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What is the purpose of using the 'forever' block in the micro:bit controller?
What is the purpose of using the 'forever' block in the micro:bit controller?
- To download the code to the computer
- To display a heart icon on the micro:bit
- To stop the execution of the program
- To repeat the code an infinite number of times as long as the micro:bit is powered on (correct)
What should you do after placing the 'show icon' block with the heart sign inside the 'forever' block?
What should you do after placing the 'show icon' block with the heart sign inside the 'forever' block?
- Drag and Drop the '.hex' file into your micro:bit (correct)
- Download the code to your computer
- Upload the code to the micro:bit
- Stop the program execution
What happens when the power indicator on the micro:bit starts blinking during code upload?
What happens when the power indicator on the micro:bit starts blinking during code upload?
- The code is being uploaded to the micro:bit (correct)
- The micro:bit is powered off
- The code download is complete
- The program execution stops
Which step involves choosing the 'show icon' block with the heart sign from the Basic blocks?
Which step involves choosing the 'show icon' block with the heart sign from the Basic blocks?
When does the power indicator on the micro:bit stop flashing?
When does the power indicator on the micro:bit stop flashing?
What is the final outcome after you have dragged and dropped your '.hex' file into your micro:bit?
What is the final outcome after you have dragged and dropped your '.hex' file into your micro:bit?
What is one of the programming languages that can be used to program a micro:bit?
What is one of the programming languages that can be used to program a micro:bit?
How does a micro:bit connect to a computer?
How does a micro:bit connect to a computer?
Where can you see the results of your code displayed for a simulated micro:bit in MakeCode?
Where can you see the results of your code displayed for a simulated micro:bit in MakeCode?
What is the purpose of the 'forever' block in programming?
What is the purpose of the 'forever' block in programming?
In MakeCode, where can you find the programming blocks categorized for easy access?
In MakeCode, where can you find the programming blocks categorized for easy access?
What step do you take first when you want to display a heart on your micro:bit?
What step do you take first when you want to display a heart on your micro:bit?
