Basics — Final
What does restarting a computer usually fix first?
Temporary software issues
What cable is commonly used to connect a monitor?
HDMI (or VGA)
Is Windows software or hardware?
Software
What powers an Arduino board?
USB or battery
What makes mBot move?
Motors
What does it mean when a program “freezes”?
It stops responding
What hardware part controls graphics output?
GPU / graphics card
What is antivirus software used for?
Detecting and removing malware
What does digitalWrite() do?
Sets a pin HIGH or LOW
What sensor helps mBot avoid obstacles?
Ultrasonic sensor
Why is saving your work important?
To prevent data loss
Why is RAM important for multitasking?
It holds active programs
What happens if an operating system is deleted?
The computer won’t run properly
What is a sensor used for?
To read data from the environment
What is programming in robotics?
Giving instructions to the robot
What is one sign that a computer is infected with malware?
Slow performance / pop-ups / crashes
What could cause a PC to turn on but show no display?
GPU, RAM, cable, or monitor issue
Why are updates important for security?
They fix vulnerabilities
Why do we use resistors with LEDs?
To limit current
Why does mBot need sensors to work automatically?
To react to its environment
Why should you not force-shutdown a computer often?
It can corrupt files or the OS
Why can overheating damage computer parts?
Heat degrades electronic components
What is the risk of downloading cracked software?
Malware, legal issues, instability
What happens if you connect an LED without a resistor?
It may burn out
How does combining sensors and logic make a robot “smart”?
It can make decisions based on data