Lesson 1 PRACTICE Assessment - PLTW (CSIM)

Front

Which diagram shows how the parts of the computer interact with each other?

Back

Front

In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, what are the blocks of code contained in?

Back

Drawers

Front

What does PLTW stand for?

Back

Project Lead the Way

Front

Why is it important to code trace (debug programs)?

Back

To figure out the errors in the code and fix them

Front

When creating a program, how does the use of comments help a computer scientist debug later problems?

Back

Comments are to describe the code, logic, and desired outcome (tell the user what the program does).

Front

In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, which block of code lets the user run a program, or part of the program, a specific number of times? What is the drawer this block is located in?

Back

Repeat block; Loops drawer

Front

In a flowchart, you begin with an oval shape, which means to begin or end, except when

Back

Your programming code begins with a forever block

Front

What is the flowcharting shape for a decision to be made?

Back

Rhombus

Front

What is the difference between a linear and conditional algorithm?

Back

A conditional algorithm has a decision.

Front

In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, which drawer can you find a block to create an LED light pattern on your micro:bit grid? Options: Variables, Logic, Input, Basic

Back

Basic