Programming PreTest

What is a loop in programming?

• The action of writing code to execute a set of instructions repeatedly until a certain condition is met.

• Moving a cursor up and down in a text editor.

• Changing the theme of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

• Designing the layout of a website.

Imagine Braxton and Titan are organizing their book collection. They decide to label each shelf with a genre to easily find books in the future. In programming terms, what does this labeling act resemble?

• A variable, representing a label for a piece of information used in a program.

• A loop, representing a repeated sequence of code.

• A costume change for a character in a game.

• Adding code to a character in a game.

What will the code make Ashton's sprite do in a virtual pet simulation game?

• Sprite will forever glide to a random position within the game environment

• Sprite will turn 180 degrees forever, mimicking a confused state

• Sprite will forever jump to a random position, simulating excitement

• All sprites will fly left and right for 1 second, indicating a startled reaction

Braxton is working on a project where he needs to control a robot to perform specific tasks. He believes that by using programming languages, he can give the robot instructions to execute these tasks. Is he correct?

• True

• False

An algorithm is..

• .. A set of instructions often followed by Ashton and Titan

• ... A motion block

• ... A character

• ... A loop statement 

Imagine you're writing instructions for a robot to make a cup of tea. What is this set of instructions called?

• A set of instruction to complete a task

• something you watch on TV

What is a BUG in a program written by Jamrion and Reike?

• a small insect

• an error in the code

Titan and Reike are working on a software project. They believe that programming is about creating your own code from scratch. Is this perspective accurate?

• true

• false

Imagine you're working on a software development project. You need to choose a programming language that is considered high level for the development of your application. Which of these would NOT be an appropriate choice?

• Python

• Java

• C++

• Avalon

Braxton is working on a school project and decides to use Scratch because he believes it is a Programming Language.

• True

• False