Computer Basics
This device allows you to interact with a computer by inputting text and commands
What is the keyboard?
What is a small computer on a single integrated circuit ?
What is a microcontroller?
What does physical computing involve?
What involves programming interactions in the real world?
Define what an algorithm is.
What is an ordered set of instructions for a task?
Define the term "LED."
What is a light-emitting diod
This part of the computer processes information and performs calculations.
What is the processor (CPU)?
what does a microcontroller typically contain?
containing a processor, memory, and programmable inputs and outputs
Describe a project that could improve outdoor safety.
A project improving outdoor safety should be wearable, activated by the wearer or environment, and help in dark conditions.
What is algorithmic thinking?
What is the process of solving problems using a series of steps?
What are emojis?
Emojis are small digital images expressing ideas or emotions
These output devices allow you to hear sound from your computer.
What are speakers?
Name two things that microcontrollers can control in the physical world.
What are lights and motors (or any two controllable physical elements)?
How can physical computing enhance a community space?
A community space project must include lights and sound and be accessible to all.
Create a simple flowchart representing the process of making a sandwich.
(answers will vary).
Give an example of how LEDs are used in various applications.
LEDs are used in various applications such as airports, jumbotrons, advertising, and more to display symbols, images, and animations.
A wireless technology that enables electronic devices to communicate over short distances.
What is Bluetooth technology?
This term refers to an interruption or break in a signal or transmission from one device to another.
What is interference?
What are the key components of an assistance device that helps retrieve items?
An assistance device must have lights to indicate activation and use a motor to provide motion.
Name two misconceptions about computers and coding.
Computers don't start with code; they require planning, and algorithms aren't always linear; they can have branches.
Define the term "program" in the context of computer science.
A program is a set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective.
This is a display device that visually presents digital information, such as text, images, and videos, to the user.
What is a monitor?
Explain what block-based programming is
Block-based programming is a drag-and-drop programming environment where code blocks snap together to form a program,
How can physical computing be used to create interactive art?
Physical computing can create interactive art by combining programming with physical elements.
Why is collaboration often essential in coding and computer science?
Collaboration is essential in coding and computer science because it allows for diverse perspectives and expertise.
Explain what an emulator is and why it's useful in computer science.
An emulator is a software tool or program that imitates the behavior of another program or system, useful for testing and development.