8th Grade Computer Programming Vocabulary

What is an event in computer programming?

• An action detected by the computer

• A special command detected by the computer

• A direction detected by the computer

What is an event handler in computer programming?

• directions for the computer

• code that repeats

• the part of a program that runs when a specific action happens

What is computer programming?

• software you install on the computer

• a set of instructions telling the computer how to process input and deliver output

• print outs from the computer

What are coordinates in computer programming?

• letters

• numbers

• specified positions

What are terminal commands in computer programming?

• yes and no commands

• typed out words telling the computer what to do

• an algorithm

What does relative position mean in computer programming?

• the player's position

• the coordinates of 0, 0, 0.

• a fixed position that is permanent

What does absolute position mean in computer programming?

• the player's position

• a position that can change

• a fixed, permanent position

What is a variable in computer programming?

• a command that changes

• a variety of commands

• a placeholder for information

A number variable holds numbers.

• True

• False

A string variable holds alphanumeric characters.

• False

• True