Which of the following BEST describes the differences between sequential and event-driven programming?

In sequential programming commands run in the order they are written. In event-driven programming some commands run in response to user interactions or other events.

In sequential programming commands run one at a time. In event-driven programming all commands run at the same time.

In sequential programming commands run faster than in event-driven programming.

In sequential programming each command is run many times in sequence. In event-driven programming all commands are run a single time as an event.

Which of the following is NOT a reason to include comments in programs

Comments help the computer decide whether certain components of a program are important.

Comments help programmers debug issues in their own code

Comments help document how code was written for other programmers to use

Comments enable programmers to track their work throughout the development process

CSP Unit 3 Assessment

Authored by Amy Cassida

Computers

9th - 12th Grade

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This quiz focuses on Computer Science Principles, specifically covering Unit 3 topics related to app development, programming fundamentals, and user interface design. The content is designed for high school students in grades 9-12 who are learning introductory computer science concepts. Students need to understand the software development lifecycle, including the stages of investigating, designing, prototyping, and testing applications. They must grasp the differences between sequential and event-driven programming, where sequential programs execute commands in order while event-driven programs respond to user interactions and other events. The quiz also assesses knowledge of programming elements such as design specifications, debugging processes, user interface components, and the role of comments in code documentation. Students need to trace through code execution, predict program behavior based on user interactions, and understand how variables and button properties change during program runtime. Created by Amy Cassida, a Computers teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This assessment serves as a comprehensive evaluation tool for students completing their study of fundamental programming concepts and app development processes. Teachers can use this quiz as a summative assessment following instruction on programming paradigms, user interface design, and software development methodologies. The mix of multiple-choice questions and open-ended responses makes it suitable for measuring both conceptual understanding and practical application of computer science principles. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by requiring students to demonstrate their ability to trace code execution, identify potential programming errors, and explain input/output relationships in applications. This assessment aligns with Computer Science Principles standards including CSP-3.2 (expressing an algorithm in a language), CSP-3.3 (programming constructs), and CSP-5.1 (employing appropriate mathematical and logical concepts in programming).