CSIM Pre/Post Assessment

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

• Drawers

• Menus

• Tabs

• Folders

What coordinates would be used to light the LED in the grid position shown

• 3,2

• 4,3

• 3,4

• 2,3

When code tracing, why is it important to iteratively test parts of the program?

• To change patterns in the code

• To fix algorithms

• To flowchart the program's logic

• To isolate errors in the outcomes of code

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Which of the following is an analog sensor that can be used to turn on lights when it gets dark and turn the lights off when it becomes bright?

• Accelerometer

• LED

• Photocell resistor

• Flex sensor

A program should change a straight horizontal line to a smiling emoji when:

1. The flex sensor attached to pin 0 is bent to a value of 966, and

2. A user presses the A push button on the micro:bit

Which of the following programs does this?    

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What are the roles of Pair Programmers called?

• Programmers and Writers

• Navigators and Drivers

• Algorithms and Flowcharts

• Coders and Gamers

Which of the following is an output device?

• Buzzer

• Photocell

• Pressure Sensor

• Push Button

When creating a program, how does the use of comments help a computer scientist debug later problems?

• Comments show where a bug is located in the code

• Comments are opinions from others about how well the code works

• Comments describe the code, logic, and desired outcome

• Comments highlight code that needs to be fixed

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

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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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

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4