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Scratch Programming Concepts 101

Quiz by Mike Kulbieda

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11 questions
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  • Q1
    This block is one example of an.....
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    Variable
    Event
    Loop
    Condition
    300s
  • Q2
    When a user has the ability to type in a response in a text box, we call this...
    infinite loop
    repeating condition
    user input
    data structure
    300s
  • Q3
    The words used for creating conditions are..
    When, Variable, Equals
    Repeat, Until, Done
    While, True, Do
    If, Then, Else
    300s
  • Q4
    The horizontal line that divides your computer screen is called the....
    y axis
    x axis
    pixel
    equator
    300s
  • Q5
    When this code runs, if the user gets the wrong answer, it does not repeat the question again and the code stops. Identify the "bug" in this code.
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    It should be in a "forever" loop instead of a "repeat until" loop.
    In the "else" section, there should be a "say" block, not a user input block.
    Message 2 should broadcast instead of message 1.
    An "if, then" block should have been used instead of "if, then,else."
    300s
  • Q6
    Which type of loop gives the programmer the most control over how the computer reads the code?
    Forever
    Repeat Until
    Repeat x Times
    Repeat Steps 1-5
    300s
  • Q7
    See photo. You're wondering why you have no motion blocks. What is the reason?
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    Your backdrop is highlighted, not your sprite.
    Your x and y are set incorrectly.
    You have more than one Sprite in your project.
    Your computer is "glitching"
    300s
  • Q8
    What is this called?
    Question Image
    Rectangular prism
    Looks Block
    User input box
    Variable
    300s
  • Q9
    After writing the above code, when you click the green flag, nothing happens. Why?
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    There is no loop surrounding the condition.
    The code starts when the sprite is clicked.
    The wrong message is being broadcasted.
    Your computer has a virus.
    300s
  • Q10
    How does a computer determine location on a screen?
    x,y coordinates
    Programming
    Transmitting a signal
    Facial recognition software
    300s
  • Q11
    Images on your computer screen are made up of many tiny_______________________________. It is also how computers measure distance on a screen.
    pieces of plastic
    gigabytes
    numbers
    pixels
    300s

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