Computer Science (Block-based) Vocabulary Quiz

Lily, Avery, and Charlotte are learning about computer science. They come across the term 'algorithm'. What is the definition of an algorithm?

• A set of steps that explain how to complete a task.

• Language which can be understood by a computer.

• The study of computers and algorithms, and their impact on society.

• Instructions written in code which can then be run by a computer.

Benjamin is learning to write a program. He asks Arjun, what is the definition of code? Can you help them?

• A set of steps that explain how to complete a task.

• Language which can be understood by a computer.

• The study of computers and algorithms, and their impact on society.

• Instructions written in code which can then be run by a computer.

Mason, Sophia, and Benjamin are discussing their majors. Mason says, 'Computer science is the study of computers and algorithms, and their impact on society.' Is Mason correct?

• No, computer science is a set of steps that explain how to complete a task.

• No, computer science is a language which can be understood by a computer.

• Yes, Mason is correct.

• No, computer science is instructions written in code which can then be run by a computer.

Michael is learning to code and wants to know the definition of a program. Can you help him?

• A set of steps that explain how to complete a task.

• Language which can be understood by a computer.

• The study of computers and algorithms, and their impact on society.

• Instructions written in code which can then be run by a computer.

What is an action that causes something to happen? We use this type of block to start the program.

• script

• sprite

• event

• control

What it the term used when more than one set of instructions (sequence of blocks) run at the same time?

• initializing

• parallelism

• event

• algorithm

What is the type of coding language we use in Scratch and Code.org?

• block -based

• Python

• Java

• C++

Learning from your mistakes and believing you can get better at something through hard work and practice describes which kind of mindset?

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset