CodeSpark Lesson 1 Quiz

What is a computer?

• Steps to complete a task

• a device that stores information and follows instructions from a program

• a set of instructions that follow one another

• a direction given to a computer program to perform a specific task.

Which list shows examples of computers?

• Fortnite, Minecraft, Hot Lava

• PS5, Apple Watch, Calculator

• TV, DVD, CD

• Telephone, Vacuum, Toaster

What is an algorithm?

• Steps to complete a task

• a device that stores information and follows instructions from a program

• a set of instructions that follow one another

• a direction given to a computer program to perform a specific task.

What is sequence?

• Steps to complete a task

• a device that stores information and follows instructions from a program

• a set of instructions that follow one another

• a direction given to a computer program to perform a specific task.

What is a command?

• Steps to complete a task

• a device that stores information and follows instructions from a program

• a set of instructions that follow one another

• a direction given to a computer program to perform a specific task.

Which is the correct sequence of commands?

• Up, up, up

• Down, down, down

• Right, right, right

• Left, left, left

Which is the correct sequence of commands?

• Down, right, right, up, right

• Down, left, left, up, left

• Down, left, left, left, up

• Down, right, left, left, up

Think about an activity that you need to follow in the correct sequence. Create a 4 step or 6 step algorithm explaining the steps. Example: Brushing my teeth - 1. Wet my tooth brush 2. Add toothpaste 3. Brush my teeth throughly 4. Rinse my mouth with water (do not use this example).

What is a program?

• A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task

• A device that stores information

• A direction given to a computer program to perform a specific task

• Steps to complete a task

What is debugging?

• Designing a user interface

• Finding and fixing errors in a program

• Running a program

• Writing a new program