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Using variables in block based programming

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What is the purpose of variables in block based programming?
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To play sounds
To create loops
To display images
To store and manipulate data

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Q1
What is the purpose of variables in block based programming?
To play sounds
To create loops
To display images
To store and manipulate data
30s
Q2
How are variables used in block based programming?
To change the background color
To store and retrieve data
To write comments
To create animations
30s
Q3
What is the purpose of assigning a value to a variable in block based programming?
To delete the variable
To create a loop
To change the program's background color
To store data for later use
30s
Q4
What is a variable in block based programming?
A block of code
A type of function
A named container for storing data
A type of loop
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