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Programming Vocabulary

Quiz by Brittany Nelson

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6 questions
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  • Q1
    What is a program?
    language like Java, HTML, or Blockly
    a list of steps
    how to make something
    a set of directions written in a language machines can understand
    60s
  • Q2
    What is an algorithm?
    a math problem
    a list of steps or directions
    a set of directions written in a language machines can understand
    how to brush your teeth
    60s
  • Q3
    What is a loop?
    a code that lets you repeat a part of a program
    a code that lets you skip a part of the program
    cereal
    when your program is to draw a circle
    60s
  • Q4
    What language do we use to write code in the computer lab?
    Python
    Ruby
    Blockly
    Java
    60s
  • Q5
    What does it mean to "debug" a program?
    find a problem and fix it
    spread a virus
    cause a problem
    make a program that draws spider pictures
    60s
  • Q6
    What is a conditional?
    it tells your program to make honey
    a part of a program that gives directions for if/when something is true
    a cream that makes your hair soft and shiny
    a part of a program that is greater or less than
    60s

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