Week 2 Quiz: Arduino IDE & First Programs

Test your understanding of Arduino IDE and program structure

32-Week Course • Semester 1

Quiz Instructions

• This quiz covers material from Week 2: Arduino IDE & First Programs
• Answer all questions to the best of your ability
• Your responses will be emailed to your instructor for review
• Take your time and think carefully about each answer
• You can review the lesson material if needed before submitting

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Question 1: Arduino IDE Components

Which component of the Arduino IDE is used to display compilation and upload status?

A) Code Editor B) Message Area C) Menu Bar D) Toolbar

Question 2: setup() Function

How many times does the setup() function run when an Arduino program starts?

A) Never B) Once C) Twice D) Continuously

Question 3: loop() Function

What happens in the loop() function?

A) It runs once and then stops B) It contains the main program logic and runs continuously C) It only runs when a button is pressed D) It initializes the Arduino board

Question 4: Serial Communication

Which function is used to start serial communication in Arduino?

A) Serial.print() B) Serial.begin() C) Serial.start() D) Serial.open()

Question 5: Program Structure

In what order should these elements appear in an Arduino program?

A) loop(), setup(), global variables B) setup(), global variables, loop() C) global variables, setup(), loop() D) The order doesn't matter

Question 6: Debugging

What is the primary purpose of the Serial Monitor in Arduino programming?

A) To upload code to the Arduino B) To debug programs and display output from the Arduino C) To select the correct Arduino board D) To save Arduino programs

Question 7: Code Analysis

Explain what this line of code does: Serial.println("Hello, World!");

Question 8: Personal Program

Describe the Arduino program you created for the hands-on activity. What theme did you choose and what does your program do?

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