PLTW ~ CSIM ~ Lesson 1 PreTest

Front

What is an advantage of algorithmic thinking?

Back

All of the Above

Front

What is required for a physical computing system?

Back

The system is interactive with its environment

Front

Which of the following activities describes the field of computer science?

Back

Designing and using computational applications and systems.

Front

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

Back

Drawers

Front

Why is it important to share physical computing projects with other people?

Back

To have others interact with the system and provide feedback.

Front

What is an example that shows how changing technology has impacted the way people communicate?

Back

Then, messages were sent via telegraph using Morse Code. Now, people text across the globe using smartphones.

Front

How does the use of comments help a computer scientist debug later problems?

Back

Comments describe the code, logic, and desired outcome.

Front

When code tracing, why is it important to iteratively test parts of the program?

Back

To isolate errors in the outcomes of code

Front

What coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown above? Options: 1,2, 1,3, 2,1, 2,3

Back

1,2

Front

What is one step you have to make sure you do to connect your Microbit to your Chromebook?

Back

Pair the Microbit