branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity.
200
What is common between these numbers?
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
They are all powers of 2.
200
True or False: A circuit must be open for current to flow.
False, a circuit must be closed for current to flow.
200
What is Assistive Technology?
Device or equipment which helps people with disabilities engage in certain tasks or activities.
200
Name three engineering disciplines.
Electrical
Computer
Mechanical
Robotics
Civil
Environmental
Biomedical
Chemical
Materials
300
How many years can an LED last for?
Up to 20 years!
300
What is an algorithm?
A description of how to solve a problem.
300
Which leg of an LED is positive?
The longer leg.
300
What is a piezo?
Component that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to create a sound we can hear.
300
What is a prototype?
A simple model that helps you test out an idea, during the engineering design process.
400
What is a microcontroller?
Small, simple computer that manages components which are attached to it.
400
What is the name of the UofA lab which creates microelectronics?
nanoFAB
400
What is a resistor used for?
To resist or limit electric current.
400
What components do we need to build a radio?
Transmitter and Receiver
400
Name the steps of the Engineering Design Process. (In the correct order!)
Ask
Research
Brainstom
Plan
Create
Test
Reflect
Improve
500
Describe why engineers may use 4D space.
May need more than three dimensions to model a problem. Examples include time, temperature, space, and more.
500
What is the range of numbers a hexadecimal system can store?
0 to 255
500
What does PCB stand for?
Printed Circuit Board
500
Name two examples which use radio waves to communciate information.
Radios, Wifi, Bluetooth, etc.
500
Name everyone in this camp room!
Great Job!