PLTW CSIM Lesson 1 Assessment

What is the hardware called that we use for this unit.

• Microchip

• Computer chip

• Raspberry pie

• Micro bit

The lights on the front of the Micro Bit are called?

• LED's

• Light Board

• LED Grid

• LED Lights

There are buttons on the Micro Bit?

• True

• False

The holes at the bottom of the Micro Bit are called?

• Clip holes

• Connector holes

• I/O (Input/Output) Connectors or Pins

• Processor

What is an algorithm?

• A way to do something

• A computer term that means a musical rhythm

• A list of steps

• Algorithm isn't a real word

There are two types of flowcharts, what are they?

• Linear and Algebraic

• Algorithm and Linear

• Algorithm and Conditional

• Linear and Conditional

Which of the following is an advantage of algorithmic thinking?

• Easier to understand

• Increases flexibility

• Less complex

• Written as a flowchart or natural language

• All of the Above

Which of the following activities describes the field of computer science?

• Designing fonts, images, and colors for a website.

• Designing and using computational applications and systems.

• Creating three-dimensional animations and movies using computers.

• Developing science experiments on a computer.

In the Microsoft MakeCode environment, what are the blocks of code grouped in?

• Drawers

• Menus

• Tabs

• Folders

Why is it important to share physical computing projects with other people?

• To have others identify what materials are needed for the project.

• To have others interact with the system and provide feedback.

• To have others copy the program and design.

• To have others read the comments in the code.