How to build a robot
  • 1. What is the first step in building a robot?
A) Build the chassis
B) Order all the parts
C) Define the robot's purpose
D) Write the code
  • 2. Which of these is a common robot chassis material?
A) Cotton Candy
B) Cardboard
C) Play-Doh
D) Aluminum
  • 3. What is a microcontroller used for?
A) Holding the batteries
B) Decorating the robot
C) Controlling the robot's actions
D) Making the robot heavier
  • 4. Which sensor detects distance?
A) Light sensor
B) Sound sensor
C) Ultrasonic sensor
D) Temperature sensor
  • 5. What type of motor is commonly used for robot wheels?
A) Wind-up motor
B) Rubber band motor
C) DC motor
D) Steam engine
  • 6. What does PWM stand for?
A) Power Washing Machine
B) Pulse Width Modulation
C) Pretty Wide Motor
D) Parallel Wire Mechanism
  • 7. What programming language is often used for robotics?
A) Python
B) Latin
C) Hieroglyphics
D) Esperanto
  • 8. Which of these is a type of robot actuator?
A) Capacitor
B) Resistor
C) Diode
D) Servo motor
  • 9. What is the purpose of a gear ratio?
A) To change speed and torque
B) To make the robot lighter
C) To change the robot's color
D) To make the robot louder
  • 10. What is kinematics in robotics?
A) Study of circuits
B) Study of motion
C) Study of programming
D) Study of materials
  • 11. What is the primary function of a battery in a robot?
A) Provide power
B) Store data
C) Generate signals
D) Measure temperature
  • 12. Which of these components is used for wireless communication with a robot?
A) Potentiometer
B) LED
C) Bluetooth module
D) Buzzer
  • 13. What does 'degrees of freedom' (DOF) refer to in robotics?
A) The color of the robot
B) The programming language used
C) The weight of the robot
D) The number of independent movements a robot can make
  • 14. What is SLAM in robotics?
A) Simple Language Assembly Method
B) Standard Linear Algebra Module
C) Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
D) Super Loud Audio Mechanism
  • 15. What is the function of an encoder in a robot motor?
A) To measure motor rotation
B) To increase motor speed
C) To reduce motor noise
D) To cool down the motor
  • 16. Which of these is an example of a feedback control system?
A) Manual switch
B) Single resistor
C) Open loop timer
D) PID controller
  • 17. What is the purpose of a breadboard?
A) Protecting the robot from rain
B) Prototyping electronic circuits
C) Cutting wires
D) Holding screws
  • 18. What is a H-bridge circuit used for?
A) Measuring temperature
B) Sensing light
C) Controlling motor direction
D) Storing energy
  • 19. What is inverse kinematics used for?
A) Calculating the weight of the robot
B) Measuring the speed of the robot
C) Finding the best color for the robot
D) Determining joint angles for desired end effector position
  • 20. What is the purpose of a gyroscope?
A) Measure angular velocity
B) Measure temperature
C) Measure distance
D) Measure light
  • 21. Which of these is a common type of robot arm?
A) Bumpy arm
B) Squishy arm
C) Articulated arm
D) Wobbly arm
  • 22. What does ROS stand for?
A) Robot Operating System
B) Really Old Software
C) Random Output System
D) Robotic Orientation System
  • 23. What is computer vision used for in robotics?
A) To allow robots to 'see'
B) To power the robot
C) To make robots louder
D) To help robots move faster
  • 24. What is force sensing used for?
A) Sensing temperature changes
B) Measuring the force exerted by the robot
C) Measuring the battery level
D) Detecting obstacles from afar
  • 25. What is the main purpose of using simulation software in robotics?
A) Avoiding the need for programming
B) Testing designs before physical construction
C) Replacing physical robots entirely
D) Making the robot look prettier
  • 26. Which of these helps prevent electrical damage?
A) Glitter
B) Magnet
C) Fuse
D) Antenna
  • 27. What type of joint provides rotational movement?
A) Revolute joint
B) Welded joint
C) Glued joint
D) Fixed joint
  • 28. What is a PID controller commonly used for?
A) Sending signals wirelessly
B) Powering the robot
C) Precise motion control
D) Storing data
  • 29. Why is calibration important for sensors?
A) Making them look nice
B) To increase battery life
C) Making them louder
D) Ensuring accurate readings
  • 30. What is the concept of 'fail-safe' in robotics?
A) Making the robot faster when it fails
B) Hiding the robot when it fails
C) Designing the robot to minimize harm in case of failure
D) Ensuring the robot never fails
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