Scratch Programming

Which of the following statements best describes the term 'programming'?

• A set of instructions

• A group of words

• Building blocks

• Entertainment on the TV

Which of the following statements best describes the term 'code'?

• A secret message, eg Caesar Cipher.

• A standard of dress, eg dress code.

• The instructions that are written in a programming language, eg Scratch.

• The instructions that are written in a code, eg a secret message.

In the programming language Scratch, what is the purpose of the "sprite"?

• It is a character in a game or program.

• It is the background in a game or program.

• It is the instructions for the program.

• It is used to keep the score or add a timer.

In the programming language Scratch, what is the purpose of the "stage"?

• It is a character in a game or program.

• It is the background in a game or program.

• It is the instructions for the program.

• It is used to keep the score or add a timer.

In the programming language Scratch, what is the purpose of the "script"?

• It is a character in a game or program.

• It is the background in a game or program.

• It is the instructions for the program.

• It is used to keep the score or add a timer.

What is a "variable"?

• A named value in a program that always stays the same, eg the value for pi.

• A character in a game, eg Scratch the cat.

• A background in a game, eg a range of mountains.

• A named value that can change throughout the program, eg a timer or a score.

Which of the following is NOT a relational operator?

• = (Equals)

• > (More than)

• < (Less than)

• + (Addition)

Which of the following is NOT a mathematical operator?

• • * (Multiplication)
• > (More than)

• / (Division)

• + (Addition)

Which of the following symbols means "greater than"?

• <

• **

• /

• >

Which of the following symbols means "subtraction"?

• *

• /

• =

• -