ICT Gaming Essentials Lesson 2 Test Review

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The marvelous attribute about the gaming industry is that you can create a game in several different programming languages to make it more appealing to novice and advanced-level coders. Yet, the unique distinction is that every single programming language has its own ____________?

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syntax

Answer explanation

Programmers write instructions as a series of statements using the code and syntax for a particular programming language. Each programming language has its own syntax rules. Some of the different languages used to write games include C++, .NET, Java and others. Program developers choose the programming languages they will use based on which platform and device the program will be using, such as Windows, Mac, Android or iOS.

Front

Which member of the game design team writes the step-by-step computer instructions, or code, required to create games?

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Programmer

Answer explanation

Programmers write step-by-step instructions using code to give the computer instructions.

Front

Which type of error can be difficult to identify, because the program still runs but does not do what you expect it to do?

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Logic error

Answer explanation

Logic errors can be difficult to identify, because the program still runs but it does not do what you expect it to do.

Front

Which term describes a set of step-by-step instructions executed in order to solve a problem or perform a task?

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Algorithm

Answer explanation

An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions that must be executed in order to solve a problem or perform a task.

Front

Which two types of programming structures are included in the following instructions:
Move Forward Repeat Move Forward 10 times

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Sequential and looping

Answer explanation

The example includes sequential and looping structures. A sequential program structure is a sequence of instructions that the computer follows in order, one by one, from top to bottom. Repetition or looping program structures instruct the computer to repeat a set of instructions, called a loop, until some condition is met.

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This is an example of which type of programming structure?
Move Forward
If not at end, move forward
Else stop

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Selection

Answer explanation

A selection program structure allows the computer to make a selection between alternative conditions (for example, if this condition exists, do this—if not, do that).

Exam Obj

Front

In order to write a successful algorithm, you must first be able to:

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solve the problem manually.

Answer explanation

In order to write an algorithm, you must first be able to solve the problem or complete the task manually (that is, understand the problem).