Basic MCQ Questions on Arduino,
Sensors, Motors, and Electronics
1. What is the main controller used in Arduino UNO?
● A: ATmega328P
2. What is the operating voltage of Arduino UNO?
● A: 5V
3. Which function runs only once in an Arduino program?
● A: setup()
4. Which port is used to upload code to Arduino UNO?
● A: USB Port
5. What language is used to program Arduino?
● A: C/C++
6. How many digital I/O pins are there on Arduino UNO?
● A: 14
7. Which pin is used for 5V output in Arduino UNO?
● A: 5V pin
8. Which Arduino function runs repeatedly?
● A: loop()
9. What does LED_BUILTIN refer to in Arduino?
● A: Built-in LED pin
10. Which software is used to write Arduino programs?
● A: Arduino IDE
11. How do you connect Arduino UNO to a computer?
● A: Using USB cable
12. Which pin is used for analog input A0?
● A: Analog pin A0
13. Can Arduino UNO be powered with batteries?
● A: Yes
14. What is the use of GND pin?
● A: Ground connection
15. Which function is used to read digital input?
● A: digitalRead()
16. Which function is used to output PWM signal?
● A: analogWrite()
17. What does PWM stand for?
● A: Pulse Width Modulation
18. Which pin gives 3.3V output on Arduino?
● A: 3.3V pin
19. What is the default baud rate for serial communication?
● A: 9600
20. What does [Link](9600) do?
● A: Starts serial communication
21. What does an ultrasonic sensor measure?
● A: Distance
22. Which sensor detects obstacles using infrared?
● A: IR sensor
23. What does a temperature sensor measure?
● A: Temperature
24. Which sensor is used in automatic water taps?
● A: IR sensor
25. What is the trigger pin in ultrasonic sensor?
● A: Sends signal
26. What is the echo pin in ultrasonic sensor?
● A: Receives signal
27. What unit is used by temperature sensor?
● A: Celsius
28. Which sensor can detect line for line following robots?
● A: IR sensor
29. What is the safe distance range for ultrasonic sensor?
● A: 2cm to 400cm
30. Which pin type is used by sensors in Arduino?
● A: Digital/Analog
31. How many pins does an IR sensor typically have?
● A: 3
32. Which sensor is used to measure surrounding heat?
● A: Temperature sensor
33. Which sensor has both transmitter and receiver?
● A: Ultrasonic sensor
34. Can a temperature sensor be analog?
● A: Yes
35. Which sensor works based on light reflection?
● A: IR sensor
36. Where do we connect the sensor’s VCC pin?
● A: 5V pin
37. Where do we connect sensor’s GND pin?
● A: GND pin
38. Can an IR sensor detect black and white surfaces?
● A: Yes
39. What type of value does analogRead() return?
● A: 0 to 1023
40. Which function is used to read analog sensors?
● A: analogRead()
41. What does a motor do?
● A: Converts electricity into motion
42. What is a DC motor?
● A: Motor that runs on direct current
43. Which motor can move in steps?
● A: Stepper motor
44. Which motor is used in robotic cars?
● A: DC motor
45. What is the use of motor driver?
● A: Controls motor using Arduino
46. Which popular motor driver is used with Arduino?
● A: L298N
47. How many motors can L298N control?
● A: 2
48. What voltage does a small DC motor usually use?
● A: 6V
49. Which pin on motor driver controls direction?
● A: IN1, IN2 etc
50. What happens if motor driver has no power?
● A: Motor will not run
51. Can Arduino run motor directly?
● A: No
52. Which pin type controls motor speed?
● A: PWM pin
53. What does ENA pin do in L298N?
● A: Enables motor channel A
54. What happens if you reverse motor wires?
● A: Motor runs in opposite direction
55. Can motor speed be controlled using Arduino?
● A: Yes
56. What connects motor to motor driver?
● A: Wires
57. Can one motor driver control multiple motors?
● A: Yes
58. What is needed to power a motor driver?
● A: Battery or power supply
59. Which command sets motor speed in Arduino?
● A: analogWrite()
60. Which robotic part enables movement?
● A: Motor
61. What is a breadboard used for?
● A: Prototyping circuits
62. What connects components on breadboard?
● A: Jumper wires
63. What does an LED do?
● A: Emits light
64. Which leg of LED is longer?
● A: Positive (Anode)
65. What is a resistor used for?
● A: Limit current
66. Which color wire is usually ground?
● A: Black
67. What is the use of jumper wires?
● A: Connect components
68. Which component lights up when powered?
● A: LED
69. What does GND stand for?
● A: Ground
70. What does VCC mean?
● A: Voltage Common Collector
71. Can breadboards be reused?
● A: Yes
72. Where do we insert jumper wires?
● A: Into breadboard holes
73. Which symbol represents LED in circuit?
● A: Diode with arrows
74. Which type of component is an LED?
● A: Output device
75. What is the danger of connecting LED without resistor?
● A: It may burn out
76. Which tool is used to test connections?
● A: Multimeter
77. What is the use of resistor with LED?
● A: Prevents damage
78. What color is commonly used for 5V wires?
● A: Red
79. Can breadboard connect directly to Arduino?
● A: Yes
80. Which component connects circuit without soldering?
● A: Breadboard
81. What does IoT stand for?
● A: Internet of Things
82. What connects IoT devices to internet?
● A: WiFi Module
83. Which module is commonly used in IoT?
● A: ESP8266
84. Can Arduino be used in IoT?
● A: Yes
85. What is required to send data online?
● A: Internet connection
86. Can sensors be part of IoT?
● A: Yes
87. What is the use of cloud in IoT?
● A: Stores data
88. Can mobile phone control IoT device?
● A: Yes
89. Which app can control Arduino over WiFi?
● A: Blynk
90. What is a smart device?
● A: Device connected to internet
91. What is a robot?
● A: Machine that performs tasks
92. Which brain controls the robot?
● A: Microcontroller
93. Can robot follow a line?
● A: Yes
94. Which sensor helps robot detect wall?
● A: Ultrasonic sensor
95. What helps robot move?
● A: Motors
96. What is a robotic car?
● A: Robot that moves on wheels
97. What is programming in robots?
● A: Giving instructions
98. Can robot be controlled remotely?
● A: Yes
99. Which component helps robot detect light/dark?
● A: IR sensor
100. What does robot need to work?
● A: Power and program
