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Lego NXT programming quiz
Pick the best answer for each of the following multiple choice
questions:
(1 point each)
1) NXT programming functions are connected via the:
A) Programming beam
B) Program blocks
C) Sequence beam
D) Task bar
2) If you wanted to display a specific visual message on your
robot you should use:
A) A display block
B) A parallel loop function
C) Screen display functions
D) Both (B) and (C)
3) Which of the following items is not listed on the “waits”
menu
A) Time
B) Touch
C) Light
D) Vibrate
4) A switch block allows your program to:
A) Start a new program function
B) Communicate with outside sensors
C) Decide which programming path to take depending on external
circumstances
D) Be used on multiple robots
5) The section of the computer programming station input details
such as time, power, duration etc... is called:
A) The control panel
B) Calibration centre
C) Input panel
D) None of the above
On a separate sheet of paper explain the function of the
following programs. What Sensors are involved and how will the
robot react to them? (4 points each)
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10) Match each each of the following sensors to its propper name
or function ( 1 point each)
Sound detection
Touch sensor
Infared/ light sensor
Ultrasonic sensor
Completion item
11)) Use the following space to draw a programming schematic for
a robot that drives forward continueously until it comes within 5”
of an object then turns 180° and repeats the process forever.
Include as much detail in the drawing as possible! (4 points)
Answer the following short essay question, you may use point
form as long as you make sure to cover the key aspects of the
topic.
13) Explain how you would program a robot to follow an
unpredictable black line on a white piece of paper. What sensors
would you use to follow this unpredictable line? ( 5 points)
-Use two infared sensors to stradle the black line
-Determine reflective number for both black and white- include
figures in program
-Robot programmed to drive forward until sensor detects
black
-If left sensor detects black robot turns left and continue
forward
-If right sensor detects black robot will turn right and
continue forward
Pick the best answer if you beleive the statement to be correct
circle true. If you think the statement is incorrect circle false
(1 point each)
14) It’s a good idea to use a varible in a program to detect the
distance of any random object.
True or False
15) To detect the amount of light emitted from an object you
should use an infared sensor.
True or False
16) You should never:
A) take a laxitive and a sleeping pill at the same time
B) Eat garlic before a date
C) touch a negative and positive live electrical source
D) All of the above
