Gaming Lesson 2

Which type of error will still allow the program to run, but will not perform the task intended?

• Syntax
• Runtime
• Pseudocode
• Logic

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

• Storyboard
• Animation
• Algorithm
• Function

A programmer is:

• a person who fixes computers.
• a person who creates computer games.
• a series of instructions in computer code.
• a series of instructions in a computer game.

Which of the following correctly describes sequential program processing?

• The repeated execution of forever blocks
• The processing of blocks, in random order
• The processing of blocks, starting at the beginning of a script and continuing to the end
• The processing of blocks, starting at the end of a script and continuing to the beginning

When using Scratch, blocks are executed one after the other. What type of programming structure is this?

• Algorithm
• Repetition
• Selection
• Sequence

Which of the following is an example of a selection structure?

• Do/While
• While
• For
• If/else

Consider the following instructions for a game element:
Move Forward
If not at end, move forward
Else stop
This is an example of which type of programming structure?

• Object
• Iteration
• Sequence
• Selection

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

• code a sequential structure.
• create a plan to execute a solution.
• use logic to plan a solution.
• solve the problem manually

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

• IT specialist
• Sound engineer
• Game designer
• Programmer

Patricia completed the animation for her game character and is looking to program an efficient algorithm for the character's movement and interation with another element.  Consider the code below:
Repeat move forward 5 steps
If not touching Sprite 2, then
Move 5 steps
Else, say "You Lose" for 3 seconds
Which programming structure is displayed in Patricia's game?

• Iteration and selection
• Sequential and selection
• Selection only
• Iteration and sequential