STARK Fellowship Mock Assessment –
Grade 9
Total Questions: 50 | Duration: 60 Minutes
Instructions: Attempt all questions. Use logical reasoning wherever applicable.
Section A: Component Identification & Basics
1. 1. How many digital pins are there on a standard Arduino Uno?
2. 2. Name the module used to detect distance using ultrasonic waves.
3. 3. Identify the sensor: It has three pins (VCC, GND, OUT) and is used to detect light
intensity.
4. 4. Which pin type is used to receive analog signals from sensors?
5. 5. Which component ensures stable voltage supply to the board?
6. 6. Where do we connect the jumper wires on the Arduino board?
7. 7. What is the function of the voltage regulator on an Arduino board?
8. 8. What does the ‘GND’ pin do in an Arduino circuit?
9. 9. Which component converts analog signals to digital in Arduino UNO?
10. 10. Match the following: (a) IR Sensor – [ ] (b) LDR – [ ] (c) DHT11 – [ ] (d) LM35 – [ ]
11. 11. Label the following parts on the Arduino UNO: (a) Power Jack (b) Digital Pins (c)
Analog Pins (d) Reset Button.
12. 12. What does the onboard LED on pin 13 indicate during a sketch upload?
Section B: Sensor Working & Logic
13. 13. Why does the IR sensor use a comparator IC like LM393?
14. 14. What does the ECHO pin do on an ultrasonic sensor?
15. 15. Which sensor has both temperature and humidity output?
16. 16. What is the role of the potentiometer on an IR module?
17. 17. What kind of signal does the LM35 output?
18. 18. Explain how the LDR sensor works with changing light intensity.
19. 19. How does an IR sensor differentiate between black and white surfaces?
20. 20. What will the IR sensor output be when placed over a black surface?
21. 21. Which internal component of LDR changes with light?
22. 22. Why is calibration important in analog sensors?
23. 23. What happens if the TRIG and ECHO pins are connected incorrectly?
24. 24. In a DHT11, how are digital values transmitted?
25. 25. Which sensor uses a thermistor and a microcontroller inside?
26. 26. Describe the internal components of an ultrasonic sensor.
27. 27. How does increasing the threshold on IR sensors affect detection?
Section C: Arduino Code & Flow
28. 28. What does Serial.begin(9600) do?
29. 29. Identify the error: pinMode(7 OUTPUT);
30. 30. Which Arduino function runs only once when powered on?
31. 31. What is the default baud rate in Serial Monitor?
32. 32. What does analogRead(A0) return?
33. 33. What will this code output?
void loop() {
digitalWrite(13, HIGH);
delay(500);
digitalWrite(13, LOW);
delay(500);
}
34. 34. What is the function of delay() in Arduino code?
35. 35. Write a condition to check if distance < 10 cm.
36. 36. Which function is used to set pin mode?
37. 37. Fill in the blank: ________ controls output frequency in PWM pins.
38. 38. Write code to turn on LED when sensorValue < 300.
39. 39. Which type of loop does Arduino use for continuous checking?
40. 40. What does digitalRead(2) return when switch is pressed?
41. 41. Which pin on Arduino UNO supports analogWrite()?
42. 42. Explain what happens in setup() and loop() functions.
Section D: Robotics Applications & Logic
43. 43. Why is L298N used in robot cars?
44. 44. Which sensor would you use for a line-following robot?
45. 45. Which sensor is least affected by lighting conditions?
46. 46. Which module enables wireless Bluetooth control?
47. 47. If your robot must stop when someone is <15 cm away, which sensor do you need?
48. 48. Design a robot logic: move forward until object < 20 cm.
49. 49. Choose the right order of steps: sensor read → logic apply → motor drive.
50. 50. In what way is a servo motor different from a DC motor?
