Code.org Programming: Animations and Games

The counter pattern is an example of a ___________________.

• Variable

• Boolean

• Conditional

• Draw Loop

What is the term for part of a program which doesn't operate properly?

• Bug

• Conditional

• Loop

• Parameters

What is the term for a placeholder or a container which holds information that can be changed?

• Variable

• Conditional

• Boolean Algrebra

• Frame Rate

What is the term for an extra piece of information that gets passed to a function to customize it for a specific need.

• Parameter

• Variable

• Counter Pattern

• Sprite

What is the term for a graphic character on the screen with properties that describe its location, movement, and look.

• Sprite

• Expression

• Boolean

• Function

A single value that is either true or false

• Boolean

• Function

• Variable

• String

A team of friends is creating a game together. They want to make sure that everyone can understand the code that the others write. Which of the following will make it easier for them to read each other's code? CHOOSE 2!

• Use the counter pattern to increase the score

• Include descriptive comments in the program

• Use watchers to keep track of variable and sprite property values

• Give variables and functions names that make sense

• Declare variables outside of the draw loop, but update them inside the draw loop

Why do programmers like to use functions? (Choose TWO)

• They keep the code organized and easy to understand.

• They are a good way to store user input to use later in the program.

• They make the program run faster.

• They are necessary for any program to run.

• They let you use the same code in different places in the program without having to rewrite it.

Which of the following is NOT best to decide before beginning to write code for a program?

• The general purpose and design of the program.

• What kinds of variables and functions you will need to make it work.

• How the user will interact with the program.

• How many lines of code you want to write.

• What types of media, such as pictures or sounds, you will need.

Which of the following will call the function drawStar?

• drawStar();

• DrawStar;

• function drawStar(){

  for (var i = 0; i < 5, i++) }

• function drawStar();