Who coined the term "Internet of

Things"?
A) Tim Berners-Lee
B) Kevin Ashton
C) Steve Jobs
D) Bill Gates

Answer: B) Kevin Ashton

What year was the first patent for an RFID

tag received?

A) 1963
B) 1973
C) 1983
D) 1993
Answer: B) 1973

Which device was an early example of

connected objects in the 1980s?
A) Microwave Oven
B) Coffee Maker
C) Coke Vending Machine
D) Digital Clock

Answer: C) Coke Vending Machine

What technology did the Auto ID Centre at

MIT use to connect objects?
A) Bluetooth
B) WiFi
C) RFID technology
D) Zigbee
Answer: C) RFID technology

In which year did major publications

highlight the potential of IoT in home
automation and healthcare?

A) 2000
B) 2004
C) 2008
D) 2012

Answer: B) 2004
Who invented the barcode and in what
year?

A) Norman Joseph Woodland in 1945

B) Alan Turing in 1955
C) Tim Berners-Lee in 1965
D) Steve Jobs in 1975

Answer: A) Norman Joseph Woodland in

1945
What does a sensor do?
A) It converts electrical signals into
physical actions.
B) It senses and measures physical
quantities and converts them into digital
values.
C) It stores data in the cloud.
D) It processes data into meaningful
information.

Answer: B) It senses and measures

physical quantities and converts them into
digital values.
What does an actuator do?
A) It senses environmental changes.
B) It transmits data over a network.
C) It receives control signals and performs
physical actions.
D) It stores digital values.

Answer: C) It receives control signals and

performs physical actions.

Give an example of a position sensor.

A) Thermometer
B) Proximity sensor
C) Barometer
D) Hygrometer
Answer: B) Proximity sensor
What type of sensor detects the presence
of people or animals?
A) Light sensor
B) Pressure sensor
C) Occupancy sensor
D) Temperature sensor

Answer: C) Occupancy sensor

Which sensor measures how fast an
object moves or rotates?
A) Humidity sensor
B) Pressure sensor
C) Velocity sensor
D) Biosensor
Answer: C) Velocity sensor

What sensor type measures the force

applied by liquids or gases?
A) Pressure sensor
B) Proximity sensor
C) Light sensor
D) Temperature sensor

Answer: A) Pressure sensor

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Give an example of a biosensor.
A) Accelerometer
B) Blood glucose biosensor
C) Proximity sensor
D) Light sensor

Answer: B) Blood glucose biosensor

What type of actuator uses fluid pressure
to create movement?
A) Electrical actuator
B) Mechanical actuator
C) Hydraulic actuator
D) Electromagnetic actuator
Answer: C) Hydraulic actuator
What type of actuator is used in electric
recliners to adjust the angle?
A) Rotary actuator
B) Linear actuator
C) Hydraulic actuator
D) Pneumatic actuator

Answer: B) Linear actuator

What type of actuator is used in automatic
door openers?
A) Mechanical actuator
B) Linear actuator
C) Electromechanical actuator
D) Rotary actuator
Answer: D) Rotary actuator

How many layers are there in the IoT

architecture?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six

Answer: B) Four
What is the first layer of IoT architecture?
A) Network Layer
B) Application Layer
C) Sensing Layer
D) Application Service Layer
Answer: C) Sensing Layer
Which layer handles data analytics and
streaming analytics?

A) Application Support Layer

B) Network Layer
C) Sensing Layer
D) Application Service Layer

Answer: D) Application Service Layer

Which layer interconnects the real and
physical world?
A) Sensing Layer
B) Application Service Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Application Layer

Answer: D) Application Layer

Which layer provides robust and high-
performance network infrastructure?

A) Network Layer
B) Sensing Layer
C) Application Service Layer
D) Application Layer
Answer: A) Network Layer

Name a device found in the Sensing Layer.

A) Microcontroller
B) Router
C) GPS
D) Switch

Answer: C) GPS

FULL form of GPS?

What type of sensor is used in street lights
to detect ambient light?

A) IR sensor
B) Ultrasonic sensor
C) LDR sensor
D) Proximity sensor

Answer: C) LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)

sensor
Which sensor is used in TV remote
controls?

A) Proximity sensor
B) Ultrasonic sensor
C) IR sensor
D) Pressure sensor

Answer: C) IR (Infrared) sensor

What type of sensor is used in
smartphones to turn off the screen when
you hold it to your ear?

A) Pressure sensor
B) Proximity sensor
C) Humidity sensor
D) Temperature sensor

Answer: B) Proximity sensor

What type of sensor is used in car parking
assistance systems?

A) Ultrasonic sensor
B) Light sensor
C) Temperature sensor
D) IR sensor

Answer: A) Ultrasonic sensor

What type of actuator is used in car repair
shop lifts?
A) Electromechanical actuator
B) Hydraulic actuator
C) Pneumatic actuator
D) Mechanical actuator

Answer: B) Hydraulic actuator

What type of actuator is used in trucks
and buses for air brakes?

A) Hydraulic actuator
B) Pneumatic actuator
C) Electromechanical actuator
D) Mechanical actuator

Answer: B) Pneumatic actuator

What does IPv6 stand for?
A) Internet Protocol version 5
B) Internet Protocol version 6
C) Internet Protocol version 7
D) Internet Protocol version 8

Answer: B) Internet Protocol version 6

Why is IPv6 important for IoT?

A) It provides a larger address space.
B) It uses less power.
C) It is faster than IPv4.
D) It is more secure.
Answer: A) It provides a larger address
space.
Which IoT application uses sensors to
monitor soil moisture and optimize
irrigation?

A) Smart City
B) Smart Home
C) Smart Agriculture
D) Smart Health

Answer: C) Smart Agriculture

What type of actuator is used in
automated window blinds?

A) Hydraulic actuator
B) Pneumatic actuator
C) Electromechanical actuator
D) Mechanical actuator

Answer: C) Electromechanical actuator

Which IoT device can help monitor and
manage energy consumption in a
household?
A) Smart Meter
B) Smart Bulb
C) Smart Refrigerator
D) Smart Camera

Answer: A) Smart Meter

Which type of sensor is used in smart
irrigation systems to detect soil moisture
levels?

A) Temperature sensor
B) Proximity sensor
C) Soil moisture sensor
D) Humidity sensor

Answer: C) Soil moisture sensor

What kind of IoT application involves
using sensors to monitor health
parameters like heart rate and blood
pressure?

A) Smart Agriculture
B) Smart City
C) Smart Health
D) Smart Grid

Answer: C) Smart Health

Which sensor would be used in an
automatic door system to detect people
approaching?
A) Pressure sensor
B) Proximity sensor
C) Temperature sensor
D) Light sensor

Answer: B) Proximity sensor

Which protocol is often used to secure IoT
device communication?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) TLS
D) DNS

Answer: C) TLS (Transport Layer Security)

What is the primary concern regarding IoT
device security?
A) Power consumption
B) Data privacy
C) Device size
D) Device cost

Answer: B) Data privacy

Which technology is commonly used to
protect data transmitted between IoT
devices?

A) Encryption
B) Compression
C) Amplification
D) Modulation

Answer: A) Encryption
What kind of attack involves an
unauthorized entity gaining control of an
IoT device?

A) Phishing attack
B) Man-in-the-middle attack
C) Spoofing attack
D) Hijacking attack

Answer: D) Hijacking attack

Which security measure is essential for
ensuring the authenticity of IoT devices?

A) Encryption
B) Authentication
C) Data compression
D) Signal amplification

Answer: B) Authentication
Which method is often used to ensure
data integrity in IoT systems?

A) Hashing
B) Data redundancy
C) Signal modulation
D) Data compression

Answer: A) Hashing
Which IoT application uses sensors to
monitor and manage city infrastructure?

A) Smart Grid
B) Smart City
C) Smart Home
D) Smart Health

Answer: B) Smart City

In a smart home, which device is
commonly used to automate lighting?

A) Light Bulb
B) Smart Thermostat
C) Smart Switch
D) Motion Sensor

Answer: C) Smart Switch

What type of sensor would be used in a
smart thermostat to detect temperature?

A) Pressure sensor
B) Humidity sensor
C) Temperature sensor
D) Light sensor
Answer: C) Temperature sensor
Which IoT application involves tracking
the location and movement of goods?

A) Smart Health
B) Smart Grid
C) Smart Agriculture
D) Supply Chain Management4

Answer: D) Supply Chain Management

What type of sensor is used in wearable
fitness trackers to measure steps?

A) Light sensor
B) Proximity sensor
C) Accelerometer
D) Temperature sensor

Answer: C) Accelerometer

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What does CoAP stand for?

A) Common Application Protocol

B) Constrained Application Protocol
C) Coherent Application Protocol
D) Connected Application Protocol

Answer: B) Constrained Application Protocol

What is the main advantage of CoAP over HTTP in IoT?

A) Larger header size

B) Smaller header size
C) Higher bandwidth usage
D) Lower latency
Answer: B) Smaller header size (CoAP has a smaller
header size compared to HTTP, making it more suitable
for low-bandwidth and resource-constrained IoT
devices)

What does the MAC layer in IEEE 802.15.4 standardize?

A) Physical layer
B) Application layer
C) Link layer
D) Network layer

Answer: C) Link layer (The MAC layer in IEEE 802.15.4

deals with how data is transferred over the network,
focusing on access to the physical medium. )
Which type of networks does IEEE 802.15.4 MAC focus
on?

A) High bandwidth networks

B) Constrained environment networks
C) Long-range communication networks
D) Satellite communication networks

Answer: B) Constrained environment networks (IEEE

802.15.4 is optimized for low data rate, low power
consumption, and short-range communication, typical
of constrained environments.)

What is the maximum frame length in IEEE 802.15.4

PHY?
A) 127 bytes
B) 1280 bytes
C) 576 bytes
D) 250 kbps
Answer: A) 127 bytes

What is the typical throughput of IEEE 802.15.4 PHY?

A) 1 Gbps
B) 10 Mbps
C) 250 kbps
D) 100 kbps
Answer: C) 250 kbps

What does RPL stand for in the context of IPv6?

A) Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks

B) Routing Protocol for Local Networks
C) Robust Protocol Layer
D) Redundant Path Layer
 Answer: A) Routing Protocol for Low-Power and
Lossy Networks (RPL is designed for routing in
networks where devices have limited power and
communication can be unreliable or lossy.)

Which RFC defines RPL?

A) RFC 6282
B) RFC 6550
C) RFC 1234
D) RFC 5678
Answer: B) RFC 6550

What does 6LoWPAN stand for?

A) IPv6 over Low Power Wide Area Network
B) IPv6 over Low Power Wireless Personal Area Network
C) IPv6 over Local Power Wireless Personal Area
Network
D) IPv6 over Limited Power Wireless Personal Area
Network
Answer: B) IPv6 over Low Power Wireless Personal Area
(6LoWPAN allows IPv6 packets to be sent and received
over low-power wireless networks like those
standardized by IEEE 802.15.4.)

What is the main function of 6LoWPAN?

A) Increase data throughput
B) Reduce packet size for transmission
C) Enhance security protocols
D) Provide long-range communication

Answer: B) Reduce packet size for transmission

(6LoWPAN includes mechanisms for compressing IPv6
headers to make the packets smaller and suitable for
low-power wireless networks.)
What does UDP stand for?
A) User Data Protocol
B) User Datagram Protocol
C) Unified Data Protocol
D) Universal Datagram Protocol

Answer: B) User Datagram Protocol(UDP is a

communication protocol used across the Internet for
time-sensitive transmissions such as video playback or
DNS lookups.)

What is a key characteristic of UDP?

A) Connection-oriented
B) Reliable
C) Connectionless
D) High overhead
Answer: C) Connectionless(UDP is connectionless,
meaning it sends messages without establishing a
connection, leading to lower overhead but no guarantee
of delivery.)

What layer does CoAP operate in the IoT protocol stack?

A) Physical Layer
B) Link Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Application Layer

Answer: D) Application Layer

Which layer is responsible for compressing and

fragmenting IPv6 packets in IoT?
A) Application Layer
B) Transport Layer
C) 6LoWPAN Adaptation Layer
D) Network Layer

Answer: C) 6LoWPAN Adaptation Layer

I
What is the minimum MTU size for IPv6?
A) 576 bytes
B) 127 bytes
C) 1280 bytes
D) 250 bytes
Answer: C) 1280 bytes (The minimum Maximum
Transmission Unit (MTU) size for IPv6 is 1280 bytes,
ensuring that networks can handle packets of this size
without fragmentation.)

Why is IPv6 preferred in IoT networks?

A) Larger header size
B) Smaller address space
C) Supports a vast number of devices
D) Incompatibility with 6LoWPAN

Answer: C) Supports a vast number of devices(IPv6 has

a much larger address space than IPv4, making it
possible to assign unique addresses to a vast number of
IoT devices)

What is a primary function of the Link Layer in the IoT

stack?
A) Data presentation
B) Routing
C) Sharing medium and sending communications
D) Security management
Answer: C) Sharing medium and sending
communications (The minimum Maximum
Transmission Unit (MTU) size for IPv6 is 1280 bytes,
ensuring that networks can handle packets of this size
without fragmentation.)

Which IEEE standard is used for Ethernet?

A) IEEE 802.3
B) IEEE 802.11
C) IEEE 802.15.4
D) IEEE 802.15.1

Answer: A) IEEE 802.3

What is the main feature of route-over routing in IoT?
A) Uses the link layer for forwarding data
B) Uses the network layer for routing
C) Suitable for smaller local networks
D) Considered to be one IP subnet

Answer: B) Uses the network layer for routing (Route-

over routing involves the network layer making routing
decisions, as opposed to the link layer in mesh-under
routing.)

What type of traffic does RPL support?

A) Unicast only
B) Multicast only
C) Broadcast only
D) Multipoint-to-point and point-to-multipoint

Answer: D) Multipoint-to-point and point-to-multipoint

RPL is designed to support various types of traffic
patterns, including multipoint-to-point and point-to-
multipoint, common in IoT networks.
What does the 6LoWPAN Adaptation Layer do with IPv6
packets?
A) Encrypts them
B) Compresses and fragments them
C) Converts them to IPv4
D) Expands their size

Answer: B) Compresses and fragments them

What additional header is used in 6LoWPAN for packet
reassembly?

A) IPHC Header
B) Fragment Header
C) UDP Header
D) TCP Header
Answer: B) Fragment Header

What is the focus of IEEE 802.15.4 standard?

A) High-speed data transfer
B) Long-range communication
C) Low power, low bandwidth communication
D) High memory usage devices

Answer: C) Low power, low bandwidth communication

Which IEEE standard is used for Bluetooth?

A) IEEE 802.15.4
B) IEEE 802.11
C) IEEE 802.15.1
D) IEEE 802.3
Answer: C) IEEE 802.15.1

What is a major security challenge in 6LoWPAN

implementation?
A) Large packet sizes
B) High power consumption
C) Susceptibility to packet fragmentation attacks
D) High cost

Answer: C) Susceptibility to packet fragmentation

attacks (6LoWPAN's use of packet fragmentation makes
it vulnerable to certain types of attacks that exploit this
feature.)

Which layer is responsible for security in IoT protocol

stack?
A) Physical Layer
B) Link Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Application Layer

Answer: C) Network Layer (The network layer handles

key aspects of security, such as ensuring data integrity
and confidentiality through encryption and other
mechanisms.)

What is mesh-under routing in IoT?

A) Routing at the network layer
B) Routing at the link layer
C) Routing at the application layer
D) Routing at the transport layer
Answer: B) Routing at the link layer

Which is better suited for smaller and local networks,

mesh-under or route-over?

A) Mesh-under
B) Route-over
C) Both
D) Neither
Answer: A) Mesh-under
Energy Efficiency
What is a key feature of RPL related to energy?

A) High power consumption

B) Energy-efficient routing
C) Energy-intensive topology changes
D) No energy management
Answer: B) Energy-efficient routing
Why is energy efficiency important in IoT?
A) To increase bandwidth
B) To prolong battery life of devices
C) To enhance security
D) To reduce latency
Answer: B) To prolong battery life of devices
IPv6 Header Compression
What does 6LoWPAN use to reduce the size of IPv6
packets?

A) Encryption
B) Header compression
C) Header expansion
D) Fragmentation only
Answer: B) Header compression
Which field does 6LoWPAN assume common usage of to
compress IPv6 headers?

A) Unique fields
B) Optional fields
C) Common fields
D) Mandatory fields
Answer: C) Common fields
Packet Fragmentation
How does 6LoWPAN handle large IPv6 packets?

A) Drops them
B) Expands them
C) Fragments and reassembles them
D) Encrypts them
Answer: C) Fragments and reassembles them
What happens to the additional fragment header after
reassembly in 6LoWPAN?

A) It is kept
B) It is discarded
C) It is expanded
D) It is compressed
Answer: B) It is discarded
Network Architecture
What role does the 6LoWPAN Edge Router play?
A) Only local data exchange
B) Data exchange between 6LoWPAN devices and the
Internet
C) Provides power to devices
D) Manages security keys
Answer: B) Data exchange between 6LoWPAN devices
and the Internet
Which layers does the Dual Stack in the Edge Router
support?

A) Only IPv6
B) Only 6LoWPAN
C) Both IPv6 and 6LoWPAN
D) Only IPv4
Answer: C) Both IPv6 and 6LoWPAN
Advantages of 6LoWPAN
What is an advantage of 6LoWPAN?

A) High power consumption

B) High latency
C) End-to-end IP addressable nodes
D) Proprietary protocols
Answer: C) End-to-end IP addressable nodes
What type of routing does 6LoWPAN support?

A) One-to-one routing only

B) One-to-many & many-to-one routing
C) One-to-all routing
D) Only broadcast routing
Answer: B) One-to-many & many-to-one routing
General Concepts
What does MAC stand for in the context of IEEE
802.15.4?

A) Media Access Control

B) Memory Access Control
C) Media Application Control
D) Memory Application Control
Answer: A) Media Access Control
Which protocol is unreliable and connectionless?
A) TCP
B) UDP
C) HTTP
D) CoAP
Answer: B) UDP
Security
What specific security mechanisms are currently
adopted for 6LoWPAN?

A) AES encryption
B) None specific
C) RSA encryption
D) TLS encryption
Answer: B) None specific
What type of attack is 6LoWPAN susceptible to?

A) DOS attack
B) Packet fragmentation attack
C) Phishing attack
D) Malware attack
Answer: B) Packet fragmentation attack
TCP/UDP
Which protocol is connection-oriented and reliable?

A) UDP
B) CoAP
C) TCP
D) IPv6
Answer: C) TCP
Which protocol provides communication services
directly to the application layer in IoT?

A) HTTP
B) CoAP
C) UDP
D) TCP
Answer: C) UDP
Compression and Fragmentation
What is used to reassemble fragmented packets in
6LoWPAN?
A) Encryption header
B) Fragment header
C) Compression header
D) IPv6 header
Answer: B) Fragment header
Why does 6LoWPAN fragment IPv6 packets?

A) To increase packet size

B) To fit them into smaller 802.15.4 frames
C) To enhance security
D) To reduce latency
Answer: B) To fit them into smaller 802.15.4 frames
Miscellaneous
What is the key enabler of the IoT revolution according
to the content?

A) Wi-Fi
B) 6LoWPAN
C) Ethernet
D) Bluetooth
Answer: B) 6LoWPAN
What does IPHC stand for in the context of 6LoWPAN?

A) Internet Protocol Header Compression

B) Internet Protocol Header Control
C) Internet Protocol Header Configuration
D) Internet Protocol Header Calculation
Answer: A) Internet Protocol Header Compression
Which layer in the IoT stack provides data formatting
and presentation for web transfer?

A) Physical Layer
B) Link Layer
C) Network Layer
D) Application Layer
Answer: D) Application Layer
Which type of protocol is CoAP compared to in the
content?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) SNMP
Answer: A) HTTP
1. What is the primary microcontroller
used in the Arduino Uno?
a) ATmega328P
b) ATmega2560
c) ATmega32U4
d) ATtiny85

Correct Answer: a) ATmega328P

Explanation: The Arduino Uno is powered
by the ATmega328P microcontroller,
which is responsible for processing data
and controlling peripherals.
2. How many digital I/O pins are available
on the Arduino Uno?
a) 10
b) 14
c) 16
d) 20

Correct Answer: b) 14
Explanation: The Arduino Uno has 14
digital I/O pins that can be configured as
either input or output.
3. What is the function of the analog pins
on the Arduino Uno?
a) Output digital signals
b) Read analog input values
c) Control the power supply
d) Connect to the USB port

Correct Answer: b) Read analog input

values
Explanation: The analog pins on the
Arduino Uno are used to read analog
signals, which are continuous in nature.
4. Which architecture does the
ATmega328P microcontroller follow?
a) ARM
b) AVR
c) x86
d) MIPS

Correct Answer: b) AVR

Explanation: The ATmega328P
microcontroller follows the AVR
architecture, known for its efficiency and
power-saving features.
5. What is the clock speed of the Arduino
Uno's ATmega328P microcontroller?
a) 1 MHz
b) 8 MHz
c) 16 MHz
d) 32 MHz

Correct Answer: c) 16 MHz

Explanation: The Arduino Uno runs at a
clock speed of 16 MHz, which determines
how fast the microcontroller can execute
instructions.
6. How much Flash memory does the
ATmega328P microcontroller have?
a) 8 KB
b) 32 KB
c) 64 KB
d) 128 KB

Correct Answer: b) 32 KB
Explanation: The ATmega328P
microcontroller in the Arduino Uno has
32 KB of Flash memory, which stores the
program code.
7. Which pin on the Arduino Uno is used
for PWM output?
a) Pin 10
b) Pin 3
c) Pin 5
d) All of the above

Correct Answer: d) All of the above

Explanation: Pins 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 11 on
the Arduino Uno can be used for PWM
(Pulse Width Modulation) output.
8. What is the purpose of the RESET pin on
the Arduino Uno?
a) To restart the microcontroller
b) To enter programming mode
c) To disconnect power
d) To ground the circuit

Correct Answer: a) To restart the

microcontroller
Explanation: The RESET pin on the Arduino
Uno is used to restart the microcontroller,
resetting the program execution.
9. Which component on the Arduino Uno
board regulates voltage?
a) Voltage regulator
b) Crystal oscillator
c) LED
d) Microcontroller

Correct Answer: a) Voltage regulator

Explanation: The voltage regulator on the
Arduino Uno board ensures that the
microcontroller and other components
receive a stable voltage supply.
10. What type of USB port is used on the
Arduino Uno?
a) USB-C
b) USB-B
c) USB-A
d) Mini-USB
Correct Answer: b) USB-B

Explanation: The Arduino Uno uses a USB-

B port to connect to a computer for
programming and power supply.
11. How many analog input pins are
available on the Arduino Uno?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10

Correct Answer: b) 6
Explanation: The Arduino Uno has 6
analog input pins, labeled A0 to A5, for
reading analog signals.
12. What is the function of the AREF pin
on the Arduino Uno?
a) To reset the microcontroller
b) To power the board
c) To provide a reference voltage for
analog inputs
d) To ground the circuit

Correct Answer: c) To provide a reference

voltage for analog inputs
Explanation: The AREF pin is used to
provide a reference voltage to the analog
inputs, which can improve the accuracy of
analog readings.
13. What does the "328" in ATmega328P
represent?
a) The number of I/O pins
b) The microcontroller model number
c) The clock speed
d) The amount of Flash memory

Correct Answer: b) The microcontroller

model number
Explanation: The "328" in ATmega328P is
part of the model number, identifying this
specific microcontroller in the AVR family.
14. Which software is primarily used to
program the Arduino Uno?
a) MPLAB IDE
b) Code::Blocks
c) Arduino IDE
d) Eclipse

Correct Answer: c) Arduino IDE

Explanation: The Arduino IDE (Integrated
Development Environment) is used to
write, compile, and upload code to the
Arduino Uno.
15. What is the role of the bootloader on
the Arduino Uno?
a) To manage memory
b) To protect the microcontroller
c) To facilitate uploading programs to the
microcontroller
d) To increase clock speed

Correct Answer: c) To facilitate uploading

programs to the microcontroller
Explanation: The bootloader allows the
microcontroller to receive code from the
Arduino IDE without needing an external
programmer.
16. Which of the following is true about
the ATmega328P microcontroller's SRAM?
a) It is non-volatile
b) It stores the program code
c) It temporarily stores variables during
program execution
d) It cannot be accessed by the
microcontroller

Correct Answer: c) It temporarily stores

variables during program execution
Explanation: SRAM is used to store
variables and temporary data while a
program is running.
17. What voltage range is recommended
for powering the Arduino Uno via the VIN
pin?
a) 3.3V to 5V
b) 7V to 12V
c) 1.8V to 3.3V
d) 12V to 15V

Correct Answer: b) 7V to 12V

Explanation: The VIN pin is typically used
with a voltage range of 7V to 12V, which is
then regulated to 5V by the onboard
voltage regulator.
18. What is the purpose of the crystal
oscillator on the Arduino Uno?
a) To power the microcontroller
b) To provide a clock signal for the
microcontroller
c) To store program code
d) To reset the microcontroller

Correct Answer: b) To provide a clock

signal for the microcontroller
Explanation: The crystal oscillator
generates a stable clock signal that
controls the timing of the
microcontroller’s operations.
19. How is an LED connected to a digital
pin on the Arduino Uno to turn it on?
a) Anode to the pin, cathode to ground
b) Cathode to the pin, anode to ground
c) Both terminals to the pin
d) Anode to ground, cathode to 5V

Correct Answer: a) Anode to the pin,

cathode to ground
Explanation: The LED's anode (positive
terminal) is connected to the digital pin,
and the cathode (negative terminal) is
connected to ground.
20. Which command is used in the
Arduino IDE to set a pin as an output?
a) pinMode(pin, INPUT)
b) pinMode(pin, OUTPUT)
c) digitalWrite(pin, HIGH)
d) digitalRead(pin)

Correct Answer: b) pinMode(pin, OUTPUT)

Explanation: The pinMode(pin, OUTPUT)
command is used to configure a pin as an
output in the Arduino IDE.
21. What happens when digitalWrite(pin,
HIGH) is executed on an output pin?
a) The pin is set to 5V
b) The pin is set to 0V
c) The pin is configured as input
d) The pin is disconnected

Correct Answer: a) The pin is set to 5V

Explanation: digitalWrite(pin, HIGH) sets
the pin to a high state, which corresponds
to 5V on the Arduino Uno.
22. What is the maximum current that can
be drawn from a single digital I/O pin on
the Arduino Uno?
a) 10 mA
b) 20 mA
c) 40 mA
d) 80 mA

Correct Answer: c) 40 mA
Explanation: Each digital I/O pin on the
Arduino Uno can safely supply a maximum
current of 40 mA.
23. Which tool in the Arduino IDE is used
to upload the code to the Arduino board?
a) Serial Monitor
b) Tools menu
c) Upload button
d) Serial Plotter

Correct Answer: c) Upload button

Explanation: The "Upload" button in the
Arduino IDE compiles the code and
uploads it to the connected Arduino
board.
24. What is the function of the TX and RX
LEDs on the Arduino Uno?
a) Indicate data transmission and
reception
b) Indicate power status
c) Indicate program status
d) Indicate reset status

Correct Answer: a) Indicate data

transmission and reception
Explanation: The TX (Transmit) and RX
(Receive) LEDs blink when data is being
sent or received via the serial interface.
25. Which command is used to start serial
communication in the Arduino IDE?
a) Serial.read()
b) Serial.write()
c) Serial.begin(9600)
d) Serial.print()

Correct Answer: c) Serial.begin(9600)

Explanation: Serial.begin(9600) initializes
serial communication at a baud rate of
9600.
26. What does the setup() function in
Arduino code do?
a) Loops continuously
b) Runs once at the start
c) Runs when a button is pressed
d) Monitors serial data

Correct Answer: b) Runs once at the start

Explanation: The setup() function is
executed once when the program starts
and is used to initialize settings.
27. What does the loop() function in
Arduino code do?
a) Repeats continuously
b) Runs once at the start
c) Runs when a sensor is triggered
d) Ends the program

Correct Answer: a) Repeats continuously

Explanation: The loop() function runs
repeatedly after setup() and is where the
main code is placed.
28. How can the Arduino Uno be powered
other than via USB?
a) Through the VIN pin
b) Through the barrel jack
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Correct Answer: c) Both a and b

Explanation: The Arduino Uno can be
powered through the VIN pin or the barrel
jack in addition to USB.
29. What is the function of the onboard
LED connected to pin 13?
a) To indicate power status
b) To show USB connection
c) To provide a built-in LED for testing
d) To display error codes

Correct Answer: c) To provide a built-in

LED for testing
Explanation: The LED on pin 13 is a built-in
feature used for quick testing and
debugging.
30. Which file extension is used for
Arduino sketch files?
a) .txt
b) .ino
c) .cpp
d) .hex

Correct Answer: b) .ino

Explanation: Arduino sketch files have the
.ino extension and contain the code to be
uploaded to the Arduino board.
31. Which programming language is
primarily used in Arduino IDE?
a) Python
b) C++
c) Java
d) HTML

Correct Answer: b) C++

Explanation: The Arduino IDE uses a
simplified version of C++, which is the
primary language for writing Arduino
code.
32. How many hardware timers does the
ATmega328P microcontroller have?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Correct Answer: c) 3
Explanation: The ATmega328P
microcontroller has three hardware
timers: Timer0, Timer1, and Timer2, used
for time-related operations.
33. What is the maximum input voltage
the Arduino Uno’s analog pins can safely
read?
a) 3.3V
b) 10V
c) 5V
d) 12V

Correct Answer: c) 5V
Explanation: The analog pins on the
Arduino Uno can safely read voltages up
to 5V.
34. What does PWM stand for in the
context of Arduino?
a) Power With Modulation
b) Phase Waveform Modulation
c) Pulse Width Modulation
d) Positive Wave Measurement

Correct Answer: c) Pulse Width

Modulation
Explanation: PWM stands for Pulse Width
Modulation, a technique used to control the
brightness of LEDs and the speed of motors
by varying the duty cycle of a digital signal.
35. Which component is used in the
Arduino Uno to interface with the USB?
a) ATmega328P
b) ATmega16U2
c) Voltage regulator
d) Crystal oscillator

Correct Answer: b) ATmega16U2

Explanation: The ATmega16U2
microcontroller on the Arduino Uno
handles USB communication, converting
USB signals to serial communication for
the ATmega328P.
36. How is a new library included in an
Arduino sketch?
a) By using the #include directive
b) By copying the library files to the sketch
c) By importing via the IDE’s File menu
d) By using the import keyword

Correct Answer: a) By using the #include

directive
Explanation: Libraries are included in an
Arduino sketch using the #include
directive, which adds external code to
your project.
37. What is the main purpose of the
Arduino bootloader?
a) To enable programming via the USB
without external hardware
b) To manage power consumption
c) To increase clock speed
d) To handle serial communication

Correct Answer: a) To enable

programming via the USB without external
hardware
Explanation: The bootloader allows you to
upload code to the Arduino via USB
without needing an external programmer.
38. What does the digitalRead(pin)
function do in Arduino?
a) Reads the value of a digital input pin
b) Sets a digital pin to HIGH
c) Configures a pin as input
d) Sends data to the serial monitor

Correct Answer: a) Reads the value of a

digital input pin
Explanation: digitalRead(pin) reads the
current state (HIGH or LOW) of a specified
digital input pin.
39. Which command is used to delay the
execution of code in Arduino?
a) delay(ms)
b) wait(ms)
c) pause(ms)
d) stop(ms)

Correct Answer: a) delay(ms)

Explanation: The delay(ms) function
pauses the execution of the code for a
specified number of milliseconds.
40. In the Arduino IDE, what does the
Serial Monitor do?
a) Displays data sent from the Arduino to
the computer
b) Compiles the Arduino code
c) Controls the power to the Arduino
board
d) Uploads code to the Arduino board

Correct Answer: a) Displays data sent from

the Arduino to the computer
Explanation: The Serial Monitor is a tool in the
Arduino IDE that allows you to view data sent
from the Arduino to the computer over the
serial interface.
1. How can the ATmega328P microcontroller
differentiate between analog and digital inputs on
the Arduino Uno?
a) Through dedicated analog and digital pins
b) By using a voltage threshold
c) By configuring the pins in the software using
the pinMode() function
d) Using the onboard ADC (Analog-to-Digital
Converter)

Answer: c) By configuring the pins in the

software using the pinMode() function
Explanation: The ATmega328P differentiates
between analog and digital inputs through
software configuration using the pinMode()
function.
2. What happens if you exceed the maximum
input voltage on a digital pin of the Arduino
Uno?
a) It may damage the pin or the microcontroller
b) The pin will automatically reset
c) The pin will ignore the excess voltage
d) It will increase the output voltage

Correct Answer: a) It may damage the pin or

the microcontroller
Explanation: Exceeding the maximum voltage
(5V) on a digital pin can damage the pin or the
entire microcontroller.
3. What is the role of the EEPROM memory in
the Arduino Uno?
a) To temporarily store variables during
execution
b) To store data permanently even after power
is lost
c) To store the bootloader
d) To manage USB communication

Correct Answer: b) To store data permanently

even after power is lost
Explanation: EEPROM (Electrically Erasable
Programmable Read-Only Memory) retains
data even when the Arduino is powered off.
4. How can you measure the resistance of a
sensor using the Arduino Uno?
a) Directly connect the sensor to an analog pin
b) Create a voltage divider circuit with the
sensor and measure the voltage across it
c) Use a digital pin and measure the voltage
d) Use a current sensor module

Correct Answer: b) Create a voltage divider

circuit with the sensor and measure the voltage
across it
Explanation: A voltage divider circuit allows
you to measure the resistance of a sensor by
reading the voltage drop across it.
5. What is the significance of using a pull-up
resistor on an input pin of the Arduino Uno?
a) To prevent the input pin from floating and
reading erroneous values
b) To increase the pin’s voltage
c) To lower the pin’s resistance
d) To power external devices

Correct Answer: a) To prevent the input pin

from floating and reading erroneous values
Explanation: A pull-up resistor ensures that an
input pin reads a definite high value when not
connected to any external circuitry.
6. How can you safely interface a 12V relay
with an Arduino Uno?
a) Connect the relay directly to a digital pin
b) Use a transistor as a switch to control the
relay with the Arduino
c) Connect the relay to an analog pin

Correct Answer: b) Use a transistor as a switch

to control the relay with the Arduino
Explanation: A transistor can act as an
intermediary switch, allowing the Arduino to
control the higher voltage relay safely.
7. Which communication protocol is not
natively supported by the Arduino Uno’s
ATmega328P microcontroller?
a) UART
b) CAN Bus
c) I2C
d) SPI

Correct Answer: b) CAN Bus

Explanation: The ATmega328P supports
UART, I2C, and SPI, but not CAN Bus, which
requires additional hardware.
8. How can you increase the number of digital
I/O pins on the Arduino Uno for a project?
a) Use a shift register like the 74HC595
b) Add an external power supply
c) Use analog pins as digital pins
d) Modify the microcontroller’s firmware

Correct Answer: a) Use a shift register like the

74HC595
Explanation: A shift register can expand the
number of digital I/O pins by controlling
multiple outputs with fewer pins.
9. What is the purpose of the decoupling
capacitors near the microcontroller on the
Arduino Uno board?
a) To filter out noise and stabilize the voltage
supply
b) To store charge for the microcontroller
c) To increase the current supply
d) To enable PWM output

Correct Answer: a) To filter out noise and

stabilize the voltage supply
Explanation: Decoupling capacitors reduces
noise and provides a stable voltage supply to
the microcontroller, ensuring reliable
operation.
10. How can the Arduino Uno be used to
generate a frequency signal?
a) By using the analogWrite() function
b) By using an external oscillator
c) By configuring the Timer/Counter registers
to generate PWM signals
d) By rapidly toggling a digital pin using
digitalWrite()

Answer: c) By configuring the Timer/Counter

registers to generate PWM signals
Explanation: The Timer/Counter registers can
be configured to generate precise PWM signals
at specific frequencies.
11. What is the function of the Wire.begin()
command in an Arduino sketch?
a) To initiate I2C communication
b) To start serial communication
c) To enable SPI communication
d) To reset the microcontroller

Correct Answer: a) To initiate I2C

communication
Explanation: The Wire.begin() command
initializes the I2C communication protocol,
allowing the Arduino to communicate with I2C
devices.
12. How does the Arduino Uno handle multiple
interrupts from different sources?
a) By executing them simultaneously
b) By handling them in the order they occur,
prioritizing based on the vector table
c) By ignoring lower priority interrupts
d) By queuing them for later execution

Correct Answer: b) By handling them in the

order they occur, prioritizing based on the
vector table
Explanation: The ATmega328P handles
interrupts based on priority, determined by the
interrupt vector table.
13. Which command would you use to read a
sensor value connected to an analog pin in an
Arduino sketch?
a) analogRead(pin)
b) digitalRead(pin)
c) sensorRead(pin)
d) analogWrite(pin)

Correct Answer: a) analogRead(pin)

Explanation: The analogRead(pin) function
reads the value from an analog input pin,
returning a value between 0 and 1023.
14. What will happen if you connect an external
power supply to the Arduino Uno and USB
simultaneously?
a) The board will draw power from both
sources
b) The Arduino Uno will automatically select
the external power supply
c) The Arduino Uno will only use the USB
power
d) The Arduino will reset

Correct Answer: b) The Arduino Uno will

automatically select the external power supply
Explanation: The Arduino Uno is designed to
automatically switch to the external power
supply when both are connected.
15. How can you achieve low power
consumption in an Arduino Uno project?
a) Increase the clock speed
b) Use the sleep() function and reduce the clock
speed
c) Use digital pins instead of analog
d) Add more sensors

Correct Answer: b) Use the sleep() function

and reduce the clock speed
Explanation: Lowering the clock speed and
using the sleep() function can significantly
reduce power consumption in battery-powered
projects.
16. What is the maximum resolution of the
PWM signal that the Arduino Uno can
generate?
a) 4-bit
b) 6-bit
c) 8-bit
d) 10-bit

Correct Answer: c) 8-bit

Explanation: The Arduino Uno generates
PWM signals with an 8-bit resolution, meaning
the duty cycle can be set between 0 and 255.
17. Which command would you use to send
data from the Arduino to a connected computer
for debugging?
a) Serial.read()
b) Serial.print()
c) Wire.write()
d) Serial.begin()

Correct Answer: b) Serial.print()

Explanation: The Serial.print() command sends
data from the Arduino to the Serial Monitor on
the connected computer for debugging
purposes.
18. What is the significance of the Brown-out
Detector (BOD) in the Arduino Uno?
a) It monitors the temperature of the
microcontroller
b) It resets the microcontroller if the supply
voltage drops below a certain level
c) It manages power consumption
d) It controls the clock speed

Correct Answer: b) It resets the microcontroller

if the supply voltage drops below a certain level
Explanation: The Brown-out Detector prevents
erratic behavior by resetting the
microcontroller if the supply voltage falls
below a safe threshold.
19. How can you control the brightness of an
LED connected to the Arduino Uno?
a) By varying the voltage directly
b) By using PWM with the analogWrite()
function
c) By adjusting the resistance in series with the
LED
d) By rapidly toggling the LED with
digitalWrite()

Correct Answer: b) By using PWM with the

analogWrite() function
Explanation: PWM allows you to control the
brightness of an LED by adjusting the duty
cycle of the signal sent to the pin.
20. What is the function of the ICSP (In-Circuit
Serial Programming) header on the Arduino
Uno?
a) To allow programming the microcontroller
without removing it from the board
b) To provide additional digital I/O pins
c) To connect the Arduino to a computer
d) To enable wireless communication

Correct Answer: a) To allow programming the

microcontroller without removing it from the
board
Explanation: The ICSP header provides a way
to program the microcontroller directly, useful
for uploading the bootloader or programming
in-circuit.a
What is the function of the analog pins on the
Arduino Uno?
a) Output digital signals
b) Read analog input values
c) Control the power supply
d) Connect to the USB port

Correct Answer: b) Read analog input values

Explanation: The analog pins on the Arduino
Uno are used to read analog signals, which are
continuous in nature.
Which architecture does the ATmega328P
microcontroller follow?
a) ARM
b) AVR
c) x86
d) MIPS

Correct Answer: b) AVR

Explanation: The ATmega328P
microcontroller follows the AVR architecture,
known for its efficiency and power-saving
features.
5. What is the clock speed of the Arduino Uno's
ATmega328P microcontroller?
a) 1 MHz
b) 8 MHz
c) 16 MHz
d) 32 MHz

Correct Answer: c) 16 MHz

Explanation: The Arduino Uno runs at a clock
speed of 16 MHz, which determines how fast
the microcontroller can execute instructions.
6. How much Flash memory does the
ATmega328P microcontroller have?
a) 8 KB
b) 32 KB
c) 64 KB
d) 128 KB

Correct Answer: b) 32 KB
Explanation: The ATmega328P
microcontroller in the Arduino Uno has 32 KB
of Flash memory, which stores the program
code.
8. What is the purpose of the RESET pin on the
Arduino Uno?
a) To restart the microcontroller
b) To enter programming mode
c) To disconnect power
d) To ground the circuit

Correct Answer: a) To restart the

microcontroller
Explanation: The RESET pin on the Arduino
Uno is used to restart the microcontroller,
resetting the program execution.
9. Which component on the Arduino Uno board
regulates voltage?
a) Voltage regulator
b) Crystal oscillator
c) LED
d) Microcontroller

Correct Answer: a) Voltage regulator

Explanation: The voltage regulator on the
Arduino Uno board ensures that the
microcontroller and other components receive
a stable voltage supply.
10. What type of USB port is used on the
Arduino Uno?
a) USB-C
b) USB-B
c) USB-A
d) Mini-USB

Correct Answer: b) USB-B

Explanation: The Arduino Uno uses a USB-B
port to connect to a computer for programming
and power supply.
11. How many analog input pins are available
on the Arduino Uno?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10

Correct Answer: b) 6
Explanation: The Arduino Uno has 6 analog
input pins, labeled A0 to A5, for reading analog
signals.
12. What is the function of the AREF pin on the
Arduino Uno?
a) To reset the microcontroller
b) To power the board
c) To provide a reference voltage for analog
inputs
d) To ground the circuit

Correct Answer: c) To provide a reference

voltage for analog inputs
Explanation: The AREF pin is used to provide
a reference voltage to the analog inputs, which
can improve the accuracy of analog readings.
13. What does the "328" in ATmega328P
represent?
a) The number of I/O pins
b) The microcontroller model number
c) The clock speed
d) The amount of Flash memory

Correct Answer: b) The microcontroller model

number
Explanation: The "328" in ATmega328P is part
of the model number, identifying this specific
microcontroller in the AVR family.
14. Which software is primarily used to
program the Arduino Uno?
a) MPLAB IDE
b) Code::Blocks
c) Arduino IDE
d) Eclipse

Correct Answer: c) Arduino IDE

Explanation: The Arduino IDE (Integrated
Development Environment) is used to write,
compile, and upload code to the Arduino Uno.
15. What is the role of the bootloader on the
Arduino Uno?
a) To manage memory
b) To protect the microcontroller
c) To facilitate uploading programs to the
microcontroller
d) To increase clock speed

Correct Answer: c) To facilitate uploading

programs to the microcontroller
Explanation: The bootloader allows the
microcontroller to receive code from the
Arduino IDE without needing an external
programmer.
16. Which of the following is true about the
ATmega328P microcontroller's SRAM?
a) It is non-volatile
b) It stores the program code
c) It temporarily stores variables during
program execution
d) It cannot be accessed by the microcontroller

Correct Answer: c) It temporarily stores

variables during program execution
Explanation: SRAM is used to store variables
and temporary data while a program is running.
17. What voltage range is recommended for
powering the Arduino Uno via the VIN pin?
a) 3.3V to 5V
b) 7V to 12V
c) 1.8V to 3.3V
d) 12V to 15V

Correct Answer: b) 7V to 12V

Explanation: The VIN pin is typically used
with a voltage range of 7V to 12V, which is
then regulated to 5V by the onboard voltage
regulator.
18. What is the purpose of the crystal oscillator
on the Arduino Uno?
a) To power the microcontroller
b) To provide a clock signal for the
microcontroller
c) To store program code
d) To reset the microcontroller

Correct Answer: b) To provide a clock signal

for the microcontroller
Explanation: The crystal oscillator generates a
stable clock signal that controls the timing of
the microcontroller’s operations.
19. How is an LED connected to a digital pin
on the Arduino Uno to turn it on?
a) Anode to the pin, cathode to ground
b) Cathode to the pin, anode to ground
c) Both terminals to the pin
d) Anode to ground, cathode to 5V

Correct Answer: a) Anode to the pin, cathode

to ground
Explanation: The anode (positive terminal) of
the LED is connected to the digital pin, and the
cathode (negative terminal) is connected to
ground.
20. Which command is used in the Arduino
IDE to set a pin as an output?
a) pinMode(pin, INPUT)
b) pinMode(pin, OUTPUT)
c) digitalWrite(pin, HIGH)
d) digitalRead(pin)

Correct Answer: b) pinMode(pin, OUTPUT)

Explanation: The pinMode(pin, OUTPUT)
command is used to configure a pin as an output
in the Arduino IDE.
21. What happens when digitalWrite(pin,
HIGH) is executed on an output pin?
a) The pin is set to 5V
b) The pin is set to 0V
c) The pin is configured as input
d) The pin is disconnected

Correct Answer: a) The pin is set to 5V

Explanation: digitalWrite(pin, HIGH) sets the
pin to a high state, which corresponds to 5V on
the Arduino Uno.
22. What is the maximum current that can be
drawn from a single digital I/O pin on the
Arduino Uno?
a) 10 mA
b) 20 mA
c) 40 mA
d) 80 mA

Correct Answer: c) 40 mA
Explanation: Each digital I/O pin on the
Arduino Uno can safely supply a maximum
current of 40 mA.
23. Which tool in the Arduino IDE is used to
upload the code to the Arduino board?
a) Serial Monitor
b) Tools menu
c) Upload button
d) Serial Plotter

Correct Answer: c) Upload button

Explanation: The "Upload" button in the
Arduino IDE compiles the code and uploads it
to the connected Arduino board.
24. What is the function of the TX and RX
LEDs on the Arduino Uno?
a) Indicate data transmission and reception
b) Indicate power status
c) Indicate program status
d) Indicate reset status

Correct Answer: a) Indicate data transmission

and reception
Explanation: The TX (Transmit) and RX
(Receive) LEDs blink when data is being sent
or received via the serial interface.
25. Which command is used to start serial
communication in the Arduino IDE?
a) Serial.read()
b) Serial.write()
c) Serial.begin(9600)
d) Serial.print()

Correct Answer: c) Serial.begin(9600)

Explanation: Serial.begin(9600) initializes
serial communication at a baud rate of 9600.
26. What does the setup() function in Arduino
code do?
a) Loops continuously
b) Runs once at the start
c) Runs when a button is pressed
d) Monitors serial data

Correct Answer: b) Runs once at the start

Explanation: The setup() function is executed
once when the program starts and is used to
initialize settings.
27. What does the loop() function in Arduino
code do?
a) Repeats continuously
b) Runs once at the start
c) Runs when a sensor is triggered
d) Ends the program

Correct Answer: a) Repeats continuously

Explanation: The loop() function runs
repeatedly after setup() and is where the main
code is placed.
28. How can the Arduino Uno be powered other
than via USB?
a) Through the VIN pin
b) Through the barrel jack
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Correct Answer: c) Both a and b

Explanation: The Arduino Uno can be powered
through the VIN pin or the barrel jack in
addition to USB.
29. What is the function of the onboard LED
connected to pin 13?
a) To indicate power status
b) To show USB connection
c) To provide a built-in LED for testing
d) To display error codes

Correct Answer: c) To provide a built-in LED

for testing
Explanation: The LED on pin 13 is a built-in
feature used for quick testing and debugging.
30. Which file extension is used for Arduino
sketch files?
a) .txt
b) .ino
c) .cpp
d) .hex

Correct Answer: b) .ino

Explanation: Arduino sketch files have the .ino
extension and contain the code to be uploaded
to the Arduino board.
32. How many hardware timers does the
ATmega328P microcontroller have?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Correct Answer: c) 3
Explanation: The ATmega328P
microcontroller has three hardware timers:
Timer0, Timer1, and Timer2, used for time-
related operations.
]
.
37. What is the main purpose of the Arduino
bootloader?
a) To enable programming via the USB without
external hardware
b) To manage power consumption
c) To increase clock speed
d) To handle serial communication

Correct Answer: a) To enable programming via

the USB without external hardware
Explanation: The bootloader allows you to
upload code to the Arduino via USB without
needing an external programmer.
38. What does the digitalRead(pin) function do
in Arduino?
a) Reads the value of a digital input pin
b) Sets a digital pin to HIGH
c) Configures a pin as input
d) Sends data to the serial monitor

Correct Answer: a) Reads the value of a digital

input pin
Explanation: digitalRead(pin) reads the current
state (HIGH or LOW) of a specified digital
input pin.
40. In the Arduino IDE, what does the Serial
Monitor do?
a) Displays data sent from the Arduino to the
computer
b) Compiles the Arduino code
c) Controls the power to the Arduino board
d) Uploads code to the Arduino board

Correct Answer: a) Displays data sent from the

Arduino to the computer
Explanation: The Serial Monitor is a tool in the
Arduino IDE that allows you to view data sent
from the Arduino to the computer over the
serial interface.
Due date: 2024-10-25
Assignment 3 – MCQ

1.What does GPIO stand for?

General-Purpose Input/Output
General-Purpose Inner/Outer
Both A & B
None of the Above

2.When was the actual term “Internet of

Things” coined?

1998
1999
2000
2002
3.Which Arduino Boards use the
Atmega328?

Arduino Uno
Arduino Mega
Arduino Fio
Arduino Due

4Which library is used to access I2C in

Arduino IoT devices?
EEPROM
Wire
DHT11
ArduinoJson
5.Which of the following is false about
IoT devices?

IoT devices use the internet for

collecting and sharing data
IoT devices need microcontrollers
IoT devices use wireless technology
IoT devices are completely safe

6.Which of the following is not an

actuator in IoT?
Stepper motor
A fan
An LED
Arduino
7.Which of the following is not related
to Arduino IDE IoT software?
Serial monitor
Verify
Upload
Terminate

8Which protocol is used to link all the

devices in the IoT?

TCP/IP
Network
UDP
HTTP
9.Who coined the term “Internet of
Things”?

Kevin Aston
John Wright
Edward Jameson
George Garton

10.Will CoAP connects to the internet.

True
False
1. What is the defining characteristic of
IoT devices?
a) High power consumption
b) Internet connectivity and interaction
with the physical environment
c) Ability to run without electricity
d) Lack of communication

Answer: b) Internet connectivity and

interaction with the physical
environment
Explanation: IoT devices are connected
to the internet and interact with the
physical world using sensors and
actuators.

2. Which protocol is often used for

lightweight communication in IoT
applications?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) MQTT
d) SMTP

Answer: c) MQTT
Explanation: MQTT is a lightweight
messaging protocol ideal for IoT,
designed for devices in low-bandwidth
environments.

3. What is a key application of IoT in

healthcare?
a) Managing stock prices
b)Monitoring patient vital signs
remotely
c) Running simulations
d) Predicting the weather

Answer: b) Monitoring patient vital

signs remotely
Explanation: IoT enables remote
monitoring of patients through sensors,
which is one of the main applications of
IoT in healthcare.

4. Which layer of IoT architecture is

responsible for data collection from
sensors?
a) Application layer
b) Perception layer
c) Network layer
d) Processing layer

Answer: b) Perception layer

Explanation: The perception layer
handles the physical devices like sensors
and actuators that interact with the
environment.
5. What type of sensor would you use to
detect motion?
a) Temperature sensor
b) Ultrasonic sensor
c) PIR sensor
d) Gas sensor

Answer: c) PIR sensor

Explanation: A PIR (Passive Infrared)
sensor detects motion by measuring
changes in infrared radiation in its
surroundings.
6. Which protocol is used for secure
communication in IoT devices?
a) MQTT
b) CoAP
c) HTTPS
d) FTP

Answer: c) HTTPS
Explanation: HTTPS ensures secure
communication over the internet using
encryption, making it suitable for IoT
devices handling sensitive data.
7. How can you measure the resistance
of a sensor using the Arduino Uno?
a) Use a voltmeter to manually measure
the voltage drop across the sensor and
calculate the resistance using Ohm's law
outside of the Arduino circuit.
b) Create a voltage divider circuit with
the sensor and measure the voltage
across it
c) Directly measure resistance via
Arduino pins
d) Use an ammeter

Answer: b) Create a voltage divider

circuit with the sensor and measure the
voltage across it
Explanation: A voltage divider circuit
can be used to measure the resistance of
a sensor, such as an LDR, by calculating
the voltage drop.

8. Which IoT characteristic allows

devices to make decisions without
human intervention?
a) Connectivity
b) Autonomy
c) Interoperability
d) Scalability

Answer: b) Autonomy
Explanation: IoT devices often operate
autonomously, collecting data and
making decisions or performing actions
based on predefined logic.

9. What is a common security challenge

in IoT?
a) Overheating
b) Data breaches
c) Limited battery life
d) Signal interference

Answer: b) Data breaches

Explanation: IoT devices often handle
sensitive data, making them susceptible
to data breaches if not properly secured.

10. Which of the following is not a

communication protocol supported by
the ATmega328P in Arduino Uno?
a) UART
b) SPI
c) I2C
d) CAN Bus

Answer: d) CAN Bus

Explanation: The ATmega328P
supports UART, SPI, and I2C, but CAN
Bus is not supported natively and
requires additional hardware.

11. What is the function of a pull-up

resistor in Arduino circuits?
a) Reduces current
b) Ensures a high default value on input
pins
c) Grounds the circuit
d) Lowers voltage

Answer: b) Ensures a high default value

on input pins
Explanation: A pull-up resistor keeps an
input pin at a high voltage when not
driven by another signal, preventing
floating.

12. Which sensor is typically used to

measure temperature in IoT
applications?
a) DHT11
b) LDR
c) Ultrasonic sensor
d) PIR sensor

Answer: a) DHT11
Explanation: The DHT11 sensor
measures temperature and humidity and
is commonly used in IoT applications.

13. Which communication protocol is

often used in constrained environments
for IoT?
a) HTTP
b) MQTT
c) TCP
d) POP3

Answer: b) MQTT
Explanation: MQTT is lightweight and
ideal for low-bandwidth, low-power
environments, making it suitable for
IoT.

14. In an IoT system, what does the term

"edge computing" refer to?
a) Processing data in the cloud
b) Processing data on the devices closer
to the data source
c) An alternative to cloud computing
d) A method to increase bandwidth

Answer: b) Processing data on the

devices closer to the data source
Explanation: Edge computing involves
performing data processing on devices at
the edge of the network, reducing the
need to send data to a centralized server.

15. What does the LDR sensor measure?

a) Light intensity
b) Humidity
c) Motion
d) Sound

Answer: a) Light intensity

Explanation: LDR (Light Dependent
Resistor) changes its resistance based on
the intensity of light falling on it.
16. Which type of actuator would you
use to move a robotic arm?
a) Temperature sensor
b) Buzzer
c) Motor
d) PIR sensor

Answer: c) Motor
Explanation: Motors are actuators that
convert electrical energy into
mechanical movement, commonly used
in robotic systems.
17. What is the role of the network layer
in IoT architecture?
a) Processing data
b) Sensing physical phenomena
c) Providing connectivity between
devices
d) Interacting with users

Answer: c) Providing connectivity

between devices
Explanation: The network layer is
responsible for establishing
communication between IoT devices
and the cloud or other devices.
18. Which communication protocol is
typically used in IoT for long-range,
low-power communication?
a) Zigbee
b) LoRaWAN
c) Bluetooth
d) Wi-Fi

Answer: b) LoRaWAN
Explanation: LoRaWAN (Long Range
Wide Area Network) is designed for
low-power, long-range IoT applications,
making it suitable for wide-area
deployments.
19. Which of the following is a key
benefit of using IoT in agriculture?
a) Reducing food prices
b) Enhancing crop yield through data-
driven decisions
c) Decreasing the need for fertilizers
d) Eliminating manual labor entirely

Answer: b) Enhancing crop yield

through data-driven decisions
Explanation: IoT helps farmers make
data-driven decisions regarding
irrigation, soil moisture, and pest
control, which can enhance crop yield.

20. Which communication protocol is

commonly used for IoT in home
automation systems?
a) Wi-Fi
b) Zigbee
c) LoRa
d) HTTP

Answer: b) Zigbee
Explanation: Zigbee is commonly used
for home automation due to its low
power consumption and mesh
networking capability, which allows
devices to communicate over long
distances.

21. What is the primary role of actuators

in an IoT system?
a) To process data
b) To sense changes in the environment
c) To perform physical actions
d) To transmit data over the internet
Answer: c) To perform physical actions
Explanation: Actuators take control
signals from the system and convert
them into physical actions like turning
on a motor or moving a robotic arm.

22. Which of the following is an

example of a security risk in IoT?
a) Sensor malfunctions
b) Weak encryption leading to data
breaches
c) Device overheating
d) Unreliable power supply
Answer: b) Weak encryption leading to
data breaches
Explanation: Poor security practices,
like weak encryption, can lead to data
breaches, making security a critical
concern in IoT systems.

23. What is a key feature of artificial

intelligence (AI) in IoT?
a) AI replaces all human labor
b) AI analyzes data to enable predictive
maintenance
c) AI removes the need for cloud
computing
d) AI increases the energy consumption
of devices
Answer: b) AI analyzes data to enable
predictive maintenance
Explanation: AI processes large
amounts of data from IoT devices to
predict when maintenance is required,
helping to avoid unexpected equipment
failure.

24. Which of the following is a key

application of IoT in the healthcare
industry?
a) Remote patient monitoring
b) Managing agricultural equipment
c) Predicting weather patterns
d) Enhancing social media platforms
Answer: a) Remote patient monitoring
Explanation: IoT enables real-time
monitoring of patient health through
wearable devices, allowing healthcare
providers to track vital signs remotely.

25. What is the main purpose of a

communication protocol in IoT?
a) To control devices
b) To ensure interoperability between
different IoT devices
c) To store data locally
d) To analyze sensor data
Answer: b) To ensure interoperability
between different IoT devices
Explanation: Communication protocols
define the rules and formats that devices
follow to exchange data, enabling
interoperability in IoT systems.

26. What is the role of an IoT gateway?

a) To generate data
b) To store data
c) To connect IoT devices to the cloud or
other networks
d) To power IoT devices
Answer: c) To connect IoT devices to
the cloud or other networks
Explanation: IoT gateways manage data
traffic between devices and the cloud,
often handling protocol conversion and
data processing.

27. What does the term "scalability"

refer to in the context of IoT?
a) The ability to connect a small number
of devices
b) The capability to expand the IoT
network to accommodate more devices
c) The capacity of sensors to measure
larger areas
d) The limitation on data processing
speed
Answer: b) The capability to expand the
IoT network to accommodate more
devices
Explanation: Scalability refers to an IoT
system's ability to support an increasing
number of devices and connections
without performance degradation.

28. Which of the following sensors can

measure proximity or distance in an IoT
system?
a) Gas sensor
b) Ultrasonic sensor
c) Temperature sensor
d) Light sensor
Answer: b) Ultrasonic sensor
Explanation: Ultrasonic sensors use
sound waves to measure the distance
between the sensor and an object,
making them useful for proximity
detection.

29. What is the purpose of edge

computing in IoT?
a) To reduce power consumption
b) To process data closer to the data
source, reducing latency
c) To store large amounts of data
d) To enhance cloud storage capabilities
Answer: b) To process data closer to the
data source, reducing latency
Explanation: Edge computing processes
data near the source (at the "edge")
rather than sending all data to the cloud,
reducing latency and bandwidth usage.

30. Which of the following is true about

the ATmega328P microcontroller in
Arduino Uno?
a) It supports Wi-Fi communication
natively
b) It has 14 digital I/O pins
c) It requires external power to operate
d) It only supports analog inputs
Answer: b) It has 14 digital I/O pins
Explanation: The ATmega328P has 14
digital I/O pins, which can be configured
as inputs or outputs for various
interfacing tasks.

31. Which wireless communication

technology is commonly used in
wearable IoT devices for short-range
data transfer?
a) Wi-Fi
b) LoRa
c) Bluetooth
d) Zigbee
Answer: c) Bluetooth
Explanation: Bluetooth is widely used
for short-range wireless communication
in wearable devices due to its low power
consumption.

32. Which of the following best

describes a smart home IoT system?
a) A system that monitors and controls
home appliances remotely
b) A system that provides high-speed
internet
c) A system that automates industrial
machinery
d) A system that manages traffic signals
Answer: a) A system that monitors and
controls home appliances remotely
Explanation: Smart home systems
enable remote monitoring and control of
home appliances, often via smartphones
or voice assistants.

33. What type of sensor is typically used

to monitor air quality in IoT
applications?
a) Temperature sensor
b) Gas sensor
c) Ultrasonic sensor
d) PIR sensor
Answer: b) Gas sensor
Explanation: Gas sensors are used in air
quality monitoring systems to detect
pollutants like CO2 or VOCs in the
environment.

34. Which of the following is a major

advantage of using LoRaWAN in IoT?
a) High data transfer rates
b) Long-range communication with low
power consumption
c) High bandwidth
d) Low latency
Answer: b) Long-range communication
with low power consumption
Explanation: LoRaWAN is designed for
low-power, long-range communication,
making it ideal for IoT applications that
require wide coverage and minimal
energy use.

35. What is the main advantage of using

cloud computing in IoT systems?
a) Reducing hardware costs
b) Providing unlimited storage and
processing power
c) Ensuring real-time processing
d) Decreasing latency
Answer: b) Providing unlimited storage
and processing power
Explanation: Cloud computing offers
scalable storage and processing
resources, enabling IoT systems to
handle large volumes of data without
needing local storage.

36. Which of the following IoT use cases

would most likely involve predictive
maintenance?
a) Smart city lighting
b) Connected agriculture
c) Industrial machinery monitoring
d) Wearable health devices
Answer: c) Industrial machinery
monitoring
Explanation: Predictive maintenance in
IoT uses sensor data from industrial
machinery to predict equipment failures
and optimize maintenance schedules.

37. What is the primary function of

sensors in IoT devices?
a) To display data to the user
b) To send data to the cloud
c) To detect and measure physical
conditions such as temperature or
motion
d) To process data in real-time
Answer: c) To detect and measure
physical conditions such as temperature
or motion
Explanation: Sensors are used to collect
data from the physical environment,
such as temperature, light, or motion,
and relay it to the system.

38. Which of the following is an

example of an actuator?
a) Temperature sensor
b) Humidity sensor
c) Motor
d) Camera
Answer: c) Motor
Explanation: Actuators like motors are
devices that perform physical actions in
response to control signals from the
system.

39. What is the role of machine learning

in IoT?
a) To replace sensors in the system
b) To process and analyze IoT data for
insights and predictions
c) To provide internet connectivity
d) To ensure security
Answer: b) To process and analyze IoT
data for insights and predictions
Explanation: Machine learning is often
used in IoT to analyze sensor data and
generate predictive insights, such as
detecting anomalies or optimizing
operations.

40. Which component in an IoT system

stores and processes large amounts of
data from connected devices?
a) Sensor
b) Actuator
c) Cloud
d) Gateway
Answer: c) Cloud
Explanation: The cloud stores and
processes large amounts of data from
IoT devices, allowing for remote access,
analysis, and decision-making.

Q1-Arduino IDE consists of 2 functions.

What are they?
Loop(),build() and setup()
Build() and loop()
Setup() and build()
Setup() and loop()
Q2-Arduino Uno board has digital pins?
14
12
16
20
Q3-How many pins are present in the IR
Sensor?
1
3
2
4
Q4-How much Program Memory does
the Arduino UNO have?
24K bytes
256K bytes
32K bytes
2K bytes
Q5-How many pins does temperature
sensor have?
5 legs
2 legs
4 legs
3 legs
Q6-The function which repeatedly
executes in the main program?
Setup
Loop
While
None of These
Q7-What is ESP8266?

WIFI module
Sensor
Board
USB cable

240 MHZ
WIFI ,BLUETOOTH , CONNECTS
WITH OTHER N/Ws , EORKS AT 3.3
V , 26 GPIOs , 22 PWM, 16 ANALOG
.

Q8-What is a gateway in IoT?

A device that connects IoT devices to the
internet
A device th
at stores data collected by IoT devices
A device that analyzes data collected by
IoT devices
A device that provides a user interface
for IoT devices
Q9-What is a sensor in IoT?
A device that converts physical or
environmental parameters into digital
signals
A device that connects to the internet
and sends data
A device that provides a graphical user
interface
A device that runs software programs
Q10-What is the full form of EEPROM?

Electrically Encoded Programmable

Read Only Memory
Electronic Embedded Programmable
Read Only Memory
Encrypted Electronic Programmable
Read Only Memory
ASSIGNMENT 2-

1-What is the full form of IDE in

Arduino IDE IoT software?
Intra Defence Environment
Intra Development Environment
Integrated Development Environment
Integrated Deployed Environment
2-What is the full form of the LDR
Sensor?
Lithium Diode Resistor
Light Diaphragm Resistor
Lithium Disk Resistor
Light Dependent Resistor
3-What is the microcontroller used in
Arduino UNO?
ATmega32114
AT91SAM3x8E
ATmega2560
ATmega328p

3-What is the operating frequency of the

Arduino UNO Board?
20 MHz
16 MHz
6 MHz
10 MHz

4-What is the output of Arduino code?

void setup ()
{
Seria. Begin (9600);
}
void setup ()
{
Serial. Write(40);}
Send a signal to pin 40 on the Arduino
board
Send an octal number of 40 through the
Serial pins
Send a byte with value 40 through the
Serial pins
Send a hexadecimal number of 40
through the Serial pins
5-What is the standard form of RFID?

Radio Frequency Identification

Radio Waves Frequency Identification
Radio Frequency InterDependent
Radio Wave Frequency Independent

6-What is the use of the ESP8266 WiFi

Module?
Network Provider
Switches circuits
Evaluates air pressure
Monitors Motion

7-What is the use of the LDR Sensor?

Monitors Motion
Monitors air pressure
Monitors Light Intensity
Monitors heartbeat

8-What kind of waves does the IR

Sensor work on?
Infrared
Indigo
Ultrasonic
Infrasonic

9-What will happen if we supply a

voltage of 25V to the Vcc of the IR
sensor?

Damage is caused
Sensor will work fine
Sensor will not respond for the time the
voltage is applied
Sensor will function normally