MakeCode Arcade Intro to CS Unit 1

What is an algorithm?

• A) A type of software
• B) A set of instructions to solve a problem
• C) A programming language
• D) A type of computer

Compare visual language, high-level language, and machine language. Which one consists of 0s and 1s?

• A) Visual language
• B) High-level language
• C) Machine language
• D) None of the above

What type of coding is primarily used in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) Block coding
• B) Python
• C) JavaScript
• D) C++

Why is Asphodel fun to play?

• A) It has a compelling storyline
• B) It teaches you how to code
• C) It's a cooking game
• D) It's a word processor

What are the two main areas you interact with in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) Text editor and Debugger
• B) Simulator and Toolbox (blocks)
• C) Spreadsheet and Presentation
• D) Google Search and Email

In the computer coordinate system used in MakeCode Arcade, where is the point (0,0)?

• A) Bottom-right corner
• B) Bottom-left corner
• C) Top-right corner
• D) Top-left corner

What is a sprite in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) A type of variable
• B) A 2D graphic or image
• C) A function
• D) A type of loop

What would be a reason to use the 'set background color to' block in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) To make the game easier to play
• B) To set the mood or atmosphere of the game
• C) To increase the game's loading speed
• D) To change the sprite's position

In what scenario would you use the 'pause __ ms' block in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) When you want to change the sprite's colour
• B) When you want to introduce a delay or pause in the game action
• C) When you want to reset the game
• D) When you want to end the game

What is the primary purpose of the 'set position to x __ y __' block in MakeCode Arcade?

• A) To change the sprite's colour to match the x and y values
• B) To set the initial position of a sprite when the game starts
• C) To pause the game for x milliseconds and then resume for y milliseconds
• D) To set the background colour based on x and y coordinates