Introduction to Programming Micro:bit with MakeCode

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Step 4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the power indicator on the micro:bit stop flashing?

<p>When the download is complete (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final outcome after you have dragged and dropped your '.hex' file into your micro:bit?

<p>The results of your program are displayed on the micro:bit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the programming languages that can be used to program a micro:bit?

<p>Scratch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a micro:bit connect to a computer?

<p>Through a USB cable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you see the results of your code displayed for a simulated micro:bit in MakeCode?

<p>Simulation area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'forever' block in programming?

<p>It repeats an action forever as long as the program is running (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In MakeCode, where can you find the programming blocks categorized for easy access?

<p>&quot;Blocks&quot; area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What step do you take first when you want to display a heart on your micro:bit?

<p>&quot;Create&quot; a new project and name it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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