Practice - What is a Microcontroller?
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Practice Questions
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What does a microcontroller do?
💡 Hint: Think about what a 'brain' does.
Name one component found in a microcontroller.
💡 Hint: What is the main part responsible for thinking?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a microcontroller primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about its role as the 'brain' of a device.
True or False: All IoT devices use microcontrollers.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of IoT.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a theoretical smart irrigation system using a microcontroller. Which sensors and actuators would you use?
💡 Hint: Consider the needs of a garden or farm.
Explain the role of a processor in a microcontroller and how it differs from standalone processors.
💡 Hint: Think about portability and integration.
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