Scratch Programming

True or False: The blocks don't need to be joined, as long as they are on the script area, they will run

• True

• False

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

• A set of instructions

• A group of words

• Building blocks

• Entertainment on the TV

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.

What is the purpose of "sensing" in the programming language Scratch?

• To control the sprite, eg initialise a position on the stage.

• To make the sprite interact with other sprites, colours or the edge of the stage.

• To make the sprite move, eg 10 steps.

• To make the sprite play a sound, eg meow.

Which block allows you to make decisions (choices)?

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In scratch, these characters are called___________________________

• Backdrop

• Sprites

• Blocks

• Stage

A program is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

• True

• False